Today we continue our Annual Advent Series, this year titled Celebrate Christmas. Join us as we consider one of the church's most sacred doctrines—The Incarnation. It is the supernatural act of God whereby the eternal Son of God became flesh (John 1:14). The question is, how would you defend the incarnation? Join us as we open God's Word to Luke 2:8-20 and discover how the very Word of God presents us with one story full of many great details that encourage our faith in the Incarnated Son of God!
Advent: Celebrate Christmas Part I, Colossians 3:1-17, December 8, 2024
We begin our Annual Advent Series, this year titled, Celebrate Christmas. Join us as we consider how the four Advent themes of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love all came true in the birth of Jesus Christ 2024 years ago. Pastor Glenn will take us into a wonderful New Testament passage that reveals these four themes in the life of the Christian and the church today. Read Colossians 3:1-17 in advance to prepare for the message and invite your friends this Sunday!
Daniel: The Final Vision • Part I, Chapter 10, December 1, 2024
We continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week we will look into all of Daniel chapter 10 where we find Daniel greatly grieved as a result of the vision the angel Gabriel had given him about his people and the city of Jerusalem. The vision of the 70 Weeks only made matters worse for him. Join us this Sunday as we discover why Daniel was so troubled and learn about another truly amazing visitation. Read Daniel 10:1-21 in advance to prepare for the message.
Daniel: A Sign of The Times, 9:20-27, November 24, 2024
We continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week we will conclude chapter 9 of Daniel and arrive at one of the most significant prophecies in possibly the whole Old Testament. After perceiving in the books of the prophet Jeremiah that 70 years has now passed for the exiles in Babylon, Daniel records for us His heart felt prayer of confession and repentance on behalf of his own people. This week, we'll see, in dramatic fashion, God's swift reply to Daniel's prayer! Read Daniel 9:19 - 27 in advance to prepare for the message.
Daniel: O Lord! Hear, Forgive and Act, Soon!, 9:1-19, November 17, 2024
We continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week pastor Glenn will take us into chapter 9 of Daniel and a pivotal point in the whole book. After years of historical narrative and many dreams and visions, Daniel is moved to prayer, deep prayer after 'perceiving in the books,' the prophecies of Jeremiah, a significant message for the exiles in Babylon. Join us as we learn more about the days of exile and also, significant and profound lessons for us about prayer and God's faithfulness. Read Daniel 9:1-19 in advance to prepare for the message.
Daniel: Back to The Future, 8:1-27, November 10, 2024
We continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! Today pastor Rudi will take us into chapter 8 of Daniel. Following on from the horrifying dream and visions in chapter 7, Daniel has another dream. Again there are animals, specifically a ram and a goat that also relate directly to specific kingdoms to come as prophesied by Daniel. As well there are more horns and another 'little horn.' Join us as we discover the interpretation of this dream and it's meaning in history and for us today. Read Daniel 8:1-27 in advance to prepare for the message. Be sure to bring along your Study Guides as well!
Daniel: A Tale of Two Kingdoms, 7:15-28, November 3, 2024
This Sunday, we continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week we conclude chapter 7 of Daniel. As we discovered last week, Daniel has had a dream and visions of the night which he describes in nightmarish terms. The chapter concludes with Daniel telling us about an angel who comes to help interpret his dream for him. What is revealed is also alarming to Daniel as it pertains to the future, a future that both terrifies Daniel and gives him hope in the sovereignty of his God. Read Daniel 7:15-28 in advance to prepare for the message.
Daniel: The Truth About All This • Part I, 7:1-14, October 27, 2024
Today, we continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week we move into chapter 7 of Daniel. In this chapter Daniel takes us back 12 years to the time of Belshazzar to tell us about a shocking dream and 'visions of the night' that he had. Chapter 7 also marks a shift in the book from the historical narratives we've been hearing about to the prophetic, to the future! We will look at the first half of the chapter this Sunday so Read Daniel 7:1-14 in advance to prepare for the message.
Daniel: A Real Man Among Lions, 6:1-28, October 20, 2024
This Sunday, we continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week we move into chapter 6 of Daniel and one the most famous stories from the whole book—The Lions Den! The Babylonian Empire has come to an end as prophesied in chapter 2 with King Darius the Mede holding court. What leads to Daniel being thrown to the lions is a lesson so applicable to our current day, it's all about two things: the law of the jungle and the politics of cancel culture! Read Daniel 6:1-28 in advance to prepare for the message.
Daniel: The Hand Writing is on The Wall, 5:1-31, October 13, 2024
We continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week pastor Glenn will take us into chapter 5 of Daniel where we're introduced to King Nebuchadnezzar's grandson and discover an example of when the apple falls, sadly, far from the tree. Once again Daniel is called to interpret, this time not a dream or a vision but, The Hand Writing on The Wall. Read Daniel 5:1-31 before Sunday to be prepared for the message.
Daniel: Learning Life's Lessons the Hard Way, 4:1-37, October 6, 2024
This Sunday, we continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week pastor Glenn will take us into chapter 4 of Daniel where we will hear directly from King Nebuchadnezzar himself. Daniel records the personal testimony of the King which is promising, however it then appears he needs one more Reality Check before he understands who Daniel's God truly is. Read Daniel 4:1-37 before Sunday to be prepared for the message.
Daniel: The God in The Fire, 3:1-30, September 29, 2024
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.