Windsor Park Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Windsor Park Baptist Church
This Sunday, we celebrate Windsor Park LifeCare Trust with a message from Pastor Grant Harris titled, The Kingdom of God Among Us.
Joined by several of our LifeCare Trust ministry leaders, Grant will explore how the themes of our King & Kingdom Come series are lived out in practical and life-changing ways through the ministries of the Trust. Together, we'll honour the remarkable contribution of Sarah Clark, give thanks for the strong foundations that have been laid, celebrate the impact God is making today, and be inspired to prayerfully consider how the Holy Spirit is inviting each of us to participate in God's kingdom by loving and serving the "ones" Jesus calls us to care for.
In this episode of Beyond the Message, Pastors Aidan Wivell and Grant Harris revisit Luke 17, exploring the passages that didn't make it into Sunday's sermon and why preachers sometimes skip sections of Scripture.
Together, they discuss Jesus' teachings on gratitude, forgiveness and accountability; unpack why biblical context matters; and explain how exegetical preaching helps us understand God's Word as it was intended. Along the way, they share practical insights on cultivating thankfulness and faithfully following Jesus in everyday life.
Whether you're reflecting on Sunday's message or curious about the verses that were left out, this conversation will encourage you to read Scripture more deeply and grow in your walk with Christ.
Beyond the Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday's message, answer your questions, share additional resources, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.
This week, Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our King & Kingdom Come series, exploring Luke 17:7–19 in a message titled Owed Nothing, Given Everything.
Through two powerful encounters in Luke's Gospel, we'll be challenged to rethink what we believe God owes us—and what true gratitude looks like. As Jesus teaches on humble service and encounters the grateful Samaritan, we discover the remarkable truth that while God owes us nothing, in Christ he has given us everything. Join us as we reflect on how a heart of gratitude leads us beyond receiving God's gifts into a deeper relationship with the Giver.
In this episode of Beyond the Message, Pastors Aidan Wivell and Caleb Finlayson unpack Pastor Grant Harris' message on the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16), exploring Jesus' confronting challenge about indifference and what it means to truly see the people God has placed in our lives.
Together, they discuss why Lazarus is the only person named in Jesus' parables, how comfort and familiarity can blind us to the needs around us, and what Jesus really means when He speaks about "the poor." They also wrestle with the balance between local and global mission, encouraging listeners to begin by faithfully loving the people "at their gate" through simple, intentional acts of compassion.
Whether you're reflecting on Sunday's message or looking to grow deeper in your faith, this conversation will challenge you to see others through God's eyes and consider how His Kingdom can be lived out in your everyday life.
Beyond the Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday's message, answer your questions, share additional resources, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.
This week Pastor Grant Harris continues our King & Kingdom Come: The Gospel According to Luke series, unpacking Luke 16:19–31 and exploring the parable of The Rich Man and Lazarus.
Through this confronting story, Jesus reveals one of the greatest spiritual dangers we face—not ignorance, but indifference. We’ll explore how comfort can slowly shape our hearts and cause us to overlook the people God has placed right in front of us.
As Jesus invites us to see others as God sees them—known, valued, and loved—we’re challenged to live with compassion, wisdom and an eternal perspective, moving toward the people at our gate.
In this episode of Beyond the Message, Jess Harris and Pastor Grant Harris unpack one of Jesus' most puzzling parables—the Shrewd Manager in Luke 16.
Together they explore what it means to see life through the lens of God's Kingdom, wrestle with difficult passages of Scripture, and discover how to invest in what truly lasts. It's a practical conversation about living with eternity in mind and faithfully building God's Kingdom through everyday decisions.
Beyond the Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday's message, answer your questions, share additional resources, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.
This week we're continuing our King & Kingdom Come: The Gospel According to Luke series as Pastor Grant Harris takes us through Luke 16:1–15 in a message titled Invest In What Lasts.
Together, we'll explore Jesus' challenge to steward all that God has entrusted to us with wisdom and purpose, investing our time, resources, and lives in what has eternal value. We'll also be reminded that the greatest question isn't simply what we do with what we have, but who we're ultimately living for—and be invited to surrender everything to Jesus as we seek first His Kingdom.
This Matariki weekend, we'll reflect on what it means to Love like Jesus and Serve like Jesus.
Pastor Aidan Wivell will help us explore three characteristics of Christ-like service: getting on our knees in humility, getting our hands dirty in compassion, and getting out there to love and serve beyond the walls of the church.
As we remember the faithfulness of those who have gone before us, give thanks for God's work among us today, and look with hope to the future, we'll be challenged to make humble service a way of life.
This week on Beyond the Message, we're diving deeper into Pastor Grant Harris' message, Lost and Found, from Luke 15.
Join Pastors Aiden Wivell and Pastor Grant Harris as they unpack Jesus' parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son, exploring what they reveal about the heart of God—a Father who relentlessly pursues the lost, values every individual, and celebrates every person who comes home. Along the way, they discuss how to read Jesus' parables well, why the story may be better understood through the Father's extravagant grace, and what it means to find our value, belonging, and acceptance in Him.
Beyond the Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday's message, answer your questions, share additional resources, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.
This week we're jumping back into our King & Kingdom Come: The Gospel According to Luke series as Pastor Grant Harris takes us through Luke 15 in a message titled Lost and Found.
Together, we'll discover the heart of a Father who relentlessly pursues the lost, celebrates every person who is found, and invites us to see others through His eyes of grace, compassion, and welcome.
This week onBeyond the Message, we're wrapping up our Come Holy Spirit series by unpacking Pastor Caleb Finlayson's message, A Spirit-Filled Community.
Join Jess Harris and Pastor Grant Harris as they reflect on the series, explore why Paul describes the church as one body with many parts, and unpack what it looks like for each of us to faithfully play the unique role God has given us. Along the way, they discuss burnout, ask whether it's possible to be a healthy Christian without being connected to a local church, and imagine the kind of faith-filled community we could become if every person embraced their part. It's a fitting conclusion to the series and a conversation we hope will encourage and challenge you.
Beyond the Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday's message, answer your questions, share additional resources, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.
This week Pastor Caleb Finlayson concludes our Come Holy Spirit series with a message titled A Spirit-Filled Community. Looking at 1 Corinthians 12:12–31, we'll explore how God has uniquely gifted each of us, and why we're better together as the body of Christ. As we consider our desire to build stronger, faith-filled communities, we'll discover how every person has a vital part to play and how putting our faith into action helps create the kind of community God intends.
In this episode of Beyond the Message, Pastor Grant Harris sits down with Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers to explore the purpose of spiritual gifts and why every believer has been uniquely gifted by God to serve others and build up the church.
Together they discuss topics such as prophecy, tongues, discernment, and the importance of exercising spiritual gifts with love, humility, and wisdom. Heather also shares her own faith journey and encourages listeners to move beyond fear, trust the Holy Spirit, and take practical steps toward discovering and using the gifts God has given them.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday's message, answer your questions, share extra resources, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.
This weekend, Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers continues our Come Holy Spirit series with a message titled The Grace Gifts Given to You from 1 Corinthians 12:7–13.
Every believer has been given spiritual gifts by God's grace—not something to earn, but something to steward. These gifts are given by the Holy Spirit to serve others, strengthen the church and help reveal Christ to the world around us.
Join us as we explore how God has uniquely gifted each of us, why every gift matters, and what it looks like to discover, develop and actively use the gifts we've been given. Together, we'll be encouraged to trust the Holy Spirit to work through us as we play our part in building a healthy, unified and Christ-centred church.
This week on Beyond The Message, Pastors Grant Harris and Aidan Wivell continue going deeper into our Come Holy Spiritseries by unpacking Grant's message, The Spirit of Love from 1 Corinthians 13.
Together, they explore why Paul places the famous "love chapter" in the middle of his teaching on spiritual gifts, and why the greatest evidence of the Holy Spirit's work is not how gifted we are, but how loving we are.
The conversation also delves into forgiveness, what it means to "keep no record of wrongs," and how the Holy Spirit helps us navigate hurt, healing, boundaries, and grace in our relationships.
At its heart, this episode is an invitation to become more like Jesus as the Holy Spirit forms His love within us.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday's message, answer your questions, share extra resources, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.
This weekend, Pastor Grant Harris continues our Come Holy Spirit series with a message titled The Spirit of Love from 1 Corinthians 13.
When we think about the work of the Holy Spirit, it's easy to focus on spiritual gifts, powerful experiences, or supernatural moments. Yet Paul reminds us that the greatest evidence of the Spirit at work in our lives is love. A love that is patient, kind, forgiving, selfless and deeply rooted in the character of Jesus.
Join us as we explore how the Holy Spirit's primary work is not simply to make us gifted, but to transform us into people who love like Christ and reflect God's heart to the world around us.
This week on Beyond The Message, Pastors Aidan Wivell and Grant Harris continue to dive deeper into our Come Holy Spirit series, looking at Aidan's message from last Sunday titled: Wait, Receive, Go.
Together, they explore what it means to wait on God, receive the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, and step into the mission He has for us. They also discuss how we discern God's voice, the value of prayer and community, and a recent discussion around Wes Huff and the gift of tongues, encouraging us to engage thoughtfully with Scripture and differing perspectives.
At its heart, this episode is an invitation to make space for the Holy Spirit, trust God's leading, and be open to where He may be sending you next.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday's message, answer your questions, share extra resources, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.
This week, Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our Come Holy Spirit series with a message from Acts 1:8 titled: The Spirit of Mission.
At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit didn't simply comfort the church—He empowered it for mission. Together we'll explore the rhythm of waiting, receiving, and going that shaped the first disciples and continues to shape followers of Jesus today.
As we trace the story from the upper room to the nations, we'll discover how the Spirit equips ordinary people to participate in God's extraordinary mission. Whether you're feeling stuck, distracted, or ready for what's next, this message is an invitation to be filled afresh and sent out in the power of the Holy Spirit.
This week on Beyond The Message, Pastors Caleb Finlayson and Aidan Wivell continue unpacking our Come Holy Spirit series, exploring Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit as our Comforter, Helper, and Advocate.
Together they discuss what it means to live with the Spirit's presence every day, how to recognise His prompting, and the difference between conviction and condemnation. They also reflect on the ways God speaks through His people and why we're never meant to follow Jesus alone.
At its heart, this episode is a simple but powerful reminder: you are never alone. The Holy Spirit is with you, guiding, encouraging, and drawing you closer to Jesus every day.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday's message, answer your questions, share extra resources, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.
This week we’re jumping back into our Come Holy Spirit series with Pastor Aidan Wivell bringing us a message out of John 14:15–16:14 titled Never Alone.
As Jesus prepares His disciples for the cross, He speaks words of comfort, promise, and hope. In the midst of fear, uncertainty and goodbye, Jesus assures His followers they will never be abandoned. Instead, He promises the gift of the Holy Spirit — our advocate, counsellor, teacher, and guide.
Together we’ll explore what it means to live with the active presence of God within us, and why Jesus could say that the coming of the Spirit would be even better than His physical presence beside them.
This week on Beyond The Message, Pastors Grant Harris and Aidan Wivell take listener-submitted questions as they explore the person and work of the Holy Spirit as part of our Come Holy Spirit series.
Together they unpack the Spirit in creation, spiritual gifts, miracles, sanctification, and how God is experienced in both dramatic and everyday ways. The conversation also touches on differing Christian views, the mystery of Jesus’ life in step with the Spirit, and how believers can respond to or resist the Spirit’s leading.
With encouragement to embrace spiritual diversity, avoid comparison, and grow in awareness of God’s presence, the episode closes with practical ways to connect with the Holy Spirit in daily life.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday’s message, share behind-the-scenes insights, extra resources, answer your questions, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church. If you’ve ever left church wanting just a little more—this is for you.
This week Pastor Grant Harris brings us a message titled: 75 Not Out!
As Windsor celebrates 75 years of God’s faithfulness, this message reflects on the generations of prayer, sacrifice, courage, and mission that began in a small community hall and continue today. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 2:14–16, Grant explores Paul’s beautiful image of the church as the “aroma of Christ” — a people called to carry the presence, hope, and love of Jesus into the world around them.
Together, we’ll give thanks for the past while also looking ahead with fresh faith and expectancy. This is more than a celebration of history; it’s a moment of recommissioning — an invitation to consider how we will continue to live as the aroma of Christ in our city and beyond for generations to come.
This week on Beyond The Message, Pastors Aidan Wivell and Grant Harris introduce our new mini sermon series, Come Holy Spirit, and explore why understanding the Holy Spirit matters for the church today.
Together, they unpack the history and theology surrounding the Holy Spirit, discuss the diversity of views Christians hold around spiritual gifts, miracles, prayer, and personal experience, and reflect honestly on both the beauty and complexity these conversations can carry.
With a focus on openness, humility, biblical grounding, and safe community discernment, this episode invites listeners to thoughtfully engage with the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday’s message, share behind-the-scenes insights, extra resources, answer your questions, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church. If you’ve ever left church wanting just a little more—this is for you.
This week, Pastor Grant Harris kicks off our new mini-series, Come Holy Spirit: Knowing, Loving & Living in His Presence, with a message titled Pneumatology Is Worth The Effort.
Preaching from Joel 2:28, Grant will trace the work of the Holy Spirit throughout the entire story of Scripture — from creation in Genesis to the renewal of all things in Revelation. Together, we’ll explore how the Spirit brings life, empowers people, reveals God’s presence, transforms believers, and advances God’s mission across history. More than just gaining information, this message invites us into surrender — making room for the Holy Spirit to speak, renew, guide, and empower us today.
This week, for Mother’s Day, Pastor Holly Walton shares a moving and creative message titled Held In Love.
Through powerful reflection and fresh perspective, Holly invites us to consider the images we hold of God — and to discover anew His tenderness, faithfulness, and constant love for us. Whether familiar or surprising, this message offers an invitation to see another beautiful side of God’s character and to rest in the assurance that we are deeply held in His love.
This week on Beyond The Message, Pastors Aidan Wivell and Caleb Finlayson unpack last Sunday’s message, Saltfrom Luke 14.
Together, they explore Jesus’ call to be “salt” in the world and the challenge of living as active influence rather than passive presence. They wrestle with the question at the centre of the message—are we influencing the world, or being shaped by it?—and reflect on the cost of wholehearted discipleship and what it means to put Jesus first.
They also share practical ways this plays out in everyday life, from missed opportunities to simple, intentional choices that help us step out of comfort and into meaningful influence with the people around us.
Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about living with purpose, courage, and obedience—being salt that brings change wherever it goes.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday’s message, share behind-the-scenes insights, extra resources, answer your questions, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church. If you’ve ever left church wanting just a little more—this is for you.
This week Pastor Caleb Finlayson wraps up Part 2 of our King & Kingdom Come series with a message from Luke 14:25–35 titled Salt.
In this passage, Jesus uses the image of salt to paint a compelling picture of what it means to follow Him. It’s a call to live lives that are distinct and influential—shaping the world around us rather than being shaped by it. But alongside that calling comes a sobering challenge: have we truly counted the cost of discipleship, or are we at risk of losing our spiritual distinctiveness?
As the series comes to a close, we’re invited to reflect honestly on what it means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly—holding nothing back, and allowing our lives to be marked by His transforming presence.
This week on Beyond The Message, Pastor Aidan Wivell and Mikayla Reid unpack last Sunday’s message, A Tale of Many Tablesfrom Luke 14.
Together, they explore three powerful “tables” in Jesus’ teaching—an invitation to humility, the open welcome of God’s kingdom, and the personal challenge of who we choose to include in our lives. They wrestle with what it looks like to move beyond status and recognition, reflect on the heart behind our hospitality, and share practical, everyday ways we can make space for others—especially those who may never repay us.
Tune in for an honest and thoughtful conversation about living with humility, extending radical hospitality, and allowing these practices to shape not only those around us, but our own hearts too.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday’s message, share behind-the-scenes insights, extra resources, answer your questions, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church. If you’ve ever left church wanting just a little more—this is for you.
This week Mikayla Reid continues our King & Kingdom Come series in Luke 14:7–24 with a message titled A Tale of Many Tables.
Mikayla explores how the greatest barrier to entering God’s Kingdom isn’t our lack, but the illusion that we already have enough. Through Jesus’ teaching, we’re invited into a posture of humility and dependence—one that makes room at the table for others. As the invitation of the Kingdom is extended, the question becomes both challenging and deeply personal: will we trust Him enough to come with open hands, and open our lives in return?
This week on Beyond The Message, Jess Harris and Pastor Grant Harris unpack last Sunday’s message, Don’t Miss The Doorfrom Luke 13:22–30.
Together, they explore Jesus’ invitation to “enter through the narrow door,” unpacking what it means to move from familiarity to genuine, intentional faith. They reflect on the tension between proximity and relationship, respond to listener questions, and share practical insights for following Jesus in everyday life. Tune in for an honest conversation that invites you to consider how you’re responding to Him today.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday’s message, share behind-the-scenes insights, extra resources, answer your questions, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church. If you’ve ever left church wanting just a little more—this is for you.
This week Pastor Grant Harris continues our King & Kingdom Come series in Luke 13:22–30 with a message titled Don’t Miss The Door.
Grant explores how it’s possible to be close to Jesus—and still miss Him. In this passage, Jesus speaks of a narrow door, not to exclude, but to clarify: entry into the Kingdom isn’t about familiarity or proximity, but about a genuine relationship with the King. As the invitation stands open, the question becomes both urgent and personal: will we respond, or will we miss the door?
This week on Beyond The Message, Pastors Grant Harris and Aidan Wivell unpack last Sunday’s sermon, Decisions and Division from Luke 12:49–13:9.
Together, they go behind the scenes of how the message came together, unpack the parable of the fig tree, and reflect on what it means to respond to Jesus with urgency and discernment; all while sharing personal reflections, challenges, and insights that help bring the passage into everyday life. Tune in for an honest and thought-provoking conversation that invites you to consider how you’re responding to God right now.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday’s message, share behind-the-scenes insights, extra resources, answer your questions, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church. If you’ve ever left church wanting just a little more — this is for you.
This Sunday Pastor Aidan Wivell dives into Luke 12:49–13:9 as part of our King & Kingdom Come: The Gospel According to Luke series with a message titled Decisions & Divisions.
How can the Prince of Peace say He’s come, not to bring peace, but division? That’s the question we wrestle with in this section of Luke. As the intensity of Jesus’ ministry heats up, He urges people to follow Him while there is still time. It’s an urgent and unapologetic message, filled with five short teachings on division, discernment, settling accounts, repentance, and producing fruit.
Join us as we explore what it means to follow Jesus faithfully in a world that often resists His call—and discover the hope and transformation that come when we respond with courage, obedience, and a heart aligned with God’s kingdom.
This week Pastor Grant Harris brings our Resurrection Sunday message, The Table That Changes Everything, from Luke 15:1–2. Together, we’ll explore how a simple complaint—“this man welcomes sinners and eats with them”—reveals the very heart of the gospel: a God who seeks the lost and sets a table for them. From Zacchaeus in a tree to breakfast on the beach after the resurrection, we’ll see how Jesus meets people as they are, not when they’ve earned it—and how His presence transforms them. Because Jesus is alive, the invitation still stands today: come as you are, take a seat at the table, and discover a grace that changes everything.
This week on Beyond The Message, Pastors Aidan Wivell and Grant Harris unpack last Sunday’s sermon, Don't Get Caught Catnapping. They revisit the heart of the message, explore the story of the unprepared servant, and reflect on what it means to stay vigilant in our faith.
Together, they dive into the tension between urgency and timing, unpack Jesus’ first teaching about His second coming, and discuss how being “saved” shapes the way we live today. Tune in for an honest, encouraging conversation with practical insights to help you stay spiritually alert and faithful in everyday life.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday’s message, share behind-the-scenes insights, answer your questions, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church. If you’ve ever left church wanting just a little more — this is for you.
This Sunday Pastor Grant Harris continues our King & Kingdom Come: The Gospel According to Luke series with a message from Luke 12:35–48 titled Don’t Get Caught Napping.
Together, we’ll explore what it means to live awake in a world where waiting can quietly dull our faith. Jesus calls His followers to a life marked by purpose, expectancy, and active trust—not drifting, but ready.
This week, we’ll unpack how what we believe about Jesus’ return shapes the way we live right now, even in the ordinary moments. And at the centre of it all is a surprising hope: the master we’re waiting for is also the one who comes to serve.
This week on Beyond The Message, Pastors Grant Harris and Aidan Wivell unpack last Sunday’s sermon, The Good Life.
Together, they revisit the heart of the message, share some behind-the-scenes insight into how the service came together, and reflect on what it looks like to faithfully follow God in both the present and the future.
They also explore the tension between wise, future-focused stewardship and living fully for God today, offering practical wisdom for recognising worldly temptations and redirecting our hearts in those moments.
Tune in for an honest and encouraging conversation to help you pursue the kind of life God calls good.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday’s message, share behind-the-scenes insights, extra resources, answer your questions, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church. If you’ve ever left church wanting just a little more — this is for you.
This Sunday, Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our King & Kingdom Come series with a message from Luke 12:1–34 titled The Good Life.
Together, we’ll explore what it really means to live well. In this passage, Jesus tells a story about a man who seems to have it all—growing success, financial security, and the freedom to enjoy life. It’s a picture that feels familiar in today’s world. But there’s a deeper challenge: life is short, and in light of eternity, God calls this way of living foolish.
This week, we’ll unpack what the good life truly looks like—and ask the honest question: who is shaping our vision of it—Jesus, or the world?
This Week on Beyond The Message Pastors Caleb Finlayson and Grant Harris dive into last week’s message from Luke 11:14-54, Unpacking Good-Looking Grass or Deep Roots. Together they unpack the four stories Grant highlighted, explore the subtle ways we can turn from God’s light, reflect on the lessons from the Pharisees about misplaced allegiance, and consider what it truly looks like to commit our lives to God above all else.
Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that will challenge and encourage your walk with God.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday’s message, share behind-the-scenes insights, extra resources, answer your questions, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church. If you’ve ever left church wanting just a little more — this is for you.
This Sunday Pastor Grant Harris continues our King & Kingdom Come series with a message from Luke 11:14–54 titled Good-Looking Grass or Deep Roots. Through four encounters, Jesus reveals that the real issue people had with Him wasn’t a lack of evidence, but where their allegiance lay—reminding us that neutrality toward Jesus is impossible when the King and His kingdom have arrived.
This week on Beyond The Message, Pastors Grant Harris and Aidan Wivell unpack last week’s message from Luke 11:1–13, Teach Us To Pray. Together they recap the sermon, explore questions around the Holy Spirit and different types of prayer, and wrestle with the reality of unanswered prayer. It’s honest, practical, and another great conversation to tune into.
This week Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our King & Kingdom Come series with a message from Luke 11:1–13 titled: Teach Us To Pray.
In this passage, Jesus pauses on his journey to pray. Watching him, the disciples are struck by the way he connects with the Father and ask a simple but profound question: “Lord, teach us to pray.”
In response, Jesus gives them more than just words to say — he shows them the heart, posture, and confidence with which they can approach God. He reminds them that they can ask, seek, and knock, trusting in the goodness of the Father who hears them.
As we explore Jesus’ example and teaching together this week, we’ll echo the disciples’ request and ask the same prayer: “Lord, teach us to pray.”
This week on Beyond The Message, Jess Harris and Pastor Aidan Wivell unpack Miko Williams message on Living The Samaritan Way, exploring what it truly looks like to love our neighbour with intention — even when it’s inconvenient.
They responded to questions from our church community about navigating responsibilities and environmental factors, while still discerning how God is calling us to care for our neighbour in each moment—offering practical examples and helpful tools to equip you to intentionally love and serve others well.
Beyond The Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday’s message, share behind-the-scenes insights, extra resources, answer your questions, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church. If you’ve ever left church wanting just a little more — this is for you.
This week we continue our King & Kingdom Come series, with Miko Williams (one of our awesome youth!) diving into Living the Samaritan Way (Luke 10:25–37). We'll be rediscovering what it truly means to love our neighbour. As we unpack the parable of the Good Samaritan, we’ll explore how humility, obedience, and courageous mercy shape the life Jesus calls us to live. Who is our neighbour—and how might we “go and do likewise” in the everyday moments right in front of us? Join us as we learn to see need, cross the road, and love with action.
Welcome to Beyond The Message — a podcast where we unpack Sunday’s message, share behind-the-scenes insights, extra resources, answer your questions, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.
This week, Pastor Aidan Wivell and Pastor Caleb Finlayson unpack Unconditional Discipleship, exploring what it really means to follow Jesus with courage, clarity, and resolve.
They responded to questions from our church community about what wholehearted discipleship looks like in 2026 — and how we navigate following Christ without our “but firsts” in a world filled with expectations and responsibilities. You'll hear personal examples, behind the scenes of preparing this message, and more.
If you’ve ever left church wanting just a little more — this is for you.
As we return to our King & Kingdom Come: The Gospel According To Luke series, we encounter a pivotal moment as Jesus “resolutely” sets His face toward Jerusalem, fully aware of the cost ahead. Through three powerful interactions, Jesus confronts conditional faith and calls His followers beyond “I will follow, but first…” into wholehearted surrender. Pastor Caleb Finlayson invites us to examine what may be holding us back and challenges us to follow Christ with the same unwavering resolve He demonstrated for us.
Welcome to Beyond The Message — a new podcast where we unpack Sunday’s message, share behind-the-scenes insights, extra resources, answer your questions, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.
In our very first episode of Beyond The Message, we share the vision behind this new podcast and reflect on Part 1 of our King & Kingdom Come series, exploring what it means to live under the reign of King Jesus and how Luke’s Gospel invites us into a bigger Kingdom story.
If you’ve ever left church wanting just a little more — this is for you.
In Part 2 of our 2026 vision series, Playing the Long Game, Pastor Grant Harris turns our focus to Legacy. He unpacks Hebrews 11, reminding us that faith is not just for the moment — it shapes what comes after us. Together, we’ll explore how what we inherit and what we intentionally build can impact generations to come.
As we reflect on faithful perseverance and long-term spiritual growth, we’ll also share about the exciting launch of the Windsor Park Endowment Fund — a bold step toward resourcing mission and ministry for decades ahead. This is about more than today. It’s about the future we’re prayerfully preparing together.
In the first of our Vision Sunday messages, Pastor Grant Harris invites us to resist the pressure to rush and instead embrace God’s patient, deep work in our lives.
In a culture that often measures success by speed and visible results, Scripture reminds us that God is more concerned with who we are becoming than how quickly we grow. Drawing on the stories of Joseph and Peter, this message shows how God uses time, hidden faithfulness, failure, and grace to shape people who reflect Christ.
As we approach our 75th anniversary, we are reminded of our vision: not just to grow a church, but to form a community marked by depth, character, and lasting faithfulness.
This week we wrap up our summer series, the Summer Slowdown, with three people from our church family — Ava, Anita and Jedi — sharing their Summer Stories. They’ll reflect on what it’s looked like to slow down and spend time with Jesus over the summer, reminding us that creating space for God matters in every season of life.
This week, Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our Summer Slowdown series with a message from John 15 titled Returning Well Rested. Together, we think about what it means to return well from our rest with Jesus as we explore His words in John 15, unpacking what it means to remain connected to Christ so our lives bear good fruit in the midst of a busy and anxious world, and are encouraged to return to our responsibilities carrying the peace, love, and presence of God with us.
This week in our Summer Slowdown series, Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers reflects on Psalm 139:1-6 & 23-24, exploring what happens when we pause and make space to truly encounter God. We discover God’s intimate, searching love—a love that knows us fully, heals us, and guides us, not to condemn, but to restore. The message encourages practices of stillness, honesty, and reflection (including the Examen), helping us slow down, trust God more deeply, and live openly before Him.
This week in our Summer Slowdown series, Pastor Grant Harris explores Matthew 6:25-34 and considers how worry can keep us from the deeper rest God offers. Even when we physically step back, our hearts can remain exhausted—but Jesus calls us to seek His presence and trust Him to handle the rest, discovering true internal renewal.
This week, Pastor Aidan Wivell invites us into a “Summer Slowdown,” using the image of an overwhelming conveyor belt to reflect the pace of modern life and, through Jesus’ words to Martha and Mary, calls us to intentionally choose rest, presence, and being with Jesus so that our doing for God flows from a deep, unhurried life with Him.
As we enter the final week of 2025, Pastor Caleb Finlayson is inviting us to pause and reflect on the year that's been, while also looking ahead with hope to the year to come. Together we'll explore where we've seen God at work, and where He might be inviting us to dream again. We'll unpack how throughout Scripture, God meets His people in unexpected ways — even through dreams — shaping the direction of their lives. As we consider where we may stand at the end of 2026, this moment reminds us that every journey of faith begins with a dream placed by God. What is the dream He is stirring in your heart?
This week, Pastor Grant Harris continues our Advent series, Those Who Dream, with a message titled: The Dream That Saved Christmas. Preaching out of Matthew 2:1–12, we revisit the Nativity story and explore the journey of the Magi—well known for following the star, but also guided by a shared dream. After encountering Jesus, they are warned in a dream to return home by another way, ultimately protecting the Christ child. As we draw closer to Christmas, this message invites us to consider what it might look like to give God permission to guide our lives—even through dreams.
This week Pastor Aidan Wivell and Caleb Finlayson bring us a podcast-style message as we continue our Advent series, Those Who Dream, with a sermon titled Living The Dream.
We’re sitting down with one of Scripture’s great dreamers — Joseph, son of Jacob. Through a narrative interview, Joseph recounts his journey from favoured son to slave, prisoner, and eventually a leader in Egypt. Along the way he reflects on how God used seasons of hardship to shape his character, grow humility, and teach him to trust God’s presence in every moment.
His story reminds us that God-shaped dreams rarely unfold quickly or easily; they’re formed through waiting, surrender, and everyday faithfulness.
This week we're starting our Advent series, Those Who Dream, with Pastor Holly Walton bringing us a message out of Mark 13:32-37 titled: Keep Awake.
In this first message of our Advent series, we’re reminded that Advent invites us to live awake to God’s presence, just as the dreamers of Scripture did. Holly challenges us to resist spiritual drowsiness and instead notice God at work in ourselves, in others, and in the world around us. As we stay awake to both the beauty and the brokenness of our world, God plants hope-dreams within us—dreams of peace, justice, and restored creation.
This Advent, we’re invited to wake up in order to dream with God and join in His redemptive work.
This week, Pastor Grant Harris concludes Part One of our King & Kingdom Come series. Together we'll explore how in Luke 9:1-51, Jesus calls His disciples — and us — to move beyond simply admiring Him to truly following Him. We’ll unpack what it looks like to trust Jesus enough to step out, surrender, and actively participate in His mission. It’s a gentle, yet challenging invitation to take the next faithful step in our journey with Him.
Do you ever wonder what it truly looks like when heaven touches earth? In Luke 8, we see Jesus calming storms, healing lives, and bringing hope to the hopeless. In this message, Kevin McFetridge from Tearfund unpacks what it means to join Jesus in His mission today—reaching people, restoring communities, and letting compassion speak. Be inspired as we continue our King & Kingdom Come series, to step into God’s work here and now, and let His light shine through you.
This week, Pastor Grant Harris continues our King & Kingdom Come series with a message titled The Upside-Down Kingdom, from Luke 7. In this chapter, we encounter four stories that reveal a kingdom unlike any other — where Jesus is amazed by unexpected faith, restores the broken, meets doubt with grace, and inspires love through forgiveness. Together, these moments paint a picture of a kingdom that turns everything upside down, offering transformation for every life — even those that don’t fit neatly into our frames.
This week Pastor Caleb Finlayson continues our King & Kingdom Come series, preaching out of Luke 6:17-49 with a message titled: Come, Hear, Do. Caleb will explore how Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain turns the world upside down, calling us not just to believe, but to act—to come close, hear His voice, and live differently. Like the wise builder who digs deep and builds on solid rock, true disciples let their faith shape everything they do. Are we willing to come, hear, and do?
Pastor Grant Harris continues our King & Kingdom Come series, speaking from Luke 5:1 – 6:11 on Jesus: The Disruptive Innovator. In these six powerful stories, Grant looks at how Jesus overturns society’s norms to reveal a kingdom that transforms lives and challenges the status quo. His disruptive actions angered the religious leaders, yet they carry deep spiritual significance for us today. Following Jesus often disrupts our comfort and conventions—what disruption might He be calling you to step into?
This week in our King and Kingdom Come series, Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers explores Luke 4:14–44, where Jesus proclaims that God’s kingdom has come — a kingdom marked by freedom, healing, and restoration for all. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we’re invited to join Him in bringing this kingdom to earth through love, service, and acts of justice.
We’re so excited to celebrate the beauty of our diverse community this week with our Intercultural Service! Pastor Margaret Loh will be sharing a powerful message from Ephesians 4:1–6, exploring our cross-cultural calling to be One in Christ, unpacking the difference between simply being diverse and truly living as an intercultural community.
This Sunday, we’re honoured to welcome Naomi Cowan, CEO of Equip Mental Health Services, and Matt Strong, GM, for our annual Equip Sunday services.
As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Week, we’ll explore what it truly means to love one another deeply—and how genuine, supportive connection isn’t just good for the soul, but essential to our health and healing. Drawing from powerful stories, Scripture, and decades of mental health insight, Naomi and Matt share about how God calls us into relationships that restore, uplift, and make a lasting difference.
Together, let’s lean into the theme of “Topping Up Together”, be inspired by stories of transformation, and reflect on how loving deeply can change lives—starting with our own.
This week Pastor Grant Harris continues our King and Kingdom Come: The Gospel According to Luke series with a message titled Jesus: Prepared & Proven. We'll explore Jesus stepping into His public ministry — prepared through John’s bold preaching, affirmed in baptism, rooted in whakapapa, and proven through testing in the wilderness; looking at how His genealogy connects Him to all of humanity, entering into our broken family lines to offer us something radically new: a restored identity as children of God. Jesus’ whakapapa becomes ours — and that changes everything.
This week, Pastor Aidan Wivell explores Luke 2 as part of our King & Kingdom Come: The Gospel According to Luke series, diving into the story of Simeon—a Spirit-led man who had been waiting his whole life for God’s promise. Holding the child Jesus in his arms, Simeon rejoices in the hope revealed not just for Israel, but for all nations. He also proclaims the great reversal Jesus’ Kingdom will bring—a reality that will reveal the true condition of every heart.
This week Pastor Grant Harris launches our new series King & Kingdom Come: The Gospel According To Luke, with the message small parts. BIG STORY. speaking out of Luke 1:1–4.
Grant will explore how Luke opens his Gospel with what feels like a preview of God’s unfolding plan. Through the stories of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, and John, we’ll see how God weaves ordinary lives into extraordinary purposes, keeping His promises in ways that change the world. As we begin this journey through Luke, Grant will remind us that the gospel is not a story to simply observe—but one we’re invited to step into, trusting God’s word and living as participants in His kingdom.
This week Pastor Grant Harris will bring us a one-off message on being Witnesses to the World, speaking out of Acts 1:8. Jesus calls us to be his witnesses—sharing the good things He has done in our lives, both as individuals and as a church family. We’ll also explore Windsor's long-term partnership with Joyya, one of our Beyond the Walls projects, and consider how God might still be inviting us into challenging and sacrificial ways of living out that call.
This Father’s Day message by Dr Paul Jones contrasts absent earthly fathers with our ever-present heavenly Father, who promises, “I am with you.” Through Jesus, God bridges the gap between heaven and earth, coming down to dwell with us and even within us by His Spirit.
This week Pastor Grant Harris brings a one-off message titled Freed | Restored | Sent from Luke 8:26–39. Together we’ll explore the reality of spiritual battles and humanity’s struggle with evil, and see how Jesus freed the demon-possessed man, restored his identity and community, and sent him out as a witness to God’s power. The challenge for us today is to live out that same pattern—allowing Jesus to free us, restore us, and send us to share our testimony of His work in our lives.
This week Pastor Grant Harris wraps up our Prophetic Words: Ancient Voices, Modern Hope series with the prophet Malachi, and a message titled: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!
Grant will explore how every day we make countless decisions—some small, some life-shaping. In the closing words of the minor prophets, Malachi calls God’s people out of apathy and back into wholehearted devotion. Spiritual growth doesn’t happen in the big, dramatic moments alone; it’s formed in the daily choices that draw us closer to Jesus or pull us away. God is after our hearts, and when we give Him our “yes,” everything else flows from that choice. Together we’ll unpack how the small decisions we make can carry eternal weight.
This week Guest Preacher John Tucker will unpack how Jesus shows us that the way up is, in fact, down—revealing the secret to a meaningful life through Mark 10:45: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Discover how true greatness in Jesus’ kingdom comes from serving others, embracing sacrifice, and putting others first.
This week Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our Prophetic Voices: Ancient Words, Modern Hope series with a message titled “Zephaniah: I See Fire.”
Zephaniah paints a striking picture of God’s righteous fire—one that doesn’t leave anything untouched. For the proud, it brings resistance and ruin. But for the humble, it leads to repentance and refining. The difference lies in the posture of our hearts.
As Zephaniah 3:12 reminds us: “But I will leave within you the meek and the humble, who trust in the name of the Lord.”
In a world still marked by pride and self-reliance, this ancient voice invites us to choose trust, humility, and the kind of transformation only God’s fire can bring.
This week Mikayla Reid continues our Prophetic Words: Ancient Voices, Modern Hope series with a message on Habakkuh titled: Holding Tight In The Wrestle. Mikayla will explore what it looks like to trust God in the tension—when faith is stretched and doubt creeps in. Through the honest wrestle of the prophet Habakkuk, we’ll discover that even in seasons of uncertainty, our faith can grow deeper, stronger, and more rooted in who God is.
As we continue our Prophetic Words: Ancient Voices, Modern Hope series, Pastor Grant Harris brings the voice of the prophet Joel into our world today with a creative, first-person message titled: Wake Up, Aotearoa!
Rooted in Joel 2:28, this message begins with crisis—a locust invasion symbolising seasons of loss and disruption—but it doesn’t end there. Joel’s call is clear: Return to God with all your heart. True repentance isn’t about spectacle—it’s about a transformed heart. And at the heart of it all is hope. The Day of the Lord is near, and God promises restoration for everyone—young and old, men and women, farmers and students alike.
Listen and be stirred, challenged, and encouraged as we’re reminded: God is still speaking, still moving, and He’s not finished with Aotearoa. Or with you.
As we continue our Prophetic Words: Ancient Voices, Modern Hope series, this week we’re exploring one of the most powerful calls in Scripture. We're delighted to have Junie, Miko, and Nicholas from our Mairangi Bay Campus unpacking Micah 6:8, diving into what it truly means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God. Come be challenged and encouraged to live with purpose, compassion, and humility in the everyday moments of life.
This week Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our series Prophetic Words: Ancient Voices, Modern Hope with a powerful message from Hosea titled Shocking Love.
Hosea paints a confronting picture of Israel’s unfaithfulness—yet even more staggering is the relentless love of God, full of mercy and compassion. Hosea didn’t just speak this message—he lived it.
Are we still shocked by the gospel? Would anyone be shocked by the way we love?
Together, let's reflect on the radical grace of God through the eyes of the prophet Hosea.
This week we’re diving into the bold and confronting words of the prophet Amos — a humble shepherd called to speak truth to a spiritually shallow, complacent, and unjust society. Through rich historical context and striking parallels to our world today, this message by Pastor Grant Harris will challenge us to take an honest look at our worship, our wealth, and our heart for justice. It’s a timely call to live with greater integrity.
This week, we’re excited to kick off our brand new series: Prophetic Words: Ancient Voices, Modern Hope — starting with a message from Pastor Grant Harris titled: A Prophetic Homecoming, speaking out of Micah 6:8.
The prophetic books of the Bible may be small in size, but they carry weighty, powerful messages that still speak into our world today. In this series, we’ll journey through the voices of prophets like Amos, Hosea, Micah, Joel, and others—men who spoke into moments of deep injustice, spiritual drift, and national crisis. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? These ancient voices don’t just call us to religion—they call us back to relationship. They challenge our comfort, stir our convictions, and invite us not just to listen, but to live differently. God hasn’t gone silent. The prophets remind us: He’s still speaking. The question is—are we listening?
This week we’re marking Matariki with a special message from Pastor Aidan Wivell, sharing on Sacred Signs—preaching from Genesis 1:14–19. Aidan will explore how Matariki is Aotearoa’s only public holiday based on the rhythms of nature—looking at how Scripture tells us that God created the stars to mark times and seasons. We’ll pause to reflect, realign, and open our eyes again in wonder at the beauty of creation… and the Creator behind it all.
We all long to be truly known and deeply loved—but that kind of connection requires risk. This week, Mikayla Reid wraps up our Risk & Reward series by unpacking the story of the woman in Mark 5, who dared to step forward in her shame and found healing through vulnerability. In a culture that often rewards hiding, Jesus invites us into something far better: honest connection with God and one another.
Pastor Grant Harris brings us a message unpacking how failure is part of the human experience, looking at how the Bible acknowledges our mistakes. Unpacking Daniel 3:16-18, he will explore that while we must live with consequences, obedience to the Spirit shows us that what the world calls failure isn’t always God’s view—sometimes it’s better to have tried and failed than never to have tried at all.
This Sunday, Pastor Aidan Wivell brings us a one-off message titled This Is Love, preaching out of 1 John 4:7–21. Aidan will explore how we’re all searching for love—but what is love, really? A feeling? A spark? A choice? In this passage, the Bible gives us a clear and powerful answer: God is love. Love isn’t just something God does—it’s who He is. And He shows that love by sending Jesus as our Saviour. We'll unpack together how living as a Christian starts with receiving God’s love, responding to Him—and letting that love shape the way we love others.
Generosity can feel like one of the riskiest spiritual practices—especially when biblical generosity asks more of us than we expect, and the rewards aren’t always immediate or visible. In Risking Generosity, Pastor Grant Harris unpacks 1 Kings 17:7–16, showing how true generosity isn’t just about giving—it’s about trusting God and stepping into the redemptive work of Christ in the world. And really, who wouldn’t want to be part of that?
We’re jumping back into our Risk & Reward series as Pastor Caleb Finlayson unpacks what it means to Risk Discomfort. Preaching from Jonah 1:1–3, Caleb invites us to reflect on how we, like Jonah, often resist God’s call when it leads us out of our comfort zone. But what if discomfort is exactly where God is calling us to grow? With a powerful personal testimony and three practical challenges—reflection, practicing discomfort, and detachment—this message challenges us to trust God fully, even when it’s costly.
This week we’re marking Mother’s Day with something a little different. We’re excited to welcome special guest Tash Kestle—Worship Director at Upper Room Church and a talented singer-songwriter—as she leads us through a meaningful time of music and story.
Tash will be sharing original songs, the heart behind them, and reflections on faith, creativity, and the beauty of motherhood. It’s a chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible women—mothers and mother figures—who have shaped our lives.
Note: As this is a unique style of service, there’s no full sermon notes transcript available, but we’ve attached Tash’s notes, song lyrics, and some reflective questions and resources for you to engage with in your own time.
We’ve also included links via the buttons above to the Inner Rooms Spotify, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, if you’d like to follow Tash and the Inner Rooms journey and listen to more of their music.
As we kick off our new series Risk & Reward, Pastor Aidan Wivell brings us a message titled: Risk Reputation, taking us to Acts 4:7–20, where we see Peter’s transformation from denying Jesus to boldly proclaiming Him before authorities. This powerful passage invites us to face our fear of what others might think and take the risk of sharing our faith—trusting that the reward is far greater than our reputation.
In this one-off message, Prepared for Battle, Pastor Grant Harris unpacks Ephesians 6:10–18 and the reality of the spiritual battle we face. The New Testament doesn’t shy away from the influence of the devil—also known as Satan, the tempter, the accuser, the evil one—but it reminds us that we don’t fight for victory, we fight from victory. Through the armour of God, we are equipped to stand firm and claim the victory Jesus has already won.
This week Pastor Grant Harris is wrapping up our Alive & Renewed series with a message titled: The Empty Tomb, The Full Life, reflecting on John 20:1–18. We'll explore Mary Magdalene’s powerful encounter with the risen Jesus, looking at how it takes her from deep sorrow to joyful mission. Her story invites us to hear Jesus call our name, experience resurrection hope, and share it with the world. In this message we'll unpack how the resurrection changes everything—personally, powerfully, and purposefully.
As part of our Alive and Renewed series, this Palm Sunday message from Pastor Holly Walton explores how Jesus’ suffering shows us a God who meets us in our pain. Whether you're navigating loss, grief, or doubt, this message is a reminder that the cross brings hope, healing, and purpose—no matter the season.
This week Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers is jumping back into our Alive & Renewed series,exploring how we can embrace the mindset of Christ in a world focused on status and self-promotion. How do we let go of pride, surrender control, and genuinely serve others?
This week we’re excited to welcome Sarah Clark, Manager of the Windsor Park LifeCare Trust, as she shares a powerful message on how we can be a Light On A Hill and a beacon of hope in the darkness. Through inspiring stories from the LifeCare Trusts ministries, we’ll see how God is working through practical care and compassion, and discover the many ways we can support this vital work. Don’t miss this uplifting and encouraging message!
This week we continue our Alive & Renewed: Living the Gospel Today series, with Pastor Grant Harris leading us through a message on Restoring Peace, preaching out of Ephesians 2:11-22. In this powerful message, we’ll explore how Jesus’ work on the cross breaks down the walls of division, reconciling us to God and offering us a peace that transcends all understanding. Through His sacrifice, we receive the kind of Godly peace that transforms our lives, bringing healing and unity to our relationships and hearts. Join us as we discover how this peace can restore our lives and our world.
This week we continue our Alive & Renewed: Living the Gospel Today series, with Pastor Grant Harris leading us through the powerful truth that recognising Jesus as the Son of God calls us to a life of worship that overcomes the fears of this world. Grant will unpack how in Matthew 14:22-33, we see how worship transforms everything, turning the disciples' fears into faith and giving them the courage to walk with Christ. Join us to discover how worship can make us unshaken, no matter the fear we face.
This week in our Alive and Renewed series, Pastor Caleb Finlayson will be bringing us a message on The Cost of Following Christ, preaching out of Luke 9:23-26. He'll be exploring how genuine discipleship isn't easy—it demands sacrifice, surrender, and trust; challenging us to think about: Is your faith costing you something, or are you choosing comfort? Listen along as we grapple with these questions and dive into the real cost of following Christ.
This week we kick off a powerful new series called Alive & Renewed, leading us all the way to Easter Sunday! In a world that feels fractured and uncertain, this series is a celebration of the timeless truths of the gospel. This week, Pastor Aidan Wivell will bring us a message titled A World In Need of Renewal, diving deep into the pain and brokenness we see both around us and within ourselves. But don’t worry, the message ends with the incredible hope that, because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, renewal is no longer just a possibility—it’s inevitable! Join us as we journey together toward the life-changing power of the gospel.
This week we're wrapping up 'summer' at Windsor with a second instalment of our Vision messages, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a sermon titled Faith: The Ultimate Growth Strategy. Preaching out of Matthew 13:31-32, Grant will be reflecting on where God has led us in the past and where He is leading us in the future. Looking at the Parable of the Mustard Seed, we'll unpack some practical stories of how this is, and will, work itself out through Windsor Park Baptist Church.
The week Pastor Grant Harris will be bringing us a Vision message titled: Life In Circles, Not Just Rows, preaching out of Acts 2:42-47. Grant will explore how the process of being a disciple of Jesus is one that is worked out through relationships with others. This was the pattern the early church modelled to us; it was radical, regular, and rigorous. As we start the rhythms of 2025 these same things lead to a vibrant faith that is attractive to those who need Jesus - so that the church (us) might be the light of the hill that Jesus wants us to be.
This weekend Pastor Grant Harris will be bringing us a Waitangi Day inspired message titled: A Soft Heart Heals Divisions, speaking out of Ephesians 2:11-22. In his message Grant will look at how the early church was a divided church based on divisions that people had created. The Apostle Paul called on the church to remember that Christ broke down all the barriers that divided them. It’s, obviously, a hard lesson to learn, as we still create barriers, often racially based, but the Bible tells us to have hearts that are as soft as butter, so that the Spirit can shape us to live in kingdom-of-God ways where barriers are broken down.
This week Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers will be bringing us a message titled: Think Of These Things. Speaking out of Philippians 4:6-9, she will be exploring how easily we focus on what's hard and frustrating, and the harm that comes from it, yet God invites us to focus on His beauty, which calms our fears, grows our compassion, and brings healing. We will look at how the key is choosing to do this in relationship with Him.
This week we wrap up our summer series, Jesus: The Hidden Years, with a message from Pastor Caleb Finlayson on Baptism & Belonging. We'll reflect on Jesus' baptism in Luke 3:21-22, where God affirms His identity and mission. Just as Jesus' baptism marked the beginning of His purpose, baptism invites us into a life of belonging, renewal, and a fresh start with God—a public declaration of our faith and identity in Him.
In the fourth week of our summer series: Jesus: The Hidden Years, Pastor Grant Harris brings us a message on God In The Ordinary, looking at the eighteen years of silence in Jesus' ministry. Key verses: Luke 2:51
In this third week of our summer series: Jesus: The Hidden Years, Pastor Aidan Wivell unpacks the only biblical account of Jesus as a boy. At age 12, Jesus marks a coming of age moment, distinguishing Himself from earthly expectations and identifying with His Father’s house. What does it mean for us to “come of age” in our faith? Join us as we reflect on finding our true home, purpose, and security in the love of our heavenly Father. Key verses: Luke 2:41-52
This week Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our series Jesus: The Hidden Years with a message on “Project Jesus.” In a world obsessed with growth, progress, and ambitious projects, we look to Jesus’ childhood for a different model of development. Luke tells us Jesus grew strong, wise, and lived under God’s grace. This growth came through two key themes: everyday faithfulness—Mary and Joseph’s steady obedience in the ordinary—and supernatural relationship—Jesus’ constant connection to his Father. Key verses: Luke 2:39-40
This week Pastor Aidan Wivell kicks off our summer series, Jesus: The Hidden Years, exploring the profound early life of Jesus. From his humble birth in Bethlehem, to becoming a refugee in Egypt, and growing up in the obscure town of Nazareth, Jesus’ beginnings reveal God at work in the unexpected and overlooked. Where might Jesus be waiting to be discovered in the “Bethlehems,” “Egypts,” and “Nazareths” of your own life? Key verses: Matthew 2:13-23
This Christmas we invite you to Rediscover The Wonder of Christmas with a message from Pastor Grant Harris.
This Sunday we wrap up our Advent series, From Fear To Freedom, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message on Love, preaching out of Luke 2:8-14. Grant will be looking at the response of the shepherds (that of terror!) and unpacks how their story connects to three key themes we've encountered throughout this series: action, words, and praise.
This Sunday at church we continue our Advent series, From Fear To Freedom, with Pastor Caleb Finlayson bringing us a message on Joy, preaching out of Matthew 1:18-25. In this message we look at another key person in the nativity story – Joseph, unpacking how he steps into courage in the midst of fear, ultimately finding joy.
This week we continue our Advent series, From Fear to Freedom, with Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers preaching out of Luke 1:26-38, looking at one of the main characters (if not the main character) in the Advent story – Mary.
Mary is everything she probably shouldn't be to have a baby, in a town that's not on the map of history. And yet, God chooses to use her to bring about the redemptive history of the world! Profound. How Mary deals with her fears is a lesson to us all. And so it should be.
This week we introduce our Advent series: From Fear to Freedom, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message out of Luke 1:5-25 titled: Hope - Do not be afraid, Zechariah!
This week we're delighted to be welcoming Matt Burrows from the Christian Broadcasting Association (CBA) to share the inspiring story of CBA’s mission to Be The Light of Jesus in the media industry across Aotearoa. Matt, one of our very own Windsor Parkers, will discuss how CBA is creatively responding to God's calling in a challenging cultural landscape, and how we are all invited to be part of this prophetic ministry. Get ready to be inspired and challenged to get involved in making an impact for Christ in the media!
This week we wrap up our series on Practicing The Way, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message titled: A Rule For Life, preaching out of John 15:5. He will be encouraging us to take the next steps in our own journey of growth that keeps us connected to the true vine.
This week we continue our series on Practicing The Way, with Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers bringing us a message titled: Healing From Sin, preaching out of Mark 2:17.
Heather will be exploring how Jesus is portrayed as the healer of our souls. Sin is more complex than we think. We know sin is done by us, and to us, and is in our culture, but we don’t realise how deep it is in our bones and in our being. Heather explores how we need to confront and surrender our sins, attachments, and the deeper issues that separate us from God, trusting in Jesus as the ultimate source of happiness and peace, even amidst suffering, which can help strip away our unhealthy attachments. She shares how the good news is that as we engage deeply with the nature of sin, we fully embrace the grace and healing offered through Christ.
This week we continue our series on Practicing The Way, with Pastor Caleb Finlayson bringing us a message titled: The Call To Community, preaching out of Mark 1:16-19 and Mark 3:13-19,31-34.
He will be exploring how in the midst of a generation of loneliness, Jesus calls us again to take up the spiritual practice of doing life together in community, focusing on how Jesus did this with His close disciples, and delving into what it looks like to translate that into our our faith journey today as we intentionally do life and faith together.
This week we're jumping out of series for Labour Weekend with Aidan Wivell bringing us a message titled: Just Rest. Preaching out of Deuteronomy 5:12-15, this Labour Weekend as we remember the history of the 8-hour working day, we explore the Biblical practice of Sabbath, which thousands of years earlier placed limits on work and protected space for rest. We'll look at Sabbath though the Māori framework of Atua, Tangata, and Whenua, and see how Sabbath is an act of justice which creates space, not just for us, but for others and for God's creation.
This week Pastor Grant Harris continues our series, Practicing The Way, with a message out of Matthew 26:36-39 titled Snakes and Ladders. In life we all have our ups and downs; it's often easy to say that God is good when life is on the up, but what about when it's down? Being able to see God in the middle of pain and suffering enables some of the most significant spiritual growth we can ever experience. Grant talks about how we can allow ourselves to be formed during the tough times.
This week we continue our series: Practicing The Way, with the delightful
Mikayla Reid bringing us a message on The Practices! Speaking out of John 15:3-5, Mikayla will explore the importance of making time and space for spiritual formation through regular, intentional practices, showcasing Jesus as our ultimate example, and leaving us with practical suggestions to take on board.
This Sunday we're excited to be kicking off a new series titled: Practicing The Way, looking at the ancient practice of spiritual formation through the development of a rule of life that shows our individual pathways. This week we'll be introduced to the series by Pastor Grant Harris with a message on Living In The Way, unpacking one of his favourite verses, Romans 12:2.
This Sunday at church we’re wrapping up our series Exodus: Mission Possible, with Pastor Grant Harris looking at the call to mission that Jesus leaves with His disciples in Acts 1:1-9, a call that stretches from our neighbourhood to the ends of the earth.
This week we have Equip Sunday, with Naomi Cowan (CEO) and Matt Strong (GM) sharing the heartbeat of Equip with us through stories and insights into who they are and what they do in the mental health space in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It’s going to be an insightful and inspiring service!
This weekend we’re continuing our series Exodus: Mission Possible, with Aidan Wivell bringing us a message on God Sends, preaching out ofExodus 19:5-6. Aidan gives us the challenge to become a ‘community of priests’, words that derive their significance from the the words that God gave to the people of Israel, to be a kingdom of priests. It’s an insightful, if not a demanding, message!
This weekend we're jumping back into our series Exodus: Mission Possible, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message on God Covenants With Us, preaching out ofExodus 19:5-6.
We’re delighted to have father-son-duo Chris and Mark Grantham bringing us a special message this Father’s Day on how We All Play A Part. Together they will share Mark’s journey, that even though limited by cerebral palsy to life in a wheelchair, he still makes a difference in the world. It’s a wonderful story that will remind us that positive action for God bears fruit, no matter how big or small we think that action is.
Today we're continuing our series, Exodus: Mission Possible, with Pastor Caleb Finlayson bringing us a message titled: The God Who Redeems Us, preaching out of Exodus 5:22-6:12.
Today we’re continuing our new series, Mission Possible, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message titled: God Comes To Us, preaching out of Exodus 3:1-17.
Today we're introducing you to our new series, Mission Possible, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message titled: God Sees Us, preaching out of Exodus 2:23-25.
Today we're wrapping up our series, The Power of Story, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message on Paul's 3-Part Testimony, preaching out of Acts 22:1-21 and sharing his own personal story.
Have you ever wondered: God, Do You See Me? Today Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers unpacks that very question as she continues our series The Power of Story, looking at John 1:45-51, 4:4-30.
This week we're taking a break from our series, The Power of Story, as we welcome John Tucker to the pulpit. Given that it's July, John is making us sing a Christmas Carol as he encourages us to find The Answer To Our Fear.
This week we're continuing our series The Power of Story, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message on Ecclesiastes: There's a Needle In That Haystack. Ecclesiastes is a story of gloom and doom as King Solomon tells his story of finding life to be meaningless, and he really, really tried everything to find the good life! But after all the meaningless pursuits he tried, a small shiny needle was found in the haystack of life. And that needle offered a sharpness to his life. The needle was God.
This Sunday we're jumping back into our series, The Power of Story, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message on Psalms: Life & Faith, Together.
Today Pastor Grant Harris is bringing us a message on Matariki: Rest | Remembrance | Resurrection, looking at the Last Supper and the words of Jesus, highlighting how what happened in the Upper Room reflects the celebration of Matariki.
Today Pastor Grant Harris is bringing us a message on Faith In The Marketplace, looking at the Windsor Park Hub Limited and how they outwork their vision statement to build stronger communities by putting their faith into action.
In this message we hear from the Managers of the Hub social enterprises: Small Fries (Shelley Thornton), Windsor Creative (Junie Jumig) and Windsor Funerals (Hazel James).
Today we’re continuing our series, The Power of Story, with an awesome message from Aidan Wivell titled: Don’t Forget Your Roots. Through his sermon Aidan unpacks Deuteronomy 8:1-20, reflecting on the Israelites time in the Promised Land and the message being instilled in them during this time: remember your history.
This week we have the wonderful Holly Walton continuing our series: The Power of Story, by bringing us an amazing message on Ruth: Loss, Love & Legacy. Holly beautifully shares the story of Ruth, painting an image of her life, her faith, and the legacy she leaves behind.
This Sunday we’re jumping out of our series for Kings Birthday Weekend, and welcoming one of Windsor Parks very own, Ross Georgiou, to preach! He’s bringing us a message on The Heart of Jesus – one that’s incredibly timely with everything going on in our nation and world this week.
This week we're jumping into our new series: The Power of Story, with Pastor Caleb Finlayson bringing us a message on The Unexpected Wisdom of Job, a story that's not actually about Job, but about something (and someone!) so much bigger - Jesus.
In this message we'll delve into our own stories, contemplating how we handle life's unexpected challenges, and reflecting upon whether we will choose to humbly submit to God, just as Job did.
Stories provide the building blocks of life and faith, and is this introduction to our new series, Grant shows us that stories can be told in many different ways with the challenge to start thinking about how we might tell our own stories.
It's Mother's Day! Naomi Cowan (CEO of Equip ... www.equip.net.nz) is a member of Windsor Park who's career has been spent helping people to grow in themselves. This message encourages us to not only be grateful for those who have nurtured us, but to put that into practice by nurturing others.
The team who went to Cebu (Philippines) in April report back on what they saw and how their experiences help shape their lives ... and try to encourage you to enter a child sponsorship journey!
Aidan rounds out our Essentials series by talking about what is non-essential, challenging us to keep in balance all those things that aren't part of the essentials, and helping us seek to stay in covenant relationship with each other as we agree to disagree over many things ... a powerful way to end this series!
Windsor Park is a Baptist church, meaning we have a rich history that has a global reach dating back just over 400 years. In this message, Pastor Grant outlines what are the essentials of being Baptist, which is especially good for those who don't know but who are part of a Baptist church! This message grounds our identity as brothers and sisters in Christ in the church that we call home.
The Trinity has been one of the most debated parts of Christian theology for over 1,700 years. In this message, Pastor Grant doesn't quite provide all the answers (because the 'discussion' will continue), but he does raise the importance of the trinity as an essential part of our faith. Plenty of think about!
As part of our 'Essential' series, Heather Ameye-Bevers takes us on a journey that deepens our understanding and experience of the Bible as an essential part of being a follower of Jesus. Interestingly, she also explains why the early creeds didn't even mention the Bible! Great stuff.
It's Resurrection Sunday! As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, Pastor Grant looks at the significance of the massive number of 7's in the Bible that signify completeness, including the 7 I Am's that Jesus uses to describe himself - which makes Jesus worthy of our worship, especially as He Is Risen!
Sarah Clark, Manager of the Windsor Park LifeCare Trust, shows how Moses was held up by others in Exodus 17:8-13 as an example of what we're doing at Windsor Park through the ministries of the LifeCare Trust - and gives us a range of opportunities about how we can be involved.
In this introduction to our new series, Essentials: The Building Blocks of Faith, Grant takes us through the foundation stones of Christian history that have built the essentials of what the mainstream church follows, and then challenges us to identify what we consider to be the essentials of our personal faith journey.
Dr Phil Halstead, a Lecturer in Pastoral Care and Counselling at Carey Baptist College, speaks from Psalm 90 as he explores the life-giving biblical theme of being cognisant of the fragility of life.
Walking through Acts 8:26-40, Christa McKirland (a faculty member at Carey Baptist College) looks at how the Spirit is involved throughout the story of the pursuit and inclusion of the Ethiopian eunuch. In this passage, we see God’s love for the world, God’s love for the person, and how God equips us to be agents of love for the world.
In Week 3 of our 2024 vision series, Grant shares about Jesus' teaching on the kingdom of God, using the Parable of the Weeds to show what our role is in being part of God's mission in our world [community].
In his second message about WP's vision in 2024, Grant teaches us some lessons about the character and passion of David in the most unlikeliest of situations - an ongoing area of growth for all of us as we tackle what's on front of us this year, both as individuals but as a church.
Grant opens up his 2-week vision series for 2024 by looking at a familiar, but challenging story from John 4 where Jesus gives us a model to follow in his interaction with a Samaritan woman - growing in our character will help us point people towards Jesus (the living water) this year, and every year.
In the final week of our summer series, Habits That Keep Us Growing, we hear from three Windsor Park members with 232 years of combined life experience! Heather, Paul, and Stephanie will share about the habits they've adopted through their life that have helped them grow into lifelong followers of Jesus.
Caleb takes us into 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 as he encourages us to adopt a life 'in the playground' of developing habits that both help us grow and help us become people that help grow the kingdom of God.
Heather talks about some of the habits she's used to build her spiritual strength, and what she's currently putting in place. All her habits have been about making space for God - something we could make more space for! A challenging message with a practical challenge, as this whole series is.
Ethan looks at the five habits of highly missional people by using the acronym, B.E.L.L.S, which stands for Bless, Eat, Learn, Listen & Sent - five habits that will make us intentionally missional people in 2024.
In our first message for 2024, Grant introduces our summer series, Habits That Keep Us Growing, by talking about a habit he's put in place in his life in recent years, that is both an act of worship to God and is something that physically helps save lives in New Zealand. It's a habit that many people could embrace in their lives, so his message comes with a big challenge!
In our final Sunday of the year, Aidan Wivell sets us up for 2024 with a challenge from Acts 17:22-34, asking us to think about what stand we will make for the ongoing story that we've just celebrated through the season of Advent that led to Christmas.
In our final Advent message, Grant takes a look at Matthew 2:1-11 and looks at the various ways Jesus was welcomed. The [very big] challenge is to ask ourselves how we might welcome Jesus this Christmas.
One of the most powerful songs we sing at this time of the year is O Holy Night. This song has a powerful story behind it that shows God can use anyone to achieve His purposes - which is another thrilling hope that gives all our lives meaning, in all seasons!
Immanuel (in the Old Testament) and Emmanuel (in the New Testament) are the same people .. God with us. Holly encourages us to discover/rediscover the thrill of hope that comes with knowing that Jesus (Emmanuel) is with us, in our hearts (and not in any building), revealing himself in our world, if we have the eyes to see.
On this first day of Advent 2023, Aidan opens up 1 Peter 1:3-9, a powerful passage that helps us live faithfully in the present by remembering the past and hoping in the future. This is a word in season for our times.
Grant concludes our series in the book of of Romans by looking at Chapter 16:17-27 which has a uniquely significant focus on recognising teaching that doesn't align with the Gospel ... a challenging topic to address in these days of increasing division (although division is not a new thing, which is why Paul addresses it!).
Heather looks at the long list of greetings that Paul writes in Romans 16:1-16 as he starts to wrap things up in his letter to the church in Rome. A long list of names has a lot of significance though, because of precisely who is in the list - as Heather powerfully explains.
As we start to head towards the end of our series through the book of Romans, Caleb looks at Romans 14:1 - 15:13 where Paul encourages the Christians in Rome (and therefore the Christians in the world today as well!) to ensure that they keep the the most important parts of the Gospel central to their lives, but learn to live with those things that we can agree to have different views on. True then, true today, but really hard to live out!
Some passages in Scripture are hard to get our heads around, and Romans 13:1-7 is one of them! But it can't be read without reading Romans 12, and Romans 1-11 ... Grant challenges us to apply the bigger story of what Paul was writing as we look to God's sovereignty in all things.
Aidan takes a good hard look at Romans 12:14-21 that asks some probing questions of us as we consider our attitude, and love, towards those who might be considered our enemies. It's a proactive and challenging message, so due warning is given!
Mikayla Reid makes her preaching debut today as she looks at Daniel 4:19-27, focusing in on how to we live in exile today and hold together the tension of knowing God is above all, even during times of major disruption, while still doing good where we are.
Pastor Grant continues through Romans 12, looking at Verses 9-13 and the list of virtues that give examples of what a transformed life looks like ... which prompts us to think about whether we allow God the space in our lives to live out what we say we believe. A Spirit-inspired word for sure!
Romans 12:3-8 teaches us a super important lesson - we're better together, and in fact we need to work together for the sake of what God is doing in the world. In this challenging message, Grant encourages us to know how God has wired us, and how we need each other. Inspiring stuff!
After a deep dive through Romans 1-11, Grant takes us into the hard stuff, the application, the outworking of what it is to know Jesus and to be transformed by Him. Romans 12:1-2 is such a well-known passage, so let's apply it to our lives and become the frogs and butterflies God would want us to be!
As we come to the end of Romans 11, the Apostle Paul brings together many chapters of rich theology by bringing a doxology in Verses 33-36, that helps us look at the bigger picture of God's sovereignty, meaning we won't understand everything about God, and we'll have some different views on a number of things in the church, but that shouldn't stop us being united in our worship and praise of God who is above our knowledge. A doxology is a song of praise, so lets sing together!
If history is our teacher, it's easy to see how God's purposes prevail. As Grant takes us through Romans 11:1-24, he grounds what Paul is writing in the big picture of God's journey with the nation of Israel. It's incredible history, but incredibly relevant to our lives today - the same God is at work in our the small parts of our lives.
Continuing our journey through the book of Romans, Aiden reads through Romans 10:13-15, and with its directive for Christians to be the ones who speak of the good news of Jesus, confesses his reticence of being an evangelist - pushing us to think about our role in being the tellers of the good news of Jesus to which Paul challenges us to be!
We love stories, and in this Father's Day message, four men from the Windsor Park community share their experiences of how God has positioned them for purposes that are unique to them, acknowledging that God has positioned us all for purposes that are unique to us.
At the start of Romans 10, the Apostle Paul continues to show his heart to see those around him know who Jesus is. Paul's love for people was based solely on his own discovery of who Jesus was ... his story told three times in the book of Acts. Paul's story, and ours, has influence, and Grant encourages us to live our story.
John Tucker takes us into the Gospel of John, Chapter 11, Verses 17-44 as we look at the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead - and reminds us of the power of Jesus, our true superhero!
Suffering is something we don't ask for, but is a part of life we all experience in some way. The Bible speaks into this, and Caleb takes us through Romans 8:17-30 which helps us place God in the middle of difficult times.
Romans 8:14-17 is one of those passages that pushes us to get emotional, emotional in a stand up and cheer kindof way. Grant does his best to get us to do that - but will you? Hopefully! God has been good to us all :-).
Neels Janse van Rensburg is the CEO of The Bible Society of NZ and challenges us to embrace that the God who saves is the God who sends. Whether we are preachers or postmen, bridge builders or homemakers, God has work for us to do. The question he asks us to answer: What is our calling as part of God's mission?
At a time when mental health illness is at an all-time high, we need to know it's not a taboo subject, is in the Bible, and that we can be part of helping people through it. In her message, Naomi shows us just how prophetic the ministry of Equip is, and how Windsor Park plays a powerful way of being the hand and feet of Jesus.
Romans 7:24-25 says, 'What a wretched person I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!' It's a powerful statement that shows the importance of spiritual growth - and Grant pushes us in that direction in this significant message.
The letter to the Romans is a challenging read (& even more of a challenge to apply), just listen to Caleb's message on Chapter 6, Verses 15-23 for evidence of that! But, it's life-changing if embraced, and this message challenges us to think about letting go of the things we become slaves to, that aren't Jesus.
Baptism is a significant spiritual act of obedience for followers of Jesus - this is what the Apostle Paul says in Romans 6:1-15. Grant continues our journey through the book of Romans, today with a challenge both for those who have been baptised, and for those who haven't.
The word 'all' is a powerful word in the early chapters of the book of Romans. In this message, Grant looks at the end of Chapter 3 (verses 27-31) and the significance of the word 'all' which encourages us to stop dealing with the divisions that often occur in the church.
It's Easter Sunday! We celebrate the unbelievably believable fact of the resurrection of Jesus that continues to shape billions of lives around the world. Grant looks at 7 things that demonstrate the reality of this event - and challenges us to live in their truth!
Caleb takes us through a section of Romans we don't normally read of memorise ... Romans 1:18-32 that is often titled in the Bible, 'God's Wrath Against Humankind.' But it's actually good news, if we apply what Paul is writing!
Grant takes us through Paul's famous words in Romans 1:16-17, and challenges us to think about how we could live likewise, being not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.
Chriselle takes us into the life of John, James' brother, who displayed the interesting character attributes of being a 'Son of Thunder' who grew into a man characterised by his love. Character ... matters.
In our continuing series about character (Character Matters), Caleb looks at the life of Andrew, another of Jesus' disciples, who had plenty of passion, it was just misguided at certain parts of his life. Get passion pointed in the right direction though, and good things happen - a powerful lesson for us to learn.
Last week Grant looked at the character of Peter, one of Jesus' disciples. This week he looks at Andrew, Peter's brother - you couldn't get two brothers who were so different from each other, and yet each has a great story of how they let God grow their character. Many of you related to Peter, many of you will relate to Andrew.
In today's message, Grant takes a look at the life of Peter (Simon) and shows how, despite constant failures, Peter exhibited a childlike faith that meant he to continued to grow into being a very effective follower of Jesus. It's a simple challenge - how are we doing the same?!
Caleb Finlayson starts our Character Matters series by looking at an ordinary moment of Jesus' life that helped develop his character. It's these simple moments that grow character that those around us attribute to God at work in our lives.
Today's message is a first-person narrative, with Grant taking on the role of the father of the Prodigal Son as he looks at Luke 15:11-24 through the lens of someone who's not often thought about much in the retelling of one of Jesus' big stories, but the father had some challenging times in his season of buffering.
Ethan takes us into Part 6 of our series, Finding God When Life Is ... Buffering. He looks an early part of the life of Jesus that doesn't get a lot of attention, when Jesus' parents take their baby to the temple to be blessed - and the reaction of Simeon and Anna says a lot about when life is buffering!
Aidan looks at one of life's greatest challenges, that of knowing our identity, particularly when life is ... buffering. To do this, he looks at the example of Jesus, who endured all the temptations we do, and how he dealt with temptation while in the desert. This is a powerful message that could bring breakthrough in your life!
John Tucker, Principal of Carey Baptist College and an Elder at Windsor Park, takes us through Isaiah 43:14-21, a powerful Scripture of poetry, that challenges us to see what new things God might be doing in our lives. In the post-COVID season of our lives, this is a powerful word for us all to reflect on.
This week we're participating in Global Sport Sunday, highlighting the missional opportunity that sporting environments bring to the local church. In particular we'll see how Jesus models what chaplaincy looks like, and encourage many of you to do as Jesus did within the NZ sporting world, where the doors are wide open.
Pastor Grant speaks on the biblical story of Hannah and her season of waiting. As well as, incorporating the testimony of Naomi Cowan (a member at Windsor) into the message- A Tale Of Two Women. Be encouraged through their stories of waiting and triumph in God's provision and timing!
Tune in as Pastor Grant unpacks the story of Noah in Genesis! Noah lived a counter-cultural, faith-filled, and faithful life that changed the course of history because he was able to distinguish his Father’s voice from the voice/s of the world. Join with us as we lean in and learn how to do the same.
When sand goes in everywhere it isn't pleasant! Neither are our seasons of waiting. The Israelites knew what it was like to wander around in the desert for many years. Would they have still followed God's call to leave Egypt if they knew they would never get to live in the Promised Land? Rather that it would instead be the next generations who would. In life when God calls us to build for Him we are not guaranteed that we will see the end or reap the benefits but as we place our trust in Him we can hope in what He will do through us.
In today's message, Ethan takes us through Joseph's story from Genesis 37-50, challenging us to shift our focus from what is happening, to what God may be doing. Learn more about Joseph's story and how God is forming you through your season of waiting.
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Not many of us enjoy waiting or find it easy. Yet, like numerous characters in the Bible, waiting is something we experience throughout our life. The important thing is that we can learn and experience God in unique ways during these seasons, if we have the mind-set to do so. Join us as we explore waiting through the lens of Abraham and Sarah, and uncover three key truths to hold onto during these moments.
Testimonies are powerful reminders of how God has and is working in lives. Join us as we hear two incredible testimonies from Danny and Joyce, who were sponsored through Tearfund. Born-and-raised in the Philippines they where given opportunities they wouldn’t have otherwise had without sponsorship. Through a Tear Fund event, they met, married, emigrated to NZ and are now sponsoring a child of their own! True stories of faith in action.
How sweet is the grace that has been so freely lavished on us who believe in Christ?! You would think that Christians would be experts in sharing the grace we've received from God with those around us. Yet, sadly, we can be known as judging, self-righteousness and critical of others, but this is not how Christians are called to be. As we consider Ephesians 1:7-8, prayerfully contemplate how you can show others unmerited grace?
We have arrived at the final (12th) week of our RESET series (Following Jesus In The New Normal), but we have not yet arrived as an apprentice of Jesus. The rhythm of being an apprentice to Jesus is a forever journey, that we are called to continue throughout all our days on this earth. Listen in to Grant's sermon 'Hurry: The Great Enemy of Spiritual Life,' as he challenges us to trade hurry for Jesus.
Guest speaker Trevor Clarke from Ethnos NZ shares his heart for mission through scripture in Matthew 16:13-18. He communicates that Jesus continues to build His Church through a three step process of: Foundation, Construction and Completion. We are invited to participate in this mission- will we answer the call?
Listen in as Aidan explores the issues of our current age of self-fulfilment. In lots of ways, some subtle, some not so, we receive the message: life is about me ‘living my best life’. Jesus words in Matthew 16:21-25 absolutely challenge this. “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” To be true disciples (or apprentices) we must surrender our will and be prepared to suffer for Christ, but we are not alone and we have a perfect example to follow. Looking to Jesus' example we know that death is not the end, it is the doorway to new life.
As we look into 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, learn how the Holy Spirit helps us be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did. Without the Holy Spirit, there's no way we'd be able to do those things, but with the Holy Spirit transformation is not only possible, but inevitable.
As we continue exploring how we change as part of our RESEST series, Grant brings us a timely message on Living In Community. Grant tackles the question of how do we do community as the Church better today. In an age where so many people feel isolated and alone, it is essential that we as the Church do both life and faith together well.
Grant continues our RESET series by speaking on what it takes to put in place a training plan that keeps us growing into the fullness of life that we were created for. Create your spiritual training plan today and make a start!
John shares on Matthew 11:25-30, reminding us that Jesus is the antidote to our weariness and anxiety. As we spend more time filling our minds with the truths of scripture, we can experience greater peace amidst the busy and confusing world we live in. Finding the rest our weary souls crave.
Chriselle speaks about the process of allowing God into our lives to reset our faith and continue our growth. Part of this process is being a student and allowing God's truths to override what we think is truth - it's a painful, but life-changing, process.
In the last week of our February vision series, Pastor Grant looks at the motivation for serving that brings life to the church, which runs against the conspiracy that we have to serve to please God and to work our way into heaven.
Pastor Grant continues our February vision series by looking at the conspiracy of personality in the church ... it's confronting, and life-giving, to know that we all have a role to play in building God's kingdom with the gifts and abilities we ALL have.
Pastor Grant takes a look at the conspiracy theory that says we have to tithe 10% to be blessed by God ... and digs into Scripture to the truth that overrides that conspiracy theory that brings freedom and joy. It's a challenging message that goes straight to the heart!
In todays podcast, we jump back into our series that looks at Jesus' words in The Sermon on The Mount. Grant takes a deeper look into a familiar passage, Matthew 6:19-24, and while this passage challenges our love of money, it goes wider than that, particularly during this COVID season, and asks us to think about what we're taking into our heart with our eyes. Challenging stuff!
This podcast is very apt for our time in history, Chriselle takes us through Romans 8:22-27, asking the question, Do we live in hope, or do we live in fear? Hopefully, hope is where we end up!
In this weeks podcast, Ethan takes us through Matthew 6:1-18 where Jesus talks about the practices of giving, prayer and fasting - things that help us deepen our faith in powerful and significant ways.
The title of this message says it all - and the words of Jesus seem pretty apt at this time where division is growing in our community. The passage in Matthew 5:43-48 is written to Christians, so this is a challenge to embrace and live!
In today's message, Grant challenges us to see how an interior renovation of our heart will help us live out the spirit of the law, love. He uses Matthew 5:17-20 as part of our series working through The Sermon on the Mount.
John Tucker (Principal of Carey Baptist College) takes us through the famous story of Jesus turning water into wine in John 2:1-11, giving us some historical context that makes this story incredibly relevant to our day and many situations we're facing. The encouragement we're left with is to invite Jesus to our party, and then do as he says.
Chriselle Lees-Thomas takes us through Matthew 5:13-16, the challenging 'salt-and-light' section of Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount. This message challenges us to think about how we live as salt (preserving, seasoning and enhancing) and light (illuminating and beaconing people towards God) in our world today.
An introduction to our mini-series: Blessed to be a Blessing; unpacking the Sermon on the Mount. This week Pastor Grant Harris discusses just how radical the words of Jesus are!
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