If God really loved Jesus, why didn't he rescue him from the cross? That's what the mockers asked — and it's a question we sometimes echo in our own suffering. This message from Matthew 27 explores how the moment that looked like God's silence was actually God's decisive rescue, as Jesus went all the way down into death to bring us home.
The Lamb is Alive! Isaiah 53:7-10, Matthew 28:1-10
What does Easter actually mean — beyond the eggs and the long weekend? Isaiah 53 painted a picture of a suffering servant 700 years before Jesus, and it points to something bigger than death. This Easter message explores what it means that the grave wasn't the end, and what Jesus' resurrection offers us now.
Underestimating Jesus, Matthew 22:1-14
Have you ever wondered what qualifies someone for God's kingdom? This parable from Matthew 22 reveals how easy it is to underestimate Jesus - both His generous invitation to all people and His authority as the King who determines who truly belongs at His wedding feast.
People Jesus Met, Matthew 18:21-35
How many times should we forgive someone who keeps hurting us? Through Jesus' shocking parable about impossible debts and unexpected mercy, we discover that forgiveness isn't about keeping score but flows naturally from hearts that have experienced God's limitless grace.
God's Inclusive Grace, Matthew 1:1-18
Matthew's genealogy isn't just a boring list of names - it's a profound statement about God's inclusive grace. Andy unpacks how Jesus' ancestry reveals that no one is too far from God to be saved, and what this means for our church community.
Christmas Carols 2025, Matthew 1:18-25
Christmas crackers remind us that at the heart of Christmas is a king. But what sort of king can we expect? This message from Matthew 1 explores how the names Jesus and Emmanuel show us a king who doesn't demand something from us, but gives himself to us.
Birthday Service, Matthew 9:35-10:8
As we celebrate our church's birthday we reflect on what would Jesus feel when he looks at Wellington? In Matthew 9-10, we discover Jesus' gut-wrenching compassion for those who are harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. Andrew explores how the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, and what it means for us to pray, plant ourselves here, and partner in God's harvest field.