CGC Scarborough Sermons

Sermon Details: Rev. David Li from Toronto Simpson Chinese Alliance Church preached this sermon on March 6th, 2022. Scripture Passage: Samuel 17:41-47 (ESV) 41 And the Philistine moved forward and came near to David, with his shield-bearer in front of him. 42 And when The post The Battle Is The Lord's – 1 Samuel 17:41-47 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on February 27th, 2022. Scripture Passage: Hosea 10:1-8 (ESV) 10 Israel is a luxuriant vine    that yields its fruit.The more his fruit increased,    the more altars he built;as his country improved,    he improved his pillars.2 Their heart The post Idolatry – Hosea 10:1-8 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Carl Wilson preached this sermon on February 20th, 2022. Scripture Passage: Genesis 12:1-3 (ESV) 12 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of The post God's Blessing Through Abraham To Us And Through Us – Genesis 12:1-3 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on February 13th, 2022. Scripture Passage: Hosea 11:1-11 (ESV) The Lord's Love for Israel 11 When Israel was a child, I loved him,    and out of Egypt I called my son.2 The more they were called,    the more they went The post The Heart of God – Hosea 11:1-11 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Pastor Brian Yu preached this sermon on February 6th, 2022. Scripture Passage: Romans 12:1-2 (ESV) A Living Sacrifice 12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable The post Transformation God's Way – Romans 12:1-2 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on January 30th, 2022. Scripture Passage: Hosea 7 (ESV) 7 when I would heal Israel,    the iniquity of Ephraim is revealed,    and the evil deeds of Samaria,for they deal falsely;    the thief breaks in,    and the bandits raid outside.2 But The post Political Machination – Hosea 7 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Pastor Ian Davis preached this sermon on January 23rd, 2022. Scripture Passage: Luke 8:1-21 (ESV) Women Accompanying Jesus 8 Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the The post Sowing, Seeds, and Growing Up – Luke 8:1-21 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on January 16th, 2022. Scripture Passage: Hosea 5:15-7:2 (ESV) Judgment Against Israel 5 “Hear this, you priests!    Pay attention, you Israelites!Listen, royal house!    This judgment is against you:You have been a snare at Mizpah,    a net spread out on The post The Withdrawal of God – Hosea 5:15-7:2 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on January 9th, 2022. Scripture Passage: Psalm 131 (ESV) A Song of Ascents. Of David. 131 O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;    my eyes are not raised too high;I do not occupy myself with things    too great and too The post A Hopeful Heart – Psalm 131 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Elder Albert Lee preached this sermon on January 2nd, 2022. Scripture Passage: John 15:1-10 (ESV) I Am the True Vine 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes The post Gardening 101: Fruitfulness – John 15:1-10 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on December 26th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Psalm 16 (ESV) A Miktam[a] of David. 16 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;    I have no good apart from The post All In For God – Psalm 16 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on December 19th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Luke 1:26-38 (ESV) Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed[a] to The post The Virgin Gives Birth – Luke 1:26-38 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Dr. Wayne Baxter of Heritage College & Seminary preached this sermon on December 12th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 (ESV) 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came The post Jesus: The King is in the House – Matthew 2:1-12 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Mike Whittle preached this sermon on December 5th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Romans 5:6-8 (ESV) 6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for The post The Love That Saved A World – Romans 5:6-8 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on November 28, 2021. Scripture Passage: Hosea 5:3-7 (ESV) I know Ephraim,    and Israel is not hidden from me;for now, O Ephraim, you have played the whore;    Israel is defiled.4 Their deeds do not permit The post Spiritual Adultery – Hosea 5:3-7 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on November 21, 2021. Scripture Passage: Hosea 3 (ESV) Hosea Redeems His Wife 3 And the Lord said to me, “Go again, love a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress, even The post Redeeming Love – Hosea 3:1-5 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Benji Devadasen preached this sermon on November 7, 2021. Scripture Passage: 1 Sam 17:40-50 (ESV) 40 Then he took his staff in his hand and chose five smooth stones from the brook and put them in his shepherd's The post Daring Faith In Desperate Times – 1 Sam 17:40-50 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on October 31, 2021. Scripture Passage: Hosea 2:14-23 (ESV) The Lord's Mercy on Israel 14 “Therefore, behold, I will allure her,    and bring her into the wilderness,    and speak tenderly to her.15 And there I will give her her The post A Wooing God – Hosea 2:14-23 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Kevin Houser of Chinese Gospel Church Toronto preached this sermon on October 24, 2021. Scripture Passage: Acts 5:12-42 (ESV) Many Signs and Wonders Done 12 Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands The post When Zeal And Jealousy Meet – Acts 5:12-42 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Pastor Andrew Vanofwegen of Mississauga Vietnamese Alliance Church preached this sermon on October 17, 2021. Scripture Passage: Philippians 3:1-11 (ESV) Righteousness Through Faith in Christ 3 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is The post The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ – Philippians 3:1-11 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on October 10, 2021. Scripture Passage: Hosea 2:2-13 (ESV) 2 “Plead with your mother, plead—    for she is not my wife,    and I am not her husband—that she put away her whoring from her face,    and her adultery The post A Pleading God – Hosea 2:2-13 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on October 3, 2021. Scripture Passage: Hosea 1:1-2:1 (ESV) 1 The word of the Lord that came to Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and The post Turn From Spiritual Adultery – Hosea 1:1-2:1 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Andrew Archibald from Fairview Baptist Church in Linsdsay, ON, preached this sermon on September 26, 2021. Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 19:1-18 (ESV) Elijah Flees Jezebel 19 Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed The post Whose Plan Is It Anyway? – 1 Kings 19:1-18 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on September 19, 2021. Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 24:22-24 (ESV) 22 Then Araunah said to David, “Let my lord the king take and offer up what seems good to him. Here are the The post Costly Worship – 2 Samuel 24:22-24 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Paul Brittain preached this sermon on September 12 , 2021. Scripture Passage: Philippians 3:12-14 (ESV) 12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has The post A Life-Long Goal – Philippians 3:12-14 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on August 30th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Philippians 3:10 (ESV) 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means The post Fellowship & Suffering – Philippians 3:10 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Elder Steve Chu preached this sermon on August 22th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Luke 10:38-42 (ESV) Martha and Mary 38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had The post Listening To And Serving Jesus Wholeheartedly – Luke 10:38-42 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Pastor Robert Cousins of the TIM Center preached this sermon on August 16th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Psalm 67:1-3 (ESV) Make Your Face Shine upon Us To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. 67 May God be gracious to The post Blessed To Be A Blessing – Psalm 67:1-3 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on August 8th, 2021. Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:14-17 (ESV) 14 Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 The cup of blessing that we bless, is The post Fellowship & Ordinances – 1 Corinthians 10:14-17 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Mike Whittle preached this sermon on July 25th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Ecclesiastes 8 (ESV) Keep the King's Command 8 Who is like the wise?    And who knows the interpretation of a thing?A man's wisdom makes his face shine,    and the hardness The post The Advantages of Wise Living – Ecclesiastes 8 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on August 1, 2021. Scripture Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 (ESV) 8 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test The post Fellowship & Finances – 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on July 18th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Philippians 1:3-5 (ESV) 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of The post Fellowship & The Gospel – Philippians 1:3-5 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. David Lundy preached this sermon on July 11th, 2021. Scripture Passage: 2 Timothy 1:3-14 (ESV) 3 I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. 4 As The post Things We Can Learn From The Pandemic – 2 Timothy 1:3-14 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on July 4th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Hebrews 6:9-12 (ESV) 9 Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things—things that belong to salvation. 10 For God is not The post Fellowship & Service – Hebrews 6:9-12 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on June 27, 2021. Scripture Passage: Romans 12:3-8 (ESV) Gifts of Grace 3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he The post Fellowship & Spiritual Gifts – Romans 12:3-8 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Rick Reed preached this sermon on June 20, 2021. Scripture Passage: Isaiah 40:6-9 (ESV) The Word of God Stands Forever 6 A voice says, “Cry!”    And I said, “What shall I cry?”All flesh is grass,    and all its beauty is like the The post Experience God's Promise of Renewed Strength – Isaiah 40:6-9 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. George Bradford preached this sermon on June 13, 2021. Scripture Passage: Hebrews 2:1-4 (ESV) 2 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2 For since the message declared by angels The post The Danger of Drifting – Hebrews 2:1-4 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on June 6, 2021. Scripture Passage: Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV) 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of The post Fellowship & Socializing – Hebrews 10:24-25 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on May 16th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Philippians 2:1-11 (ESV) Christ's Example of Humility 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my The post The Soil for Growing Fellowship – Philippians 2:1-11 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on May 23rd, 2021. Scripture Passage: Philippians 4:2-3 (ESV) Christ's Example of Humility 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my The post Fellowship & Friction – Philippians 4:2-3 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on May 2nd, 2021. Scripture Passage: 1 John 1:1-3 (ESV) The Word of Life 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have The post The Basis of Fellowship – 1 John 1:1-3 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on April 25th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Acts 2:41-47 (ESV) 41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. The Fellowship of the Believers 42 And they The post What is Fellowship? – Acts 2:41-47 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Mr. Derek Chan preached this sermon on April 18th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Roman 8:18-25; 35-37 (ESV) Future Glory 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be The post Is God Big Enough For My “What If's”? – Romans 8:18-25; 35-37 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Mr. Tim Wong preached this sermon on April 11th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Nehemiah 2:1-4, 11-12, 17 (ESV) Report from Jerusalem 1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as The post Discover Your Calling – Nehemiah 2:1-4, 11-12, 17 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Pastor Tim Grieves preached this sermon on April 4th, 2021. Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:3-28 (ESV) 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he The post The Resurrection Is Central To Our Faith – 1 Corinthians 15:3-28 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on March 28th, 2021. Scripture Passage: 1 Sam 7:12-14 (ESV) 12 Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen and called its name Ebenezer; for he said, “Till now the Lord has helped The post Ebenezer – 1 Samuel 7:12-14 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Pastor Ian Davis preached this sermon on March 21th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Exodus 4:1-17 (ESV) 4 Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, ‘The Lord did not appear to The post Are We Equipped for the Mission? – Exodus 4:1-17 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on March 14th, 2021. Scripture Passage: John 21:20-25 (ESV) 20 Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who also had leaned back against him during the supper and had The post The Comparison Game – John 21:20-25 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Peter Charlebois from Downsview Baptist Church in Toronto, ON, preached this sermon on March 7th, 2021. Scripture Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 (ESV) Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves The post The Case To Display His Grace Through Brotherly Love – 1 Thess 4:9-12 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Rev. Tim Grieves preached this sermon on February 28th, 2021. Scripture Passage: John 21:1-19 (ESV) When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you The post The Restoration of Peter – John 21:1-19 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.

Sermon Details: Pastor David Paul of Fairview Baptist Church in Lindsay, ON, preached this sermon on February 21th, 2021. Scripture Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 (ESV) Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay The post Winning the Faith Race – Hebrews 12:1-3 appeared first on CGC Scarborough English.