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Message: A Reflection for the New Year Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Variouos New Years resolutions, or do you prefer the word ‘goals’? Pastor Grant asks us to consider this annual task from a different perspective. Episode 24-050: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Series: Advent 2024 Message: The Christ Candle Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Luke 1:8-16 For our Christmas Eve service pastor Grant asks us to consider how comfortable we are with silence. Episode 24-049: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Series: Advent 2024 Message: The Candle of Love Speaker: Konnie Vissers Passage: Luke 2:22-40 On the 4th Sunday of Advent Konnie Vissers, seminary professor and wife of Pastor Grant Vissers, guides us guides us through the story of Simeon and Anna as Mary & Joseph present Jesus at the Temple. Episode 24-049: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Series: Advent 2024 Message: The Candle of Peace Speaker: Justin Sytsma Passage: Luke 1:23-66 On the 3rd Sunday of Advent Grant Vissers guides us as we focus on the subject of Joy, and the story of Elizabeth. Episode 24-048: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Series: Advent 2024 Message: The Candle of Peace Speaker: Justin Sytsma Passage: Luke 1:26-45 On the 2nd Sunday of Advent Justine Sytsma guides us as we focus on the subject of Peace, and the story of Mary and Elizabeth. Episode 24-047: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Series: Advent 2024 Message: The Candle of Hope Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Luke 1:5-25 It’s the first Sunday of Advent! What else are we going to talk about. Grant Vissers take on an examination of Hope, and the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Episode 24-046: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Series: Philippians Message: On the Secret of Being Content Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Philippians 4:10-23 Our society is not real big on contentment. In fact, our society seems to be driven by the fact that we are discontent with something and we must strive to acquire whatever is needed to relieve our discontent. But Paul says he knows the secret. Episode 24-045: © 2024 Kortright Presbyteri...

Series: Philippians Message: On Standing Firm Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Philippians 4:1-8 A good friend is not just someone who will tell you have awesome you are. They are a person who will not just encourage you, but will challenge you as well. They will call you out on the things you need to work on and stand firm in challenging times. In this episode Grant takes us through three of these...

Series: Philippians Message: On Participating in Christ's Suffering Speaker: Justin Sytsma Passage: Philippians 3:10-21 Suffering, we all experience in differing degrees, in different ways. And we react to it differently as well. But how much is our daily suffering just about us, and how much of it is about something more? In this message Pastor Justin examines what it means to share in Christ’s s...

Series: Philippians Message: On Practicing the Art of Joy Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Philippians 3:1-14 What is Joy? How do we experience it? This morning pastor Grant Vissers continues our series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians by asking us to engage in the act of delighting in God’s grace. Episode 24-042: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Series: Philippians Message: On Working Out Your Salvation Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Philippians 2:12-18 This morning pastor Grant Vissers continues our series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians by addressing an important question. When Paul says “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” is he talking about earning our salvation by works? Episode 24-041: © 2024 Kortright Presbyteria...

Series: Philippians Message: On Living in Community Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Philippians 2:1-11 This morning we continue our series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians led by lead pastor Grant Vissers. What is Paul’s advice to the church on living in community? Humility. Episode 24-040: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Series: Philippians Message: On Being a Citizen of Heaven Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Philippians 1:1-30, focus on 27 This morning we continue our series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians led by lead pastor Grant Vissers. What does it mean to live in a manner worthy of a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven? Episode 24-039: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Series: Philippians Message: Grace and Peace to You Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Philippians 1:1-2 This morning Kortright’s Lead Pastor, Grant Vissers, starts a new series in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, that will run until the start of Advent. Episode 24-038: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: A Time of Refreshing Speaker: Rev. Martin Boardman Passage: Acts 3:11-26 In this episode, guest speaker Rev. Martin Boardman, Director of Prayer Mobilization for Dunamis Fellowship Canada and PMRI, continues on the theme of our Refreshing Prayer weekend with a sermon entitled "A Time of Refreshing". Episode 24-037: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Pt. 3 – Nehemiah Series: What Do You Do When Everything Feels New? Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Nehemiah 1 & 2 (selected verses) Grant Vissers wraps up this series by looking at the work of Nehemiah. He explores Nehemiah’s ability to see a need from a distance and realize he has the gifting to step into that area. Episode 24-036: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Pt. 2 - Daniel Series: What Do You Do When Everything Feels New? Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Daniel 6:6-14 Our new Pastor, Grant Vissers continues this series on what to do when we are starting a new season in our lives. A new school? A new job? Newly retired? How to we seek out God’s direction in these times? Episode 24-035: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Pt. 1 - Joshua Series: What Do You Do When Everything Feels New? Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Jashua 1:1-11 Today’s episode marks the first time Rev. Grant Vissers preaches on Sunday as KPC’s new lead Pastor. September is the Monday of the year, new beginnings and a new church year. What does this mean for us? As people and as a congregation? Episode 24-034: © 2024 Kortright Presbyteri...

Message: God is not a Disappointed Parent Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speaker: Ken Oke Passage: Mark 9:14-29 In this final episode of our summer Guest speaker series, Ken Oke of Avant Ministries comes to us from his home in Spain via video. He discusses the impact of the self-help industry and then explains how this relates to God the Father views us. Episode 24-033: © 2024 Kortright Presb...

Message: Only By Prayer Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speaker: Karla Wubbenhorst Passage: Mark 9:14-29 Our guest speaker series continues with KPC’s long time friend Karla Wubbenhorst. Karla reminds us of that time when the disciples couldn’t get the results they were expecting and in the process gives us some insight as to what happens when prayer doesn’t appear to play out the way we think...

Message: The Caring One Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speakers: Jim Danielson Passage: John 10:7-18 Pastor Jim Danielson returns to Kortright and reminds us of Jesus’ role as the Good Shepherd. He outlines four ways that the Good Shepherd cares for us. Episode 232-031: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Reclaiming the Lament Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speakers: Lindsay Sytsma Passage: Psalm 13:22 Our summer guest speaker series on prayer continues as Lindsay Sytsma explains that a lament is much more than simply complaining about how much you hate your life. Episode 232-030: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Be Still Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speakers: Chelsea Giesbrecht Passage: Psalm 46 Our summer guest speaker series on prayer continues with a message from Psalm 46 by Chelsea Giesbrecht. Episode 232-029: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Come as The Psalmist Does Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speakers: Daniel Dorman Passage: Psalm 130 Our summer guest speaker series on prayer continues with a challenge from Daniel Dorman, one of our worship leaders and a frequent speaker here at KPC. Episode 232-028: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: God Is Scheming to Answer Your Next Prayer Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speakers: Ed Dickson – Loads of Love Ministries Passage: Ephesians 3:20-21 This week’s guest speaker is Ed Dickson, founder of Loads of Love Ministries in Ukraine. Ed brings us an update on the things that are happening in Ukraine and surrounding areas, as well as sharing his thoughts on the subject of prayer....