Kapiti Impact Church: Recent Episodes
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This week Lawrence reads from Matthew and Micah about the weightiness that Jesus puts on Mercy over Sacrifice. May we be aware of every opportunity we have to show mercy to others!
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, NZ.
This week Sue shares from Scripture and personal experience of being seen by God. God isn’t only for the ‘all’ but also for the ‘one’. He sees YOU!
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, NZ.
This week Lawrence continues his two-part series looking at the way Jesus engaged with Judas and how we’re invited to see others (and ourselves!) through the same lens.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, NZ.
This week Lawrence begins a two-part series looking at the way Jesus engaged with Judas and how we’re invited to see others through the same lens.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, NZ.
This week Mark explores how Jesus talks to the Father and how the Father talks to Jesus. We, too, can relate to the Father as His children and receive our true identity from God.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, NZ.
This week Rebecca encourages us that, like Simon Peter, experiencing the restorative Love of Jesus moves us into the beautiful opportunity to feed His lambs, speaking truth and life to those around us.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, NZ.
This week Sonya shares a message about Jesus showing us what God is like and asks us to consider what is important to Jesus and how we can value what He values.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, NZ.
This week Philippa shares about three prophetic pictures she had and how these truths gifted from Holy Spirit can bring about purpose, focus, courage and confidence in our lives.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence continues speaking about the resurrection life that is available to us in Christ, sharing from 1 Peter 1 & Romans 8.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence shares a message on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how this same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to us to bring abundant life no matter what circumstances we face.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week is Easter Sunday and Philippa shares a message from Romans 8:11 and Ephesians 3:17 - Jesus is the source of everlasting life!
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence talks about repentance and how it is a changing of our mind to embrace the Truth of how God sees us in Christ - this calls us to return to our original design of living in communion with God.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence speaks about the season of Lent and how it represents a time of transition for the broken story of humanity to experience something better that God has in store for us through the finished work of Jesus.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Philippa speaks about being still and experiencing peace by pausing in the presence of God.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence continues speaking about relationships and delves into the topic of forgiveness, speaking from Matthew 18.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, NZ.
This week Lawrence speaks about having healthy boundaries and the importance of communicating these in the context of outworking the greatest commandments of loving God & loving others as ourselves.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week we hear from Jackie Fawcett who shares about displaying grace and love through hospitality as a significant part of our faith practice.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence speaks from Matthew 18:1-10 and reminds us of our choice to be or not to be one who is easily offended and intentionally offensive.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence continues speaking about the concept of atonement and shares the perspective that God enters into the broken story of humanity and keeps moving it forward.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence continues his series on the journey to maturity by speaking about atonement and inviting us to share communion.
Note: audio included from the Bible Project video on atonement which can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_OlRWGLdnw
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence continues on his Journey to Maturity series, speaking from Ephesians 4:11-16 and incorporating the concept of Te Whare Tapa Whā.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
In this message, Lawrence speaks about being on a journey to maturity and encourages us to be a people who are healthy and growing and full of love.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
In our first gathering of 2025, Tim Smith speaks on what it is to experience eternal life and invites us to ask ourselves what it means to live an abundant life and how we would view today if we weren't worried about tomorrow.
Note: Audio content included from The Bible Project video on eternal life which you can view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCOycIMyJZM
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence shares about the hope that Christmas offers us through the telling of the story of Simeon found in Luke 2:21-35.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence shares a message out of the famous Christmas passage Isaiah 9:6-7 and encourages us that the peace of Jesus is about complete wellbeing and wholeness.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence brings the third part of his series on Core, Call & Cause, delving into what it means when an encounter with Jesus transforms our core [heart, identity].
This message was given at Kapiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Philippa shares her thoughts on what God requires of us and preaches about how everything we do flows from our hearts.
This message was given at Kapiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week we hear from guest speaker, Sue Hanna, who is the Founder of Flame Cambodia. Will our response to the call of God be Here I Am? Find out more about Sue's ministry at https://www.flamecambodia.org/
This message was given at Kapiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence continues his series on Core, Call & Cause by expanding on what the Cause of Jesus is and how it can be our cause too.
This message was given at Kapiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence speaks on what it means to say yes to the call of God on our lives to experience salvation, to become like Jesus, and to be set apart and holy.
This message was given at Kapiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Philippa shares a message about living with an open hand and what that looks like for us as followers of Jesus. This message was given at Kapiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence shares a message about three things an encounter with Jesus transforms in us: our core, our call and our cause.
This message was given at Kapiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Becky shares a message about the fruits of the Spirit and some practices we can build into our lives in order to have good soil that bears much fruit.
This message was given at Kapiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Mark Millard shares a message about how God is here and God is near, challenging our concept of sin separating God from us.
This message was given at Kapiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Tori Pinfold shares a message about the beautiful covering Christ has for us, that can free us from the struggles of shame and fear of disconnection.
This message was given at Kapiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Glen Mattingley shares a message about the Promises of God and encourages us to place our trust in Him and let Him steer our lives.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence shares a Father’s Day message, highlighting some of the differences between a guardian and a father and encouraging us all in our role of fathering.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence shares a message based on John 15:9-17 where Jesus talks about remaining, or abiding, in His love. When we choose to abide in Jesus, we commit to making Him our home.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence continues the message of being 'Still to be Spirit-led' with the idea that we can be motivated, inspired and invited by Love into all that God has for us.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence shares a message titled, ‘Still to be Spirit-led’ in which he talks about the importance of understanding how we hear from God and what it looks like for us to be led by the Spirit.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Sonya shares some Scriptures, stories and spoken word poetry that point us to the peace of Jesus and highlights how His peace can blow our minds and transform our hearts.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Philippa shares a message about going with God. His presence is always with us but sometimes we forget… What reminders can we put in place to stir our awareness and increase our dependence?
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Dr Chris Fawcett taught on how revolutionary and subversive the message of Jesus was given the culture and context he entered into. This message challenges how we see God, how we see ourselves and how we see & treat others. The transformational hope for the Church is the breaking down of boundaries through seeing God in all people and all of creation.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence preaches from Acts 3:19-21 and shares his thoughts on the idea that transformation has it's ultimate end in the restoration of all things.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week guest minister Wayne Huirua shares a message on being mature worshippers who know how to lay aside personal preference for the Glory of God and can lead ourselves in worship, not rely on a music team to guide us to thanking Jesus.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Lawrence shares a message about the wrestle and tension involved in our transformation, yet in that journey we can know that the Holy Spirit covers us as we remain in Christ.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Becka shares a message which unpacks the tension of being children of God while also being called to servanthood. If we take time to be still, we can hear what God calls us, and this empowers us to bless others which results in changed lives!
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Tori Pinfold shares a message about how when we sit in all God has for us in the New Covenant, we transform from glory to glory, and our glory points others to see God's glory!
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Andrea speaks on Jesus as the Living Water who can be the drink to every thirst that we have in life. Is it possible that we could be so satisfied with what Jesus gives us that we don't need to go searching anywhere else ever again?
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
This week Philippa speaks on the concept of travelling transformation, encouraging us to recognise the contrasts of where we have been, and where we are now through looking with hindsight and spending time reflecting.
This message was given at Kāpiti Impact Church in Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
Lawrence shares on what it looks like for us to be providers, not simply consumers within our community. As we receive from the Holy Spirit, we can overflow to those around us and impact this world for Christ.
Tim shares on the fullness of life that we can begin to live when we tap into God's divine inspiration in our lives and when we live out of a deeper understanding of our salvation.
Lawrence shares on what to means when the Bible says that we've been sanctified with God (Jesus has balanced the scales). This was effective over every single one of us - how might this knowledge affect the way that we interact with those around us?
Lawrence shares on Colossians 1:13. He discusses what Paul means when he talks about the fact that "Christ is in us" and what that means for our lives and the way we can live out of that knowledge.
Lawrence shares a message on what the Bible says about courage and encouraging one another.
Lawrence shares a message on Communion - what is it? Why is it important? What are some of the different views on Communion within the Church?
Jordan Smith joins us to share an encouraging Easter message on the truth about Jesus. He can reveal Himself to anyone - those who believe in Him fervently, those with doubts, and even those who don't believe in Him at all.
Lawrence brings a message on the way Jesus calls us to transform our minds and listen to the Holy Spirit. Beyond simply listening, we need to be aware of changes we need to make to our thinking and in our hearts to be able to step into all God has for us.
Philippa shares on Easter and why we celebrate it, based around John 1:1-15. She talks about the immense love God has for us and the amount of thought and intention that went into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Lawrence shares a message on the vision of Kapiti Impact Church - to encourage, equip and empower people for life!
Lawrence shares a message on how when we believe the Gospel, it should transform our lives and our minds in a way that reflects outwardly and that God wants to help us do that - not in our power, but in His!
Steve, KIC's kids pastor, doing "big" church to share a message on how important it is to come to Jesus with an open heart. Here, he can move in powerful ways.
Mark shares a message on what it means to live life trusting in God, rather than trying to do everything by ourselves. He discusses the peace and joy that it can bring to our lives and the way God challenges us in this to see how good and powerful He truly is.
Lawrence continues his series talking about the gospel. This week he talks about how we can share the good news simply by being in spaces, because we carry the presence of God.
Lawrence shares a short message on Communion and how it symbolises God's power. Join us as we remember all that Jesus did for us!
Lawrence continues his message on the Gospel. He talks about what it means for us to live in a way that reflects the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Lawrence shares a message on what it means for us to live out every aspect of our lives completely unashamed of God's gospel - the Good News! How can truly knowing how powerful our God really is transform us? What does that look like for the people around us?
Sonya shares a message filled with questions for us as we jump into a new year - where is our focus and what can we notice? How is God working in our lives? How can we live out of a gratitude of grace and see that transform our everyday?
Philippa talks about what a gift Jesus is to us and discusses who the Jesus that we celebrate at Christmas time actually is.
Ian shares a message on impartation - God imparting messages both to us and through us and the importance of taking time and intentionally feeling his presence.
Andrea shares a message on just how important and life changing it is to begin to truly under stand the love of Papa God, our gentle father.
Philippa shares a message on the way our identity is revealed through the parable of the prodigal son - through the robe, the ring, and the shoes that the father gives the son after he returns.
Lawrence continues his series on unity. He shares about how NOTHING - not our occupation, our ethnicity, etc. - can separate us from the love of God or the ability to have unity with him when we believe.
Lawrence continues his series on unity. This time he talks about unity in terms of the character of God and the steps we need to take, namely focusing on the big picture, to help create unity within our own communities.
Mark shares about some of the truths about God and who He is, namely how He is our father. He recounts the story of the Prodigal Son and discusses how God views and loves us.
Tim shares a message on unity. He talks about what it looks like for us to be unified together in Christ and the effects that this can have.
Lawrence continues his series on John 15 - what does it mean to be one with Christ, to have a relationship with Him? He focuses on the importance of us just being and understanding the truth that God says about us, rather than trying to do works to gain that closeness.
Steve talk about Fatherhood, the importance of being present and building relationships both as parents and from the perspective of God as our father.
Lawrence talks about what it means to be "unified with Christ" - the way that He stands us up when we're down and how it is FULLY our decision to stand in that unity.
Sonya, Jo, Larissa and Daniel share about their time at Living Waters Village in Borneo, Indonesia, some stories, highlights and some of the amazing things that God did.
Lawrence continues by talking about the importance of having wisdom before partaking in any spiritual battles. He also discusses our God given authority and the importance of an awareness of this.
Lawrence talks about the walk we have to take before we are ready for these moments of spiritual confrontation. He looks at five points that Paul talks about in Ephesians: we must walk with faith, love, light, and in the knowledge that we are the righteous children of God.
Lawrence continues his series on grace gifts. He discusses the ascension ministries - apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers and the ways that these roles differ from "ministry" in itself.
Chris shares on the pains and groans of the world and how important it is for us to feel the hard things, but not alone. We can experience hard things alongside those around us and God, supporting each other through things.
Jackie shares about the eternal life that we receive when we become Christians. Not just after we die, but NOW! How can that knowledge change the way we live our lives today?
Philippa shares about the hidden treasures that God has for our lives if we only ask and look for them.
Lawrence talks about how when we live out of a knowledge of God's unmerited grace and his endless love for us, we are able to truly embrace the gifts that he's given us and jump into roles that we might not have otherwise.
Lawrence shares about how important it is for us as the Church to be one united body in order for us to fully experience all that God has for us.
Lawrence talks about the way "the church" is discussed in Ephesians and how we are called to be ministers of the gospel.
Rebecca shares a bit of her story, she talks about ways that God has appeared in her life throughout some of her most difficult times - usually in ways that she doesn't expect.
Lawrence shares about what life can look like when we begin to be more aware and live out our kingdom authority given to us as children of God; how we can create environments where other people can experience the kingdom. Manifested properly, this authority builds people up.
Sheridan Rodgers, pastor of Ignite Church in Hamilton, join us to share an encouraging message about the joys of telling God and those around us that we love them!
Lawrence talks about the importance of God's authority and what can happen when we truly align ourselves with God's hand in our own lives.
Lawrence shares a short message on the freedom we can feel in understanding that we are made in the image of God.
Lawrence shares a message on Galatians 2 and Paul's phrase - "no longer I, but Christ in me." How do we live out our lives believing truly that we have Christ in us?
Lawrence concludes his 'Heart Health' series by opening a conversation about the ways we can experience the Holy Spirit. Members of the church share their different experiences and encourage one another.
Lawrence continues his series on heart health. He talks about how important it is to have gratitude when we go through difficult times. We can unlock so much joy when we turn to God with thankfulness.
Lawrence continue his 'Heart Health' series. He prompts us to watch who we let influence us and to stay away from wickedness.
Lawrence unpacks some of the specific moments within the crucifixion of Christ that reveal just how loving and forgiving our God is.
Ella shares about our relationship with God and how He laid His life down for us. She goes on to discuss the way our lives can be transformed when we alter them after having revelations about God and our identity in Him.
Lawrence talks about the way Jesus fully emptied himself for us when he died. Also, how God is with us through our suffering just as He was with Jesus.
Mark and Andrea share how Jesus can teach us more about the Father and some of the lies that we might be believing about Him.
Tim shares a message about church culture and how we can represent this culture in our everyday lives.
Chris shares about what it's like to see other people the way Jesus saw them and to be seen by Jesus. By using Jesus as our model, we can love people in the way they were made to be loved.
Glen shares about the goodness of God and how truly trusting that God is good and has a good plan that can be life changing.
Lawrence teaches on the way our lives can change when we begin to believe for God to do the unexpected in our lives and have Him start to fully lead us with his Holy Spirit.
Lawrence discusses the ways that our lives can be transformed when we fully surrender them into God's hands - His plan.
Lawrence shares on how we can be opening our eyes and spirits to the way that God is moving in our lives. This can be happening in the smallest ways. If we are not actively looking for these moments, they will pass us by.
Tim shares about some of the church's core values and how they can be summed up into the phrase "Love God, Love People." In order to do this well, we must live with an understanding of God's grace and mercy.
Lawrence shares a message about the misconception that "Christmas changed everything." He shares about how our lives can change when we acknowledge the miracle of Jesus.
Lawrence shares a message about grief and still praying for miracles even when they don't always happen. He speaks on the importance of experiencing grief, but also turning our hearts towards a state of worship.
Mark shares about the importance of giving in the life of a Christian (our time, love, and energy for God, rather than just our money).
Ella shares of how her relationship and view of God has changed her life and her identity and expands on how it can change the lives of every single one of us. When we step out in faith, we are stepping towards the good life that God has planned for us.
Lawrence shares a little but about how our lives can be transformed when we say 'Yes' to God.
Lawrence asks the question: "What are some of the things that effect our heart health?". He shares what it means to have 'a healthy heart' and how important it is for us to guard our hearts (Proverbs 4:13).
Guest speaker, Jared van Berkel, joins us to talk a little bit about his story and his ministry, Fantail Studios. He encourages us to reassess and expand our knowledge of just how powerful God is and how this knowledge can transform our lives.
Lawrence takes a look back on his original vision for Kapiti Impact Church and the surrounding community. He also shares about how life transforming living with God as our source, where we plant our roots, can be!
Dave speaks on the importance of living out of a place of love, as Jesus did, rather than living focused on laws, as the Pharisees did.
Debbie shares about 'The Goodness of God', she talks about how our lives can change when we truly know this truth.
Lawrence continues where he left off in his discussion about Grace and Peace, focusing on God's unmerited favour and the way that our lives can be transformed when we truly understand God's Grace and Peace.
Lawrence shares with us a message about God's "Grace and Peace," the importance of the phrase, and why he uses it himself.
Lawrence shares with us a message about God's "Grace and Peace," the importance of the phrase, and why he uses it himself.
Glen talks about hope and how our lives can be completely turned around when we have hope in the goodness of God and what He has and will do for us.
Glen talks about hope and how our lives can be completely turned around when we have hope in the goodness of God and what He has and will do for us.
Lawrence brings us a message on some of the characteristics of God as a Father (OUR father!) that are revealed through the parable of the prodigal son.
Lawrence brings us a message on some of the characteristics of God as a Father (OUR father!) that are revealed through the parable of the prodigal son.
Chris talks about his understanding of the heart of God. He looks at some biblical examples and expresses some ways that we can glorify and honour these characteristics of God.
Chris talks about his understanding of the heart of God. He looks at some biblical examples and expresses some ways that we can glorify and honour these characteristics of God.
Chris shares a message about how God is in pursuit of us all the time. No matter how we act, He never stops loving us and wanting us to have a relationship with Him.
Chris shares a message about how God is in pursuit of us all the time. No matter how we act, He never stops loving us and wanting us to have a relationship with Him.
Lawrence speaks about how we are God's chosen people - his treasures. He outlines the way that this can change how we live and how we resist temptation.
Tim shares about the importance of living with purpose rather than for purpose and what that actually means.
Dave shares a little bit of his journey through church and his understanding of Christian community.
Mark and Andrea share about how through Jesus we are the righteousness of God and how that can change our entire life.
Mark shares about how we can reign in life and the amazing things that Jesus paved the way for us to be able to experience now, before death and everlasting life.
Philippa encourages us to take a step back and look at the things that we have. Then, we can give these things to God and let Him turn them around for good!
Lawrence shares how our lives can change when we start to understand how God designed us and start living as the people God created us to be!
Lawrence continues his 1 Corinthians 13 series with "Love Does Not Delight in Evil, but Rejoices with the Truth."
Lawrence continues his 1 Corinthians 13 series on love with "Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs." What is the practical application of this statement and its alternate translation "love speaks no evil?"
Lawrence gives a message on what baptism is and why it's so important to our Christian faith.
Lawrence focuses in on what it means for us to be obedient and how our lives are effected by discipleship through the Holy Spirit.
Lawrence highlights what anger actually is, what it means to be "righteously angry," and some of the intricacies that love and anger hold.
Lawrence continues his series from 1 Corinthians 13:4 - Love is Not Self-seeking. He dives deep into the way that we need to fill up our own "love tanks" to be able to love others in the way God intended.
Lawrence shares about finding your identity in Christ and how through this we can grasp our God-given opportunities and what makes us unique.
Lawrence continues talking about eternal life and how we can experience it in our lives today.
Lawrence shares about how the eternal life that we receive when we believe in Jesus doesn't have to just be something that happens after we die. It can effect our lives right now!
Andrea shares about the Good News of Jesus Christ and what Jesus' death and resurrection actually means for our lives today.
Bubble Group Content Question: How can we inspire each other to be who God has created us to be?
Bubble Group Content Question: Have you experienced a tangible transformation moment in God that you can share a testimony of?
Bubble Group Content Question: What is it that we, as followers of Jesus, want to be known for?
Bubble Group Content - Philippa asks the question: What are some areas of our lives that needs to be pruned?
Bubble Group Content - Lawrence asks the questions: What would it take to build intimate relationships in your life?
Bubble Group Content - Lawrence asks the question: What makes the difference between a conformative conversation and a transformative conversation?
Boasting is externally seen and heard, it is the overflow of what is inside our heart. Lawrence encourages us to draw the attention to God and not ourselves.
What is the condition of our heart? Lawrence encourages us to deal with what is in our hearts to align with what God says about us.
Kindness is shown in action – we are to be people that do good and respond to the needs of those around us.
Lawrence shares what it means to be patient in love and asks the question “How do I grow in patience?”
Love God and love your neighbour as you love yourself – this is the greatest commandment. Adele shares an encouraging message about what it means to love one another.
We are carriers of God’s Good News, His love flows through us. Lawrence raises the challenge of: what could it look like if we lived our lives fully with love?
God has a purpose and a plan for everyone. Lawrence shares a message about God's ability to do the impossible (shared through the lens of the birth of Jesus).
From the end of year celebration service, Lawrence shares a little bit about Kapiti Impact Church’s story and about the vision going into 2022.
As we prepare for the coming of Jesus, we must learn to develop relationships with others around us – working together to be part of the bride and be purified.
The work of God takes time and often we do things in our own timing instead of waiting for God. Lawrence highlights the importance of waiting – waiting is a process that causes us to lean more into God.
God is moving through the church – His people: we are to be carriers of His Hope. Lawrence emphasizes the importance of growing an awareness of God in times of hardship.
God wants you to pursue the purpose He has for you - Lawrence encourages us to keep focusing on God’s plan and not be distracted with what is around us.
It doesn’t matter who you are, what your past is like or what your story is, Jesus wants to set you free and change your life. Mike encourages us to connect with Jesus on a deeper level.
God want us to reap His benefits, He wants us to grow and multiply in all aspects of our lives. Mark encourages us to seek the truth and receive God’s blessings.
Communion is about partaking of the body and blood of Jesus but Lawrence also shares the importance of coming together in unity and becoming one in Christ – building God’s family.
The choices you make today can impact future generations. Lawrence asks the question “are you making choices that will be a blessing?”
Often times you get at a crossroad, uncertain about which path to take – God wants you to trust in Him and keep moving towards His path.
What is stealing, killing and destroying your experiences? God is wanting to make a connection with you so that you may enjoy what brings you life.
God is calling settled and secure people in these unsettled times for a purpose. Lawrence encourages us to discover more of God and what He has for us.
God wants people to be a part of His plan, He wants us to bring Him what He has already given us for His purpose. Tim encourages us to offer what we have to be put into God’s hands.
The need for food and water is essential for the body. Is your spiritual body being nourished by Jesus, the bread of life and living water? Lawrence shares the message around communion.
Lawrence shares what it means to experience God’s goodness, how His goodness is all around us.
Is your relationship with God at the centre point of your life? Lawrence encourages us to run to God in times of pain and discomfort.
How do we build the foundation for bigger and stronger strongholds? Lawrence shares ways by which we can identify the roots of our strongholds and focus on making God our stronghold.
When we create an invitation for God to come, He does not only want to visit us but He wants to stay and inhabit our lives. Ian shares encouraging ways in which we can have Jesus live within us.
Lawrence encourages us to shine the light that God has given us brightly so that others can sense God’s light through us.
Continuing on from last week’s message, Chris emphasizes that we as believers have different songs to sing but we are called to sing together for the glory of God.
Chris uses the metaphor of using songs and music for how we live our lives. How do we draw people into the music of our lives? What songs do we sing to share the Gospel?
In order to have the skills and abilities to reconcile and draw people to Jesus, we too need to build our relationship with Jesus. Lawrence shares some ways in which we can show God’s glory in our everyday journey.
Lawrence continues on with his message of Pentecost and how we as believers can represent God.
Lawrence shares the meaning of Pentecost and how we can experience the benefits of salvation through Christ who has risen.
Sheridyn shares his story and the realignment God did within his life, to live for the purpose God has called him to.