Windsor Park Baptist Church

This week in our King and Kingdom Come series, Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers explores Luke 4:14–44, where Jesus proclaims that God's kingdom has come — a kingdom marked by freedom, healing, and restoration for all. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we're invited to join Him in bringing this kingdom to earth through love, service, and acts of justice.

We're so excited to celebrate the beauty of our diverse community this week with our Intercultural Service! Pastor Margaret Loh will be sharing a powerful message from Ephesians 4:1–6, exploring our cross-cultural calling to be One in Christ, unpacking the difference between simply being diverse and truly living as an intercultural community. 

This Sunday, we're honoured to welcome Naomi Cowan, CEO of Equip Mental Health Services, and Matt Strong, GM, for our annual Equip Sunday services.As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Week, we'll explore what it truly means to love one another deeply—and how genuine, supportive connection isn't just good for the soul, but essential to our health and healing. Drawing from powerful stories, Scripture, and decades of mental health insight, Naomi and Matt share about how God calls us into relationships that restore, uplift, and make a lasting difference.Together, let's lean into the theme of “Topping Up Together”, be inspired by stories of transformation, and reflect on how loving deeply can change lives—starting with our own.

This week Pastor Grant Harris continues our King and Kingdom Come: The Gospel According to Luke series with a message titled Jesus: Prepared & Proven. We'll explore Jesus stepping into His public ministry — prepared through John's bold preaching, affirmed in baptism, rooted in whakapapa, and proven through testing in the wilderness; looking at how His genealogy connects Him to all of humanity, entering into our broken family lines to offer us something radically new: a restored identity as children of God. Jesus' whakapapa becomes ours — and that changes everything.

This week, Pastor Aidan Wivell explores Luke 2 as part of our King & Kingdom Come: The Gospel According to Luke series, diving into the story of Simeon—a Spirit-led man who had been waiting his whole life for God's promise. Holding the child Jesus in his arms, Simeon rejoices in the hope revealed not just for Israel, but for all nations. He also proclaims the great reversal Jesus' Kingdom will bring—a reality that will reveal the true condition of every heart.

This week Pastor Grant Harris launches our new series King & Kingdom Come: The Gospel According To Luke, with the message small parts. BIG STORY. speaking out of Luke 1:1–4. Grant will explore how Luke opens his Gospel with what feels like a preview of God's unfolding plan. Through the stories of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, and John, we'll see how God weaves ordinary lives into extraordinary purposes, keeping His promises in ways that change the world. As we begin this journey through Luke, Grant will remind us that the gospel is not a story to simply observe—but one we're invited to step into, trusting God's word and living as participants in His kingdom. 

This week Pastor Grant Harris will bring us a one-off message on being Witnesses to the World, speaking out of Acts 1:8. Jesus calls us to be his witnesses—sharing the good things He has done in our lives, both as individuals and as a church family. We'll also explore Windsor's long-term partnership with Joyya, one of our Beyond the Walls projects, and consider how God might still be inviting us into challenging and sacrificial ways of living out that call. 

This Father's Day message by Dr Paul Jones contrasts absent earthly fathers with our ever-present heavenly Father, who promises, “I am with you.” Through Jesus, God bridges the gap between heaven and earth, coming down to dwell with us and even within us by His Spirit.

This week Pastor Grant Harris brings a one-off message titled Freed | Restored | Sent from Luke 8:26–39. Together we'll explore the reality of spiritual battles and humanity's struggle with evil, and see how Jesus freed the demon-possessed man, restored his identity and community, and sent him out as a witness to God's power. The challenge for us today is to live out that same pattern—allowing Jesus to free us, restore us, and send us to share our testimony of His work in our lives.

This week Pastor Grant Harris wraps up our Prophetic Words: Ancient Voices, Modern Hope series with the prophet Malachi, and a message titled: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!Grant will explore how every day we make countless decisions—some small, some life-shaping. In the closing words of the minor prophets, Malachi calls God's people out of apathy and back into wholehearted devotion. Spiritual growth doesn't happen in the big, dramatic moments alone; it's formed in the daily choices that draw us closer to Jesus or pull us away. God is after our hearts, and when we give Him our “yes,” everything else flows from that choice. Together we'll unpack how the small decisions we make can carry eternal weight.

This week Guest Preacher John Tucker will unpack how Jesus shows us that the way up is, in fact, down—revealing the secret to a meaningful life through Mark 10:45: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Discover how true greatness in Jesus' kingdom comes from serving others, embracing sacrifice, and putting others first.

This week Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our Prophetic Voices: Ancient Words, Modern Hope series with a message titled “Zephaniah: I See Fire.”Zephaniah paints a striking picture of God's righteous fire—one that doesn't leave anything untouched. For the proud, it brings resistance and ruin. But for the humble, it leads to repentance and refining. The difference lies in the posture of our hearts.As Zephaniah 3:12 reminds us: “But I will leave within you the meek and the humble, who trust in the name of the Lord.”In a world still marked by pride and self-reliance, this ancient voice invites us to choose trust, humility, and the kind of transformation only God's fire can bring.

This week Mikayla Reid continues our Prophetic Words: Ancient Voices, Modern Hope series with a message on Habakkuh titled: Holding Tight In The Wrestle. Mikayla will explore what it looks like to trust God in the tension—when faith is stretched and doubt creeps in. Through the honest wrestle of the prophet Habakkuk, we'll discover that even in seasons of uncertainty, our faith can grow deeper, stronger, and more rooted in who God is.

As we continue our Prophetic Words: Ancient Voices, Modern Hope series, Pastor Grant Harris brings the voice of the prophet Joel into our world today with a creative, first-person message titled: Wake Up, Aotearoa!Rooted in Joel 2:28, this message begins with crisis—a locust invasion symbolising seasons of loss and disruption—but it doesn't end there. Joel's call is clear: Return to God with all your heart. True repentance isn't about spectacle—it's about a transformed heart. And at the heart of it all is hope. The Day of the Lord is near, and God promises restoration for everyone—young and old, men and women, farmers and students alike.Listen and be stirred, challenged, and encouraged as we're reminded: God is still speaking, still moving, and He's not finished with Aotearoa. Or with you.

As we continue our Prophetic Words: Ancient Voices, Modern Hope series, this week we're exploring one of the most powerful calls in Scripture. We're delighted to have Junie, Miko, and Nicholas from our Mairangi Bay Campus unpacking Micah 6:8, diving into what it truly means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God. Come be challenged and encouraged to live with purpose, compassion, and humility in the everyday moments of life. 

This week Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our series Prophetic Words: Ancient Voices, Modern Hope with a powerful message from Hosea titled Shocking Love.Hosea paints a confronting picture of Israel's unfaithfulness—yet even more staggering is the relentless love of God, full of mercy and compassion. Hosea didn't just speak this message—he lived it.Are we still shocked by the gospel? Would anyone be shocked by the way we love?Together, let's reflect on the radical grace of God through the eyes of the prophet Hosea.

This week we're diving into the bold and confronting words of the prophet Amos — a humble shepherd called to speak truth to a spiritually shallow, complacent, and unjust society. Through rich historical context and striking parallels to our world today, this message by Pastor Grant Harris will challenge us to take an honest look at our worship, our wealth, and our heart for justice. It's a timely call to live with greater integrity.

This week, we're excited to kick off our brand new series: Prophetic Words: Ancient Voices, Modern Hope — starting with a message from Pastor Grant Harris titled: A Prophetic Homecoming, speaking out of Micah 6:8. The prophetic books of the Bible may be small in size, but they carry weighty, powerful messages that still speak into our world today. In this series, we'll journey through the voices of prophets like Amos, Hosea, Micah, Joel, and others—men who spoke into moments of deep injustice, spiritual drift, and national crisis. Sounds familiar, doesn't it? These ancient voices don't just call us to religion—they call us back to relationship. They challenge our comfort, stir our convictions, and invite us not just to listen, but to live differently. God hasn't gone silent. The prophets remind us: He's still speaking. The question is—are we listening?

This week we're marking Matariki with a special message from Pastor Aidan Wivell, sharing on Sacred Signs—preaching from Genesis 1:14–19. Aidan will explore how Matariki is Aotearoa's only public holiday based on the rhythms of nature—looking at how Scripture tells us that God created the stars to mark times and seasons. We'll pause to reflect, realign, and open our eyes again in wonder at the beauty of creation… and the Creator behind it all.

We all long to be truly known and deeply loved—but that kind of connection requires risk. This week, Mikayla Reid wraps up our Risk & Reward series by unpacking the story of the woman in Mark 5, who dared to step forward in her shame and found healing through vulnerability. In a culture that often rewards hiding, Jesus invites us into something far better: honest connection with God and one another. 

Pastor Grant Harris brings us a message unpacking how failure is part of the human experience, looking at how the Bible acknowledges our mistakes. Unpacking Daniel 3:16-18, he will explore that while we must live with consequences, obedience to the Spirit shows us that what the world calls failure isn't always God's view—sometimes it's better to have tried and failed than never to have tried at all. 

This Sunday, Pastor Aidan Wivell brings us a one-off message titled This Is Love, preaching out of 1 John 4:7–21. Aidan will explore how we're all searching for love—but what is love, really? A feeling? A spark? A choice? In this passage, the Bible gives us a clear and powerful answer: God is love. Love isn't just something God does—it's who He is. And He shows that love by sending Jesus as our Saviour. We'll unpack together how living as a Christian starts with receiving God's love, responding to Him—and letting that love shape the way we love others.

Generosity can feel like one of the riskiest spiritual practices—especially when biblical generosity asks more of us than we expect, and the rewards aren't always immediate or visible. In Risking Generosity, Pastor Grant Harris unpacks 1 Kings 17:7–16, showing how true generosity isn't just about giving—it's about trusting God and stepping into the redemptive work of Christ in the world. And really, who wouldn't want to be part of that? 

We're jumping back into our Risk & Reward series as Pastor Caleb Finlayson unpacks what it means to Risk Discomfort. Preaching from Jonah 1:1–3, Caleb invites us to reflect on how we, like Jonah, often resist God's call when it leads us out of our comfort zone. But what if discomfort is exactly where God is calling us to grow? With a powerful personal testimony and three practical challenges—reflection, practicing discomfort, and detachment—this message challenges us to trust God fully, even when it's costly. 

This week we're marking Mother's Day with something a little different. We're excited to welcome special guest Tash Kestle—Worship Director at Upper Room Church and a talented singer-songwriter—as she leads us through a meaningful time of music and story.Tash will be sharing original songs, the heart behind them, and reflections on faith, creativity, and the beauty of motherhood. It's a chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible women—mothers and mother figures—who have shaped our lives.Note: As this is a unique style of service, there's no full sermon notes transcript available, but we've attached Tash's notes, song lyrics, and some reflective questions and resources for you to engage with in your own time.We've also included links via the buttons above to the Inner Rooms Spotify, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, if you'd like to follow Tash and the Inner Rooms journey and listen to more of their music.

As we kick off our new series Risk & Reward, Pastor Aidan Wivell brings us a message titled: Risk Reputation, taking us to Acts 4:7–20, where we see Peter's transformation from denying Jesus to boldly proclaiming Him before authorities. This powerful passage invites us to face our fear of what others might think and take the risk of sharing our faith—trusting that the reward is far greater than our reputation. 

 In this one-off message, Prepared for Battle, Pastor Grant Harris unpacks Ephesians 6:10–18 and the reality of the spiritual battle we face. The New Testament doesn't shy away from the influence of the devil—also known as Satan, the tempter, the accuser, the evil one—but it reminds us that we don't fight for victory, we fight from victory. Through the armour of God, we are equipped to stand firm and claim the victory Jesus has already won. 

This week Pastor Grant Harris is wrapping up our Alive & Renewed series with a message titled: The Empty Tomb, The Full Life, reflecting on John 20:1–18. We'll explore Mary Magdalene's powerful encounter with the risen Jesus, looking at how it takes her from deep sorrow to joyful mission. Her story invites us to hear Jesus call our name, experience resurrection hope, and share it with the world. In this message we'll unpack how the resurrection changes everything—personally, powerfully, and purposefully. 

 As part of our Alive and Renewed series, this Palm Sunday message from Pastor Holly Walton explores how Jesus' suffering shows us a God who meets us in our pain. Whether you're navigating loss, grief, or doubt, this message is a reminder that the cross brings hope, healing, and purpose—no matter the season. 

This week Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers is jumping back into our Alive & Renewed series, exploring how we can embrace the mindset of Christ in a world focused on status and self-promotion. How do we let go of pride, surrender control, and genuinely serve others?

This week we're excited to welcome Sarah Clark, Manager of the Windsor Park LifeCare Trust, as she shares a powerful message on how we can be a Light On A Hill and a beacon of hope in the darkness. Through inspiring stories from the  LifeCare Trusts ministries, we'll see how God is working through practical care and compassion, and discover the many ways we can support this vital work. Don't miss this uplifting and encouraging message!

This week we continue our Alive & Renewed: Living the Gospel Today series, with Pastor Grant Harris leading us through a message on Restoring Peace, preaching out of Ephesians 2:11-22. In this powerful message, we'll explore how Jesus' work on the cross breaks down the walls of division, reconciling us to God and offering us a peace that transcends all understanding. Through His sacrifice, we receive the kind of Godly peace that transforms our lives, bringing healing and unity to our relationships and hearts. Join us as we discover how this peace can restore our lives and our world.

This week we continue our Alive & Renewed: Living the Gospel Today series, with Pastor Grant Harris leading us through the powerful truth that recognising Jesus as the Son of God calls us to a life of worship that overcomes the fears of this world. Grant will unpack how in Matthew 14:22-33, we see how worship transforms everything, turning the disciples' fears into faith and giving them the courage to walk with Christ. Join us to discover how worship can make us unshaken, no matter the fear we face.

This week in our Alive and Renewed series, Pastor Caleb Finlayson will be bringing us a message on The Cost of Following Christ, preaching out of Luke 9:23-26. He'll be exploring how genuine discipleship isn't easy—it demands sacrifice, surrender, and trust; challenging us to think about: Is your faith costing you something, or are you choosing comfort? Listen along as we grapple with these questions and dive into the real cost of following Christ.

This week we kick off a powerful new series called Alive & Renewed, leading us all the way to Easter Sunday! In a world that feels fractured and uncertain, this series is a celebration of the timeless truths of the gospel. This week, Pastor Aidan Wivell will bring us a message titled A World In Need of Renewal, diving deep into the pain and brokenness we see both around us and within ourselves. But don't worry, the message ends with the incredible hope that, because of Jesus' death and resurrection, renewal is no longer just a possibility—it's inevitable! Join us as we journey together toward the life-changing power of the gospel. 

This week we're wrapping up 'summer' at Windsor with a second instalment of our Vision messages, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a sermon titled Faith: The Ultimate Growth Strategy. Preaching out of Matthew 13:31-32, Grant will be reflecting on where God has led us in the past and where He is leading us in the future. Looking at the Parable of the Mustard Seed, we'll unpack some practical stories of how this is, and will, work itself out through Windsor Park Baptist Church.

The week Pastor Grant Harris will be bringing us a Vision message titled: Life In Circles, Not Just Rows, preaching out of Acts 2:42-47. Grant will explore how the process of being a disciple of Jesus is one that is worked out through relationships with others. This was the pattern the early church modelled to us; it was radical, regular, and rigorous. As we start the rhythms of 2025 these same things lead to a vibrant faith that is attractive to those who need Jesus - so that the church (us) might be the light of the hill that Jesus wants us to be.

This weekend Pastor Grant Harris will be bringing us a Waitangi Day inspired message titled: A Soft Heart Heals Divisions, speaking out of Ephesians 2:11-22. In his message Grant will look at how the early church was a divided church based on divisions that people had created. The Apostle Paul called on the church to remember that Christ broke down all the barriers that divided them. It's, obviously, a hard lesson to learn, as we still create barriers, often racially based, but the Bible tells us to have hearts that are as soft as butter, so that the Spirit can shape us to live in kingdom-of-God ways where barriers are broken down.

This week Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers will be bringing us a message titled: Think Of These Things. Speaking out of Philippians 4:6-9, she will be exploring how easily we focus on what's hard and frustrating, and the harm that comes from it, yet God invites us to focus on His beauty, which calms our fears, grows our compassion, and brings healing. We will look at how the key is choosing to do this in relationship with Him. 

 This week we wrap up our summer series, Jesus: The Hidden Years, with a message from Pastor Caleb Finlayson on Baptism & Belonging. We'll reflect on Jesus' baptism in Luke 3:21-22, where God affirms His identity and mission. Just as Jesus' baptism marked the beginning of His purpose, baptism invites us into a life of belonging, renewal, and a fresh start with God—a public declaration of our faith and identity in Him. 

In the fourth week of our summer series: Jesus: The Hidden Years, Pastor Grant Harris brings us a message on God In The Ordinary, looking at the eighteen years of silence in Jesus' ministry. Key verses: Luke 2:51

In this third week of our summer series: Jesus: The Hidden Years, Pastor Aidan Wivell unpacks the only biblical account of Jesus as a boy. At age 12, Jesus marks a coming of age moment, distinguishing Himself from earthly expectations and identifying with His Father's house. What does it mean for us to “come of age” in our faith? Join us as we reflect on finding our true home, purpose, and security in the love of our heavenly Father. Key verses: Luke 2:41-52

This week Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our series Jesus: The Hidden Years with a message on “Project Jesus.” In a world obsessed with growth, progress, and ambitious projects, we look to Jesus' childhood for a different model of development. Luke tells us Jesus grew strong, wise, and lived under God's grace. This growth came through two key themes: everyday faithfulness—Mary and Joseph's steady obedience in the ordinary—and supernatural relationship—Jesus' constant connection to his Father. Key verses: Luke 2:39-40

This week Pastor Aidan Wivell kicks off our summer series, Jesus: The Hidden Years, exploring the profound early life of Jesus. From his humble birth in Bethlehem, to becoming a refugee in Egypt, and growing up in the obscure town of Nazareth, Jesus' beginnings reveal God at work in the unexpected and overlooked. Where might Jesus be waiting to be discovered in the “Bethlehems,” “Egypts,” and “Nazareths” of your own life? Key verses: Matthew 2:13-23

This Christmas we invite you to Rediscover The Wonder of Christmas with a message from Pastor Grant Harris.

This Sunday we wrap up our Advent series, From Fear To Freedom, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message on Love, preaching out of Luke 2:8-14. Grant will be looking at the response of the shepherds (that of terror!) and unpacks how their story connects to three key themes we've encountered throughout this series: action, words, and praise. 

This Sunday at church we continue our Advent series, From Fear To Freedom, with Pastor Caleb Finlayson bringing us a message on Joy, preaching out of Matthew 1:18-25. In this message we look at another key person in the nativity story – Joseph, unpacking how he steps into courage in the midst of fear, ultimately finding joy.

This week we continue our Advent series, From Fear to Freedom, with Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers preaching out of Luke 1:26-38, looking at one of the main characters (if not the main character) in the Advent story – Mary.Mary is everything she probably shouldn't be to have a baby, in a town that's not on the map of history. And yet, God chooses to use her to bring about the redemptive history of the world! Profound. How Mary deals with her fears is a lesson to us all. And so it should be.

This week we introduce our Advent series: From Fear to Freedom, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message out of Luke 1:5-25 titled: Hope - Do not be afraid, Zechariah!

 This week we're delighted to be welcoming Matt Burrows from the Christian Broadcasting Association (CBA) to share the inspiring story of CBA's mission to Be The Light of Jesus in the media industry across Aotearoa. Matt, one of our very own Windsor Parkers, will discuss how CBA is creatively responding to God's calling in a challenging cultural landscape, and how we are all invited to be part of this prophetic ministry. Get ready to be inspired and challenged to get involved in making an impact for Christ in the media! 

This week we wrap up our series on Practicing The Way, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message titled: A Rule For Life, preaching out of John 15:5. He will be encouraging us to take the next steps in our own journey of growth that keeps us connected to the true vine.