Windsor Park Baptist Church

This week, Mikayla Claasen continues our King & Kingdom Come series as we journey through Luke 18:9–43 with a message titled Have Mercy on Me.
Through the Pharisee, the children, the rich ruler and the blind man, we’re reminded that we never outgrow our need for God’s grace. The kingdom isn’t something we earn through our strength or performance, but something we receive with humility, dependence and open hands. Spiritual maturity isn’t becoming increasingly self-sufficient, but growing in confidence that God’s grace is enough for us, moment by moment.

In this episode of Beyond the Message, Pastors Aiden Wivell and Pastor Caleb Finlayson unpack last weeks message from Luke 17–18, exploring God’s kingdom, Jesus’ return, and the power of persistent prayer. They discuss the kingdom as “now but not yet” and why, rather than predicting the end times, we’re called to live faithfully and stay close to Jesus.
They also explore the Parable of the Persistent Widow, highlighting how persistent prayer draws us into relationship with a loving God. Prayer is more than asking—it includes thanksgiving, confession, worship, listening and simply being with God. Ultimately, the conversation asks: Are we listening to Jesus, living faithfully, and participating in God’s kingdom here and now?
Beyond the Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday's message, answer your questions, share additional resources, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.

This week, Pastor Caleb Finlayson continues our King & Kingdom Come series with a message titled Focus, exploring Luke 17:20–18:8.
Together, we’ll unpack how Jesus challenges us to consider where our attention is fixed, reminding us that the Kingdom of God is already present and at work among us. Rather than becoming distracted by the ordinary rhythms of life or consumed with trying to predict the future, Jesus invites us to remain faithful, attentive and ready for his return.
Through the story of the persistent widow, we’ll discover how prayer continually turns our focus back towards Jesus and gives us strength to persevere in faith.

This Sunday, we celebrate Windsor Park LifeCare Trust with a message from Pastor Grant Harris titled, The Kingdom of God Among Us. 
Joined by several of our LifeCare Trust ministry leaders, Grant will explore how the themes of our King & Kingdom Come series are lived out in practical and life-changing ways through the ministries of the Trust. Together, we'll honour the remarkable contribution of Sarah Clark, give thanks for the strong foundations that have been laid, celebrate the impact God is making today, and be inspired to prayerfully consider how the Holy Spirit is inviting each of us to participate in God's kingdom by loving and serving the "ones" Jesus calls us to care for.

In this episode of Beyond the Message, Pastors Aidan Wivell and Grant Harris revisit Luke 17, exploring the passages that didn't make it into Sunday's sermon and why preachers sometimes skip sections of Scripture.
Together, they discuss Jesus' teachings on gratitude, forgiveness and accountability; unpack why biblical context matters; and explain how exegetical preaching helps us understand God's Word as it was intended. Along the way, they share practical insights on cultivating thankfulness and faithfully following Jesus in everyday life.
Whether you're reflecting on Sunday's message or curious about the verses that were left out, this conversation will encourage you to read Scripture more deeply and grow in your walk with Christ.
Beyond the Message is a podcast where we unpack Sunday's message, answer your questions, share additional resources, and explore how God is speaking to us as a church.