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South West Baptist Church Sermons

English, Christianity, 1 season, 1420 episodes, 1 day, 7 hours, 13 minutes
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South West Baptist Church is a church that has gathered together in small groups and big groups to help bring Life to communities since 1866. Christchurch NZ
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The Truth of the Gospel: Grace Gives Freedom

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.
2/4/202437 minutes, 25 seconds
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Summer Series 2024: New Wine, New Ways

1/28/202434 minutes, 55 seconds
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Summer Series 2024: Dedication

Warren Read speaks about what it means to dedicate ourselves to God, and the ways in which this can be achieved.
1/21/202421 minutes, 33 seconds
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Summer Series 2024: Dedication

Warren Read speaks about what it means to dedicate ourselves to God, and the ways in which this can be achieved.
1/21/202421 minutes, 33 seconds
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Summer Series 2024: Knowing God & Being Known by God

1/14/202436 minutes, 58 seconds
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Summer Series 2024: Knowing God & Being Known by God

Continuing our summer series, guest speaker Paul Askins talks about knowing and being known by God.
1/14/202436 minutes, 58 seconds
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Summer Series 2024: Prayer

Guest Speaker Alice Kinyua, the NZCMS Intercultural enabler, talks about the importance of prayer in the first of our Summer series sermons.
1/7/202430 minutes, 30 seconds
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Summer Series 2024: Prayer

Guest Speaker Alice Kinyua, the NZCMS Intercultural enabler, talks about the importance of prayer in the first of our Summer series sermons.
1/7/202430 minutes, 30 seconds
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Making Room: For All

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.
12/17/202334 minutes, 22 seconds
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Making Room: For All

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.
12/17/202334 minutes, 22 seconds
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Making Room - Hospitality

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.
12/10/202323 minutes, 31 seconds
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Making Room - Hospitality

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.
12/10/202323 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Crisis in the Middle East

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.
12/3/202340 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Crisis in the Middle East

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.
12/3/202340 minutes, 12 seconds
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Making Room - Preparing the Way

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.
11/26/202327 minutes, 4 seconds
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Making Room - Preparing the Way

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.
11/26/202327 minutes, 4 seconds
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Looking Towards the Destination

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.
11/19/202328 minutes, 39 seconds
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Looking Towards the Destination

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.
11/19/202328 minutes, 39 seconds
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Leadership

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.
11/12/202335 minutes, 1 second
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Leadership

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.
11/12/202335 minutes, 1 second
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Fidelity & Generosity

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
11/5/202349 minutes, 8 seconds
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Fidelity & Generosity

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
11/5/202349 minutes, 8 seconds
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Love and Hospitality

Sam Young looks at the importance of loving each other and offering hospitality as key indicators of true Christian community.
10/29/202331 minutes, 56 seconds
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Love and Hospitality

Sam Young looks at the importance of loving each other and offering hospitality as key indicators of true Christian community.
10/29/202331 minutes, 56 seconds
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Two Mountains

Sam Young takes us through the next part of Hebrews 12, the contrast between Mounts Sinai and Zion, and what each reveals about God.
10/22/202333 minutes, 24 seconds
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Two Mountains

Sam Young takes us through the next part of Hebrews 12, the contrast between Mounts Sinai and Zion, and what each reveals about God.
10/22/202333 minutes, 24 seconds
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Training for the Race

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.
10/15/202338 minutes, 53 seconds
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Training for the Race

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.
10/15/202338 minutes, 53 seconds
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Faithfulness Despite our Weakness - Moses

10/8/202326 minutes, 1 second
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What is Faith?

10/8/202327 minutes, 16 seconds
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Faithfulness Despite our Weakness - Moses

10/8/202326 minutes, 1 second
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What is Faith?

10/8/202327 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Faith of Sarah: Waiting is Hard

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.
10/1/202326 minutes, 31 seconds
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Abraham and Sarah: Leaning in to the New

Jo Robertson looks at the call to Abraham and Sarai and their faithfulness in moving into the new thing God was calling them to.
10/1/202325 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Faith of Sarah: Waiting is Hard

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.
10/1/202326 minutes, 31 seconds
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Abraham and Sarah: Leaning in to the New

Jo Robertson looks at the call to Abraham and Sarai and their faithfulness in moving into the new thing God was calling them to.
10/1/202325 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Faith of Rahab

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.
9/24/202326 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Faith of Rahab

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.
9/24/202326 minutes, 52 seconds
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Whose and Who We Are

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.
9/10/202327 minutes, 16 seconds
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Whose and Who We Are

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.
9/10/202327 minutes, 16 seconds
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Mission and Faith

Rosie Fyfe, from NZCMS (New Zealand Church Missionary Society) reflects on the sending of the disciples and what such sending means for us.
9/3/202317 minutes, 32 seconds
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Mission and Faith

Rosie Fyfe, from NZCMS (New Zealand Church Missionary Society) reflects on the sending of the disciples and what such sending means for us.
9/3/202317 minutes, 32 seconds
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Lessons of Faith from Jacob

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.
8/27/202339 minutes, 13 seconds
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Lessons of Faith from Jacob

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.
8/27/202339 minutes, 13 seconds
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Deborah and Barak

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.
8/20/202338 minutes, 5 seconds
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Deborah and Barak

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.
8/20/202338 minutes, 5 seconds
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Faith That Endures

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.
8/13/202337 minutes, 41 seconds
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Faith That Endures

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.
8/13/202337 minutes, 41 seconds
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Being With God

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.
8/6/202324 minutes, 12 seconds
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Being With God

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.
8/6/202324 minutes, 12 seconds
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Listening to God

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.
7/30/202338 minutes, 55 seconds
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Listening to God

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.
7/30/202338 minutes, 55 seconds
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Talking With God

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.
7/23/202325 minutes
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Talking With God

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.
7/23/202325 minutes
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Talking to God

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.
7/16/202327 minutes, 7 seconds
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Talking to God

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.
7/16/202327 minutes, 7 seconds
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Bringing and Breaking

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?
7/9/202335 minutes, 57 seconds
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Bringing and Breaking

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?
7/9/202335 minutes, 57 seconds
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Worth-ship: Mary and Martha

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.
7/2/202326 minutes, 43 seconds
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Mary and Martha

Sam and Kate investigate worship and the two different responses that Mary and Martha had to Jesus.
7/2/202333 minutes, 25 seconds
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Worth-ship: Mary and Martha

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.
7/2/202326 minutes, 43 seconds
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Mary and Martha

Sam and Kate investigate worship and the two different responses that Mary and Martha had to Jesus.
7/2/202333 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Body Language of Faith

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?
6/25/202337 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Body Language of Faith

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?
6/25/202337 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Good of the City

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?
6/18/202338 minutes, 17 seconds
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Seeking the Good of the City

6/18/202338 minutes, 17 seconds
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Melchizedek: Mystery Man of the Bible

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.
6/18/202332 minutes, 17 seconds
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Seeking the Good of the City

6/18/202338 minutes, 17 seconds
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Melchizedek: Mystery Man of the Bible

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.
6/18/202332 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Good of the City

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?
6/18/202338 minutes, 17 seconds
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Dreams and Visions

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.
6/11/202335 minutes, 38 seconds
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Milk and Muscle

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.
6/11/202336 minutes, 50 seconds
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Dreams and Visions

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.
6/11/202335 minutes, 38 seconds
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Milk and Muscle

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.
6/11/202336 minutes, 50 seconds
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Approaching the Throne of God

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.
6/4/202328 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Courage of Daniel

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.
6/4/202330 minutes, 11 seconds
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Approaching the Throne of God

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.
6/4/202328 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Courage of Daniel

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.
6/4/202330 minutes, 11 seconds
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Pentecost

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.
5/28/202341 minutes, 47 seconds
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Pentecost

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.
5/28/202341 minutes, 47 seconds
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Worthy of His Rest

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.
5/21/202330 minutes, 52 seconds
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Writing on the Wall

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.
5/21/202334 minutes, 48 seconds
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Writing on the Wall

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.
5/21/202334 minutes, 48 seconds
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Worthy of His Rest

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.
5/21/202330 minutes, 52 seconds
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Faith in the Fiery Furnace

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.
5/14/202327 minutes, 54 seconds
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Our Perfect Leader

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.
5/14/202327 minutes, 11 seconds
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Faith in the Fiery Furnace

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.
5/14/202327 minutes, 54 seconds
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Our Perfect Leader

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.
5/14/202327 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Rock Cut out of the Mountain

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.
5/7/202325 minutes, 53 seconds
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Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus

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.
5/7/202332 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Rock Cut out of the Mountain

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.
5/7/202325 minutes, 53 seconds
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Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus

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.
5/7/202332 minutes, 2 seconds
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Our Heavenly Hope Realised in Our Earthly Reality

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.
4/30/202332 minutes, 23 seconds
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Introduction to the Book of Daniel

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.
4/30/202335 minutes, 28 seconds
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Introduction to the Book of Daniel

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.
4/30/202335 minutes, 28 seconds
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Our Heavenly Hope Realised in Our Earthly Reality

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.
4/30/202332 minutes, 23 seconds
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Belief in an Age of Be-Leaving

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.
4/23/202333 minutes, 2 seconds
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Belief in an Age of Be-Leaving

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.
4/23/202333 minutes, 2 seconds
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On the Emmaus Road

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.
4/16/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 57 seconds
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On the Emmaus Road

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.
4/16/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 57 seconds
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Resurrection Sunday

Sam Young speaks on the resurrection of Jesus on Easter morning.
4/9/202328 minutes, 50 seconds
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Resurrection Sunday

Sam Young speaks on the resurrection of Jesus on Easter morning.
4/9/202328 minutes, 50 seconds
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Wells Old and New

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.
4/2/202342 minutes, 52 seconds
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Wells Old and New

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.
4/2/202342 minutes, 52 seconds
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Commemoration and Celebration

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.
3/19/202322 minutes, 55 seconds
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Commemoration and Celebration

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.
3/19/202322 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Come Follow Me"

Duane Major moves on to the 'lifelong followers" part of our vision statement, looking at the call to the first disciples.
3/12/202328 minutes, 9 seconds
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Peter - A Lifelong Follower

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.
3/12/202331 minutes, 42 seconds
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Peter - A Lifelong Follower

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.
3/12/202331 minutes, 42 seconds
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"Come Follow Me"

Duane Major moves on to the 'lifelong followers" part of our vision statement, looking at the call to the first disciples.
3/12/202328 minutes, 9 seconds
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Word, Sign and Deed

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.
3/5/202327 minutes, 9 seconds
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Word, Sign and Deed

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.
3/5/202327 minutes, 9 seconds
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In the World

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.
2/26/202328 minutes, 45 seconds
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In the World

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.
2/26/202328 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Love of Christ

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.
2/19/202323 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Love of Christ

Duane Major looks at the ministry of reconciliation brought about Jesus and his sacrifice for us.
2/19/202327 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Love of Christ

Duane Major looks at the ministry of reconciliation brought about Jesus and his sacrifice for us.
2/19/202327 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Love of Christ

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.
2/19/202323 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Dream of Community

Duane Major looks at God's dream for community through some biblical images of what God's dream for his people looks like.
2/12/202328 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Dream of Community

Duane Major looks at God's dream for community through some biblical images of what God's dream for his people looks like.
2/12/202328 minutes, 39 seconds
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Summer Spectacular - Experiencing and Sharing the Love of Jesus

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.
2/5/202325 minutes, 12 seconds
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Summer Spectacular - Experiencing and Sharing the Love of Jesus

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.
2/5/202325 minutes, 12 seconds
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Summer Spectacular - Jesus Stories

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.
2/4/202324 minutes, 51 seconds
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Summer Spectacular - Jesus Stories

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.
2/4/202324 minutes, 51 seconds
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Sabbath - Worship

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.
1/29/202317 minutes, 57 seconds
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Sabbath - Worship

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.
1/29/202317 minutes, 57 seconds
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Sabbath - Delight

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.
1/22/202334 minutes, 46 seconds
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Sabbath - Delight

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.
1/22/202334 minutes, 46 seconds
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Sabbath - Rest

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.
1/15/202332 minutes, 41 seconds
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Sabbath - Rest

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.
1/15/202332 minutes, 41 seconds
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Sabbath Part 1 - Stop

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.
1/8/202329 minutes, 37 seconds
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Sabbath Part 1 - Stop

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.
1/8/202329 minutes, 37 seconds
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Christmas Eve - Could it be True?

12/24/202253 minutes, 6 seconds
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Christmas Eve - Could it be True?

12/24/202253 minutes, 6 seconds
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Advent - Joy

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.
12/18/202214 minutes, 26 seconds
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Advent - Joy

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.
12/18/202214 minutes, 26 seconds
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Advent - Love

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.
12/11/202234 minutes, 18 seconds
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Advent - Love

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.
12/11/202234 minutes, 18 seconds
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World Vision in Afghanistan

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.
12/4/202225 minutes, 52 seconds
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World Vision in Afghanistan

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.
12/4/202225 minutes, 52 seconds
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Jesus in the Wilderness

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.
11/13/202231 minutes, 4 seconds
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Jesus in the Wilderness

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.
11/13/202231 minutes, 4 seconds
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"What Are You Doing Here?"

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.
11/6/202226 minutes, 8 seconds
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"What Are You Doing Here?"

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.
11/6/202226 minutes, 8 seconds
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I Am Doing a New Thing

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.
10/30/202226 minutes, 55 seconds
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I Am Doing a New Thing

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.
10/30/202226 minutes, 55 seconds
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Water in the Wilderness - Exodus

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.
10/23/202228 minutes, 52 seconds
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Water in the Wilderness - Exodus

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.
10/23/202228 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Armour of God

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.
10/16/202234 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Armour of God

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.
10/16/202234 minutes, 8 seconds
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Life Together

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.
10/9/202228 minutes, 53 seconds
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Life Together

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.
10/9/202228 minutes, 53 seconds
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Following God's Example

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.
10/2/202231 minutes, 47 seconds
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Following God's Example

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.
10/2/202231 minutes, 47 seconds
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Living Differently

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.
9/25/202232 minutes, 13 seconds
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Living Differently

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.
9/25/202232 minutes, 13 seconds
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Global Week: God's Concern for the Poor

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.
9/18/202226 minutes, 48 seconds
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Global Week: God's Concern for the Poor

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.
9/18/202226 minutes, 48 seconds
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Global Week: Bringing Dry Bones to Life

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.
9/11/202220 minutes, 20 seconds
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Global Week: Bringing Dry Bones to Life

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.
9/11/202220 minutes, 20 seconds
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Gifts of Grace

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.
9/4/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 47 seconds
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Gifts of Grace

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.
9/4/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 47 seconds
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United as One Body

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.
8/28/202222 minutes, 51 seconds
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United as One Body

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.
8/28/202222 minutes, 51 seconds
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Known and Loved

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.
8/21/202226 minutes, 29 seconds
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Known and Loved

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.
8/21/202226 minutes, 29 seconds
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Christ in Creation

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.
7/31/202229 minutes, 9 seconds
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Christ in Creation

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.
7/31/202229 minutes, 9 seconds
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Opening up Ephesians

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.
7/3/202251 minutes, 4 seconds
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Opening up Ephesians

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.
7/3/202251 minutes, 4 seconds
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Discipleship Pathways

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.
6/19/202250 minutes, 46 seconds
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Discipleship Pathways

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.
6/19/202250 minutes, 46 seconds
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The End of the World

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.
6/12/202231 minutes, 10 seconds
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The End of the World

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.
6/12/202231 minutes, 10 seconds
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A Mirror of Woes

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.
5/22/202236 minutes, 32 seconds
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A Mirror of Woes

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.
5/22/202236 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Great Commission Today

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.
5/1/202220 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Great Commission Today

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.
5/1/202220 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Arrest and Betrayal of Jesus

Sam Young looks at the arrest in the garden and what we can learn from the way the disciples reacted.
3/27/202226 minutes, 1 second
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The Arrest and Betrayal of Jesus

Sam Young looks at the arrest in the garden and what we can learn from the way the disciples reacted.
3/27/202226 minutes, 1 second
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Real Talk Between Friends

Claire Russell looks at Jesus and the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane and what we learn about the relationship between them.
3/20/202240 minutes, 34 seconds
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Real Talk Between Friends

Claire Russell looks at Jesus and the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane and what we learn about the relationship between them.
3/20/202240 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Beauty of Worship

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.
3/13/202226 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Beauty of Worship

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.
3/13/202226 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Parable of the Workers - Our Vocation

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.
3/6/202224 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Parable of the Workers - Our Vocation

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.
3/6/202224 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Rich Young Man and the Great Commandment

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.
2/27/202239 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Rich Young Man and the Great Commandment

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.
2/27/202239 minutes, 12 seconds
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Marriage, Divorce: God’s Intention for Protection

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.
2/20/202227 minutes, 55 seconds
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Marriage, Divorce: God’s Intention for Protection

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.
2/20/202227 minutes, 55 seconds
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Love Seeks Out, Love Confronts, Love Forgives

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.
2/13/202223 minutes, 9 seconds
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Love Seeks Out, Love Confronts, Love Forgives

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.
2/13/202223 minutes, 9 seconds
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Zerubbabel and the Rubble

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.
1/30/202226 minutes, 25 seconds
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Zerubbabel and the Rubble

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.
1/30/202226 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Kingdom of Heaven: Seed, Yeast, Treasure

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.
8/15/202129 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Kingdom of Heaven: Seed, Yeast, Treasure

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.
8/15/202129 minutes, 47 seconds
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The System versus Freedom

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.
8/8/202124 minutes, 30 seconds
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The System versus Freedom

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.
8/8/202124 minutes, 30 seconds
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Lord of All Creation

John Robertson addresses creation care and how we are called to care for creation by Jesus, the one who is Lord of Creation.
8/1/202125 minutes, 58 seconds
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Lord of All Creation

John Robertson addresses creation care and how we are called to care for creation by Jesus, the one who is Lord of Creation.
8/1/202125 minutes, 58 seconds
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John the Baptist: Doubt and Rejection

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.
7/25/202138 minutes, 28 seconds
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John, Jesus and the Yoke of Jesus

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.
7/25/202133 minutes, 55 seconds
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John, Jesus and the Yoke of Jesus

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.
7/25/202133 minutes, 55 seconds
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John the Baptist: Doubt and Rejection

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.
7/25/202138 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Good News About Sharing the Good News

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.
7/18/202125 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Good News About Sharing the Good News

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.
7/18/202125 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Call to Follow and the Cost of Following

What stops us from following Jesus? What stops us from giving him our all? Why do we hold ourselves back from giving everything?
7/11/202128 minutes, 28 seconds
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Freedom

Alan Jamieson shows the many ways in which Jesus brings freedom to people and how his followers are called to do the same.
7/11/202124 minutes, 27 seconds
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Freedom

Alan Jamieson shows the many ways in which Jesus brings freedom to people and how his followers are called to do the same.
7/11/202124 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Call to Follow and the Cost of Following

What stops us from following Jesus? What stops us from giving him our all? Why do we hold ourselves back from giving everything?
7/11/202128 minutes, 28 seconds
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A Leper, A Centurion and a Mother-in-Law

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.
7/4/202124 minutes, 33 seconds
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Jesus Before All Else

Alan Jamieson looks at what being a disciple of Jesus means and how not everyone immediately understood what was required.
7/4/202123 minutes, 49 seconds
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Jesus Before All Else

Alan Jamieson looks at what being a disciple of Jesus means and how not everyone immediately understood what was required.
7/4/202123 minutes, 49 seconds
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A Leper, A Centurion and a Mother-in-Law

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.
7/4/202124 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Revolutionary Lifestyle of the Kingdom

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.
6/27/202125 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Revolutionary Lifestyle of the Kingdom

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.
6/27/202125 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Lord's Prayer

Duane Major looks at giving and praying as key elements in discipleship, with special emphasis on the Lord's Prayer.
6/20/202127 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Lord's Prayer

Duane Major looks at giving and praying as key elements in discipleship, with special emphasis on the Lord's Prayer.
6/20/202127 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Beatitudes

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.
6/13/202129 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Way to a Transformed Heart and Life

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.
6/13/202138 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Beatitudes

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.
6/13/202129 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Way to a Transformed Heart and Life

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.
6/13/202138 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Kingdom of God

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.
6/6/202123 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Kingdom of God

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.
6/6/202123 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Baptism of Jesus

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.
5/30/202120 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Baptism of Jesus

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.
5/30/202120 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Spirit of Pentecost

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.
5/23/202139 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Spirit of Pentecost

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.
5/23/202139 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Great Commission

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.
5/9/202127 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Great Commission

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.
5/9/202127 minutes, 20 seconds
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On the Beach

"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.
5/2/202129 minutes, 25 seconds
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On the Beach

"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.
5/2/202129 minutes, 25 seconds
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Thomas the Twin

Using the story of Thomas's disbelief, Alan Jamieson looks at the evidence for the truth of the resurrection.
4/25/202126 minutes, 5 seconds
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"Peace Be With You"

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."
4/25/202122 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Peace Be With You"

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."
4/25/202122 minutes, 44 seconds
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Thomas the Twin

Using the story of Thomas's disbelief, Alan Jamieson looks at the evidence for the truth of the resurrection.
4/25/202126 minutes, 5 seconds
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A New Way of Seeing the Old Story

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.
4/18/202124 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Truth of the Story

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.
4/18/202125 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Truth of the Story

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.
4/18/202125 minutes, 16 seconds
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A New Way of Seeing the Old Story

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.
4/18/202124 minutes, 56 seconds
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God's Story and Our Stories

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.
4/11/202126 minutes, 55 seconds
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Woven into God's Story

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
4/11/202127 minutes, 1 second
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God's Story and Our Stories

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.
4/11/202126 minutes, 55 seconds
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Woven into God's Story

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
4/11/202127 minutes, 1 second
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Easter Sunday: The Story of Easter

Easter changes everything. The story changes what is possible. Alan Jamieson looks at the story of Easter.
4/4/20211 hour, 13 minutes, 54 seconds
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Easter Sunday: The Story of Easter

Easter changes everything. The story changes what is possible. Alan Jamieson looks at the story of Easter.
4/4/20211 hour, 13 minutes, 54 seconds
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Good Friday: It is Finished - Into Your Hands...

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.
4/2/20211 hour, 27 minutes, 30 seconds
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Good Friday: It is Finished - Into Your Hands...

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.
4/2/20211 hour, 27 minutes, 30 seconds
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Palm Sunday: The Unexpected King

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.
3/28/202125 minutes, 36 seconds
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Palm Sunday: Humility and Obedience

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.
3/28/202131 minutes, 24 seconds
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Palm Sunday: Humility and Obedience

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.
3/28/202131 minutes, 24 seconds
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Palm Sunday: The Unexpected King

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.
3/28/202125 minutes, 36 seconds
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I am Thirsty

John Robertson looks at the meaning behind Jesus' words "I am thirsty".
3/21/202116 minutes, 45 seconds
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I am Thirsty

John Robertson looks at the meaning behind Jesus' words "I am thirsty".
3/21/202116 minutes, 45 seconds
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My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

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.
3/14/202128 minutes, 22 seconds
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My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

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.
3/14/202128 minutes, 22 seconds
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Family

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.
3/7/202133 minutes, 53 seconds
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Family

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.
3/7/202133 minutes, 53 seconds
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"Father Forgive Them"

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.
2/21/202124 minutes, 15 seconds
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"Father Forgive Them"

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.
2/21/202124 minutes, 15 seconds
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Unity and Diversity

Steve Withington looks at Paul's famous passage on the body of Christ and shares about the importance of diversity in unity.
2/14/202128 minutes, 58 seconds
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Unity and Diversity

Steve Withington looks at Paul's famous passage on the body of Christ and shares about the importance of diversity in unity.
2/14/202128 minutes, 58 seconds
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What's So Spectacular?

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.
1/31/202125 minutes, 56 seconds
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What's So Spectacular?

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.
1/31/202125 minutes, 56 seconds
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Life of the Beloved: Given

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.
1/24/202130 minutes, 26 seconds
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Life of the Beloved: Given

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.
1/24/202130 minutes, 26 seconds
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Life of the Beloved: Broken

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.
1/17/202123 minutes, 22 seconds
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Life of the Beloved: Broken

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.
1/17/202123 minutes, 22 seconds
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Life of the Beloved: Blessed

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.
1/10/202123 minutes, 51 seconds
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Life of the Beloved: Blessed

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.
1/10/202123 minutes, 51 seconds
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Life of the Beloved: Taken

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.
1/3/202121 minutes, 24 seconds
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Life of the Beloved: Taken

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.
1/3/202121 minutes, 24 seconds
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Advent 2 - Sharing Aroha Together

Alan Jamieson continues Advent with the appearance of Jesus to his disciples and the giving to them of the Holy Spirit.
12/13/202022 minutes, 7 seconds
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Advent 2 - Sharing Aroha Together

Alan Jamieson continues Advent with the appearance of Jesus to his disciples and the giving to them of the Holy Spirit.
12/13/202022 minutes, 7 seconds
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Advent 1 - Breath

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.
12/6/202044 minutes, 58 seconds
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Advent 1 - Breath

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.
12/6/202044 minutes, 58 seconds
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Love and Truth and Peace

Alan Jamieson concludes our series on the letters of John.
11/29/202028 minutes, 53 seconds
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Love and Truth and Peace

Alan Jamieson concludes our series on the letters of John.
11/29/202028 minutes, 53 seconds
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Truth and Hope

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.
11/22/202024 minutes, 38 seconds
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Truth and Hope

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.
11/22/202024 minutes, 38 seconds
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Weaving the Thread

Alan Jamieson examines all the threads of the gospel that John weaves together in the final chapter of 1 John.
11/15/202027 minutes, 44 seconds
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Weaving the Thread

Alan Jamieson examines all the threads of the gospel that John weaves together in the final chapter of 1 John.
11/15/202027 minutes, 44 seconds
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Love Actioned

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.
11/1/202050 minutes, 2 seconds
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Love Actioned

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.
11/1/202050 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Darkness

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.
10/25/202029 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Darkness

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.
10/25/202029 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Light

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.
10/18/202028 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Light

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.
10/18/202028 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Last Word

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.
10/4/202042 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Last Word

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.
10/4/202042 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Four Greats

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.
9/27/202023 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Four Greats

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.
9/27/202023 minutes, 27 seconds
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Knockin' on Heaven's Door

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.
8/9/202046 minutes, 20 seconds
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Knockin' on Heaven's Door

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.
8/9/202046 minutes, 20 seconds
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Blessing

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.
8/2/202024 minutes, 49 seconds
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Blessing

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.
8/2/202024 minutes, 49 seconds
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Hurt and Hope

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.
7/26/202012 minutes, 55 seconds
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Hurt and Hope

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.
7/26/202012 minutes, 55 seconds
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Community

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.
7/19/202025 minutes, 4 seconds
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Community

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.
7/19/202025 minutes, 4 seconds
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A Response to Suffering

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.
3/15/202025 minutes, 43 seconds
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A Response to Suffering

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.
3/15/202025 minutes, 43 seconds
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A New Thing

Alan Jamieson invites us to ask ourselves "What new thing is God doing and am I seeing it and acting with it?"
3/1/202017 minutes, 56 seconds
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A New Thing

Alan Jamieson invites us to ask ourselves "What new thing is God doing and am I seeing it and acting with it?"
3/1/202017 minutes, 56 seconds
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Living Forever

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.
2/23/202025 minutes, 46 seconds
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Living Forever

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.
2/23/202025 minutes, 46 seconds
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Chosen People Living Godly Lives

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.
2/16/202035 minutes, 44 seconds
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Chosen People Living Godly Lives

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.
2/16/202035 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Importance of Holiness

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.
2/9/202026 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Importance of Holiness

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.
2/9/202026 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Letter of 1 Peter

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.
2/2/202039 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Letter of 1 Peter

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.
2/2/202039 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Big Adventure

Dave Graham looks ahead and asks what adventure God might be inviting us into this year.
12/29/201914 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Big Adventure

Dave Graham looks ahead and asks what adventure God might be inviting us into this year.
12/29/201914 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Promise of Hope

John Tucker takes us to the book of Daniel 2 in order to explore God's promise of hope to his people.
12/15/201935 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Promise of Hope

John Tucker takes us to the book of Daniel 2 in order to explore God's promise of hope to his people.
12/15/201935 minutes, 24 seconds
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Our Waka

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.
12/1/201941 minutes, 2 seconds
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Our Waka

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.
12/1/201941 minutes, 2 seconds
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Micah and Mercy

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.
11/24/201925 minutes, 49 seconds
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Micah and Mercy

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.
11/24/201925 minutes, 49 seconds
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Micah and Hope

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.
11/17/201931 minutes, 38 seconds
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Micah and Hope

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.
11/17/201931 minutes, 38 seconds
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Leadership

David Graham continues our Micah series with an examination of leadership, and a look at what God actually requires of us.
11/10/201924 minutes, 38 seconds
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Baptist Hui - Shamelessly Audacious Prayer

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.
11/10/201935 minutes, 11 seconds
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Baptist Hui - Shamelessly Audacious Prayer

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.
11/10/201935 minutes, 11 seconds
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Leadership

David Graham continues our Micah series with an examination of leadership, and a look at what God actually requires of us.
11/10/201924 minutes, 38 seconds
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Micah 2

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.
11/3/201922 minutes, 59 seconds
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Micah 2

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.
11/3/201922 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Call to Live Out our Love of God

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
10/27/201929 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Prophet's Call to "Hear"

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.
10/27/201933 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Prophet's Call to "Hear"

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.
10/27/201933 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Call to Live Out our Love of God

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
10/27/201929 minutes, 7 seconds
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South West Songs EP Release

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).
10/20/201937 minutes, 48 seconds
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South West Songs EP Release

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).
10/20/201937 minutes, 48 seconds
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Welcoming the Stranger

Katie Kingsthwaite shares her experience of welcoming the stranger in her work at SWBC since March 15.
10/13/201920 minutes, 20 seconds
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Welcoming the Stranger

Katie Kingsthwaite shares her experience of welcoming the stranger in her work at SWBC since March 15.
10/13/201920 minutes, 20 seconds
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Scattering Seed: Sowing the Kingdom of God

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.
10/6/201916 minutes, 53 seconds
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Preparing for the Signs

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.
10/6/201927 minutes, 18 seconds
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Scattering Seed: Sowing the Kingdom of God

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.
10/6/201916 minutes, 53 seconds
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Preparing for the Signs

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.
10/6/201927 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Mustard Seed

Jo Robertson looks at the parable of the mustard seed and the strangeness and unpredictability of the kingdom of God.
9/29/201923 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Mustard Seed

Jo Robertson looks at the parable of the mustard seed and the strangeness and unpredictability of the kingdom of God.
9/29/201923 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Sower, the Seed and the Soil

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?'
9/22/201919 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Lamp on the Stand

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.
9/22/201921 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Sower, the Seed and the Soil

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?'
9/22/201919 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Lamp on the Stand

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.
9/22/201921 minutes, 16 seconds
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Jonah 3 & 4

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.
9/1/201925 minutes, 6 seconds
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Jonah 3 and 4

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.
9/1/201927 minutes, 23 seconds
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Jonah 3 and 4

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.
9/1/201927 minutes, 23 seconds
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Jonah 3 & 4

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.
9/1/201925 minutes, 6 seconds
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Jonah 3

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.
8/25/201928 minutes, 34 seconds
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Jonah 3

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.
8/25/201928 minutes, 34 seconds
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Jonah 1

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.
8/18/201927 minutes, 47 seconds
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Jonah 1

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.
8/18/201927 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Gospel in New Zealand

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.
8/11/201929 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Gospel in New Zealand

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.
8/11/201929 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Power of Coffee

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.
8/4/201928 minutes, 10 seconds
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Coffee, Stillness and Listening

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.
8/4/201920 minutes, 42 seconds
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Coffee, Stillness and Listening

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.
8/4/201920 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Power of Coffee

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.
8/4/201928 minutes, 10 seconds
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Chocolate Families

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.
7/28/201929 minutes, 8 seconds
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Chocolate Wars

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.
7/28/201931 minutes, 40 seconds
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Chocolate Families

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.
7/28/201929 minutes, 8 seconds
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Chocolate Wars

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.
7/28/201931 minutes, 40 seconds
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A Meal at Levi's House

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.
7/21/201924 minutes, 38 seconds
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A Meal at Levi's House

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.
7/21/201924 minutes, 38 seconds
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A Shrivelled Hand

Claire Russell looks at the clash between Jesus and the Pharisees over Jesus' healing of a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath.
7/14/201931 minutes, 54 seconds
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When Love Goes Through the Roof

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.
7/14/201919 minutes, 45 seconds
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A Shrivelled Hand

Claire Russell looks at the clash between Jesus and the Pharisees over Jesus' healing of a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath.
7/14/201931 minutes, 54 seconds
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When Love Goes Through the Roof

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.
7/14/201919 minutes, 45 seconds
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Feeding 5000/Crossover Trust 30th

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.
7/7/201931 minutes, 16 seconds
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Feeding 5000/Crossover Trust 30th

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.
7/7/201931 minutes, 16 seconds
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Baptism Service

David Graham introduces baptism as we celebrate with three people being baptised tonight.
6/30/201932 minutes, 55 seconds
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A Dead Girl and a Sick Woman

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.
6/30/201930 minutes, 25 seconds
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A Dead Girl and a Sick Woman

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.
6/30/201930 minutes, 25 seconds
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Baptism Service

David Graham introduces baptism as we celebrate with three people being baptised tonight.
6/30/201932 minutes, 55 seconds
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Jesus and Evil

Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' healing of the demoniac and examines what this tells us about evil and the power of God.
6/23/201924 minutes, 41 seconds
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Jesus and Subtle Evil

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.
6/23/201930 minutes, 11 seconds
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Jesus and Subtle Evil

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.
6/23/201930 minutes, 11 seconds
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Jesus and Evil

Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' healing of the demoniac and examines what this tells us about evil and the power of God.
6/23/201924 minutes, 41 seconds
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Jesus and Nature

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.
6/16/201931 minutes, 45 seconds
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Jesus Heals Many From the Boat

Alan Jamieson looks at a passage in which Jesus heals many people, and talks about God's healing ways.
6/16/201921 minutes, 49 seconds
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Jesus and Nature

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.
6/16/201931 minutes, 45 seconds
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Jesus Heals Many From the Boat

Alan Jamieson looks at a passage in which Jesus heals many people, and talks about God's healing ways.
6/16/201921 minutes, 49 seconds
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Pentecost: The Gift of the Holy Spirit

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.
6/9/201922 minutes, 34 seconds
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Pentecost

Grant Chivers looks at the importance of discipleship, the concept of a "person of peace", and introduces the Discovery Bible Method of bible study.
6/9/201930 minutes, 23 seconds
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Pentecost

Grant Chivers looks at the importance of discipleship, the concept of a "person of peace", and introduces the Discovery Bible Method of bible study.
6/9/201930 minutes, 23 seconds
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Pentecost: The Gift of the Holy Spirit

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.
6/9/201922 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Were Not Our Hearts Burning Within Us?"

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?
6/2/201920 minutes, 44 seconds
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“Then They Told What Had Happened on the Road”

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.
6/2/201928 minutes, 15 seconds
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"Were Not Our Hearts Burning Within Us?"

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?
6/2/201920 minutes, 44 seconds
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“Then They Told What Had Happened on the Road”

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.
6/2/201928 minutes, 15 seconds
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Disappointment with God

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.
5/26/201940 minutes, 54 seconds
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"He Explained the Scripture"

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.
5/26/201933 minutes, 50 seconds
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Disappointment with God

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.
5/26/201940 minutes, 54 seconds
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"He Explained the Scripture"

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.
5/26/201933 minutes, 50 seconds
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Informing Conversations

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.
5/19/201926 minutes, 22 seconds
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"But We Had Hoped"

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.
5/19/201929 minutes, 29 seconds
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Informing Conversations

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.
5/19/201926 minutes, 22 seconds
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"But We Had Hoped"

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.
5/19/201929 minutes, 29 seconds
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A Stranger on the Road to Emmaus

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.
5/12/201918 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Road to Emmaus

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.
5/12/201921 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Road to Emmaus

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.
5/12/201921 minutes, 12 seconds
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A Stranger on the Road to Emmaus

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.
5/12/201918 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Faithfulness of God

Derek and Jane Wenmouth share the story of their time at Spreydon/South West, sharing stories of God's faithfulness along the way.
4/28/201936 minutes, 57 seconds
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Faith vs Unbelief

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.
4/28/201930 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Faithfulness of God

Derek and Jane Wenmouth share the story of their time at Spreydon/South West, sharing stories of God's faithfulness along the way.
4/28/201936 minutes, 57 seconds
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Faith vs Unbelief

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.
4/28/201930 minutes, 4 seconds
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Getting Rid of Our Baggage

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.
4/21/201913 minutes, 54 seconds
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Getting Rid of Our Baggage

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.
4/21/201913 minutes, 54 seconds
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God at Work in the World

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.
4/14/201924 minutes, 46 seconds
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Agony, Absence and Alleluia

Alan Jamieson looks at the three days of Easter, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Resurrection Sunday, through the lens of Agony, Absence and Alleluia.
4/14/201929 minutes, 25 seconds
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Agony, Absence and Alleluia

Alan Jamieson looks at the three days of Easter, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Resurrection Sunday, through the lens of Agony, Absence and Alleluia.
4/14/201929 minutes, 25 seconds
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God at Work in the World

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.
4/14/201924 minutes, 46 seconds
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Bread and Wine

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.
3/31/201940 minutes, 11 seconds
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Salt and Fire

Alan Jamieson explains why we, as disciples of Jesus, need to have salt and fire in our lives.
3/31/201925 minutes
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Bread and Wine

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.
3/31/201940 minutes, 11 seconds
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Salt and Fire

Alan Jamieson explains why we, as disciples of Jesus, need to have salt and fire in our lives.
3/31/201925 minutes
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A Gift of Costly Love

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.
3/24/201923 minutes, 31 seconds
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A Gift of Costly Love

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.
3/24/201923 minutes, 31 seconds
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Hope in Grief

The full Sunday morning service following the attacks on the Christchurch mosques, with a focus on finding hope in the midst of grief.
3/17/20191 hour, 10 minutes, 36 seconds
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Hope in Grief

The full Sunday morning service following the attacks on the Christchurch mosques, with a focus on finding hope in the midst of grief.
3/17/20191 hour, 10 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Normal Christian Life

Alan Jamieson looks at the challenge Jesus brings and what a normal Christian life following Jesus looks like.
3/10/201926 minutes, 13 seconds
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A Kairos Moment

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?"
3/10/201925 minutes, 1 second
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The Normal Christian Life

Alan Jamieson looks at the challenge Jesus brings and what a normal Christian life following Jesus looks like.
3/10/201926 minutes, 13 seconds
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A Kairos Moment

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?"
3/10/201925 minutes, 1 second
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A Day in the Kingdom

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?"
3/3/201925 minutes, 49 seconds
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A Day in the Kingdom

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?"
3/3/201925 minutes, 49 seconds
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Leave and Follow

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.
2/17/201935 minutes, 1 second
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Dropping Everything to Follow

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.
2/17/201933 minutes, 58 seconds
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Leave and Follow

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.
2/17/201935 minutes, 1 second
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Dropping Everything to Follow

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.
2/17/201933 minutes, 58 seconds
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How We Change the World

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.
2/10/201925 minutes, 39 seconds
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Word, Sign and Deed

Alan Jamieson examines the beginning of Jesus' ministry, when he stands up and proclaims who he is and what he has come for.
2/10/201930 minutes, 4 seconds
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Word, Sign and Deed

Alan Jamieson examines the beginning of Jesus' ministry, when he stands up and proclaims who he is and what he has come for.
2/10/201930 minutes, 4 seconds
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How We Change the World

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.
2/10/201925 minutes, 39 seconds
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Jesus' Baptism

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?
2/3/201925 minutes, 24 seconds
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Jesus' Baptism

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?
2/3/201925 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Gospel of Mark

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.
1/27/201923 minutes, 15 seconds
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A Voice in the Wilderness

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.
1/27/201921 minutes, 55 seconds
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A Voice in the Wilderness

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.
1/27/201921 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Gospel of Mark

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.
1/27/201923 minutes, 15 seconds
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Summer Series 4

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.
1/20/201930 minutes
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Summer Series 4

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.
1/20/201930 minutes
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Summer Stories 3

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.
1/13/201927 minutes, 20 seconds
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Summer Stories 3

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.
1/13/201927 minutes, 20 seconds
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Summer Stories 2

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.
1/6/201931 minutes, 45 seconds
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Summer Stories 2

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.
1/6/201931 minutes, 45 seconds
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Summer Stories 1

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.
12/30/201814 minutes, 54 seconds
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Summer Stories 1

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.
12/30/201814 minutes, 54 seconds
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"What Do You Want?"

Advent continues with a look at what the early disciples discovered when they first encountered Jesus, and spent the day with him.
12/16/201827 minutes, 35 seconds
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"What Do You Want?"

Advent continues with a look at what the early disciples discovered when they first encountered Jesus, and spent the day with him.
12/16/201827 minutes, 35 seconds
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Abundant Life

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?
12/9/201828 minutes, 13 seconds
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Abundant Life

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?
12/9/201828 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Weary World Rejoices

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.
12/2/201823 minutes, 11 seconds
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Children of God

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.
12/2/201835 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Weary World Rejoices

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.
12/2/201823 minutes, 11 seconds
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Children of God

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.
12/2/201835 minutes, 4 seconds
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Colossians 3

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.
11/18/201829 minutes, 25 seconds
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Relationships - Marriage

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.
11/18/201828 minutes, 45 seconds
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Relationships - Marriage

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.
11/18/201828 minutes, 45 seconds
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Colossians 3

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.
11/18/201829 minutes, 25 seconds
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Vision - Discipleship

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.
11/11/201832 minutes, 14 seconds
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Vision - Discipleship

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.
11/11/201832 minutes, 14 seconds
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Colossians 1

Our Colossians series kicks off with Alan Jamieson looking at how Christ is the foundation of who we are and how we define ourselves.
11/4/201828 minutes, 39 seconds
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Colossians 1

Our Colossians series kicks off with Alan Jamieson looking at how Christ is the foundation of who we are and how we define ourselves.
11/4/201828 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Beginning of the Story

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.
10/21/201828 minutes, 4 seconds
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Where Do Fit As A Church?

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.
10/21/201825 minutes, 38 seconds
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Where Do Fit As A Church?

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.
10/21/201825 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Beginning of the Story

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.
10/21/201828 minutes, 4 seconds
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Love Your Enemies

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.
10/14/201826 minutes, 35 seconds
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Love Your Enemies

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.
10/14/201826 minutes, 35 seconds
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Finding God in the Struggle

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.
10/7/201822 minutes, 10 seconds
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Romans 8:18-39

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.
10/7/201816 minutes, 56 seconds
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Finding God in the Struggle

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.
10/7/201822 minutes, 10 seconds
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Romans 8:18-39

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.
10/7/201816 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Hope of Creation

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.
9/30/201828 minutes, 38 seconds
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Care for the Earth

Steve Graham shows how care for creation has always been part of humanity's God-given vocation.
9/30/201824 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Hope of Creation

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.
9/30/201828 minutes, 38 seconds
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Care for the Earth

Steve Graham shows how care for creation has always been part of humanity's God-given vocation.
9/30/201824 minutes, 53 seconds
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Romans 8 - The Spirit and the Flesh

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.
9/23/201836 minutes, 29 seconds
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Romans 8 - The Spirit and the Flesh

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.
9/23/201836 minutes, 29 seconds
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Freedom From and Freedom For

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.
9/16/201827 minutes, 8 seconds
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Romans 7

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.
9/16/201819 minutes, 52 seconds
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Freedom From and Freedom For

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.
9/16/201827 minutes, 8 seconds
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Romans 7

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.
9/16/201819 minutes, 52 seconds
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Romans 6

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.
9/9/201830 minutes, 26 seconds
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What About Sin?

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.
9/9/201828 minutes, 27 seconds
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What About Sin?

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.
9/9/201828 minutes, 27 seconds
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Romans 6

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.
9/9/201830 minutes, 26 seconds
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Faith, Hope and Love

Sean Pawson looks at what Paul says in Romans 5 about faith, hope and love, and what this means for us.
9/2/201840 minutes, 14 seconds
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Faith, Hope and Love

Sean Pawson looks at what Paul says in Romans 5 about faith, hope and love, and what this means for us.
9/2/201840 minutes, 14 seconds
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Romans 4 - Abraham and Hope

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.
8/26/201824 minutes, 35 seconds
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Romans 4

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.
8/26/201842 minutes, 43 seconds
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Romans 4 - Abraham and Hope

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.
8/26/201824 minutes, 35 seconds
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Romans 4

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.
8/26/201842 minutes, 43 seconds
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God's Faithfulness

We have been justified and redeemed because of God's righteousness and faithfulness. What does this mean?
8/19/201830 minutes, 39 seconds
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God's Faithfulness

We have been justified and redeemed because of God's righteousness and faithfulness. What does this mean?
8/19/201830 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Heart of the Matter

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.
8/12/201831 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Heart of the Matter

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.
8/12/201831 minutes, 9 seconds
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Romans 1:18-32

Alan Jamieson continues our series on Romans. (WARNING: this message contains content suitable for a mature audience only.)
8/5/201835 minutes, 34 seconds
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Romans 1:18-32

Alan Jamieson continues our series on Romans. (WARNING: this message contains content suitable for a mature audience only.)
8/5/201835 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Gospel of God

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.
7/29/201828 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Gospel of God

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.
7/29/201833 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Gospel of God

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.
7/29/201833 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Gospel of God

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.
7/29/201828 minutes, 36 seconds
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Jesus, Muslims and the Samaritan Grudge

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.
7/22/201831 minutes, 14 seconds
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Jesus, Muslims and the Samaritan Grudge

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.
7/22/201831 minutes, 14 seconds
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How Is Prayer Changing You?

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.
7/15/201829 minutes, 13 seconds
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Looking Back: Has Prayer Changed Us?

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.
7/15/201820 minutes, 26 seconds
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How Is Prayer Changing You?

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.
7/15/201829 minutes, 13 seconds
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Looking Back: Has Prayer Changed Us?

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.
7/15/201820 minutes, 26 seconds
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From Leading to Being Led

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.
7/8/201827 minutes, 42 seconds
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From Leading to Being Led

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.
7/8/201827 minutes, 42 seconds
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Fleshy Spirituality and Bodily Prayer

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.
7/1/201824 minutes, 5 seconds
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From Popularity to Feeding

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.
7/1/201825 minutes, 3 seconds
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Fleshy Spirituality and Bodily Prayer

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.
7/1/201824 minutes, 5 seconds
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From Popularity to Feeding

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.
7/1/201825 minutes, 3 seconds
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From Relevance to Prayer

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.
6/24/201822 minutes, 52 seconds
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Silence and Solitude

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.
6/24/201824 minutes, 45 seconds
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Silence and Solitude

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.
6/24/201824 minutes, 45 seconds
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From Relevance to Prayer

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.
6/24/201822 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Word of God

Alan Jamieson investigates the importance of the word of God for our lives, our growth in God and our prayer lives.
6/17/201822 minutes
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Prayer: Always More

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.
6/17/201818 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Word of God

Alan Jamieson investigates the importance of the word of God for our lives, our growth in God and our prayer lives.
6/17/201822 minutes
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Prayer: Always More

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.
6/17/201818 minutes, 59 seconds
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Praying Scripture

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.
6/10/201835 minutes, 9 seconds
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Path to Contemplative Action

“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.
6/10/201820 minutes, 48 seconds
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Path to Contemplative Action

“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.
6/10/201820 minutes, 48 seconds
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Praying Scripture

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.
6/10/201835 minutes, 9 seconds
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Prayer for Others

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.
6/3/201829 minutes, 22 seconds
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Prayer for Others

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.
6/3/201829 minutes, 22 seconds
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Prayer Needs All of Our Selves

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.
5/27/201823 minutes, 46 seconds
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Prayer - Sharon Garlough Brown

Sharon Garlough Brown, author of the "Semsible Shoes" series of books, shares with us.
5/27/201838 minutes, 51 seconds
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Prayer - Sharon Garlough Brown

Sharon Garlough Brown, author of the "Semsible Shoes" series of books, shares with us.
5/27/201838 minutes, 51 seconds
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Prayer Needs All of Our Selves

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.
5/27/201823 minutes, 46 seconds
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Holy Spirit: Power of Prayer to Change

Grant Chivers continues our series on prayer by looking at how the Spirit changes us and deepens our prayer life.
5/20/201828 minutes, 30 seconds
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Holy Spirit: Power of Prayer to Change

Grant Chivers continues our series on prayer by looking at how the Spirit changes us and deepens our prayer life.
5/20/201828 minutes, 30 seconds
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She Loves Us

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.
5/13/201844 minutes, 32 seconds
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Waiting Together

Steve Withington, together with Colin Harrington, looks at the importance of corporate prayer and why waiting and praying together are crucially important.
5/13/201830 minutes, 28 seconds
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She Loves Us

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.
5/13/201844 minutes, 32 seconds
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Waiting Together

Steve Withington, together with Colin Harrington, looks at the importance of corporate prayer and why waiting and praying together are crucially important.
5/13/201830 minutes, 28 seconds
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Prayer Changes Us - Changed for Good

Kathy Viney shares some of her story with us, especially around her deeper journey inward with God in prayer.
5/6/201825 minutes, 38 seconds
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Prayer Changes Us

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.
5/6/201837 minutes, 15 seconds
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Prayer Changes Us

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.
5/6/201837 minutes, 15 seconds
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Prayer Changes Us - Changed for Good

Kathy Viney shares some of her story with us, especially around her deeper journey inward with God in prayer.
5/6/201825 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Ascension of Christ

Crucifixion, resurrection...ascension, right? David Graham examines the importance of the forgotten member of the "trinity" of Easter events.
4/29/201821 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Beginning of the Church

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.
4/29/201828 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Beginning of the Church

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.
4/29/201828 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Ascension of Christ

Crucifixion, resurrection...ascension, right? David Graham examines the importance of the forgotten member of the "trinity" of Easter events.
4/29/201821 minutes, 35 seconds
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Service and Sacrifice

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.
4/22/201815 minutes, 43 seconds
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Thomas and Doubt

'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.
4/22/201818 minutes, 34 seconds
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Service and Sacrifice

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.
4/22/201815 minutes, 43 seconds
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Thomas and Doubt

'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.
4/22/201818 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Stone the Builders Rejected

Alan Jamieson looks at the resurrection of Jesus, and what the vindication of the rejected Jesus means for us.
4/15/201824 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Stone the Builders Rejected

Alan Jamieson looks at the resurrection of Jesus, and what the vindication of the rejected Jesus means for us.
4/15/201824 minutes, 32 seconds
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Easter Camp Review

We here some reflections from some of our young people who attended this year's Easter camp.
4/8/201826 minutes, 6 seconds
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Didn't Our Hearts Burn Within Us?

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?
4/8/201823 minutes, 41 seconds
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Easter Camp Review

We here some reflections from some of our young people who attended this year's Easter camp.
4/8/201826 minutes, 6 seconds
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Didn't Our Hearts Burn Within Us?

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?
4/8/201823 minutes, 41 seconds
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God Reveals Himself

Alan Jamieson explores the transformative power of the resurrection.
4/1/201811 minutes, 35 seconds
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God Reveals Himself

Alan Jamieson explores the transformative power of the resurrection.
4/1/201811 minutes, 35 seconds
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Jesus' Final Words

As Jesus' final hours pass on the cross, we look at the seven last sayings of uttered by Jesus as his death approaches.
3/25/201818 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Cry of the Crowd

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?
3/25/201818 minutes, 39 seconds
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Jesus' Final Words

As Jesus' final hours pass on the cross, we look at the seven last sayings of uttered by Jesus as his death approaches.
3/25/201818 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Cry of the Crowd

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?
3/25/201818 minutes, 39 seconds
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Not My Will But Yours

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.
3/18/201825 minutes, 1 second
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Couldn't You Stay With Me One Hour?

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.
3/18/201818 minutes, 52 seconds
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Not My Will But Yours

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.
3/18/201825 minutes, 1 second
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Couldn't You Stay With Me One Hour?

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.
3/18/201818 minutes, 52 seconds
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He Wept As He Looked Over

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.
3/11/201817 minutes, 37 seconds
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He Set His Face

Alan Jamieson begins our Easter series by examining the purposefulness with which Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem.
3/11/201825 minutes, 1 second
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He Wept As He Looked Over

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.
3/11/201817 minutes, 37 seconds
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He Set His Face

Alan Jamieson begins our Easter series by examining the purposefulness with which Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem.
3/11/201825 minutes, 1 second
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Joy in Dealing with Conflict

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.
2/25/201829 minutes, 58 seconds
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Joy in Dealing with Conflict

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.
2/25/201829 minutes, 58 seconds
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Joy in Despair

Our Philippians series continues with Jo Robertson looking at how Paul still managed to find joy in times of deep despair.
2/18/201821 minutes, 7 seconds
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Joy in Conflict

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.
2/18/201831 minutes, 58 seconds
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Joy in Conflict

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.
2/18/201831 minutes, 58 seconds
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Joy in Despair

Our Philippians series continues with Jo Robertson looking at how Paul still managed to find joy in times of deep despair.
2/18/201821 minutes, 7 seconds
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Joy and Humility

Colin Harrington looks at how if we follow the humble, self-effacing example of Jesus we will make God's joy complete.
2/11/201836 minutes, 59 seconds
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Joy and Humility

Colin Harrington looks at how if we follow the humble, self-effacing example of Jesus we will make God's joy complete.
2/11/201836 minutes, 59 seconds
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Waitangi Day 2018

Andrew Judd, mayor of New Plymouth from 2013 to 2016, shares his story and talks about the future of race relations in New Zealand.
2/4/201823 minutes, 26 seconds
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Waitangi Day 2018

Andrew Judd, mayor of New Plymouth from 2013 to 2016, shares his story and talks about the future of race relations in New Zealand.
2/4/201823 minutes, 26 seconds
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Philippians - Joy

Alan Jamieson kicks off our series on Paul's letter to the Philippians.
1/28/201837 minutes, 41 seconds
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Philippians - Joy

Alan Jamieson kicks off our series on Paul's letter to the Philippians.
1/28/201837 minutes, 41 seconds
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Celebrating the Future

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.
1/21/201830 minutes, 31 seconds
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Celebrating the Future

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.
1/21/201830 minutes, 31 seconds
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Celebrating the Present

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.
1/14/201824 minutes, 30 seconds
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Celebrating the Present

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.
1/14/201824 minutes, 30 seconds
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Celebrating the Past

David Graham presents our celebrate series, beginning with how we look back and celebrate the past.
1/7/201831 minutes, 47 seconds
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Celebrating the Past

David Graham presents our celebrate series, beginning with how we look back and celebrate the past.
1/7/201831 minutes, 47 seconds
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Advent - Wise Men

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.
12/17/201727 minutes, 39 seconds
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Advent - Wise Men

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.
12/17/201727 minutes, 39 seconds
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Advent - Shepherds: Everyone Has a Part

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.
12/10/201727 minutes, 6 seconds
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Advent - Mary

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.
12/10/201725 minutes, 13 seconds
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Advent - Mary

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.
12/10/201725 minutes, 13 seconds
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Advent - Shepherds: Everyone Has a Part

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.
12/10/201727 minutes, 6 seconds
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Advent - Mary and Elizabeth

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?
12/3/201733 minutes, 23 seconds
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Advent - Joseph: Hearing the Call

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.
12/3/201729 minutes, 9 seconds
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Advent - Joseph: Hearing the Call

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.
12/3/201729 minutes, 9 seconds
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Advent - Mary and Elizabeth

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?
12/3/201733 minutes, 23 seconds
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Chris Heuertz

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.
11/26/201724 minutes, 45 seconds
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Advent 1 - The Gift

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.
11/26/201732 minutes, 25 seconds
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Advent 1 - The Gift

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.
11/26/201732 minutes, 25 seconds
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Chris Heuertz

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.
11/26/201724 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Holy Spirit and the Body of the Church

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.
11/19/201731 minutes, 16 seconds
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How the Holy Spirit Guides Us

Alan Jamieson looks at how the Holy Spirit brings life and joy to people open to the Spirit's promptings.
11/19/201729 minutes, 57 seconds
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How the Holy Spirit Guides Us

Alan Jamieson looks at how the Holy Spirit brings life and joy to people open to the Spirit's promptings.
11/19/201729 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Holy Spirit and the Body of the Church

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.
11/19/201731 minutes, 16 seconds
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Mike Pilavachi - Wow, Woe, Go

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.
11/12/201740 minutes, 8 seconds
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Wow, Woe, Go - Mike Pilavachi 2

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.
11/12/201740 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Holy Spirit - Mike Pilavachi 1

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.
11/12/201738 minutes, 39 seconds
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Mike Pilavachi - The Holy Spirit

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.
11/12/201725 minutes, 20 seconds
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Wow, Woe, Go - Mike Pilavachi 2

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.
11/12/201740 minutes, 8 seconds
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Mike Pilavachi - Wow, Woe, Go

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.
11/12/201740 minutes, 8 seconds
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Mike Pilavachi - The Holy Spirit

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.
11/12/201725 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Holy Spirit - Mike Pilavachi 1

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.
11/12/201738 minutes, 39 seconds
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Mike Pilavachi - Saturday Evening

Mike Pilavachi Saturday Evening Session
11/11/201755 minutes, 54 seconds
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Mike Pilavachi - Saturday Morning

Mike Pilavachi Saturday Morning Session
11/11/20171 hour, 22 seconds
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Mike Pilavachi - Saturday Afternoon

Mike Pilavachi Saturday Afternoon Session
11/11/201757 minutes, 32 seconds
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Mike Pilavachi - Saturday Afternoon

Mike Pilavachi Saturday Afternoon Session
11/11/201757 minutes, 32 seconds
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Mike Pilavachi - Saturday Evening

Mike Pilavachi Saturday Evening Session
11/11/201755 minutes, 54 seconds
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Mike Pilavachi - Saturday Morning

Mike Pilavachi Saturday Morning Session
11/11/20171 hour, 22 seconds
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Holy Spirit - Peace - Parihaka

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.
11/5/201739 minutes, 48 seconds
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Holy Spirit - Peace - Parihaka 2

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.
11/5/201737 minutes, 26 seconds
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Holy Spirit - Peace - Parihaka

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.
11/5/201739 minutes, 48 seconds
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Holy Spirit - Peace - Parihaka 2

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.
11/5/201737 minutes, 26 seconds
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Praise and Prayer

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.
10/22/201733 minutes, 56 seconds
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Treasures and Patience

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.
10/22/201730 minutes, 23 seconds
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Treasures and Patience

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.
10/22/201730 minutes, 23 seconds
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Praise and Prayer

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.
10/22/201733 minutes, 56 seconds
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Words and Wisdom

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.
10/15/201734 minutes, 26 seconds
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Passion and Plans

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?
10/15/201727 minutes, 57 seconds
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Words and Wisdom

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.
10/15/201734 minutes, 26 seconds
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Passion and Plans

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?
10/15/201727 minutes, 57 seconds
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Partiality and Mercy

Steve Withington examines God's call to impartiality and mercy, and how this ties in with God's bias to the poor.
10/8/201728 minutes, 55 seconds
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Partiality and Mercy

Steve Withington examines God's call to impartiality and mercy, and how this ties in with God's bias to the poor.
10/8/201728 minutes, 55 seconds
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Temptations and Gifts

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.
10/1/201724 minutes, 36 seconds
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Temptations and Gifts

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.
10/1/201724 minutes, 36 seconds
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Poverty and Wealth

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.
9/24/201729 minutes, 31 seconds
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Perseverance and Wisdom

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.
9/24/201727 minutes, 44 seconds
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Poverty and Wealth

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.
9/24/201729 minutes, 31 seconds
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Perseverance and Wisdom

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.
9/24/201727 minutes, 44 seconds
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Transforming the Nations

Dr Jayakumar Christian shares 5 important things needed for true transformational mission to occur.
9/17/201732 minutes, 23 seconds
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Local Church, Global Mission

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.
9/17/201730 minutes, 37 seconds
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Local Church, Global Mission

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.
9/17/201730 minutes, 37 seconds
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Transforming the Nations

Dr Jayakumar Christian shares 5 important things needed for true transformational mission to occur.
9/17/201732 minutes, 23 seconds
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Mary's Kingdom Song

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.
9/3/201726 minutes, 22 seconds
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Mary's Kingdom Song

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.
9/3/201726 minutes, 22 seconds
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Eternity in a Day

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.
8/27/201727 minutes, 21 seconds
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Family Service

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.
8/27/201712 minutes, 30 seconds
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Family Service

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.
8/27/201712 minutes, 30 seconds
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Eternity in a Day

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.
8/27/201727 minutes, 21 seconds
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Sabbath Delight

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.
8/20/201726 minutes, 56 seconds
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Sabbath Rhythms

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.
8/20/201741 minutes, 24 seconds
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Sabbath Delight

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.
8/20/201726 minutes, 56 seconds
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Sabbath Rhythms

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.
8/20/201741 minutes, 24 seconds
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Community Resistance

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.
8/13/201730 minutes, 17 seconds
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Freedom Renewed

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.
8/13/201727 minutes, 50 seconds
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Community Resistance

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.
8/13/201730 minutes, 17 seconds
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Freedom Renewed

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.
8/13/201727 minutes, 50 seconds
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Resisting A Rest

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.
8/6/201729 minutes, 49 seconds
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Resisting A Rest

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.
8/6/201729 minutes, 49 seconds
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A Bid for Ordinary Kindness

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.
7/30/201725 minutes, 42 seconds
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Sabbath: Less is More

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?
7/30/201727 minutes, 55 seconds
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A Bid for Ordinary Kindness

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.
7/30/201725 minutes, 42 seconds
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A Bid for Ordinary Kindness

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.
7/30/201725 minutes, 42 seconds
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A Bid for Ordinary Kindness

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.
7/30/201725 minutes, 42 seconds
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Sabbath: Less is More

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?
7/30/201727 minutes, 55 seconds
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Freedom to Walk by the Spirit

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.
7/23/201730 minutes, 52 seconds
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Freedom to Love and Do Good

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.
7/23/201723 minutes, 59 seconds
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Freedom to Love and Do Good

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.
7/23/201723 minutes, 59 seconds
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Freedom to Walk by the Spirit

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.
7/23/201730 minutes, 52 seconds
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Freedom By Adoption

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.
7/16/201734 minutes, 17 seconds
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Freedom From the Law and Religion

Henk Smit looks at why Paul upbraids the Galatians for forgetting how they have been set free from the law and from 'religion'.
7/16/201728 minutes, 47 seconds
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Freedom From the Law and Religion

Henk Smit looks at why Paul upbraids the Galatians for forgetting how they have been set free from the law and from 'religion'.
7/16/201728 minutes, 47 seconds
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Freedom By Adoption

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.
7/16/201734 minutes, 17 seconds
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Freedom From the Past

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.
7/9/201734 minutes, 40 seconds
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Freedom by Faith

Alan Jamieson looks (briefly) at what does it mean to be justified by faith in Christ.
7/9/201712 minutes, 29 seconds
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Freedom by Faith

Alan Jamieson looks (briefly) at what does it mean to be justified by faith in Christ.
7/9/201712 minutes, 29 seconds
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Freedom From the Past

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.
7/9/201734 minutes, 40 seconds
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In-Tension-al

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.
7/2/201731 minutes, 36 seconds
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In-Tension-al

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.
7/2/201731 minutes, 36 seconds
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Love is Incarnational

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.
6/25/201726 minutes, 52 seconds
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Love is Incarnational (2)

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.
6/25/201737 minutes
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Love is Incarnational (2)

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.
6/25/201737 minutes
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Love is Incarnational

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.
6/25/201726 minutes, 52 seconds
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Praying with Intent

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?
6/18/201730 minutes, 23 seconds
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Praying with Intent 2

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.
6/18/201731 minutes, 52 seconds
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Praying with Intent

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?
6/18/201730 minutes, 23 seconds
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Praying with Intent 2

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.
6/18/201731 minutes, 52 seconds
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Entering the Conversation 2

Jo Robertson shares her story, placing particular emphasis on prayer and what she has learnt from the bible and from others about prayer.
6/11/201734 minutes, 5 seconds
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Entering the Conversation 2

Jo Robertson shares her story, placing particular emphasis on prayer and what she has learnt from the bible and from others about prayer.
6/11/201734 minutes, 5 seconds
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Pentecost - Holy Spirit

Alan Jamieson takes us through the day of Pentecost, the giving of the Holy Spirit to the church, and the implications for us today.
6/4/201736 minutes, 9 seconds
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Pentecost - Water and Spirit

Alan Jamieson explores the meaning and significance of Pentecost, the giving of God's Spirit to the church.
6/4/201725 minutes, 1 second
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Pentecost - Holy Spirit

Alan Jamieson takes us through the day of Pentecost, the giving of the Holy Spirit to the church, and the implications for us today.
6/4/201736 minutes, 9 seconds
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Pentecost - Water and Spirit

Alan Jamieson explores the meaning and significance of Pentecost, the giving of God's Spirit to the church.
6/4/201725 minutes, 1 second
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Haggai: Putting God First

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.
5/28/201730 minutes, 58 seconds
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Haggai: Putting God First

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.
5/28/201730 minutes, 58 seconds
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Tuesday Fellowship 30th Anniversary

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.
5/21/201723 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Ten Commandments and the World

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.
5/21/201734 minutes, 18 seconds
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Tuesday Fellowship 30th Anniversary

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.
5/21/201723 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Ten Commandments and the World

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.
5/21/201734 minutes, 18 seconds
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Mothers' Day

On Mothers' Day Steph Redhead shares her thoughts on Mothers, women, and the various seasons of life that we all experience.
5/14/201733 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Ten Commandments and Each Other

Catherine McFedries looks at how the Ten Commandments impact on and shape and grow our relationships with each other.
5/14/201720 minutes, 52 seconds
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Mothers' Day

On Mothers' Day Steph Redhead shares her thoughts on Mothers, women, and the various seasons of life that we all experience.
5/14/201733 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Ten Commandments and Each Other

Catherine McFedries looks at how the Ten Commandments impact on and shape and grow our relationships with each other.
5/14/201720 minutes, 52 seconds
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Passion for Christ - Belonging

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.
4/30/201723 minutes, 45 seconds
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Passion for Christ - Belonging

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.
4/30/201723 minutes, 45 seconds
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Burning Passion

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?"
4/23/201722 minutes, 44 seconds
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Living With Passion

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.
4/23/201726 minutes, 34 seconds
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Burning Passion

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?"
4/23/201722 minutes, 44 seconds
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Living With Passion

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.
4/23/201726 minutes, 34 seconds
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Passion Reborn

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.
4/16/201721 minutes, 20 seconds
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Passion Reborn

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.
4/16/201721 minutes, 20 seconds
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Passion Rising

Warren Read opens our Easter series with a look at Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
4/9/201729 minutes, 6 seconds
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Passion Rising

Warren Read opens our Easter series with a look at Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
4/9/201729 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Song of Moses and Miriam

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.
4/2/201725 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Song of Moses and Miriam

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.
4/2/201725 minutes, 48 seconds
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Crossing the Red Sea

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?
3/26/201735 minutes, 15 seconds
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Passover: A First and Last Meal of Freedom

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.
3/26/201730 minutes, 44 seconds
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Passover: A First and Last Meal of Freedom

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.
3/26/201730 minutes, 44 seconds
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Crossing the Red Sea

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?
3/26/201735 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Egyptians and the Plagues

Tash Higginson looks at how God and the Israelites squared off against Pharaoh and the Egyptians and how God rescued his people from slavery.
3/19/201738 minutes, 52 seconds
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Let My People Go

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.
3/19/201733 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Egyptians and the Plagues

Tash Higginson looks at how God and the Israelites squared off against Pharaoh and the Egyptians and how God rescued his people from slavery.
3/19/201738 minutes, 52 seconds
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Let My People Go

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.
3/19/201733 minutes, 36 seconds
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What Is In Your Hand?

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.
3/5/201736 minutes, 34 seconds
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What Is In Your Hand?

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.
3/5/201736 minutes, 34 seconds
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God Prepares a People

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.
2/26/201735 minutes, 22 seconds
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God Prepares a People

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.
2/26/201735 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Lord Sees the Oppression

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.
2/19/201725 minutes, 26 seconds
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God Provides a Person

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.
2/19/201733 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Lord Sees the Oppression

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.
2/19/201725 minutes, 26 seconds
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God Provides a Person

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.
2/19/201733 minutes, 22 seconds
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Baptism and Membership

Alan Jamieson looks at what it means to belong, and how that sense of belonging to a community relates to baptism and membership.
2/12/201721 minutes, 12 seconds
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A Waka to Join

Alan Jamieson looks at the call of Jesus, how transformative following Jesus is meant to be, and what it means to belong.
2/12/201719 minutes, 10 seconds
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Baptism and Membership

Alan Jamieson looks at what it means to belong, and how that sense of belonging to a community relates to baptism and membership.
2/12/201721 minutes, 12 seconds
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A Waka to Join

Alan Jamieson looks at the call of Jesus, how transformative following Jesus is meant to be, and what it means to belong.
2/12/201719 minutes, 10 seconds
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Conversion

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.
2/5/201732 minutes, 5 seconds
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Conversion

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.
2/5/201732 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Redemptive Community of the Redemptive God

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.
1/29/201740 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Redemptive Community of the Redemptive God

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.
1/29/201740 minutes, 23 seconds
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Binding the Broken Hearted

Steve Withington examines the role we are each to play in binding and healing the hearts of the broken hearted.
1/22/201731 minutes, 10 seconds
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Binding the Broken Hearted

Steve Withington examines the role we are each to play in binding and healing the hearts of the broken hearted.
1/22/201731 minutes, 10 seconds
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Growing a Deeper Relationship with God

Claire Russell examines how we are to make sure we are always seeking to grow and deepen our relationship with God.
1/15/201726 minutes, 36 seconds
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Growing a Deeper Relationship with God

Claire Russell examines how we are to make sure we are always seeking to grow and deepen our relationship with God.
1/15/201726 minutes, 36 seconds
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Who Do I Need To Love?

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?
1/8/201722 minutes, 34 seconds
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Who Do I Need To Love?

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?
1/8/201722 minutes, 34 seconds
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Looking Back, Stretching Forward

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?
1/1/201725 minutes, 56 seconds
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Looking Back, Stretching Forward

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?
1/1/201725 minutes, 56 seconds
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Advent - Jesus Prince of Peace

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.
12/11/201628 minutes, 45 seconds
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Advent - Jesus Prince of Peace

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.
12/11/201628 minutes, 45 seconds
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Advent: Belonging - Being Involved

What does it mean to belong, and how can we belong to each other and welcome others into where we belong?
12/4/201630 minutes, 3 seconds
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Advent: Belonging

What does it mean to belong, and how can we belong to each other and welcome others into where we belong?
12/4/201654 minutes, 38 seconds
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Advent: Belonging - Being Involved

What does it mean to belong, and how can we belong to each other and welcome others into where we belong?
12/4/201630 minutes, 3 seconds
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Advent: Belonging

What does it mean to belong, and how can we belong to each other and welcome others into where we belong?
12/4/201654 minutes, 38 seconds
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God Seeks to Grow My Trust in Him

Mark Ambundo explains how God is seeking to grow our trust in him, and why this is crucial for our witness to others.
11/27/201640 minutes, 31 seconds
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God Seeks to Grow My Trust in Him

Mark Ambundo explains how God is seeking to grow our trust in him, and why this is crucial for our witness to others.
11/27/201640 minutes, 31 seconds
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Are You Hungry?

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.
11/20/201629 minutes, 53 seconds
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God Seeks to Grow My trust in Him

Mark Ambundo explains how God is seeking to grow our trust in him, and why this is crucial for our witness to others.
11/20/201642 minutes, 41 seconds
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God Seeks to Grow My trust in Him

Mark Ambundo explains how God is seeking to grow our trust in him, and why this is crucial for our witness to others.
11/20/201642 minutes, 41 seconds
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Are You Hungry?

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.
11/20/201629 minutes, 53 seconds
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Let the Little Children Come to Me

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.
11/13/201633 minutes, 56 seconds
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Let the Little Children Come to Me

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.
11/13/201633 minutes, 56 seconds
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Sinners and Tax Collectors

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?
11/6/201630 minutes, 9 seconds
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Sending Out People of Peace

What can we learn from Jesus' sending out of the twelve disciples? What type of model is this for us today? Steve Withington investigates?
11/6/201628 minutes, 6 seconds
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Sending Out People of Peace

What can we learn from Jesus' sending out of the twelve disciples? What type of model is this for us today? Steve Withington investigates?
11/6/201628 minutes, 6 seconds
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Sinners and Tax Collectors

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?
11/6/201630 minutes, 9 seconds
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Go Home and Tell

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?
10/30/201639 minutes, 16 seconds
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Go Home and Tell

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?
10/30/201639 minutes, 16 seconds
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Now What?

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.
10/23/201629 minutes, 20 seconds
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Now What?

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.
10/23/201629 minutes, 20 seconds
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South West Baptist Church 150th Celebration 2

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.
10/16/201624 minutes, 24 seconds
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South West Baptist Church 150th Celebration

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.
10/16/201624 minutes, 19 seconds
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South West Baptist Church 150th Celebration

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.
10/16/201624 minutes, 19 seconds
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South West Baptist Church 150th Celebration 2

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.
10/16/201624 minutes, 24 seconds
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Belonging - Unity and Diversity

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.
10/9/201626 minutes, 25 seconds
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Belonging - Unity and Diversity

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.
10/9/201626 minutes, 25 seconds
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Belonging - The Divine Mystery Revealed

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?
10/2/201634 minutes, 6 seconds
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Belonging

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.
10/2/201628 minutes, 59 seconds
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Belonging

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.
10/2/201628 minutes, 59 seconds
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Belonging - The Divine Mystery Revealed

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?
10/2/201634 minutes, 6 seconds
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Belonging - God's Reconciling Love

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.
9/25/201628 minutes, 57 seconds
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Belonging - Jesus the Cornerstone

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.
9/25/201631 minutes, 41 seconds
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Belonging - Jesus the Cornerstone

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.
9/25/201631 minutes, 41 seconds
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Belonging - God's Reconciling Love

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.
9/25/201628 minutes, 57 seconds
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150th Launch 2

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.
9/18/201631 minutes, 26 seconds
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150th Launch 1

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.
9/18/201629 minutes, 4 seconds
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150th Launch 2

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.
9/18/201631 minutes, 26 seconds
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150th Launch 1

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.
9/18/201629 minutes, 4 seconds
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Worship: Acts - Bethany Stories

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.
8/28/201629 minutes, 36 seconds
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Worship: Acts

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?"
8/28/201622 minutes, 37 seconds
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Worship: Acts

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?"
8/28/201622 minutes, 37 seconds
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Worship: Acts - Bethany Stories

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.
8/28/201629 minutes, 36 seconds
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Worship: Song and Dance

Tash Britt looks at the central importance of being vulnerable towards God when we worship.
8/21/201630 minutes, 52 seconds
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Worship: Song and Dance

Tash Britt looks at the central importance of being vulnerable towards God when we worship.
8/21/201630 minutes, 52 seconds
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Worship: Heart 2

Libby Huirua shares her thoughts on the experiential nature of our worship of God.
8/14/201633 minutes, 10 seconds
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Worship: Heart 1

Wayne Huirua, specialist on leading others in worship, shares his experience of what it takes to engage in honest, open, heartfelt worship of God.
8/14/201645 minutes, 46 seconds
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Worship: Heart 2

Libby Huirua shares her thoughts on the experiential nature of our worship of God.
8/14/201633 minutes, 10 seconds
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Worship: Heart 1

Wayne Huirua, specialist on leading others in worship, shares his experience of what it takes to engage in honest, open, heartfelt worship of God.
8/14/201645 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Christian Voice in Our Society

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.
8/7/201630 minutes, 53 seconds
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Our Role in the World

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"?
8/7/201628 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Christian Voice in Our Society

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.
8/7/201630 minutes, 53 seconds
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Our Role in the World

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"?
8/7/201628 minutes, 32 seconds
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Local Missions 2

Sam Chapman shares about the importance of developing strong communities through deep involvement and fostering relationships.
7/31/201648 minutes, 3 seconds
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Local Missions

Kicking off this year's Local Missions Week, Sam Chapman shares his experience of developing and fostering local communities and neighbourhoods.
7/31/201643 minutes, 59 seconds
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Local Missions 2

Sam Chapman shares about the importance of developing strong communities through deep involvement and fostering relationships.
7/31/201648 minutes, 3 seconds
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Local Missions

Kicking off this year's Local Missions Week, Sam Chapman shares his experience of developing and fostering local communities and neighbourhoods.
7/31/201643 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Good Shepherd: A New Calling - Fisherman Becomes Shepherd

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.
7/24/201633 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Good Shepherd: A New Calling - Fisherman Becomes Shepherd

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.
7/24/201633 minutes, 58 seconds
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Pain & Suffering

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.
7/17/201633 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Good Shepherd: Jesus Embodies

Henk Smit looks at how Jesus himself embodies the character of the Good Shepherd, and what this means for us.
7/17/201628 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Good Shepherd: Jesus Embodies

Henk Smit looks at how Jesus himself embodies the character of the Good Shepherd, and what this means for us.
7/17/201628 minutes, 20 seconds
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Pain & Suffering

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.
7/17/201633 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Good Shepherd: Jesus Portrays

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.
7/10/201627 minutes, 49 seconds
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Sexuality

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.
7/10/201634 minutes, 48 seconds
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Sexuality

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.
7/10/201634 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Good Shepherd: Jesus Portrays

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.
7/10/201627 minutes, 49 seconds
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Clash of Religions

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.
7/3/201622 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Good Shepherd: The Prophets Predict (Part 2)

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.
7/3/201627 minutes, 1 second
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Clash of Religions

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.
7/3/201622 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Good Shepherd: The Prophets Predict (Part 2)

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.
7/3/201627 minutes, 1 second
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The Bible - The Word of God?

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.
6/26/201623 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Good Shepherd: The Prophets Predict

Alan Jamieson continues our series on the Good Shepherd, looking at God's message given through Ezekiel to the exiled Israelites.
6/26/201633 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Good Shepherd: The Prophets Predict

Alan Jamieson continues our series on the Good Shepherd, looking at God's message given through Ezekiel to the exiled Israelites.
6/26/201633 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Bible - The Word of God?

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.
6/26/201623 minutes, 45 seconds
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Is Jesus the Only Way to God?

Is Jesus the only way to God? Are all religions the same or is there something special about Jesus? Alan Jamieson takes a look.
6/19/201623 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Good Shepherd: The Image Appears

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.
6/19/201631 minutes, 25 seconds
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Is Jesus the Only Way to God?

Is Jesus the only way to God? Are all religions the same or is there something special about Jesus? Alan Jamieson takes a look.
6/19/201623 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Good Shepherd: The Image Appears

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.
6/19/201631 minutes, 25 seconds
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Living and Giving

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.
6/12/201633 minutes, 47 seconds
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Living and Giving 2

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.
6/12/201636 minutes
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Living and Giving

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.
6/12/201633 minutes, 47 seconds
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Living and Giving 2

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.
6/12/201636 minutes
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Poverty and Wealth 2

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?
6/5/201645 minutes, 26 seconds
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Poverty and Wealth

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.
6/5/201638 minutes, 34 seconds
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Poverty and Wealth

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.
6/5/201638 minutes, 34 seconds
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Poverty and Wealth 2

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?
6/5/201645 minutes, 26 seconds
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God and Mammon 2

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.
5/29/201630 minutes, 34 seconds
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God and Mammon 1

Steve Withington kicks off our series on money with at look at God and Mammon. (Includes brief skit at the beginning.)
5/29/201628 minutes, 59 seconds
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God and Mammon 1

Steve Withington kicks off our series on money with at look at God and Mammon. (Includes brief skit at the beginning.)
5/29/201628 minutes, 59 seconds
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God and Mammon 2

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.
5/29/201630 minutes, 34 seconds
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Global Mission: Learner, Servant, Story Teller

Steve Withington looks at how mission requires us to be continually learning, serving others, and sharing our stories with others.
5/22/201625 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Great Commission and Myanmar

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.
5/22/201636 minutes, 40 seconds
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Global Mission: Learner, Servant, Story Teller

Steve Withington looks at how mission requires us to be continually learning, serving others, and sharing our stories with others.
5/22/201625 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Great Commission and Myanmar

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.
5/22/201636 minutes, 40 seconds
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Truthfulness and Inclusion

Alan Jamieson concludes our 'Together' series with a look at the importance of truthfulness and how crucial it is for unity.
5/15/201625 minutes, 6 seconds
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Truthfulness and Inclusion

Alan Jamieson concludes our 'Together' series with a look at the importance of truthfulness and how crucial it is for unity.
5/15/201625 minutes, 6 seconds
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Gratitude

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.
5/8/201629 minutes, 4 seconds
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Gratitude

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.
5/8/201629 minutes, 4 seconds
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Hospitality 1

Alan Jamieson examines the importance of hospitality and how it is central to our relationships with others and the health of our communities.
5/1/201631 minutes, 27 seconds
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Hospitality 2

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
5/1/201654 minutes, 44 seconds
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Hospitality 2

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
5/1/201654 minutes, 44 seconds
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Hospitality 1

Alan Jamieson examines the importance of hospitality and how it is central to our relationships with others and the health of our communities.
5/1/201631 minutes, 27 seconds
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Making and Keeping Promises

Why are making and keeping promises important? How does our relationship with God inform how we go about making promises in our lives?
4/24/201630 minutes, 10 seconds
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Promise Making and Keeping

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.
4/24/201630 minutes, 16 seconds
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Making and Keeping Promises

Why are making and keeping promises important? How does our relationship with God inform how we go about making promises in our lives?
4/24/201630 minutes, 10 seconds
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Promise Making and Keeping

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.
4/24/201630 minutes, 16 seconds
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Jesus and Forgiveness

Dr Phil Halstead examines forgiveness and why it is so important in our relationships with others, including God.
4/17/201640 minutes, 32 seconds
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Forgiveness

Dr Phil Halstead talks about forgiveness, what it means and why it is so important.
4/17/201631 minutes, 53 seconds
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Forgiveness

Dr Phil Halstead talks about forgiveness, what it means and why it is so important.
4/17/201631 minutes, 53 seconds
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Jesus and Forgiveness

Dr Phil Halstead examines forgiveness and why it is so important in our relationships with others, including God.
4/17/201640 minutes, 32 seconds
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Clothed in Power

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.
4/10/201639 minutes, 35 seconds
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Clothed in Power

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.
4/10/201639 minutes, 35 seconds
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Put Your Finger Here

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.
4/3/201637 minutes, 25 seconds
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Why Are You Crying?

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?"
4/3/201636 minutes, 2 seconds
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Why Are You Crying?

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?"
4/3/201636 minutes, 2 seconds
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Put Your Finger Here

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.
4/3/201637 minutes, 25 seconds
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He Is Not There

In this Easter Sunday sermon Alan Jamieson discusses the resurrection and how scandalous the evidence for it would have seemed.
3/27/201627 minutes, 37 seconds
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He Is Not There

In this Easter Sunday sermon Alan Jamieson discusses the resurrection and how scandalous the evidence for it would have seemed.
3/27/201627 minutes, 37 seconds
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With a Kiss

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.
3/20/201629 minutes, 1 second
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Watch and Pray

Alan Jamieson discusses the passion of Jesus and how we can make the passion of Jesus our passion too.
3/20/201632 minutes, 14 seconds
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Watch and Pray

Alan Jamieson discusses the passion of Jesus and how we can make the passion of Jesus our passion too.
3/20/201632 minutes, 14 seconds
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With a Kiss

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.
3/20/201629 minutes, 1 second
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My Body Given For You

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.
3/13/201623 minutes, 30 seconds
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My Blood Poured Out For You

We begin Easter with a look at the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples and the transforming forgiveness that flows from his sacrifice.
3/13/201623 minutes, 57 seconds
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My Blood Poured Out For You

We begin Easter with a look at the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples and the transforming forgiveness that flows from his sacrifice.
3/13/201623 minutes, 57 seconds
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My Body Given For You

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.
3/13/201623 minutes, 30 seconds
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The End of the End

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.
3/6/201638 minutes, 52 seconds
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Beyond the End of Time 1

Murray Robertson ends our Revelation series - where else? - with the end of all things, an ending that is really the beginning.
3/6/201626 minutes, 35 seconds
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Beyond the End of Time 1

Murray Robertson ends our Revelation series - where else? - with the end of all things, an ending that is really the beginning.
3/6/201626 minutes, 35 seconds
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The End of the End

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.
3/6/201638 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Final Horseman

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.
2/28/201627 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Final Horseman

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.
2/28/201627 minutes, 4 seconds
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The System That Seduces the World 1

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.
2/21/201629 minutes, 52 seconds
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The System That Seduces the World 2

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.
2/21/201630 minutes, 6 seconds
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The System That Seduces the World 2

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.
2/21/201630 minutes, 6 seconds
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The System That Seduces the World 1

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.
2/21/201629 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Church and the Beasts

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.
2/14/201638 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Church and the Powers 1

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.
2/14/201632 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Church and the Beasts

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.
2/14/201638 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Church and the Powers 1

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.
2/14/201632 minutes, 17 seconds
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A Call to Action

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.
2/7/201644 minutes, 16 seconds
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Hope for Humanity

Murray Robertson examines how the book of Revelation is a message of hope for all, especially those suffering persecution and oppression.
2/7/201632 minutes, 14 seconds
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A Call to Action

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.
2/7/201644 minutes, 16 seconds
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Hope for Humanity

Murray Robertson examines how the book of Revelation is a message of hope for all, especially those suffering persecution and oppression.
2/7/201632 minutes, 14 seconds
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Saga of Human History

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.
1/31/201630 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Saga of Human History

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.
1/31/201630 minutes, 8 seconds
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Saga of Human History

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.
1/31/201630 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Saga of Human History

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.
1/31/201630 minutes, 8 seconds
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Introduction to the Book of Revelation

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.
1/24/201632 minutes, 38 seconds
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Intro to Revelation

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.
1/24/201632 minutes, 57 seconds
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Intro to Revelation

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.
1/24/201632 minutes, 57 seconds
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Introduction to the Book of Revelation

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.
1/24/201632 minutes, 38 seconds
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Life Rambunctious

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?
1/17/201637 minutes, 41 seconds
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Life Rambunctious

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?
1/17/201637 minutes, 41 seconds
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Life Restful

Duane Major examines how true rest only comes from trusting in God.
1/10/201622 minutes, 53 seconds
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Life Restful

Duane Major examines how true rest only comes from trusting in God.
1/10/201622 minutes, 53 seconds
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Life Revealed

Duane Major looks at how God reveals himself to us, especially as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and how this impacts on our lives.
1/3/201632 minutes, 35 seconds
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Life Revealed

Duane Major looks at how God reveals himself to us, especially as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and how this impacts on our lives.
1/3/201632 minutes, 35 seconds
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Grace and Peace

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.
12/27/201529 minutes, 30 seconds
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Grace and Peace

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.
12/27/201529 minutes, 30 seconds
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Joy!

Alan Jamieson looks at how Christmas is a message of joy, and how we can know something of the joy of Christmas.
12/20/201536 minutes, 12 seconds
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Joy!

Alan Jamieson looks at how Christmas is a message of joy, and how we can know something of the joy of Christmas.
12/20/201536 minutes, 12 seconds
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What a Year!

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.
12/13/201525 minutes, 10 seconds
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What a Year!

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.
12/13/201525 minutes, 10 seconds
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Not Normal

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.
11/29/201528 minutes, 24 seconds
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Justice/Parihaka

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.
11/29/201532 minutes, 41 seconds
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Justice/Parihaka

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.
11/29/201532 minutes, 41 seconds
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Not Normal

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.
11/29/201528 minutes, 24 seconds
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Tearfulness 1

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?
11/22/201520 minutes, 4 seconds
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Tearfulness 1

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?
11/22/201520 minutes, 4 seconds
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Narrow Door

Jo Robertson looks at a passage of hard teaching, on the nature of costly discipleship, of giving up all to follow Jesus.
11/15/201526 minutes, 49 seconds
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Vulnerability, Attachment and Grace

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.
11/15/201532 minutes, 43 seconds
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Vulnerability, Attachment and Grace

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.
11/15/201532 minutes, 43 seconds
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Narrow Door

Jo Robertson looks at a passage of hard teaching, on the nature of costly discipleship, of giving up all to follow Jesus.
11/15/201526 minutes, 49 seconds
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Baptism and the Call to Follow Jesus

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.
11/8/201523 minutes, 45 seconds
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Local Vision

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.
11/8/201532 minutes, 16 seconds
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Local Vision

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.
11/8/201532 minutes, 16 seconds
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Baptism and the Call to Follow Jesus

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.
11/8/201523 minutes, 45 seconds
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Looking for a Sign

Warren Read looks at the people's demand for a sign from Jesus and Jesus' response to that 'wicked generation'.
11/1/201528 minutes, 20 seconds
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The End of the End Times

Colin Burt looks at what Jesus had to say about the Temple, and the problem that develops from an inadequate understanding of prophecy.
11/1/201534 minutes, 17 seconds
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The End of the End Times

Colin Burt looks at what Jesus had to say about the Temple, and the problem that develops from an inadequate understanding of prophecy.
11/1/201534 minutes, 17 seconds
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Looking for a Sign

Warren Read looks at the people's demand for a sign from Jesus and Jesus' response to that 'wicked generation'.
11/1/201528 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Meal

Alan Jamieson looks at just how prevalent food is in the gospel of Luke and how important food and meal times were for Jesus.
10/25/201520 minutes, 32 seconds
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Jesus Predicts His Death

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.
10/25/201532 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Meal

Alan Jamieson looks at just how prevalent food is in the gospel of Luke and how important food and meal times were for Jesus.
10/25/201520 minutes, 32 seconds
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Jesus Predicts His Death

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.
10/25/201532 minutes, 33 seconds
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Gratefulness

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?
10/18/201525 minutes, 5 seconds
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Gratefulness

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?
10/18/201525 minutes, 5 seconds
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Forgiveness

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.
10/11/201529 minutes
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Zacchaeus, Forgiveness and Transformation

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.
10/11/201523 minutes, 50 seconds
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Zacchaeus, Forgiveness and Transformation

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.
10/11/201523 minutes, 50 seconds
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Forgiveness

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.
10/11/201529 minutes
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Lord I Want To See!

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.
10/4/201520 minutes, 39 seconds
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What Do You Want Me To Do For You?

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.
10/4/201525 minutes, 16 seconds
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Lord I Want To See!

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.
10/4/201520 minutes, 39 seconds
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What Do You Want Me To Do For You?

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.
10/4/201525 minutes, 16 seconds
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Suffering - Why?

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.
9/27/201535 minutes, 18 seconds
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Why Suffering?

Alan Jamieson examines what Jesus has to say about suffering, the reasons for it, and our response to it.
9/27/201531 minutes, 15 seconds
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Why Suffering?

Alan Jamieson examines what Jesus has to say about suffering, the reasons for it, and our response to it.
9/27/201531 minutes, 15 seconds
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Suffering - Why?

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.
9/27/201535 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Great Banquet 2

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
9/20/201519 minutes, 36 seconds
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Prayer

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.
9/20/201529 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Great Banquet 2

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
9/20/201519 minutes, 36 seconds
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Prayer

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.
9/20/201529 minutes, 55 seconds
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World Vision's Alex Snary: His Story

Alex Snary, who spent time as World Vision's Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza National Director, shares the story of his journey.
9/13/201536 minutes, 58 seconds
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One Body Many Parts

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.
9/13/201526 minutes, 28 seconds
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World Vision's Alex Snary: His Story

Alex Snary, who spent time as World Vision's Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza National Director, shares the story of his journey.
9/13/201536 minutes, 58 seconds
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One Body Many Parts

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.
9/13/201526 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Great Banquet

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.
8/30/201522 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Great Banquet

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.
8/30/201522 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Rich Man And Lazarus

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.
8/16/201532 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Great Chasm

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.
8/16/201531 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Great Chasm

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.
8/16/201531 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Rich Man And Lazarus

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.
8/16/201532 minutes, 49 seconds
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His Will Be Done...

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.
8/9/201530 minutes, 23 seconds
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Zombies and Aliens

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.
8/9/201531 minutes, 40 seconds
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Zombies and Aliens

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.
8/9/201531 minutes, 40 seconds
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His Will Be Done...

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.
8/9/201530 minutes, 23 seconds
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Local Missions Week 2

Chris Heuertz shares his experiences and wisdom of living in community for over 30 years in different parts of the world.
8/2/201531 minutes, 41 seconds
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Local Missions Week 1

Chris Heuertz shares some of his stories and experiences of over 30 years spent living in various communities around the world.
8/2/201527 minutes, 6 seconds
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Local Missions Week 2

Chris Heuertz shares his experiences and wisdom of living in community for over 30 years in different parts of the world.
8/2/201531 minutes, 41 seconds
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Local Missions Week 1

Chris Heuertz shares some of his stories and experiences of over 30 years spent living in various communities around the world.
8/2/201527 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Persistent Widow

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.
7/26/201530 minutes, 17 seconds
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Persisting in Prayer

Henk Smit examines the importance in persisting in prayer, even when it seems hard and ineffective.
7/26/201524 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Persistent Widow

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.
7/26/201530 minutes, 17 seconds
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Persisting in Prayer

Henk Smit examines the importance in persisting in prayer, even when it seems hard and ineffective.
7/26/201524 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Rich Fool

Warren Read tells us what we can learn from the rich man who hoarded his wealth, rather than share it with others.
7/19/201522 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Rich Fool

Warren Read tells us what we can learn from the rich man who hoarded his wealth, rather than share it with others.
7/19/201522 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Good Samaritan

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.'
7/12/201526 minutes, 51 seconds
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Jesus - The Good Samaritan

Murray Robertson examines the parable of the Good Samaritan, and how Jesus himself is the ultimate example of a good Samaritan.
7/12/201526 minutes, 28 seconds
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Jesus - The Good Samaritan

Murray Robertson examines the parable of the Good Samaritan, and how Jesus himself is the ultimate example of a good Samaritan.
7/12/201526 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Good Samaritan

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.'
7/12/201526 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Lost Son

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.
7/5/201531 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Lost

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.
7/5/201533 minutes
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The Lost

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.
7/5/201533 minutes
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The Lost Son

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.
7/5/201531 minutes, 11 seconds
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Sower, Seed and Soil

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.
6/28/201532 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Parable of the Sower

Jo Robertson examines the parable of the sower and looks at the strange ways in which the kingdom comes.
6/28/201522 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Parable of the Sower

Jo Robertson examines the parable of the sower and looks at the strange ways in which the kingdom comes.
6/28/201522 minutes, 46 seconds
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Sower, Seed and Soil

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.
6/28/201532 minutes, 19 seconds
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Mid-Winter Christmas

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.
6/21/201532 minutes, 53 seconds
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Mid-Winter Christmas is Here, But Christmas is Coming

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.
6/21/201523 minutes, 10 seconds
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Mid-Winter Christmas

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.
6/21/201532 minutes, 53 seconds
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Mid-Winter Christmas is Here, But Christmas is Coming

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.
6/21/201523 minutes, 10 seconds
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Jesus' Call to His Right-Way-Up Kingdom

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.
6/14/201528 minutes, 37 seconds
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Jesus' Call to His Right-Way-Up Kingdom

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.
6/14/201528 minutes, 37 seconds
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Wise and Foolish Builders

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.
6/7/201532 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Fruits and the Wise and Foolish Builders

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.
6/7/201526 minutes, 11 seconds
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Wise and Foolish Builders

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.
6/7/201532 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Fruits and the Wise and Foolish Builders

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.
6/7/201526 minutes, 11 seconds
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Love Your Enemies

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.
5/31/201533 minutes, 31 seconds
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Loving Your Enemies

Alan Jamieson tells us why one of Jesus' hardest, most radical sayings - "Love your enemies" - is one of the most important.
5/31/201529 minutes, 12 seconds
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Loving Your Enemies

Alan Jamieson tells us why one of Jesus' hardest, most radical sayings - "Love your enemies" - is one of the most important.
5/31/201529 minutes, 12 seconds
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Love Your Enemies

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.
5/31/201533 minutes, 31 seconds
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Blessings and Woes 2

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.
5/24/201531 minutes, 20 seconds
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Blessings and Woes

Alan Jamieson looks at what it truly means for us to develop the Father's heart in us and why this is so important.
5/24/201539 minutes, 46 seconds
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Blessings and Woes

Alan Jamieson looks at what it truly means for us to develop the Father's heart in us and why this is so important.
5/24/201539 minutes, 46 seconds
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Blessings and Woes 2

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.
5/24/201531 minutes, 20 seconds
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Jesus' Miracles

Alan Jamieson looks at some of the early miracles of Jesus, and how he broke seemingly insuperable barriers in order to reach people.
5/17/201529 minutes, 38 seconds
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Jesus' Miracles

Jo Robertson discusses the early miracles of Jesus and their significance for us.
5/17/201524 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Miracles of Jesus

Claire Russell looks at what Jesus' early miracles tell us about his mission.
5/17/201524 minutes, 46 seconds
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Jesus' Miracles

Jo Robertson discusses the early miracles of Jesus and their significance for us.
5/17/201524 minutes, 40 seconds
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Jesus' Miracles

Alan Jamieson looks at some of the early miracles of Jesus, and how he broke seemingly insuperable barriers in order to reach people.
5/17/201529 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Miracles of Jesus

Claire Russell looks at what Jesus' early miracles tell us about his mission.
5/17/201524 minutes, 46 seconds
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Jesus and the Sabbath

Wiremu Kingi looks at Luke 6:1-16, Jesus and the Pharisees and the Sabbath.
5/10/201516 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Good Life

Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' argument with the Pharisees over the Sabbath.
5/10/201534 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Good Life

Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' argument with the Pharisees over the Sabbath.
5/10/201534 minutes, 29 seconds
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Jesus and the Sabbath

Wiremu Kingi looks at Luke 6:1-16, Jesus and the Pharisees and the Sabbath.
5/10/201516 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Continual Call

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.
5/3/201524 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Call

Alan Jamieson looks at the call of the first disciples, and how they made the transition from calling Jesus 'Master' to calling him 'Lord'.
5/3/201528 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Call

Alan Jamieson looks at the call of the first disciples, and how they made the transition from calling Jesus 'Master' to calling him 'Lord'.
5/3/201528 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Continual Call

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.
5/3/201524 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Ottomans and ISIS

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.
4/26/201529 minutes, 41 seconds
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ANZAC Day: A Tale of Two Nations

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.
4/26/201532 minutes, 47 seconds
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ANZAC Day: A Tale of Two Nations

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.
4/26/201532 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Ottomans and ISIS

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.
4/26/201529 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Resurrection: Repentance and Forgiveness

Jo Robertson asks whether we have experienced the forgiveness Jesus offers us through the cross.
4/19/201528 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Reality of the Resurrection

Murray Robertson looks at the importance of the resurrection and why it needs to be the central pivot of our lives.
4/19/201530 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Resurrection of Jesus

Claire Russell brings our Easter series to a close with a look at the resurrection of Jesus from Luke's gospel.
4/19/201531 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Resurrection of Jesus

Claire Russell brings our Easter series to a close with a look at the resurrection of Jesus from Luke's gospel.
4/19/201531 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Reality of the Resurrection

Murray Robertson looks at the importance of the resurrection and why it needs to be the central pivot of our lives.
4/19/201530 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Resurrection: Repentance and Forgiveness

Jo Robertson asks whether we have experienced the forgiveness Jesus offers us through the cross.
4/19/201528 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Road to Emmaus

Tim Perry looks at the journey towards belief of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.
4/12/201523 minutes, 50 seconds
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A Stranger at My Table

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.
4/12/201523 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Resurrection Changes Everything

Alan Jamieson looks at how the resurrection of Jesus has changed everything.
4/12/201528 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Road to Emmaus

Tim Perry looks at the journey towards belief of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.
4/12/201523 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Resurrection Changes Everything

Alan Jamieson looks at how the resurrection of Jesus has changed everything.
4/12/201528 minutes, 38 seconds
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A Stranger at My Table

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.
4/12/201523 minutes, 17 seconds
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In An Instant

Alan Jamieson looks at how, in an instant, both at the time and now, the resurrection changes everything.
4/5/201522 minutes, 57 seconds
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In An Instant

Alan Jamieson looks at how, in an instant, both at the time and now, the resurrection changes everything.
4/5/201522 minutes, 57 seconds
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Speaking Truth to Power

Alan Jamieson looks at the trials of Jesus and how he stood up against the power centres of the day that opposed him.
3/29/201526 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Trials of Jesus

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.
3/29/201532 minutes, 35 seconds
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Speaking Truth to Power

Alan Jamieson looks at the trials of Jesus and how he stood up against the power centres of the day that opposed him.
3/29/201526 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Trials of Jesus

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.
3/29/201532 minutes, 35 seconds
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Past the Point of No Return

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.
3/22/201533 minutes, 11 seconds
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If It Be Your Will

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.
3/22/201533 minutes, 4 seconds
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If It Be Your Will

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.
3/22/201533 minutes, 4 seconds
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Past the Point of No Return

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.
3/22/201533 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Community of the First Communion

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.
3/15/201526 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Last Supper

Murray Robertson looks at the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples.
3/15/201535 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Community of the First Communion

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.
3/15/201526 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Last Supper

Murray Robertson looks at the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples.
3/15/201535 minutes, 7 seconds
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Jesus' Mandate

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.
3/8/201525 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Mandate of Jesus

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.
3/8/201533 minutes, 28 seconds
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Jesus' Mandate

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.
3/8/201525 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Mandate of Jesus

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.
3/8/201533 minutes, 28 seconds
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Wilderness Comfort

We come to the passage in Luke where the Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness, where he is tempted by the devil.
3/1/201523 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Testing of Jesus

Jo Robertson looks at the testing Jesus underwent in the wilderness.
3/1/201530 minutes, 35 seconds
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Wilderness Comfort

We come to the passage in Luke where the Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness, where he is tempted by the devil.
3/1/201523 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Testing of Jesus

Jo Robertson looks at the testing Jesus underwent in the wilderness.
3/1/201530 minutes, 35 seconds
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Jesus's Baptism

Duane Major looks at the reason for, and implications of, Jesus's baptism.
2/22/201528 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Baptism and Heritage of Jesus

Murray Robertson looks at the baptism of Jesus and how he identifies with and unifies all of us as his followers.
2/22/201529 minutes, 27 seconds
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Jesus's Baptism

Duane Major looks at the reason for, and implications of, Jesus's baptism.
2/22/201528 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Baptism and Heritage of Jesus

Murray Robertson looks at the baptism of Jesus and how he identifies with and unifies all of us as his followers.
2/22/201529 minutes, 27 seconds
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Preparing the Way

Alan Jamieson looks at the message of John the Baptist and his call to "prepare the way of the Lord".
2/15/201524 minutes, 31 seconds
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Preparing the Way

Alan Jamieson looks at the message of John the Baptist and his call to "prepare the way of the Lord".
2/15/201524 minutes, 31 seconds
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Faith in the Storm

Alan Jamieson looks at the storms of life that can assail us, and what we can learn from Jesus calming the storm.
2/1/201523 minutes, 37 seconds
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Jesus Calms the Storm

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?
2/1/201526 minutes, 9 seconds
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Faith in the Storm

Alan Jamieson looks at the storms of life that can assail us, and what we can learn from Jesus calming the storm.
2/1/201523 minutes, 37 seconds
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Jesus Calms the Storm

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?
2/1/201526 minutes, 9 seconds
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BBQ on the Beach

Alan Jamieson examines a very important bbq on the beach, featuring Jesus and the disciples, focusing especially on Peter.
1/25/201531 minutes, 28 seconds
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BBQ on the Beach

Alan Jamieson examines a very important bbq on the beach, featuring Jesus and the disciples, focusing especially on Peter.
1/25/201531 minutes, 28 seconds
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Called

We continue our "On the Beach" series with the calling of the first disciples of Jesus.
1/18/201526 minutes, 46 seconds
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Called

We continue our "On the Beach" series with the calling of the first disciples of Jesus.
1/18/201526 minutes, 46 seconds
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Escape to Sea

"On the Beach" continues with the story of Jonah, a man called by God for a special task but very reluctant to do it.
1/11/201529 minutes, 8 seconds
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Escape to Sea

"On the Beach" continues with the story of Jonah, a man called by God for a special task but very reluctant to do it.
1/11/201529 minutes, 8 seconds
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Crossing Over

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.
1/4/201529 minutes, 25 seconds
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Crossing Over

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.
1/4/201529 minutes, 25 seconds
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Seas Opened

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.
12/28/201428 minutes, 56 seconds
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Seas Opened

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.
12/28/201428 minutes, 56 seconds
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Advent 3

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.
12/21/201432 minutes, 10 seconds
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Advent 3

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.
12/21/201432 minutes, 10 seconds
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Advent 2

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
12/14/201418 minutes, 57 seconds
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Advent 2

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
12/14/201418 minutes, 57 seconds
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Advent 1

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.
12/7/201444 minutes, 54 seconds
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Advent 1

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.
12/7/201444 minutes, 54 seconds
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Gratitude - Whakawhetia (1)

Duane Major looks at gratitude and how 'remembering long' can help us develop a permanent posture of gratitude.
11/30/201434 minutes, 50 seconds
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Gratitude - Whakawhetia (1)

Duane Major looks at gratitude and how 'remembering long' can help us develop a permanent posture of gratitude.
11/30/201434 minutes, 50 seconds
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Graciousness (2)

Jo Robertson examines graciousness and its importance to us today - how it influences how we see God and how we see others.
11/23/201431 minutes, 12 seconds
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Graciousness (1)

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?
11/23/201436 minutes, 50 seconds
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Graciousness (2)

Jo Robertson examines graciousness and its importance to us today - how it influences how we see God and how we see others.
11/23/201431 minutes, 12 seconds
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Graciousness (1)

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?
11/23/201436 minutes, 50 seconds
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Generosity

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.
11/16/201442 minutes, 1 second
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Generous Solidarity

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.
11/16/201438 minutes, 7 seconds
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Generosity

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.
11/16/201442 minutes, 1 second
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Generous Solidarity

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.
11/16/201438 minutes, 7 seconds
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Generosity

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.
11/16/201442 minutes, 1 second
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Generous Solidarity

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.
11/16/201438 minutes, 7 seconds
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Generosity

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.
11/16/201442 minutes, 1 second
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Generous Solidarity

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.
11/16/201438 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Vision (1)

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?
11/9/201433 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Vision (1)

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?
11/9/201433 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Vision (2)

Alan Jamieson explores the vision of SWBC to be a redemptive community by taking a whirlwind trip through the bible from Genesis to Revelation.
11/9/201433 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Vision (2)

Alan Jamieson explores the vision of SWBC to be a redemptive community by taking a whirlwind trip through the bible from Genesis to Revelation.
11/9/201433 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Vision (1)

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?
11/9/201433 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Vision (2)

Alan Jamieson explores the vision of SWBC to be a redemptive community by taking a whirlwind trip through the bible from Genesis to Revelation.
11/9/201433 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Vision (2)

Alan Jamieson explores the vision of SWBC to be a redemptive community by taking a whirlwind trip through the bible from Genesis to Revelation.
11/9/201433 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Vision (1)

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?
11/9/201433 minutes, 21 seconds
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Evangelism (1)

Karl Faase examines what it means to share the gospel with clarity so that, as Paul says, "you may know how to answer everyone."
11/2/20140
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Evangelism (2)

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.
11/2/201431 minutes, 14 seconds
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Evangelism (1)

Karl Faase examines what it means to share the gospel with clarity so that, as Paul says, "you may know how to answer everyone."
11/2/20140
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Evangelism (2)

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.
11/2/201431 minutes, 14 seconds
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The Final Act

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.
10/26/201430 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Kingdom of God

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.
10/26/201427 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Final Act

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.
10/26/201430 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Kingdom of God

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.
10/26/201427 minutes, 32 seconds
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Permission to Speak

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."
10/12/201428 minutes, 5 seconds
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Because of This Hope

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.
10/12/201429 minutes, 27 seconds
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Permission to Speak

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."
10/12/201428 minutes, 5 seconds
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Because of This Hope

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.
10/12/201429 minutes, 27 seconds
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Clueless But Interested

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.
10/5/201432 minutes, 1 second
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God's Purposes Strangely Fulfilled

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.
10/5/201428 minutes, 34 seconds
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God's Purposes Strangely Fulfilled

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.
10/5/201428 minutes, 34 seconds
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Clueless But Interested

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.
10/5/201432 minutes, 1 second
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Truth and Lies - Live Your Choice

Alan Jamieson looks at trial of Paul before Governor Felix, and the conversation between the two of them.
9/28/201437 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Way

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?
9/28/201437 minutes, 23 seconds
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Truth and Lies - Live Your Choice

Alan Jamieson looks at trial of Paul before Governor Felix, and the conversation between the two of them.
9/28/201437 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Way

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?
9/28/201437 minutes, 23 seconds
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Cheers

Why do we say "cheers"? What does it really mean, and where does it come from? The answer may surprise you.
9/21/201433 minutes, 22 seconds
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In All Good Conscience

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?
9/21/201437 minutes, 30 seconds
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Cheers

Why do we say "cheers"? What does it really mean, and where does it come from? The answer may surprise you.
9/21/201433 minutes, 22 seconds
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In All Good Conscience

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?
9/21/201437 minutes, 30 seconds
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Mutuality of Mission

Alan Jamieson looks at Paul's relationship with the Philippian church, and how it is a model for mission today.
9/14/201430 minutes, 17 seconds
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Mutuality of Mission

Alan Jamieson looks at Paul's relationship with the Philippian church, and how it is a model for mission today.
9/14/201430 minutes, 17 seconds
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People Who Know the Story They're a Part Of

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.
9/7/201432 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Dream of God

What is God's dream for his creation? What is God doing in the world and how can we join in with it?
9/7/201431 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Dream of God

What is God's dream for his creation? What is God doing in the world and how can we join in with it?
9/7/201431 minutes, 30 seconds
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People Who Know the Story They're a Part Of

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.
9/7/201432 minutes, 32 seconds
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My Story to Tell

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.
8/24/201429 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Witness

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.
8/24/201429 minutes
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The Witness

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.
8/24/201429 minutes
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My Story to Tell

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.
8/24/201429 minutes, 32 seconds
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To Go or Not To Go

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?
8/17/201433 minutes, 5 seconds
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Mission Trumps

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.
8/17/201438 minutes, 45 seconds
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To Go or Not To Go

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?
8/17/201433 minutes, 5 seconds
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Mission Trumps

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.
8/17/201438 minutes, 45 seconds
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You Know How I Lived

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.
8/10/201435 minutes, 5 seconds
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It Is More Blessed to Give than to Receive

What does it mean to be a pilgrim, to undertake a pilgrimage, and to be a pilgrim church? What is generosity?
8/10/201429 minutes, 24 seconds
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You Know How I Lived

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.
8/10/201435 minutes, 5 seconds
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It Is More Blessed to Give than to Receive

What does it mean to be a pilgrim, to undertake a pilgrimage, and to be a pilgrim church? What is generosity?
8/10/201429 minutes, 24 seconds
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People, Place. Power and Public

George Wieland looks at Paul's methodology as he arrives in Ephesus, and how he goes about sharing the gospel.
8/3/201445 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Gospel and the Opposition

Murray Robertson looks at the spread of the gospel in Ephesus and the nature of the opposition Paul (and the gospel message) encountered.
8/3/201425 minutes, 50 seconds
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People, Place. Power and Public

George Wieland looks at Paul's methodology as he arrives in Ephesus, and how he goes about sharing the gospel.
8/3/201445 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Gospel and the Opposition

Murray Robertson looks at the spread of the gospel in Ephesus and the nature of the opposition Paul (and the gospel message) encountered.
8/3/201425 minutes, 50 seconds
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What About the Spirit?

Murray Robertson looks at Apollos, and his encounter with the power of the Holy Spirit.
7/27/201428 minutes, 57 seconds
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Don't Be Silent

Duane Major looks at Paul's time in Corinth, how Paul ended feeling, and what God told him to do about it.
7/27/201436 minutes, 42 seconds
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Don't Be Silent

Duane Major looks at Paul's time in Corinth, how Paul ended feeling, and what God told him to do about it.
7/27/201436 minutes, 42 seconds
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What About the Spirit?

Murray Robertson looks at Apollos, and his encounter with the power of the Holy Spirit.
7/27/201428 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Great Power of a Small Word

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.
7/20/20140
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Being Real

Merrilyn Withers encourages us to be real with ourselves, each other and God, and looks at why this is so important.
7/20/20140
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The Great Power of a Small Word

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.
7/20/20140
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Being Real

Merrilyn Withers encourages us to be real with ourselves, each other and God, and looks at why this is so important.
7/20/20140
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Paul in the Lion's Den

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.
7/13/201429 minutes, 26 seconds
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Paul in the Lion's Den

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.
7/13/201429 minutes, 26 seconds
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Two Lives Changed

Jo Robertson looks at the change the power of the gospel brought to two people who crossed paths with Paul and Silas.
7/6/201427 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Guidance Puzzle

Murray Robertson looks at the topic of guidance as it relates to Paul and his decisions about where he should go next.
7/6/201431 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Guidance Puzzle

Murray Robertson looks at the topic of guidance as it relates to Paul and his decisions about where he should go next.
7/6/201431 minutes, 13 seconds
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Two Lives Changed

Jo Robertson looks at the change the power of the gospel brought to two people who crossed paths with Paul and Silas.
7/6/201427 minutes, 22 seconds
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Through Many Hardships

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.
6/22/20140
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A Door of Faith*

Murray Robertson looks at the (eventually) hostile reception Paul and Barnabas receive when they take the gospel to Lystra and Derbe
6/22/20140
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Through Many Hardships

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.
6/22/20140
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A Door of Faith*

Murray Robertson looks at the (eventually) hostile reception Paul and Barnabas receive when they take the gospel to Lystra and Derbe
6/22/20140
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The Final Frontier

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.
6/15/201433 minutes, 47 seconds
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Magic and Mission*

Jo Robertson examines the spread of the gospel as Paul and Barnabas set out overseas, and encounter both opposition and acceptance.
6/15/201432 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Final Frontier

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.
6/15/201433 minutes, 47 seconds
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Magic and Mission*

Jo Robertson examines the spread of the gospel as Paul and Barnabas set out overseas, and encounter both opposition and acceptance.
6/15/201432 minutes, 12 seconds
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Pentecost, Prison and Power

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.
6/8/20140
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Pentecost, Prison and Power

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.
6/8/20140
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Journeying with God

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.
6/1/201433 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Anonymous Revolutionaries

Murray Robertson looks at the spread of the gospel outside Israel, and the nature of the believers who were witnessing to the world.
6/1/201432 minutes, 5 seconds
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Journeying with God

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.
6/1/201433 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Anonymous Revolutionaries

Murray Robertson looks at the spread of the gospel outside Israel, and the nature of the believers who were witnessing to the world.
6/1/201432 minutes, 5 seconds
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Crossing Over

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.
5/25/201429 minutes, 45 seconds
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Crossing Over

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.
5/25/201429 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Reluctant Convert

Murray Robertson looks at the life changing encounter with the risen Christ that Saul of Tarsus had on the road to Damascus.
5/18/201433 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Call of God

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.
5/18/201431 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Call of God

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.
5/18/201431 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Reluctant Convert

Murray Robertson looks at the life changing encounter with the risen Christ that Saul of Tarsus had on the road to Damascus.
5/18/201433 minutes, 30 seconds
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Walking With Philip

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.
5/4/201425 minutes, 53 seconds
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Following Truth

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.
5/4/201428 minutes, 31 seconds
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Following Truth

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.
5/4/201428 minutes, 31 seconds
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Walking With Philip

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.
5/4/201425 minutes, 53 seconds
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Jesus the Suffering Servant

Alan Jamieson looks at how Jesus was the suffering servant.
4/18/20140
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Jesus the Suffering Servant

Alan Jamieson looks at how Jesus was the suffering servant.
4/18/20140
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Jesus the Saviour of Compassion

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.
4/13/201426 minutes, 23 seconds
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Jesus the Prophet of the Kingdom

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.
4/13/201428 minutes, 51 seconds
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Jesus the Prophet of the Kingdom

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.
4/13/201428 minutes, 51 seconds
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Jesus the Saviour of Compassion

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.
4/13/201426 minutes, 23 seconds
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I Thirst

Alan Jamieson examines how two simple words uttered by the dying Jesus on the cross show us his humanity and his desire for us.
4/6/201423 minutes, 33 seconds
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Jesus the Revolutionary

Alan Jamieson looks at the way Jesus was a Revolutionary, turning things upside down and privileging those on the margins and at the bottom.
4/6/201428 minutes, 44 seconds
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I Thirst

Alan Jamieson examines how two simple words uttered by the dying Jesus on the cross show us his humanity and his desire for us.
4/6/201423 minutes, 33 seconds
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Jesus the Revolutionary

Alan Jamieson looks at the way Jesus was a Revolutionary, turning things upside down and privileging those on the margins and at the bottom.
4/6/201428 minutes, 44 seconds
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Stephen's Stones

Alan Jamieson looks at the stoning of Stephen and how this was the catalyst for the eventual worldwide spread of the gospel.
3/23/201428 minutes, 18 seconds
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Stephen's Stones

Alan Jamieson looks at the stoning of Stephen and how this was the catalyst for the eventual worldwide spread of the gospel.
3/23/201428 minutes, 18 seconds
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Growth Pains and Change

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.
3/16/201428 minutes, 21 seconds
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Leadership Needed

Alan Jamieson examines an early conflict within the early church and the way its resolution shows us what being a disciple of Jesus means.
3/16/201428 minutes, 13 seconds
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Growth Pains and Change

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.
3/16/201428 minutes, 21 seconds
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Leadership Needed

Alan Jamieson examines an early conflict within the early church and the way its resolution shows us what being a disciple of Jesus means.
3/16/201428 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Enemy Within

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.
3/9/201427 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Enemy Within

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.
3/9/201427 minutes, 34 seconds
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Two Kingdoms Clash

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.
3/2/20140
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Following Jesus But At What Cost?

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.
3/2/20140
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Following Jesus But At What Cost?

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.
3/2/20140
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Two Kingdoms Clash

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.
3/2/20140
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"What I Have I Give"

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)
2/23/201410 minutes, 12 seconds
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Why Are You So Surprised?

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.
2/23/201430 minutes, 58 seconds
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Why Are You So Surprised?

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.
2/23/201430 minutes, 58 seconds
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"What I Have I Give"

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)
2/23/201410 minutes, 12 seconds
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Power and Life

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.
2/16/201430 minutes, 3 seconds
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Power and Life

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.
2/16/201426 minutes, 40 seconds
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Power and Life

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.
2/16/201426 minutes, 40 seconds
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Power and Life

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.
2/16/201430 minutes, 3 seconds
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It Begins

Alan Jamieson looks at the beginning of the church and the call to be witnesses to Jesus.
2/9/201429 minutes, 9 seconds
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It Begins

Alan Jamieson looks at the beginning of the church and the call to be witnesses to Jesus.
2/9/201429 minutes, 9 seconds
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Jesus - Summed up in One Word

Alan Jamieson examines the various proofs for the resurrection of Jesus.
2/2/201427 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Church Begins

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.
2/2/201425 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Church Begins

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.
2/2/201425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Jesus - Summed up in One Word

Alan Jamieson examines the various proofs for the resurrection of Jesus.
2/2/201427 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Bible: What is it? Why read it?

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.
1/26/201424 minutes, 58 seconds
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Prayer 2

Heather gall looks at ways we can ensure that we remain close to God in prayer
1/26/201433 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Bible: What is it? Why read it?

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.
1/26/201424 minutes, 58 seconds
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Prayer 2

Heather gall looks at ways we can ensure that we remain close to God in prayer
1/26/201433 minutes, 22 seconds
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Prayer 1

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.
1/19/201435 minutes, 37 seconds
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Prayer 1

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.
1/19/201435 minutes, 37 seconds
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Worship 3

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?
1/12/201429 minutes, 56 seconds
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Worship 3

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?
1/12/201429 minutes, 56 seconds
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Worship 2

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.
1/5/201427 minutes, 15 seconds
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Worship 2

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.
1/5/201427 minutes, 15 seconds
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Worship 1

We begin a series on returning to God, returning to our first love, beginning with our worship of God.
12/29/201326 minutes, 57 seconds
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Worship 1

We begin a series on returning to God, returning to our first love, beginning with our worship of God.
12/29/201326 minutes, 57 seconds
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Let Earth Receive Her King

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.
12/22/201311 minutes, 7 seconds
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Let Earth Receive Her King

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.
12/22/201311 minutes, 7 seconds
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Jesus is the Light of our Communities

Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' first miracle to see what it tells us about Jesus and how that might apply to the Christmas season.
12/15/201330 minutes, 34 seconds
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Let the Party Begin

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.
12/15/201331 minutes, 50 seconds
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Jesus is the Light of our Communities

Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' first miracle to see what it tells us about Jesus and how that might apply to the Christmas season.
12/15/201330 minutes, 34 seconds
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Let the Party Begin

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.
12/15/201331 minutes, 50 seconds
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Jesus - Light of the World

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.
12/8/201328 minutes, 47 seconds
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Jesus - Light of the World

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.
12/8/201328 minutes, 47 seconds
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Stay - Do Not Run

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.
12/1/201329 minutes, 53 seconds
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Futility or Hope?

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.
12/1/201339 minutes, 36 seconds
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Stay - Do Not Run

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.
12/1/201329 minutes, 53 seconds
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Futility or Hope?

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.
12/1/201339 minutes, 36 seconds
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In the Mud

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.
11/24/201320 minutes, 3 seconds
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In the Mud

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.
11/24/201320 minutes, 3 seconds
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Inequality is Killing Us

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.
11/17/201335 minutes, 20 seconds
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God's Vision

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.
11/17/201329 minutes, 58 seconds
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God's Vision

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.
11/17/201329 minutes, 58 seconds
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Inequality is Killing Us

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.
11/17/201335 minutes, 20 seconds
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God Acts

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.
11/10/201330 minutes, 33 seconds
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Keep Your Promises to God

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.
11/10/201327 minutes, 54 seconds
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God Acts

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.
11/10/201330 minutes, 33 seconds
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Keep Your Promises to God

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.
11/10/201327 minutes, 54 seconds
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Clay in God's Hands

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.
11/3/201323 minutes, 47 seconds
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Time

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?
11/3/201332 minutes, 30 seconds
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Clay in God's Hands

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.
11/3/201323 minutes, 47 seconds
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Time

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?
11/3/201332 minutes, 30 seconds
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God Will Restore

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.
10/27/201314 minutes, 36 seconds
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God Will Restore

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.
10/27/201314 minutes, 36 seconds
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Run With Horses

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.
10/20/201330 minutes, 50 seconds
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Run With Horses

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.
10/20/201330 minutes, 50 seconds
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Wisdom and Study

Alan Jamieson examines the limits of human wisdom and the importance of developing Godly wisdom.
10/13/201333 minutes, 18 seconds
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Return to Me

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.
10/13/201336 minutes, 20 seconds
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Return to Me

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.
10/13/201336 minutes, 20 seconds
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Wisdom and Study

Alan Jamieson examines the limits of human wisdom and the importance of developing Godly wisdom.
10/13/201333 minutes, 18 seconds
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Introduction to Futility

Alan Jamieson begins our series on Ecclesiastes by looking at the writer's view of the futility and meaninglessness of life.
10/6/201349 minutes, 43 seconds
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Call and Vision

Alan Jamieson begins our series on Jeremiah by looking at God's calling of Jeremiah, and how we are called as well.
10/6/201335 minutes, 15 seconds
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Call and Vision

Alan Jamieson begins our series on Jeremiah by looking at God's calling of Jeremiah, and how we are called as well.
10/6/201335 minutes, 15 seconds
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Introduction to Futility

Alan Jamieson begins our series on Ecclesiastes by looking at the writer's view of the futility and meaninglessness of life.
10/6/201349 minutes, 43 seconds
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Our People

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.
9/29/201328 minutes, 44 seconds
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Our People

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.
9/29/201328 minutes, 44 seconds
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Our Place

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.
9/22/201341 minutes, 51 seconds
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Our Place

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.
9/22/201341 minutes, 51 seconds
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Our Passion

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.
9/1/201334 minutes, 55 seconds
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Our Passion

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.
9/1/201329 minutes, 9 seconds
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Our Passion

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.
9/1/201334 minutes, 55 seconds
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Our Passion

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.
9/1/201329 minutes, 9 seconds
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Our Posture

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.
8/25/201338 minutes, 20 seconds
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Our Posture

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.
8/25/201328 minutes, 1 second
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Our Posture

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.
8/25/201338 minutes, 20 seconds
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Our Posture

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.
8/25/201328 minutes, 1 second
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Our Shape

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.
8/18/201334 minutes, 34 seconds
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Our Shape

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.
8/18/201326 minutes, 27 seconds
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Our Shape

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.
8/18/201326 minutes, 27 seconds
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Our Shape

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.
8/18/201334 minutes, 34 seconds
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Our Story

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.
8/11/201323 minutes, 9 seconds
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Our Story

Alan Jamieson begins our Soul Purpose series with a look at how our story (and our individual stories) fit with God's story.
8/11/201337 minutes, 10 seconds
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Our Story

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.
8/11/201323 minutes, 9 seconds
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Our Story

Alan Jamieson begins our Soul Purpose series with a look at how our story (and our individual stories) fit with God's story.
8/11/201337 minutes, 10 seconds
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Peoples of Other Faiths

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?
7/21/201328 minutes, 53 seconds
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Darkness and Vision

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.
7/21/201330 minutes, 15 seconds
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Peoples of Other Faiths

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?
7/21/201328 minutes, 53 seconds
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Darkness and Vision

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.
7/21/201330 minutes, 15 seconds
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Dryness and Fruit

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.
7/14/201330 minutes
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Dryness and Fruit

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.
7/14/201330 minutes
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A Global Perspective

Paul Windsor looks at Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian in the context of the global mission of God.
7/7/201334 minutes, 5 seconds
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Depression and Hope

Murray Winn examines depression, its causes and the ways in which it can affect us.
7/7/201335 minutes, 1 second
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Depression and Hope

Murray Winn examines depression, its causes and the ways in which it can affect us.
7/7/201335 minutes, 1 second
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A Global Perspective

Paul Windsor looks at Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian in the context of the global mission of God.
7/7/201334 minutes, 5 seconds
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Despair and Contentment

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?
6/30/201331 minutes, 17 seconds
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Despair and Contentment

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?
6/30/201331 minutes, 17 seconds
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Doubt and Truth

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.
6/16/201337 minutes, 27 seconds
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Doubt and Truth

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.
6/16/201337 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ecology and Creation Care

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.
6/9/201324 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ecology and Creation Care

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.
6/9/201324 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ethics

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.
6/2/201341 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ethics

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.
6/2/201341 minutes, 46 seconds
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Choosing a life partner

Duane Major looks at the ways to choose a life partner (message ends at 32:00).
5/26/20131 hour, 14 minutes, 32 seconds
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Choosing a life partner

Duane Major looks at the ways to choose a life partner (message ends at 32:00).
5/26/20131 hour, 14 minutes, 32 seconds
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Marriage

Jason and Lizzie Chee look at marriage, its creation and purpose.
5/5/201334 minutes, 26 seconds
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Marriage

Jason and Lizzie Chee look at marriage, its creation and purpose.
5/5/201334 minutes, 26 seconds
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Discipleship - Who Wants to Follow Jesus?

Duane Major examines the importance of discipleship, how we can remain lifelong followers of Jesus, and ways to improve our discipleship journey.
11/25/201230 minutes, 46 seconds
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Discipleship - Who Wants to Follow Jesus?

Duane Major examines the importance of discipleship, how we can remain lifelong followers of Jesus, and ways to improve our discipleship journey.
11/25/201230 minutes, 46 seconds
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Taking Risks For God

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.
11/18/201231 minutes, 20 seconds
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Taking Risks For God

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.
11/18/201231 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Man Who Had the Secret

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.
11/11/201229 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Man Who Had the Secret

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.
11/11/201229 minutes, 48 seconds
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Folly in Godzone - How Crazy Are You?

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?
11/4/201228 minutes, 10 seconds
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Folly in Godzone - How Crazy Are You?

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?
11/4/201228 minutes, 10 seconds
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Listening in Stereo

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.
10/28/201234 minutes, 20 seconds
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Mind Wars

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?
10/28/201224 minutes, 24 seconds
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Listening in Stereo

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.
10/28/201234 minutes, 20 seconds
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Mind Wars

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?
10/28/201224 minutes, 24 seconds
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Sowing and Reaping

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.
10/21/201233 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Holy Spirit

What is the Holy Spirit for? Why has God given us his spirit? Alan Jamieson examines these questions.
10/21/201230 minutes, 3 seconds
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Sowing and Reaping

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.
10/21/201233 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Holy Spirit

What is the Holy Spirit for? Why has God given us his spirit? Alan Jamieson examines these questions.
10/21/201230 minutes, 3 seconds
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Holding it Together

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"?
10/14/201232 minutes, 3 seconds
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Generous Grace - Gutsy Giving

Paul encourages the Corinthians to be generous, graceful givers, and offers them two examples of such generosity.
10/14/201229 minutes, 41 seconds
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Holding it Together

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"?
10/14/201232 minutes, 3 seconds
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Generous Grace - Gutsy Giving

Paul encourages the Corinthians to be generous, graceful givers, and offers them two examples of such generosity.
10/14/201229 minutes, 41 seconds
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A Community that brings Comfort

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.
10/7/201227 minutes, 18 seconds
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Learning to be Spirit led

Mike Dodge continues our series on the classics with a further examination of the holy spirit and his role in our lives.
10/7/201228 minutes, 14 seconds
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Learning to be Spirit led

Mike Dodge continues our series on the classics with a further examination of the holy spirit and his role in our lives.
10/7/201228 minutes, 14 seconds
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A Community that brings Comfort

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.
10/7/201227 minutes, 18 seconds
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Remain in me

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.
9/30/201234 minutes, 15 seconds
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Integrity, Intimacy and Idolatry

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.
9/30/201231 minutes, 43 seconds
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Integrity, Intimacy and Idolatry

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.
9/30/201231 minutes, 43 seconds
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Remain in me

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.
9/30/201234 minutes, 15 seconds
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A Body to Die For

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.
9/23/201236 minutes, 35 seconds
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Who is the Holy Spirit Anyway?

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.
9/23/201234 minutes, 57 seconds
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Who is the Holy Spirit Anyway?

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.
9/23/201234 minutes, 57 seconds
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A Body to Die For

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.
9/23/201236 minutes, 35 seconds
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It's Time for the Revolution

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.
9/2/201250 minutes, 35 seconds
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It's Time for the Revolution

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.
9/2/201250 minutes, 35 seconds
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A Bias Towards the Poor

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.
8/26/201222 minutes, 59 seconds
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Calling All Clay Pots

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.
8/26/201229 minutes, 20 seconds
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Calling All Clay Pots

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.
8/26/201229 minutes, 20 seconds
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A Bias Towards the Poor

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.
8/26/201222 minutes, 59 seconds
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Our Local Heartbeat

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
8/19/201233 minutes, 32 seconds
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What Are You Looking At?

Brienne Davies continues our series on 2 Corinthians, by asking "what are we looking at?", what are focusing on in our walk with God.
8/19/201225 minutes, 6 seconds
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What Are You Looking At?

Brienne Davies continues our series on 2 Corinthians, by asking "what are we looking at?", what are focusing on in our walk with God.
8/19/201225 minutes, 6 seconds
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Our Local Heartbeat

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
8/19/201233 minutes, 32 seconds
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Our Global Heartbeat

A look at the church in Antioch and how their passion for God's world informs our heart for the world.
8/12/201240 minutes, 10 seconds
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Straight From the Heart

Our series on 2 Corinthians continues with a look at the necessity for confronting sin and recognising true repentance and offering true forgiveness.
8/12/201234 minutes, 31 seconds
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Our Global Heartbeat

A look at the church in Antioch and how their passion for God's world informs our heart for the world.
8/12/201240 minutes, 10 seconds
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Straight From the Heart

Our series on 2 Corinthians continues with a look at the necessity for confronting sin and recognising true repentance and offering true forgiveness.
8/12/201234 minutes, 31 seconds
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Learning to Lean on God

Alan Jamieson begins a series on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians.
8/5/201235 minutes, 24 seconds
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Learning to Lean on God

Alan Jamieson begins a series on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians.
8/5/201235 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Greatest Story Ever Told

Alan Jamieson brings our evangelism series to a close by looking at the great, universal story that our story is a part of.
7/22/201233 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Greatest Story Ever Told

Alan Jamieson brings our evangelism series to a close by looking at the great, universal story that our story is a part of.
7/22/201233 minutes, 25 seconds
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A Global Story

Nathan and Bronwyn Graham share about their life living and working with the Pashtun people of Afghanistan
7/15/201233 minutes, 5 seconds
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A Global Story

Nathan and Bronwyn Graham share about their life living and working with the Pashtun people of Afghanistan
7/15/201233 minutes, 5 seconds
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Alternative Stories

Steve Withington examines a view of alternative ways of approaching evangelism.
7/8/201234 minutes, 33 seconds
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Alternative Stories

Steve Withington examines a view of alternative ways of approaching evangelism.
7/8/201234 minutes, 33 seconds
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Other Stories

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.
7/1/201218 minutes, 33 seconds
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Other Stories

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.
7/1/201218 minutes, 33 seconds
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Are All Christians Hypocrites?

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.
6/24/201233 minutes, 4 seconds
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Are All Christians Hypocrites?

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.
6/24/201233 minutes, 4 seconds
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Our Stories

6/17/201245 minutes, 43 seconds
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Our Stories

6/17/201245 minutes, 43 seconds
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Our Story

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.
6/10/201228 minutes, 45 seconds
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Our Story

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.
6/10/201228 minutes, 45 seconds
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The 'E' Word

The 'E' Word
6/3/201229 minutes, 41 seconds
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The 'E' Word

The 'E' Word
6/3/201229 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Future's Inauguration

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.
3/18/201233 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Church's First Call

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.
3/18/201223 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Future's Inauguration

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.
3/18/201233 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Church's First Call

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.
3/18/201223 minutes, 3 seconds
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Jesus' Mission

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.
3/11/201234 minutes, 8 seconds
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Jesus' Commission

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.
3/11/201234 minutes, 18 seconds
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Jesus' Mission

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.
3/11/201234 minutes, 8 seconds
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Jesus' Commission

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.
3/11/201234 minutes, 18 seconds
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Songs of the People

Alan Jamieson looks at the reason why we sing and the reason why it is so important that we do.
3/4/201230 minutes, 23 seconds
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Cries of the Prophets

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.
3/4/201239 minutes, 4 seconds
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Songs of the People

Alan Jamieson looks at the reason why we sing and the reason why it is so important that we do.
3/4/201230 minutes, 23 seconds
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Cries of the Prophets

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.
3/4/201239 minutes, 4 seconds
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Let My People Come

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.
2/26/201222 minutes, 33 seconds
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Let My People Go

A look at how mission is fuel for the worship of God, through the lives of Moses and, more recently, Bishop Desmond Tutu.
2/26/201246 minutes, 8 seconds
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Let My People Go

A look at how mission is fuel for the worship of God, through the lives of Moses and, more recently, Bishop Desmond Tutu.
2/26/201246 minutes, 8 seconds
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Let My People Come

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.
2/26/201222 minutes, 33 seconds
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Mission Beginnings

Dr Bob Hall looks at the bible to find the beginnings of mission and correct some common misconceptions about where mission starts.
2/12/201238 minutes, 21 seconds
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New Creation

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.
2/12/201224 minutes, 30 seconds
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New Creation

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.
2/12/201224 minutes, 30 seconds
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Mission Beginnings

Dr Bob Hall looks at the bible to find the beginnings of mission and correct some common misconceptions about where mission starts.
2/12/201238 minutes, 21 seconds
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Exchanging Gods

6/5/20110
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Identification, Agony, Authority

Mike Pilavachi speaks on Identification, Agony and Authority.
6/5/20110
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Finding God in the Desert

Mike Pilavachi speaks on Finding God in the Desert
6/5/20110
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Identification, Agony, Authority

Mike Pilavachi speaks on Identification, Agony and Authority.
6/5/20110
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Finding God in the Desert

Mike Pilavachi speaks on Finding God in the Desert
6/5/20110
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Exchanging Gods

6/5/20110
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Hearing God Speak

Mike speaks on one of the Gifts of the Spirit, "Prophecy" and unpacks how God speaks to people.
6/4/20110
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Swimming In The River

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.
6/4/20110
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How To Pray So Stuff Happens

The Whole Body being naturally supernatural and, in our weakness, and ordinariness, ministering to one another and to others.
6/4/20110
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How To Pray So Stuff Happens

The Whole Body being naturally supernatural and, in our weakness, and ordinariness, ministering to one another and to others.
6/4/20110
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Hearing God Speak

Mike speaks on one of the Gifts of the Spirit, "Prophecy" and unpacks how God speaks to people.
6/4/20110
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Swimming In The River

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.
6/4/20110