www.swbc.org.nz South West Baptist Church apple@spreydon.org.nz South West Baptist Church At South West Baptist Church, we’re all about redemptive communities and lifelong followers of Jesus. We are inspired by our long-held vision statement: “To be a redemptive community, sharing the love of Christ in the world, by word, sign and deed; helping people become lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.” We value: love for God, ourselves, each other and the world. Otautahi, Aotearoa (Christchurch, New Zelaand) At South West Baptist Church, we’re all about redemptive communities and lifelong followers of Jesus. We are inspired by our long-held vision statement: “To be a redemptive community, sharing the love of Christ in the world, by word, sign and deed; helping people become lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.” We value: love for God, ourselves, each other and the world. Otautahi, Aotearoa (Christchurch, New Zelaand) en © 2026 South West Baptist Church no Morning Amelia Smith <p>Our journey through Jeremiah continues as Amelia Smith shares with us Jeremiah's call to draw people back to God relationally, and back to God's mission of justice and peace. At the centre of this text is the prophet's (and God's) warning about how Israel had exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols and the destruction they will surely follow if the Israelites do not turn back to God. </p> <p>Our journey through Jeremiah continues as Amelia Smith shares with us Jeremiah's call to draw people back to God relationally, and back to God's mission of justice and peace. At the centre of this text is the prophet's (and God's) warning about how Israel had exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols and the destruction they will surely follow if the Israelites do not turn back to God. </p> Our journey through Jeremiah continues as Amelia Smith shares with us Jeremiah's call to draw people back to God relationally, and back to God's mission of justice and peace. At the centre of this text is the prophet's (and God's) warning about how Israel had exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols and the destruction they will surely follow if the Israelites do not turn back to God. 

]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1627 1 c86a46ce8935034bb3f279a5a995e7ed no Morning John Robertson <p>John Robertson begins our journey through the book of Jeremiah, beginning with God's calling of the prophet, the tasks God set for him, and stresses the vital importance of God's people being agents of hope and change and rescue in our troubled world today.</p> <p>John Robertson begins our journey through the book of Jeremiah, beginning with God's calling of the prophet, the tasks God set for him, and stresses the vital importance of God's people being agents of hope and change and rescue in our troubled world today.</p> John Robertson begins our journey through the book of Jeremiah, beginning with God's calling of the prophet, the tasks God set for him, and stresses the vital importance of God's people being agents of hope and change and rescue in our troubled world today.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1107 2 0d62ea03141cb4e4ba164402d942a06c no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major takes us through Psalm 116, in particular our need to heed the psalmist's call to "return to your rest, my soul."</p> <p>Duane Major takes us through Psalm 116, in particular our need to heed the psalmist's call to "return to your rest, my soul."</p> Duane Major takes us through Psalm 116, in particular our need to heed the psalmist's call to "return to your rest, my soul."

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1998 3 d0522fd62a3a835f9c50f42b9320eecc no Sam Young Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1896 4 d99f67334b08ba5688e19275f31a5fb3 no Claire Russell Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2035 5 216fe8d04348541ffceed0a77f902c2b no Sam Young Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1482 6 b84975099c94792f2c7c5dd66d026ce2 no Duane Major Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1527 7 2d16a145e90fccd501405efbb06bc2f8 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Our Lent series continues with Jesus in Gethsemane, wrestling with himself and his impending sacrifice. Jo Robertson looks at the wrestle between the human side of Jesus and the divine and how these two sides come together to see the purpose of God come into being. </p> <p>Our Lent series continues with Jesus in Gethsemane, wrestling with himself and his impending sacrifice. Jo Robertson looks at the wrestle between the human side of Jesus and the divine and how these two sides come together to see the purpose of God come into being. </p> Our Lent series continues with Jesus in Gethsemane, wrestling with himself and his impending sacrifice. Jo Robertson looks at the wrestle between the human side of Jesus and the divine and how these two sides come together to see the purpose of God come into being. 

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1921 8 4d67f428d4412f8852499a48ddecebec no Morning Sam Young <p>Our Lent series continues with a look how to live a life of service to others, through the example of Jesus washing his disciples' feet.</p> <p>Our Lent series continues with a look how to live a life of service to others, through the example of Jesus washing his disciples' feet.</p> Our Lent series continues with a look how to live a life of service to others, through the example of Jesus washing his disciples' feet.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1648 9 60811b42cc67a947a86e6416cc0b4a34 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major takes us through Jesus's encounter with the rich young ruler and the barrier that wealth was to this young ruler to following Jesus further.</p> <p>Duane Major takes us through Jesus's encounter with the rich young ruler and the barrier that wealth was to this young ruler to following Jesus further.</p> Duane Major takes us through Jesus's encounter with the rich young ruler and the barrier that wealth was to this young ruler to following Jesus further.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2118 10 266bff961de819d1f994e5131a381f70 no Morning Multiple speakers <p>For our "All In" Lent service Erin, Jesse and Andy take us through the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, looking at the three lies Satan tried to convince Jesus of and how we can resist succumbing to those same lies.</p> <p>For our "All In" Lent service Erin, Jesse and Andy take us through the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, looking at the three lies Satan tried to convince Jesus of and how we can resist succumbing to those same lies.</p> For our "All In" Lent service Erin, Jesse and Andy take us through the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, looking at the three lies Satan tried to convince Jesus of and how we can resist succumbing to those same lies.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1360 11 b7ab65c98c4de36bff2b7b7b8e669a87 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major begins Lent by introducing our series on "From Death to Life" with the episode of Jesus's baptism by John the Baptist. Starting with his baptism, we see how Jesus's life is a model - a life-long model - for our discipleship transformation from Death to Life.</p> <p>Duane Major begins Lent by introducing our series on "From Death to Life" with the episode of Jesus's baptism by John the Baptist. Starting with his baptism, we see how Jesus's life is a model - a life-long model - for our discipleship transformation from Death to Life.</p> Duane Major begins Lent by introducing our series on "From Death to Life" with the episode of Jesus's baptism by John the Baptist. Starting with his baptism, we see how Jesus's life is a model - a life-long model - for our discipleship transformation from Death to Life.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1872 12 e2bb6b516e40eaa0fac82d3589018707 no Morning Alex Absalom <p>Alex Absalom preaches from the story of the blind man Bartimaeus and what we can learn about being audacious, persisting, pushing on and being obedient.</p> <p>Alex Absalom preaches from the story of the blind man Bartimaeus and what we can learn about being audacious, persisting, pushing on and being obedient.</p> Alex Absalom preaches from the story of the blind man Bartimaeus and what we can learn about being audacious, persisting, pushing on and being obedient.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2333 13 05a3e5b0999578d54636c0beaf50634b no Morning <p>Alexa and Hannah Absalom look at the account of Isaac and the reopening of the wells dug by his father Abraham, and what this might mean as a metaphor for the refilling and refreshing of the Holy Spirit in our iives.</p> <p>Alexa and Hannah Absalom look at the account of Isaac and the reopening of the wells dug by his father Abraham, and what this might mean as a metaphor for the refilling and refreshing of the Holy Spirit in our iives.</p> Alexa and Hannah Absalom look at the account of Isaac and the reopening of the wells dug by his father Abraham, and what this might mean as a metaphor for the refilling and refreshing of the Holy Spirit in our iives.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2572 14 2b8a8fdaa67e4e9960c8b89e4ddd3c13 no Morning Sam Young <p>Sam Young concludes our series on Redemptive Community with a look at a biblical theology of redemption: what is redemption and what does it look like?</p> <p>Sam Young concludes our series on Redemptive Community with a look at a biblical theology of redemption: what is redemption and what does it look like?</p> Sam Young concludes our series on Redemptive Community with a look at a biblical theology of redemption: what is redemption and what does it look like?

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1398 15 3e049d7ac42d1556810f6275c9358c8a no Morning Antony Nihoniho <p>Antony Nihoniho, lecturer at Laidlaw college, investigates the nature of redemptive community in Aotearoa/New Zealand, and how the diversity of who we are as a nation and people, and God's guiding hand, contribute to how we live as God's redemptive community today. </p> <p>Antony Nihoniho, lecturer at Laidlaw college, investigates the nature of redemptive community in Aotearoa/New Zealand, and how the diversity of who we are as a nation and people, and God's guiding hand, contribute to how we live as God's redemptive community today. </p> Antony Nihoniho, lecturer at Laidlaw college, investigates the nature of redemptive community in Aotearoa/New Zealand, and how the diversity of who we are as a nation and people, and God's guiding hand, contribute to how we live as God's redemptive community today.

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2862 16 76c5ee1d70ed5709333f3d77923cc5fa no John Robertson Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1450 17 47c5da52f9b1fd2ac077b75d8e78bbd6 no Amelia Smith <p>In the next of our summer series, Amelia looks at the parable of the wise and foolish builders; encouraging us, whether for the first time or once again, to look towards Jesus, the ultimate Cornerstone so that we may continue to build our lives upon His firm foundation. </p> <p>In the next of our summer series, Amelia looks at the parable of the wise and foolish builders; encouraging us, whether for the first time or once again, to look towards Jesus, the ultimate Cornerstone so that we may continue to build our lives upon His firm foundation. </p> In the next of our summer series, Amelia looks at the parable of the wise and foolish builders; encouraging us, whether for the first time or once again, to look towards Jesus, the ultimate Cornerstone so that we may continue to build our lives upon His firm foundation.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1401 18 a1b1ce5b76242bd4b4cbaa042c91c3c4 no Michael Rhodes <p>"Look to Him and get to work". In the third of our summer series, guest speaker Michael Rhodes looks at a passage from the book of Isaiah; encouraging us to draw towards God, towards repentance, and ask: what does it look like to take the next step in producing just and righteous fruit? </p> <p>"Look to Him and get to work". In the third of our summer series, guest speaker Michael Rhodes looks at a passage from the book of Isaiah; encouraging us to draw towards God, towards repentance, and ask: what does it look like to take the next step in producing just and righteous fruit? </p> "Look to Him and get to work". In the third of our summer series, guest speaker Michael Rhodes looks at a passage from the book of Isaiah; encouraging us to draw towards God, towards repentance, and ask: what does it look like to take the next step in producing just and righteous fruit?

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1723 19 8a0a77491865fe1bea62804b4047db9a no Colin Burt <p>In the second of our summer series, Colin Burt poses some key questions that arise from the parable of the Sower. Are we ready? Are we listening? What can I do to make sure I am ready soil? </p> <p>In the second of our summer series, Colin Burt poses some key questions that arise from the parable of the Sower. Are we ready? Are we listening? What can I do to make sure I am ready soil? </p> In the second of our summer series, Colin Burt poses some key questions that arise from the parable of the Sower. Are we ready? Are we listening? What can I do to make sure I am ready soil?

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2122 20 d7e91e45171414e0566b08e64b0e81c0 no Bruce Heesterman <p>In the first of our summer series, Bruce looks at the parable of the friend knocking at midnight and how we are called to pray boldly and unceasingly. </p> <p>In the first of our summer series, Bruce looks at the parable of the friend knocking at midnight and how we are called to pray boldly and unceasingly. </p> In the first of our summer series, Bruce looks at the parable of the friend knocking at midnight and how we are called to pray boldly and unceasingly.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1851 21 4e72ce7739855db785137c23335a4397 no Morning Amelia Smith <p>For our All-In service Amelia Smith brings us the message of the good news of the coming of Jesus - of Emmanuel, God with us.</p> <p>For our All-In service Amelia Smith brings us the message of the good news of the coming of Jesus - of Emmanuel, God with us.</p> For our All-In service Amelia Smith brings us the message of the good news of the coming of Jesus - of Emmanuel, God with us.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 949 22 816210b3c21fdb8f0f145762b82d40dc no Morning <p>Our Advent series continues with Steve Withington explaining how Jesus came to show us what true humanity looks like and how, through his Spirit, we can be transformed into the new humanity that was always meant to be like him.</p> <p>Our Advent series continues with Steve Withington explaining how Jesus came to show us what true humanity looks like and how, through his Spirit, we can be transformed into the new humanity that was always meant to be like him.</p> Our Advent series continues with Steve Withington explaining how Jesus came to show us what true humanity looks like and how, through his Spirit, we can be transformed into the new humanity that was always meant to be like him.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1837 23 6cacb939b50d1b827579241682fb3b94 no Morning <p>Who is the true king? And what does it mean to worship and follow the true king? Our Advent series continues with Amelia Smith examining the differences between how the magi and Herod responded to the birth of Jesus and what it means for us. </p> <p>Who is the true king? And what does it mean to worship and follow the true king? Our Advent series continues with Amelia Smith examining the differences between how the magi and Herod responded to the birth of Jesus and what it means for us. </p> Who is the true king? And what does it mean to worship and follow the true king? Our Advent series continues with Amelia Smith examining the differences between how the magi and Herod responded to the birth of Jesus and what it means for us.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1310 24 d5ea27b0b1931831c61e37df20aed81a no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson kicks off our Advent series with a segue between the Exodus story we have recently been through - God hearing the cries of his people and setting them free - and the coming of Jesus as the ultimate fulfilment of God hearing the cries of his people and coming to set them free.</p> <p>Jo Robertson kicks off our Advent series with a segue between the Exodus story we have recently been through - God hearing the cries of his people and setting them free - and the coming of Jesus as the ultimate fulfilment of God hearing the cries of his people and coming to set them free.</p> Jo Robertson kicks off our Advent series with a segue between the Exodus story we have recently been through - God hearing the cries of his people and setting them free - and the coming of Jesus as the ultimate fulfilment of God hearing the cries of his people and coming to set them free.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1584 25 e84d1fa00aa125e5d61343708f0bf63d no Morning Sam Young <p>Sam Young concludes our Exodus series as the Israelites approach Mount Sinai, where God calls them to be a holy people, a kingdom of priests. How does this affect us today? What does this mean for followers of Jesus?</p> <p>Sam Young concludes our Exodus series as the Israelites approach Mount Sinai, where God calls them to be a holy people, a kingdom of priests. How does this affect us today? What does this mean for followers of Jesus?</p> Sam Young concludes our Exodus series as the Israelites approach Mount Sinai, where God calls them to be a holy people, a kingdom of priests. How does this affect us today? What does this mean for followers of Jesus?

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1598 26 4b2dff632bec7629753196cdfc237479 no Morning Sam Young <p>Sam Young takes us through the passage where Jethro, Moses's father-in-law, gives him some very good advice about sharing the load together with others, and how the call to Israel to be God's people is a call to invite all others to join the community of God's people - together.</p> <p>Sam Young takes us through the passage where Jethro, Moses's father-in-law, gives him some very good advice about sharing the load together with others, and how the call to Israel to be God's people is a call to invite all others to join the community of God's people - together.</p> Sam Young takes us through the passage where Jethro, Moses's father-in-law, gives him some very good advice about sharing the load together with others, and how the call to Israel to be God's people is a call to invite all others to join the community of God's people - together.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1914 27 fc6b3c571e8b16827baa766a9e0d99ff no Morning Duane Major <p>Our Exodus series continues with Duane Major taking us through the episode when the Israelites battled the Amalekites - a key event that showed the (until recently grumbling) people and (the always faithful) God working successfully together.</p> <p>Our Exodus series continues with Duane Major taking us through the episode when the Israelites battled the Amalekites - a key event that showed the (until recently grumbling) people and (the always faithful) God working successfully together.</p> Our Exodus series continues with Duane Major taking us through the episode when the Israelites battled the Amalekites - a key event that showed the (until recently grumbling) people and (the always faithful) God working successfully together.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1614 28 2e1d38c206cc6f119c6dc4528271d3d1 no Morning Amelia Smith <p>The people grumble against Moses because of a lack of water, and question why he has brought them into this desert wilderness. Moses asks God for help and God miraculously comes through yet again. Amelia Smith takes us through the passage.</p> <p>The people grumble against Moses because of a lack of water, and question why he has brought them into this desert wilderness. Moses asks God for help and God miraculously comes through yet again. Amelia Smith takes us through the passage.</p> The people grumble against Moses because of a lack of water, and question why he has brought them into this desert wilderness. Moses asks God for help and God miraculously comes through yet again. Amelia Smith takes us through the passage.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1830 29 991da76b11fabb399dc100c520434dad no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Newly freed from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites must now become God's people, moved and shaped by him. God miraculously provides for them in the desert but admonishes them not to hoard the manna and quail he has provided. Jo Robertson shows how this passage informs the call of Jesus to trust in God's provision and not remain trapped in the lifestyle of greed that our society pushes on us.</p> <p>Newly freed from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites must now become God's people, moved and shaped by him. God miraculously provides for them in the desert but admonishes them not to hoard the manna and quail he has provided. Jo Robertson shows how this passage informs the call of Jesus to trust in God's provision and not remain trapped in the lifestyle of greed that our society pushes on us.</p> Newly freed from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites must now become God's people, moved and shaped by him. God miraculously provides for them in the desert but admonishes them not to hoard the manna and quail he has provided. Jo Robertson shows how this passage informs the call of Jesus to trust in God's provision and not remain trapped in the lifestyle of greed that our society pushes on us.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1919 30 28ec02d467019ae5023ed9b45970331f no Evening Sam Young <p>Our Exodus series continues with Sam Young taking us through the tenth plague visited upon the Egyptians - the death of the firstborn - and asks what does this confronting passage reveal to us about God? </p> <p>Our Exodus series continues with Sam Young taking us through the tenth plague visited upon the Egyptians - the death of the firstborn - and asks what does this confronting passage reveal to us about God? </p> Our Exodus series continues with Sam Young taking us through the tenth plague visited upon the Egyptians - the death of the firstborn - and asks what does this confronting passage reveal to us about God?

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2196 31 95ee94028bfddeaff4e88b6b152e0283 no Morning Erin White <p>Erin White brings the message for our "All-in" service, about Moses confronting Pharaoh and demanding the Israelites' release - and the plagues that hit the Egyptians when Pharoah refuses to heed God's message. </p> <p>Erin White brings the message for our "All-in" service, about Moses confronting Pharaoh and demanding the Israelites' release - and the plagues that hit the Egyptians when Pharoah refuses to heed God's message. </p> Erin White brings the message for our "All-in" service, about Moses confronting Pharaoh and demanding the Israelites' release - and the plagues that hit the Egyptians when Pharoah refuses to heed God's message.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 686 32 078c1c8d54829486b2c1d68e24bf2e21 no Evening Claire Russell <p>We continue through the book of Exodus, moving onto the second part of our series looking at "Following God into Freedom." Moses goes before Pharaoh demanding that he set the Israelites free. Claire Russell looks at the importance - and implications - of speaking truth to power.</p> <p>We continue through the book of Exodus, moving onto the second part of our series looking at "Following God into Freedom." Moses goes before Pharaoh demanding that he set the Israelites free. Claire Russell looks at the importance - and implications - of speaking truth to power.</p> We continue through the book of Exodus, moving onto the second part of our series looking at "Following God into Freedom." Moses goes before Pharaoh demanding that he set the Israelites free. Claire Russell looks at the importance - and implications - of speaking truth to power.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2539 33 36642cf788d226c07daaa25461e0d887 no Morning Ameila Smith <p>God heard the cries of his people and called Moses to go and rescue them. Moses said no....several times, giving several excuses. God sent him anyway. Amelia Smith examines Moses's responses and explains how Moses was looking at things the wrong way. It's not about what Moses can't do but about what God can do.</p> <p>God heard the cries of his people and called Moses to go and rescue them. Moses said no....several times, giving several excuses. God sent him anyway. Amelia Smith examines Moses's responses and explains how Moses was looking at things the wrong way. It's not about what Moses can't do but about what God can do.</p> God heard the cries of his people and called Moses to go and rescue them. Moses said no....several times, giving several excuses. God sent him anyway. Amelia Smith examines Moses's responses and explains how Moses was looking at things the wrong way. It's not about what Moses can't do but about what God can do.

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1768 34 bc89e0e1a9be93ea199d68de641f9d23 no Morning Duane Major <p>Concluding our Global Week, Duane Major returns to the passage in Exodus where God appeared to Moses and uses it to look back over the previous week's message to challenge us and question us about how we are going to respond to what God is saying to us.</p> <p>Concluding our Global Week, Duane Major returns to the passage in Exodus where God appeared to Moses and uses it to look back over the previous week's message to challenge us and question us about how we are going to respond to what God is saying to us.</p> Concluding our Global Week, Duane Major returns to the passage in Exodus where God appeared to Moses and uses it to look back over the previous week's message to challenge us and question us about how we are going to respond to what God is saying to us.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1919 35 e82a67937ab88fd3b43682f519701aae no Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson begins our series on Exodus with a look at the way God hears the cries of his people and uses ordinary people to transform the world.</p> <p>Jo Robertson begins our series on Exodus with a look at the way God hears the cries of his people and uses ordinary people to transform the world.</p> Jo Robertson begins our series on Exodus with a look at the way God hears the cries of his people and uses ordinary people to transform the world.

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1919 36 b0a5c4ef5eeb8b23ee09dd36a0359008 no Evening Ameila Smith <p>Amelia Smith concludes our Te Paipera Tapu series by leading us through the importance of the Prophetic books and how best to read them.</p> <p>Amelia Smith concludes our Te Paipera Tapu series by leading us through the importance of the Prophetic books and how best to read them.</p> Amelia Smith concludes our Te Paipera Tapu series by leading us through the importance of the Prophetic books and how best to read them.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1965 37 be57362bee74874b6eafe6441e915d51 no Morning Ameila Smith <p>Our series continues as Amelia Smith shares her wisdom on the nature of the bible's wisdom literature and its importance for us.</p> <p>Our series continues as Amelia Smith shares her wisdom on the nature of the bible's wisdom literature and its importance for us.</p> Our series continues as Amelia Smith shares her wisdom on the nature of the bible's wisdom literature and its importance for us.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1829 38 d9bc5c9c62279d87c7ed6979ffa23fa9 no Morning Sam Young <p>How do we read the laws and commands contained in the Hebrew bible? And why should we continue to do so today, 3,000 years later. Sam Young explains why these laws still have much to teach about both the wisdom of God and the love of God.</p> <p>How do we read the laws and commands contained in the Hebrew bible? And why should we continue to do so today, 3,000 years later. Sam Young explains why these laws still have much to teach about both the wisdom of God and the love of God.</p> How do we read the laws and commands contained in the Hebrew bible? And why should we continue to do so today, 3,000 years later. Sam Young explains why these laws still have much to teach about both the wisdom of God and the love of God.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1809 39 d0afcd5cd2058463cf7a2cec659e64aa no Morning Sam Young <p>Continuing our series on the bible, Te Paipera Tapu, Sam Young examines the genre of narrative through the lens of the story of Gideon, looking at common mistakes we can make when reading narratives and what to do to avoid them.</p> <p>Continuing our series on the bible, Te Paipera Tapu, Sam Young examines the genre of narrative through the lens of the story of Gideon, looking at common mistakes we can make when reading narratives and what to do to avoid them.</p> Continuing our series on the bible, Te Paipera Tapu, Sam Young examines the genre of narrative through the lens of the story of Gideon, looking at common mistakes we can make when reading narratives and what to do to avoid them.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1943 40 30a3e4681b553476731c855a6325d1a0 no Morning Amelia Smith <p>Our Te Paipera Tapu series continues as Amelia Smith shows us the entire scope of scripture, leading us through the entire story of the bible, from first page to last.</p> <p>Our Te Paipera Tapu series continues as Amelia Smith shows us the entire scope of scripture, leading us through the entire story of the bible, from first page to last.</p> Our Te Paipera Tapu series continues as Amelia Smith shows us the entire scope of scripture, leading us through the entire story of the bible, from first page to last.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1961 41 66c488374ea0fd2f704fce62d83e679f no Morning Sam Young <p>Our new series on the bible, and how to read it effectively, opens with Sam Young looking at what Jesus's attitude towards scripture was.</p> <p>Our new series on the bible, and how to read it effectively, opens with Sam Young looking at what Jesus's attitude towards scripture was.</p> Our new series on the bible, and how to read it effectively, opens with Sam Young looking at what Jesus's attitude towards scripture was.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1774 42 3cb9334f861a2539ffd30efa37ab0b9b no Morning <p>Our songwriting team brings our Psalms series to a close by sharing several songs they have written while reflecting on the Psalms.</p> <p>Our songwriting team brings our Psalms series to a close by sharing several songs they have written while reflecting on the Psalms.</p> Our songwriting team brings our Psalms series to a close by sharing several songs they have written while reflecting on the Psalms.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2440 43 27f6281a71726855a0b98fee39427933 no Morning Amelia Smith <p>Our Psalms series continues with Amelia Smith taking us through Psalm 95.</p> <p>Our Psalms series continues with Amelia Smith taking us through Psalm 95.</p> Our Psalms series continues with Amelia Smith taking us through Psalm 95.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1603 44 cd96ec39cfd9d95c9f44bc965448d0ec no Evening Sam Young <p>Sam Young continues our Psalms series with Psalm 73, looking at the doubts we can sometimes have about God, and uses the psalm as a guide to how we can address these doubts.</p> <p>Sam Young continues our Psalms series with Psalm 73, looking at the doubts we can sometimes have about God, and uses the psalm as a guide to how we can address these doubts.</p> Sam Young continues our Psalms series with Psalm 73, looking at the doubts we can sometimes have about God, and uses the psalm as a guide to how we can address these doubts.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2410 45 e8a66dad5003848238142ea3389646fc no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at the hope we have, how we can always be completely honest and open with God about our feelings and circumstances, and the way Jesus was the ultimate expression of the hope we have in God. </p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at the hope we have, how we can always be completely honest and open with God about our feelings and circumstances, and the way Jesus was the ultimate expression of the hope we have in God. </p> Jo Robertson looks at the hope we have, how we can always be completely honest and open with God about our feelings and circumstances, and the way Jesus was the ultimate expression of the hope we have in God.

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1682 46 d7c1893d78d7b735643240398c506509 no Sandy Hector Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1286 47 01f8f138e9dae49677bc7d0fc972d12e no Morning Sam Young <p>Sam Young brings our Acts of Jesus series to a close by sharing how the book of Acts, despite ending with Paul under house arrest and no mention of his ultimate fate, ends perfectly as a record of the powerful acts of the Holy Spirit, and a promise that the Spirit is with us still. </p> <p>Sam Young brings our Acts of Jesus series to a close by sharing how the book of Acts, despite ending with Paul under house arrest and no mention of his ultimate fate, ends perfectly as a record of the powerful acts of the Holy Spirit, and a promise that the Spirit is with us still. </p> Sam Young brings our Acts of Jesus series to a close by sharing how the book of Acts, despite ending with Paul under house arrest and no mention of his ultimate fate, ends perfectly as a record of the powerful acts of the Holy Spirit, and a promise that the Spirit is with us still.

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3242 48 ec1cac6fa5f77240abb97f1b7a03963b no Morning Amelia Smith <p>Amelia Smith shares about the freedom Jesus can bring people and our role in bringing it by looking at three very different encounters Paul and Silas had with three very different people that resulted in freedom.</p> <p>Amelia Smith shares about the freedom Jesus can bring people and our role in bringing it by looking at three very different encounters Paul and Silas had with three very different people that resulted in freedom.</p> Amelia Smith shares about the freedom Jesus can bring people and our role in bringing it by looking at three very different encounters Paul and Silas had with three very different people that resulted in freedom.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1222 49 351e9f1c17091c33636a62a8471ffe55 no Morning Erin White <p>Erin White introduces us to Saul, zealous Pharisee, and persecutor of the church - and tells us about the life-changing encounter he had with Jesus that completely transformed him and altered the entire direction of his life. </p> <p>Erin White introduces us to Saul, zealous Pharisee, and persecutor of the church - and tells us about the life-changing encounter he had with Jesus that completely transformed him and altered the entire direction of his life. </p> Erin White introduces us to Saul, zealous Pharisee, and persecutor of the church - and tells us about the life-changing encounter he had with Jesus that completely transformed him and altered the entire direction of his life.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1057 50 c32f09c8d167ab0306d6803834d7aa25 no Morning Claire Russell <p>Things weren't always easy for the early church. Today Claire Russell looks at what we can do when we face opposition, and the importance of discerning where opposition is coming from and what it means. </p> <p>Things weren't always easy for the early church. Today Claire Russell looks at what we can do when we face opposition, and the importance of discerning where opposition is coming from and what it means. </p> Things weren't always easy for the early church. Today Claire Russell looks at what we can do when we face opposition, and the importance of discerning where opposition is coming from and what it means.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2230 51 275bf8937f50db4978f43ac7019cc0ab no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major continues our Acts of Jesus series with a look at the early church and how they were (and we continue to be) the body of Christ on earth. What does that mean in reality for us today?</p> <p>Duane Major continues our Acts of Jesus series with a look at the early church and how they were (and we continue to be) the body of Christ on earth. What does that mean in reality for us today?</p> Duane Major continues our Acts of Jesus series with a look at the early church and how they were (and we continue to be) the body of Christ on earth. What does that mean in reality for us today?

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2061 52 57d56d61c7f5a5759411684b8348875a no Morning Claire Russell <p>This is the first in a new series looking at what we are calling the “Acts of Jesus” – all about the book of Acts. This is about what happened to his followers after Jesus ascended to heaven. We begin with Jesus's ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.</p> <p>This is the first in a new series looking at what we are calling the “Acts of Jesus” – all about the book of Acts. This is about what happened to his followers after Jesus ascended to heaven. We begin with Jesus's ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.</p> This is the first in a new series looking at what we are calling the “Acts of Jesus” – all about the book of Acts. This is about what happened to his followers after Jesus ascended to heaven. We begin with Jesus's ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2456 53 e3b16af15b69b80986cd63196eebd098 no Morning Sam Young <p>We bring our 2025 Easter series to a close with a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.</p> <p>We bring our 2025 Easter series to a close with a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.</p> We bring our 2025 Easter series to a close with a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1001 54 879a8401c9dd9a18769e899f88e26dc6 no Morning Sam Young <p>Sam Young leads us through Good Friday by looking at the Jesus the Son of God and Jesus Barabbas, one innocent, one guilty, one executed, one set free, and asks whose side are we on?</p> <p>Sam Young leads us through Good Friday by looking at the Jesus the Son of God and Jesus Barabbas, one innocent, one guilty, one executed, one set free, and asks whose side are we on?</p> Sam Young leads us through Good Friday by looking at the Jesus the Son of God and Jesus Barabbas, one innocent, one guilty, one executed, one set free, and asks whose side are we on?

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1192 55 8190f7798736d387dfeeeb7cce491e30 no Morning Duane Major <p>As we enter the week leading up to Easter, Duane Major takes us to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prays and agonises, and the disciples face the temptation to turn away and fall asleep rather than comfort and support their friend - the type of temptation we all face at some point. </p> <p>As we enter the week leading up to Easter, Duane Major takes us to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prays and agonises, and the disciples face the temptation to turn away and fall asleep rather than comfort and support their friend - the type of temptation we all face at some point. </p> As we enter the week leading up to Easter, Duane Major takes us to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prays and agonises, and the disciples face the temptation to turn away and fall asleep rather than comfort and support their friend - the type of temptation we all face at some point.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1693 56 27c6a3c479e0aaec7d512c2044d2b207 no Morning Amelia Smith <p>We move from betrayal to denial. After vehemently protesting he would ever deny Jesus, Peter proceeds to do just that not once, not twice, but three times. Amelia Smith shows us how Peter's Easter experience is a mirror of the very rhythm of life and creation that we all experience.</p> <p>We move from betrayal to denial. After vehemently protesting he would ever deny Jesus, Peter proceeds to do just that not once, not twice, but three times. Amelia Smith shows us how Peter's Easter experience is a mirror of the very rhythm of life and creation that we all experience.</p> We move from betrayal to denial. After vehemently protesting he would ever deny Jesus, Peter proceeds to do just that not once, not twice, but three times. Amelia Smith shows us how Peter's Easter experience is a mirror of the very rhythm of life and creation that we all experience.

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1889 57 42af9c8ac723e28d724a81d9df5895b5 no Morning Amelia Smith <p>Amelia Smith continues our Innocent series with a look at the person of Judas and the reasons why despite everything he saw and heard of Jesus, he still betrayed him.</p> <p>Amelia Smith continues our Innocent series with a look at the person of Judas and the reasons why despite everything he saw and heard of Jesus, he still betrayed him.</p> Amelia Smith continues our Innocent series with a look at the person of Judas and the reasons why despite everything he saw and heard of Jesus, he still betrayed him.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1671 58 5fae58cfbaff61087f1ccea53c85c350 no Evening Sam Young <p>In the lead up to Easter this year we are walking through the week leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection, focusing on the experiences of the ‘innocent Jesus’ through this final week. To open this series we begin with the questions with which the religious leaders tried to trap him.</p> <p>In the lead up to Easter this year we are walking through the week leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection, focusing on the experiences of the ‘innocent Jesus’ through this final week. To open this series we begin with the questions with which the religious leaders tried to trap him.</p> In the lead up to Easter this year we are walking through the week leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection, focusing on the experiences of the ‘innocent Jesus’ through this final week. To open this series we begin with the questions with which the religious leaders tried to trap him.

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1979 59 f33b645837ddf919180cd8845e75bd99 no Morning <p>Jo Robertson brings our series on Jesus's Call to Community to an end with a look at how God's people are called to be peacemakers: to resolve conflict rather than perpetuate it or ignore it, and to help bring about the conditions for peace to grow and develop.</p> <p>Jo Robertson brings our series on Jesus's Call to Community to an end with a look at how God's people are called to be peacemakers: to resolve conflict rather than perpetuate it or ignore it, and to help bring about the conditions for peace to grow and develop.</p> Jo Robertson brings our series on Jesus's Call to Community to an end with a look at how God's people are called to be peacemakers: to resolve conflict rather than perpetuate it or ignore it, and to help bring about the conditions for peace to grow and develop.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1794 60 66a22509fec62ccb6e0635d6f9ace749 no Morning Sam Young Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1630 61 14d892a65a6e735860b13fa22b58b897 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at the nestled layers of community that Jesus experienced and made himself apart of with those who gathered around him, from the 3, to the 12, to the 72 and to the crowds. What type of redemptive community do these layers entail?</p> <p>Duane Major looks at the nestled layers of community that Jesus experienced and made himself apart of with those who gathered around him, from the 3, to the 12, to the 72 and to the crowds. What type of redemptive community do these layers entail?</p> Duane Major looks at the nestled layers of community that Jesus experienced and made himself apart of with those who gathered around him, from the 3, to the 12, to the 72 and to the crowds. What type of redemptive community do these layers entail?

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2019 62 ead73661e970c90a6ce6fe6e9f7be616 no Morning Sam Young <p>Jesus calls people to follow him together. But what sort of people does he call? Sam Young looks at who Jesus called as his first disciples.</p> <p>Jesus calls people to follow him together. But what sort of people does he call? Sam Young looks at who Jesus called as his first disciples.</p> Jesus calls people to follow him together. But what sort of people does he call? Sam Young looks at who Jesus called as his first disciples.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1483 63 7c305143c3fd9c240012ec0712ad1403 no Morning Sam Young <p>Sam Young Begins our series on Jesus's call to community with a look at the calling of the first disciples, the creation of Adam and Eve and the calling of Abram, and asks the question: what kind of community is Jesus calling us to be?</p> <p>Sam Young Begins our series on Jesus's call to community with a look at the calling of the first disciples, the creation of Adam and Eve and the calling of Abram, and asks the question: what kind of community is Jesus calling us to be?</p> Sam Young Begins our series on Jesus's call to community with a look at the calling of the first disciples, the creation of Adam and Eve and the calling of Abram, and asks the question: what kind of community is Jesus calling us to be?

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1687 64 671f4cea99e53500bc5805495d26d093 no Duane Major Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1562 65 834ada72860762b58bea2e2a7fdd3522 no Duane Major Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2472 66 4bb6275feb526504b74cc25a06467822 no Morning Duane Major <p>Our Flourish series continues with a look at how seeds grow and the importance of the little things - even seeds as small as a mustard seed.</p> <p>Our Flourish series continues with a look at how seeds grow and the importance of the little things - even seeds as small as a mustard seed.</p> Our Flourish series continues with a look at how seeds grow and the importance of the little things - even seeds as small as a mustard seed.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1920 67 c41e0f8a00cb674437b6b24b757f9b6c no Duane Major Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1063 68 7e5b0b47c494db6b871c8ba0d77d9d75 no Amelia Smith Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1850 69 f5d329eeeacadeb365075642750ec868 no Amelia Smith Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1976 70 7e5a180873e891e839e9fa5401481401 no Amelia Smith Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1421 71 fe98feac374aa6bc0463ee15cdde8c21 no Lidwina Clarke <p>In the first of our Summer series, Lidwina shares her personal testimony of God at work in her life and the lives of those around her. </p> <p>In the first of our Summer series, Lidwina shares her personal testimony of God at work in her life and the lives of those around her. </p> In the first of our Summer series, Lidwina shares her personal testimony of God at work in her life and the lives of those around her.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1348 72 5daf525a5378d6fac1f8e9ba3de8be27 no Morning Amelia Smith <p>Ameila Smith concludes our Advent series by sharing how the most amazing divinely given gift came to us in the most ordinary packaging.</p> <p>Ameila Smith concludes our Advent series by sharing how the most amazing divinely given gift came to us in the most ordinary packaging.</p> Ameila Smith concludes our Advent series by sharing how the most amazing divinely given gift came to us in the most ordinary packaging.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 891 73 679f7ba5a14619535cce08548e656189 no Morning Sam Young <p>Sam Young continues our Advent series by examining the promise of peace given by God and realised in the coming of Jesus.</p> <p>Sam Young continues our Advent series by examining the promise of peace given by God and realised in the coming of Jesus.</p> Sam Young continues our Advent series by examining the promise of peace given by God and realised in the coming of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1540 74 aa7eceb9932558dc5ed7ea77ad56da40 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Advent continues with Jo Robertson heading back to the prophet Jeremiah to see how God's promised king would bring justice</p> <p>Advent continues with Jo Robertson heading back to the prophet Jeremiah to see how God's promised king would bring justice</p> Advent continues with Jo Robertson heading back to the prophet Jeremiah to see how God's promised king would bring justice

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1110 75 545a0813b125b4f47d606206781ae271 no Evening <p>We begin Advent with a look at what the prophet Isaiah prophesied about the coming of the Messiah and how, in Jesus, the light has truly come.</p> <p>We begin Advent with a look at what the prophet Isaiah prophesied about the coming of the Messiah and how, in Jesus, the light has truly come.</p> We begin Advent with a look at what the prophet Isaiah prophesied about the coming of the Messiah and how, in Jesus, the light has truly come.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1636 76 8a844c19dde15b90d7341615c5bfe23a no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major takes us through the final chapter of James, where James has much to say about the rich and shares some hard-hitting truths for God's people.</p> <p>Duane Major takes us through the final chapter of James, where James has much to say about the rich and shares some hard-hitting truths for God's people.</p> Duane Major takes us through the final chapter of James, where James has much to say about the rich and shares some hard-hitting truths for God's people.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2629 77 3f52039b5159d2f6dea8861e41b5e21d no Morning Amelia Smith <p>As much as we might not want it to, conflict on the church is a reality. Amelia Smith looks at what James says we can do about it and how to deal with it effectively.</p> <p>As much as we might not want it to, conflict on the church is a reality. Amelia Smith looks at what James says we can do about it and how to deal with it effectively.</p> As much as we might not want it to, conflict on the church is a reality. Amelia Smith looks at what James says we can do about it and how to deal with it effectively.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1964 78 a2a241d519fb4b21595fedde89ad1303 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Our James series continues with Murray Robertson examining the difficulty - and absolute necessity - of taming our tongue.</p> <p>Our James series continues with Murray Robertson examining the difficulty - and absolute necessity - of taming our tongue.</p> Our James series continues with Murray Robertson examining the difficulty - and absolute necessity - of taming our tongue.

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1477 79 040191a46db12e67e57da36b8a3a1c9b no Evening Duane Major <p>What is the relationship between faith and works? How do we keep them together without favouring one over the other? Why are they important for our relationships and our experience of God's grace?</p> <p>What is the relationship between faith and works? How do we keep them together without favouring one over the other? Why are they important for our relationships and our experience of God's grace?</p> What is the relationship between faith and works? How do we keep them together without favouring one over the other? Why are they important for our relationships and our experience of God's grace?

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1480 80 830c61f4bfc13cbf8dff287cdd33cc13 no Morning Claire Russell <p>Our James series continues with Claire Russell taking us through the second half of chapter one, her topic the importance of not just hearing the word but doing it by making sure we look into the mirror of truth that is the word of God.</p> <p>Our James series continues with Claire Russell taking us through the second half of chapter one, her topic the importance of not just hearing the word but doing it by making sure we look into the mirror of truth that is the word of God.</p> Our James series continues with Claire Russell taking us through the second half of chapter one, her topic the importance of not just hearing the word but doing it by making sure we look into the mirror of truth that is the word of God.

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1857 81 7660fd60063e3bab132199cc3f2a00c1 no Morning Sam Young <p>Sam Young begins our series on the book of James, looking at how to remain joyful through hard times and the importance of wisdom and how to grow in it in times of trouble.</p> <p>Sam Young begins our series on the book of James, looking at how to remain joyful through hard times and the importance of wisdom and how to grow in it in times of trouble.</p> Sam Young begins our series on the book of James, looking at how to remain joyful through hard times and the importance of wisdom and how to grow in it in times of trouble.

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2171 82 fe433e2cb5f06824a098efd7187af41b no Evening Sam Young <p>Sam Young brings our fasting series to a close by explaining how the practice of fasting is a powerful way of showing solidarity with the poor.</p> <p>Sam Young brings our fasting series to a close by explaining how the practice of fasting is a powerful way of showing solidarity with the poor.</p> Sam Young brings our fasting series to a close by explaining how the practice of fasting is a powerful way of showing solidarity with the poor.

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1606 83 638d368374b275b2e3d56f0359d5bfd1 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major continues our fasting series by looking at how in tandem with prayer, fasting can amplify our prayers.</p> <p>Duane Major continues our fasting series by looking at how in tandem with prayer, fasting can amplify our prayers.</p> Duane Major continues our fasting series by looking at how in tandem with prayer, fasting can amplify our prayers.

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2218 84 d5123b4cfe2fd36e96b194beee511de1 no Morning <p>Ameila Smith looks at how fasting can be a powerful way in which we can grow in holiness and become closer to God.</p> <p>Ameila Smith looks at how fasting can be a powerful way in which we can grow in holiness and become closer to God.</p> Ameila Smith looks at how fasting can be a powerful way in which we can grow in holiness and become closer to God.

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2497 85 c09edd2f9708a01a0641cad6c7998c92 no Morning Sam Young <p>Sam Young beginning our series on the spiritual discipline of fasting.</p> <p>Sam Young beginning our series on the spiritual discipline of fasting.</p> Sam Young beginning our series on the spiritual discipline of fasting.

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1500 86 9547c2ca8bf64496cac82758059a297b no Morning John Robertson <p>Global Week 2024 kicks off with John Robertson looking at what has motivated us to move out into the world, to the poor and unreached as Jesus did, and asks if we're ready to move again.</p> <p>Global Week 2024 kicks off with John Robertson looking at what has motivated us to move out into the world, to the poor and unreached as Jesus did, and asks if we're ready to move again.</p> Global Week 2024 kicks off with John Robertson looking at what has motivated us to move out into the world, to the poor and unreached as Jesus did, and asks if we're ready to move again.

]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1423 87 4da3acc28975d8055f0fb5caebf3e1b9 no Evening Sam Young <p>Our Jonah series comes to an end as Sam Young looks at Jonah's reaction to God's reaction to the Ninevites reaction to his message.</p> <p>Our Jonah series comes to an end as Sam Young looks at Jonah's reaction to God's reaction to the Ninevites reaction to his message.</p> Our Jonah series comes to an end as Sam Young looks at Jonah's reaction to God's reaction to the Ninevites reaction to his message.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1987 88 7bfec35aa5c26e88b97c83af0f18c461 no Evening Sam Young, Erin White <p>Sam Young and Erin White combine to unpack the details of the unlikely, yet amazing, second chance that God gave Jonah...and through him, the opportunity the Ninevites were given to repent and turn to God.</p> <p>Sam Young and Erin White combine to unpack the details of the unlikely, yet amazing, second chance that God gave Jonah...and through him, the opportunity the Ninevites were given to repent and turn to God.</p> Sam Young and Erin White combine to unpack the details of the unlikely, yet amazing, second chance that God gave Jonah...and through him, the opportunity the Ninevites were given to repent and turn to God.

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1953 89 6f7cd8387bf42fdb45e4d84ff3bbe31d no Evening Ameila Smith <p>Amelia Smith journeys down to the depths with Jonah, as he prays to the Lord from the belly of the whale.</p> <p>Amelia Smith journeys down to the depths with Jonah, as he prays to the Lord from the belly of the whale.</p> Amelia Smith journeys down to the depths with Jonah, as he prays to the Lord from the belly of the whale.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1410 90 1213d5292cd76bd098de406a030dc872 no Evening Sam Young <p>Sam Young begins our series on Jonah with an overview of what God asked Jonah to do and why Jonah didn't do it.</p> <p>Sam Young begins our series on Jonah with an overview of what God asked Jonah to do and why Jonah didn't do it.</p> Sam Young begins our series on Jonah with an overview of what God asked Jonah to do and why Jonah didn't do it.

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1656 91 5a628093db3a9bfd0bf116d364c4060d no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson brings our "The Good God" series to a close - and also segues into our upcoming Global Missions Week - with a look at the true story of the Good God, the side he takes, and the side he calls us all to take for the good of others. </p> <p>Murray Robertson brings our "The Good God" series to a close - and also segues into our upcoming Global Missions Week - with a look at the true story of the Good God, the side he takes, and the side he calls us all to take for the good of others. </p> Murray Robertson brings our "The Good God" series to a close - and also segues into our upcoming Global Missions Week - with a look at the true story of the Good God, the side he takes, and the side he calls us all to take for the good of others.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1993 92 484e4f6f9db9d7d4d57a82142898ca2d no Morning Sam Young <p>"The Good God" series continues with Sam Young sharing who the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does.</p> <p>"The Good God" series continues with Sam Young sharing who the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does.</p> "The Good God" series continues with Sam Young sharing who the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1655 93 f3e11b0fb85518b90cfe82b06a3130a7 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington continues our "Good God" series with the Son, salvation and the way we are reconciled to God and welcomed into his family.</p> <p>Steve Withington continues our "Good God" series with the Son, salvation and the way we are reconciled to God and welcomed into his family.</p> Steve Withington continues our "Good God" series with the Son, salvation and the way we are reconciled to God and welcomed into his family.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1826 94 17406721f6ecb69d5ba1fc3f333f47ba no Morning Jo Robertson <p>What is God like? Where should we look to see God? Jo Robertson points us in the direction of Jesus, the incarnate Son, and shows us why and how Jesus is the full embodiment of God.</p> <p>What is God like? Where should we look to see God? Jo Robertson points us in the direction of Jesus, the incarnate Son, and shows us why and how Jesus is the full embodiment of God.</p> What is God like? Where should we look to see God? Jo Robertson points us in the direction of Jesus, the incarnate Son, and shows us why and how Jesus is the full embodiment of God.

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1669 95 b7a9ac5f7b7775e53ccb8d3ab5a8bfd4 no Morning Duane Major <p>What is the nature of God and the nature of the divine love the Father has for the Son in the Spirit? And what does that mean for the love we are to have for God and each other?</p> <p>What is the nature of God and the nature of the divine love the Father has for the Son in the Spirit? And what does that mean for the love we are to have for God and each other?</p> What is the nature of God and the nature of the divine love the Father has for the Son in the Spirit? And what does that mean for the love we are to have for God and each other?

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1780 96 6f4f59a83d2dbbf3317c28ac5b4e65a5 no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell begins our new series on The Good God, an investigation into the nature and character of the Triune God, by looking at the love of the Father. </p> <p>Claire Russell begins our new series on The Good God, an investigation into the nature and character of the Triune God, by looking at the love of the Father. </p> Claire Russell begins our new series on The Good God, an investigation into the nature and character of the Triune God, by looking at the love of the Father.

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2221 97 626d83bf0b68084c2833d24467d47782 no Evening John Robertson <p>John Robertson shares the importance of lamenting, and the way the prophet Habakkuk is a model of how we can bring our complaints and laments at God, however and whenever we need to.</p> <p>John Robertson shares the importance of lamenting, and the way the prophet Habakkuk is a model of how we can bring our complaints and laments at God, however and whenever we need to.</p> John Robertson shares the importance of lamenting, and the way the prophet Habakkuk is a model of how we can bring our complaints and laments at God, however and whenever we need to.

]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1605 98 37cd977e638ff27339fc8c05ae5689dd no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson begins a 2-week mini-series on the book of Habakkuk, as we take the time to ask where is God when times get tough? How are we supposed to response to injustice when it seems like God is silent? </p> <p>Jo Robertson begins a 2-week mini-series on the book of Habakkuk, as we take the time to ask where is God when times get tough? How are we supposed to response to injustice when it seems like God is silent? </p> Jo Robertson begins a 2-week mini-series on the book of Habakkuk, as we take the time to ask where is God when times get tough? How are we supposed to response to injustice when it seems like God is silent?

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1622 99 6a8d78f8f3b97260d28fcda9b4ceba99 no Evening Tony Rinaudo <p>Tony Rinaudo is World Vision’s Natural Resources Management Specialist, helping transform dry land to provide food security and environmental sustainability. He shares his story and God's heart for caring for our earth and for each other.</p> <p>Tony Rinaudo is World Vision’s Natural Resources Management Specialist, helping transform dry land to provide food security and environmental sustainability. He shares his story and God's heart for caring for our earth and for each other.</p> Tony Rinaudo is World Vision’s Natural Resources Management Specialist, helping transform dry land to provide food security and environmental sustainability. He shares his story and God's heart for caring for our earth and for each other.

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2517 100 9c996948852302b5e0ecd0123d72525a no Evening Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell takes us through the parable of the four soils.</p> <p>Claire Russell takes us through the parable of the four soils.</p> Claire Russell takes us through the parable of the four soils.

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2263 101 cc12e82e20bd4031160903fe7dd0c72d no Morning Warren Read <p>Warren Read leads our family service and examines the importance of a life built on the solid foundation of Jesus and his teaching.</p> <p>Warren Read leads our family service and examines the importance of a life built on the solid foundation of Jesus and his teaching.</p> Warren Read leads our family service and examines the importance of a life built on the solid foundation of Jesus and his teaching.

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1215 102 0f70c377eb903cf3e1f5f34a2c6d51a9 no Morning Duane Major <p>With the coming of Matariki, Duane Major encourages us to use this opportunity to reflect and take hold of what God would have us do.</p> <p>With the coming of Matariki, Duane Major encourages us to use this opportunity to reflect and take hold of what God would have us do.</p> With the coming of Matariki, Duane Major encourages us to use this opportunity to reflect and take hold of what God would have us do.

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1828 103 7a3afb6f0b1f483a8302a9fbe2884c81 no Morning Pintu <p>Today we hear from our guest speaker Pintu, who is principal of the Christian Discipleship Centre (CDC) in Bangladesh, which we as a church have supported for many years. Pintu shares hi story or coming from a Muslim background and coming to know and experience the power of Jesus in his life.</p> <p>Today we hear from our guest speaker Pintu, who is principal of the Christian Discipleship Centre (CDC) in Bangladesh, which we as a church have supported for many years. Pintu shares hi story or coming from a Muslim background and coming to know and experience the power of Jesus in his life.</p> Today we hear from our guest speaker Pintu, who is principal of the Christian Discipleship Centre (CDC) in Bangladesh, which we as a church have supported for many years. Pintu shares hi story or coming from a Muslim background and coming to know and experience the power of Jesus in his life.

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2282 104 dc88f2dd42f4be5f1b164cd03b3542cf no Evening Sam Young <p>Sam Young reflects on Psalm 32</p> <p>Sam Young reflects on Psalm 32</p> Sam Young reflects on Psalm 32

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1689 105 6f9afc87e7772fe3c2316d2329c9a550 no Evening James Beck Sun, 07 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1398 106 bd18d66fc26b3838378f0cb9e6cd033d no Morning Duane Major <p>Easter isn't only about the redemption and salvation of humanity. It is also about the restoration and renewal of God's creation. Duane Major shows us what creation care means for the followers of Jesus and our role in renewing creation.</p> <p>Easter isn't only about the redemption and salvation of humanity. It is also about the restoration and renewal of God's creation. Duane Major shows us what creation care means for the followers of Jesus and our role in renewing creation.</p> Easter isn't only about the redemption and salvation of humanity. It is also about the restoration and renewal of God's creation. Duane Major shows us what creation care means for the followers of Jesus and our role in renewing creation.

]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2008 107 2744d9f006c304fba68594a3aab69f8c no Morning Dr Ahmed Joktan <p>Dr Ahmed Joktan shares his story of becoming a follower of Jesus, from a Muslim background, and how God spoke to him and changed his life. </p> <p>Dr Ahmed Joktan shares his story of becoming a follower of Jesus, from a Muslim background, and how God spoke to him and changed his life. </p> Dr Ahmed Joktan shares his story of becoming a follower of Jesus, from a Muslim background, and how God spoke to him and changed his life.

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2089 108 079043c3c21866bbfdabf9b6d16768c7 no Evening Murray Robertson <p>In the face of the most recent outbreak of fighting in Gaza and the crisis there, Murray Robertson presents a history of the area, the nature of the conflict in Israel/Palestine, and what it means for us today - and what we can do about it.</p> <p>In the face of the most recent outbreak of fighting in Gaza and the crisis there, Murray Robertson presents a history of the area, the nature of the conflict in Israel/Palestine, and what it means for us today - and what we can do about it.</p> In the face of the most recent outbreak of fighting in Gaza and the crisis there, Murray Robertson presents a history of the area, the nature of the conflict in Israel/Palestine, and what it means for us today - and what we can do about it.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2412 109 3d761c5dd908758161fa30da97b366f5 no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell leads our look at Pentecost, with the help of several people who offer testimony of ways in which the Holy Spirit has healed, helped and guided them.</p> <p>Claire Russell leads our look at Pentecost, with the help of several people who offer testimony of ways in which the Holy Spirit has healed, helped and guided them.</p> Claire Russell leads our look at Pentecost, with the help of several people who offer testimony of ways in which the Holy Spirit has healed, helped and guided them.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2507 110 79dbd8d7a55027265487ceca7176654b no Morning <p>Jay Matenga reminds us of the importance of kaitiakitanga - the care and stewardship of creation - for God as the Creator and for us as his representatives.</p> <p>Jay Matenga reminds us of the importance of kaitiakitanga - the care and stewardship of creation - for God as the Creator and for us as his representatives.</p> Jay Matenga reminds us of the importance of kaitiakitanga - the care and stewardship of creation - for God as the Creator and for us as his representatives.

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1749 111 41536ba44beef330947895e979486cbb no Morning Tim Piesse <p>Tim Piesse, from Crossway Baptist Church In Melbourne, tells us how discipleship isn't meant to depress or frustrate us, but rather is the natural, straight-forward outworking of looking for God int he relationships and spaces and places in our lives.</p> <p>Tim Piesse, from Crossway Baptist Church In Melbourne, tells us how discipleship isn't meant to depress or frustrate us, but rather is the natural, straight-forward outworking of looking for God int he relationships and spaces and places in our lives.</p> Tim Piesse, from Crossway Baptist Church In Melbourne, tells us how discipleship isn't meant to depress or frustrate us, but rather is the natural, straight-forward outworking of looking for God int he relationships and spaces and places in our lives.

]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3046 112 2c8fe4c0d556b21cc198427c9b817f54 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington takes a look at the last words of the bible, looks at how they can help us reframe the message of God and the work of his people, and looks at who we are as a people at South West.</p> <p>Steve Withington takes a look at the last words of the bible, looks at how they can help us reframe the message of God and the work of his people, and looks at who we are as a people at South West.</p> Steve Withington takes a look at the last words of the bible, looks at how they can help us reframe the message of God and the work of his people, and looks at who we are as a people at South West.

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2554 113 2c61af98674c0e367fde42ace582a476 no Morning Dr Sam Bloore <p>With the referendum on the End of Life Choice Act approaching, Dr Sam Bloore looks at the three main arguments proposed in favour of euthanasia and offers faith reflections in response to each of them.</p> <p>With the referendum on the End of Life Choice Act approaching, Dr Sam Bloore looks at the three main arguments proposed in favour of euthanasia and offers faith reflections in response to each of them.</p> With the referendum on the End of Life Choice Act approaching, Dr Sam Bloore looks at the three main arguments proposed in favour of euthanasia and offers faith reflections in response to each of them.

]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2780 114 bf2b4530427d77811377700a1aef00d8 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson invites us to ask ourselves "What new thing is God doing and am I seeing it and acting with it?"</p> <p>Alan Jamieson invites us to ask ourselves "What new thing is God doing and am I seeing it and acting with it?"</p> Alan Jamieson invites us to ask ourselves "What new thing is God doing and am I seeing it and acting with it?"

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1076 115 debc4185ca96d6aaefa2c943059d9921 no Morning/Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines who we are as South West Baptist, what it means to strive together for the faith of the gospel, and how to support and champion the people we see striving to work for the coming of the kingdom of God.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines who we are as South West Baptist, what it means to strive together for the faith of the gospel, and how to support and champion the people we see striving to work for the coming of the kingdom of God.</p> Alan Jamieson examines who we are as South West Baptist, what it means to strive together for the faith of the gospel, and how to support and champion the people we see striving to work for the coming of the kingdom of God.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2462 116 09bf48397f53bb28e4697c369c90f8af no Morning Alan Jamieson and Charles Hewlett <p>Alan and Charles wrap up Baptist Hui 2019 with a call to engage in shamelessly audacious prayer for the sake of the kingdom, and to ask ourselves what is it that we could be praying for, however impossible or outrageous.</p> <p>Alan and Charles wrap up Baptist Hui 2019 with a call to engage in shamelessly audacious prayer for the sake of the kingdom, and to ask ourselves what is it that we could be praying for, however impossible or outrageous.</p> Alan and Charles wrap up Baptist Hui 2019 with a call to engage in shamelessly audacious prayer for the sake of the kingdom, and to ask ourselves what is it that we could be praying for, however impossible or outrageous.

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2111 117 0969b24f193a6f332dc2dd4a2e6e6550 no Morning Various <p>We hear the stories behind the SWBC worship songs being released on EP today (songs not included here, but available on Spotify and Apple Music).</p> <p>We hear the stories behind the SWBC worship songs being released on EP today (songs not included here, but available on Spotify and Apple Music).</p> We hear the stories behind the SWBC worship songs being released on EP today (songs not included here, but available on Spotify and Apple Music).

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2268 118 3f718db695307670bbe86966af11dcba no Evening Katie Kingsthwaite <p>Katie Kingsthwaite shares her experience of welcoming the stranger in her work at SWBC since March 15.</p> <p>Katie Kingsthwaite shares her experience of welcoming the stranger in her work at SWBC since March 15.</p> Katie Kingsthwaite shares her experience of welcoming the stranger in her work at SWBC since March 15.

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1220 119 646c20fd85db95fcf46cfb572ec26cb9 no Morning Dr Lyndon Drake <p>The Reverend Dr Lyndon Drake reflects on the history of the gospel in New Zealand, and how what Jesus says in Luke 12 speaks to us against the background of this history.</p> <p>The Reverend Dr Lyndon Drake reflects on the history of the gospel in New Zealand, and how what Jesus says in Luke 12 speaks to us against the background of this history.</p> The Reverend Dr Lyndon Drake reflects on the history of the gospel in New Zealand, and how what Jesus says in Luke 12 speaks to us against the background of this history.

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1784 120 99bfdddabe71ac9d19124ecabdc94a6e no Evening David Graham <p>David Graham introduces baptism as we celebrate with three people being baptised tonight.</p> <p>David Graham introduces baptism as we celebrate with three people being baptised tonight.</p> David Graham introduces baptism as we celebrate with three people being baptised tonight.

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1975 121 7a5ced812da0aeee07bd124561767aaf no Evening Sharon Garlough Brown <p>Sharon Garlough Brown, speaker and author of the "Sensible Shoes" series of books, talks about why we can become disappointed with God, what we can be do about it, and the importance of being honest with God even in these circumstances.</p> <p>Sharon Garlough Brown, speaker and author of the "Sensible Shoes" series of books, talks about why we can become disappointed with God, what we can be do about it, and the importance of being honest with God even in these circumstances.</p> Sharon Garlough Brown, speaker and author of the "Sensible Shoes" series of books, talks about why we can become disappointed with God, what we can be do about it, and the importance of being honest with God even in these circumstances.

]]> Sun, 26 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2454 122 1085cfef6ae60794917cb38e7e95c7ec no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>The full Sunday morning service following the attacks on the Christchurch mosques, with a focus on finding hope in the midst of grief.</p> <p>The full Sunday morning service following the attacks on the Christchurch mosques, with a focus on finding hope in the midst of grief.</p> The full Sunday morning service following the attacks on the Christchurch mosques, with a focus on finding hope in the midst of grief.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 4236 123 334c7e8929a66baf76266a3a3eb4674b no Evening Chris Heuertz <p>Chris Heuertz, author of (amongst other books) The Sacred Enneagram, talks about what it means to be a faithful witness in this world, and how the Kingdom of God needs to come in us so that it can come among us and heal a broken world.</p> <p>Chris Heuertz, author of (amongst other books) The Sacred Enneagram, talks about what it means to be a faithful witness in this world, and how the Kingdom of God needs to come in us so that it can come among us and heal a broken world.</p> Chris Heuertz, author of (amongst other books) The Sacred Enneagram, talks about what it means to be a faithful witness in this world, and how the Kingdom of God needs to come in us so that it can come among us and heal a broken world.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1485 124 1fec41dff0c2e04caaf1966375ce2eff no Evening David Graham <p>David Graham looks at the role of the Holy Spirit in drawing attention to Jesus, and in building up and equipping the body of the Church.</p> <p>David Graham looks at the role of the Holy Spirit in drawing attention to Jesus, and in building up and equipping the body of the Church.</p> David Graham looks at the role of the Holy Spirit in drawing attention to Jesus, and in building up and equipping the body of the Church.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1876 125 63c8e81173a50e3dd613ccf386ef58fe no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how the Holy Spirit brings life and joy to people open to the Spirit's promptings.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how the Holy Spirit brings life and joy to people open to the Spirit's promptings.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at how the Holy Spirit brings life and joy to people open to the Spirit's promptings.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1797 126 7bbca4cde2dc88c41bc1fd3128e8bbcb no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson and Doug McNeill share about the history of Parihaka and its relevance for us today, especially in the light of the recent events in West Papua.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson and Doug McNeill share about the history of Parihaka and its relevance for us today, especially in the light of the recent events in West Papua.</p> Alan Jamieson and Doug McNeill share about the history of Parihaka and its relevance for us today, especially in the light of the recent events in West Papua.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2246 127 105bfe431f8ffd3dcddc764c34d6ffcd no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson celebrates the anniversary of Parihaka by looking at how the Spirit moved and inspired a non-violent community of Maori in the 1880s, and looks at how such inspiration and guidance is needed by all of us today, especially in relation to recent events in West Papua.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson celebrates the anniversary of Parihaka by looking at how the Spirit moved and inspired a non-violent community of Maori in the 1880s, and looks at how such inspiration and guidance is needed by all of us today, especially in relation to recent events in West Papua.</p> Alan Jamieson celebrates the anniversary of Parihaka by looking at how the Spirit moved and inspired a non-violent community of Maori in the 1880s, and looks at how such inspiration and guidance is needed by all of us today, especially in relation to recent events in West Papua.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2388 128 fb202c8a7670603148c8dd1d9098dfcb no Morning Ben McGregor <p>For our family service, Ben Macgregor explains how God sees beneath the sometimes not so great externals of our lives and actions and sees us and loves us for who we are as his children.</p> <p>For our family service, Ben Macgregor explains how God sees beneath the sometimes not so great externals of our lives and actions and sees us and loves us for who we are as his children.</p> For our family service, Ben Macgregor explains how God sees beneath the sometimes not so great externals of our lives and actions and sees us and loves us for who we are as his children.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 750 129 6e49ef1027c440291992f0829f026b17 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the often overlooked book of Haggai, and the message of prioritizing God first that the prophet spoke to the discouraged returned exiles in Jerusalem.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the often overlooked book of Haggai, and the message of prioritizing God first that the prophet spoke to the discouraged returned exiles in Jerusalem.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the often overlooked book of Haggai, and the message of prioritizing God first that the prophet spoke to the discouraged returned exiles in Jerusalem.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1858 130 4944841ec1c60a8e83986849fc61bb49 no Morning Andy Carpenter <p>Andy Carpenter leads the service celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Tuesday Fellowship, reminding us of how all people are loved and accepted by God.</p> <p>Andy Carpenter leads the service celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Tuesday Fellowship, reminding us of how all people are loved and accepted by God.</p> Andy Carpenter leads the service celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Tuesday Fellowship, reminding us of how all people are loved and accepted by God.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1402 131 b5f5d3a669ac5d8836566c20ed97fddb no Evening Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington looks at how mission requires us to be continually learning, serving others, and sharing our stories with others.</p> <p>Steve Withington looks at how mission requires us to be continually learning, serving others, and sharing our stories with others.</p> Steve Withington looks at how mission requires us to be continually learning, serving others, and sharing our stories with others.

]]> Sun, 22 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1525 132 d5381972fd47fc7e046ae10a9c7c6c1a no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at vulnerability, why we avoid it and how important it is in deepening our relationships with God, our self, each other and the world.</p> <p>Duane Major looks at vulnerability, why we avoid it and how important it is in deepening our relationships with God, our self, each other and the world.</p> Duane Major looks at vulnerability, why we avoid it and how important it is in deepening our relationships with God, our self, each other and the world.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1963 133 dfbeb38aee87b19704f5c39ae8381590 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>The rich young man came to Jesus with a question on his mind and a longing in his heart. Jesus answered the young man's question in a way he didn't expect and offered a cure for the young man's deepest longing - and ours - that challenges us still.</p> <p>The rich young man came to Jesus with a question on his mind and a longing in his heart. Jesus answered the young man's question in a way he didn't expect and offered a cure for the young man's deepest longing - and ours - that challenges us still.</p> The rich young man came to Jesus with a question on his mind and a longing in his heart. Jesus answered the young man's question in a way he didn't expect and offered a cure for the young man's deepest longing - and ours - that challenges us still.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2287 134 4510643135ee8e26dbc2443cbf6e2c83 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at generosity and what it means to be a generous person, and how our call to follow Jesus includes the call to be radically generous.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at generosity and what it means to be a generous person, and how our call to follow Jesus includes the call to be radically generous.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at generosity and what it means to be a generous person, and how our call to follow Jesus includes the call to be radically generous.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2521 135 ecfc2176abed3eea6057c21736050334 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson explores the vision of SWBC to be a redemptive community by taking a whirlwind trip through the bible from Genesis to Revelation.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson explores the vision of SWBC to be a redemptive community by taking a whirlwind trip through the bible from Genesis to Revelation.</p> Alan Jamieson explores the vision of SWBC to be a redemptive community by taking a whirlwind trip through the bible from Genesis to Revelation.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1993 136 faa395401e4016d4b89dbda9931d8b10 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson explores our vision to be a redemptive community by looking at a key passage of scripture: when Jesus stood up in the synagogue and laid out the mandate for his ministry. How do we follow him, how do we act out this same mandate today?</p> <p>Alan Jamieson explores our vision to be a redemptive community by looking at a key passage of scripture: when Jesus stood up in the synagogue and laid out the mandate for his ministry. How do we follow him, how do we act out this same mandate today?</p> Alan Jamieson explores our vision to be a redemptive community by looking at a key passage of scripture: when Jesus stood up in the synagogue and laid out the mandate for his ministry. How do we follow him, how do we act out this same mandate today?

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2001 137 74bdd095ab2dfdc6b51d55bbd4ee6a33 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major closes out our Remaining series with Psalm 103 - "Praise the Lord, O my soul."</p> <p>Duane Major closes out our Remaining series with Psalm 103 - "Praise the Lord, O my soul."</p> Duane Major closes out our Remaining series with Psalm 103 - "Praise the Lord, O my soul."

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2003 138 2906b4951640b590dd3917c4a803df65 no Morning <p>Duane Major opens up Psalm 139 - a beautiful psalm that lets us know that God knows us intimately.</p> <p>Duane Major opens up Psalm 139 - a beautiful psalm that lets us know that God knows us intimately.</p> Duane Major opens up Psalm 139 - a beautiful psalm that lets us know that God knows us intimately.

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2213 139 115811ca51a046e16f9c92bad08def8a no Morning <p>Our "Remaining" series continues with a look at this most famous psalm - and possible one of the most well-known of any bible passage.</p> <p>Our "Remaining" series continues with a look at this most famous psalm - and possible one of the most well-known of any bible passage.</p> Our "Remaining" series continues with a look at this most famous psalm - and possible one of the most well-known of any bible passage.

]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2352 140 5d1becb550a8d42186217bb482ce10f5 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major continues our Remaining series with Psalm 27, with particular focus on what it means to desire God and what we do to both satisfy and maintain that desire.</p> <p>Duane Major continues our Remaining series with Psalm 27, with particular focus on what it means to desire God and what we do to both satisfy and maintain that desire.</p> Duane Major continues our Remaining series with Psalm 27, with particular focus on what it means to desire God and what we do to both satisfy and maintain that desire.

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2333 141 8ecab69a52b799e50076575728472721 no Morning <p>Our new 5-week series looks at the importance of the presence of God, of spending time in his presence and remaining in his presence so that we can hear from him. Through psalms, and through various spiritual rhythms and disciplines we will look at the ways we can do this, beginning with meditating on scripture. </p> <p>Our new 5-week series looks at the importance of the presence of God, of spending time in his presence and remaining in his presence so that we can hear from him. Through psalms, and through various spiritual rhythms and disciplines we will look at the ways we can do this, beginning with meditating on scripture. </p> Our new 5-week series looks at the importance of the presence of God, of spending time in his presence and remaining in his presence so that we can hear from him. Through psalms, and through various spiritual rhythms and disciplines we will look at the ways we can do this, beginning with meditating on scripture.

]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2350 142 61e0db6848473dab23a778966a755b6c no Evening Hannah Cossey <p>Hannah Cossey shares about those times when God seems silent and we don't seem to be hearing from him.</p> <p>Hannah Cossey shares about those times when God seems silent and we don't seem to be hearing from him.</p> Hannah Cossey shares about those times when God seems silent and we don't seem to be hearing from him.

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1771 143 22b18d3ff9ec1606063873b0b1e4b662 no Evening Sam Young <p>Pentecost. The giving of the Holy Spirit. A sound like a rushing wind and the appearance of tongues of fire. Sam Young looks at scriptural precursors to Pentecost and what has changed for us.</p> <p>Pentecost. The giving of the Holy Spirit. A sound like a rushing wind and the appearance of tongues of fire. Sam Young looks at scriptural precursors to Pentecost and what has changed for us.</p> Pentecost. The giving of the Holy Spirit. A sound like a rushing wind and the appearance of tongues of fire. Sam Young looks at scriptural precursors to Pentecost and what has changed for us.

]]> Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2060 144 91925995c40fe386800998e178b8dd5d no Morning Duane Major <p>Our Miracles of Jesus series brings us to perhaps his most famous - and amazing - miracles of all: the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Duane Major explores what this miracle tells us about healing, about God's love and about who Jesus is for us.</p> <p>Our Miracles of Jesus series brings us to perhaps his most famous - and amazing - miracles of all: the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Duane Major explores what this miracle tells us about healing, about God's love and about who Jesus is for us.</p> Our Miracles of Jesus series brings us to perhaps his most famous - and amazing - miracles of all: the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Duane Major explores what this miracle tells us about healing, about God's love and about who Jesus is for us.

]]> Sun, 12 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2173 145 5b01d4a860ecaedd75ca2711e7ada2e3 no Morning Claire Russell <p>From the chaos outside we move to the chaos inside and Jesus' healing and deliverance of a man possessed by many demons.</p> <p>From the chaos outside we move to the chaos inside and Jesus' healing and deliverance of a man possessed by many demons.</p> From the chaos outside we move to the chaos inside and Jesus' healing and deliverance of a man possessed by many demons.

]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1969 146 048d10342ba981746075e29fa7da9ef8 no Morning Tim Piesse <p>Tim Piesse begins our series on the miracles of Jesus with the calming of the storm, and what it means to have courage as a disciple - and why it is so important that we do, whatever the situation.</p> <p>Tim Piesse begins our series on the miracles of Jesus with the calming of the storm, and what it means to have courage as a disciple - and why it is so important that we do, whatever the situation.</p> Tim Piesse begins our series on the miracles of Jesus with the calming of the storm, and what it means to have courage as a disciple - and why it is so important that we do, whatever the situation.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2233 147 39eaa4771131b11e0d9b269e819da4a4 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>What does the resurrection mean for us? What does it change? Jo Robertson looks at the transformation the resurrection brings to people and communities, and the living hope we are to have in Jesus and his promises. </p> <p>What does the resurrection mean for us? What does it change? Jo Robertson looks at the transformation the resurrection brings to people and communities, and the living hope we are to have in Jesus and his promises. </p> What does the resurrection mean for us? What does it change? Jo Robertson looks at the transformation the resurrection brings to people and communities, and the living hope we are to have in Jesus and his promises.

]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1320 148 44b4163aa62007d11255dc2624023819 no Morning <p>"Christ is Risen!" "He is risen indeed!" Duane Major presents our Easter Sunday sermon.</p> <p>"Christ is Risen!" "He is risen indeed!" Duane Major presents our Easter Sunday sermon.</p> "Christ is Risen!" "He is risen indeed!" Duane Major presents our Easter Sunday sermon.

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1418 149 cd9407d1db4cbcf8925f4e6a1257225c no Good Friday Sam Young Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1557 150 a1e7a30de10d968686b83772aea94ed8 no Morning John Robertson <p>Although slightly ahead of the calendar, John Robertson looks at the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in the lead up to Passover, and looks at what it means that Jesus chose to enter upon a donkey.</p> <p>Although slightly ahead of the calendar, John Robertson looks at the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in the lead up to Passover, and looks at what it means that Jesus chose to enter upon a donkey.</p> Although slightly ahead of the calendar, John Robertson looks at the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in the lead up to Passover, and looks at what it means that Jesus chose to enter upon a donkey.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1572 151 b673e83e7567e46d7a4c51355d40f00c no Evening John Tucker <p>John Tucker takes us through the book of Hosea, showing us what the story of Hosea and Gomer tells us about the gracious love God has for his people, even when his people turn their backs on him in pursuit of their own desires.</p> <p>John Tucker takes us through the book of Hosea, showing us what the story of Hosea and Gomer tells us about the gracious love God has for his people, even when his people turn their backs on him in pursuit of their own desires.</p> John Tucker takes us through the book of Hosea, showing us what the story of Hosea and Gomer tells us about the gracious love God has for his people, even when his people turn their backs on him in pursuit of their own desires.

]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2158 152 d3cd7413962fd427038f42674aa27cb0 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson asks what having and showing grace for each other looks like in a world where people, followers of Jesus included, often don't - or perhaps even can't - agree with each other. </p> <p>Jo Robertson asks what having and showing grace for each other looks like in a world where people, followers of Jesus included, often don't - or perhaps even can't - agree with each other. </p> Jo Robertson asks what having and showing grace for each other looks like in a world where people, followers of Jesus included, often don't - or perhaps even can't - agree with each other.

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1780 153 65df2763b498eb135630c290a728cd2d no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell continues our series on grace by looking through the lens of our relationship with our self to see how we might need to open ourselves up to God's grace more.</p> <p>Claire Russell continues our series on grace by looking through the lens of our relationship with our self to see how we might need to open ourselves up to God's grace more.</p> Claire Russell continues our series on grace by looking through the lens of our relationship with our self to see how we might need to open ourselves up to God's grace more.

]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2237 154 e0dc12321eee9d463829b6bf0b4a036c no Morning <p>Our series on grace continues with Andy Carpenter focusing on the power of God's grace to transform us and how, as Paul says, God's grace is sufficient.</p> <p>Our series on grace continues with Andy Carpenter focusing on the power of God's grace to transform us and how, as Paul says, God's grace is sufficient.</p> Our series on grace continues with Andy Carpenter focusing on the power of God's grace to transform us and how, as Paul says, God's grace is sufficient.

]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1919 155 a5cf169bc4329e99b1dd86ad45efe29d no Evening <p>Sam Young continues our series on grace with a look at the time Paul called Peter out about his table manners, and shows why it is so important for God's people to offer grace to others in our world.</p> <p>Sam Young continues our series on grace with a look at the time Paul called Peter out about his table manners, and shows why it is so important for God's people to offer grace to others in our world.</p> Sam Young continues our series on grace with a look at the time Paul called Peter out about his table manners, and shows why it is so important for God's people to offer grace to others in our world.

]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1771 156 a0aff11fadfc969e24d893a0a709c2e3 no Evening Christa McKirland <p>Carey Baptist College's Christa McKirland begins our series on grace by giving us an overview of Paul's letter to the churches in Galatia, its main concerns, themes and the importance of keeping faith in Jesus at the centre of belief and practice. </p> <p>Carey Baptist College's Christa McKirland begins our series on grace by giving us an overview of Paul's letter to the churches in Galatia, its main concerns, themes and the importance of keeping faith in Jesus at the centre of belief and practice. </p> Carey Baptist College's Christa McKirland begins our series on grace by giving us an overview of Paul's letter to the churches in Galatia, its main concerns, themes and the importance of keeping faith in Jesus at the centre of belief and practice.

]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2245 157 02316eeadc434a590d01896abc18ae27 no Amy Page Whiting Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2095 158 11b31783e9d6ff3bce7ab6e66be1ecf7 no Warren Read <p>Warren Read speaks about what it means to dedicate ourselves to God, and the ways in which this can be achieved. </p> <p>Warren Read speaks about what it means to dedicate ourselves to God, and the ways in which this can be achieved. </p> Warren Read speaks about what it means to dedicate ourselves to God, and the ways in which this can be achieved.

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1293 159 5ffde6595fb7626ad9676f3a1beb1a3d no Paul Askins <p>Continuing our summer series, guest speaker Paul Askins talks about knowing and being known by God. </p> <p>Continuing our summer series, guest speaker Paul Askins talks about knowing and being known by God. </p> Continuing our summer series, guest speaker Paul Askins talks about knowing and being known by God.

]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2218 160 c524608cc1fd282e6601449fe07ea9a6 no Alice Kinyua <p>Guest Speaker Alice Kinyua, the NZCMS Intercultural enabler, talks about the importance of prayer in the first of our Summer series sermons. </p> <p>Guest Speaker Alice Kinyua, the NZCMS Intercultural enabler, talks about the importance of prayer in the first of our Summer series sermons. </p> Guest Speaker Alice Kinyua, the NZCMS Intercultural enabler, talks about the importance of prayer in the first of our Summer series sermons.

]]> Sun, 07 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1830 161 ff83cadbeca35966404e24c6e81f5c67 no Evening Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington continues our Advent series on Making Room by looking at how, through Jesus, God desires to include all people in his saving gift of renewed life.</p> <p>Steve Withington continues our Advent series on Making Room by looking at how, through Jesus, God desires to include all people in his saving gift of renewed life.</p> Steve Withington continues our Advent series on Making Room by looking at how, through Jesus, God desires to include all people in his saving gift of renewed life.

]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2062 162 db2c9a949422e0f8a1c89094056487a9 no Evening Sam Young <p>Sam Young returns to our Advent series with the arrival of the Holy Family in Bethlehem, and unpacks for us the importance of making room for both others and God.</p> <p>Sam Young returns to our Advent series with the arrival of the Holy Family in Bethlehem, and unpacks for us the importance of making room for both others and God.</p> Sam Young returns to our Advent series with the arrival of the Holy Family in Bethlehem, and unpacks for us the importance of making room for both others and God.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1411 163 b38093a50c6b70504c3f701220783bb7 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson begins our Advent series by jumping forward to look at John the Baptist's call for repentance and justice, and asks what preparing the way for Jesus might mean for us in the way in which we live and how we celebrate Christmas. </p> <p>Jo Robertson begins our Advent series by jumping forward to look at John the Baptist's call for repentance and justice, and asks what preparing the way for Jesus might mean for us in the way in which we live and how we celebrate Christmas. </p> Jo Robertson begins our Advent series by jumping forward to look at John the Baptist's call for repentance and justice, and asks what preparing the way for Jesus might mean for us in the way in which we live and how we celebrate Christmas.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1624 164 2ac52e731b8ad3918c696faa8a4c1653 no Evening Duane Major <p>Duane Major brings our year-long Hebrews series to an end with a look at the closing benediction and some thoughts on the vision God has set before us and the nature of the redemptive community he has called us to be. </p> <p>Duane Major brings our year-long Hebrews series to an end with a look at the closing benediction and some thoughts on the vision God has set before us and the nature of the redemptive community he has called us to be. </p> Duane Major brings our year-long Hebrews series to an end with a look at the closing benediction and some thoughts on the vision God has set before us and the nature of the redemptive community he has called us to be.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1719 165 464faa39578ff60a6ced1d0c3ea07c6c no Evening Duane Major <p>What is leadership? How are leaders supposed to lead? What does following well require of us? Duane Major delves into the nature of leadership, authority and submission.</p> <p>What is leadership? How are leaders supposed to lead? What does following well require of us? Duane Major delves into the nature of leadership, authority and submission.</p> What is leadership? How are leaders supposed to lead? What does following well require of us? Duane Major delves into the nature of leadership, authority and submission.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2101 166 b39f72ae4f44b9e16d710df194b3e096 no Morning <p>Duane Major continues our journey through Hebrews with a look at what the author says about keeping the marriage bed pure and what that looks like for us today</p> <p>Duane Major continues our journey through Hebrews with a look at what the author says about keeping the marriage bed pure and what that looks like for us today</p> Duane Major continues our journey through Hebrews with a look at what the author says about keeping the marriage bed pure and what that looks like for us today

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2948 167 203f16b56020722f531de4686b960946 no Evening <p>Sam Young looks at the importance of loving each other and offering hospitality as key indicators of true Christian community.</p> <p>Sam Young looks at the importance of loving each other and offering hospitality as key indicators of true Christian community.</p> Sam Young looks at the importance of loving each other and offering hospitality as key indicators of true Christian community.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1916 168 da869f28827ef6cdfae9f243eb8670a6 no Evening Sam Young <p>Sam Young takes us through the next part of Hebrews 12, the contrast between Mounts Sinai and Zion, and what each reveals about God.</p> <p>Sam Young takes us through the next part of Hebrews 12, the contrast between Mounts Sinai and Zion, and what each reveals about God.</p> Sam Young takes us through the next part of Hebrews 12, the contrast between Mounts Sinai and Zion, and what each reveals about God.

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2004 169 82255074cc34e6d3a2720bf4c0cd1d4f no Morning Duane Major <p>Heading into the home stretch of our Hebrews series, we come down to the practicalities of how to faithfully live out our faith. Duane Major tells us about the importance of training, of discipline, for the disciple of Jesus.</p> <p>Heading into the home stretch of our Hebrews series, we come down to the practicalities of how to faithfully live out our faith. Duane Major tells us about the importance of training, of discipline, for the disciple of Jesus.</p> Heading into the home stretch of our Hebrews series, we come down to the practicalities of how to faithfully live out our faith. Duane Major tells us about the importance of training, of discipline, for the disciple of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2333 170 732e1e4cb6db9085cf87229fa577393f no Evening Sam Young Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1636 171 17fee353670d9a81fa23351a0ce19e7a no Morning Sam Young Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1561 172 2bc522378281025d06365915f99fa629 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at the call to Abraham and Sarai and their faithfulness in moving into the new thing God was calling them to.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at the call to Abraham and Sarai and their faithfulness in moving into the new thing God was calling them to.</p> Jo Robertson looks at the call to Abraham and Sarai and their faithfulness in moving into the new thing God was calling them to.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1509 173 1cd8b56ee0c83efd718e8e520228d0c8 no Evening Sandy Hector <p>Sandy Hector looks at how hard waiting for the promises of God can sometimes be and does so through the lens of Sarah's attempt to speed up God's promise of a child for her and Abraham.</p> <p>Sandy Hector looks at how hard waiting for the promises of God can sometimes be and does so through the lens of Sarah's attempt to speed up God's promise of a child for her and Abraham.</p> Sandy Hector looks at how hard waiting for the promises of God can sometimes be and does so through the lens of Sarah's attempt to speed up God's promise of a child for her and Abraham.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1591 174 c7d4a6b31fc55555d0368cdebe00f8fb no Morning John Robertson <p>Our journey through Hebrews 11 continues with John Robertson looking at the life of Rahab, and the faith that she showed that saw her name recorded in this list of the faithful.</p> <p>Our journey through Hebrews 11 continues with John Robertson looking at the life of Rahab, and the faith that she showed that saw her name recorded in this list of the faithful.</p> Our journey through Hebrews 11 continues with John Robertson looking at the life of Rahab, and the faith that she showed that saw her name recorded in this list of the faithful.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1612 175 5ec2baa437c4c0f209734f6345166dd1 no Morning <p>Rosie Fyfe, from NZCMS (New Zealand Church Missionary Society) reflects on the sending of the disciples and what such sending means for us.</p> <p>Rosie Fyfe, from NZCMS (New Zealand Church Missionary Society) reflects on the sending of the disciples and what such sending means for us.</p> Rosie Fyfe, from NZCMS (New Zealand Church Missionary Society) reflects on the sending of the disciples and what such sending means for us.

]]> Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1052 176 a19df7b21a6052b1e9051800cb415829 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington examines the career of the wily Jacob, asking what his life tells us about faith. Marcus and Rachel Jamieson share part of their family's faith journey.</p> <p>Steve Withington examines the career of the wily Jacob, asking what his life tells us about faith. Marcus and Rachel Jamieson share part of their family's faith journey.</p> Steve Withington examines the career of the wily Jacob, asking what his life tells us about faith. Marcus and Rachel Jamieson share part of their family's faith journey.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2353 177 22e236a90d22bddabf372079cef0ec3c no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell leads us through the story of Deborah and Barak and how God triumphed through their actions, and Pam Arnold shares part of her faith journey.</p> <p>Claire Russell leads us through the story of Deborah and Barak and how God triumphed through their actions, and Pam Arnold shares part of her faith journey.</p> Claire Russell leads us through the story of Deborah and Barak and how God triumphed through their actions, and Pam Arnold shares part of her faith journey.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2285 178 827f88e0d8410e679984dbb65ce60c93 no Morning Duane Major <p>We return to the book of Hebrews, to a 'mini-series' on the 'Hall of Faith' found in Hebrews chapter 11. Duane Major looks at what faith is and what it isn't, and its importance for our lives. Cheryl Townley then shares the story of the beginnings of her faith and what she has held on to during her faith journey.</p> <p>We return to the book of Hebrews, to a 'mini-series' on the 'Hall of Faith' found in Hebrews chapter 11. Duane Major looks at what faith is and what it isn't, and its importance for our lives. Cheryl Townley then shares the story of the beginnings of her faith and what she has held on to during her faith journey.</p> We return to the book of Hebrews, to a 'mini-series' on the 'Hall of Faith' found in Hebrews chapter 11. Duane Major looks at what faith is and what it isn't, and its importance for our lives. Cheryl Townley then shares the story of the beginnings of her faith and what she has held on to during her faith journey.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2261 179 2ad4a3a9146645c50b9e02312511cd49 no Morning <p>Paul Fletcher looks at a different creation story that competed with the Jewish story and looks at what the differences tell us about who we are and who God is.</p> <p>Paul Fletcher looks at a different creation story that competed with the Jewish story and looks at what the differences tell us about who we are and who God is.</p> Paul Fletcher looks at a different creation story that competed with the Jewish story and looks at what the differences tell us about who we are and who God is.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1636 180 543bc9def8e41289327a0153153e1876 no Morning Sam Young <p>Sam Young concludes our Prayer Practice series with a look at contemplative prayer, the importance of spending time with God, and the ways to combat the distractions that stop us from doing so.</p> <p>Sam Young concludes our Prayer Practice series with a look at contemplative prayer, the importance of spending time with God, and the ways to combat the distractions that stop us from doing so.</p> Sam Young concludes our Prayer Practice series with a look at contemplative prayer, the importance of spending time with God, and the ways to combat the distractions that stop us from doing so.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1452 181 3f3e79e8dc1b5d10aefff86f4d794140 no Morning Claire Russell <p>Our prayer practice series continues as Claire Russell shares the importance of taking the time to listen to God, to actively seek to hear what he is saying to us.</p> <p>Our prayer practice series continues as Claire Russell shares the importance of taking the time to listen to God, to actively seek to hear what he is saying to us.</p> Our prayer practice series continues as Claire Russell shares the importance of taking the time to listen to God, to actively seek to hear what he is saying to us.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2335 182 5dac420667fb97214341457737c75d56 no Evening <p>Sam Young discusses what it means to talk with God with openness and honesty, particularly around the concepts of lament - when we are full of pain and sorrow - and intercession - when we pray on behalf of others.</p> <p>Sam Young discusses what it means to talk with God with openness and honesty, particularly around the concepts of lament - when we are full of pain and sorrow - and intercession - when we pray on behalf of others.</p> Sam Young discusses what it means to talk with God with openness and honesty, particularly around the concepts of lament - when we are full of pain and sorrow - and intercession - when we pray on behalf of others.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 183 5a7579827d0381a97a37fec6734b5706 no Morning Sam Young <p>We begin a new series called "The Prayer Practice" with Sam Young using the Lord's Prayer to show us what talking to God looks like and what it means.</p> <p>We begin a new series called "The Prayer Practice" with Sam Young using the Lord's Prayer to show us what talking to God looks like and what it means.</p> We begin a new series called "The Prayer Practice" with Sam Young using the Lord's Prayer to show us what talking to God looks like and what it means.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1627 184 5920ebf4b504925c7c7a54c170330f42 no Evening Nathan Bird <p>Nathan Bird, a pastor at Eastgate Christian Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, concludes our worth-ship series with a look at the anointing of Jesus at Bethany, when a woman poured a valuable jar of perfume over Jesus. What does this event tell us about worship and what it means to give everything?</p> <p>Nathan Bird, a pastor at Eastgate Christian Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, concludes our worth-ship series with a look at the anointing of Jesus at Bethany, when a woman poured a valuable jar of perfume over Jesus. What does this event tell us about worship and what it means to give everything?</p> Nathan Bird, a pastor at Eastgate Christian Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, concludes our worth-ship series with a look at the anointing of Jesus at Bethany, when a woman poured a valuable jar of perfume over Jesus. What does this event tell us about worship and what it means to give everything?

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2157 185 3d557f6af6f8cdd7917bb680642912ef no Evening <p>Sam and Kate investigate worship and the two different responses that Mary and Martha had to Jesus.</p> <p>Sam and Kate investigate worship and the two different responses that Mary and Martha had to Jesus.</p> Sam and Kate investigate worship and the two different responses that Mary and Martha had to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2005 186 6406532528c2aac2a51fd267f59482d6 no Morning Steve Withington <p>What is worship? What does it mean to show that God has worth-ship? Steve Withington takes us through the story of Mary and Martha and their different approaches to hosting Jesus.</p> <p>What is worship? What does it mean to show that God has worth-ship? Steve Withington takes us through the story of Mary and Martha and their different approaches to hosting Jesus.</p> What is worship? What does it mean to show that God has worth-ship? Steve Withington takes us through the story of Mary and Martha and their different approaches to hosting Jesus.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1603 187 3c9f190ac94e1b177fde117ead0ef4d2 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at the body language of our faith: does the way we live and move and act match what we say we believe? Are we training well for the game, whatever the circumstanes?</p> <p>Duane Major looks at the body language of our faith: does the way we live and move and act match what we say we believe? Are we training well for the game, whatever the circumstanes?</p> Duane Major looks at the body language of our faith: does the way we live and move and act match what we say we believe? Are we training well for the game, whatever the circumstanes?

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2270 188 74fa93441cbe1f009a746c9c98d61c1c no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Who is Melchizedek and why has the writer of Hebrews focused on him so much? Murray Robertson explains all and shows us how important an understanding of Melchizedek is for grasping God's redemptive purpose for all the peoples of the world. </p> <p>Who is Melchizedek and why has the writer of Hebrews focused on him so much? Murray Robertson explains all and shows us how important an understanding of Melchizedek is for grasping God's redemptive purpose for all the peoples of the world. </p> Who is Melchizedek and why has the writer of Hebrews focused on him so much? Murray Robertson explains all and shows us how important an understanding of Melchizedek is for grasping God's redemptive purpose for all the peoples of the world.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1937 189 4c99e882d87d1cc0fbb73ea6e6b8fc27 no Morning <p>Hebrews continues with a look at Christian maturity: what it means to grow in our faith, the importance of training, teaching and role-modelling, and an example of honouring God from the life of Abram.</p> <p>Hebrews continues with a look at Christian maturity: what it means to grow in our faith, the importance of training, teaching and role-modelling, and an example of honouring God from the life of Abram.</p> Hebrews continues with a look at Christian maturity: what it means to grow in our faith, the importance of training, teaching and role-modelling, and an example of honouring God from the life of Abram.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2210 190 e70f8c7c3ac196fa2f945a11029b0aad no Morning <p>Sam Young continues our Hebrews series by looking at some of the big, hard questions we sometimes have for God, and how we can still be confident of finding the love and power of God when we approach him. </p> <p>Sam Young continues our Hebrews series by looking at some of the big, hard questions we sometimes have for God, and how we can still be confident of finding the love and power of God when we approach him. </p> Sam Young continues our Hebrews series by looking at some of the big, hard questions we sometimes have for God, and how we can still be confident of finding the love and power of God when we approach him.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1732 191 c1a06531ea6a436b0c3c85fe581d8dcf no Morning John Robertson <p>John Robertson looks at the call to enter into God's rest and asks why so many people in the world, particularly the poor and ignored, are denied God's rest, and what we can do about it to remind the world that all are worthy of God's rest.</p> <p>John Robertson looks at the call to enter into God's rest and asks why so many people in the world, particularly the poor and ignored, are denied God's rest, and what we can do about it to remind the world that all are worthy of God's rest.</p> John Robertson looks at the call to enter into God's rest and asks why so many people in the world, particularly the poor and ignored, are denied God's rest, and what we can do about it to remind the world that all are worthy of God's rest.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1852 192 2464a5bb67b55aed873174d27477cfa5 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at Jesus as the perfect model of leadership, the one who fulfills the purpose for which God made us but at which we failed, and how we can learn what it truly means to honour others as made in the image of God to have dominion in this world.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at Jesus as the perfect model of leadership, the one who fulfills the purpose for which God made us but at which we failed, and how we can learn what it truly means to honour others as made in the image of God to have dominion in this world.</p> Jo Robertson looks at Jesus as the perfect model of leadership, the one who fulfills the purpose for which God made us but at which we failed, and how we can learn what it truly means to honour others as made in the image of God to have dominion in this world.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1631 193 e4298067b351c8531bdc3d3ded0691ba no Morning Duane Major <p>Our Hebrews series continues with a look at the supremacy, centrality and simplicity of Jesus, how he is the centre of our faith, and the importance of remaining fixed on him.</p> <p>Our Hebrews series continues with a look at the supremacy, centrality and simplicity of Jesus, how he is the centre of our faith, and the importance of remaining fixed on him.</p> Our Hebrews series continues with a look at the supremacy, centrality and simplicity of Jesus, how he is the centre of our faith, and the importance of remaining fixed on him.

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1922 194 b22412e59cb9bb631621edebaf3bcab3 no Morning <p>Dr Christa McKirland opens our series on the book of Hebrews with an overview of the sacrificial system, its purpose, and why the sacrifice of Jesus - and his ascension and exultation - is so important for us, for our hope and for the confidence we can have in Jesus, our great High Priest.</p> <p>Dr Christa McKirland opens our series on the book of Hebrews with an overview of the sacrificial system, its purpose, and why the sacrifice of Jesus - and his ascension and exultation - is so important for us, for our hope and for the confidence we can have in Jesus, our great High Priest.</p> Dr Christa McKirland opens our series on the book of Hebrews with an overview of the sacrificial system, its purpose, and why the sacrifice of Jesus - and his ascension and exultation - is so important for us, for our hope and for the confidence we can have in Jesus, our great High Priest.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1943 195 201c0e24c6fcaa54940df120963532f2 no Evening <p>Dr Michael Rhodes (Carey Baptist College) takes us through the fourth chapter of Daniel, asking what it means for Daniel to follow Jeremiah's injunction to "seek the good of the city" when living in captivity under an oppressive regime. What does it mean to still be God's people in a place and amongst a people that do not honour him? </p> <p>Dr Michael Rhodes (Carey Baptist College) takes us through the fourth chapter of Daniel, asking what it means for Daniel to follow Jeremiah's injunction to "seek the good of the city" when living in captivity under an oppressive regime. What does it mean to still be God's people in a place and amongst a people that do not honour him? </p> Dr Michael Rhodes (Carey Baptist College) takes us through the fourth chapter of Daniel, asking what it means for Daniel to follow Jeremiah's injunction to "seek the good of the city" when living in captivity under an oppressive regime. What does it mean to still be God's people in a place and amongst a people that do not honour him?

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2297 196 9cdffeaab92f76e352bba6c53dcf673f no Michael Rhodes Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2297 197 ed1a69649fc460c07b3eee6b5c3c984b no Evening Sam Young <p>We continue our Daniel series with a move into the strange world of dreams and visions, specifically a dream that Daniel has about the world, its future, its kingdoms - and the coming of God's kingdom.</p> <p>We continue our Daniel series with a move into the strange world of dreams and visions, specifically a dream that Daniel has about the world, its future, its kingdoms - and the coming of God's kingdom.</p> We continue our Daniel series with a move into the strange world of dreams and visions, specifically a dream that Daniel has about the world, its future, its kingdoms - and the coming of God's kingdom.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2138 198 f7294c4e2e55b69b2893ffb2ffdd57d2 no Evening Sandy Hector <p>Sandy Hector looks at the courage displayed by Daniel when faced with the threat of death, and what sustained him in his time of need and gave him the courage to remain faithful and strong in the face of death.</p> <p>Sandy Hector looks at the courage displayed by Daniel when faced with the threat of death, and what sustained him in his time of need and gave him the courage to remain faithful and strong in the face of death.</p> Sandy Hector looks at the courage displayed by Daniel when faced with the threat of death, and what sustained him in his time of need and gave him the courage to remain faithful and strong in the face of death.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1811 199 e84efe4d15b9ecc17f05e7ef5ac2dbef no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major takes us through the episode of the writing on the wall, and looks at the lives and motivations of Belshazzar - the selfish king who believed in his own power - and Daniel - the humble servant who served God and relied on him in all things. </p> <p>Duane Major takes us through the episode of the writing on the wall, and looks at the lives and motivations of Belshazzar - the selfish king who believed in his own power - and Daniel - the humble servant who served God and relied on him in all things. </p> Duane Major takes us through the episode of the writing on the wall, and looks at the lives and motivations of Belshazzar - the selfish king who believed in his own power - and Daniel - the humble servant who served God and relied on him in all things.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2088 200 fe8757093968123db6469bfb19c2ba4c no Evening Sam Young <p>Keeping faith when in the midst of pain and suffering - Sam Young examines this age-old question by looking at the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, their refusal to worship the king's golden statue and their =punishment in the fiery furnace.</p> <p>Keeping faith when in the midst of pain and suffering - Sam Young examines this age-old question by looking at the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, their refusal to worship the king's golden statue and their =punishment in the fiery furnace.</p> Keeping faith when in the midst of pain and suffering - Sam Young examines this age-old question by looking at the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, their refusal to worship the king's golden statue and their =punishment in the fiery furnace.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1674 201 94c5206b8145e92c1d8e5750ee169e8e no Evening Sam Young <p>Sam Young continues our Daniel series by looking at Nebuchadnezzar's dream and Daniel's interpretation of the dream, and what it tells us about hope and perseverance.</p> <p>Sam Young continues our Daniel series by looking at Nebuchadnezzar's dream and Daniel's interpretation of the dream, and what it tells us about hope and perseverance.</p> Sam Young continues our Daniel series by looking at Nebuchadnezzar's dream and Daniel's interpretation of the dream, and what it tells us about hope and perseverance.

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1553 202 04b09c53471f10c937d7feb53ef7fa03 no Evening Sam Young <p>Sam Young opens our series on Daniel with an overview of what happened to Daniel and his friends once they were taken off to Babylon.</p> <p>Sam Young opens our series on Daniel with an overview of what happened to Daniel and his friends once they were taken off to Babylon.</p> Sam Young opens our series on Daniel with an overview of what happened to Daniel and his friends once they were taken off to Babylon.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2128 203 a076d98e151840b564820642196d4b2b no Morning <p>Alan Jamieson concludes our Easter series with a look at doubt and how it can be a very important part of our faith journey, helping us deconstruct and reconstruct our faith.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson concludes our Easter series with a look at doubt and how it can be a very important part of our faith journey, helping us deconstruct and reconstruct our faith.</p> Alan Jamieson concludes our Easter series with a look at doubt and how it can be a very important part of our faith journey, helping us deconstruct and reconstruct our faith.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1982 204 0e7fe9efb336bb3af93b1408feaac363 no Morning Steve Withington <p>The post-Easter period begins with Steve Withington guiding us down the road to Emmaus with a couple of despairing disciples who meet a stranger who assuages their pain and disappointment.</p> <p>The post-Easter period begins with Steve Withington guiding us down the road to Emmaus with a couple of despairing disciples who meet a stranger who assuages their pain and disappointment.</p> The post-Easter period begins with Steve Withington guiding us down the road to Emmaus with a couple of despairing disciples who meet a stranger who assuages their pain and disappointment.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3957 205 35669ce8b4c0938368625a74d4522d38 no Morning <p>Sam Young speaks on the resurrection of Jesus on Easter morning.</p> <p>Sam Young speaks on the resurrection of Jesus on Easter morning.</p> Sam Young speaks on the resurrection of Jesus on Easter morning.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1730 206 baa883476796bb9e4a556bd784674bbc no Morning <p>Our Ko Tatou Tatou series comes to an end with a look at the meal Jesus gave to his disciples to remember and celebrate him.</p> <p>Our Ko Tatou Tatou series comes to an end with a look at the meal Jesus gave to his disciples to remember and celebrate him.</p> Our Ko Tatou Tatou series comes to an end with a look at the meal Jesus gave to his disciples to remember and celebrate him.

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1375 207 d50059dc22c544174e1e3e72890baea2 no Evening Sam Young <p>Sam Young looks at what it means to be a lifelong follower of Jesus by looking at the life - the up and down life - of Peter.</p> <p>Sam Young looks at what it means to be a lifelong follower of Jesus by looking at the life - the up and down life - of Peter.</p> Sam Young looks at what it means to be a lifelong follower of Jesus by looking at the life - the up and down life - of Peter.

]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1902 208 f6211e24db9d21d72ad59c907b829f35 no Morning <p>Duane Major moves on to the 'lifelong followers" part of our vision statement, looking at the call to the first disciples.</p> <p>Duane Major moves on to the 'lifelong followers" part of our vision statement, looking at the call to the first disciples.</p> Duane Major moves on to the 'lifelong followers" part of our vision statement, looking at the call to the first disciples.

]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1689 209 3c1c1b8fac69a27f23d7420f2ca86dab no Morning Duane Major <p>Our Ko Tātou Tātou series continues our walk through our vision statement with a look at the way Jesus shared God's love through word, sign and deed, and how we are to do the same, wherever we are. </p> <p>Our Ko Tātou Tātou series continues our walk through our vision statement with a look at the way Jesus shared God's love through word, sign and deed, and how we are to do the same, wherever we are. </p> Our Ko Tātou Tātou series continues our walk through our vision statement with a look at the way Jesus shared God's love through word, sign and deed, and how we are to do the same, wherever we are.

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1629 210 dde657b250cc003a7764c918aa0b3d70 no Morning Duane Major <p>Continuing our examination of our vision statement, Duane Major discusses the importance of the phrase "in the world" and what it means for our church and what Jesus intended his disciples to understand - and do - about what he said to them about sharing the gospel.</p> <p>Continuing our examination of our vision statement, Duane Major discusses the importance of the phrase "in the world" and what it means for our church and what Jesus intended his disciples to understand - and do - about what he said to them about sharing the gospel.</p> Continuing our examination of our vision statement, Duane Major discusses the importance of the phrase "in the world" and what it means for our church and what Jesus intended his disciples to understand - and do - about what he said to them about sharing the gospel.

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1725 211 8d36e922a2b096ba5a84c589a9426164 no Evening <p>Sam Young returns us to the garden and the establishment of our four key relationships, the breaking of them, and the way the love of Christ has reconciled us and our relationships.</p> <p>Sam Young returns us to the garden and the establishment of our four key relationships, the breaking of them, and the way the love of Christ has reconciled us and our relationships.</p> Sam Young returns us to the garden and the establishment of our four key relationships, the breaking of them, and the way the love of Christ has reconciled us and our relationships.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1421 212 65068551d22e94f2b425e0ddb3f48ccc no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at the ministry of reconciliation brought about Jesus and his sacrifice for us.</p> <p>Duane Major looks at the ministry of reconciliation brought about Jesus and his sacrifice for us.</p> Duane Major looks at the ministry of reconciliation brought about Jesus and his sacrifice for us.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1622 213 1ed2907d4f27c4561bbfdace461e5d9a no Evening <p>Duane Major looks at God's dream for community through some biblical images of what God's dream for his people looks like.</p> <p>Duane Major looks at God's dream for community through some biblical images of what God's dream for his people looks like.</p> Duane Major looks at God's dream for community through some biblical images of what God's dream for his people looks like.

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1719 214 6ed3d187328d2b8bad9f904011766b29 no Sunday Duane Major <p>Duane Major speaks about the relentless love that God has for all of us, especially the lost, how God will stop at nothing to reclaim us, and how experiencing God's love then leads to sharing that love with others.</p> <p>Duane Major speaks about the relentless love that God has for all of us, especially the lost, how God will stop at nothing to reclaim us, and how experiencing God's love then leads to sharing that love with others.</p> Duane Major speaks about the relentless love that God has for all of us, especially the lost, how God will stop at nothing to reclaim us, and how experiencing God's love then leads to sharing that love with others.

]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1512 215 0d70bfce77eece87aa12fe9500d41a83 no Saturday Duane Major <p>Duane Major kicks off our Summer Spectacular camp - and our Ko Tatou Tatou ("We Are Us") series with a look at the importance of Jesus stories, and asks what Jesus stories we have in our lives and how has experiencing Jesus led us into sharing Jesus.</p> <p>Duane Major kicks off our Summer Spectacular camp - and our Ko Tatou Tatou ("We Are Us") series with a look at the importance of Jesus stories, and asks what Jesus stories we have in our lives and how has experiencing Jesus led us into sharing Jesus.</p> Duane Major kicks off our Summer Spectacular camp - and our Ko Tatou Tatou ("We Are Us") series with a look at the importance of Jesus stories, and asks what Jesus stories we have in our lives and how has experiencing Jesus led us into sharing Jesus.

]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1491 216 f173dddd7ead1d103e500a25edf7c620 no John Robertson <p>This week John Robertson concludes our series on Sabbath, a word which means to <a href="http://stop.rest/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stop, rest</a>, delight and worship. Today looking specifically at the idea of worship.</p> <p>This week John Robertson concludes our series on Sabbath, a word which means to <a href="http://stop.rest/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stop, rest</a>, delight and worship. Today looking specifically at the idea of worship.</p> This week John Robertson concludes our series on Sabbath, a word which means to stop, rest, delight and worship. Today looking specifically at the idea of worship.

]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1077 217 48dd27a898c080a02bef0c60dc697a86 no Morning <p>Claire Russell continues our series on Sabbath by looking at how the Sabbath is a time for experiencing God's joy and the delight he takes in creation by taking the time to seek out delight in our lives and the world around us.</p> <p>Claire Russell continues our series on Sabbath by looking at how the Sabbath is a time for experiencing God's joy and the delight he takes in creation by taking the time to seek out delight in our lives and the world around us.</p> Claire Russell continues our series on Sabbath by looking at how the Sabbath is a time for experiencing God's joy and the delight he takes in creation by taking the time to seek out delight in our lives and the world around us.

]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2086 218 6ea29c08c034402ecdab637e42ebeab8 no Claire Russell <p>This week we continue our series on sabbath, a word which means to <a href="http://stop.rest/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stop, rest</a>, delight and worship. For week 2, Claire Russell looks at the idea of rest. </p> <p>This week we continue our series on sabbath, a word which means to <a href="http://stop.rest/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stop, rest</a>, delight and worship. For week 2, Claire Russell looks at the idea of rest. </p> This week we continue our series on sabbath, a word which means to stop, rest, delight and worship. For week 2, Claire Russell looks at the idea of rest.

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1961 219 84e7720208a11e422454e995bafbafcf no Sam Young <p>This Week we begin our series on sabbath, a word which means to <a href="http://stop.rest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stop, rest</a>, delight and worship. Based on that, we are framing our series on Sabbath in four movements – stop, rest, delight and worship. The plan is to cover each movement over the four weeks. This week Sam kicks us off with <a href="http://stop.its" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stop. Its</a> our prayer that as we journey through these four weeks we might experience rest, that we might be challenged in how we live our lives, and inspired to create opportunities for those around us to delight in God as well.</p> <p>This Week we begin our series on sabbath, a word which means to <a href="http://stop.rest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stop, rest</a>, delight and worship. Based on that, we are framing our series on Sabbath in four movements – stop, rest, delight and worship. The plan is to cover each movement over the four weeks. This week Sam kicks us off with <a href="http://stop.its" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stop. Its</a> our prayer that as we journey through these four weeks we might experience rest, that we might be challenged in how we live our lives, and inspired to create opportunities for those around us to delight in God as well.</p> This Week we begin our series on sabbath, a word which means to stop, rest, delight and worship. Based on that, we are framing our series on Sabbath in four movements – stop, rest, delight and worship. The plan is to cover each movement over the four weeks. This week Sam kicks us off with stop. Its our prayer that as we journey through these four weeks we might experience rest, that we might be challenged in how we live our lives, and inspired to create opportunities for those around us to delight in God as well.

]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1777 220 90b0b33e40b6a92d382642129b750b6d no Duane Major Sat, 24 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3186 221 98cb8167835c1638c62a8c23c9496c3b no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson concludes our lead up to Christmas with our final Advent message, this time on joy - the joy God takes in his creation, including us, the joy we find in him, and how we can bring joy to the people and places where joy struggles to be seen.</p> <p>Jo Robertson concludes our lead up to Christmas with our final Advent message, this time on joy - the joy God takes in his creation, including us, the joy we find in him, and how we can bring joy to the people and places where joy struggles to be seen.</p> Jo Robertson concludes our lead up to Christmas with our final Advent message, this time on joy - the joy God takes in his creation, including us, the joy we find in him, and how we can bring joy to the people and places where joy struggles to be seen.

]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 866 222 bdaf22e56858068ced4b4b9d6b43f6fd no Morning <p>Sam Young continues our Advent series with a look at love, specifically the extravagant love that God has for us as expressed in the incarnation, Jesus becoming flesh just like us.</p> <p>Sam Young continues our Advent series with a look at love, specifically the extravagant love that God has for us as expressed in the incarnation, Jesus becoming flesh just like us.</p> Sam Young continues our Advent series with a look at love, specifically the extravagant love that God has for us as expressed in the incarnation, Jesus becoming flesh just like us.

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2058 223 180ccb9783930e86051204cdd6737065 no Morning <p>Asuntha Charles, National Director of World Vision in Afghanistan, shares about the current situation in the country, the plight of the people, and asks what we can do to assist the Afghan people.</p> <p>Asuntha Charles, National Director of World Vision in Afghanistan, shares about the current situation in the country, the plight of the people, and asks what we can do to assist the Afghan people.</p> Asuntha Charles, National Director of World Vision in Afghanistan, shares about the current situation in the country, the plight of the people, and asks what we can do to assist the Afghan people.

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1552 224 c70dce08ba187b6612ed0642caed57c5 no Morning <p>Jesus experienced wilderness times too. Duane Major takes a closer look at the most famous of these in search of what we can learn from what Jesus experienced.</p> <p>Jesus experienced wilderness times too. Duane Major takes a closer look at the most famous of these in search of what we can learn from what Jesus experienced.</p> Jesus experienced wilderness times too. Duane Major takes a closer look at the most famous of these in search of what we can learn from what Jesus experienced.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1864 225 fda46bc8d093da007a747235467aa0b8 no Morning Claire Russell <p>Threatened with death and on the run from Jezebel, Elijah hides out in the wilderness. Claire Russell looks at what we can learn from Elijah's time there, and how God appeared to him.</p> <p>Threatened with death and on the run from Jezebel, Elijah hides out in the wilderness. Claire Russell looks at what we can learn from Elijah's time there, and how God appeared to him.</p> Threatened with death and on the run from Jezebel, Elijah hides out in the wilderness. Claire Russell looks at what we can learn from Elijah's time there, and how God appeared to him.

]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1568 226 bf51f669db26746d524333f69f164e6a no Morning <p>What is the new thing that God is currently doing? How do we discern what it is and how can partner with him in it? John Robertson shares a couple of ways in which God is doing a new thing and how we can be involved.</p> <p>What is the new thing that God is currently doing? How do we discern what it is and how can partner with him in it? John Robertson shares a couple of ways in which God is doing a new thing and how we can be involved.</p> What is the new thing that God is currently doing? How do we discern what it is and how can partner with him in it? John Robertson shares a couple of ways in which God is doing a new thing and how we can be involved.

]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1615 227 27a044f09dbdcec6104587fd0cf25166 no Morning <p>Sam Young opens our Water in the Wilderness series where we look at how to hear God's call in the midst of our wilderness experiences, when times are tough and God seems far away.</p> <p>Sam Young opens our Water in the Wilderness series where we look at how to hear God's call in the midst of our wilderness experiences, when times are tough and God seems far away.</p> Sam Young opens our Water in the Wilderness series where we look at how to hear God's call in the midst of our wilderness experiences, when times are tough and God seems far away.

]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1732 228 55060624c412490a94d9d13fd93d28f1 no Morning <p>Sean du Toit takes us through a whistle stop tour of the bible to show us the entire grand narrative of God's love for the poor of this world.</p> <p>Sean du Toit takes us through a whistle stop tour of the bible to show us the entire grand narrative of God's love for the poor of this world.</p> Sean du Toit takes us through a whistle stop tour of the bible to show us the entire grand narrative of God's love for the poor of this world.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1608 229 140cfe2236b3b17287a5ab8d021eb401 no Morning <p>Jo Robertson opens our Global Week with a look at the vision given to Ezekiel of the valley of dry bones, and the way that God invites us to participate in his work in the world.</p> <p>Jo Robertson opens our Global Week with a look at the vision given to Ezekiel of the valley of dry bones, and the way that God invites us to participate in his work in the world.</p> Jo Robertson opens our Global Week with a look at the vision given to Ezekiel of the valley of dry bones, and the way that God invites us to participate in his work in the world.

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1220 230 11ffd83d6972e1573950114cecc367be no Morning Claire Russell <p>We bring our Ephesians series to a close with Claire Russell taking a deeper, closer look at the importance of the armour of God, why it is necessary, and how to utilise it in our daily lives.</p> <p>We bring our Ephesians series to a close with Claire Russell taking a deeper, closer look at the importance of the armour of God, why it is necessary, and how to utilise it in our daily lives.</p> We bring our Ephesians series to a close with Claire Russell taking a deeper, closer look at the importance of the armour of God, why it is necessary, and how to utilise it in our daily lives.

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2048 231 d9fd9e0c2e5be00a1539412b0f518be6 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at Paul's much-misunderstood teaching about husbands and wives and shows us how Paul meant for us to live together in mutual submission, with mutual support and edification.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at Paul's much-misunderstood teaching about husbands and wives and shows us how Paul meant for us to live together in mutual submission, with mutual support and edification.</p> Murray Robertson looks at Paul's much-misunderstood teaching about husbands and wives and shows us how Paul meant for us to live together in mutual submission, with mutual support and edification.

]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1733 232 e13ee5ca49005f2c97b6eb7d7e30edaf no Morning Sam Young <p>Sam Young takes us through what Paul says about how the followers of Jesus are to live, the behaviours we are to avoid and how our lives are to holy light-filled imitations of God.</p> <p>Sam Young takes us through what Paul says about how the followers of Jesus are to live, the behaviours we are to avoid and how our lives are to holy light-filled imitations of God.</p> Sam Young takes us through what Paul says about how the followers of Jesus are to live, the behaviours we are to avoid and how our lives are to holy light-filled imitations of God.

]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1907 233 0e6a797685a14408abc4492d8337fe37 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major examines how Paul instructs the Ephesians (and us) to live differently, and what that might mean for what we position and our hearts and our minds towards.</p> <p>Duane Major examines how Paul instructs the Ephesians (and us) to live differently, and what that might mean for what we position and our hearts and our minds towards.</p> Duane Major examines how Paul instructs the Ephesians (and us) to live differently, and what that might mean for what we position and our hearts and our minds towards.

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1933 234 9013a9eedbd09c09c7059b6a6541a8fb no Morning <p>Our Ephesians journey continues with Amy Page-Whiting looking at the gifts mentioned by Paul in Ephesians 4 and the fact that these gifts are given to not just some but to everyone.</p> <p>Our Ephesians journey continues with Amy Page-Whiting looking at the gifts mentioned by Paul in Ephesians 4 and the fact that these gifts are given to not just some but to everyone.</p> Our Ephesians journey continues with Amy Page-Whiting looking at the gifts mentioned by Paul in Ephesians 4 and the fact that these gifts are given to not just some but to everyone.

]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4247 235 0e9eb260599a5f7350876d81b6157395 no Morning Katie Kingsthwaite <p>Having suffered for his faith - and still suffering in prison - Paul calls upon the Ephesians to be love one another and be unified as one body. Katie Kingsthwaite leads us through the importance of this for the church today.</p> <p>Having suffered for his faith - and still suffering in prison - Paul calls upon the Ephesians to be love one another and be unified as one body. Katie Kingsthwaite leads us through the importance of this for the church today.</p> Having suffered for his faith - and still suffering in prison - Paul calls upon the Ephesians to be love one another and be unified as one body. Katie Kingsthwaite leads us through the importance of this for the church today.

]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1371 236 f10c72a00bcede7cefe6aaa1861cee72 no Morning <p>That we are known and loved by God is one of the key things Paul wants the Ephesians (and us) to know. Daphne Marsden leads us through this heartfelt prayer that Paul offers up for the Ephesians.</p> <p>That we are known and loved by God is one of the key things Paul wants the Ephesians (and us) to know. Daphne Marsden leads us through this heartfelt prayer that Paul offers up for the Ephesians.</p> That we are known and loved by God is one of the key things Paul wants the Ephesians (and us) to know. Daphne Marsden leads us through this heartfelt prayer that Paul offers up for the Ephesians.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1589 237 bf7bee2f0275de720626937795f5c22a no Morning <p>Duane Major begins our journey through Paul's letter to the Ephesians with a look at the background to the letter and the breathless torrent of praise with which Paul begins the epistle.</p> <p>Duane Major begins our journey through Paul's letter to the Ephesians with a look at the background to the letter and the breathless torrent of praise with which Paul begins the epistle.</p> Duane Major begins our journey through Paul's letter to the Ephesians with a look at the background to the letter and the breathless torrent of praise with which Paul begins the epistle.

]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3064 238 40a71ae32ed0561a5875f57e974a9d4b no Morning <p>Murray Robertson brings our year-plus long journey through Matthew's gospel to a close with a look at Matthew 24, what Jesus says here about the destruction of the Temple, what it means for the 'end of the world' and how we as followers of Jesus are supposed to respond.</p> <p>Murray Robertson brings our year-plus long journey through Matthew's gospel to a close with a look at Matthew 24, what Jesus says here about the destruction of the Temple, what it means for the 'end of the world' and how we as followers of Jesus are supposed to respond.</p> Murray Robertson brings our year-plus long journey through Matthew's gospel to a close with a look at Matthew 24, what Jesus says here about the destruction of the Temple, what it means for the 'end of the world' and how we as followers of Jesus are supposed to respond.

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1870 239 c739ab0a2e698e61689d5c54255cb33f no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell holds a mirror up to the 'woes' that Jesus hurls at the Pharisees and shows how these woes also hold a mirror up to our lives and show us the blindspots that we can't see that make us stumble and fall short.</p> <p>Claire Russell holds a mirror up to the 'woes' that Jesus hurls at the Pharisees and shows how these woes also hold a mirror up to our lives and show us the blindspots that we can't see that make us stumble and fall short.</p> Claire Russell holds a mirror up to the 'woes' that Jesus hurls at the Pharisees and shows how these woes also hold a mirror up to our lives and show us the blindspots that we can't see that make us stumble and fall short.

]]> Sun, 22 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2192 240 decc6d2786c15cc92858b305117d0602 no Evening John Robertson <p>John Robertson discusses what Jesus commanded his disciples to do in his final instructions to them before his ascension, and what fulfilling the Great Commission might mean for us today.</p> <p>John Robertson discusses what Jesus commanded his disciples to do in his final instructions to them before his ascension, and what fulfilling the Great Commission might mean for us today.</p> John Robertson discusses what Jesus commanded his disciples to do in his final instructions to them before his ascension, and what fulfilling the Great Commission might mean for us today.

]]> Sun, 01 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1240 241 a9c1657aeb747cc138477a2d73259e31 no Morning <p>Sam Young looks at the arrest in the garden and what we can learn from the way the disciples reacted.</p> <p>Sam Young looks at the arrest in the garden and what we can learn from the way the disciples reacted.</p> Sam Young looks at the arrest in the garden and what we can learn from the way the disciples reacted.

]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1561 242 31d856599c5e6119666ca69e1c14fc0c no Morning <p>Claire Russell looks at Jesus and the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane and what we learn about the relationship between them.</p> <p>Claire Russell looks at Jesus and the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane and what we learn about the relationship between them.</p> Claire Russell looks at Jesus and the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane and what we learn about the relationship between them.

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2434 243 7e4a410f2dfd4e27ecff46728ad2fe48 no Morning <p>A misunderstood act of extravagant devotion prompts Duane Major to ask where we see the beauty of God around us, what does our worship look like, and how can we make sure we are seeing the opportunity for such acts of loving devotion in the world around us.</p> <p>A misunderstood act of extravagant devotion prompts Duane Major to ask where we see the beauty of God around us, what does our worship look like, and how can we make sure we are seeing the opportunity for such acts of loving devotion in the world around us.</p> A misunderstood act of extravagant devotion prompts Duane Major to ask where we see the beauty of God around us, what does our worship look like, and how can we make sure we are seeing the opportunity for such acts of loving devotion in the world around us.

]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1571 244 ebdb92b5109859052f237a1ba4406c67 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington takes us through the parable of the workers paid equally and examines what that means for us and our call, our vocation, and what we learn about grace as we seek to follow Jesus.</p> <p>Steve Withington takes us through the parable of the workers paid equally and examines what that means for us and our call, our vocation, and what we learn about grace as we seek to follow Jesus.</p> Steve Withington takes us through the parable of the workers paid equally and examines what that means for us and our call, our vocation, and what we learn about grace as we seek to follow Jesus.

]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1468 245 3ca945789ee3cba42e2b71b9da3687d2 no Evening Murray Robertson <p>What holds us back from God and following him with all we have? What might we need to let go of I order to be more committed? And why, for so many people, might wealth be the answer to this question? Whatever we might need to relinquish, Murray Robertson looks at why it is so important that we do so.</p> <p>What holds us back from God and following him with all we have? What might we need to let go of I order to be more committed? And why, for so many people, might wealth be the answer to this question? Whatever we might need to relinquish, Murray Robertson looks at why it is so important that we do so.</p> What holds us back from God and following him with all we have? What might we need to let go of I order to be more committed? And why, for so many people, might wealth be the answer to this question? Whatever we might need to relinquish, Murray Robertson looks at why it is so important that we do so.

]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2352 246 f624326c89625445e423d421e9786e84 no Morning <p>Daphne Marsden looks at what Jesus had to say about divorce, why he said what he did, and how his teaching sought to protect the vulnerable and powerless, and how he challenges us today to do the same.</p> <p>Daphne Marsden looks at what Jesus had to say about divorce, why he said what he did, and how his teaching sought to protect the vulnerable and powerless, and how he challenges us today to do the same.</p> Daphne Marsden looks at what Jesus had to say about divorce, why he said what he did, and how his teaching sought to protect the vulnerable and powerless, and how he challenges us today to do the same.

]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1675 247 c9d73fc6df37b59764927ff86218b01e no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson picks up our Matthew series in chapter 18, looking at the attributes of love that we need to show to others in the body of Christ in order to be the body of Christ.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson picks up our Matthew series in chapter 18, looking at the attributes of love that we need to show to others in the body of Christ in order to be the body of Christ.</p> Alan Jamieson picks up our Matthew series in chapter 18, looking at the attributes of love that we need to show to others in the body of Christ in order to be the body of Christ.

]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1389 248 51295481da6cfa001740f5358d288b61 no Morning Duane Major <p>As we journey back through the genealogy of Jesus, Duane Major looks at Zerubbabel, tasked with leading the exiles back to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple, the problems he faced, how we manage our hopes and expectations, and how we respond to God's initiatives and how we plan in expectation of God's response.</p> <p>As we journey back through the genealogy of Jesus, Duane Major looks at Zerubbabel, tasked with leading the exiles back to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple, the problems he faced, how we manage our hopes and expectations, and how we respond to God's initiatives and how we plan in expectation of God's response.</p> As we journey back through the genealogy of Jesus, Duane Major looks at Zerubbabel, tasked with leading the exiles back to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple, the problems he faced, how we manage our hopes and expectations, and how we respond to God's initiatives and how we plan in expectation of God's response.

]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1585 249 a4b00a568e8a5d7a6b236d2b2bd3e774 no Morning/Evening combo Duane Major <p>Duane Major introduces our journey through the parables of Jesus with a look at the images Jesus used to describe the Kingdom of heaven, and what it means for us to have a role in the coming of the Kingdom.</p> <p>Duane Major introduces our journey through the parables of Jesus with a look at the images Jesus used to describe the Kingdom of heaven, and what it means for us to have a role in the coming of the Kingdom.</p> Duane Major introduces our journey through the parables of Jesus with a look at the images Jesus used to describe the Kingdom of heaven, and what it means for us to have a role in the coming of the Kingdom.

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1787 250 3602ec534f276115d12a800095141d79 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jesus got in trouble over what he and his disciples did on the Sabbath. Jo Robertson looks at what this tells us about the laws and systems of the time and what our stance against the systems that deny people their freedom needs to be and why.</p> <p>Jesus got in trouble over what he and his disciples did on the Sabbath. Jo Robertson looks at what this tells us about the laws and systems of the time and what our stance against the systems that deny people their freedom needs to be and why.</p> Jesus got in trouble over what he and his disciples did on the Sabbath. Jo Robertson looks at what this tells us about the laws and systems of the time and what our stance against the systems that deny people their freedom needs to be and why.

]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1470 251 b22b7ed443c794b25a901d30e7dad301 no Morning John Robertston <p>John Robertson addresses creation care and how we are called to care for creation by Jesus, the one who is Lord of Creation.</p> <p>John Robertson addresses creation care and how we are called to care for creation by Jesus, the one who is Lord of Creation.</p> John Robertson addresses creation care and how we are called to care for creation by Jesus, the one who is Lord of Creation.

]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1558 252 08f657bbcc1a60a1952a23e39d199fdf no Evening Claire Russell <p>With the help of a couple of friends, Claire Russell takes us through Matthew 11, showing us what the crowd missed about John the Baptist, how Jesus upbraided the people for not believing in him, and the right way to live that his yoke frees us for.</p> <p>With the help of a couple of friends, Claire Russell takes us through Matthew 11, showing us what the crowd missed about John the Baptist, how Jesus upbraided the people for not believing in him, and the right way to live that his yoke frees us for.</p> With the help of a couple of friends, Claire Russell takes us through Matthew 11, showing us what the crowd missed about John the Baptist, how Jesus upbraided the people for not believing in him, and the right way to live that his yoke frees us for.

]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2035 253 dde236306bf44fc5643906fac4b968a5 no Morning Daphne Marsden <p>John the Baptist and Jesus were both misunderstood and faced rejection. John also found himself doubting whether Jesus was God's promised one. Daphne Marsden looks at John's doubts, the doubts that people had about John and Jesus, and asks what we learn about our own tendency to doubt God.</p> <p>John the Baptist and Jesus were both misunderstood and faced rejection. John also found himself doubting whether Jesus was God's promised one. Daphne Marsden looks at John's doubts, the doubts that people had about John and Jesus, and asks what we learn about our own tendency to doubt God.</p> John the Baptist and Jesus were both misunderstood and faced rejection. John also found himself doubting whether Jesus was God's promised one. Daphne Marsden looks at John's doubts, the doubts that people had about John and Jesus, and asks what we learn about our own tendency to doubt God.

]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2308 254 5a71a1c271e2fc42c8c447f7ff572d51 no Morning Duane Major <p>Jesus sends the Twelve out with some very specific instructions. Duane Major explains what they meant then, what they mean for us now, and what it tells us about the good news.</p> <p>Jesus sends the Twelve out with some very specific instructions. Duane Major explains what they meant then, what they mean for us now, and what it tells us about the good news.</p> Jesus sends the Twelve out with some very specific instructions. Duane Major explains what they meant then, what they mean for us now, and what it tells us about the good news.

]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1539 255 1221fa72893b494a77cfbc0409fea528 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>What stops us from following Jesus? What stops us from giving him our all? Why do we hold ourselves back from giving everything?</p> <p>What stops us from following Jesus? What stops us from giving him our all? Why do we hold ourselves back from giving everything?</p> What stops us from following Jesus? What stops us from giving him our all? Why do we hold ourselves back from giving everything?

]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1708 256 1a2f47e0c5df66fb6a83ff89617aba2e no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson shows the many ways in which Jesus brings freedom to people and how his followers are called to do the same.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson shows the many ways in which Jesus brings freedom to people and how his followers are called to do the same.</p> Alan Jamieson shows the many ways in which Jesus brings freedom to people and how his followers are called to do the same.

]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1467 257 447e92c6a5dbe1071ffe7bab58b4b7d6 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at what being a disciple of Jesus means and how not everyone immediately understood what was required.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at what being a disciple of Jesus means and how not everyone immediately understood what was required.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at what being a disciple of Jesus means and how not everyone immediately understood what was required.

]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1429 258 18356a2644f9d3b3f963764845220fd2 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Having spent several weeks hearing the words of Jesus, Alan Jamieson now moves us down the mountain into the works of Jesus as he heals several people, showing the words being put into action.</p> <p>Having spent several weeks hearing the words of Jesus, Alan Jamieson now moves us down the mountain into the works of Jesus as he heals several people, showing the words being put into action.</p> Having spent several weeks hearing the words of Jesus, Alan Jamieson now moves us down the mountain into the works of Jesus as he heals several people, showing the words being put into action.

]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1473 259 36bfaf026d80eea749864defd22cfc67 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson takes us through the final chapter of the Sermon on the Mount and shows us just how revolutionary the lifestyle Jesus calls his followers to actually is.</p> <p>Murray Robertson takes us through the final chapter of the Sermon on the Mount and shows us just how revolutionary the lifestyle Jesus calls his followers to actually is.</p> Murray Robertson takes us through the final chapter of the Sermon on the Mount and shows us just how revolutionary the lifestyle Jesus calls his followers to actually is.

]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1540 260 7652b85e65d191c20580baad3bfde19b no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at giving and praying as key elements in discipleship, with special emphasis on the Lord's Prayer.</p> <p>Duane Major looks at giving and praying as key elements in discipleship, with special emphasis on the Lord's Prayer.</p> Duane Major looks at giving and praying as key elements in discipleship, with special emphasis on the Lord's Prayer.

]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1670 261 59daa19721edb1229d4bc02979b90b1c no Evening Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington continues our walk through the Sermon on the Mount by looking at a series of commands on how to live that Jesus gives his followers.</p> <p>Steve Withington continues our walk through the Sermon on the Mount by looking at a series of commands on how to live that Jesus gives his followers.</p> Steve Withington continues our walk through the Sermon on the Mount by looking at a series of commands on how to live that Jesus gives his followers.

]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2302 262 d365eec5e66d56455c9f39991927ae8e no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington looks at one of the most famous passages in scripture and examines the beatitudes from the point of the blessings - and the difference between those the world sees as blessed and those Jesus would bless - and the blesser.</p> <p>Steve Withington looks at one of the most famous passages in scripture and examines the beatitudes from the point of the blessings - and the difference between those the world sees as blessed and those Jesus would bless - and the blesser.</p> Steve Withington looks at one of the most famous passages in scripture and examines the beatitudes from the point of the blessings - and the difference between those the world sees as blessed and those Jesus would bless - and the blesser.

]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1766 263 d1c4c99fb5615eb50cc8b7c9c03b4124 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jesus announced the coming of the kingdom of God and called his first disciples to follow him an become 'fishers' of people. Jo Robertson examines what this meant for those who heard his message and received healing.</p> <p>Jesus announced the coming of the kingdom of God and called his first disciples to follow him an become 'fishers' of people. Jo Robertson examines what this meant for those who heard his message and received healing.</p> Jesus announced the coming of the kingdom of God and called his first disciples to follow him an become 'fishers' of people. Jo Robertson examines what this meant for those who heard his message and received healing.

]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1429 264 da84fec6cba150c2c41a1b12a9a45dd3 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson begins our extended journey through the gospel of Matthew with a look at the episode of Jesus' baptism, the importance of his baptism and what it tells us about the Triune God and how God sees us.</p> <p>Jo Robertson begins our extended journey through the gospel of Matthew with a look at the episode of Jesus' baptism, the importance of his baptism and what it tells us about the Triune God and how God sees us.</p> Jo Robertson begins our extended journey through the gospel of Matthew with a look at the episode of Jesus' baptism, the importance of his baptism and what it tells us about the Triune God and how God sees us.

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1242 265 d7b3c2b1b6142f7d762c5e5d6f8e7298 no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell looks at the coming of the Holy Spirit, and interviews several people to find out how God's Spirit has been moving in them and what the Spirit has been saying to SWBC lately.</p> <p>Claire Russell looks at the coming of the Holy Spirit, and interviews several people to find out how God's Spirit has been moving in them and what the Spirit has been saying to SWBC lately.</p> Claire Russell looks at the coming of the Holy Spirit, and interviews several people to find out how God's Spirit has been moving in them and what the Spirit has been saying to SWBC lately.

]]> Sun, 23 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2347 266 415266dd8b1f13bcf3bff4123a5e8721 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington ends our post-Easter "Beyond the Doorway" series with a look at Jesus' final commissioning of his followers to make disciples and spread the gospel.</p> <p>Steve Withington ends our post-Easter "Beyond the Doorway" series with a look at Jesus' final commissioning of his followers to make disciples and spread the gospel.</p> Steve Withington ends our post-Easter "Beyond the Doorway" series with a look at Jesus' final commissioning of his followers to make disciples and spread the gospel.

]]> Sun, 09 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1640 267 734949db65149bb8548e5582c683c696 no Morning Duane Major <p>"Let's go fishing." So said Peter, little realising that an initially unsuccessful fishing expedition would end with a profound, miraculous, restorative meeting with the risen Jesus around a campfire on the beach.</p> <p>"Let's go fishing." So said Peter, little realising that an initially unsuccessful fishing expedition would end with a profound, miraculous, restorative meeting with the risen Jesus around a campfire on the beach.</p> "Let's go fishing." So said Peter, little realising that an initially unsuccessful fishing expedition would end with a profound, miraculous, restorative meeting with the risen Jesus around a campfire on the beach.

]]> Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1765 268 e86e464dd4bb406a297b16b4ea55fac3 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Using the story of Thomas's disbelief, Alan Jamieson looks at the evidence for the truth of the resurrection.</p> <p>Using the story of Thomas's disbelief, Alan Jamieson looks at the evidence for the truth of the resurrection.</p> Using the story of Thomas's disbelief, Alan Jamieson looks at the evidence for the truth of the resurrection.

]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1565 269 1ebe29064740ef4ca3bef94eb6536e1d no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>On the evening of Easter Sunday the disciples are fearfully huddled together when Jesus suddenly appears among them. Alan Jamieson looks at what is truly meant by Jesus's greeting of "Peace be with you."</p> <p>On the evening of Easter Sunday the disciples are fearfully huddled together when Jesus suddenly appears among them. Alan Jamieson looks at what is truly meant by Jesus's greeting of "Peace be with you."</p> On the evening of Easter Sunday the disciples are fearfully huddled together when Jesus suddenly appears among them. Alan Jamieson looks at what is truly meant by Jesus's greeting of "Peace be with you."

]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1364 270 1f6a8c2fee7703ecb505e74c52b0e583 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson takes us through the encounter with Jesus on the Emmaus road to show us how the death and resurrection of Jesus changes everything for us, turns everything upside down - just as it did for these two disciples.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson takes us through the encounter with Jesus on the Emmaus road to show us how the death and resurrection of Jesus changes everything for us, turns everything upside down - just as it did for these two disciples.</p> Alan Jamieson takes us through the encounter with Jesus on the Emmaus road to show us how the death and resurrection of Jesus changes everything for us, turns everything upside down - just as it did for these two disciples.

]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1516 271 ba9bcc5ee3c82fb8339494c283e17089 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson takes us along the road to Emmaus, and uses the encounter with Jesus as a way of challenging us to let God show us his story in new ways, through new people and encounters.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson takes us along the road to Emmaus, and uses the encounter with Jesus as a way of challenging us to let God show us his story in new ways, through new people and encounters.</p> Alan Jamieson takes us along the road to Emmaus, and uses the encounter with Jesus as a way of challenging us to let God show us his story in new ways, through new people and encounters.

]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1496 272 4ed7e6f681198ca592b7230de7f2bff2 no Evening Tash Higginson <p>Tash Higginson looks at how our stories and God's story and how inconveniences and discomforts can be important ways in which God speaks to us.</p> <p>Tash Higginson looks at how our stories and God's story and how inconveniences and discomforts can be important ways in which God speaks to us.</p> Tash Higginson looks at how our stories and God's story and how inconveniences and discomforts can be important ways in which God speaks to us.

]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1615 273 78953e6cd4f05bb91d54687f1a8f5b16 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson opens John's gospel to Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Jesus at the tomb, and shows us how Mary's story - and ours, and everyone's, no matter how unlikely a person they may appear to be - has a place in the big story of God</p> <p>Jo Robertson opens John's gospel to Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Jesus at the tomb, and shows us how Mary's story - and ours, and everyone's, no matter how unlikely a person they may appear to be - has a place in the big story of God</p> Jo Robertson opens John's gospel to Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Jesus at the tomb, and shows us how Mary's story - and ours, and everyone's, no matter how unlikely a person they may appear to be - has a place in the big story of God

]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1621 274 4c35aa258553033d1e3cdbb9b1cecc10 no Easter Sunday Alan Jamieson <p>Easter changes everything. The story changes what is possible. Alan Jamieson looks at the story of Easter.</p> <p>Easter changes everything. The story changes what is possible. Alan Jamieson looks at the story of Easter.</p> Easter changes everything. The story changes what is possible. Alan Jamieson looks at the story of Easter.

]]> Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4434 275 b7aad8f0835fc1c3cad26fa444144133 no Good Friday Alan Jamieson <p>For our Good Friday service Alan Jamieson looks at the final two words from the cross to show us how Jesus was faithful in completing the Father's work and fully trusted his Father in committing his spirit into his hands.</p> <p>For our Good Friday service Alan Jamieson looks at the final two words from the cross to show us how Jesus was faithful in completing the Father's work and fully trusted his Father in committing his spirit into his hands.</p> For our Good Friday service Alan Jamieson looks at the final two words from the cross to show us how Jesus was faithful in completing the Father's work and fully trusted his Father in committing his spirit into his hands.

]]> Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 5250 276 85b5f5150eb7d0fecb9b4eb500972fda no Evening Kate McClelland <p>Kate McClelland shows us how the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem illustrates four ways in which he was an unexpected king, and what that means for us and our world today.</p> <p>Kate McClelland shows us how the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem illustrates four ways in which he was an unexpected king, and what that means for us and our world today.</p> Kate McClelland shows us how the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem illustrates four ways in which he was an unexpected king, and what that means for us and our world today.

]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1536 277 11e455a122202b76018980977fc5691a no Morning Daphne Marsden <p>We celebrate Palm Sunday with Daphne Marsden looking at the humility and obedience displayed by Jesus and the ways we are called to do the same.</p> <p>We celebrate Palm Sunday with Daphne Marsden looking at the humility and obedience displayed by Jesus and the ways we are called to do the same.</p> We celebrate Palm Sunday with Daphne Marsden looking at the humility and obedience displayed by Jesus and the ways we are called to do the same.

]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1884 278 5f8a80866509739b6abfaddeb93d9f6b no Morning John Robertson <p>John Robertson looks at the meaning behind Jesus' words "I am thirsty".</p> <p>John Robertson looks at the meaning behind Jesus' words "I am thirsty".</p> John Robertson looks at the meaning behind Jesus' words "I am thirsty".

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1005 279 7ae33fd41b7ed377b0ea35c44fcb794c no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major unpacks the nature of family, especially "whangai" family, and what it means to extend the family to take in others, just like Jesus did between his mother and John, and as the church is called to do in extending love and care to all.</p> <p>Duane Major unpacks the nature of family, especially "whangai" family, and what it means to extend the family to take in others, just like Jesus did between his mother and John, and as the church is called to do in extending love and care to all.</p> Duane Major unpacks the nature of family, especially "whangai" family, and what it means to extend the family to take in others, just like Jesus did between his mother and John, and as the church is called to do in extending love and care to all.

]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2033 280 4867347dc6e18110ba9a67515fbd6db2 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson brings together the commemoration of the second anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks with an exploration of Jesus' cry of abandonment on the cross, exploring how we may have abandoned others we deem not like us and exhorting us to always to be welcoming to others, no matter who they are.</p> <p>Jo Robertson brings together the commemoration of the second anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks with an exploration of Jesus' cry of abandonment on the cross, exploring how we may have abandoned others we deem not like us and exhorting us to always to be welcoming to others, no matter who they are.</p> Jo Robertson brings together the commemoration of the second anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks with an exploration of Jesus' cry of abandonment on the cross, exploring how we may have abandoned others we deem not like us and exhorting us to always to be welcoming to others, no matter who they are.

]]> Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1702 281 d4429398e9ffd24b9e4422592570f5b9 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Our season of Lent opens with Alan Jamieson examining the first of the worlds of Jesus from the cross, and delving into the reality of God's forgiveness and the necessity of our accepting forgiveness in order for it to be effective and real.</p> <p>Our season of Lent opens with Alan Jamieson examining the first of the worlds of Jesus from the cross, and delving into the reality of God's forgiveness and the necessity of our accepting forgiveness in order for it to be effective and real.</p> Our season of Lent opens with Alan Jamieson examining the first of the worlds of Jesus from the cross, and delving into the reality of God's forgiveness and the necessity of our accepting forgiveness in order for it to be effective and real.

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1455 282 15d16f76f9de5b8ac650fd7b5e7a3ebe no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington looks at Paul's famous passage on the body of Christ and shares about the importance of diversity in unity.</p> <p>Steve Withington looks at Paul's famous passage on the body of Christ and shares about the importance of diversity in unity.</p> Steve Withington looks at Paul's famous passage on the body of Christ and shares about the importance of diversity in unity.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1738 283 39b0cd30f3fe4b43603dc0d54b8429ed no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major kicks off the lead in to our church camp with an examination of the word 'spectacular', what it means, what it might mean for the followers of God, and how God himself is the one who defines spectacular.</p> <p>Duane Major kicks off the lead in to our church camp with an examination of the word 'spectacular', what it means, what it might mean for the followers of God, and how God himself is the one who defines spectacular.</p> Duane Major kicks off the lead in to our church camp with an examination of the word 'spectacular', what it means, what it might mean for the followers of God, and how God himself is the one who defines spectacular.

]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1556 284 170aee2a7b5234cd13410d78b419f7a1 no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell concludes our series on the Life of the Beloved with a look at how we are given - and are to ourselves - to others, and how our lives are to lived for others.</p> <p>Claire Russell concludes our series on the Life of the Beloved with a look at how we are given - and are to ourselves - to others, and how our lives are to lived for others.</p> Claire Russell concludes our series on the Life of the Beloved with a look at how we are given - and are to ourselves - to others, and how our lives are to lived for others.

]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1826 285 4202c526ddb5e2717b150ce71079b800 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Continuing with our series on "Life of the Beloved", Alan Jamieson examines the darker, more painful aspects of our lives, reminding us that accepting and embracing our brokenness - and allowing God to work through our fractured selves - is a necessary part of being his child.</p> <p>Continuing with our series on "Life of the Beloved", Alan Jamieson examines the darker, more painful aspects of our lives, reminding us that accepting and embracing our brokenness - and allowing God to work through our fractured selves - is a necessary part of being his child.</p> Continuing with our series on "Life of the Beloved", Alan Jamieson examines the darker, more painful aspects of our lives, reminding us that accepting and embracing our brokenness - and allowing God to work through our fractured selves - is a necessary part of being his child.

]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1402 286 19a88bc1eabefb7b0d5d412b93461244 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Learning to be God's beloved requires that we accept our blessedness - something that we cannot pass on to others by blessing them if first we have not claimed it for ourselves.</p> <p>Learning to be God's beloved requires that we accept our blessedness - something that we cannot pass on to others by blessing them if first we have not claimed it for ourselves.</p> Learning to be God's beloved requires that we accept our blessedness - something that we cannot pass on to others by blessing them if first we have not claimed it for ourselves.

]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1431 287 1ca0b7592c83243b321fa94cd102c3ef no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our Summer Series walk through Henri Nouwen's "Life of the Beloved", starting with The fact that we are beloved by God, chosen/taken by him as one of his beloved children.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our Summer Series walk through Henri Nouwen's "Life of the Beloved", starting with The fact that we are beloved by God, chosen/taken by him as one of his beloved children.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our Summer Series walk through Henri Nouwen's "Life of the Beloved", starting with The fact that we are beloved by God, chosen/taken by him as one of his beloved children.

]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1284 288 23c35c391d4e62d2823614aed2a8c25d no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson continues Advent with the appearance of Jesus to his disciples and the giving to them of the Holy Spirit.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson continues Advent with the appearance of Jesus to his disciples and the giving to them of the Holy Spirit.</p> Alan Jamieson continues Advent with the appearance of Jesus to his disciples and the giving to them of the Holy Spirit.

]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1327 289 376f5ffbe456d3a8f02ac5a21dc849c9 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>In 2020 we have been more aware of the importance of our breath than before. Alan Jamieson begins our Advent series with a look at the breath of God and what it means to have the breath of God within us.</p> <p>In 2020 we have been more aware of the importance of our breath than before. Alan Jamieson begins our Advent series with a look at the breath of God and what it means to have the breath of God within us.</p> In 2020 we have been more aware of the importance of our breath than before. Alan Jamieson begins our Advent series with a look at the breath of God and what it means to have the breath of God within us.

]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2698 290 3bb2ddba190e2b447301dc742973e8ad no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson concludes our series on the letters of John.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson concludes our series on the letters of John.</p> Alan Jamieson concludes our series on the letters of John.

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1733 291 da235fea70d3b609ee431aad2c3628cf no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson takes us through the short letter of 2 John, which in its way is a summary of the letter of 1 John, but with the emphasis place firmly on truth and on hope.</p> <p>Jo Robertson takes us through the short letter of 2 John, which in its way is a summary of the letter of 1 John, but with the emphasis place firmly on truth and on hope.</p> Jo Robertson takes us through the short letter of 2 John, which in its way is a summary of the letter of 1 John, but with the emphasis place firmly on truth and on hope.

]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1478 292 a4b6d800692e882d136bd6d5cd4f25ac no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines all the threads of the gospel that John weaves together in the final chapter of 1 John.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines all the threads of the gospel that John weaves together in the final chapter of 1 John.</p> Alan Jamieson examines all the threads of the gospel that John weaves together in the final chapter of 1 John.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1664 293 225d372aa4beb313581f5d9c5121d78e no Morning Curtis Higginson <p>Curtis Higginson examines what it means to be a child of God, and how this is an example of 'love actioned' by God, towards us, so that we might then 'action love' towards others.</p> <p>Curtis Higginson examines what it means to be a child of God, and how this is an example of 'love actioned' by God, towards us, so that we might then 'action love' towards others.</p> Curtis Higginson examines what it means to be a child of God, and how this is an example of 'love actioned' by God, towards us, so that we might then 'action love' towards others.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3002 294 253ab2245c939b978e10b8755c473918 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson continues through the first letter of John, contrasting the light of last week with the darkness this week, as John warns his 'children' not to love the rebellious world and its corrupt, evil and sinful systems, but to instead follow the way of Jesus who refused to live the life the system tried to force him to and showed a different way to live.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson continues through the first letter of John, contrasting the light of last week with the darkness this week, as John warns his 'children' not to love the rebellious world and its corrupt, evil and sinful systems, but to instead follow the way of Jesus who refused to live the life the system tried to force him to and showed a different way to live.</p> Alan Jamieson continues through the first letter of John, contrasting the light of last week with the darkness this week, as John warns his 'children' not to love the rebellious world and its corrupt, evil and sinful systems, but to instead follow the way of Jesus who refused to live the life the system tried to force him to and showed a different way to live.

]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1776 295 72307290f4c355336aab1401a3ed7b36 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson opens our series on the Letters of John by looking at the light, the humanity and the divinity of Jesus, and the importance of holding them together.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson opens our series on the Letters of John by looking at the light, the humanity and the divinity of Jesus, and the importance of holding them together.</p> Alan Jamieson opens our series on the Letters of John by looking at the light, the humanity and the divinity of Jesus, and the importance of holding them together.

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1731 296 bc274acea2839c51bfcf08e58c532bc9 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how our fulfilling of God's mission involves a Great Commandment, a Great Commission, great compassion and great co-operation in community.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how our fulfilling of God's mission involves a Great Commandment, a Great Commission, great compassion and great co-operation in community.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at how our fulfilling of God's mission involves a Great Commandment, a Great Commission, great compassion and great co-operation in community.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1407 297 fe9ef6a7b363edd0328f9894ba5148e1 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the last of the Songs of Ascent and looks at blessing, especially what it means to be a blessing to others and to share the gift of blessing with others.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the last of the Songs of Ascent and looks at blessing, especially what it means to be a blessing to others and to share the gift of blessing with others.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the last of the Songs of Ascent and looks at blessing, especially what it means to be a blessing to others and to share the gift of blessing with others.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1489 298 564835684bdeb4b7a13f9b19e329b8ae no Morning Katie Kingsthwaite <p>Katie Kingsthwaite takes us through Psalm 124 and shows us how the psalm holds together the tension between hurt and hope, between suffering and triumph, and how God is with us through it all and calls us to be with each other through it all.</p> <p>Katie Kingsthwaite takes us through Psalm 124 and shows us how the psalm holds together the tension between hurt and hope, between suffering and triumph, and how God is with us through it all and calls us to be with each other through it all.</p> Katie Kingsthwaite takes us through Psalm 124 and shows us how the psalm holds together the tension between hurt and hope, between suffering and triumph, and how God is with us through it all and calls us to be with each other through it all.

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 775 299 af1a85c08a7185d13386c431557dc0f4 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at community, in all its messiness, surprise, joy, work and sorrow, and what it takes for a community to be real, honest, accepting and, above all, unified.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at community, in all its messiness, surprise, joy, work and sorrow, and what it takes for a community to be real, honest, accepting and, above all, unified.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at community, in all its messiness, surprise, joy, work and sorrow, and what it takes for a community to be real, honest, accepting and, above all, unified.

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1504 300 323ae1f135b9c86f9f49b26bc04f95e2 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>On the first anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks, we continue our series on 1 Peter with a look at what Peter has to say about suffering.</p> <p>On the first anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks, we continue our series on 1 Peter with a look at what Peter has to say about suffering.</p> On the first anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks, we continue our series on 1 Peter with a look at what Peter has to say about suffering.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1543 301 da4e7f2e27429dc34a2df2db3ebb06a6 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington talks about what it means to live as God's people when living in Babylon, when the people of God are called to go against the flow of the world.</p> <p>Steve Withington talks about what it means to live as God's people when living in Babylon, when the people of God are called to go against the flow of the world.</p> Steve Withington talks about what it means to live as God's people when living in Babylon, when the people of God are called to go against the flow of the world.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1546 302 b07beeed7d7ffbdcc3ea66c2091ff170 no Morning Alan Thomson <p>Alan Thomson continues our journey through the first letter of Peter with a look at what it means for us, as a community of God's people, to live Godly lives in a world that either denies God or chooses other Gods to follow.</p> <p>Alan Thomson continues our journey through the first letter of Peter with a look at what it means for us, as a community of God's people, to live Godly lives in a world that either denies God or chooses other Gods to follow.</p> Alan Thomson continues our journey through the first letter of Peter with a look at what it means for us, as a community of God's people, to live Godly lives in a world that either denies God or chooses other Gods to follow.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2144 303 3c5b02ab17c7b93c74e9cd37f0cc58aa no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Our series on 1 Peter continues with a look at the importance of being holy as God is holy in order fully to live lives of shameless audacity in a world that refuses to know God.</p> <p>Our series on 1 Peter continues with a look at the importance of being holy as God is holy in order fully to live lives of shameless audacity in a world that refuses to know God.</p> Our series on 1 Peter continues with a look at the importance of being holy as God is holy in order fully to live lives of shameless audacity in a world that refuses to know God.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1611 304 cd33b7240c773d39c5a0a11dba21b7f9 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our series through 1 Peter, a series that will look at how hold dual citizenship in this world; how we can live fully and faithfully as God's people in a world that doesn't know him.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our series through 1 Peter, a series that will look at how hold dual citizenship in this world; how we can live fully and faithfully as God's people in a world that doesn't know him.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our series through 1 Peter, a series that will look at how hold dual citizenship in this world; how we can live fully and faithfully as God's people in a world that doesn't know him.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2365 305 ec651d8f598c9abb08cd60740305f4f7 no Morning David Graham <p>Dave Graham looks ahead and asks what adventure God might be inviting us into this year.</p> <p>Dave Graham looks ahead and asks what adventure God might be inviting us into this year.</p> Dave Graham looks ahead and asks what adventure God might be inviting us into this year.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 892 306 6116020c52af6632ae60c13bd0c0a9ae no Morning John Tucker <p>John Tucker takes us to the book of Daniel 2 in order to explore God's promise of hope to his people.</p> <p>John Tucker takes us to the book of Daniel 2 in order to explore God's promise of hope to his people.</p> John Tucker takes us to the book of Daniel 2 in order to explore God's promise of hope to his people.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2124 307 95fcea0636f35fbf581f6c0410890668 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson brings our Micah series to a conclusion with a look to the future, to what God requires of his people and what God longs for for his world.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson brings our Micah series to a conclusion with a look to the future, to what God requires of his people and what God longs for for his world.</p> Alan Jamieson brings our Micah series to a conclusion with a look to the future, to what God requires of his people and what God longs for for his world.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1549 308 01e5c02b8f6cee3aeeeaccf638eb8a51 no Morning/Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson continues our journey through Micah, tackling the subject of hope, and the importance of being God's people of hope in a world in desperate need of it.</p> <p>Jo Robertson continues our journey through Micah, tackling the subject of hope, and the importance of being God's people of hope in a world in desperate need of it.</p> Jo Robertson continues our journey through Micah, tackling the subject of hope, and the importance of being God's people of hope in a world in desperate need of it.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1898 309 3bf5cc1aea5ddafd8d62137bf6b14d9a no Evening David Graham <p>David Graham continues our Micah series with an examination of leadership, and a look at what God actually requires of us.</p> <p>David Graham continues our Micah series with an examination of leadership, and a look at what God actually requires of us.</p> David Graham continues our Micah series with an examination of leadership, and a look at what God actually requires of us.

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1478 310 5aa2bc6c4c75bd875ecd50ec99c14bae no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Micah shows us how important it is that God's people be able to read the times in which they live. Alan Jamieson examines our times and in particular the disconnection and relational poverty experienced by today's 18-35 year olds.</p> <p>Micah shows us how important it is that God's people be able to read the times in which they live. Alan Jamieson examines our times and in particular the disconnection and relational poverty experienced by today's 18-35 year olds.</p> Micah shows us how important it is that God's people be able to read the times in which they live. Alan Jamieson examines our times and in particular the disconnection and relational poverty experienced by today's 18-35 year olds.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1379 311 d18ecc1dffeb858cce2df2d5d12fba8f no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Micah's prophetic call to the people to live out their love of God in practical, loving ways, and how the challenging message of the prophet also challenges us today</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Micah's prophetic call to the people to live out their love of God in practical, loving ways, and how the challenging message of the prophet also challenges us today</p> Alan Jamieson looks at Micah's prophetic call to the people to live out their love of God in practical, loving ways, and how the challenging message of the prophet also challenges us today

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1747 312 da63f55425184c643530e28450b89fee no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson opens our series on Micah with a look at the prophet's message, and God's call to his people to turn back to him, away from idolatry, and towards a life of faithful, loving obedience.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson opens our series on Micah with a look at the prophet's message, and God's call to his people to turn back to him, away from idolatry, and towards a life of faithful, loving obedience.</p> Alan Jamieson opens our series on Micah with a look at the prophet's message, and God's call to his people to turn back to him, away from idolatry, and towards a life of faithful, loving obedience.

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1996 313 77ff2ff3379c9c344a66af87504ae709 no Evening Curtis Higginson <p>Curtis Higginson shares his testimony, looking at how we do not have to walk alone and the importance of our four key relationships in shaping us.</p> <p>Curtis Higginson shares his testimony, looking at how we do not have to walk alone and the importance of our four key relationships in shaping us.</p> Curtis Higginson shares his testimony, looking at how we do not have to walk alone and the importance of our four key relationships in shaping us.

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1638 314 975518669153137d30f723e836390706 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the mysterious way that seed grows, and our job in sowing the seeds of the kingdom, and trusting God for the growth.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the mysterious way that seed grows, and our job in sowing the seeds of the kingdom, and trusting God for the growth.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the mysterious way that seed grows, and our job in sowing the seeds of the kingdom, and trusting God for the growth.

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1013 315 a605fd8347540fc1e0acd6d67d1c9081 no Morning/Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at the parable of the mustard seed and the strangeness and unpredictability of the kingdom of God.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at the parable of the mustard seed and the strangeness and unpredictability of the kingdom of God.</p> Jo Robertson looks at the parable of the mustard seed and the strangeness and unpredictability of the kingdom of God.

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1401 316 312a6bade0bbf59aa54f4c599669ee27 no Evening David Graham <p>How is Jesus the light? Why is he so keen to shine in our lives, revealing the good and the bad? David Graham looks at the parable of the lamp on the stand, and how Jesus is the light that wants to shine forth and be seen.</p> <p>How is Jesus the light? Why is he so keen to shine in our lives, revealing the good and the bad? David Graham looks at the parable of the lamp on the stand, and how Jesus is the light that wants to shine forth and be seen.</p> How is Jesus the light? Why is he so keen to shine in our lives, revealing the good and the bad? David Graham looks at the parable of the lamp on the stand, and how Jesus is the light that wants to shine forth and be seen.

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1276 317 07fa6d276d6ce38676f2eff015e30cc8 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>It's one of Jesus' most famous parables, it's the first encountered in the gospel of Mark, and it's one that Jesus himself provides an interpretation of. Alan Jamieson takes us through the parable of the sower and asks, 'What kind of soil are we?'</p> <p>It's one of Jesus' most famous parables, it's the first encountered in the gospel of Mark, and it's one that Jesus himself provides an interpretation of. Alan Jamieson takes us through the parable of the sower and asks, 'What kind of soil are we?'</p> It's one of Jesus' most famous parables, it's the first encountered in the gospel of Mark, and it's one that Jesus himself provides an interpretation of. Alan Jamieson takes us through the parable of the sower and asks, 'What kind of soil are we?'

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1150 318 672865f51c1034da71431189c3c13fc0 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at the call of the tax collector Levi, the party he threw at his house afterwards, and what this tells us about the call of Jesus to each of us, and the call to us to go to the poor and the marginalised and others not normally included in community.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at the call of the tax collector Levi, the party he threw at his house afterwards, and what this tells us about the call of Jesus to each of us, and the call to us to go to the poor and the marginalised and others not normally included in community.</p> Jo Robertson looks at the call of the tax collector Levi, the party he threw at his house afterwards, and what this tells us about the call of Jesus to each of us, and the call to us to go to the poor and the marginalised and others not normally included in community.

]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1478 319 c2d9258c68a495b9d9fb2b39e1fcd405 no Evening David Graham <p>David Graham looks at the outrageous extent to which some people went in order to get their sick friend to Jesus, and the doubly outrageous response of Jesus.</p> <p>David Graham looks at the outrageous extent to which some people went in order to get their sick friend to Jesus, and the doubly outrageous response of Jesus.</p> David Graham looks at the outrageous extent to which some people went in order to get their sick friend to Jesus, and the doubly outrageous response of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1185 320 871c9553f5d32ce0696c84c4946d3699 no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell looks at the clash between Jesus and the Pharisees over Jesus' healing of a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath.</p> <p>Claire Russell looks at the clash between Jesus and the Pharisees over Jesus' healing of a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath.</p> Claire Russell looks at the clash between Jesus and the Pharisees over Jesus' healing of a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath.

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1914 321 53a59d137b758fbd6dcca1886d4ae0e9 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>To acknowledge the 30th anniversary of the Cross Over Trust, Jo Robertson briefly interviews three of the people involved in its establishment, before going on to look at the miracle of Jesus feeding 5000 with only five loaves and two fish.</p> <p>To acknowledge the 30th anniversary of the Cross Over Trust, Jo Robertson briefly interviews three of the people involved in its establishment, before going on to look at the miracle of Jesus feeding 5000 with only five loaves and two fish.</p> To acknowledge the 30th anniversary of the Cross Over Trust, Jo Robertson briefly interviews three of the people involved in its establishment, before going on to look at the miracle of Jesus feeding 5000 with only five loaves and two fish.

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1876 322 77fa368ea11e92cea5f1b86b94e3b230 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington looks at the nature of God's healing and the hope it brings, through the stories of Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood.</p> <p>Steve Withington looks at the nature of God's healing and the hope it brings, through the stories of Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood.</p> Steve Withington looks at the nature of God's healing and the hope it brings, through the stories of Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood.

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1825 323 4d1a6ac3cb6aef48fdc9656be019e4dd no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' healing of the demoniac and examines what this tells us about evil and the power of God.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' healing of the demoniac and examines what this tells us about evil and the power of God.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' healing of the demoniac and examines what this tells us about evil and the power of God.

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1481 324 1c5750db63a8ba28331b84949426346e no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Jesus' argument with the Pharisees over what is clean and unclean provides the basis for Alan Jamieson's look at the subtle evil that grows from deceit and deception.</p> <p>Jesus' argument with the Pharisees over what is clean and unclean provides the basis for Alan Jamieson's look at the subtle evil that grows from deceit and deception.</p> Jesus' argument with the Pharisees over what is clean and unclean provides the basis for Alan Jamieson's look at the subtle evil that grows from deceit and deception.

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1811 325 11afab0af83bfef6ce8044fcb109e80c no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the relationship between Jesus and nature, the his power to clam the waters, both literally and figuratively in being with us in the storms of life.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the relationship between Jesus and nature, the his power to clam the waters, both literally and figuratively in being with us in the storms of life.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the relationship between Jesus and nature, the his power to clam the waters, both literally and figuratively in being with us in the storms of life.

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1905 326 5d0071ec1ce2bfccbf4bcadac5bfe6cf no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at a passage in which Jesus heals many people, and talks about God's healing ways.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at a passage in which Jesus heals many people, and talks about God's healing ways.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at a passage in which Jesus heals many people, and talks about God's healing ways.

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1309 327 e282b2cb9aea9719b6e2181d5f92d3b0 no Morning Sean Pawson <p>Sean Pawson examines the nature of the Passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples, both what the meal commemorates and what it looks forward to.</p> <p>Sean Pawson examines the nature of the Passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples, both what the meal commemorates and what it looks forward to.</p> Sean Pawson examines the nature of the Passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples, both what the meal commemorates and what it looks forward to.

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2411 328 6255ad6275da63c8dd22656912141bd5 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson explains why we, as disciples of Jesus, need to have salt and fire in our lives.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson explains why we, as disciples of Jesus, need to have salt and fire in our lives.</p> Alan Jamieson explains why we, as disciples of Jesus, need to have salt and fire in our lives.

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1500 329 a89e2a6dd15b41ac5ff5554fb944ca40 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson examines the costly nature of love, and how we need to take the time to see people as they really are in order to love them as they really are - just like the woman who anointed Jesus' head with perfume did.</p> <p>Jo Robertson examines the costly nature of love, and how we need to take the time to see people as they really are in order to love them as they really are - just like the woman who anointed Jesus' head with perfume did.</p> Jo Robertson examines the costly nature of love, and how we need to take the time to see people as they really are in order to love them as they really are - just like the woman who anointed Jesus' head with perfume did.

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1411 330 1c438d935168c7d67ff5c101a0ed772f no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the challenge Jesus brings and what a normal Christian life following Jesus looks like.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the challenge Jesus brings and what a normal Christian life following Jesus looks like.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the challenge Jesus brings and what a normal Christian life following Jesus looks like.

]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1573 331 579e5ab42fc47cddc26b1972bdf6e0ea no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at a key moment - a 'Kairos' moment in the lives of the disciples, as Jesus asks them, "Who do people say I am?", and "Who do you say that I am?"</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at a key moment - a 'Kairos' moment in the lives of the disciples, as Jesus asks them, "Who do people say I am?", and "Who do you say that I am?"</p> Alan Jamieson looks at a key moment - a 'Kairos' moment in the lives of the disciples, as Jesus asks them, "Who do people say I am?", and "Who do you say that I am?"

]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1501 332 fdf072d27cf7af3c33672b9f6dbe3c20 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at a day in the kingdom with Jesus and asks "Is there room in our lives for the king to be the king?"</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at a day in the kingdom with Jesus and asks "Is there room in our lives for the king to be the king?"</p> Alan Jamieson looks at a day in the kingdom with Jesus and asks "Is there room in our lives for the king to be the king?"

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1549 333 949a183cea8e42c9bb28568d16721b62 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Four fishermen dropped their nets, left their boats and families and followed Jesus - no hesitation, no questions asked. Jo Robertson investigates why they did this and what it meant for them later on down the road.</p> <p>Four fishermen dropped their nets, left their boats and families and followed Jesus - no hesitation, no questions asked. Jo Robertson investigates why they did this and what it meant for them later on down the road.</p> Four fishermen dropped their nets, left their boats and families and followed Jesus - no hesitation, no questions asked. Jo Robertson investigates why they did this and what it meant for them later on down the road.

]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2038 334 ea0563150ce9f784e4e3a8b4cdd30238 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington looks at the calling of the first disciples, and examines what we leave behind in order to follow Jesus, and asks what Jesus might be calling us to now.</p> <p>Steve Withington looks at the calling of the first disciples, and examines what we leave behind in order to follow Jesus, and asks what Jesus might be calling us to now.</p> Steve Withington looks at the calling of the first disciples, and examines what we leave behind in order to follow Jesus, and asks what Jesus might be calling us to now.

]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2101 335 a1c128c5528075dc662301b6e1439e83 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Jesus begins to share who he is and why he is here, and what his followers can do to help bring God's kingdom to the world.</p> <p>Jesus begins to share who he is and why he is here, and what his followers can do to help bring God's kingdom to the world.</p> Jesus begins to share who he is and why he is here, and what his followers can do to help bring God's kingdom to the world.

]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1539 336 83cb497f01494fcdf393e49a0102bfb7 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines the beginning of Jesus' ministry, when he stands up and proclaims who he is and what he has come for.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines the beginning of Jesus' ministry, when he stands up and proclaims who he is and what he has come for.</p> Alan Jamieson examines the beginning of Jesus' ministry, when he stands up and proclaims who he is and what he has come for.

]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1804 337 d8ac3624c71b21f663b59e37ba198d12 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>What is the point of baptism? And why did Jesus get baptised? What does his choosing to get baptised by John tell us about the relationship between Jesus and his Father, and the Father's relationship with us?</p> <p>What is the point of baptism? And why did Jesus get baptised? What does his choosing to get baptised by John tell us about the relationship between Jesus and his Father, and the Father's relationship with us?</p> What is the point of baptism? And why did Jesus get baptised? What does his choosing to get baptised by John tell us about the relationship between Jesus and his Father, and the Father's relationship with us?

]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1524 338 9b52adf737176826186d286ced46600d no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the person and message of John the Baptist, and what his call to repent and turn back to God means for us.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the person and message of John the Baptist, and what his call to repent and turn back to God means for us.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the person and message of John the Baptist, and what his call to repent and turn back to God means for us.

]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1315 339 223ec47a7710a00e256988305a4239ac no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our series on the gospel of Mark with a look at the importance of focusing on Christ alone, and opening ourselves up to what God wants to do in us.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our series on the gospel of Mark with a look at the importance of focusing on Christ alone, and opening ourselves up to what God wants to do in us.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our series on the gospel of Mark with a look at the importance of focusing on Christ alone, and opening ourselves up to what God wants to do in us.

]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1395 340 ca3253dde6a0d972c002199fd02c1cd5 no Evening John Robertson <p>As we end our journey through Jonah and look ahead to Global Missions week, John Robertson looks at the connection between Jonah and mission to all the people of God's world, and asks whether we will be like Jonah or whether we will listen to and obey God and go.</p> <p>As we end our journey through Jonah and look ahead to Global Missions week, John Robertson looks at the connection between Jonah and mission to all the people of God's world, and asks whether we will be like Jonah or whether we will listen to and obey God and go.</p> As we end our journey through Jonah and look ahead to Global Missions week, John Robertson looks at the connection between Jonah and mission to all the people of God's world, and asks whether we will be like Jonah or whether we will listen to and obey God and go.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1506 341 d4883924d124bb8e16bd9a2deb2aaf72 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson shows us how no one - not even runaway Jonah - can ever fall beyond the reach of God, but also how Jonah needed to learn this for himself so that he could - maybe? hopefully? - see the need to apply the same logic to others.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson shows us how no one - not even runaway Jonah - can ever fall beyond the reach of God, but also how Jonah needed to learn this for himself so that he could - maybe? hopefully? - see the need to apply the same logic to others.</p> Alan Jamieson shows us how no one - not even runaway Jonah - can ever fall beyond the reach of God, but also how Jonah needed to learn this for himself so that he could - maybe? hopefully? - see the need to apply the same logic to others.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1643 342 244660f7abf1b5a0ebd6141ef4bf1201 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jonah finally goes to Nineveh to deliver God's message of judgement to the people. Jo Robertson shares what we can learn about the nature and character of God based on how the NInevites respond to that message.</p> <p>Jonah finally goes to Nineveh to deliver God's message of judgement to the people. Jo Robertson shares what we can learn about the nature and character of God based on how the NInevites respond to that message.</p> Jonah finally goes to Nineveh to deliver God's message of judgement to the people. Jo Robertson shares what we can learn about the nature and character of God based on how the NInevites respond to that message.

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1714 343 d8fe0e0d7a3652884d5ba3c79f5faee7 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington opens out series on Jonah with a look at Jonah's reasons for fleeing the presence of God, and the implications of this for God's - and our - mission in the world.</p> <p>Steve Withington opens out series on Jonah with a look at Jonah's reasons for fleeing the presence of God, and the implications of this for God's - and our - mission in the world.</p> Steve Withington opens out series on Jonah with a look at Jonah's reasons for fleeing the presence of God, and the implications of this for God's - and our - mission in the world.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1667 344 f64d525e645967aaca937b563e60f370 no Evening Grant Chivers <p>Grant Chivers looks at the rituals we have (including "catching up over a coffee") in the way we maintain our relationships with each other and with God, and the ways we can meet God when we do.</p> <p>Grant Chivers looks at the rituals we have (including "catching up over a coffee") in the way we maintain our relationships with each other and with God, and the ways we can meet God when we do.</p> Grant Chivers looks at the rituals we have (including "catching up over a coffee") in the way we maintain our relationships with each other and with God, and the ways we can meet God when we do.

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1242 345 3ff4417136b6dd9f814a3d489b6c321c no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson discusses the global power of coffee and what it means to seek God's kingdom in our economic decisions that, whether we realise it or not, directly effect the poor and marginalised all over the world.</p> <p>Jo Robertson discusses the global power of coffee and what it means to seek God's kingdom in our economic decisions that, whether we realise it or not, directly effect the poor and marginalised all over the world.</p> Jo Robertson discusses the global power of coffee and what it means to seek God's kingdom in our economic decisions that, whether we realise it or not, directly effect the poor and marginalised all over the world.

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1690 346 cad0c0d7d1ab2c06b18f24fe8edbc023 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson contimues our Mid Winter series by looking at the Christian beliefs that inspired the Cadbury family to use their businesses to care for the poor, oppressed and marginalised of their communities - and how their compassionate capitalism was eventually destroyed by capitalistic greed.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson contimues our Mid Winter series by looking at the Christian beliefs that inspired the Cadbury family to use their businesses to care for the poor, oppressed and marginalised of their communities - and how their compassionate capitalism was eventually destroyed by capitalistic greed.</p> Alan Jamieson contimues our Mid Winter series by looking at the Christian beliefs that inspired the Cadbury family to use their businesses to care for the poor, oppressed and marginalised of their communities - and how their compassionate capitalism was eventually destroyed by capitalistic greed.

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1900 347 aa7de6c49dc34675c250c9ae8228be5f no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our Mid Winter series by looking at how the deeply embedded Christian beliefs the Cadbury family (and other "chocolate" families) inspired them to use their businesses as a platform for their care for and agitation on behalf of the poor, oppressed and marginalised of their communities.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our Mid Winter series by looking at how the deeply embedded Christian beliefs the Cadbury family (and other "chocolate" families) inspired them to use their businesses as a platform for their care for and agitation on behalf of the poor, oppressed and marginalised of their communities.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our Mid Winter series by looking at how the deeply embedded Christian beliefs the Cadbury family (and other "chocolate" families) inspired them to use their businesses as a platform for their care for and agitation on behalf of the poor, oppressed and marginalised of their communities.

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1748 348 9f98998bd5d7e2a3569f02ac0f56c6de no Morning Grant Chivers <p>Grant Chivers looks at the importance of discipleship, the concept of a "person of peace", and introduces the Discovery Bible Method of bible study.</p> <p>Grant Chivers looks at the importance of discipleship, the concept of a "person of peace", and introduces the Discovery Bible Method of bible study.</p> Grant Chivers looks at the importance of discipleship, the concept of a "person of peace", and introduces the Discovery Bible Method of bible study.

]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1823 349 d0c92ab00d7af18cc0f60c407073ce14 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson takes us through the story of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples gathered in the upper room, as they wait for the gift promised by Jesus.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson takes us through the story of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples gathered in the upper room, as they wait for the gift promised by Jesus.</p> Alan Jamieson takes us through the story of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples gathered in the upper room, as they wait for the gift promised by Jesus.

]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1354 350 a27398014c6acac3f0c3b5b8e4c93c9e no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>God always asks questions of us, and always invites us into a deeper relationship with him. Alan Jamieson looks at what Jesus asked the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, and how what resulted deepened their understanding of who God was.</p> <p>God always asks questions of us, and always invites us into a deeper relationship with him. Alan Jamieson looks at what Jesus asked the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, and how what resulted deepened their understanding of who God was.</p> God always asks questions of us, and always invites us into a deeper relationship with him. Alan Jamieson looks at what Jesus asked the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, and how what resulted deepened their understanding of who God was.

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1695 351 b8250d2777f5f8b7cdc437b1948402c9 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>What stops us from opening our eyes and seeing God's presence at work in our lives? What was it that finally opened the eyes of the two disciples travelling with a disguised Jesus to finally recognise him?</p> <p>What stops us from opening our eyes and seeing God's presence at work in our lives? What was it that finally opened the eyes of the two disciples travelling with a disguised Jesus to finally recognise him?</p> What stops us from opening our eyes and seeing God's presence at work in our lives? What was it that finally opened the eyes of the two disciples travelling with a disguised Jesus to finally recognise him?

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1244 352 a837fea2d9b6550237501debaec2b019 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Our "Road to Emmaus" series continues with a look at how Jesus made sense of the scriptures for his disciples, and how Jesus himself is the meaning behind, and the point of, scripture.</p> <p>Our "Road to Emmaus" series continues with a look at how Jesus made sense of the scriptures for his disciples, and how Jesus himself is the meaning behind, and the point of, scripture.</p> Our "Road to Emmaus" series continues with a look at how Jesus made sense of the scriptures for his disciples, and how Jesus himself is the meaning behind, and the point of, scripture.

]]> Sun, 26 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2030 353 68b1ccfade268a26e70eb8e6919b23e4 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the dashed hopes of the two disciples on the Emmaus Road, how Jesus speaks to those hopes, revives them, and takes the disciples deeper into a renewed hope in God.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the dashed hopes of the two disciples on the Emmaus Road, how Jesus speaks to those hopes, revives them, and takes the disciples deeper into a renewed hope in God.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the dashed hopes of the two disciples on the Emmaus Road, how Jesus speaks to those hopes, revives them, and takes the disciples deeper into a renewed hope in God.

]]> Sun, 19 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1769 354 7da7a363a9e8c86b4c6f43f2396d02c9 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>In a tangent to our Emmaus series, Murray Robertson looks at Peter's call to go to the Gentile Cornelius and the implications this episode had for the early church, and what it means for the relationship between Christians and Muslims today.</p> <p>In a tangent to our Emmaus series, Murray Robertson looks at Peter's call to go to the Gentile Cornelius and the implications this episode had for the early church, and what it means for the relationship between Christians and Muslims today.</p> In a tangent to our Emmaus series, Murray Robertson looks at Peter's call to go to the Gentile Cornelius and the implications this episode had for the early church, and what it means for the relationship between Christians and Muslims today.

]]> Sun, 19 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1582 355 e231705e7e899e1bf408e141f74df48a no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines the importance of welcoming and accepting the stranger into our lives by looking at the impact had by the stranger the two disciples encountered on the road to Emmaus.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines the importance of welcoming and accepting the stranger into our lives by looking at the impact had by the stranger the two disciples encountered on the road to Emmaus.</p> Alan Jamieson examines the importance of welcoming and accepting the stranger into our lives by looking at the impact had by the stranger the two disciples encountered on the road to Emmaus.

]]> Sun, 12 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1124 356 59467ceed44c7812c7b2a3419071572b no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our post-Easter series on The Road to Emmaus with a look at how Jesus can meet us in the midst of disillusionment - disillusionment that is often necessary on order for true community to grow.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our post-Easter series on The Road to Emmaus with a look at how Jesus can meet us in the midst of disillusionment - disillusionment that is often necessary on order for true community to grow.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our post-Easter series on The Road to Emmaus with a look at how Jesus can meet us in the midst of disillusionment - disillusionment that is often necessary on order for true community to grow.

]]> Sun, 12 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1272 357 ca28abfbd23c8c9765e1eb6610465102 no Evening Tash Higginson <p>Tash Higginson asks if we were in the place of the disciples on that Easter Sunday morning, "would we believe?" Then three people share their testimonies of how God has been miraculously working in their lives lately.</p> <p>Tash Higginson asks if we were in the place of the disciples on that Easter Sunday morning, "would we believe?" Then three people share their testimonies of how God has been miraculously working in their lives lately.</p> Tash Higginson asks if we were in the place of the disciples on that Easter Sunday morning, "would we believe?" Then three people share their testimonies of how God has been miraculously working in their lives lately.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1804 358 4243c09f6c8ca0af06a2d49af24a97a3 no Morning Derek and Jane Wenmouth <p>Derek and Jane Wenmouth share the story of their time at Spreydon/South West, sharing stories of God's faithfulness along the way.</p> <p>Derek and Jane Wenmouth share the story of their time at Spreydon/South West, sharing stories of God's faithfulness along the way.</p> Derek and Jane Wenmouth share the story of their time at Spreydon/South West, sharing stories of God's faithfulness along the way.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2217 359 518116fb74d43622b5a01b82ce018ccc no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Our Easter Sunday service sees Alan Jamieson invite us to leave all our baggage at the foot of the cross, and no longer unnecessarily carry it around with us.</p> <p>Our Easter Sunday service sees Alan Jamieson invite us to leave all our baggage at the foot of the cross, and no longer unnecessarily carry it around with us.</p> Our Easter Sunday service sees Alan Jamieson invite us to leave all our baggage at the foot of the cross, and no longer unnecessarily carry it around with us.

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 834 360 9b100a3159453e561d456d38c46ec33e no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>As we enter the final week leading up to Easter, Alan Jamieson looks at how God was at work in the terrible events of Good Friday and how he is at work in the world today.</p> <p>As we enter the final week leading up to Easter, Alan Jamieson looks at how God was at work in the terrible events of Good Friday and how he is at work in the world today.</p> As we enter the final week leading up to Easter, Alan Jamieson looks at how God was at work in the terrible events of Good Friday and how he is at work in the world today.

]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1486 361 aafa81c92f12fbcf340371fd83317517 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the three days of Easter, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Resurrection Sunday, through the lens of Agony, Absence and Alleluia.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the three days of Easter, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Resurrection Sunday, through the lens of Agony, Absence and Alleluia.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the three days of Easter, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Resurrection Sunday, through the lens of Agony, Absence and Alleluia.

]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1765 362 4f0c61191ad596269611cf49362e6602 no Morning Alan Thomson <p>Our Summer Series concludes with a look at Jesus' cleansing of the Temple and the connection between this and his cursing of the fig tree.</p> <p>Our Summer Series concludes with a look at Jesus' cleansing of the Temple and the connection between this and his cursing of the fig tree.</p> Our Summer Series concludes with a look at Jesus' cleansing of the Temple and the connection between this and his cursing of the fig tree.

]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1800 363 8066e77107bc7adae7ad0e3900a39e33 no Morning Alan Thomson <p>Alan Thomson examines our assumptions about how we read the story of Jesus' anointing by the 'sinful woman', and what a re-reading of that story might tell us about our equality as believers before God.</p> <p>Alan Thomson examines our assumptions about how we read the story of Jesus' anointing by the 'sinful woman', and what a re-reading of that story might tell us about our equality as believers before God.</p> Alan Thomson examines our assumptions about how we read the story of Jesus' anointing by the 'sinful woman', and what a re-reading of that story might tell us about our equality as believers before God.

]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1640 364 616d8e47ea65d45ac53067701aef4ba7 no Morning Alan Thomson <p>Alan Thomson continues our Summer Series by looking at some famous biblical stories, and unpacking them in a way that allows us to see things that we might not normally see in them, beginning with the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman.</p> <p>Alan Thomson continues our Summer Series by looking at some famous biblical stories, and unpacking them in a way that allows us to see things that we might not normally see in them, beginning with the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman.</p> Alan Thomson continues our Summer Series by looking at some famous biblical stories, and unpacking them in a way that allows us to see things that we might not normally see in them, beginning with the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman.

]]> Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1905 365 f4d1c4ea9b5888a1af8c0312662c8212 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Our Summer Stories series begins with Alan Jamieson looking at the courage of Joseph, betrothed of Mary, and his willingness to trust God and courageously follow his call, no matter what.</p> <p>Our Summer Stories series begins with Alan Jamieson looking at the courage of Joseph, betrothed of Mary, and his willingness to trust God and courageously follow his call, no matter what.</p> Our Summer Stories series begins with Alan Jamieson looking at the courage of Joseph, betrothed of Mary, and his willingness to trust God and courageously follow his call, no matter what.

]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 894 366 0697565a89cb3cb137a0792ff18ae8f8 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Advent continues with a look at what the early disciples discovered when they first encountered Jesus, and spent the day with him.</p> <p>Advent continues with a look at what the early disciples discovered when they first encountered Jesus, and spent the day with him.</p> Advent continues with a look at what the early disciples discovered when they first encountered Jesus, and spent the day with him.

]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1655 367 1942b075a2beffc2e42e2b0b968073ab no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Our Advent series continues with a look at the coming of Jesus as an opportunity for us to have life, and life abundantly. What does abundant life actually look like?</p> <p>Our Advent series continues with a look at the coming of Jesus as an opportunity for us to have life, and life abundantly. What does abundant life actually look like?</p> Our Advent series continues with a look at the coming of Jesus as an opportunity for us to have life, and life abundantly. What does abundant life actually look like?

]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1693 368 6b0f6ba93d7ce3c2466d90374f35958b no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Advent as a season when we are especially invited to become children of God, the way we were always meant to be.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Advent as a season when we are especially invited to become children of God, the way we were always meant to be.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at Advent as a season when we are especially invited to become children of God, the way we were always meant to be.

]]> Sun, 02 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2104 369 329da69afcf93f2ef2054fde8835443c no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our Advent series with a look at the beginning of the gospel of John, and the connection between the word, the Word and the World.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our Advent series with a look at the beginning of the gospel of John, and the connection between the word, the Word and the World.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our Advent series with a look at the beginning of the gospel of John, and the connection between the word, the Word and the World.

]]> Sun, 02 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1391 370 8ed4e6a4cb5a75cb5ba9c50328dff5f5 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson continues our Relationships series with a look at marriage and how Christian marriage is a sign and a symbol of what God wants to in eternity.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson continues our Relationships series with a look at marriage and how Christian marriage is a sign and a symbol of what God wants to in eternity.</p> Alan Jamieson continues our Relationships series with a look at marriage and how Christian marriage is a sign and a symbol of what God wants to in eternity.

]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1725 371 3fe404aec7a95201364febc1f1c2f349 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Our Colossians series continues with a look at what it means to be unified, and how we live out the truth that we are all equal in Christ.</p> <p>Our Colossians series continues with a look at what it means to be unified, and how we live out the truth that we are all equal in Christ.</p> Our Colossians series continues with a look at what it means to be unified, and how we live out the truth that we are all equal in Christ.

]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1765 372 31cb880f726d10263da102457608637b no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the topic of discipleship and what it means to be called by God, and the flow of the movement of discipleship in our lives.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the topic of discipleship and what it means to be called by God, and the flow of the movement of discipleship in our lives.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the topic of discipleship and what it means to be called by God, and the flow of the movement of discipleship in our lives.

]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1934 373 bd4f49c780b934d9d63162fdad982ddb no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Our Colossians series kicks off with Alan Jamieson looking at how Christ is the foundation of who we are and how we define ourselves.</p> <p>Our Colossians series kicks off with Alan Jamieson looking at how Christ is the foundation of who we are and how we define ourselves.</p> Our Colossians series kicks off with Alan Jamieson looking at how Christ is the foundation of who we are and how we define ourselves.

]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1719 374 22f75417387837c3e07110d5e9f65308 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at where we as a church fit into the global picture of God's mission, and share's some stories of SWBC people who have spent time overseas in mission.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at where we as a church fit into the global picture of God's mission, and share's some stories of SWBC people who have spent time overseas in mission.</p> Jo Robertson looks at where we as a church fit into the global picture of God's mission, and share's some stories of SWBC people who have spent time overseas in mission.

]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1538 375 f1761804fb91ad72ff40bac2dc3d02c6 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson goes back to the bible passage preached from 45 years ago when SWBC began its global missions journey to find out what impact one church can have in God's mission of reaching the poor and unreached.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson goes back to the bible passage preached from 45 years ago when SWBC began its global missions journey to find out what impact one church can have in God's mission of reaching the poor and unreached.</p> Alan Jamieson goes back to the bible passage preached from 45 years ago when SWBC began its global missions journey to find out what impact one church can have in God's mission of reaching the poor and unreached.

]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1684 376 33a3d0648f23cdb7f919c9344a0e4946 no Morning Tim Costello <p>Tim Costello, current Chief Advocate (and former CEO) of World Vision Australia begins our Global Missions series with a look at Jesus' call to love our enemies, and what that means for the building of God's community and the mission of the church.</p> <p>Tim Costello, current Chief Advocate (and former CEO) of World Vision Australia begins our Global Missions series with a look at Jesus' call to love our enemies, and what that means for the building of God's community and the mission of the church.</p> Tim Costello, current Chief Advocate (and former CEO) of World Vision Australia begins our Global Missions series with a look at Jesus' call to love our enemies, and what that means for the building of God's community and the mission of the church.

]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1595 377 53fce3db5b010b8672664e0e61cce4d0 no Evening Andrew Shepherd <p>Andrew Shepherd examines the ecological crisis/collapse that the world is currently facing, asking how we as followers of Jesus should live and what role hope has in our lives, particularly in relation to the environment.</p> <p>Andrew Shepherd examines the ecological crisis/collapse that the world is currently facing, asking how we as followers of Jesus should live and what role hope has in our lives, particularly in relation to the environment.</p> Andrew Shepherd examines the ecological crisis/collapse that the world is currently facing, asking how we as followers of Jesus should live and what role hope has in our lives, particularly in relation to the environment.

]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1718 378 e1b98992cb4a50beb764acc0d2d5320f no Evening David Graham <p>David Graham ends our series on Romans with a look at the way God is found in the pain and brokenness of the world and how we are called, through the work of the Spirit, to enter into the world and work for transformation.</p> <p>David Graham ends our series on Romans with a look at the way God is found in the pain and brokenness of the world and how we are called, through the work of the Spirit, to enter into the world and work for transformation.</p> David Graham ends our series on Romans with a look at the way God is found in the pain and brokenness of the world and how we are called, through the work of the Spirit, to enter into the world and work for transformation.

]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1016 379 c077755436296d576b175005f20b46e3 no Morning John Robertson <p>John Robertson talks about the brokenness we see in the world around us, and how the God who loves the world and gave himself for it, is found in the midst of the brokenness.</p> <p>John Robertson talks about the brokenness we see in the world around us, and how the God who loves the world and gave himself for it, is found in the midst of the brokenness.</p> John Robertson talks about the brokenness we see in the world around us, and how the God who loves the world and gave himself for it, is found in the midst of the brokenness.

]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1330 380 5bd63d66b65cb8d0e1bc88f7a65abe62 no Morning Steve Graham <p>Steve Graham shows how care for creation has always been part of humanity's God-given vocation.</p> <p>Steve Graham shows how care for creation has always been part of humanity's God-given vocation.</p> Steve Graham shows how care for creation has always been part of humanity's God-given vocation.

]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1493 381 67b1e7d59130c6cd5b71c18cdcb4bab6 no Morning Daphne Marsden <p>Sharing from her recently published book "Dishonoured and Unheard: Christian Women and Domestic Violence", Daphne Marsden talks of Christian women living with or recovering from domestic violence, and how our reactions and assumptions can sometimes cause more pain - but that in Christ there is only love, not condemnation.</p> <p>Sharing from her recently published book "Dishonoured and Unheard: Christian Women and Domestic Violence", Daphne Marsden talks of Christian women living with or recovering from domestic violence, and how our reactions and assumptions can sometimes cause more pain - but that in Christ there is only love, not condemnation.</p> Sharing from her recently published book "Dishonoured and Unheard: Christian Women and Domestic Violence", Daphne Marsden talks of Christian women living with or recovering from domestic violence, and how our reactions and assumptions can sometimes cause more pain - but that in Christ there is only love, not condemnation.

]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2189 382 acbd1805ddb0fc3b1d1c84800b6e9275 no Evening Callum Stewart-Ward <p>Our Romans series continues with Callum Stewart-Ward taking us through the beginning of chapter 7, and how we have been set free from being defined by - and defining others by - the things that divide us, and united together by Christ.</p> <p>Our Romans series continues with Callum Stewart-Ward taking us through the beginning of chapter 7, and how we have been set free from being defined by - and defining others by - the things that divide us, and united together by Christ.</p> Our Romans series continues with Callum Stewart-Ward taking us through the beginning of chapter 7, and how we have been set free from being defined by - and defining others by - the things that divide us, and united together by Christ.

]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1192 383 bae480f2001f315fdbda50353b47f808 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at the freedom that faith in God gives us, and the fact that we haven't just been set free 'from' something but also set free 'for' a purpose - to bring freedom to the rest of God's world.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at the freedom that faith in God gives us, and the fact that we haven't just been set free 'from' something but also set free 'for' a purpose - to bring freedom to the rest of God's world.</p> Jo Robertson looks at the freedom that faith in God gives us, and the fact that we haven't just been set free 'from' something but also set free 'for' a purpose - to bring freedom to the rest of God's world.

]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1628 384 8d340736c5affbb972c53e5c8e136098 no Evening Wayne Sangster <p>Wayne Sangster continues our Romans series as we come to chapter 6 as Paul writes how are to be dead to sin and alive to God.</p> <p>Wayne Sangster continues our Romans series as we come to chapter 6 as Paul writes how are to be dead to sin and alive to God.</p> Wayne Sangster continues our Romans series as we come to chapter 6 as Paul writes how are to be dead to sin and alive to God.

]]> Sun, 09 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1826 385 325d671a188fa2a921d65808f1f70704 no Morning Henk Smit <p>Henk Smit takes us through Romans 6, and, just as Paul asked, asks us what our reaction to sin is, and how important it is that we not let sin reign on our lives.</p> <p>Henk Smit takes us through Romans 6, and, just as Paul asked, asks us what our reaction to sin is, and how important it is that we not let sin reign on our lives.</p> Henk Smit takes us through Romans 6, and, just as Paul asked, asks us what our reaction to sin is, and how important it is that we not let sin reign on our lives.

]]> Sun, 09 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1707 386 8a2154d6f5f26ea7812a68a1a2fed4e7 no Morning Sean Pawson <p>Sean Pawson looks at what Paul says in Romans 5 about faith, hope and love, and what this means for us.</p> <p>Sean Pawson looks at what Paul says in Romans 5 about faith, hope and love, and what this means for us.</p> Sean Pawson looks at what Paul says in Romans 5 about faith, hope and love, and what this means for us.

]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2414 387 6d6c68b236906e14a3aaaafd80b41f6f no Evening David Graham <p>David Graham looks at Paul's account of the story of Abraham, and what that means for the hope we place in God for the promises and dreams that he gives us.</p> <p>David Graham looks at Paul's account of the story of Abraham, and what that means for the hope we place in God for the promises and dreams that he gives us.</p> David Graham looks at Paul's account of the story of Abraham, and what that means for the hope we place in God for the promises and dreams that he gives us.

]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1475 388 705e843a663209a3c6414a57bce2ea13 no Morning Alan Thomson <p>Alan Thomson takes us through Romans 4, looking at the promises of God made to Abraham, and how those promises were fulfilled, and are being fulfilled in our lives today.</p> <p>Alan Thomson takes us through Romans 4, looking at the promises of God made to Abraham, and how those promises were fulfilled, and are being fulfilled in our lives today.</p> Alan Thomson takes us through Romans 4, looking at the promises of God made to Abraham, and how those promises were fulfilled, and are being fulfilled in our lives today.

]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2563 389 7298a8e1d48903a4500585f083397515 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>We have been justified and redeemed because of God's righteousness and faithfulness. What does this mean?</p> <p>We have been justified and redeemed because of God's righteousness and faithfulness. What does this mean?</p> We have been justified and redeemed because of God's righteousness and faithfulness. What does this mean?

]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1839 390 b5fe8e68fa809ecd3dea1af94d43219f no Morning Steve Withington <p>Our Romans series continues with Steve Withington taking a look at the state of our hearts and how it connects to God's judgement and mercy.</p> <p>Our Romans series continues with Steve Withington taking a look at the state of our hearts and how it connects to God's judgement and mercy.</p> Our Romans series continues with Steve Withington taking a look at the state of our hearts and how it connects to God's judgement and mercy.

]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1869 391 2c735319ab9563d886345c9353d8c88f no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson continues our series on Romans. (WARNING: this message contains content suitable for a mature audience only.)</p> <p>Alan Jamieson continues our series on Romans. (WARNING: this message contains content suitable for a mature audience only.)</p> Alan Jamieson continues our series on Romans. (WARNING: this message contains content suitable for a mature audience only.)

]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2134 392 0981f4b4b254b33723d83e1363ad7e9a no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at what Paul means when he says he is a slave of Jesus Christ and what that would have meant to the recipients of his letter, living at the heart of the Roman empire.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at what Paul means when he says he is a slave of Jesus Christ and what that would have meant to the recipients of his letter, living at the heart of the Roman empire.</p> Jo Robertson looks at what Paul means when he says he is a slave of Jesus Christ and what that would have meant to the recipients of his letter, living at the heart of the Roman empire.

]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1716 393 e38c0a2646bff1fe936da54cc6d11cf4 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson opens our series on Romans with a look at the content of the gospel of God, and Paul's impassioned commitment to spreading the message of Jesus.</p> <p>Murray Robertson opens our series on Romans with a look at the content of the gospel of God, and Paul's impassioned commitment to spreading the message of Jesus.</p> Murray Robertson opens our series on Romans with a look at the content of the gospel of God, and Paul's impassioned commitment to spreading the message of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1990 394 d0f4d12ea167f4a01cd484f4d32ec10b no Morning Dr Bob Robinson <p>Dr Bob Robinson looks at the meeting at the well between Jesus and the Samaritan woman, and investigates how the approach Jesus took in this encounter can inform our encounters with those of other faiths, particularly Muslims.</p> <p>Dr Bob Robinson looks at the meeting at the well between Jesus and the Samaritan woman, and investigates how the approach Jesus took in this encounter can inform our encounters with those of other faiths, particularly Muslims.</p> Dr Bob Robinson looks at the meeting at the well between Jesus and the Samaritan woman, and investigates how the approach Jesus took in this encounter can inform our encounters with those of other faiths, particularly Muslims.

]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1874 395 74858d739f02cad229301ace05a507f6 no Waitangi Andrew Judd <p>Andrew Judd, mayor of New Plymouth from 2013 to 2016, shares his story and talks about the future of race relations in New Zealand.</p> <p>Andrew Judd, mayor of New Plymouth from 2013 to 2016, shares his story and talks about the future of race relations in New Zealand.</p> Andrew Judd, mayor of New Plymouth from 2013 to 2016, shares his story and talks about the future of race relations in New Zealand.

]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1406 396 1a5643d45cfa8556f21faab6f340a5e3 no Evening Mike Pilavachi <p>Mike Pilavachi examines the call of Isaiah, and how Isaiah's "wow' moment of experiencing God was followed by a "woe" moment of unworthiness and then a "go" moment of a mission to tell others - and why all three parts are necessary.</p> <p>Mike Pilavachi examines the call of Isaiah, and how Isaiah's "wow' moment of experiencing God was followed by a "woe" moment of unworthiness and then a "go" moment of a mission to tell others - and why all three parts are necessary.</p> Mike Pilavachi examines the call of Isaiah, and how Isaiah's "wow' moment of experiencing God was followed by a "woe" moment of unworthiness and then a "go" moment of a mission to tell others - and why all three parts are necessary.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2408 397 9d53e276addc3327d78e2d0eecd877e9 no Morning Mike Pilavachi <p>Mike Pilavachi teaches about the Holy Spirit, exploring the way God worked through David, but how such work was begun during a time of loneliness and boredom in David's life.</p> <p>Mike Pilavachi teaches about the Holy Spirit, exploring the way God worked through David, but how such work was begun during a time of loneliness and boredom in David's life.</p> Mike Pilavachi teaches about the Holy Spirit, exploring the way God worked through David, but how such work was begun during a time of loneliness and boredom in David's life.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2319 398 fc3d8c361234d12421a52c0121ae5b3c no Evening Lloyd Martin <p>Lloyd Martin asks who were the adults who had the biggest impact on us when we were growing up and why, and challenges us to make a similar impact on the young people around us by simply offering ordinary kindness to them.</p> <p>Lloyd Martin asks who were the adults who had the biggest impact on us when we were growing up and why, and challenges us to make a similar impact on the young people around us by simply offering ordinary kindness to them.</p> Lloyd Martin asks who were the adults who had the biggest impact on us when we were growing up and why, and challenges us to make a similar impact on the young people around us by simply offering ordinary kindness to them.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1542 399 ac247a39fcc501cf72a7120d97f599f7 no Morning Steph Redhead <p>On Mothers' Day Steph Redhead shares her thoughts on Mothers, women, and the various seasons of life that we all experience.</p> <p>On Mothers' Day Steph Redhead shares her thoughts on Mothers, women, and the various seasons of life that we all experience.</p> On Mothers' Day Steph Redhead shares her thoughts on Mothers, women, and the various seasons of life that we all experience.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1990 400 b8c427fa3894f84709eb47185a9e3558 no Morning Dr Aung Mung <p>Dr Aung Mung from the Myanmar Evangelical Graduate School of Theology shares from the passage where Jesus gives his disciples the Great Commission, and he also shares the amazing story of what God has been doing in the country of Myanmar.</p> <p>Dr Aung Mung from the Myanmar Evangelical Graduate School of Theology shares from the passage where Jesus gives his disciples the Great Commission, and he also shares the amazing story of what God has been doing in the country of Myanmar.</p> Dr Aung Mung from the Myanmar Evangelical Graduate School of Theology shares from the passage where Jesus gives his disciples the Great Commission, and he also shares the amazing story of what God has been doing in the country of Myanmar.

]]> Sun, 22 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2200 401 0e4b69c2dc11b7d0995ab14e50405b04 no Karl Faase - Evening Karl Faase <p>Karl Faase looks at Paul in Athens, what he said and how he said it, to see what we might learn about how to communicate the gospel to our culture.</p> <p>Karl Faase looks at Paul in Athens, what he said and how he said it, to see what we might learn about how to communicate the gospel to our culture.</p> Karl Faase looks at Paul in Athens, what he said and how he said it, to see what we might learn about how to communicate the gospel to our culture.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1874 402 e4fa7faf1f0f42703084c1940cefa04b no Karl Faase - Morning Karl Faase <p>Karl Faase examines what it means to share the gospel with clarity so that, as Paul says, "you may know how to answer everyone."</p> <p>Karl Faase examines what it means to share the gospel with clarity so that, as Paul says, "you may know how to answer everyone."</p> Karl Faase examines what it means to share the gospel with clarity so that, as Paul says, "you may know how to answer everyone."

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 403 f14b93e3106a73b71c63452116c23eed no Merrilyn Withers - Evening Merrilyn Withers <p>Merrilyn Withers encourages us to be real with ourselves, each other and God, and looks at why this is so important.</p> <p>Merrilyn Withers encourages us to be real with ourselves, each other and God, and looks at why this is so important.</p> Merrilyn Withers encourages us to be real with ourselves, each other and God, and looks at why this is so important.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000 404 fd4685bfe999f2dc5357d4aed4635b01 no Merrilyn Withers - Morning Merrilyn Withers <p>Merrilyn Withers looks at the story of Naaman, a man who let a very simple thing almost stop him from missing out on what God had in store for him.</p> <p>Merrilyn Withers looks at the story of Naaman, a man who let a very simple thing almost stop him from missing out on what God had in store for him.</p> Merrilyn Withers looks at the story of Naaman, a man who let a very simple thing almost stop him from missing out on what God had in store for him.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000 405 546534d6899f2dfdba7626981d3c5ae5 no Mike Pilavachi Mike Pilavachi <p>Mike Pilavachi speaks on Identification, Agony and Authority.</p> <p>Mike Pilavachi speaks on Identification, Agony and Authority.</p> Mike Pilavachi speaks on Identification, Agony and Authority.

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0000 406 892049166d24deed6c6a3d16b19025d4 no Mike Pilavachi Mike Pilavachi Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0000 407 d88b32635ba94d3797cd34c239e162ad no Mike Pilavachi Mike Pilavachi <p>Mike Pilavachi speaks on Finding God in the Desert</p> <p>Mike Pilavachi speaks on Finding God in the Desert</p> Mike Pilavachi speaks on Finding God in the Desert

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0000 408 3b0599bfcd22650d5528a454245df9be no Mike Pilavachi Mike Pilavachi <p>Mike speaks on one of the Gifts of the Spirit, "Prophecy" and unpacks how God speaks to people.</p> <p>Mike speaks on one of the Gifts of the Spirit, "Prophecy" and unpacks how God speaks to people.</p> Mike speaks on one of the Gifts of the Spirit, "Prophecy" and unpacks how God speaks to people.

]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0000 409 a9ac84f8830f707f46b04b70be153918 no Mike Pilavachi Mike Pilavachi <p>The Whole Body being naturally supernatural and, in our weakness, and ordinariness, ministering to one another and to others.</p> <p>The Whole Body being naturally supernatural and, in our weakness, and ordinariness, ministering to one another and to others.</p> The Whole Body being naturally supernatural and, in our weakness, and ordinariness, ministering to one another and to others.

]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0000 410 bc7d00a4ed11bdc090e833f375cd3b8d no Mike Pilavachi Mike Pilavachi <p>Where does the Holy Spirit come from, where is the Holy Spirit going and how do we move in the flow of the Holy Spirit.</p> <p>Where does the Holy Spirit come from, where is the Holy Spirit going and how do we move in the flow of the Holy Spirit.</p> Where does the Holy Spirit come from, where is the Holy Spirit going and how do we move in the flow of the Holy Spirit.

]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0000 411 39373c463c1d790e3ab15e413850e3d5 no Evening David Graham <p>David Graham looks back over the "Prayer Changes Us" series and looks at how prayer changes us in secret, is taught, and is an intimate encounter with God.</p> <p>David Graham looks back over the "Prayer Changes Us" series and looks at how prayer changes us in secret, is taught, and is an intimate encounter with God.</p> David Graham looks back over the "Prayer Changes Us" series and looks at how prayer changes us in secret, is taught, and is an intimate encounter with God.

]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1226 412 1f9d64a12073aba6d4c7e80ea3daaf27 no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell sums up our entire "Prayer Changes Us" series by asking us what we have learnt, how we have encountered God and what we will do in prayer going forward.</p> <p>Claire Russell sums up our entire "Prayer Changes Us" series by asking us what we have learnt, how we have encountered God and what we will do in prayer going forward.</p> Claire Russell sums up our entire "Prayer Changes Us" series by asking us what we have learnt, how we have encountered God and what we will do in prayer going forward.

]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1753 413 b15aef1b420e7518f1f7d54bc71b2742 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the third temptation of Jesus, the temptation to lead rather than be led, and examines how Jesus' final words to Peter show us how to do avoid this temptation and why it is so important to do so.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the third temptation of Jesus, the temptation to lead rather than be led, and examines how Jesus' final words to Peter show us how to do avoid this temptation and why it is so important to do so.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the third temptation of Jesus, the temptation to lead rather than be led, and examines how Jesus' final words to Peter show us how to do avoid this temptation and why it is so important to do so.

]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1662 414 2bbc6c3117f63ebd6fc9145f0127e1bd no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the importance of using our whole body in worship and prayer, the role our body plays in how we present ourselves to God, and addresses our reluctance to do so.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the importance of using our whole body in worship and prayer, the role our body plays in how we present ourselves to God, and addresses our reluctance to do so.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the importance of using our whole body in worship and prayer, the role our body plays in how we present ourselves to God, and addresses our reluctance to do so.

]]> Sun, 01 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1445 415 8f53a2f44d4e5cb78af7ee0ab5f4d5c8 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>The temptation to be spectacular, to be popular, to be the hero, is one we are always faced with. Jesus faced it too, but how he responded shows us how we, together, are to avoid the lure of this temptation.</p> <p>The temptation to be spectacular, to be popular, to be the hero, is one we are always faced with. Jesus faced it too, but how he responded shows us how we, together, are to avoid the lure of this temptation.</p> The temptation to be spectacular, to be popular, to be the hero, is one we are always faced with. Jesus faced it too, but how he responded shows us how we, together, are to avoid the lure of this temptation.

]]> Sun, 01 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1503 416 2926d85cb443f92957a7ab9ef02a4b2e no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson discusses the importance of solitude and silence as a way to reconnect with our soul and with God, something that is especially important in a society that has so many things to distract us and keep us busy and burn us out.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson discusses the importance of solitude and silence as a way to reconnect with our soul and with God, something that is especially important in a society that has so many things to distract us and keep us busy and burn us out.</p> Alan Jamieson discusses the importance of solitude and silence as a way to reconnect with our soul and with God, something that is especially important in a society that has so many things to distract us and keep us busy and burn us out.

]]> Sun, 24 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1485 417 b81022c3d42f47f16428bacdbb54aeb0 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, he was offered the chance to be relevant, to be current, important, significant. He refused, as his time in the wilderness had taught him something important about himself: that he was beloved by God - something we need to accept about ourselves too.</p> <p>When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, he was offered the chance to be relevant, to be current, important, significant. He refused, as his time in the wilderness had taught him something important about himself: that he was beloved by God - something we need to accept about ourselves too.</p> When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, he was offered the chance to be relevant, to be current, important, significant. He refused, as his time in the wilderness had taught him something important about himself: that he was beloved by God - something we need to accept about ourselves too.

]]> Sun, 24 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1372 418 e3538d9b5175720b24f049baa03f47a3 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson investigates the importance of the word of God for our lives, our growth in God and our prayer lives.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson investigates the importance of the word of God for our lives, our growth in God and our prayer lives.</p> Alan Jamieson investigates the importance of the word of God for our lives, our growth in God and our prayer lives.

]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1320 419 ba02ddb825ec29a9f411273bdd5fafe1 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Such is the love that God lavishes on us that there is always more of God waiting for us if we are open to seeking him out and letting him bless us with more of him.</p> <p>Such is the love that God lavishes on us that there is always more of God waiting for us if we are open to seeking him out and letting him bless us with more of him.</p> Such is the love that God lavishes on us that there is always more of God waiting for us if we are open to seeking him out and letting him bless us with more of him.

]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1139 420 9ab3875369560e8ff2d922ebafd54926 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson introduces us to the idea of "praying scripture", and takes us through an example of it in order to show us how it can be a great tool in our prayer arsenal.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson introduces us to the idea of "praying scripture", and takes us through an example of it in order to show us how it can be a great tool in our prayer arsenal.</p> Alan Jamieson introduces us to the idea of "praying scripture", and takes us through an example of it in order to show us how it can be a great tool in our prayer arsenal.

]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2109 421 daa37e91d60548740106a06b42adc12a no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>“Prayer does not change us. Prayer puts us in a great posture towards the God who changes us.” Alan Jamieson shares how we can put ourselves in this posture before God.</p> <p>“Prayer does not change us. Prayer puts us in a great posture towards the God who changes us.” Alan Jamieson shares how we can put ourselves in this posture before God.</p> “Prayer does not change us. Prayer puts us in a great posture towards the God who changes us.” Alan Jamieson shares how we can put ourselves in this posture before God.

]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1248 422 3c32b3bce9adb0c118c5b2a246ac2ce9 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson discusses how our intercessory prayers for the world must hold in tension the pain and suffering of others as well as the hope offered by God.</p> <p>Jo Robertson discusses how our intercessory prayers for the world must hold in tension the pain and suffering of others as well as the hope offered by God.</p> Jo Robertson discusses how our intercessory prayers for the world must hold in tension the pain and suffering of others as well as the hope offered by God.

]]> Sun, 03 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1762 423 42d013f5be87c4be4b9e6f05d2b4d919 no Morning Sharon Garlough Brown <p>Sharon Garlough Brown, author of the "Semsible Shoes" series of books, shares with us.</p> <p>Sharon Garlough Brown, author of the "Semsible Shoes" series of books, shares with us.</p> Sharon Garlough Brown, author of the "Semsible Shoes" series of books, shares with us.

]]> Sun, 27 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2331 424 1e659222775d539d53db427e28340b9f no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson reveals why it is so important that when we pray we offer all of our selves - everything we are, inside and out, with no holding back.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson reveals why it is so important that when we pray we offer all of our selves - everything we are, inside and out, with no holding back.</p> Alan Jamieson reveals why it is so important that when we pray we offer all of our selves - everything we are, inside and out, with no holding back.

]]> Sun, 27 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1426 425 8bc762416b467eb9e23f08c1095c517c no Morning Grant Chivers <p>Grant Chivers continues our series on prayer by looking at how the Spirit changes us and deepens our prayer life.</p> <p>Grant Chivers continues our series on prayer by looking at how the Spirit changes us and deepens our prayer life.</p> Grant Chivers continues our series on prayer by looking at how the Spirit changes us and deepens our prayer life.

]]> Sun, 20 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1710 426 326523dcdbc0dca9bcf3cbc7c98f0ffc no Evening Catherine McFedries <p>For our Mother's Day service, Cat McFedries, together with guests, examine the feminine side of God's character and how these aspects of who God is can impact on our relationship -and prayer relationship - with him.</p> <p>For our Mother's Day service, Cat McFedries, together with guests, examine the feminine side of God's character and how these aspects of who God is can impact on our relationship -and prayer relationship - with him.</p> For our Mother's Day service, Cat McFedries, together with guests, examine the feminine side of God's character and how these aspects of who God is can impact on our relationship -and prayer relationship - with him.

]]> Sun, 13 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2672 427 d4241cbaecab0d086c6fbab711ae13a2 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington, together with Colin Harrington, looks at the importance of corporate prayer and why waiting and praying together are crucially important.</p> <p>Steve Withington, together with Colin Harrington, looks at the importance of corporate prayer and why waiting and praying together are crucially important.</p> Steve Withington, together with Colin Harrington, looks at the importance of corporate prayer and why waiting and praying together are crucially important.

]]> Sun, 13 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1828 428 508a889dbc486a90cc24cddddd2d4736 no Evening Kathy Viney <p>Kathy Viney shares some of her story with us, especially around her deeper journey inward with God in prayer.</p> <p>Kathy Viney shares some of her story with us, especially around her deeper journey inward with God in prayer.</p> Kathy Viney shares some of her story with us, especially around her deeper journey inward with God in prayer.

]]> Sun, 06 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1538 429 726023c7bf882a3546b68ad75725f490 no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell opens our series on "Prayer Changes Us", discussing how God reveals himself through prayer, as well as sharing some of her experiences of encountering God through prayer.</p> <p>Claire Russell opens our series on "Prayer Changes Us", discussing how God reveals himself through prayer, as well as sharing some of her experiences of encountering God through prayer.</p> Claire Russell opens our series on "Prayer Changes Us", discussing how God reveals himself through prayer, as well as sharing some of her experiences of encountering God through prayer.

]]> Sun, 06 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2235 430 aba09ed8347325300e46f05642e3de57 no Evening David Graham <p>Crucifixion, resurrection...ascension, right? David Graham examines the importance of the forgotten member of the "trinity" of Easter events.</p> <p>Crucifixion, resurrection...ascension, right? David Graham examines the importance of the forgotten member of the "trinity" of Easter events.</p> Crucifixion, resurrection...ascension, right? David Graham examines the importance of the forgotten member of the "trinity" of Easter events.

]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1295 431 2cde1f45218390a090ad03be347bbf98 no Morning Henk Smit <p>Henk Smit takes us through the final words of the risen Christ to his disciples, and reveals what the beginnings of the church mean for us today.</p> <p>Henk Smit takes us through the final words of the risen Christ to his disciples, and reveals what the beginnings of the church mean for us today.</p> Henk Smit takes us through the final words of the risen Christ to his disciples, and reveals what the beginnings of the church mean for us today.

]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1721 432 55b3b0f59fd00fc7eb10f6140195a9c6 no Evening Callum Stewart-Ward <p>'Doubting Thomas': is this a fair nickname for one of Jesus' disciples, or is there more to him than this? Callum Stewart-Ward looks at the nature of doubt and how we approach it in our lives.</p> <p>'Doubting Thomas': is this a fair nickname for one of Jesus' disciples, or is there more to him than this? Callum Stewart-Ward looks at the nature of doubt and how we approach it in our lives.</p> 'Doubting Thomas': is this a fair nickname for one of Jesus' disciples, or is there more to him than this? Callum Stewart-Ward looks at the nature of doubt and how we approach it in our lives.

]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1114 433 adb60dcb420cbfa353b94f07fc794f1b no Morning Warren Read <p>In a week in which we reflect on the Easter story and commemorate Anzac Day, Warren Read examines the themes common to both: service and sacrifice.</p> <p>In a week in which we reflect on the Easter story and commemorate Anzac Day, Warren Read examines the themes common to both: service and sacrifice.</p> In a week in which we reflect on the Easter story and commemorate Anzac Day, Warren Read examines the themes common to both: service and sacrifice.

]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000 943 434 d256bf84ce704a8658e548099f36556e no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the resurrection of Jesus, and what the vindication of the rejected Jesus means for us.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the resurrection of Jesus, and what the vindication of the rejected Jesus means for us.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the resurrection of Jesus, and what the vindication of the rejected Jesus means for us.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1472 435 df30bce54ca0481e0d5fd43108922f5f no Evening David Graham <p>We here some reflections from some of our young people who attended this year's Easter camp.</p> <p>We here some reflections from some of our young people who attended this year's Easter camp.</p> We here some reflections from some of our young people who attended this year's Easter camp.

]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1566 436 549512f2e59e417b4c481a6ae54a0f8f no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>The disciples on the road to Emmaus took a while to recognise Jesus - and needed a nudge in order to do so. How do we recognise the risen Christ in our lives?</p> <p>The disciples on the road to Emmaus took a while to recognise Jesus - and needed a nudge in order to do so. How do we recognise the risen Christ in our lives?</p> The disciples on the road to Emmaus took a while to recognise Jesus - and needed a nudge in order to do so. How do we recognise the risen Christ in our lives?

]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1421 437 31ead4808e5f0f867c97f8277052d235 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson explores the transformative power of the resurrection.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson explores the transformative power of the resurrection.</p> Alan Jamieson explores the transformative power of the resurrection.

]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000 695 438 3858787c61583e892f7f59d0cae062db no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>As Jesus' final hours pass on the cross, we look at the seven last sayings of uttered by Jesus as his death approaches.</p> <p>As Jesus' final hours pass on the cross, we look at the seven last sayings of uttered by Jesus as his death approaches.</p> As Jesus' final hours pass on the cross, we look at the seven last sayings of uttered by Jesus as his death approaches.

]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1139 439 80ee86827f74958b4f8aebb4cb5bbdd2 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>The same crowd that acclaimed Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem was baying for his blood only a few days later. How do we move away from the crowd, how do we turn around and walk against the flow of the mob, following the hard path that Jesus trod? What does the way that Jesus trod that path reveal about God?</p> <p>The same crowd that acclaimed Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem was baying for his blood only a few days later. How do we move away from the crowd, how do we turn around and walk against the flow of the mob, following the hard path that Jesus trod? What does the way that Jesus trod that path reveal about God?</p> The same crowd that acclaimed Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem was baying for his blood only a few days later. How do we move away from the crowd, how do we turn around and walk against the flow of the mob, following the hard path that Jesus trod? What does the way that Jesus trod that path reveal about God?

]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1119 440 8933b103d77d76e6bea1b5c7248594b4 no Evening Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell examines the disciples' betrayal of Jesus, and how important forgiveness is between friends when one has let the other down in a time of need.</p> <p>Claire Russell examines the disciples' betrayal of Jesus, and how important forgiveness is between friends when one has let the other down in a time of need.</p> Claire Russell examines the disciples' betrayal of Jesus, and how important forgiveness is between friends when one has let the other down in a time of need.

]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1132 441 4c5e73daba1f3dd9e3600b27defcaada no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>As Jesus agonised in the Garden of Gethsemane, he sought to discern the will of his Father, so that he could conform his own will to that of God. Alan Jamieson looks at what we learn about the discernment process from the agony of Jesus.</p> <p>As Jesus agonised in the Garden of Gethsemane, he sought to discern the will of his Father, so that he could conform his own will to that of God. Alan Jamieson looks at what we learn about the discernment process from the agony of Jesus.</p> As Jesus agonised in the Garden of Gethsemane, he sought to discern the will of his Father, so that he could conform his own will to that of God. Alan Jamieson looks at what we learn about the discernment process from the agony of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1501 442 2f4261eecae001df91324ff79d649a0c no Evening Callum Stewart-Ward <p>Callum Stewart-Ward looks at Jesus' cry of grief over Jerusalem, and shares some contemporary stories of people's grief, and asks us to think about God's grief for us in these times of pain and anguish and what His response is.</p> <p>Callum Stewart-Ward looks at Jesus' cry of grief over Jerusalem, and shares some contemporary stories of people's grief, and asks us to think about God's grief for us in these times of pain and anguish and what His response is.</p> Callum Stewart-Ward looks at Jesus' cry of grief over Jerusalem, and shares some contemporary stories of people's grief, and asks us to think about God's grief for us in these times of pain and anguish and what His response is.

]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1057 443 8bd2a3997c8d4e0988264457d675ed6c no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our Easter series by examining the purposefulness with which Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our Easter series by examining the purposefulness with which Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our Easter series by examining the purposefulness with which Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem.

]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1501 444 b8d141be323d7f8dd378156390868ae3 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson discusses why it is so important for us to deal with conflict in our midst, the ramifications if we don't, the benefits when we do.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson discusses why it is so important for us to deal with conflict in our midst, the ramifications if we don't, the benefits when we do.</p> Alan Jamieson discusses why it is so important for us to deal with conflict in our midst, the ramifications if we don't, the benefits when we do.

]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1798 445 d77a602f15e2f48e9d8db847c5ebf2b1 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how all the good things that we may experience and have in life, no matter how good they are, are nothing when compared to knowing Christ.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how all the good things that we may experience and have in life, no matter how good they are, are nothing when compared to knowing Christ.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at how all the good things that we may experience and have in life, no matter how good they are, are nothing when compared to knowing Christ.

]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1918 446 a889b8d6f89b51321c865eeab97a51a8 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Our Philippians series continues with Jo Robertson looking at how Paul still managed to find joy in times of deep despair.</p> <p>Our Philippians series continues with Jo Robertson looking at how Paul still managed to find joy in times of deep despair.</p> Our Philippians series continues with Jo Robertson looking at how Paul still managed to find joy in times of deep despair.

]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1267 447 a183431d6e7935fc2f839474dc594f33 no Morning Colin Harrington <p>Colin Harrington looks at how if we follow the humble, self-effacing example of Jesus we will make God's joy complete.</p> <p>Colin Harrington looks at how if we follow the humble, self-effacing example of Jesus we will make God's joy complete.</p> Colin Harrington looks at how if we follow the humble, self-effacing example of Jesus we will make God's joy complete.

]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2219 448 953f376fa7c553c981eb7dc494b6d9c9 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson kicks off our series on Paul's letter to the Philippians.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson kicks off our series on Paul's letter to the Philippians.</p> Alan Jamieson kicks off our series on Paul's letter to the Philippians.

]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2261 449 a15a9387f04db4481459c028b23fc40e no Morning David Graham <p>David Graham closes the celebrate series with a look at the future and what there is about the return of Jesus Christ that we can look forward to celebrating.</p> <p>David Graham closes the celebrate series with a look at the future and what there is about the return of Jesus Christ that we can look forward to celebrating.</p> David Graham closes the celebrate series with a look at the future and what there is about the return of Jesus Christ that we can look forward to celebrating.

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1831 450 aaaee59c564c847573cd1f6feb4ec961 no Morning David Graham <p>David Graham examines the importance of taking the time to stop, look around, and see what there is in the present moment to celebrate and be thankful for.</p> <p>David Graham examines the importance of taking the time to stop, look around, and see what there is in the present moment to celebrate and be thankful for.</p> David Graham examines the importance of taking the time to stop, look around, and see what there is in the present moment to celebrate and be thankful for.

]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1470 451 3382215894dc31e33ab1864c27d3c94a no Morning David Graham <p>David Graham presents our celebrate series, beginning with how we look back and celebrate the past.</p> <p>David Graham presents our celebrate series, beginning with how we look back and celebrate the past.</p> David Graham presents our celebrate series, beginning with how we look back and celebrate the past.

]]> Sun, 07 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1907 452 c0cb9a32896ab2bcc360788ddbafe6dd no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson talks about the search for truth, and how the wise men exemplify the combination of faith and learning in search of truth - and how the search for truth is not the search for a concept but the search for a person.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson talks about the search for truth, and how the wise men exemplify the combination of faith and learning in search of truth - and how the search for truth is not the search for a concept but the search for a person.</p> Alan Jamieson talks about the search for truth, and how the wise men exemplify the combination of faith and learning in search of truth - and how the search for truth is not the search for a concept but the search for a person.

]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1659 453 5b7f8f44e25f17181959ffb77861ffb3 no Evening Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell looks at the circumstances behind Mary's 'yes' to God and how we can learn from her obedience and courage in saying yes to the things God is asking of us.</p> <p>Claire Russell looks at the circumstances behind Mary's 'yes' to God and how we can learn from her obedience and courage in saying yes to the things God is asking of us.</p> Claire Russell looks at the circumstances behind Mary's 'yes' to God and how we can learn from her obedience and courage in saying yes to the things God is asking of us.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1513 454 ec45d301610a659fd03384cd94bcda33 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines the (unexpected) part the shepherds played in the birth of Jesus, and how we all have a part to play in God's story, no matter who we are or where we're from.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines the (unexpected) part the shepherds played in the birth of Jesus, and how we all have a part to play in God's story, no matter who we are or where we're from.</p> Alan Jamieson examines the (unexpected) part the shepherds played in the birth of Jesus, and how we all have a part to play in God's story, no matter who we are or where we're from.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1626 455 f0bb8fab2b9ecc343845a32b927f707f no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>We don't know much about Joseph, but what we do know tells us a lot about hearing God when he speaks to us and obeying what we hear.</p> <p>We don't know much about Joseph, but what we do know tells us a lot about hearing God when he speaks to us and obeying what we hear.</p> We don't know much about Joseph, but what we do know tells us a lot about hearing God when he speaks to us and obeying what we hear.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1749 456 46df06bd35f3a5329d9b312310f50e11 no Morning Daphne <p>The meeting of Mary and Elizabeth was a key part of the coming of Jesus. Two vulnerable women greeting each other with love, grace, acceptance affirmation - two women offering themselves as an encouragement to each other in a time of uncertainty and doubt. How can we do the same for others?</p> <p>The meeting of Mary and Elizabeth was a key part of the coming of Jesus. Two vulnerable women greeting each other with love, grace, acceptance affirmation - two women offering themselves as an encouragement to each other in a time of uncertainty and doubt. How can we do the same for others?</p> The meeting of Mary and Elizabeth was a key part of the coming of Jesus. Two vulnerable women greeting each other with love, grace, acceptance affirmation - two women offering themselves as an encouragement to each other in a time of uncertainty and doubt. How can we do the same for others?

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2003 457 8c79696fbaa16c331bd81d95741f16ce no Morning Sean Pawson <p>Sean Pawson opens our Advent series with a look at the song of Zechariah and the coming into the world of the long awaited light of God.</p> <p>Sean Pawson opens our Advent series with a look at the song of Zechariah and the coming into the world of the long awaited light of God.</p> Sean Pawson opens our Advent series with a look at the song of Zechariah and the coming into the world of the long awaited light of God.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1945 458 17ec8fb32c4dfa7b1a0cedcd5b0de8af no Evening Mike Pilavachi <p>Mike Pilavachi examines the call of Isaiah, and how Isaiah's "wow' moment of experiencing God was followed by a "woe" moment of unworthiness and then a "go" moment of a mission to tell others - and why all three parts are necessary.</p> <p>Mike Pilavachi examines the call of Isaiah, and how Isaiah's "wow' moment of experiencing God was followed by a "woe" moment of unworthiness and then a "go" moment of a mission to tell others - and why all three parts are necessary.</p> Mike Pilavachi examines the call of Isaiah, and how Isaiah's "wow' moment of experiencing God was followed by a "woe" moment of unworthiness and then a "go" moment of a mission to tell others - and why all three parts are necessary.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2408 459 cc1c1d90a50466c4b8d901aca4d62e03 no Morning Mike Pilavachi <p>Mike Pilavachi teaches about the Holy Spirit, exploring the way God worked through David, but how such work was begun during a time of loneliness and boredom in David's life.</p> <p>Mike Pilavachi teaches about the Holy Spirit, exploring the way God worked through David, but how such work was begun during a time of loneliness and boredom in David's life.</p> Mike Pilavachi teaches about the Holy Spirit, exploring the way God worked through David, but how such work was begun during a time of loneliness and boredom in David's life.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1520 460 8a5c96a343b9d898fa47fc1d5fa3ca3e no Mike Pilavachi Mike Pilavachi <p>Mike Pilavachi Saturday Evening Session</p> <p>Mike Pilavachi Saturday Evening Session</p> Mike Pilavachi Saturday Evening Session

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 3354 461 2661596ec763e9c3c92eacfc27cc0c22 no Mike Pilavachi Mike Pilavachi <p>Mike Pilavachi Saturday Afternoon Session</p> <p>Mike Pilavachi Saturday Afternoon Session</p> Mike Pilavachi Saturday Afternoon Session

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 3452 462 4dee783614daf973fd06da21a417951b no Mike Pilavachi Mike Pilavachi <p>Mike Pilavachi Saturday Morning Session</p> <p>Mike Pilavachi Saturday Morning Session</p> Mike Pilavachi Saturday Morning Session

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 3622 463 d2b0b8dafcfb565bc436c4246262e81a no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson closes our series on the book of James with a look at the importance of praising God in the good times and bad, and making sure we seek him in prayer as our first response.</p> <p>Jo Robertson closes our series on the book of James with a look at the importance of praising God in the good times and bad, and making sure we seek him in prayer as our first response.</p> Jo Robertson closes our series on the book of James with a look at the importance of praising God in the good times and bad, and making sure we seek him in prayer as our first response.

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2036 464 1326600824497c456dc7a704248a285d no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>As his letter comes to a close James becomes particularly hard-hitting against those who exploit the poor. Alan Jamieson examines what it means to look at the world through the eyes of the king.</p> <p>As his letter comes to a close James becomes particularly hard-hitting against those who exploit the poor. Alan Jamieson examines what it means to look at the world through the eyes of the king.</p> As his letter comes to a close James becomes particularly hard-hitting against those who exploit the poor. Alan Jamieson examines what it means to look at the world through the eyes of the king.

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1823 465 94a25204182a61ec025f590a4fb33fda no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Do we offer our deepest longings and desires to God? Is our deepest longing for God or for something else? How do we put God first?</p> <p>Do we offer our deepest longings and desires to God? Is our deepest longing for God or for something else? How do we put God first?</p> Do we offer our deepest longings and desires to God? Is our deepest longing for God or for something else? How do we put God first?

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1677 466 3146ddea864dd7b0699989ab5dd53ac5 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Words are powerful. Our tongue is the most powerful muscle in our <a href="http://body.Alan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">body.Alan</a> Jamieson looks at James's teaching on controlling our tongue and what true wisdom is.</p> <p>Words are powerful. Our tongue is the most powerful muscle in our <a href="http://body.Alan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">body.Alan</a> Jamieson looks at James's teaching on controlling our tongue and what true wisdom is.</p> Words are powerful. Our tongue is the most powerful muscle in our body.Alan Jamieson looks at James's teaching on controlling our tongue and what true wisdom is.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2066 467 0c016313c785939b1156ead22f9e77ed no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington examines God's call to impartiality and mercy, and how this ties in with God's bias to the poor.</p> <p>Steve Withington examines God's call to impartiality and mercy, and how this ties in with God's bias to the poor.</p> Steve Withington examines God's call to impartiality and mercy, and how this ties in with God's bias to the poor.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1735 468 8a974c7dd427fb4f9d5036a25d5dcac7 no Morning Henk Smit <p>Our series on James continues with Henk Smit offering a 'fruit salad' of thoughts on the importance of hope, combating temptation, and the goodness of God.</p> <p>Our series on James continues with Henk Smit offering a 'fruit salad' of thoughts on the importance of hope, combating temptation, and the goodness of God.</p> Our series on James continues with Henk Smit offering a 'fruit salad' of thoughts on the importance of hope, combating temptation, and the goodness of God.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1476 469 219a2534eb17c7f2a6a1571505a552d1 no Evening Grant Chivers <p>Grant Chivers dives into the book of James to see what James has to say about wealth and poverty and the way we are meant to live as followers of Jesus.</p> <p>Grant Chivers dives into the book of James to see what James has to say about wealth and poverty and the way we are meant to live as followers of Jesus.</p> Grant Chivers dives into the book of James to see what James has to say about wealth and poverty and the way we are meant to live as followers of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1771 470 aba4ed36919436308cf34e2184b6a60e no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Our series on the book of James kicks off with Alan Jamieson examining the importance of perseverance and seeking wisdom, with some practical tips on how to engage in Godly decision making in our lives.</p> <p>Our series on the book of James kicks off with Alan Jamieson examining the importance of perseverance and seeking wisdom, with some practical tips on how to engage in Godly decision making in our lives.</p> Our series on the book of James kicks off with Alan Jamieson examining the importance of perseverance and seeking wisdom, with some practical tips on how to engage in Godly decision making in our lives.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1664 471 85761b175ef937e7b95272d6b8f5961d no Evening Dr Jayakumar Christian <p>Dr Jayakumar Christian examines what it means for a local church acting locally to effectively and actively engage in global mission for the sake of the nations.</p> <p>Dr Jayakumar Christian examines what it means for a local church acting locally to effectively and actively engage in global mission for the sake of the nations.</p> Dr Jayakumar Christian examines what it means for a local church acting locally to effectively and actively engage in global mission for the sake of the nations.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1837 472 cf6d15acba4af489ea394eae5fdb97b9 no Morning Dr Jayakumar Christian <p>Dr Jayakumar Christian shares 5 important things needed for true transformational mission to occur.</p> <p>Dr Jayakumar Christian shares 5 important things needed for true transformational mission to occur.</p> Dr Jayakumar Christian shares 5 important things needed for true transformational mission to occur.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1943 473 eef3f96a82ea5216a940b665e7e98152 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson preps us for Global Missions Week by looking at the song Mary sings upon being told she will bear a son, and what this episode reveals about the kingdom.</p> <p>Jo Robertson preps us for Global Missions Week by looking at the song Mary sings upon being told she will bear a son, and what this episode reveals about the kingdom.</p> Jo Robertson preps us for Global Missions Week by looking at the song Mary sings upon being told she will bear a son, and what this episode reveals about the kingdom.

]]> Sun, 03 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1582 474 6237a7d643a980678b293d55f5b7ccdd no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' final command to his disciples about making more disciples and how that final "great commission' connects with our sense of belonging.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' final command to his disciples about making more disciples and how that final "great commission' connects with our sense of belonging.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' final command to his disciples about making more disciples and how that final "great commission' connects with our sense of belonging.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1425 475 5ca3852793d31c0143fae0132c5b408e no Evening Beccy Haylock <p>Beccy Haylock shares her experience of the times when, like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, she has asked "Where are you in all of this God?"</p> <p>Beccy Haylock shares her experience of the times when, like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, she has asked "Where are you in all of this God?"</p> Beccy Haylock shares her experience of the times when, like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, she has asked "Where are you in all of this God?"

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1364 476 fe84c069c4cacd0830238bdfffc46542 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington asks how we can stay passionate in our love for God, especially in life's dark, tough moments, by looking at the disciples post-Easter experiences.</p> <p>Steve Withington asks how we can stay passionate in our love for God, especially in life's dark, tough moments, by looking at the disciples post-Easter experiences.</p> Steve Withington asks how we can stay passionate in our love for God, especially in life's dark, tough moments, by looking at the disciples post-Easter experiences.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1594 477 a264567c15fe29fc3699f0db119f248d no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the way the resurrection of Jesus is the rebirth of our passion and our hope for the things that seem impossible.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the way the resurrection of Jesus is the rebirth of our passion and our hope for the things that seem impossible.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the way the resurrection of Jesus is the rebirth of our passion and our hope for the things that seem impossible.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1280 478 b191c20d279127e49e04f2a4db5a5549 no Morning Warren Read <p>Warren Read opens our Easter series with a look at Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.</p> <p>Warren Read opens our Easter series with a look at Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.</p> Warren Read opens our Easter series with a look at Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1746 479 cc3b2bc977a851cd78e9ff8a3544c460 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks back over church history to 3 moments when something new and radical occurred and the church was faced with the choice of supporting or dismissing these new radical moves of God. He then looks at what many see as a new such move today.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks back over church history to 3 moments when something new and radical occurred and the church was faced with the choice of supporting or dismissing these new radical moves of God. He then looks at what many see as a new such move today.</p> Alan Jamieson looks back over church history to 3 moments when something new and radical occurred and the church was faced with the choice of supporting or dismissing these new radical moves of God. He then looks at what many see as a new such move today.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1896 480 200929c868a9401a661cde11b6306574 no Evening Chris Clarke <p>World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke shares what it means for love to be incarnational, and asks us what we might have 'hidden in the cupboard' that we could bring out to offer others.</p> <p>World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke shares what it means for love to be incarnational, and asks us what we might have 'hidden in the cupboard' that we could bring out to offer others.</p> World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke shares what it means for love to be incarnational, and asks us what we might have 'hidden in the cupboard' that we could bring out to offer others.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2220 481 c5916dd3ae5f06e357c7e21f223c4c75 no Morning Chris Clarke <p>World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke shares what it means for love to be incarnational, what it means for us to both weep and rejoice with our neighbours.</p> <p>World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke shares what it means for love to be incarnational, what it means for us to both weep and rejoice with our neighbours.</p> World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke shares what it means for love to be incarnational, what it means for us to both weep and rejoice with our neighbours.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1612 482 66e75319ec95fc192a23595107243a5e no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson prays "your kingdom come" and investigates what that would look like in our city and our nation and why it is so urgent that God's kingdom does come.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson prays "your kingdom come" and investigates what that would look like in our city and our nation and why it is so urgent that God's kingdom does come.</p> Alan Jamieson prays "your kingdom come" and investigates what that would look like in our city and our nation and why it is so urgent that God's kingdom does come.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1912 483 f1e95e38db038439e73c1769c2f29bfa no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the beginning of the Lord's prayer, and asks what does it mean to call God Father and to pray for his kingdom to come?</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the beginning of the Lord's prayer, and asks what does it mean to call God Father and to pray for his kingdom to come?</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the beginning of the Lord's prayer, and asks what does it mean to call God Father and to pray for his kingdom to come?

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1823 484 5b72b97912d80f5b06715b08805dde2b no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson shares her story, placing particular emphasis on prayer and what she has learnt from the bible and from others about prayer.</p> <p>Jo Robertson shares her story, placing particular emphasis on prayer and what she has learnt from the bible and from others about prayer.</p> Jo Robertson shares her story, placing particular emphasis on prayer and what she has learnt from the bible and from others about prayer.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2045 485 5a9dadc480116abe42157d4c6eb01a59 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson explores the meaning and significance of Pentecost, the giving of God's Spirit to the church.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson explores the meaning and significance of Pentecost, the giving of God's Spirit to the church.</p> Alan Jamieson explores the meaning and significance of Pentecost, the giving of God's Spirit to the church.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1501 486 083c01b0a260cdcb47a177dc20d7a6b1 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson takes us through the day of Pentecost, the giving of the Holy Spirit to the church, and the implications for us today.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson takes us through the day of Pentecost, the giving of the Holy Spirit to the church, and the implications for us today.</p> Alan Jamieson takes us through the day of Pentecost, the giving of the Holy Spirit to the church, and the implications for us today.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2169 487 e233d6487a873e88a9111692604c81bc no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson concludes our Freedom series with a look at what it means to be pardoned by God, and how we can abuse our freedom or not even accept it if we so choose.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson concludes our Freedom series with a look at what it means to be pardoned by God, and how we can abuse our freedom or not even accept it if we so choose.</p> Alan Jamieson concludes our Freedom series with a look at what it means to be pardoned by God, and how we can abuse our freedom or not even accept it if we so choose.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1439 488 4845b8def926ec86c97ae38d9866a523 no Morning Warren Read <p>Paul chastises the Galatians for trying to turn the gospel into "Jesus + extras", and warns them against the dangers of living by the flesh rather than by the Spirit. Warren Read examines how we can live by the Spirit and see the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.</p> <p>Paul chastises the Galatians for trying to turn the gospel into "Jesus + extras", and warns them against the dangers of living by the flesh rather than by the Spirit. Warren Read examines how we can live by the Spirit and see the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.</p> Paul chastises the Galatians for trying to turn the gospel into "Jesus + extras", and warns them against the dangers of living by the flesh rather than by the Spirit. Warren Read examines how we can live by the Spirit and see the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1852 489 2752f6fed2b177a39f6f8b692ad47664 no Evening David Graham <p>Our Freedom series continues with David Graham showing us how we have been freed through our adoption into God's family, made heirs and children of God, not slaves as we once were.</p> <p>Our Freedom series continues with David Graham showing us how we have been freed through our adoption into God's family, made heirs and children of God, not slaves as we once were.</p> Our Freedom series continues with David Graham showing us how we have been freed through our adoption into God's family, made heirs and children of God, not slaves as we once were.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2057 490 925b1077ce426f29beec40ba489cb7bf no Morning Henk Smit <p>Henk Smit looks at why Paul upbraids the Galatians for forgetting how they have been set free from the law and from 'religion'.</p> <p>Henk Smit looks at why Paul upbraids the Galatians for forgetting how they have been set free from the law and from 'religion'.</p> Henk Smit looks at why Paul upbraids the Galatians for forgetting how they have been set free from the law and from 'religion'.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1727 491 210211908416437984afc00c3a98a4ed no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks (briefly) at what does it mean to be justified by faith in Christ.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks (briefly) at what does it mean to be justified by faith in Christ.</p> Alan Jamieson looks (briefly) at what does it mean to be justified by faith in Christ.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 749 492 2450c0d03c744d93d00d054f21bee08d no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our Galatians series on freedom by looking at the way we can be set free from the past only by the grace of a God who is not afraid to get deeply involved in our struggles.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our Galatians series on freedom by looking at the way we can be set free from the past only by the grace of a God who is not afraid to get deeply involved in our struggles.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our Galatians series on freedom by looking at the way we can be set free from the past only by the grace of a God who is not afraid to get deeply involved in our struggles.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2080 493 f6639c993576250aa166c7df0759c860 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson concludes our Sabbath series with a look at how the Sabbath is a foretaste of eternal life and celebration in the fullness of the kingdom of God, and why it is so important that we make time in our lives for God.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson concludes our Sabbath series with a look at how the Sabbath is a foretaste of eternal life and celebration in the fullness of the kingdom of God, and why it is so important that we make time in our lives for God.</p> Alan Jamieson concludes our Sabbath series with a look at how the Sabbath is a foretaste of eternal life and celebration in the fullness of the kingdom of God, and why it is so important that we make time in our lives for God.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1641 494 fd9b80698bda0ab73bce016a4643c82e no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>How does God delight in us and how do we delight in the Sabbath? Why has God given the Sabbath to us? Alan Jamieson takes us through the importance of the Sabbath for our rest, re-creation and renewal.</p> <p>How does God delight in us and how do we delight in the Sabbath? Why has God given the Sabbath to us? Alan Jamieson takes us through the importance of the Sabbath for our rest, re-creation and renewal.</p> How does God delight in us and how do we delight in the Sabbath? Why has God given the Sabbath to us? Alan Jamieson takes us through the importance of the Sabbath for our rest, re-creation and renewal.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1616 495 7dd3c86e12e1641b800657d39ac36ab2 no Evening Tash Britt <p>Tash Britt discusses the importance of a life that has good Sabbath rhythms in it, and interviews Grant Chivers about the rhythms he has in his life.</p> <p>Tash Britt discusses the importance of a life that has good Sabbath rhythms in it, and interviews Grant Chivers about the rhythms he has in his life.</p> Tash Britt discusses the importance of a life that has good Sabbath rhythms in it, and interviews Grant Chivers about the rhythms he has in his life.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2484 496 28e57faba140bf9c4051fa4aab1cc936 no Evening Catherine McFedries <p>Cat McFedries examines how "the Sabbath as resistance" is a key element in our call to 1) resist the pressures of society, 2) resist the pressure to exclude others, and 3) stand up against economic injustice.</p> <p>Cat McFedries examines how "the Sabbath as resistance" is a key element in our call to 1) resist the pressures of society, 2) resist the pressure to exclude others, and 3) stand up against economic injustice.</p> Cat McFedries examines how "the Sabbath as resistance" is a key element in our call to 1) resist the pressures of society, 2) resist the pressure to exclude others, and 3) stand up against economic injustice.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1817 497 fbd05b7dcf0913b5b68f87a5e268b9e9 no Morning Warren Read <p>Can we rest? Can we stop and enjoy God's holy rest? Or are we too afraid of what we might find within us if we were to stop and rest? Warren Read examines the difficulties and anxieties that can stop us from resting in God's peace.</p> <p>Can we rest? Can we stop and enjoy God's holy rest? Or are we too afraid of what we might find within us if we were to stop and rest? Warren Read examines the difficulties and anxieties that can stop us from resting in God's peace.</p> Can we rest? Can we stop and enjoy God's holy rest? Or are we too afraid of what we might find within us if we were to stop and rest? Warren Read examines the difficulties and anxieties that can stop us from resting in God's peace.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1670 498 88caf3c20fb15098d5f1bda48ea36b2c no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at the incredibly radical nature of God's call to Sabbath observance, and how living the Sabbath truly must be a deeply counter-cultural act.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at the incredibly radical nature of God's call to Sabbath observance, and how living the Sabbath truly must be a deeply counter-cultural act.</p> Jo Robertson looks at the incredibly radical nature of God's call to Sabbath observance, and how living the Sabbath truly must be a deeply counter-cultural act.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1789 499 4994d31fcf78a059d3f5df9433991863 no Evening Lloyd Martin <p>Lloyd Martin asks who were the adults who had the biggest impact on us when we were growing up and why, and challenges us to make a similar impact on the young people around us by simply offering ordinary kindness to them.</p> <p>Lloyd Martin asks who were the adults who had the biggest impact on us when we were growing up and why, and challenges us to make a similar impact on the young people around us by simply offering ordinary kindness to them.</p> Lloyd Martin asks who were the adults who had the biggest impact on us when we were growing up and why, and challenges us to make a similar impact on the young people around us by simply offering ordinary kindness to them.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1542 500 a103f147dc3a33ea3f921786ead5dcc0 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington begins our series on the Sabbath by asking the fundamental question of what is the Sabbath and why is it important? Are our lives too busy and too fast to even properly have the Sabbath God intended? what can we do to change this state of affairs?</p> <p>Steve Withington begins our series on the Sabbath by asking the fundamental question of what is the Sabbath and why is it important? Are our lives too busy and too fast to even properly have the Sabbath God intended? what can we do to change this state of affairs?</p> Steve Withington begins our series on the Sabbath by asking the fundamental question of what is the Sabbath and why is it important? Are our lives too busy and too fast to even properly have the Sabbath God intended? what can we do to change this state of affairs?

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1675 501 acbac0c4b5984510727b2ac42cdf0926 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson asks how we can actually tell we are truly becoming lifelong followers of Jesus by looking in the Gospels at the responses two people had when they encountered Jesus.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson asks how we can actually tell we are truly becoming lifelong followers of Jesus by looking in the Gospels at the responses two people had when they encountered Jesus.</p> Alan Jamieson asks how we can actually tell we are truly becoming lifelong followers of Jesus by looking in the Gospels at the responses two people had when they encountered Jesus.

]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1925 502 56bdfce731386479a69ea5606db5f7a2 no Morning Alan Jamieson and Dr Sandy Kerr <p>Alan Jamieson and Dr Sandy Kerr (lecturer at Carey Baptist College) share about what it means to be a redemptive community following a redemptive God, giving a perspective from New Zealand history about what it means to be a redemptive people offering hope and peace to all.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson and Dr Sandy Kerr (lecturer at Carey Baptist College) share about what it means to be a redemptive community following a redemptive God, giving a perspective from New Zealand history about what it means to be a redemptive people offering hope and peace to all.</p> Alan Jamieson and Dr Sandy Kerr (lecturer at Carey Baptist College) share about what it means to be a redemptive community following a redemptive God, giving a perspective from New Zealand history about what it means to be a redemptive people offering hope and peace to all.

]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2423 503 2f77a487b0c4feaaf4a1f173743bbca1 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington examines the role we are each to play in binding and healing the hearts of the broken hearted.</p> <p>Steve Withington examines the role we are each to play in binding and healing the hearts of the broken hearted.</p> Steve Withington examines the role we are each to play in binding and healing the hearts of the broken hearted.

]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1870 504 4f331e4e7d0d21629427d46f59d3f23f no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell examines how we are to make sure we are always seeking to grow and deepen our relationship with God.</p> <p>Claire Russell examines how we are to make sure we are always seeking to grow and deepen our relationship with God.</p> Claire Russell examines how we are to make sure we are always seeking to grow and deepen our relationship with God.

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1596 505 f5977ee921f1f35191cbfe69c30e60e4 no Morning Catherine McFedries <p>Catherine McFedries looks at the story of the Good Samaritan as a story that shows us the limitless love of God - no one is beyond his love. Our prejudices need to be set aside in the face of his love. Who is God asking you to love this year?</p> <p>Catherine McFedries looks at the story of the Good Samaritan as a story that shows us the limitless love of God - no one is beyond his love. Our prejudices need to be set aside in the face of his love. Who is God asking you to love this year?</p> Catherine McFedries looks at the story of the Good Samaritan as a story that shows us the limitless love of God - no one is beyond his love. Our prejudices need to be set aside in the face of his love. Who is God asking you to love this year?

]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1354 506 68b99d6dabc2384e95d597e8904abbde no Morning Warren Read <p>Warren Read begins our summer series by asking each of us what to think about what God is asking us to leave behind and what he is asking us to stretch towards? What does God have lined up for us?</p> <p>Warren Read begins our summer series by asking each of us what to think about what God is asking us to leave behind and what he is asking us to stretch towards? What does God have lined up for us?</p> Warren Read begins our summer series by asking each of us what to think about what God is asking us to leave behind and what he is asking us to stretch towards? What does God have lined up for us?

]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1556 507 b8aa819e64e41f91e51e41cd73466f0e no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson closes our series on Exodus with a look at how the ten commandments show us what the people of God are supposed to look like, and especially how we can mend our broken relationships with others.</p> <p>Jo Robertson closes our series on Exodus with a look at how the ten commandments show us what the people of God are supposed to look like, and especially how we can mend our broken relationships with others.</p> Jo Robertson closes our series on Exodus with a look at how the ten commandments show us what the people of God are supposed to look like, and especially how we can mend our broken relationships with others.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2058 508 216925e9e901223783180df617e9d47d no Evening Catherine McFedries <p>Catherine McFedries looks at how the Ten Commandments impact on and shape and grow our relationships with each other.</p> <p>Catherine McFedries looks at how the Ten Commandments impact on and shape and grow our relationships with each other.</p> Catherine McFedries looks at how the Ten Commandments impact on and shape and grow our relationships with each other.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1252 509 ce343212ef4a5451475e8cf33cf82fab no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell talks about our praise and worship of God by looking at the Israelites' reaction to being saved from the Egyptians, and what this episode says about God's character and our response.</p> <p>Claire Russell talks about our praise and worship of God by looking at the Israelites' reaction to being saved from the Egyptians, and what this episode says about God's character and our response.</p> Claire Russell talks about our praise and worship of God by looking at the Israelites' reaction to being saved from the Egyptians, and what this episode says about God's character and our response.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1548 510 ad81160f4b5d2f0e85497e5ddbd8dbc5 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>The Israelites have reached the Red Sea only to have the Egyptians bearing down on them. With freedom so close at hand yet so far away, what will they do, and more importantly, what will God do?</p> <p>The Israelites have reached the Red Sea only to have the Egyptians bearing down on them. With freedom so close at hand yet so far away, what will they do, and more importantly, what will God do?</p> The Israelites have reached the Red Sea only to have the Egyptians bearing down on them. With freedom so close at hand yet so far away, what will they do, and more importantly, what will God do?

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2115 511 ed5e27e1ebf8a25cbf94d58e4fbd8c9d no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington takes us through the events of the first Passover and explains how the Passover involves new birth, judgement and celebration, before leading us through the Passover meal Jesus left for us.</p> <p>Steve Withington takes us through the events of the first Passover and explains how the Passover involves new birth, judgement and celebration, before leading us through the Passover meal Jesus left for us.</p> Steve Withington takes us through the events of the first Passover and explains how the Passover involves new birth, judgement and celebration, before leading us through the Passover meal Jesus left for us.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1844 512 79c15e6950ebcce1b6a4d6caf2f0b22c no Evening Tash Higginson <p>Tash Higginson looks at how God and the Israelites squared off against Pharaoh and the Egyptians and how God rescued his people from slavery.</p> <p>Tash Higginson looks at how God and the Israelites squared off against Pharaoh and the Egyptians and how God rescued his people from slavery.</p> Tash Higginson looks at how God and the Israelites squared off against Pharaoh and the Egyptians and how God rescued his people from slavery.

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2332 513 5e32ed5d21b4b9addc2b261715e37ab1 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson discusses the famous sequence of ten plagues visited upon the Egyptians, and examines how our freedom is linked with the freedom of the poor and oppressed and how following God requires us to join in active solidarity with the poor.</p> <p>Jo Robertson discusses the famous sequence of ten plagues visited upon the Egyptians, and examines how our freedom is linked with the freedom of the poor and oppressed and how following God requires us to join in active solidarity with the poor.</p> Jo Robertson discusses the famous sequence of ten plagues visited upon the Egyptians, and examines how our freedom is linked with the freedom of the poor and oppressed and how following God requires us to join in active solidarity with the poor.

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2016 514 c9d7e645457f490bc85c8c3677c882a6 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>God has called Moses, but Moses still needs convincing that the job is doable. God shows Moses how the simple things Moses has to hand - and Moses' hands themselves - are more than enough for God.</p> <p>God has called Moses, but Moses still needs convincing that the job is doable. God shows Moses how the simple things Moses has to hand - and Moses' hands themselves - are more than enough for God.</p> God has called Moses, but Moses still needs convincing that the job is doable. God shows Moses how the simple things Moses has to hand - and Moses' hands themselves - are more than enough for God.

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2194 515 50f450568d9742d329fe327bc0a552e8 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Our Exodus series continues with a look at God's call to Moses and how that call involved giving Moses an identity and a sense of belonging - and how God was at the centre of both.</p> <p>Our Exodus series continues with a look at God's call to Moses and how that call involved giving Moses an identity and a sense of belonging - and how God was at the centre of both.</p> Our Exodus series continues with a look at God's call to Moses and how that call involved giving Moses an identity and a sense of belonging - and how God was at the centre of both.

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2122 516 8d1594e791535b862b92e378f8050942 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at the cry of oppression of the Hebrews under Pharaoh and asks why is God so slow to act, and what role do we as the people of God have to play in answering the cry of oppression.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at the cry of oppression of the Hebrews under Pharaoh and asks why is God so slow to act, and what role do we as the people of God have to play in answering the cry of oppression.</p> Jo Robertson looks at the cry of oppression of the Hebrews under Pharaoh and asks why is God so slow to act, and what role do we as the people of God have to play in answering the cry of oppression.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2002 517 538ce48eb929dc7c7a21defe4abea7f7 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our series on the book of Exodus with a look at the contrast between the promises of God and the "voice of Pharaoh" that tries to snuff out God's promises.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our series on the book of Exodus with a look at the contrast between the promises of God and the "voice of Pharaoh" that tries to snuff out God's promises.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our series on the book of Exodus with a look at the contrast between the promises of God and the "voice of Pharaoh" that tries to snuff out God's promises.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1526 518 b3328ca526609bfaffbeefedf81957d8 no Evening Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington examines the coming of the Prince of Peace and asks whether or not we see Christmas as a time of peace in our lives and our world.</p> <p>Steve Withington examines the coming of the Prince of Peace and asks whether or not we see Christmas as a time of peace in our lives and our world.</p> Steve Withington examines the coming of the Prince of Peace and asks whether or not we see Christmas as a time of peace in our lives and our world.

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1725 519 42f52b1ea1c7255552c5dccad949b419 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>What does it mean to belong, and how can we belong to each other and welcome others into where we belong?</p> <p>What does it mean to belong, and how can we belong to each other and welcome others into where we belong?</p> What does it mean to belong, and how can we belong to each other and welcome others into where we belong?

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000 3278 520 bd44b824cea35f7584ab3efa491a6b9a no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>What does it mean to belong, and how can we belong to each other and welcome others into where we belong?</p> <p>What does it mean to belong, and how can we belong to each other and welcome others into where we belong?</p> What does it mean to belong, and how can we belong to each other and welcome others into where we belong?

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1803 521 5201f0e87edbd598bff67eb0e456849d no Morning Mark Ambundo <p>Mark Ambundo explains how God is seeking to grow our trust in him, and why this is crucial for our witness to others.</p> <p>Mark Ambundo explains how God is seeking to grow our trust in him, and why this is crucial for our witness to others.</p> Mark Ambundo explains how God is seeking to grow our trust in him, and why this is crucial for our witness to others.

]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2431 522 0046306fc4eca50956e45c8e70d6d11a no Evening Mark Ambundo <p>Mark Ambundo explains how God is seeking to grow our trust in him, and why this is crucial for our witness to others.</p> <p>Mark Ambundo explains how God is seeking to grow our trust in him, and why this is crucial for our witness to others.</p> Mark Ambundo explains how God is seeking to grow our trust in him, and why this is crucial for our witness to others.

]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2561 523 08d3b4228218c8115c304f4256f9eebb no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell looks at the spiritual hunger of people who were clamouring to see Jesus - including a group of men who destroy a roof in order to get their friend close to Jesus.</p> <p>Claire Russell looks at the spiritual hunger of people who were clamouring to see Jesus - including a group of men who destroy a roof in order to get their friend close to Jesus.</p> Claire Russell looks at the spiritual hunger of people who were clamouring to see Jesus - including a group of men who destroy a roof in order to get their friend close to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1793 524 4ffcb9226ec04a1c32c0e88fd82c1f7e no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines the importance of children and their "child-like" faith, and how important coming to faith at a young age tends to be.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines the importance of children and their "child-like" faith, and how important coming to faith at a young age tends to be.</p> Alan Jamieson examines the importance of children and their "child-like" faith, and how important coming to faith at a young age tends to be.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2036 525 d72560e48490d707fce7a5d28df3063f no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jesus hung around with some pretty disreputable people - causing other people to get pretty upset. Who are we to hang out with? How do we show the love of Christ to those society deems beyond the pale, beyond worth and beyond redemption?</p> <p>Jesus hung around with some pretty disreputable people - causing other people to get pretty upset. Who are we to hang out with? How do we show the love of Christ to those society deems beyond the pale, beyond worth and beyond redemption?</p> Jesus hung around with some pretty disreputable people - causing other people to get pretty upset. Who are we to hang out with? How do we show the love of Christ to those society deems beyond the pale, beyond worth and beyond redemption?

]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1809 526 943000d57f59ff52cc1f5a1972904a0c no Morning Steve Withington <p>What can we learn from Jesus' sending out of the twelve disciples? What type of model is this for us today? Steve Withington investigates?</p> <p>What can we learn from Jesus' sending out of the twelve disciples? What type of model is this for us today? Steve Withington investigates?</p> What can we learn from Jesus' sending out of the twelve disciples? What type of model is this for us today? Steve Withington investigates?

]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1686 527 c26b2222cda59436b18e1162e295c9d7 no Evening Tash Britt <p>Tash Britt tells the story of the man healed of demon possession, and how Jesus set him free, not to travel with him, but to go back home and tell his story. What freedom stories do we have to tell from our own lives?</p> <p>Tash Britt tells the story of the man healed of demon possession, and how Jesus set him free, not to travel with him, but to go back home and tell his story. What freedom stories do we have to tell from our own lives?</p> Tash Britt tells the story of the man healed of demon possession, and how Jesus set him free, not to travel with him, but to go back home and tell his story. What freedom stories do we have to tell from our own lives?

]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2356 528 5e462ce4fe683f15e780df61c74b7b3b no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the call of Jesus, how transformative following Jesus is meant to be, and what it means to belong.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the call of Jesus, how transformative following Jesus is meant to be, and what it means to belong.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the call of Jesus, how transformative following Jesus is meant to be, and what it means to belong.

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1150 529 ad28af4a0f9e285ae13f48a6575efbe2 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at what it means to belong, and how that sense of belonging to a community relates to baptism and membership.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at what it means to belong, and how that sense of belonging to a community relates to baptism and membership.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at what it means to belong, and how that sense of belonging to a community relates to baptism and membership.

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1272 530 e05575b43580c8468978212f9f775cbc no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington looks at our need for a heart transplant, and what it means to have a new life in Christ and to be imitators of God.</p> <p>Steve Withington looks at our need for a heart transplant, and what it means to have a new life in Christ and to be imitators of God.</p> Steve Withington looks at our need for a heart transplant, and what it means to have a new life in Christ and to be imitators of God.

]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1760 531 07e80e1fd6327a2439187f8c7687a0f5 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>As South West Baptist Church celebrates its 150th anniversary Alan Jamieson looks back to what has inspired us and also what spurs us to stretch forward to the future.</p> <p>As South West Baptist Church celebrates its 150th anniversary Alan Jamieson looks back to what has inspired us and also what spurs us to stretch forward to the future.</p> As South West Baptist Church celebrates its 150th anniversary Alan Jamieson looks back to what has inspired us and also what spurs us to stretch forward to the future.

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1464 532 f5cd95e48f19edd7f599c1caf38ca1e4 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>As South West Baptist Church celebrates its 150th anniversary Alan Jamieson looks back to what has inspired us and also what spurs us to stretch forward to the future.</p> <p>As South West Baptist Church celebrates its 150th anniversary Alan Jamieson looks back to what has inspired us and also what spurs us to stretch forward to the future.</p> As South West Baptist Church celebrates its 150th anniversary Alan Jamieson looks back to what has inspired us and also what spurs us to stretch forward to the future.

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1459 533 3bb84aa7d7ca40666fff743f7caac057 no Morning Mike Douglas <p>Mike Douglas looks at the importance of unity in the body of Christ and how vital unity is if we want to truly exhibit the diversity of our various God-given gifts.</p> <p>Mike Douglas looks at the importance of unity in the body of Christ and how vital unity is if we want to truly exhibit the diversity of our various God-given gifts.</p> Mike Douglas looks at the importance of unity in the body of Christ and how vital unity is if we want to truly exhibit the diversity of our various God-given gifts.

]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1585 534 0dacc2cafd560165e85544908ae6217c no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson continues our series on belonging - and our journey through Ephesians - by looking at what Paul says in worship to God and his glory and what that means for the church.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson continues our series on belonging - and our journey through Ephesians - by looking at what Paul says in worship to God and his glory and what that means for the church.</p> Alan Jamieson continues our series on belonging - and our journey through Ephesians - by looking at what Paul says in worship to God and his glory and what that means for the church.

]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1739 535 7c267586ce48dcc039b5ba3d602cdd2c no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson asks what is it that makes church 'church'? What do we focus on? How does what we focus on affect how people belong?</p> <p>Alan Jamieson asks what is it that makes church 'church'? What do we focus on? How does what we focus on affect how people belong?</p> Alan Jamieson asks what is it that makes church 'church'? What do we focus on? How does what we focus on affect how people belong?

]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2046 536 9ceb508afff8b248b331b367bdb84d96 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines what it means to say Jesus is our cornerstone, and what sort of household God is building - and expects us to build too.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines what it means to say Jesus is our cornerstone, and what sort of household God is building - and expects us to build too.</p> Alan Jamieson examines what it means to say Jesus is our cornerstone, and what sort of household God is building - and expects us to build too.

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1901 537 2ca9af26c10567f936ba06cf1fa65c8f no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the power of God's love that reconciled us to him and us to each other, and what that means for how we belong to each other and the world.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the power of God's love that reconciled us to him and us to each other, and what that means for how we belong to each other and the world.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the power of God's love that reconciled us to him and us to each other, and what that means for how we belong to each other and the world.

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1737 538 7b9769dde6500a1f6a56e3b5d560c84c no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the love God has lavished on us by adopting us into his family and what it means to commit to his family, his people.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the love God has lavished on us by adopting us into his family and what it means to commit to his family, his people.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the love God has lavished on us by adopting us into his family and what it means to commit to his family, his people.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1886 539 04f4a3d7f5274dd18ce8a3e0d6df4bab no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson launches SWBC's 150th celebrations with a look back at the early history of SWBC, what inspired the people to plant a church and what inspires us now.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson launches SWBC's 150th celebrations with a look back at the early history of SWBC, what inspired the people to plant a church and what inspires us now.</p> Alan Jamieson launches SWBC's 150th celebrations with a look back at the early history of SWBC, what inspired the people to plant a church and what inspires us now.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1744 540 6c29b80abcbf5c4d12034253bca87c27 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson concludes our 'Together' series with a look at the importance of truthfulness and how crucial it is for unity.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson concludes our 'Together' series with a look at the importance of truthfulness and how crucial it is for unity.</p> Alan Jamieson concludes our 'Together' series with a look at the importance of truthfulness and how crucial it is for unity.

]]> Sun, 15 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1506 541 ba9a2bc995824db13096053a65975872 no Morning Daphne Marsden <p>What should we be grateful for? What is the connection between grace and gratitude. Daphne looks at the story of the woman who anointed Jesus' feet with perfume and tears for an answer.</p> <p>What should we be grateful for? What is the connection between grace and gratitude. Daphne looks at the story of the woman who anointed Jesus' feet with perfume and tears for an answer.</p> What should we be grateful for? What is the connection between grace and gratitude. Daphne looks at the story of the woman who anointed Jesus' feet with perfume and tears for an answer.

]]> Sun, 08 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1744 542 c27b08f07c129e06b52ed2bfeb32e41f no Evening Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at the centrality of hospitality, the importance of welcoming others, and interviews a couple of people who have opened their home up to others</p> <p>Duane Major looks at the centrality of hospitality, the importance of welcoming others, and interviews a couple of people who have opened their home up to others</p> Duane Major looks at the centrality of hospitality, the importance of welcoming others, and interviews a couple of people who have opened their home up to others

]]> Sun, 01 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 3284 543 e543b84b510ff64d1e1f173c4f2afc1d no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines the importance of hospitality and how it is central to our relationships with others and the health of our communities.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines the importance of hospitality and how it is central to our relationships with others and the health of our communities.</p> Alan Jamieson examines the importance of hospitality and how it is central to our relationships with others and the health of our communities.

]]> Sun, 01 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1887 544 64ed43a73245f6f03161d970bf553b96 no Evening Catherine McFedries <p>Why are making and keeping promises important? How does our relationship with God inform how we go about making promises in our lives?</p> <p>Why are making and keeping promises important? How does our relationship with God inform how we go about making promises in our lives?</p> Why are making and keeping promises important? How does our relationship with God inform how we go about making promises in our lives?

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1810 545 22bf21375ed4394b10e6795a86246d95 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington looks at the importance of promise making and promise keeping and the contrast between relationships based on a contract model and those based on a covenant model.</p> <p>Steve Withington looks at the importance of promise making and promise keeping and the contrast between relationships based on a contract model and those based on a covenant model.</p> Steve Withington looks at the importance of promise making and promise keeping and the contrast between relationships based on a contract model and those based on a covenant model.

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1816 546 51b471a15a451aa910646c888e614029 no Evening Dr Phil Halstead <p>Dr Phil Halstead examines forgiveness and why it is so important in our relationships with others, including God.</p> <p>Dr Phil Halstead examines forgiveness and why it is so important in our relationships with others, including God.</p> Dr Phil Halstead examines forgiveness and why it is so important in our relationships with others, including God.

]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2432 547 04c88e173da7c5a9f04b01669fff6425 no Morning Dr Phil Halstead <p>Dr Phil Halstead talks about forgiveness, what it means and why it is so important.</p> <p>Dr Phil Halstead talks about forgiveness, what it means and why it is so important.</p> Dr Phil Halstead talks about forgiveness, what it means and why it is so important.

]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1913 548 b96c3a4f2b3c670ac3af972ac5052db3 no Evening Chris Clarke <p>World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke asks "what is God's call on your life, and are you listening to what God is calling you to in your neighbourhood"?</p> <p>World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke asks "what is God's call on your life, and are you listening to what God is calling you to in your neighbourhood"?</p> World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke asks "what is God's call on your life, and are you listening to what God is calling you to in your neighbourhood"?

]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1712 549 f20aa4cb81331b1a4df7e3c75982a86f no Morning Chris Clarke <p>Chris Clarke, CEO of World Vision NZ, looks at how we can best make our voice heard in our neighbourhoods as we engage with the brokenness around us.</p> <p>Chris Clarke, CEO of World Vision NZ, looks at how we can best make our voice heard in our neighbourhoods as we engage with the brokenness around us.</p> Chris Clarke, CEO of World Vision NZ, looks at how we can best make our voice heard in our neighbourhoods as we engage with the brokenness around us.

]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1853 550 d428e63223c3cfa551c13eb414f5779c no Morning Sam Chapman <p>Kicking off this year's Local Missions Week, Sam Chapman shares his experience of developing and fostering local communities and neighbourhoods.</p> <p>Kicking off this year's Local Missions Week, Sam Chapman shares his experience of developing and fostering local communities and neighbourhoods.</p> Kicking off this year's Local Missions Week, Sam Chapman shares his experience of developing and fostering local communities and neighbourhoods.

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2639 551 e210412137510b0e33c782582bee5365 no Evening Sam Chapman <p>Sam Chapman shares about the importance of developing strong communities through deep involvement and fostering relationships.</p> <p>Sam Chapman shares about the importance of developing strong communities through deep involvement and fostering relationships.</p> Sam Chapman shares about the importance of developing strong communities through deep involvement and fostering relationships.

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2883 552 863483e896af31b8e9fc3d03dcce0571 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how we play the money game, how we can do so with generosity, and whether God might actually be calling us to change the nature of the game entirely.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how we play the money game, how we can do so with generosity, and whether God might actually be calling us to change the nature of the game entirely.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at how we play the money game, how we can do so with generosity, and whether God might actually be calling us to change the nature of the game entirely.

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2160 553 d051311d3704ec6511c414b013390c91 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson examines what it means to be generous, to live a life in which obeying and trusting God and being generous to all others is more important than our own security.</p> <p>Jo Robertson examines what it means to be generous, to live a life in which obeying and trusting God and being generous to all others is more important than our own security.</p> Jo Robertson examines what it means to be generous, to live a life in which obeying and trusting God and being generous to all others is more important than our own security.

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2027 554 dfeeff2f7e0eea79f849c1ee24ddc959 no Evening Duane Major <p>How are we to live and be generous in a way that means that all people everywhere can flourish? How does God want us to live so that this can happen?</p> <p>How are we to live and be generous in a way that means that all people everywhere can flourish? How does God want us to live so that this can happen?</p> How are we to live and be generous in a way that means that all people everywhere can flourish? How does God want us to live so that this can happen?

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2726 555 938fa4cd6c3fcd08e646dcd0df78b49f no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Why are the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer? And why is it happening at a faster rate than ever before? And what is the Christian response to such overwhelming inequality? Murray Robertson investigates.</p> <p>Why are the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer? And why is it happening at a faster rate than ever before? And what is the Christian response to such overwhelming inequality? Murray Robertson investigates.</p> Why are the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer? And why is it happening at a faster rate than ever before? And what is the Christian response to such overwhelming inequality? Murray Robertson investigates.

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2314 556 9fbbe77069c02fae81e1023f855dbabc no Evening Jo Robertson <p>What happens to people when they live in a market society, when everything and everyone is viewed only in monetary terms, and people's worth is judged solely in financial terms? Jo Robertson investigates.</p> <p>What happens to people when they live in a market society, when everything and everyone is viewed only in monetary terms, and people's worth is judged solely in financial terms? Jo Robertson investigates.</p> What happens to people when they live in a market society, when everything and everyone is viewed only in monetary terms, and people's worth is judged solely in financial terms? Jo Robertson investigates.

]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1834 557 7d9fc092d2c8bbea3bd3d597932269bc no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington kicks off our series on money with at look at God and Mammon. (Includes brief skit at the beginning.)</p> <p>Steve Withington kicks off our series on money with at look at God and Mammon. (Includes brief skit at the beginning.)</p> Steve Withington kicks off our series on money with at look at God and Mammon. (Includes brief skit at the beginning.)

]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1739 558 b67967b7869172d1693b45af55b2c7ff no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson opens our Easter series on the "beautiful scars" of Jesus with a look at the broken bread and the broken body and the Easter experience of Jesus.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson opens our Easter series on the "beautiful scars" of Jesus with a look at the broken bread and the broken body and the Easter experience of Jesus.</p> Alan Jamieson opens our Easter series on the "beautiful scars" of Jesus with a look at the broken bread and the broken body and the Easter experience of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1410 559 e0629fd443c5349132108bda61ebffd5 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>We begin Easter with a look at the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples and the transforming forgiveness that flows from his sacrifice.</p> <p>We begin Easter with a look at the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples and the transforming forgiveness that flows from his sacrifice.</p> We begin Easter with a look at the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples and the transforming forgiveness that flows from his sacrifice.

]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1437 560 cfb151142ca5b42e98d4bf568d1bb0b4 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson discusses the passion of Jesus and how we can make the passion of Jesus our passion too.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson discusses the passion of Jesus and how we can make the passion of Jesus our passion too.</p> Alan Jamieson discusses the passion of Jesus and how we can make the passion of Jesus our passion too.

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1934 561 c5852378c2e0d39f2040c896403f0a70 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Our Easter series continues with a look at Judas' betrayal of Jesus, how we can also betray and manipulate Jesus, but how no matter how far we may fall from grace, Jesus always offers a way back.</p> <p>Our Easter series continues with a look at Judas' betrayal of Jesus, how we can also betray and manipulate Jesus, but how no matter how far we may fall from grace, Jesus always offers a way back.</p> Our Easter series continues with a look at Judas' betrayal of Jesus, how we can also betray and manipulate Jesus, but how no matter how far we may fall from grace, Jesus always offers a way back.

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1741 562 fa92460ba571b4f3bc7e5ca9a5cb3fe2 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>In this Easter Sunday sermon Alan Jamieson discusses the resurrection and how scandalous the evidence for it would have seemed.</p> <p>In this Easter Sunday sermon Alan Jamieson discusses the resurrection and how scandalous the evidence for it would have seemed.</p> In this Easter Sunday sermon Alan Jamieson discusses the resurrection and how scandalous the evidence for it would have seemed.

]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1657 563 aefe3ca23b5ddf98628a54fb18ad5b58 no Morning Warren Read <p>Warren Read examines Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Jesus and the significance of the two questions he asked her, "Why are you crying?", and "Who are you looking for?"</p> <p>Warren Read examines Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Jesus and the significance of the two questions he asked her, "Why are you crying?", and "Who are you looking for?"</p> Warren Read examines Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Jesus and the significance of the two questions he asked her, "Why are you crying?", and "Who are you looking for?"

]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2162 564 b0e24021f639468d082673dc45743305 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at the story of Thomas and his doubts,and how Jesus answers our doubts and struggles through his sacrifice on the cross.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at the story of Thomas and his doubts,and how Jesus answers our doubts and struggles through his sacrifice on the cross.</p> Jo Robertson looks at the story of Thomas and his doubts,and how Jesus answers our doubts and struggles through his sacrifice on the cross.

]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2245 565 b963f432e42c620da3caf8c7a33c8503 no Evening Sam Broughton <p>Sam Broughton brings our Easter series "Beautiful Scars" to a close with a look at the power of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit.</p> <p>Sam Broughton brings our Easter series "Beautiful Scars" to a close with a look at the power of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit.</p> Sam Broughton brings our Easter series "Beautiful Scars" to a close with a look at the power of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit.

]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2375 566 389e024988a29d767ac59e3eb45d2ac4 no Evening Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at how we worship with our whole lives in the face of hardship and suffering, asking "How can we sing praises when there's tears on their faces?"</p> <p>Duane Major looks at how we worship with our whole lives in the face of hardship and suffering, asking "How can we sing praises when there's tears on their faces?"</p> Duane Major looks at how we worship with our whole lives in the face of hardship and suffering, asking "How can we sing praises when there's tears on their faces?"

]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1357 567 a0846611865a8a1177ad295c5392d7df no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington looks at how our every day acts are to be offered in worship through several stories of Jesus and his time with a particular family from Bethany.</p> <p>Steve Withington looks at how our every day acts are to be offered in worship through several stories of Jesus and his time with a particular family from Bethany.</p> Steve Withington looks at how our every day acts are to be offered in worship through several stories of Jesus and his time with a particular family from Bethany.

]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1776 568 f81feaa8ffb5b14fa4b3b015dd935c97 no Evening Tash Britt <p>Tash Britt looks at the central importance of being vulnerable towards God when we worship.</p> <p>Tash Britt looks at the central importance of being vulnerable towards God when we worship.</p> Tash Britt looks at the central importance of being vulnerable towards God when we worship.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1852 569 84a97cbd38f6dada3c69ca6fdf2fefdf no Evening Wayne Huirua <p>Libby Huirua shares her thoughts on the experiential nature of our worship of God.</p> <p>Libby Huirua shares her thoughts on the experiential nature of our worship of God.</p> Libby Huirua shares her thoughts on the experiential nature of our worship of God.

]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1990 570 f2b2f274e1b2b06a3bef59738a7b5130 no Morning Wayne Huirua <p>Wayne Huirua, specialist on leading others in worship, shares his experience of what it takes to engage in honest, open, heartfelt worship of God.</p> <p>Wayne Huirua, specialist on leading others in worship, shares his experience of what it takes to engage in honest, open, heartfelt worship of God.</p> Wayne Huirua, specialist on leading others in worship, shares his experience of what it takes to engage in honest, open, heartfelt worship of God.

]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2746 571 9fb322d487ade7cb273129ade639679c no Evening Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington continues our series on tough topics with a look at pain and suffering, our views and experiences of it, and God's response.</p> <p>Steve Withington continues our series on tough topics with a look at pain and suffering, our views and experiences of it, and God's response.</p> Steve Withington continues our series on tough topics with a look at pain and suffering, our views and experiences of it, and God's response.

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2023 572 f0097d333742b269a2bd5fdf75697556 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson explores the biblical framework of marriage and sexuality and how we are to live that out in ways that honour God's intentions for us and that offer compassion and love to all people.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson explores the biblical framework of marriage and sexuality and how we are to live that out in ways that honour God's intentions for us and that offer compassion and love to all people.</p> Alan Jamieson explores the biblical framework of marriage and sexuality and how we are to live that out in ways that honour God's intentions for us and that offer compassion and love to all people.

]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2088 573 488bc0bf307b3e3c8bfeeb18460c7f70 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Judaism, Christianity and Islam, their similarities and differences, and how we are to relate to and share with those of other faiths.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Judaism, Christianity and Islam, their similarities and differences, and how we are to relate to and share with those of other faiths.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at Judaism, Christianity and Islam, their similarities and differences, and how we are to relate to and share with those of other faiths.

]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1371 574 5fba66826d689e5b995b653e7ab66bb5 no Evening Colin Burt <p>What is the bible? Why do we read it? Why do Christians see it as so important? Colin Burt examines the authority of scripture and how it is vital in understand God's story and his goal for his creation.</p> <p>What is the bible? Why do we read it? Why do Christians see it as so important? Colin Burt examines the authority of scripture and how it is vital in understand God's story and his goal for his creation.</p> What is the bible? Why do we read it? Why do Christians see it as so important? Colin Burt examines the authority of scripture and how it is vital in understand God's story and his goal for his creation.

]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1425 575 0495f990118e20c10fdd38a8b5998043 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Is Jesus the only way to God? Are all religions the same or is there something special about Jesus? Alan Jamieson takes a look.</p> <p>Is Jesus the only way to God? Are all religions the same or is there something special about Jesus? Alan Jamieson takes a look.</p> Is Jesus the only way to God? Are all religions the same or is there something special about Jesus? Alan Jamieson takes a look.

]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1407 576 ef9a1a5b45214f8e3ec4e017d3cd1dce no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson kicks off our series on the book of Revelation by giving us an overview of the opening 3 chapters and then focusing on the letter to the church at Ephesus.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson kicks off our series on the book of Revelation by giving us an overview of the opening 3 chapters and then focusing on the letter to the church at Ephesus.</p> Alan Jamieson kicks off our series on the book of Revelation by giving us an overview of the opening 3 chapters and then focusing on the letter to the church at Ephesus.

]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1958 577 f79bb07fbb8c363b54991af038efe3db no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Our series on the book of Revelation begins with an overview of chapters 1-3 before Alan Jamieson narrows his focus to the letter to the church at Ephesus.</p> <p>Our series on the book of Revelation begins with an overview of chapters 1-3 before Alan Jamieson narrows his focus to the letter to the church at Ephesus.</p> Our series on the book of Revelation begins with an overview of chapters 1-3 before Alan Jamieson narrows his focus to the letter to the church at Ephesus.

]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1977 578 8383e9e027fd8b24691cfd97d79da30d no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson continues our series on Revelation as we cover chapters 4,5 and 6 to see what they have to say about the course of human history and endurance under persecution.</p> <p>Murray Robertson continues our series on Revelation as we cover chapters 4,5 and 6 to see what they have to say about the course of human history and endurance under persecution.</p> Murray Robertson continues our series on Revelation as we cover chapters 4,5 and 6 to see what they have to say about the course of human history and endurance under persecution.

]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1808 579 d8c6fb180f1d3161584a18379cb1de46 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson continues our Revelation series with a look at the long, difficult course of history, how we as God's people are to view history, and why John;s message is one of encouragement under persecution.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson continues our Revelation series with a look at the long, difficult course of history, how we as God's people are to view history, and why John;s message is one of encouragement under persecution.</p> Alan Jamieson continues our Revelation series with a look at the long, difficult course of history, how we as God's people are to view history, and why John;s message is one of encouragement under persecution.

]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1827 580 46a76f25c843446a360eefb37e2d5e1c no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson examines how the book of Revelation is a message of hope for all, especially those suffering persecution and oppression.</p> <p>Murray Robertson examines how the book of Revelation is a message of hope for all, especially those suffering persecution and oppression.</p> Murray Robertson examines how the book of Revelation is a message of hope for all, especially those suffering persecution and oppression.

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1934 581 2977a6ab53ba0b2d5c2f7fe1754b88d9 no Evening Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at what the book of Revelation - and specifically the sounding of the seven trumpets - tells us about how we should care for the environment.</p> <p>Duane Major looks at what the book of Revelation - and specifically the sounding of the seven trumpets - tells us about how we should care for the environment.</p> Duane Major looks at what the book of Revelation - and specifically the sounding of the seven trumpets - tells us about how we should care for the environment.

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2656 582 fee84b7ab48b101061c243329c693f12 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson continues our Revelation series with a look at the woman and the dragon, what they represent, and how the option of not choosing a side in the battle is not actually an option.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson continues our Revelation series with a look at the woman and the dragon, what they represent, and how the option of not choosing a side in the battle is not actually an option.</p> Alan Jamieson continues our Revelation series with a look at the woman and the dragon, what they represent, and how the option of not choosing a side in the battle is not actually an option.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1937 583 5f6b7e26767a7199469d7e7483d0c156 no Evening Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson explains the nature of the two beasts of Revelation 13 and how they represent a power diametrically opposed to the rule of God, and how we can learn to see recognise and stand against the power of the beasts.</p> <p>Murray Robertson explains the nature of the two beasts of Revelation 13 and how they represent a power diametrically opposed to the rule of God, and how we can learn to see recognise and stand against the power of the beasts.</p> Murray Robertson explains the nature of the two beasts of Revelation 13 and how they represent a power diametrically opposed to the rule of God, and how we can learn to see recognise and stand against the power of the beasts.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2296 584 0bdc6f8b2ef09a467566bc32b3eb5d97 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the seductive nature of the whore of Babylon and how it prevalent in the world around us, but how God's love for his people is even stronger than the whore's lure.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the seductive nature of the whore of Babylon and how it prevalent in the world around us, but how God's love for his people is even stronger than the whore's lure.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the seductive nature of the whore of Babylon and how it prevalent in the world around us, but how God's love for his people is even stronger than the whore's lure.

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1792 585 b746d65ab4ab7f35f6eb05be8d11c495 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at how the economic system we are a part of is incredibly similar to the system that John decries so forcefully - and that God promises to destroy - in the book of Revelation.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at how the economic system we are a part of is incredibly similar to the system that John decries so forcefully - and that God promises to destroy - in the book of Revelation.</p> Jo Robertson looks at how the economic system we are a part of is incredibly similar to the system that John decries so forcefully - and that God promises to destroy - in the book of Revelation.

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1806 586 f254252431146514389e200d8fbdc5df no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson brings us the message of hope embodied in Jesus, the rider on the white horse, especially to those being persecuted and oppressed because of their faith in him.</p> <p>Murray Robertson brings us the message of hope embodied in Jesus, the rider on the white horse, especially to those being persecuted and oppressed because of their faith in him.</p> Murray Robertson brings us the message of hope embodied in Jesus, the rider on the white horse, especially to those being persecuted and oppressed because of their faith in him.

]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1624 587 087b8df3800a68cc694d515d45878428 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson ends our Revelation series - where else? - with the end of all things, an ending that is really the beginning.</p> <p>Murray Robertson ends our Revelation series - where else? - with the end of all things, an ending that is really the beginning.</p> Murray Robertson ends our Revelation series - where else? - with the end of all things, an ending that is really the beginning.

]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1595 588 58664077d318340b18915d792478780f no Evening Duane Major <p>Duane Major draws our Revelation series to a close by looking at the end of all things and asking how we can live now with the end in mind, how do we prepare now for eternity.</p> <p>Duane Major draws our Revelation series to a close by looking at the end of all things and asking how we can live now with the end in mind, how do we prepare now for eternity.</p> Duane Major draws our Revelation series to a close by looking at the end of all things and asking how we can live now with the end in mind, how do we prepare now for eternity.

]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2332 589 de52809a21e7d1a9390631a3032c9d00 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how we make the transition from leaving one year behind and moving ahead into a new year, and how this connects with the idea of grace and peace.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how we make the transition from leaving one year behind and moving ahead into a new year, and how this connects with the idea of grace and peace.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at how we make the transition from leaving one year behind and moving ahead into a new year, and how this connects with the idea of grace and peace.

]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1770 590 87f5ffd2442a2672bd0ec60e38cb16c8 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at how God reveals himself to us, especially as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and how this impacts on our lives.</p> <p>Duane Major looks at how God reveals himself to us, especially as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and how this impacts on our lives.</p> Duane Major looks at how God reveals himself to us, especially as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and how this impacts on our lives.

]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1955 591 678b6acf4f40a70d3f836e5f9afafc07 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major examines how true rest only comes from trusting in God.</p> <p>Duane Major examines how true rest only comes from trusting in God.</p> Duane Major examines how true rest only comes from trusting in God.

]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1373 592 f9064aecf3bdc90a2b31c8af06ed4240 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at what true freedom is, and how it simply comes down to following Jesus. What does that look like? Are we rambunctious followers (uncontrolled, unruly, exuberant and unpredictable) or are we staid, lifeless, restrained and aloof?</p> <p>Duane Major looks at what true freedom is, and how it simply comes down to following Jesus. What does that look like? Are we rambunctious followers (uncontrolled, unruly, exuberant and unpredictable) or are we staid, lifeless, restrained and aloof?</p> Duane Major looks at what true freedom is, and how it simply comes down to following Jesus. What does that look like? Are we rambunctious followers (uncontrolled, unruly, exuberant and unpredictable) or are we staid, lifeless, restrained and aloof?

]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2261 593 73e0d0a6892678dbf38642bc9d844e52 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson concludes our series on the Good Shepherd with a look at the apostle Peter's last words to the leaders of the early church about shepherd-style leadership suffering to reveal the glory of God.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson concludes our series on the Good Shepherd with a look at the apostle Peter's last words to the leaders of the early church about shepherd-style leadership suffering to reveal the glory of God.</p> Alan Jamieson concludes our series on the Good Shepherd with a look at the apostle Peter's last words to the leaders of the early church about shepherd-style leadership suffering to reveal the glory of God.

]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2038 594 df7e84a48eb0345856b79e73927a9323 no Morning Henk Smit <p>Henk Smit looks at how Jesus himself embodies the character of the Good Shepherd, and what this means for us.</p> <p>Henk Smit looks at how Jesus himself embodies the character of the Good Shepherd, and what this means for us.</p> Henk Smit looks at how Jesus himself embodies the character of the Good Shepherd, and what this means for us.

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1700 595 134f1f5bde079d8a62f803ff75f371f3 no Morning Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington continues our Good Shepherd series with a look at the parable of the lost sheep, and what that tells us about the nature of God.</p> <p>Steve Withington continues our Good Shepherd series with a look at the parable of the lost sheep, and what that tells us about the nature of God.</p> Steve Withington continues our Good Shepherd series with a look at the parable of the lost sheep, and what that tells us about the nature of God.

]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1669 596 ce504dc6fa1b42ba499e74cf2efb6bf0 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the way in which bad shepherds can scatter and hurt God's flock, how God promises to rescue and restore all lost sheep, and how these times of hurt and bitterness can be times of deep encounter with God.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the way in which bad shepherds can scatter and hurt God's flock, how God promises to rescue and restore all lost sheep, and how these times of hurt and bitterness can be times of deep encounter with God.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the way in which bad shepherds can scatter and hurt God's flock, how God promises to rescue and restore all lost sheep, and how these times of hurt and bitterness can be times of deep encounter with God.

]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1621 597 9584a48ade6a2141b323c52fd256a783 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson continues our series on the Good Shepherd, looking at God's message given through Ezekiel to the exiled Israelites.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson continues our series on the Good Shepherd, looking at God's message given through Ezekiel to the exiled Israelites.</p> Alan Jamieson continues our series on the Good Shepherd, looking at God's message given through Ezekiel to the exiled Israelites.

]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1985 598 dc27a41a1aaeffdc10c592f6b97134ea no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our series on The Good Shepherd with a look at Psalm 23 and the image of God as the Good Shepherd that is revealed there.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our series on The Good Shepherd with a look at Psalm 23 and the image of God as the Good Shepherd that is revealed there.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our series on The Good Shepherd with a look at Psalm 23 and the image of God as the Good Shepherd that is revealed there.

]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1885 599 feeab8c26155f813e9258972cd09aa7b no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how Christmas is a message of joy, and how we can know something of the joy of Christmas.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how Christmas is a message of joy, and how we can know something of the joy of Christmas.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at how Christmas is a message of joy, and how we can know something of the joy of Christmas.

]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000 2172 600 e4ee16d889980f198b04cf537ab64988 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks back at what God has been saying to us this year, and what his call to us is heading into the future.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks back at what God has been saying to us this year, and what his call to us is heading into the future.</p> Alan Jamieson looks back at what God has been saying to us this year, and what his call to us is heading into the future.

]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1510 601 6280c3ee075a43183d6f1c4ebf783887 no Evening Duane Major <p>Duane Major encourages us to try and lead a life that is "not normal", to step out and take a risk, rather than sit back and play it safe.</p> <p>Duane Major encourages us to try and lead a life that is "not normal", to step out and take a risk, rather than sit back and play it safe.</p> Duane Major encourages us to try and lead a life that is "not normal", to step out and take a risk, rather than sit back and play it safe.

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1704 602 035714c0ebc5f3eb7d800261e7619f8b no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson, with the help of a couple of guests, looks at the events behind Parihaka, and what it means to seek justice in this world, and what it looks like when we do so.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson, with the help of a couple of guests, looks at the events behind Parihaka, and what it means to seek justice in this world, and what it looks like when we do so.</p> Alan Jamieson, with the help of a couple of guests, looks at the events behind Parihaka, and what it means to seek justice in this world, and what it looks like when we do so.

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1961 603 c7f5f5f921f02d21c2a24735ce1b3e96 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>We reach the end of our journey through the book of Luke with Jesus approaching the city of Jerusalem, only to weep over it. What do we learn about God from this?</p> <p>We reach the end of our journey through the book of Luke with Jesus approaching the city of Jerusalem, only to weep over it. What do we learn about God from this?</p> We reach the end of our journey through the book of Luke with Jesus approaching the city of Jerusalem, only to weep over it. What do we learn about God from this?

]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1204 604 73ffe38193585ab73672efa553c1bce0 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at a passage of hard teaching, on the nature of costly discipleship, of giving up all to follow Jesus.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at a passage of hard teaching, on the nature of costly discipleship, of giving up all to follow Jesus.</p> Jo Robertson looks at a passage of hard teaching, on the nature of costly discipleship, of giving up all to follow Jesus.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1609 605 65886d9e1cb094dab79471e26e25ac28 no Evening TIm Perry <p>Tim Perry talks about baptism, what it means and why we do it, and about the general call that Jesus makes to all of us to follow him.</p> <p>Tim Perry talks about baptism, what it means and why we do it, and about the general call that Jesus makes to all of us to follow him.</p> Tim Perry talks about baptism, what it means and why we do it, and about the general call that Jesus makes to all of us to follow him.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1425 606 b3942637405a09556f371bd90a2c819f no Morning Simon Kingham <p>Professor Simon Kingham looks at our make up of our neighbourhoods and what neighbourhood might have meant to Jesus and what it means to us.</p> <p>Professor Simon Kingham looks at our make up of our neighbourhoods and what neighbourhood might have meant to Jesus and what it means to us.</p> Professor Simon Kingham looks at our make up of our neighbourhoods and what neighbourhood might have meant to Jesus and what it means to us.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1936 607 cd730c7b988d415a2a9c1bdd459d0a47 no Morning Warren Read <p>Warren Read looks at the people's demand for a sign from Jesus and Jesus' response to that 'wicked generation'.</p> <p>Warren Read looks at the people's demand for a sign from Jesus and Jesus' response to that 'wicked generation'.</p> Warren Read looks at the people's demand for a sign from Jesus and Jesus' response to that 'wicked generation'.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1700 608 021b8d9106eb253d5c65b06e455ffe08 no Evening Colin Burt <p>Colin Burt looks at what Jesus had to say about the Temple, and the problem that develops from an inadequate understanding of prophecy.</p> <p>Colin Burt looks at what Jesus had to say about the Temple, and the problem that develops from an inadequate understanding of prophecy.</p> Colin Burt looks at what Jesus had to say about the Temple, and the problem that develops from an inadequate understanding of prophecy.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 2057 609 78a5b17e56f196cf775c353af12aef39 no Evening Tash Britt <p>Tash Britt picks up the story in Luke's gospel as Jesus nears Jerusalem and the cross awaiting him. Tash looks at what it means for us to deny ourselves and take up our crosses daily as we follow Jesus.</p> <p>Tash Britt picks up the story in Luke's gospel as Jesus nears Jerusalem and the cross awaiting him. Tash looks at what it means for us to deny ourselves and take up our crosses daily as we follow Jesus.</p> Tash Britt picks up the story in Luke's gospel as Jesus nears Jerusalem and the cross awaiting him. Tash looks at what it means for us to deny ourselves and take up our crosses daily as we follow Jesus.

]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1953 610 d5f4ad19416a3f55634007937d7e6545 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at just how prevalent food is in the gospel of Luke and how important food and meal times were for Jesus.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at just how prevalent food is in the gospel of Luke and how important food and meal times were for Jesus.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at just how prevalent food is in the gospel of Luke and how important food and meal times were for Jesus.

]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1232 611 ca0c2b2d89ead412e791cae19ad87110 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Ten men with leprosy called out to Jesus and he healed them Only one man came back to thank Jesus for what he had done. What does it mean to be grateful? Why is it important? And how does our gratitude (or lack of gratitude) affect our relationships with God and others?</p> <p>Ten men with leprosy called out to Jesus and he healed them Only one man came back to thank Jesus for what he had done. What does it mean to be grateful? Why is it important? And how does our gratitude (or lack of gratitude) affect our relationships with God and others?</p> Ten men with leprosy called out to Jesus and he healed them Only one man came back to thank Jesus for what he had done. What does it mean to be grateful? Why is it important? And how does our gratitude (or lack of gratitude) affect our relationships with God and others?

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1505 612 297beb05e95ad19d1a626b25b9cfbae9 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at how an encounter with Jesus changed not just Zacchaeus's life but also his entire community, and how our lives need to change the way Zacchaeus's did if we are to see the lives of the poor and marginalised transformed too.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at how an encounter with Jesus changed not just Zacchaeus's life but also his entire community, and how our lives need to change the way Zacchaeus's did if we are to see the lives of the poor and marginalised transformed too.</p> Jo Robertson looks at how an encounter with Jesus changed not just Zacchaeus's life but also his entire community, and how our lives need to change the way Zacchaeus's did if we are to see the lives of the poor and marginalised transformed too.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1430 613 311a552c49740d2e07c9d280462bc89f no Morning Sarah Harris <p>Sarah Harris, Lecturer in New Testament Studies at Carey Baptist College looks at Zacchaeus's encounter with Jesus and what this tells us about forgiveness and the restoration of relationships and community.</p> <p>Sarah Harris, Lecturer in New Testament Studies at Carey Baptist College looks at Zacchaeus's encounter with Jesus and what this tells us about forgiveness and the restoration of relationships and community.</p> Sarah Harris, Lecturer in New Testament Studies at Carey Baptist College looks at Zacchaeus's encounter with Jesus and what this tells us about forgiveness and the restoration of relationships and community.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1740 614 4d34e599775da98bc5f58a17624b4aae no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the episode of the blind man by the side of the road, and what it means to wholeheartedly risk all in response to Jesus.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the episode of the blind man by the side of the road, and what it means to wholeheartedly risk all in response to Jesus.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the episode of the blind man by the side of the road, and what it means to wholeheartedly risk all in response to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1239 615 59b30bcdd744eb73dc51022f403441a0 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at what we can learn from the blind man at the side of the road who called out as Jesus was going by.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at what we can learn from the blind man at the side of the road who called out as Jesus was going by.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at what we can learn from the blind man at the side of the road who called out as Jesus was going by.

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1516 616 2d5c4569a6ef572fb16678a7c1c3a607 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines what Jesus has to say about suffering, the reasons for it, and our response to it.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines what Jesus has to say about suffering, the reasons for it, and our response to it.</p> Alan Jamieson examines what Jesus has to say about suffering, the reasons for it, and our response to it.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1875 617 0c75ff20ff4ac6694da4de51f87a2670 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson asks why there is suffering in this world, what purpose it has, and what God's response is, and what ours should be.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson asks why there is suffering in this world, what purpose it has, and what God's response is, and what ours should be.</p> Alan Jamieson asks why there is suffering in this world, what purpose it has, and what God's response is, and what ours should be.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000 2118 618 a42c2f699cb2d2c03b0c58b5fce1a5bf no Morning Warren Read <p>The disciples asked Jesus "Teach us how to pray." Warren Read looks at Jesus' reply and what that tells us about prayer and how we should pray.</p> <p>The disciples asked Jesus "Teach us how to pray." Warren Read looks at Jesus' reply and what that tells us about prayer and how we should pray.</p> The disciples asked Jesus "Teach us how to pray." Warren Read looks at Jesus' reply and what that tells us about prayer and how we should pray.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1795 619 0b1134d1e6ff62f77df0dab0f8972b67 no Morning Alex Snary <p>Alex Snary, who spent many years in Gaza as World Vision's Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza National Director, shares about some of the work he oversaw there and the need for followers of Jesus to active in their following.</p> <p>Alex Snary, who spent many years in Gaza as World Vision's Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza National Director, shares about some of the work he oversaw there and the need for followers of Jesus to active in their following.</p> Alex Snary, who spent many years in Gaza as World Vision's Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza National Director, shares about some of the work he oversaw there and the need for followers of Jesus to active in their following.

]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1588 620 7e462c822f97bfcacb82645a97da0f13 no Evening Alex Snary <p>Alex Snary, who spent time as World Vision's Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza National Director, shares the story of his journey.</p> <p>Alex Snary, who spent time as World Vision's Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza National Director, shares the story of his journey.</p> Alex Snary, who spent time as World Vision's Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza National Director, shares the story of his journey.

]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000 2218 621 100109cfe0d5fff72f7a500494bbe3e5 no Morning Chris Heuertz <p>Chris Heuertz shares some of his stories and experiences of over 30 years spent living in various communities around the world.</p> <p>Chris Heuertz shares some of his stories and experiences of over 30 years spent living in various communities around the world.</p> Chris Heuertz shares some of his stories and experiences of over 30 years spent living in various communities around the world.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1626 622 5f4587f84a194a83ffa18e55e511fff3 no Evening Chris Heuertz <p>Chris Heuertz shares his experiences and wisdom of living in community for over 30 years in different parts of the world.</p> <p>Chris Heuertz shares his experiences and wisdom of living in community for over 30 years in different parts of the world.</p> Chris Heuertz shares his experiences and wisdom of living in community for over 30 years in different parts of the world.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1901 623 fa2771f383b1c0bba735e65ce779826f no Morning Craig Vernall <p>Craig Vernall shares the importance of not shunning or ignoring the 'disreputable' places around us - places where God's kingdom is both needed and already at work.</p> <p>Craig Vernall shares the importance of not shunning or ignoring the 'disreputable' places around us - places where God's kingdom is both needed and already at work.</p> Craig Vernall shares the importance of not shunning or ignoring the 'disreputable' places around us - places where God's kingdom is both needed and already at work.

]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1823 624 b0ab6bd581c3e7a1ef46f4fbad01e35e no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the vision of the valley of dry bones that God gave Ezekiel and what we can learn about the importance of place and the importance of allowing God to breathe new life into us.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the vision of the valley of dry bones that God gave Ezekiel and what we can learn about the importance of place and the importance of allowing God to breathe new life into us.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the vision of the valley of dry bones that God gave Ezekiel and what we can learn about the importance of place and the importance of allowing God to breathe new life into us.

]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1900 625 78cf7e88f2a7698853cefb1eaa043d67 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>We begin our series on the stories of Jesus by looking at the parable of the sower, the four types of responses to the sowing of the word of God, and how we can better listen to what God is saying.</p> <p>We begin our series on the stories of Jesus by looking at the parable of the sower, the four types of responses to the sowing of the word of God, and how we can better listen to what God is saying.</p> We begin our series on the stories of Jesus by looking at the parable of the sower, the four types of responses to the sowing of the word of God, and how we can better listen to what God is saying.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1939 626 9e2ae01239dea1cd64de6b7953d67f8c no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson examines the parable of the sower and looks at the strange ways in which the kingdom comes.</p> <p>Jo Robertson examines the parable of the sower and looks at the strange ways in which the kingdom comes.</p> Jo Robertson examines the parable of the sower and looks at the strange ways in which the kingdom comes.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1366 627 14a9d315f89161bd8fe4aac807a8aed6 no Morning Ron Hay <p>Ron Hay looks at what many people see as being one of the greatest stories in the bible - perhaps in the world - in the parable of the prodigal son.</p> <p>Ron Hay looks at what many people see as being one of the greatest stories in the bible - perhaps in the world - in the parable of the prodigal son.</p> Ron Hay looks at what many people see as being one of the greatest stories in the bible - perhaps in the world - in the parable of the prodigal son.

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1871 628 3bf2bcd530139f32908b35fb0716cb8c no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson shows how the parable of the prodigal son illustrates God's unfathomable love for us, and looks at why it can be so hard for us to accept this love.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson shows how the parable of the prodigal son illustrates God's unfathomable love for us, and looks at why it can be so hard for us to accept this love.</p> Alan Jamieson shows how the parable of the prodigal son illustrates God's unfathomable love for us, and looks at why it can be so hard for us to accept this love.

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1980 629 7832f6d9464e409983177bcfe66bf43c no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson examines the parable of the Good Samaritan, and how Jesus himself is the ultimate example of a good Samaritan.</p> <p>Murray Robertson examines the parable of the Good Samaritan, and how Jesus himself is the ultimate example of a good Samaritan.</p> Murray Robertson examines the parable of the Good Samaritan, and how Jesus himself is the ultimate example of a good Samaritan.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1588 630 ee06d3dbe3b2b5b4fc3bbab86cbfe675 no Evening Grant Chivers <p>Grant Chivers looks at the famous parable of the Good Samaritan and asks whether, in our relationships with those on the margins, we are acting as 'lovers' or 'lawyers.'</p> <p>Grant Chivers looks at the famous parable of the Good Samaritan and asks whether, in our relationships with those on the margins, we are acting as 'lovers' or 'lawyers.'</p> Grant Chivers looks at the famous parable of the Good Samaritan and asks whether, in our relationships with those on the margins, we are acting as 'lovers' or 'lawyers.'

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1611 631 0a732a1d3981e50253c51305e0a16f22 no Morning Warren Read <p>Warren Read tells us what we can learn from the rich man who hoarded his wealth, rather than share it with others.</p> <p>Warren Read tells us what we can learn from the rich man who hoarded his wealth, rather than share it with others.</p> Warren Read tells us what we can learn from the rich man who hoarded his wealth, rather than share it with others.

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1372 632 598b75dab809b7fb802590966a87ed9e no Morning Murray Robertson <p>In the next of our Jesus stories, Murray Robertson looks at what we learn about the kingdom being both 'in our midst' and 'coming', and how we can remain faithful as we live in this 'in-between' time.</p> <p>In the next of our Jesus stories, Murray Robertson looks at what we learn about the kingdom being both 'in our midst' and 'coming', and how we can remain faithful as we live in this 'in-between' time.</p> In the next of our Jesus stories, Murray Robertson looks at what we learn about the kingdom being both 'in our midst' and 'coming', and how we can remain faithful as we live in this 'in-between' time.

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1817 633 1bbd4ceb4cb391ee130d3ed5ccfcc742 no Evening Henk Smit <p>Henk Smit examines the importance in persisting in prayer, even when it seems hard and ineffective.</p> <p>Henk Smit examines the importance in persisting in prayer, even when it seems hard and ineffective.</p> Henk Smit examines the importance in persisting in prayer, even when it seems hard and ineffective.

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1448 634 707cd173a3cb878a1b09f2b51eed22a6 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, what this tells us about the importance of the big and little things we do in live, and the importance of forgiveness in determining our eternal destiny.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, what this tells us about the importance of the big and little things we do in live, and the importance of forgiveness in determining our eternal destiny.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, what this tells us about the importance of the big and little things we do in live, and the importance of forgiveness in determining our eternal destiny.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1887 635 c1179ae52c1ca9b2295e1775c0369892 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at what the parable of the rich man and Lazarus tells us about poverty and our attitudes towards the marginalised and ignored.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at what the parable of the rich man and Lazarus tells us about poverty and our attitudes towards the marginalised and ignored.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at what the parable of the rich man and Lazarus tells us about poverty and our attitudes towards the marginalised and ignored.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1969 636 85fb0306354d6fdff2e1eb95b3fe2632 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the parable of the great feast and how that represents the great heavenly banquet that awaits all those who accept God's invitation.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the parable of the great feast and how that represents the great heavenly banquet that awaits all those who accept God's invitation.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the parable of the great feast and how that represents the great heavenly banquet that awaits all those who accept God's invitation.

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1379 637 356c80a8f36673062fe1cc22c4c18e00 no Evening Kate Street <p>Kate Street looks at Jesus' telling of the story of the great banquet and what it means for us and the hospitality God offers us and that we are called to offer to others</p> <p>Kate Street looks at Jesus' telling of the story of the great banquet and what it means for us and the hospitality God offers us and that we are called to offer to others</p> Kate Street looks at Jesus' telling of the story of the great banquet and what it means for us and the hospitality God offers us and that we are called to offer to others

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1176 638 40c78dc6b6d22c2230950aab761d79fb no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson takes advantage of our Mid-Winter Christmas 'tradition' to look ahead to the coming of Jesus and the ways we can share that story with others in our society.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson takes advantage of our Mid-Winter Christmas 'tradition' to look ahead to the coming of Jesus and the ways we can share that story with others in our society.</p> Alan Jamieson takes advantage of our Mid-Winter Christmas 'tradition' to look ahead to the coming of Jesus and the ways we can share that story with others in our society.

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1973 639 311a42e75a42d0fedaf0de7b9255dc03 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks ahead to Christmas by looking at the promises of God to his people, and how we can prepare to tell the Christmas story to those around us.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks ahead to Christmas by looking at the promises of God to his people, and how we can prepare to tell the Christmas story to those around us.</p> Alan Jamieson looks ahead to Christmas by looking at the promises of God to his people, and how we can prepare to tell the Christmas story to those around us.

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1390 640 f4a5bba746ceb4e9991ff2cd412b00c7 no Morning Colin Burt <p>Colin Burt begins our series on Jesus' Call with a look at the calling of the first disciples, their ordinariness, the need for a little faith, and the continuing nature of the call.</p> <p>Colin Burt begins our series on Jesus' Call with a look at the calling of the first disciples, their ordinariness, the need for a little faith, and the continuing nature of the call.</p> Colin Burt begins our series on Jesus' Call with a look at the calling of the first disciples, their ordinariness, the need for a little faith, and the continuing nature of the call.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1494 641 f382d910994d10621d5abec722225cdb no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the call of the first disciples, and how they made the transition from calling Jesus 'Master' to calling him 'Lord'.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the call of the first disciples, and how they made the transition from calling Jesus 'Master' to calling him 'Lord'.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the call of the first disciples, and how they made the transition from calling Jesus 'Master' to calling him 'Lord'.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1719 642 ebc924f5adf93a6fbb71a9657df50b73 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' argument with the Pharisees over the Sabbath.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' argument with the Pharisees over the Sabbath.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' argument with the Pharisees over the Sabbath.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000 2069 643 a3ad05c10f327722a6695de892d96905 no Evening Wiremu Kingi <p>Wiremu Kingi looks at Luke 6:1-16, Jesus and the Pharisees and the Sabbath.</p> <p>Wiremu Kingi looks at Luke 6:1-16, Jesus and the Pharisees and the Sabbath.</p> Wiremu Kingi looks at Luke 6:1-16, Jesus and the Pharisees and the Sabbath.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000 964 644 027c13961d161dd3cfcdf09493f36f95 no Morning (9am) Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at some of the early miracles of Jesus, and how he broke seemingly insuperable barriers in order to reach people.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at some of the early miracles of Jesus, and how he broke seemingly insuperable barriers in order to reach people.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at some of the early miracles of Jesus, and how he broke seemingly insuperable barriers in order to reach people.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1778 645 7213b8b21b13d7611c7a4de2d72d037c no Morning (11am) Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell looks at what Jesus' early miracles tell us about his mission.</p> <p>Claire Russell looks at what Jesus' early miracles tell us about his mission.</p> Claire Russell looks at what Jesus' early miracles tell us about his mission.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1486 646 12f3c85c1f180a4bf45df71e84d406bd no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson discusses the early miracles of Jesus and their significance for us.</p> <p>Jo Robertson discusses the early miracles of Jesus and their significance for us.</p> Jo Robertson discusses the early miracles of Jesus and their significance for us.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1480 647 22b9fd262f7c698334cb254856376c06 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at what it truly means for us to develop the Father's heart in us and why this is so important.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at what it truly means for us to develop the Father's heart in us and why this is so important.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at what it truly means for us to develop the Father's heart in us and why this is so important.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000 2386 648 1bb7c4ae3b1160423f844b24379d69e0 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson discusses the revolution Jesus instigated and highlights the contrast between the right way up kingdom of this world and the upside down kingdom Jesus calls us to be citizens of.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson discusses the revolution Jesus instigated and highlights the contrast between the right way up kingdom of this world and the upside down kingdom Jesus calls us to be citizens of.</p> Alan Jamieson discusses the revolution Jesus instigated and highlights the contrast between the right way up kingdom of this world and the upside down kingdom Jesus calls us to be citizens of.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1880 649 25e27500d6c0da0fad7efa29b65dae07 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Jesus said we are to love our enemies, do good to them and pray for them. Alan Jamieson tells us why, and why it is so important that we do, however hard it may seem.</p> <p>Jesus said we are to love our enemies, do good to them and pray for them. Alan Jamieson tells us why, and why it is so important that we do, however hard it may seem.</p> Jesus said we are to love our enemies, do good to them and pray for them. Alan Jamieson tells us why, and why it is so important that we do, however hard it may seem.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000 2011 650 b5e3b4b5fc77737cb5089c08a250fdd6 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson tells us why one of Jesus' hardest, most radical sayings - "Love your enemies" - is one of the most important.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson tells us why one of Jesus' hardest, most radical sayings - "Love your enemies" - is one of the most important.</p> Alan Jamieson tells us why one of Jesus' hardest, most radical sayings - "Love your enemies" - is one of the most important.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1752 651 a0425e7c7a99f07aa8560cfc7dffd270 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson takes us through a recap of Luke 6 and shows how these teachings of Jesus are the foundation we need to build our lives on.</p> <p>Jo Robertson takes us through a recap of Luke 6 and shows how these teachings of Jesus are the foundation we need to build our lives on.</p> Jo Robertson takes us through a recap of Luke 6 and shows how these teachings of Jesus are the foundation we need to build our lives on.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1944 652 885ffb5b5692544974027a2ce74cbda0 no Evening Jason Chee <p>Jason Chee looks at the conclusion to the sermon on the plain, and what Jesus expects of us if we are to build our lives on a solid foundation.</p> <p>Jason Chee looks at the conclusion to the sermon on the plain, and what Jesus expects of us if we are to build our lives on a solid foundation.</p> Jason Chee looks at the conclusion to the sermon on the plain, and what Jesus expects of us if we are to build our lives on a solid foundation.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1571 653 74f5510066f22d24ef2c8758c2b0ec1b no Morning Andrew Picard <p>John the Baptist asks Jesus is he is the one to come. Andrew Picard looks at Jesus' answer and the shocking nature of Jesus' 'right-way-up' Kingdom.</p> <p>John the Baptist asks Jesus is he is the one to come. Andrew Picard looks at Jesus' answer and the shocking nature of Jesus' 'right-way-up' Kingdom.</p> John the Baptist asks Jesus is he is the one to come. Andrew Picard looks at Jesus' answer and the shocking nature of Jesus' 'right-way-up' Kingdom.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1717 654 d940a66050a2a8fc9960ea1e8d747116 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, Alan Jamieson looks back at what happened, and what it tells us about who we are as a nation and as followers of Jesus.</p> <p>On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, Alan Jamieson looks back at what happened, and what it tells us about who we are as a nation and as followers of Jesus.</p> On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, Alan Jamieson looks back at what happened, and what it tells us about who we are as a nation and as followers of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1967 655 2733a1413190e0d30eb5b05cf2b5cc36 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>On the 100th anniversary of the Anzacs landing at Gallipoli, Alan Jamieson looks at war and peace, especially in the context of the rise of ISIS today.</p> <p>On the 100th anniversary of the Anzacs landing at Gallipoli, Alan Jamieson looks at war and peace, especially in the context of the rise of ISIS today.</p> On the 100th anniversary of the Anzacs landing at Gallipoli, Alan Jamieson looks at war and peace, especially in the context of the rise of ISIS today.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1781 656 06e64c75c2b348c331b1e564eb573cd4 no Morning Duane Major <p>As we begin the approach to Easter Duane Major looks at the last supper, and how brokenness was a key feature of the community that gathered for that first communion.</p> <p>As we begin the approach to Easter Duane Major looks at the last supper, and how brokenness was a key feature of the community that gathered for that first communion.</p> As we begin the approach to Easter Duane Major looks at the last supper, and how brokenness was a key feature of the community that gathered for that first communion.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1606 657 f4493d4ef113007e7ea8c151faf3c1dd no Halswell Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples.</p> Murray Robertson looks at the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000 2107 658 124042c3e4a77aabe28fc4043c9ebc96 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>After the last supper Jesus takes his disciples to the Mount of Olives where he exhorts them to pray while he agonises in the garden. Alan Jamieson examines what we can learn about the hard times we face, and how, hard though it can sometimes be, to submit to the will of God.</p> <p>After the last supper Jesus takes his disciples to the Mount of Olives where he exhorts them to pray while he agonises in the garden. Alan Jamieson examines what we can learn about the hard times we face, and how, hard though it can sometimes be, to submit to the will of God.</p> After the last supper Jesus takes his disciples to the Mount of Olives where he exhorts them to pray while he agonises in the garden. Alan Jamieson examines what we can learn about the hard times we face, and how, hard though it can sometimes be, to submit to the will of God.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1984 659 6c9bd884c9ca65d86cd5a9013c10f137 no Evening Duane Major <p>Duane Major talks about those life-changing moments that take us 'beyond the point of no return', by looking at Jesus' point of no return as he agonises and prays in the garden.</p> <p>Duane Major talks about those life-changing moments that take us 'beyond the point of no return', by looking at Jesus' point of no return as he agonises and prays in the garden.</p> Duane Major talks about those life-changing moments that take us 'beyond the point of no return', by looking at Jesus' point of no return as he agonises and prays in the garden.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1991 660 4c706e09a20ccb238ea99b13bae7a0bf no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson examines the various trials Jesus was subjected to, to see how God's purposes for the world are worked out during Jesus' trial and interrogation, and to see what we can learn about power and weakness through the conduct of Jesus.</p> <p>Jo Robertson examines the various trials Jesus was subjected to, to see how God's purposes for the world are worked out during Jesus' trial and interrogation, and to see what we can learn about power and weakness through the conduct of Jesus.</p> Jo Robertson examines the various trials Jesus was subjected to, to see how God's purposes for the world are worked out during Jesus' trial and interrogation, and to see what we can learn about power and weakness through the conduct of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1955 661 243aa1b594e824e29a33a89b84fce664 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the trials of Jesus and how he stood up against the power centres of the day that opposed him.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the trials of Jesus and how he stood up against the power centres of the day that opposed him.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the trials of Jesus and how he stood up against the power centres of the day that opposed him.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1594 662 f8f1ae857657fd55bab7b3d64b6751c7 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how, in an instant, both at the time and now, the resurrection changes everything.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how, in an instant, both at the time and now, the resurrection changes everything.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at how, in an instant, both at the time and now, the resurrection changes everything.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1377 663 d65e89bb405528b9235dcc7c0a59521c no Morning (9am) Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how the resurrection of Jesus has changed everything.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how the resurrection of Jesus has changed everything.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at how the resurrection of Jesus has changed everything.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1718 664 e6fb2b079efa6f86acb9ff5c812a84e9 no Morning (11am) Colin Burt <p>Colin Burt looks at how the resurrection is revealed in one of the simplest, most common routines in our lives, and how we are to include others in this routine.</p> <p>Colin Burt looks at how the resurrection is revealed in one of the simplest, most common routines in our lives, and how we are to include others in this routine.</p> Colin Burt looks at how the resurrection is revealed in one of the simplest, most common routines in our lives, and how we are to include others in this routine.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1397 665 af918f9995ed4c037b3e0d52f5cbf3a6 no Evening TIm Perry <p>Tim Perry looks at the journey towards belief of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.</p> <p>Tim Perry looks at the journey towards belief of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.</p> Tim Perry looks at the journey towards belief of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1430 666 e16e7ed5a02c7672d317ce0c80f8edfd no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at the importance of the resurrection and why it needs to be the central pivot of our lives.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at the importance of the resurrection and why it needs to be the central pivot of our lives.</p> Murray Robertson looks at the importance of the resurrection and why it needs to be the central pivot of our lives.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1828 667 0b6485dbca68f0e0e36a077b5f105145 no Halswell Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell brings our Easter series to a close with a look at the resurrection of Jesus from Luke's gospel.</p> <p>Claire Russell brings our Easter series to a close with a look at the resurrection of Jesus from Luke's gospel.</p> Claire Russell brings our Easter series to a close with a look at the resurrection of Jesus from Luke's gospel.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1862 668 fa60d3073a4f67c70c9c857344c8b636 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson asks whether we have experienced the forgiveness Jesus offers us through the cross.</p> <p>Jo Robertson asks whether we have experienced the forgiveness Jesus offers us through the cross.</p> Jo Robertson asks whether we have experienced the forgiveness Jesus offers us through the cross.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1730 669 fda6beba348a69f97d31e603862b9640 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the message of John the Baptist and his call to "prepare the way of the Lord".</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the message of John the Baptist and his call to "prepare the way of the Lord".</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the message of John the Baptist and his call to "prepare the way of the Lord".

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1471 670 2ef4e4abe1e4482f1b029bb67483a9ed no Evening Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at the reason for, and implications of, Jesus's baptism.</p> <p>Duane Major looks at the reason for, and implications of, Jesus's baptism.</p> Duane Major looks at the reason for, and implications of, Jesus's baptism.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1695 671 fcc411ce4b8525e3d0c546f1d946e21e no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at the baptism of Jesus and how he identifies with and unifies all of us as his followers.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at the baptism of Jesus and how he identifies with and unifies all of us as his followers.</p> Murray Robertson looks at the baptism of Jesus and how he identifies with and unifies all of us as his followers.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1767 672 2becfd0e9dc4b9984140460fb03c4622 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>We come to the passage in Luke where the Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness, where he is tempted by the devil.</p> <p>We come to the passage in Luke where the Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness, where he is tempted by the devil.</p> We come to the passage in Luke where the Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness, where he is tempted by the devil.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1422 673 c6995cb04aa94545188398b99002fe15 no Morning Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at the testing Jesus underwent in the wilderness.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at the testing Jesus underwent in the wilderness.</p> Jo Robertson looks at the testing Jesus underwent in the wilderness.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1835 674 cd5604b9d3300a5ecc1c53fef21dc48e no Morning Julian Doorey <p>Julian Doorey ruminates on his 13 years of missionary work in Bangladesh by seeing how what he has been doing matches up with the mandate Jesus read out in his hometown synagogue.</p> <p>Julian Doorey ruminates on his 13 years of missionary work in Bangladesh by seeing how what he has been doing matches up with the mandate Jesus read out in his hometown synagogue.</p> Julian Doorey ruminates on his 13 years of missionary work in Bangladesh by seeing how what he has been doing matches up with the mandate Jesus read out in his hometown synagogue.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000 2008 675 e307deeff0e511c777d55e1e4a537103 no Evening Rachael Beever <p>Rachael Beever looks at Jesus as reads from the scroll of Isaiah, and how the aftermath shows God's concern for the poor and the marginalised.</p> <p>Rachael Beever looks at Jesus as reads from the scroll of Isaiah, and how the aftermath shows God's concern for the poor and the marginalised.</p> Rachael Beever looks at Jesus as reads from the scroll of Isaiah, and how the aftermath shows God's concern for the poor and the marginalised.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1513 676 3e48d24cbef26ec130777ba4e77d8be5 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our holiday series "On the Beach" with a look at God's miraculous intervention to help the Israelites' escape from the Egyptians through the parting of the waters of the Red Sea.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our holiday series "On the Beach" with a look at God's miraculous intervention to help the Israelites' escape from the Egyptians through the parting of the waters of the Red Sea.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our holiday series "On the Beach" with a look at God's miraculous intervention to help the Israelites' escape from the Egyptians through the parting of the waters of the Red Sea.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1736 677 af9ef09cd172bac16b39ba6b6a76524e no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Our "On the Beach" series continues with the momentous event of the Israelites finally crossing the Jordan River into the land God had promised them.</p> <p>Our "On the Beach" series continues with the momentous event of the Israelites finally crossing the Jordan River into the land God had promised them.</p> Our "On the Beach" series continues with the momentous event of the Israelites finally crossing the Jordan River into the land God had promised them.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1765 678 19bf3cc0d86f5d22547c1fa5f4cc21c4 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>"On the Beach" continues with the story of Jonah, a man called by God for a special task but very reluctant to do it.</p> <p>"On the Beach" continues with the story of Jonah, a man called by God for a special task but very reluctant to do it.</p> "On the Beach" continues with the story of Jonah, a man called by God for a special task but very reluctant to do it.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1748 679 5a4b7d3ca67e034ed03387f833d774ac no Morning Warren Read <p>We continue our "On the Beach" series with the calling of the first disciples of Jesus.</p> <p>We continue our "On the Beach" series with the calling of the first disciples of Jesus.</p> We continue our "On the Beach" series with the calling of the first disciples of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1606 680 376c08f6eb271f1b8cd74f9291d817e3 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines a very important bbq on the beach, featuring Jesus and the disciples, focusing especially on Peter.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines a very important bbq on the beach, featuring Jesus and the disciples, focusing especially on Peter.</p> Alan Jamieson examines a very important bbq on the beach, featuring Jesus and the disciples, focusing especially on Peter.

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1888 681 ea735a89b0eb246c513edd61060c8024 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the storms of life that can assail us, and what we can learn from Jesus calming the storm.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the storms of life that can assail us, and what we can learn from Jesus calming the storm.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the storms of life that can assail us, and what we can learn from Jesus calming the storm.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1417 682 4398f0ace147de50b1d994b448e5d673 no Evening Duane Major <p>In the final of our "On the Beach" series, Duane Major looks at Jesus calming the storm for his frightened disciples and asks what does it take to grow our faith?</p> <p>In the final of our "On the Beach" series, Duane Major looks at Jesus calming the storm for his frightened disciples and asks what does it take to grow our faith?</p> In the final of our "On the Beach" series, Duane Major looks at Jesus calming the storm for his frightened disciples and asks what does it take to grow our faith?

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2015 10:00:00 +0000 1569 683 68e67f7b7e9574878645bcbb2274734d no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major begins our Advent series by looking at what it means for God to move, how people react, and asks how we might want God to move today.</p> <p>Duane Major begins our Advent series by looking at what it means for God to move, how people react, and asks how we might want God to move today.</p> Duane Major begins our Advent series by looking at what it means for God to move, how people react, and asks how we might want God to move today.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2694 684 c141fda912be3f55906dc7a149458784 no Evening Nicola Hart <p>In this second week of Advent Nicola Hart looks Jesus' teaching of the "sheep and the goats", and what this parable means for rich and poor in the light of the coming of Jesus</p> <p>In this second week of Advent Nicola Hart looks Jesus' teaching of the "sheep and the goats", and what this parable means for rich and poor in the light of the coming of Jesus</p> In this second week of Advent Nicola Hart looks Jesus' teaching of the "sheep and the goats", and what this parable means for rich and poor in the light of the coming of Jesus

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1137 685 d9a72c665b482e0859bd4b28a9516888 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson brings our Advent series to a close as we head into the final days before the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Today's passage looks at the birth of John the Baptist and the song of Zechariah.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson brings our Advent series to a close as we head into the final days before the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Today's passage looks at the birth of John the Baptist and the song of Zechariah.</p> Alan Jamieson brings our Advent series to a close as we head into the final days before the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Today's passage looks at the birth of John the Baptist and the song of Zechariah.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1930 686 1b5d9854ddbf6303a7af5cde7653967d no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson explores our vision to be a redemptive community by looking at a key passage of scripture: when Jesus stood up in the synagogue and laid out the mandate for his ministry. How do we follow him, how do we act out this same mandate today?</p> <p>Alan Jamieson explores our vision to be a redemptive community by looking at a key passage of scripture: when Jesus stood up in the synagogue and laid out the mandate for his ministry. How do we follow him, how do we act out this same mandate today?</p> Alan Jamieson explores our vision to be a redemptive community by looking at a key passage of scripture: when Jesus stood up in the synagogue and laid out the mandate for his ministry. How do we follow him, how do we act out this same mandate today?

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2001 687 58f5cd7402b8e144da6beac7c6a966cb no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson explores the vision of SWBC to be a redemptive community by taking a whirlwind trip through the bible from Genesis to Revelation.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson explores the vision of SWBC to be a redemptive community by taking a whirlwind trip through the bible from Genesis to Revelation.</p> Alan Jamieson explores the vision of SWBC to be a redemptive community by taking a whirlwind trip through the bible from Genesis to Revelation.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1993 688 cfb9b890b5ac1eb9c4be63f500fa9d2d no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at generosity and what it means to be a generous person, and how our call to follow Jesus includes the call to be radically generous.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at generosity and what it means to be a generous person, and how our call to follow Jesus includes the call to be radically generous.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at generosity and what it means to be a generous person, and how our call to follow Jesus includes the call to be radically generous.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2521 689 746b76c7e29000ff8d3f1cd954b72027 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>The rich young man came to Jesus with a question on his mind and a longing in his heart. Jesus answered the young man's question in a way he didn't expect and offered a cure for the young man's deepest longing - and ours - that challenges us still.</p> <p>The rich young man came to Jesus with a question on his mind and a longing in his heart. Jesus answered the young man's question in a way he didn't expect and offered a cure for the young man's deepest longing - and ours - that challenges us still.</p> The rich young man came to Jesus with a question on his mind and a longing in his heart. Jesus answered the young man's question in a way he didn't expect and offered a cure for the young man's deepest longing - and ours - that challenges us still.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2287 690 890df8e62f338d9204e58b764aa37a32 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>What is graciousness? How does God's grace to us affect the way we act towards others? How can we live a more gracious life?</p> <p>What is graciousness? How does God's grace to us affect the way we act towards others? How can we live a more gracious life?</p> What is graciousness? How does God's grace to us affect the way we act towards others? How can we live a more gracious life?

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2210 691 1990a68aff697f36ddfa69e6a24afcb0 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson examines graciousness and its importance to us today - how it influences how we see God and how we see others.</p> <p>Jo Robertson examines graciousness and its importance to us today - how it influences how we see God and how we see others.</p> Jo Robertson examines graciousness and its importance to us today - how it influences how we see God and how we see others.

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1872 692 ffa297a011152a33ea4265c16c734435 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at gratitude and how 'remembering long' can help us develop a permanent posture of gratitude.</p> <p>Duane Major looks at gratitude and how 'remembering long' can help us develop a permanent posture of gratitude.</p> Duane Major looks at gratitude and how 'remembering long' can help us develop a permanent posture of gratitude.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2090 693 8990f545c27a6dc27734fd403692aba5 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at Paul's time in Corinth, how Paul ended feeling, and what God told him to do about it.</p> <p>Duane Major looks at Paul's time in Corinth, how Paul ended feeling, and what God told him to do about it.</p> Duane Major looks at Paul's time in Corinth, how Paul ended feeling, and what God told him to do about it.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2202 694 237d4f69a3f3dc08f5754cfb572248cf no Evening Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at Apollos, and his encounter with the power of the Holy Spirit.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at Apollos, and his encounter with the power of the Holy Spirit.</p> Murray Robertson looks at Apollos, and his encounter with the power of the Holy Spirit.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1737 695 bbf01e0302505f9e605bde06ab99f1f9 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at the spread of the gospel in Ephesus and the nature of the opposition Paul (and the gospel message) encountered.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at the spread of the gospel in Ephesus and the nature of the opposition Paul (and the gospel message) encountered.</p> Murray Robertson looks at the spread of the gospel in Ephesus and the nature of the opposition Paul (and the gospel message) encountered.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1550 696 57fa9d0eaf1d976ddd757a8329dc3a70 no Evening George Wieland <p>George Wieland looks at Paul's methodology as he arrives in Ephesus, and how he goes about sharing the gospel.</p> <p>George Wieland looks at Paul's methodology as he arrives in Ephesus, and how he goes about sharing the gospel.</p> George Wieland looks at Paul's methodology as he arrives in Ephesus, and how he goes about sharing the gospel.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2738 697 7e68b7436f234a9162e88846a238692f no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Paul's final words to the elders of the church of Ephesus, and what those words mean to our churches and elders today.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Paul's final words to the elders of the church of Ephesus, and what those words mean to our churches and elders today.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at Paul's final words to the elders of the church of Ephesus, and what those words mean to our churches and elders today.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2105 698 4c6f3fa68cb82c4f6a8aa45d332ac8a2 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>What does it mean to be a pilgrim, to undertake a pilgrimage, and to be a pilgrim church? What is generosity?</p> <p>What does it mean to be a pilgrim, to undertake a pilgrimage, and to be a pilgrim church? What is generosity?</p> What does it mean to be a pilgrim, to undertake a pilgrimage, and to be a pilgrim church? What is generosity?

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1764 699 b0490174b5eb066cc179de505d939229 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at Paul's determination to go to Jerusalem, despite the protests of his friends. How do we determine when something is the prompting of the Holy Spirit and not just our own stubbornness leading us on?</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at Paul's determination to go to Jerusalem, despite the protests of his friends. How do we determine when something is the prompting of the Holy Spirit and not just our own stubbornness leading us on?</p> Murray Robertson looks at Paul's determination to go to Jerusalem, despite the protests of his friends. How do we determine when something is the prompting of the Holy Spirit and not just our own stubbornness leading us on?

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1985 700 66b2382e1f2487f2ac4fbee0fe5fc9fc no Evening Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at the ways Paul was guided by God, and how he discerned what God wanted him to do - and how that applies to us today.</p> <p>Duane Major looks at the ways Paul was guided by God, and how he discerned what God wanted him to do - and how that applies to us today.</p> Duane Major looks at the ways Paul was guided by God, and how he discerned what God wanted him to do - and how that applies to us today.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2325 701 d646906c61d338ba2185882b0fa79ad2 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Paul returns to an unwelcoming Jerusalem, but still insists on sharing his story with the mob baying for his blood. Alan Jamieson looks at what we can learn from Paul about how we share our stories.</p> <p>Paul returns to an unwelcoming Jerusalem, but still insists on sharing his story with the mob baying for his blood. Alan Jamieson looks at what we can learn from Paul about how we share our stories.</p> Paul returns to an unwelcoming Jerusalem, but still insists on sharing his story with the mob baying for his blood. Alan Jamieson looks at what we can learn from Paul about how we share our stories.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1772 702 e2e7b762aaf0334f0733887c12f01908 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Paul returns to a hostile Jerusalem but still insists on speaking to the mob baying for his blood. Alan Jamieson looks at Paul as a witness, and how this changed over time, and what this means for us to be faithful witnesses to Christ.</p> <p>Paul returns to a hostile Jerusalem but still insists on speaking to the mob baying for his blood. Alan Jamieson looks at Paul as a witness, and how this changed over time, and what this means for us to be faithful witnesses to Christ.</p> Paul returns to a hostile Jerusalem but still insists on speaking to the mob baying for his blood. Alan Jamieson looks at Paul as a witness, and how this changed over time, and what this means for us to be faithful witnesses to Christ.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1740 703 6badb8bd18d328f812b86d873c277bec no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Why do we say "cheers"? What does it really mean, and where does it come from? The answer may surprise you.</p> <p>Why do we say "cheers"? What does it really mean, and where does it come from? The answer may surprise you.</p> Why do we say "cheers"? What does it really mean, and where does it come from? The answer may surprise you.

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2002 704 ef300efda7f7d2e1a2ffc157a5ca5d82 no Evening Duane Major <p>When Paul stands before the Sanhedrin and tells them he has in "all good conscience" fulfilled his "duty", what does he mean? And why are conscience and duty important for us too?</p> <p>When Paul stands before the Sanhedrin and tells them he has in "all good conscience" fulfilled his "duty", what does he mean? And why are conscience and duty important for us too?</p> When Paul stands before the Sanhedrin and tells them he has in "all good conscience" fulfilled his "duty", what does he mean? And why are conscience and duty important for us too?

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2250 705 a0ea8244a01ae1a2850cbb580d185fdb no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at trial of Paul before Governor Felix, and the conversation between the two of them.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at trial of Paul before Governor Felix, and the conversation between the two of them.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at trial of Paul before Governor Felix, and the conversation between the two of them.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2274 706 5870e76df262c71350f0fe1a0363e0fa no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Paul and the resurrection - "It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today." Why was the resurrection of Jesus so central for Paul and why is it so central for us?</p> <p>Paul and the resurrection - "It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today." Why was the resurrection of Jesus so central for Paul and why is it so central for us?</p> Paul and the resurrection - "It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today." Why was the resurrection of Jesus so central for Paul and why is it so central for us?

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2243 707 245d5efdf5dd0576922c4708a77382a2 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Paul finds himself dragged before Festus and Agrippa. Still in prison, still facing an uncertain future, what was going through Paul's mind. Alan Jamieson looks at the hardships that can come when it feels like God's plan has gone off the rails.</p> <p>Paul finds himself dragged before Festus and Agrippa. Still in prison, still facing an uncertain future, what was going through Paul's mind. Alan Jamieson looks at the hardships that can come when it feels like God's plan has gone off the rails.</p> Paul finds himself dragged before Festus and Agrippa. Still in prison, still facing an uncertain future, what was going through Paul's mind. Alan Jamieson looks at the hardships that can come when it feels like God's plan has gone off the rails.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1714 708 84c1164cef2b52aa5b2821e8ed2ffa35 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Paul is dragged in front of Festus, the Roman governor, and Agrippa, the Jewish king, two very different men with very different attitudes towards Paul and his faith. Alan Jamieson examines the stories that Paul had to share and the way we are part of the same story.</p> <p>Paul is dragged in front of Festus, the Roman governor, and Agrippa, the Jewish king, two very different men with very different attitudes towards Paul and his faith. Alan Jamieson examines the stories that Paul had to share and the way we are part of the same story.</p> Paul is dragged in front of Festus, the Roman governor, and Agrippa, the Jewish king, two very different men with very different attitudes towards Paul and his faith. Alan Jamieson examines the stories that Paul had to share and the way we are part of the same story.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1921 709 c5dc560b2a39bfd0b510cf8d0b7decc6 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Once again Paul is defending himself against his accusers, this time in front of King Agrippa. Paul tells his story yet again, this time with emphasis on the way he was kicking against God's intentions for him, and God's command to Paul to "get up, stand on your feet."</p> <p>Once again Paul is defending himself against his accusers, this time in front of King Agrippa. Paul tells his story yet again, this time with emphasis on the way he was kicking against God's intentions for him, and God's command to Paul to "get up, stand on your feet."</p> Once again Paul is defending himself against his accusers, this time in front of King Agrippa. Paul tells his story yet again, this time with emphasis on the way he was kicking against God's intentions for him, and God's command to Paul to "get up, stand on your feet."

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1685 710 5b845f6063be32e409619faf58592148 no Evening Duane Major <p>Paul finds himself telling his story before King Agrippa, and uses this audience with the Jewish king to tell the story of Jesus in a way that a Jew would understand.</p> <p>Paul finds himself telling his story before King Agrippa, and uses this audience with the Jewish king to tell the story of Jesus in a way that a Jew would understand.</p> Paul finds himself telling his story before King Agrippa, and uses this audience with the Jewish king to tell the story of Jesus in a way that a Jew would understand.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1767 711 c72f6c47938800871cd4f40afe7160f6 no Morning Duane Major <p>As we reach the end of our year-long journey through the book of Acts, Paul reaches the end of his journey to Rome. Duane Major looks at the ending of Acts, what Paul says once in Rome, and how the end of the book is the beginning for us.</p> <p>As we reach the end of our year-long journey through the book of Acts, Paul reaches the end of his journey to Rome. Duane Major looks at the ending of Acts, what Paul says once in Rome, and how the end of the book is the beginning for us.</p> As we reach the end of our year-long journey through the book of Acts, Paul reaches the end of his journey to Rome. Duane Major looks at the ending of Acts, what Paul says once in Rome, and how the end of the book is the beginning for us.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1652 712 7652fcbc562bda18630968d6f4e8e9e1 no Evening Tash Britt <p>A shipwrecked Paul finally makes it ashore to Malta, before making the final journey to Rome. Tash Britt brings the book of Acts to a close, and looks at what the end of Acts means for us today.</p> <p>A shipwrecked Paul finally makes it ashore to Malta, before making the final journey to Rome. Tash Britt brings the book of Acts to a close, and looks at what the end of Acts means for us today.</p> A shipwrecked Paul finally makes it ashore to Malta, before making the final journey to Rome. Tash Britt brings the book of Acts to a close, and looks at what the end of Acts means for us today.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1848 713 d515468dba7006336feddef13847b0f4 no Morning Helen Lewthwaite <p>Helen Lewthwaite shares the stories of some of our overseas missionary workers, and looks for ways in which God has used them to tell His - and our - story.</p> <p>Helen Lewthwaite shares the stories of some of our overseas missionary workers, and looks for ways in which God has used them to tell His - and our - story.</p> Helen Lewthwaite shares the stories of some of our overseas missionary workers, and looks for ways in which God has used them to tell His - and our - story.

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1952 714 5c11ae8d40e567f26ee761c80895782b no Evening Jo Robertson <p>What is God's dream for his creation? What is God doing in the world and how can we join in with it?</p> <p>What is God's dream for his creation? What is God doing in the world and how can we join in with it?</p> What is God's dream for his creation? What is God doing in the world and how can we join in with it?

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1890 715 983f6274ca93ce4e7e723e7406e55df6 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Paul's relationship with the Philippian church, and how it is a model for mission today.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Paul's relationship with the Philippian church, and how it is a model for mission today.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at Paul's relationship with the Philippian church, and how it is a model for mission today.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1817 716 723b636a6644ae22c4d8cdd756ffe893 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, and what this shows us about God's inclusive love, open to everyone, no matter how unlikely.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, and what this shows us about God's inclusive love, open to everyone, no matter how unlikely.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, and what this shows us about God's inclusive love, open to everyone, no matter how unlikely.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1711 717 e5cd99122a2a4d4903eac6ecb4cf85d2 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at two examples of ways in which God's family is open to ALL, no matter who or what people may be like, and no matter what we may think of them.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at two examples of ways in which God's family is open to ALL, no matter who or what people may be like, and no matter what we may think of them.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at two examples of ways in which God's family is open to ALL, no matter who or what people may be like, and no matter what we may think of them.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1553 718 f4d10193f72aeb9902d1189186194ddf no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at the life changing encounter with the risen Christ that Saul of Tarsus had on the road to Damascus.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at the life changing encounter with the risen Christ that Saul of Tarsus had on the road to Damascus.</p> Murray Robertson looks at the life changing encounter with the risen Christ that Saul of Tarsus had on the road to Damascus.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2010 719 fa239fd60be5226a5458be6a6ee2cefd no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at the conversion of Saul and, using her own story, looks at what it means to hear God's call and obey his plan over our own passions.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at the conversion of Saul and, using her own story, looks at what it means to hear God's call and obey his plan over our own passions.</p> Jo Robertson looks at the conversion of Saul and, using her own story, looks at what it means to hear God's call and obey his plan over our own passions.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1896 720 e61ad7a6b44e47f88c3f6fe92ab18226 no Morning Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell looks at the meeting between Peter and the Roman centurion Cornelius, and how it is one of the most important examples of crossing boundaries for the sake of the gospel.</p> <p>Claire Russell looks at the meeting between Peter and the Roman centurion Cornelius, and how it is one of the most important examples of crossing boundaries for the sake of the gospel.</p> Claire Russell looks at the meeting between Peter and the Roman centurion Cornelius, and how it is one of the most important examples of crossing boundaries for the sake of the gospel.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1785 721 16e26d18731c418fc0e153b76f7078ce no Morning Don McKenzie <p>Don McKenzie examines the aftermath of Peter's encounter with Cornelius, and how Peter's testimony about that encounter formed who he was and those around him.</p> <p>Don McKenzie examines the aftermath of Peter's encounter with Cornelius, and how Peter's testimony about that encounter formed who he was and those around him.</p> Don McKenzie examines the aftermath of Peter's encounter with Cornelius, and how Peter's testimony about that encounter formed who he was and those around him.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2021 722 67f54221edf25c708c6bc4e458fa1eda no Evening Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at the spread of the gospel outside Israel, and the nature of the believers who were witnessing to the world.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at the spread of the gospel outside Israel, and the nature of the believers who were witnessing to the world.</p> Murray Robertson looks at the spread of the gospel outside Israel, and the nature of the believers who were witnessing to the world.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1925 723 6706649341587cd0abc678336e32d1d5 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at Peter's miraculous rescue from prison, the prayers of those praying for his rescue, and the power of God that rescued him.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at Peter's miraculous rescue from prison, the prayers of those praying for his rescue, and the power of God that rescued him.</p> Murray Robertson looks at Peter's miraculous rescue from prison, the prayers of those praying for his rescue, and the power of God that rescued him.

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000 724 2b37e170914f65c3f5cfc3400a405522 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson continues our series on Acts with a look at Paul and Barnabas taking the gospel to news places, as the Gentile world awaits.</p> <p>Murray Robertson continues our series on Acts with a look at Paul and Barnabas taking the gospel to news places, as the Gentile world awaits.</p> Murray Robertson continues our series on Acts with a look at Paul and Barnabas taking the gospel to news places, as the Gentile world awaits.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2027 725 8696fd5769b91e2d7f8b12ad3f42606d no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson examines the spread of the gospel as Paul and Barnabas set out overseas, and encounter both opposition and acceptance.</p> <p>Jo Robertson examines the spread of the gospel as Paul and Barnabas set out overseas, and encounter both opposition and acceptance.</p> Jo Robertson examines the spread of the gospel as Paul and Barnabas set out overseas, and encounter both opposition and acceptance.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1932 726 00a4610ff4b320fc269cd0009b4344f3 no Morning Heather Gall <p>Heather Gall looks at the next stage of Paul and Barnabas' journey, as they leave the Jewish world behind and enter the hostile territory of the Gentile world.</p> <p>Heather Gall looks at the next stage of Paul and Barnabas' journey, as they leave the Jewish world behind and enter the hostile territory of the Gentile world.</p> Heather Gall looks at the next stage of Paul and Barnabas' journey, as they leave the Jewish world behind and enter the hostile territory of the Gentile world.

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000 727 80b8fa1b8afd0ce37991a4ada40112a0 no Evening Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at the (eventually) hostile reception Paul and Barnabas receive when they take the gospel to Lystra and Derbe</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at the (eventually) hostile reception Paul and Barnabas receive when they take the gospel to Lystra and Derbe</p> Murray Robertson looks at the (eventually) hostile reception Paul and Barnabas receive when they take the gospel to Lystra and Derbe

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000 728 eee47095ac2a9f8c236501322e5aaf83 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at the topic of guidance as it relates to Paul and his decisions about where he should go next.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at the topic of guidance as it relates to Paul and his decisions about where he should go next.</p> Murray Robertson looks at the topic of guidance as it relates to Paul and his decisions about where he should go next.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1873 729 57b13bcb35dd895c4b8139318ee750d2 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>Jo Robertson looks at the change the power of the gospel brought to two people who crossed paths with Paul and Silas.</p> <p>Jo Robertson looks at the change the power of the gospel brought to two people who crossed paths with Paul and Silas.</p> Jo Robertson looks at the change the power of the gospel brought to two people who crossed paths with Paul and Silas.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1642 730 ba8c59f3335fbc8d532a9b077c90dd12 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Paul visits Athens, a major city of the ancient world, and birthplace of many key features of western civilization, and preaches to the people there.</p> <p>Paul visits Athens, a major city of the ancient world, and birthplace of many key features of western civilization, and preaches to the people there.</p> Paul visits Athens, a major city of the ancient world, and birthplace of many key features of western civilization, and preaches to the people there.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1766 731 c5ee21d01b1a9d9a45de22088b7c86cc no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the way Jesus was a Revolutionary, turning things upside down and privileging those on the margins and at the bottom.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the way Jesus was a Revolutionary, turning things upside down and privileging those on the margins and at the bottom.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the way Jesus was a Revolutionary, turning things upside down and privileging those on the margins and at the bottom.

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1724 732 6ede9d24939cb1cfe5813c0a275d87d7 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines how two simple words uttered by the dying Jesus on the cross show us his humanity and his desire for us.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines how two simple words uttered by the dying Jesus on the cross show us his humanity and his desire for us.</p> Alan Jamieson examines how two simple words uttered by the dying Jesus on the cross show us his humanity and his desire for us.

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1413 733 94ea5cd1550fb2bd04f52ff4055b1727 no Morning Colin Burt <p>Colin Burt shows us that the face of compassion that Jesus shows to us on the cross is the same face of compassion we are to show to others, regardless of the cost.</p> <p>Colin Burt shows us that the face of compassion that Jesus shows to us on the cross is the same face of compassion we are to show to others, regardless of the cost.</p> Colin Burt shows us that the face of compassion that Jesus shows to us on the cross is the same face of compassion we are to show to others, regardless of the cost.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1583 734 699dfd4b1b2cf00a1e659e3afe336ad9 no Evening Murray Robertson <p>On Palm Sunday Murray Robertson looks at what the return of the king means in the grand scheme of God's story for his creation and his people.</p> <p>On Palm Sunday Murray Robertson looks at what the return of the king means in the grand scheme of God's story for his creation and his people.</p> On Palm Sunday Murray Robertson looks at what the return of the king means in the grand scheme of God's story for his creation and his people.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1731 735 4e8533916f45cdcc18c7e5587c409cff no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how Jesus was the suffering servant.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at how Jesus was the suffering servant.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at how Jesus was the suffering servant.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000 736 ee9727b5f26aaed351ee93740deea37c no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>As a prelude to our series on Acts, Alan Jamieson looks at the bible, what it is, what it is made up of, and why we should read it.</p> <p>As a prelude to our series on Acts, Alan Jamieson looks at the bible, what it is, what it is made up of, and why we should read it.</p> As a prelude to our series on Acts, Alan Jamieson looks at the bible, what it is, what it is made up of, and why we should read it.

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1498 737 a395fbda1000386906374076a2fd0a39 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the beginning of the book of Acts, when and why it was written, and looks ahead to the story to come.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the beginning of the book of Acts, when and why it was written, and looks ahead to the story to come.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the beginning of the book of Acts, when and why it was written, and looks ahead to the story to come.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1532 738 341164696c98cd518aab80775cd44bae no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines the various proofs for the resurrection of Jesus.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines the various proofs for the resurrection of Jesus.</p> Alan Jamieson examines the various proofs for the resurrection of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1650 739 86fcffd546fbf9f5810f7df7f3d32139 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the beginning of the church and the call to be witnesses to Jesus.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the beginning of the church and the call to be witnesses to Jesus.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the beginning of the church and the call to be witnesses to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1749 740 adb321f1f67a66dd3aeddc8663ee9fbc no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>A look at the early church and how they came together to be God's community on earth, how they fellowshipped in their homes, and spread the good news of Jesus.</p> <p>A look at the early church and how they came together to be God's community on earth, how they fellowshipped in their homes, and spread the good news of Jesus.</p> A look at the early church and how they came together to be God's community on earth, how they fellowshipped in their homes, and spread the good news of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1803 741 93e85f4b663172dbe8aed3d55ed81102 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the early church and what God did by his Spirit in order to transform them into world-changing community of God.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the early church and what God did by his Spirit in order to transform them into world-changing community of God.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the early church and what God did by his Spirit in order to transform them into world-changing community of God.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1600 742 696120142b1d6829a3322f43d1bd9bd9 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines the story of the healing of the crippled man and looks at our reaction to poverty and how we can respond in a way that is not condescending and that heals and restores all relationships.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines the story of the healing of the crippled man and looks at our reaction to poverty and how we can respond in a way that is not condescending and that heals and restores all relationships.</p> Alan Jamieson examines the story of the healing of the crippled man and looks at our reaction to poverty and how we can respond in a way that is not condescending and that heals and restores all relationships.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1858 743 f60f1822e2a10be1dad40658e0ce5eb6 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>In Acts 3 we see an example of someone giving what they have. Alan Jamieson looks at how we can do the same, no matter what we have. (Incomplete audio)</p> <p>In Acts 3 we see an example of someone giving what they have. Alan Jamieson looks at how we can do the same, no matter what we have. (Incomplete audio)</p> In Acts 3 we see an example of someone giving what they have. Alan Jamieson looks at how we can do the same, no matter what we have. (Incomplete audio)

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2014 10:00:00 +0000 612 744 64cc5e9e0aea77b773f270880b1add18 no Morning Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at the courage displayed by Peter and John as they face the consequences of healing the crippled man - and how they do not shy away from their ordeal and its aftermath.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at the courage displayed by Peter and John as they face the consequences of healing the crippled man - and how they do not shy away from their ordeal and its aftermath.</p> Murray Robertson looks at the courage displayed by Peter and John as they face the consequences of healing the crippled man - and how they do not shy away from their ordeal and its aftermath.

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000 745 dbea160807b0ce48bf0c78e153616129 no Evening Jo Robertson <p>The worldly power of the priests and Sadducees comes up against the power of the resurrected Jesus, as Peter and John are dragged before the priests to account for their healing of the crippled man - and don't back down.</p> <p>The worldly power of the priests and Sadducees comes up against the power of the resurrected Jesus, as Peter and John are dragged before the priests to account for their healing of the crippled man - and don't back down.</p> The worldly power of the priests and Sadducees comes up against the power of the resurrected Jesus, as Peter and John are dragged before the priests to account for their healing of the crippled man - and don't back down.

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000 746 84d8793216414348e93fbc3133956dd5 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at two very contrasting ways of addressing poverty: the early church community's way, and the way Ananias and Sapphira chose to act towards it and their community.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at two very contrasting ways of addressing poverty: the early church community's way, and the way Ananias and Sapphira chose to act towards it and their community.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at two very contrasting ways of addressing poverty: the early church community's way, and the way Ananias and Sapphira chose to act towards it and their community.

]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1654 747 3c25ba3d4ebba9e78910cad94cf6b11b no Morning Warren Read <p>Warren Read preaches on a passage that illustrates some of the problems that the early church experiences because of their rapid growth, and shows how they resolved this issue in such a way that allowed the growth to continue.</p> <p>Warren Read preaches on a passage that illustrates some of the problems that the early church experiences because of their rapid growth, and shows how they resolved this issue in such a way that allowed the growth to continue.</p> Warren Read preaches on a passage that illustrates some of the problems that the early church experiences because of their rapid growth, and shows how they resolved this issue in such a way that allowed the growth to continue.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1701 748 dbe7e67bb7e386cf55fb4c943c5fadb8 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines an early conflict within the early church and the way its resolution shows us what being a disciple of Jesus means.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines an early conflict within the early church and the way its resolution shows us what being a disciple of Jesus means.</p> Alan Jamieson examines an early conflict within the early church and the way its resolution shows us what being a disciple of Jesus means.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1693 749 e81cfeb715cdc979cddba45aa4736bd7 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the stoning of Stephen and how this was the catalyst for the eventual worldwide spread of the gospel.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the stoning of Stephen and how this was the catalyst for the eventual worldwide spread of the gospel.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the stoning of Stephen and how this was the catalyst for the eventual worldwide spread of the gospel.

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1698 750 a1bed36f1838d90c009ed08867a46e46 no Roger Spicer <p>We begin a series on returning to God, returning to our first love, beginning with our worship of God.</p> <p>We begin a series on returning to God, returning to our first love, beginning with our worship of God.</p> We begin a series on returning to God, returning to our first love, beginning with our worship of God.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1617 751 a0c5e097ed96b69b9478785d8f974532 no Roger Spicer <p>Roger Spicer looks at the consequences of worshipping something other than God,and how we can return to God and truly worship him as he is.</p> <p>Roger Spicer looks at the consequences of worshipping something other than God,and how we can return to God and truly worship him as he is.</p> Roger Spicer looks at the consequences of worshipping something other than God,and how we can return to God and truly worship him as he is.

]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1635 752 67794eda9ce1df7c0769099975976c31 no Roger Spicer <p>How do we attain maturity in our worship? How do we stop cynicism and boredom from robbing us (and God) of our true heart of worship?</p> <p>How do we attain maturity in our worship? How do we stop cynicism and boredom from robbing us (and God) of our true heart of worship?</p> How do we attain maturity in our worship? How do we stop cynicism and boredom from robbing us (and God) of our true heart of worship?

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000 1796 753 be9dafd53d0b38ebcd846d484239dfc4 no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the very first encounters with Jesus that some of his disciples had, and examines what that means for how we encounter God.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the very first encounters with Jesus that some of his disciples had, and examines what that means for how we encounter God.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the very first encounters with Jesus that some of his disciples had, and examines what that means for how we encounter God.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2137 754 084ec7131a1b57d668ec1e1f4534d3f9 no Heather Gall <p>Heather gall looks at ways we can ensure that we remain close to God in prayer</p> <p>Heather gall looks at ways we can ensure that we remain close to God in prayer</p> Heather gall looks at ways we can ensure that we remain close to God in prayer

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000 2002 755 1b94b8aabe184d6c3ae055f9df9967df no Jo Robertson <p>We begin Advent with a closer look at the wise men (magi): who they were, where they were from, what they came seeking and what that tells us about the King they came looking for.</p> <p>We begin Advent with a closer look at the wise men (magi): who they were, where they were from, what they came seeking and what that tells us about the King they came looking for.</p> We begin Advent with a closer look at the wise men (magi): who they were, where they were from, what they came seeking and what that tells us about the King they came looking for.

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1727 756 265421516eddb3169b746abf791019c7 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' first miracle to see what it tells us about Jesus and how that might apply to the Christmas season.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' first miracle to see what it tells us about Jesus and how that might apply to the Christmas season.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' first miracle to see what it tells us about Jesus and how that might apply to the Christmas season.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1834 757 70f891bf7c9cb6d08a46dd9630dd686c no Evening Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at the song of Mary and a passage from Micah that explores how we are meant to be God's people and what that might look like.</p> <p>Duane Major looks at the song of Mary and a passage from Micah that explores how we are meant to be God's people and what that might look like.</p> Duane Major looks at the song of Mary and a passage from Micah that explores how we are meant to be God's people and what that might look like.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1910 758 26207eeab661607cb312c266b62f8bd5 no Sharon Burt <p>In this Christmas Family Service, Sharon Burt shares about what it means to say Jesus is the true vine and how we can remain in him.</p> <p>In this Christmas Family Service, Sharon Burt shares about what it means to say Jesus is the true vine and how we can remain in him.</p> In this Christmas Family Service, Sharon Burt shares about what it means to say Jesus is the true vine and how we can remain in him.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2013 10:00:00 +0000 667 759 b896b1465bcb60238be7ebf848244b10 no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our series on Jeremiah by looking at God's calling of Jeremiah, and how we are called as well.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our series on Jeremiah by looking at God's calling of Jeremiah, and how we are called as well.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our series on Jeremiah by looking at God's calling of Jeremiah, and how we are called as well.

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2115 760 44f125e9db816a1a3050d0783b189264 no Don McKenzie <p>Don McKenzie looks at God's call to a disobedient, sinful Israel to return to him, and what we learn about God, and ourselves, in this passage.</p> <p>Don McKenzie looks at God's call to a disobedient, sinful Israel to return to him, and what we learn about God, and ourselves, in this passage.</p> Don McKenzie looks at God's call to a disobedient, sinful Israel to return to him, and what we learn about God, and ourselves, in this passage.

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2180 761 8c82cb2a5cfc38c701d4bdc3f66d5788 no Claire Russell <p>Claire Russell looks at how Jeremiah's perception of what was happening around him was not the same as God's perception, and how trying to see things the way God does can help us when things get really tough.</p> <p>Claire Russell looks at how Jeremiah's perception of what was happening around him was not the same as God's perception, and how trying to see things the way God does can help us when things get really tough.</p> Claire Russell looks at how Jeremiah's perception of what was happening around him was not the same as God's perception, and how trying to see things the way God does can help us when things get really tough.

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1850 762 e7317fb01c88d1e1f8281ec2a4002813 no Alan Jamieson <p>With great brevity, Alan Jamieson summarises the message of Jeremiah and shows how it is all about God's love for his people and his promise to restore them.</p> <p>With great brevity, Alan Jamieson summarises the message of Jeremiah and shows how it is all about God's love for his people and his promise to restore them.</p> With great brevity, Alan Jamieson summarises the message of Jeremiah and shows how it is all about God's love for his people and his promise to restore them.

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:00:00 +0000 876 763 7ce2fc433716ecbbbf24aad4bcee8c57 no Alan Jamieson <p>We sing of God being the potter and we being the clay, but what does that actually mean for us? Alan Jamieson looks at what the book of Jeremiah says about it.</p> <p>We sing of God being the potter and we being the clay, but what does that actually mean for us? Alan Jamieson looks at what the book of Jeremiah says about it.</p> We sing of God being the potter and we being the clay, but what does that actually mean for us? Alan Jamieson looks at what the book of Jeremiah says about it.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1427 764 f77f680e11a73b19c93e314e187d77f8 no Jo Robertson <p>Halfway through the book of Jeremiah we see God proclaiming once again that destruction will come upon both his unrepentant people and the nations around them. But Jo Robertson shows us how this message is also tempered with grace and care for his people.</p> <p>Halfway through the book of Jeremiah we see God proclaiming once again that destruction will come upon both his unrepentant people and the nations around them. But Jo Robertson shows us how this message is also tempered with grace and care for his people.</p> Halfway through the book of Jeremiah we see God proclaiming once again that destruction will come upon both his unrepentant people and the nations around them. But Jo Robertson shows us how this message is also tempered with grace and care for his people.

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1833 765 4de07ec1aef9f38fc5190290f28e0803 no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the surprising letter that Jeremiah sent to the exiles living in Babylon, and what he told them to do and how he expected them to live.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the surprising letter that Jeremiah sent to the exiles living in Babylon, and what he told them to do and how he expected them to live.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the surprising letter that Jeremiah sent to the exiles living in Babylon, and what he told them to do and how he expected them to live.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1798 766 8718b6844f8257bbc28c4a66fc7a7934 no Colin Burt <p>As the city of Jerusalem faces attack, we look at what has happened to Jeremiah himself, the trials he faces, and how his life can offer us a way of living our lives, even when circumstances are tough.</p> <p>As the city of Jerusalem faces attack, we look at what has happened to Jeremiah himself, the trials he faces, and how his life can offer us a way of living our lives, even when circumstances are tough.</p> As the city of Jerusalem faces attack, we look at what has happened to Jeremiah himself, the trials he faces, and how his life can offer us a way of living our lives, even when circumstances are tough.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1203 767 22a8a03d72cc7ab3e1eb97a4d41c7670 no Alan Jamieson <p>In the final in our series on Jeremiah, Alan Jamieson looks at the final encounter between the prophet and the remaining people of God as they seek to discover, in their difficult situation, what God wants them to do.</p> <p>In the final in our series on Jeremiah, Alan Jamieson looks at the final encounter between the prophet and the remaining people of God as they seek to discover, in their difficult situation, what God wants them to do.</p> In the final in our series on Jeremiah, Alan Jamieson looks at the final encounter between the prophet and the remaining people of God as they seek to discover, in their difficult situation, what God wants them to do.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1793 768 e7f5ff4c1cb170bd7cc12cac5046fa3d no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our series on Ecclesiastes by looking at the writer's view of the futility and meaninglessness of life.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our series on Ecclesiastes by looking at the writer's view of the futility and meaninglessness of life.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our series on Ecclesiastes by looking at the writer's view of the futility and meaninglessness of life.

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2983 769 6b1bdc9a8da1779f2ae6a185076362a2 no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines the limits of human wisdom and the importance of developing Godly wisdom.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines the limits of human wisdom and the importance of developing Godly wisdom.</p> Alan Jamieson examines the limits of human wisdom and the importance of developing Godly wisdom.

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1998 770 110d4764fda9bc028fcf65832bf3733a no Alan Jamieson <p>How are we to view time? How does God view time? What changes for us when we take a God's eye view of things?</p> <p>How are we to view time? How does God view time? What changes for us when we take a God's eye view of things?</p> How are we to view time? How does God view time? What changes for us when we take a God's eye view of things?

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1950 771 4435e5e8b50d5ac36974e86265cf49de no Duane Major <p>What does it mean to watch what we say, to not make rash promises or wild statements, but to live a life of reflection and contemplation of God? Duane Major investigates.</p> <p>What does it mean to watch what we say, to not make rash promises or wild statements, but to live a life of reflection and contemplation of God? Duane Major investigates.</p> What does it mean to watch what we say, to not make rash promises or wild statements, but to live a life of reflection and contemplation of God? Duane Major investigates.

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1674 772 20289aebd68a8d0a3f5cd6abea6ec70e no Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at the vast inequality in our world, an inequality that the writer of Ecclesiastes was very familiar with and had much to say about.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at the vast inequality in our world, an inequality that the writer of Ecclesiastes was very familiar with and had much to say about.</p> Murray Robertson looks at the vast inequality in our world, an inequality that the writer of Ecclesiastes was very familiar with and had much to say about.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2120 773 e9bf1a68f7609871bb67b7018c3f7796 no Alan Jamieson <p>In the last in this series Alan Jamieson examines what the writer of Ecclesiastes has learnt from his life, and his parting advice to us.</p> <p>In the last in this series Alan Jamieson examines what the writer of Ecclesiastes has learnt from his life, and his parting advice to us.</p> In the last in this series Alan Jamieson examines what the writer of Ecclesiastes has learnt from his life, and his parting advice to us.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2376 774 1e077b316c0dd9b4e9aaff58283223bd no Duane Major <p>What is our relationship to the rest of creation? How are we supposed to act towards the earth? Duane Major looks at God intention for us and the rest of his creation and the way we are dcalled to care for all that God has made.</p> <p>What is our relationship to the rest of creation? How are we supposed to act towards the earth? Duane Major looks at God intention for us and the rest of his creation and the way we are dcalled to care for all that God has made.</p> What is our relationship to the rest of creation? How are we supposed to act towards the earth? Duane Major looks at God intention for us and the rest of his creation and the way we are dcalled to care for all that God has made.

]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1456 775 abf2f2a4881382316b264acd71708871 no Paul Windsor <p>Paul Windsor looks at Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian in the context of the global mission of God.</p> <p>Paul Windsor looks at Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian in the context of the global mission of God.</p> Paul Windsor looks at Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian in the context of the global mission of God.

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2045 776 087bd0285c9853835e3e3a1c1699ef07 no Jo Robertson <p>There are many other religions in the world. How is Jesus any different? How are we to treat those of other faiths? How are we to talk with them in useful dialogue about Jesus?</p> <p>There are many other religions in the world. How is Jesus any different? How are we to treat those of other faiths? How are we to talk with them in useful dialogue about Jesus?</p> There are many other religions in the world. How is Jesus any different? How are we to treat those of other faiths? How are we to talk with them in useful dialogue about Jesus?

]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1733 777 7775d281f07d57f5b2cba3e25f53c1af no Jason and Lizzie Chee <p>Jason and Lizzie Chee look at marriage, its creation and purpose.</p> <p>Jason and Lizzie Chee look at marriage, its creation and purpose.</p> Jason and Lizzie Chee look at marriage, its creation and purpose.

]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2066 778 05e207971746f269f11eb1681d501192 no Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at the ways to choose a life partner (message ends at 32:00).</p> <p>Duane Major looks at the ways to choose a life partner (message ends at 32:00).</p> Duane Major looks at the ways to choose a life partner (message ends at 32:00).

]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 4472 779 9e8d1836f2b7c80bc39cf1910ee8439e no Alan Jamieson <p>With much debate over changes to New Zealand's marriage laws, Alan Jamieson examines God's intention for marriage and ways we can gracefully, compassionately and faithfully enter the debate.</p> <p>With much debate over changes to New Zealand's marriage laws, Alan Jamieson examines God's intention for marriage and ways we can gracefully, compassionately and faithfully enter the debate.</p> With much debate over changes to New Zealand's marriage laws, Alan Jamieson examines God's intention for marriage and ways we can gracefully, compassionately and faithfully enter the debate.

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2506 780 7f47e5a8dd73acb37be6966b09ffa8ab no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins our Soul Purpose series with a look at how our story (and our individual stories) fit with God's story.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins our Soul Purpose series with a look at how our story (and our individual stories) fit with God's story.</p> Alan Jamieson begins our Soul Purpose series with a look at how our story (and our individual stories) fit with God's story.

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2230 781 4aae0c3158b209f0a3632a10f803fc5d no Evening Duane Major <p>Duane Major kicks off our Soul Purpose series, look at how our story (and our individual stories) and our relationships fit with God's story.</p> <p>Duane Major kicks off our Soul Purpose series, look at how our story (and our individual stories) and our relationships fit with God's story.</p> Duane Major kicks off our Soul Purpose series, look at how our story (and our individual stories) and our relationships fit with God's story.

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1389 782 92641b0c8f10b7747d9388611cf29c2c no Morning Alan Jamieson and Colin Burt <p>Alan Jamieson and Colin Burt look at the way we are shaped, the way our biology, upbringing and our life stories combine to shape us and how we fit into God's purpose.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson and Colin Burt look at the way we are shaped, the way our biology, upbringing and our life stories combine to shape us and how we fit into God's purpose.</p> Alan Jamieson and Colin Burt look at the way we are shaped, the way our biology, upbringing and our life stories combine to shape us and how we fit into God's purpose.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1587 783 30c8a0897404c0f9db7d35ce019da972 no Evening Catherine McFedries <p>Catherine McFedries looks at our personality and the ways we have of working out how God has shaped us and what we are like and how we can best serve him.</p> <p>Catherine McFedries looks at our personality and the ways we have of working out how God has shaped us and what we are like and how we can best serve him.</p> Catherine McFedries looks at our personality and the ways we have of working out how God has shaped us and what we are like and how we can best serve him.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2074 784 086b15cf0300ac0a7e281ed13771c076 no Morning Wyne Kirkland <p>Wyne Kirkland, co-author of the book Soul Purpose, takes us through the way in which we can use our shape (covered in the previous installment of the series) and use it to serve God and others.</p> <p>Wyne Kirkland, co-author of the book Soul Purpose, takes us through the way in which we can use our shape (covered in the previous installment of the series) and use it to serve God and others.</p> Wyne Kirkland, co-author of the book Soul Purpose, takes us through the way in which we can use our shape (covered in the previous installment of the series) and use it to serve God and others.

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1681 785 8959a0191dcf118e7fdd1c7b790f8630 no Evening Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at what it actually means to give our life away in order to save it, and how we might do that in the service of God and others.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at what it actually means to give our life away in order to save it, and how we might do that in the service of God and others.</p> Murray Robertson looks at what it actually means to give our life away in order to save it, and how we might do that in the service of God and others.

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2300 786 5298636676683c0cf0430ec2eec5be41 no Morning Duane Major <p>Duane Major looks at our passion, how we find out what our passion is, how we can best be passionate and how it makes us tick.</p> <p>Duane Major looks at our passion, how we find out what our passion is, how we can best be passionate and how it makes us tick.</p> Duane Major looks at our passion, how we find out what our passion is, how we can best be passionate and how it makes us tick.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1749 787 bbba4bf4721c923efcf77d31cbe42cee no Evening Matt Stott <p>Matt Stott looks at what it means to be passionate and what it means for our passion to be a Christ-motivated, Christ-powered passion.</p> <p>Matt Stott looks at what it means to be passionate and what it means for our passion to be a Christ-motivated, Christ-powered passion.</p> Matt Stott looks at what it means to be passionate and what it means for our passion to be a Christ-motivated, Christ-powered passion.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2095 788 ffebbced6b129384ed56bd68d28d0dee no Morning Duane Major <p>Where is our place? Having so far investigated our calling and our shape and our posture, we now look at the place where we are called to.</p> <p>Where is our place? Having so far investigated our calling and our shape and our posture, we now look at the place where we are called to.</p> Where is our place? Having so far investigated our calling and our shape and our posture, we now look at the place where we are called to.

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2511 789 cacca8f39607b1b5b95fd3d61d6b9f50 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Who are our people? When it comes to our God-given purpose, how do we fit together with others and truly come to be the body of Christ? Alan Jamieson looks at how we achieve unity and be a people together.</p> <p>Who are our people? When it comes to our God-given purpose, how do we fit together with others and truly come to be the body of Christ? Alan Jamieson looks at how we achieve unity and be a people together.</p> Who are our people? When it comes to our God-given purpose, how do we fit together with others and truly come to be the body of Christ? Alan Jamieson looks at how we achieve unity and be a people together.

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1724 790 3f3dd1718fbac9f8817490aa10739243 no Alan Jamieson <p>What do we do when we are burdened by doubt? What are we meant to do with the big questions that seem to have no answer? Alan Jamieson looks at ways in which such doubts, even when no answered, can often lead to a deeper experience of God.</p> <p>What do we do when we are burdened by doubt? What are we meant to do with the big questions that seem to have no answer? Alan Jamieson looks at ways in which such doubts, even when no answered, can often lead to a deeper experience of God.</p> What do we do when we are burdened by doubt? What are we meant to do with the big questions that seem to have no answer? Alan Jamieson looks at ways in which such doubts, even when no answered, can often lead to a deeper experience of God.

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2247 791 cf872bc6ee943d5b136340c48ddf16d0 no Jo Robertson <p>What do we do when all seems hopeless, and we find ourselves deep in despair? Why do we go through such experiences? Where is God in these times?</p> <p>What do we do when all seems hopeless, and we find ourselves deep in despair? Why do we go through such experiences? Where is God in these times?</p> What do we do when all seems hopeless, and we find ourselves deep in despair? Why do we go through such experiences? Where is God in these times?

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1877 792 ec02291f14931fa76850cd32b9eed806 no Murray Winn <p>Murray Winn examines depression, its causes and the ways in which it can affect us.</p> <p>Murray Winn examines depression, its causes and the ways in which it can affect us.</p> Murray Winn examines depression, its causes and the ways in which it can affect us.

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2013 10:00:00 +0000 2101 793 89cececf9bdb9f3ef6dc594cf9c018d9 no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the long dry spells we all face on our faith journey, and how we can still see God at work in these times.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the long dry spells we all face on our faith journey, and how we can still see God at work in these times.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the long dry spells we all face on our faith journey, and how we can still see God at work in these times.

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1800 794 3a44fafcd9c894ed9022d01e2933f637 no Don McKenzie <p>Don McKenzie explores why we experience times of "darkness", when God seems totally absent, and what these times are good for and why they are to be treasured.</p> <p>Don McKenzie explores why we experience times of "darkness", when God seems totally absent, and what these times are good for and why they are to be treasured.</p> Don McKenzie explores why we experience times of "darkness", when God seems totally absent, and what these times are good for and why they are to be treasured.

]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:00:00 +0000 1815 795 4820c664e2ff1886c9146b3c7f9838b7 no Alan Jamieson <p>A look at the church in Antioch and how their passion for God's world informs our heart for the world.</p> <p>A look at the church in Antioch and how their passion for God's world informs our heart for the world.</p> A look at the church in Antioch and how their passion for God's world informs our heart for the world.

]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2410 796 985856b3c9699409b74732f5385bbb7d no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at our local communities and how our neighbourhoods can and should be places where the love of God and neighbourhood are bound together</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at our local communities and how our neighbourhoods can and should be places where the love of God and neighbourhood are bound together</p> Alan Jamieson looks at our local communities and how our neighbourhoods can and should be places where the love of God and neighbourhood are bound together

]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2012 797 f71e6cd22451e424b3e51fca082ae015 no Alan Jamieson <p>A look at God's heartbeat for the poor and what it means for us to be biased towards the poor the same way God is.</p> <p>A look at God's heartbeat for the poor and what it means for us to be biased towards the poor the same way God is.</p> A look at God's heartbeat for the poor and what it means for us to be biased towards the poor the same way God is.

]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1379 798 15a9941a215c9cc117ef711236720fc0 no Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson talks about the push for global justice, the growing gap between rich and poor, the sexual slave trade, and how God expects his people to be at the forefront of eradicating these evils.</p> <p>Murray Robertson talks about the push for global justice, the growing gap between rich and poor, the sexual slave trade, and how God expects his people to be at the forefront of eradicating these evils.</p> Murray Robertson talks about the push for global justice, the growing gap between rich and poor, the sexual slave trade, and how God expects his people to be at the forefront of eradicating these evils.

]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 10:00:00 +0000 3035 799 aa3f7030193acedb84658c80ae4233b8 no Mike Dodge <p>Mike Dodge addresses the fundamental question: "who is the Holy Spirit?" and looks at various passages that show us who he is and what he does.</p> <p>Mike Dodge addresses the fundamental question: "who is the Holy Spirit?" and looks at various passages that show us who he is and what he does.</p> Mike Dodge addresses the fundamental question: "who is the Holy Spirit?" and looks at various passages that show us who he is and what he does.

]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2097 800 a88399a7bd8c55a8a93c7dde5b468916 no TIm Perry <p>What does it mean to remain in Jesus? And what is meant by bearing fruit? TIm Perry examines Jesus metaphor of the vine and what it means for us.</p> <p>What does it mean to remain in Jesus? And what is meant by bearing fruit? TIm Perry examines Jesus metaphor of the vine and what it means for us.</p> What does it mean to remain in Jesus? And what is meant by bearing fruit? TIm Perry examines Jesus metaphor of the vine and what it means for us.

]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2055 801 0b348a30bbd10735f675bffff1b9859d no Mike Dodge <p>Mike Dodge continues our series on the classics with a further examination of the holy spirit and his role in our lives.</p> <p>Mike Dodge continues our series on the classics with a further examination of the holy spirit and his role in our lives.</p> Mike Dodge continues our series on the classics with a further examination of the holy spirit and his role in our lives.

]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1694 802 70a3378958879126d6cb0382f64efa76 no Duane Major <p>How does God's grace help us hold it together? How does the grace revealed in Jesus keep us unified as a "priesthood of all believers"?</p> <p>How does God's grace help us hold it together? How does the grace revealed in Jesus keep us unified as a "priesthood of all believers"?</p> How does God's grace help us hold it together? How does the grace revealed in Jesus keep us unified as a "priesthood of all believers"?

]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1923 803 3b968a1757e986a8f7dea84bc75a93db no Alan Jamieson <p>What is the Holy Spirit for? Why has God given us his spirit? Alan Jamieson examines these questions.</p> <p>What is the Holy Spirit for? Why has God given us his spirit? Alan Jamieson examines these questions.</p> What is the Holy Spirit for? Why has God given us his spirit? Alan Jamieson examines these questions.

]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1803 804 e3e2f1b84102346af2bd5045cb852d5c no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at a couple of simple exercises we can do to help us listen to the Holy Spirit and what he may be saying to us through the bible and through our daily lives.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at a couple of simple exercises we can do to help us listen to the Holy Spirit and what he may be saying to us through the bible and through our daily lives.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at a couple of simple exercises we can do to help us listen to the Holy Spirit and what he may be saying to us through the bible and through our daily lives.

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2060 805 7049031f333e6eb5b092432f5afb8304 no Justin Duckworth <p>Bishop Justin Duckworth looks at Jesus sending out the 72, the risks we are meant to take for God, relying only on him, and not being distracted by the culture around us.</p> <p>Bishop Justin Duckworth looks at Jesus sending out the 72, the risks we are meant to take for God, relying only on him, and not being distracted by the culture around us.</p> Bishop Justin Duckworth looks at Jesus sending out the 72, the risks we are meant to take for God, relying only on him, and not being distracted by the culture around us.

]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1880 806 34fc90ae945356828b52cfa1525b54e2 no Duane Major <p>Duane Major examines the importance of discipleship, how we can remain lifelong followers of Jesus, and ways to improve our discipleship journey.</p> <p>Duane Major examines the importance of discipleship, how we can remain lifelong followers of Jesus, and ways to improve our discipleship journey.</p> Duane Major examines the importance of discipleship, how we can remain lifelong followers of Jesus, and ways to improve our discipleship journey.

]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1846 807 4a5e581a6b0b9e895c856b5d4e25449e no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson begins a series on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson begins a series on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians.</p> Alan Jamieson begins a series on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians.

]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2124 808 8e4d431cf72ca274b113fb3ba88db8c2 no Alan Jamieson <p>Our series on 2 Corinthians continues with a look at the necessity for confronting sin and recognising true repentance and offering true forgiveness.</p> <p>Our series on 2 Corinthians continues with a look at the necessity for confronting sin and recognising true repentance and offering true forgiveness.</p> Our series on 2 Corinthians continues with a look at the necessity for confronting sin and recognising true repentance and offering true forgiveness.

]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2071 809 4311e97f9d5a5175986e9fc1968d8936 no Brienne Davies <p>Brienne Davies continues our series on 2 Corinthians, by asking "what are we looking at?", what are focusing on in our walk with God.</p> <p>Brienne Davies continues our series on 2 Corinthians, by asking "what are we looking at?", what are focusing on in our walk with God.</p> Brienne Davies continues our series on 2 Corinthians, by asking "what are we looking at?", what are focusing on in our walk with God.

]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1506 810 c9cf9bcec8c4ac5b4e72871dd0664a55 no Alan Jamieson <p>Our series on 2 Corinthians continues as we look at what it means to say we are treasures in jars of clay, and how our weaknesses can become God's strength.</p> <p>Our series on 2 Corinthians continues as we look at what it means to say we are treasures in jars of clay, and how our weaknesses can become God's strength.</p> Our series on 2 Corinthians continues as we look at what it means to say we are treasures in jars of clay, and how our weaknesses can become God's strength.

]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1760 811 7aff71c6f19e1efdf4c4d20ff8c33944 no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the three bodies "to die for" and what it means to experience the grace of God - his amazing grace and his awful grace.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the three bodies "to die for" and what it means to experience the grace of God - his amazing grace and his awful grace.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the three bodies "to die for" and what it means to experience the grace of God - his amazing grace and his awful grace.

]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2195 812 cf033a619301094a17f4f9f079b88aca no Daphne Marsden <p>Our series on 2 Corinthians continues, as we look at Paul's encouragement to the Corinthians to maintain their integrity, develop greater intimacy with each other, and refrain from idolatry.</p> <p>Our series on 2 Corinthians continues, as we look at Paul's encouragement to the Corinthians to maintain their integrity, develop greater intimacy with each other, and refrain from idolatry.</p> Our series on 2 Corinthians continues, as we look at Paul's encouragement to the Corinthians to maintain their integrity, develop greater intimacy with each other, and refrain from idolatry.

]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1903 813 aa09000832191e07d8f8406f7ac176ba no Jo Robertson <p>Despite his issues with the Corinthians, Paul still had a special place in his heart for them and much encouragement for them. Jo Robertson looks at why there was still cause for much of Paul's joy.</p> <p>Despite his issues with the Corinthians, Paul still had a special place in his heart for them and much encouragement for them. Jo Robertson looks at why there was still cause for much of Paul's joy.</p> Despite his issues with the Corinthians, Paul still had a special place in his heart for them and much encouragement for them. Jo Robertson looks at why there was still cause for much of Paul's joy.

]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1638 814 2d3590dcc42bba493c54ffe3097b8db6 no Alan Jamieson <p>Paul encourages the Corinthians to be generous, graceful givers, and offers them two examples of such generosity.</p> <p>Paul encourages the Corinthians to be generous, graceful givers, and offers them two examples of such generosity.</p> Paul encourages the Corinthians to be generous, graceful givers, and offers them two examples of such generosity.

]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1781 815 8205dc40155b28508e09048b3f048a11 no Alan Jamieson <p>Our series on 2 Corinthians continues with a look at Paul's exhortation to the Corinthians to be generous, cheerful givers, and why this is so important.</p> <p>Our series on 2 Corinthians continues with a look at Paul's exhortation to the Corinthians to be generous, cheerful givers, and why this is so important.</p> Our series on 2 Corinthians continues with a look at Paul's exhortation to the Corinthians to be generous, cheerful givers, and why this is so important.

]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2034 816 e9684f2ced4436a115ec2f1a286ca0ff no Alan Jamieson <p>How do we keep our minds focused on God and the mission he has called us to? How do we "take captive every thought" and make it obedient to Christ, without getting sidetracked by the temptation to judge everything by worldly standards?</p> <p>How do we keep our minds focused on God and the mission he has called us to? How do we "take captive every thought" and make it obedient to Christ, without getting sidetracked by the temptation to judge everything by worldly standards?</p> How do we keep our minds focused on God and the mission he has called us to? How do we "take captive every thought" and make it obedient to Christ, without getting sidetracked by the temptation to judge everything by worldly standards?

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1464 817 1cf5099df161149f3953d0424ea66b18 no Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington looks at wisdom and foolishness - and how what the world might see as wisdom, God sees as folly, and vice versa. How are we to know the difference?</p> <p>Steve Withington looks at wisdom and foolishness - and how what the world might see as wisdom, God sees as folly, and vice versa. How are we to know the difference?</p> Steve Withington looks at wisdom and foolishness - and how what the world might see as wisdom, God sees as folly, and vice versa. How are we to know the difference?

]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1690 818 109f6466a7e5b3dcc75e55ca5824073a no Murray Robertson <p>Murray Robertson looks at the nature of Paul's strengths and weaknesses as revealed to the Corinthians, and examines what is was exactly that Paul boasted about and the secret about our weaknesses and strengths.</p> <p>Murray Robertson looks at the nature of Paul's strengths and weaknesses as revealed to the Corinthians, and examines what is was exactly that Paul boasted about and the secret about our weaknesses and strengths.</p> Murray Robertson looks at the nature of Paul's strengths and weaknesses as revealed to the Corinthians, and examines what is was exactly that Paul boasted about and the secret about our weaknesses and strengths.

]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1788 819 d8684be6fe3759c3d1a287b33bc33cf1 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>In this first of a series on Worship and Mission, Alan Jamieson looks at the connection between the two, the importance of both in relation to creation and new creation, and challenges us to enlarge our thinking.</p> <p>In this first of a series on Worship and Mission, Alan Jamieson looks at the connection between the two, the importance of both in relation to creation and new creation, and challenges us to enlarge our thinking.</p> In this first of a series on Worship and Mission, Alan Jamieson looks at the connection between the two, the importance of both in relation to creation and new creation, and challenges us to enlarge our thinking.

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1470 820 c58d77f4c61a7673c7e6449df44446c8 no Evening Dr Bob Hall <p>Dr Bob Hall looks at the bible to find the beginnings of mission and correct some common misconceptions about where mission starts.</p> <p>Dr Bob Hall looks at the bible to find the beginnings of mission and correct some common misconceptions about where mission starts.</p> Dr Bob Hall looks at the bible to find the beginnings of mission and correct some common misconceptions about where mission starts.

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2301 821 4cd873a528d1b05ca4a509d192192013 no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple, and what that means for the worship of God and his mission.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple, and what that means for the worship of God and his mission.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple, and what that means for the worship of God and his mission.

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1353 822 cd170e9af2bf9228cb445caf337a58a0 no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>A look at how mission is fuel for the worship of God, through the lives of Moses and, more recently, Bishop Desmond Tutu.</p> <p>A look at how mission is fuel for the worship of God, through the lives of Moses and, more recently, Bishop Desmond Tutu.</p> A look at how mission is fuel for the worship of God, through the lives of Moses and, more recently, Bishop Desmond Tutu.

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2768 823 8aeabcd58b76bdac5524daa7f696867f no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the reason why we sing and the reason why it is so important that we do.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson looks at the reason why we sing and the reason why it is so important that we do.</p> Alan Jamieson looks at the reason why we sing and the reason why it is so important that we do.

]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1823 824 038b39c2b158ec2e3af52914598d609a no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>A look at the role and voice of the prophets, and their cries to the people on God's behalf, with special emphasis on the prophet Isaiah's experience of the glory of God.</p> <p>A look at the role and voice of the prophets, and their cries to the people on God's behalf, with special emphasis on the prophet Isaiah's experience of the glory of God.</p> A look at the role and voice of the prophets, and their cries to the people on God's behalf, with special emphasis on the prophet Isaiah's experience of the glory of God.

]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2344 825 9ec75d4bdc8c421e416276c977f19c1f no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>A look at the mission of Jesus, how it wasn't something new but a continuation of God's mission, and how we are to continue in this mission.</p> <p>A look at the mission of Jesus, how it wasn't something new but a continuation of God's mission, and how we are to continue in this mission.</p> A look at the mission of Jesus, how it wasn't something new but a continuation of God's mission, and how we are to continue in this mission.

]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2048 826 326eaba5b81d3acf79db60194f8d861b no Evening Dr Bob Hall <p>What we call the Great Commission is often seen as the beginning of mission. As well as showing how this is emphatically not the case, Dr Bob Hall takes us through the real meaning of this well-known passage.</p> <p>What we call the Great Commission is often seen as the beginning of mission. As well as showing how this is emphatically not the case, Dr Bob Hall takes us through the real meaning of this well-known passage.</p> What we call the Great Commission is often seen as the beginning of mission. As well as showing how this is emphatically not the case, Dr Bob Hall takes us through the real meaning of this well-known passage.

]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2058 827 25e6cab2572b31fc37417b1959c7727a no Morning Alan Jamieson <p>What was the early churchs idea of worship, and what did Paul mean in his letter to the church in Rome when he said to offer our bodies as living sacrifices? Alan Jamieson continues our series on Worship and Mission.</p> <p>What was the early churchs idea of worship, and what did Paul mean in his letter to the church in Rome when he said to offer our bodies as living sacrifices? Alan Jamieson continues our series on Worship and Mission.</p> What was the early churchs idea of worship, and what did Paul mean in his letter to the church in Rome when he said to offer our bodies as living sacrifices? Alan Jamieson continues our series on Worship and Mission.

]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1383 828 dfbb8520580c3e4f32de96510fabc41f no Evening Alan Jamieson <p>In the final in our series on Worship and Mission Alan Jamieson looks at how God's story and our story ends, and what it means to be a part of God's kingdom and God's kin-dom.</p> <p>In the final in our series on Worship and Mission Alan Jamieson looks at how God's story and our story ends, and what it means to be a part of God's kingdom and God's kin-dom.</p> In the final in our series on Worship and Mission Alan Jamieson looks at how God's story and our story ends, and what it means to be a part of God's kingdom and God's kin-dom.

]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2016 829 b90094b0b174ca86006515746727464c no Alan Jamieson <p>The 'E' Word</p> <p>The 'E' Word</p> The 'E' Word

]]> Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1781 830 049d4f3fd183f98c657ad49e70315ae4 no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson examines what it means to share our story with others, what counts in the telling, and the best way we can share it with others.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson examines what it means to share our story with others, what counts in the telling, and the best way we can share it with others.</p> Alan Jamieson examines what it means to share our story with others, what counts in the telling, and the best way we can share it with others.

]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1725 831 1d25f5e1fb22bb2b8f74e43afc0c0230 no Daphne Marsden Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2743 832 55300be76f53881ebe87f465703ad86d no Alan Jamieson <p>One of the main accusations levelled again Christians is that we are hypocrites. Alan Jamieson looks at the truth of this accusation, but also looks at the other side of the coin too.</p> <p>One of the main accusations levelled again Christians is that we are hypocrites. Alan Jamieson looks at the truth of this accusation, but also looks at the other side of the coin too.</p> One of the main accusations levelled again Christians is that we are hypocrites. Alan Jamieson looks at the truth of this accusation, but also looks at the other side of the coin too.

]]> Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1984 833 cfb93438cb3afec3b9c14044846e27af no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson continues our series on evangelism, looking at why listening to the stories of others is often more important than trying to share our story.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson continues our series on evangelism, looking at why listening to the stories of others is often more important than trying to share our story.</p> Alan Jamieson continues our series on evangelism, looking at why listening to the stories of others is often more important than trying to share our story.

]]> Sun, 01 Jul 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1113 834 47c5c68e74fe1a4fb97749379ab37cfe no Steve Withington <p>Steve Withington examines a view of alternative ways of approaching evangelism.</p> <p>Steve Withington examines a view of alternative ways of approaching evangelism.</p> Steve Withington examines a view of alternative ways of approaching evangelism.

]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2012 10:00:00 +0000 2073 835 7cfc124e9b7cbca2d4c1cae19c87f9ea no Nathan Graham <p>Nathan and Bronwyn Graham share about their life living and working with the Pashtun people of Afghanistan</p> <p>Nathan and Bronwyn Graham share about their life living and working with the Pashtun people of Afghanistan</p> Nathan and Bronwyn Graham share about their life living and working with the Pashtun people of Afghanistan

]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 10:00:00 +0000 1985 836 0a9f684fabc59fa5a88a6f22e88a6abe no Alan Jamieson <p>Alan Jamieson brings our evangelism series to a close by looking at the great, universal story that our story is a part of.</p> <p>Alan Jamieson brings our evangelism series to a close by looking at the great, universal story that our story is a part of.</p> Alan Jamieson brings our evangelism series to a close by looking at the great, universal story that our story is a part of.

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