Grace Global

20/06/2026

This message explores the countercultural call of Scripture in an age obsessed with visibility, influence and attention. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4, Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6 and Paul's instructions to Titus, this message examines how the New Creation produces a different kind of person - one who is not driven by applause, validation or the need to prove themselves, but by an inward peace that flows from JESUS' finished work. In a world where everyone wants a platform and a voice, God calls His people to live quietly, work faithfully, show respect to all, and cultivate the fruit of self-control. Through the example of JESUS and the wisdom of Proverbs, we discover that true maturity is not found in prominence, but in peace; not in self-promotion, but in a calm spirit. People with nothing to prove are free to speak less, example more, overlook offences and quietly reflect the life of Christ to the world around them.

19/06/2026

This Sunday's message: Nothing to Prove. 9am, online. Warren LowMoidin CassimTeremoana Teaupaku Va'aMonty Valivaka

13/06/2026

This message explores what it means to live with self-control in a world increasingly marked by distrust, division, outrage, and reaction. While society places its confidence in people, institutions, politics, and circumstances, the Christian's trust has been redirected through the Cross - away from self and the systems of the world, and toward Jesus Christ. From that foundation flows peace, and from peace flows self-control. Scripture consistently presents strength not as the ability to dominate, retaliate, or win every argument, but as the ability to govern one's own spirit, remain gentle under pressure, and trust God to fight battles on our behalf. Self-control is not self-powered discipline; it is trust made visible. It is the evidence that our confidence rests in God's grace rather than our own efforts. In a culture that rewards outrage and reaction, followers of Christ are called to live differently-to pursue peace, show courtesy, repay evil with good, and demonstrate restraint when others expect retaliation. The fruit of the Spirit is tested not when life is easy, but when pressure comes. Ultimately, the self-controlled life is a powerful witness to the Gospel, revealing a heart anchored in Christ and a trust that refuses to be shaken by the chaos of the world.

13/06/2026

Part 2 - Self-Control in an Out-of-Control-World | Sunday 9am online.

05/06/2026

The apostle Paul lists 'self-control' as the final 'fruit of the spirit' for a reason. Tomorrow's message will have great practical application to everyday life. 10am, The Remuera Club Greenlane. Warren LowMonty ValivakaTeremoana Teaupaku Va'aMoidin CassimElizabeth Lewis

30/05/2026

This message explores the growing crisis of trust in modern society and contrasts it with the unchanging trustworthiness of Jesus Christ. Drawing from a Charles Spurgeon devotional, it argues that humanity was created to trust God, yet since the Fall our trust has been redirected toward self-reliance, leading to anxiety, suspicion, instability, and fear. Using Jeremiah 17, Proverbs 3, and Isaiah 26, the message demonstrates that we inevitably "lean" in the direction of our trust, and that true peace is found when our confidence rests in Christ rather than governments, economies, institutions, or our own understanding. Like a tree planted by water, those who trust in the Lord remain fruitful even when pressure and drought come. The evidence of this trust is revealed through the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—especially during difficult seasons. Ultimately, the message calls believers to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus and to overcome evil with good, responding to hostility with grace, criticism with kindness, and anger with gentleness, demonstrating the character of Christ in a world increasingly marked by distrust and division.

09/05/2026