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PROMISED: The Promised Child (Note: Podcast is Moving!)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 17:10


It is easy to rush past the things right in front of us when they become familiar. In the middle of the Christmas season, the busyness and stress of it adds to our tendency to rush past what's right in front of us. Yet, in the darkness a light breaks through, a child born for us, and His name is Jesus. Join us for church as we look at the good news of the Promised Child. StAAC Podcast is moving! Please follow this link to connect to the updated Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917  

PROMISED: The Promise of Immanuel (Podcast is moving - see below)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 31:18


As we come into the Advent season, we remember the Christmas story. Join us as we take time to pause and reflect on the awesomeness of Jesus - that the creator of all things would come down to take the form of a baby. And He does so because of His deep love for us. StAAC Podcast is moving! Please follow this link to connect to the updated Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917  

TREASURE

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 25:50


Jesus illuminates the truth that what we give attention to, what we treasure, will always capture our hearts. In Luke 12:22-34, Jesus reveals how to overcome worry by putting God's Kingdom first. Join us as we dive into the passage with Transitional Executive Lead, Carl Waldron. The StAAC Podcast is moving! Please follow this link to connect to the updated Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917  

WHY TITHE?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 38:08


Have you ever wondered what tithing is all about? Why do we tithe? Join us as Pastor Bob talks about what the Bible says about giving to the Lord and how giving benefits us. StAAC Podcast is moving! Please follow this link to connect to the updated Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917  

From Brokenness to Peace to Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 39:05


Brokenness surrounds us and is within us. In Luke 8:26-39, Jesus encountered a man, so broken that everyone had written him off, but not Jesus. Jesus transformed the man's life, moving him from brokenness to peace, and from peace to purpose. Join us and Lead Pastor Candidate, Kirk Cowman, as we discover what Jesus wants to do in our story and our community today. NOTE: StAAC Podcast is moving! Please follow this link to connect to the updated Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917  

Pathways to God's Presence (NOTE: PODCAST IS MOVING...SEE DETAILS BELOW)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 29:36


StAAC Podcast is moving! Please follow this link to connect to the updated Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917 To be a church that would grow our confidence and capacity in the Holy Spirit is a growth area Jesus highlighted throughout our appreciative inquiry process over this last year. This Sunday, we are pleased to welcome Doug Balzer, as he encourages us to be a church community empowered by the Holy Spirit, joining the work He is doing in the world around us as we become missionally focused.

Jesus on Power

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 39:00


NOTE: StAAC Podcast is moving! Please follow this link to connect to the updated Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917 In a cultural moment in which much skepticism is mounting towards the church, what might Jesus have to say?  Join us and our Guest Speaker, Nathan Carroll, as we look into the gospels and focus on a key statement of Jesus - a statement that the body of Christ ought to think deeply about at this present time.

BY THEIR FRUIT: Gentleness & Self-Control

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 33:06


As we wrap up our series, By Their Fruit, join us as we look at some of the most important areas in the lives of those practicing the way of Jesus, gentleness and self-control. Often, our decisions and actions are a reaction built on our emotions, experience and current circumstance. What if a life formed by the Holy Spirit saw us learn to respond rather than react, and that response is grown through self-control and gentleness. Join us Sunday as we look at a life that bears the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

BY THEIR FRUIT: Goodness & Faithfulness

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 32:31


How important is it for you to know that someone is truly good? As you consider who a good business partner, teacher, spouse or coach might be...how important is it to know that beyond just doing the right thing from time to time when it's convenient, this person can truly be counted on to be consistently good and faithful with the things and people that we care about? Join us as we continue our series, By Their Fruit, as Pastor Lisa looks at the fruits of Goodness and Faithfulness, celebrating the truth that transformation into Christ-likeness in these things is available to us now.

BY THEIR FRUIT: Joy and Peace

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 30:09


Whether you watch the news or have a conversation with friends, there will probably be some comments about the unrest we are experiencing in our world. Whether it is the realities of war worldwide, political upheaval, pandemic weariness, or financial or relational stress. All of it adds up, and it can feel difficult to catch our breath and experience lasting peace. What if thanksgiving was a key that unlocks peace? Join us for church as we explore the connection between thanksgiving and peace and continue our sermon series, By their fruit.

BY THEIR FRUIT: Patience & Kindness

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 36:11


As we continue our series, By Their Fruit, we're going to spend some time looking at patience and kindness. How does patience get produced in our lives by the Holy Spirit, and what is the difference between being kind and being nice or friendly? Is there a difference? Join us on Sunday as Pastor Josh talks about it!

Family Celebration: Josh Ginn Ordination

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 34:31


Join us as we celebrate baptisms and the Ordination of Pastor Josh Ginn!

BY THEIR FRUIT: Love

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 33:13


To truly love someone is one of the greatest gifts we can give them, isn't it? Love is also one of the greatest gifts we can receive - we all long to know that we are truly loved. The last couple of years have been difficult in so many ways. Pandemic realities for example, caused relational tension and loneliness to be at an all-time high. So how do we love well? Join us as Pastor Lisa continues our new series, By Their Fruit, and shares how we can meaningfully grow to become people who truly love well.

BY THEIR FRUIT: Working the Ground

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 31:35


Fall is upon us, and pumpkin spice is in full effect almost everywhere you go. As the seasons change, it's time to harvest the fruit of a summer's labour in the garden or the field. Long before the harvest, the soil was prepared, and there was work tending to the plants as they grew. Join us on Sunday as we begin our new series, By Their Fruit, exploring what it looks like to bear fruit as followers of Christ.

JESUS STORIES: The Parable of the Lost Sheep, Coin and Son

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 33:10


We all know what it is like to lose something and then experience the immense joy of finding what we have been searching for!  Join us as we conclude our Summer Teaching Series, Jesus Stories, as Pastor Lisa shares the Parable of the Lost Sheep, Coin and Son as we reflect on God's heart to seek and save all who are lost.

JESUS STORIES: Foundations

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 27:12


Jesus has a question and a promise for those who hear his teaching. We can't avoid trials and storms, but how we build our lives makes all the difference. Join us on Sunday as we hear from Transitional Executive Lead, Carl Waldron, talk about the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builder.

JESUS STORIES: The Parable of the Sower

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 37:26


Have you ever shared your faith with someone and it didn't turn out the way you hoped? Join us on Sunday as we learn about the Parable of the Sower and what Jesus tells us about sowing seeds of faith.

JESUS STORIES: Forgiven

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 40:15


Have you ever been in a season of life where forgiving someone feels impossible? That the hurt they've caused and the pain you've experienced runs too deep? How do you move on? Is forgiveness even possible? When we focus on the wrong things, forgiveness can seem miles away. If we understand the invitation Jesus offers, we learn that the road to forgiveness and healing is closer than we think.

Simply Jesus: Childlike Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 39:23


Have you ever felt like giving up on your faith? Have you ever felt like it was just too complicated? Join us as Pastor Bob leads us back to the Childlike Faith that allows us to experience the many riches God has for us.

SIMPLY JESUS: Because it's the Kingdom

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 31:10


In life, we are constantly faced with choices about how we spend our time and energy. We all know there is only so much to go around. It requires us to make decisions based on the value we ascribe to various activities and opportunities. Join us Sunday as we look at how hidden treasure and valuable pearls provide a window into the kingdom of God.

SIMPLY JESUS: The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 29:46


As we continue our summer series, Jesus Stories, we are looking at a story Jesus shared about a Barren Fig Tree. This week, we're going to get a snapshot of the patience of God and hear all about what happens when a barren fig tree meets with a moving train.

SIMPLY JESUS: Who is My Neighbour?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 35:43


Jesus was often confronted with questions, and often, his answer was in the form of a story. In the case of the Good Samaritan, Jesus not only wants to confront our ideas about who our neighbour is but also challenge our assumptions of mercy and justice in light of our current cultural moment. Jesus is inviting us to a life of radical transformation. Will you dive into the Word and see what He has for you?

SIMPLY JESUS: Why Do You Keep Asking?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 32:59


Most parents who have made it through the toddler stage will have experienced the season of a million questions. The curiosity of kids and the desire to understand the world around them can be exhausting for those who are on the receiving end of the questions. As we continue our Jesus Stories series we see Jesus use the persistence of a widow who was unrelenting in her pursuit of justice as an invitation for us to be those who continue to ask without ceasing.

JESUS STORIES: The Parable of the Great Feast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 35:47


So much takes place over a great meal, doesn't it? So often this is where relationships deepen, where dreams are freely shared and where meaningful and purposeful plans are made.  When someone invites us to share a meal around their table, there is, inherent within the invitation, a desire to simply be with one another and engage something meaningful together.  An invitation to dinner is something we do not want to miss!  Join us as we continue in our summer series, Jesus Stories, as we look at how Jesus describes the invitation to life with Him in His kingdom as an invitation to a great feast, one that we want to make sure we embrace fully!

SIMPLY JESUS: The Mustard Seed Kingdom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 27:07


Jesus' story of the simple mustard seed transforms our idea of what the Kingdom of Heaven means, challenging us to trust God in seasons of trial and waiting. It also gives us a picture of a durable, victorious faith rooted in Jesus' own life. Join us as we continue our new series, Jesus Stories, and explore the parable of the mustard seed.

JESUS STORIES: The Parable of the Three Servants

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 32:37


We're kicking off our new series, Jesus Stories, and are going to spend time exploring the parables of Jesus. Join us as we get a picture of what the Kingdom of God looks like and reflect on the role we have in the Kingdom. Jesus has given us incredible gifts; how are they being lived out in the now available Kingdom of God?

CELEBRATING FAITHFULNESS: Grand Opening Sunday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 48:22


Marking milestones is significant. They serve as reminders of the journey we have been on and provide the foundations we stand upon for the road ahead. This week, we gather to celebrate God's faithfulness through his people as we host the official Grand Opening of our new building. Join us as we take time to acknowledge the ways God has made it possible while also looking ahead to all that God has in store for St. Albert Alliance Church.

EMPOWERED: Lead by the Holy Spirit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 38:36


In the early church, a big part of the work of the Holy Spirit was to lead believers to where and how to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. And this is still happening today. This week, join us as Pastor Bob shares stories of being led by the Holy Spirit in the early church and present day.

EMPOWERED: Going Where?

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 42:11


There is nothing about the Church that is supposed to be static. Since the birth of the early Church, in the book of Acts, we see a continual calling to dynamic movement. This movement is built out of obedience of following Jesus while empowered by the Spirit. Join us as we look at how we are invited to be part of what God is doing around the world.

EMPOWERED: The Empowered Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 40:18


Living a life of purpose is something we all desire. But how do we find purpose today? God's vision for His church is a story the world needs to hear; it brings hope, life and meaning and calls us to join Jesus in seeing the Kingdom break out in the world around us. We can't do it alone. Jesus invites us to journey with Him in His redemptive plan to bring life to a dying world. We have a mission. We have a purpose. Will we be the empowered church?

EMPOWERED: The Empowered Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 37:54


In our world today, it's easy to follow the lead of the things and people closest to us. We can distinguish who is leading our life based on our actions, thought patterns, and behaviours. But how would our lives look different if we chose to be led by the Holy Spirit? Join us as Pastor Lisa continues our Empowered series.

A NEW SEASON

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 31:20


Join us as we hear from Transitional Executive Lead, Carl Waldron, as he shares an update about what we as a congregation, Elders, staff and transition team have heard where Jesus is leading us in this season. 

EMPOWERED: Who is the Holy Spirit?

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 34:34


Have you ever wondered what real power looks like and where real power comes from?  Questions surrounding power, who can be trusted with it and how it should be stewarded are very real and timely in our world today.  Join us as we continue our teaching series “Empowered” as we look at the book of Acts and what we learn about where true power comes from and how we are invited to live Spirit empowered lives for the glory of God and the flourishing of His Kingdom.

EMPOWERED: What Do We Have?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 34:28


Have you ever watched the Antiques Road Show? People have shown up with items thinking they were worth a few dollars and find out their item is worth thousands. Or they assume what they have is worth thousands when it is actually a cheap knockoff worth only pennies. Join us Sunday as we kick off our new Series, Empowered, as we look at how the early Church grew as they understood the worth of the gospel.

EASTER SUNDAY: What Are You Living For?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 27:48


What are you living for? It's a question that has probably crossed your mind at one point or another during your life. The way we answer the question can set the course for the way that we choose to live - the places we spend our time, how we use our money, it may even impact where we call home. At the core of the question, we are really being asked, “What does it mean to live?” This Easter Sunday, join us as we explore Jesus' invitation to new life and how that shapes our lives.

SIMPLY JESUS: Doors of Opportunity

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 38:11


Have you ever felt that your life was lacking purpose and opportunity? This week, as we study from the book of Colossians and finish our series, Simply Jesus, we are invited to be part of a bigger story.

SIMPLY JESUS: Disarming Power

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 38:39


You don't have to look far to see positions of power abused. Whether it is in relationship, workplaces, or other organizational structures. As we continue our series Simply Jesus, we see Paul confronting the traditional power dynamics and setting the course for a new way of living.

SIMPLY JESUS: Radical Unity

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 28:22


So often we surround ourselves in relationships with people who think, feel and behave like we do because we think this is what true Christian unity looks like, but Paul describes something very different in Colossians 3.  Join us as we continue our teaching series, Simply Jesus, and look at what true Christian unity is meant to be.

SIMPLY JESUS: Put To Death

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 40:36


Everyone wants to change. We all have this ideal life we want to live, where sin is no longer an issue. But we find ourselves in a tug of war between our old self, before Jesus, and our new self in Christ. Will it always be this way? Are we destined to live this back and forth life where the things we want to do we don't do? And the things we don't want to do, are the things we can't escape? As we continue through the letter to the Colossian Church, Paul is asking us, “What do we believe is the key to real transformation?” The answer is better than we could ever imagine!

SIMPLY JESUS: Set Your Sights

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 33:51


Look at where you want to go, not at the obstacles you are trying to avoid - this is a lesson with multiple applications. As we continue our series, Simply Jesus, Paul's words challenge the obstacles we often set our sights on that we are trying to avoid. Join us on Sunday as we explore what it means to fix our eyes on Jesus.

SIMPLY JESUS: Spiritual Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 31:56


Over the past two years, there have been a lot of conversations about freedom. Join us as we continue our study of the book of Colossians and examine the spiritual liberty Paul lived out of and how he encourages us to live out of today as we seek to apprentice with Jesus.

SIMPLY JESUS: United With Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 28:43


We all understand the significance of a good match in relationship! From friendships to business partnerships to marriage the quality of our “union” with people significantly impacts the quality of absolutely everything in our life! Join us as we continue in our Teaching series, Simply Jesus, reflecting on the truth that our choice to apprentice with Jesus is the most significant union we will ever enter into with the most significant gifts as a result.

SIMPLY JESUS: Countering Division

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 31:59


We are living in a time where it seems like there is no middle ground on any issue we face. The polarizing viewpoints are on full blast, and we find it easy to dismiss the ones we see on the other side of the spectrum. Join us on Sunday as we explore Jesus as central to counter formation and how lives can be knit together in a time of division.

SIMPLY JESUS: The Power of Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 26:15


As we continue our study of Colossians, this week, we are looking at Colossians 1:24-29. Paul sees how we, human beings, need a purpose. In this passage, Paul talks about the purpose of suffering, the purpose of mission and the purpose of identity and is speaking to all Christians - past, present and future. Join us as we hear from our StAAC Pastoral Intern, Dylan Overdyk.

SIMPLY JESUS: The Gift of Reconciliation

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 35:14


In any broken relationship reconciliation is a gift beyond measure. To have the fracture mended, to experience undeserved grace in reconciliation is a powerful thing and impacts our lives in meaningfully significant ways. As we continue in our teaching series, Simply Jesus, studying the book of Colossians, Pastor Lisa shares the profound gift of reconciliation offered to us by God in Jesus and how we can live in the reality of this gift of grace every single day.

SIMPLY JESUS: Jesus Only

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 35:00


Something we say often at St. Albert Alliance Church is that Jesus is First in everything. As we continue in our series, Simply Jesus, Pastor Lisa shares from Colossians 1:15-20. These six verses are widely regarded as the “pinnacle” of all the New Testament teaching concerning Jesus. This beautiful passage is central to who we are at St. Albert Alliance and continues to compel us to live a “Jesus first” story.

SIMPLY JESUS: Hope That Grows

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 33:30


When we hear the word ‘hope,' we often associate it with wishful thinking, something akin to a wish - that our desired outcome will become a reality. Unfortunately, that kind of hope doesn't have much staying power in the face of uncertainty and disappointment. Join us as Pastor Mike continues our series, Simply Jesus, and we explore the Confident hope Paul commends and how it can form the hope we have as we navigate life.

SIMPLY JESUS: Three Gifts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 27:54


What do we truly need to experience the kind of life Jesus intends for his followers? At the opening of his letter to the Colossians, the Apostle Paul shares three gifts that result in our spiritual growth, a joyful life, and unshakeable security. They're also crucial for us here at StAAC as we prepare for a new chapter in our church's story. Join us as Carl Waldron continues our new series, Simply Jesus.

SIMPLY JESUS: Who's In Charge?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 33:53


“Who's in charge anyway?” It's a question that often gets asked on teams, in organizations and workplaces. In seasons of uncertainty, the desire to know who is in charge often intensifies. We look for someone to have the right answers, to know the direction and help us feel a sense of certainty. Join us on Sunday as we start our new series, Simply Jesus, looking at Christ as Head of the Church.

2022 - A Year of Abiding

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 33:36


Jesus gives us a picture of what's most important: to love God & to love our neighbour as ourself. As we enter into 2022, how are we intentionally making this a priority? Let's take time to craft a rule of life for the next year so that we are intentional as we abide in Jesus - through this everything else will come together and our priorities will be in order

Priorities

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 22:28


Coming out of advent, let's take time to pause & reflect - what in the past year has been our priority? As we look ahead to 2022, what are we prioritizing? As we think through our priorities, what does Jesus have to say that is most important and does it align with how we've oriented our own lives?

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