Manningham Christian Centre

ARISE - Your light has come - Tim Lord

"The light precedes the arising" - Tim Lord shares this powerful message about responding to the Glory of God in our lives.    This is about allowing the Glory of God to increase in our lives. The divine light that never fades along with all of the biblical promises at work!

Arise to the Word - Sam Wishart

ARISE TO THE WORD | How to Make the Bible Personal — Sam Wishart The Bible is the most purchased book in history. But for many of us, it can also be the most unopened. In this message, Sam Wishart unpacks how to move beyond simply reading the Bible and into a place where Scripture comes alive — personally, practically, and powerfully in your everyday life. Because the Word of God was never meant to sit on a shelf. It was written for you. In this message we explore: * Why so many Christians struggle to connect with the Bible consistently * Practical tools to help you read Scripture in a way that actually sticks * How to move from information to transformation * Why making the Bible personal changes everything * How the Word of God speaks directly into your story Whether you're brand new to the Bible or you've been reading it for years, this message will give you a fresh hunger for God's Word and practical steps to make it a daily reality. 📖 Key Scriptures: Psalm 119:105 · 2 Timothy 3:16-17 · Hebrews 4:12 · Joshua 1:8 "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105

Arise to Shine with purpose - Matt Wyatt

ARISE TO PURPOSE | Arise & Shine — Living the Life You Were Made For You were not made by accident. You were made on purpose, for a purpose. In this message, we dive into what God says about your life — not what you feel in your hardest season, but what the Creator of the universe declares over you. From Ephesians 2:10 to Isaiah 60:1, the Bible is clear: you are God's masterwork, designed with intention, wired with gifts, and called to shine. But here's the hard truth — you cannot fulfil your God-given purpose from the sidelines. Too many of us are waiting for the perfect moment, the right season, the ideal circumstances. Meanwhile, the candle God placed inside us is sitting under a basket. In this message we explore: * Why you were designed on purpose, for a purpose * What the apostle Paul's struggles teach us about staying the course * How every area of your ordinary life can become an act of worship * How your spiritual gifts are signposts to your calling * Why the church grows when everyone carries something Whether you're in a season of doubt, burnout, or simply going through the motions — this message is your invitation to arise. 📖 Key Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-3 · Matthew 5:14-16 · Ephesians 2:10 · Jeremiah 29:11 · 1 Corinthians 12 "Arise, shine, for your light has come." — Isaiah 60:1

💛 Love Is Not a Strategy — It's the Point | Kellie Wishart, CEO of Carenet

What if everything we've been calling "ministry strategy" is just love with a plan attached — and we've forgotten which one is supposed to lead? In this powerful message, Kellie Wishart, CEO of Carenet, challenges us to rethink how we show up in service, in leadership, and in community. Drawing from the heart of Scripture, Kellie reminds us that love isn't a tool we use to accomplish kingdom work — love is the kingdom work. When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, He didn't hand us a framework. He gave us a posture. Love God. Love people. Everything hangs on this. Whether you're a ministry leader, a volunteer, or simply someone trying to figure out how faith shows up in daily life, this message will stir something in you — and maybe rearrange your priorities in the best possible way. 📖 Key Scripture: Matthew 22:37–40 | 1 Corinthians 13 | 1 John 4:19 In this sermon: - Why love must be the motive, not the method - The danger of building ministry around outcomes instead of people - What it looks like to lead, serve, and give from a place of genuine love - How Carenet's mission is rooted in the call to love unconditionally 🙏 If this message moved you, share it with someone who needs the reminder today. 🔔 Subscribe for more sermons, stories of faith, and encouragement from Carenet. 🌐 Visit us at www.manninghamcc.org Carenet exists because love is not a strategy — it's the point.

ARISE TO PURPOSE | You Were Created On Purpose, For a Purpose - Ps Matt Wyatt

Before you can step into your purpose — you need to know who is being called to arise. In this message, we unpack one of the most powerful truths in Scripture: that through faith in Jesus Christ, you have been begotten of God. Not a servant. Not a stranger. A child. An heir. And from that unshakeable identity, you are called to arise into the good works God prepared for you before you drew your first breath. This sermon covers: ✦ The biblical meaning of begotten — and why your true identity changes everything ✦ Why comfort is often the greatest enemy of a purposeful life (the hard truth nobody wants to hear) ✦ Two anchor truths from Scripture on purpose — and two practical action points to live them out this week ✦ A powerful real-life example from right here in Melbourne, Australia Key Scriptures: Ephesians 2:10 | John 1:12–13 | 1 John 3:1–2 | Galatians 4:7 | Jeremiah 29:11 | Romans 8:28 | Philippians 2:13 | Micah 6:8 You are not random. You are not accidental. You are God's handiwork — and today, you are invited to live like it.