Sunday's Sermon

Sunday's Sermon

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Sunday's Sermon episodes

  • Episode 169 - Acts 08 - Praying for boldness (Acts 4:23-31)
    Pastor Dafydd Hughes explores Acts 4, where the early church responds to opposition with united prayer and trust in God's sovereignty. Reflecting on Psalm 2, this sermon highlights God's plan of salvation through Jesus Christ and challenges believers to seek Spirit-given boldness to faithfully proclaim the gospel in a world resistant to God.
    A radio show/podcast from Crosspoint Church produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
    0 min
  • Episode 168 - Acts 07 - Salvation in no one else (Acts 4:1-22)
    Pastor Dafydd Hughes explores Acts 4, where Peter and John stand before the Sanhedrin after healing a lame man in Jesus’ name. This sermon examines the bold proclamation that Jesus Christ is the only Saviour, the religious leaders’ rejection of that message, and the call for every person to consider the evidence of Christ’s resurrection and respond to the gospel in faith.
    A radio show/podcast from Crosspoint Church produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
    42 min
  • Episode 167 - Acts 06 - By faith in Jesus' name (Acts 3:1-26)
    Pastor Dafydd Hughes examines the healing of the lame man in Acts 3, showing how this miracle points beyond physical restoration to the life-transforming power of the gospel. This sermon explores God's plan revealed through Jesus Christ, the call to repentance and faith, and the promise of forgiveness, renewal, and reconciliation with God through the risen Saviour.
    A radio show/podcast from Crosspoint Church produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
    39 min
  • Episode 166 - Acts 05 - They devoted themselves (Acts 2:41-47)
    Pastor Dafydd Hughes explores Acts 2 and the transformation of the early church following Pentecost. Focusing on the believers’ devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Lord’s Supper, and prayer, this sermon highlights how faith in Jesus Christ reshapes priorities, relationships, and daily life, calling Christians to a deeper commitment to Christ and His people.
    A radio show/podcast from Crosspoint Church produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
    53 min
  • Episode 165 - Acts 04 - Jesus is both Lord and Christ (Acts 2:14-40)
    Pastor Dafydd Hughes explores Peter’s sermon on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2, explaining the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and its connection to God’s promises in the Old Testament. This message highlights Jesus Christ’s death, resurrection, and reign, and calls listeners to repent, trust in Christ, and receive the salvation God offers through Him.
    A radio show/podcast from Crosspoint Church produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
    40 min
  • Episode 164 - Acts 03 - Filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-13)
    Pastor Dafydd Hughes of Crosspoint Church in Palmerston North preaches from Acts 2:1–13, reflecting on the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. He explores the circumstances, evidence, and ongoing significance of the Spirit’s work—showing how God empowers His people, transforms lives, and sends the church to proclaim the mighty works of God.
    A radio show/podcast from Crosspoint Church produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
    54 min
  • Episode 163 - Acts 02 - The ministry of apostleship (Acts 1:12-26)
    Dafydd reflects on Acts 1 and the choosing of Matthias to replace Judas, exploring how the early apostles were devoted to prayer, directed by the word of God, and dependent on the Holy Spirit. He traces how these priorities shaped the foundation of the church and encourages listeners to see prayer, Scripture, and reliance on God’s Spirit as central to Christian life and witness.
    Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
    55 min
  • Episode 162 - Luke 156 - Enjoying Christ's blessing (Luke 24:50-53)
    Pastor Dafydd Hughes concludes the series in Luke’s Gospel with a sermon on Luke 24:50–53, reflecting on the ascension of Jesus and the transformation of the disciples from fear and confusion to worship, joy, and praise. The message explores Christ’s blessing of his disciples, his fulfilment of the Old Testament promises, and the significance of his death, resurrection, and ascension as the completed work of salvation.
    Drawing connections between the beginning and ending of Luke’s Gospel, the sermon considers the temple, priesthood, atonement, and Christ’s ongoing intercession for his people. It closes with a call to respond to the word of God concerning Jesus Christ with faith, receiving the joy and blessing found in him.
    Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
    46 min
  • Episode 160 - Luke 154 - Understanding Christ's words (Luke 24 36-46)
    Pastor Dafydd Hughes explores the resurrection of Jesus through a passage in Luke’s Gospel, focusing on the disciples’ fear, doubt, and lack of understanding. The sermon highlights Jesus’ questions, his gracious invitation to believe through evidence, and the need for divine help to understand Scripture, encouraging listeners to trust God’s word and remain steadfast through trials and uncertainty.
    Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
    53 min

About Sunday's Sermon

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A sermon recording from pastor Dafydd Hughes of Crosspoint Church in Palmerston North in which he explores and explains the Bible's message to help listeners to a knowledge of God and faith in Jesus…