Agora Church

Parable of the Net

We continue learning about The Kingdom of Heaven, and this time we learn that it is like The Parable about a Fishing Net.
As with other parables, the language in this parable is clear, concise and strong. 
It's a parable found only in Matthew and returns to a similar theme of the parables of the treasure and the pearl, where you sell all - you do what it takes - to gain the kingdom.  
On the day of judgement, when the true membership of God's kingdom is finally settled, the good will be separated from the bad. It is not for anyone to determine who are "the real Christians" - that task belongs to God. It's our task to be prepared.

Parable of the yeast

Jesus taught in parables for good reason. We’ll be exploring two of His parables this Sunday, considering how we might see growth similar to what happens to a mustard seed, and yeast in dough, in our own lives and communities.

Parable of the Weeds - Brian Goodwin

We live in a world which has both good and bad: kindness and evil, wheat and weeds. How should we live as Christians in this world? Can we show something of the "Kingdom of Heaven" where we live? On Sunday we look at these questions and our present role in the Kingdom.

The parable of the sower

We begin an exciting new series exploring the Kingdom of Heaven. We'll look at what Jesus meant when He proclaimed the Kingdom was near, and how this message might differ from what people of His time expected. As we delve into Matthew 4, we'll reflect on how our understanding today shapes our faith and discipleship.

We'll also explore the Parable of the Sower, which teaches us about how the Kingdom grows in our hearts depending on how we receive God's Word. Join us for a thought-provoking journey through the Gospel!

The Intergenerational Church

What does it mean to be intergenerational? The church is a family - a group of people together in relationship with God and in relationship with each other, doing life together. How do our rhythms and practices foster connections and relationships across the generations that help us all grow in faith?

Jonathan

Jonathan's exploits and his relationship with David, and with a weak and jealous father, reads like a novel. But his story from 3000 years ago is very relevant for us today.  How? We will dig into that on Today.

Jackie Millar - Prayer

We will be led by Jackie Millar, Prayer Coordinator for CCCNZ. She loves to champion prayer in churches across New Zealand and journey with churches to have strong and flourishing prayer cultures.

The book of 2^nd Corinthians finishes with these words:
‘May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.’  (2 Cor 13:14). Notice those words, grace, love, fellowship.

Today we will exploring who is this God to whom we pray and how does this impact how we pray?

Joseph - God Is In Control

What rights do you believe you possess? Many would point to the right to life, good health, freedom, and the love and care of others. But what occurs when tragedy strikes, and those rights are taken away? We often find that these rights were just illusions. In that moment, how do we react? Do we feel hurt? Complain? Rebel? Get angry? Or do we place our trust in God?
When Joseph was left with nothing, he believed God had everything. He didn’t demand answers, but rather waited for God to work, trusting Him in the process

Nichodemus

Nicodemus starts out as a complete sceptic about who Jesus is. However, by the end of the book of John he has become a generous sacrificial worshipper of Christ. What on earth happened in his life to change him like this, and so fast?

Bible Characters - Barnabas

Barnabas is a man who is almost invisible throughout the book of Acts yet he is nicknamed as the 'Son of Encouragement' by the Apostles, a good man, full of the Holy Spirit. 
A man about which very little is written, yet whose impact is immense. So lets put the spotlight on this character and follow his story.