This week John Mcgimpsey from GPC Christchurch preached for us from 2 Corinthians. True strength is found when we are weak. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (ESV) 7 So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations,[a] a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to… Continue reading

This Christmas Roger Wilson preached from Luke 2, where “Peace on Earth” is the announcement that accompanies the birth of Jesus. Luke 2:14 (ESV) “Glory to God in the highest,    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Continue reading

What does it look like to follow Jesus? This week John Young took us through the end of Phillippians 1 to find out. Philippians 1:27-30 (ESV) 27 Only let your manner of life be worthy[a] of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear… Continue reading

“There is no salvation for you in God.” This is the kind of language that Satan can use to us to give in to despair and hopelessness. This is why the helmet of salvation is an important part of the Armour for the Christian. Ephesians 6:17 (ESV) and take the helmet… Continue reading

The shield of faith is presented by Paul as a part of the armour that is able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. How then do we take up the shield of faith? Ephesians 6:16 (ESV) 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which… Continue reading

In order to be ready for spiritual battle, we need the gospel of peace. Peace not in the sense of a cease fire, but a fullness of fellowship with God and each other. Ephesians 6:15 (ESV) and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel… Continue reading

What does it mean to put on the breastplate of righteousness? How will this help us to stand against the attacks of the Devil? The answer has two parts. John explains. Ephesians 6:14 (ESV) 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness Continue reading

This week Peter Reynolds Preached from Ephesians 5 on a Marriage that Works. Peter Reynolds is a counsellor and GPCNZ pastor from Auckland. Peter and his wife Margaret were in Invercargill this weekend facilitating our Marriage and Parenting Seminar. Ephesians 5:21-33 (ESV) 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for… Continue reading

Truth is the first part of the armour that Paul mentions to be put on by Christians. It is vital we know and speak the truth in order that we may stand. Ephesians 6:14 (ESV) 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Continue reading

As we come towards the end of the book of Ephesians, Paul encourages the believers to be Strong in the Lord, because they are in a Spiritual war. John explains. Ephesians 6:10-12 (ESV) 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that… Continue reading