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C3 Church Eastern Suburbs

C3 Church Eastern Suburbs

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We are a C3 Church located in the Eastern Suburbs of Auckland. Our heart is to lead people towards Jesus. We are a vibrant, modern community church in the Eastern Suburbs of Auckland. We would love you to come along and check us out, Sundays 10am Te Oro Music & Arts Centre in Glen Innes. Kids are very welcome, we have a brilliant programme for them.
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LET IT GO | Steph Priest | 5 May 2019

C3 Church Eastern SuburbsMay 05, 2019

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STEWARDSHIP . Spiritual Gifts . Joel Malloy
Feb 25, 202439:46
STEWARDSHIP . A good and faithful steward . Glenn Bilby

STEWARDSHIP . A good and faithful steward . Glenn Bilby

What does it mean to be a good and faithful steward? What is the biblical understanding of stewardship and how does it connect with kaitikitangi, the idea of guardianship, caring for, nurturing?


What resources has God given us and how are we using them?

Feb 11, 202427:48
SOZO . Salvation by Grace . Glenn Bilby

SOZO . Salvation by Grace . Glenn Bilby

The Greek word for salvation is Sozo, but it includes so much more than just salvation. We need to recapture the wonder of the gospel, the joy of salvation

Here Glenn provides some teaching on the basic theology of salvation by grace. It's good news.

Nov 19, 202336:36
BELIEVE AGAIN . Finding Fresh Faith . Glenn Bilby . 2 July 2023

BELIEVE AGAIN . Finding Fresh Faith . Glenn Bilby . 2 July 2023

New Series on Believe Again, a call to fresh faith.

Faith leaks, and requires intentional stirring. Here Ps Glenn looks at where faith comes from and how we can increase our faith.

Jul 02, 202326:18
MOTHERS DAY | Nic Gaze  |  14 May 2023

MOTHERS DAY | Nic Gaze | 14 May 2023

Guest speaker Nic Gaze shares a Mother's Day message on God's heart for people. The Father's heart and also the Mother's heart and how we are created in the image of God.

May 13, 202334:16
STORIES OF LIBERATION . Joseph of Arimathea | Glenn Bilby | 7 May 2023

STORIES OF LIBERATION . Joseph of Arimathea | Glenn Bilby | 7 May 2023

Do you ever feel like you only have a small part in the big play of life?

Over this series we look at some of the stories behind the story, people in the Bible who just get a brief mention, but play a pivotal role in the redemption story.

This week Glenn looks at the story of Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the Jewish ruling class, a man of wealth and power, who found himself at the foot of the cross, washing and burying Jesus' body.

Often we look at Jesus' interaction with the broken and marginalised, but what would Jesus say to those who have wealth and status?


May 07, 202330:55
Why does love do this to me? Easter Message | Glenn Bilby |  9 April 2023

Why does love do this to me? Easter Message | Glenn Bilby | 9 April 2023

In the immortal words of Jordan Luck of the Exponents, "why does love do this to me?"

What are you doing for love?

Jesus said there is 'no greater love' than to lay down your life, this Easter we look at the love that enabled Christ to endure the cross.

Apr 08, 202322:18
COME HOLY SPIRIT . The Healer |  Claudia Malloy  |  26 March 2023

COME HOLY SPIRIT . The Healer | Claudia Malloy | 26 March 2023

As part of our series on Haere mai te Wairua Tapu (Come Holy Spirit) Claudia Malloy brings us a great message on The Healer, with some inspiring stories of the goodness of God

Mar 25, 202329:23
COME HOLY SPIRIT . The Comforter | Glenn Bilby  |  12 March 2023

COME HOLY SPIRIT . The Comforter | Glenn Bilby | 12 March 2023

Glenn launches our new series on Haere mai te Wairua Tapu (Come Holy Spirit), with a message on The Comforter.

What if the Holy Spirit was to come alongside as the 'paraclete' and walk us through our situations rather than rescue us from them?

Mar 11, 202324:42
UP & GO A Day on the life of the Disciples | Glenn Bilby | 15 May 2022

UP & GO A Day on the life of the Disciples | Glenn Bilby | 15 May 2022

What did a day in the life of the disciples look like?

Walking with Jesus, experiencing the miraculous. We track through Mark Chapter 6 and find a very long day.

Sometimes we can be in the midst of God moving and miss it.


May 15, 202226:28
FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY | Roadblocks & Roundabouts  |  Glenn Bilby  |  13 Feb 2022

FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY | Roadblocks & Roundabouts | Glenn Bilby | 13 Feb 2022

Ever felt stuck, or going around in circles?

This weeks message is on Roadblocks and Roundabouts as we kick off our series on Faith for the Journey.

We follow the path of Moses and the Israelites and the challenges they face as the Red Sea, and we discover Jehovah Jeshua - the God that saves

Feb 13, 202216:26
CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE  |  Staying Fruitful |  Glenn Bilby | 6 Feb 2022

CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE | Staying Fruitful | Glenn Bilby | 6 Feb 2022

This Sunday we wrap up our series on Recreate and how to maintain a faith that is alive and fruitful.

We look at Jesus' words in John 15 and his instructions to stay connected to the vine.

Feb 06, 202209:13
CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE | A New Church  |  Glenn Bilby  |  30 Jan 2022

CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE | A New Church | Glenn Bilby | 30 Jan 2022

If Jesus was to restore the Church what would it look like?

What did the early church look like? Essentially Church is simple, and whatever season we are going through the life-giving power is available to us. This week we look at Acts 2:42 and how we operate during this season of Covid

Jan 30, 202215:59
CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE  |  A New Community  |  Glenn Bilby  |  23 Jan 2022

CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE | A New Community | Glenn Bilby | 23 Jan 2022

This week in our series on Recreate we talk about how to rebuild and restore relationships, how do we ensure in a divided society remain connected and that the lost and broken are brought back.

We look at David and Absolam and Gods heart for reconciliation.

Like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be recovered, so we must die. 

But that is not what God desires; rather, he devises ways so that a banished person does not remain banished from him.

2 Samuel 14:14 

Jan 23, 202215:26
CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE  |  Restore my Soul  |  Glenn Bilby  |  16 Jan 2022

CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE | Restore my Soul | Glenn Bilby | 16 Jan 2022

We are in a season on Recreate, January is a time of recreation.

What restores your soul? Finding that place of green pastures and still waters, or maybe some good waves.

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,

He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul.

Psalm 23:1-3

Full recording of the service is available on our Facebook page




Jan 16, 202213:27
CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE | A New You  |  Glenn Bilby  |  9 Jan 2022

CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE | A New You | Glenn Bilby | 9 Jan 2022

God has made and is making all things new – this includes you.

What does it mean to be a new creation in Christ?

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17

What does it mean to be born again? 

Here Ps Glenn breaks it down with a look at our body, soul and spirit


FULL CHURCH SERVICE IS AVAILABLE ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

Jan 09, 202211:49
CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE | A New Day  |  Glenn Bilby  |  2 Jan 2022

CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE | A New Day | Glenn Bilby | 2 Jan 2022

New Years message

God’s mercies are new every morning

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
 for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
 great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23

Every morning we have the opportunity to start over, the ability to turn over a new leaf, start a new day

Mercy is a beautiful aspect of Christianity and the antithesis of cancel culture

Jan 02, 202208:28
CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE  |  Glenn Bilby  |  26 Dec 2021

CHURCH ONLINE | RECREATE | Glenn Bilby | 26 Dec 2021

God is a creator
Always making new things, and things new.

I am making everything new!’
           Revelation 21:5

January is a time for recreation, today Ps Glenn introduces our new series and looks at what recreates us and the difference between recreation and entertainment

Dec 26, 202109:13
ADVENT | A Christmas Message  |  Glenn Bilby  |  19 Dec 2021

ADVENT | A Christmas Message | Glenn Bilby | 19 Dec 2021

How often do we ask the question 'How will this be?'

Mary asked this question of the Angel Gabriel and I love the response

How will this be,’ Mary asked the angel, ‘since I am a virgin?’

The angel answered,‘The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.


The Holy Spirit is still at work, He overshadows, us hovers over us, brings new life

Dec 19, 202113:11
ADVENT | Prepare the Way  |  Glenn Bilby  |  5 Dec 2021

ADVENT | Prepare the Way | Glenn Bilby | 5 Dec 2021

ADVENT 2021  |  CHURCH ONLINE

The lead up to Christmas is a time of expecting, waiting, hoping.

What are you hoping for? Expectant about?

This week we look at John the Baptist and his task to prepare the way for Jesus


Full Service is available online on our Facebook page

Dec 05, 202115:07
WHY WOULD I? Is Heaven & Hell still a thing? | Glenn Bilby  |  14 Nov 2021

WHY WOULD I? Is Heaven & Hell still a thing? | Glenn Bilby | 14 Nov 2021

In our series on 'Why would I? Glenn looks at Heaven and Hell and what Jesus had to say about it.

Should we make fear-based decisions or is a bit of healthy fear good for us?

Nov 13, 202113:39
WHY WOULD I? | Priscilla Bilby  | 31 Oct 2021

WHY WOULD I? | Priscilla Bilby | 31 Oct 2021

We are in a series on 'Why would I?' Why would I choose to follow Jesus

This week Priscilla shares her why, a bit of her origin story in coming to faith in Christchurch and her love for the community of faith

Oct 31, 202113:45
WHY WOULD I? | Why follow? | Glenn Bilby  | 24 Oct 2021

WHY WOULD I? | Why follow? | Glenn Bilby | 24 Oct 2021

Why would I?

Why would I follow Jesus?

Glenn kicks off our new series looking at the early disciples and their response to Jesus' call to 'come follow me' and what that means for us 2000 years later

Oct 24, 202115:28
THE GREAT TURN AROUND | Resurrection Power  |  Glenn Bilby  |  17 Oct 2021

THE GREAT TURN AROUND | Resurrection Power | Glenn Bilby | 17 Oct 2021

We are in a series looking at the great turnaround moments in the Bible, the 'but God' moments when everything shifts. The resurrection of Christ is the greatest turnaround moment in history. It changes everything, and we can have confidence it can change our world today.

Recorded during Covid Lockdown, full video of service can be located on our Facebook page

Oct 17, 202118:13
THE GREAT TURN AROUND | The Art of the Pivot  |  Glenn Bilby  | 10 Oct 2021

THE GREAT TURN AROUND | The Art of the Pivot | Glenn Bilby | 10 Oct 2021

In these Covid times the ability to pivot, change directions, have another go is really important to getting through.

Here Ps Glenn looks at the story of Jonah and how God redirects him to get on the right track

Oct 10, 202116:59
THE GREAT TURN AROUND | Prison to the Palace  |  Glenn Bilby |  3 Oct 2021

THE GREAT TURN AROUND | Prison to the Palace | Glenn Bilby | 3 Oct 2021

This Sunday we look at the life of Joseph and how in one day he goes from the prison to the palace. Glenn brings us three 'but God' moments in the life of Joseph, where God turns up and shifts everything.

Recorded during Covid lockdown. Full video can be found on our Facebook page

Oct 03, 202115:14
THE GREAT TURN AROUND | Michael Jenkins | 26 Sept 2021

THE GREAT TURN AROUND | Michael Jenkins | 26 Sept 2021

Today we hear from Michael Jenkins, a bit of his story on Gods ability to turn your life in a totally different direction and work all things together for good.

Recorded during Covid Lockdown. The full video is available on our Facebook page

www.facebook.com/C3EasternSuburbsNZ/videos/405573731013549

Sep 26, 202111:40
THE GREAT TURN AROUND | The Cave  |  Glenn Bilby  |  19 Sept 2021

THE GREAT TURN AROUND | The Cave | Glenn Bilby | 19 Sept 2021

Today we kick off a new series on The Great Turn Around, the 'but God' moments in the Bible where God turns things together for good. We look at the life of King David and lessons from the cave, being stuck and how to come through well.

Recorded during Covid lockdown - full video is available on our Facebook page 

Sep 19, 202109:36
THE BLESSING | Glenn Bilby  |  12 Sept 2021

THE BLESSING | Glenn Bilby | 12 Sept 2021

What does it mean to be blessed?

This Sunday we take a look at The Blessing or the Benediction. We hear from Emma with her son Ethan, Glenn looks at the scriptures around it in Numbers 6 and Diane shares her thoughts around it.

Recorded during Covid Lockdown. For full video including the song The Blessing and Diane's encouragement go to our Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/C3EasternSuburbsNZ/videos/1626421081083088

Sep 12, 202117:22
JESUS STORIES | Parable of the Sower  |  Glenn Bilby  |  25 July 2021

JESUS STORIES | Parable of the Sower | Glenn Bilby | 25 July 2021

How come one person hears the gospel message and responds eagerly and another hears the same message and stares blankly? 

The Kingdom of God comes by hearing, but are we really hearing and understanding. We look at the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13 and the call to sow. Also the remarkable story of Rawiri Taiwhanga from the Nagapuhi Iwi, one of the earliest Maori chiefs to embrace Christianity

Jul 25, 202125:45
JESUS STORIES | Incredible redemption story |  Paulie & Frances Pupualii  |  4 July 2021

JESUS STORIES | Incredible redemption story | Paulie & Frances Pupualii | 4 July 2021

Paulie and Frances tell their incredible story, from violence and abuse, growing up in Samoa and the streets of Glen Innes, to a change in mindset and a place in God's story of redemption.

Jul 04, 202121:21
CHASING MONSTERS | battling anxiety | Mark Stevenson | 27 June 2021

CHASING MONSTERS | battling anxiety | Mark Stevenson | 27 June 2021

Guest speaker Mark Stevenson shares his story and also his daughters in the battle against anxiety and depression.

Mark is an author, educator and storyteller. He keeps it real and tells it how it is, combined with hope and courage for the journey.

Jun 27, 202153:53
JESUS STORIES | Tarore, The Alabaster Box and Les Mis  |  Glenn Bilby  |  13 June 2021

JESUS STORIES | Tarore, The Alabaster Box and Les Mis | Glenn Bilby | 13 June 2021

We are in a series of Jesus Stories of redemption. 

Telling the Stories of the Land and early NZ and the gospel, stories of the Bible and Jesus' Parables.

This week Glenn asks the question 'what would it look like if we lived as though we had been redeemed?

The story of Tarore and the transformation her death was a catalyst for, the story of the woman with the alabaster jar of perfume and the redemption story of  Jean Valjean in Les Miserables

Jun 13, 202129:51
BUILD | Redeem your Finances  |  Glenn Bilby  |  27 May 2021

BUILD | Redeem your Finances | Glenn Bilby | 27 May 2021

Did you know that sowing will leave you poor? So often we are taught to sow and you will reap a harvest. But as any good farmer knows there are other factors that determine a good harvest. Here Ps Glenn shares some strategies around financial success.

May 23, 202128:25
REDEMPTION Not by human effort | Graeme Dixon  | 16 May 2021

REDEMPTION Not by human effort | Graeme Dixon | 16 May 2021

Graeme Dixon shares a great word of freedom, we are not called to strive harder to earn God's favour, it's a God thing

May 16, 202135:18
MOTHERS DAY | Priscilla Bilby | 9 May 2021

MOTHERS DAY | Priscilla Bilby | 9 May 2021

How do we build a home where people want to come to?

May 09, 202129:30
THE PRODIGAL SERIES | The Older Brother | Glenn Bilby | 25 April 2021

THE PRODIGAL SERIES | The Older Brother | Glenn Bilby | 25 April 2021

Ps Glenn shares a message on the Older Brother, and asks the question 'have we become the modern day Pharisees?

How do we combat older brother lostness? Who's side is God on? The older or younger brother? How does the father respond?

Apologies for the quality of this recording, it was recorded from the back of the auditorium rather than through the sound system

Apr 25, 202136:36
THE PRODIGAL SERIES | The Father's Heart, the robe, the ring & the sandals | Glenn Bilby | 18 April 2021

THE PRODIGAL SERIES | The Father's Heart, the robe, the ring & the sandals | Glenn Bilby | 18 April 2021

We continue our series on the story of the Prodigal Son. This week we look at the Father's response and the simple but profound theology of grace. God's heart for total redemption and restoration. The significance of what he gives to the returning son and what it means for us today.

Apr 18, 202131:51
David & Greta Peters | An Unshakeable Hope  |  28 March 2021

David & Greta Peters | An Unshakeable Hope | 28 March 2021

Special guests David & Greta share their incredible story of redemption and hope. Where hope is found and God's ability to turn around a situation. I will transform the valley of trouble, into a gateway of hope  Hosea 2:15

Mar 27, 202146:18
THE PRODIGAL SERIES | He came to his senses |  Glenn Bilby  | 21 March 2021

THE PRODIGAL SERIES | He came to his senses | Glenn Bilby | 21 March 2021

We continue to unpackage the simple but brilliant theology contained in the short parable Jesus told of the Prodigal Sons in Luke 15.

Here Ps Glenn looks at that moment of clarity that sets us on the path back to the Father.

What if repentance wasn't a scary thing but just turning towards the father and what does that look like for us today?

Mar 21, 202133:29
THE PRODIGAL SERIES | Intro, lost sheep + lost coin |  Glenn Bilby  | 21 Feb 2021

THE PRODIGAL SERIES | Intro, lost sheep + lost coin | Glenn Bilby | 21 Feb 2021

Older Brothers and Younger Brothers

We kick off our new series looking at the two groups of people Jesus was talking to and the reason he tells these three short parables.  

Feb 21, 202121:53
REDEMPTION The story of Esther | Nicole McCracken |  14 Feb 2021

REDEMPTION The story of Esther | Nicole McCracken | 14 Feb 2021

Nicole continues our series on redemption with the story of Esther.

Someone who was in the right place at the right time despite what looked like a disaster

Feb 14, 202147:35
REDEMPTION | The story of Joseph | Glenn Bilby | 21 Jan 2021

REDEMPTION | The story of Joseph | Glenn Bilby | 21 Jan 2021

God has the incredible ability to turn our lives around and what looks like an impossible situation gets turned to good. 

Our theme for the year is redemption. Ps Glenn here shares the story of Joseph.

Joseph makes this incredible grace filled statement "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."

Jan 24, 202132:35
KIDS TAKEOVER | Andy Nicholls | What's important about Christmas?

KIDS TAKEOVER | Andy Nicholls | What's important about Christmas?

All-round legend Andy shares around what makes Christmas special in our family service, complete with balloon illustration

Dec 13, 202009:59
WIDE-EYED WONDER | Passing on faith to those following  | Priscilla Bilby  |  22 Nov 2020

WIDE-EYED WONDER | Passing on faith to those following | Priscilla Bilby | 22 Nov 2020

How do we pass our faith on to our kids?

When the kids aren't perfect and expectations seem to mount up. Let's remove the guilt and look at what God requires of us, and what God promises to us.

Nov 22, 202032:47
CHEERFUL GIVERS | Glenn Bilby | 15 Nov 2020

CHEERFUL GIVERS | Glenn Bilby | 15 Nov 2020

Ps Glenn shares a message on how we want to operate as a church around giving, both in finances and also in serving.

That there would be no arm twisting or spiritual manipulation, but our hearts and our mouths and our actions would align allowing freedom and the blessing of God to flow.

Nov 15, 202023:25
WIDE EYED WONDER | Doug McCracken | 8 Nov 2020

WIDE EYED WONDER | Doug McCracken | 8 Nov 2020

How does child like faith actually operate?

How does that trust work? Doug shares his insights laced with humour and stories 

Nov 08, 202024:09
Julia Grace | Gratitude and Wellbeing  |  1 Nov 2020

Julia Grace | Gratitude and Wellbeing | 1 Nov 2020

What is the real effect of gratitude?

Guest singer-songwriter Julia Grace sings and shares her journey, laced with humour, and insight

Nov 01, 202054:42
DJ Forbes | Legendary All Blacks Sevens Captain | 18 Oct 2020

DJ Forbes | Legendary All Blacks Sevens Captain | 18 Oct 2020

DJ Forbes is a Kiwi hero, former Captain of the All Blacks Sevens team during a highly successful era.

He shares his journey of faith and also keys he has found to success

Recorded on Pasifika Sunday at C3 Eastern Suburbs

Oct 17, 202028:08
WIDE-EYED WONDER | Child like faith  |  Glenn Bilby  |  4 Oct 2020

WIDE-EYED WONDER | Child like faith | Glenn Bilby | 4 Oct 2020

Glenn starts our new series on wide-eyed wonder based out of Matthew 18:3

Learn about heaven’s kingdom realm, with the wide-eyed wonder of a child

We need to recapture that wonder, curiosity, not cynical and burnt out, but with the excitement of going on a journey, an adventure into the unknown, that we explore the mysteries of faith.

Also here's the link the clip My Octopus Teacher we played https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s0LTDhqe5A

Oct 04, 202020:06