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The King's Wallet - How God Invests

This week, Pastor Neli reminds us where the true treasure lies. The riches of life is found not in earthly possessions but in eternal investments and the wealth of relationships. God's extravagant love and grace reshapes us to live generously, transforming giving from a command to a natural expression of a heart transformed by His grace, ultimately bringing a life of overflow. 

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. - Matthew 6:19-21 (ESV)

The King's Wallet - How God Gives

This week Pastor Dennis centres his message on generosity and the stewardship of finances. We must understand the nature of God and how He gives.  In doing so we can mirror the nature of Christ in our own approach to wealth. True abundance comes not from a self-serving pursuit of wealth, but from understanding and mirroring God's character as a bountiful giver.  We can trust that God will provide all sufficiency, enabling us to abound in good works and experience the joy of generosity that brings glory and thanksgiving to Him.

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (ESV)

The King's Wallet - What God Owns

This week, Pastor Neli guides us to reflect on the true ownership of everything in our lives. All that we have belongs to God, and we are called to be faithful stewards. Remember the importance of honouring what belongs to God and be good stewards over your resources, relationships, and life. Trust that remaining faithful in these areas aligns you with God's greater purpose.

And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ - Matthew 25:20-21 (ESV)

Rhythms of Heaven - The Sounds of Pentecost

This week Pastor Neli helps us to reflect on the meaning of Pentecost. We are reminded of the transforming power of God's Spirit, the unity of believers, and the call to live in bold faith. The Holy Spirit is still present and active today. Let this word encourage you to live filled, led, and empowered by the Spirit.

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. - Acts 2:1-4 (ESV)

Rhythms of Heaven - Prayer and Solitude

This week Paster Neli focuses on Jesus’ rhythm of retreating to quiet places for prayer. There is power and importance of personal, private time with God. Be encouraged to reconnect with the Father in the stillness. Pause, step away from the noise, and be refreshed in His presence.

“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.  But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. - Matthew 6:5-6 (ESV)

Rhythms of Heaven - The Thirst Trap

Pastor Neli shares a powerful where Jesus speaks about the kind of worship the Father desires, worship in spirit and in truth. True worship goes beyond location or tradition and flows from a genuine connection with God. Be encouraged to reflect on the nature of your own worship and to be reminded that God is seeking hearts that are fully open to Him.

Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” - John 4:21-24 (ESV)

Firm Foundations - Mission

Pastor Neli reminds us of Jesus’ Great Commission from Matthew 28 and Mark 16 - to go, make disciples, baptise, and teach. We have a clear call to believe, follow, and share the good news.  Be encouraged to walk in faith, embrace your calling, and live out your purpose with confidence. Whether you're new to the journey or growing in your walk, remember that God is with you every step of the way, empowering you to love people and honour Him.

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)

Firm Foundations - Faith and Hope

This week Pastor Tina highlights the mystery of Christ revealed to His people, and the hope of glory found in Him. Faith has always been central to a life that pleases God. We can trust in God’s promises, even when we can’t yet see the outcome.  Be encouraged to anchor your hope in the unseen promises of God.

 

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.  For by it the people of old received their commendation.  By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. - Hebrews 11:1-3 (ESV)

Firm Foundations - Biblical Prosperity

This week Pastor Neli dives into the heart of biblical prosperity and generosity, exploring how God is our ultimate provider. Wealth isn’t something we earn on our own - it’s a gift from God, meant to be stewarded well. We’re called to live with open hands, sowing generously and trusting that God, who supplies every seed, will also provide the harvest. Be encouraged to walk boldly in God’s provision, living a life marked by gratitude and generosity.

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.  Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. - 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 (ESV)

Firm Foundations - Spiritual Family and Church Life

This week, Pastor Neli helps us to remember that God calls us to be set apart, living differently from the world by His grace and strength. Be encouraged to live lives that reflect Jesus, standing firm in our faith even when challenges arise. Our identity is rooted in Christ, and through Him, we have the power to live in holiness, not by our efforts but by relying on His Spirit. Let's hold onto the truth that we are chosen, loved, and empowered to make a difference wherever we are, shining His light through the way we live.

For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.”So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. - Acts 2:39-41 (ESV)