Browns Bay Presbyterian Church

07/04/2026

It is finished indeed!

16/03/2026

Good opportunity…

We dare to believe that Jesus is still Prince of Peace.

There is violent conflict across the globe, and the escalation of war in the Middle East adds fresh urgency to our prayers.

From 16-22 March we are committing to a week of prayer for peace. As we gather to stand in the gap for the nations, we’re asking you to join us – whether for a moment, an hour, or a watch in the night – as we seek God’s peace and mercy for the world.

Join us and find out more: https://www.24-7prayer.com/peace

25/02/2026

Worth a read…

Tozer did not treat revival as a program, a conference, or a season of emotional intensity. He spoke of it as a visitation of God that exposes the church and restores the fear of the Lord.

Here is the heart of his thought:

1. Revival begins with repentance in the church.
He believed judgment begins at the house of God. The problem was not the culture first, but a compromised church. Cold prayer meetings, shallow preaching, and worldly ambition were signs that the glory had departed.

2. Revival is not manufactured.
He rejected manipulation. Music, atmosphere, and persuasion could produce excitement, but not revival. Only the Holy Spirit brings awakening.

3. Prayer precedes power.
Tozer insisted that sustained, humble prayer is the soil of revival. Not public spectacle, but hidden intercession.

4. Holiness is central.
He tied revival to moral transformation. If people claim revival but remain unchanged in conduct, he would call it false fire.

5. Revival restores the majesty of God.
For Tozer, the root issue was a diminished view of God. Revival restores awe. When God is seen as He is, sin becomes unbearable and obedience becomes joyful.

He once wrote:

“The church that cannot worship must be entertained. And men who cannot lead a church to worship must provide entertainment.”

And from Why Revival Tarries’s close friend Leonard Ravenhill, whom Tozer deeply respected, the same theme runs: revival tarries because the church is content without it.

24/02/2026

Prayer for today:
For the Church: that the prayer, fasting and almsgiving of Lent may bring forth a new springtime of faith in our lives. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For the grace of conversion: that we may be led by the Spirit to confront the demons in our lives and society. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For the grace to live as daughters and sons of God: that the Spirit will renew our identity as God's beloved and help us to live as God's children each day. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For all believers: that we may be nourished by the Word of God each day and strengthened for our life's journey by the Bread of Life. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For all who are alienated from the Church: that God will touch their hearts and lead them to a renewal of faith and a reconnection with the community of faith. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For all who struggle with attractions to wealth, power, and control: that God will free their hearts and guide them to a life of faith and trust. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For those who face powerful temptations to drugs, alcohol, violence, lying or stealing: that the Spirit of God will help them recognize the harm that follows these actions and give them strength to make life-giving choices. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For all who must fast every day, for homeless children, refugees, and victims of war and natural disasters: that our fasting may make us more aware of them and our hearts more generous towards them. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For all who are away from home and loved ones, especially members of the military: that God will protect and guide them along all their activities. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For the growth of peace in our world: that God will guide those working to renew their nations and establish new structures of government as they confront challenges and resistance. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord God, our strength,
the struggle between good and evil
rages within and around us,
and the devil and all the forces that defy you tempt us with empty promises.
Keep us steadfast in your word,
and when we fall, raise us again
and restore us through your Son,
Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.

22/02/2026

Good cause. Please get involved.

02/02/2026

Make a note of the date!

01/02/2026

Today’s message based on a portion from the Narrative Lectionary Gospel reading John 4:1-42. It includes an overview of unique aspects of the 4th gospel.

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10/01/2026

Combined Summer Service at Glenfield CC today:

Summer Series at GCC

17/12/2025

Join us for Christmas and end of year celebrations. Blessed Christmas everyone.

26/10/2025

Finishing the Race. 2 Timothy 4:6-8

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29/08/2025

Great opportunity!

This Sunday night we’re gathering from across Auckland with Central Vineyard, Coast Vineyard, St Augustines, St Paul’s, Valley Rd Church and Upper Room for an evening of worship and prayer.

This isn’t just an event - it’s part of building a regular rhythm of prayer as we seek God together for the sake of our city.

Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and connection. Worship begins at 6:30 pm, and we’ll finish with supper at 8:00 pm. Free parking is available at Wilson’s across the road.

Don’t miss it. Come and be part of what God is doing in our city.