Orewa Baptist Sermons
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251 episodes
Matthew Series: Week 39 Matthew 26:20-30 - The Lord's Supper
Pastor Mark explores the parallels that can be found between the Exodus story and the 'New Exodus' that takes place as Jesus moves closer to The Cross.
Matthew Series: Week 38 Matthew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents
We dive into the parable of the talents, with Pastor Mark exploring the key theme of using our abilities to bring Glory to God's Kingdom.
Matthew Series: Week 37 Matthew 24:1-44 - The Temple’s Destruction & the End of the Age
Tune in this week as we head back into the Matthew Series. Pastor Mark picks up in Matthew 24. This week's sermon is an in depth study on a sometimes contentious topic - the end of the age. Listen as Pastor Mark offers his understanding of the ...
Renew Together: Week 2 - Active Participation
Jannick Henry continues our Renew Together series as we head into Week 2: Building Church. He shares from Matthew 16:13-18, and dives into the key idea of Jesus being the builder of the church, and how we are called to live in act...
Renew Together: Week 1 - A Continual "Yes"
As a church we began Arotahi's Renew Together series this week. Pastor Mark reads from Luke 1:26-38, and talks about the ways we see Mary's continual and faithful yes in her everyday walk with God.
Matthew Series: Week 36 Matthew 23:1-36: Attentiveness, Care & Caution
Ps Mark tackles Matthew 23 this week. He unpacks the attentiveness with which Jesus sought out people in His ministry.
Matthew Series: Week 35 Matthew 22:15-40: Dealing With Opposition
Pastor Mark discusses Matthew 22:15-40, dealing with the Saducees and Herodians questions directed towards Jesus. The consequence of these questions was doubt in Jesus' claims as the Son of God. In these doubts and questions, Pastor Mark shares...
Matthew Series: Week 34 Matthew 21:18-46: Figs & Vineyards
We closed off Matthew chapter 21 this Sunday. Ps Mark provides insight into the important theme of bearing fruit and how that is woven throughout this chapter of Matthew.
Matthew Series: Week 33 Matthew 21:1-13: Breaking Barriers
Ps Mark introduces Chapter 21 this week and provides important context into the relevance of the ancient temple connecting to Jesus' actions in this passage.
Matthew Series: Week 32 Matthew 20:17-34: Servant-Centred Lives
Ps Mark is back and resumes the Matthew series. Why does Jesus come as a servant and why is it important for His followers to live servant-centered lives? Pastor Mark helps answer these questions and more in this week’s message.
Matthew Series: Week 31: Matthew 20:1-16 - The last will be first
In this episode, Derek Christensen continues our journey through Matthew, diving into the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16). Explore the relevance of God’s upside-down kingdom and how this challenging story reshapes our u...
Jack Crabtree - Ethnos 360
Jack Crabtree shares an incredible testimony as a missionary in Papua New Guinea. He shares about God's immense faithfulness as he and three other missionary families learned an entirely new language in order to share the gospel in the Pingi vi...
Heaven - Myk Habets
Listen in to hear a guest speaker; Myk Habets. Myk is a Senior Lecturer at Laidlaw College and has a love for helping people explore the big ideas of the Christian faith and why they matter today. Myk has written a bunch of books and articles—a...
Andre Basel - David: a Repentant Servant King
Listen in to Andre Basel's message from this past Sunday as he shares a message about David.
Matthew Series: Week 30: Matthew 19:13-30 - The Rich Young Ruler
We move into the 30th Week of the Matthew Series, with Jannick Henry bringing the message from chapter 19:13-30. Jannick discussed Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler. He highlighted the earnestness of the rich man, and the connection be...
Matthew Series: Week 29: Matthew 18:21-35 - An Impossible Debt
Derek Christensen tackles Matthew 18:21-35 as we dive back into the Matthew Series. He emphasizes the importance of the impossible debt that was forgiven, and how important it is to read the parable in the context of God's grace towards us.&nbs...
Ps Johney Kumar
Pastor Johney Kumar, a visiting pastor from India shares testimonies about God's faithfulness in his life. An encouraging and humbling message.
Matthew Series: Week 28: Matthew 18:1-35 - Guarding Against Internal Threats
This week covers the entirety of Matthew 18. A lot was discussed and unpacked. Pastor Mark explores the guidelines that Jesus outlines for conflict resolution and the importance of forgiveness. This among other things is discussed.
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...