St Albans Baptist Church - Sunday Messages

2020-11-08 John Alpe by St Albans Baptist Church

Our recent addition of two new Elders gives us a great opportunity to examine the role and requirements of Eldership. Senior leadership is demanding, and yet one of the great blessings for the Church and individual. The Apostle Paul holds it up as a very worthwhile goal.

Reflecting on God's story in the twelve tribes of Israel.

God loves his Church, yet within church life people get offended. Every time that happens we are faced with a choice. Will we become bitter or will we forgive? They are two completely different paths....heading in different directions. Which will you choose when it happens next?

We are created to be a people who don’t give up, who overcome. Jesus gives hope love and faith to all in his Kingdom. You will be encouraged by Peters story.

Life is about the Harvest. The seeds we sow determine what that harvest comprises of.

God wants to use all of us to see people come to faith. It's possible, it's doable, it's an adventure. It's outside our comfort zone...yet possible. Some people are especially gifted. Kahu, a gifted evangelist is going to be sharing his story also. It is so miraculous and outside the box that you will be on the edge of your seats. This will be an exciting day! Come and get fired up for sharing abo...

Acts 8:26-40 Seeing the Kingdom of God in our day to day lives as we follow Jesus.

This question in the referendum will have a massive effect upon NZ way of life. Which way will you vote?

What can we learn from Solomon passing down wisdom to his sons? An exploration of the book of Proverbs and what it means to be truly wise.

The two referendum questions at this year's election will have HUGE impact upon NZ society were they to pass. They are 'hot potato' issues that we need to think about as we all will be voting if we are over 18 yrs of age! What does God say about recreational drug use?

Many people from other faiths face significant backlash for converting to Jesus. As the title suggests there is a way individuals can stay connected with family and culture yet follow Jesus.

Imagine if, without even thinking about it, you just naturally turned everything in your life into an opportunity to worship God...

Richard has 20+ years of experience and an amazing story of working in Aranui. Hear the highs, lows, sadness, much joy and Aroha. And best of all he’s one of us!

Bringing us the second part in our Understanding Missions series we have Joseph Lee of Pioneer ministries. A kiwi evangelist with healing signs and wonders ministry From the Pacific Islands, speaking and praying. The Holy Spirit will be moving in power.

We've got an exciting series on Missions beginning! Great speakers with amazing stories. John Mc Mullan (Baptist missionary from Kolkata) is kicking it off. Topic: God is up to something BIG and wants you to be part of it!

Believe it or not.... We are all leaders and followers. We are created to get involved. Our Trust NHT has many opportunities for people to get involved! Are you interested? or already involved! Why not check it out.

A planet-wide flood destroying all life on earth except for a selection of people and animals on a huge lifeboat. Is this really what the Bible describes and is there any evidence this occurred? Discover what the Bible really says about this important question and the evidence supporting it.

God has gifted all of us with special abilities to build his kingdom, but the environment (Church) we relate together in is actually vulnerable & needs special protection so his community doesn't blow apart. Paul gets down to the nitty gritty.

Yes that’s his name. He is a boxer working with youth in Naenae. He’s an evangelist too!! An exciting entertaining day. Bring unsaved friends!

Join us on Sunday morning as Seb unpacks these great passages of scripture; Luke 5:1-11 & John 21:1-8.

Problems are too painful just to waste. They can feel like being in a desert. There are things we can do to maximise our growth opportunities problems present. Come and hear some of the lessons one of our Bible hero’s learned as he navigated out of his desert.⁠

Yes we live normal lives. Not everything goes as we hope. Sometimes there is trouble. Christianity can sometimes be pitched that everything should always go perfectly. That's called triumphalism. Instead we know what walking through the valley of the shadow of death feels like, as well as what it's like to be anointed with oil and have our cup run over, and play in green pastures.

God is good at tearing down walls between people. Jesus tore down the biggest one possible. No race is more special than another. Sometimes people say unkind things about others. God calls it sin. There is a better road. ⁠

As a Christian the image I should see when I look in the mirror is SAVED. So many Christians are still trying to earn our status with God rather than living from that place. Make sure you are watching online to be challenged and inspired!