This week we begin our Advent 2017 series which coincides perfectly with the beginning of the Gospel of Luke. Listen as we discover Who wrote this letter and to Whom. How he wrote this letter and, most importantly, Why!
Desire Wisdom • Because Nothing Else Matters More, Matthew 13:44-46, November 26, 2017
In this week's message we conclude our Desire Wisdom series with two of the shortest Parables that Jesus ever preached. Embedded in the richest chapter of parables in any of the gospels these two parables highlight the reason, purpose and meaning of all of Jesus' Parables!
Making Every Opportunity Count, Matthew 25:14-30, November 19, 2017
Jesus is just a few weeks away from the cross and he's spending every moment be can teaching his disciples about the Kingdom of Heaven. Our text for today is another of Jesus' parables, The Parable of the Talents. Listen as we discover how to Make Every Opportunity Count!
The Parable of the Forgiven Servant, Matthew 18:21-35, November 12, 2017
Why are we so easily offended? And why is it that certain people seem to offend us more often? The apostle Peter decides to ask Jesus what appears to be a good question, "How many times should I forgive someone who commits an offence or sin against?" Jesus answers with a parable!
The Parable of The Rich Man & Lazarus, Luke 16:19-31, November 5, 2017
In this week’s parable Jesus takes his listeners to one of the most challenging subjects everyone must face—life and death, Heaven and Hell. It’s the story of two men, with two very different identities in this life, two paths, two positions and, as always, two destinations.
The Parable of The Prodigal Sons, Luke 15:11-32, October 29, 2017
Jesus tells a story about two sons and their father to a great crowd that is following him. The crowd is a mixed bag of every day sinners and the very religious. At first the focus seems to be on the younger son who behaves badly, but then, as always with Jesus, the story takes a turn.
Building on The Rock, Matthew 7:21-27, October 22, 2017
This week, as we continue in our Desire Wisdom series, we begin a 6-week look at the remarkable relationship between the Parables of Jesus and the Proverbs of Solomon. This week we hear Jesus as he concludes his Sermon on The Mount and his great challenge to the uber religious and every Christian!
Reality Check, Proverbs 2, October 1, 2017
If, as one Old Testament commentator wrote, "Wisdom is becoming competent with regard to the realities of life: how things really happen, how things really are, " is true, then it begs the question what is reality? Join us and listen as God's Word challenges us to have a Reality Check.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unfortunately the Scripture reading was not recorded prior to this message. Please read all of Proverbs Chapter 2 before listening to get the most out the message.
The Wisdom of The King, 1 Kings 3:16-28, September 24, 2017
Early in Solomon's life, before he went on his regretful 40 year experiment to find happiness, joy and fulfillment in life under the sun, apart from God, he demonstrated great wisdom as a young King. In this message we discover many lessons from The Wisdom of The King!
Finding Wisdom, James 3:13-18, September 17, 2017
So far in our new series, Desire Wisdom - Because nothing else matters more, we have learned that we desperately lack wisdom. In fact, we've lost touch with in our enlightened world today. Today, we answer 3 questions. What is Wisdom? What's the difference between worldly wisdom and "wisdom from above?" And, most importantly, How do we find wisdom?
The Problem of Wisdom, Series Introduction, September 10, 2017
If you had one wish, one thing you could have more than anything else, what would it be? One man was given that opportunity and guess what he asked for? Not money nor fame but—Wisdom. Listen as we begin this new series to discover where to find and how to get wisdom and... why nothing else matters more!
CHURCH: The WHO & The WHERE, September 3, 2017
Church. One word that immediately raises a number of images in all of our minds. Have you ever asked, “Why is there something called church in the first place? Who’s idea was it and what’s the point especially today in our more enlightened world?” Listen to this week's sermon podcast as we discover The WHO & The WHERE.
CHURCH: The Why & The What, Various Scripture, August 27th, 2017
Church. One word that immediately raises a number of images in all of our minds. Have you ever asked, “Why is there something called church in the first place? Who’s idea was it and what’s the point especially today in our more enlightened world?” Listen to this week's sermon podcast as we discover The Why & The What.
Summer Guests: Right in Whose Eyes? • Judges 14:1-15;20, July 23, 2017
This Sunday, pastor Paul Siemens from Northview Community Church in Abbotsford, BC kicks off our Summer Guest Series with a message from Judges 14-15 and the story of Samson!
Galatians: Holiness, Galatians 5-6, July 16, 2017
The conclusion to our series in the apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians is—The Pursuit of Holiness. It's the point of the gospel that Christians are called by grace alone and faith alone in Jesus Christ to a live of holiness. Why do we want to be Holy and how?
Galatians: Salvation, Galatians 3-4, Matthew 19:16-22, July 9, 2017
In this message we continue our 3-Part summary of the letter to the Galatians to highlight the 3 major themes from the letter—Authority, Salvation and Holiness. Join us as we consider the one true Gospel that Paul preached to the Galatians and how it led to their salvation!
Galatians: A Question of Authority, Galatians 1-2, July 2, 2017
In this message we begin a 3-Part summary of the letter to the Galatians to highlight the 3 major themes from the letter—Authority, Salvation and Holiness. Join us as we consider Paul's case for his apostolic authority and what it means for the church today!
Galatians: Boasting in Christ! 6:11-18, June 25, 2017
We've reached the end of the letter that the apostle Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia. What a letter it has been. In his final comments and doxology Paul recaps the main theme of the letter—the Gospel! Listen as we hear his final warning and exhortation to keep the cross of Christ central.
Galatians: You Get What You Sow, 6:6-10, June 18, 2017
The apostle Paul begins his conclusion to his letter by continuing to talk about our relationships with each other in the church. One of those being our support of those who preach and teach. He shows us how the habit of sharing leads to sowing well and reaping much.
Galatians: Right Relationships, 5:26—6:5, June 11, 2017
Why are human relationships so hard? This is the question that the apostle Paul targets as he begins his conclusion to this letter. The goal? The Fruit of the Spirit which begins with Love, Joy & Peace leading to redeemed and restored human relationships. Paul now shows us how to do that!