Orewa Baptist Sermons
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Matthew Series: Week 27: Matthew 17:1-9 - The Transfiguration
Pastor Mark looks back on the Old Testament this week with the stories that connect to the Transfiguration and reinforce its significance. This event validates Jesus' divine identity, confirming fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy.
Pentecost Sunday 2026
We celebrated Pentecost Sunday by reading Acts 2:1-21. Pastor Mark talks on Old Testament events that reflects God's redeeming work at the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Matthew Series: Week 26 Matthew 16:21-28 - Cruciform Discipleship
Pastor Mark presents the latter section in Matthew chapter 16. Jesus shares the well-known idea that in seeking your life, you will lose it, but those who choose to lose their lives for Jesus' sake will find it (verses 24-25). Pastor Mark discu...
Matthew Series: Week 25: Matthew 16:1-20 - A Powerful Confession
This week we move into Week 25 of The Matthew Series. Listen in to this week's message on Matthew 16:1-20.
Matthew Series: Week 24: Matthew 15:20-39 - A Banquet Awaits
Pastor Mark takes us through the rest of Matthew chapter 15 this week. He dives into the important link between the Jewish people (Jesus' first mission) and the Gentile people both having the invitation of a feast. Other important points were d...
Matthew Series Week 23: Matthew 15:1-20 - Blind Guides
We jump back into Matthew this week, after the Easter Period. We started Matthew 15 where Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for the way they supplemented God's Law with their own tradition. Pastor Mark explores the dangers that come from man made tra...
Easter Sunday 2026
He is Risen! This message focuses on the easter story with The Garden in mind. This picture of a garden is woven all throughout scripture. Pastor Mark shares how it intertwines with the resurrection story.
Palm Sunday 2026
Today we reflect on Matthew 21, where Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem is revealed. Ps Mark also drew us deeper into 2 Samuel, helping us see the bigger picture—how God’s promises and kingdom thread through Scripture, pointing to this ver...
Living Intentionally - Pete Higham
We’re so grateful to have had Pete Higham share a message yesterday on living with intentionality. He unpacked what Scripture says about living intentionally and the importance of it.
Matthew Series Week 22: Matthew 14:1-33 - Misidentifying Jesus
This week on The Matthew Series, Pastor Mark takes us to Matthew 14, exploring how the chapter repeatedly shows Jesus being misunderstood or misidentified. Through these moments, he highlights how the passage ultimately reveals who Jes...
Matthew Series Week 21: Matthew 13:1-23 - Parables of the Kingdom
This week we pick up in the Matthew Series again. Pastor Mark discusses the parable of The Sower and The Seed, and its relevance to The Kingdom of Heaven. Be encouraged and blessed by this message.
Matthew Series Week 20: Matthew 12:1-14 - Day Seven People
Listen to Week 20 of The Matthew Series. Pastor Mark discusses Matthew 12:1-14 and dives into the importance of the Sabbath in the context of God's ideal for His people to live in rest with Him.
Matthew Series Week 19: Matthew 11:7-30 - The Yoke of Jesus
Week 19 of The Matthew Series. Pastor Mark covers verses 7-30 of chapter 11. Have a listen!
Matthew Series Week 18: Matthew 11:2-6 - John The Doubter
This week we jump back into The Matthew Series! Pastor Mark dives back into the gospel as told by Matthew. He picks back up in Chapter 11:1-6.
The Vision & Mission of Orewa Baptist Church
This week Pastor Mark is back and takes us through the Vision & Mission of Orewa Baptist.
Summer Short Series - Week 3
Derek Christensen explores the beginning of Revelation 4. He identifies the context, purpose and theme of this important passage and the encouragement we can take from it.
Summer Short Series - Week 2
Luke Wesbonk delves into the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9–14), challenging our preconceived ideas about the characters and their roles. Through this, he uncovers why Jesus told this parable and the truth it communica...
Summer Short Series - Week 1
This week, we begin our Summer Short Series. We hear from a Panel of church congregants as they testify to God's hand at work in their lives during 2025.
Advent Week 4: LOVE
In this episode, Harry Coe shares an important message on Love in the 4th week of Advent.
Advent Week 3: JOY
In this episode, Mark Poole shares about JOY in the continuation of our Advent Series.
Advent Week 2: PEACE
In this episode Mark Poole continues the Advent Series with a message of PEACE. visit our website:
Advent Week 1: HOPE
In this episode, Sharon Dando opens our Advent Series with a message of HOPE.