Listen as Paul Jones introduces the 2026 Karakia sermon theme, Prophets and Kings, drawing from the book of Kings, and asks: how will you respond when God speaks?

Mark 11 unfolds like a whāriki, where tradition, culture, and prophecy are woven together, revealing the humble King carried in the stories of generations.

What kind of greatness are you really pursuing? John Tucker leads us through Mark 10:35–45, challenging us to choose between the way of the hero and the way of the saint.

Mark 7:1–23 invites us to examine what truly defiles us - not external things, but what lives within. Is it judgement, fear, negative attitudes, or old wounds we still carry? Where in your heart is Jesus seeking to bring renewal and change from the inside out?

Through the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000, we see Jesus revealed as the true Shepherd - stirred by compassion, speaking life through His teaching, and providing abundantly for those who follow Him.

A powerful reminder to stand firm with bold faith in the face of life’s challenges.

A beautiful reminder that to follow Jesus is to sow faithfully and rest peacefully, knowing He brings the growth.

A refreshing focus on the significance and authority of Jesus over the Sabbath. Jesus redefines the true purpose of the Sabbath and invites us into a deeper understanding of rest that centers on relationship, not regulation.

A life changing announcement and the invitation that comes with it.

Mark sets the scene for a truly epic announcement of good news. This is a story of the fulfilment of God’s centuries-old promises.