Inspire Church Albany

Welcome to today’s episode, where we explore what it truly means to live all in for God—a faith that is hungry, surrendered, and anchored in Christ. Drawing from Scripture and practical discipleship, we’ll unpack how renewed thinking, humble service, and bold witness shape a life fully devoted to Jesus. Let’s step into a conversation that calls us out of passive Christianity and into a vibrant, Sp...

In this Vision Sunday message, Ps Don McDonell challenges us to catch fresh vision for our lives, our church, and God’s Kingdom, calling us to move beyond comfort into faith, generosity, kingdom values, and purposeful investment. As Inspire Church looks to “take new ground,” we are encouraged to embrace ownership, reach the broken and lost, invest in revival, and believe God for greater capacity a...

The message calls believers to step forward in faith, refusing to settle for spiritual stagnation or comfort. It emphasizes that God equips His people to take ground in every area of life when they align their hearts with His purpose. Listeners are encouraged to trust God’s leading, confront obstacles with courage, and walk boldly into the future He has prepared. Sermon notes at https://theseedhou...

Get your sermon notes at https://theseedhouse.co.nz/sermon-planted-with-dave-crossman-6-sept-2026/ Dave Crossman teaches that true legacy is spiritual legacy—formed through obedience, discipleship, and intentionally passing on faith to the next generation. He reminds listeners that legacy multiplies as we serve, mentor, and use our God‑given gifts to influence others. Ultimately, legacy is not wha...

The message explores Jesus’ parable of the sower, urging believers to stay planted in God’s house so their faith isn’t uprooted by life’s storms, distractions, or spiritual attack. Ps Don emphasises the essential “moisture” of the Holy Spirit, teaching that true growth, boldness, and resilience come from staying filled and connected to God’s presence. Through scripture, personal testimony, and viv...

Ps Genny Gulpin delivers a fiery message declaring “No Way Thief,” urging believers to reject fear, religious dullness, and any spiritual force that tries to steal legacy, calling New Zealand back into its historic role as a sending nation. Using the story of the widow’s oil, she teaches that God multiplies whatever “except” we bring—our small faith, our testimony, our willingness—and that bold, f...

Get your sermon notes at  https://theseedhouse.co.nz/Dave The sermon centers on returning to true sonship, reminding listeners that God’s love and covenant faithfulness invite them to live from their renewed spirit rather than old patterns of striving. Dave Fuller emphasises that believers often settle for less because they feel they’ve “used up their chances,” yet the Father keeps no record of wr...

Kristi Vitali’s message centers on the call to get planted and stay planted in God’s house, reminding us that true flourishing only comes when our roots grow deep in faith, Scripture, worship, and community. She teaches that growth often happens unseen beneath the surface, and that seasons of waiting, storms, and even personal “weeds” are part of God’s process of strengthening us. Ultimately, plan...

Pastor Julia McDonell shares a heartfelt sermon on being planted in God’s house, weaving Inspire Church’s vision with the redemptive story of Ruth and Naomi. She highlights themes of loyalty, restoration, and God’s faithfulness, showing how Ruth’s obedience positioned her for redemption through Boaz. The message concludes with a powerful reminder that Jesus is our ultimate Redeemer, inviting liste...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we explore what it truly means to go forward with Jesus in every season of life. Ps Ken Harrison shares a powerful reminder that even in the storms, our hand is firmly held by the Lamb of God who triumphed at Calvary. Get ready to be encouraged, strengthened, and stirred as we step into the wisdom, power, and presence of Christ together.

Pastor John Peters delivers a passionate call for believers to embrace a “let’s go” spirit—stepping boldly into God’s purpose with faith, fire, and forward momentum. He challenges listeners to let go of fear, past failures, and limiting mindsets so they can fully pursue the life and calling God intends. Through scripture, stories, and the Inspire Church vision, he urges the church to rise with a d...

Let’s Go: The Prayer That Changes Things In today’s episode, Ps Aimee Walker takes us deep into Ephesians 3, exploring the prayer that strengthens, roots, and transforms the people of God. She unpacks how Paul’s words call us into intimacy, depth, and a revelation of Christ’s immeasurable love. Get ready to be stirred, stretched, and invited into the “more” that God desires to work in and through...

Ps Don McDonell preached that faith always produces movement—once God stirs faith, we cannot remain the same. He challenged the church to “let go” of what drains spiritual strength and plug into inspiration, revelation, and real change. Using vivid stories, he showed how obstacles often come from God to mature us, while opposition tries to derail us. The message concluded with a call to step into...

Spirit of Faith with Ps Julia McDonell 28 June 2026  Ps Julia McDonell encourages the church to walk in joy, trust, and intimacy with God, reminding them that praise is the “password” into His presence and that His faithfulness continues across generations. She exhorts believers to run their spiritual race with endurance, laying aside fear, past burdens, and distractions while focusing on Jesus, “...

Podcast Summary — Spirit of Faith with Ps Don McDonell (21 June 2026) Ps Don challenges the church to live boldly by faith, stirring up a fresh confidence in God rather than being limited by circumstances or intimidation. Using stories from Scripture, personal testimonies, and real‑life encounters, he calls believers to step “head first into the future” with a spirit of faith that transforms both...

In this episode, Ps Don McDonell continues his powerful message Counting the Stars, calling us to step out of small thinking and into bold, voice‑activated faith. He reminds us that God’s promises are bigger than our circumstances and that one heartfelt “Amen” can shift an entire future. Get ready for a message filled with real stories, real power, and a fresh invitation to believe God for the imp...

Sunday with Ps Don McDonell (7 June 2026) This Sunday’s service carried a strong atmosphere of faith, healing, and unity as Ps Don led the church in bold prayer for miracles—declaring healing over sickness, restoration in families, and breakthrough in finances. He reminded the church that impossible situations are simply invitations for God to move, urging believers to lift their perspective above...

Sunday service with Ps Chas Stevenson (30 May 2026): Ps Chas Stevenson brought a dynamic and faith‑charged message, reminding the church that authentic Christianity is rooted in the Word of God and a living relationship with Jesus. He challenged believers to live boldly by faith, confronting fear, doubt, and unanswered prayers with the certainty of God’s promises. Through personal stories—includin...

Free to Surrender by Ps Shane Willard (12 Dec 2021), grounded directly in your archived transcript: Ps Shane Willard explores how biblical figures like John the Baptist, Moses, Jeremiah, Mary, and even Jesus faced seasons of struggle despite doing everything right. He shows that faith is not the absence of doubt or difficulty, but the choice to surrender when life feels uncontrollable. Through the...

Pentecost Sunday with Ps Julia McDonell centers on welcoming the Holy Spirit afresh and remembering the power Jesus promised to His followers, as she reminds the church that “the Holy Spirit’s a gift” and the source of courage, wisdom, and transformation. Drawing from Acts 2, she highlights how the Spirit turned fearful disciples into bold witnesses and calls believers today to choose joy, surrend...

Podcast Summary — Ps Julia McDonell | 17 May 2026 “Tested Faith, Trusted Faith” Ps Julia McDonell brings a deeply anointed and emotionally charged message on the journey from tested faith to trusted faith, calling every believer to move beyond comfort and step into personal revival. Drawing from Ephesians 4 and the powerful story of Elijah and Elisha in 2 Kings 2, she shows that God forms trustwor...

Special Mother's Day Dedication with Ps Julia and Don McDonell  Sunday 10 May 2026 Ps Julia opened the Mother’s Day service by honouring the women of the church, reading from Proverbs 31 and declaring strength, dignity, and God‑given beauty over every woman, saying, “I am magnificent and I carry God’s favour.” She encouraged the congregation with stories of Sarah’s renewed youth and reminded the w...

“Spirit of Faith” — Ps Don McDonell 3 May 2026 Ps Don McDonell teaches that a spirit of faith is caught, not taught, and grows in the atmosphere you choose and the words you speak. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and examples like Timothy, Caleb, and Smith Wigglesworth, he emphasises that faith is a spiritual force that transforms environments and unlocks God’s promises. He challenges be...

Podcast Summary — ANZAC Memorial & Sermon by Ps Ken Harrison (Sunday, 26 April) Ps Ken Harrison opened the service with a deeply personal and reverent ANZAC commemoration, honouring the sacrifice of New Zealanders who served in World War I, World War II, and later conflicts. Drawing from his own family history — a grandfather wounded at Passchendaele and a father who fought in Egypt and Italy...

“Free to Surrender” by Ps Shane Willard Ps Shane Willard unpacks the stories of John the Baptist, Moses, Jeremiah, Mary, and Jesus to show that faith isn’t about controlling outcomes but learning to surrender in the middle of struggle. Through their journeys, he highlights that even when we do everything right, life can still feel uncertain — yet God meets us in that place. True freedom comes not...