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In this passage we see Paul travelling and visiting churches he had planted to collect an offering for suffering Christians in Jerusalem. Paul loved the local church. As we think about our own lives do we love our church? How is this evidenced in our lives?
In this passage we see a riot in Ephesus. As the gospel begins to change the city, what happens? We see evil oppose the gospel using chaos and confusion. In the midst of this what should Christians do?
In this sermon Richard Koop walks us through Acts 19:1-10. In it we see the greatness of our God and his power at work in Ephesus.
In this sermon Pastor Andrew shares 3 things: Why we can trust the resurrection actually happened. How the resurrection was for the glory of God. What the resurrection accomplished for humanity.
In this sermon Pastor Andrew talks about the cross of Christ for the glory of God and for our good.
In this passage we see Paul run into a group of disciples of John the Baptist. They had never heard of the Holy Spirit or Jesus' baptism. They receive the gospel, go through the waters of baptism and receive the Holy Spirit. What does this passage teach us about water baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
In this passage we are introduced to Apollos, a passionate gifted teacher. As Apollos begins to teach in the synagogue, Aquila and Priscilla take him aside and teach him the way of God more accurately. As we think about our lives we will see that theological accuracy is massively important because it affects our worship, our witness and our perseverance.
In this passage we see Paul arrive in the city of Corinth. Paul was facing discouragement and fear in this new city. The Lord helped him through by providing good friends and reminding Paul of his providence.
In this passage we see Paul in Athens. As he preaches in the marketplace he draws the attention of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers. As followers of Jesus we should be eager to learn what other people so we can preach the gospel to them in confidence.
In this passage we see Paul preach the gospel in Thessalonica and Berea. In one city, the gospel provokes jealousy and turmoil and in the other city the gospel provokes eager searching and acceptance. How can 1 gospel produce such different responses?
In this passage we see Paul and Silas cast out a demon from a slave girl, get beaten and thrown into prison, and God miraculously save them through an earthquake. In all these events, Paul remains focused on the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In this passage we see Paul and Silas begin their missionary journey. God clearly guides and directs them through his Holy Spirit. It begs the question: How involved is God in our daily lives? Does he guide and lead us as we make daily decisions?
In this passage we see a sharp disagreement arise between Paul and Barnabas where they can no longer work together as missionaries. What happens when conflict arises where both sides are technically right? How do we learn to let things go?
In Acts 15 we read about the Jerusalem Council, a pivotal moment in the life of the early church. Some men in the early church were telling Gentile believers they had to follow the Law to be saved. At the council, Peter, Paul, Barnabas and James defend the gospel of grace. What can we learn from this passage about the right hills to die on?
In this sermon, Pastor Don walks us through the second half of Acts 14. In it we see Paul and Barnabas returning to all the cities they had traveled to, to encourage and strengthen the new disciples.
In this passage we see Paul and Barnabas travelling to 2 different cities: Iconium and Lystra. In Lystra, the crowds witness a miracle and attempt to worship Paul and Barnabas as gods. Paul preaches a gospel message in response.
In this passage we see the Apostle Paul preaching a sermon in the city of Antioch. His strategy is to repeat the message of the gospel, invite people to respond, and leave the results to God. What can we learn about the gospel and evangelism from this passage?
In this passage we see the start of Saul and Barnabas' first missionary journey. As they travel the island of Cyprus, they encounter opposition from a sorcerer named Bar-Jesus. What can we learn about missions and perseverance from this passage?
In this sermon Pastor Andrew looks at the first 3 verses of Acts 13. In it we see the leadership structure and activity of the church in Antioch. What do we do when it seems like God is calling us to do something that doesn't make sense?
In this sermon Pastor Garret talks about the commitment of selflessness.
In this sermon, Graham Goertzen walks us through Daniel 3.
In this Christmas Eve message we wrap up our advent series looking at Isaiah 7 and Isaiah 9. The Messiah is described as God himself! Why did Jesus need to be fully God and fully man?
In this sermon we examine Isaiah 53 and the idea of the Messiah as our substitute. What exactly did Jesus come to do? How does he solve humanities problem of sin and separation from God?
In this sermon we examine Isaiah 61, which is a promise that the Messiah will come and restore all things. How is this passage fulfilled in Jesus? If Jesus is the Restorer, why isn't everything restored already?
In week 2 of our advent series, we look at the promises in the Old Testament about a coming king. All of these promises of a king find their fulfillment in the birth of Jesus.
In this sermon Pastor Andrew talks about the need for a Messiah. Since the very beginning God has promised someone who will fix the problem humanity has created. Who is this person and what promises do we see of him throughout the Old Testament?
In this sermon, we wrap up our series looking at the 10th Commandment: You shall not covet. What exactly is coveting? What does it do to our souls? And how do we resist?
In this sermon we look at the 9th Commandment: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour. Pastor Andrew asks 5 questions to work through this verse: What is God prohibiting? Why can't we lie? Is it ever okay to lie? What are ways we break this commandment today? And how do we obey?
In this sermon we look at the 8th Commandment: You shall not steal. What does this command actually mean and how do we break it today? If we are to obey God in this command we need to dig deep into the root issues of why we take things that don't belong to us.
In this sermon we look at the 7th commandment: You shall not commit adultery. Why did God put this command here? What purpose does it serve? How do we obey it?
In this sermon, Pastor Don unpacks the 6th commandment: You shall not murder. What does this commandment mean and how does Jesus explain it?
In this sermon we look at the 5th commandment: honour your father and mother. What does it mean to honour someone? How do we obey this commandment?
In this sermon we look at the 4th commandment: honouring the Sabbath day. What does it look like to set aside a day for rest? How do we enjoy the gift of the Sabbath that God has given us?
In this sermon we look at the 3rd commandment: do not take the Lord's name in vain. What is God's name and why is it so special? How do we carry the name of God well?
In the second commandment we see God prohibiting images and likenesses of anything in creation. What exactly is God prohibiting and why? What does this commandment reveal about God? How do we obey it?
In this sermon we look at the first commandment where God says "You shall have no other gods before me". What does this commandment reveal about God and about us. And how do we as followers of Jesus, keep this commandment?
In week 1 of our new series on the 10 Commandments, Pastor Andrew lays the groundwork for what the 10 Commandments are, why we should obey them and how we go about doing that!
In this one-off sermon, Pastor Andrew walks us through our mission and vision as a church. We exist to glorify God and make disciples of Jesus. We go this by gathering, growing, and going.
In this passage we see King Herod try to stamp out the early church. In it we learn 3 truths about our God: God opposes the proud, gives grace to the humble, and has not, will not and cannot lose.
In this passage we see the gospel continue to spread to the Gentiles. Barnabas is sent by the church in Jerusalem to check on the amazing things happening in Antioch. How can we as believers be encouraged to share the gospel with the people around us?
In this passage we see Peter recounting what had happened when the Gentiles had believed the gospel and received the Holy Spirit. How does the gospel tear down social and ethnic barriers and make us one in Christ?
In this passage we see the first Gentiles welcomed into the church. Peter preaches the gospel to Cornelius, his family and friends and they repent and believe in Jesus. What does this passage teach us about salvation?
In this passage we see two miracles take place: a paralyzed man walks again and a woman is raised from the dead. What do these miracles teach us about following Jesus?
In this passage we see Saul completely turn his life around. He goes from persecuting Christians to proclaiming that Jesus is the Son of God! Saul also surrounds himself with other believers who help him in the midst of crisis.
In this passage we see the conversion of one of the greatest opponents to the early church: Saul. What was Saul like before he met Jesus? What was his conversion experience like? And what does his salvation teach us about our own?
In this passage we see God calling Philip away from Samaria to a desert place. In God's providence Philip witnesses to an Ethiopian eunuch who believes the gospel and is baptized. This sermon shows us that sometimes obedience to God can be difficult but God always prepares the way for us. Will we step into the opportunities he gives us?
In this text we see a man named Simon the Magician show interest in the gospel message. However, Simon is later proved to be a fraud, not interested in Jesus but in what he can get from Jesus. In this sermon Pastor Andrew talks about Jesus not being a means to an end, but being our prize and treasure.
In this passage we see the early church scattered to Judea and Samaria because of persecution. The early church does three things in response to the opposition: they lament the death of Stephen, proclaim the gospel and rejoice when they see God's work being done.
In this passage we read about Stephen, the first man to be killed for following Jesus. Pastor Don walks us through Stephen's trial, final speech and death.
In this passage we see another potential conflict happening in the early church. The apostles appoint 7 men to handle the conflict while they focus on prayer and the ministry of the word. What is the role of deacons in the church today? How do they differ from elders? And how do both roles in the church contribute to the ministry of the word?
Is truth absolute or relative? In this passage the apostles are arrested yet again. The Sadducees attack the truth of who Jesus is, Gamaliel seeks to avoid the truth and the apostles affirm and continue to announce the truth. How do we react to the truth of the gospel of Jesus?