Sunnyhill Church Messages

What do you do when you've prayed, believed, trusted God... and nothing seems to be happening? In this Father's Day message, Adam explores the incredible story of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood—two ordinary people whose lives were transformed when Jesus stepped into their situation. Discover three powerful ways to position yourself for your own "5 Minutes Later" moment, because when God steps in, anything can happen!

This message challenges the idea that the fivefold ministry is only for church leaders. While some are recognised and ordained into these ministries, the characteristics and grace gifts of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd and Teacher can be seen throughout the Body of Christ.As Paul writes:"But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it." (Ephesians 4:7)The question isn't whether God has gifted you.The question is: Have you discovered how He has gifted you?The message ends with a link to the APEST test. #APEST #FivefoldMinistry #Ephesians4 #SpiritualGifts #Calling #ChurchLeadership #Discipleship #KingdomOfGod #Apostle #Prophet #Evangelist #Pastor #Teacher #Jesus #ChristianTeaching #BibleStudy #ChurchGrowth #FaithJourney #PriesthoodOfAllBelievers #GraceGifts

Pastor Dom Bird continues our “Flawed But Called” series, exploring the powerful truth that God calls ordinary, imperfect people to His extraordinary purposes. Through the story of Jesus calling His first disciples in Matthew 4, we’re reminded that our past mistakes, insecurities, and lack of confidence do not disqualify us from being used by God.In this message, Dom unpacks how Jesus calls people where they are, invites them into a life of following Him, and transforms them along the way. Discover why God isn’t looking for ability as much as availability, how His grace overcomes our weaknesses, and what it means to move from being a consumer to a contributor in the Kingdom of God.Whether you’re questioning your calling, feeling overlooked, or wondering if God can use you, this message offers encouragement, challenge, and practical steps for following Jesus wholeheartedly.#SunnyhillChurch #FlawedButCalled #FollowJesus #Calling #Discipleship #Faith #ChristianSermon #PooleChurch #KingdomOfGod #GraceOfGod

In this powerful post-Easter message, Andy Gilbert explores the story of the road to Emmaus from Gospel of Luke, showing how Jesus meets us right in the middle of disappointment and doubt. Discover how “we had hoped” can be transformed into renewed faith as Christ walks alongside us, opens the Scriptures, and reveals Himself in the breaking. If you’ve ever felt like God is distant even after a mountaintop moment, this message will remind you—He’s closer than you think, and He’s still turning hearts back to life.

What if you were the thief on the cross? In this powerful monologue, Adam steps into the final moments of the man crucified beside Jesus—guilty, broken, and out of time… yet offered something he never expected: mercy. This is not just a retelling of a familiar story. It’s a raw, honest reflection on guilt, grace, and the shocking reality of forgiveness at the very edge of death. Inspired by the account in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 23:39–43), where one thief mocks… and the other believes: “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And Jesus responds: “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Jesus didn’t just model freedom—He made a way for us to live in it. In part 5 of our 'Finding Freedom' series, we dive into how our relationship with money reveals where our trust really lies—and how contentment, integrity, and generosity lead to lasting freedom. This message will challenge your thinking and invite you into a deeper, freer life with God.

As we approach Easter, we often celebrate the empty tomb, the victory, the life, the breakthrough. But before the resurrection, there was a road… and it led to the cross.In this message, we walk backwards through the Easter story to a defining moment in the life of Jesus Christ, a moment where He set His face toward Jerusalem.He knew what was coming.The betrayal. The suffering. The cross.And yet… He didn’t turn away.He turned toward it.This is a call to:Turn toward challenge, not away from itFix your eyes on what’s beyond the painTrust that God is working something eternal through the temporaryJesus could face the cross because He could see beyond it.If this message encouraged you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe.

Using Isaiah 49:15, we explore the powerful image God uses to describe His love.The Bible points to a mother’s love as one of the strongest bonds in human experience—a love marked by nurture, protection, sacrifice, and compassion. Yet even that incredible love is only a glimpse of the faithful, unforgetting love of God.Whether Mother’s Day is a joyful day for you or a painful one, this message is a reminder that the love you are looking for is ultimately found in God.