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Orewa Baptist Sermons
by Orewa Baptist Church
A place to check out our weekly Sunday messages.
Episodes
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Matthew Series: Week 39 Matthew 26:20-30 - The Lord's Supper
Pastor Mark explores the parallels that can be found between the Exodus story and the 'New Exodus' that takes place as Jesus moves closer to The Cross. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series: Week 38 Matthew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents
We dive into the parable of the talents, with Pastor Mark exploring the key theme of using our abilities to bring Glory to God's Kingdom. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series: Week 37 Matthew 24:1-44 - The Temple’s Destruction & the End of the Age
Tune in this week as we head back into the Matthew Series. Pastor Mark picks up in Matthew 24. This week's sermon is an in depth study on a sometimes contentious topic - the end of the age. Listen as Pastor Mark offers his understanding of the passage. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz...
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Renew Together: Week 2 - Active Participation
Jannick Henry continues our Renew Together series as we head into Week 2: Building Church. He shares from Matthew 16:13-18, and dives into the key idea of Jesus being the builder of the church, and how we are called to live in active participation within Jesus' body (the church). OBC website:...
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Renew Together: Week 1 - A Continual "Yes"
As a church we began Arotahi's Renew Together series this week. Pastor Mark reads from Luke 1:26-38, and talks about the ways we see Mary's continual and faithful yes in her everyday walk with God. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel:...
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Matthew Series: Week 36 Matthew 23:1-36: Attentiveness, Care & Caution
Ps Mark tackles Matthew 23 this week. He unpacks the attentiveness with which Jesus sought out people in His ministry. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series: Week 35 Matthew 22:15-40: Dealing With Opposition
Pastor Mark discusses Matthew 22:15-40, dealing with the Saducees and Herodians questions directed towards Jesus. The consequence of these questions was doubt in Jesus' claims as the Son of God. In these doubts and questions, Pastor Mark shares the importance of the Word (the Bible). OBC website:...
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Matthew Series: Week 34 Matthew 21:18-46: Figs & Vineyards
We closed off Matthew chapter 21 this Sunday. Ps Mark provides insight into the important theme of bearing fruit and how that is woven throughout this chapter of Matthew. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series: Week 33 Matthew 21:1-13: Breaking Barriers
Ps Mark introduces Chapter 21 this week and provides important context into the relevance of the ancient temple connecting to Jesus' actions in this passage. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series: Week 32 Matthew 20:17-34: Servant-Centred Lives
Ps Mark is back and resumes the Matthew series. Why does Jesus come as a servant and why is it important for His followers to live servant-centered lives? Pastor Mark helps answer these questions and more in this week’s message. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel:...
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Matthew Series: Week 31: Matthew 20:1-16 - The last will be first
In this episode, Derek Christensen continues our journey through Matthew, diving into the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16). Explore the relevance of God’s upside-down kingdom and how this challenging story reshapes our understanding of true worship within God's Kingdom.…
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Jack Crabtree - Ethnos 360
Jack Crabtree shares an incredible testimony as a missionary in Papua New Guinea. He shares about God's immense faithfulness as he and three other missionary families learned an entirely new language in order to share the gospel in the Pingi village. *Please note that Jack also shared some videos...
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Heaven - Myk Habets
Listen in to hear a guest speaker; Myk Habets. Myk is a Senior Lecturer at Laidlaw College and has a love for helping people explore the big ideas of the Christian faith and why they matter today. Myk has written a bunch of books and articles—and is always working on the next project. Both he and...
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Andre Basel - David: a Repentant Servant King
Listen in to Andre Basel's message from this past Sunday as he shares a message about David. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series: Week 30: Matthew 19:13-30 - The Rich Young Ruler
We move into the 30th Week of the Matthew Series, with Jannick Henry bringing the message from chapter 19:13-30. Jannick discussed Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler. He highlighted the earnestness of the rich man, and the connection between Jesus' encounter with the children (v13-15) and...
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Matthew Series: Week 29: Matthew 18:21-35 - An Impossible Debt
Derek Christensen tackles Matthew 18:21-35 as we dive back into the Matthew Series. He emphasizes the importance of the impossible debt that was forgiven, and how important it is to read the parable in the context of God's grace towards us. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube...
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Ps Johney Kumar
Pastor Johney Kumar, a visiting pastor from India shares testimonies about God's faithfulness in his life. An encouraging and humbling message. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series: Week 28: Matthew 18:1-35 - Guarding Against Internal Threats
This week covers the entirety of Matthew 18. A lot was discussed and unpacked. Pastor Mark explores the guidelines that Jesus outlines for conflict resolution and the importance of forgiveness. This among other things is discussed. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel:...
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Matthew Series: Week 27: Matthew 17:1-9 - The Transfiguration
Pastor Mark looks back on the Old Testament this week with the stories that connect to the Transfiguration and reinforce its significance. This event validates Jesus' divine identity, confirming fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube…
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Pentecost Sunday 2026
We celebrated Pentecost Sunday by reading Acts 2:1-21. Pastor Mark talks on Old Testament events that reflects God's redeeming work at the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series: Week 26 Matthew 16:21-28 - Cruciform Discipleship
Pastor Mark presents the latter section in Matthew chapter 16. Jesus shares the well-known idea that in seeking your life, you will lose it, but those who choose to lose their lives for Jesus' sake will find it (verses 24-25). Pastor Mark discusses the lie of striving to earn the acceptance into...
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Matthew Series: Week 25: Matthew 16:1-20 - A Powerful Confession
This week we move into Week 25 of The Matthew Series. Listen in to this week's message on Matthew 16:1-20. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series: Week 24: Matthew 15:20-39 - A Banquet Awaits
Pastor Mark takes us through the rest of Matthew chapter 15 this week. He dives into the important link between the Jewish people (Jesus' first mission) and the Gentile people both having the invitation of a feast. Other important points were discussed in this week's message, as we close chapter...
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Matthew Series Week 23: Matthew 15:1-20 - Blind Guides
We jump back into Matthew this week, after the Easter Period. We started Matthew 15 where Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for the way they supplemented God's Law with their own tradition. Pastor Mark explores the dangers that come from man made traditions being held as equal with God's Law; and the...
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Easter Sunday 2026
He is Risen! This message focuses on the easter story with The Garden in mind. This picture of a garden is woven all throughout scripture. Pastor Mark shares how it intertwines with the resurrection story. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel:...
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Palm Sunday 2026
Today we reflect on Matthew 21, where Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem is revealed. Ps Mark also drew us deeper into 2 Samuel, helping us see the bigger picture—how God’s promises and kingdom thread through Scripture, pointing to this very moment. OBC website…
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Living Intentionally - Pete Higham
We’re so grateful to have had Pete Higham share a message yesterday on living with intentionality. He unpacked what Scripture says about living intentionally and the importance of it. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series Week 22: Matthew 14:1-33 - Misidentifying Jesus
This week on The Matthew Series, Pastor Mark takes us to Matthew 14, exploring how the chapter repeatedly shows Jesus being misunderstood or misidentified. Through these moments, he highlights how the passage ultimately reveals who Jesus truly is. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC...
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Matthew Series Week 21: Matthew 13:1-23 - Parables of the Kingdom
This week we pick up in the Matthew Series again. Pastor Mark discusses the parable of The Sower and The Seed, and its relevance to The Kingdom of Heaven. Be encouraged and blessed by this message. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel:...
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Matthew Series Week 20: Matthew 12:1-14 - Day Seven People
Listen to Week 20 of The Matthew Series. Pastor Mark discusses Matthew 12:1-14 and dives into the importance of the Sabbath in the context of God's ideal for His people to live in rest with Him. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel:...
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Matthew Series Week 19: Matthew 11:7-30 - The Yoke of Jesus
Week 19 of The Matthew Series. Pastor Mark covers verses 7-30 of chapter 11. Have a listen! OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series Week 18: Matthew 11:2-6 - John The Doubter
This week we jump back into The Matthew Series! Pastor Mark dives back into the gospel as told by Matthew. He picks back up in Chapter 11:1-6. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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The Vision & Mission of Orewa Baptist Church
This week Pastor Mark is back and takes us through the Vision & Mission of Orewa Baptist. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Summer Short Series - Week 4
OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Summer Short Series - Week 3
Derek Christensen explores the beginning of Revelation 4. He identifies the context, purpose and theme of this important passage and the encouragement we can take from it. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Summer Short Series - Week 2
Luke Wesbonk delves into the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9–14), challenging our preconceived ideas about the characters and their roles. Through this, he uncovers why Jesus told this parable and the truth it communicates. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC...
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Summer Short Series - Week 1
This week, we begin our Summer Short Series. We hear from a Panel of church congregants as they testify to God's hand at work in their lives during 2025. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Advent Week 4: LOVE
In this episode, Harry Coe shares an important message on Love in the 4th week of Advent. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Advent Week 3: JOY
In this episode, Mark Poole shares about JOY in the continuation of our Advent Series. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Advent Week 2: PEACE
In this episode Mark Poole continues the Advent Series with a message of PEACE. visit our website: OBC website visit our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082 OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Advent Week 1: HOPE
In this episode, Sharon Dando opens our Advent Series with a message of HOPE. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Our Pursuit
In this message, Pastor Mark shares from Philippians 3 and asks us to reflect on an important question: "What is the next step in our pursuit of knowing Jesus?" OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Hope - Having Purpose and Peace in a Chaotic World
In this episode, Andre Basel shares a timely message on HOPE. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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In This Together - Peter Higham
In this episode, Peter Higham reminds us that we are a community of believers all participating in the mission of God. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series Week 17: Matthew 10:1-42 - The Cost of Labouring in the Harvest
In this episode, Pastor Mark teaches on Matthew 10. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series Week 16: Matthew 9:35-38 - The Compassion of the Great Shepherd
In this episode, Pastor Mark wraps up Matthew chapter 9 in the Matthew Series. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Learning To Be Content - Derek Christensen
In this episode, Derek Christensen speaks about the process of learning contentment. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Any Other Way - Trevor Clarke
This week we hear from Trevor Clarke from Ethnos NZ. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series Week 15: Matthew 8:18-9:34 - Who Is This Man?
In this episode, Pastor Mark selects a few passages from Matthew 8:18-9:34 that show Jesus' authority and the power of the Kingdom of Heaven. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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Matthew Series Week 14: Matthew 8:5-17 - The Surprising Ministry of Jesus
In this message, Pastor Mark preaches on Matt 8:5-17. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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