What Matters

Failing Forward

Atychiphobia is the fear of failure.  It is fear that paralyzes us from taking risks or stepping out in faith.  And it is a fear we can overcome through the power of God.  Listen in to find out more...Download Failing Forward

The Last Lecture

Melissa Lipsett is our Community Life Pastor.  Amongst other things, Melissa is responsible for leading our small groups ministry.  Here Melissa reflect on the fundamental necessity of community for healthy living.  Listen in...Download Last Lecture One

Pentecost 2009

Last week we celebrated our church's anniversary; this week we celebrated the church's birthday.  Almost two thousand years ago the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus' disciples gathered in an upper room and animated them is such a way they becamea community of transformation.  The world can never be the same again.  We stand with other spirit-filled communities across the ages and seas in proclaiming the good news of the gospel.  Celebrate as you reflect on the words Melissa Lipsett brings us...Download Pentecost 2009

Mother's Day 2009

Florists must love Mother's Day.  It is the default gift of choice for harried son's and daughters.  In the rush and commercialism of the day it is easy to forget the wonderful gift mothers can be to us.  Listen in as Melissa Lipsett weaves a message around the stories of three remarkable women and, more importantly, the promises of scripture...Download Mothers Day 2009

Facing Financial Storms: Audio

Storms can threaten to overwhelm us.  The lack of control we have in the midst of any storm of life can immobilise us.  But in the midst of the storm God is present, if only we have eyes to see.  Listen in...Download Facing Financial Storms

New Year Resolutions

This is the time we tell ourselves, 'This year will eb different!".  We will eat less, laugh more, spend less, exercise more...the list goes on.  New Year resolutions can quickly descend into trivialities.  Perhaps 2009 can be about more than that.  The Way of Jesus certainly promises more.  Listen in as Melissa Lipsett shares more...Download Melissa 4-1-09

Russell's Farewell

Russell Knight ministered at Newlife Uniting for 5 and 1/2 years.  During that time the church changed its name, its lead minister and quite a number of new staff joined the ministry team.  Russ's life over this period also had its ups and downs, in particular the death of Russ's wife Lee in early 2007, and later his marriage to Kate.  Here Russ shares with our congregation a parting word, and a powerful one it is.  Listen in... Download russell_farewell.mp3

Who's Driving Your Boat?

Graham Humphris is a good friend of our church.  Currently the General Secretary of the Uniting Church in South Australia, Graham has preached at Newlife for many years.  Here Graham explores what it means to have God in the drivings seat of our life.  Listen in... Download whos_driving_your_boat.mp3

Pentecost 2008

Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church.  Pentecost 2008 also happens to be the day we celebrate Mother's Day.  The Spirit broods over creation; renewing and refining.  Listen in as Melissa Lipsett reflects on the gift of mothers and the greater gift of God's Spirit... Download pentecost_2008.mp3

Ascension Sunday

Jesus ascension was his glorification.  Those who acknowledge him as Lord will also share in his glory.  Listen in to find out more about the inheritance that is ours...Download ascension_sunday.mp3