David McCracken Ministries

Many of our decisions are based on natural realities, not on spiritual sight. But we walk by faith, not by sight! Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can see what is happening in the spiritual realm. When we see in the Spirit, we see God as He is, and we see ourselves as we are. We say yes to the call of God without fear holding us back. As we see in the Spirit, God's will is brought from heaven to earth, to the glory of God. This message was shared at Manukau New Life Church, Auckland, NZ in June 2026.

The power of God is always for God’s purpose. The visitation of God is never to entertain God’s people, it is always about the kingdom. The power of God is not just to feel good, it’s about the salvation of mankind! There is always a process before God releases His power. If you are asking for the power of God without the purposes of God, the power will ultimately corrupt. This message was shared at Peninsula City Church Frankston, VIC in June 2026.

Prophecy is hearing what God is saying, not what we are thinking. Prophecy is seeing what God is showing, not what we naturally see. When we prophesy, we are part of a supply chain of Father’s mind, will, and intention. If you have questions on prophecy, this video gives a great foundation from scripture. Steve unpacks God's intention for prophecy and what it means to prophesy, and shows how prayer and purity are essential components in the prophetic. This message was shared at Equip Church, Leongatha VIC in May 2026.

From the picture of a symphony orchestra, Sally looks at the platform, our position, our preparation, and our protocol in worship. This session from a worship conference unpacks both the spiritual and the practical in how we can truly come to an agreement of sound, which makes way for the presence of the Lord and the glory of God. This message was shared at Manukau New Life Auckland, NZ in June 2026.

In this worship conference session, Steve unpacks the difference between the purpose of worship and the benefits of worship. He shows us how a right view of God releases the deepest worship of God. Worship is not a musical thing; worship is a heart thing. Songs can facilitate worship, but songs are not worship. Worship is for God, to God, and about God. Our evaluation of worship reveals our perspective of worship. This message was shared at Manukau New Life Auckland, NZ in June 2026.

We can talk about what we want to do with our lives. But a better question is, do you know where God wants to take you? Our decisions today affect our lives tomorrow. Your destination should not be to feel better but to live right. God has a plan and it includes you, but God’s plan can only be done God’s way. Your destination should be to know God and to make God known. Your destination should not be to be right but to be godly. Don't live enslaved to a 'one day' mindset. Will you give God your unconditional YES today? This message was shared at Eternity Church, Morwell VIC in June 2026.

2026 is a year to step forward and step up! How you finish the year should be different to how you started the year. It's time to move from 'one day' to 'today'! This message was shared at Riveredge Church, Mildura VIC in May 2026

 

If you are wondering how to step out and prophesy, then this session is for you! David looks at how we are all unique and therefore hear God’s voice in different ways, including in pictures, words or phrases, scriptures, and words of knowledge. Learn how to share what God is giving you within the necessary and healthy boundaries of scripture, oversight, and accountability.

 

Living a prophetic life is all about recognising God’s voice. But we have to not only hear the message, but obey God when He asks us to deliver the message. We need personal purity and a life which is surrendered to His will. David shares about the necessity for keeping in step with the Holy Spirit and what the anointing really means – it is not ‘our anointing’ but rather an expression of the Person of the Holy Spirit who is working through us as a surrendered vessel.

We are called to be a habitation of God and a manifestation of God's glory. We are called to be carriers of God's presence and dispensers of God's goodness! This message was shared at Riveredge Church, Mildura VIC in May 2026.

For the 120 people in the upper room on the day of Pentecost, it was not just another day. Our God is indescribable, unmistakable and uncontainable, and when He moves, it’s not just another day! This message was shared at Fire Church, Beaconsfield VIC in May, 2026

The sanctuary of the Lord is not the building, it is the God who inhabits the building. He is our sanctuary! The true sanctuary of God is a place of absolute purity and indescribable power. And yet it is also a place of mercy, forgiveness, protection and redemption. This message was shared at Sanctuary Church, QLD in May, 2026

 

God gave us the Bible to reveal Himself to us. God’s Word is primarily about love, not about laws – it reveals truth that is intended to keep us free, not make us good. Steve unpacks scripture to show how relationship and intimacy with God is built through Bible saturation, memorisation, meditation, and study.

On the day of Pentecost, the Bible tells us that the coming of the Holy Spirit happened SUDDENLY. Our God is a ‘suddenly’ God. As believers, we should anticipate these moments of God moving in power! But Scripture also shows us that there is a process that comes before the suddenly. This message was shared at C3 Powerhouse Melbourne East in March 2026.

It is common in life to journey through the tension of unanswered prayers. When you are in the midst of a trial, do you carry a mindset that your struggle is God’s punishment or God’s purpose? Through the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel chapter 1, we can be encouraged to carry our grief to the Lord and persevere in prayer. The greatest test of our faith can become a testimony of God’s sovereignty! This message was shared at Light Chapel, Scoresby VIC in May 2026.

If you do not understand the nature of a prophetic life, your perception of the prophetic gift will be distorted. God is looking for prophetic people that can feel His heart and hear His voice! David unpacks what it means to be ‘prophetic’ in today’s world and in the church.

The Church is called to be a transformative power! What is God asking you to be known for as a member of the Body of Christ? This message was shared at Drysdale Community Church in March 2026.

2026 is a year to step forward and to step up! And in God, where we start the year is not where we should finish the year. The greatest athlete jumps the highest bar, not the lowest bar. See what it looks like from God's perspective to raise the bar in our lives. This message was shared at Activate Church, Hamilton NZ in March 2026.

God’s invitation is for all who believe, and we can approach God confidently because of what Jesus has done! Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth and He has given us authority over the enemy! It’s time for us as a church to live in God’s delegated kingdom authority; on earth as it is in heaven. This message was shared at Dreambuilders Church, Tasmania, in February 2026.

We live in a world of pressure. Pressure to perform in relationships, work, sports, study or how we look. Pressure to conform to the world’s standards or perceived social norms. Discover the keys God gives us so that we can live with pressure but not live from pressure. This message was shared at Generation City Church, Hamilton, NSW in February 2026.

In every environment, we bring something. We are called to be the light of the world but if we don’t intentionally let Christ shine through us, then all people see is us! It is time for us to play our part as the Body of Christ.

In Matthew 6, Jesus makes it clear that we will experience trouble, but at the same time, He tells us not to worry about tomorrow. Learn how to have faith to lean in to God’s strength for today and experience His hope and peace for the concerns of the future. This message was shared at Activate Church, Rototuna North, Hamilton NZ in March 2026.

There is a difference between obedience and faith for the impossible. David speaks from 1 Samuel 14 and brings insight on how God works through faith, trust and teamwork. This message was shared at LightPoint Church, Point Cook, VIC in March 2026.

In nearly every book of the Bible, and for many different circumstances, we see the vulnerability of grief expressed through sorrow and tears. Yet we don’t always bring our pain or loss to the Lord because of experience, culture, or wrong thinking. Sally shares her personal testimony about drawing near to the Comforter and the spiritual benefit of tears. This message was shared at Activate Church, Hamilton NZ in March 2026.

We all experience storms in life – storms of natural circumstance, storms because of our own decisions, storms when the enemy attacks, and even storms when we are following and obeying Jesus. Learn how to discern the source of the storm, and be still in the midst of the wind and waves. This message was shared at Dreambuilders Church in Smithton, Tasmania in March, 2026.

In God, there’s always more, because God is inexhaustible!

2 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭18‬ says, 'And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬' Our spiritual growth comes from our partnership with Holy Spirit. As we take steps of faiths and obedience, God does the supernatural! This message was shared at Generation City Church, Newcastle, in March 2026.

God is a God of promise and blessing! But for every promise, there is a condition. Just like a building inspection, it is healthy to do a regular integrity check. Learn how to walk in God’s pleasure and protection through living a life of integrity. This message was shared at Dreambuilders Church in Smithton, Tasmania in February, 2026.

Being in the Spirit is different than the Spirit being in us. Galatians 5:25 says "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬" How can we do that? By knowing God's Word, honouring the secret place, lifting God up, and praying continually. This message was shared at Light Chapel Church in Scoresby, Victoria, in February 2026.

Steve shares a message on how to be strong in the Lord (who He is) and in His mighty power (what He can do). This message was shared at Elim Church, Tauranga NZ in February 2026.

There is a vast difference in being a believer and being a disciple. Jesus tells us in Matthew 16:24 “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ God is calling His people to step forward and step up. What is your next step of obedience on this journey of being a disciple of Jesus? This message was shared at Elim Church, Tauranga NZ, in February 2026.

Look ahead to the next seven years – stand at the end of 2032 celebrating what God has done! 
Passivity will not result in God’s kingdom coming and God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven. We must not wait for God to do what He is calling us to do. We must not wait for someone else to do what God is calling us to do. If God places it on your heart, then it is God’s thing for YOU to do something about it!

This message was shared at Ascend Church in Perth, in November 2025.

If we are not moving in the right direction, we cannot get to where God has intended us to go. Galatians 5:25 says “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” As Christians, we must know what direction the Lord wants us moving in, but also the timing He wants us to move in. This message was shared at Fire Church, Carrum Downs, in October 2025

It’s time for the Church to find her voice again – but the voice of God, not the voice of opinion. Truth is who God is and what God says. Do we have the foundation of knowing God and obeying God!? We don’t really know the truth if we don’t obey the truth.

We celebrate the completion of a house being built and a race being finished. So, too, God celebrates when we finish the work that He has given us to do and we finish the race that He has marked out for us to run. Starting is important, but finishing is imperative.

Just like a natural body is made up of many parts, so too is the body of Christ made up of many parts. Every part is to be connected to the body, contribute to the body, and care for the body. God wants a healthy church and we are called to be a part of it.

 

The power of Jesus Christ is unlimited! But to know His power is not academic knowledge, it must be experienced in our innermost being. As believers, we can access the power of the cross, the power of His resurrection, the power of salvation, the power of miracles, the power in Jesus name, and the power to be His witnesses. This message was shared at Activate Church, Hamilton NZ in August 2025.

God says, "Dare to dream again!" Hear David share on how God is resurrecting the promises He has given to us. This message was shared at Activate Church, Hamilton in July 2025.

Jesus was known for hanging around sinners, but the influence always went from Him to them. What are you known for? This message was preached at Activate Church, Christchurch, in May 2025.

Steve shares five priorities so that we can keep an eternal perspective, finish our race, and keep the faith! This message was shared at RiverEdge Church, Mildura, VIC in May 2025.

Spiritual warfare is not just for certain believers – it is an instruction for every follower of Christ! Sally shares practical and powerful keys which will activate your prayer life and strengthen your spiritual authority. This message was shared at RiverEdge Church, Mildura, VIC in May 2025.

God is encouraging us to go again! How often in our lives do we give up because of disappointment, discouragement or because the enemy is trying to silence us? We don't always understand why God asks us to go again or do things numerous times. But God always has a purpose! Steve shows us that when God asks us to go again, His desire is to bring us from frustration into completion! This message was shared at Freedom Centre, Ravenhall, VIC, in April 2025.

God is a God of seasons! Don’t misdiagnose what God is doing when there is change or transition. Learn how to celebrate the past but also embrace what God is doing now in the present. Discover how you can understand the seasons, and develop discernment about the plans of God for your life. This message was shared at Life Christian Centre, Adelaide in March 2025.

There are some mountains which are a meeting place with God, and then there are mountains which are an opportunity to extend kingdom territory. But we cannot extend kingdom territory without submission to Lordship! Learn how to take steps of faith and be connected to His divine authority. This message was shared at Life Christian Centre, Adelaide in March 2025.

How you build is just as important as what you build! Learn how to build according to the right blueprints from the Word of God. When we build with the Word and the Spirit, we can build according to God's interpretation, not our opinion. Don’t let logic or history rob you of faith steps - because God has a plan and purpose for you! This message was shared at Generation City Church, Hamilton NSW in March 2025.

Whenever God speaks vision or purpose or commission into your life, he creates. What God authors, God performs! This message was shared at Equip Church, Hoppers Crossing, VIC in March 2025.

There are things God is always speaking about, and things that He is rarely speaking about. God is a God of order. Therefore, when it comes to hearing God speak, it is life-giving when we understand His divine order and His pattern of speaking to us. Remove comparison and frustration as you learn to sit with the Lord and hear His voice clearly. This message was shared at Generation City Church, Hamilton, NSW in March 2025.

Have you ever said, “I just need a word from God"? The good news is that we have a book full of God speaking to us! By His nature, God is a speaking God; He is the Word. Learn how to identify God’s whispers - particularly when God speaks on seemingly insignificant or non-spiritual things. This message will help you to dial down the clutter and the distractions, and live humbly dependent upon God’s voice. This message was shared at Generation City Church, Hamilton NSW in March 2025.

David shares a word on releasing the influence of the past and discovering the new destinations God has in store for us! This message was shared at Equippers Church Burwood, VIC in February, 2025.

The wilderness can become a place of divine opportunity for God's miraculous abundance - not just for ourselves, but for others too. This message was shared at Activate Church, Hamilton, NZ in November 2024.

To fulfil God's purposes, we need to identify and use the keys to God’s kingdom. This message was shared in Activate Church, Hamilton, NZ in November 2024.