<![CDATA[St Stephen's Whangaparaoa - Sermons]]>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:50:05 +1200Weebly<![CDATA[His Kingdom Grows]]>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:34:16 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/kingdom-of-heavenPreacher: Ian Hardcastle  [Text: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52]
2026-07-28_his_kingdom_grows.pdf
File Size:327 kb
File Type:pdf
Download File
]]><![CDATA[Sabbatical report back]]>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/sabbatical-report-backIan and Helen Hardcastle give an overview of their Sabbatical trip to England and America.
]]><![CDATA[Loving the World]]>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:03:49 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/loving-the-worldIn this Sermon delivered by Dale Williamson, discusses the keys to loving the world
GIGS


]]><![CDATA[Know - Grow - Go]]>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:18:58 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/know-grow-goIn This sermon delivered by Paul Williamson, discusses how we make progress in our Christian Discipleship
]]><![CDATA[Hard Sayings]]>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:27:08 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/hard-sayingsS​ermon delivered by Peter Lloyd.​
]]><![CDATA[Love One Another]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/love-one-another8578305Note: Apologies for the poor quality audio.
14_jun26_sermon__notes_love_one_another.pdf
File Size:314 kb
File Type:pdf
Download File
]]><![CDATA[Ungodly and Soul Hurt (8am Service)]]>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/ungodly-and-soul-hurt-8am-serviceSermon by Dale Williamson
sermon_rtf_7_june_st_stephen.pdf
File Size: 336 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
]]><![CDATA[Trinity Sunday]]>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:23:04 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/trinity-sunday7649166Sermon by Paul Williamson -God with us
]]><![CDATA[Foundations - Holy Spirit]]>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:05:26 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/foundations-holy-spirit​This sermon delivered by Paul Williamson, discusses how we build a strong foundation with the Holy Spirit
]]><![CDATA[Throw your anxiety on Him]]>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:13:10 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/throw-your-anxiety-on-himThis sermon delivered by Peter Lloyd, discusses the problem of suffering.

]]><![CDATA[How to Love God]]>Sun, 10 May 2026 02:55:00 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/how-to-love-godThis sermon delivered by Dale Williamson, discusses steps on how to Love God
(Part 1 of 3)
sermon_notes_10_may_26_whangalove_god__002_.pdf
File Size:236 kb
File Type:pdf
Download File
]]><![CDATA[Foundation in Christ]]>Sun, 03 May 2026 05:44:57 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/foundation-in-christThis sermon delivered by Paul Williamson, discusses how we build a strong foundation in our faith.
]]><![CDATA[Love and Obedience]]>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:14:13 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/love-and-obediencePreacher: Capt. Peter Lloyd [Text: 1 Peter 1:17-23]
In this service, Capt. Peter Lloyd explores the powerful connection between faith, love, and obedience through the message of 1 Peter. While we are saved by grace through faith alone, we are called to grow in a life of obedience and being transformed day by day into the likeness of Christ.

love_and_obedience.pdf
File Size:156 kb
File Type:pdf
Download File
]]><![CDATA[Resurrection and life after life - Part 2]]>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:42:53 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/resurrection-and-life-after-life-part-2Preacher: Don Battley [Text: Luke 24: 36-49]
After introducing the concept of Near Death Experiences, last week, Don continues with more information about this interesting phenomenon which gives support to our established doctrine of life after death.
]]><![CDATA[Resurrection and Life after Life]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:53:37 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/resurrection-and-life-after-lifePreacher: Don Battley [Text: Luke 24:1-34]
As we celebrate the bodily resurrection of Jesus from the dead, Don Battley gave us the fruit of his reading about Near Death Experiences (NDEs) - a phenomenon which has been under investigation for some decades now and encourages us in our belief that there is life after this life.
Next week, he will continue with part two of this series.
2026-04-05_resurrection_and_life_after_life.pdf
File Size:344 kb
File Type:pdf
Download File
]]><![CDATA[Approaching and Surviving Death]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:29:32 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/approaching-and-surviving-deathThis sermon delivered by Don Batley as part of a series for Holy Week, explores how Jesus faced his impending death and what this teaches Christians about dying well. Don emphasises accepting the inevitability of death while finding hope in eternity, with a teaser for future discussions on resurrection and near-death experiences.
2026-03-29_approaching_and_surviving_death.pdf
File Size:234 kb
File Type:pdf
Download File
]]><![CDATA[I am the Resurrection and the Life]]>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 02:51:13 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/i-am-the-resurrection-and-the-lifePreacher: Wendy Fowler [Text: John 1-45]
Wendy explores the story of Lazarus, focusing on Jesus' delay, weeping, and conversation with Martha, revealing God's plan for resurrection and life. She highlights the importance of expressing grief, the hope of eternal life, and the call to share this hope with others.
2026-03-22_the_resurrection_and_the_life.pdf
File Size:313 kb
File Type:pdf
Download File
]]><![CDATA[Sin, Healing and Unbelief]]>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:21:35 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/sin-healing-and-unbeliefPreacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: John 9]
In the account of Jesus healing the man blind from birth, we see three main points:
  1. That we are not to think that personal sin is the cause of sickness;
  2. That Jesus healed (and we know that he taught his disciples to heal and to teach their disciples...);
  3. That unbelief blinds us to what God is doing.
]]><![CDATA[Suffering produces perseverance, character and finally hope]]>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/suffering-produces-perseverance-character-and-finally-hopePreacher: Peter Lloyd [Text: Romans 5:1-11]
Peter explores the uncomfortable idea here, that it is suffering that develops perseverance in us, which develops character and that leads to hope.  How we wish there were a shortcut!  But Peter graciously takes us through these verses and this concept.
]]><![CDATA[The Faith of Abraham]]>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMThttps://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/sermons/the-faith-of-abrahamPreacher: Helen Hardcastle [Texts: Genesis 12:1-4; Galatians 3]
Helen took us through Abraham's background, his faith and the Biblical definition of "Faith."  
website_260301_the_faith_of_abraham.pdf
File Size:371 kb
File Type:pdf
Download File
]]>