Us or Him
with special guest, Martyn Manuel. Originally presented back in November 2015, this mid-week podcast is the Sixteenth in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.
Doubt and Faith
with special guest, Arthur Meintjes. Originally presented back in March 2014, this mid-week podcast is the fifteenth in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.
A Hope that Does Not Disappoint
by Chad Mansbridge. As we close out the 2020 year, Chad brings us a word on that great Christmas buzz-word, 'hope'. The disappointment brought about by unrealised hope is a universal experience, and yet Paul declares in Romans 5:1–5 that there is a hope that does not disappoint. What kind of hope is this?!
An Apostolic Culture
with special guest, Rob Rufus. Originally presented back in June 2014, this mid-week podcast is the fourteenth in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations
God has not abandoned you!
by Rob Moores. After sharing from his experience in Israel this time last year, in which he saw remnants of Nehemiah's Wall, Rob brings us to Nehemiah 9 where the Levites declare God's gracious and forgiving nature—a God who has not abandoned His people. Our God is today the same, faithful in all His ways. Despite 'feeling' abandoned at times, know that our God has not, and will not (ever!) abandon you!
Preparing a Bride
with special guest, Chris Blackeby. Originally presented back in March 2013, this mid-week podcast is the thirteenth in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.
The Gospel in Chairs
by Shane Rayner. Pastor of Outpost Church, McLaren Vale, and long time friend of Chad & Jaye's, Shane shares the Good News of God's Gospel in a powerfully illustrative way, using two stackable chairs. His point? The Father has pursued us, Jesus is our King, and the Holy Spirit is working in us as ministers of reconciliation!
Prophetic Input
with special guest, Isi DeGersigny. Originally presented back in June 2016, this mid-week podcast is the twelfth in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.
Restorative Church: Walls and Gates
by Chad Mansbridge. In the closing message of our mini-series ‘Restorative Church’, Chad walks us through the account of Nehemiah who led the third wave of Jerusalem's post-exile restoration. This is a restoration of the Walls and Gates of Jerusalem, representing the city's security, safety and strength. Walls can be a good thing, and it is our responsibility to maintain strong boundaries and guard our gates. Enjoy.
A Grace Journey
with special guest, David Crabtree. Originally presented back in July 2016, this mid-week podcast is the eleventh in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.
Restorative Church: The Word
by Chad Mansbridge. In Part Two of our mini-series ‘Restorative Church’, Chad walks us through the book of Ezra and camps at chapter 7, where Ezra the scribe leads a restorative return to the Promised Land. This is a restoration of the Word of God to its proper place in God’s community, and Chad encourages us to take a lead from Ezra, and commit ourselves to being a Word-based people. Enjoy.
Culture Carriers Session 5
with special guest, Kath Rainbow. Originally presented back in February 2017, this mid-week podcast is the tenth in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.
Restorative Church: Worship
by Chad Mansbridge. From our very beginnings, God has called Bayside to be a restorative church. In this opening episode of a new mini-series, Chad takes us to the book of Ezra to see how a restorative community is a worshipping community—a people who are sensitive, sacrificial, settled and submitted.
Alignment Day
with special guest, Daryl Crawford-Marshall. Originally presented back in August 2017, this mid-week podcast is the ninth in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.
Shakings and Shiftings
by Nick Resce. A new face in Bayside's pulpit, yet still very familiar to many of us, Nick Resce brings a powerful and pertinent word to our church family on the shakings and shiftings of God. 2020 has been a profound time for us all ... what on earth is God up to?
Reflecting His Face
with special guest, Katherine Ruonala. Originally presented back in November 2014, this mid-week podcast is the eighth in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.
A Conversation on Death and Dying
by Chad Mansbridge and Kevin Hardy. After a brief word shared from Psalm 116, Chad introduces us to Kevin Hardy—long time friend and professional palliative care nurse. What follows is a stimulating conversation around the significant life-issue of death and dying.
The Power of Good Confession
with special guest, Tony Ide. Originally presented back in May 2015, this mid-week podcast is the seventh in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.
Heroes: Jesus (Hebrews 3:1—6)
by Chad Mansbridge. Closing off our Spring Preaching Series, Chad saves the best ‘till last and presents to us the Hero of all heroes—Jesus, the Perfectly Faithful One. Drawing from Hebrews 3:1–6, see how Jesus serves as the faithful Apostle, High Priest and Son over God’s House fulfilling the Old Testament offices of Prophet, Priest and King. Jesus, the perfectly faithful messenger, minister and master who is able to perfectly reveal, reconcile and rule! Enjoy.
Leaders Meeting
Notes: with special guest, Mark Conner. Originally presented back in January 2018, this mid-week podcast is the sixth in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.
Heroes: Paul's Companions
by Jeff Evers. Our world is full of unsung heroes—and so is the Bible. Men and women who receive only a passing mention in the pages of Scripture, but nevertheless played a significant role in the biblical story. In this message, Jeff takes a look at heroes like this, found discreetly, but most definitely, in the epistles of Paul.
See Hear Speak
with special guest, Joshua Mills. Originally presented back in October 2012, this mid-week podcast is the fifth in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebration.
Heroes: Esther
by Chad Mansbridge. Continuing with our ‘Heroes’ series, Chad takes us through the story of Esther, where an orphaned teenage girl turned beauty pageant winner, rises to become Queen of a pagan empire and single-handedly thwarts the evil plan of a genocidal villain, saving her fellow-Jews from annihilation. The Book of Esther is a powerful reminder of how God is working behind-the-scenes in our lives, and once again demonstrates that heroes really do come in all shapes and sizes!
Session 1 Wild Strong Free
with special guest, Mylene Evangelista. Originally presented back in September 2017, this mid-week podcast is the fourth in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebration.
Heroes: King Solomon
by Rachel Donaldson. Being a hero requires a good character to coincide with acts of bravery. In this message Rachel discusses three areas of our character that are important to grow in, demonstrated by the life of King Solomon, that are essential to being a hero. Follow Rachel on the journey to discovering how we can grow in wisdom, excellence and integrity, and how we can incorporate that into becoming a modern day hero.
Just Do It
with special guest, Garry Watts. Originally presented back in January 2016, this mid-week podcast is the third in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebration.
Heroes: Jacob (Genesis 25)
by Mal Munro. Mal looks at Jacob’s life and how God can take us from a place of brokenness to a place of success and fulfilment. That there is the seeds of heroism in all of us.
Purity and Porn
with special guest, Patricia Weerakoon. Originally presented back in August 2013, this mid-week podcast is the second in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.
Heroes: Four Lepers (2 Kings 6–7)
by Lianne Perry. Our unexpected heroes today are four leprous men of Samaria—hungry, diseased outcasts—who demonstrated courage and commitment in the face of what appeared to be a lose-lose, dead-end situation. Placed in the context of the Syrian siege against Israel, Lianne encourages us to reconsider obstacles as an opportunity to change direction and remain devoted to your decision to reach your goal.
Resolving the Parental Paradox
with special guest, Allan Meyer. Originally presented back in January 2013, this mid-week podcast is the first in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.
Heroes: Noah (Genesis 6)
by Chad Mansbridge. Arguably the first of all biblical heroes, everybody knows the story of Noah and the Flood … but few have heard it told this way before! With a special Father’s Day focus, watch how Chad unpacks a very familiar story to show what the character Noah can teach us about true heroism.
Heroes: Elisha (2 Kings 4)
by Rob Moores. Continuing our ‘Heroes Come in All Shapes and Sizes’ preaching series, Rob draws encouragement from Elisha (2 Kings 4) and shows that heroes are those who operate in the power of the Holy Spirit—demonstrated in qualities such as courage, character, compassion and obedience. Christians are called to both have heroes, and to be heroes!
Heroes Come in All Shapes & Sizes
by Jaye Mansbridge. In this introductory message to our Spring Preaching Series, Jaye takes us to Ephesians Chapter 1 and encourages us to be confident in our newfound, and unique, identity in Christ. Packaged with purpose, it’s time to get out of the box and become all that our Creator has called you to be!
Heroes: David (1 Samuel 17)
by Chad Mansbridge. A favourite Bible-story for kids everywhere, the tale of David and Goliath is not to be dismissed as a mere fable, fantasy, fairy-tale or work of fiction… it is a power-packed story with significant lessons for people of all generations, and through all generations. Get ready to hear a familiar passage with a fresh perspective today!
See the Invisible, Do the Impossible
by Barry Chant. In his first ministry visit to Bayside Church, Barry Chant takes Paul’s apostolic prayer from Ephesians 1 and speaks to the importance of having the ‘eyes of our heart’ opened to the wonders of God’s glorious grace. Be encouraged by this faith-fuelled word today!
Powerful Proclamations for 2020 (Psalm 20)
by Chad Mansbridge. As we reach the 20-week point of our 2020 shutdowns, Chad brings a powerful word from Psalm 20. Here, the psalmist encourages us to use the life-giving authority of our words (whether spoken or sung) to issue in peace, protection and prosperity in times of distress! A message not to be missed, and not to be ignored!
Choose Joy 8: Philippians 4:10-23
by Chad Mansbridge. As our series comes to its end, Chad begins this message the way it would have started for the original Philippian audience—reading the entire letter aloud from start-to-finish. We then give special attention to the closing passage dealing with the ABC’s of Financial Partnership: reviewing the Attitudes, Beliefs and Conduct that makes for a joyful giving experience!
Choose Joy 7: Philippians 4:1-9
by Rob Moores. This section of Philippians contains some of the most-loved verses in the entire Bible! Here, Rob encourages us to embrace an attitude of gratitude each day, appreciate that joy itself derives from our Lord’s unchanging nature, and recognise how unity is only possible when we each choose to focus our thoughts on Jesus!
Choose Joy 6: Philippians 3:1-21
by Mylene Evangelista. Joining us all the way from Manilla, Philippines, in this passion-packed message Mylene reminds us that the joy of the Lord is oftentimes our focus before it is a feeling. Choosing joy is for our safety and strength; safeguards our hearts; causes us to stay the course; and ushers the ‘suddenlies’ of God into our lives!
Choose Joy 5: Philippians 2:19–30
by Jeff Evers. As we close out the second chapter of Paul’s Philippian epistle, Jeff encourages us to read this passage closely, drawing special attention to the profound dedication of characters like Paul, Timothy and Epaphroditus as they partner together with the local church in sharing the Gospel of God’s Joy!
Choose Joy 4: Philippians 1:27–2:18
by Chad Mansbridge. As we continue our study in Philippians, moving from Chapters 1 to 2, Chad walks us through verse-by-verse as Paul exhorts the Church to live their lives ‘worthy of the Gospel of Christ’. Discover how living like our Servant-King ‘completes’ the joy of our ministry partners and leaders!
Choose Joy 3: Philippians 1:12-26
by Tony Ide. Coming to us from Perth, Western Australia, Tony Ide brings us an encouraging word on not permitting our struggles and circumstances rob us of our joy. Drawing on the life testimony of the apostle Paul, that problem-plagued passionate praiser, Tony urges us to keep our perspective firmly held, at all times, on Christ and His Gospel!
Choose Joy 2: Philippians 1:1-11
by Chad Mansbridge. Paul opens his epistle to the Philippians, a decade or so following his Acts 16 visit to them, by introducing the letter’s main themes of Joy, Partnership and the Gospel. His first mention of joy is found in the context of prayer. In this message, Chad shares 5 pointers from this passage as to how we, too, can choose joy in our prayer life.
Choose Joy 1: Acts 16:6-40
by Chad Mansbridge. This opening message to our Winter Preaching Series—Choose Joy—has us walking through the Acts 16 account of Paul’s first ministry visit to the Philippians. See how the apostle demonstrates, by personal example, the Kingdom qualities of Righteousness, Peace and Joy before writing back to the Church years later in his Philippian epistle.
A Consciousness for the Miraculous
by Rob Rufus. As our first international guest speaker for 2020, Rob Rufus delivers a powerful word from turbulent Hong Kong just for Bayside Church. This message was part of our Pentecost Sunday celebrations and serves also as a prelude for our Winter Preaching Series on the book of Philippians. For more on Rob visit: https://robrufusministries.com/
Soldier Athlete, Farmer: Part 3
by Chad Mansbridge. In this third and final instalment of his mini-series for May, Chad focusses our attention on 2 Timothy 2:6 and Paul’s metaphor of the Christian as a ‘hard-working farmer’. Diligence, together with a strong work-ethic, are qualities which the Scripture highly esteems. Learn how to ‘find JOY’ in this powerful biblical truth.
Soldier Athlete, Farmer: Part 2
by Chad Mansbridge. As the second message in this mini-series, based on 2 Timothy 2:1—10, Chad focusses our attention on v.5 and reflects on the notion of the Christian as an ‘athlete’ with a particular focus on the virtue of discipline. What does this metaphor reveal to us about the nature of the Christian? And more importantly, what does it reveal to us about Jesus?
Soldier Athlete, Farmer: Part 1
by Chad Mansbridge. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:1—10, Chad takes Paul’s famous departing words of exhortation to his son Timothy and begins a new mini-series called ‘Soldier, Athlete, Famer’. In Part 1, discover what the metaphor of a soldier reveals about Jesus, Others and You!
Open Curtain, Open Tomb, Open Door
by Chad Mansbridge. This 2020 Resurrection Sunday recording formed part of our ‘Sneak Peek Sunday’, our first public livestream broadcast directed to our local community during the Covid pandemic. In this message, Chad walks us through the Easter Story in Luke’s Gospel, highlighting the significance of the open curtain in the Temple and the open tomb in the Garden, before stressing the importance of opening the Door of our lives to this Glorious Saviour! A fantastic presentation of the Gospel — be sure to share it with others.
When House Arrest Brings out the Best
by Chad Mansbridge. On Day 13 of quarantine, courtesy of Covid-19 restrictions, Chad addresses the Bayside Family via LiveStream broadcast to consider the wisdom we can take from the Apostle Paul’s time of house arrest in Acts 28. Using the Book of Philippians, Chad encourages us to Rest, Bless and Invest.
Come, let us: Draw, Hold, Consider
by Chad Mansbridge. While in quarantine, courtesy of Covid-19 restrictions, Chad brings a timely word to us via Livestream broadcast. Walking through Heb. 10:19-25, he explains how the audience of the Hebrew epistle were in a state of limbo and uncertainty, but were exhorted to Draw Near to God, Hold Firm to Hope, and Consider One-Another.
Come, let us: Build Community
by Steve Potter. Long time friend of Bayside Church, Steve Potter, continues our series on 'Come, Let Us' by talking about building a community, and how it makes us into better versions of ourselves.
Come, let us: Walk in the Light
by Chad Mansbridge. Using the repeated exhortation of Micah 4 and Isaiah 2, Chad takes us through the Story of the Exodus to look at 3 practical ways we can “walk in the light of the Lord”. What does walking in the light look like? Walking in Grace, Obedience, and Authentegrity.
Come, let us: Welcome
by Mal Munro. Our Family Life Pastor Mal adds his bit to our “Come, Let Us” series by encouraging us to be welcoming. Mal touches on our identity in Christ, knowing our purpose and acknowledging how precious we all are.. Enjoy!
Come, let us: Listen
by Jaye Mansbridge. Jaye shares with us the ways that God speaks to us, and why we should filter this through the scriptures. Using the story in 1 Samuel 9, Jaye shows us that we all hear from God in many different ways, and when he speaks, we need to respond accordingly.
Come, let us: Tell God-stories
by Rob Moores. Launching out from Jeremiah 51v10: “Come, let us tell in Zion what the Lord our God has done”, Rob encourages us to be tellers of good God-Stories in our everyday lives. What good has the Lord done for you? Why do you still follow him? What do you have to be grateful for? We all have something good to tell… get telling it, one and all!
Come, let us: Worship Together
by Chad Mansbridge. This Sunday, Chad is joined on the platform by four members of Bayside’s Worship Team for a discussion on the “Come, let us” exhortations found in Psalm 95. The conversation speaks to the heart and value of both personal and community worship.
Come, let us: Build Together
by Chad Mansbridge. Kicking off our Term 1 Preaching Series for 2020, Chad begins by sharing the inspiration for the “Come, let us” theme before walking us through Zechariah Chapter 8: a passage full of prophetic promises for our church, which the Holy Spirit highlighted to him when Bayside was birthed in mid-2002.
Joy-Filled by the Holy Spirit
by Jaye Mansbridge. One of Jaye’s core life-messages, first preached in 2015. Launching from Philippians 4, Jaye proceeds to walk us through the opening chapters of Acts and the stories of the early Church outpourings, as we ask the question: What does a life full of Holy Spirit joy look like?
His Gospel: My Gospel
by Chad Mansbridge. This classic message from Chad emerged out of an 18-month-long Sunday teaching series undertaken at Bayside in 2007/08 though the Book of Romans. Listen as Chad walks point-by-point through Romans 1:1-7, before concluding in the epistle’s closing passage, sixteen chapters later. The Gospel of God truly is Good News!
Four Faces of our New Creation
by Chad Mansbridge. One of Chad’s classic messages from the year 2012, this is the first instalment in our Summer Mix Tape Series. In this teaching, Chad encourages us to see that in our new creation nature, God has given us everything we need to face the complex concerns of life – including in our relationship with the Father, our Field, our Fellowman and our Foe.