Life Abundant Niagara is a community of believers bound in the love, acceptance, and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. We hope that these messages are a blessing to you!
We are called to be full of grace in our hearts and kindness in our eyes, just like our father!
On this first Sunday of Lent we consider how to fast until we're full.
What does it look like to be present amongst the movement and in the mystery of God?
It's easy to find comfort in the things that we can provide for ourselves, but our God calls us into a life full of faith that's dependent on his goodness.
The Christian life cannot be lived in isolation, but it can only be fulfilled in community. How can we be united across such diversity?
What if our words could commission angels? What if we believed it?
If Jesus didn't need to be baptized, what can we learn from his sacramental act?
We probably talk too much. What if someone was waiting to speak to us in the silence?
A posture of thankfulness isn't always easy, but it's always right.
"Don't be afraid", the angels say. "This is the most joyous news, and it's for everyone everywhere!"
God loved the world so much that he became one of us so we could become one with him.
On this first Sunday of Advent, we consider the hope we have in Jesus, the promise of the prophets fulfilled. *due to weather and cancelled services, this audio comes from our Facebook livestream*
Just like a child rests within the shoulders of their parent, we too find shelter and safety in the arms of the God of the universe.
In whatever battle you're in and whatever one comes next, the Lord is faithful to deliver you from evil!
If the joy of the Lord is our strength, what does that mean for us in times that we can't be happy?
Look into the light the poet says, and don't be afraid of the shadow it creates. The Lord is my light, what do I have to be afraid of?
On this Thanksgiving weekend we consider the scriptures that call the Lord our portion. Greater than any portion of turkey we'll put on our plates, the portion of God is our inheritance.
If the Lord is our shepherd, that must mean that we're his sheep! He takes great care of each one of us.
We're often bent towards not being able to believe things until we see them. Christ offers an alternative, faith-filled perspective - you'll see it when you believe it, he says!
In light of this week's gospel readings, we try to answer the question "What is the gospel, and what does the cross have to do with it?"
Our God is the lifter of our head and the restorer of our souls. He won't leave us where he found us!
God expresses himself in love towards first, every morning. Because of his expression, we can respond with love too!
The children of God are seen and known in Christ - nothing can separate us from his love!
When asked what to do to inherit eternal life, Jesus answered "Love your God and love your neighbour as yourself." To learn how to love our neighbour, we need to ask another question - who is my neighbour?
In the face of every circumstance, we are called to be a people of contagious hope!
On this special Youth Sunday, Pastor Alexander shares an encouraging word for young and old alike, no matter what season you're in!
It's easy to project our own stories of hurt and harm onto the image of our Father in Heaven. The truth is, He's better than any father we've ever known, and His character wants to rewrite our story.
On this Mother's Day, we take some time to talk about the seed from a woman that changed the earth's trajectory.
In his triumphant entry through the city gate, Jesus made a drastic political statement. What implications could that have on our lives 2,000 years later?
What story are you believing about yourself, and how many chapters into the future have you written?
Psalm 23 is familiar to a lot of people, but have we truly understood the gravity of what it means?
Father and friend to our House, Pastor David McGrew brings an encouraging word at a pivotal time.
The number 3 is significant in so many ways, but Pastor Rick makes light of three things every believer should be aware of at all times.
In our third talk on the core practices of our faith, we discuss giving. What kind of gifts are desired by the Lord?
As we continue in our series of talks about the core practices of our faith, we examine prayer.
The first in a series of talks about the core practices of our faith, we talk about the table.
We gather around a table every time we meet, but who gets a seat?
There is an overflowing source of love bubbling within you. Let it burst out!
In the midst of the storms of life when all hope seems lost and we cry out "Where are you, God?", we can hear Him say "Peace, be still"
When you are a child of the Father, Christ becomes your King.
When asked about what kind of worship he likes, Jesus didn't respond with a specific genre of song or a tempo he preferred over the rest. He looked into the eyes of a woman and said, "it's no longer about where or how you worship, but where it comes from"
Out of your heart will flow rivers of living water. Don't hold it in!
Coming to the end of our series of talks called "Now", Pastor Rick leads us into the direction of worship. Now is the time.
It's so easy to judge, isn't it? But God looks at the heart, and if we were to look at the heart of our brothers and sisters we would see beauty made in the image of Love!
Thanksgiving is an expression of our faith that responds to the invitation to live in God's presence. He has torn the veil! Come boldly into His presence with thanksgiving!
There's new life in the new wine of the Spirit available to anyone who will receive. What are you waiting for? Your new life begins now!
The beginning of a new series of talks about the power of NOW. This present moment is the one you were created for!
At the conclusion of our series of talks on the heart, we've learned that there's always more of our hearts to give. Open the eyes of our hearts to always see more of You!
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