Inspire Church Albany

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...

In this powerful message, Ps John Peters calls the church into a fresh awareness of destiny, reminding us that gathering isn’t routine — it’s stepping into a divine encounter. He teaches that while life brings “potholes” and challenges, Christ in us is the shock absorber who strengthens, steadies, and transforms us from the inside out. Drawing from Numbers 13, he urges believers to dream, taste, a...

Ps Don McDonell reminds us that even in seasons of uncertainty, restriction, and hardship, we can choose to trust God rather than lean on our own understanding. He teaches that praise is a spiritual weapon that lifts heaviness, breaks chains, and shifts the atmosphere of our lives. Through the examples of Peter, Paul and Silas, and Joseph, we see that prayer, faithfulness, love, and using our God-...

Ps Jesse Kelly teaches that salvation is not the finish line but the starting line of a Spirit‑empowered life. Drawing from Ephesians 2, he reminds the church that we are saved by grace, shaped by God as His workmanship, and strengthened by the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that God’s love reaches every height and depth of our lives, forming us together into people filled with His fullness. The messa...

Summary of the Short Forms of Prayer Ps Don teaches that short prayers carry power because they come from a sincere heart rather than long religious performance. He highlights declarative prayers, where believers speak God’s truth over their lives with authority. He also emphasizes surrender prayers, simple moments of yielding—“Lord, I give this to You”—that realign the heart with God’s will. Fina...

Ps Dave Fuller preached that Jesus’ death and resurrection fully paid for sin, sickness, and every curse, declaring “tetelestai — it is finished, paid in full” . He taught that believers live under a new covenant of grace, made secure by Christ’s blood and His role as our High Priest, and invited people to receive healing and salvation through faith. The service concluded with communion, celebrati...

In this conversation, Ps Bruce Crozier and Ps Tricia Webb unpack what it means to live with a Kingdom perspective in everyday life. They explore how believers can shift their thinking from the natural to the spiritual, respond to challenges with faith rather than fear, and recognise God’s purpose at work in every season. Through practical insights and real-life reflections, they encourage listener...

Ps. Don McDonell preaches on living with expectation, urging believers to stay spiritually awake, hungry, and positioned for what God wants to do. He emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit, the importance of continual movement and growth, and the need for New Zealand to experience revival. Through personal stories and Scripture (Philippians 3:12), he calls the church to live passionately, believe...

Ps Shane Willard unpacks Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, revealing God’s shift from fence‑based religion to a well‑based, thirst‑driven faith that welcomes all who seek Jesus.

"Overcoming the Storm" by Ps Jesse Kelly is a powerful message about enduring life's trials with unwavering faith. It emphasizes trusting God's plan amid adversity, drawing strength from spiritual resilience, and maintaining hope through challenges. The message encourages believers to persevere, knowing that storms are temporary and serve to strengthen character and faith. Ultimately, it inspires...

Planted with Dave Crossman 29 March 2026 Dave Crossman addressed the congregation, emphasizing the spiritual growth and significance of the men in the church. He highlighted the impact of the recent men's camp, focusing on overcoming sin, fear, and small thinking to achieve greater spiritual capacity. Crossman referenced biblical passages, particularly Ephesians 3:20 and Jeremiah 29:11, to encoura...

Blokes takeover of the Sunday service after a Spirit filled Men's Bigger Camp, followed by Ps Don McDonell giving a short service on prayer. 

Amy Walker teaches from Psalm 92, showing that while the wicked may flourish briefly, the righteous remain steadfast and fruitful like the palm tree. She connects this to the parable of the sower, urging listeners to cultivate hearts that are soft, surrendered, and ready to receive God’s Word. The message ends with a call for people to commit or recommit their lives to Christ and walk in ongoing o...