CMFI City Harvest Centre

10/16/2026

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Though our hearts grieve, we rejoice knowing that your earthly race is finished and your labour in the Lord was never in vain.

To your beloved family and our CMFI New Zealand church family, we mourn with you, we stand with you, and we hold you close in prayer.

Rest peacefully in the arms of your Saviour, Rev. Mala. Your voice may be silent, but the seeds you planted will continue to bear fruit.

“Their works do follow them.” — Revelation 14:13

Until we meet again in Glory.

10/11/2026

Repositioning Yourself
Sermon by Pastor Alipate Cakau

Zacchaeus had a problem - he was too short to see Jesus. But he knew his issue, so he ran ahead of the crowd and climbed a sycamore tree. He didn’t stay on the same level. He repositioned himself to seek more of God.

You can’t keep seeking God the same way you did last week or last year. When you intentionally move to a higher place, when you pursue Him with fresh hunger, He will meet you there. God knows your name and your struggles. He doesn’t just pass by; He stops, calls you by name, and comes to where you’ve positioned yourself for an encounter.

Zacchaeus didn’t stay in the tree. He stood up, and in that moment God lifted him to a new level. He confessed his wrongs and made things right, giving half his goods to the poor and restoring fourfold what he had taken unfairly. Real repositioning isn’t easy, but it’s intentional, and it’s for your good. It’s how you receive the answers, direction, and restoration you need.

The crowd stayed the same that day, but Zacchaeus was transformed. People can’t fix what’s broken in you. The church can’t. Religion can’t. Only God can. and He doesn’t want you to leave Him at church but to take Him home with you. Share His goodness, faithfulness, and grace with those around you.

Don’t settle for the same level. Seek God. Reposition yourself. Let Him meet you, restore you, and bring you fully into His family. 🙏

10/04/2026

Sermon - The 5 Gifts Given to the Prodigal Son

by Mr. Mac Qauqau

Bible Readings:
1. Luke 15:11-32
2. Isaiah 61:10
3. Zechariah 3:1-5
4. Genesis 3:21
5. Galatians 3:27

- The Father’s limitless grace
- The Father’s Forgiveness
- Restoration of Identity

The First Gift - Kiss and a Hug 🤗
- The Father did not see the appearance or the stench from the sons previous life.
-When you come into the presence of God, come as you are!
- The Father’s unconditional acceptance and grace is reflected in His immediate forgiveness.

Second Gift - The Best Robe 👘
- Represents restored identity.
- Restoring the identity when the son was previously in the presence of the Father.
- It covers the son’s ragged clothes that he was wearing.
- When you receive Christ, God gives you a robe of righteousness. A robe bestowed upon you by God alone.
- He covers your past and now sees you as chosen and forgiven because you have adorned the robe of righteousness and no one and can take that away from you.
- When you have the robe of righteousness - you are now in a proper and legal standing before God.
- We can not manufacture our own righteousness. It is God who will provide you that righteousness.
- Every robe of righteousness that is given to a believer is because of the blood that was shed on the cross.

The 3rd Gift - The Ring 💍
- In ancient times,a signet ring is a seal of legal authority.
- The ring represents the full restoration of trust and authority given to a believer.
- The authority to speak into situations.

The 4th Gift - The Sandals 🩴
- In ancient times, hired servants and slaves walked barefoot with only family members given sandals to wear.
- The father is publicly declaring that this man is his son and is part of his family.
- Gods has given you your freedom and sonship as a son or daughter of God

The 5th Gift - Fattened Calf (Celebration 🎉 )
- It is a Communal celebration where everyone is invited and involved for the lost son who has now returned.
- Instead of judging his past, the Father looks past his mistakes, his appearance but celebrates his return.
- When one soul is saved, we together must celebrate just as Heaven celebrates. We must give thanks to God when a friend , a family member comes to the Father through Jesus Christ.

09/20/2026

You Are an Overcomer

Teaching by Mr. Akini Qauqau
Bible References
- 1 John 5:1-21, John 16:33, Romans 6:6-14, John 14:287, Romans 8:37, 1 John 2:13, 1 John 4:4, Revelation 2:7, Deuteronomy 31:6, Ephesians 6:10, Romans 12:2

09/09/2026

Sermon: Pastor Samisoni Qialevu - (09/06/2026)

Theme: Wake Up, Stand Firm, and Be Ready

Key Passages: 2Timothy 2:15,
2Timothy 3:1-5

Church, we need to be aware of the times in which we are living. In 2 Timothy 3:1–5, Paul warns Timothy about the difficult conditions of the last days and describes people who would become lovers of themselves, money, and pleasure rather than lovers of God. This is a reminder for us to remain spiritually awake and not allow the values of the world to shape our lives. Instead, we are called to live in a way that reflects Jesus Christ through love, kindness, faithfulness, patience, and godly character. As 2 Timothy 2:15 teaches, we must be diligent in studying and following God's Word and remain committed to the work He has given us.

Church, it is time to wake up, stand firm, and be ready. This is not the time to become distracted by worldly things, but to prepare ourselves spiritually for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us encourage our families, friends, coworkers, and those around us to attend church, read the Word of God, and grow in their relationship with Him. Let us faithfully share the Gospel, serve the Lord, love one another, and allow our lives to be a testimony of Christ. May we remain faithful to God, committed to His work, and ready for His coming.

09/08/2026

09/06/2026

Bible Teaching: Qase Akini Qauqau

Theme: Praise and Worship as a Weapon
Key Passages: Psalm 149:6; 2 Chronicles 20:4; Psalm 149; Joshua 6:20; Acts 16

As believers, we must understand that praise and worship are not merely expressions of gratitude to God, they are also powerful spiritual weapons. Throughout Scripture, we see that when God’s people shifted their focus away from their circumstances and toward God, He fought their battles on their behalf.

When we focus our attention on God, we acknowledge that He is greater than our problems, our struggles, and the challenges we face. However, when we allow our attention to be consumed by the world and by our problems, fear, anxiety, and discouragement can become magnified. Our circumstances may not necessarily change, but our perception of them can cause the burden to feel even greater. Therefore, when we experience hardship, we should not allow our circumstances to become the center of our attention. Instead, we should turn our eyes toward God, seek His guidance, and ask Him to strengthen and guard us through every storm.

Church, we must be careful about what we allow to capture our attention. Rather than constantly drawing attention to worldly things, our problems, and our circumstances, we should intentionally fix our eyes on Jesus. When our focus is on Christ, we are reminded of His power, His faithfulness, and His sovereignty. The battle belongs to the Lord, and our responsibility is to trust Him and remain faithful to Him.

Psalm 149:6 declares, “Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand.” This passage connects praise with spiritual warfare. The high praise of God and the two-edged sword remind us that worship is not passive. When we praise God in the midst of adversity, we are declaring that He is greater than what we are facing. We are choosing faith over fear and trust over anxiety.

We also see this in Acts 16, when Paul and Silas were imprisoned after being beaten and severely persecuted. Instead of allowing their circumstances to silence them, they prayed and sang praises to God at midnight. Their worship occurred before their breakthrough. As they praised, an earthquake shook the prison, the doors opened, and their chains were broken.

This teaches us an important lesson, sometimes praise comes before the breakthrough. We do not praise God only because everything is going well; we praise Him because He is God, even when we are in the middle of the storm. Praise shifts our focus from the size of our problem to the greatness of our God.

Therefore, when we face battles, we should not be afraid. We should not allow hardship to cause us to lose our focus or our faith. Instead, we should fix our eyes on God and trust Him to fight on our behalf. Our circumstances may change, but God remains faithful. Our battles may be great, but our God is greater. Therefore, let us praise Him in the storm, worship Him in the waiting, and trust Him in the battle.

Praise is our weapon. Worship is our response. And the battle belongs to the Lord.

08/29/2026

The word of God teaches that order reflects God's nature. Our worship and actions should mirror the character of God, strengthening and empowering the church. Proper order edifies everyone.

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08/29/2026

In my Father's house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, and I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also.

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