Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly

What does God do in the middle of our suffering, and how should the church respond? Continuing our Messy Church series, Pastor Chris teaches from 2 Corinthians 1 and reminds us that God is the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. His presence does not disappear when life becomes painful. He meets us there, strengthens us, and often uses people who have walked through suffering themselv...

What difference does the resurrection of Jesus make for the way we live today? Continuing our Messy Church series, Pastor Chris teaches from 1 Corinthians 15 and explores the future hope Christians have because Christ has been raised from the dead. Without the resurrection, our preaching would be useless, our witness would be false, and our faith would be futile. But Christ has indeed been raised....

What should spiritual worship look like when the church gathers? In Week 4 of our Messy Church series, Pastor Michael teaches from 1 Corinthians 14 and explores how spiritual gifts should function within corporate worship. The Corinthian church was spiritually gifted, but their gifts were not always being exercised in ways that strengthened the church. Paul does not tell believers to suppress the...

How does following Jesus shape the way we understand sexuality and our bodies? In Week 2 of our Messy Church series, Pastor Chris walks through 1 Corinthians 5-7 and addresses some of the difficult issues facing the church in Corinth. Rather than focusing primarily on the sin of the world around them, Paul calls believers to examine their own lives and take seriously the call to holiness. Our bodi...

Where is God when He feels far away? In Week 3 of our Above All series, Pastor Chris explores the omnipresence of God through the story of Jonah. Jonah tried to run from God's call, found himself in overwhelming distress and later wrestled with anger, yet God's presence never left him. The same is true for us. God's presence is not dependent on perfect circumstances or perfect behaviou...

Church can be messy because people are messy. The Corinthians were spiritually gifted, yet division, pride and immaturity were creating real problems within their community. Launching our new Messy Church series through 1 & 2 Corinthians, Pastor Chris teaches from 1 Corinthians 1 and asks what genuine unity looks like when imperfect people follow Jesus together. Paul confronts quarrelling, boa...

Everything around us changes. Our circumstances shift, our plans change and even we change over time. But Scripture reveals a God who remains faithfully and uniquely Himself. In the final week of our Above All series, Pastor Chris teaches from Ephesians 1 and explores what it means that God is immutable. Because His character does not change, we can trust His plan, depend on His promises and live...

What does it really mean to believe that God is all-powerful? In Week 2 of our Above All sedries, Hebrews 11 reminds us not to make God small in our hearts. Human ability and modern solutions can be genuine gifts from God, but they were never meant to replace our dependence on Him. Pastor James speaks on how God's power is not measured only by whether we receive the outcome we hoped for. Somet...

We often try to understand God by shrinking Him down to something we can comprehend. But the God of Scripture is infinitely greater than our human understanding. Launching our new Above All series, Pastor Chris teaches from Psalm 139 and explores what it means that God is all knowing. His knowledge is unlimited, yet deeply personal. He knows what we are facing today, what lies ahead and every deta...

Why do we praise God, even when we do not feel like praising? As we conclude our Psalms series, Pastor Kim teaches from Psalm 145 and reminds us that praise begins with who God is. He is the great King over creation and our lives, but He is also compassionate and rich in love. Even in seasons where worship feels difficult, the Psalms invite us to remember His character and offer Him what praise we...

What happens when we intentionally remember what God has done? In Week 8 of our Psalms series, Pastor Kim explores Psalm 136 and the pattern found throughout Thanksgiving Psalms. We remember how God carried us through past difficulties, tell the story of His faithfulness and respond by giving Him thanks. Thanksgiving is more than feeling grateful. As we recognize God’s provision and mercy, gratitu...

What do we do when we find ourselves somewhere between where we started and where we hoped we would be? In this week of our Psalms series, Pastor Andrew explores Psalm 130 and the Pilgrim Psalms, songs originally sung on the journey toward Jerusalem. They remind us that God is present in the middle, when prayers seem unanswered and the destination still feels far away. As we cry honestly, remember...

What do we do with biblical prayers that ask God to judge our enemies? In Week 6 of our Psalms series, Pastor Kim explores the difficult language of the Imprecatory Psalms. Rather than ignoring these uncomfortable passages, we can learn from the way the Psalmists brought their pain, anger and desire for justice honestly before God while leaving the outcome completely in His hands. As followers of...

What does genuine repentance look like? In Week 5 of our Psalms series, Pastor Michael teaches from Psalm 51 and David’s response after being confronted with his sin. Repentance is more than regret or asking God to remove the consequences of our choices. It requires honesty, personal responsibility and a willingness to change direction. Through David’s prayer and the story of the prodigal son, we...

How do we speak to God when we are grieving, angry or overwhelmed by pain? In Week 4 of our Psalms series, Pastor Kim teaches from Psalm 13 and explores the spiritual practice of lament. Speaking from within her own season of grief, she shows us how biblical lament allows us to honestly name our pain while inviting God into it. This message also reminds us that suffering should not be carried alon...

What can history teach us about following God today? In Week 3 of our Psalms series, Pastor Joshua walks through Psalm 78 and shows how the Historical Psalms invite every generation to remember God's faithfulness. As we reflect on His work throughout history, we're encouraged to place our confidence in Him, obey His Word and remain faithful to His covenant.

Continuing our summer series, PSALMS: Songs for Every Season, Pastor James explores Psalm 1 and the theme of wisdom. This message reminds us that knowledge alone cannot transform us. Biblical wisdom is the truth that shapes our identity and changes the way we live. By looking at the meaning of blessing, the relationship between knowledge and wisdom, and Christ as the very wisdom of God, we’re invi...

In Week 1 of our summer series, Psalms: Songs for Every Season, Pastor Kim Davis opens with Royal Psalms and teaches from Psalm 2. This message shows how the Psalms help us bring our emotions before God and process anxiety, reverent fear and hope through the lens of His kingdom. Royal Psalms point us beyond earthly leaders and toward Jesus, the King of kings. Through God’s sovereignty, the heart o...

In the final message of our Halos & Horns series, Pastor Chris Padiath teaches from Luke 10:17-20 and reminds us that Jesus has given His people authority over the power of the enemy. This message exposes five spirits found in Scripture and helps us recognize how demonic forces can deceive, dull, enslave, compromise and afflict. As followers of Jesus, we do not need to live in fear of the demo...

In Week 3 of our Halos & Horns series, Pastor Chris teaches from Luke 11:14-26 and builds a biblical framework for understanding demons. This message looks at the reality of Satan and demonic forces, while reminding us that God has no rivals or equals. Through Jesus’ teaching, we see how demons defend, divide and dwell, but we also see the greater authority of Christ. As followers of Jesus, we...

In Week 2 of our Halos & Horns series, Pastor Joshua Mathew teaches from Colossians 2:16–19 and Colossians 3:1–4, warning against angel-centered spirituality and reminding us that Christ is enough. Angels are real, but Scripture never calls believers to pray to them, pursue them, or build devotion around them. This message helps us recognize the role of angels, resist unhealthy fascination wit...

In Week 1 of our Halos & Horns series, Pastor Chris Padiath teaches from Genesis 18:1-15 and opens a biblical conversation about angels, the unseen realm, and the God who rules over it all. Through Abraham’s encounter near the trees of Mamre, we are reminded that angels are real spiritual beings sent by God for His purposes. This message explores what it means to see, hear, and believe what Sc...

In the final message of our Real Fruit series, Pastor Chris teaches from Titus 3:1-8 and explores gentleness as part of the fruit of the Spirit. Gentleness is not weakness or passivity. It is Spirit-formed strength expressed through meekness, humility, and Christlike self-control. This message calls us to examine how we respond in conflict, correction, and difficult conversations. As followers of ...

In Week 4 of our Real Fruit series, Pastor Chris Padiath teaches from Colossians 1:3-14 and explores faithfulness as part of the fruit of the Spirit. Through the lives of Epaphras, Tychicus, and Onesimus, we see that faithfulness is not just a belief we hold, but a life we live. This message calls us to finish what we have started, remain available for the work of God, and pursue reconciliation wh...