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What are you really hungry for? In this message from our Upside Down Kingdom series, Kayla explores Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:6—“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” This message unpacks the deep restlessness we all feel, the ways we try to fill it with things that don’t satisfy, and the invitation Jesus offers to experience true fulfillment now. SERIES THE UPSIDE DOWN KINGDOM Episode One: The Way Of Repentance: https://youtu.be/mn1Rbi2WrfI ...

In Week 3 of our Upside Down Kingdom series, Kayla Duckett unpacks one of Jesus’ most confronting Beatitudes: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” This message explores grief in all its forms—personal loss, shame‑wrapped grief, sorrow over sin, and lament for a broken world—and why none of it disqualifies us from God’s presence. Through Scripture, lived experience, and reflections from C.S. Lewis, this message reminds us that grief is not a faith failure but a sign of lo...

In this message, Kayla Duckett launches our new series The Upside Down Kingdom, exploring how Jesus introduces a kingdom that turns the values of the world on their head. Through Matthew 4 and the teachings of Jesus, we’re invited to rethink what power, success, strength, and victory really look like in God’s kingdom. This message unpacks repentance not as shame or condemnation, but as a gracious invitation to change our minds, realign our lives, and live as citizens of a kingdom that is alre...

In this special Easter Sunday message Kayla Duckett shares how Jesus takes our place through his work on the cross, with a focus on Galatians 3:13. CONNECT WITH US Website: https://zionpeople.nz Facebook: https://facebook.com/zionpeople.nz Instagram: https://instagram.com/zionpeople.nz Newsletter: https://zionpeople.nz/email-newsletter/ YouTube: https://zionmedia.nz ZION MEDIA Welcome to Zion Media, the home of ZION at home. As a church we believe that we can gather a...

In this message, Rochelle Lamborn explores what it means to live as people who are sent, not scattered. Drawing from John 20:21, we are reminded that Jesus sends us into our everyday lives with intention and purpose — as missionaries to our homes, workplaces, and communities. SERIES Part One: APPRENTICED Episode One: Come and See: https://youtu.be/lIXOnwkw_dA Episode Two: Follow Me: https://youtu.be/2vyn6FlEPfE Episode Three: With Him: https://youtu.be/VNXrcEI5_8w Episode Four: Fully Trained:...

In this message, Practices that Shape Us, Kayla Duckett unpacks the power of spiritual formation and the daily habits that shape who we become. We often assume that hearing God’s Word is enough — but Scripture calls us to practice our faith, not just listen to it. Kayla reminds us that transformation isn’t about willpower or inspiration; it’s about the small, consistent rhythms that form Christlikeness in us. Through spiritual practices like prayer, Scripture, confession, silence, communion, ...

This week Brendan Vink unpacks Luke 6:40, reminding us that every disciple is a learner. Someone being shaped, trained, and formed to look more like Jesus. Training takes repetition, obedience, discipline, and choosing who we allow to teach us. When we model our lives on Jesus, we grow, and we help others become like Him too. SERIES Part One: APPRENTICED Episode One: Come and See: https://youtu.be/lIXOnwkw_dA Episode Two: Follow Me: https://youtu.be/2vyn6FlEPfE Episode Three: With Him: https...

Kayla Duckett unpacks Jesus’ invitation to “Follow Me” from Mark 1:16–20. Our journey with Jesus begins with curiosity, but it leads us to trust Him, lay down our “nets,” and re‑centre our lives around Him. Before Jesus sends us, He forms us—shaping who we become as we walk closely with Him. SERIES Part One: APPRENTICED Episode One: Come and See: https://youtu.be/lIXOnwkw_dA Episode Two: Follow Me: https://youtu.be/2vyn6FlEPfE Episode Three: With Him: https://youtu.be/VNXrcEI5_8w Episode Four...

In this powerful message, Josh Duckett reminds us that true victory is found in Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 6, Josh unpacks the importance of putting on the full armour of God and standing firm against spiritual battles. He shares personal stories of overcoming trials and encourages us to prepare daily through prayer and scripture, so we can live as a united church ready to impact our community. Victory isn’t about striving—it’s about trusting in the One who has already overcome the world....

In this message, Kayla shares how Christmas reminds us that even in a season full of brightness, many still feel darkness. From John 1 and John 8:12, we see that Jesus is not just a guide but the Light itself—the source of life, meaning, and hope. Jesus stepped into our darkness, took on our humanity, and shows that darkness never has the final word. Following Him means we don’t walk alone, and we’re invited to carry His light into the world. CONNECT WITH US Website: https://zionpeople.nz &nb...

In this message, we explore what it truly means to belong in the body of Christ. You are not an accident, not a spare part, and not optional. God has placed you exactly where He wants you, values the parts that seem overlooked, and calls us to move as one family—hurting together, healing together, and celebrating together. Discover how 1 Corinthians 12 reminds us that every part matters, every gift counts, and every person is essential to God’s design for His church. CONNECT WITH US We...

What do you believe about yourself—and is it true? In this powerful message, Kayla Duckett reminds us that we often live out what we believe about ourselves, whether it's true or not. Drawing from the story of Punchinello and the Wemmicks, she challenges us to stop letting the "stars and dots" of others define us. Instead, we are called to live in the truth that we are created in the image of God—on purpose, with purpose. Kayla unpacks the biblical foundation of our identity, exploring script...

Josh Duckett shares this week's message. In a world that is lost and broken, we need Jesus more than ever. Today is the day to drop the lukewarm nonsense and align our views with scripture. John 14:6 reminds us that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. The Holy Spirit gives us peace and a sound mind, and we need to listen to His promptings, especially as the global church grows. Let's make sure we are right with Christ and that He is our God. CONNECT WITH US Websit...