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The Big Idea of this study is that often the Lord invites us to participate in his miracles. Faith and obedience are required. Question of the Day: Can you determine to pray for your neighbours? When will you do that? What’s your plan?

The Big Idea of this study is that in order to listen like Jesus we need to learn to ask great questions. Good listeners are curious. Question of the Day: Can you determine to ask clarifying questions in your next conversation?

The Big Idea of this study is that in order to listen like Jesus we need to hear more than words. Good listeners are detectives.  Question of the Day:  Think back to your last conversation. Did you pick up on any nonverbal clues? How might you improve your listening skills?

This is week 3 of our sermon series "Listen Like Jesus" and this week Pastor Troy dives into John chapter 3 looking at Nicodemus and some of the questions he asked Jesus.

In our message today we look at Jesus’ first miracle – turning water into wine.  Our focus is not so much on the miracle as it is on the conversation Jesus had with Mary.   When Mary brought the problem to Jesus – ‘they’ve run out of wine’, Jesus listened with discernment.   He was aware of Mary’s concern but he was also aware of His priorities.  He understood the emb...

The Big Idea of this study is that for us to truly listen to other people it is more than hearing them, we need to know them. Question of the Day: What one thing can you do to show people that you are listening to them by seeing them?

“I Used to Think that God Didn’t talk to me, Now I know that I have selective hearing”

The Big Idea of this study is that Jesus warns us that unless we put in practice his teaching on the Kingdom of God we will crash during the storms of life. He doesn’t want people to just study his words, he wants us to hear and do what he says. Question of the Day: What is one thing you can focus on this week to build a solid foundation?

The Big Idea of this study is that fake religion leaves a bad taste in people’s mouths. In our speech, care of others and Jesus honouring lifestyles we have the opportunity to cause people to instead, have a hankering for Jesus and his community of friends. Question of the Day: Would someone be attracted to Jesus and his community of friends by getting to know you?

“I Used to Think I Had to Be Special for God to Use Me, Now I Know I Just Have to Say Yes” - Bob Goff •Series Prompted by Several Quotes in His Book: Love Does

The Big Idea of this study is if we really want to influence people, we need to help them see the good attributes that God has given them. In Love Does, Bob Goff states: “ I used to think that words said about us describe us, but now I know they shape who we are. ” Our world is full of people who suffer from self-doubt and insecurity. We’ve all seen how online no matter what your opinion people ca...

The Big Idea of this study is that what we sometimes call “the life of faith” is really a life of action.  True belief is not just a matter of our heads or hearts; it requires participation in the work of Jesus. In Love Does, Bob Goff states: “I used to think that being a believer was enough, but now I know that God wants participants,”  I often put it this way: “I want to not only belie...

The Big Idea of this study is that the Lord uses our circumstances to shape us. We make choices with our renewed minds and trust the Lord with our choices. Like clay in his hands, he shapes us in the midst of our life events. “I used to think I could shape the circumstances around me, now I know my circumstances shape me.” - Bob Goff in Love Does . I am not entirely sure what Bob meant by that, bu...

The Big Idea of this study is that love is more than thinking good thoughts about someone or something. It requires action. When we truly experience Jesus, we walk as he did. Bob Goff wrote a wonderful little book a few years ago that caught my attention called Love Does .  Bob is a lawyer and follower of Jesus. He has started a nonprofit that helps children who are in prison in underdevelope...

Today we conclude our series in Proverbs with a look at Proverbs 24:19-22.  This “Saying of the Wise”, challenges us to consider how we respond to evildoers in the world today.  Have you ever looked at the world and thought evil doers are winning the day? We watch evil doers seemingly prosper and have success. How can that be?  How should we respond to them?  We’re told not to...

The Big Idea of this study is that wisdom bids us to build a home full of wisdom that requires understanding and knowledge, but there will be other competing voices calling out to us, don’t go there. In the book of Proverbs wisdom is often personified and depicted as a woman who builds a house.  Lady wisdom calls to the youthful to come and enjoy the benefits of living a wise life.  This...

The Big Idea of this study is that wisdom demands that we be very cautious regarding consuming alcoholic beverages. When I lived in dorms at University I chose not to drink beer with my friends.  When they asked why I would say:  “If ten passenger jets fell from the sky every year and killed everyone on board, you would think twice before boarding a plane.” The abuse of alcohol has even...

The Big Idea of this study is that our desires need to be kept in check by our will which needs to be in line with the will of Jesus. I believe Confucius had it right when he wrote: “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First by reflection, which is the noblest, second is by imitation, which is the easiest, and third by experience, which is the bitterest.”  Scripture encourages us to learn w...

The Big Idea of this study is that riches will not buy happiness. It is better to be “rich toward God” and “rich in good deeds.” It seems like it is natural to think that money will solve our problems.  And money does solve many problems.  If you are very poor, more money will make a big difference in your well-being.  But wealth does not solve the most important problems, even thou...

The Big Idea of this study is the importance of the Lord’s wisdom.  It should be a lifelong goal to get wiser. Have you ever looked back on your past mistakes and wished you had been wiser? It sometimes seems that the only way to get wisdom is through mistakes. How often have you said: “I’ll never do that again!” But scripture tells us that wisdom comes from the Lord. “If any of you lack...

The Big Idea of this weekend’s message: Many of us have surrendered to God’s moral will for our lives, but many of us have never surrendered to how God wants to use us with the people we interact with each and every day. As we look at the story of Jonah, it’s more than the kid's story we might have read to our children. It is not just a story of someone who disobeyed and learned his lesson. It was...

The Big Idea of this study is that peacemakers demonstrate that they are brothers and sisters of Jesus. Our families of origin, for better or for worse, have a lot to do with our view of ourselves. Our nuclear family dynamic: conversations around the dinner table, on the way to school, and in front of the TV have a lasting impact. Those early impressions of who we are in the world and of our parti...

The Big Idea of this study is God is more concerned with the interior reality of our hearts than the outward appearances of our lives. As we focus on Jesus’ definitions on “The Good Life” this week we see his emphasis on the internal life. We can all be tempted to put on appearances, if even for good reasons. We can be led to believe the good life consists of having a persona or image that is appr...

The Big Idea of this study is to think more deeply about the death and resurrection of Jesus. This was no ordinary death, no ordinary resurrection and no ordinary outcome. It is sometimes said of John’s Gospel that it is book in which elephants can swim and children wade. By that it means his writing is both for children and scholars. It is one of the first books we give new believers to read. It...

The Big Idea of this study is our need to be shown mercy and our need to be merciful. Like forgiveness it is one of the key characteristics of Kingdom of God living. As we approach Easter it is important to remember that there is more going on than meets the eye. We tend to focus on the details of the event and miss the big picture. This in fact is the greatest moment in history. It culminates God...