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Jonah | Chapter 2

Kia ora Agora. 
This week as we look at Jonah Chapter 2 we find Jonah a bit “down in the mouth” to state the obvious.

However, it is one of the beautiful prayers of the Bible. In this chapter we find him dealing with his own failures. We find out what Jonah does to refocus his heart and mind in order that he can then do what he was originally asked to do. God shows mercy and demonstrates how He is the God of the second chances.

Jonah | Chapter 1

Today we are starting a new series studying through the book of Jonah.
Chapter one is such a funny part of the Bible as you have non-believing sailors worshipping God while Jonah - the prophet! - is running away from God in disobedience. I so can't wait to start digging into this book with you all. 

Mother’s Day

It was mother's day this sunday - wooooooo

At Agora we want to honour all ladies who take on the essential role of mother, aunty, mentor, carer and supporter. So many of you are a mum to so many different people. You are most awesome. 

Agora Missions

This Sunday, Graham Carter is discussing the fascinating topic of mission - here and overseas. The importance of 'missions' to God's end times purpose is often underestimated. Jesus is building His church and He's looking for ordinary, fallible people like you and me to use to do it.

Get to church

Eli preached the most excellent message last week on the humanity of Christ and looked at how Jesus helped people dealing with grief and emotion. So good! Catch it on this podcast or the video channel if you missed it. 
This week we're looking at a key topic in the Bible, that may be a tiny bit controversial. Jesus did it regularly, God commands us to do it, and Paul and the other New Testament writers encourage us to do this all the time. You could read Matthew 16.13-18 for a clue...

Jesus wept

Today we are looking at the humanity of Christ and how he experiences emotion and is able to empathise with us when we are troubled. Is it really ok to experience emotion, or is it more healthy to hide it all away and just get on with life? Does God meet us in our pain and hurt, or does he leave us to deal with it ourselves? John 11:17-35

New Testament Book | Jeremiah

We are looking at an overview of the book of Jeremiah and thinking about the reality that God has a plan and a purpose for each of us. The prophet Jeremiah is given such a hard life by God. How do we rise above the hardship of life, knowing God has us under his care?

Jesus rose from the dead

The message is asking the ‘so what’ question. So, what that Jesus rose from the dead? So, what that we have a risen saviour of the world. So, what difference does all this resurrection truth have to do with my life today?

Easter 2 | The Weight of the World

This is the last Sunday before Easter, so we are looking at one of the most powerful verses in the bible. 
"For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." 2 Co 5:21. Amazing - 'for our sake' such a key truth to think on leading into Easter. 

Easter | Our Servant King

This Sunday, we have a guest speaker Graham, who is starting our Easter series. We begin by looking at the servant heart of Jesus and His unexpected love.