Saint Davids Anglican Church - Sermons
Sermons from St Davids Anglican Church in Naenae, Lower Hutt, New Zealand. The podcast features weekly messages and teachings from the church's services.
Episodes
A garden and earth creature, and a commission. Wayne Kirkland
Wayne Kirkland - 29/08/2026
The Creation story - John Crawshaw
Whose lens do we view the story through?
Stories from the Taita Plant - Malcom and Karo
Malcom and Karo share with us their journey from branching out from Saint Davids to Plant Saint Mathews in Taita.
The Ethiopian Eunuch- Martin Robinson
Acts 8:26-38
Something about God possibly - Hannah Drew-Crawshaw
Big Beige Commentary on Jeremiah.
Pentecost reflection - Martin Robinson
A message by Martin Robinson 23/05/2026
The Ascension - Matt Baird
Matt Baird speaking on 16 May on the Ascension of Jesus
Practicing Hospitality - Josh and Debs McLennan
1. What stood out for you from what Josh and Debs shared?2. Share your own experiences of being a part of kingdom opportunities or unexpected hospitality that you haven't looked for. 3. Josh talked about 'lived faith' as a way he has recognized Christ coming to him. Share your own experiences of Christ coming to you through missional engagement. 4. Both Josh and Debs had prophetic wo
Recognising Jesus - Wayne Kirkland
Read Luke 24:13-35Then speak out the following phrases for everyone to reflect/meditate silently on them. Allow a minute for reflection between each phrase.That very dayWe were hoping that he was going to redeem Israel!“Don’t you see? This is what had to happen”“Stay with us”, they saidHe took the bread and gave thanksThen the eyes of both of them were opened and they recognized him“Don’t you reme
Martins Easter Message
A message from Martin Robinson for Easter 2026
"The King Comes (The politics of Jesus)" - John Crawshaw
Questions for reflection:- What particularly stood out to you from the talk? Why?- What would you identify as key elements of Jesus' "third way" of engaging in issues of politics/power?- When have you experienced/participated in Jesus' "third way" of exercising power / doing politics? What made it different?- Can you think of a situation in your life (family/relationshi
John 9.1-41 Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind - Sonya Screech
1. Read the passage aloud together. Which words, phrases, or situations in the story stand out for you? 2. At the beginning of the passage, Jesus challenges the disciples on their explanation for the blind man’s condition. He tells them that the important thing to focus on is not why this has come about, but what he (Jesus) is doing. When have you been challenged to think differently about the wor
Jon Screech
John 3 tells the story of Nicodemus, curiously visiting Jesus in the night to talk to him. Is there anyone in your life who has a curiosity to know more about Jesus? What kinds of things could you share with them to help their understanding of who Jesus is?When speaking to Nicodemus, Jesus tells him, “Flesh gives birth to flesh, but spirit gives birth to spirit.” What are some of the ways you have
Money Matters - Keith Millar
Scripture: Matthew 6.19-34What stands out to you from this passage in relation to money and resources?What does this passage say about who God is, and God's attitude to money and resources?If we (genuinely) trust that God is a self-giving, generous God, what does that mean for us and the way we live?Matthew 10.8b says, in the Message version: "You have been treated generously, so live ge
Alison Robinson - Micahs Challenge
1. What stood out for you from the talk?2. Of the three areas covered in Micah's challenge (working for justice, being compassionate and merciful, walking intimately with God in prayer), which one do you feel the most encouraged about in your life currently? Which one would you like to work on developing further this year? 3. How do you outwork your commitment to justice and mercy currently? 4
End of year reflections.
Martin leads us through a final reflection for the year and Alison shares all the things we have been involved in and celebrating those who got us there. And of course.. the ever important, parishioner of the year!
The Glory of Jesus - Jonny Sarich
Jonny shares the big and small of Jesus' glory.
The Anger of Jesus - Nic Drew-Crawshaw
Nic shares some thoughts to help us engage with the moments where we encounter Jesus' anger as well as that of our own.
The Relentless Pursuit of Relationship - Craig Pollock
After Brie shares about her experience of her deep passion and the worlds great need in Palestine; Craig shares on the relentless pursuit God makes for genuine relationship with us.
Jesus the Friend - Alison Robinson
16/8/25
Jesus The Storyteller - Matt Baird
1. Where in your life do you find yourself living like the two sons?2. What about Jesus story of God challenges your story of God?3. Where might God be calling you to come home to the party? 4. What do you need to accept the call?
Humanity and Deity of Jesus - Wayne Kirkland
Questions for reflection:1. Which of the two aspects of Jesus' nature have you tended to downplay - his 100% humanity, or his 100% deity? 2. What was one thing you found helpful from Wayne's reflection?3. If you can, share how you have been struggling or coming to terms with mystery being part of your faith journey.4. Read Philippians 2:5-11 and share something from this poem/hymn that par
Portrait of Jesus Part 1: The Beauty of Jesus - Martin Robinson
Questions for reflection:What do you find beautiful about Jesus? What moves your heart about Him? Are there any particular Gospel passages that stand out for you with special meaning over the years that have captivated your heart?Are there any moments in your life where God has become very personal to you? Where your walk with God has moved from head to heart?
God changes us to reach others - Martin Robinson
Looking at Acts 10:1-291. God reveals His will to humans through prayer.2. We often need to change so that others might experience the wonder of Jesus. 3. The Spirit inspires a radical Good News response in the face of the world’s lies.For the sake of Jesus, can we recommit ourselves to: 1. Being so connected with Jesus in prayer that we are receptive to His loving direction and cor
Dead ends, a Dream, & a new Direction - Wayne Kirkland
What’s in my heart (in other words, what do I feel passionately about) concerning God’s purposes through me? (This might be related to my neighbourhood, paid or voluntary work, a national or global issue etc.)Who are the people in this faith community that I am sharing this with?( Do they know what’s percolating away in me?)How am I/how are we, making space so that the Spirit can prompt me/us to m
Passionate, Faithful Witnesses - Alison Robinson
1. What stood out to you from Alison's talk? 2. Read the quote. What is your reaction to it? 'We were a small Christian community. We were not powerful, we were not resourced. We would focus on expressing the truths and hopes of the kingdom message Jesus preached…. The gathered Christian community was first and foremost a missional group, called together to work as anti-terror cells in our
You are my home - Martin Robinson
Questions for reflection:1. Sit with John 14:23· What does being ‘home’ mean to you?· What does it mean to you to consider God making ‘home’ within you personally, and within us as a community? Does that change anything for you? 2. Sit with Romans 8:11, 22-23, 26-27 & Matt 5:4 & 6.· The Spirit making home within us also brings an ache for the completion of God’s he
Pentecost Sunday - Alison Robinson
Alison Robinson shares a reflection on Pentecost after we hear encouraging testimonies of God at work in peoples lives.
Rangimārie ki a koe - Nick Malcom
Reconciliation, Revitalisation and Anticipation.Questions for reflection:- Which of these feel the most relevant for you today?- Where do you need to pray for God to work?- What are you going to do about it?
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - John Crawshaw
Reflection questions:What does it mean in practice for me/us that Jesus has risen from the dead and that as I/we trust him, that resurrection power works in my life/our lives, and we are enabled to participate with Him in his work of God's kingdom coming fully on earth as in heaven?Though there is no "be careful" in the Bible, are there places in my life where I choose caution and self-protection
Jesus Christ for us, in our place, and with us - John Crawshaw
Reflection Questions:What is the outcome of God's saving work in Jesus? What is God achieving and what is the part God intends for us in that?How (if at all) is Jesus' announcing of the coming of God's kingdom related to his death on the cross? What might this mean for our living now?John states that In Jesus' death and actually in Jesus' person, God broke the power of Sin from "inside" human natu
Christ's Vistory - Martin Robinson
Questions for reflection:1. Some theologians believe God’s hands are tied in the relation to the events of the world unless we pray. How might this change our attitude to prayer if this was true or untrue? 2. Recognising that the spiritual powers want to block prayer – because of its effectiveness - can revolutionise the way we pray. How does this affect your thinking and practice? 3. Read Eph 1:
Our Suffering God - Wayne Kirkland
Reflection Questions for home groups.1. Was there anything that particularly impacted you from Wayne’s reflection?2. Was there anything he said that raised a question or caused you distress? 3. If you can, give some thought to what might be involved in following Jesus’ example and ‘giving your life away’ in your present circumstances?4. Can you think of an example of where, in your journey followi
Sonya - Psalm 51: Sin, God, and the call to Repentance
You may like to begin by reading Psalm 51, John 8.31-361. What stood out to you from this talk? What questions did it raise for you?2. Scripture often describes sin as a "breaking of trust with God". When we do not trust God and when we resist our fundamental dependency on God, we look to ourselves and the things around us for security, control and a sense of identity. In what ways does
John Crawshaw - Called?
1/3/2025
Sonya Screech - A subversive Advent
Alison Robinson - Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church 16/11/2024
Jon Screech - Call To Descipleship in Mark: Part 3
Matt Baird - Call To Discipleship in Mark: Part 2
John Crawshaw - Call To Discipleship in Mark: Part 1
Sonya Screech - Mark 6 - Evangelism & Being a Sent People
Prophetic Imagination - Martin
