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Why Your New Year's Resolutions Always Fail and What to Do Instead

Why Your New Year's Resolutions Always Fail and What to Do Instead

Every new year, people make resolutions to improve their lives. But give it a month, a couple of weeks, or even a few days, and most people fail to follow through on their resolutions. Why is that? In today's passage, we will learn from Jesus that the change we all need goes beyond our own actions and abilities. What we truly need is to be born again!

John 3:1-15 // [outline]

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The Powerful Impact of Others in My Life

The Powerful Impact of Others in My Life

God has made us partners of the gospel, and He uses mutual relationships in order to reach His goal to make us like Christ, and build His church. As we look at Philippians 1, we’ll see how God uses other people in our lives to help us grow and bring joy and thankfulness.

Philippians 1:3-8 // [outline]

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The Great Commission

The Great Commission

People around the world have found inspiration in Jesus’ Great Commission since He gave to the first disciples 2,000 years ago. Nick Helliwell shares insights he has gained from it as a missionary to Indigenous Peoples.

Matthew 28:16-20 // [outline]

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Who Is Like Our God?

Who Is Like Our God?

Do you know God as He has revealed himself in His Word? We can only do what God requires if we understand who He is. The message on Micah is one of judgment but also of hope for those who put their trust in the God of the biblical revelation who is like no other.

Micah 7:18-20 // [outline]

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It's Not Me, It's You!

It's Not Me, It's You!

Many people believe that they are the creators of their own destinies and the masters of their own fate, and they live their lives accordingly. In Col 1:15-20, however, Paul thinks very differently. This text loudly proclaims that we all have the same Creator and Master: Jesus; and he explains why.

Colossians 1:15-20 // [outline]

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Why Does the Holy Spirit Choose to Come?

Why Does the Holy Spirit Choose to Come?

Jesus chose to humble Himself, eschew His own divine power, submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit, and rely upon His empowerment to live a holy life, in total obedience to His Father. This message will look at how to be filled with the Spirit, how to welcome the Spirit into our lives, and why the Holy Spirit chooses to come.

John 16:5-15 // [outline]

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Why Does the Holy Spirit Choose to Come?

Why Does the Holy Spirit Choose to Come?

Jesus chose to humble Himself, eschew His own divine power, submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit, and rely upon His empowerment to live a holy life, in total obedience to His Father. This message will look at how to be filled with the Spirit, how to welcome the Spirit into our lives, and why the Holy Spirit chooses to come.

John 16:5-15 // [outline]

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Making it About Jesus

Making it About Jesus

In today’s message, we’ll look at a conversation Jesus had with one of his disciples just prior to leaving this earth. Jesus was trying to give him (and all of us) critical truths to be able to spiritually flourish this side of heaven – so that we might make a difference for Him.

John 21:15-22 // [outline]

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God's Advice for All Relationships

God's Advice for All Relationships

Relationships are a foundational part of life. Whether it is our spouse, parents, siblings, friends, or co-workers, we all depend on relationships. Sadly, despite their importance, relationships can be so hard to forge, develop, and maintain. In this sermon, we move past the world’s advice, dig into Scripture, and learn what God says about how we should approach our various relationships.

Ephesians 5:1-2 // [outline]

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A Safe Place 'Til the Storm Passes

A Safe Place 'Til the Storm Passes

Sometimes, especially recently, we all feel like we are in a dark tunnel, just waiting for the light to come at the end. In Psalm 57 we find David literally stuck in a cave and afraid for his life, but still praising God. This message looks at the prayer that God gives him, and how we too can find our refuge in God and realize that He is our light, even while still in the dark times.

Psalm 57 // [outline]

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This is How We Finish the Race

This is How We Finish the Race

Stress, isolation and uncertainty have led many Christians to pull back from Christian fellowship during the pandemic. In the first century, Jewish Christians faced the temptation because of persecution. This message looks at the reasons they were given to persevere and how they can help us finish the race in our day.

Hebrews 10:19-25 // [outline]

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Anxiety Relieved

Anxiety Relieved

With so much uncertainty in our lives, we long for rest from our cares and anxieties. This message looks at some of the things we worry about too much, some we worry about too little and the Saviour who promises us peace.

Matthew 6:25-34 // [outline]

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The Lamb and the Scroll

The Lamb and the Scroll

In this message we will explore the meaning of the sealed scroll and why no one is able to break the seals and read what is written except for the unique person who is at one and the same time the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, and Lamb who has been slain. Then we will consider why this is important if we are to interpret Revelation correctly, and it's significance for our lives as human beings.

Revelation 5:1-14 // [outline]

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The Mission Mystery

The Mission Mystery

Paul's mission is also our mission. This Sunday we will learn about what your mission is and about its cost and glory.

Colossians 1:24-29 // [outline]

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Love That Stoops

Love That Stoops

We live in a time where good news is rare. The timeless gospel message is good news. Christians sometimes forget how good the good news really is. How do we best share this good news in an age of spiritual barrenness? We’ll investigate an Old Testament story to learn pointers on how to extend a kind of love that “stoops.”

2 Samuel 9:1-13 [outline]

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The Faithful Centurion

The Faithful Centurion

The Centurion was generally hated by the Jewish people. He was a professional soldier who is said to love the God of Israel and the Jewish people. He built a synagogue in Capernaum with his own resources because of that love. The leaders of the Jewish people overcame their prejudice because of his faith in the God of Israel.

Luke 7:1-10 // [outline]

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Sinner, Saviour, Servant, Shipwreck

Sinner, Saviour, Servant, Shipwreck

How would you summarize your experience of God’s grace? In today’s sermon, Keith Edwards will explore 4 key words from the life of the Apostle Paul and apply them to our lives.

1 Timothy 1:12-20 // [outline]

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Entering God's Presence

Entering God's Presence

Many people approach God for many different reasons, but of all these people, who will God receive? David, in Psalm 15, provides an answer to that ever important question. He calls people to walk the righteous path and experience the blessings of living in God's presence. 

Psalm 15 // [outline]

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They Need the Gospel Too

They Need the Gospel Too

God is bringing Muslim immigrants to Canada in record numbers. Most of them have never had an opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus. We, as the church, have the amazing opportunity and calling to share with them the gospel that we so richly enjoy. The question though is “Are you ready…to give an answer for what you believe and why?”

Romans 10:1-21 // [outline]

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Eyes on Syria

Eyes on Syria

God is at work! In the midst of social upheaval, more Muslims have come to Christ in our generation than in the previous 1,000 years. Ten million people are displaced within Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon. And the church has mobilized to serve their new neighbours. In this message, guest speaker, Joseph Najem, will share how “Eyes on Syria” gives us a view to this new frontier.

Good News for the Middle East // [outline]

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