Sermons – Smythe Street Church

Pastor Heidi begins a new series, Kingdom. Jesus is not just a teacher; Jesus is King. Following Jesus means accepting his life-giving authority in our everyday lives. The post Who is Your King? appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Jesus is not just a teacher; Jesus is King. Following Jesus means accepting his life-giving authority in our everyday lives. Part of a new series: Kingdom The post Jesus is not just a teacher appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Can I Trust the Church? It’s easy to be skeptical of any institution or organization, especially when it has the numbers and power of Church. Does the Church fit into how we experience God and spirituality? Can it be trusted again if we’ve been hurt by it? The post Can I Trust the Church? appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

The Bible. Christians cling to it, talk about, live by it, swear by it… What makes the Bible so special? Do we know where it came from? Can we know what it means? Can I trust the Bible? Let’s talk about it. The post Can I Trust the Bible? appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

What can we anticipate when we pray? Does God hear? Do things change? Do I change? Pastor Wayne urges us to discover why good things are to be experienced as a result of Prayer. The post What Happens When We Pray? appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Are we ready to draw near and to be done with a distant relationship with God? This week Pastor Wayne encourages us to experience renewed communion and closeness with God through prayer. The post Drawing Near appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Did you know the Holy Spirit desires a close relationship with you? Pastor Drost teaches on how we can talk and walk with the Holy Spirit in an intimate, direct, and personal way. The post Up Close and Personal appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

When you think about sharing faith, do you feel intimidated? This week, we read the story of Philip and discover God is already preparing opportunities for us as Pastor Chad concludes our series, “Story: God's Character Revealed.” The post God Is Working in Our World appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Hagar's situation was desperate; pregnant and alone, she felt invisible, powerless and hopeless. This Sunday, we learn from from Genesis 16, and we will see how Hagar's story reminds us that God sees us in our desperate situations as well. The post God sees you appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

This week we look at Joseph, whose life was turbulent, but who also saw God work through his difficulty. This continues our series, Story: God's Character Revealed. The post God is with Me In My Mess appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Does your Christian journey with God have seasons of uncertainty? Not only is that normal, but it is also spiritually healthy. That is where our trust in God is matured. The post Trusting God in Uncertainty appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Jesus is the perfect embodiment of the graciousness of God, and the perfect example of how to navigate the tension and between grace and truth. The post The Graciousness of God appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Backed up against the Red Sea with no escape, God delivered the Israelites from their enemies, showcasing God's power. Pastor Heidi teaches from Exodus 14 and 15 where we see how their story reminds us that God wants to be our deliverer today. This message is part 2 of our series Story: God's Character Revealed The post God is our Deliverer appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

On the banks of the Jordan, God proved his faithfulness to Joshua. Pastor Chad Billington & Kristy Short show this story gives us hope for today and reason to share our own stories. This begins our our new series, “Story: God's Character Revealed.” The post God Is Faithful appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

While it is important to wonder, marvel, and be awestruck by God’s greatness and all He does, is it possible to wander from His main assignment for us in the world in doing so? What is God’s main mission for us? How can we keep the main mission the main mission? The post The WONDER that WANDERS appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Have you wondered why the Magi brought three gifts? Pastor Chad explores the symbolism of these three gifts and how they invite us to respond to three facets of Jesus’ identity. The post The Gifts of the Magi appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

What if the Christmas story was bigger than… Christmas? Nativities, Songs, Mangers – all of these are good. What if the messages of the angels point us to a bigger story that’s still being written? Continuing our Christmas series, let’s explore Wonder: the Unfolding Story The post The Unfolding Story appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Then the angels announced Jesus' arrival to the shepherds, it was good news for all. The sign they gave them to look for was something no one was expecting. This Sunday Pastor Chad invites us to see lessons in God's surprises, continuing our Christmas series, Wonder: Hear the Message of the Angels. The post An Unusual Sign appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Have you ever felt decision fatigue with all the decisions you have to make? You're not alone. This week we study Matthew 1, where the angel visits Joseph, a man with big decisions to make; continuing our Christmas series, Wonder: Hear the Message of the Angels. The post When There’s So Much to Consider appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Khert Rizal, one of our High School students, reflects on Mary's encounter with Gabriel as part of our NextGen Christmas service. The post NextGen Christmas: Special Message appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Have you felt like your prayers are not being heard by God? You're not alone. Pastor Chad teaches from from Luke 1, where the angel Gabriel visits Zechariah, a man who thought he was forgotten too. This messages is part 1 of our Christmas series, Wonder: Hear the Message of the Angels. The post When Our Prayers Seem Unheard appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Isaiah sees a vision of God’s glory and agrees to follow a call to be God’s messenger. Pastor Heidi and Pastor Chad look to Isaiah 6 to see how God addresses us and empowers us in times of uncertainty. The post Here Am I. Send Me appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Pastor Verner Drost and Bishop Märt Vähi reflect on their journeys of faith, including founding ministries like the Village of Hope and smuggling Bibles into the Soviet Union, emphasizing God’s guidance and obedience to His call. As they prepare to pass leadership to Chad and Heidi Billington, they highlight the importance of stepping into God’s plans and trusting Him to equip His followers. The post Passing the Torch: A Legacy of Faith and Leadership appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Pastor Drost has served as the Lead Pastor of Smythe Street Church for the past 34 years. This Sunday marks his final Sunday speaking as Lead Pastor and will be sharing words of advice regarding the future health of our church. The post Lane Change Ahead appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

What is so amazing about grace? Why is “Amazing Grace” one of the most popular hymns? Why have so many very famous artists performed this song? This Sunday we will look at how the Gospel of Matthew reveals the answer to what is so amazing about grace. The post The Amazing Grace of the Kingdom appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Continuing our series in Matthew, Pastor Chad examines how Jesus’ comparing The Kingdom of Heaven is often compared to a treasure. If it is a treasure, how much do we really think it is worth? The post The Value of the Kingdom appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Jesus asked lots of great questions and there was one that each of us is still asking today. Which question was it? Pastor Jeremy Kitchen explores the answers found in Matthew. The post The Question of the Kingdom appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

The Gospel of Matthew introduces us to the important role of Jesus in the Kingdom of Heaven. Pastor Heidi Billington tells us why Jesus spoke in parables. The post The Hidden Kingdom appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

The Gospel of Matthew introduces us to the important role of the Holy Spirit in the Kingdom of Heaven. Pastor Drost tells us how the Holy Spirit also needs to be a constant, guiding presence in us, actively guiding and empowering every aspect of daily lives. The post The Holy Spirit and the Kingdom appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Pastor Drost tells us about how God invites you and I to partner with Him in the exciting adventure of completing His Kingdom on this earth. The post Fulfilling the Kingdom appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

A lot of us can agree that Jesus’ teachings sound great, but is there a deeper understanding He wants us to see? What does Matthew’s focus on the Kingdom tell us about ourselves, others, and God? The post The Upside Down Kingdom appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Why does Matthew begin his telling of Jesus' story with a long list of names? Pastor Chad show how his family history reveals how Jesus embodies God’s authority and blessing; which is good news for us all. The post The Promise of Jesus appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Pastor Drost looks at questions like, If God is all powerful, why is there evil in the world? Why would a loving, all-powerful God allow suffering? Why do bad things happen to “good” people? Does everything happen for a reason? The post Is God Good? appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

There’s a surefire way to know if something is healthy. Is the same true with faith? Is there a sign we’ve missed in what it means to have a healthy faith? The post Open Gardens appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

What is the common denominator in cultivating new life? As Pastor Heidi wraps up our series on Colossians 3 we explore what faith in Jesus means in our daily life. The post Points to Jesus appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

How necessary is forgiveness? Has it become an antiquated concept, irrelevant to modern society? Is it a “get out of jail free” for criminals? This Sunday we’ll look at why Jesus had so much to say about it. The post The Path to a Better Future appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Do you know anyone turned off by Christianity? Do you know anyone who was raised in church and no longer has any interest in attending church? Why might that be? This Sunday let’s explore a few reasons why this might be the case. The post So, Who’s Asking? appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Removing things from our lives can be a really good thing. So can planting things. What things need to be planted in our lives? Is Christianity really just about being a “good” or moral person? Or is this more to what the Bible says? The post From Weeding to Planting appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Pastor Wayne Flowers continues our series in Colossians looking at how words hurt and heal. The post Words That Hurt and Words That Heal appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Continuing our series in Colossians 3, Pastor Chad looks at how anger and rage damage the community God is building. We see how Christ calls us to love each other above our grievances. The post Anger & Rage appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

How do we pursue freedom from sin, including sexual sin, without falling into legalism and condemnation? Pastor Chad continues our series in Colossians looking at how freedom grows from our identity in Jesus and turning towards him. The post Walking into Freedom appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Spiritual growth is no stranger to the pruning and removal of the things that hinder us. How do we die to the things that destroy us that we may live for the things that bring us life? Pastor Wayne focuses on Colossians chapter 3 to dig into this vital truth. The post Dying to Live appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

What are you growing in the spiritual garden of your life? What part of a healthy heart is up to you? This Sunday Pastor Drost will look at how to cultivate a healthy spiritual garden. The post Cultivating New Life appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Have you ever felt like ordinary things have happened to you at extraordinary times? Are these mere coincidences or is God leading us? How can I tell the difference between my thoughts and the leading of the Holy Spirit? Pastor Drost invites us to explore these questions together. The post DISCERNING the LEADING of the SPIRIT appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

We are on mission in a secular postmodern era that feels quite incompatible with the Gospel. Pastor Drost reminds us of why it is essential that we all be Spirit-led so as to recognize the new and exciting Kingdom opportunities around us. The post Lead by the Spirit appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Being Sent is a mentality that affects how we live our everyday lives and it starts in the places we go each day. What does it mean to be a Christian in today’s culture? Do we have a mission in our workplace, friendships, and families? Pastor Jeremy explores how we’re called to do more than just survive culture. God sends us to redeem it. The post Sent with Mission appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

You are sent. Goad has a mission and story for you. Where will it take you? How will He use you? The post Guest Speaker MÄRT VÄHI appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

If you are a Jesus follower than you are sent! Did you know that He hasn't sent you empty handed? He has given you the right tools for the job. Pastor Drost looks at what gifts Jesus has given you to use for what He has called you to do. The post Sent with Gifts appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

The power of the Holy Spirit enables us to carry out our God-given mission. Let’s rediscover how we can embrace and experience this amazing truth. The post Sent…with Power appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

Jesus final commands centre on sending us to the peoples around us and throughout the world. Let's remember what it means to be Sent… The post Sent… with Authority appeared first on Smythe Street Church.

When you look at someone, what do you see? When Jesus looked at people, what did he see? Do you see what God sees? The post Do you see what I see? appeared first on Smythe Street Church.