Hukanui Bible Church

Jeslyn George reminds us that when God's purposes seem unclear, true greatness and faithful service are often found in the most unexpected places. Jeslyn explores three counter-cultural instructions Jesus gave His disciples, revealing how God's ways often differ radically from human expectations. As we reflect on the disciples' struggle to understand Christ's path to the cross, we...

Lewis Varley reveals a breathtaking glimpse of Jesus’ glory and power, showing how God meets us in our weakness, confusion, and need. Lewis explores the transfiguration and the healing of a boy with a demonic spirit, showing how the true identity of Jesus breaks through in the midst of human frailty. As we see the disciples’ confusion, Peter’s misunderstanding, and a desperate father’s struggle, w...

Shane Wildermoth shows how the Transfiguration reveals the true glory of Christ and why seeing Jesus clearly changes everything about how we live and believe. Shane reminds us that amidst life’s distractions, struggles, and competing voices, we need to see Jesus clearly as the glorious Son of God, Lord of all, and Saviour of the world. Drawing from the account of the Transfiguration, he highlights...

Dan Pettersen shows how one boy’s small lunch became a powerful lesson in trusting a God who delights in doing the impossible. Dan looks at Jesus’ feeding of the multitude and the leadership lessons woven through this remarkable message. As we face challenges that seem beyond our abilities, we are reminded not to measure circumstances by our own resources but by God’s power. Through the examples o...

Philip Williamson shows how Jesus’ authority over disease and death gives us confidence that He is the Lord who fulfils God’s promises. Philip explores Luke 8:40–56, highlighting Jesus’ power to heal the woman suffering from bleeding and to raise Jairus’ daughter from the dead. As we consider these miracles, we are reminded that they authenticate Jesus as the Messiah and God Himself, the One who w...

Dan Pettersen brings us face-to-face with Jesus’ authority over every storm and every unseen struggle, showing us where true confidence and freedom are found. Dan walks us through this message by tracing Jesus calming the raging sea and restoring the demon-possessed man, revealing His complete power over both the visible and unseen world. As we listen, we’re reminded that fear and turmoil do not h...

Billy Hanna asks us to consider how we truly hear God’s word, and whether our hearts are bearing lasting fruit through faith and obedience. Billy explores Jesus’ parable of the sower by examining the barriers that keep God’s word from taking root in our lives, including hardened hearts, suffering, and worldly distractions. Through Luke 8:4-21, we are encouraged to reflect on the condition of our h...

Andy Jamieson explores the stark contrast between outward religion and wholehearted obedience, revealing how our response to Jesus exposes the true condition of our hearts. Andy walks us through the account of the sinful woman and Simon the Pharisee, showing how genuine faith produces repentance, humility, and visible obedience rather than empty religious performance. As we reflect on Jesus’ autho...

Dan Pettersen traces faith through doubt, compassion, and surprising responses, urging us to reconsider how we see Jesus and respond to Him. Dan Pettersen leads us through this message by drawing us into scenes of grief, curiosity, and scepticism, helping us see how faith is revealed in both quiet trust and honest questioning. As we reflect, we are prompted to consider how we respond to Jesus’ aut...

Gary Leslie traces how repeated moments in Joseph’s life reveal deliberate design, not chance, showing us God’s hand at work even in upheaval and injustice. Gary walks us through Genesis 39–41, where we see Joseph’s journey from favour to slavery, from false accusation to prison, and ultimately to authority in Egypt, all under God’s purposeful direction. We recognise that God is not governed by ch...

Jeff Samuel delivers a compelling message tracing God’s sweeping plan through Israel’s story, urging us to rethink our place within it. Jeff walks us through the message by unfolding God’s plan as seen in His covenant relationship with Israel, portraying it as a marriage marked by promise, unfaithfulness, separation, and eventual restoration. We are shown how Israel’s idolatry led to judgement and...

Gavin Lynch shares a striking moment where faith astonishes Jesus, urging us to reflect on whether our lives truly show trust in Him. Gavin walks us through the centurion’s story, showing how we see a life where genuine faith and godly character are inseparable. We are reminded that outward goodness alone cannot save us, but real faith in Jesus produces action, humility, and love that others can s...

Billy Hanna urges us to confront our own blindness before criticising others, exposing the danger of harsh judgement and the necessity of grace. Billy Hanna walks us through Jesus’ teaching on judgement, reminding us that while we are not called to avoid discernment, we must approach it with humility and self-awareness. As we reflect on the “log and speck” analogy, we are confronted with our tende...

Billy Hanna confronts our assumptions about love, showing that the love we naturally practise is far different from the radical love Jesus calls us to display. Billy Hanna explores Jesus’ teaching about two very different ways to love. We see how the world’s love is transactional — given only when something is received in return — while the love Jesus calls us to practise is outward-focused, activ...

Dan Pettersen shows us that true happiness is not found in favourable circumstances but in a deeper, lasting contentment that comes from trusting God. Dan Pettersen explains how Jesus redefines what happiness really means, showing us that it is not dependent on wealth, comfort, popularity, or easy circumstances. Through Jesus’ teaching, we see that real happiness comes when we recognise our depend...

Peter Sun exposes the tension between outward religion and inward renewal, showing how easily we mistake appearances for true obedience. Peter Sun leads us through Luke 5:33–6:11, confronting our fixation on religious optics and public perception. As we listen, we see how we can prioritise fasting, Sabbath-keeping, and visible piety while missing the heart of God’s mercy. Peter helps us recognise...

Andrew Linton recounts a shocking team selection that mirrors Christ’s call to the most unlikely follower. Andrew Linton walks us through the message of Levi’s dramatic encounter with Jesus, reminding us that we too were not chosen for our merit but by sheer grace. As we consider Levi the despised tax collector, we see how easily we slip into pride and performance like the Pharisees, measuring our...

Billy Hanna brings us face to face with astonishing healing and bold forgiveness that reveal Jesus’ true authority and compassion. Billy Hanna walks us through the powerful moments of Luke 5:12–26, where we see Jesus cleanse a man with leprosy and forgive and heal a paralysed man lowered through a roof by his determined friends. As we listen, we’re reminded that Jesus is not only willing but able...

Geoff Smith challenges us to see faith not as ritual, but as transformation — where obedience meets revelation, and doubt gives way to conviction. Geoff shares a powerful message on the call of discipleship, drawing from the miraculous catch of fish to reveal the difference between being saved and being a follower. Through humour, humility, and heartfelt teaching, he reminds us that salvation is a...

Tony Pyne challenges us to witness the authority and compassion of Christ as He confronts darkness and brings freedom to those bound by its grip. Tony delivers a powerful message that draws us into the heart of Jesus’ ministry, showing how His words and actions reveal divine authority and mercy. As we listen, we’re reminded of the power of God to heal, restore, and deliver in every generation. Thi...

Billy Hanna challenges us to rethink everything we thought we knew about Jesus’ mission, confronting our expectations with the reality of His purpose. Billy leads us through Jesus’ message in Nazareth, revealing how the people’s vision of a conquering Messiah collided with the true heart of Christ’s calling — to save sinners and meet our deepest spiritual needs. As we reflect together, we see that...

Dan Pettersen shares a powerful message on pausing in life’s testing moments and rediscovering the strength that comes from trusting God over ourselves. Dan explores how temptation isn’t a test of our self-control but of our faith — our confidence in God’s goodness and timing. Drawing from the account of Jesus in the wilderness, he challenges us to pause before acting, to recognise what’s truly at...

Andrew Sun reminds us of the divine certainty behind our faith in a powerful message that confirms who Jesus truly is and why we can trust Him completely. Andrew leads us through the baptism and genealogy of Christ, revealing how God’s voice and lineage testify that Jesus is the promised Son—anointed by the Spirit and affirmed by the Father. As we listen, we’re reminded that our confidence and hop...

Gary Leslie leads us through a raw, heartfelt message exploring the wreckage of broken hopes and God’s unwavering purpose when everything seems lost. Gary takes us deep into the life of Joseph, a young man whose journey from favoured son to forsaken slave mirrors the painful unraveling of our own dreams. As we walk with him through jealousy, betrayal and despair, we’re reminded that even in our da...

Billy Hanna shares a stirring message calling us to prepare our hearts for the transforming work of Christ in a world desperate for renewal. Billy leads us through the life and ministry of John the Baptist, urging us to turn from complacency and ready ourselves for God’s presence. Through heartfelt teaching and practical reflection, we’re reminded that genuine repentance clears the path for divine...