South West Sermons

Paul chastises the Galatians for trying to turn the gospel into "Jesus + extras", and warns them against the dangers of living by the flesh rather than by the Spirit. Warren Read examines how we can live by the Spirit and see the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.

Alan Jamieson concludes our Freedom series with a look at what it means to be pardoned by God, and how we can abuse our freedom or not even accept it if we so choose.

Henk Smit looks at why Paul upbraids the Galatians for forgetting how they have been set free from the law and from 'religion'.

Our Freedom series continues with David Graham showing us how we have been freed through our adoption into God's family, made heirs and children of God, not slaves as we once were.

Alan Jamieson begins our Galatians series on freedom by looking at the way we can be set free from the past only by the grace of a God who is not afraid to get deeply involved in our struggles.

Alan Jamieson looks (briefly) at what does it mean to be justified by faith in Christ.

Alan Jamieson looks back over church history to 3 moments when something new and radical occurred and the church was faced with the choice of supporting or dismissing these new radical moves of God. He then looks at what many see as a new such move today.

World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke shares what it means for love to be incarnational, what it means for us to both weep and rejoice with our neighbours.

World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke shares what it means for love to be incarnational, and asks us what we might have 'hidden in the cupboard' that we could bring out to offer others.

Alan Jamieson looks at the beginning of the Lord's prayer, and asks what does it mean to call God Father and to pray for his kingdom to come?

Alan Jamieson prays "your kingdom come" and investigates what that would look like in our city and our nation and why it is so urgent that God's kingdom does come.

Jo Robertson shares her story, placing particular emphasis on prayer and what she has learnt from the bible and from others about prayer.

Alan Jamieson takes us through the day of Pentecost, the giving of the Holy Spirit to the church, and the implications for us today.

Alan Jamieson explores the meaning and significance of Pentecost, the giving of God's Spirit to the church.

Alan Jamieson looks at the often overlooked book of Haggai, and the message of prioritizing God first that the prophet spoke to the discouraged returned exiles in Jerusalem.

Jo Robertson closes our series on Exodus with a look at how the ten commandments show us what the people of God are supposed to look like, and especially how we can mend our broken relationships with others.

Andy Carpenter leads the service celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Tuesday Fellowship, reminding us of how all people are loved and accepted by God.

Catherine McFedries looks at how the Ten Commandments impact on and shape and grow our relationships with each other.

On Mothers' Day Steph Redhead shares her thoughts on Mothers, women, and the various seasons of life that we all experience.

Alan Jamieson looks at Jesus' final command to his disciples about making more disciples and how that final "great commission' connects with our sense of belonging.

Steve Withington asks how we can stay passionate in our love for God, especially in life's dark, tough moments, by looking at the disciples post-Easter experiences.

Beccy Haylock shares her experience of the times when, like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, she has asked "Where are you in all of this God?"

Alan Jamieson looks at the way the resurrection of Jesus is the rebirth of our passion and our hope for the things that seem impossible.

Warren Read opens our Easter series with a look at Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

Claire Russell talks about our praise and worship of God by looking at the Israelites' reaction to being saved from the Egyptians, and what this episode says about God's character and our response.