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Ezra 9 We all love stories of integrity and courage—of men and women who stood for the truth and were willing to die rather than deny the Lord. Deep down, we wish we had that kind of faithfulness—the strength to remain true to the end.

Ezra 9 Sin is the insidious enemy of the believer. It is readily embraced, and often subtly engaged. Too often believers treat sin as a mere inconvenience, or trivial matter. This passage challenges us to deal swiftly, and seriously with sin. The Godly Reaction to Sin is to Recognize it from Scripture, to mourn over it, and to confess it without excuse to the God of Mercy!

Ezra 9 There is great power in repentance as we turn from our sin and turn to Christ. This text presents us with a beautiful demonstration of repentance from the priest Ezra, who repents not even for his own sin, but for the sin of the people! This text graciously communicates that real repentance can lead to revival only because of the steadfast love of God.

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 The church is many things...but one of the most important is that it is filled with the Holy Spirit enabling God's people to serve Him and bring the Gospel to the world!

Ezra 3 Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Is this it?”—when the monotony of life, the busyness of work and family, or even the abundance of leisure leaves you feeling restless and empty? Is life really just about going through the motions? Some of you have walked with Christ for years, and you can't help but notice how much things have changed—and not for the better....

1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Ezra 3 The nation of Israel has endured decades in exile but are now given the opportunity to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. God’s sovereign will sees this story from Ezra as another beautiful chapter in His story of redemption.

Ephesians 6:10-24 As Paul concludes his letter to the Ephesian church, he calls them to do one final thing: stand firm.  After showing the beauty of the gospel and how we are to apply it into our lives, Paul calls the church to withstand the spiritual warfare in the strength of God, praying at all times and encouraging one another.

Ephesians 6:10-24 In this closing passage of Ephesians, Paul uses the imagery of armour to describe how we as Christians are protected as we engage in spiritual warfare. In doing so, Paul calls us to stand firm in the strength of the Lord and encourage one another in the process.

Ephesians 6:10-20 We are all living in a war zone and the only way we can win this battle is with God's help. Prayer is a vital weapon in our Spiritual Battle and can mean the difference between victory and defeat. 

Ephesians 6:5-9

Ephesians 6:5-9 While we may no longer live in a context where slavery exists like it did in the first century, Paul’s words to bondservants and masters have significant application for us today in the area of work and the value we attribute to others. Finally, this passage calls us to recognize that we are to be slaves of Christ. Such a designation is a joyous honour in light of the price h...

Ephesians 6:5-9 God created us to work and reflect his glory in how we do that.  While sin gets in the way and we live in a fallen world, through Jesus we have the ability to reflect God’s glory in how we work.  All our work should reflect the goodness of God’s grace in our lives. 

Ephesians 6:1-4 God’s desire for the family is to be a reflection of His love and a place for spiritual growth and joy. In this passage, the Apostle Paul outlines the responsibility of children to parents and parents to their children.

Ephesians 6:1-4 God’s desire for the family is to be a reflection of His love and a place for spiritual growth and joy. In this passage, the Apostle Paul outlines the responsibility of children to parents and parents to their children.

Ephesians 6:1-4 The relationship between parents and children is a reflection of our relationship with our Heavenly Father. How do we reflect that relationship in our families for God's glory and what do we do when we fail?

Ephesians 5:22-33 God made marriage and marriage isn’t easy. 1 sinner + 1 sinner in holy matrimony will always be fraught with challenges. But don’t get disillusioned! Marriage is one of the greatest means God uses to grow and change (sanctify) His people and is one of the most compelling pictures of the gospel for Christians to display to the world. 

Ephesians 5:22-33 What does worship look like in the context of marriage? God challenges both men and women to a higher standard; one that could impact the lives of more than just a husband and wife.

Ephesians 5:22-33 Marriage is a gift designed by God given to husbands and wives to display the beautiful relationship between Christ and His bride, the church. Ephesians 5:22-33 is the Bible’s most classic marriage passage, but it is also an incredibly challenging one as it presents a high, countercultural calling for both husbands and wives as they seek to glorify God in their marriage.

Ephesians 5:22-33 Marriage was created by God to show us a picture of the love of Jesus for the church.  Husbands and wives are each called to put on display the relationship between Christ and the church and together they show the full picture of God’s glory.    

Ephesians 5:15-21 Six million Canadians (roughly 20% of the adult population) binge drink at least once a month and meet the clinical criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder in their lifetime. Many Canadians turn to alcohol to self-medicate and be uninhibited, others turn to different vices. Christians are called to forsake these idols and “be filled with the Spirit”. It might strike us...

Ephesians 5:15-21 What should we do with our time?  No one can make more time or save it for later, and the Bible calls us to think carefully about how we use it.  We are called to use our time wisely, being filled with the Spirit to worship God.

Ephesians 5:15-21 Throughout the book of Ephesians Paul uses the language of “walk” eight times to describe how Christians ought to go about their daily life and faith. In Ephesians 5:15-21 Paul exhorts his readers for the eighth and final time to walk by the Spirit with Spirit filled lives.

In Ephesians 5:15-21, we explore Paul’s call to live wisely in a world full of distractions and temptation. Being filled with the Spirit empowers us to worship God genuinely and to submit to one another in love. This gospel-centered life reflects the wisdom and grace of Christ at work in us.

Ezekiel 36:25-27 We celebrate and remember what Jesus did at Pentecost two thousand years ago, when He sent His Holy Spirit and the church began with great power and love for the Lord, love for the lost, and love for the return of our Saviour. This morning, we are going to learn incredible things about what God has done for you, how He has equipped you, the blessings you have at hand, and the task...