Gisborne Church of Christ Sermons

In this standalone message, Russell challenges us to reflect on whether we are spending enough time with God for His radiant joy to rub off on us. Drawing from a humorous family camping story and the biblical example of Moses' shining face on Mount Sinai, he encourages us to stand out in a negative world by radiating genuine hope and positivity. Discover how living with a contagious, joyful faith can make those around us stop and say, "I want what they have!".

As the Grace and Grit series moves into the second half of Ephesians, Josh challenges us to translate our theological foundations into practical daily living. In a culture often fueled by hostility and division, maintaining the unity of the church requires the intentional spiritual grit of humility, gentleness, and patience.

Join us to discover how bearing with one another in love powerfully reflects God's unmerited grace to the world.

In this message from the Grace and Grit series, we turn to Ephesians 3 to explore the boundless, unfathomable riches we receive when we are adopted into God's family.

We are challenged not to hoard this incredible gift, but to use our spiritual grit to boldly share God's manifold wisdom with the world. Discover how the grace that saves us is the exact same grace that empowers us to confidently make Jesus known to those around us.

What happens when our hearts lean toward hostility instead of unity? In the third message of our Grace and Grit series, Josh draws from Ephesians 2 to remind us that God's grace breaks down walls, turning "foreigners and strangers" into one family.

As we confront the comfortable hostility in our own lives, we are challenged to become people of unity, relying on the unmerited favor we've been freely given.

In this message, Oscar Gallus explains the interconnected concepts of identity, purpose, and responsibility. When we understand that our true identity is found in Christ—our "what"—it becomes clear that our "why" is to live as reflections of His love and glory in the world. Tune in as Oscar challenges us to let this foundational truth guide every decision and relationship.

In the second week of our Grace and Grit series, Marc Huggins unpacks Paul's prayer for the Ephesians to truly comprehend God's incomparable power and love. By reminding us that we are saved entirely by a gracious gift and not by our own efforts, this message challenges us to surrender our illusion of control. Join us to discover how opening the "eyes of our hearts" allows us to rest in our identity as God's handiwork, empowered to do the good works He prepared for us.

In this first message of our Grace and Grit series, we dive into Ephesians 1 to explore the incredible reality of our spiritual blessings. Discover what it means to be chosen, loved, and fully equipped by God long before the world began.

In this special Father's Day message, we explore how understanding our God-given identity and purpose is the ultimate antidote to our worldly fears. Just like a tram is designed to run powerfully only when it stays on its tracks, we are called to operate within God's design, stepping out boldly with a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.

This week John Gilmore shares personal reflections on parenting and dives deep into the Middle Eastern cultural context of the Prodigal Son parable. He highlights the profound, counter-cultural grace of a father who runs to embrace his broken child, inviting us to lay down our pride and step into God's unmerited, loving welcome.

In this message, Jody Destry challenges the church to step out of our cultural "comfort traps" and embrace true, Spirit-led boldness. Drawing from the miraculous healing at the Beautiful Gate in Acts 3, she reminds us that our human limitations are exactly where God's power does its best work. Discover how depending on the Holy Spirit equips us to bring life-changing hope to those waiting at the gates of our communities.