Northpoint Baptist Church - New Plymouth - Sunday Sermon Podcast

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our new series looking at the Gospel of Mark. This week, he looks at Mark 7: 1-23.This is Jesus' first major teaching moment in Mark. He confronts the Pharisees and challenges the “traditions of the elders,” exposing how they added rules God never created. He declares all foods clean and teaches that true defilement comes not from what enters a person, but from what flows out of the heart. Jesus calls His followers to a deeper purity — one rooted not in rule-keeping, but in transformed hearts.Scripture for today:Mark 7: 1-23 Galatians 5:1 John 8:36 Recorded on 8 March 2026

This week, Alice Haworth continues our new series looking at the Gospel of Mark. This week, she looks at Mark 4: 35-41 and Mark 6: 45-56 where Jesus calms a storm, and then walks on water.Two stories — both involving water — reveal Jesus' authority over nature. He calms a storm with a word, and He walks on water to His terrified disciples. These miracles proclaim clearly that Jesus is not a mere teacher; He is Lord over creation itself. Mark invites us to see Jesus' divine identity through His unmatched power over the natural world.Scripture for today:Mark 4: 35-41Mark 6: 45-56Recorded on 1 March 2026

This week, Nate Herbert continues our new series looking at the Gospel of Mark. This week, he looks at Mark 2: 1-12 where Jesus forgives and heals the paralysed man lowered in through the roof.Jesus' identity is revealed again, this time through both healing and forgiveness. The paralyzed man is restored physically, but more importantly, forgiven spiritually. The crowd has never seen anything like this — because God Himself has come among them. Mark shows us that Jesus' authority extends beyond the physical world to the deepest human need: forgiveness of sin.Scripture for today:Mark 2: 1-12Recorded on 22 February 2026

This week, Clayton Riddle starts our new series looking at the Gospel of Mark. This week, he starts by looking at Mark 1: 9-20, where Jesus is baptised, then tempted, then starts declaring the Good News and calling disciples.At Jesus' baptism, His identity is declared from heaven: “You are my Son.” Immediately after, Jesus calls His first disciples — ordinary men with ordinary jobs. They were the least likely candidates to be called by a rabbi, yet Jesus chose them. In the same way, once we see who Jesus truly is, we too are invited to follow Him — to learn from Him, imitate Him, and live like Him.Scripture for today:Mark 1: 9-20Recorded on 15 February 2026

This week, Nate Herbert continues our series called "Rhythms". This sermon is entitled "Rhythms of Community" and looks at Acts 2: 42-47. The early church gathered together in community and the Lord added to their number daily. The choice to connect with other believers encourages us in our faith.Scripture for today:Acts 2: 42-47Recorded on 8 February 2026

This week, Clayton Riddle shares the vision for this year at Northpoint and the challenge to get involved with our local community in tangible ways - showing Radical Love. We are blessed to be a blessing. How do we show our community that we love them and how do we share the blessings we have received to those around us?Scripture for today:Matthew 5: 43-48Recorded on 1st February 2026

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series called "Rhythms". This sermon is entitled "Rhythms of Prayer" and looks at Matthew 6: 7-13. Jesus taught his disciples to pray. Connecting and communicating with God, our creator is an amazing gift we have.The 5 areas of prayer covered today are:AdorationSubmissionDependenceForgivenessProtectionPlease pause the audio at the end of each section to pray for yourself as you listen.Scripture for today:Matthew 6: 7-13 Recorded on 25th January 2026

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our new series called "Rhythms". This sermon is entitled "Rhythms of Worship" and looks at John 4: 1-42 (Jesus and the Samaritan Woman). We are encouraged to worship in spirit and truth - to come to God in honesty and humility. We don't worship to get close to God, we worship because He came close to us.Scripture for today:John 4: 1-42 John 14 Matthew 26: 36-46 James 1: 19-27 Recorded on 18th January 2026

This week, Clayton Riddle starts our new series called "Rhythms". This sermon is entitled "Rhythms of Grace" and looks at Matthew 11: 28-30.Scripture for today:Matthew 11: 28-30NLT The Message Recorded on 11th January 2026

This week, Clayton Riddle starts our new series called "Rhythms". This sermon is entitled "Rhythms of Life" and looks at Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8.Scripture for today:Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8Recorded on 4th January 2026

This week, Clayton Riddle concludes continues our Christmas series . Today, the sermon is called "The Promise Worshipped" where Clayton reads from Matthew 2: 1-12 and looks at the 4 main groups characters featured.Scripture for today:Matthew 2: 1-12 Recorded on 25th December 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our Christmas series . Today, the sermon is called "The Promise Revealed". Jesus' birth is good news for all people, no matter what our status is. God chose to reveal the birth of the messiah to those society often did not see. Scripture for today:Luke 2: 1-20 Philippians 2: 3-8 Mark 10: 42-45 Recorded on 21st December 2025

This week, Nate Herbert continues our Christmas series . Today, the sermon is called "The Promise Protected" where Nate reads from Matthew 1: 18-25.Scripture for today:Matthew 1: 18-25 Recorded on 14th December 2025

This week, Nate Herbert continues our Christmas series . Today, the sermon is called "The Promise Believed" where Nate looks at the fulfillment of the promises of the messiah in Luke 1. Faith trusts God's plan even when it doesn't make sense. Mary was in new territory and it required faith to see it through. Scripture for today:Luke 1Matthew 14Recorded on 7th December 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle starts our Christmas series . Today, the sermon is called "The Promise Foretold" where Clayton looks at the promise of the Messiah (Jesus) in Isaiah 9: 1-7. God offers hope to all people in the midst of the darkest times. God promised one who would come and bring peace. A light in the darkness.Scripture for today:Isaiah 9: 1-7 Recorded on 30th November 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our new series entitled "Everyday Disciple". Today, the sermon is called "Finishing Well" where Clayton looks at the 2 Timothy 4. Being a disciple is a life long journey and Clayton shares the encouragement of being engaged to keeping going the distance.Scripture for today:2 Timothy 4: 6-8Recorded on 23 November 2025

This week, Tim Connole continues our new series entitled "Everyday Disciple". Today, the sermon is called "Called to Multiply" where Tim looks at the Great Commission in Matthew 28. Jesus has provided us with everything we need to participate in the greatest mission ever undertaken.Scripture for today:Matthew 28: 16-20Recorded on 16 November 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our new series entitled "Everyday Disciple". Today, the sermon is called "Growing in Intimacy". Maintaining a deep and continuing connection with Jesus is at the heart of fruitful discipleship.Scripture for today:John 15: 1-8 Recorded on 9 November 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our new series entitled "Everyday Disciple". Today, the sermon is called "Serving in Community". We are not called to live or serve in isolation, we are called into community, to use our gifts and bless one another. It takes a church to raise a Christian. Scripture for today:Ephesians 4: 11-16 Recorded on 2 November 2025

This week, Nate Herbert continues our new series entitled "Everyday Disciple". Today, the sermon is called "Immersed in Scripture". Disciples of Jesus are transformed by the Word of God every day in every way for every good deed. Scripture for today:2 Timothy 3: 10-17Recorded on 26 October 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle starts our new series entitled "Everyday Disciple". Today, the sermon is called: Counting the Cost. Being a disciple is about setting aside some things to pursue others. It's making choices on a regular basis to take hold of what we believe is the most important thing we can. Scriptures for today:Matthew 13: 44-46 John 12 Philippians 3: 5-8 Psalm 16: 11 1 Timothy 4: 8 Philippians 2: 5-8 Recorded on 19 October 2025

This week, Letitia White concludes our series looking at Characters of the Bible. Today, Letitia looks at the character of Rahab from Joshua 2:-1-24 and how God used a messy situation for good.Scriptures for today:Joshua 2: 1-24Recorded on 12 October 2025

This week, Jasmine White continues our series looking at Characters of the Bible. Today, Jasmine looks at the character of Zacchaeus from Luke 19: 1-10Scriptures for today:John 19: 1-10Recorded on 5 October 2025

This week, Jo Daken continues our series looking at Characters of the Bible. Today, Jolooks at the character of Esther from the book of Esther. Recorded on 28th September 2025

This week, Adele Vannathy (from Hosanna Baptist Porirua) continues our series looking at Characters of the Bible. Today, Adele looks at the character of Moses from Exodus 3 & 4. In this passage, Moses is confronted by God at the burning bush. God asks him to free his people out of Egypt. Moses is asked to bring what he has, and God will empower him for the rest. Adele challenges us to the same challenge to bring what we have to God.Scriptures for today:Exodus 3 & 4Recorded on 21st September 2025

This week, Steve Fail (Palmerston North Central Baptist Church) continues our series looking at Characters of the Bible. Today, Steve looks at the characters of Philemon and Onesimus in Paul's letter to Philemon. In this letter, Paul asks Philemon to lay down some of his rights with regards to Onesimus (a runaway slave) and challenges us to do the same in the present day.Scriptures for today:The Book of PhilemonRecorded on 14th September 2025

This week, Nate Herbert continues our new series looking at Characters of the Bible. Today, Nate looks at the characters of Paul and Timothy. In the letter to Timothy, Paul reminds Timothy, his son in the faith, that belief is passed on and strengthened in community. Their father-son-like relationship shows the importance of encouragement and walking closely with others in Christ.Scriptures for today:2 Timothy 1: 3-5Recorded on 7th September 2025

This week, Mike Warring continues our new series looking at Characters of the Bible. Today, Mike looks at the character of Peter - giving an overview of his life, the mistakes he made, and the application of his example for us.Scriptures for today:Act 2: 14-41Recorded on 31st August 2025

This week, Paul Martin starts a new series looking at Characters of the Bible. Today, Paul looks at the character of Mephibosheth from 2 Samuel 9.Scriptures for today: 2 Samuel 9Recorded on 24th August 2025

This week, Nate Herbert continues our series focusing on Overseas Missions and the work of Arotahi. This sermon is entitled "Stepping into God's Call".Scriptures for today:Acts 26 - 28Recorded on 17th August 2025

This week, Kevin Connole continues our series focusing on Overseas Missions and the work of Arotahi. This sermon is entitled "Embracing God's Call".Scriptures for today:Acts 19Recorded on 10th August 2025

This week, Nate Herbert starts our series focusing on Overseas Missions and the work of Arotahi. This sermon is entitled "Knowing God's Call".Scriptures for today:Acts 17: 22-34 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...Recorded on 3rd August 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series on The Gifts of the Spirit. This sermon looks at the category of "Service". These gifts focus on helping, guiding and building up others in the body of Christ, often in practical or leadership roles.Scriptures for today:Romans 12: 6-13 Recorded on 27th July 2025

This week, Nate Herbert continues our series on The Gifts of the Spirit. This sermon looks at the category of "Power". These gifts involve supernatural abilities that demonstrate God's power and bring transformation or healing.Recorded on 20th July 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series on The Gifts of the Spirit. This sermon looks at the category of "Revelation Gifts". These are the gifts mentioned in the bible of Wisdom, Knowledge, Prophecy etc. These gifts involve knowing or understanding things that are revealed by God either through insight, teaching, or prophetic revelation.Scriptures for Today1 Samuel 12 John 4 2 Timothy 3: 16-172 Timothy 1: 6 Recorded on 13th July 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series on The Gifts of the Spirit. The sermon looks at 1 Corinthians 13 and is entitled "The Greatest of These". God has shown us what love looks like, and when it comes to spiritual gifts, no matter how powerful they may seem, without love then they fail to fulfil what God intended them for.Scriptures for Today1 Corinthians 13Recorded on 29th June 2025

This week, Nate Herbert continues our series on The Gifts of the Spirit. The sermon looks at 1 Corinthians 12: 1-31 and is entitled "Unique and United". Each gift we get is unique, it has a special purpose but it is not meant to operate in isolation. When the gifts operate together then the Church is blessed and fulfilling its calling.Scriptures for Today1 Corinthians 12: 1-31Recorded on 22nd June 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle starts our series on The Gifts of the Spirit. The sermon looks at 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 and is entitled "For the Common Good". We are reminded God gives gifts so that all may benefit from them. We do not get gifts for our own good but so that others may be blessed. We are blessed to be a blessing. Scriptures for Today1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 1 Peter 4: 10 Recorded on 15th June 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series on The Holy Spirit and now looking at the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. This week's message looks at Galatians 5: 19-26 and the fruits of Gentleness and Self-Control. Scriptures for TodayGalatians 5: 19-26 1 Kings 19 Isaiah 40: 11 Matthew 11: 28-30 John 8Titus 3: 1-2 1 Peter 3: 15-162 Peter 1: 5-7 2 Timothy 2: 22 James 3: 3-10 Titus 2: 2-7 Recorded on 8th June 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series on The Holy Spirit and now looking at the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. This week's message looks at Galatians 5: 19-26 and the fruits of Goodness and Faithfulness. The Holy Spirit produces fruit in our lives, not to improve us, but to change us.Scriptures for TodayGalatians 5: 19-26 Psalm 136: 1 Psalm 15: 4 Ephesians 2: 8-10 Titus 3: 8 Deuteronomy 32: 4 Psalm 35: 5 Recorded on 1st June 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series on The Holy Spirit and now looking at the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. This week's message looks at Galatians 5: 19-26 and the fruits of Patience and Kindness. The Holy Spirit produces fruit in our lives, not to improve us, but to change us. The fruit of Patience and Kindness can be more powerful than we realise.Scriptures for TodayGalations 5: 19-26James 5: 10-112 Peter 3: 8-9Isaiah 40: 31Ephesians 4: 1-2Romans 2: 4Titus 3: 4-5Proverbs 14: 21Proverbs 14: 31Proverbs 19: 17Recorded on 25th May 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series on The Holy Spirit and now looking at the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. This week's message looks at Galatians 5: 19-26 and the fruits of Joy and Peace. The Holy Spirit produces fruit in our lives, not to improve us, but to change us. Joy and Pearce in a world that is often anxious is a blessing.Scriptures for TodayGalatians 5: 19-26Ephensians 2: 19-22Colossians 1: 15-22Matthew 6: 25-30Philippians 4: 6-7Recorded on 18th May 2025

This week, Blue Bradley continues our series on The Holy Spirit. This week's message looks at the passage from Galatians 5: 22-26 which looks at the topic of Love. Blue Bradley - Guest Speaker - Strengths Coach, Youth Worker, Northern Easter Camp organiser, co-owner of Crave Cafe in Morningside, Auckland.Scriptures for TodayGalatians 5: 22-26Recorded on 11 May 2025

This week, Jasmine continues our series for Easter. This week's message looks at Luke 4: 14-30. Jesus reads the scroll in the synagogue and declares that it has been fulfilled today. Letitia leads us in Communion.Scriptures for TodayLuke 4 : 14-30Recorded on 4th May 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series for Easter. This week's message is entitled "The King and I" and looks at John 21 :1-14. Jesus shares an intimate breakfast with the disciples following the resurrection and provides a miraculous catch. Jesus connects personally and in the present and the image of sitting around a fire cooking a meal reveals a wonderful connection.Scriptures for TodayJohn 21: 1-14 Recorded on 27th April 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series for Easter. This week's message is entitled "The Return of the King" and looks at John 20. Jesus is raised to life and completes God's plan of redemption for all people. The resurrection proves that Jesus is able to offer life eternal to all who seek it.Scriptures for TodayJohn 20Recorded on 20th April 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series for Easter. Today it is Good Friday. The title of the sermon is "The King is Dead".Recorded on 18th April 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series for Easter. This week's message is entitled "The Servant King" and looks at John 13:1-17 where Jesus washes the disciples feet. Jesus shows his true humility and serves the disciples knowing some would betray, desert and deny him. Clayton also challenges us to allow space in our lives to serve like Jesus did.Scriptures for TodayJohn 13: 1-17Recorded on 13th April 2025

This week, Nate Herbert starts our series for Easter. This week's message is entitled "Hail The King" and looks at Luke 19: 28-40 where Jesus enters Jerusalem and the crowds worship him and cry out blessings on the King.Scriptures for TodayLuke 19: 28-40Recorded on 6th April 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series on The Holy Spirit. This week's message is entitled "Let's not quench the spirit". Despite the Holy Spirit being God, we can influence the spirit in our lives when we fail to listen and embrace the things of God in our lives.Scriptures for Today1 Thessalonians 5: 12-221 Corinthians 1: 10-12Recorded on 30th March 2025

This week, Clayton Riddle continues our series on The Holy Spirit. This week's message is entitled "The Gift That Renews Us" and looks at Ezekiel 11: 16-20Scriptures for TodayEzekiel 11: 16-20Recorded on 23rd March 2025