CityReach Marion

12 July 2026 | Come & See: John's Gospel | John 1:19-34

Luke Watts continues our new series in John's Gospel, considering the testimony of John the Baptist. John's purpose was that of preparing the way for Jesus and proclaiming him clearly - the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Those who believe in Jesus now have much the same purpose, that of preparing others to meet him and inviting them to behold him - who can deal with our greatest problem, sin and death. 

5 July 2026 | Come & See: John's Gospel | John 1:1-18

Luke Watts, Lead Pastor at CityReach Marion, begins our new sermon series in John's Gospel. John the Apostle had a clear purpose in his account of Jesus' life - to provide example, witness, and opportunity for people to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that believing, they might have life in his name (John 20:31). His introduction to this purpose is to who Jesus really is, and that it really matters - he is the only way to become a child of God.

28 June 2026 | Missions Month 2026: Compassion | Acts 17:16-20

Will Hall from Compassion Australia shares with us about the 3 spaces of mission. It begins where God's people gather - today, that's the church, to prepare us to go into the marketplace where we demonstrate and proclaim Jesus, and then also erquips us then to be ready when we are invited into spaces where God is not known.

21 June 2026 | Missions Month 2026: Sunrise Christian School - Marion | Psalm 145

The next generation is shaped by the voices they hear most. Henry Engelbrecht, Principal of Sunrise Christian School - Marion, points to Psalm 145 and the responsibility to declare God's works from one generation to another. Whether a testimony feels dramatic or ordinary, it still speaks of what God has done. What are you declaring to the next generation?

14 June 2026 | Missions Month 2026: Bush Church Aid Society | Exodus 33:12-34:7; Jonah 4

God's compassion reaches further than our own. John Warner from Bush Church Aid Society reflects on Jonah's anger when God showed mercy to Nineveh, revealing how difficult it can be to accept grace for those we believe deserve judgment. Since Christ died for us while we were still His enemies, how might His mercy move you to show compassion to someone you find difficult?

7 June 2026 | Missions Month 2026: Destiny Rescue Australia | Romans 8:1-11

If you are in Christ, you do not stand condemned. John Ewers from Destiny Rescue Australia draws from Romans 8:1–11 to remind believers that the Holy Spirit already dwells in them as Helper, seal, and enabler. Rather than living from fear, failure, or the flesh, you are called to walk by the Spirit, repent when convicted, and bear fruit that witnesses to the world around you.

If the world is reading your life, what is it seeing of the Spirit at work in you?

31 May 2026 | Esther: Courageous Faith in a Committed God | Esther 9:1-22; 10:1-3

Every good story longs for a happily ever after, but the closing chapters of Esther refuse to tidy up the mess. On the very day enemies hoped to destroy God’s people, the reverse happened, and relief came in full. As Luke Watts walks through these final scenes, the brutal details aren’t softened, because they carry a weightier truth: God never saves halfway, and He never judges halfway. That same completeness reaches its fullest expression in Jesus, where nothing was held back for your rescue. Warning is a gift, and today is the day you’ve been given.

If God doesn’t deal in half-measures, what will you do with Jesus today?

24 May 2026 | Esther: Courageous Faith in a Committed God | Esther 6:14 - 8:17

When the crisis seems tangled and unfinished, Esther reminds believers that God can still be working through the mess.

Darren Western traces the moment when Haman’s plot is exposed, his own gallows become his end, and yet Esther must plead again because the danger to her people remains. From there, the sermon presses toward courageous faith: seeking God’s presence before crisis, using what we have to bless others, and finding hope in the greater victory of Jesus. Listen or watch for a steady reminder that God is committed to his people.

17 May 2026 | Esther: Courageous Faith in a Committed God | Esther 5:1 - 6:13

God has made us for honour, but Esther 5:1–6:13 shows how quickly the desire for recognition can become twisted.

Luke Watts traces Esther’s risky approach to the king, Haman’s fragile joy, Mordecai’s unexpected honour, and the sleepless night that reveals God’s providence at work. As Haman’s hunger for glory exposes the selfishness of the human heart, the sermon points to the only King who can take our dishonour, remove our curse, and clothe us in righteousness.

10 May 2026 | Esther: Courageous Faith in a Committed God | Esther 4

Esther 4 brings God’s people to a moment of crisis. Haman’s law threatens the Jews with death, Mordecai mourns in public, and Esther must decide whether to stay silent or risk her life for her people. Luke Watts shows how Esther responds with courage, trust in God, and love for others. Esther’s brave action points us to Jesus, the true King, who gave His life to save His people.

What does it look like to trust God and do the right thing when staying safe feels easier?