Just a quick note to say there will be no videos for the next two weeks as our video editor takes a break. This Sunday, we begin our engagement with NZBMS’s Prayer and Self-Denial appeal. The mission of God is all around us, but often we lose our focus on what God is doing andContinue reading “2021-10-03 Sermon – Prayer and Self Denial – Part One”
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Tuesday, 28 September 2021 – Rock Eternal
Good afternoon Church family, Isaiah 26:3-4 NIV, says “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” The ESV version, says “whose mind is stayed on you.” The Greek for stayed means toContinue reading “Tuesday, 28 September 2021 – Rock Eternal”
2021-09-26 Sermon – Fighting Fires
This Sunday we come to the end of our sermon series in 1 Peter where we see firefighters have a lot in common with Christian’s in the midst of fiery ordeals as Peter calls it. We look at how spiritual maturity and spiritual disciplines can help us to become strong and resilient in the faith.
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 – Under His Wings
Good afternoon Church family, The thing I love about hymns is that they are often little sermons. I have been reflecting on the protection of God over the lives of His people and I came across this hymn. The lyrics are wonderful, may they bring you comfort and joy today. 1 Under His wings IContinue reading “Wednesday, 22 September 2021 – Under His Wings”
Tuesday, 21 September 2021 – God Will Happen
Good afternoon Church family, The more I think about this season we are in globally, the more I realise how much the world desperately needs to rely on God. You see in life it is easy to rely on science, on people, on government, on money, on a whole variety of things really, to solveContinue reading “Tuesday, 21 September 2021 – God Will Happen”
2021-09-19 Sermon – Living for God
This Sunday, we continue on with our sermon series in 1 Peter by looking at chapter four. Here we learn that all the sub-calls within our grand “call” to be a Christian result in a life lived for God. Stay tuned for an image filled look at what it means to live an embodied SpiritualContinue reading “2021-09-19 Sermon – Living for God”
Tuesday, 14 September 2021 – Pray then Stand
Good morning Church Family, Have you ever had periods of despondency, maybe you look at the world and suddenly fear and depression takes over, how do you move on beyond this point. What are some of the steps we can take. “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalms 56:3 NIV HereContinue reading “Tuesday, 14 September 2021 – Pray then Stand”
2021-09-12 Sermon – Godly Relationships
This Sunday we continue in our sermon series in 1 Peter by looking at Chapter 3. Here Peter unpacks what behaviours aught to characterise Christian relationships as we move closer to Jesus.
Thursday, 9 September 2021 – Hesed and Storks
Good Afternoon Church Family, Last night at Bible study we looked at the story of Ruth and Naomi, and how it showcases the loyal love God has for those he loves. The Hebrew word is Hesed and it is hard to translate and illustrate it’s full meaning. But it is like the bond a motherContinue reading “Thursday, 9 September 2021 – Hesed and Storks”
Wednesday, 8 September 2021 -Proximity
Good Afternoon Church Family, It is so lovely to see other humans again all be it from 2m away and wearing a mask. This got me thinking how lucky we are to have a God that decided to come down and be with us. ““The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, andContinue reading “Wednesday, 8 September 2021 -Proximity”
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