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Are you a worrier? After Gabriel visited Mary and told her she would bear God's Son, she could have worried, but instead she chose to worship. Though she was poor and insignificant, she knew the power and character of her God and chose to declare His attributes over herself and her situation. This Christmas, let's follow Mary's example, and cultivate a deeper, more personal relationship with God t...

Christmas is a time that can bring out feelings of love and generosity, not only to friends and family but to God as well. But what's the greatest way we can show God we love Him? By keeping His commandments! Join us as Cher Dombowsky leads us through a fresh look at what loving God means in our day-to-day lives.

Advent is meant to be a time of expectation and reflection, where we both marvel at the greatness of our King and ponder at why such a King would choose such confinement in coming to this world. As we hear the words of the angel Gabriel to Mary once again, let's enter the wonder of that moment and draw near to God in worship.

We must become as little children to enter the kingdom of heaven. As the Father's children, we are to welcome other little ones as we would welcome Jesus. The little ones are very big in the heart of the Father. The Father wants to give us His heart for the little ones.

Do you know God's will for your life? The Bible says God's general will for His people is that we rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. These are not easy to do, but by following God's general will we will be able to know and follow His specific will, and be better able to trust Him to work on our behalf and unfold plans that are bigger and better than our own...

We live in a very individualistic culture, where love is defined by autonomy and tolerance of every opinion and lifestyle. Yet Christ calls us to a counter-cultural love - one that honours and esteems those in leadership and empowers us through the Spirit to be accountable to each other and live at peace with each other. So in light of the imminent return of Jesus, let's make every effort to live...

Have you ever gone your own way in disobedience, and then had God give you a second chance? Jonah sure did, as we'll hear from Pastor Larry in this message. Often when the storms are raging, you've hit rock bottom, and you feel you're too far gone for God to redeem, God is setting you up for a second chance. Your failure is not fatal or final, because God is a God of second chances!

What if you knew that Jesus was returning this week? How would you live these final days on Earth? Though we don't know the exact moment of Jesus' return, we can see the warning signs, and be ready. In 1 Thessalonians 5, the Apostle Paul encourages the Thessalonian believers to remain alert, and not to be afraid, remaining confident in Jesus' salvation and His return.

When someone dies, we ask, "Will I ever see them again? Will we know each other?" The Apostle Paul answers many of our questions about the end times and about life after death in his epistles to the Thessalonians. As Christians, our faith and hope of eternal life is rooted in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and that when Jesus returns, we will be united with Him, whether dead or...

The Apostle Paul's ministry was extraordinary - but what kept him committed to sharing the gospel and ministering to people despite the struggles? Love and trust. A love for people where they're at, and trust in God's providence above everything, regardless of the results. And effective, life-transforming ministry still requires these same things today.

Jonathan Heppner is a poet, farmer and entrepreneur now living on the Greek island of Lesvos. Along with his wife Tracey, Jonathan has ministered in multiple countries - including crisis and underprivileged areas - as a church planter and pastor for 30 years. Together they founded the nonprofit organization Hope Renews four years ago as a tangible response to the global refugee crisis. They grow,...

How do we navigate these complex and turbulent times we live in? For one, we can study the life of Daniel during the Babylonian captivity. Though Babylon had a strategy, Daniel also had a strategy - one that required wisdom and courage to walk out. Listen in as President Michael Pawelke from Briercrest College & Seminary unpacks these strategies and encourages us with lessons from Daniel.

What qualities make a truly effective leader? One who says all the right things, or who leads by example? The effectiveness of the Apostle Paul's ministry during his short three weeks spent with the Thessalonians is incredible, and it was due to his integrity, gentleness, and personal demeanor while speaking the truth in love. May we also rely on God's strength to lead others to Him in the same ma...

Though no church is perfect, the church at Thessalonica was considered a model church. The Apostle Paul himself commends them in his opening greeting for their faith, hope, and love. At COG, we feature these same qualities in our mission statement; inward qualities meant to be a catalyst for an outward expression. Therefore may we also be known as a people who do work produced by faith, labor prom...

The fall is full of new beginnings. A new season lets us reset and refocus. Sometimes, as the seasons change, we are able to break old habits and embrace a new perspective. This Sunday, in the beautiful setting of Crescent Park, AJ Crocker talks about finding true joy during the hard busyness of our lives. As we walk through John 15:1-17, Jesus' words will show us the secret to lasting happiness.

How do you deal with anger? Do you let it explode or push it down inside? While neither of these are healthy, the Bible gives great insight into understanding and dealing with our anger in a Christlike way. Only when we examine the underlying cause, diffuse our emotions respectfully, and learn to forgive will we begin to emulate Christ in this area of our lives.

Do you know the secret to being content? The Apostle Paul did, and lived a contented life even in the midst of extreme adversity. He rested in the deep understanding that no matter what happened, Christ would be enough, and cultivated this belief daily through practicing gratitude and generosity. That's the secret.

We know we're called to forgive as Christ has forgiven us, and forgiving the small hurts or offenses isn't usually a big deal. But we're also called to forgive the deep or recurring betrayals we experience, which are much more difficult. Yet by remembering how much we've been forgiven by God and that forgiveness is based on grace, not justice, we can allow forgiveness to flow through us and preven...

They say the average adult makes 35,000 decisions every day - how many of those do you make out of fear instead of courage? Courage isn't the absence of fear or something you can muster up, rather it comes from abiding in Jesus and being confident that He is with you and His promises are true. Only Holy Spirit can silence the voices of negativity, fear, and doubt and fill you with the boldness you...

Technology promises to make our lives easier, but does it make it better? How does social media in particular affect our kids' development? Their social skills, relationships, and ability to focus can each be negatively affected by too much screen time. Though the easy option for parents, remember, "let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not g...

Have you ever had a 'last straw' moment? How did you react? Did you experience despair, or a strengthening of your faith through the ordeal? Join John Mohan as he unpacks how we can transition from despair to hope in those moments by exercising aggressive faith.

The heart, one of the vital organs in our physical body, also symbolizes the spiritual core of our emotions and desires. The Bible commands us to guard our hearts, and to offer our bodies as living sacrifices in worship to Him. Only by surrendering ourselves to God daily will we cultivate hearts of humility, thanksgiving, adoration and service that make up the heart of worship.

The Holy Spirit can move in a believer's life in a multitude of ways, bestowing supernatural power and ability for the purpose of Church health and growth. Manifestation gifts, the category of gifts that include healing, prophecy, wisdom, and tongues, are perhaps the least understood and will be explored by Pastor Larry in this message. The most important thing to remember about operating in any s...

Pastor Walter Engel, Pastor Phil Siggelkow, and Pastor Alex Allan have served in full-time ministry a combined total of 162 years, and we're so honored to have them share a powerful word on being a follower of Jesus. Pastor Walter will share on the Biblical call of God on a believer's life, Pastor Phil on the aspects of the life-long commitment to the call, and Pastor Alex on the significance of b...

Of all the spiritual gifts, the motivational gifts most reveal the personality of God. People who love to serve, encourage, give, and show mercy often don't realize they're operating in a spiritual gift because it comes so naturally to them. But these gifts are essential to the health and life of the church and deserve to be recognized and celebrated.