This week, Tom McIvor looks at the story of Saul consulting with a medium. Samuel has died and the Lord refuses to respond to Saul's pleas, so in his fear, Saul seeks out a Medium to consult with Samuel from the grave. As Hukanui Bible Church continues our journey through 1st Samuel, Tom talks about fear in the Bible, and how fear can affect us. Tom discusses how when we are controlled by fear, we are trying to turn to our own internal strength, rather than the strength of God. He looks into how...
Oct 31, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 44
As we take a break from our current series in 1st Samuel, Peter Sun takes us through Daniel's prayer and the results of his visit from the angel Gabriel in Daniel chapter 9. Peter breaks down Daniel chapter 9 and discusses how this is the backbone of Biblical prophecy and how Daniel misunderstood Jeremiah's prophecy of the 70 years of desolation. Peter then goes into depth explaining the 70-week prophecy and the maths behind it as he understands it in the lead to the Messianic Kingdom. He discus...
Oct 24, 2020•38 min•Season 2020Ep. 43
As Gary Gilpin looks at what he thought was the story of how Samuel dies in 1st Samuel 25, he quickly realises this is only a small section at the beginning of the passage and continues on to take us into a deeper look at the conflict between David and Nabal. As Hukanui Bible Church nears the end of our journey through 1st Samuel, Gary takes us through the story of David as he approaches the property of Nabal near the town of Carmel. Gary looks at the response of Abigail to her husbands answer w...
Oct 17, 2020•40 min•Season 2020Ep. 42
Join us this week as Jonathan Linton dives into the story of "Saul's descent into madness" and how David responds to this in 1st Samuel 24. As Hukanui Bible Church continues our journey through 1st Samuel, Jonathan takes us through the story of when Saul enters a cave where David and his men are hiding, and while David has a chance to kill Saul, he simply cuts his coat in the darkness. Jonathan discusses the significance of this gesture as he goes over 8 points he gleams from this chapter, and h...
Oct 10, 2020•37 min•Season 2020Ep. 41
This week, Mikey Coopers discusses with us about the jealousy of Saul in 1st Samuel 18-19. As Hukanui Bible Church continues our journey through 1st Samuel, Mikey discusses how Saul grows jealous of David with the peoples view of David being a contender for the throne. Mikey looks into the ways that Saul tries to trip David up and send him out to die at the hands of their enemies so the blood isn't on "his hands". How is jealousy consuming you in your day to day life right now? He then looks int...
Oct 03, 2020•28 min•Season 2020Ep. 40
As we take a break from our current series in 1st Samuel, Brian Goodwin talks with us about prayer essentials. Brian breaks down the "Lord's Prayer" in Matthew 6 line by line and discusses how we can pull essentials of prayer from each line. He discusses how the passage shows us how not to pray, and then continues on to discuss how the passage tells us not what to pray, but how to pray. Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church morning service on Sunday the 27th of September 2020 during the 10:00 am ...
Sep 26, 2020•40 min•Season 2020Ep. 39
Join us as Alan Stanley takes us through the story of the famous battle between David and Goliath in 1st Samuel 17. As Hukanui Bible Church continues our journey through 1st Samuel, Alan discusses how Goliath "defies" Israel and the Lord as he comes out for battle. He takes a closer look into Davids response as he goes out to face Goliath, and how we can relate that to our identity in Christ. Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church morning service on Sunday the 20th of September 2020 during the 9:3...
Sep 20, 2020•39 min•Season 2020Ep. 38
As Hukanui Bible Church continues our journey through 1st Samuel, Tom Gilpin discusses man's earthly flaws vs Gods eternal flawlessness. Join us as Tom takes us through the story of Samuel anointing David as the new King of Israel, and he goes over three comparisons he found in this passage - Gods Desires vs Our Desires; Gods Choice vs Our Choice; and Gods Power vs Our Power. Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 13th of September 2020 during the 11:00 am service....
Sep 13, 2020•30 min•Season 2020Ep. 37
On this Fathers Day, as Hukanui Bible Church continues our journey through 1st Samuel, Peter Cowie dives into the story of Sauls rejection. Join us as Peter takes us through how we seem to want to be in the here and now with all the control, and how this relates to Sauls disobedience with his offering without comprehending the significance of his actions. Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 6th of September 2020 during the 9:30 am service.
Sep 06, 2020•33 min•Season 2020Ep. 36
Jeff Samuel brings us our devotion in week 1 of the COVID-19 Pandemic Alert Level 2 Lockdown. Join us as Jeff looks at the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6 and breaks down some different points about the prayer itself and how we can understand it better. The full video clip for this message can be viewed on Youtube at https://youtu.be/GT0rmvmIyg0
May 17, 2020•13 min•Season 2020Ep. 20
Gary Gilpin brings us our devotion in week 2 of the COVID-19 Pandemic Alert Level 3 Lockdown. Join us as Gary looks at the three different periods of marriage; Past, Present, and Future. Diving into two specific things that stand out, the Engagement Period, and the Wedding Feast, and how these are covered in the Bible. He then goes on to discuss another marriage to take place as recorded in Revelation 19, following on into John 13. The full video clip for this message can be viewed on the Hukanu...
May 10, 2020•15 min•Season 2020Ep. 19
Ernie Pene brings us our devotion in week 1 of the COVID-19 Pandemic Alert Level 3 Lockdown. Join us as Ernie looks at the word forgiveness, focusing on the story of Joseph. Diving into the story of Joseph, Ernie goes through the details of the hardships that Joseph faced in his lifetime, all the way to his rise to power in Egypt and where that lead the relationship with his family. Ernie also discusses the significance of Luke 23:34 with forgiveness now. The full video clip for this message can...
May 03, 2020•15 min•Season 2020Ep. 18
Andrew Linton brings us our devotion in week 5 of the COVID-19 Pandemic Alert Level 4 Lockdown. Join us as Andrew dives into the story of Elijah during the time of the great drought in the reign of King Ahab, and he reflects on how Elijahs life was the example of prayer, which is the focus of HBC in 2020. The full video clip for this message can be viewed on the Hukanui Bible Church Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK8JjQg_5VU
Apr 26, 2020•13 min•Season 2020Ep. 17
Peter Sun brings us our devotion in week 4 of the COVID-19 Pandemic Alert Level 4 Lockdown. Join us as Peter discusses how the world and world leaders have responded to the pandemic, and how we as believers should react to what is happening considering end times. The full video clip for this message can be viewed on the Hukanui Bible Church Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPeiMQymK7Y
Apr 19, 2020•15 min•Season 2020Ep. 16
Jeff Samuel brings us our devotion in week 3 of the COVID-19 Pandemic Alert Level 4 Lockdown. Join us as Jeff looks into the Passover and the significance it plays in the Easter message. Diving into John 12, Jeff explains the details of the chapter and the lead up to the crucifixion and beyond. Faith over fear; Wisdom over worry; Prayer over panic.
Apr 12, 2020•17 min•Season 2020Ep. 15
Gary Gilpin brings us our devotion in week 2 of the COVID-19 Pandemic Alert Level 4 Lockdown. Join us as Gary challenges us to look at what we're fixing our gaze on, especially in this heavily media-driven age. The full video clip for this message can be viewed on the Hukanui Bible Church Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfYYn-ww14c
Apr 05, 2020•16 min•Season 2020Ep. 14
As HBC covers chapter 26 in the Book of Acts, Gary Gilpin unwraps the third telling of Pauls conversion in Acts. Join us as Gary takes us through how Paul shares his testimony with King Agrippa while still being on trial. He relates to the story told by Chuck Colson of Telemachus, a 4th-century Christian Monk, and how he lived as an example of how we should live for Christ, and how Paul did this with all he met. Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 15th of March 202...
Mar 14, 2020•36 min•Season 2020Ep. 11
As HBC continues into chapter 24 in the Book of Acts, Mikey Cooper dives into Paul and his imprisonment in Caesarea. Join us this week as Mikey takes us through how Paul spends 2 years of imprisonment sharing his faith with the Governor Felix and his wife Drusilla, and how Felix responds over that 2 year period. He challenges us to examine ourselves, look at our heart and how we are responding to the Word of God in our lives, how we are convicted by it, and how we are before God. Recorded at the...
Feb 29, 2020•30 min•Season 2020Ep. 9
Gary Gilpin covers the vision for Hukanui Bible Church in 2020 as discussed by the Elders. Join us as Gary covers the 5 pillars that HBC is aiming to achieve (be reading, be accountable, be involved, be an example, and be praying), and the progress made so far. Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 23rd of February 2020.
Feb 22, 2020•32 min•Season 2020Ep. 8
As HBC covers chapter 23 in the Book of Acts, Tom Leslie takes us through three points about Paul - His reverence for Gods law, his wise communication about Gods Message, and how Paul is secured by Gods providence. Join us as Tom takes us through the conflicts between Paul and his accusers which lead him to be brought before Governor Felix. Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 16th of February 2020. NOTE: Due to a technical issue, the beginning of this episode is no...
Feb 15, 2020•29 min•Season 2020Ep. 7
As HBC covers chapter 22 in the Book of Acts, Gary Gilpin takes us through Pauls testimony to the crowds who wanted him arrested and even killed. Join us as Gary covers the second telling of Pauls conversion in Acts, this time from Pauls perspective. He splits the chapter into three parts - Part 1 from verses 3-5: "I was where you are"; Part 2 from verses 6-14: "I was called by God"; and finally Part 3 from verses 15-21: "I was called to be a witness to the nations". Recorded at the Hukanui Bibl...
Feb 08, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 6
As HBC heads into chapter 21 in the Book of Acts, Lincoln Badger covers the turning the point that marks where Paul turns from being Paul the missionary pioneer, to Paul the missionary prisoner. Join us as Lincoln looks at Pauls journey to Jerusalem, leading to the beginning of Pauls time in prison which continues on through to Acts chapter 28. Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 2nd of February 2020.
Feb 01, 2020•41 min•Season 2020Ep. 5
As we head into 2020, Gary Gilpin discusses the topic of how to start the year anew and what is our desire, focusing on Philippians chapter 3. Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 5th of January 2020.
Jan 04, 2020•20 min•Season 2020Ep. 1
Join us this last week of 2019 and the decade as Alan Stanley discusses John 1 and how John pictures us as people in the darkness who cannot see, with the dangers associated with darkness and our idols, and how to take control of them leading into 2020. Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 29th of December 2019.
Dec 28, 2019•21 min•Season 2019Ep. 52
Join us as for our Christmas 2019 message as Gary Gilpin looks at John chapter 1 verse 14a, and discusses how Jesus came to the earth as a human. Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 22nd of December 2019.
Dec 21, 2019•18 min•Season 2019Ep. 51
Today Paul Tabrum talks with us about witnessing to those around us. Paul explores the life of the Apostle Peter and how he is an example of how we need to share our faith with those around us in the way that we live. Due to a technical glitch there are some volume level changes at the beginning of the clip. This levels itself out within the first couple of minutes. It is not your device. Recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 15th of December 2019....
Dec 14, 2019•33 min•Season 2019Ep. 50
As HBC continues chapter 17 in the Book of Acts, Tom Leslie dives into Paul and his visit to Athens at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 20th of October 2019. Join us this week as Tom takes us through how Paul used the culture of the Athenians to teach them about who their "Unknown God" is, and shows us four things we can equip ourselves with when sharing the Gospel with those around us.
Oct 19, 2019•31 min•Season 2019Ep. 42
As HBC reaches chapter 16 in the Book of Acts, Mikey Cooper dives into the Church at Philippi at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 6th of October 2019. Join us this week as Mikey takes us through 3 very different character profiles of members of this early Church, and shows us how we can relate to these and go out and share the gospel with those around us while reminding us that no-one is too far gone from Salvation.
Oct 05, 2019•27 min•Season 2019Ep. 40
As HBC reaches the quarter way point in the Book of Acts, Jeff Samuel has some fun with the book at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 30th of June 2019, covering 3 main areas on "The Keys to the Kingdom", "The Receiving of the Holy Spirit", and "Speaking in Tongues", discussing topics like doctrine, baptism, and the early church. Join us this week as Jeff takes us into some interesting viewpoints of some of the different topics covered in the book of Acts, and how they were ...
Jun 30, 2019•45 min•Season 2019Ep. 26
Join us this week as Mikey Cooper shares his message on 'Mary's Song [Luke 1:46-56]' and pulls out what he has learnt from this passage over the years after skipping these chapters for so long in his normal readings. This message was recorded at the Hukanui Bible Church Morning Service on Sunday the 16th of December 2018.
Dec 15, 2018•21 min•Season 2018Ep. 50
