Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 09⧸11⧸2025
Reading: Matthew 9:35-10:8
As we celebrate our church's birthday we reflect on what would Jesus feel when he looks at Wellington? In Matthew 9-10, we discover Jesus' gut-wrenching compassion for those who are harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. Andrew explores how the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, and what it means for us to pray, plant ourselves here, and partner in God's harvest field.
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 09⧸11⧸2025
Reading: Matthew 9:35-10:8
As we celebrate our church's birthday we reflect on what would Jesus feel when he looks at Wellington? In Matthew 9-10, we discover Jesus' gut-wrenching compassion for those who are harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. Andrew explores how the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, and what it means for us to pray, plant ourselves here, and partner in God's harvest field.
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 09⧸11⧸2025
Reading: Matthew 9:35-10:8
As we celebrate our church's birthday we reflect on what would Jesus feel when he looks at Wellington? In Matthew 9-10, we discover Jesus' gut-wrenching compassion for those who are harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. Andrew explores how the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, and what it means for us to pray, plant ourselves here, and partner in God's harvest field.
Preacher: Ben Harris
Date: 09⧸11⧸2025
Reading: Colossians 1:15-23
What if the universe wasn't an accident but a gift? Guest preacher Ben Harris explores Colossians 1:15-23, where we discover that all things were made by Jesus, through Jesus, and for Jesus. This message unpacks how Christ holds creation together and what it means that we were designed with purpose—to know and love the One who made us.
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 02⧸11⧸2025
Series: A Greater King
Reading: 2 Samuel 9 & 10
What is God really like when the cameras aren't rolling? Through David's surprising kindness to his enemies in 2 Samuel 9-10, we discover God's character of hesed - never-stopping, never-giving-up love that pursues even those who have nothing to offer in return.
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 26⧸10⧸2025
Series: A Greater King
Reading: 2 Samuel 7
What happens when our best intentions for God miss the mark? Andrew explores 2 Samuel 7, where David wants to build God a house but discovers God has bigger plans. How does this ancient promise find its fulfillment in Jesus, the Son of David?
Preacher: Andy Williams
Date: 12⧸10⧸25
Series: A Greater King
Reading: 2 Sam 1:1-16 & 4:5-5:12
Is your picture of God too small? In 2 Samuel 6, David discovers that God is far more glorious and holy than he imagined. This message explores how grasping God's grandeur transforms the way we approach him—with humility, reverence, and uncontainable joy through Jesus our great High Priest.
Preacher: Andy Williams
Date: 12⧸10⧸25
Series: A Greater King
Reading: 2 Sam 1:1-16 & 4:5-5:12
How did David become king without grasping for power? Andy takes us through the transition from Saul to David in 2 Samuel, revealing a kingdom built on humility rather than ambition. We discover how this shepherd boy's story prepares us to follow Jesus, who humbled himself to death on a cross for our sake.
Preacher: Dave MacIver
Date: 05⧸10⧸2025
Series: Transformed by the Truth
Reading: Titus 3
What does it mean to live differently as followers of Jesus? This message from Titus 2 explores how God’s grace not only saves us but teaches us to stand out from our culture. Dave unpacks how we can make the gospel attractive through transformed lives while waiting for Christ’s return.
Preacher: Dave McIver
Date: 28⧸09⧸2025
Series: Transformed by the Truth
Reading: Titus 2
What does it mean to live differently as followers of Jesus? This message from Titus 2 explores how God’s grace not only saves us but teaches us to stand out from our culture. Dave unpacks how we can make the gospel attractive through transformed lives while waiting for Christ’s return.
Preacher: Dave MacIver
Date: 21⧸09⧸2025
Series: Transformed by the Truth
Reading: Titus 1
What happens when we're surrounded by lies and deception? Dave explores how God's faithfulness stands in stark contrast to a world full of broken promises, and how the truth about Jesus can actually transform our lives from Titus 1.
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 14⧸9⧸25
Series: The Holy Spirit
Reading: 1 Corinthians 14
How should we use our spiritual gifts in church? This exploration of 1 Corinthians 14 shows us that the mark of a spirit-filled church isn't spectacular displays, but ordinary people using their gifts with love to strengthen and encourage one another.
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 07⧸09⧸2025
Series: The Holy Spirit
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13
Andrew explores 1 Corinthians 13 and discovers that impressive gifts without love are just noise pollution. This sermon unpacks 1 Corinthians 13 and explores how love isn't just a feeling, but an unconditional commitment to others that flows from God's own nature.
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 31⧸08⧸2025
Series: The Holy Spirit
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12
Paul shows the Corinthians that spiritual gifts aren't badges of spirituality but gracious gifts from God for the common good. We discover how the Spirit creates unity without sameness and diversity without division in Christ's body.
Preacher: Paul Shoemark
Date: 24⧸08⧸2025
Series: The Holy Spirit
Reading: Galatians 5:13-26
What does it look like to live a Spirit-led life? This message from Galatians 5 examines how real change happens through trusting Jesus, being empowered by the Spirit, and growing in Christ-like character.
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 17⧸08⧸2025
Series: The Holy Spirit
Reading: John 15:26 - 16:15
In a world full of voices claiming to offer truth, how do we know which guide to follow? Andrew explores Jesus' promise of the Spirit of truth from John 15-16, examining how the Holy Spirit gives us God's Word and works through it to lead us to Jesus himself.
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 03⧸08⧸25
Series: The Holy Spirit
Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14 & John 3:1-21
How can spiritually dead people come alive? Through Nicodemus's nighttime encounter with Jesus and Ezekiel's vision of dry bones, we discover that new birth isn't about moral improvement but about God's sovereign work of giving us completely new hearts through His Spirit.
Preacher: Paul Shoemark
Date: 27⧸07⧸2025
Series: The Holy Spirit
Reading: Acts 2:1-21 & Ezekiel 36:22-28
What does it mean that God is a promise keeper? Paul explores how the Holy Spirit at Pentecost represents the fulfilment of centuries-old promises from Acts 2 and Ezekiel 36, showing us we live in a new era with a new relationship under our risen King Jesus.
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 20⧸07⧸2025
Series: The Holy Spirit
Reading: John 14:15-31
What does it mean that Jesus promised to send 'another advocate'? Andrew explores John 14:15-31 and how the Holy Spirit isn't just an impersonal force, but a divine person who stands in our corner, speaks truth to us, and ensures we're never alone in life's trials.
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 13⧸07⧸2025
Series: The Holy Spirit
Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6
Why does Christian unity matter so much to God? Starting a new series on the Holy Spirit, Andrew shows us from Ephesians 4 that unity isn't optional - it's central to displaying God's wisdom to the world. What does it take to maintain this Spirit-given unity?
Preacher: Paul Shoemark
Date: 06⧸07⧸2025
Series: To The Ends Of The Earth
Reading: Acts 27-28
What happens when everything that could go wrong does go wrong? Paul's journey to Rome explores how Jesus remains in control even when storms rage and circumstances seem impossible. This sermon reveals how the gospel spreads precisely when everything appears to be falling apart.Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 29⧸6⧸25
Series: To the Ends of the Earth
Reading: Acts 25:23-26:23
What made a hardcore Pharisee like Paul completely change his life? Andrew explores Paul's defense before King Agrippa, examining how Paul's dramatic encounter with Jesus transformed everything he believed. Could the claims about Jesus actually be both true and reasonable? This message explores the historical foundations of faith and why Paul believed everyone should meet Jesus.