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Seismic Shifts: Kingdom I Jonathan Dove

It’s easy for us to get distracted by people, politics, finances and life’s other challenges. We can become isolated and overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. But what if Jesus has a plan? What if He knows you and wants you to experience His love? Discover His plan for you. You are not alone. You are loved and you matter.

Does Waitangi Day matter? I Jonathan Dove

Unity is the heart and the hope of the gospel. Jesus prayed “may they be one….Father, just as we are one.” The Treaty of Waitangi and Te Tiriti o Waitangi was intended to bring two peoples together in genuine partnership. A day of celebration, but also hurts from what happened in our history. What can bring people together and heal relational divides? What is God saying to followers of Jesus in Aotearoa NZ? What would it mean for us to say “He iwi kotahi tatou”, meaning “Now we are one”?

Soundbites: Riches I John Theakston

Is it wrong to be rich? The book of Proverbs has much to say on the topic. While it never says there's anything wrong with money or wealth, there is definitely a right and wrong way to handle the resources God bestows upon us. There is a danger to wealth that can lead us to ruin so how can we make sure we honour God with our money?

Soundbites: Contentment I Brad Carr

In a world of social media, the age-old problems of comparison, envy and discontent have been elevated to epidemic levels. It is so easy to grow unhappy with our lot in life while gazing enviously at the lives of others. Hear what the ancient wisdom of Proverbs can teach us about slaying the green-eyed monster of envy.

Soundbites: Integrity & Laziness Pt.2 I Briarley Coppens

In a world where the lines between right and wrong are increasingly blurred, followers of Jesus should be known for their honesty and integrity in life. So what does the ancient book of Proverbs have to teach us about growing in our ability to make wise and honourable choices in our everyday decisions? And how does Proverbs challenge us to a life of diligence rather than laziness?

Soundbites: Integrity & Laziness Pt.1 I Thealyssa Ng

In a world where the lines between right and wrong are increasingly blurred, followers of Jesus should be known for their honesty and integrity in life. So what does the ancient book of Proverbs have to teach us about growing in our ability to make wise and honourable choices in our everyday decisions? And how does Proverbs challenge us to a life of diligence rather than laziness?

Soundbites: Words & Friendship Pt.2 I Harrison Carr

Almost all of us can look back on moments when we have said things that we later regret. How can we grow in wisdom in the words that we say to others? And how do our choices of friends impact the words we say and the way we live – whether we’re in the teenage years, twilight years, or somewhere in between?

Soundbites: Words & Friendship Pt.1 I Favour Adesina

Almost all of us can look back on moments when we have said things that we later regret. How can we grow in wisdom in the words that we say to others? And how do our choices of friends impact the words we say and the way we live – whether we’re in the teenage years, twilight years, or somewhere in between?

Soundbites: Wisdom I Brad Carr

New Year is a fresh opportunity to look at life, reassess our priorities and passions, and perhaps make some resolutions for the coming year. What if growing in wisdom was one of those goals? As we begin our Soundbites series in the book of Proverbs, we will learn what is biblical wisdom truly is, and why it is so important.

God In The Unexpected I Jonathan Dove

Experienced disappointment or disruption and longing for change? So too were the people at the very first Christmas. Jesus came to bring Joy, Hope, Peace and Love. It's still true today. Where does your world feel chaotic?