Our Great Expectation

by Caleb Wheatley

The hope of Christs return is not only a given but one that should be surrounded by joy and happiness.  Christ will return for his bride, a promise for the church today.  The story of the ten virgins found in Mathew 25 paints a picture of the excitement we as Christians have as we eagerly await the coming of Jesus. Let this message stir you to dive deeper in this scripture packed full of exciting symbolism as we wait for the return of Jesus.

Key Scriptures:  Matthew 25:1-13, John 14:2-3


When Fear and Faith collide

by Caleb Wheatley

What do we do when confronted by fear? Where do we turn? Join us with Caleb as we explore what happens to fear when it collides with faith.

Key Scriptures:  James 1:2-5, 2Kings 6:15, Matthew 14:29


How to Dad

By Caleb Wheatley


Raised, Redeemed, Repurposed 3

By Caleb Wheatley

Here Caleb takes us through chapter 3 which highlights what a re- purposed life looks like. This passage begins with if then you have been raised with Christ and goes on to show what it is to be a redeemed son or daughter of God.

Key Scriptures: Colossians 3


The attributes of God - Something To Think About series recap

By Caleb Wheatley

Caleb takes us through a recap of the Something to Think About series, going through the attributes of God - Omnipotence, Omniscience, Omnipresence.

Key Scriptures:  Psalms 19:1-2, 2Timothy 3:16-17, John 14:6, 14:9, 16:13


God KNOWS Everything

By: Caleb Wheatley

Lets spend some time thinking on the knowledge of God, he knows everything there is to know of all time, he knows his creation to a tee. This is why we can trust him with everything we are because he knows us best.

Key Scriptures: 1 Cor 2:11, Job 37:15, Isaiah 46:10, Rom 11:33-35, Isaiah 40:14, Psalms 33:18, Prov 5:21, Genesis 37:31, Rom 8:28, Genesis 41:37-40


God is EVERYWHERE

by Caleb Wheatley

The Bible says that God is everywhere, a thought like this is worth thinking about and pondering on; as we do , we will discover that he is not only everywhere at the same time, but also he is closer than we sometimes think.

Key Scriptures: Psalms 139:7-10, Colossians 1:17, Job 33:4, 34:15, Chronicles 2:6, Jeremiah 23:23-24, Isaiah 41:10

 


The BIGness of God.

By: Caleb Wheatley

How often do we take some time to stop, think, ponder or chew on the bigness of God. How often do we stop, think or ponder on the fact that he is almighty. It is often a line we throw out there without much weight. But the truth and the sheer size of the thought is so much more amazing than we can even imagine. The Omnipotence of God truly is “something to think about”

Key Texts:  Psalms 34:1, 51:6, 89:8-13, 145Matthew 19:26, Hebrews 11:3, Job 38:4-7, 42:2, Isaiah 14:26-27, 40:28, 43:13, 

 


Certain in uncertain times

By: Caleb Wheatley

This I am certain of. That God has given us all we need to have peace as external events happen in this world. Let us never forget who is on the throne. If you find yourself feeling worried by events or happenings that are going on around you, be encouraged that it is all a part of God's big picture plan.

Scriptures: Acts 20:22-24, Micah 5:2,4, Isaiah 7:14, Mathew 24:4, Eph 1:20


The fight of follow leads us to the freedom of follow.

By Caleb Wheatley

In a world that is constantly fighting for our attention, there is one who deserves ours. As we heed the call when Jesus asks us to “follow him” we find that in our hearing and our doing there is richness of freedom so precious, one full of protection and provision to live kingdom.

Key Scriptures: Matthew 4-7,  John 10


Beyond 85.4

By Caleb Wheatley

Today for Mother’s Day 2024.  We celebrate Mothers.  In 2 Timothy we see Paul write a letter to his young protégé Timothy and encourages him to follow the genuine example set by his mother and grandmother by stating that Paul sees the same Faith in him. Lets have a look at this scripture and celebrate the mothers that live their live with sincere faith; because that kind of faith goes beyond our years.

Key Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:5, John 15:4


God creates in us

By Caleb Wheatley

Caleb expresses that God has already designed us for a purpose, and God has created in us everything we need.

Key Texts:  Psalms 139:5,14

 


Resurrection Sunday 2024

by Caleb Wheatley

Come join us this Resurrection Sunday where we hear a message on the Resurrection of Jesus and the power we now have under the New Covenant.

Key Texts: Luke 24:1-7, Colossians 2:9-15


Let the Fun Begin

Let the Fun Begin

By Caleb Wheatley

Join us as Caleb revisits the mission of Bayside Church which is “to know Jesus and to show Jesus”. Caleb takes us through the ways we as believers know Him and show Him whilst encouraging us to live a life that does just that.

Key Texts: Luke 14:23, Matthew 7:20, Romans 8:1


Faith and Finance - Session 2 - Truly living when we're giving.

By: Caleb Wheatley

Caleb continues the exploration of how our finances have a role to play in our faith and vice versa.

Key Texts: Luke 11:42, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 26:7


Faith and Finance - Session 1 - Does Faith mingle with our finances?

By: Caleb Wheatley

Out of curiosity, Caleb explores if Money matters to God. And if it does should it matter to us? Lets journey together to find out.

Key Texts: Psalms 50:10, Psalms 112:3, Matthew 6:19-21,33


2024 Called for more

By Caleb Wheatley. The year has already started and is well underway. Some of us have some decisions to make. Caleb shares on how God is interested in our journey and calls us to Him for guidance in the decision-making process, and that throughout that process we can trust God to lead us, because trustworthiness is a part of who He is. Key texts: John 15:16, 1 Cor 1:9, Rom 8:30, John 15:16, Ps 27:1, Ps 18:30, Deut 32:4, Ps 105, Ps 46:1, Col 3:17

 


Same Same - But Superior

By Caleb Wheatley.   The lead-up to Christmas (commonly called Advent) is typically a time to reflect about the promises of God. We reflect on the promises in the past that God has done, we reflect on the promises he is fulfilling in the present and we look forward to the promises yet to have taken place and the promise of his return in glory. Today Caleb takes an overarching look at the story of Moses and Jesus together they are same same, but the story of Jesus is far superior.

Key Scriptures: Heb 1:1-4, Ex 2, Luke 2, Ex 3:7, Luke 3, Ex 6-7, Luke 4, Luke 4:43, Ex 12, Rev 22:1-3, Rev 22:12-13


Caleb talks about Bayside's Prophetic Word from Kimberley Douglas.

by Caleb Wheatley.  After a few amazing weeks as a church, God is doing things in the midst of his people. Caleb shares from the heart on what God is revealing bit by bit as we are led, whilst encouraging us to continue to follow Jesus in all that we do. Elly Parker also gives a word. Keys Texts - Luke 12.30, 1 Tim 3.17, Luke 14.23 and Matt 14.29


Heart Postures - Prayer

by Caleb and Brooke Wheatley, Guy and Veronica Mansbridge: Caleb and Brooke take a lounge-style look at prayer, bringing in Guy and Veronica for their thoughts. They address such things as "How did Jesus pray", "Can prayer initially seem boring", "Prayer is the pathway to relationship with God" and 'Prayer changes history". Key texts Luke 11.1, Matt 6.9-11, Ephes 6.10


Heart Postures - Steadfastness

by Caleb Wheatley. Caleb Looks through James, and Daniel and talks about steadfastness, and in that, endurance, perseverance, consistency, character and honour.  Key Texts, James 1.2-5, 1 Sam 16.7, Dan 6.3-7


Galatians 6: Love Like Life Depends On It Part 2

by Caleb Wheatley: Caleb continues the series on Galatians, looking at chapter 6. Caleb references the procedure of CPR and how it parallels with us carrying the life of Jesus, and bringing people into His wonderful love. Key Scriptures Gal 6, John 8.35


Fathers Day: The Maker's Mark

by Caleb Wheatley: This weekend for a fathers Day treat Bayside hosted a number of Specialty vehicles before the service. Over recent years car manufacturers have been marking their cars with different symbols for the owner to seek out. God's creation is all around us, at some point in every person's life we will be faced with the question who is God? Can he be known? How do I seek him out. The greater narrative of the bible is such that God the father can be found and wants to walk with us in life and has made a way for this through Jesus Christ resulting in the greatest “easter” egg of all time. Key Scriptures Psalm 139:13-14


Galatians 5: Love like life depends on it

by Caleb Wheatley: To love and to be loved is one of the paramount basic needs of a person, here in scripture we see that God has given grace so that through salvation we can remain in his love, that as we remain in him we produce good habits that reflect the perfect love of God. Paul calls this fruits of the spirit. As Christ followers we can all bear fruit as we remain and walk in Gods full love and grace. Key Scriptures: Galatians 5, John 15


Galatians 1: No Other Gospel

by Caleb Wheatley. Here Caleb talks about the background to the book of Galatians. At a time when Judaisers were trying to add law to the Gospel, Paul wrote a great letter to boost the believers in their faith encouraging them to keep the Gospel simple. The truth is the Gospel is the Gospel, there is no other Gospel apart from Christ. Key Scriptures: Galatians 1.


Winter Warmers 2023: Family Service - Solomon

by Caleb Wheatley. In this family service where all the children stay in, Caleb talks about the life of Solomon and how this wise man of God encouraged us to enjoy life to the fullest but within the context of Godly living. Also, our Joy is found in loving the Lord and those around us. Key Texts: Eccless 11.9, 8.15, Col 3.17, Col 3.23, 1 Kings 3.5, Mark 12.28-29.    


Winter Warmers 2023: Faith it till you Make it

by: Caleb Wheatley. Faith is an essential construct in your walk with Christ. Faith can increase in time, experience and revelation; this can be challenged at different times in our lives. Here we see that the bible is full of stories of men and women who at times, needed to faith it till they made it. You can also Faith it till you make it in times when you feel challenged. Key Scriptures. Heb 11:1, John 6:53:57, 60-61, 66-68, Luke 5:4, Matt 4:4


Sow and Grow: Our Father the Gardener

by Caleb Wheatley. John 15:1 gives us insight into our heavenly Father's heart and how He will not leave us as we are but cares for His Garden. As we dive into this scripture, we see that the Father is present in our lives, He is proactive in our lives, and the best way to receive this is to remain in His son Jesus who is "The Vine". Key Scriptures: John 15:1


Sow and Grow: The Kingdom

by Caleb Wheatley. Jesus would often talk about the Kingdom of God, and in doing so, would often refer to agriculture in the growing of a seed. In Mathew, He tells a story about the Kingdom of God and how a small seed flourishes to be a mighty tree; for us in our Christian journey, the Holy Spirit has the tools we need to carry out this work. Key Scriptures- Mathew 13:31, Acts 1:4, 2:1, Eph 1:13-14, 1 Cor 12:7, Rom 8:26, John 14:26, Gal 5:22


Caleb Wheatley: Who are you doing battle with?

by Caleb Wheatley:  Who are you doing battle with? A good friend will be there in the battleground of life. Mateship is a term coined for the ANZACs in the history of battles past; every year around Anzac Day, we commemorate those that fought for Australia’s freedom. We need quality relationships, and the bible gives us good direction on how to pick good friends. A good friend is one that you can tackle the battle of life with. Key Scriptures: Prov 13:20, – 27:17, – 27:9, Jer 10:12, Heb 4:12, John 4:14


Mountains and Valleys: Jesus

by Caleb Wheatley. Caleb takes us through the account of Jesus' death and resurrection and highlights the road to Calvary was the highest mountain anyone has or will ever have climbed. Key scriptures -


Mountains and Valleys: Elijah Part 2

by Caleb Wheatley: In this second instalment of looking at Elijah on the mountain, Caleb shares that YOU meeting with God and spending time with THE GREAT I AM will help you in the valley; any terrain or obstacle is no match for the power and authority of God, and what he intends to do in your life through you, the only question remaining is – are you ready? Key Scriptures: 1 Kings 19


Mountains and Valleys: Elijah Part 1

by Caleb Wheatley: Caleb looks at the life of Elijah and talks about the Lord's desire for us to spend time with Him. He highlights what could be some things that might be hindrances to us. Key scripture: 1 Kings 19


Seven Pillars of Bayside: Government, Glory, Generations, Grace.

by Caleb Wheatley. Caleb takes us through the last 4 pillars of Bayside. Key Scripture: Proverbs 9:1


Summertime Preaching 2023: Free in '23

by Caleb Wheatley: Whom the Son sets free is free indeed! Join us as we are reminded again of who we are and whose we are. As a result of being part of the Kingdom of God, we are free indeed!  Key scriptures: John 8.36, John 8.32, John 15.4, Gal 3.28, Gal 5.1


Summertime Preaching 2023: Pursue, Position, Praise

by Caleb Wheatley: Every year, many resolve to make new goals for the year. Instead of kicking goals in our own strength, Caleb encourages us to wait on God and allow him to position us for the next in our lives. Key scriptures: Psalm 40


Christmas Stories at Bayside: Caleb Wheatley

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Jesus is My: Lord and Saviour

by Caleb Wheatley: Caleb interviews Luke Lewitzka who tells of the Lord's goodness and the way the Lord solidified and anchored Luke's faith so that there was "no stone unturned".


Jesus is my: Jesus is my Testimony

By Caleb Wheatley:  Story has been a way to pass down instruction and teaching for generations, the thing about “story” is, everyone has one. Tune in and have a listen how one of the greatest gifts we have for someone is to share our story because our history points to HIS-STORY. Key Verses: Acts 26:10, Acts 26:12-16, Phil 1v6


Playing With Eternity In Mind

by Caleb Wheatley. In Corinthians, Paul urges Christians to run in such a way as to win the prize. What is the prize? An everlasting crown. Today Caleb puts a modern spin on this narrative and shares his heart and desire to do life with eternity in mind. If in everything we do, we do it for God? then let’s do it with God's heart for humanity. Key texts include: 1 Corinthians 9:24, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Hebrews 2:14


How to Dad with God (1 John 4v16)

By Caleb Wheatley.  This Father’s Day as we celebrate Dads, it is fitting to look to the perfect Dad for tips we can apply to how we raise our precious children. Whether you’re a Dad, Mum, Grandparent, Auntie, Uncle or Friend if you filter your life through the lens of God then you are set up for a win. Key Scriptures:  1 John 4v16, 1 Corinthians 13


Who Do You Say I am: Jesus is Merciful (Matt. 8-10)

by Caleb Wheatley. Continuing our short series through the Book of Matthew, Caleb brings to life how throughout these chapters we see that Jesus is a "Merciful King" and has the heart to see all people whole. So much so that He then empowers His “Army” (His Church) to go and do the same.  Key Texts include: Matt-9:13, Matt 9:36, Matt 10:1


But God: Prayer and Praise, the Ultimate Weapons

by Caleb Wheatley. Life comes at us fast and hard, sometimes unexpected. When tough situations arise, scripture gives us some pointers on the best way to respond. Caleb shares out of 2 Chronicles that sometimes we can have a battle in life that is not ours “But God’s”.  Key text includes: 2 Chronicles 20:1-26; 2 Chronicles 17:3-4


Better Together: Mysterious plan revealed - Us and Jesus

by Caleb WheatleyGod's secret plan revealed! His love for us now means that we get to have access to God's resources as we share and live out the Gospel in our community. As we continue to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus our “first love” more of his goodness is revealed and works its way out through the local Church. Key texts; Eph 3v7-10; Rev 2v3; Eph 3v14-19


Good News: God's got You

by Caleb Wheatley. Caleb shares a timely reminder that God is in control. No matter the season we find ourselves in today, it is Good News to know that God has got it. He has our yesterday, today, tomorrow, and even our eternity. Key texts include: Ephesians 1:4, Philippians 4:6 and Matthew 6:26