Recorded Worship Service Videos

Service 30 August 2026 - Larissa Onkonkwo

1 Peter 1:3-9, 17-25: In these passages, Peter invites believers to anchor their identity and daily conduct in the reality of what God has already done for them in Christ. Because God has given them a new birth into a living hope and an imperishable inheritance through Jesus’ resurrection, they can face present trials with joy, knowing that their faith is being refined and will result in salvation. This secure hope is not a reason for casual living but for reverent, holy conduct: since they were ransomed at the infinite cost of Christ’s blood, they are to live in fear of the Father who judges impartially, purifying themselves through obedience and loving one another deeply. Their new life comes from God’s enduring word, which stands forever, so their confidence, conduct, and community are all shaped by the eternal reality of redemption rather than the temporary pressures of a fading world.

Service 23 August 2026

Matthew 16:13–20: Today’s reading shows Jesus asking first what others say about him, then directly, “who do you say I am?” Peter’s confession reveals true, God given understanding. Much of life is shaped by indirect knowledge, what we learn from teachers, books, culture, or others’ opinions. But indirect knowledge cannot form genuine faith or identity. Jesus invites us into direct experience, where truth becomes embodied and lived. Christian identity grows not from only second hand ideas but from encountering Christ daily, committing to his way, and participating in God’s work. On this lived faith, Jesus builds his church and entrusts real spiritual authority to his followers.

Service 16 August 2026

Matthew 15:21-28: Jesus travelled into Gentile territory, crossing cultural hostility and stepping beyond the usual limits of his ministry. His encounter with the Canaanite woman reveals that faith often emerges from deep vulnerability. Though Jesus’ initial words sounded harsh, they exposed her desperate condition, and her persistent cry became an expression of true faith. Like Paul, who saw his suffering as a place where God’s power is revealed, this woman accepted her lowliness and trusted Jesus completely. The story teaches that faith is not abstract but lived in our struggles, where even the smallest crumb of God’s grace is more than enough.

Service 9 August 2026

Matthew 14:22-33: Today’s reading challenges modern readers who seek scientific explanations, but Matthew’s aim is not to prove a miracle but to show why we need Jesus. Our identity is shaped not only by what we stand for but also by what we deny, resist, or fail to do, just like the disciples who denied Jesus and like Paul who confessed doing what he hates. Though we are marked by fear, divided thoughts, and little faith, Jesus walks toward us in our chaos, gives us authority, lifts us when we sink, and frees us to live with his power rather than our doubt.

Service 2 August 2026

Matthew 14:12-21: Jesus begins the feeding of the 5,000 in deep grief after losing John the Baptist, seeking rest in a quiet place. But his retreat is interrupted by crowds, and instead of turning away, Jesus responds with compassion. This moment reveals the mystery of God’s incarnation. Jesus shares our exhaustion, our burdens, and our longing for rest. The miracle begins when Jesus accepts the unexpected people, the disruption, and even the small offering of bread and fish. Our living places are never perfect, but when we accept life’s interruptions with faith, we too experience God’s mystery and the miracles that follow.

Service 26 July 2026

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52: Jesus describes the Kingdom of God through small, ordinary images, such as mustard seeds, yeast, hidden treasure, and simple nets. These objects seem insignificant, but their movement and transformation reveal God’s way. Unlike our desire for glory, size, or power, God chooses what is small, overlooked, and undervalued. Like a weed such as a mustard plant or unwanted yeast, God uses what others dismiss. We are the same, often unnoticed, but deeply loved, forgiven, and used by God. Our small acts of kindness, prayer, and faith become large in God’s hands. In God’s Kingdom, the insignificant becomes precious, fruitful, and life giving.

Service 19 July 2026 with Pastor Nicola Snoek

In Matthew 12:24–30 and Matthew 13:36–46, Jesus explains that God will ultimately separate good from evil. Romans 8:12–25 reminds believers that they are children of God, led by the Spirit, called to put aside the old life and live in hope. Paul teaches that present suffering is temporary, and all creation longs for the future freedom God will reveal. Together, these passages emphasise patience, discernment, and the hope-filled perseverance of God’s people.

Service 12 July 2026 Preacher: Stephen Beasley

Matthew 18:21-35. Peter's question in verse 21 — "how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?" — actually sounds generous by rabbinic standards of the day, where three times was often considered sufficient. Peter probably expected praise for suggesting seven. Jesus' answer — "seventy times seven," — isn't really a number at all. It's a way of saying forgiveness isn't something you keep a ledger for. The moment you're counting, you've missed the point.

Service 5 July 2026

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30: Jesus compares His generation to children in the marketplace. It is about distracted, self-focused, and unmoved generation. Our modern world mirrors this attitude, absorbed in personal interests and majority’s expectation. The church is often seen as strange or outdated because it does not fit society’s standards. Jesus teaches that ministry does not depend on brilliance but on the burdens we carry for God’s Kingdom. Christians bear these burdens as the meaning of the cross, trusting that Christ transforms sorrow into joy and weariness into true rest. Though the world is unmoved, our faithful burden brings deeper purpose.