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Easter Is Just Beginning

Posted on April 7, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Easter doesn’t end with Easter Sunday and the Resurrection of Jesus. Really. That may signal the end of the Easter holiday but, in reality, Easter is just beginning. It will culminate with the Ascension of Jesus to the Father’s right … Continue reading →

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Lasting Victory

Posted on March 30, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. We’re in Holy Week as we build towards the trial, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Jesus, our older brother, our Lord and King, our friend and rescuer. On Sunday we reflected on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, … Continue reading →

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Beauty in Ashes

Posted on February 16, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Tomorrow is the start of Lent – the 6 weeks or so of preparing ourselves for the cross and resurrection of Jesus our Messiah. It’s a day known as Ash Wednesday. It’s a day to reflect … Continue reading →

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The Glory of the Story

Posted on March 27, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Kia ora everyone. Rob here. Easter is fast approaching. Some of you may be making plans for a short holiday. Others of you may be working frantically to meet deadlines. Some of you may be wondering how you’re going to … Continue reading →

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Easter in all its Fullness

Posted on May 30, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Easter is nearly finished. I wonder if you thought that Easter finished with Christ’s resurrection? No. There was much more to come after that. Last week was Ascension Day when we remember that the risen Christ … Continue reading →

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It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Coming!

Posted on April 14, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Good Friday everyone, David here. The New Testament teaches that the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of the Christian faith.  The resurrection established Jesus as the powerful Son of God.  God has given Christians a new birth into a … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Gifts

Posted on April 11, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. Easter Sunday in our church is an unusual day. We all know that it’s the high point in the Christian calendar: Christ overcomes death, the devil and the world, revealing who he is, vindicating all that … Continue reading →

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It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!

Posted on March 25, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Good Friday everyone, David here. The New Testament teaches that the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of the Christian faith.  The resurrection established Jesus as the powerful Son of God.  God has given Christians a new birth into a … Continue reading →

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King of my Heart

Posted on March 22, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. It is Passion week in the church calendar: the week that sees Jesus enter Jerusalem as king, be crucified as a criminal and rebel, then conquer death and win the victory for us all. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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It’s Friday but Sunday’s Coming

Posted on April 18, 2014 by brandnewheartnz

Hello, David here. S. M. Lockridge (1913-2000) was a prominent African-American preacher known for his dynamic, passionate, and fervent sermons. His most famous sermon was “He’s my King.” Several years ago author and speaker Tony Campolo was so impressed by Lockridge’s … Continue reading →

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