5 Prophetic Promises for Bayside

by Chad Mansbridge. In honour of the 19th anniversary of Chad & Jaye receiving their call to pioneer Bayside Church, the Lord wants to remind us of some of the key prophetic promises He has given us as a community, from Zechariah Chapter 8. This message was recorded 'live in lockdown' as part of a livestream-only Sunday Service. Enjoy!


Doing life well, with what you have now

by Marty Manuel. Out of Matthew 25:14 - Marty shares the importance of being Faithful with what God has given us currently.

Using biblical truths and living examples from his own life.

Be inspired to do well with what you have.


Wisdom was there - from Creation to Cross

by Rob Moores. Rob’s message uses an approach called Spoken Word. The message drawing from Proverbs 8 personifies Wisdom. Wisdom is a gift from God to humanity. Throughout history Wisdom is there including at the Cross. The wisdom of the Cross is needed to believe the power of the Cross.

Getting Wisdom is the wisest thing you can do to live your life well.


Think right, Feel right, Act right

by Jeff Evers. Jeff looks at Proverbs 23:7 which looks at thinking with our heart. He gives practical advice on how to shift our thinking to thinking right and how this then becomes thinking in our heart. When we think right, we feel right, we act right, then we do life well.


The Power of your Words

by Brooke Wheatley. Join us as Brooke shares what Gods teaching her about speaking words of life. One of the biggest keys to our personal breakthrough lays within the power of the tongue.


Trusting Him with All

by Noni Potter. Sharing powerful provision stories from her life, Noni encourages us to heed the promise of Proverbs 3:5–6, and cast all our trust on God and His faithfulness. Every challenge life throws us, is an invitation to expand our revelation of God and deepen our dependency on His good character. For more on Noni, including details of her brand new book, visit www.nonipotter.com


Doing Stewardship Well

by Chad Mansbridge. One of the keys to doing life well is to master the art of stewardship. The Proverbs have a great deal to say on this important issue, highlighting many significant aspects of our lives which require good stewardship. More than just money, stewardship is about our entire lives belonging to God!


Doing Hate Well

by Chad Mansbridge. Addressing the unique and somewhat uncomfortable subject matter of 'hate', in this message Chad encourages us to draw wisdom from Proverbs 6:16-19, a passage which speaks directly to the '7 Things that God Hates'. Much like its counter-point 'love', hate is something that can be holy and helpful ... so long as it is harnessed well and handled wisely.


Exceedingly Wise

by Lianne Perry. With Proverbs 30:24-28 as core text, Lianne offers practical examples and her unique perspective to examine the instincts of the ants, rock hyraxes, locusts and a lizard suggesting we can learn from them to Prepare for the future, avoid Predators (trouble), Participate and be in His Presence.


Balancing the scales with God’s truth

by Mal Munro. Mal looks at Proverbs 11.1 and how the Lord wants proper balance in our lives. He covers ethics, which scales are we using, and how the Lord takes us at our word when we hand our lives over to Him.


Four Words of Wisdom

by Chad Mansbridge. In officially launching our Term 2 Preaching Series, Chad reminds us of the calling on the church to 'raise up' people who do life well. Taking his readings from Proverbs 1–2, he then encourages us with these Four Words of Wisdom: Listen Up; Cry Out; Slow Down; and Give Up!


A Mother's Wisdom: Be Self-Aware

by Chad Mansbridge. In this special Mother's Day message, Chad takes us to Proverbs 31 where King Solomon's mother shares her wisdom with her son, encouraging him to embrace a healthy sense of self-awareness. Listen as Chad encourages us, likewise, to be aware of our: Identities, Priorities, Vulnerabilities, Responsibilities, Abilities, and Besties!


Struggling together strong

by Fini & Isi DeGersigny. Special guests and long-time friends, Fini and Isi DeGersigny are a powerful apostolic-prophetic gift to our house. This weekend they encourage us to contend through struggle together and rise above that which would oppose us!


Our ANZAC Spirit

by Chad Mansbridge. This special ANZAC Day Sunday, Chad encourages us to model the four qualities famously exemplified by our national military: Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice. These attributes are not virtues limited just to our ANZAC soldiers, they are part of the nature of our God, demonstrated most powerfully by none other than Christ Himself.


God's will for my life

by Rob Moores. Finding and fulfilling God's will for our life is the desire of most every Christian. In this message, Rob shares around this noble theme ... from discipling others, to performing miracles, demonstrating love in the most practical ways, and operating in the gifts of the Spirit. How would you define God's will for the believer?


Under His Shadow

By Jeff Evers. Jeff explores Psalm 9.1 to remind us that God is supreme and powerful and we can shelter and rest in the shadow of the Almighty. We are reminded that God is greater than death and has it 'under control'.


Cloth and Stone (Easter Sunday)

by Chad Mansbridge. Today's Resurrection Sunday message is based on John 20:1-21. Despite all the uncertainties and speculations surrounding that first Easter Day, there are at least three things of which we can be absolutely sure: a Curtain had been torn down, a Stone had been rolled away, and a House had been transformed!


Rivers of Life-Giving Water

by Rachel Donaldson. In this message Rachel talks about how to navigate through two different rivers of life, rivers of rest and rivers of rapid waters and how to produce rivers of life giving water through each season.


Journeys: Being Influencers

by Maureen Moores. Drawing from her own life experience and prophetic words of encouragement given her over the years, Maureen encourages us to see that the world needs positive influencers. Even those born 'at the bottom of the hill', can open the package God has given them to influence the world around them with Heaven's Joy and Peace!


Restore, Raise Up, Release

by Nick Resce. Back to Bayside for 2021, Nick returns to our pulpit to encourage us in the three main functions of the church: being a community that restores, raises up and then releases people into their God-given identity, purpose and calling. With a particular focus on 'raising up' (i.e., maturing) believers as well-rounded followers of Jesus, Nick invites us to embrace our calling to be a discipling community here at Bayside.


Journeys: Fast and Feast!

by Chad Mansbridge. This special 'public holiday' instalment of our Journeys series has us again revisiting the exodus motif where we see God commanding His people to set aside special times of Joy and Peace, of Feasting and Fasting. Join Chad as he walks us through the Feasts os Israel in Leviticus 23, and discover how all these powerful pictures point us to Christ!


Journeys: Turn Challenges to a Adventure

by Mal Munro. What if every challenge we face, we could turn into an adventure ? Mal explores today how adventure enables us to maintain His joy and peace in our lives.


Journeys: Positioned for Purpose

by Jaye Mansbridge. What do three chairs and Ezekiel's four faces have in common? Find out as Jaye encourages us how to be led by the Spirit of God on the diverse and creative journey He is inviting us to participate in!


Journeys: Pack Well!

by Jeff Evers. In Part 2 of our Term 1 Preaching Series, Jeff encourages us to pack well for the journey. Discover three powerful items to take in your backpack as you walk through life with joy and peace.


Journeys: Fitted Feet

by Chad Mansbridge. Launching our Term 1 Preaching Series for 2021, Chad explains how our God promises joy and peace to those who are called (and committed) to journeying with Him. Drawing on the account of Israel's exodus from Egypt, Chad highlights the importance of embracing the meta-narrative of Scripture, before landing in Ephesians 6 where Paul encourages us to see our 'feet fitted with readiness', thanks to the Gospel of Peace! Join us in the journey...


Shalom!

by Rob Moores. In response to a word from God for the 2021 year, Rob shares about the power of the spoken word blessing - in particular, the pronouncement of God’s peace in people’s lives!


Staying Fresh!

by Chad Mansbridge. In this second instalment of his summer mini-series, Chad provides four practical ways we can stay fresh 'in a sun-scorched land'—through God's Family; His Presence; The Word; and His Principles. Enjoy!


Destination: Complete

by Jaye Mansbridge. Walking through the Numbers 13 account of the 12 spies scouting the land of Canaan, Jaye encourages us to push forward into the promises of God by drawing encouragement from the examples set by Joshua and Caleb.


Glorious Grace 2013 "Session 3"

with special guest, Andrew Wommack. Originally presented back in October 2013, this mid-week podcast is the eighteenth, and final, in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.


Dress Your Best

by Dr. Barry Chant. Drawing from Colossians 3:12–14, Barry encourages us to 'dress our best', and clothe ourselves with qualities of Christ. For more on Dr. Barry, visit www.barrychant.com


Interview with Dr Ray Andrews

with special guest, Dr Ray Andrews. Originally presented back in October 2018, this mid-week podcast is the seventeenth in a special 18-week series of ‘Ministry Memories’ in honour of Bayside’s 18th Birthday Celebrations.


Resolve to Refresh

by Chad Mansbridge. In our first message for the 2021 year, Chad encourages us to commit ourselves to being a 'refreshing' community—resolving to refresh others. Using examples from Paul's epistles, discover the characteristics and qualities that make a refreshing person. Enjoy! Be blessed, and refreshed by His Word today!


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.


2020: God’s Purpose in your Generation

by Chad Mansbridge. As we close out the 2019 year and look forward to a brand new decade, Chad brings us a word from the life and example of King David, a man who “served the purposes of God in his generation” (Acts 13:36). Keys to this testimony include the fact that David demonstrated love and respect for the people in his life: those who shaped his past, served with him in his present, and would succeed him into the future.


Born to Die, Part 2

by Chad Mansbridge. In Part 2 of this pre-Christmas mini-series, Chad brings fresh and revealing insights to Jesus’ “Lost Things Found” parables in Luke 15, before circling back to last week’s message where we see Jesus giving His life for both Jew and Gentile… those lost “in the house” and those who are “far off”: sons who were dead, but are made in Christ!


Born to Die, Part 1

by Chad Mansbridge. As we begin our Christmas Season, Chad shows us the correlation between Jesus’ birth and death, stressing the point that He came both for His nation (the Jews) and the nations of the entire world. This in-depth teaching takes us through some Old Testament history as it relates to the promise of Israel’s two kingdoms being united under Messiah, and finishes up in Romans 9 and Ephesians 2 where the mystery of the “one new man” is revealed. Enjoy


Preparing the Table for 2020

by Jaye Mansbridge. Looking ahead to 2020, Jaye draws from the Last Supper account to bring a word on making preparations for 2020.


Far more than we see

by Malcolm Munro. Mal discusses how the Lord does amazing things to bring His goodness into our lives despite our situations.


Hebrews 13: Loving Church

by Chad Mansbridge. In this final instalment of our “Last but not Least”, Chad focusses on those verses in Hebrews 13 which encourage us to “Love Church”; encouraging us to demonstrate Commitment to those we know, Acceptance of those we don’t, Respect for those who lead, and Empathy to those in need (C.A.R.E.).


Hebrews 13: Contentment over Compromise

by Chad Mansbridge. In this second episode of our “Last but not Least” series on Hebrews 13, we examine the encouragement to avoid the love of money and prioritise contentment over compromise.