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Like it or not, there are no guarantees in life. Yet followers of Jesus do have the guarantee of His ultimate win over sin, death, and the Enemy, and that He will finish the good work He started in each of us. It is to celebrate this amazing truth that Jude concludes his epistle with a doxology of praise, adoration, and exaltation. Through Christ, we shall be victorious - so let's contend for the...

There is a battle raging inside each one of us. Our animalistic cravings contend to break us down, and we need to constantly be walking in the power of the Holy Spirit to build us up. Jude's is an urgent message. False messages and evil influences abound, with the only way forward being a life obedient to Christ and remaining in His love. Let's contend for the faith!

As Christians, we have been given a mission - the mission of being God's ambassadors on earth working to reconcile people to Himself. Pastoral Intern Will Dmytrow unpacks what our true mission is and why it's so important to keep front of mind.

Have you ever gone into a room, only to forget why you went there? As we get older, we tend to become more forgetful. Regardless of age, forgetfulness is a serious human condition that makes us prone to make the same mistakes again and again. That's why there is tremendous value in studying history and remembering long past events - particularly those recorded in the Bible - as a means of warning...

If life were a minefield, wouldn't you value knowing the truth of how to navigate through it safely? The short book of Jude calls its readers to remember the truth about who they are and to contend for the faith they were called into, so that those who come after them will know the truth, too.

Boxing Day is known for its sales, and for its returns. Yet Christmas offers us a gift we'll want to keep for life - Jesus. Through the gift of God's Son, we receive a new identity, a new source of power, and a new family. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

What does it mean to have joy? And how is it possible to follow the command to 'rejoice always'? The Bible teaches clearly that joy is not an emotion and doesn't come from ourselves. It's all about choosing to allow the Good News from Heaven to enter us personally.

The 'Magnificat' (also known as 'Mary's Song') is one of the most beloved and well-known songs of praise in the Bible. In it, Mary praises God for recognizing the humble in Israel (including herself) and lifting them up. Mary had a difficult road ahead - but instead she chose to praise.

Someone once said, "Time is an illusion. Timing is an art." We all understand that timing is everything, and yet we seldom like to wait for God's time. His timing is perfect, though, and while we're in God's 'waiting room' we're also in His 'operating room' and can rest assured He's using that time to work on our hearts and our character for His glory. We simply need to trust Him.

Do you struggle with feelings of loneliness? One major aspect of the hope-filled message of Christmas is Jesus coming as Immanuel - God with us. Even in our most isolated moments, we can rest in the assurance that God is with us, in us, and working through us to bring His tangible presence to others in this lonely world.

What does it really mean to live by faith, especially with life doesn't make sense? The ancient prophet Habakkuk struggled with this very question, documenting his dialogue with God in the tiny book named for him. He concludes that ultimately, faith - complete with worshipping and rejoicing in the Lord in the midst of tragedy - is a choice we make based on who God is and not on what He does for us...

Do you feel worn down, or in a desert season right now? If you do, you're not alone. We find great comfort in remembering the testing Jesus endured in the desert and how it trained and empowered him for a life fully surrendered and reliant on the Father.

Are you a worrier? Did you know that worry is actually a form of idolatry? Jesus tells us in Luke 12:22-34 to not worry about our lives or store up things out of greed or fear, but rather give generously to further His Kingdom as we trust Him to provide for our daily needs.

Who do you accredit your life's accomplishments to? Does the self-made man really exist? Join us as Pastor Kyleigh Coad unpacks how we've been shaped by both parentage and patronage, and the many ways in which we need the support of other believers to achieve our God-given potential.

Are we in the last days?  Yes, keeping in mind we've been in the last days for over 2000 years!  Many have prophesied the return of Christ over the centuries, and many more have scoffed at the idea that Christ will return at all.  Yet the Apostle Peter concludes his second epistle by reminding us that the Lord is patient and merciful, not wanting any to perish, but will return suddenly at a time w...

Have you ever been misled by advertising? The Apostle Peter continues his warning against following false teachers by exposing the emptiness of their promises and enticements and reminding us that freedom apart from God is not freedom at all. For in Christ our very nature has changed - the old has passed, the new has come!

With the intense negativity surrounding us in this season, it's even more important to actively focus on practicing gratitude. This Thanksgiving, let's remember that every good thing we have was given to us by God, and let's turn each of these blessings back into praise.

With so much information coming at us daily, how do we discern who's telling the truth and who's lying?  The Apostle Peter continues his second epistle with a description of false teachers, in order to expose their flawed behavior and practices.  A timely word for us today as we allow the light of Christ to expose the lies in our own hearts.

Have you ever obtained something fake, thinking it was real? For anything of value, including our faith, counterfeit versions abound. We need to remain grounded in the Word of God in order to discern the enemy's ploys and man's counterfeit ideas and not fall for a knock-off faith.

What is your source of authority? Your parents? Media? Yourself? With the onslaught of information that comes at us daily, we need to know the truth of Scripture and how it stands up against other beliefs and assertions. Join Pastor Jeremy as he continues the sermon series, Anchored in Hope!

It is said that the most important question we can ask is, "Why?" or "Why do we exist?" COG-MJ exists to be a beacon of faith, hope, and love, so that people can discover their worth to God and their potential to accomplish great things for God.

If you had all the head knowledge in the world, what would you do with it? The Apostle Peter, after affirming that we have everything we need in Christ, gives us seven things we need to do with what we've been given. After all, 'knowledge' is not just information but also how it's put into practice.

What do you want your final words to be? The Apostle Peter begins his final epistle with an exhortation to the Church to live under Christ's grace and peace by loving each other well and seeking to know Him more. A timely word for today!

A highlight video celebrating the baptism service on August 28, 2021