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Gracecity
by Gracecity
Welcome to the audio podcast of Gracecity, a community of faith in Auckland New Zealand. Every Sunday, we‘ve got a life-giving message for you. At Gracecity, we believe we’re called to join God’s renewal of people and places. God’s heart is for restoration and He invites us to partner with Him. We challenge division and participate in a community that empowers and equips people to live out their faith in our world. We see no line between faith and life, believing that at work, home and church, God is working in us and through us. For more information and to stay up to date with Gracecity, please visit www.gracecity.nz
Episodes
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Once Upon a Time: The Palace and the Ravine | Jonathan Dove
What if the places you've written off are exactly where God is about to take centre stage? Discover how Elijah's astonishing story, from 1 Kings 17:1–24, reveals a God who shows up when all hope seems lost—and what that could mean for you.
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Out of the Rubble: There's always more to do | Mel Palmer
As we reach the end of Nehemiah, we’re reminded that if we want to remain faithful, we need to remember: remember those who have gone before us, remember and celebrate what God has done, and keep people around us who remind us when we forget the way.
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Out of the Rubble: All finished and just beginning | Jason Mee
As the people of Israel rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, they discover that true restoration goes far beyond physical walls—it begins with a restored relationship with God. Through Nehemiah 8–10, this message explores sin, repentance, forgiveness, and the enduring truth that our sin is great, but God’s...
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Out of the Rubble: When conflict arises | Brad Carr
What do you do when it looks like you're winning, but what you're fighting for is crumbling from the inside? Delve into Nehemiah 5, and learn how to uncover and deal with internal failure by controlling your emotions, seeking understanding, lovingly addressing the issue, and ensuring that your…
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Out of the Rubble: When it gets personal | Jonathan Dove
No one plans to drift—but little distractions, doubts, and compromises can quietly take us far from where we intended to go. In Nehemiah 6, discover how to recognise the drift, stay focused on the work God has given you, and refuse to come down from the wall until the work is finished.
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Out of The Rubble: When they want you to stop | Brad Carr
Every God-given vision will face obstacles, but they don’t have to stop you. Discover how Nehemiah overcame discouragement, fear, and fatigue—and learned to never give in.
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Out of the Rubble: We're all in this together | Jonathan Dove
Rebuilding was never meant to be a solo project. Nehemiah 3 reveals how ordinary people, standing side by side, can become part of God’s work of renewal — moving from bystanders to builders.
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Out of the Rubble: Before you make a move | Steve Young
Nehemiah’s story challenges us to ask: are we living for things that truly matter? Discover how prayer, preparation, and pressing on can help us pursue what matters most.
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Out of the Rubble: When something breaks your heart | Jonathan Dove
What if the brokenness we see around us isn’t someone else’s responsibility—but an invitation from God? Through Nehemiah’s story, discover how a holy ache can become a calling to stop being a bystander and join God in restoring what’s broken.
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Expectant: Expectant Generosity | Jonathan Dove
What if generosity isn't something you force—but something grace produces? Discover why the gospel doesn't ask for your money; it transforms what you love.
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Expectant: Expectant Prayer | Jason Perkins
What if the biggest reason you struggle to hear from God isn't because He's silent—but because you've stopped noticing? Through a powerful story from the road to Emmaus and the timeless practice of the Prayer of Examen, discover how expectant prayer can help you recognise God's extraordinary...
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Expectant: Expectant Hunger | Jonathan Dove
Behind every blessing, every challenge, or every season of waiting is a deeper question: Do you truly yearn for God—or just what He can do? Discover how Moses, David, and the disciples reveal the one pursuit that changes everything: His presence.
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Woven: Weaving Patience and Prayer (James 5:7-20) | Stephanie Johnston
Are you waiting on God for an answer, healing, or breakthrough? In this message from James 5, discover how patience, prayer, and people are woven together to build an unshakable faith. Learn why waiting is never wasted, how prayer is truly powerful, and why God never intended for us to walk alone.
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Woven: Weaving Perspective and Dependency (James 4:13-5:6) | Brad Carr
It's possible to believe in God—and still live as though He's absent from our everyday decisions. In this message from James, discover how faith can transform the way you use your time, your money, and every ordinary moment in between.
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Woven: Weaving Grace in Relationships (James 3:13-4:12) | Jonathan Dove
You can win the argument—and still lose what matters most. This message from James reveals what's really behind our conflicts and how God's grace can turn broken relationships into something beautiful.
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Woven: Weaving Wisdom with Words (James 3:1-12) | Briarley Coppens
What do your words reveal about your heart? In this message from James 3, discover why the tongue holds incredible power to build up or tear down. Learn how Jesus transforms our hearts so our words can reflect His grace and truth.
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Woven: Weaving faith and good deeds (James 2:14-26) | Brad Carr
If we are saved by grace, where do good works fit? In James 2, discover why good works do not earn salvation, but naturally flow from genuine faith. Through the lives of Abraham and Rahab, this message challenges us to live out our faith through love, obedience, and action.
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Woven: Weaving Grace and Graciousness (James 2:1-13) | Jonathan Dove
Why do we instinctively sort people into categories, and what does that reveal about our hearts? In this message from James 2, we explore how the gospel confronts favouritism, challenges our assumptions about worth, and invites us to see people through the eyes of grace rather than judgment....
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Woven: Weaving Hearing and Obeying (James 1:19-27) | Brad Carr
Most Christians don't struggle with hearing God's Word, they struggle with obeying it. In this message from James 1, we explore the gap between information and transformation, and why real faith is woven into everyday decisions, conversations, and pressures, not just Sunday beliefs. Discover how...
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Woven: Weaving Trials and Trusting (James 1:1-18) | Jonathan Dove
What if the hardest season of your life isn’t proof that God has abandoned you, but evidence that He’s still weaving something beautiful together? In this powerful opening message of the “Woven” series through James 1, we explore how God works through trials, suffering, confusion, and pressure to...
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Ask Anything: If God is so good, why is there so much pain? | Steve Young
Why does pain exist if God is good? In this powerful message from Gracecity’s “Ask Anything” series, we explore one of humanity’s deepest questions through real stories of suffering, loss, faith, and hope. From the philosophy of C.S. Lewis to the personal journey of “Ken” and Claire, this sermon...
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Ask Anything: What happens after death? | Brad Carr
What happens after death — and why did Jesus speak so often about hell? In this honest and confronting message, we unpack what the Bible really says about heaven, hell, eternity, justice, and the hope of the cross. Whether you’re sceptical, searching, or a longtime Christian, this is a…
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Ask Anything: Do current events point to end times? | Jonathan Dove
Are headlines lining up with prophecy—or are we reading too much into the moment? In this third message of our Ask Anything series, we explore what the Bible actually says about the end times, why predictions have missed the mark before, and how to stay grounded when the world feels uncertain.
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Ask Anything: Can you lose your salvation? | Brad Carr
Can you lose your salvation—or are you held secure no matter what? In week two of Ask Anything, we tackle one of Christianity’s most debated questions, unpacking what the Bible says about grace, assurance, and what it really means to belong to Jesus. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, failure…
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Ask Anything: Can I belong in the church if I am LGBTQ+? | Jonathan Dove
This is one of the most honest—and challenging—questions the church can ask. Can LGBTQ+ people follow Jesus and find a place to belong, without compromising truth or grace? In this message, we explore a tension many feel but few articulate—offering a vision of a church marked by deep welcome…
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I AM: The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25) | Jonathan Dove
What happens when we die? It’s a question we can’t avoid—and one that Easter boldly answers. Jesus didn’t offer a theory. He made a claim: “I am the resurrection and the life.” The question is simple—and personal: Do you believe this? The evidence might surprise you.
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I AM: The I AM (John 8:58) | Brad Carr
Jesus’ bold claim—“Before Abraham was born, I am” (John 8:58)—forces a question we can’t ignore. Was He a liar, a lunatic, a legend… or truly Lord? Exploring Scripture and the famous argument from C. S. Lewis, this message challenges you to wrestle with the identity of Jesus—and decide where you...
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I AM: The True Vine (John 15:1) | Jonathan Dove
You can build a life that looks full — and still feel completely drained. In this message, Jonathan Dove unpacks John 15:1–8, where Jesus Christ offers a radically different way to live: not by striving harder, but by staying connected to the source of life. If you’ve been running on empty, this...
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I AM: The Way, The Truth, and The Life (John 14:6) | Steve Young
Jesus made one of the most controversial and hope-filled claims in history: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” In this message, we explore why those words still challenge our world—and why they’ve given people unshakable hope for over 2,000 years.
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I AM: The Gate (John 10:7, 9) | Nathan Palmer
Life can feel a lot like an escape room. There are doors everywhere. Voices shouting advice. Clues that seem important. And the pressure to choose the right path before time runs out. But what if there’s only one door that actually leads to life? In this message from John 10:7–10, we explore one…
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I AM: The Light of the World (John 8:12) | Jonathan Dove
Step into the tension of the Gospel of John as Jonathan Dove unpacks Jesus’ audacious claim, “I am the light of the world,” exposing the difference between a culture that promises enlightenment and a Saviour who actually brings light. From the glow of the Nikau Caves to a blind man’s life...
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I AM: The Bread of Life (John 6:35, 48) | Brad Carr
You’ve achieved, accumulated, and maybe even believed—but why does something still feel empty? In this opening message from the “I Am” series in the Gospel of John, we explore Jesus’ staggering claim to be the Bread of Life—and what it means if He alone can satisfy the hunger beneath every other...
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Expectant: Expectant Disciples (Acts 6:1-7) | Chris Porteous
What if the “greater works” Jesus promised begin not with a grand vision, but with one faithful step of obedience? In this message on expectancy and the Great Commission, discover how fixing your eyes on Christ—whether you’re a big-picture dreamer or a small-step disciple—might just awaken your...
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Expectant: Expectant Mission (Luke 10:1-24 ) | Brad Carr
What if we approached everyday life believing God is already at work before we arrive? This message calls ordinary followers of Jesus to live with expectant faith and mission—saying yes, praying boldly, and stepping into each day ready to see what God might do.
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Expectant: Expectant Faith | Jonathan Dove
What if “expecting” isn’t passive waiting, but active preparation for God to move? In week one of Expectant, JD unpacks Jesus’ bold promise of “greater things” and challenges us to stop playing it safe and start living like something is actually coming.
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Reel Theology: Wicked | Jonathan Dove
Wicked asks the question: Are people born wicked? This message explores how power and perception shape our ideas of good and evil—and how Jesus cuts through the noise by declaring Himself as truth. While Wicked flips the story, Jesus rewrites it, exposing the brokenness in every human heart and...
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Reel Theology: Bonhoeffer | Stephanie Johnston
Bonhoeffer explores the true cost of following Jesus, arguing that discipleship is never theoretical—it demands courage, obedience, and often sacrifice. Drawing on Bonhoeffer’s contrast between “cheap grace” and “costly grace,” the message challenges comfortable Christianity, confronting the…
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Reel Theology: F1 | Brad Carr
"So what is it about?" Using F1: The Movie, this message explores the universal search for meaning and shows how Jesus offers a clearer, deeper answer by putting God at the very centre of life.
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Reel Theology: The Wild Robot | Brad Carr
What if love, sacrifice, and community still aren’t enough to truly change us? The Wild Robot offers a beautiful starting point—but this conversation explores where the story ultimately points, and why only Jesus completes it.
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The Arrival: The Arrival of Joy (Luke 2:8-20) | Joshua Hill
Joy arrived at Christmas — not as a feeling or a season, but as a person: Jesus. True joy can’t be stolen or manufactured because it’s found in the presence of God, who came to be with us.
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The Arrival: The Arrival of Peace (Micah 5:2-5a) | Kevin Harney
What if the peace we long for doesn’t come from everything going right, but from Someone being present when everything goes wrong? This message explores Micah’s prophecy of a surprising Messiah and reveals how Jesus, the Prince of Peace, brings lasting peace in the middle of conflict, loss, and...
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The Arrival: The Arrival of Light (John 1:9-14) | Nathan Palmer
What if the light you’re searching for has been right in front of you all along? This message offers a grounded reminder of the hope and peace found in the arrival of Jesus, bringing clarity and renewal in the middle of a busy season.
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The Arrival: The Arrival of Hope (Isaiah 9:1-7) | Brad Carr
Kick off our new Christmas series The Arrival with a message that dives into the Arrival of Hope: a story pulsing with expectation, light, and renewal. Journey through ancient prophecy, real-life struggle, and the promise of a hope that actually holds.
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A Beautiful Life: Beautiful Choices (Titus 2:11-14) | Brad Carr
What if the choices you make every day are shaped by something bigger than pressure, habit, or feelings? This message explores how grace reframes the way we live, choose, and show up in the world.
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A Beautiful Life: Beautiful Community (Titus 3:8-15) | Mel Palmer
What does it take to cultivate a community shaped by grace? In this message, Mel Palmer explores Paul’s final words in Titus and the distinct qualities of a people formed by the gospel—centred on grace, focused on what matters, and committed to doing good. If you’re seeking a thoughtful vision…
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A Beautiful Life: Beautiful Contrast (Titus 3:1-3) | Stephanie Johnston
In Titus 3:1–3, Paul paints a powerful contrast between who we once were and who we’ve become in Christ. He reminds us that the grace of God doesn’t just forgive us—it transforms us. Once foolish and enslaved by sin, now eager to do good, gentle, and full of light. This passage is a call to live...
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A Beautiful Life: Beautiful Salvation (Titus 3:4-7) | Harrison Carr
Ever tried to fix something and made it worse? A recipe gone wrong, a DIY disaster… or maybe even your life? We all try to “fix” the gap between us and God on our own — through effort, good deeds, or just trying harder — but Titus 3 reminds us of a better truth: He saved us. In this message, we...
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A Beautiful Life: Beautiful Lives (Titus 2:1-10) | Jonathan Dove
What makes a life beautiful? Not perfect filters or highlight reels—but character formed in the quiet places. In this message from our A Beautiful Life series, we explore Titus 2:1–10, where Paul paints a stunning picture of what it means to “create beauty in your season—and adorn the good news.”
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A Beautiful Life: Beautiful Correction (Titus 1:10-16) | Steve Young
Paul’s letter to Titus burns with conviction: grace is worth fighting for. In this message, we see Paul’s passion to protect the young church from false teaching and to remind believers that a beautiful life flows not from rules, but from the transforming power of God’s grace.
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A Beautiful Life: Beautiful Leadership (Titus 1:1-9) | Jonathan Dove
What if your faith was beautiful? In a world often sceptical of leadership, Paul’s letter to Titus reminds us that true beauty begins with character — not charisma. Beautiful leaders make the gospel beautiful through who they are at home, how they treat people, and what they believe. Join us as…
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Welcome to the audio podcast of Gracecity, a community of faith in Auckland New Zealand. Every Sunday, we‘ve got a life-giving message for you. At Gracecity, we believe we’re called to join God’s renewal of people and places. God’s heart is for restoration and He invites us to partner with Him. We challenge division and participate in a community that empowers and equips people to live out their faith in our world. We see no line between faith and life, believing that at work, home and church, God is working in us and through us. For more information and to stay up to date with Gracecity, please visit www.gracecity.nz
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Welcome to the audio podcast of Gracecity, a community of faith in Auckland New Zealand. Every Sunday, we‘ve got a life-giving message for you. At Gracecity, we believe we’re called to join God’s renewal of people and places. God’s heart is for restoration and He invites us to partner with Him. We...
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