We continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! So far in the book that bears his name we've seen Daniel and his friends exhibit wisdom and discretion beyond their years. This week as we move into chapter 3 we discover that, despite Nebuchadnezzar's acclaim of Daniel's God, it appears he's learned little as he succumbs to a prideful episode that results in the famous Fiery Furnace for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Read Daniel 3:1-30 before Sunday as pastor Rudi takes us through this great story. Be sure to bring along your Study Guides and take notes to prepare for your MCG's!
Daniel: The Giver of Dreams & Visions, September 22, 2024
This Sunday, we continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! As we've discovered so far, Daniel’s life and story written 2500 years ago is, besides being historically true, incredibly relevant in our chaotic and turbulent days! This week we move into chapter 2 and the first of many dreams and visions that God gives to men and for Daniel to interpret. It's a long chapter so do take the time to read Daniel 2:1-49 before Sunday to be prepared to hear the Word and from the Holy Spirit.
Daniel: How to Thrive in Exile, 1:8-21, September 15, 2024
This Sunday, we continue our new series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! As we discovered last Sunday Daniel’s life and story written 2500 years ago is, besides historically true, incredibly relevant today as we live in a world and culture in chaos. This week we will see the kind of resolve the young Daniel had despite all of the terrible circumstances in his life at that time.
Daniel: Life in Exile Begins, 1:1-7, September 8, 2024
This Sunday, we begin a new series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! New Study Guides will be available this Sunday for this series, one you will find quite relevant for all of us today. The story of Daniel is a true story, one packed with great insights on how to thrive in a culture that is radically opposed to the things of God. Along with the book of Revelation and Matthew 24 in particular, Daniel provides the most significant prophesies related to the second coming of Jesus Christ and the end of the age. Join us as pastor Glenn introduces us to the Book of Daniel opening with Chapter 1:1-7.
ReBoot: Living Life in Covenantal Community, Acts 2:42-47, September 1, 2024
This Sunday, we conclude our 2-week, mini-series called ReBoot—How to Live a Transformed Life. Join us as pastor Glenn leads us into seeing another key way that will encourage us to ReBoot and Refocus for another season of growth in our walk and faith with Christ. The focus of the message this week then will be on—Living Life in Covenantal Community! See you there!
ReBoot: How to Live a Transformed Life, Luke 12:22-34, August 25, 2024
This Sunday, we start a new 2-week, mini-series coming out of the RESET Series called ReBoot—How to Live a Transformed Life. Join us as pastor Glenn leads us into asking ourselves, now that we've spent some time this summer discovering several Spiritual Disciplines that have hopefully helped us to Reset our Minds & Hearts, how do we Reboot ourselves after summer and vacation to live the transformed lives Christ has called us to? Hope to see you Sunday!
Reset: Resisting the Algorithm of Selfishness, Mark 10:32-45, August 18, 2024
We conclude our Summer Series tilted RESET—Transforming Your Mind & Heart. Join us as pastor Glenn returns to rap up the series from Mark 10:32-45 where we find Jesus once again reminding His disciples why it is that He's on His way to Jerusalem. In this last message of the series we'll learn about another one of the key spiritual disciplines that will lead us to grow in our faith and how to Resist the Algorithm of Selfishness.
Reset: Transforming Your Mind & Heart, Matthew 5:13-16, August 11, 2024
Today we continue our Summer Series tilted RESET—Transforming Your Mind & Heart. Join us as Andre Lesur, Executive Director with Global Disciples of Canada, is our guest speaker. Join us he takes us into Matthew 5:13-16 where we will be challenged as believers to live counter-culturally by embodying the radical teachings of Jesus in a world driven by algorithms, and standing in solidarity with the persecuted church while embracing evangelism.
Reset: Transforming Your Mind & Heart, Hebrews 10:24-25, August 4, 2024
We continue our Summer Series tilted RESET—Transforming Your Mind & Heart. Join us as Kevin Cooper, one our elders at The Rock takes us into Hebrews 10:24-25. This week we will explore the significance of authentic community in our spiritual formation by highlighting the importance of fellowship, accountability, and mutual support in resisting the isolating effects of digital algorithms through genuine connection in Christ-centered community.
Reset: Transforming Your Mind & Heart, Psalms 46:10, July 28, 2024 • Pastor Rudi
We continue our Summer Series tilted RESET—Transforming Your Mind & Heart. Join us as pastor Rudi takes us into Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." This week we will consider the spiritual disciplines and intentional practices of stillness, silence, and solitude to cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence amidst the noise and distractions of modern algorithms, the patterns of this world which desire to squeeze us into its mold.
Reset: Transforming Your Mind & Heart • Part III, Matthew 22:34-40, July 21, 2024
We continue our Summer Series tilted RESET—Transforming Your Mind & Heart. Join us as Nick Koole, someone we all know well as one of our worship leaders and recently an elder-in-training, will be preaching his first sermon at The Rock. Nick will take us further into our series and spiritual disciplines by taking us to a seminal passage and teaching of Jesus in the New Testament. In Matthew 22:34-40 we'll learn about examining the transformative power of love and compassion in shaping our hearts according to the example of Jesus. We hope you'll join us this Sunday for a wonderful time in God's Word!
Reset: Transforming Your Mind & Heart, Phil. 4:8, July 14, 2024
Today we continue our Summer Series tilted RESET—Transforming Your Mind & Heart. Pastor Rudi takes us into Part II as we continue to explore the practice of renewing our minds according to the teachings of Jesus. Philippians 4:8 will be the key text for this Sunday delving into the importance of cultivating a Christ-centered mindset through prayer, meditation, and the study of scripture to resist the negative influences of worldly algorithms.
Reset: Transforming Your Mind & Heart, Part I, Romans 12:1-2
We begin a New Summer Series tilted RESET—Transforming Your Mind & Heart. Today pastor Glenn opens the series taking us into Romans 12:1-2 as we consider how we might best see transformation in our lives through the renewal of our minds. The Scripture teaches us that there is a 'pattern' to the ways of this world and that following this pattern and way only leads to destruction. Again, join us as we consider what these patterns look like, think algorithms as a start, and how faithful Christian spiritual disciplines lead to the transformation of our minds and hearts.
Titus: Final Instructions, 3:12-15, June 23, 2024
This Sunday we continue in the apostle Paul's letter to Titus—Transformed By The Truth! Join us this Sunday as pastor Glenn takes us further into Chapter 3 of the letter and the final instructions that Paul has for Titus and the church.
Titus: The Unity of The Church, 3:8-11, June 16, 2024
We continue in the apostle Paul's letter to Titus—Transformed By The Truth! Join us this Sunday as pastor Glenn takes us further into Chapter 3 of the letter and the final instructions that Paul has for Titus and the church. This week we discover how to identify divisive people and what we should do to maintain unity in the church.
Titus: Submitting to Rulers & Authorities, 3:1-7, June 9, 2024
This Sunday we continue in the apostle Paul's letter to Titus—Transformed By The Truth! Join us this Sunday as pastor Glenn takes us into Chapter 3 of the letter and the final instructions that Paul has for Titus and the church. Listen or watch as we dive into one of the most contentious commands in the New Testament, to submit to our earthly rulers and authorities.
Titus: The Grace Filled Life, 2:11-15, June 2, 2024
Today we continue in the apostle Paul's letter to Titus—Transformed By The Truth! Join us this Sunday as pastor Rudi takes us into the end of Chapter 2. In Titus 2:1-10, Paul has described the content of the good life that Titus is to commend to the church in Crete and the context in which people are to be discipled. Now Paul describes the source of this good life in Titus 2:11-15.
Titus: Community Life, 2:1-10, May 26, 2024
Today we continue in the apostle Paul's letter to Titus—Transformed By The Truth! Join us as pastor Glenn takes us in the 2nd Chapter of Titus 2:1-10 and Paul's words directing Titus on how he is to counter the false teachers in the church in Crete. He'll start by encouraging him that the best way to counter what is false is to teach the truth—sound doctrine.
Titus: The Role of The Elder, 1:10-16, May 19, 2024
We continue in the apostle Paul's letter to Titus—Transformed By The Truth! Join us this today as we welcome pastor Ezra Okotifrom Northview Community Church in Abbotsford to bring the message from Titus 1:10-16. Following on from Paul's teaching on Why We Need Elders and What They Are For to a very good example why Elders are to hold firm.
Titus: Why We Need Elders, 1:5-9, May 12, 2024
We continue in the apostle Paul's letter to Titus—Transformed By The Truth! Join us this Sunday as we move on to Paul's introductions to his son in the faith, Titus, and specifically why he left him on the island of Crete. There are many things that Paul has instructed him about related to the church that he wants him to put in order in every church.