Richmond Anglican Aotearoa

Ephesians; A Marriage made in Heaven: Ephesians 5:21-33 By Zane Elliott Sunday 14th June 2026

Christian marriage is about so much more than two people living happily ever after; it is intended to point us to the cosmic plans of God to bring all things under Jesus' feet. As Zane Elliott brings us to Ephesians 5:21 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq0QZhrL4uc&t=321s]-33, we'll think about  i) a marriage made in heaven vv.31-32. And how that marriage made in heaven is, meant to be:I i) reflected in Christian marriages vv.21-30,33. a) by spirit filled wives vv.22-24 b) and spirit filled husbands vv.25-30 who live in submission to the love of Jesus.

Ephesians: Walking in the light of the Lord: Ephesians 5:3-21 By Nathan 'Wal' Walter Sunday 7th June 2026

As we meet Nathan 'Wal' Walter, who will serve as Locum Minister during August and September we are going to hear him encourage us to keep walking in a manner that is worthy of the Lord Jesus, in Ephesians. Chapter 5 is a chapter of application where we are spurred on to live out the love and grace we've received in the Lord Jesus.  Wal will help us see;  i) Things that must not be among us (vv3-7), that as God's people we must be  ii) Walking as light (vv8-14) and as we engage with the world around us be  iii) Walking as wise (vv15-21).

Ephesians: Reshape ourselves in faith: Ephesians 4:25-5:1-2 By Bishop Steve Maina Sunday 31st May 2026

Today is Trinity Sunday and Bishop Steve Maina is going to celebrate with us. he'll be preaching on Ephesians 4:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUNUb9Bl2yU&t=265s]-5:2, a passage where we are encouraged to be totally reshaped into the new sleeves Paul described in chapter 4.

Ephesians 4:1-23 'Walk in a worthy manner' by Zane Elliott, Sunday 24th May 2026

In Ephesians 4 the Apostle Paul urges the church to walk in a manner worthy of the calling they have received in the Lord Jesus.  As Zane Elliott open this passage we see that the church has  i) A call to walk, in a particular way (vv.1-6). Then we focus on three wonderful ways God helps us, encourages, us, and supports us, as we walk in the way we’re called to, as his people. He gives: ii) Gifts to achieve it (vv. 7-10) iii) Guides to teach it (vv.11-16) iv) New selves walk it (vv.17-24)

Ephesians 3:1-21 'The Mystery Revealed', by Peter Somervell, Sunday 10th May 2026

In this sermon Peter Somervell will open  Ephesians 3:1-21 where we see “The Mystery Revealed.”   We'll see that Paul wants us to comprehend God’s great plan for the church.  He wants us to see it, marvel at it and rejoice in it and most importantly, live it out.  For that, we need God’s help!    Peter will help us: Marvel at God’s Plan (vv.1-13) and show us why we must Pray for God’s Power (vv.14-21)   We'll be called to Pray to be strengthened with God’s Power (16-17a) Pray to grasp the greatness of Christ’s love (17b-19) Pray believing that God is able! (20-21)