By Julian Arnold

What is renewal and how are we transformed by baptism? Hannah explores more about what is is to be renewed and what we can learn about transformation from Jesus’ own baptism story.By Hannah Miles

Sam finished our series on Acts by looking at Acts 9 and the Road to Damascus, where we hear about Saul’s dramatic transformation. Sam explores what this says about God’s love and absolute willingness to forgive all of us, as well as what we can learn from Ananias about how he treats Saul. Offering love and forgiveness changes people, can change th…

This week Libby talks about the profound truth that God knows and calls each of us by name. Drawing from Isaiah 49:1, she highlights God's universal, personal, and deep call. Just as a child recognises their parent's voice, we, as believers, are urged to listen for God's voice. Libby emphasises the church's role in nurturing faith through prayer, e…

Dr John Andrews takes us through the simple but powerful lesson of listening and obeying. As we turn to Acts 8, we see Philip being uniquely used by God simply because he listened. How can we listen to God as we follow the prompts of the Holy Spirit?By Dr John Andrews

Any ship that takes a 2-3º change from its course can soon find itself far from the destination it had in mind. So too, we can lose our sense of direction. Simon was a guy in the book of Acts who stayed close to the miracles and gospel preaching of Phillip, yet his heart was aimed in the wrong direction. As we look at Simon's story in Acts 8, we as…

Challenges come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, they are practical; other times, they are spiritual; and sometimes, they are both. We never want to over-spiritualise things that are just natural, but as Christians, we can sometimes downplay spirituality. Stephen could see with spiritual eyes Christ in the middle of his pain, we too must see wit…

Have you ever had your confidence knocked or been unsure about where to place your confidence? When it comes to faith, we are told to place our confidence in the Lord, but what does that look like? We drop in on Stephen's account in the book of Acts and learn how his confidence in God inspires us to rely on the Lord.…

Explore how we can live with others and live for others with the account of “The Choosing of the Seven” in Acts 6:1-7. We are perfectly positioned to reach and serve the vulnerable and marginalised with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.By Hannah Miles

Obedience is an uncomfortable word. We usually think of control and oppression, but God's call to obedience leads us to become more like Jesus. Sometimes obedience is costly, but as we choose to submit our hearts and lives to Jesus, God begins to shape in us his good and perfect desires for our lives.…

This week, we share stories from across our church, looking at those reaching out and being built up. Everybody has a story, and sharing it causes other people to build hope and faith. Listen to some of those powerful stories that speak of God's goodness and love as he uses us for his purpose.By Julian & Libby Arnold

Happy New Year! Join us as we take time to reflect together on 2024 and to lean in and listen to what we sense the Lord saying for this year. We often begin with hopes, dreams and goals, but we want to see what the Lord says and how he might lead us into a year of expectation.By Julian & Libby Arnold

With the pressing in of Christmas and the year's accumulation, we can find ourselves stressed out. Widespread exhaustion and anxiety are felt by many, and within that, we meet Jesus with a call to find peace and solace despite stress.By Libby Arnold

Expect the unexpected... or at least expect Jesus, who comes to us in unexpected ways. God is not predictable but breaks through with his kingdom in the most unlikely ways. He comes with tidings of discomfort and joy!By Paul Lewis

Even in the holiday cheer, we can be met with fear. Delve into anxieties or uncertainties in a world fraught with challenges, reframing the hopeful question into shared worries and a light that dispels fear.By Julian Arnold

Pete reflects on how we can go deeper in prayer, sharing his journey of discovery through four key reflections. He explores the importance of seeking God in honesty, recognizing the distractions that pull us away, embracing stillness and listening, and allowing prayer to shape our hearts rather than just presenting a wish list. Drawing from persona…

With courage comes risk, and with risk comes discomfort. Hannah journeys through Acts 4:1-22 challenging us to partner with the Holy Spirit as Peter and John did, and how we can see reward when taking courageous risks partnered with the Lord.By Hannah Miles

By Libby Arnold

What does it mean to have a deeper faith? As the apostles went about their daily lives, they found themselves in situation that required great faith. How do we deepen our faith and place our confidence in Gods hands?By Julian Arnold

In this talk, Paul takes a look at Acts 2:42-47, and how it challenges us to live a life marked by love, sacrifice, and availability. Are we truly aware of God's love and His call on our lives? Are we willing to respond, even when it's inconvenient or challenging? Join us as we explore the heart of the early church and discover how to live a life t…

Are you feeling lost in the hustle and bustle of life, caught up in your own self-centered narrative? This sermon explores the importance of stepping into God's grand story, a narrative that offers purpose, meaning, and transformation. Discover how baptism can be a powerful symbol of joining this divine story, aligning your life with God's eternal …

This Sunday Sam continued our series through Acts, looking at Acts 2 and the Day of Pentecost: the day when the Lord’s spirit came in power to the early followers of Jesus. We read how the permanent indwelling presence of God descended and filled the followers of Christ, and the unifying impact it had on many around them that day. We are all invite…

Often, we get our sense of worth from what we do. But what do you do when you no longer get to do what you used to do? In other words, how do we respond when circumstances change, and we can no longer do something we once loved or found fulfilling? Are we more in love with what we do than the one we do it for? Is serving Jesus in any way he wants m…

Hannah opens our new series by exploring our Purpose through Acts 1:11 and how we should focus on doing more being than doing.By Hannah Miles

Ever wondered if love at first sight is real? In today's sermon Pete will make you rethink everything. He dives deep into the concept, using personal stories and biblical wisdom. Discover the profound truth about God's unconditional love and how it's the ultimate purpose of our lives.By Peter Hardie

On Vision Sunday, Libby and Julian talk about what God has been saying to Sutton Vineyard this season, that we are being called to go deeper with God. They update us on some exciting new things in the life of our church, we take time to commission our new Community Pastor, Claire, and we hear about the growing relationships with our mission partner…

Have you ever considered God's leadership style? He definitely has one! In this talk, Paul goes over the final day of the creation story in Genesis to discover what it is. Then he looks at how both Jesus and Esther have the same creative, relational leadership style as God the Father.He also mentions gardens and tassled wobbegongs, but that's just …

On the penultimate Sunday of our Created to Create series Sam looks at Imagination and what it means “to be creative”. Too often we say we aren't creative but the freewill the Lord gave us means we create without knowing, whether we like it or not!! The big question is what we do with it. We are invited to create in the Lord's image, just as we wer…

The rhythm of your life determines the sound of your soul. Our habits and experiences shape who we are. The rhythms we have in place can feed our soul or deplete it. Using the analogy of music, our lives are like note in the symphony of God's creation. So, what is the sound of your soul and what rhythms do you have that help you stay in tune with y…

The world around us can teach us how to creatively flourish where we are planted. It is vital to be firmly rooted in the fertile soil of church community, continually working the ground of our creative spiritual lives and enjoy the creativity found in community.By Hannah Miles

You might not think about structure as something creative, but we were created by a God who brought order out of chaos and structure for the world to take shape and create space for incredible beauty. Structure creates space for growth, and as we explore day 2 of creation, we may discover how creating structure in our lives can help us thrive.…

We are created by a creative God. Too often, we dismiss creativity as something for 'creative' people, but there are all kinds of creativity. God has made us with a desire to create - each carrying a spark of his inspiration. How might art and inspiration draw us close to the creator as we discover beauty in his creation?…

The church is the people, and today, we celebrate the incredible dedication and love of everyone who has served at SVC this year. We honour everyone who has helped create space for Jesus to be worshipped and his table extended to the least, the lost, the near, and the far-off. Thank you all!By Julian Arnold

Are you tired of feeling dissatisfied, no matter what you have? Join Pete as he explores the Apostle Paul's surprising secret to contentment, found in Philippians 4:11-13. Learn how to find peace and joy in any circumstance, even when life throws you curveballs.This isn't about pretending everything's perfect, but discovering a deep-rooted contentm…

Feeling anxious? You're not alone. This Sunday, we dive into Philippians and explore 7 practical steps revealed by Paul in his letter to the Philippians that can lead you to a deeper connection with God and lasting peace.By Paul Lewis

What we focus on fuels our thoughts. Have you ever been stuck thinking about something that consumes all of your attention? When we invite Jesus into our lives, we become citizens of heaven and with new citizenship comes a new focus that consumes our thoughts with a healthy focus. This Sunday, we explore what it means to have a new focus as Citizen…

It can be so easy to fall into the trap of trying to 'earn' righteousness, but this can be a slippery slope to legalism. Paul offers us some wisdom in Philippians, urging all of us to priortise our relationship with Jesus and know Him better, as it is through Him righteousness is found. Join us as we spend some time looking at Philippians 3:1-11 an…

"Have you ever said out loud or in a prayer, 'I'm just not sure I'm always a good Christian'? I look at the lives of some Christians, and they all seem so holy. We can be forgiven for thinking that coming to Jesus means we become perfect. In truth, we still struggle and mess up; the difference is that we have the light of Jesus, which helps set us …

Do you ever wonder what true humility really looks like? How do we cultivate a heart that prioritises others in a world that constantly tells us to chase achievements at all costs?This sermon by Libby, diving into Philippians 2:1-11, challenges our understanding of humility. Humility is not about thinking less of ourselves but prioritising other pe…

We will find ourselves in different levels of adversity in our lives. It comes to us in many forms. As we walk with Jesus we find ourselves living with a different perspective. When we live for eternity, we overcome adversity by seeing things from a Heavenly perspective. The joy with high in Jesus causes us to rise above adversity.…

Jesus is at work in our hearts as we walk the shadowed path of this world. We are being transformed, going from glory to glory (to quote Paul in 2 Corinthians 3:18). We have been saved from a lost eternity, restored to a reconciled relationship with the Father, but that work of glory is incomplete. What does it look like to walk through through the…

What is your life's purpose?Are there ways we can be so overly convinced of our ideas that we are blinded to God's intended purpose for our lives? Consider the awe-inspiring transformation in Paul's life when he encountered Jesus-his purpose was radically redirected and his plans were dramatically changed. As you encounter Jesus, may you find your …

This week, Libby continues our series Alive, and explores freedom in Christ through the lens of Peter's life. Peter, a flawed disciple who denied Jesus, is used as an example of how Jesus offers freedom to us all.Freedom is a journey rather than a destination, and none of us are completely free until the Kingdom of God comes in all its fullness, bu…

Have you ever been given a nickname that you disliked and it stook? Thomas gets one of the worst! Doubter. But as we read how Thomas came Alive in Jesus, we’ll see that doubt is natural, and Jesus peace comes to us even when we are distressed, disastrous and full of doubt.By Julian Arnold

Feeling lost and hopeless? This week, join us as Libby explores the transformative power of "living hope" found in Jesus' resurrection as we journey along the Road to Emmaus with Cleopas and his companion (Luke 24:13-35). Even in despair, faith offers a beacon of light. Discover how living hope empowers us and brings meaning to life's challenges.…

Join Pete as he explores of the identity of Mary Magdalene and the transformative power of encountering Jesus. He helps us navigate through the confusion of multiple Marys in the Bible and invites listeners to delve into the profound story of Mary Magdalene. From her journey of liberation from seven demons to her beloved status in the eyes of Jesus…

By Julian & Libby Arnold

Jesus did not arrive on Earth fully formed with everything he required. He was vulnerable as a baby, had to grow as a child and mature as an adult. We often stop growing when we leave school, but why? Let's discover what it means to be intentional about being a continual learner and a disciple.By Julian Arnold

Today we celebrate Resurrection Sunday marking the most significant event of our faith. Join us as we reflect on the ‘Sacrifice’ of Jesus dying on the cross, the ‘Solace’ of Jesus in the tomb and ‘Salvation’ through Jesus defeating sin and death.By Julian & Libby Arnold, Hannah Miles and Wendy Sullivan

This Sunday, we dive into the story of Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem. There's excitement, crowds, and...confusion?Join us as we explore the hopes and misunderstandings surrounding Palm Sunday. Discover the way Jesus was misunderstood and how He came to turn everything upside down."By Julian Arnold