Sermons from City on a Hill, Wellington

Life Changed by Jesus Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 25⧸05⧸2025 Series: To The Ends Of The Earth Reading: Acts 9:1-31 How does Jesus respond to those who oppose him most violently? This message walks through Acts 9:1-31, exploring Saul's incredible journey from breathing murderous threats to passionate preacher, and asking whether meeting the risen Jesus has truly turned our own lives upside down.

God's Precious Possession Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 18/05/2025 Series: To the Ends of the Earth Reading: Acts 4:32-5:11 What happens when we treat as common what God sees as precious? This message explores Acts 4-5 and the sobering account of Ananias and Sapphira. How does God view his church, and what does it mean for us today? A challenging look at our attitudes toward community, generosity, and what it truly means to be part of Christ's body.

The Spirit Brings Change Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 11⧸05⧸2025 Series: To the Ends of the Earth Reading: Acts 2 What does it mean when God pours out His Spirit? This message explores Acts 2, where wind, fire, and miraculous languages signaled a profound change in the world. Could the Spirit that transformed timid disciples into bold witnesses be the same power available to us today? Discover how Pentecost launched world mission and what it reveals about Jesus' rule as Lord and Messiah.

A Firm Foundation Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 04⧸05⧸2025 Series: To the Ends of the Earth Reading: Acts 1:12-26 What happens when life's wheels seem to fall off? In this message from Acts 1:12-26, we explore how Jesus remains sovereign even through betrayal and difficulty. How can Judas' actions actually confirm Jesus as King? Together we'll discover the firm foundation of apostolic witness and why we can rejoice in God's sovereignty even when we don't understand His ways.

Jesus' Spirit-Empowered Witnesses Preacher: Andy Williams Date: 27⧸4⧸25 Series: To The Ends of the Earth Reading: Acts 1:1-11 Ever feel powerless to share your faith? This message from Acts 1:1-11 explores how Jesus' kingdom works differently than we expect. Rather than establishing a visible political kingdom, Jesus sends his Holy Spirit to empower ordinary people as witnesses. We discover that true power lies in testimony about Christ's victory over death.

Jesus is Risen Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 20⧸04⧸2025 Series: Easter Sunday Reading: Luke 24:1-35 How does Jesus' resurrection change our relationship with death? This Easter message explores Luke 24:1-35, examining the empty tomb, the physical appearances of Jesus, and the spread of Christianity as evidence for the resurrection. What would it mean for us if death truly isn't the end of our story?

Good Friday Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 18⧸04⧸2025 Series: Easter Reading: Isaiah 53:7-12 & Luke 23:38-43 How can Good Friday be "good" when it commemorates such a horrific event? Andrew unpacks Isaiah 53 and Luke 23, revealing how Jesus' death as our substitute transforms our greatest problem - sin. Like the criminal on the cross, we don't need to "do" anything to receive paradise - just recognise Jesus and trust him.

Jesus Rejected and Received Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 13⧸04⧸2025 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: John 10:22-42 When Jesus claims to be one with the Father, he leaves no middle ground for our response. This message from John 10:22-42 explores the heart of Christianity - not miracles or moral frameworks, but the identity of Jesus himself. We discover the comfort of being held securely in the hands of our Good Shepherd who gives eternal life to his sheep.

The Gate to a Full Life Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 06⧸04⧸2025 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: John 10:1-21

When you look at Jesus what do you see？ John 9:1-41 Preacher: Dave MacIver Date: 30⧸03⧸2025 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: When you look at Jesus what do you see？ John 9:1-41

Truth That Sets Free Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 23⧸03⧸2025 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: John 8:31-59

Come to the Light Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 16⧸03⧸2025 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: John 8:12-30

Listen to Jesus the Living Water Preacher: Andy Williams Date: 09⧸03⧸2025 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: John 7:25-52

Jesus Exposes Unbelief Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 02⧸03⧸2025 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: John 7:1-24

The Rejection of Jesus Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 23⧸02⧸2025 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: John 6:41-71

Hutt Launch Service Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 16⧸02⧸2025 Reading: Matthew 5:13-16

Bread That Satisfies Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 16⧸02⧸2025 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: John 6:1-40

The testimony of the Son of God Preacher: Andy Williams Date: 9⧸2⧸25 Series: Believe & Have Life Reading: John 5:1-47

Captivated & Committed Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 2-02-24 Series: The Supremacy Of Christ Reading: Colossians 2:16-3:17

Treasure Christ Together Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 19⧸01⧸2025 Series: The Supremacy of Christ Reading: Col 1:24-2:5

God's will for Christ and us Preacher: Jonathan Peart Date: 12⧸1⧸24 Series: The Supremacy of Christ Reading: Col 1:15-23

Complete Christianity Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 5⧸1⧸24 Series: The Supremacy of Christ Reading: Col 1:1-14

Zechariah's song Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 22⧸12⧸24 Series: Christmas Reading: Luke 1:57-

Carol Service Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 15⧸12⧸24 Series: A thrill of hope Reading: Luke 1:26-56

Praise the Lord Preacher: Dave MacIver Date: 8⧸12⧸24 Series: Songs for following Jesus Reading: Psalm 147

His love endures forever Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 1⧸12⧸2024 Series: Songs for following Jesus Reading: Psalm 118

The Lord is with you Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 24⧸11⧸24 Series: Songs for following Jesus Reading: Psalm 91

Despair and Endurance Preacher: Andy Williams Date: 17⧸11⧸24 Series: Psalms： Songs For Following Jesus Reading: Psalm 88

Psalm 69： Suffering and Hope Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 10⧸11⧸24 Series: Psalms： Songs for Following Jesus Reading: Psalm 69： Suffering and Hope

Church Birthday & Hutt Send-Off Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 03⧸11⧸24 Reading: Acts 2:36-47

Transforming Forgiveness Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 27⧸10⧸24 Series: Songs for following Jesus Reading: Psalm 32

The Journey Begins Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 20⧸10⧸24 Series: Songs for following Jesus Reading: Psalm 1 & 2

Doing good Preacher: Dave MacIver Date: 13⧸10⧸24 Series: Unshaken Reading: 2 Thes 3

Standing Firm Preacher: Andy Williams Date: 6⧸10⧸24 Series: Unshaken Reading: 2 Thes 2:13-17

Holding truth Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 29⧸9⧸24 Series: Unshaken Reading: 2 Thes 2:1-12

Thanksgiving and Prayer Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 22⧸09⧸24 Series: Unshaken Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1

Mission partner Preacher: Luke Sinclair Date: 15⧸09⧸24 Series: Mission Partners Reading: 1 Tim 2:1-7

Church as a Bride Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 08⧸09⧸24 Series: Being the Church Reading: Revelation 19 - 20

Church as a Family Preacher: Andy Williams Date: 01⧸09⧸24 Series: Being the Church Reading: John 1:9-13, 1 John 4:7-5:5

Church as a Flock Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 25⧸08⧸24 Series: Being the Church Reading: John 10:1-32

Church as a Body Preacher: Andy Williams Date: 18⧸08⧸24 Series: Being the Church Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Church as Gathering Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 04⧸08⧸24 Series: Being the Church R

Church as Gathering Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 04⧸08⧸24 Series: Being the Church Reading: Deut 4:10-14 & Heb 12:18-13:1

Where is the God of Justice？ Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 28⧸07⧸24 Series: Meh-lachi Reading: Malachi 2:17 - 4:6

Faithful God, unfaithful people Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 21⧸7⧸24 Series: Meh-lachi Reading: Malachi 2:10-16

Honouring God Preacher: Dave MacIver Date: 14⧸7⧸24 Series: Meh-lachi Reading: Malachi 1:6-2:9

Dealing with Spiritual Apathy Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 1⧸7⧸24 Series: Meh-lachi Reading: Malachi 1:1-5

More than conquerors Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 30⧸6⧸24 Series: The Power of the Gospel Reading: Romans 8:31-39

Waiting for Glory Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 23⧸6⧸24 Series: The Power of the Gospel Reading: Romans 8:18-30

Living in Christ Preacher: Paul Shoemark Date: 16⧸6⧸24 Series: The Power of the Gospel Reading: Romans 8:1-17