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The New Jerusalem: Hope for a Renewed World
Have you ever wished for a fresh start—not just for yourself, but for the whole world? Many of us feel deep down that things aren't as they should be, that there must be something more, something better. The Christian story offers a breathtaking vision of renewal: a “new heaven and new earth,” where God himself wipes away every tear and makes all things new.

GCI Auckland
May 244 min read


The Incredible Mystery of Christmas: God Becomes Human through the Incarnation
We've become so used to hearing the stories of Jesus being born in the manger, that we can fail to appreciate the mystery of the Incarnation
L Trevarthen
Dec 30, 20248 min read


2024 End of Year Reflection
GCI Auckland Pastoral Team takes time to reflect on the year that has been, and what the new year may hold. GCI AUCKLAND Pastoral Team...

GCI Auckland
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Is TV bad for Faith?
For most of us television forms a significant part of our lives outside of work. We tune into the daily news, the weather, sporting...

GCI Auckland
Jun 10, 20245 min read


When Words Hurt
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." However, the reality is far different.

GCI Auckland
Jun 10, 20244 min read


Why was Jesus Baptised? When should I be baptised?
You may be wondering when someone should be baptised, and why Jesus was baptised, when he was sinless. Here we cover baptism, in both a video sermon by Dan Rogers, and a transcript from a Speaking of Life by Joseph Tkach.

GCI Auckland
Dec 25, 20232 min read


Fasting for Direction
In the past month, our congregation has been engaged in a weekly fast, to seek God's direction for our small church. We have prayed,...

GCI Auckland
Oct 28, 20232 min read


Checklist Day
30 October is Checklist Day... In New Zealand and we don't have a checklist day. But in the US they do. They even have it as a National...

GCI Auckland
Oct 28, 20232 min read


Using what we own for God
There are people who go hungry, have no roof over their head, suffer disaster, and we are called upon to give. What is our response?

GCI Auckland
Jan 27, 20206 min read


NZ/Pacific Pastoral Training Weekend
Around 40 people gathered at El Rancho Christian Camp, Waikanae, for this year’s Pastoral Training Weekend. This included 7 pastoral...

Rex Morgan
Sep 17, 20193 min read


Fiji Fortieth Anniversary
Rex Morgan was in Suva on June 29th for the fortieth anniversary of GCI/WCG in Fiji. Here is his report, followed by a number of photos...

GCI Auckland
Jul 13, 20192 min read


The Mountain or Me?
We often expect God to answer our prayers and to move our mountains but what if that mountain is there to change you?

GCI Auckland
Jul 6, 20192 min read


Living Saved
Living saved is living in the confidence that Jesus’ sacrifice is sufficient. It is living each day knowing you are included in the love sha

Greg Williams
Apr 5, 20192 min read


Careless words
It is so easy for us to say the wrong thing. The wrong thing at the wrong time. Instead of pearls of wisdom, our words fall like heavy...

GCI Auckland
Apr 5, 20192 min read


A Smiley Face in Space!
Did you know the Hubble Space Telescope has recently taken a photo of a smiley face floating in outer space? The latest "Inside Life"...

Rex Morgan
Dec 13, 20181 min read


A Selection of Sermons
Just a note of reminder that there are full transcripts of a number of GCI-Auckland sermons on our website. Currently around 100 are...

Rex Morgan
Nov 19, 20181 min read


Is Religion the Main Cause of War?
This weekend, as we mark 100 years since the end of "The War To End All Wars," we are reminded yet again of the utter stupidity and...

Rex Morgan
Nov 8, 20181 min read


Halloween and Evil
You tend to love it or hate it. I’m talking about Halloween. It’s an annual reminder of superstition, often laced with laughter and...

James Henderson
Oct 30, 20181 min read


Give it some Soul
James Henderson, our director in the U.K., made the following observation about the death of Aretha Franklin. Aretha Franklin, who died...

GCI Auckland
Aug 20, 20181 min read


How to Have a Long Life
Here’s a thought-for-the week recently published on our website in the UK. (http://gracecom.church/), written by James Henderson. If you...

GCI Auckland
Jul 31, 20181 min read
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