Hamilton Elim Church

In week one of our Titus series, we explore how God shapes our character before He uses our influence. Titus 1 reminds us that leadership starts with being formed by truth, not chasing position. This message challenges us to lead ourselves first, guard what shapes us, and live lives where private character matches public faith.

Stranger Things: Easter Edition — Turning On the Light In this Easter message, we explore spiritual warfare through the lens of Jesus’ victory over darkness. What does it mean to trample on snakes and scorpions? How does God reclaim the nations? And what role do we play? Discover how the resurrection disarmed the powers, why the Great Commission is spiritual warfare, and how everyday believers pus...

Good Friday answers the question: Am I good enough? In this message, we explore why Jesus died at Passover instead of the Day of Atonement — and why that changes everything. The cross isn’t about earning forgiveness but receiving rescue. Like the first Passover, salvation comes not through perfection but through the Lamb. Communion becomes our invitation to come home, covered by grace.

Guest speaker Ps Nu Telea from Christchurch Elim Church shares a powerful message titled Power Works. Discover the deeper meaning behind the Greek words for power, with a focus on Dunamis — the miracle-working power of God within us. Be encouraged to stop striving, start receiving, and embrace the truth that God’s power is made perfect in weakness. The Gospel doesn’t just save — it transforms.

Stranger Things: When Rebellion Went Global Why does evil feel so normal? Why do nations rage, relationships fracture, and humanity repeat the same destructive patterns? In Part 3 of Stranger Things, we explore the strange but powerful biblical idea that rebellion didn’t just begin with humanity — it went global through both human choice and spiritual influence. From Babel in Genesis 11, to Deuter...

Faith That Is Given, Faith That Is Lived | Pastor Tom Hatch In this message, guest speaker Pastor Tom Hatch from Blenheim Elim Church explores what real faith looks like—faith that begins with God, grows as we walk with Him, and is lived out every day. Drawing from Scripture, he reminds us that faith isn’t something we manufacture or force, but a gift we receive and allow God to form in us through...

“When Angels Went Rogue: The Strange Story Behind Genesis 6” In Part 2 of our Stranger Things series, we explore one of the most mysterious passages in the Bible—Genesis 6:1–4. Who were the “sons of God”? What were the Nephilim? And how does this strange story connect to the bigger story of spiritual rebellion in Scripture? This message unpacks what the New Testament says about angels who went rog...

Where did evil come from? Was the serpent in Eden just a snake — or something more? In Part 1 of Stranger Things, When Heaven Went Rogue, we explore the spiritual rebellion behind Genesis 3 and uncover the strategy the enemy still uses today: “Did God really say?” From the identity of the serpent to the hope of Genesis 3:15, this message reveals how the first rebellion began with a question mark —...

What do you do when someone hurts you deeply? In this message, Paid in Full, we explore one of the most challenging commands of Jesus: “Love your enemies.” Through the powerful words of Luke 6:27–28 and the true story of Tārore from Aotearoa’s history, we see what forgiveness looks like in real life. When a grieving father chose grace over revenge, it didn’t just change his future—it helped transf...

What if peace isn’t something you inherit… but something you make? In the final message of our Īhu: Legacy of the Gospel series, we explore Ephesians 2 — where Paul declares, “He Himself is our peace.” When Jesus died, the curtain in the temple tore, and the dividing wall came down. Not because Rome changed. Not because the crowd apologised. But because Christ gave Himself. Through the powerful st...

In part two of the Īhu series, The Legacy of the Gospel, Ps Ants Cuthers explores the powerful story behind Aotearoa’s literacy revival and the role of Henry Williams in bringing the gospel to Māori in their own language. this message reveals a life-changing truth: context is everything. When we take the time to understand people’s stories, perspectives, and cultures, compassion replaces judgment...

The story of Waitangi is often told through debate, tension, and broken promises. But what if, before it became a political conversation, it was first a relational one? In this message from our Ihu: The Legacy of the Gospel series, we explore the arrival of the gospel in Aotearoa and why the Treaty of Waitangi was understood by early missionaries and Māori as a covenant — a sacred partnership buil...

We wrap up our You Asked For It series with a powerful and honest panel conversation tackling real questions from our church community. Instead of a traditional sermon, this episode creates space for thoughtful dialogue, biblical reflection, and faith-filled clarity around topics people are genuinely curious about. From why the Church has often stayed silent on what’s happening to Jewish people, t...

Every generation thinks it’s living in the end times. Wars. Pandemics. Political tension. Headlines that never stop. So what does the Bible actually say about the end of the world — and how should Christians live in light of it? In this episode of You Asked For It, we tackle one of the most misunderstood and anxiety-producing topics in Christianity: prophecy and the end times. We walk through the...

Why does God heal some people and others still suffer? It’s one of the hardest questions people ask when prayer meets pain. In this message from our You Asked For It series, we explore what the Bible says about healing, suffering, and the mystery of unanswered prayer. With honesty and compassion, we look at Jesus’ response to suffering, reject guilt-based theology, and hold onto the hope of God’s...

If nothing can separate us from God, why does sin make us feel so far from Him? And what actually is sin? In the opening message of our You Asked For It series, Ps Ants Cuthers explores the difference between God’s unbreakable love and our experience of distance from Him. Discover how sin doesn’t stop God from loving us, but can disrupt our relationship with Him—and why grace, not guilt, has the f...

As we wrap up the Heroes series and stand on the edge of a new year, Ps Ants explores the powerful yet often overlooked stories of Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:21–40. In a world that craves instant results, this message speaks to the tension of waiting — unanswered prayers, delayed outcomes, and seasons that feel stuck. Ps Ants reminds us that many of our disappointments with God come not from broken...

Christmas fills our lives quickly—our schedules, homes, and hearts. In the busyness of the season, it’s possible to be close to God and still miss Him. In this Christmas Day message, “No Room,” Ps Ants Cuthers explores the familiar nativity story from Luke 2 and uncovers the deeper meaning behind the words “there was no room for them.” Jesus wasn’t rejected because of hostility, but overlooked bec...

What do you do when obeying God could cost you your reputation, comfort, or approval? In this message from our Heroes of the Past series, Ps Ants Cuthers explores the story of Joseph—the quiet hero of the Christmas story—through Matthew 1:18–25. Long before the angels and the manger, Joseph faced a decision that could follow him for the rest of his life. With fear, misunderstanding, and public opi...

In this episode of our Heroes series, Ps Ants Cuthers explores the story of Zechariah and the power of a name. Drawing from Luke 1, this message unpacks how words shape identity, faith, and destiny—and why what we declare matters more than what we see. Zechariah’s journey from doubt to declaration reminds us that God often works through impossible situations, not as disqualifications, but as platf...

Join us as Pastor Pj continues our Heroes series with a powerful look at Mary, the mother of Jesus — a woman of faith, courage, and surrender. Discover the cultural backdrop Mary lived in, the weight of her “yes” to God, and what her story teaches us about trusting God’s purpose even when the path is uncertain. Be inspired, encouraged, and challenged as we uncover why Mary is more than a Christmas...

Heroes of the Past – Bezalel with Justin Cook In this episode, we look at Bezalel—the Spirit-filled craftsman chosen by God to build the Tabernacle. His story shows that every one of us is uniquely gifted and called to honour God through the abilities He’s placed in our hands. Justin unpacks how Bezalel’s work echoes the Creation Mandate: stewarding God’s world with wisdom, creativity, and collabo...

In this powerful White Sunday message, Pastor Ants unpacks the generational weight and spiritual opportunity we carry today. Using Judges 2:10 (MSG) and Psalm 145:3–7 (MSG), this sermon explores the truth behind the statement: “When church becomes optional to you, it will become unnecessary to your children.” Through the voices and worship of our children, we’re reminded that they are not the chur...

In this International Weekend message, Ps. Ants explores God’s heart for culture, identity, and unity. From the scattering at Babel (Genesis 11) to the gathering at Pentecost (Acts 2), discover how God weaves the nations into His redemption story. This message dives into the tension many face growing up between cultures and offers a life-giving reminder: “You’re not a mistake of culture — you’re a...

Finding God in the Valley – Ps Bob Lawson Life isn’t lived only on the mountaintops—it’s forged in the valleys. In this powerful message, guest speaker Ps Bob Lawson unpacks how God meets us in the hardest places of our journey. From the Valley of Achor (trouble) to the Valley of Baca (weeping), the valleys we walk through aren’t dead ends—they’re doorways to hope, refreshment, and purpose. Drawin...