The Village Church, NZ

Lent Bible Binge Ep. 10: Esther 9-10 02.03.2023 7:01 ↓

Fourth and final instalment in the remarkable story of Esther.

Lent Bible Binge Ep.09: Esther 6-8 01.03.2023 11:08 ↓

Third instalment in the fascinating story of Esther.

Lent Bible Binge Ep. 08: Esther 3-5 28.02.2023 9:47 ↓

Second instalment in the fascinating story of Esther. 

Lent Bible Binge Ep. 07: Esther 1-2 27.02.2023 11:14 ↓

First reading in the remarkable story of Esther.

Vision: Outwards 27.02.2023 44:10 ↓

Brennon wraps up our three part series on Vision, Values & Ventures.

Lent Bible Binge Ep. 06: 1 John 5, 2 and 3 John 26.02.2023 7:27 ↓

Finishing off John's epistles. Fun fact: The word "antichrist" appears nowhere else in the Bible apart from John's epistles. Not even in Revelation.  

Standalone: Revival, Trinitarian prayer, and the story of Tarore 25.02.2023 46:05 ↓

Some reflections on revival and on the vital need for a strong trinitarian theology as it pertains to prayer, wrapped up with a story of revival in NZ.

Lent Bible Binge Ep. 05: Catch-up Day + Bonus Chat 25.02.2023 8:19 ↓

Catch up on any readings you missed during the week, and make a priority of hearing the Word with the congregation today. But if you're still hungry for more, there's a little bonus content for the class nerds. 

Lent Bible Binge Ep. 04: 1 John 3-4 24.02.2023 8:03 ↓

Another instalment from John's first letter. 

Lent Bible Binge Ep. 03: 1 John 1 - 2 23.02.2023 6:40 ↓

The first couple of chapters of the first of John's epistles. 

Lent Bible Binge Ep. 02: Ruth 3,4 22.02.2023 6:07 ↓

The conclusion of the story of Ruth. Commentators tell us that a key role of the book of Ruth is to defend David as a legitimate ruler in the light of an obscure law found in Deuteronomy 23:2. When we understand that David is a descendent of Perez (and discover how Perez was conceived), it matters how many generations David is removed from Perez, and that, among other things, is what Ruth shows us...

Vision: Inwards 21.02.2023 36:08 ↓

Liam continues the series on our call as a church in 2023 and beyond.

Lent Bible Binge Ep. 01: Ruth 1,2 21.02.2023 6:50 ↓

Chapters 1 and 2 of Ruth.

Lent Bible Binge Ep. 00: Introduction 21.02.2023 5:02 ↓

The Lent Bible Binge is an opportunity to listen to a decent daily dose of raw, unvarnished Scripture during the weeks leading up to Easter. Dave explains the gist. Enjoy!

Vision: Upwards 11.02.2023 35:37 ↓

The start of the year is a good time to remind ourselves what we're about and where we are looking. Mark gives us Part 1 of a 3-part series on our vision for 2023.

Psalms over Summer Part 5: Psalm 25 07.02.2023 28:27 ↓

Psalm 25 is a simple prayer for guidance and help to walk uprightly before God. When enemies lie in wait to see the godly fall, the faithful look to the Lord for instruction and direction. And who couldn't use some of that?

Psalms over Summer Part 4: Psalm 23 28.01.2023 47:33 ↓

Continuing in our January series through the Psalms, Colette tackles the most famous of them all - Psalm 23. Often read at funerals, this is a Psalm for the living. If you're reading this, that means you. Preached on a hot Sunday morning at Horsham Downs on 29 January 2023

Psalms over Summer Part 3: Psalm 30 21.01.2023 14:51 ↓

Unfortunately the first few minutes of this sermon were not recorded so this weeks podcast starts in a strange place. Rhonda opens Psalm 30. Preached at Horsham Downs on 22/01/23

Psalms over Summer Part 2: Psalm 27 14.01.2023 27:18 ↓

Gordon opens Psalm 27 Preached at Horsham Downs on 15/01/23

Psalms over Summer Part 1: Psalm 24 07.01.2023 36:14 ↓

Lynda opens Psalm 24 Preached at Horsham Downs on 08/01/23

Christmas Day: The Word Became Flesh 24.12.2022 13:34 ↓

Preached by Brennon at Horsham Downs on 25/12/22

Advent Part 2: God sent God (HD) 10.12.2022 25:14 ↓

Preached by Liam at Horsham Downs on 11/12/22

Advent Part 1: Preparing our hearts for Christ’s birth 03.12.2022 35:25 ↓

Preached by Mark at Horsham Downs on 04/12/2022

Colossians Part 14: Partnering in the Gospel (HD) 26.11.2022 37:04 ↓

Mark opens Colossians 4:7-18 Preached at Horsham Downs on 27/11/22

Colossians Part 13: Everyday Evangelism (HD) 19.11.2022 39:18 ↓

Mark opens Colossians 4:4-6 Preached at Horsham Downs on 20/11/22