Laneway Church Bathurst

This week, Pastor Jeff sits down with guest Pastor Greg French to launch our August series: Freedom From Fear.

Greg shares honestly and powerfully about facing fear head-on, most notably when he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma at the start of COVID. With clarity and depth, he unpacks how faith doesn't eliminate fear but gives us a way through it. Armed with Scripture, community, and a word from God, “I’ve got this”, Greg wa...

In this message, we hear two powerful stories from people in our Laneway community, Esther and Peter, ordinary lives marked by an extraordinary God.

Esther shares about a difficult work season and the quiet shift that happened when she started praying not just about her boss, but for her. What began as frustration turned into compassion. Instead of asking God to change her situation, she let Him change her heart. And through every ...

In this message, Pastor Rowe brings us to the threshing floor in Ruth chapter 3, where character is tested in the dark. While our world often celebrates romance and power, God celebrates integrity, and Boaz models it beautifully.

Boaz’s life wasn’t dramatic or flashy. But it was faithful. He noticed the overlooked, welcomed the outsider, protected the vulnerable, and honoured family. And when faced with temptation, his years of qui...

Loyalty is radical and in the story of Ruth, it changes everything.

In this message, Pastor Jeff takes us deeper into the second chapter of Ruth, exploring the quiet, courageous power of loyalty. Ruth’s commitment to Naomi was costly, counter-cultural, and full of faith. And it’s exactly the kind of loyalty that reflects the heart of God.

At the heart of this story is a simple but life-defining decision: "Where you go, I will go. W...

In this message, Col takes us into the opening chapter of Ruth and the life of Naomi: a woman whose story reminds us that even in grief, loss, and disappointment, God is still at work.

Through famine, death, and the shame of exile, Naomi's journey is one of resilience and honesty. She doesn't sugarcoat her pain. She laments. She questions. She returns home bitter and broken. But her story doesn’t end there.

Col invites us to consid...

The Holy Spirit is closer than you think and He’s speaking. Are you listening?

This week Pastor Jeff hosts a panel conversation with two Laneway legends, Chris and Sharon, as they share real stories of encountering the Holy Spirit in everyday life.

From avoiding car accidents and rogue kangaroos to workplace challenges and pivotal moments of guidance, we hear how the presence of the Holy Spirit isn’t just for the extraordinary, it’...

You were never meant to do this alone.

In this message, Pastor Rowe brings a powerful and personal word on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. As we close out our Holy Spirit Presence series, she reminds us that the Holy Spirit isn’t just here to shape us but to empower us.

Rowe shares her own journey of being called out of her comfort zone, stepping into leadership not by natural strength but by the power of the Spirit. From the early c...

We are called to live empowered by the Spirit.

In this message, Col shares his personal journey of encountering the Holy Spirit and unpacks what it means to be baptised in the Spirit. Through scripture, story, and invitation, we’re reminded that the Holy Spirit is not a doctrine to believe but a person to receive. From Acts 1 to Luke 11, and his own testimony of transformation, Col invites us to step into the freedom, boldness, and...

We’re not called to live ordinary lives, we’re called to be people of the Spirit.

In this message, Pastor Jeff unpacks what it means to be marked by the presence of God. Drawing on the stories of Moses, Joshua, David, and Ezekiel, we’re reminded that the Holy Spirit has always been at work through willing, surrendered lives. From the tent of meeting in Exodus 33 to David’s cry in Psalm 51, and Ezekiel’s Spirit-filled commissioning,...

We can encounter the Holy Spirit in real, personal ways.

In this message, guest Pastor Tom Sapsford invites us to consider what it means to walk in step with the Spirit. Drawing from Scripture and stories of faith, he reminds us that God still moves, still speaks, and still draws near to His people through the power of the Holy Spirit.

You’ll be encouraged to lean in with expectation, to create space in your life for the Spirit’s p...

The Bible is full of wisdom, but how do we actually carry it into our everyday lives?

In this message, we hear from people across the Laneway family as they share how they read the Word of God in their daily rhythms. From quiet moments with Scripture to verses that have anchored them through seasons of change, these stories are honest, practical, and full of encouragement.

You’ll hear how different people are learning to trust God’...

We know the Bible is important. We know it’s the Word of God. But how do we actually build our lives on it? And why does it matter so much that we don’t do it alone? In this grounding message, Pastor Jeff reminds us that the Bible isn’t just a book to read, it’s the foundation for a transformed life.

Drawing from Psalm 1 and practical wisdom, he challenges us to stop skimming Scripture on screens and start engaging deeply with the ...

We all love a good story. But what if the Bible isn’t just a book of ancient writings, what if it’s the true story of everything? A story that helps us make sense of who we are, where we’ve come from, and what God is doing in the world. In this message, Jeff unpacks the Story of God in seven key movements: 1. In the Beginning 2. The Creation 3. The Fall 4. Israel 5. Jesus 6. The Church 7. New Creation From G...

When life feels overwhelming and the world confusing, we often find ourselves asking the same ancient question: “Where can wisdom be found?”

In this powerful message, Pastor Rowena explores the story of Job. He was a man who lost everything, wrestled with his questions, and yet chose to trust in the wisdom of God.

Through Job’s journey and the whirlwind encounter with God, we’re reminded that divine wisdom isn’t just information, i...

We often throw the word “blessing” around: when things go right, when life feels good, when we’re celebrating. But what if blessing runs deeper than comfort or success? What if the greatest blessings come not in spite of hardship, but right through the middle of it?

In this powerful message, Col invites us to see blessing the way God sees it, as a posture of trust, worship, and surrender. Drawing from the Psalms he reminds us that ...

What does it look like to live with an overflowing heart? This Sunday, Pastor Jeff shared a powerful message on the abundant love and compassion of God. The kind of love and compassion that sees the crowds and is moved, not with frustration, but with mercy.

Rooted in Psalm 8 and Matthew 9, we were reminded that God’s generosity is something we’re called to carry. Jesus sees brokenness and moves toward it. He invites us to do the sa...

What does it mean to be part of a truly vibrant community? This Sunday, we looked at Acts 2 and the birth of the early church. This was the moment when the Holy Spirit was poured out, transforming ordinary people into bold witnesses for Jesus. We saw how this new community was marked by devotion, generosity, prayer, worship, and radical love.

As we reflect on our own church, we celebrate the ways we gather, serve, and grow together...

In a world where digital connection is easier than ever, do we still need face-to-face relationships? With the rise of AI companions and virtual interactions, it’s tempting to believe that screens can replace human presence. But from the very beginning, God designed us for something deeper.

In this message, part of our 'A Vibrant Community' series, we explore why physical presence matters - why Jesus Himself became flesh and lived ...

We were made for connection - designed in the image of a God who exists in perfect unity and love as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In this message, part of our 'A Vibrant Community' series, Pastor Jeff unpacks the profound truth that our longing to belong is a reflection of the divine community that created us.

From the beginning, God’s intention was for us to experience unity and belonging - first with Him and then with each other...