Title: The Power of God: Why the Church Needs More Than a Feeling
Speaker: Pastor Sascha Bramao
Date: 22nd February 2026
Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Summary:
“When the power of God comes into someone’s life, it starts to blow things up.” That is the picture at the centre of this episode: real spiritual power is not a nice feeling, it is a force that changes everything it touches.

Using the storms that recently knocked out power across the region as a starting point, this episode draws a comparison between losing electricity and losing spiritual power. Without power, there is no light, no warmth, no way to cook. The same is true spiritually. Many churches today have lost that power and settled for tradition, habit or a watered-down version of Christianity instead. Drawing on John chapter one, Luke chapter twenty four and Acts chapter two, the episode traces how Jesus gave people the power to choose him, and then promised a second, greater power, the Holy Spirit, that would completely disrupt and rebuild a person’s life from the inside out.

Real-life stories from professional rugby league players whose lives were transformed bring this to life, showing what it actually looks like when someone gets “plugged in” to God through repentance, baptism and the Holy Spirit. The episode closes with a simple but challenging question: are you connected to the real power source, or just going through the motions?

Key Points:

• Genuine spiritual power is disruptive. It does not just adjust behaviour, it transforms a person from the inside out.
• Being connected to God works like a three-pin plug: repentance, baptism and receiving the Holy Spirit are all needed for the power to flow.
• Real change is possible for anyone, no matter how tough their life or reputation, as shown through stories of well-known rugby league players whose lives were turned around.

Reference Scriptures:

• John 3
• 2 Timothy 3:5-7
• John 1:6-13
• Luke 24:45-49
• Acts 2
• Ephesians 2:1-6
• Titus 3:3-7
• 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
• Acts 2:37-38

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Title: Marvel Not
Speaker: Pastor Sascha Bramao
Date: 4th January 2026
Location: Wellington, New Zealand

This episode explores the repeated biblical phrase “marvel not” and why Jesus used it when declaring the necessity of being born again. Rather than reacting with doubt or surprise, Christ calls for faith and obedience. The promise of new life was never a last-minute idea—it was declared through the prophets and fulfilled through the new covenant. From Jeremiah and Ezekiel to the words of Jesus in John, the message is consistent: God would cleanse, transform, and place His Spirit within His people.

The discussion connects the new birth—through water baptism and receiving the Holy Spirit—with the fruit of the Spirit and the promise of resurrection life. It also addresses the reality of coming judgment, urging believers to aim for the first resurrection. The call is clear: don’t hesitate at what Jesus said. Respond, be changed, and walk in the power of the Spirit.

Key Takeaways

• “Marvel not” means don’t doubt—respond in faith to Christ’s instruction.
• The new covenant promised a new heart and God’s Spirit within.
• There is a resurrection to life and a resurrection to judgment—prepare now.

Reference Scriptures

• John 3:7
• Jeremiah 31:31–34
• Ezekiel 36:24–27
• John 1:6–13
• Galatians 5:22–23
• 1 John 3:13
• John 15:18–27
• John 5:24–29
• Revelation 20:4–15

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Title: He Is Our Strength
Speaker: Pastor Sascha Bramao
Date: 15th June 2025
Location: Adelaide, Australia

In this episode, we examine Psalm 73 and Gideon’s journey from fear to faith. Through Gideon’s doubts and God’s reassurances, listeners learn how divine strength replaces anxiety and empowers action.

Drawing on Judges 6–7 and 2 Corinthians 4, this talk highlights practical steps: seeking God’s presence, gathering testimonies of His work, and deploying our spiritual “weapons”—like prayer, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit—to face life’s challenges with confidence.

Key takeaways:

• God’s power, not our abilities, is our true strength.
• Sharing personal testimonies builds faith and proclaims God’s work.
• Spiritual tools (prayer, Word, community) equip us to overcome fear.

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Title: Make a choice to rejoice
Speaker: Pastor Sascha Bramao
Date: 30th April 2023
Location: Wellington, New Zealand

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Title: The Church
Speaker: Pastor Sascha Bramao
Date: 4th February 2024
Location: Wellington, New Zealand

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