Windsor Park Baptist Church

Pastor Grant Harris brings us a message unpacking how failure is part of the human experience, looking at how the Bible acknowledges our mistakes. Unpacking Daniel 3:16-18, he will explore that while we must live with consequences, obedience to the Spirit shows us that what the world calls failure isn’t always God’s view—sometimes it’s better to have tried and failed than never to have tried at al...

This Sunday, Pastor Aidan Wivell brings us a one-off message titled This Is Love , preaching out of 1 John 4:7–21. Aidan will explore how we’re all searching for love—but what is love, really? A feeling? A spark? A choice? In this passage, the Bible gives us a clear and powerful answer: God is love. Love isn’t just something God does—it’s who He is. And He shows that love by sending Jesus as our S...

Generosity can feel like one of the riskiest spiritual practices—especially when biblical generosity asks more of us than we expect, and the rewards aren’t always immediate or visible. In Risking Generosity , Pastor Grant Harris unpacks 1 Kings 17:7–16 , showing how true generosity isn’t just about giving—it’s about trusting God and stepping into the redemptive work of Christ in the world. And rea...

We’re jumping back into our Risk & Reward series as Pastor Caleb Finlayson unpacks what it means to Risk Discomfort . Preaching from Jonah 1:1–3, Caleb invites us to reflect on how we, like Jonah, often resist God’s call when it leads us out of our comfort zone. But what if discomfort is exactly where God is calling us to grow? With a powerful personal testimony and three practical challenges—...

This week we’re marking Mother’s Day with something a little different. We’re excited to welcome special guest Tash Kestle —Worship Director at Upper Room Church and a talented singer-songwriter—as she leads us through a meaningful time of music and story. Tash will be sharing original songs, the heart behind them, and reflections on faith, creativity, and the beauty of motherhood. It’s a chance t...

As we kick off our new series Risk & Reward , Pastor Aidan Wivell brings us a message titled: Risk Reputation , taking us to Acts 4:7–20 , where we see Peter’s transformation from denying Jesus to boldly proclaiming Him before authorities. This powerful passage invites us to face our fear of what others might think and take the risk of sharing our faith—trusting that the reward is far greater...

 In this one-off message, Prepared for Battle , Pastor Grant Harris unpacks Ephesians 6:10–18 and the reality of the spiritual battle we face. The New Testament doesn’t shy away from the influence of the devil—also known as Satan, the tempter, the accuser, the evil one—but it reminds us that we don’t fight for victory, we fight from victory. Through the armour of God, we are equipped to stand firm...

This week Pastor Grant Harris is wrapping up our Alive & Renewed series with a message titled: The Empty Tomb, The Full Life , reflecting on John 20:1–18. We'll explore Mary Magdalene’s powerful encounter with the risen Jesus, looking at how it takes her from deep sorrow to joyful mission. Her story invites us to hear Jesus call our name, experience resurrection hope, and share it with th...

 As part of our Alive and Renewed series, this Palm Sunday message from Pastor Holly Walton explores how Jesus’ suffering shows us a God who meets us in our pain. Whether you're navigating loss, grief, or doubt, this message is a reminder that the cross brings hope, healing, and purpose—no matter the season. 

This week Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers is jumping back into our Alive & Renewed series, exploring how we can embrace the mindset of Christ in a world focused on status and self-promotion. How do we let go of pride, surrender control, and genuinely serve others?

This week we’re excited to welcome Sarah Clark, Manager of the Windsor Park LifeCare Trust , as she shares a powerful message on how we can be a Light On A Hill and a beacon of hope in the darkness. Through inspiring stories from the  LifeCare Trusts ministries, we’ll see how God is working through practical care and compassion, and discover the many ways we can support this vital work. Don’t miss...

This week we continue our Alive & Renewed: Living the Gospel Today series, with Pastor Grant Harris leading us through a message on Restoring Peace , preaching out of Ephesians 2:11-22. In this powerful message, we’ll explore how Jesus’ work on the cross breaks down the walls of division, reconciling us to God and offering us a peace that transcends all understanding. Through His sacrifice, we...

This week we continue our Alive & Renewed: Living the Gospel Today series, with Pastor Grant Harris leading us through the powerful truth that recognising Jesus as the Son of God calls us to a life of worship that overcomes the fears of this world. Grant will unpack how in Matthew 14:22-33, we see how worship transforms everything, turning the disciples' fears into faith and giving them t...

This week in our Alive and Renewed series, Pastor Caleb Finlayson will be bringing us a message on The Cost of Following Christ , preaching out of Luke 9:23-26. He'll be exploring how genuine discipleship isn't easy—it demands sacrifice, surrender, and trust; challenging us to think about: Is your faith costing you something, or are you choosing comfort?  Listen along as we grapple with...

This week we kick off a powerful new series called Alive & Renewed , leading us all the way to Easter Sunday! In a world that feels fractured and uncertain, this series is a celebration of the timeless truths of the gospel. This week, Pastor Aidan Wivell will bring us a message titled A World In Need of Renewal , diving deep into the pain and brokenness we see both around us and within ourselv...

This week we're wrapping up 'summer' at Windsor with a second instalment of our Vision messages, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a sermon titled Faith: The Ultimate Growth Strategy. Preaching out of Matthew 13:31-32, Grant will be reflecting on where God has led us in the past and where He is leading us in the future. Looking at the Parable of the Mustard Seed, we'll unpac...

The week Pastor Grant Harris will be bringing us a Vision message titled: Life In Circles, Not Just Rows , preaching out of Acts 2:42-47. Grant will explore how the process of being a disciple of Jesus is one that is worked out through relationships with others. This was the pattern the early church modelled to us; it was radical, regular, and rigorous. As we start the rhythms of 2025 these same t...

This weekend Pastor Grant Harris will be bringing us a Waitangi Day inspired message titled: A Soft Heart Heals Divisions , speaking out of Ephesians 2:11-22. In his message Grant will look at how the early church was a divided church based on divisions that people had created. The Apostle Paul called on the church to remember that Christ broke down all the barriers that divided them. It’s, obviou...

This week Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers will be bringing us a message titled: Think Of These Things . Speaking out of Philippians 4:6-9, she will be exploring how easily we focus on what's hard and frustrating, and the harm that comes from it, yet God invites us to focus on His beauty, which calms our fears, grows our compassion, and brings healing. We will look at how the key is choosing to do...

 This week we wrap up our summer series, Jesus: The Hidden Years , with a message from Pastor Caleb Finlayson on Baptism & Belonging . We'll reflect on Jesus' baptism in Luke 3:21-22, where God affirms His identity and mission. Just as Jesus' baptism marked the beginning of His purpose, baptism invites us into a life of belonging, renewal, and a fresh start with God—a public dec...

In the fourth week of our summer series: Jesus: The Hidden Years , Pastor Grant Harris brings us a message on God In The Ordinary , looking at the eighteen years of silence in Jesus' ministry. Key verses: Luke 2:51

In this third week of our summer series: Jesus: The Hidden Years , Pastor Aidan Wivell unpacks the only biblical account of Jesus as a boy. At age 12, Jesus marks a coming of age moment, distinguishing Himself from earthly expectations and identifying with His Father’s house. What does it mean for us to “come of age” in our faith? Join us as we reflect on finding our true home, purpose, and securi...

This week Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our series Jesus: The Hidden Years with a message on “ Project Jesus. ” In a world obsessed with growth, progress, and ambitious projects, we look to Jesus’ childhood for a different model of development. Luke tells us Jesus grew strong, wise, and lived under God’s grace. This growth came through two key themes: everyday faithfulness —Mary and Joseph’s stead...

This week Pastor Aidan Wivell kicks off our summer series, Jesus: The Hidden Years , exploring the profound early life of Jesus. From his humble birth in Bethlehem, to becoming a refugee in Egypt, and growing up in the obscure town of Nazareth, Jesus’ beginnings reveal God at work in the unexpected and overlooked. Where might Jesus be waiting to be discovered in the “Bethlehems,” “Egypts,” and “Na...

This Christmas we invite you to Rediscover The Wonder of Christmas with a message from Pastor Grant Harris .