Surfside Church Raglan NZ

In this message"Wells", we explore these biblical accounts and what they teach us when something we have hoped for, prayed for, invested in, or believed could bring life for others doesn't unfold in the way we expected. This is a message about hope, perseverance, letting go and continuing forward - trusting that God remains faithful even when the journey looks different from the one we had imagined.

Where might Jesus be asking you to move beyond your own limitations, trust Him again and take one more step of faith?"Because You say so, I will..." Luke 5:5

Partnering with God doesn't means having everything figured out. It means learning to recognise His voice, being willing to obey when He leads, and trusting that He can work through ordinary people who make themselves available to Him.The question isn't simply, "God what are you going to do?" Perhaps it's also, "Father, what are You doing - and how can I partner with You?"

In this Flourishing Relationships series, we bring together the many conversations, challenges and biblical principles we've explored about building relationships that honour God and help us flourish.The series may be finishing , but the journey of learning to love well continues!

We often talk about inviting God into our circumstance. But what does that really mean and how do we do it?

In this message from our Flourishing Relationships series, we explore what it means to develop a strong, lasting and Christ-centred relationship.We discover that soul mates aren't simply found but created over a lifetime of loving, growing and walking together.

Pastor Roger shares on the importance of honour. From honouring God, to obeying his commands and honouring our parents and leaders in our own lives.

In our Flourishing relationship series Nathan takes us through parenting tips where healthy boundaries aren't simply about rules or discipline. They provide security and teach children helping to prepare them in navigating life with wisdom, confidence, developing strong character and equipping them to flourish in life.

We think of Ephesians 5 as a dangerous chapter, likely to divide. Instead, Pastor Roger discovers a framework, bookending the passage, which provides freedom in relationships while meeting each other's needs.

Continuing in our Flourishing Relationship series, Umberto & Jacquie unpack The 5 Love Languages exploring the different ways we give and receive love. This message encourages us to become more intentional in the way we love - learning to listen, understand one another and recognise the needs of those God has placed in our lives.Flourishing relationships don't just happen - they grow as we learn to love one another well.

How do we reflect Christ in our everyday lives? How do our choices, relationships, words and actions influence the people around us? and what does it look like to walk in love, wisdom and truth while remaining faithful to God? Ephesians reminds us that transformation begins in us, but it isn't meant to stop with us. God calls us to carry His light into our families, workplaces and communities - to be agents of change wherever He has placed us."For you were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light." - Ephesians 5:8

In this message from our Flourishing Relationships series with hosts Umberto & Jacquie, we explore God's heart for sexual purity - not as a list of rules, but as an invitation to experience His design for healthy, life-giving relationships. Together we will look at how our choices, attitude and desires can reflect God's love and lead to greater freedom, wholeness and flourishing.

In this message, The Comfy Old Coat, Pastor Roger explores the powerful truth found in Ephesians 4:22-24 : to put off our old self and put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteous and holiness. If you have ever struggled to leave the past behind or long to grow deeper in your walk with God, this message is for you.

Why do we sometimes feel like we are speaking different languages, even with the people we love most? In this message A Tale of Two Brains, we explore the fascinating differences in the way people communicate and why those differences can either build stronger relationships or create misunderstanding.

How can Christians live faithfully in a world that often celebrates values that conflict with God's Word? In this message from the book of Ephesians, we explore what the Bible teaches about integrity, and living a life that honours Christ.

Continuing in our Flourishing Relationship Series this week it's all about conflict resolution and forgiveness. This one will take your relationship to a whole new level!

Are you using your life as a platform to prove who you really are, or are you allowing God to evolve you into a living pillar to help build the kingdom of God? As we allow God to work in us and transform my us through the renewing of our minds we start to become who God has truly created us to be. This type of change doesn't happen quickly, but is a slow and transformative adventure with our heavenly father.

Moses carried a staff, but the power wasn't in the staff. The power was in the one that Moses was connected to.

Love, Dating, Marriage, and everything in between is what it's all about in interviews with our young couples as we dive into questions around boundaries, dating and the wisdom our faith brings as we travel the road of relationships

Today we had Janet sharing with us around the breastplate of Aaron. We all have different gifts and talents and in God's family there is room for everyone as we develop and grow into all he has created us to be.

(Pt1) In communication & conflict resolution with hosts Umberto & Jacquie taking us through communication, speaking & listening and the different ways men & women communicate. This series will inspire and take your relationships to a whole new level!

Pastor Roger explains the importance of using our God given gifts for the benefit of the church.We can encourage each other and be encouraged to use and exercise our gifts to glorify God. Together as a church, we work as a team. Jesus-People-Purpose

Flourishing Relationships continue with PJ and Maree Haworth bringing their journey through blended family, grief and the restoring power they have experienced in their faith journey with Jesus as the third strand in their 26 years of marriage.

Love is in the Air! as Pastor Roger takes us through the writings of the Apostle Paul and the atmosphere of grace he displayed in his love for God and his faith.Ephesians 3:14 For this reason I kneel before the Father.

Pt 4, In our Flourishing Relationships @ Te Uku Night Church is a beautiful Testimony in song and word as Cathy takes on a journey travelling through the years with God at the centre of all their adventures.

Grace, the most precious gift. Join with us each week as we grow in faith through this inspiring series from the writings of Paul through Ephesians.

What an excellent intro we had to our 1st series around Flourishing Relationships! Be sure to tune in as hosts Umberto & Jax bring their wisdom and experience into work and personal relationships. Building into our faith with God as our foundation

Continuing on in our flourishing relationship series our couples couch night interviews bring insight and inspiration into, love, marriage and everything in-between. Tune in and hear wisdom from real people doing real life in marriage.

How does grace look in community... where two become one. Unity, oneness, family.

Grace = God's Riches at Christ's Expense. As we head into part 3 in our series from the book of Ephesians.It's a timely reminder of just how much God loves us, as we re-visit the foundations of our faith that lead to our salvation.

If you are looking for wisdom around Love, Marriage and everything in-between then this series is for you ! Umberto and Jacquie bring their life experiences along with biblical principles and practical applications to help you along in your journey towards healthy and fulfilling relationships. (pt 3) in the Flourishing Relationships series.

Through our prayers we communicate with God, we gather wisdom from spending time with him. Revelation comes as we turn towards the one who knows us best.Philippians 4:6 TLBDon't worry about anything, instead pray about everything. Tell God your needs and don"t forget to thank him for his answers.

"Umberto and Jax's personal testimonies of God's grace and power provide us with an insight into how much He loves us when we allow Him to rebuild our lives to align with all he has created us to be" (pt2) in our Te Uku series "Flourishing Relationships".

This Sunday morning, Roger spoke on the book of Ephesians. Paul wrote this book as a letter to one of the early churches. It opens our eyes to the wonderful grace we have been given through Christ and encourages us as believers in the church how we should be living out of faith each and every day.

God's goodness through challenging times is evident through the testimonies shared in our relationship with Him that brings us out the other-side, stronger and faith-filled. Isaiah 21:10 (NIVUK)So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; i will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

The final in the series... Setback after setback wasn't the end. Paul experienced favour and changed the island of Malta through God's Holy Spirit before reaching his destination in Rome.

We were so blessed to have Hannah Peart (Medical & Training Ship in Country field manager, Papua New Guinea Australia) with us speaking on "How to not to give up through the hard times!" as Hannah and her team seek to care, connect, serve and build into the remote communities they minister to

We all go through trials that test our faith and like the apostle Paul when he faced attacks from the enemy, it wasn't about what he was going through, but rather who was with him through it all.Today's message is a timely reminder that when we place our faith in God 'He' is faithful !.

What a powerful word we had from Pastor Tak from Church Unlimited this morning! How blessed we have been.Power Surge your world today and be ready for God to move mountains !!Check out 2027 Revival Conference Church Unlimited video @ end of sermon and prepare for revival in your town!!

What does passion week really mean? Where Jesus' loving behaviour is interpreted as weakness, explore the reality that he was in a battle beyond the physical. He changed the world, but why?

This week leading up to Easter, Pastor Roger discusses the beginning and lead up to the ressurection of Jesus. A day where Jesus, completely humble and lowly, gives his life for our own. It is an important time for us as followers to dive deep and commit ourselves to Jesus as we move towards Easter. As we see the word fulfil the profecies of the old testament through the life of Jesus, let us be thankful for all he has done.

God's favour poured out over circumstances that seem impossible in our natural world.God is in the details and His plans always lead us to victories we could never imagine. Tune and discover just how God fulfils his promises through those who trust in Him.

The year of Gods favour doesn't mean all will be smooth sailing. Journey with us in the book of Acts, where Paul's near death experiences point us to faith in action through adverse times.

Even King David didn't live from a one off anointing. He, as a shepherd, knew the importance of receiving fresh oil. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, also knows the importance of fresh anointing so we can say with confidence, "I shall be anointed with fresh oil".

This week, Roger spoke on what the Lord requires of us as believers. Unlike any religion where we must do a list of things to be granted into heaven, God keeps it quite simple for us and is based around love. We also had 4 indaviduals get baptized this week, and two of them shared a little bit about their journey with God!

Open Doors, serving the persecuted & strengthening the Church What a powerful message we had from Pastor Ryan reminding us of the wider church and the persecution faced by many as they live out their faith against all odds

If you would like to partner with Open Doors visit opendoors.org.nz

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