One Church, Blackburn

The Persecution - Tim Horman

What if you're not meant to just watch from the sidelines? In Acts 6-7, we meet Stephen—a brand new believer who moves from learner bystander to empowered agent in a matter of weeks. Full of the Spirit, he does what Jesus did: preaching, healing, and shining with God's glory. This Pentecost Sunday, Tim Horman challenges us with a provocative question: if the same Holy Spirit who filled Stephen is available to us today, what might God want to do in and through our lives? It's time to stop making excuses and start stepping into the authority and power that's already ours in Christ. 👉 To get questions for small group discussions on this sermon, check out our blog at https://one.org.au/blog/persecution Connect with us: WEBSITE: https://one.org.au INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/one._church FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/churchone We pray that this message was an encouragement for you. We go live here on our YouTube channel every Sunday morning at 10am (Eastern Australian time) and meet at One Church Blackburn, Victoria, Australia every Sunday at 9am, 11am and 5.30pm.

The Presence - Jess Hammond

What do you do when your faith puts you in danger? When standing up for Jesus could cost you everything? In Acts 4, Peter and John face their first taste of persecution—arrested, threatened, and ordered to stop preaching about Jesus. Their response wasn't to play it safe or back down. Instead, they gathered their community and prayed for one thing: MORE boldness. In this message, Jess Hammond unpacks the remarkable prayer meeting that followed their release, exploring three powerful realities for us today: • Fearing God more than fearing people • Living in complete dependence on the Holy Spirit • Being filled afresh again and again The early church understood something we often forget: we are cracked pots that leak and evaporate. We need to keep coming back to the source to be renewed, strengthened, and empowered for the work God has for us. This isn't a message about trying harder—it's an invitation to open your hands, loosen your grip on control, and let God fill you with exactly what you need today. 👉 To get questions for small group discussions on this sermon, check out our blog at https://one.org.au/blog/presence-acts Connect with us: WEBSITE: https://one.org.au INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/one._church FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/churchone We pray that this message was an encouragement for you. We go live here on our YouTube channel every Sunday morning at 10am (Eastern Australian time) and meet at One Church Blackburn, Victoria, Australia every Sunday at 9am, 11am and 5.30pm.

The Preaching in Acts 3 - Darren Rowse

What happens when a man who hasn't walked in 40 years suddenly starts leaping in the temple courts? A crowd gathers, questions hang in the air, and Peter seizes the moment to preach about Jesus. In this message from Acts 3, Darren Rowse explores how Peter's second sermon didn't need a clever opening line — the miracle itself was the message. We see how transformation creates curiosity, how Peter preached as a "wounded healer," and how Jesus continues his work through ordinary people who have encountered him. Peter offers three things to the crowd (and to us): repentance as turning toward God, times of refreshing as breathing space, and the promise that one day all things will be restored. Where do you see yourself in this story? At the gate feeling stuck? Leaping after transformation? Standing with empty hands but carrying Jesus' presence? Or in the crowd, just curious? 👉 To get questions for small group discussions on this sermon, check out our blog at https://one.org.au/blog/preaching-acts Connect with us: WEBSITE: https://one.org.au INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/one._church FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/churchone We pray that this message was an encouragement for you. We go live here on our YouTube channel every Sunday morning at 10am (Eastern Australian time) and meet at One Church Blackburn, Victoria, Australia every Sunday at 9am, 11am and 5.30pm.

The Power - Linda Bailey

When you're completely exhausted and out of capacity—that's when God's power shows up. Linda Bailey unpacks Acts 2 and the day of Pentecost, challenging us to reclaim what the Holy Spirit means for every Christian today.  Discover how the Spirit reminds us of God's presence, inspires us to worship, and propels us toward God's mission—even when we feel like we're not enough. Whether you've never explored the Holy Spirit or you're hungry for more, this message will open your eyes to the power available to every believer. 👉 To get questions for small group discussions on this sermon, check out our blog at https://one.org.au/blog/the-power Connect with us: WEBSITE: https://one.org.au INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/one._church FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/churchone We pray that this message was an encouragement for you. We go live here on our YouTube channel every Sunday morning at 10am (Eastern Australian time) and meet at One Church Blackburn, Victoria, Australia every Sunday at 9am, 11am and 5.30pm.

The Promise - Tim Horman

How do you keep going when the work feels impossible? When you're tired, overwhelmed, or just running on empty? In this sermon, Tim Horman opens our new series in Acts by exploring one of the most important promises Jesus ever made to his followers. Before ascending to heaven, Jesus told his disciples to wait—because something was coming that would change everything about how they walk with God. The ascension isn't just Jesus leaving—it's his coronation day. Christ now rules from the throne of heaven with authority over all creation. And he's given us a job to do: to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. But here's the catch: it's utterly impossible to do this work in our own strength. Marketing strategies don't change lives. Enthusiasm and effort aren't enough. Only the power of God can transform hearts—and that's exactly why Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit. The Spirit isn't just power to do things for God. The Holy Spirit makes Jesus real to us, alive to us. Through the Spirit, we can know Jesus, experience his presence, and become witnesses who don't just talk about Jesus—but help others taste and see his goodness for themselves. 👉 To get questions for small group discussions on this sermon, check out our blog at https://one.org.au/blog/promise-holy-spirit Connect with us: WEBSITE: https://one.org.au INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/one._church FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/churchone We pray that this message was an encouragement for you. We go live here on our YouTube channel every Sunday morning at 10am (Eastern Australian time) and meet at One Church Blackburn, Victoria, Australia every Sunday at 9am, 11am and 5.30pm.