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When you feel surrounded by adversity, do you look to develop your own solutions or choose to trust God's promises? King Hezekiah was literally surrounded by the Assyrian army, but through his prayers the Lord miraculously delivered him and altered the course of history. So in doubtful or even critical moments, remember that your faithful prayers can be instrumental in saving and restoring generat...

Do you believe that your prayers move the hand of a sovereign God? The problem with prayer is this spectrum we all find ourselves on - between just surrendering to God's will and trying to manipulate God into giving us whatever we want. The story of Peter's miraculous release from prison gives us a glimpse into the power of prayer, but also reminds us that this wasn't everyone's story. While we pr...

Living differently from the world only matters if we are living like Jesus. How do we help the next generation live like Jesus? The temptation to just 'be like everyone else' is so strong at all ages. Yet, Scripture instructs us to be shaped into the image of Christ. Listen in as AJ Crocker walks us through Romans 8, leaning on his personal journey from a troubling Jr. High kid desperately wanting...

What does your life communicate to the people around you? The way that we live communicates our most important values (intentionally or not). Jesus tells us that because of Him, we are different from the world. Because of that differentness, the people around us will see our Heavenly Father. But do our lives look different from the world? Join us as AJ Crocker challenges us to think about living d...

Perhaps like many, you have at least considered a goal or two for 2024. In the Beatitudes, Jesus gives us a vision of “the good life”. We might be surprised at the difference between our picture and God’s picture of a flourishing life. Join us as Adam Driscoll, Director of Spiritual Development at Cornerstone Christian School and Chairperson of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, speaks on livin...

The Bible teaches us the right way to serve God and the benefits that come from such a life. It also warns us of the disastrous consequences when we live contrary to God's way. Listen in as Pastor Alex Allan unpacks the way the Apostle Peter challenges us to be steadfast, stable, and to survive.

The Christmas story is all about God's timing. The birth of Jesus didn't just happen, and in the same way, God has a plan and purpose for our lives that's based on His timing, not ours. It's not always convenient or painless, but always powerful. May your celebration of the birth of Jesus remind you of God's wise and loving care.

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...