A Different Way Forward – Resurrection
On Resurrection Sunday, churches united in a powerful display of hope, illustrating that new life is possible. It challenges us to embrace unity and connection amidst a fractured world.
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Category: Reflections
Be Still and Know: Finding Refuge in the Midst of Responsibility
People often ask, how do you cope with the challenges of life? And it’s a fair question. The weight of responsibility, the complexity of people, the constant demands of the work — it all adds up. There’s always more to carry, more to respond to, more that could pull you in a dozen directions at […]
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Come Follow Me — Not Just Think About Me
Why Jesus didn’t invite admiration, but apprenticeship There’s a question that has stayed with me for a long time. A mate of mine — a tradie — once said: “Andrew, I don’t need another idea. Just tell me what this looks like on Monday morning.” He wasn’t dismissing faith. He just wanted to know whether […]
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When Worship Replaces Obedience — Rediscovering Our First Love
Maybe today’s slavery isn’t found in chains of iron, but in chains of comfort and distraction. It’s the captivity of hearts and minds inside the walls of the Church — the slavery of noise, of performance, of rhetoric without response. Worship has always been central to the life of God’s people. It awakens our hearts, […]
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Shaped by Jesus: Living It Out There
Not just what we believe—but how we live it: daily, humbly, out there. (notes from message shared, Village Church, 15th June 2025) INTRO – Shaped by Jesus: Living It Out There As we talk about being shaped by Jesus—being His apprentice—I’ve been thinking again about where that actually happens. For me, it’s rarely in a […]
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Strength in the Stretch
Tension in Life, Leadership, and Faith Life’s never a straight line. I don’t know about you, but mine sure hasn’t been. I’ve walked through enough challenges—personally, spiritually, and in leadership—to know that clarity doesn’t always come wrapped in a neat answer. Sometimes, growth comes through wrestling. Sometimes, strength is found not in certainty but in […]
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The Resurrection and the Lord’s Prayer
He is risen. Those three words changed the world—and they’re still changing lives today. Easter Sunday isn’t just a commemoration of the past; it’s a declaration that Jesus Christ, who was crucified, is alive—and that through Him, hope lives, love wins, and all things can be made new. The resurrection is not just theology—it’s transformation. […]
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Leading for What Must Change
Presence, conviction, and courage in community leadership The cover image for this post shows one of our school-based trainees at Loaves & Fishes Tasmania. It’s more than just a photo—it’s a picture of leadership in action. This young man isn’t leading from a stage or a title. He’s leading by showing up, learning, contributing, and […]
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Harvest of Grace: Loving Others as We’ve Been Loved
This past Sunday at Sassafras Baptist Church, we celebrated more than full baskets—we embraced a deeper call to live generously and love boldly. I had the privilege of sharing message titled “From Gratitude to Action: Living the Harvest Through Love,” reminding us that true thanksgiving leads to compassion, especially for those struggling with food insecurity […]
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Faithful in the Small, Big in Spirit.
Andrew Hillier – message outline, Village Church, Devonport, 5th January, 2025 As we step into a new year, many of us dream big—setting ambitious goals, imagining larger achievements, and striving for visible success. Our culture often equates significance with scale: bigger projects, broader influence, and faster results. But while dreaming big is natural, this constant […]
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