Bad shepherds lead us into a counterfeit abundance. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, offers true abundant life. How do we tell the difference? How can we recognise bad shepherds? Most importantly, how can we experience Jesus’ abundant life?Di Hilltop.Church

As today’s parable describes, Jesus expects us to serve Him with an attitude of non-entitlement, humility and selflessness. Easier said than done! Luke, Preshan and guest presenter Shian explore how we can maintain correct ministry motivations.Di Hilltop.Church

In today’s parable, Jesus explicitly demands from His followers the high standard of limitless forgiveness toward those who may offend us. Is this even possible? If so, how? And what are the consequences if I refuse to forgive freely?Di Hilltop.Church

Wealth and financial success are often society’s primary method of gauging the measure of a person. Jesus challenges this idea head on, offering a very different scale of measurement. So what does it take to be ‘rich’ in God’s eyes?Di Hilltop.Church

Luke and Preshan return with a key lesson we can learn from the Parable of the Talents – a lesson which takes on a new depth in the wake of Covid-induced disruption to church life. Of the three servants in the story, which are you?Di Hilltop.Church

Walk by faith, not by sight. Walk in the light. We know the Scriptures but what does it mean to live this way like the Bible asks us? Join Luke and Preshan’s exploration of 1 Thessalonians 5 in the first socially distant Hilltop.Church podcast.Di Hilltop.Church

Coronavirus COVID-19 is changing life as we know it. Ps Phil is joined by Preshan and guest presenter Chris Holder to discuss a believer’s response amid uncertain times. Historically when darkness closes in, the church rises and shines.Di Hilltop.Church

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In today’s podcast, Luke and Preshan talk about the character of God. Scripture tells us He is a magnificent being of unsearchable greatness and power beyond comprehension. How can we escape the danger of thinking God is smaller than He really is?Di Hilltop.Church

Guest presenter Millie Holder joins Preshan to talk about expressing God’s love in our everyday lives. Millie is a 15-year-old high school student with a refreshingly uncomplicated approach to faith centred around love for Jesus and others.Di Hilltop.Church

“Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God.” Who is a peacemaker? What’s the difference between peacemaking and peacekeeping? Am I guilty of being a peacebreaker? Take a look at this verse in light of Jesus’ earnest desire for unity.Di Hilltop.Church

Has your relationship with God been affected by unconfessed sin? Have feelings of guilt and shame made you run away from Him? In this episode, discover how God wants you to respond in these situations so you can experience His grace and freedom.Di Hilltop.Church

Grace. If you have been a Christian for any length of time, that word isn’t new to you. But what’s really so amazing about grace? Join Luke and Preshan as they revisit and reflect on this incredible theme that’s unique to Christianity.Di Hilltop.Church

Everyone knows the feeling of fear. The same goes for anxiety, with alarming statistics to show for it. What should a believer’s perspective be on these issues? Ps Nic, Matt and Preshan uncover the Bible’s prescription for fighting fear.Di Hilltop.Church

Trusting God is a huge theme in the Bible. But what does that look like in our day to day lives? How do I know I am trusting God when things are tough? Join Luke and Preshan as they explore these questions with guest presenter Chanelle.Di Hilltop.Church

Our minds are like a garden — to be fruitful, they need to be cultivated, weeded and nourished. In the first Hilltop.Church Podcast episode of 2019, Luke and Preshan talk about how we can obey the Biblical command to “renew our minds.”Di Hilltop.Church

In November, Hilltop.Church was honoured to host guest speaker Ps Dan Parker, State Chairman of CRC Victoria and Senior Pastor of Kingston City Church. Hear Ps Dan's first-hand stories of what God can do when we step out into His harvest field.Di Hilltop.Church

Outreach is the third core value of Hilltop.Church. Luke and Preshan unpack what the word ‘outreach’ means. As believers seeking to obey Jesus’ commission to spread the Gospel, how can an outreach mentality be worked into our everyday lives?Di Hilltop.Church

Onto the second core value of Hilltop.Church, Ps Nic talks about having a Dynamic Faith — one that’s action-packed and capable of adaption. Equipped with Holy Spirit power and with Jesus as our perfect example, every Christian can have a dynamic faith.Di Hilltop.Church

The first of Hilltop.Church’s core values is to be Word Based. Guest presenter Matt joins Preshan as they discuss how the Bible — God’s inspired Word — must be at the foundation of not only the church organisation, but every one of our lives as individuals.Di Hilltop.Church

Is world missions a calling for some or a command for all? Hint: it doesn’t always mean flying overseas. Guest speaker Ps Somanathan joins Luke to share testimonies of what God is doing at the missions works in Sri Lanka that are supported by Hilltop.Church.Di Hilltop.Church

What can Bible characters teach us about prayer? Preshan and Luke discuss themes from the latest Hilltop.Church sermon series, including the importance of praying in faith, how to pray God’s will, and why you should have a ‘secret place’.Di Hilltop.Church

Preshan and Luke from Hilltop.Church talk about the centrality of community in the lifestyle of the very first church described in the book of Acts. Is that type of ‘church’ still relevant today? What can the 21st-century church learn from the first-century church?Di Hilltop.Church