The Village Church, NZ

Pete and Jess kick off Marriage Week with a powerful and encouraging message about building strong, healthy marriages. Together, they share practical wisdom, honest insights, and biblical encouragement to help us grow in love, communication, commitment, and connection.

Join us this week as Paul unpacks the issue of unforgiveness through the parable of the unforgiving servant, and walks us through a six-stage process of how God is calling us to work through it.

* We're aware that some of the audio in this episode has cut out due to technical issue we are working on resolving. We apologise for the disruption and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve it.   Col Concludes our 10 part series reminding us that The Gospel must continue !   Sermon Series : https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_2a8d54385ea6445595870c447f004d81.pdf

Mark shares around the importance of persistent prayer. Sermon slides here : https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_4f85ce14b72f4fafa2fa5136ac8965ae.pdf

This week, Nick explores the topic of compassion as part of our Kingdom Living series , delving deeper into Luke chapter 10 with the powerful story of the Good Samaritan listen as we explore the difference between sympathy and empathy. Most importantly, we’ll be challenged to move beyond simply feeling for people and instead respond with genuine compassion.    Sermon slides here : https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_69514a269b584ab4b3066b1ee7449d6c.pdf

*We’re aware that some of the audio in this episode has cut out due to a technical issue. We apologise for the disruption and appreciate your understanding while we work to resolve it.  Tune in as Mark unpacks the topic of community—what the word has to say and, and what it means for us. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_e7d668cd304840bb8432ba57c4e7b94d.pdf                

It was a privilege to have Rudy and Wendy Furlong with us over the weekend. Rudy Shared an encouraging word out of 2 Samuel around covenant relationship. Have a listen ! 

Mark continues our Kingdom Living series by exploring the cost of being a disciple of Jesus. Sermon slides here : https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/a46f92_bcd85aeaa89849afb50b8f69a1333d9b.mp3

Tune in as Hennie shares powerful stories from his journey of faith and encourages us to build kingdom culture as we walk in obedience 

Nate continues on our series exploring the gospel of Luke and the "challenge" Sermon Slides here : https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_d859a3fdabfa488194e85a2698d8c33f.pdf

It was a privilege to have Rana Jones with us over the weekend. Rana shared a powerful message on cultivating the presence of God. 

Reuben follows on from last week on our current series exploring the book of Luke and the topic of Character.  Sermon Slides here : https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_ef747e47f92142c6a99feebb63b08682.pdf 

Mark continues our series on Kingdom Living exploring the nature of change.  Sermon slides here : https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_a2d67c4334754a0396bdf97644906f15.pdf  

Nate kicks off our new sermon series Kingdom Living exploring the call of God.  Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_8e77fefcc5004d4fa14e5e2adc8b29d2.pdf

Mark wraps up our series looking at counting for God.  Preached on the 24/05/26  Sermon Slides Here : https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_3d5b1496793d426c9d9ab15b89c9e952.pdf

Preached by Gordon on 17/05/26. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_a40cde9e133f4305a7491104e2230e98.pdf

It was a privilege to have Paul & Monika Zanardo with us over the weekend. Paul shared a powerful message from Acts 4.

Preached by Paul on 03/05/26. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_61f78fca7038483a84840afa1bb6afbd.pdf

Preached by Mark on 26/04/26.  Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_438b947eea4d4d6da08c61953997b6be.pdf

Preached by Peter on 19/04/26. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_3421372c4c4f4926834edd68a7fc8113.pdf

Preached by Mark on 12/04/26. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_610969dbe2e5413185ff336876d08986.pdf

Preached by Gordon on 05/04/26. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_e70fa76e932c4d989b12134da61709df.pdf

Preached by Mark on Good Friday 03/04/26. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_99b3b5b6409c42d9b088e4717da2a58d.pdf

Preached by Mark on 29/03/26. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_1a92d2f532ef4aac97fe802fad1d610c.pdf

Preached by Mark on 22/03/26.   Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_5d14533bde7c44b7b40f6196f29a114f.pdf

Preached by Mark on 15/03/26. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_3239a2af0b3c49bcb42eddfc0073b954.pdf

Preached by Reuben on 08/03/26. Sermon slides: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_82d2ecb60e104a03b48e5d6b13b9fb97.pdf

Preached by Nate on 01/03/26.

Preached by Reuben on 22/02/26. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_0a5faea368b9447583534c6fb6d47637.pdf

Preached by Mark on 15/02/26. Sermon slided here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_cac61d09edde4a3daec5644ff32ceb73.pdf

Preached by Nate on 08/02/26. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_35ad717aa2c741438478ba52d6966637.pdf

Our final Psalm for the summer. Preached by Caleb on 01/02/26. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_ea5aa0b7dd044b6aba4ca1e4a06e2626.pdf

Preached by Jan on 25/01/26.

Preached by Colette on 18/01/26. Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_5b74dd7fd081479b922cf1ba847e2f11.pdf

Preached by Chris on 04/01/26.

Preached by Mark on 21/12/25.

We had three of our youth share an encouragement on Sunday!   Renee - Rest & Joy in His Presence 0:15 Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_d226fe217c554e019b570ea41ef24551.pdf   Travis - Ambassadors for God 7:31 Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_560c105802b043fcafb514d3092a278f.pdf   Ebony - Unshakeable Strength in Christ 11:40 Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_db23878ae74b4b28b79bc55c6f83f72c.pdf

The 5th and final part of our God the Holy Spirit series. Preached by Mark on 07/12/25.   Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_48871909faea4e108453375cba8bb6fa.pdf

Part 4 of our God the Holy Spirit series. Preached by Mark at Horsham Downs on 23/11/25.   Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_11bfe68c43fc4fa4845adf54b3affaf1.pdf

Preached by Shane at Ngaruawahia on 23/11/25.

Preached by Nate at Horsham Downs on 16/11/25.   Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_e7170f5d24044ae09b2f57291e867572.pdf

Preached by Dave at Ngaruawahia on 23/11/25.

Part 3 of our God the Holy Spirit series. Preached by Mark at Horsham Downs on 09/11/25.   Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_b212ca67e84244e191bb4ca8cd9fc481.pdf

Preached by Dave at Ngaruawahia on 09/11/25.

Part 2 of our God the Holy Spirit series. Preached by Mark at Horsham Downs on 02/11/25.   Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_439e0bc72a1b4cc68856f7ffafed2214.pdf

We have started a new four part series looking into the Holy Spirit. Preached by Mark at Horsham Downs on 26/10/25.   Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_c10eae32f6ce4c7c8a9fb64651903361.pdf

Preached by Reuben at Horsham Downs on 19/10/25.   Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_08e5b188ee624857bb6ab587f89d545b.pdf

Preached by Dave at Ngaruawahia on 19/10/25.

Arihia unpacks the Prodigal Son. Preached at Horsham Downs on 12/10/25.   Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_d34e72697eea4cd9b002f1cf0dfb2d38.pdf

Over the next three weeks, we'll explore the Parable of the Prodigal Son, focusing on each of the three main characters, starting with the father. Preached by Lynda at Horsham Downs on 05/10/25.   Sermon slides here: https://a46f92d4-0366-47b7-9a74-c8b5ea38fd06.usrfiles.com/ugd/a46f92_38703e67c45e4fff9196b18e629bbf56.pdf