Teachings from Unionville Alliance

We speak about going to worship, being in the sanctuary or the worship centre. While we understand what this means you may be surprised to discover that worship has changed vastly from the Old Testament times. We worship a whole new way.

You were created to worship God. This goes beyond attending a worship service to a life of worship. Join us as we discover Gods design for our lives.

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"In the name of “personal freedom” many in our culture want to eliminate the fixed categories of male or female in favour of making gender and one’s gender identity entirely a matter of personal choice. But is this even possible, and can it bring true freedom? In this message Scott Stein explores the biblical foundation for human nature as gendered beings, and how only Jesus brings us true freedom...

Having examined the tests John presents to us can be both heartening and disturbing. We are told that we are to live lives that are not marked by sin and overflowing with love. The trouble is that many of us examine our lives and see inconsistencies and failure. We hoped to be more than we are and working harder at living the life can be frustrating. Has God just set the bar so high that we just w...

We have been talking about how a person can have security in their relationship with God. We have talked about different tests to examine the genuineness of our faith. John presents the “love test” as a means of evaluating where we are at spiritually. Let’s take this test to see where we are at.

John says one of the ways we can determine whether we are genuine Christians or not is by how we live our lives. He identifies sin in our life as a determining factor. This can be unsettling because all of are prone to sinning. So how can we be assured of our faith while we are still battling with sin? Let’s discover how this test is appropriately applied in our lives.

Does it really matter what you believe when it comes to your faith? or is it just important that you believe something, but believe with sincerity? That is the predominant theme regarding religion in today’s culture. But when it comes to being sure of your faith, will that hold up with God? This message probes this critical question as we consider the possibility of security with God.

In a world of uncertainty what can you be sure of? How about your relationship with God? How sure are you that God would accept you? Or can you really know for sure? In this series we want to try to answer these questions from the book 1 John in the Bible.

As we conclude this series, the Jewish people are protected, Esther & Mordecai are safe, and there is joy, feasting, and celebration throughout the kingdom. The feast of Purim is instituted so Israel can remember how God defended His people. We should also celebrate God's kindness, blessing and provision for us as we see the fingerprints of God in our lives!

In chapters five to seven of Esther we see the effect of pride in the downfall of Haman. He was the second most powerful man in the kingdom but pride got the best of him. Pride is blinding, deceptive, deadly and can never be satisfied. Let's not follow the example of Haman but emulate the Lord Jesus in His humility.

In chapter four, Esther is met with a crisis. Mordecai tells her to plead with the King for the lives of the Jewish people, but she hasn't been called by the King to see him. If she goes uninvited she may be killed. This is Esther's moment and a time of great risk. She is courageous in this time of calamity. The Lord also calls us to take a risk, to be courageous, and stand for what is right.

In chapter three, we see the conflict between Mordecai and Haman. As true Israelites, it is symbolic of the spiritual battle we are in against the enemy who comes against us. We can have courage and hope knowing that Christ has already won the victory for us!

The book of Esther starts off with great pomp and celebration as the King flaunts his wealth, prestige and power. Esther is chosen to be the next Queen but at what cost? She compromises her values and conforms to the ways of the world. She fails to be a true Israelite who is set apart for God. See how Esther's experience foreshadows our experience and learn what values are truly important.

The year ahead presents us with some wonderful possibilities. It will require making good and wise decisions. To do this we need a North Star to guide us in the way we should go. Jesus gives us such a star to guide us through 2018.

We are on the threshold of a New Year. There are new possibilities and possible challenges. How do we face the uncertainties in a new year? This message will help you to handle whatever may come.

Pastor Kevin spoke on how our God, sent Jesus to take on human form... completely. Jesus had our human emotions, and there are several instances in the Bible where Jesus wept.

Christmas is about the coming of Jesus, God Son, to earth. But why did he have to become a human? We want to tackle this question as we continue to explore this undercover boss.

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.

An important way that growth occurs in our life is through spiritual disciplines. As we practice various disciplines that are both personal and interpersonal, we draw closer to God and grow in Christlikeness by the grace of God. It is vital to maintain various disciplines in our life and to begin some new ones!

When we consider how God grows our faith, we may focus on the things God builds into our lives to mature us. If this were the only direction we were looking we would miss a crucial component—what we give out in service. In this message we will look at how God uses our serving others to develop and strengthen our faith.

One catalyst that God uses to grow our faith is the people he puts in our lives. Almost everyone who tells their faith story will relate the impact that someone or a group of people have had in shaping their spiritual life. We want to discover how God uses others in our lives and how he may want to use us.

Strengthening your faith begins with God’s Word. The problem for so many of us is not just that we don’t know enough of the Bible, it’s that we need to know how it affects my life and learning to live it out in daily life.

From the beginning of creation, God has been pursing a relationship with us. From the garden of Eden, to the calling of Abraham, to the building of the tabernacle, and to the coming Jesus, we see the hands of God extended towards mankind. He has accomplished everything to bring us back into a right relationship with Him. Now we must run after God with our whole heart. Join us in the pursuit of God...

Prayer is such a critical component of the Christian life and what we do at Unionville Alliance Church. In this message we will review our prayer ministries and see the beautiful nature and character of God who delights to answer our prayers. Pastor Daniel Mills speaking.