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<channel><title><![CDATA[NATIVITY CHURCH - Sermons]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sermons]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:54:05 +1200</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Holy Spirit Part 2: Power from on high]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/holy-spirit-part-2-power-from-on-high]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/holy-spirit-part-2-power-from-on-high#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:29:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/holy-spirit-part-2-power-from-on-high</guid><description><![CDATA[       Readings: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Acts 1:1&ndash;11, Ephesians 1:15&ndash;23, Luke 24:44&ndash;53Sentence:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know...what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power.Ephesians 1:17 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/RqjwLBXU5m8?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Readings:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Acts 1:1&ndash;11, Ephesians 1:15&ndash;23, Luke 24:44&ndash;53<br /><strong>Sentence:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know...what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power.<br />Ephesians 1:17&ndash;19<br /><strong>Collect:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Christ our great high priest, you understand our weakness; you pray for us while we are sinners. Help us, through you, to find a new and living way to God; for the glory of your holy name. Amen.<br /><strong>Preacher:</strong> Glen Ashworth<br /></div>  <div title="Audio: 05_sunday_17th_may.mp3" class="wsite-html5audio"><audio id="audio_924940126869508049" style="height: auto;" class="wsite-mejs-align-left wsite-mejs-dark" src="https://www.nativity.org.nz/uploads/7/4/7/4/74749553/05_sunday_17th_may.mp3" preload="none" data-autostart="no" data-artist="" data-track=""></audio></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Parable of the Talents]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/the-parable-of-the-talents]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/the-parable-of-the-talents#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:52:07 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/the-parable-of-the-talents</guid><description><![CDATA[       Readings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Thess 5:1-11Sentence: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; His master said to him, &lsquo;Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.&rsquo;Matt 25:23Collect:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eternal God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life for all creation; grant us grace to walk i [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.nativity.org.nz/uploads/7/4/7/4/74749553/sermon-fronts-2026-14_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Readings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Thess 5:1-11<br /><strong>Sentence:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; His master said to him, &lsquo;Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.&rsquo;<br />Matt 25:23<br /><strong>Collect:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Eternal God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life for all creation; grant us grace to walk in his way, to rejoice in his truth, and to share his risen life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. <strong>Amen.&nbsp;</strong><br /><strong>Preacher:</strong> Alastair Smith<br /><strong>YouTube:</strong>&nbsp;Sorry there was a problem with the volume on the YouTube. Please listen to the audio instead.&nbsp;<br /></div>  <div title="Audio: 05_sunday_3rd_may_2026.mp3" class="wsite-html5audio"><audio id="audio_747076646363990292" style="height: auto;" class="wsite-mejs-align-left wsite-mejs-dark" src="https://www.nativity.org.nz/uploads/7/4/7/4/74749553/05_sunday_3rd_may_2026.mp3" preload="none" data-autostart="no" data-artist="" data-track=""></audio></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Resurrected Life]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/the-resurrected-life]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/the-resurrected-life#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:09:53 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/the-resurrected-life</guid><description><![CDATA[        	 		 			 				 					 						  Readings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 Cor 12:7b-10, Col 1:24-29, John 5:19-24Sentence: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ&rsquo;s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.Col 1:24Collect: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good shepherd of the sheep, by whom the lost are sought and guided into the fold; f [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1JvKoP32WwE?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Readings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>2 Cor 12:7b-10, Col 1:24-29, John 5:19-24<br /><strong>Sentence:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ&rsquo;s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.<br />Col 1:24<br /><strong>Collect: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Good shepherd of the sheep, by whom the lost are sought and guided into the fold; feed us and we shall be satisfied, heal us and we shall be whole, and lead us that we may be with you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, where you reign one God for ever. Amen.<br /><strong>Preacher:</strong> Glen Ashworth<br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div style="margin: 10px 0 0 -10px"> <a title="Download file: 04_sunday_26th_april.mp3" href="https://www.nativity.org.nz/uploads/7/4/7/4/74749553/04_sunday_26th_april.mp3"><img src="//www.weebly.com/weebly/images/file_icons/wav.png" width="36" height="36" style="float: left; position: relative; left: 0px; top: 0px; margin: 0 15px 15px 0; border: 0;" /></a><div style="float: left; text-align: left; position: relative;"><table style="font-size: 12px; font-family: tahoma; line-height: .9;"><tr><td colspan="2"><b> 04_sunday_26th_april.mp3</b></td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Size:  </td><td>57734 kb</td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Type:  </td><td> mp3</td></tr></table><a title="Download file: 04_sunday_26th_april.mp3" href="https://www.nativity.org.nz/uploads/7/4/7/4/74749553/04_sunday_26th_april.mp3" style="font-weight: bold;">Download File</a></div> </div>  <hr style="clear: both; width: 100%; visibility: hidden"></hr></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recognizing the Risen Christ on the Road]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/recognizing-the-risen-christ-on-the-road]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/recognizing-the-risen-christ-on-the-road#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:44:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/recognizing-the-risen-christ-on-the-road</guid><description><![CDATA[       Readings: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Luke 24:13-35Sentence:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Luke 24:31 Then their eyes were opened, and they recognised him,&nbsp;and he disappeared from their sight.&nbsp;&nbsp;Collect: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jesus, we believe you; all we heard is true. You break the bread, we recognise you, you are the fire that burns within us; use us to light the world. Hear this prayer for your love&rsquo;s sake. AmenPreach [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/juBTBW4UaRE?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Readings:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Luke 24:13-35<br /><strong>Sentence:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Luke 24:31 <em>Then their eyes were opened, and they recognised him,&nbsp;and he disappeared from their sight.</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><strong>Collect:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jesus, we believe you; all we heard is true. You break the bread, we recognise you, you are the fire that burns within us; use us to light the world. Hear this prayer for your love&rsquo;s sake. Amen<br /><strong>Preacher:&nbsp;</strong>Bishop Steve Maina<br /></div>  <div title="Audio: 04_sunday_19th_april_2026.mp3" class="wsite-html5audio"><audio id="audio_678793990173385982" style="height: auto;" class="wsite-mejs-align-left wsite-mejs-dark" src="https://www.nativity.org.nz/uploads/7/4/7/4/74749553/04_sunday_19th_april_2026.mp3" preload="none" data-autostart="no" data-artist="" data-track=""></audio></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 17th, 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/april-17th-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/april-17th-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:13:07 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/april-17th-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[       Readings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 Peter 1:3&ndash;9, John 20:19&ndash;31Sentence: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen." Luke 24:5Collect:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eternal Father, through the resurrection of your Son, help us to face the future with courage and assurance, knowing that nothing in death or life can ever separate us from your love. This we ask  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/jE8szHhnsKU?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Readings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>1 Peter 1:3&ndash;9, John 20:19&ndash;31<br /><strong>Sentence:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen." Luke 24:5<br /><strong>Collect:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Eternal Father, through the resurrection of your Son, help us to face the future with courage and assurance, knowing that nothing in death or life can ever separate us from your love. This we ask through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<br /><strong>Preacher:</strong> Glen Ashworth<br /></div>  <div title="Audio: 04_sunday_12th_april_2026.mp3" class="wsite-html5audio"><audio id="audio_872635142639140439" style="height: auto;" class="wsite-mejs-align-left wsite-mejs-dark" src="https://www.nativity.org.nz/uploads/7/4/7/4/74749553/04_sunday_12th_april_2026.mp3" preload="none" data-autostart="no" data-artist="" data-track=""></audio></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter Sunday]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/easter-sunday3046571]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/easter-sunday3046571#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:08:29 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/easter-sunday3046571</guid><description><![CDATA[       Theme:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Easter SundayReadings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Luke 24:1-12Sentence: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen." Luke 24:5Collect:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eternal giver of life and light, this holy night shines with the radiance of the risen Christ; renew your Church with the Spirit given to us in baptism, tha [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/LWZWkTeXGUE?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Theme:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Easter Sunday<br /><strong>Readings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Luke 24:1-12<br /><strong>Sentence:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen." Luke 24:5<br /><strong>Collect:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Eternal giver of life and light, this holy night shines with the radiance of the risen Christ; renew your Church with the Spirit given to us in baptism, that we may worship you in sincerity and truth, and shine as a light in the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. <strong>Amen.&nbsp;</strong><br /><strong>Preacher:</strong> Glen Ashworth</div>  <div title="Audio: 04_sunday_5th_april.mp3" class="wsite-html5audio"><audio id="audio_513908534332666202" style="height: auto;" class="wsite-mejs-align-left wsite-mejs-dark" src="https://www.nativity.org.nz/uploads/7/4/7/4/74749553/04_sunday_5th_april.mp3" preload="none" data-autostart="no" data-artist="" data-track=""></audio></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palm Sunday]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/palm-sunday3263434]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/palm-sunday3263434#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:25:39 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/palm-sunday3263434</guid><description><![CDATA[       Readings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Luke 19:28-42Psalm 118: 1-2,19-29Sentence: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!&rsquo; Luke 19:38Collect: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jesus, when you rode into Jerusalem the people waved palms with shouts of acclamation. Grant that when the shouting dies we may still walk beside you even to a cross; for the glory  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/yncKqxNSSVE?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Readings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Luke 19:28-42<br />Psalm 118: 1-2,19-29<br /><strong>Sentence:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!&rsquo; Luke 19:38<br /><strong>Collect: </strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jesus, when you rode into Jerusalem the people waved palms with shouts of acclamation. Grant that when the shouting dies we may still walk beside you even to a cross; for the glory of your holy name. <strong>Amen.&nbsp;</strong><br /><strong>Preacher:</strong> Ken Diekema<br />Sorry no audio recording<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take Away the Stone]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/take-away-the-stone]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/take-away-the-stone#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:31:41 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/take-away-the-stone</guid><description><![CDATA[       Preacher:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Miriam TaylorReadings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John 11:1-46Sentence:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God? John 11:40Collect:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&#8203;God in Trinity, Creator, Saviour, Giver of life and truth, reveal the possibilities within us, that we may attain to the fullness of our humanity. Hear this prayer for your love&rsquo;s sake. Amen.   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/p287AfjHPQM?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Preacher:</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Miriam Taylor<br /><strong>Readings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>John 11:1-46<br /><strong>Sentence:</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God? John 11:40<br /><strong>Collect:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong>&#8203;God in Trinity, Creator, Saviour, Giver of life and truth, reveal the possibilities within us, that we may attain to the fullness of our humanity. Hear this prayer for your love&rsquo;s sake. Amen.<br /></div>  <div title="Audio: 03_sunday_22nd_march.mp3" class="wsite-html5audio"><audio id="audio_869165582656690377" style="height: auto;" class="wsite-mejs-align-left wsite-mejs-dark" src="https://www.nativity.org.nz/uploads/7/4/7/4/74749553/03_sunday_22nd_march.mp3" preload="none" data-autostart="no" data-artist="" data-track=""></audio></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spiritual Vision]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/spiritual-vision]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/spiritual-vision#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:07:59 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/spiritual-vision</guid><description><![CDATA[       Readings: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John 9Isaiah 6:8-10Sentence:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jesus said, &lsquo;I came into this world for judgement so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.&rsquo; John 9:39Collect: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; God of unchangeable power, when you fashioned the world the morning stars sang together and the host of heaven shouted for joy; open our eyes to the wonders of creation [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/MGpRm7vX4yU?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Readings:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John 9<br />Isaiah 6:8-10<br /><strong>Sentence:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jesus said, &lsquo;I came into this world for judgement so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.&rsquo; John 9:39<br /><strong>Collect:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; God of unchangeable power, when you fashioned the world the morning stars sang together and the host of heaven shouted for joy; open our eyes to the wonders of creation and teach us to see all things for good, to the honour of your glorious name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<br /><strong>Preacher: </strong>Alastair Smith<br /></div>  <div title="Audio: 03_sunday_15th_march.mp3" class="wsite-html5audio"><audio id="audio_434977005468134613" style="height: auto;" class="wsite-mejs-align-left wsite-mejs-dark" src="https://www.nativity.org.nz/uploads/7/4/7/4/74749553/03_sunday_15th_march.mp3" preload="none" data-autostart="no" data-artist="" data-track=""></audio></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICU]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/icu]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/icu#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:51:26 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nativity.org.nz/sermons/icu</guid><description><![CDATA[       Readings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John 4:5-26&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John 4:27-42Sentence: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?&rdquo; John 4:29Collect:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Give us grace and courage to hope, and to risk disappointment. Teach [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ySFh4ZsIg1w?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Readings:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>John 4:5-26<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John 4:27-42<br /><strong>Sentence:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?&rdquo; John 4:29<br /><strong>Collect:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Give us grace and courage to hope, and to risk disappointment. Teach us to pray expectantly, and when our prayers seem to fail, bring us to pray again and again; for you are our God, who acts, and will act again. Hear this prayer for your love&rsquo;s sake. Amen.<br /><strong>&nbsp;Preacher:</strong> Richard Dyer<br /></div>  <div title="Audio: 03_sunday_8th_march__2026.mp3" class="wsite-html5audio"><audio id="audio_329976933491752577" style="height: auto;" class="wsite-mejs-align-left wsite-mejs-dark" src="https://www.nativity.org.nz/uploads/7/4/7/4/74749553/03_sunday_8th_march__2026.mp3" preload="none" data-autostart="no" data-artist="" data-track=""></audio></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>