Gracecity
Welcome to the audio podcast of Gracecity, a community of faith in Auckland New Zealand. Every Sunday, we‘ve got a life-giving message for you. At Gracecity, we believe we’re called to join God’s renewal of people and places. God’s heart is for restoration and He invites us to partner with Him. We challenge division and participate in a community that empowers and equips people to live out their faith in our world. We see no line between faith and life, believing that at work, home and church, God is working in us and through us. For more information and to stay up to date with Gracecity, please visit www.gracecity.nz
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
What if the “greater works” Jesus promised begin not with a grand vision, but with one faithful step of obedience? In this message on expectancy and the Great Commission, discover how fixing your eyes on Christ—whether you’re a big-picture dreamer or a small-step disciple—might just awaken your faith and change how you live on Monday morning.
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
What if we approached everyday life believing God is already at work before we arrive? This message calls ordinary followers of Jesus to live with expectant faith and mission—saying yes, praying boldly, and stepping into each day ready to see what God might do.
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
What if “expecting” isn’t passive waiting, but active preparation for God to move? In week one of Expectant, JD unpacks Jesus’ bold promise of “greater things” and challenges us to stop playing it safe and start living like something is actually coming.
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Wicked asks the question: Are people born wicked? This message explores how power and perception shape our ideas of good and evil—and how Jesus cuts through the noise by declaring Himself as truth. While Wicked flips the story, Jesus rewrites it, exposing the brokenness in every human heart and offering grace instead of judgment. True freedom isn’t found in self-reliance, but in surrender to Christ—the grace that transforms every story.
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Bonhoeffer explores the true cost of following Jesus, arguing that discipleship is never theoretical—it demands courage, obedience, and often sacrifice. Drawing on Bonhoeffer’s contrast between “cheap grace” and “costly grace,” the message challenges comfortable Christianity, confronting the danger of a silent or compromising church in the face of injustice.
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
"So what is it about?" Using F1: The Movie, this message explores the universal search for meaning and shows how Jesus offers a clearer, deeper answer by putting God at the very centre of life.
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
What if love, sacrifice, and community still aren’t enough to truly change us? The Wild Robot offers a beautiful starting point—but this conversation explores where the story ultimately points, and why only Jesus completes it.
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Joy arrived at Christmas — not as a feeling or a season, but as a person: Jesus. True joy can’t be stolen or manufactured because it’s found in the presence of God, who came to be with us.
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
What if the peace we long for doesn’t come from everything going right, but from Someone being present when everything goes wrong? This message explores Micah’s prophecy of a surprising Messiah and reveals how Jesus, the Prince of Peace, brings lasting peace in the middle of conflict, loss, and uncertainty.
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
What if the light you’re searching for has been right in front of you all along? This message offers a grounded reminder of the hope and peace found in the arrival of Jesus, bringing clarity and renewal in the middle of a busy season.