Pluslife Sermons

As we jump back into our Gospel of John series, we unpack the teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit in John 16. In this passage, we see clearly that the Holy Spirit “helps” by convicting unbelievers and convincing believers of the truth. Jesus tells His disciples that the Spirit will convict the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment. At the same time, the Holy Spirit guides believers into truth—shaping our theology, eschatology, and Christology. Because of the Helper, the Spirit of truth, we can be confident in discerning and holding fast to the truths of God.

As we conclude our vision-casting series, we turn our attention to Pluslife's mission to reflect Christ's love. To do this, we look to the apostle Peter's first epistle and his call for believers to love earnestly. From this passage, we are encouraged to strive for unity; setting aside sin and strife in order to love one another well. We are also called to serve with joy, willingly offering our gifts to minister to others. Finally, we are reminded to suffer like Christ, imitating our Savior as He willingly endured the cost of loving a sinful people. By following these exhortations, we can be sure that we are giving our all for the sake of the Kingdom and the Gospel.

In the second sermon of our vision-casting series, we examine what it means to have our lives revolve around Christ. We turn to the Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians, where he declares that “Christ is all, and in all.” From this passage, we are reminded to slay what is earthly by putting to death our former way of living. As we do so, we are freed to seek what is heavenly, pursuing sanctification through the renewal of our minds. Finally, we see that we are called to surrender to the love and word of Christ, allowing it to lead and transform us. By practicing these things, we can be confident that our lives revolve around Christ, as we give Him our all.

As we begin our vision-casting series, we examine the attitudes and perspectives we are to have as we strive to reach people with the Gospel. We look to the Apostle Paul and his motivations in 1 Corinthians 9, where we see that he shared the Gospel out of necessity; like him, we are called to steward the Gospel faithfully. Paul also approached his audience with humility, communicating the Gospel at their level. Finally, Paul strove for glory—not the honor of this life, but the honor of being a faithful servant of Christ in the life to come. Like the Apostle Paul, we must give our all for the sake of the Gospel.

As we close off 2025 and look toward the new year, we do not seek something new, but the ancient paths that lead to rest. We examine Jeremiah 6 and God's call to Biblical orthodoxy, returning to sound doctrine through careful study of His Word. This leads to radical orthopathy—a profound transformation of the affections toward the things of God. The fruit of this transformation is evangelical orthopraxy: a sincere effort at obedience, rooted in grace when we fall short. The new year does not require innovative methods to grow in our walk with God, but rather faithful observance of these ancient paths.

As we conclude our Advent series, we examine the final theme of love and answer the question: Why is it a love like no other? We discuss how God's love is the example, the standard for all other loves. It's also an expensive love, for it cost God His Son. Finally, we discuss how God's love expiates believers from sin; it deals with the very thing that separates us from the love of God. During this holiday season, we celebrate God's great gift of love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

In a world marked by apathy, Jesus calls His disciples to real joy. John 15:9 -11 shows that apathy begins where obedience ends, grows when we abide in ourselves, and dies when Christ's joy fills us. Our culture reflects the fruit of apathy: weak men, moral confusion, collapsing families, and churches drifting toward comfort. Advent proclaims that joy has entered the darkness through Christ's incarnation, obedience, sacrifice, resurrection, and reign. He invites apathetic hearts to awaken, abide in His love, keep His commands, and receive His joy which is full, supernatural, and unshakeable. Christ brings joy for an apathetic world.

As we celebrate the second week of Advent, we unpack the “peace” that Jesus brings with His first appearing. We see that it is a promised peace—foretold since the fall of man. We have seen that it is also a peculiar peace, in that it is undeserved yet still offered to sinful humanity. Finally, it is a present peace, one that is with us today even in the midst of trials. The peace that the advent of Christ brings is not the absence of problems, but His presence in the midst of them.

We will be exploring the unique nature of Christ's birth from Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 1:46-55, and how Jesus' birth provides us with a hope like no other.

Continuing our mini-series on the armour of God, we turn to the remaining pieces that equip believers to stand firm against the cosmic powers of the enemy. To stand, we must take up the shield of faith, clinging to the truths and promises of God. We must be secured by the helmet of salvation, guarding our minds with the hope we have in our Savior. We are to be sharpened by the Word of God— not merely knowing it, but applying it. And finally, we are to supplicate for all the saints, strengthening one another through prayer. Against such cosmic powers, the believer's only hope is the power of God.

In this mini-series, we unpack what it means to don the armor of God as we stand against the “cosmic powers” that rule this present age. In addition to setting the stage for this battlefield, this sermon explores the first three pieces of the armor of God: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, and the shoes made ready by the gospel of peace. We must be girded with the truth of God, guarded by His righteousness, and galvanized to share the gospel. As the people of God, we are called to wade through the darkness of this world, bringing forth the light of the Kingdom.

In this sermon, we examine the Tenth Commandment: “You shall not covet.” This command reaches beyond actions to the desires of the heart. First, God calls us to protect our hearts, for coveting begins with misplaced desire and discontent. Second, we must practice gratitude, trusting God's goodness and rejoicing in what He provides. Finally, we are to pursue heavenly treasures, setting our affections on Christ rather than the passing things of this world. True obedience flows from a heart content in God alone.

In this sermon, we examine the Ninth Commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” As we unpack its meaning, we discover that this commandment applies to all our interactions with others. First, God calls His people to speak with honesty, accuracy, and fairness—never distorting the truth or judging without knowledge. Second, Christians must courageously uphold the truth in a world that suppresses it, defending what is right even when it is costly. Finally, God commands that our speech build up and bless others. As believers, we are called to be lovers of the truth, guarding ourselves from every form of falsehood.

Continuing our series on the Ten Commandments, we now turn to the Eighth Commandment: “You shall not steal.” We saw that committing theft reveals a lack of willingness to work and a failure to trust in God's providence, all the while coveting what is not ours. Therefore, to be faithful to this command, we must remember to work diligently, as Scripture calls us to do. We are also reminded to give generously—fighting the urge to take by choosing instead to bless others. Finally, we must trust the Lord and practice contentment, recognizing that everything we have comes from His hand. Thus, we are to be satisfied with what the Lord provides and not covet what is not ours.

Continuing our Ten Commandments series, this sermon focuses on the Seventh Commandment — the call not to commit adultery. As we unpacked this command, we saw that its scope extends far beyond marital fidelity; it reaches into the realm of the heart and the spiritual life. We discovered that fulfilling this command begins with seeking spiritual satisfaction in the Lord, for only He can curb the desires of the flesh. Secondly, we must slay every hint of sin, taking a radical and uncompromising approach to purity. Finally, Scripture calls us to stay steadfast with our spouse, enduring and working through the trials of marriage with covenant faithfulness. As our Savior teaches, adultery begins in the heart — therefore, we must root out the seeds of unfaithfulness before they take root and bloom.

Continuing our study of the Ten Commandments, we turn to the Sixth Commandment: “You shall not murder.” We unpacked how this commandment not only forbids the unjust taking of life but also calls us to preserve and protect it. To truly fulfill this command, we must promote justice and support the rightful execution of God's justice through lawful means. We must also guard our hearts against hatred, as Jesus elevates this commandment to address our inner motives, and encourages reconciliation. Finally, we are called to defend life—to protect our neighbors and advocate for the voiceless. As those who have received an abundant life in Christ, we must be the first to defend and uphold life.

As we continue our study of the Ten Commandments, we turn to God's 4th command to keep the Sabbath day holy. To understand its relevance for Christians today, we first considered the pattern of the Sabbath, drawing from God's own example in creation, where His rest points us to worship Him. Secondly, we examined the purpose of the Sabbath, recognizing it as a covenant sign that sets God's people apart from the world. Finally, we reflected on the proclamation of the Sabbath, in that it points to salvation and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For Christians today, the Sabbath finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ Himself, for Jesus is our true Sabbath rest.

Continuing our study of the Ten Commandments, we now turn to the third commandment, where God warns us not to take His name in vain. In this sermon, we consider the common ways Christians break this command: first, by using profanity or cursing those made in the image of God; second, by committing perjury, making oaths before God or His Church but failing to keep them; and finally, by living like the Pharisees—professing to follow God while bearing His name, yet misrepresenting Him in both word and deed.

As we continue our study of the Ten Commandments, we now turn to the Second Commandment and God's prohibition of idolatry. This command is not merely about avoiding graven images, but more importantly about how worship is to be offered to God. First, worship must be marked by reverence; recognizing God's holiness prevents us from ascribing objects or idols to Him. Second, worship must not be shaped by our personal preferences, but by obedience to God's prescribed way of worship. Finally, worship must be carried out with confidence, walking by faith and not by sight. True worship of God must be holy, and it must be offered in spirit and in truth.

In this sermon, we examine the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4 and learn from His example how to overcome the temptations we face in life. When we are tempted by the desires of the flesh, we must satisfy our souls with the Word of God. When we are tempted by the pride of life, we must secure our identity in the Lord. And when we are tempted by what we see, we must learn to seek the things of the Kingdom. In Christ, we not only find the perfect example of resistance but also the power to walk in victory over temptation.

As we conclude our study in the Old Testament, we turn to one final Christophany in Zechariah 3, which points to the day when God would redeem His people through His Servant. In this vision, the Angel of the LORD advocates for God's people, acquits them of their sin, and clothes them in righteousness—all foreshadowing the work Christ would accomplish when He atoned for humanity's sin. In this, we see God's eternal character revealed through His work of redemption.

As we continue our series in the Old Testament, we come to the story of Samson's parents and their encounter with the Angel of the LORD in Judges 13. We see how when they ask for His name, the Angel of the LORD replies that it is “wonderful,” invoking the idea that, by His very nature, God is beyond comprehension—indescribable in glory and majesty. Like Samson's parents, we are meant to respond to this revelation with worship, and reverent fear. Yet this same wonder also invites us to place our hope in Him, trusting in His goodness and faithfulness. In knowing God as “wonderful,” we are drawn not only to marvel but to hope in who He is.

As we continue our series in the Old Testament, we discover why the LORD is considered the God of Peace. We look at the story of Gideon and how the LORD brings about peace in times of conflict and fear. We see how God brings peace by conferring mercy to sinners, then commissions His people to administer His peace in practical ways. Finally, He consecrates sinners, creating spiritual peace between Him and us. Peace is central to God's character, and He invites us to find and receive His peace.

As we continue our study of Christophanies, we turn to Genesis 32—the story of Jacob and Esau. Here, God reveals Himself as the one who delivers, especially from fear. He often does this by disrupting our solitude, breaking our self-reliance, and drawing us into dependence on Him as He delivers us from sin. In Jacob's struggle, we see that true deliverance begins when God lovingly breaks us in order to remake us.

What does it mean that God is a God of mercy? As we continue our series “God with Us,” we look at Abraham's interaction with the Angel of the Lord regarding Sodom in Genesis 18 and 19. Here we see how this Christophany reveals God's mercy toward sinful man. In particular, we see how mercy is God's preference, as He chooses to show mercy over judgment. We also see how mercy is God's prerogative, as He shows mercy to whom He will show mercy. Finally, we see how mercy is God's promise to those who follow Him, even extending mercy on our behalf. God's mercy abounds in the face of great sin, inviting us to trust His compassionate heart and draw near to Him.

What does it mean that God is a “God of seeing”? As we begin to study the various appearances of the “Angel of theLord” in the Old Testament, we start with the story of Hagar and explore what it means that God truly sees us. In Hagar's story, we learn that God sees our suffering—even when it is caused by our own sin, which He also sees. Yet, despite this, God also sees our salvation, promising relief to all who repent and come to Him. God is with us because He sees us.

What kills passion for the things of God? What halts the momentum of the Gospel? What makes our worship lukewarm and doctrine stale? The answer is apathy. In this sermon we examine the consequences of apathy, and how to reignite passion for the things of God.

In this sermon we look at what the Apostle Paul meant when he says that “in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” We unpack how we are merely vessels—weak, imperfect, yet chosen by God to carry His work, and that through Christ's finished work, we have the assured victory over sin and death. Because of this victory, every faithful act we do in the Lord has eternal value. Our labor is never wasted when it is done in Christ.

In this sermon we continue our study in John 15 and examine what it means to “abide” in Christ. We do this by Our Obedience, we remain in Him by following His commands, demonstrating our love through action. Yet it is by God Ordaining our perseverance that we remain in the Saviour. Finally, it is through Our Outpouring of Love to One Another that we abide and reflect the love of Christ we are to abide in. It is only when we abide in Christ can we hope to bear the fruit of our salvation.

In this sermon we look at John 15 and Christ's last I AM statement, “I am the true vine.” We unpack how this statement reveals that He is the fulfillment of God's promise—succeeding where Israel, the unfaithful vine, failed. As the true vine, He also facilitates pruning, refining believers to make them more fruitful. Finally as the true vine, He produces fruit in our lives–giving evidence of a sincere faith. It is necessary that Jesus is the True Vine, because apart from Him we can do nothing.

In this sermon we look at the kind of peace that Jesus offers to His followers in John 14. First, it's a peace with perspective, focusing on kingdom things over earthly troubles. Second, it's a peace that perseveres, steady through life's hardest trials. Finally, it's a peace that pardons, reconciling sinful man to a holy God through Christ's sacrifice. This is the true and lasting peace we have in Jesus—unshaken, unending, and secure.

As we continue our study in John 14, we unpack how the Holy Spirit is to be our helper according to Jesus. First, He is a Constant Companion, never leaving us alone but dwelling within us. Second, He Cultivates Our Obedience, empowering us to follow Christ's commands in love. Third, He Clarifies the Truth, teaching and reminding us of Jesus' words. Through the Spirit, we are guided, strengthened, and assured of God's presence in our lives.

In this sermon we continue our study in the Gospel of John and consider the importance of Christ's unity with the Father. We learned that Christ's unity with the Father assures us that His words are true and will come to pass, giving us a certain hope. It also calls us to consistent lives, as the Church now represents Christ's authority and power on earth. Finally, it means our prayers are considered, for when we pray in Christ's name, we speak with His divine authority before the Father.

“I am the way, the truth, and the life” these famous words of Christ is quoted to emphasize the sufficiency of Christ to unbelievers. But as we see from the context of John 14, the Savior says these words as a means to comfort His disciples. In this sermon we unpack how these famous words of Jesus are meant to comfort those who believe and trust him.

As Missions Month concludes, we reflect on Matthew 9 and the Savior's call to pray for laborers in the harvest. This sermon encourages us to have Christ's heart for the lost, heaven's perspective on salvation, and the willingness to move into action as laborers in the harvest.

In this sermon, Pastor Greg Armstrong of Saturate Church elaborates on his unique method of reaching Muslims with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He highlights the importance of using the Old Testament to deconstruct the Quran and the major pillars of Islam. Through this approach, the Bible not only refutes the claims of Islam but also stands alone as the authoritative and inspired Word of God.

The status of the Great Commission is almost completed and the role the church of Canada can yet play in these last days in the nation of Canada and across the Globe. There is a reality that Christian Canadians are missing in these last days. How will you respond when we stand before Jesus when he comes back?

In the final sermon of our Kingdom series, we discuss what it means to be a people for God's possession. We saw how Peter's words call back to the Old Testament and describe God's covenantal relationship with His people. We then looked at what it means to be in a covenantal relationship with God which denotes a new citizenship, a call to stewardship, and a reconciled relationship with God. The new covenant in Christ welcomes us into the Kingdom of God and a new identity in Him.

Peter calls believers a “holy nation”, a people that is to be set apart from the world, but this task is easier said than done. In this sermon we look at how we can be holy just as God is holy. From Peter's letter we see the need to believe differently than the world, which results in different behaviour. Believers benefit from holiness in a way that the world cannot attain in that we become more like our Saviour.

As we conclude our series on the discipleship culture of our church, we look at what it means to be a Missional Community and approach to reaching the lost. We looked deeper into the Great Commision and the way Christ sends out His disciples as our template for reaching the lost. We were reminded of Christ's authority that enables us and gives us the confidence to win the lost. In addition we saw how we must be intentional with our lives, having discipleship as the purpose for our relationships with outsiders. Finally we were reminded that we don't need to evangelise alone, but rather we have a community to lean on for support. We must make the Great Commision our mission to truly be a community that seeks to see lives changed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

A common talking point of the world is that “Christians should not judge people”. This however contradicts the Apostle Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians 5 to judge those within the church. In this sermon we look at the Apostle's call to believers to not tolerate, and celebrate sin, nor should we associate with those who call themselves brothers but live a lifestyle of sin. Believers are held to a higher standard for the life we live because we are the Bride of Christ. We must therefore ensure that no hint of sin would be named amongst the body of believers.

In this sermon, we looked at the biblical framework upon which Paul calls us to speak in a manner worthy of the calling that God has bestowed upon us. By surveying various scripture portions, we observed that the words we speak are revealing about us, impactful to us, controllable by God and accountable to God. As Christians, we are called to speaks words that are full of truth, grace, and hope! May the good Lord bless our mouth and empower us with His Spirit to reflect the new heart He has given us.

Thanksgiving for believers should never be an annual celebration, but should define their lives. As we look at Psalm 107 we are reminded of how those redeemed by God should practise gratitude. Thanksgiving should define believers, drive their praise and direct their lives, gratitude should be a defining characteristic of those who have been saved by God. So let the redeemed of the LORD say so, let us give thanks for the goodness and steadfast love He has demonstrated to us.

As we close our study in the 13th chapter of John's Gospel, we look at the new commandment that Christ gives to His disciples–to love one another just as Christ has loved us. We look at why this commandment is considered “new” and what this kind of love entails. The hope is that we love like Christ in the Church, knowing that our love should define us in the world.

Thesis: “God's election depicts the depths of His affections.” This is what we see at the last supper and Judas' betrayal. As we continue our study into the 13th chapter of John's Gospel, we examine the depths of God's love as demonstrated in His sovereign act of election. We are reminded that despite the difficult truth that some are chosen and some are not, God's choice reveals much of His character, and His great love for the Church. It is because we have been chosen by God that we can truly say that “we are loved”.

As we begin our study into the 13th chapter of John's Gospel, we dive deep into the story Jesus washing His disciples feet. We see that this act serve as an object lesson for His disciples on how to love one another. It presents a love that is humble, that puts the needs of others first, and leads by example. In the same way Christ invites His followers to do the same, to show love even to those who would not love us in return.

As we conclude chapter 12 of John's gospel, we are reminded of the authority and power of Scripture as they are the words of Christ Himself. There is great hope for anyone who believes the word of God that their dark minds can be illuminated and be given wisdom. There is a reverence for Christ's words knowing that failure to abide and believe them ultimately results in judgement. Finally, we are reminded that those who believe and follow the words of Christ are proven to be those who have a relationship with the Father. The words of Christ collected in the Bible are the words of life.

As we continue our study in the Gospel of John we examine the glory of God as manifested in Christ and His death. We see that God's glory is specifically displayed to show humanity where to go, a revelation of God and His good will for us. But as we see from our passage, it's not enough to “see” the light, we must also “believe” in the light; putting our faith in the embodiment of God's glory–Jesus Christ. Finally, we also see how God's glory separates believers and unbelievers in the simple fact that those who believe are those who are able to see God's glory. Because of this, we echo Christ's invitation, “while you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”

As we jump back into our study in the Gospel of John, we pick up in chapter 12, following the triumphal entry. Here we see Christ's expectations for those who would follow Him. Followers of Jesus must die to self, putting the love of Christ above everything else in this world. Followers of Christ must also abide in Him, finding our ability to produce fruit in our Saviour. Finally, those who follow Christ must also hope in Him, trusting that despite the hardships, there is no greater reward than to be found as a follower of the Saviour.

In the final chapter of Ruth we see the noble act of Boaz to marry Ruth, and how it foreshadows what Christ will do for His bride the Church. We see how just like Boaz, Christ redeems rejected sinners, and delights in His bride the Church. We also see the hope that in Christ the ruined find renewal. Jesus is the Boaz of the Church, the One who redeemed us from sin and death.

In the third chapter of Ruth, we see more themes pertaining to how godly relationships between men and women are to look. First we see that healthy relationships are done in community; it takes a "village" to build up and protect relationships. Secondly, we see the need for women to depend on men, in that godly men are to be the refuge of women. Finally, we see the call for men to protect the honour of women, not allowing them to face harm or ridicule. Relationships between men and women are to honour God, and are a reflection of the community around them.