Highlife Church
Weekly Sermons preached at Highlife Church, Southern Highlands, New South Wales. For more information go to www.highlifechurch.com.au
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Episodes

Sep 28, 2025
Sep 28, 2025
24 min
Say, God can do all things. This message looks at Jeremiah 32:27 and Zephaniah 3:17 to show that God is both mighty enough to do the extraordinary and tender enough to calm our fears and rejoice over us.
Through biblical stories and the gospel of Jesus, Tim invites listeners to trust, repent, and rest in God’s saving work—reminding us that nothing is beyond His power and that He delights in His people.

Sep 27, 2025
Sep 27, 2025
22 min
Tim preaches from Psalm 16:8 about fixing our eyes on Jesus and walking unshaken because God is always with us. Drawing from Old and New Testament promises, he explains how God’s presence—fulfilled in Christ and given by the Holy Spirit—gives believers stability amid fear, hardship, and uncertainty.
The sermon invites listeners to repent, trust Jesus, and live confidently, offering practical reminders to remember God’s presence in anxiety, temptation, and death as they go through the week.

Sep 14, 2025
Sep 14, 2025
22 min
In this message, Tim challenges listeners to stop chasing temporary comforts and to fix their gaze on eternal realities, drawing on 2 Corinthians 4:18, the sandcastle illustration, and Paul’s suffering to contrast the seen and the unseen.
It invites listeners to build life on Jesus, trust God’s promises through prayer, Scripture, worship, and obedience, and to live now for the lasting hope of the gospel.

Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025
24 min
Tim explores how fear and self-doubt distort our identity, using the Israelites' story as a warning and examples from Scripture to show how God sees us as more than conquerors.
The message encourages listeners to exchange a ‘grasshopper’ mindset for a kingdom identity, trust God’s plans, step out in faith, and accept Jesus for new life.

Sep 6, 2025
Sep 6, 2025
1 hr 25 min
This message is centred on Jesus' final cry, "It is finished" (tetelestai), explaining how the cross completes God’s plan of redemption, cancels sin’s debt, and fulfils prophecy.
Listeners are invited to trust, repent, and step onto the bridge Christ has made, living daily in the freedom, forgiveness and power of the finished work.

Aug 24, 2025
Aug 24, 2025
29 min
Tim explores the miracle of Jericho's water in 2 Kings 2:19-22, where Elisha uses salt to purify a cursed spring. It explains the historical curse on Jericho, the symbolic meaning of the salt, and how this event points to spiritual healing through Jesus.
The sermon connects the story to personal transformation—turning bitterness to fruitfulness—and invites listeners to accept God's renewing power in their lives.

Aug 18, 2025
Aug 18, 2025
23 min
This sermon encourages worshipers to pause and listen—Selah—for God’s response and calling in their lives.Using the Israelites’ 40-year wandering and scriptures like Jeremiah 29:11 and Philippians 4:13, the message urges listeners to move from ‘I’m not’ to declaring, “I am, I can, and I will.”It’s an invitation to trust God’s plans, embrace change, and step into the abundant life God promises.

Aug 10, 2025
Aug 10, 2025
31 min
Join us as Tim explores the fascinating story of the Welcome Stranger, the largest alluvial gold nugget ever discovered. Found in Victoria, Australia, by miners John Deason and Richard Oates, this remarkable nugget weighed in at 70 kilograms after the debris was removed, yet its fate was to be melted into ingots.
In this message, Tim then delves into spiritual treasures, drawing parallels between physical and eternal wealth. We reflect on an Ethiopian's quest in the book of Acts and the profound message of finding spiritual treasure and meaning through faith.

Aug 3, 2025
Aug 3, 2025
21 min
Dorothy explores the fascinating journey of record-breaking authors, from Agatha Christie's iconic detective novels to the longstanding influence of the Bible. Agatha Christie, acknowledged as the best-selling fiction author of all time, captivates audiences with her 66 novels and The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in history.
The message dives into the Bible's unparalleled distribution, with billions of copies worldwide, available in thousands of languages. It underscores the historical significance and transformative power of the scriptures, as well as innovative ways the gospel reaches people today, including Global Recording Network Australia's efforts.
Dorothy also shares a personal account of a cherished family Bible, highlighting its profound legacy through generations. It brings to light the importance of reading and applying the Bible's teachings in modern life, ending with a powerful reflection on faith, promises, and the enduring relevance of God's word.

Jul 27, 2025
Jul 27, 2025
29 min
In this thought-provoking message, Tim delves into the unpredictability of life and how plans, no matter how well-crafted, often don't unfold as expected. The message explores personal anecdotes, such as a photographer's unexpected adventure and personal struggles in managing weekly tasks amidst life's chaos. These stories serve as a reflection on how plans can easily go astray.
Drawing inspiration from Jeremiah 29:11, the episode emphasises a powerful divine promise that offers hope and reassurance. It highlights the contrast between human plans that frequently change and God's unwavering and encompassing plans for our future. Through exploring biblical stories and real-life examples, you are encouraged to trust in God's ultimate plan even when it diverges from their own intentions.
Tim concludes with an invitation to seek God wholeheartedly, reinforcing that true fulfilment and understanding arise not from aligning God with our plans but from aligning ourselves with His divine vision for our lives.

