Sermons from City on a Hill, Wellington

Costly Devotion Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 08⧸02⧸2026 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: John 11:55-12:11 When Mary poured out a year's wages in perfume on Jesus' feet, was it wasteful or worship? This message from John 12 challenges us to examine what our lives are truly devoted to and whether Jesus is worth our everything.

When God is Still in Control Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 01⧸02⧸2026 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: John 11:45-54 Life can feel like looking at the back of a tapestry—chaotic, messy, out of control. But John 11:45-54 lets us glimpse the front side, where God's sovereign purpose unfolds perfectly. This sermon examines how Jesus' death wasn't plan B, but God's intentional rescue from the...

Life Because of Jesus Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 25⧸01⧸2026 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: John 11:1-45 What do we do when life feels out of control and death seems to have the final word? In John 11, Jesus reveals something extraordinary about himself through Lazarus' death and resurrection. Andrew explores how Jesus' identity as 'the resurrection and the life' changes everything abo...

Underestimating Jesus Preacher: Andy Williams Date: 18⧸01⧸2026 Series: Parables of Jesus Reading: Matthew 22:1-14 Have you ever wondered what qualifies someone for God's kingdom? This parable from Matthew 22 reveals how easy it is to underestimate Jesus - both His generous invitation to all people and His authority as the King who determines who truly belongs at His wedding feast.

People Jesus Met Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 11⧸01⧸2026 Series: The Parables of Jesus Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 How many times should we forgive someone who keeps hurting us? Through Jesus' shocking parable about impossible debts and unexpected mercy, we discover that forgiveness isn't about keeping score but flows naturally from hearts that have experienced God's limitless grace.

The Good Samaritan Preacher: Phil Colgan Date: 04⧸01⧸2026 Series: The Parables of Jesus Reading: Luke 10:25-37 What happens when Jesus turns our questions upside down? Phil explores the famous parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10, showing how Jesus challenges us to stop asking 'who is my neighbor?' and start asking 'who can I be a neighbor to?' - even when it costs us everything.

God's Inclusive Grace Preacher: Andy Williams Date: 21⧸12⧸2025 Series: A King is Born Reading: Matthew 1:1-18 Matthew's genealogy isn't just a boring list of names - it's a profound statement about God's inclusive grace. Andy unpacks how Jesus' ancestry reveals that no one is too far from God to be saved, and what this means for our church community.

Christmas Carols 2025 Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 14⧸12⧸2025 Series: A King is Born Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 Christmas crackers remind us that at the heart of Christmas is a king. But what sort of king can we expect? This message from Matthew 1 explores how the names Jesus and Emmanuel show us a king who doesn't demand something from us, but gives himself to us.

God's King and God's Mercy Preacher: Andy Williams Date: 07⧸12⧸2025 Series: A Greater King Reading: 2 Samuel 24 & 23:1-7 How can one person's decisions impact an entire nation? This message examines David's leadership legacy and his final words, revealing what it means to rule in righteousness and fear of God, ultimately pointing to our perfect king Jesus.

God's King in Distress Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 30⧸11⧸2025 Series: A Greater King Reading: 2 Samuel 18:1 - 19:8 What happens when justice and love clash? Through David's heartbreak over Absalom in 2 Samuel 18, Andrew explores how the cross becomes the place where God's perfect justice and overwhelming love finally meet. How does Jesus resolve what David never could?

God's King in Crisis Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 23⧸11⧸2025 Series: A Greater King Reading: 2 Samuel 13 How does the devastating story of Tamar reveal our need for a perfect King? Andrew walks through one of Scripture's darkest chapters, showing how Jesus is the wonderful counselor, mighty God, and prince of peace that David's house failed to be.

God's King Sins Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 16⧸11⧸2025 Series: A Greater King Reading: 2 Samuel 11-12 From a lustful look to lies, adultery and murder - David's fall shows how one sin leads to another when left unchecked. Paul examines this cautionary tale from 2 Samuel 11-12, exploring our choice to either confess our sin or cover it up, and God's incredible response to genuine repentance.

Birthday Service Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 09⧸11⧸2025 Reading: Matthew 9:35-10:8 As we celebrate our church's birthday we reflect on what would Jesus feel when he looks at Wellington? In Matthew 9-10, we discover Jesus' gut-wrenching compassion for those who are harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. Andrew explores how the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, and wh...

Made For Someone Greater Preacher: Ben Harris Date: 09⧸11⧸2025 Reading: Colossians 1:15-23 What if the universe wasn't an accident but a gift? Guest preacher Ben Harris explores Colossians 1:15-23, where we discover that all things were made by Jesus, through Jesus, and for Jesus. This message unpacks how Christ holds creation together and what it means that we were designed with purpose—to know a...

Welcome at the King's table Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 02⧸11⧸2025 Series: A Greater King Reading: 2 Samuel 9 & 10 What is God really like when the cameras aren't rolling? Through David's surprising kindness to his enemies in 2 Samuel 9-10, we discover God's character of hesed - never-stopping, never-giving-up love that pursues even those who have nothing to offer in return.

God's promise to his king Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 26⧸10⧸2025 Series: A Greater King Reading: 2 Samuel 7 What happens when our best intentions for God miss the mark? Andrew explores 2 Samuel 7, where David wants to build God a house but discovers God has bigger plans. How does this ancient promise find its fulfillment in Jesus, the Son of David?

God's King in God's presence Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 19⧸10⧸25 Series: A Greater King Reading: 2 Samuel 6 Is your picture of God too small? In 2 Samuel 6, David discovers that God is far more glorious and holy than he imagined. This message explores how grasping God's grandeur transforms the way we approach him—with humility, reverence, and uncontainable joy through Jesus our great High Pries...

Humble Kings and Humble Hearts Preacher: Andy Williams Date: 12⧸10⧸25 Series: A Greater King Reading: 2 Sam 1:1-16 & 4:5-5:12 How did David become king without grasping for power? Andy takes us through the transition from Saul to David in 2 Samuel, revealing a kingdom built on humility rather than ambition. We discover how this shepherd boy's story prepares us to follow Jesus, who humbled himself...

Only Christ Will Last Preacher: Dave MacIver Date: 05⧸10⧸2025 Series: Transformed by the Truth Reading: Titus 3 What does it mean to live differently as followers of Jesus? This message from Titus 2 explores how God’s grace not only saves us but teaches us to stand out from our culture. Dave unpacks how we can make the gospel attractive through transformed lives while waiting for Christ’s return.

Grace that transforms Preacher: Dave McIver Date: 28⧸09⧸2025 Series: Transformed by the Truth Reading: Titus 2 What does it mean to live differently as followers of Jesus? This message from Titus 2 explores how God’s grace not only saves us but teaches us to stand out from our culture. Dave unpacks how we can make the gospel attractive through transformed lives while waiting for Christ’s return.

God's Faithful Promises Preacher: Dave MacIver Date: 21⧸09⧸2025 Series: Transformed by the Truth Reading: Titus 1 What happens when we're surrounded by lies and deception? Dave explores how God's faithfulness stands in stark contrast to a world full of broken promises, and how the truth about Jesus can actually transform our lives from Titus 1.

Loving the Church with the Spirit's gifts Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 14⧸9⧸25 Series: The Holy Spirit Reading: 1 Corinthians 14 How should we use our spiritual gifts in church? This exploration of 1 Corinthians 14 shows us that the mark of a spirit-filled church isn't spectacular displays, but ordinary people using their gifts with love to strengthen and encourage one another.

The Most Excellent Way Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 07⧸09⧸2025 Series: The Holy Spirit Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Andrew explores 1 Corinthians 13 and discovers that impressive gifts without love are just noise pollution. This sermon unpacks 1 Corinthians 13 and explores how love isn't just a feeling, but an unconditional commitment to others that flows from God's own nature.

The Fellowship of the Spirit Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 31⧸08⧸2025 Series: The Holy Spirit Reading: 1 Corinthians 12 Paul shows the Corinthians that spiritual gifts aren't badges of spirituality but gracious gifts from God for the common good. We discover how the Spirit creates unity without sameness and diversity without division in Christ's body.

Walking With The Spirit Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 24⧸08⧸2025 Series: The Holy Spirit Reading: Galatians 5:13-26 What does it look like to live a Spirit-led life? This message from Galatians 5 examines how real change happens through trusting Jesus, being empowered by the Spirit, and growing in Christ-like character.