Talks

Easter Sunday

March 31, 2024 • Pete Watson

"There is good news, it’s a magnificent story that can woo us, wow us, humble us, and inspire us to love God, ourselves and others ...It is the story we all long for, the story we were meant to enter." this Resurrection Sunday as we encounter the wonder of what Jesus has done for us. 

A Ministry of Reconciliation

February 4, 2024 • Ian Yong • 2 Corinthians 5:16–20

Ian unpacks what it means to be a new creation in our own lives and as a church community for the year ahead.

Give us our daily bread

January 28, 2024 • Nathan McLellan

Wilderness Whispers

January 28, 2024 • Pete Watson • 1 Kings 19:3–18

My Story

January 21, 2024 • Pete Watson • Psalm 40:1–3, Mark 1:14–20

Pete shares some of his faith story and leadership journey.

Giving as an Act of Worship

October 8, 2023 • Wayne Silver • John 4:1–26

The Lord's Great Free Dinners

October 1, 2023 • Sally Shanks

Sally unpacks Jesus' feeding of a multitude of people, touching every human need.

Creating a Vital Walk with Christ

September 24, 2023 • Matt Bruns • 1 Corinthians 12:31

Matt explores 1 Corinthians 12 and unpacks some of the unique ways in which we are individually wired. How does this impact the way we engage with one another and how might this revitalise our relationship with God?

Care for Creation

September 10, 2023 • Andrew Shamy • Psalm 148

Guest speaker Andrew Shamy from Venn speaks on God’s call to care for creation. 

Come to Church

July 16, 2023 • Ian Yong • Matthew 11:16–19, Matthew 11:25–30

Ian looks at Matthew 11:28 and what it means to come to Christ with every aspect of our lives.

Learning to be Open Before God

July 16, 2023 • Jill Smith

Guest speaker Jill Smith is passionate about prophetic ministry and leads Pukekohe Uplift Church with her husband

Theology of Beauty and Creativity

May 28, 2023 • Carl Tinnion • Isaiah 61:1–4, Psalm 27:4–6

Carl Tinnion will be exploring a theology of beauty and creativity and what role they might play in the life and mission of the church. 

Listening to God in Times of Transition

April 23, 2023 • Sam Bloore, Sally Shanks • 1 Kings 19:3–13

Last Sunday Karen Kemp shared a brilliant message on the “transition” that the disciples on the road to Emmaus had to process. This week Sally Shanks and Sam Bloore explore what it looks like to wait and listen well during such seasons.

The Road to Emmaus

April 16, 2023 • Karen Kemp • Luke 24:13–35

Karen looks at Luke 24, The Road to Emmaus, focusing on the challenges and invitations during life's transitions. 

I have seen the Lord and this changes everything

April 9, 2023 • Matt Bruns • Luke 24:13–35