Grab our messages and teaching here.http://zionpeople.nzWelcome to our podcast channel where you can enjoy messages from Zion Community. 046382http://zionpeople.nzhttps://admin.ezystream.com/static/images/podcast/e1b18b7e-05fe-4e99-a920-bbd5d714f11a.pngZionZionzionpeople.nz@gmail.comen-usZion PeoplenoWe must first expand our belief system to Kingdom thinking, so that we might grow in Truth and faith, in order that we would have the capacity needed for the opportunities the Lord has ahead of us.Sat, 05 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong48:0059b8df05915f1noDo you have a sense of urgency around how you spend the days between now and when time runs out? Are you urgently seeking the things of God? Are you pressing in to understand the opportunity God has before you? If anything, I hope today's message stirs you into a place of discomfort so that you know time is limited and you must work hard like the ant. Don’t be a sluggard! Sat, 12 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong48:0059b8df2db8a8fnoThe tension in Kingdom living is our personal journey to maintain a healthy balance between stewarding the gifts God gives us to serve others. And that’s where we find ourselves today. Today we’re going to look at the sermons of the Prophet Haggai. Sat, 19 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong51:0059b8df50b0ae2noKathy shares the elements of life that might hold us back from experiencing the freedom God has for us. This message is personal and challenging!Sat, 12 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000Kathy StrongKathy Strong22:0059bf1d9875463noJamie looks at the journey into freedom and the perils in the journey. Looking at the people of Israel, we can draw some parallels to our own personal journey.Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000Jamie BuddJamie Budd36:0059bf1e5bf2981noWhat does Fred the Crab have to do with our life of faith? Did you know the crab sheds it's shell to grow? Did you know the new life is already formed beneath the old? Freedom is experienced as you step into your new you.Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000Ashlea BennettAshlea Bennett40:0059bf1ef052d2anoOur Heavenly Father is the author of life and freedom. What is the message of the cross and how does our understanding relate to our freedom. This message unpacks the theology of the cross and invites us to experience more of God's love and life.Sat, 02 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong51:0059bf2121ad786noJamie unpacks the meaning of the word "sozo" found in the New Testament, the Greek word used for salvation. What is the picture of our salvation in fullness as God designed and how can we step into a greater measure of freedom with Father God, Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit?Sat, 09 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000Jamie BuddJamie Budd35:0059bf21c5b6b39noVisiting speaker, worship leader and musician, Josh Klinkenberg, delivers a powerful message to activate us to worship God.Sat, 23 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000Josh KlinkenbergJosh Klinkenberg54:0059cac082a18d6noWe must search for the "dominant rhythm" and allow this to define us as a community of faith so that we can be God's influence in society.Sat, 30 Sep 2017 11:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong35:0059d066a854a9cnoKathy shares with us 3 lessons we can learn about being engaged in purpose, from the five daughters of Zelophehad.Sat, 14 Oct 2017 11:00:00 +0000Kathy StrongKathy Strong49:0059efe2a8a6f7fnoPs Phil Strong recaps on his recent trip to Indonesia.Sat, 21 Oct 2017 11:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong55:0059efe81b30a38noPs Phil looks at the life of Daniel and what we can learn from him about living with intentional purpose.Sat, 28 Oct 2017 11:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong52:0059f7a2cfd93a0noJamie speaks to us about how you cannot harvest what you don't sow, and gives personal stories of how our purpose is external.Sat, 04 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000Jamie BuddJamie Budd39:005a012207f23c1noPs Phil teaches us that our mission is external to self, it is gospel-centric and it is love in action.Sat, 11 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +000050:005a08bcd032c5bnoKathy looks at 2 Corinthians 8 where Paul writes to the Church of Corinth about the generosity of the Macedonians and looks at 4 things the Macedonians did that can help us with our missions giving.Sat, 18 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +000033:005a11f0d4394efnoPs Phil tells us how we need to live with faith if we are to fulfil our mission and have influence in the sphere God has planted us in.Sat, 25 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +000050:005a1c5e18bf111noFor us to step into vision will require the preparation of the Lord. Is there shaking going on? Do you feel like you are being pruned? Often this is the work of God as He prepares us for new and mighty things!Sun, 03 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +000047:005a24a58105b7enoPs Phil Strong brings us the second part to series on Vision.Sat, 09 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +000056:005a2de4cbb8536noThe church has always been founded on prophetic inspiration which is accepted by faith. What has God said in your life that you can build on?Sat, 27 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +000037:005a710b6239bb3noWhat we believe defines how we live. Culture is vital to transformation. Ps Phil speaks about the seven dimensions of our Kingdom Culture, sharing scriptures for each and describing the behaviour attached to them.Sat, 17 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +000052:005a8ba4a87a9ednoThe Bible teaches us to seek maturity and growth as disciples of Jesus. Speaking bluntly, it says we should not remain babies but instead crave real food. This month in School of the Spirit we are going to practice the discipline of feeding fully on the Word of God. We will be slowing ourselves down so that we can hear what the Spirit of God is saying to us through the written word of God. Grab the workbook and enjoy feeding on God's Word.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +000058:005a8e6e8951dafnoWe have been given the blessing of Holy Spirit to help us live a spirit filled life. Let us walk in the knowledge of the power God has given us.Sat, 10 Mar 2018 11:00:00 +000031:005acc3844a55d2noWhen we read the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus we can see the critical key to accessing life with God. We must no longer perceive with our natural sight, but instead our spiritual sight.Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +000047:005acd2f126d58enoJamie shares four keys for you to have a great relationship with your spouse, family and with God.Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +000033:005acd2fc5d4d38noYou don't need to be perfect in life, God loves you regardless. Where you are in life is where God loves you.Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +000030:005acd2fd126383noLet's talk about the power of mentoring. Ashlea interviews 2 people; one whom she mentors and the other who mentors her.Sat, 10 Mar 2018 11:00:00 +000032:005acd337700510noWe were created by God for a life of purpose and we must walk in the path he has set before us. Sat, 24 Mar 2018 11:00:00 +000033:005acd348db86f0noWhat is the resurrection power Paul speaks about in Philippians 3:10? Henk discusses the power of Easter found in the life of Jesus Christ.Sat, 31 Mar 2018 11:00:00 +00000:005acd48bacffbanoWhat is the resurrection power Paul speaks about in Philippians 3:10? Henk discusses the power of Easter found in the life of Jesus Christ.Sat, 31 Mar 2018 11:00:00 +000027:005acd4abd33829noPs. Phil shares from Ephesians 4:1-16 and highlights the six themes that we must adopt to live in unity.Sat, 07 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +000043:005acd4b9e6a2a6noToo often people carry pain when God desires them to be free. It's time for that to change! "Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" - Matthew 11:28Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +000052:005ad42a32a0b62noTo change the outcome, we need to change the investment. Taking a look at the influence on the people that we lead and the investment we are currently making.Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +000030:005ad5713698319noThe Church at Ephesus was commended for all the good works they did but were condemned as they had lost their first Love, Christ. Kathy gives us 3 tips to help us stay connected with our first Love.Sat, 21 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +000039:005ade63ea0ef94noJames 1:2-4. How to turn Spiritual Laziness through the Grace of Christ into Discipline and an Active Faith. The cause and effect relationships between our problems and Godly solutions. And how to change our perspective to Heaven's perspective.Sat, 21 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +000039:005ade670feec42noLiam shares a short devotion about the importance of sacrificial serviceSat, 21 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +000006:005ade689607f68noWhat can we learn from the story of the Prodigal Son? Ps Phil calls this the story of the Loving Father and shows us that the pain of love brings the fruit of love.Sat, 28 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +000047:005ae8e86c597acnoWe often blame God for the pain, suffering and trials that we go through, not realising there is a purpose, a product and power behind it. Knowing what they are can help you through the season.Sat, 05 May 2018 12:00:00 +000037:005aef99a19ccb9noMothers Day panel discussionSun, 13 May 2018 12:00:00 +00000:005af8e96619842noMothers Day panel discussionSat, 12 May 2018 12:00:00 +00000:005af906d6d88ffnoAshlea hosts an interview panel to hear how different people view a mother's love.Sat, 12 May 2018 12:00:00 +000044:005afa71833ba2fnoVisiting speaker, Josh Klinkenberg, shares stories about living life with the SpiritSat, 19 May 2018 12:00:00 +000056:005b0e18c612a52noFor us to walk in the new ways of Jesus will require a new wine skin. Ps Phil shares how we can be renewed to contain the wine of Jesus.Sat, 26 May 2018 12:00:00 +000041:005b0e1999e8ecdnoTransformation starts with the renewing of your mind. A part of that process is not conforming to the patterns of the world. Patterns that hold us back, that lie to us, patterns that keep us from speaking the truth and walking into all that God has for us. In this message, we tackle some hard-hitting Truths that will hopefully help you in the process of renewing your mindSat, 02 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +000043:005b199d23d8853noPs Phil continues to speak about the season of new wine that Jesus is releasing into our community. What does it mean to respond to His invitation?Sat, 09 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +000049:005b207443b97c4noVanessa shares her story of God's revelation, His invitation and her responseSat, 09 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +000046:005b2074b1128benoPs Phil continues his series on new wine and looks at the life of Peter to show us that new wine is never to be contained, but instead shared as the evidence of a life changed by Jesus.Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +000052:005b29be91ec7e0noUnderstanding rejection and the insecurity that stops us from the blessings of God.Sat, 23 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +000020:005b3aea336b248noJamie shares the story of God renewing his wineskin to hold/steward the new wine and season He has prepared. (This is in preparation for Jamie's Ordination to follow.)Sat, 30 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +000027:005b43dd29529a4noListen to the stories from the team who recently travelled to visit our Missions Partners. Check out Facebook for the photos.Sat, 07 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +000018:005b43dd33f0dfenoPs Phil continues his series on new wine as we step into this season of Jesus outpouring his love and goodness. Key thought: A revelation that flows out of an encounter will change your life.Sat, 14 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +000042:005b4c27a0c24ecnoTestimonies are a power declaration of Gods presence entering in our reality, Our youth positioned themselves at the recent Shout conference to have encounter with God. These are some of their life change testimonies about their encounter with GodSat, 21 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +000054:005b57aef34c369noPs Phil shares the Values, Kingdom Culture, Mission and Vision of North End Church. Are you on board? Do you know what can kill vision? Listen and engage - we are on an exciting journey!Sat, 21 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +000047:005b57d38c478e6noWe are on a journey from breakthrough to Gods promise...Whats does your manna and quail look like?Sat, 28 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +000048:005b60f26a7e9f2noExodus 32 - waiting well at the bottom of the mountain.Sat, 04 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +000043:005b68ce0fe5895noKathy takes a look at the story of the 12 spies who were sent to explore the promised land. How they let fear take their focus off God which ultimately lead them to wander in the desert for 40 yearsSat, 11 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +000038:005b70cf93822a4noBeing released and empowered to see healings, salvations and miracles. Even in the most mundane of places we have the ability to bring heaven to earthSat, 11 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +000047:005b70eb93a820enoPs Phil speaks on Father's Day and shares how David demonstrates the nature of God and how we can live as men. This is a message for all the family to listen to as men will need women, children and friends to enable them to be godly men!  This Sunday we were without power so the audio is a little different, but you'll definitely hear the Word of the Lord!Sun, 02 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong48:00be73395b-6108-401a-b487-64cd6c96c5ednoPs Phil speaks from Mark 4 & 5 about the reality of spiritual confrontation and how God prepares us for His victory.Sun, 26 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong42:00a452c7e7-b947-4ce3-8e68-cd06e7060da5noPs Phil shares the seven key focus areas of Spiritual Leadership in our season and invites the Elders to speak about their area of passion.Sun, 09 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000Phil Strong and Church EldersPhil Strong and Church Elders39:001eea6d2b-6068-48f4-8fa7-33314fd330dbnoHow can a nation be saved? We must go and pastor our community. Ps Phil releases the shepherd anointing to bring God's love to the community.Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong53:00dcef1035-c739-4e64-b754-86aba7cbbd49noAs a church we come together on a three day fast as our act of consecration. Our physical obedience brings spiritual release.Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong44:00b74ec683-b37a-4159-add3-e53527db7326noIn taking a look at the miracle of the feeding of the 5000, Ps Phil explores the depth of the text and all that it reveals to us. God invites each one of us to participate in His miracles, the question is, will we respond?Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong52:0097bea6cb-6d11-46d8-be55-c66843843d2anoWhen you consider the blessings you receive have you considered those around you who have needs to be met?Sun, 07 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000Henk KroesbergenHenk Kroesbergen34:002a752fe2-a062-4fe3-9bf9-fa1f94dd2defnoSenior Leader Kathy Strong shares how we are all called to use whats in our hands....no matter how small we feel it may be! God can and will use what we have.Sun, 14 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000Kathy StrongKathy Strong47:0046d3e75a-af53-4dd3-8358-c1f560fc0c43no1 John 2:3-11 when is the love of God perfected in us? When has it reached it’s goal?Sun, 14 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000Lize BuckleyLize Buckley26:00f3de8075-e56d-42c3-afba-1ca1e4c55a15noGenesis 6-9Sun, 21 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000Ashlea BennettAshlea Bennett48:00aad5a363-992e-4dc8-8c55-8c09238504b7noRecently Phil and Jamie visited our church partners in Indonesia. This message includes stores of what is happening and updates on work we support. Please also refer to the attached photos.Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong54:001c6588c1-02c4-457e-8730-c8c9dca7bcafnoCultural barriers and the lenses in which we view the world can stop us from embracing Kingdom Culture. When the Church lets go of our worldly cultures and lives in Kingdom culture that God calls us to, the giant which is the Church will rise and been seen in the world around us.Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000Jamie BuddJamie Budd33:00194313b2-71be-4529-87f0-d9dc4d42eda2noPhil speaks about response we must make to the leading of God. (Haggai 1)Also, shares an exciting opportunity that we can partner with as a church family.Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong51:0087f02417-0b9d-412f-a220-bac742dc50d7noThis Encounter Night is all about giving our lives fully to the purposes of God. Listen to hear the five issues we face and how we can overcome to live a life full of God’s fire.Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong31:00e16bec7e-7315-4248-bb56-3524e0296300noPastor Phil continues to speak from the book of Haggai and shares a critical aspect of our vision as a church family.Sun, 18 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong50:0055528030-ecfc-46e4-bd8c-d5bc043a6585noVision for the Ministry School and prophetic word for the churchSun, 25 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000Ashlea BennettAshlea Bennett37:00b459e3cc-3876-4642-8c4c-b484d3f30a9enoA multi-faceted, multi-coloured dream.Sun, 02 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong51:005fe96862-aa12-4ca3-8722-dfb76043f8a7noPs Phil continues the series on Vision and speaks about the journey we are on as a church. When we look at the temptation of Jesus we see how we can choose to respond when we are tested... because we will be tested! Sun, 09 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong50:005fb916ec-3ae0-4664-a105-949b0baeab57noIsaac Ludlow shares some very practical information to help us connect with each other.Sun, 13 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000Isaac LudlowIsaac Ludlow26:00897e6b00-c56a-41c0-b109-aee5bdf2c585noRichard Tiddy shares insight into how we can work together as the body of Christ.Sun, 27 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000Richard TiddyRichard Tiddy30:0071ec42e9-73a8-4290-a1a3-ba2778f0198enoWhat is a Churchquake and how can we create one? Ps Phil looks at the prophetic nature God has given us and invites us to shape our world through our words as we agree with God and partner with His strength.Sun, 03 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong50:001cff8c1b-4fdd-401d-8bdb-45db096ed02cnoAs part of the family of God we each need to choose how we will serve. Ps Phil takes a look at the context of the well-known verse, Joshua 24:15, and helps us to have the right perspective when making a decision on how we will serve.Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong27:000b5a851a-e561-4c39-8014-64e759e51b30noHow must we live in the season of the wilderness, where we know the promise but cannot see the promise? What can we learn from the uncomfortable failings of the journey of the Israelites? How can we live in this season well?Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong39:00ef2a3ad0-ec4e-40ef-813d-68e3312f2f45noThe Lord makes His way of living clear for us as we read the scripture. Ps Phil looks at Deuteronomy 8:1-3 and outlines the intention of the Lord for us as we travel into the promised land. In this we hear a prophetic message from the Lord for our new way of living.Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong41:00e23dc20e-c3d1-4b55-8d17-316fd0013119noOften we look at other people and wonder if it would be easier to sit in their seat. What was it like for Miriam and Aaron as they supported Moses on the journey through the wilderness? What were the people really thinking when they complained? This is an honest message from a leader, be sure to hear what God is saying to you.Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong42:001a490825-4ad7-446e-b51d-19cdc86b8996noPs Jamie shares a personal story to help us understand how God works through situations to bring His best into our world.Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000Jamie BuddJamie Budd34:004e376f51-dd76-49d0-a0e3-f37cea8ef334noGod ordains a name change to prepare us to receive His promise. Every time we say our new name we are prophesying God’s promise over us!Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong43:00b24ef67d-ad9a-459f-92be-9e6f1248c05dnoOur identity comes from our mountain. In maori culture there is significant importance placed on the local mountain of the people. Maori believe when you know where you stand you understand how you can contribute to the world. In this message you will hear it is the same for the people of God. Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong32:00fa1120be-8f04-4fea-a25a-5226e1a0b218noLocal church elder, Henk Kroesbergen, shares his perspective on Zion People and the call of God for our church family to climb Mount Zion. Speaking from Hebrews 12 Henk builds a biblical platform for our call to live with God face to face.Sun, 31 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000Henk KroesbergenHenk Kroesbergen45:000625a039-88f1-4b70-a39b-611b190087d8noPs Phil points us to the fifteen Psalms of Ascent and connects them to the fifteen Stairs of Ascent in the Temple of God. But what does this mean for us in worship?Sun, 07 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong46:00a535fc44-eb60-4329-a086-c0c496d0a6fenoCraig Bennett, Executive Pastor, teaches from 1 Peter 1 about how to walk in the purity that Jesus has purchased for us.Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000Craig BennettCraig Bennett38:0034905be3-85ab-44dc-b6a2-187ff856c16cnoBeing truly humble before God is one of the keys that God uses to mature us. As we stand before Him, looking at ourselves in true reflection of His love and truth do we get to see our own imperfections? It takes a humble person to look in the mirror, see the truth and do something about it.Sun, 28 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Jamie BuddPs Jamie Budd33:00cc320c2d-8556-4e8d-9e6f-0530a3b777b2noThere is a tension that exists in our Christian walk between the now and the not yet, between vision and reality, between the destiny that we have and the circumstances of today. Can this tension be resolved?Sun, 05 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong20:00368c8983-3488-4fa9-a797-237113e2d538noPs Phil talks about Jesus enduring the cross not only to give us an inheritance but so that Jesus may also receive an inheritance - His bride.Sun, 21 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps PhilPs Phil23ce6738a2-e423-468c-8403-b2ab3ed13b57noThe Elders and the Executive share their thoughts and inspirational stories about their mothers and mothers in general.Sun, 12 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000Craig, Eugene, Henk, Isaac, Richard and PhilCraig, Eugene, Henk, Isaac, Richard and Phil37:00781ae29e-b0fe-495f-baf8-a4d6b6dad3a8noAshlea Bennett looks at God's design for us to be in Connection, beginning in Genesis 2.Sun, 19 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ashlea BennettAshlea Bennett36:00c5476d27-6d59-4d99-99a5-6ddc518e92f9noWe need to be connected to each other in order to be plugged into God's power in our lives.Sun, 26 May 2019 00:00:00 +000047:002d7afae9-1669-4210-8a1f-6eff10b13790noWhen our situation or circumstances feel too big, we tend to look to God for big answers, for big provision, we look for a big generous God. But we can miss the bigness of God in the smallest of blessings. Our God is incredibly generous and our response should be "you can have it all Lord"...Whats your response?Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Jamie BuddPs Jamie Budd31:004c5691a6-a3c9-4139-8416-fe77ee9cf4c7noOn Pentecost Sunday the Holy Spirit broke into the lives of the disciples and the church was born. As God's Word is preached, it can pierce the hearts of the listeners turning them to repentance. True repentance bears the fruit of generosity in the soul of the believer. This message was true in Jerusalem and true in Macedonia. Will it be true in Te Awamutu?Sun, 09 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong56:00a90a14f6-aa8b-4c26-a1c7-c9faea452c67noMany people are in bondage in the area of finances. This message details nine keys to bringing breakthrough in finances, and in other areas of life.Sun, 09 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong1:38:0045d9585d-d561-4275-94ed-8393604ae17dnoWhen we give under the law we can be weighed down by the burden. God wants us to be people who give out of relationship with Him not out of a sense of obligation. This sermon gives examples of tithing that was not effective and then gives some keys to being an effective giver.Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000Craig BennettCraig Bennett44:0064df3556-3778-4931-8c77-89506496da23noA conversation about the barriers that stop us from giving generously, and the things that we can do to experience freedom from the bondage that they have created.Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ashlea BennettAshlea Bennett44:00a78a64ed-8a91-475f-9536-7ac972c5c83cnoIn 2 Cor 8:2 we read how the Macedonian church gave generously as a result of their joy. In 1 Chr 15 we read how King David danced before the Lord with no concern for his pride, position or preference. King David then presented an offering to God with a key statement. What did he say and how does that shape our giving attitude?Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong51:005f5999ec-744d-427f-a3cd-9a464e371e88noPaul tells us the Macedonians gave more than they could afford. If we are to mimic the Macedonians in their extravagant generosity, how could we do this? The answer is found in scripture: God is the one who gives seed to the farmer and multiplies the seed for sowing. If you need more seed, the answer is in the sowing!Sun, 07 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong56:001b580242-f869-401e-b2af-aeb5c37ecde6noAs a church family, we're going on a journey. In this podcast Pastor Phil starts talking about the weather, specifically, seasons, and he makes a connection between the natural winter season and the journey we've been walking as a church.Pastor Phil also talks about being emotionally rested and how there is a restoration through a process of connection.Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps PhilPs Phil08:00c10ff67b-f2da-481f-adf0-3566e6e53fa2noIn this session, we return to talk about our core value of Family and what it means. Ps Phil explores the fact that for some people "family" does not have a safe connotation to it. While it is good to acknowledge that it doesn't have to remain your reality.Ps Phil goes on to show that God models family through the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This shows that there is "other-centred" love that is the perfect family unit. Each one is always seeking to promote and honour the other person even though they are one God.Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps PhilPs Phil09:00114bb29e-059c-4065-9e1e-1fe1d0e7a67enoGod has demonstrated time and time again through the scriptures that he's not a formula. He established rituals through the Jewish people, using patterns to teach them. They, in turn, made the rituals and the patterns the object of their worship rather than God.Ps Phil reveals that when we are in the winter season there is a tendency to do the same, to look only at the performance of what we are supposed to do. In fact, it's an opportunity to move into freedom, moving from a place of self-dependence into a place of self-denial. Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps PhilPs Phil09:003e7c8c8c-703a-4759-9712-92840021ef7fnoIn the final installment in this mini-series, Ps Phil continues his conversation on freedom. God designed man with the ability to control, but He designed mankind to be submitted to God's control. While salvation might be instant, progressive freedom means we must continue to put to death our own desires.We know when winter is finishing, when the trees start to bud we know that spring is almost here. Whatever season we find ourselves in, it is only for a season, new promises are waiting for us, and with new promises comes new identity.Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps PhilPs Phil10:004d88e4ff-6428-4084-9c6c-68f60dba69ccnoBy looking into the parable of the great banquet (Luke 14:12-24) we will see the depth of God’s great love and his invitation to dine with him. Though free, His grace is not cheap. God searches the earth looking for a humble and hungry people to work out His purpose. This purpose finds its outworking in a royal priesthood (1Peter 2) that brings spiritual sacrifices to their King.Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000Henk KroesbergenHenk Kroesbergen40:00fe043a1b-3241-420f-8006-ca1b3be6b521noWhat separated the wise man from the foolish man in Matthew 7: 24 -27 was the application of Gods word. We don't apply what we don't know, we don't know what we haven't learnt, what haven't learnt what we don't study and we don't study what we don't value and sometimes we don't value what we don't understand. Seeing God through the scriptures will help us see God in our lives as we read for relationship and not regulation.Sun, 21 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Jamie BuddPs Jamie Budd40:256d4a11e2-fe4c-4791-8e24-0a2e60d94578noThe Apostle Paul exhorts us to always be joyful, but is this possible with the many pressures of life? In his letter to Philippi, Paul says he forsakes all things for the joy of knowing Jesus. Ps Phil says, "If we don't find our joy in Jesus we're destined for life-long disappointment."Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong50:27b03fadd1-c7fd-4a91-adff-f925eb3c2052noIn a culture that is so over stimulated with the getting the latest and greatest we run the risk of seeking our Joy in everything that the world has to offer. Psalm 16:11 (NKJV) Reminds us that the fullness of our Joy is found in his presence. That at the His right hand are pleasures forever more. Where do you find your Joy?Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Jamie BuddPs Jamie Budd27:4878eeb853-4063-4124-b4cd-2b8d3854b79fnoWhat is the role of the law in our lives? Didn't Jesus deal with that? We see people who are legalistic and people who rely on grace, but what is the biblical stance we are to take in relation to the law, or more specifically the commands of scripture?Sun, 28 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000Craig BennettCraig Bennett44:0103d9c70c-a2c2-4dd2-858b-6adb91823416noDiscover the tension in knowing God as King and also as Father. The wrestle between the awe and reverence that is demanded when we stand in front of our Creator, and the simultaneous invitation to sit on His knee and know Him as Papa. Knowing both the fear of the Lord as deeply and as beautifully as knowing the unconditional love that He is.Sun, 04 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ashlea BennettAshlea Bennett50:546009c388-fcf3-45ea-ba7c-b6238a032ea2noA number of people share their perspectives on fatherhood.Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000VariousVarious47:42c7ce096b-2ced-4119-ac8f-803ba1651224noAre emotions indicators or dictators? Ps Phil says "when we allow our emotions to run rampant we risk missing out on the joy of Jesus." How can we allow Jesus to bring transformation to our inner world to ensure our outer world is healthy? Find out in this final message in our short series on joy. Slides included via the ZION app.Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong01:00:3670601bbd-2999-4717-a4b8-759660fa8fecno"Spring has Sprung!" This is a prophetic message charged with promises from God that show us the latter rains of spring bring the sustenance for the abundant harvest God has prepared. As a church, we are walking into a new season and this includes everyone who calls Zion home. What level of expectation will you bring into this new season?Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong44:36d0d307db-46e4-4b43-9661-4b27a2e40f71noWhat are the marks of a mature Christian. This sermon uses Philippians 1:9-11 to highlight 6 areas that we are supposed to be growing and developing in as we strive for Christlikeness. These include love, knowledge, discernment, integrity, good works, and bringing glory to God.Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000Craig BennettCraig Bennett37:26446996c3-f721-4569-ae2b-5393cee5376enoAs our church enters a new spiritual season we can expect to see life, and we should see life. In this second part to the message of "Spring has Sprung", Pastor Phil looks again at the story of the Shunammite women and the miracle of her son being raised from the dead. Through this story we learn 'Proximity that leads to intimacy releases the breath of life.'Sun, 22 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong55:44a6b82377-3173-41ea-b39d-0db29572d685noIn this new series, He Is, I am, Ps Phil helps us to see who I am is defined by whose I am. As we look at the story of Jacob and his wrestling match with God we discover how we find God's strength in our weakness. Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong44:48dbd37dd5-7ba7-4b32-8d72-f4ca99b32f90noThis time of year is the Jewish celebration of the civil new year. The feasts at this time focus on atonement, repentance and reflection. In this sermon these ideas are unpacked for us as it relates to Gideon - who God called a might warrior, but who saw himself quite differently.Sun, 29 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000Henk KroesnergenHenk Kroesnergen43:41386435ff-2a6e-4c2f-8126-c0abd4941b8anoWe all have the moments in our lives when the realisation of what we have just done hits us font on. When the roster crows and reminds us of our weakness, our mistakes or our failures, we get to look into the eyes of God who loves us unconditionally. We get to serve a God who loves us, forgives us and restores us. We get to see the magnitude of how great our God is. HE IS I AM!Sun, 20 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Jamie BuddPs Jamie Budd39:4294ae8b70-091f-43a4-bf19-27b1cb303f63noWe often see Jesus as the Sunday School image, but how does Jesus present Himself. This message examines how Jesus presents Himself to the seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3, and that each picture is to address a specific issue. Jesus is the answer for every situation.Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000Craig BennettCraig Bennett45:06fa09acd5-82f7-4399-ba97-e63bd6cc749fnoWhat does it mean to be orphan minded as as church? What does it look like? And how do we transition our perspective to a healthy mindset? These challenging questions form part of our journey in Identity - understanding who we are in context of who God is.Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong41:1905220b34-92f0-4b14-a0f2-bef3897ca5e7noIn this message Craig asked people to provide scripture verses that they felt Holy Spirit wanted to share in the message. These were collated and formed the basis of the sermon. God highlighted that He is bringing people back to the church, that it is the Lord who fights for us, and we are not alone in the struggle. We should not be looking for our personal victory but instead we should be looking for victories in the Kingdom of God.Sun, 10 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000Craig BennettCraig Bennett37:07ba0985a4-9556-4202-98bb-6b341f72f465noA personal testimony about being called by name into the ZION Church family. Ashlea shares her personal story and encourages us to consider what our participation looks like as a family member.Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ashlea BennettAshlea Bennett34:47e23000c8-a47b-44d7-9cc2-f297e9cfa33cnoGod desires that no one would miss His invitation into salvation. In this message, Ps Phil invites us to participate in the work Jesus is doing - we are all God’s messengers of His Good News. You are God’s messenger!Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong42:49f68262e0-bc9d-4aeb-a4d2-ca6a720576f6noIn this final message in our series, Ps Phil looks at the parable of the Good Samaritan and makes the following observation; Jesus wants you to be the neighbour. God has positioned each of us to be connected to those who God is calling to himself and we must respond with the love He has given us to share. There’s no point enjoying a revival if we’re not prepared to release it. BONUS: Download the Five Day Personal Devotion Series, attached as a PDF.Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong39:59124bf20c-4251-4e32-82f3-be9851d45ccfnoCraig takes a light-hearted view of Christmas with a short quiz before looking at what the birth of God as a baby truly means.Sun, 15 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000Craig BennettCraig Bennett36:18fd658da8-f9da-468f-9f2f-de7fe49eafbdnoJamie "keeps it real" with this message about brokenness and hope. God wants to walk with us when we face injustice, disappointment and heartache. We need to allow God into our emotions and let Him be the comfort, the strength and the hope.Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000Ps Jamie BuddPs Jamie Budd27:30d2c837e1-abd9-4230-8746-f19d6ba245c3noHaley's TestimonySun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000HaleyHaley10:48881ad3fa-fa54-4704-8c3f-2de790430ef5noFrancois's TestimonySun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000FrancoisFrancois09:401fc1f954-68b4-42ad-941c-a90d4536f74cnoNikita's TestimonySun, 12 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000NikitaNikita13:0018f20cf7-4b67-4ffd-bbbb-2bf06ff23ad4noScott's TestimonySun, 12 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000ScottScott18:03468bb62f-e800-4b40-a2be-d23d4d6a1cccnoChris's TestimonySun, 19 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000ChrisChris16:2846a607e5-87c4-470d-86ce-c22292c5164dnoJenny's TestimonySun, 19 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000JennyJenny15:13b9fc85ab-038c-4fcf-937b-43d486d33286noDesiree's TestimonySun, 26 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000DesireeDesiree12:316ff8848e-bb7a-4e43-a5a6-e797495ec81dnoSaskia's TestimonySun, 26 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000SaskiaSaskia08:27b80710e9-3b4f-465a-9280-d00d0933041dnoPhil shares the vision for Zion People for the year of 2020.Sun, 09 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong47:300e1632b9-b251-402e-af28-accfd75b3f37noPhil Strong, Craig Bennet, Jamie Budd, and Ashlea Bennet share testimonies.Sun, 02 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000Phil Strong, Craig Bennet, Jamie Budd, Ashlea BennettPhil Strong, Craig Bennet, Jamie Budd, Ashlea Bennett37:12c11da20f-963c-4b24-8c40-970ff98547f6noChereen shares her testimonySun, 26 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000ChereenChereen08:41ada803fb-08dd-47b9-9f8d-a8b56460f0ednoPhil delivers the 2nd message in the series, A Beautiful Exchange.Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong39:38bfc08d86-2c5d-45de-b760-09593e41045fnoIn this final message of the series, Ps Phil shows us the purpose of God's process; the fine wine of Jesus. What does this look like in our lives and how can we embrace the process of God to receive the promise of God?Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong28:50f7895f61-6c7a-4e6c-bea6-52a9477a2db6noYou may get excited about crossing over, you may get excited about the upcoming victories. But today I want you to get excited about what is in-between. Today I want you to choose five. (Joshua 5)Sun, 17 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong35:20675c58e8-7b0d-488c-8e55-2476e3324085noWe are all called to be transformed into the image of Christ. This message starts the series on metamorphosis and introduces the ideas of being awakened, praying, being commissioned and being the “ecclesia”, the church.Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000Craig BennettCraig Bennett44:277cbd229d-40e8-41d2-9fb0-6eb35cb3b0denoWe must be awake to REVIVAL, RENEWAL and AWAKENING.Ps Phil shares a prophetic word from the Lord; "the move of God in Te Awamutu is imminent."- are you ready to be awakened by God?- are you willing to be awakened by God?Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong38:413ca35c12-9b04-4ccb-bc2b-ee792d153fcanoEverybody fits somewhere. Nobody fits nowhere. When you are commissioned you are acknowledged as the masterpiece of God and appointed by God to the purpose He prepared for you. You're not just commissioned to do something. You are commissioned by God to be someone.Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong45:0599e115b2-80af-4677-b249-c62e1687e981noThe battle for our promise is won in our prayer room! Rachelle Simkins shares how we should contend and battle for our promises in our prayer room sharing her own prayer journey in a personal testimony.Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000Rachelle SimkinRachelle Simkin45:23fefe6fd1-3e0d-4a39-8e8b-f313eb06cb3anoEkklesia in the Greek is translated as church in our English bibles, but the word “church” has different meanings for different people. This sermon explores the purpose of the church in four areas; Worship, Fellowship, Sound Doctrine, and Works.Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Craig BennettPs Craig Bennett33:07ef187ef1-78a9-4d8e-b762-4166573e4614noRUACH RATTLE.Have you ever said to yourself, “This does not look like the life I imagined!” Sometimes we need God to awaken us to see the life for us He imagined.In this final message of our series, Metamorphosis, Ps Phil speaks about the Ruach Rattle that aligns us with God. Let us open our eyes in the valley of dry bones and see what God is doing in us and around us.Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong46:13037f741e-6807-4d16-b246-fbda9651c61cnoPastor Craig Bennett opens the Sounds of Heavens series by exploring the greatness of God and also how and why we might ascribe greatness to God as a platform of worship. What are aspects of God? Why is He great? Why does He deserve our worship?Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Craig BennettPs Craig Bennett39:12a757bb18-bba0-4703-aece-f7f2c0275b4dnoPastor Phil issues challenging questions to direct attention towards yourself and inwards. Who is Lord of your life? How do you resonate with the sounds of Heaven?Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong48:16c65ae153-7811-466c-b140-de5708dd05ddnoPastor Henk Kroesbergen reflects on past life experiences and how they have impacted on his life resonating sounds of Heaven but also defines how you should act accordingly. Do you feel comfortable with some of the ways we have worshiped? What is the essence of your worship? Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Henk KroesbergenPs Henk Kroesbergen41:53ed7d52f8-e227-43bf-ab11-8d004162623enoPastor Craig Bennett combines with the Zion Church congregation to craft a message during a service as a form of worship to God. The message considers Gandhi and his response to entering a Christian Church congregation in Africa and then a variety of scriptures from Ephesians.Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Craig BennettPs Craig Bennett32:03212ca24f-9997-4709-a5d8-de2121faa386noPastor Jamie Budd explores the sound of Heaven in Christians, how are we resonating the sound of Heaven? How are we bringing those around us into alignment with the sounds of Heaven?Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Jamie BuddPs Jamie Budd32:03192eeae3-8c44-4e4b-95fd-efe79dcd1ceenoPastor Phil Strong explores the reality of God being on His throne no matter the situation. He also explores what happens when we are in our rightful place, resonating the sounds of Heaven but also when we are not in our rightful place, not resonating the sounds of Heaven.Sun, 06 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong36:306b567ded-1fae-4cca-b9be-f3cf4c154514noTo conclude the seven week series Pastor Phil looks at the walls of Jericho in the book of Joshua and investigates what the walls of opposition are. Pastor Phil also shares some key steps to defeating the walls of opposition you might face and reflects on the previously completed six weeks of worship.To finish the series Zion People sing "Surrounded" as a Shout of praise to the LORD just as Joshua and the Israelite's did. Listen to it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vx6mfAgHDsYSun, 13 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong35:05aa7f1fbf-c6cf-4535-9e99-748a86a503aenoPastor Phil Strong explores and contrasts King Saul and David. He uncovers some of the battles and challenges they faced but more importantly their actions through faith whilst being challenged. Pastor Phil finally challenges the audience and explores some of the giants that are becoming prevalent today, how should we deal with them accordingly?Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong45:31a1a7ab93-2907-4586-ab4e-980d8c40b245noLiving by faith is living n the frontiers of the Christian experience. Hebrews 11 gives us a definition of faith as being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This message explores what these phrases mean and challenges the way that we think about a life of faith.Sun, 27 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Craig BennettPs Craig Bennett38:052587606f-4a5a-438d-8207-b97283d7f0e0noListen as two new speakers take the stage and teach in the second week of the series. Janet Hodgson completes the exegesis for Ruth chapter 2 and the intern at Zion, Kelan gives challenge and apllication for us to take away today.Sun, 11 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000Kelan Attwood, Janet HodgsonKelan Attwood, Janet Hodgson34:340bdb2dc6-5ccc-4c5f-b668-5f25128dedc3noJoin as Zion People begin a new series. A new speaker in Richard Tiddy, an elder at Zion completes the exegesis of Ruth chapter 1. A familiar voice in Pastor Phil Strong brings todays challenge and application.Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil Strong, Richard TiddyPs Phil Strong, Richard Tiddy44:21cc08c5d9-2146-4d5f-8f55-1e3b77866237noJoin as Pastor Craig Bennett and Philip Froese complete week three of the four week series on Ruth. Philip Froese tackles the exegesis whilst Pastor Craig Bennett brings in depth teaching around Jewish laws, customs, and eternal principles that help us to understand the text.Sun, 18 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Craig Bennett, Philip FroesePs Craig Bennett, Philip Froese42:2553c2fac4-b80a-4401-b510-559450393c5cnoJoin for the final part of the four week teaching series on Ruth. This week Paul Rose completes the exegesis whilst Pastor Phil Strong wraps up the series with in depth teaching of the action packed chapter 4 of Ruth.Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil Strong, Paul RosePs Phil Strong, Paul Rose47:3746751653-6e03-4054-8d38-09a060dbc700noPastor Phil Strong opens the new series, "The Way of Faith". Beginning in Hebrews 11, the chapter of 'Faith in Action' Pastor Phil uncovers a definition of Faith. After defining Faith, Pastor Phil studies the well-known Abram and his faith journey in Genesis drawing out four key principles of Faith.Sun, 01 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong47:45239209e4-3555-4215-97bf-e77bf3573a55noJoin as Pastor Phil speaks of Cain and Abel's offerings in Genesis 4 in contrast with Hebrews 11. Pastor Phil also recruits four guest speakers to share testimony in reflection to reading the passages.Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil Strong & TestimoniesPs Phil Strong & Testimonies49:41b2294237-77e6-4b97-a65b-1587c854a60dnoWe hope you're enjoying our current series, The Way of Faith. In this third message Craig researches the answer to the question, "what is faith?" and looks at the life of Gideon as an example.Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Craig BennettPs Craig Bennett26:09ec93a006-a173-458a-8561-ee349752b1f4noIn the fourth week of the series Pastor Craig Bennett unpacks the key elements of faith found in Barak. The story of Barak is studied through the books Judges and Hebews uncovering an unlikely 'hero of Faith'.Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Craig BennettPs Craig Bennett43:0951c15b69-0f95-4d20-b93b-57ab6e8035bbnoJoin for the 5th and final installment into the series, 'The Way of Faith'. Pastor Phil concludes the series with a very challenging message that studies those in Hebrews 11 that do not have their names mentioned but are still recognized for their faithful actions. As the title of the message suggests these characters in Hebrews 11 are remembered for their faith in suffering but, as Pastor Phil exegetes it can be seen there is more to be learnt from their living circumstances.Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong48:21e5c0d819-a1ee-41ca-b23b-3c9b22518362noListen in this week as several woman from Zion share faith building testimonies from the Women's Retreat they attended during November. Each speaker brings their own perspective and insights from their retreat experiences. Their testimonies are refreshing, faith building and especially encouraging to listen to, enjoy!Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000Women's Retreat 2020Women's Retreat 202040:57f3e0f126-c2de-4c0f-9f77-fd04517071c3noJoin as Pastor Phil opens the new series with strong challenge to our current perspective of Church. With close connection the Church's in Acts, Pastor Phil encourages and shares a new perspective of Church.Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong47:365ae442af-5935-4566-87b9-7ce4c0d4ab39noJoin Pastor Phil in his second installment to the series "Church Without Walls". Continued examination of the interruption and disruption thoughts last week lead to John 4 where Pastor Phil examines an unlikely candidate for Jesus to speak with, a Samaritan women at the well. Enjoy the message! Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000Ps Phil StrongPs Phil Strong48:38725d6841-e00c-4d7f-9617-52967c52c5bfnoIn this message in our Church Without Walls series, Ps Phil Strong speaks about the Greater Mission we have as the church. We are saved into an active faith where we must serve others in love.* If we remember the eschatological purpose of our calling, it is the readiness for the coming King, Jesus.* Love is the antidote to our lives becoming a clanging gong.* Self-sacrifice is the way to serve. Jesus invites us to die, and He is the perfect example of this.As you contemplate this message, consider what may be in your life that is hindering you from serving in love. What is the idol that is blocking you?Check out the series and activities here:https://zionpeople.nz/church-without-...​Check out Zion here:https://zionpeople.nzSun, 27 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong21:443172fe1e-c330-46bb-804f-9bd37c9a88dfnoIn this message in our Church Without Walls series, Ps Phil Strong speaks about the shifting paradigms we see in the church. If you don't remain open to see God shift things we may miss the exciting revelations He has for our future.Peter has a vision and a revelation that leads to a major paradigm shift for the church - and we should be thankful for that today! More than just revelation, Peter acts in obedience and willingness to serve and an entire community receive salvation. What could happen with your obedience?Are you willing to allow God to shift your paradigms?- how you see God- how you see yourself- how you see church- how you see your futureCheck out the series and activities here:https://zionpeople.nz/church-without-...​Check out Zion here:https://zionpeople.nz​Sun, 03 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong24:2999b9ae8d-0923-4b63-9ce8-0eba04ec5b1anoIn this message in our Church Without Walls series, Ps Phil Strong reminds us that we are living stones, being formed into a spiritual house that is the church. We are being bound together by Jesus for His purposes.In 1 Peter 2 we can see our:* selection* construction* foundation* unction* functionBut what is the purpose Jesus has in binding us together as living stones?Check out the series and activities here:https://zionpeople.nz/church-without-...​Check out Zion here:https://zionpeople.nzSun, 10 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong25:267041a8d7-6531-4780-8a50-2a2c155d71dfnoWhen Jesus was asked by an expert in the Law of Moses, "how do I inherit eternal life?", the answer was found in the Law; love God and love others. "But what does this look like?", the man continues to press for revelation (or justification!) Jesus tells a story that shows us what love looks like.In this message in our Church Without Walls series, Ps Phil Strong unpacks the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10) and helps us to see the specific keys Jesus gave us that show us what love in action looks like.But, what if we were to flip the story and see what might be revealed if we asked Jesus a question; "what does church look like?"Check out the series and activities here:https://zionpeople.nz/church-without-...​Check out Zion here:https://zionpeople.nzSun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong22:08f9fe2e49-358e-4b93-8bb7-6f511fb5727fnoBefore His ascension, Jesus meets with His followers in Jerusalem over a period of forty days to speak with them about life pertaining to the Kingdom of God. As Jesus taught His followers, so too can we see how we can live as the Church Without Walls.In this message Ps Phil Strong takes a brief look at the beginning of the newly forming church in Jerusalem, as found in Acts chapter 1. In this passage we see Jesus preparing His followers to receive power from on high when the Holy Spirit comes. This is how we must live today!Grab your bible, head over to Acts 1, and follow as Ps Phil looks at a few verses.Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong22:05d2c487ab-482b-4152-b3a2-e012d440ed7dnoWhat is our best preparation for the life God has for us? How can we be positioned to receive the promise of our Heavenly Father. We find the answer in Acts 1:14. Listen as Ps Phil unpacks the words in this verse and their powerful meaning that will help us in our best preparation. (Slides also available as download via our app.)Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong32:08b4950b16-1b24-4b78-a9cd-7b65446b1303noWhat are the risks in today's culture that seek to divert us away from God's pathway for His people? Global research shows the risk of individualism and isolation are misleading people into a pathway of self-actualisation. This is avoiding God and His transformational grace! What are the answers? Find out in this message in our series, Church Without Walls.Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong46:459406131b-2a18-492b-98d6-aa9e6abfdbcdnoIn this final message in this series, Ps Phil looks at the multidimensional aspect of church and warns us that we can be distracted by the wrong conversations. In being distracted we miss the most important dimension of being the church - the dynamic power of the Holy Spirit.Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong40:58eb597497-1d3b-4871-a578-4f006866cd2fnoIn this final episode of the series, Ps. Phil leads the church in reflecting on the paradigm shift required to become the Church Without Walls. This episode includes several times of reflection in which you can hear the response of the audience, and you can also pause for your own reflection. The slides which include the questions are included.Check out the Church Without Walls series here:https://zionpeople.nz/category/church-without-walls/Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong47:14b7c29e6f-63f2-4144-8ec5-5024e326beb2noIn today's message we explore how extensive the Grace of God is by reviewing Ephesians 1:3-14. Ps. Phil shares the Grace of God is how we access life as God designed it to be.Slides are included for your review.Songs for contemplation:Battle Belongs - Phil WickhamGraves into Gardens - Elevation WorshipRun to the Father - Cody CarnesThis sermon can also be accessed on Youtube at https://youtu.be/K2LDQnmfzK8or to view our Library on YouTube at 'Zion Media' (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyRFu7f5sNsSLRclOBexAbQ)Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong46:17699540c1-de6b-492e-8ae7-a6f669823da9noStewardship is defined as, the responsibility of wisely using all that God has given us. In this message Ps. Phil speaks not about personal finances, but about what God has given the Church. For Zion, this includes our journey of faith regarding our property and our future.Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong29:1393175023-dab7-4d5c-8592-ec5e076288ffnoTodays message focuses on the Authenticity and Authority of the Bible. Phil Brown (Elder) uses scripture to prove that the Bible is real and true including historical events and scientific discoveries that were proclaimed in the Bible long before humankind discovered their truth.Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown32:53a4c7fe83-2fa3-42d3-913d-af303b33eebdnoThis weeks message focuses on the preparation of our hearts, minds, bodies, and spirits as we prepare for the commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Savior.Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong43:08433b8499-37c7-4720-b1dd-f47dd9782820noPastor Phil says it would do us good to embrace the cross of Christ. By way of the cross, Jesus had the curse of our sin imputed upon Him, and in return we received His righteousness by imputation. This is our benefit when we embrace the cross of Christ.Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong36:03bb8adbe0-5c14-4b65-a678-298ab47539bbnoIn this message from Activate Conference 2021, Ps Jacinda Goodsir brings a message titled "Raising a Standard". The Lord is wanting to raise us up as His church, in Passion, Purity, Presence and Power.Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000Jacinda GoodsirJacinda Goodsir33:3050978515-9471-423b-b7a1-019d5d176b1cnoIn todays episode we have multiple members of the congregation sharing personal testimony on God's love for us, followed by our response to God's love.Sun, 02 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000Multiple SpeakersMultiple Speakers34:1920dc2383-b65b-41ce-bf91-d6e992187c41noIn today's message Ps Phil teaches about the Trinity, explaining the relationship between God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit and how relating to each member of the Trinity can change our world.Sun, 09 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong43:49d887ec38-e6a7-4df5-9e5c-63154f1c0df6noIn today's message visiting Pastor Michael Brown teaches on 'The promise of Jesus in the Old and New Testaments' showing how Jesus is central to both the Old, and New Testament and how He is connected to God's plan for redemption.Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000Michael BrownMichael Brown45:25bf05d694-b6a7-43e1-ad51-6b6e6e4eaa6cnoIn today's message Ps Phil connects the dots of the four major Spring feasts, showing how they are shadows that point to the events in the life and service of Christ. More importantly, these feast provide you freedom and power as you live in Christ.If you would like to view the slides for this message they are available in the Zion app.Sun, 23 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong38:536ca6e7ae-b0ed-48db-9bb5-8c45a730ba12noAs a follow up to Episode 8 Pentecost in 'The Fundamentals of Faith' series Ps Phil shares a short message explaining how the Holy Spirit grows us, shows God's glory and connects us to Christ. We encourage you to dedicate 8 mins to listen to this message and then take some time to reviewing the Pentecost episode so you can have a more complete knowledge of this teaching.Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong08:317d95b990-67f1-4115-bcdf-0b154825302bnoIn today's message Clint Bester of 'Riding for God New Zealand' shares the impacting testimony of how God transformed his world from a place that was dominated by drugs to one that focuses on sharing the hope and freedom that comes from living a life that centers on God.This message can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag_yiFGx_gcSun, 30 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000Guest SpeakerGuest Speaker31:19b422aaab-87e2-4cb7-980c-6fe3c81cc0c4noToday's message focuses on perspective. How we see culture, Christ, and how our death and resurrection with Christ through baptism should shape the way we see everything.Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong51:1020e873be-3bab-4f39-a258-0f5350a4ee06noIn this message Pastor Trevor Reith shares from Luke 5 focusing on 'what's in your boat'. What do you have that can be used by God? And are you willing to release what you do have for His purpose?Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000Trevor ReithTrevor Reith45:23dfc8b042-a242-453d-ba86-4ea595e87987noIn today's message Ps Phil speaks about the foundations that both our Christian lives and Zion are built on. Will you choose to build on sand or stone?Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong43:2947e6bb17-056d-47c0-82c0-dfe6fcc8722enoIn today's message we look at how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. We specifically look at the lives of Evan Roberts and Peter (Bible), and how God used their ordinary lives to do extraordinary things.Please note: This message is the first half of a larger message.Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong34:2612467024-e080-417b-ae96-2b92cc59f962noToday's message is part two of episode three 'Extraordinary Exploits of Everyday believers' in the 'Super-natural' series. It shows the forerunners in our Royal Priesthood focusing on Christ, David, Moses, and Abram (Abraham). Then shares how we fit into the priesthood by following their example as mediators and victors for our community.Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong55:01249feb12-0c09-4d7d-8396-adde39e54e5cnoPs Sheridyn Rodgers from Activate Church Hamilton joins us to share a message on 'the key to accessing the Supernatural'.When we praise God in all circumstances, we access His supernatural power that changes our world.Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000Sheridyn RodgersSheridyn Rodgers47:28f894120a-c493-4ddf-b792-59ab90107c66noIn today's message Elder Phil Brown shares how we should expect to see the Supernatural happen in our lives. In particular he focuses on prayer and what we can learn from looking at Elijah.Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown29:27929bf13c-9d40-42ee-b9dc-832b3d764725noToday's message closes out the series 'Super-Natural', it focuses on encouraging us to a place of expecting more of God and what a life made alive in Christ looks like. Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong47:075c3a6cd7-7952-42ae-aa55-32a9e6c9974enoOur connection will bring glory to God when we allow Jesus to purify and perfect it.  If our lives together are to flow from Him, we must first learn to live in Him.The best thing we could do to remain connected with each other is for us, each one, to be fully invested in our lives being submitted and immersed in Jesus.Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong47:43b5fce233-735d-4c10-bc71-8652ed255459noIn today's message guest speaker Ps Nick Klinkenburg shares about multiplication in the church as reflected in the Bible. He touches on Godly growth as seen in the life of Abraham and in the church and talks about how we need to look outside the box to grow.Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000Nick KlinkenbergNick Klinkenberg45:355e329adf-e9a2-4ff8-8d40-bb995bbacbf8noIn this message, Ps Phil Strong unpacks the fourth message in our series CONNECTION, which comes from Ephesians 4:16. "From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." In message number 4, Phil explains the context and importance of each person finding and contributing their function as part of the body of Christ. You can find out more about ZION at https://zionpeople.nz. Join our community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/zionpeople.nzSun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong38:585d3c01cb-5068-44a2-9dd8-fe7510cc206anoIn this session, Ps Phil Strong speaks with several guests to unpack the concept of CONNECTION, as we see it in our current series. This is the fifth message in our series CONNECTION, which is looking at the life we live together, based on Ephesians 4:16. "From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work."Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil Strong and guestsPhil Strong and guests56:01e905f3c1-fc11-4c65-b30e-0ce117657fcfnoThis is the final message in our series CONNECTION, which is looking at the life we live together, based on Ephesians 4:16. "From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work."Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong32:54d9021d18-185f-4bdd-87e4-63e8896d5ca7noIn today's message, guest speaker Ps Steve Jeffares shares a message titled "The Middle." We learn what it feels like to stand in the middle and what work God is preparing in us as we stand in the middle. Perhaps we are standing in the middle for others, and perhaps there are greater blessings to come?Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000Steve JeffaresSteve Jeffares28:1882d7489a-3e10-4672-b63b-ccb3f4370cc5noToday's message follows the testimonies of Zion family as they share how God has been moving in their lives.Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000Multiple SpeakersMultiple Speakers46:165158c491-e33d-4d7c-b885-8eeeaeafb4acnoIn this first message of the series, Ps Phil Strong explains why this is such a difficult series to present while also such an important one. Embracing holiness can only be possible when we choose to embrace Jesus. Let's take a look at the original temple of God's people and how they came to offer sacrifices in order to be accepted. Contrast that with our life of faith in Jesus, and you'll see how to embrace holiness.Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong45:061189e34f-f2b5-4c18-b2d6-8d2c516f5869noIn this second message of the series, Ps Phil Strong looks at the command of God for us to consecrate ourselves. What is the purpose of God's Judgement and how does it relate to our holiness? What kinds of "stones" in our heart would we focus on dealing with (according to Charles Finney). In all things, we would benefit from surrendering to the work of Jesus, the perfect sacrifice of God, Who makes our holiness possible.Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong32:309b022109-92fd-4e5a-acba-729e64e974c1noIn this third message of the series, we are blessed to hear from three special guests - three members of ZION who have agreed to share their insight and personal journey in Embracing Holiness.We know you'll enjoy what Janet Hodgson, Marge Watson, and Vicki Jacobs have to share."‘Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy." (Lev 19:2)Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000Multiple SpeakersMultiple Speakers32:162b85ab79-5b55-4b70-a81d-f5956c958745noIn this third message of the series, Phil Brown looks at the words and calling of Isaiah from Isaiah 6. What was happening "in the year King Uzziah died?"Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown27:446cec8eba-8342-4a17-8f60-b3cb8c1afff3noIn this fifth message of the series, Ps Phil Strong has a further look at Isaiah 6 and the revelation and commission of Isaiah. What can we see in the revelation and response of Isaiah? And, through Jesus, we discover the glorious purpose of embracing holiness.  Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong35:232245bc1c-cf5c-4bc1-99ad-0f1c4941f09bnoIn this sixth message of the series, Phil Brown shares on the Disciplines of Holiness, covering Prayer, Worship, Devotion, Generosity, Blessing Others, and Obedience.Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown29:313ba67c44-eb3e-4725-ad4a-6a6fdffe464bnoComing back together is more than just being in a building. In this message Ps Phil Strong takes a look at Jeremiah 31 and the prophetic promises that God has for us. While we do not know what 2022 looks like we do have hope that God has good things in store for us.Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong38:0061b1e6e5-d623-40bd-b418-678fe0dac733noIn this seventh message of the series, Elder Richard Tiddy shares on Finding Holiness in the soil. He discusses the 'Parable of the soils' focusing on the soil itself. He goes into what healthy soil looks like, how God grows, cultivates, and keeps us healthy. He also looks at what our role is in caring for the soil of our hearts and of others.Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000Richard TiddyRichard Tiddy19:270b62d63e-8148-4167-8794-d0d8f446f244noRescued from hopelessness and addiction, into a life of freedom and joy, Staci McLean will share her story about how Jesus radically changed her life. Staci is passionate about helping people find hope, freedom and happiness and to develop a greater understanding of God’s love and grace.Find Staci Here:Website: www.stacimclean.co.nzEmail: info@stacimclean.co.nzFacebook: @stacimcleanauthorInstagram: staci_mcleanDownload a copy of Staci's free eBook 10 Power words: https://www.subscribepage.com/10-power-wordsSun, 05 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000Staci McLeanStaci McLean27:217f88062e-6de4-496c-a640-2ea642a61c26noIn this final message of the series, Ps Phil Strong walks us through Psalm 51 and the confession, cleansing and consecration of King David. What blessing does this provide you, as you look beyond the process of consecration? Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong41:013a7c5557-0d1f-4319-a554-1ac50eff061dnoAs we enjoy the Christmas season we prepare our hearts to receive Jesus. Advent is the gift we have that reminds us to refocus our lives. How will you prepare as we see the Christmas story in this light?Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong44:01ec691b79-578f-4ba3-b970-095a77053295noThis week Phil Brown continues our 'Temple and Table' series, with our second message 'At the Table', focusing on Acts 2:42-47 and meeting house to house. He discusses how the first believers lived as a community and as witnesses of the life of Christ, then suggests ways that we can also shine our lights, especially within the Table gathering framework.Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown31:102ab404f0-2406-40c6-8f21-eb6d08325d4fnoIn this opening message, Ps Phil Strong shares some insights into why it would be a mistake to only embrace one model of doing church, and why a hybrid is better. Ps Phil speaks about coming to the Temple and shows us in scripture how church is more than a noun, more than a verb, and how we can embrace life together more fully.Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong42:1552b10026-502a-48c1-937b-dd2ac5f91b29noIn this message, Ps Phil Strong shares the first part of a message titled, "Let's Light the Lamp".The key scripture for this message is 2 Cor 4:6.Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong32:08f20c4650-9a8d-45da-9dfa-b392b6902d3cnoIn this message, Ps Phil Strong shares insights from the lamp stand Moses was instructed to make for the Tabernacle. This message follows last week's message and dives deep into "the lamp".DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AT YOUR TABLE:1. What does it mean for you to have your light shining before others?-- what does this look like?-- what are you doing?-- what do others see?-- what do others experience?2. In what ways do you feel you are being "tested and refined like gold?"3. How has God shown you that He is faithful? Share testimonies to encourage one another.4. How is your light shining out in front of others?5. How can this message contribute to your personal faith walk?-- what are you holding yourself to do differently?-- what do you need from someone else?6. Ask someone else how you can help them in their personal faith walk.If you want to check out the message, "Let's Light the Lamp", you can access it here: https://youtu.be/rxiBSznCUsw?t=1674If you would like to check out the message on the structure of the Tabernacle of Meeting, you can see that message in our Embracing Holiness series here: https://youtu.be/E5wp-fcjd7QSun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong30:169ab89a5e-d473-4164-87d7-8e6e68b99340noIn this message, Elder Phil Brown talks on the Priesthood, looking at how the conditional and unconditional promises led to the assigning of the Priesthood to the Levites. He shares what it means to be a priest, and how we are made acceptable and included in the invitation to Priesthood.Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown30:24981a96af-eec8-48d3-9e0f-efe154d25da7noIn this message, Ps Phil Strong shares insights from the lamp stand Moses was instructed to make for the Tabernacle. This message follows last week's message and dives deep into "the lamp".DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AT YOUR TABLE:1. What specifically about this season has revealed a “shaking” in you?-- COVID related factors-- Family circumstances-- Security; work, business, finances, investment-- Changes to church life2. Being truly honest, what is this shaking revealing in your:-- Thought life?-- Emotions?-- Spiritual maturity?3. How will I “run the race well” in these times?-- What can I do to avoid Mt Sinai? (fear and performance)-- How will I approach Mt Zion? (the love and power of Jesus)-- How will I walk with the people of Zion?Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong26:13faf56d16-94e3-48d3-bb75-09185dd5af19noOur Zion community recently lost a family member, very suddenly and sadly!As we navigate the journey of grief and support each other through this loss, we thought it would be a good idea to have a chat about how we can share loss together. While this conversation won't answer all of the questions, we do hope it helps you.If you are struggling with your grief, please reach out to a safe friend who will help you connect with support. We have a Pastoral Care team who can pray for you, or perhaps we could point you to the following resources:https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/g/grief-loss/ https://mentalhealth.org.nz/conditions/condition/grief-and-losshttps://victimsupport.org.nz/practical-information/coping-grief-and-trauma/what-grief https://sudden.org/help-for-adults/Need to talk (in NZ)Text 1737 *******You can connect with ZION and find out more at https://zionpeople.nzSun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000Multiple SpeakersMultiple Speakers45:4266b413a0-6f5c-47e2-a649-a7181011620bnoIn this message, Phil Brown points us to the commission (read, challenge) that Jesus gave in Matt 28:18-20. We are to go and make disciples, which means to help others to follow Jesus. To do this, we need to look outward.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AT YOUR TABLE:1. What are the gifts/callings God has placed on my life?2. What could the Great Commission look like at my Table?You can review the plan to partner with blessing our town here:https://www.facebook.com/blessedtoobeablessingSun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown25:479bddf07e-9c9d-4b94-b576-617ad37d1217noIn this message, Ps Phil Strong looks at the diverse application of the greek word, "Koinonia" which is used 19 times in the New Testament. What does this word mean for us as we understand the wide context of its use? Come on the journey through the scriptures and see what it might mean for the way you live.Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong25:34e739c1d6-2fbd-4347-8386-7538e2e928d2noIn this discussion, Ps Phil Strong chats with Illuminate Church Leaders, Andrew and Rachelle Simkin. There's a bit of laughter and some funny stories, but there's also some real gold in the benefits of meeting together around the "table" as the Body of Christ.Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Multiple SpeakersMultiple Speakers47:008c2169a2-c5d8-41b0-ae85-a9818d629626noIn this short message of encouragement, Ps Nick shares many scriptures that show us how the early church met in homes.SCRIPTURES FOR YOUR REFERENCE:Matt 26: 6Matt 26: 18Mark 1: 21-34Mark 2: 1-12Mark 7: 17Luke 19: 5, 9-10Acts 5: 42Acts 10Acts 12: 12Acts 16: 32Acts 16:40Acts 18: 7Acts 20:20Acts 28: 23, 30-31Romans 16: 51 Cor 16: 19Colossians 4: 15Philemon 1: 2Acts 2: 46Acts 28: 7-9Check out Ps Nick here:https://www.visionchurches.com/Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Nick KlinkenbergNick Klinkenberg11:49f73b9780-430d-46ac-9312-9ece04ef0a78noIn this short message of encouragement, Ps Nick encourages us to seek the in-filling of God's Holy Spirit.Check out Ps Nick here:https://www.visionchurches.com/Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Nick KlinkenbergNick Klinkenberg17:234c43d129-4cdd-46b3-a8f1-d34a9729681dnoIn this message titled "Look to the cross" Ps Phil Strong brings three thoughts that help us to take hold of our "best life."You can access the interactive booklet for this message here:https://zionpeople.nz/look-to-the-cross/Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong30:0984a4b85e-1164-45fe-8882-96df095a6adbnoWelcome to our Easter series where we look to Jesus. In this series we will look to the cross and we will look to the empty tomb, both important for us to appreciate - not just in the Easter story, but also in our lives.In this message titled "the Empty Tomb" Phil Brown focuses on how the empty tomb reveals that Jesus has defeated death and the significance this has to our life.If you are someone who is searching on your own spiritual journey, we would love to hear from you. As we say at Zion, "everyone needs a spiritual home."Music credit: https://www.bensound.comSun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown23:4006dfbcac-bb82-40ee-ae89-06136692ac18noIn this message titled "Look to Jesus" Phil Strong completes our Easter Series with our Easter Sunday message.Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong32:2521229b9d-6a86-4c05-9957-3ae70184a72enoWelcome to the vision of ZION and where God is leading us.In this message Ps Phil Strong shares some of the history that led us to this point and what God is leading Zion into. We must have the faith of Abraham - he went by faith without knowing where he was going. What does faith look like for you on this journey?If you are someone who is searching on your own spiritual journey, we would love to hear from you. As we say at Zion, "everyone needs a spiritual home."Music credit: https://www.bensound.comSun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong22:48d6aa5fa1-e9ac-4eef-b788-c135b860b280noIn this message, Ps Phil Strong shares a radical concept for vision - one that might make your eyes water. How can a vision be a vision if it is not tangible? What can we learn from Abraham in Hebrews 11:10?This video includes moments to pause and reflect to dig deeper into what God is saying to you.Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong24:0665fbb6d7-da8e-4ea4-8f63-3335b74a4f9enoJoin us for this message of encouragement from Ps Tim Brown as he points us to Ruth's mother-in-law, Naomi. What can we see in her that points us to Jesus?Our guest speaker today is the Campus Pastor at Activate North. Check them out at https://www.activatechurchhamilton.com/Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000Tim BrownTim Brown21:432da391e8-9664-4a1a-87af-922962ad4085noWelcome to the vision of ZION and where God is leading us.In this message, Phil Brown references Bible verses pointing to the Vision God has given Zion. God has spoken to us through prayer and His Word, and Phil dives deeper into this.Phil highlights a message by Nick Klinkenberg: https://youtu.be/wQm_U9mB6rsThe resource Phil mentions is available here: https://bit.ly/prayingthroughscriptureSun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown22:34c3493fbc-d36f-49db-ae70-af33aa48169dnoIn message #1 titled "A Prophetic Book" Phil Strong provides a timeline that helps to understand where this book fits in the Old Testament and why it was written. He also outlines the main themes of the book and the outline of the content contained in the chapters.To access the worksheet mentioned in this video, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/3NmaIwUHere are the links to other messages in the series.1. A Prophetic Book: https://youtu.be/AQWnFasnaCk2. Coming soon!Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong24:149cb8bcc0-aec1-4b08-a0ba-486f5b18d3e2noIn this second message of the Haggai and the House series Phil Brown shows that the call to rebuild the temple is also the call to Worship. Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown23:3731a62680-335d-454c-86b1-2db8273bbfbbnoIn today's message Ps Phil Strong continues to dig into the book of Haggai, focusing on hearing the word of the Lord and avoiding diversion, in particular he looks at how being able to hear the Lord and being diverted affected the building of God's Temple during Haggai's time and how that might relate to us now.Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong34:26941e61c4-1d65-4b79-951a-4e7773c5ca71noIn this the 4th message of our Haggai and the House series Phil Brown looks and the reasons why the people of Haggai's time were not obeying God's instructions to rebuild the temple. We also see that not obeying God means not living in the blessings of God and His blessing follow our obedience.Links mentioned: Worksheet: https://bit.ly/Haggai4ObedienceSun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown25:006c24899a-1a88-41c8-965e-56b96c250aaenoIn this fifth message in the series Ps Phil Strong looks at the second prophetic message delivered by the Prophet Haggai. In this passage, Haggai 2:1-9, we see there is a greater glory to come. How can we be ready to see this glory?You can access the Worksheet for this message here:https://bit.ly/haggai-5Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong35:264a2d6d48-93f0-400c-acd3-9b71c9e63b9fnoIn this the 6th message of our Haggai and the House series Phil Brown looks at the 3rd prophecy of Haggai and shows how it points to our need for Jesus Christ in our lives.Links mentioned: Worksheet: https://bit.ly/Haggai6WorksheetSun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown23:37fe788f58-eac4-4f03-9748-17e54aa27494noIn this final message in the series Ps Phil Strong looks at the exclamation point at the end of Haggai, God's final word for His people.You can access the Worksheet for this message here:https://bit.ly/Haggai-7Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong36:09e884bd1f-e0c3-4382-8036-afb75c0a2ce5noNic Greene from Habitat from Humanity walks us through the housing crisis in New Zealand and what Habitat for Humanity are doing to help.Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000Nic GreeneNic Greene41:23c0d03f71-ee20-44d7-972e-ebe037235d2bnoIn Malachi 3:10 God says to us He will "open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it all in." Wow!In this first message of the Windows of Heaven series Phil Brown looks at what the Windows of Heaven mean and how we can tap into them.Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil BrownPhil Brown23:4886c7677e-930a-4b5a-b56b-06127881710cnoIn Malachi 3:10 God says to us He will "open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it all in." Wow!In this message of the Windows of Heaven series Phil Strong challenges us to consider how we see God, for how we see God determines how we receive from God. We must have a true view of the goodness of God in order to best understand this passage.You can access the worksheet for the application of this message here:https://bit.ly/WOH-1Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong25:14aa9b06fa-7c44-477d-9620-63bb69fb6283noIn Malachi 3:10 God says to us He will "open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it all in." Wow!In this message of the Windows of Heaven series Phil Strong looks at how we might "cheat God" as outlined in Malachi 3. But don't worry, there's good news! How can we Give Well and how can we Live Generously?.You can access the worksheet for the application of this message here:https://bit.ly/WOH-2Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong27:10da4279c7-12ff-49c0-b74f-101c3fead676noIn Malachi 3:10 God says to us He will "open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it all in."  Wow!In this message of the Windows of Heaven series Steve Jeffares looks at how Tithing defeats the Giants in our lives. He also takes time to share about the report God gives over our lives versus the report we may receive from others, and on the pathways we go down when we choose our own wisdom over the wisdom of God.Message Referenced:ZION at Home | The Middle | Ps Steve Jeffares - https://youtu.be/5ZUyuYnC_zcSun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000Steve JeffaresSteve Jeffares47:39cf7a3c9d-cff0-40cf-ae5f-026df15fb843noThis is the final message of the series, and we can't finish without looking at the promise God makes in Malachi 3:10, that being a "blessing so great." Ps Phil Strong points us to the nature of God as an extravagant, generous Father who loves to lavish goodness on His children. Do you believe this? Do you experience this? If so, why? If not, why?Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000Phil StrongPhil Strong37:30517f18f0-affa-4446-8a7f-8ac73b78b7f3noSun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000