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Burger kings says, “Have it your way.” We say things like, “I’m a self-made man.” We like the idea of being totally independent and we have bought into a myth that the key to happiness is independence. But Bible says that the key to happiness is not independence but inter-dependence. We need each other and we belong to each other. God wired you for community, not isolation.

Who is Satan, really?  The Apostle Peter describes him as a lion, seeking to devour whoever does not resist him.  Therefore we must stay alert, stand firm in our faith, and remember his defeat was accomplished by the Lion of Judah on the cross.

Who are you leading? You may not consider yourself a leader, but if you influence those around you, then you are one. The Apostle Peter concludes his first epistle with an exhortation to all of us leaders on the importance of humility, integrity, honesty, and inter-dependence as we lead others during these turbulent times.

Where is God in the midst of suffering? We've all gone through a lot over this past year, but it's still nothing compared to the suffering Christians endured during the time of the Apostle Peter. Peter reminds his readers - then and now - that they can rejoice in God's love, presence, and sovereignty even in the midst of trials, as they are being used to test us, refine us and form us into the ima...

Summer is a great time for reading novels, particularly those with a great ending! The Apostle Peter reminds us 1 Peter 4:7-11 that the end of all things is near. So let's remain alert and prayerful so that we may love well and serve well with the gifts we've been given, for God's glory and God's story!

Pastor Larry is passing off the mic to five members of the COG staff team! Hear their heart, what they're passionate about, and be inspired by their message to you. The challenge? They only have five minutes each!

Have you ever tried to swim or row a boat upstream?  It takes a lot of focus, struggle and perseverance, yet the salmon do it every year!  Such is the Christian life.  As the Apostle Peter reminds us in 1 Peter 4:1-6, a life committed to swimming upstream in a downstream culture is only possible when we arm ourselves with the mind of Christ, cut off all sin, and keep our focus on the end goal.

Have you ever asked where God is in suffering? In the Bible we learn that Christ himself suffered on our behalf, and now through our own suffering we can participate in His glory.

Have you ever wished there was a secret 'key' to unlock the door to a fulfilled life? The Apostle Peter gives us five keys in 1 Peter 3:8-12 that open the door for us to live fulfilled lives through the power of the Spirit. We each have only one life to life, so let's use these keys to bring peace and blessing to a broken, evil world.

How does God work His perfect will in marriage? Peter begins his third chapter with a reminder to wives of the power of their inner beauty to effect enduring change, and a warning to husbands not to hinder their own prayers through ill treatment of their wives. A timely message on this Father's Day weekend that attractive Christianity begins at home.

Do you find it hard to submit? What if you don't agree? What if you know you're right? Peter reminds us in 2 Peter 2:12-17 that regardless of who is over us or how they behave, we must honour them and submit to their leadership so that our behaviour might attract them to Jesus.

God is building his Church, but not with bricks and mortar. Peter tells us in 1 Peter 2:4-10 that we are each living stones which God is forming together into a spiritual house for His own dwelling. The Church has no fixed address, but rather is a global community of people Jesus has made His dwelling place in.

Do you find it hard to love people? In this season of division and disagreement, it seems so difficult even to tolerate others, let alone love them. And yet as Christians we've been called to love each other fervently with a depth and constancy that is only possible through Christ. In this, our witness to the world is most powerfully put on display.

Therefore ... what's it there for? The Apostle Peter continues in 1 Peter 1:13-16 by connecting what we believe with how we should live: focused, sober, holy, and prepared for action.

What do you hope for? Whenever the Bible uses the word 'hope', it refers to something that's guaranteed, like our inheritance in heaven. Regardless of what we experience in this life, as Christians we can rejoice in a glorious future in heaven with a hope that's protected by the power of God!

Have you ever felt like a foreigner, out of place and unwelcome? The Apostle Peter begins his first epistle by affirming that his readers are both elected and exiled, identifying the tension we as Christians live in. Pastor Larry expands this concept, encouraging us to remain steadfast in our calling and not to be swayed by either blessing or burden, keeping our focus on the sanctifying work of th...

What does your name mean? Do you live up to it all the time? Peter, whose name means Rock, is a great example of an imperfect individual God used for His perfect work. Now, at the end of his life, the Apostle Peter pens two of the most encouraging epistles to a dispersed and divided Church as a testimony of what the grace of God can do.

How would you finish this sentence? "Walk like ____ ." However you answer, everyone has a recognizable walk. The Apostle Paul reminds us in Colossians 4:5-6 that as Christians, we are called to walk and speak with wisdom in order to reflect Jesus in everything we do.

What new habits have you acquired since this pandemic began? Have you prayed more, begging God for it all to end? The Apostle Paul instructs us to devote ourselves to prayer, but with watchfulness and thanksgiving. Listen in as Pastor Larry provides an insightful reflection on the nature of prayer. You'll be inspired to pray with greater persistence, proper perspective, and a higher purpose for ma...

As this pandemic causes us to spend more time with our family, it's helpful to be reminded of the instructions the Apostle Paul gives to parents and children in Colossians 3:20-21. But above all, remember to love, as this is what binds us all together.

After Jesus died, the disciples felt much like we feel these days: distressed, afraid, and aimless. Yet when Jesus rose from the dead and revealed Himself to them, everything changed! This Easter, let's receive afresh the peace and purpose Jesus' resurrection brings to all who believe in Him and who walk in the hope of eternal life.

As we come to the end of Paul's letter to the Colossians, we find him frequently exhorting his readers to be grateful and filled with thanksgiving despite hostile circumstances. Just like today, we can rejoice and give thanks for the HOPE Jesus offers us regardless of what's going on around us.

What does God intend love to look like in marriage? In Colossians 3:19, Paul continues his address to Christian households with a word for husbands to love their wives, and he uses the word 'agape'. This is a self-denying, others-honouring, sacrificial love that is possible only through God, which He himself first demonstrated by sending Jesus to die for us. Now He longs to empower husbands to lov...

A highlight video celebrating the baptism service on March 19, 2021!

What was your family life like growing up? Though roles for family members have differed widely over the years due to shifting values and traditions, there are still Biblical standards that we need to follow as acts of worship to God and honour to each other.