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Wishart Community ChurchGod our helpPsalm 90 is a psalm of meditation and reflection. It reflects on two massive truths about God and life here on this earth. But these reflections aren't just an exercise in navel-gazing, they lead to a response. Psalm 90 shows us how to respond to God in light of the truths that it reflects on. Knowing what God is like, and what our lives are like, drives us to make him our help and our dwelling place. Passage: Psalm 90 Preacher: Jacob GreatbatchSupport the show
2026-02-1535 min
Open House Church SermonsThe Ruler from BethlehemMicah's ancient prophecy promised a ruler from tiny Bethlehem who would shepherd His people with strength and bring lasting peace. Jesus fulfils this promise as the good shepherd who knows us personally, lays down His life for us, and leads us into flourishing. His rule brings peace with God and transforms how we live with one another.
Bible References: Micah 5:1–5; Matthew 2:1–6
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
2025-12-1430 minWishart Community ChurchGodly contentmentChristian contentment has been referred to as a ‘rare jewel’. It would be nice to always be content in life, whatever our circumstances. But so often we feel discontent, unsettled, and even envious of others who seem to have more. 1 Timothy chapter 6 teaches us some great lessons about contentment. If we heed the lessons of this chapter we’ll see that true contentment really is possible, and the secret to it is not what you might think. Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch Passage: 1 Timothy 6:2b-10; 17-19 Support the show
2025-10-0534 minOpen House Church SermonsThe Life of Death and ResurrectionWhen you trust in Jesus, you are united to Him in both His death and His resurrection. This union means your old self has been crucified and you are free from sin's control. The Spirit who raised Christ now lives in you, giving you power to live a new life. Drawing close to Christ through His word is how you experience that resurrection power each day.
Bible Reference: Romans 6:1–14
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
2025-04-2723 minOpen House Church SermonsYou Must Be Born AgainJesus told Nicodemus that no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. This new birth means being washed from sin, receiving a new heart, and sharing in Christ's resurrection life. It comes through the mysterious and powerful work of the Holy Spirit, made possible by Jesus being lifted up on the cross. The proper response is to ask yourself whether you have been born again, and to look for evidence of new desires, new will, and new hopes in your life.
Bible Reference: John 3:1–16
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
2025-03-2333 minOpen House Church SermonsTaking Refuge in the LordFrom Psalm 31, this sermon shows how the Psalms give us words to express pain and trust in God during life's darkest seasons. Jacob walks through a five-part approach to taking refuge in the Lord: directing our gaze to God, describing our suffering honestly, deepening our trust, depending on Him for help, and dwelling on His goodness. Ultimately, we see God's goodness most clearly in Jesus, who suffered and was forsaken so we never would be. Even in hardship, we can trust that our times are in His hands and nothing can separate us from His love.
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2025-02-0939 minOpen House Church SermonsRags to RichesEphesians 2 reveals the ultimate transformation: from spiritual death and slavery to sin into resurrection life and heavenly victory in Christ. This stunning reversal flows entirely from God's rich mercy and great love, not from any human effort or merit. Believers now live with purpose, walking in good works God prepared in advance, while all boasting is excluded and all praise belongs to Him alone.
Bible Reference: Ephesians 2:1–10
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
2024-08-2532 minOpen House Church SermonsThe Loving Discipline of GodFrom Hebrews 12:1-13, this sermon unpacks three truths about God's loving discipline. First, God disciplines those He loves, treating us as His children rather than punishing us. Second, His discipline has a purpose: to train us in holiness and produce a harvest of righteousness, often through the soil of suffering. Finally, we must respond by submitting to God's hand in our hardships and fixing our eyes on Jesus, who persevered through the cross and now runs alongside us. When we face trials, we can trust that our heavenly Father is shaping our character for our ultimate good.
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2024-06-3029 minOpen House Church SermonsWe Always Thank God for YouJacob reflects on 1 Thessalonians 1, where Paul gives thanks for the Thessalonian church and the fruit of the gospel in their lives. He challenges us to notice and thank God for His powerful work in the people around us, work that produces faith, love, and hope. As the gospel changes lives, it sounds forth as a testimony to others. This sermon speaks to anyone longing to cultivate a heart of gratitude and a culture of encouragement in their church, reminding us that God is still at work even in the midst of everyday struggles.
Bible Reference: 1 Thessalonians 1
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Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
2021-04-0431 minThe Branch PodcastThe Life of Death and ResurrectionPassage: Romans 6:1-14
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
2021-04-0431 min2020-12-2020 min2020-12-2020 min2020-12-1329 min2020-12-1329 min2020-12-0631 min2020-12-0631 minThe Branch PodcastWe Loved You So MuchBible Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
Also available on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/_naGXgrQrLA
Services have started meeting again in the church building but for those doing church in their own home this week we are still providing service resources. This includes prayers, songs and children's worksheets. If you would like to receive this please email admin@thebranch.org.au or subscribe using the following link. https://thebranch.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=431f5ee4e95ea07d65e301d8b&id=d2988095d1
2020-09-2728 minThe Branch PodcastWe Loved You So MuchBible Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
Also available on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/_naGXgrQrLA
Services have started meeting again in the church building but for those doing church in their own home this week we are still providing service resources. This includes prayers, songs and children's worksheets. If you would like to receive this please email admin@thebranch.org.au or subscribe using the following link. https://thebranch.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=431f5ee4e95ea07d65e301d8b&id=d2988095d1
2020-09-2728 minThe Branch PodcastWe Always Thank God For YouBible Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
Also available on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/9jDC6D3cVUg
Services have started meeting again in the church building but for those doing church in their own home this week we are still providing service resources. This includes prayers, songs and children's worksheets. If you would like to receive this please email admin@thebranch.org.au or subscribe using the following link. https://thebranch.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=431f5ee4e95ea07d65e301d8b&id=d2988095d1
2020-09-2026 minThe Branch PodcastWe Always Thank God For YouBible Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
Also available on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/9jDC6D3cVUg
Services have started meeting again in the church building but for those doing church in their own home this week we are still providing service resources. This includes prayers, songs and children's worksheets. If you would like to receive this please email admin@thebranch.org.au or subscribe using the following link. https://thebranch.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=431f5ee4e95ea07d65e301d8b&id=d2988095d1
2020-09-2026 minThe Branch PodcastEndure Hardship as DisciplineBible Passage: Hebrews 12:1–13
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
Also available on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/8pvaFkvyPzc
We are also providing resources for anyone who would like to to do church in their own home this week. This includes prayers, songs and children's worksheets. If you would like to receive this please email admin@thebranch.org.au or subscribe using the following link. https://thebranch.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=431f5ee4e95ea07d65e301d8b&id=d2988095d1
2020-07-0430 minThe Branch PodcastEndure Hardship as DisciplineBible Passage: Hebrews 12:1–13
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
Also available on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/8pvaFkvyPzc
We are also providing resources for anyone who would like to to do church in their own home this week. This includes prayers, songs and children's worksheets. If you would like to receive this please email admin@thebranch.org.au or subscribe using the following link. https://thebranch.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=431f5ee4e95ea07d65e301d8b&id=d2988095d1
2020-07-0430 minThe Branch PodcastThe Challenge of PrayerBible Passage: Luke 11:1–13
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
Also available on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/myNXZIPHRyA
We are also providing resources for anyone who would like to to do church in their own home this week. This includes prayers, songs and children's worksheets. If you would like to receive this please email admin@thebranch.org.au or subscribe using the following link. https://thebranch.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=431f5ee4e95ea07d65e301d8b&id=d2988095d1
2020-05-0330 minThe Branch PodcastThe Challenge of PrayerBible Passage: Luke 11:1–13
Preacher: Jacob Greatbatch
Also available on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/myNXZIPHRyA
We are also providing resources for anyone who would like to to do church in their own home this week. This includes prayers, songs and children's worksheets. If you would like to receive this please email admin@thebranch.org.au or subscribe using the following link. https://thebranch.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=431f5ee4e95ea07d65e301d8b&id=d2988095d1
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