Windsor Park Baptist Church

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. 

This week we continue our series on Practicing The Way, with Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers bringing us a message titled: Healing From Sin, preaching out of Mark 2:17.Heather will be exploring how Jesus is portrayed as the healer of our souls. Sin is more complex than we think. We know sin is done by us, and to us, and is in our culture, but we don't realise how deep it is in our bones and in our being. Heather explores how we need to confront and surrender our sins, attachments, and the deeper issues that separate us from God, trusting in Jesus as the ultimate source of happiness and peace, even amidst suffering, which can help strip away our unhealthy attachments. She shares how the good news is that as we engage deeply with the nature of sin, we fully embrace the grace and healing offered through Christ.

This week we continue our series on Practicing The Way, with Pastor Caleb Finlayson bringing us a message titled: The Call To Community, preaching out of Mark 1:16-19 and Mark 3:13-19,31-34.He will be exploring how in the midst of a generation of loneliness, Jesus calls us again to take up the spiritual practice of doing life together in community, focusing on how Jesus did this with His close disciples, and delving into what it looks like to translate that into our our faith journey today as we intentionally do life and faith together.

This week we're jumping out of series for Labour Weekend with Aidan Wivell bringing us a message titled: Just Rest. Preaching out of Deuteronomy 5:12-15, this Labour Weekend as we remember the history of the 8-hour working day, we explore the Biblical practice of Sabbath, which thousands of years earlier placed limits on work and protected space for rest. We'll look at Sabbath though the Māori framework of Atua, Tangata, and Whenua, and see how Sabbath is an act of justice which creates space, not just for us, but for others and for God's creation.

This week Pastor Grant Harris continues our series, Practicing The Way, with a message out of Matthew 26:36-39 titled Snakes and Ladders. In life we all have our ups and downs; it's often easy to say that God is good when life is on the up, but what about when it's down? Being able to see God in the middle of pain and suffering enables some of the most significant spiritual growth we can ever experience. Grant talks about how we can allow ourselves to be formed during the tough times.

This week we continue our series: Practicing The Way, with the delightfulMikayla Reid bringing us a message on The Practices! Speaking out of John 15:3-5, Mikayla will explore the importance of making time and space for spiritual formation through regular, intentional practices, showcasing Jesus as our ultimate example, and leaving us with practical suggestions to take on board.

This Sunday we're excited to be kicking off a new series titled: Practicing The Way, looking at the ancient practice of spiritual formation through the development of a rule of life that shows our individual pathways. This week we'll be introduced to the series by Pastor Grant Harris with a message on Living In The Way, unpacking one of his favourite verses, Romans 12:2.

This Sunday at church we're wrapping up our series Exodus: Mission Possible, with Pastor Grant Harris looking at the call to mission that Jesus leaves with His disciples in Acts 1:1-9, a call that stretches from our neighbourhood to the ends of the earth.

This week we have Equip Sunday, with Naomi Cowan (CEO) and Matt Strong (GM) sharing the heartbeat of Equip with us through stories and insights into who they are and what they do in the mental health space in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It's going to be an insightful and inspiring service!

This weekend we're continuing our series Exodus: Mission Possible, with Aidan Wivell bringing us a message on God Sends, preaching out of Exodus 19:5-6. Aidan gives us the challenge to become a ‘community of priests', words that derive their significance from the the words that God gave to the people of Israel, to be a kingdom of priests. It's an insightful, if not a demanding, message!

This weekend we're jumping back into our series Exodus: Mission Possible, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message on God Covenants With Us, preaching out of Exodus 19:5-6.

We're delighted to have father-son-duo Chris and Mark Grantham bringing us a special message this Father's Day on how We All Play A Part. Together they will share Mark's journey, that even though limited by cerebral palsy to life in a wheelchair, he still makes a difference in the world. It's a wonderful story that will remind us that positive action for God bears fruit, no matter how big or small we think that action is.

Today we're continuing our series, Exodus: Mission Possible, with Pastor Caleb Finlayson bringing us a message titled: The God Who Redeems Us, preaching out of Exodus 5:22-6:12. 

Today we're continuing our new series, Mission Possible, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message titled: God Comes To Us, preaching out of Exodus 3:1-17.

Today we're introducing you to our new series, Mission Possible, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message titled: God Sees Us, preaching out of Exodus 2:23-25. 

Today we're wrapping up our series, The Power of Story, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message on Paul's 3-Part Testimony, preaching out of Acts 22:1-21 and sharing his own personal story.

Have you ever wondered: God, Do You See Me?  Today Pastor Heather Ameye-Bevers unpacks that very question as she continues our series The Power of Story, looking at John 1:45-51, 4:4-30. 

This week we're taking a break from our series, The Power of Story, as we welcome John Tucker to the pulpit. Given that it's July, John is making us sing a Christmas Carol as he encourages us to find The Answer To Our Fear. 

This week we're continuing our series The Power of Story, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message on Ecclesiastes: There's a Needle In That Haystack. Ecclesiastes is a story of gloom and doom as King Solomon tells his story of finding life to be meaningless, and he really, really tried everything to find the good life! But after all the meaningless pursuits he tried, a small shiny needle was found in the haystack of life. And that needle offered a sharpness to his life. The needle was God.

This Sunday we're jumping back into our series, The Power of Story, with Pastor Grant Harris bringing us a message on Psalms: Life & Faith, Together.

Today Pastor Grant Harris is bringing us a message on Matariki: Rest | Remembrance | Resurrection, looking at the Last Supper and the words of Jesus, highlighting how what happened in the Upper Room reflects the celebration of Matariki.

Today Pastor Grant Harris is bringing us a message on Faith In The Marketplace, looking at the Windsor Park Hub Limited and how they outwork their vision statement to build stronger communities by putting their faith into action. In this message we hear from the Managers of the Hub social enterprises: Small Fries (Shelley Thornton), Windsor Creative (Junie Jumig) and Windsor Funerals (Hazel James).