In this Pentecost message from our Furnace of Faith series, Trudi Sayers traces the discipleship journey of Peter—from failure and fear to courage and boldness—revealing how the fire of God’s presence transforms ordinary lives into empowered witnesses.Through Acts 4 and key moments in Peter’s story, we are invited to step into our true identity, to walk in the power of the Spirit, and to become people marked by faith and courage. Whether you feel stuck, unsure, or weary, this message is a reminder that God names you not by your past, but by who He is calling you to become.This is a furnace of empowerment—where the Spirit ignites purpose, and love compels us to boldly follow Christ wherever He leads.🔗 Discover more at redchurch.au
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Furnace of Love – Trudi Sayers
This week in our Furnace of Faith series, Trudi Sayers brings a stirring invitation to return to the love of Jesus with wholehearted devotion. Drawing from the life of Count Zinzendorf, the legacy of the Moravians, and the desperate longing of David in Psalm 63, Trudi calls us to behold Christ—lingering long enough to be marked by His mercy, pierced by His love, and awakened to a consecrated life.As we prepare our hearts for Pentecost, we’re invited to throw idols on the fire, move from complacency to conviction, and let the fire of His presence burn bright again. This message is a call to come home—to the mercy seat, to the cross, to the love that never fails. Let the baptism of love begin.🔗 Learn more or connect with us at redchurch.au
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Furnace of Faith: The Invitation – Trudi Sayers
This week, Trudi Sayers invites us into The Furnace of Faith—a fresh call to stoke the spiritual fire in our lives and community. Drawing from Numbers 13 and Ephesians 5, she explores how God is calling Red Church into a season of intentional prayer, expectancy, and holy hunger. In the face of winter’s temptation toward comfort and complacency, this is a rallying cry to remain in God’s love, raise our vision, and respond with faith-filled action.Join us as we commit to a season of persistent, presence-centred prayer—for the sake of those yet to meet Jesus, those who have walked away, and our own deepening love for Him.To learn more or take part, visit redchurch.au/furnace
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The Compelling Church: Monastry – Mark Sayers
In the final message of the "Compelling Church" series, Mark Sayers explores the concept of a spiritual "monastery" at the centre of church life, drawing parallels to how historical monasteries preserved faith during cultural collapse through prayer and holy patterns. As Melbourne's winter approaches, Mark and Trudi introduce a new series called "The Furnace," inviting listeners into a four-month journey of intentional prayer to reignite spiritual passion and overcome what Joshua faced: fear and discouragement. Through examining God's promise that "I will never leave you nor forsake you," Mark challenges believers to become spiritual "pillars" who create space for flourishing in their communities by maintaining a furnace of prayer at the center of their spiritual lives—not through their own strength, but through the compelling presence of Jesus.
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The Compelling Church: Gathering – Mark Sayers
Pastor Mark Sayers continues "The Compelling Church" series by exploring how worship lifts us into heaven's reality and awakens us from spiritual sleepiness. Drawing from Revelation 5 and the story of Deborah, Mark reveals how our increasingly isolated society coincides with a renewed hunger for genuine spiritual presence. As nightclubs close and social spaces decline globally, the church has a unique opportunity to offer what people are truly seeking—the compelling presence of Jesus. Mark challenges listeners to enter fully into worship, pursue God's presence over personal preference, and allow our worship to empower us for mission in a surprisingly receptive world.
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