Sermons from City on a Hill, Wellington

Creator of Heaven and Earth

Preacher: Andrew Southerton

Date: 02/08/2026

Series: Apostles' Creed

Reading: Gen 1:1-2:3

Are we just accidental atoms? Or does the universe have a maker who still cares about it? Andrew explores Genesis 1 and what the Apostles' Creed means when it calls God "Creator of heaven and earth", including what it might mean that every human being carries inherent dignity, value, and worth.

In God the Father Almighty

Preacher: Andrew Southerton

Date: 26/07/2026

Series: Apostles' Creed

Reading: Psalm 103

What does it actually mean to say "I believe"? This message from Psalm 103 and Romans 10 explores the difference between knowing facts about God and genuinely entrusting your whole life to him and asks whether we might be missing something about what it means that God is both Father *and* Almighty.

Finding Hope in a Broken World

Preacher: Tim Maddock

Date: 19/07/2026

Series: Finding Jesus

Reading: 1 Corinthians 15

Our world can feel pretty hopeless, whether it's global uncertainty, health struggles, or the reality that none of us escapes death. But what if we've been settling for a hope that's far too small? Tim explores 1 Corinthians 15 and what Jesus' resurrection might mean for us today.

Finding Purpose in a world of chaos

Preacher: Andrew Southerton

Date: 12/7/2026

Series: Finding Jesus

Reading: Ecc 1:1-11 & Col 1:15-23

Is it possible that the things we look to for purpose — career, relationships, achievement — were never actually designed to carry that weight? Andrew explores Ecclesiastes 1 and Colossians 1:15-23, wrestling with why life "under the sun" leaves us feeling like vapour, and what Jesus might have to do with the answer.

Peace in a World of Anxiety

Preacher: Paul Shoemark

Date: 05/07/2026

Series: Finding Jesus

Reading: Philippians 4:1-9

Why does anxiety feel so normal, even in a world more comfortable than ever before? This message walks through Philippians 4:1–9, exploring how our culture's promises of peace - through performance, control, or simply "being true to yourself" - tend to run dry, and how Jesus offers a peace grounded in his grace and sovereignty.