Hamilton Elim Church

🎄 Good Enough - A Christmas Day Message 🎄 Do you ever feel like you’re not enough? This Christmas, we’re diving into the powerful truth that changes everything: you don’t have to be good enough for God—because Jesus already is. Join us as we explore the story of the shepherds, the outcasts who were the first to hear the greatest news ever told. Discover how God’s love reaches past our imperfecti...

What do you do when life makes you feel like an outsider? In this powerful message, we dive into the story of Jesus’ birth—how Joseph faced rejection, how Mary carried a miracle wrapped in scandal, and how the Saviour of the world was welcomed by shepherds society had written off. Pastor Ants unpacks the beauty of God’s grace that turns shame into belonging, showing us how Jesus came for the ones...

Choose Joy | The Final Beatitude In this final episode of our series on the Beatitudes, we dive into the profound and often challenging truth of Jesus’ words: “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.” What does it mean to choose joy in the face of opposition? Why does Jesus call this the good life? Join us as we unpack how...

In today’s episode, we explore the seventh beatitude: “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Jesus calls us to be peacemakers, not peacekeepers—to step into conflict and actively work toward reconciliation. But here’s the surprising twist: often, the ones who oppose us aren’t the people we’re making peace with, but those who disapprove of how we go about it. We’ll also see how this ties into the next beat...

What does it mean to be "pure in heart"? In this episode, we dive into the sixth Beatitude from Matthew 5:8: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." We explore how purity of heart goes beyond outward behaviour—it’s about integrity, sincerity, and aligning our desires with God’s will. Join us as we uncover how this Beatitude calls us to live authentically in a world often marked by...

🎙 Blessed Are the Merciful What does it mean to live with mercy? In this episode, we explore the fifth Beatitude: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Through the lens of Scripture, personal stories, and real-life application, we unpack the profound connection between mercy and God’s loyal love. Discover how mercy is more than just forgiveness—it’s a life marked by kindness, g...

This week, we are honored to host Kahui Tōpi from Whāriki Ministries, who brought an inspiring and powerful message titled Blind Sighted. Drawing from the story of Paul’s encounter on the road to Damascus, where God temporarily blinded Paul so he could truly see, Kahui shares how this biblical moment resonates deeply with his own life journey. Kahui opens up about a life-altering experience: survi...

The Fourth Beatitude — "Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness" In this episode, we dive deep into Jesus’ powerful words: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” What does it mean to crave righteousness like food or drink? Join us as we unpack how this beatitude challenges us to see righteousness not as a rule to obey but as a way to...

In this episode, Justin Cook fills in for Ps Ants as he continues with the third Beatitude, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” What does Jesus mean by "meek," and why does He place such value on it? Join us as we explore meekness.

In this episode, we explore Jesus’ second beatitude: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." What does it mean to find blessing in grief? We dive into how true comfort involves facing our pain and inviting God into it, instead of avoiding it. Reflecting on the Bible’s story, from Israel’s exile to Nehemiah’s tears over Jerusalem’s brokenness, we see how mourning goes beyond pers...

Ps Ants dive's into the first Beatitude from Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." What does it mean to be "poor in spirit"? Is Jesus calling us to spiritual humility or is there something deeper? We’ll explore the original meanings of the words Jesus used, the contrast between worldly power and God's Kingdom, and how being powerless puts us in the per...

In this final episode of our Jude series, Jude calls us to be both merciful and discerning as we navigate the challenges of pulling others from spiritual danger. How can we rescue those teetering on the brink while guarding ourselves against temptation? We’ll dive into Jude 17-23, exploring the balance of mercy, accountability, and the vigilance needed to stand firm in the faith. Tune in to discov...

In part 3 of our Jude series, Pastor Ants dives into verses 8-16, exposing the deceptive tactics of false teachers who seek to manipulate you away from the truth. Learn how to stay anchored in what you know is right, and avoid being led into falsehood that can harm you and your relationships. We’ll explore practical life applications and lessons to help you recognise false teaching and remain root...

Hope in the Desert In today’s episode, we are honoured to have Richard Batchelar, the senior pastor of Nelson Elim, as our guest speaker. Richard delves into the powerful story from 2 Kings 3:9-20, where three kings find themselves in a desperate situation, running out of water in the desert. Through this narrative, Richard explores how, even in the most barren and challenging times, we can still...

In week 2 of our Jude series, Pastor Ants dives into the mysterious passage about angels bound in chains. Who are these angels? Why are they imprisoned? And most importantly, how does this ancient story impact our lives today? Join us as we unravel the meaning behind these intriguing verses.

In today’s message, Pastor Ants uncovers a remarkable insight from the book of Jude—where Jesus is directly named in connection with an Old Testament event. It’s a powerful discovery that bridges the gap between the Testaments, revealing Christ's presence long before His birth.

On Father's Day, Ps Ants dives into the Bible to uncover why the enemy of God seeks to steal the very breath of life from you.

Heart of the Matter is a series about guarding our heart. This week, Elliot Moor shares about a difficult passage in John 6:53-69. How do we live a life of breakthrough?

Heart of the Matter is a series about guarding our heart. Today, Justin Cook explores Ephesians 6:10-12, about the importance of wearing a spiritual armour and how we can defeat the enemy in spiritual warfare.

Heart of the Matter is a series about guarding our heart. Today, Michelle Foster shares about how we can overcome mountains in our lives such as anxiety, fear, worry, doubt, comparison and guilt. All we need is faith as small as a mustard seed.

Heart of the Matter is a series about guarding our heart. Today, Ps Ants shares about a subject that pretty much what most people are thinking about most of the time, money. Money lures us. It promises us nice things. It holds out the promise of power and prestige. But before you know it, you don't just have money. Your money has you. It owns you. What if we could be free from the power of wealth?

This July we are in our Mission Month, focusing on what God is doing around the globe. Glyn and Naomi Johnston, along with their daughter serve as missionaries from New Zealand in Europe.

This July we are in our Mission Month, focusing on what God is doing around the globe. Today, we have guest speaker Ryan Pollard from Open Doors, serving the persecuted, strengthening the church. 1 IN 7 CHRISTIANS WORLDWIDE suffer high to extreme levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith in Jesus. More than 365 MILLION CHRISTIANS suffer high to extreme levels of persecution and disc...

This July we are in our Missions Month, focusing on what God is doing around the globe. Today, we have guest speakers Phil & Ruth Robinsons, missionaries in the Philippines.

Matariki is a time of remembrance, celebrating the present with loved ones and looking to the future. Today, Ps Ants explores what the Anointing Oil is, and what does it mean to anoint someone.