The Bible is the inspired Word of God and can become your greatest asset in your quest to know more. It will point you towards your Heavenly Father, reveal the Lord Jesus Christ and introduce you to the Holy Spirit. Whether we read it in book form, scroll through it on our mobiles, or even listen to it while sitting on a bus, the Bible is far more than just an interesting historical document with a few wise thoughts thrown in.
It is the way in which God, the Creator of the world, has chosen to communicate with us and to tell us, not only who He is, but also who we are and what our purpose is. The Bible may be an ancient book but its message is timeless and is as relevant to us
today as it was to its first hearers thousands of years ago. As we apply the truths found within its pages it has the power to transform our lives.

When we think about prayer it often seems to be a mysterious activity but it can be described most simply as a conversation with God. This conversation can take place anywhere and at any time. We speak to God and then we listen for what He has to say to us. We are unlikely to hear God’s response as an audible voice but, as we take the time to be still and listen, we may be reminded of a verse we have read in the Bible, or a sentence from the sermon we heard on Sunday that is relevant to our situation. It may be as simple as a thought crossing our mind that we need to do something or speak to someone.

God speaks through the Holy Spirit into our hearts and the more we spend time in conversation with God, the more we will come to know Him and to recognize His voice. When we speak to God we don’t need to use any special words. We simply speak to Him as we would to someone who loves us dearly and who wants the best for us. The thing about being with someone who loves us is that every detail of our lives matters to them. While He was on earth, Jesus cared not only about people’s souls but also about healing lepers, filling empty stomachs, rescuing seasick disciples, valuing little children, and righting injustice. So we can be confident that He cares about every detail of our lives as we share them with Him.

After such a life changing decision, it is only natural that we want to talk about it with those who are close to us. That may seem a little overwhelming at first because we can feel as though we don’t know enough about God, or have all the answers. However, what we do have is the story of our encounter with the love and grace of God, and there is great power in sharing that.

Sadly, not everyone will be receptive to what we have to say and so it is important to be sensitive about when and how we share our faith. Everyone’s journey is different and all we can do is be ready to take opportunities when they arise and trust that they will bear fruit. Ultimately, what communicates the reality of our faith most powerfully is not our words but the way we now live out what we believe.

We are designed for life in community, to encourage one another and build one another up. In the Bible the church is described as God’s family, so it makes sense to find a
church where we can feel at home. In the same way that we would spend time regularly with our natural family and friends in order to strengthen our relationships, so we need to spend time regularly with our church family.

As a local church, with a passion to love God, people and life, we trust you feel both at home and at ease. Hillsong Church is layers deep with wonderful people and fabulous community and we would love to get to know you more. Whatever season of life you may be in, we sincerely pray you will sense the presence, peace and goodness of God.

Water Baptism is a public confession of your faith in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ. It is the next step after salvation through repentance and faith and is an important foundation for the Christian life.