Mr Robbins said Good Friday was about remembering the death of Jesus.
"But it is also a really positive thing because on Sunday he rose again," he said. "It is a celebration of his death and his resurrection."
Mr Robbins said Easter was one of the most important celebrations on the Christian calendar.
He said those who attended the service appreciated the messages which were preached.
"We got a really good response from people who were there."
Rotorua's Amanda Phillips was one of those who went to the service. She said this was the first time she had been to the Good Friday service in the city focus.
"It was a great service. It was so inspirational," she said.
"There was so many people here as well."
She said Easter was an important Christian celebration and was recognised by all Christian denominations.
Meanwhile about 50 people went to Ngongotaha's annual Good Friday procession to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus.
Members from Ngongotaha's Oasis, St Barnabas and Trinity churches took part in the eighth Procession of Witness parade on Friday, with about 50 people in attendance.
A large wooden cross from Trinity Church was passed around to various people during the 2km walk to re-enact the moments before Christ died.
The procession started at the Scout/Guide Hall and ended at Trinity Church, where there was a brief service and prayers.
As part of the walk, the group stopped at various spots and read passages from the Bible and sang hymns.
Ngongotaha's Paul Schlee took part in the parade for a second time yesterday. He participated in the parade last year and said it made him feel like part of the community, which encouraged him to take part again this year.
"I would definitely encourage more people to get involved."
