FLBC Sermons

Living Gladly: Sinking into the Love of God | 17/5/26

What truly defines you — your city, your job, your social media presence? Or is it something bigger? In this week's message, Pastor Mark opens Ephesians 1 and unpacks the little word that changes everything: "in". Repeated throughout Paul's letter more than any other word, "in Christ" is the identity marker that reframes where you are, who you are, and whose you are. From the wealthy, diverse, and influential city of Ephesus to our own everyday "Ephesuses" — school, work, family, the online world — Mark explores what it looks like to be the light of Christ right where you're planted. Drawing on Paul's deep friendship with the Ephesian church, the meaning of grace, redemption, adoption, and the mystery unlocked freely at the cross, this sermon is a powerful reminder that you are blessed, chosen, and loved — not because of anything you've earned, but because of the riches of God's grace lavished on you. Whether you're walking through a difficult season or searching for solid ground, this episode will leave your head spinning — and that's exactly the point. flbc.org.au

Mother's Day Message: How God Protects, Pushes, and Provides | 10/5/26

Did you know the Bible describes God using the image of a mother eagle? In this Mother's Day message, Pastor Mark unpacks a stunning passage from Deuteronomy 32 — part of the ancient Song of Moses — to reveal three ways God cares for His people: He protects, He pushes, and He provides. From Isaiah's breathtaking declaration that God comforts "as a mother comforts her child," to Jesus longing to gather His people "as a hen gathers her chicks," Scripture is full of mothering language about God that the modern church has often overlooked. Whether you're celebrating today, grieving, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a powerful reminder that every act of love — in the home, in the church, in the everyday — points people to the heart of God. As Isaiah 40:31 promises, those who trust in the Lord will soar on wings like eagles. flbc.org.au

The Garden of Your Mind: How to Think Like a Follower of Jesus | 3/5/26

What does it actually look like to love God with all your mind? In this practical and encouraging message from Mark 12, Pastor Seb explores the greatest commandment through the lens of gardening — and shows us that a healthy mind before God requires two ongoing habits: feeding and weeding. Drawing on Philippians 4:8 and 2 Corinthians 10:1–6, he unpacks how to fill our minds with what is true, noble, pure, and praiseworthy, while also learning to take captive every thought that doesn't belong. Whether you're struggling with anxious thoughts, comparison, or simply feeling distant from God, this message offers a refreshingly honest and biblically grounded framework for spiritual transformation. Plus, discover the ancient prayer practice of the Examen as a daily tool for weeding your thought life — and why leaders are readers when it comes to renewing your mind. flbc.org.au

Embodied Faith: Why God Cares About More Than Just Your Soul | 26/4/26

What does it really mean to love God with all your strength? In this message, Pastor Mark digs into the original Hebrew and Greek behind one of the most familiar passages in the Bible — the Shema — and uncovers something the modern Western church has largely overlooked: God cares deeply about your physical body, not just your soul. Exploring the difference between potential power and embodied power, Pastor Mark challenges Christians to move beyond a faith that only thinks about what happens when we die, and instead live out an active, whole-person gospel right now. If you've ever struggled with body image, wondered whether physical health is a spiritual issue, or felt like faith and fitness exist in separate categories, this episode will change the way you think. Because in a world that says either worship your body or hate it, the Bible offers a radical third way: you are fearfully and wonderfully made, and God wants every part of you — heart, soul, and strength. flbc.org.au

Restless Until We Rest in Him: Identity, the Soul, and the Kingdom of God | 19/4/26

Who are you — really? Not your job title, your relationships, or your achievements, but who you actually are? In this message, Pastor Mark digs into what the Bible truly means by "soul" — the Hebrew word nefesh — and why your answer to that question changes everything. Drawing from Psalm 42 and the words of Jesus, he unpacks why searching for identity in success, relationships, or even within yourself will always leave you feeling like a ship without an anchor. Whether you're burned out from striving, quietly wrestling with your sense of purpose, or simply wanting to go deeper in your faith, this episode offers a refreshing and freeing truth: it's only when we surrender our lives to God that we discover who we were truly made to be. As Augustine said, "Our heart is restless until it rests in You." Plus, Pastor Mark shares two simple, practical rhythms you can start this week to help ground your identity in Christ every single day. flbc.org.au