Podcasts - Mahurangi Vineyard Church

Generosity Series - When We Have Nothing, God Is Enough Steve Nicholson Through the stories of the widow of Zarephath, the feeding of the five thousand, Gideon, and personal testimony, we are reminded that God’s power is most clearly displayed in our weakness. He rarely provides everything at once, but faithfully gives what we need each day as we continue to trust and obey Him. Whether we feel emp...

Generosity Series - Open Hands, Open Hearts Lyndon and Angela Reiff Generosity is not simply about finances, but about living open-handedly with everything God has entrusted to us. Through the Parable of the Talents and the Widow’s Offering, we are challenged to see ourselves not as owners, but as stewards, called to faithfully participate in the mission of God. As a church family, we celebrate Go...

Generosity Series - Treasures in Heaven Maz Kefali Jesus teaches that generosity is not about how much we possess, but how we hold what we have. Through His words on treasures, stewardship, and the “good eye,” we are reminded that our hearts are shaped by what we value most. A life centered on God sees people with compassion, holds possessions with open hands, and treasures eternal things over tem...

Generosity Series - The Generosity of the Father Lyndon Reiff Generosity begins not with what we give, but with the heart of God toward us. Through the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals a Father who runs toward the broken, welcomes the undeserving, and never stops looking for His children. As followers of Jesus, we are invited to become image bearers of that same generosity - open-handed...

Generosity Series - Faithful With What We've Been Given Lyndon Reiff Generosity is far more than money — it is a reflection of the heart of God. Through the parable of the talents in Matthew 25, we read the difference between fear and faithfulness, and the invitation to trust God with what He has entrusted to us. In a world shaped by greed and scarcity, the Church is called to become a beacon of g...

Prayer Series - The Harmony of Prayer Niall Presland-White Prayer is not one voice but many, woven together in harmony. Through Hezekiah, Moses, and Jesus, we see that prayer is not about perfection, but relationship. We bring God our imperfect offerings, trusting that He sees the heart behind them. We seek His glory above our own desires, believing that His purposes are good. And in both joy and...

Prayer Series - Pentecost Sunday Lyndon Reiff Pentecost reminds us that God does not leave His people alone. Through the Holy Spirit, He fills ordinary, imperfect people with His presence and power so they can carry the mission of Jesus into the world. The same Spirit that came in Acts 2 is still at work today — bringing life, courage, unity, healing, and hope through people willing to say yes to...

Prayer Series - Formed Through Prayer Peter Jenkins Prayer is not about getting the words right or having a perfect routine, but about being connected to God in every season of life. Whether through liturgy, journaling, Scripture, silence, or simple honesty, prayer forms and shapes us over time. Even when we don’t know what to pray, God meets us there — through His Spirit, through His Word, and th...

Prayer Series - Nurturing what God is Growing Lyndon Reiff This Mother’s Day message reflects on the quiet, faithful work of nurturing - both in prayer and in everyday life. Through honest stories of hardship, addiction, perseverance, motherhood, and healing, we’re reminded that God works through small acts of faithfulness, often unseen, to bring transformation over time. From praying through suff...

Prayer Series - Nothing Can Separate Us Lyndon Reiff Here is the unshakable truth of God’s love - nothing, no circumstance or failure, can separate us from Him. We don’t need to have it all together to come to God; we simply come as we are, and He meets us with grace. Prayer is not a formula, but is a deeply personal, honest relationship with a good Father who knows us fully and never forgets a si...

Prayer Series - The Pain of Prayer Lyndon Reiff There is both power and pain in prayer, which invites us into a deeper, more honest relationship with God. Prayer is a place we become aware of God’s presence in everyday life, but we all know that we often face seasons where prayer seems to be unanswered - and this is when silence, disappointment, and doubt can take hold. The story of the road to Em...

Prayer Series - An Invitation to Prayer Jacinda Lilly This is the first installment of our new Prayer Series. Prayer is not as a task to master, but as an open invitation to come home to God’s presence. Prayer can often feel difficult, distracted, or inconsistent, but let’s be reminded that this is a shared human experience - even among the most mature believers. Prayer is a relational journey of...

Resurrection Sunday! Lyndon Reiff This Easter message centres on the transforming reality of the resurrection - that Jesus is not only risen, but that His victory changes everything for us today. Through the story of the empty tomb in John 20, we are reminded that what seemed like the end was actually the beginning, and that the resurrection meets us in our places of grief, doubt, failure, and fea...

Discipleship Series - Gratitude Lyndon Reiff Gratitude is a wonder to the soul. It is a lens the Christian is called to look through. Even amidst the chaos of the world we live in, we can be abundantly grateful for what we do have - not only from an eternal perspective (salvation and redemption), but also for what we have here and now. The world is prone to worry and anxiety, but that is not the s...

Discipleship Series - The Barley Field Speech Niall Presland-White We all need two things in life: disciples and disciplers. There will be seasons when all we can see is the problem—doom, gloom, worry, and anxiety—and in those moments, we need people around us who will encourage us and stand with us. We need the Holy Spirit to open our eyes to see the Lord’s hand, reminding us that greater is He w...

Discipleship Series - Walking in the dust of Rabbi Jesus Maz Kefali What does it truly mean to be a disciples of Jesus? The Gospel of Luke highlights the difference between merely admiring Christ and actively following Him. Jesus calls people into a lifelong apprenticeship where they walk closely with Him, learn from Him, and gradually become like Him. Discipleship is not about information alone,...

Discipleship Series - The Heat Is On Lyndon Reiff This message is part two, so if you have not yet heard the message Every Ingredient Matters, I recommend listening to that one first. The Bible never states that Christianity is a nice, safe, never-have-to-worry kind of life. In fact, the Bible reveals that Christianity will be hard at times, not only because there is an evil that wants to ruin you...

Discipleship Series - Every Ingredient Matters Lyndon Reiff Discipleship is a process with many facets, and together they form the beauty we behold in and through community and connection. Discipleship can’t be rushed; we must allow the slow work of relationship and vulnerability to play its part in shaping us as people - which, in turn, shapes the church as a whole. May this message be a fresh re...

Discipleship Series - Jesus Apprentices Sheralyn Cotton How do we become more like Christ? Well, it starts from the inside-out. The fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—isn’t something we force through willpower. It grows in us as we live by the Spirit and learn to keep in step with His leading in everyday life. And part of...

Discipleship Series - Life Is Better Together Niall Presland-White The story of Elisha and the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4:8–37 is a powerful example of intentional relationship and discipleship - formed even between unlikely friends. In this sermon, we’ll read the passage directly and draw out key moments to encourage us toward the same kind of intentionality in our own lives.

Discipleship Series - An Invitation of a Lifetime Lyndon Reiff Today we kick off our Discipleship Series. We sense a clear invitation from the Holy Spirit to place a strong focus on discipleship throughout 2026. Life — and especially the Christian life — isn’t meant to be lived in isolation. We are made to do life together, and it’s in that togetherness that discipleship grows as we learn to follo...

Celebration Sunday Lyndon & Angela Reiff This Sunday marks the beginning of our third year at 5 Pulham Road. After more than 35 years at the Community Centre, this great blessing has allowed us to see so much fruit and the advancement of God’s Kingdom in our church family and wider community. This message is a celebration and a call to lift our expectations for 2026.

Summer Services - Have A Good Samaritan Year Maz Kefali The Word is full of stories and examples of how a Christian is called to live — a life of servanthood, of active goodwill toward others, marked by kindness and the sacrificial love shown to us by Christ. Let this message be a reminder of who you are called to be in 2026.

Summer Services - An Intentional Life Sheralyn Cotton How often do we look back on a year and wonder where it went? Life gets real, fast. As we stand at the beginning of a new year, it’s vital that we live with intentionality and expectation—because sooner rather than later, we can find ourselves caught in the rut of the busyness life demands of us. Let’s intentionally ask the Holy Spirit to show...

Summer Services - To Sit At His Feet Niall Presland-White Welcome to our first service of 2026! Today, we kick off the year with an encouraging message about waiting on the Lord and hearing His heart for you in the year ahead. Have we truly taken the time to sit at the feet of Jesus? Busyness can threaten our relationship with God and can blind us to the opportunities He wants to lead us into. We...