Wellington South Baptist Sermon Podcast

In a culture that often identifies as "spiritual but not religious," how can Christians share our faith without fear, awkwardness, or defensiveness? Looking at Paul’s engagement with ancient Athens alongside groundbreaking psychological research, this sermon explores why our city is far from spiritually dead, and how we can point a searching community toward the God who is not far from any of us.Passage: Acts 17:16-34Speaker: Steven GoulstonePodcast episode mentioned: Finding Mastery - The Psychology of Spirituality with Dr. Lisa Miller

This week we are joined by Sean Marston, the director of INF New Zealand. His sermon explores how poverty, disaster, and tragedy in Nepal challenge comfortable faith. He reflects on responding to suffering through prayer, generous action, local partnerships, and a willingness to engage compassionately with people whose experiences differ from our own.In the wake of the devastating floods in Nepal, you can support by donating to Humanitarian Aid Trust Nepal.You can see the video referred to in the sermon here.Passage: Luke 4:16-19Speaker: Sean Marston

In our monthly(ish) 'Who Are You?' slot, we hear from one of us about their journey of following Jesus as well as insights from a passage they've been given to reflect on.Passage: Romans 12Speaker: John WIllis

In the final week of the 2026 Renew Together series, the annual appeal of Arotahi, we ask what does it mean to be a transformational family of Jesus in our community? In this episode, we explore Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?”, and consider how confessing him as the Christ shapes the church’s calling to bring good news, healing, reconciliation and liberation.Passage: Matthew 16:13-20Speaker: Steven Goulstone

What does it mean to build a home marked by safety, belonging and grace? In this sermon from the Renew Together series, we explore Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus and discover how salvation transformed not only one household, but the wider community. As we consider homelessness and housing insecurity, we are invited to build homes and communities where people can experience welcome, justice and restoration.Passage: Luke 19:1-10Speaker: Steven GoulstoneLink to clip mentioned: Paddy Gower's night on the streets