Richmond Anglican Aotearoa

Today we are coming face to face with the God who is making salvation known. In Psalm 19 we'll see how God is generally revealed in creation vv.1-6, then in vv.7-11 we'll look at how he gives specific revelation to the world through the law so that we see our great need for salvation, before thinking about how we need to respond by seeking redemption in vv.12-14.

This morning we continue the series called "Mature in Christ" working through some core beliefs in the Christian faith. Today we explore the belief that the one true God is revealed through the Scriptures. We'll begin by reminding ourselves that;  i)God has spoken. He isn't a distant and unknowable God. Then we'll apply the practical response to that truth to  ii)pay caref...

This morning we continue the series called "Mature in Christ" working through some core beliefs in the Christian faith. Today we open Exodus 34:1-9 and see how God is both merciful and just.

Today is Trinity Sunday, and we've got the whole parish, young and old together in one service. In our All-Age service today Bishop Steve Maina, the Bishop of Nelson will be opening Romans 8:12 -17.

This morning we start a new series called "Mature in Christ" working through some core beliefs in the Christian faith. Today we open Psalm 145 and explore the reality that 'There is only one God.' Zane Elliott will help us understand what that mean i)in the ancient world - a polytheistic world, and ii) in our world - an atheistic world.

Today we bring the current series in Luke's Gospel to a close for several weeks. In this last message we are still on the road to Jerusalem with Jesus, as he deals with a difficult question 'Will only a few be saved?" As Zane Elliott unpacks Luke 13:22 -35 we'll see i)The door is narrow vv.22-24, ii) Time is short vv.25-30 but that iii) Nothing will stop the divine purpose of G...

In the next passage in Luke's Gospel ( 13:10 -21) Zane Elliott walks us through Jesus testing his hearers after he's just been teaching them about repentance. Today we consider i) The Test in vv.10-13, ii) The Result and then iii) The Scope of the Kingdom of God vv.18-20 that Jesus is calling people into.

Today we are back on the Road to Jerusalem in Luke's gospel. We join Jesus as he addresses a crowd in 12:49 -13:9, he's already called to be dressed and ready for the masters return. Now he continues to warn his hearers to i) See who Jesus is vv.49-53, ii) See when you're living and iii) See you respond rightly 12:57 -13:9

In today service we continue with Jonah. Ollie Preston looks through the final chapter of Jonah 4:1-10

Today we continue through the book of Jonah and The Heartbeat of God.  Jesse Behan opens the reading of: Jonah 2:10 - 3:1-10

We delve more into the book of Jonah with Eric Geiger Jonah 1: 17+2:1-10

Today we start a new series in the Book of Jonah, where we'll be examining God's heartbeat for lost people. Zane Elliott walks us through chapter 1 using two headers: the response of  the 'godly one and the response of the 'godless ones.'

Today we gather to celebrate that Jesus is Risen from the dead! His resurrection means that everything has changed. We'll be hearing John's account of Jesus resurrection in John 20:1-23, and we'll be looking at;  i)Mary's Misery,  ii)Mary's Misunderstanding, and,  iii) Mary's Message as Zane Elliott

The Road to Jerusalem -Be Prepared Luke 12:35-48

At the 10:30am service today John Palmer opens Luke 12:13 -34, and helps us see where we find true wealth. As we think about true wealth, and where we can find it we'll explore this theme under three headings: i) An Interruption,  ii) A Parable,  iii) A challenge about possessions.

In this service we are going to be encouraged to 'Be faithful to the faithful one' as Dave Clancey, who is the ministry director for the Church of Confessing Anglicans, and tutor at Bishopdale College will open Luke 12:1-12 for us as we continue in Luke's Gospel.

Today we continue in the Gospel of Luke.  In today’s passage, Zane Elliott  takes us back to the crowd who demanded a sign, and accused him of working for the devil.  Today he shows us how Jesus challenges their motives as he shows them that;  i)Jesus' message is enough vv.29-33, and then highlights their false motives as he insists that;  ii) Jesus' self-revelation is enough vv.33-36.

As we continue in the Gospel of Luke Zane Elliott walks us through an illogical accusation and three grave warnings after Jesus heals a mute man.

As we continue in the Gospel of Luke Jean Palmer takes us to famous instructions for followers of Jesus on how to pray.

In this service we'll continue on the 'Road to Jerusalem' with Jesus, as we open Luke 10:25 -37 and come to the very well known Parable of the Good Samaritan. Jesus tells this story in response to a lawyer, an expert in the Jewish law who hammers him with a question, which aims to achieve something very different from what it sounds like on the face of it. Today, in Luke 10:25 -37,...

In this semon we return to the Gospel of Luke. We'll pick up at Chapter 9 verse 51, a key verse in this gospel, where Jesus resolutely sets his face towards Jerusalem and all that awaits him there. As we work through the passage ( 9:51 - 10:24 ) we'll see how Jesus reframes the expectations of his disciples. He gives the instructions about going out and sharing in Kingdom proclamation i)...

Under The Shadow of his Wings Psalm 61

In this short series 'Under the shadow of His wings" we look at the overwhelming confidence Christine can have, as they take refuge in God's care and protection. Today Zane Elliott walks us through Psalm 36 and helps us think through where we can find refuge in the storms of life, even extreme situations where others threaten to harm us. He'll help us see:  i)what the wicked ar...

Life can be uncertain and unpredictable. As we begin a New Year we are taking time to consider God's Sovereign providence, care and protection as we work through a series of three Psalms. the series is called 'Under the Shadow of His wings.' Today Jean Palmer opens Psalm 91.

This week we continue engaging with the birth of Jesus, as we consider his naming, and presentation in the Temple. John palmer will be preaching on Luke 2:21 -40, and Isaiah 61:10- 26:12 .