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Launch - Luke 9:23-25, 57-62: We all have things we want to put first: comfort, family, responsibilities, plans, all kinds of things. But Jesus’ invitation is both simple and challenging: follow Me fully. In Luke 9:23–25 and 57–62, Jesus encounters people who want to follow Him - but each has a “first, let me.” Jesus offers something better. He gave up comfort, set His face toward the cross and su...

Launch - Philippians 3:7-14: What matters most about you? We all carry a list of accomplishments, relationships, experiences and identities that tell us who we are. In Philippians 3:7–14, Paul looks at everything that once defined him and reaches a startling conclusion: Jesus is better. Knowing Jesus deeply is more than knowing about Him - it is discovering that He is worth more than everything el...

Truth & Practice - Exodus 31:1-6: Does your daily routine really matter to God? This Labour Day weekend, we wrap up our Truth & Practice series by exploring Holy Work in Exodus 31:1–6. Long before God appointed kings or priests, the very first person filled with the Holy Spirit in Scripture was a blue-collar craftsman. Whether you are heading into an office, a classroom, a job site, managing a hom...

Truth & Practice - Psalm 90:10-17: Life moves faster than we realize. Summers end, children grow, years pass and the days we assume we have are never guaranteed. In Psalm 90:10–17, Moses asks God to teach us to number our days so that we might gain a heart of wisdom. The Fountain of Wisdom flows from seeing God clearly, recognizing the brevity of life and receiving His abundant grace. Rather than...

Truth & Practice - Isaiah 40:27-31: Life has a way of draining our strength and testing our hope. Through disappointment, uncertainty and unanswered prayers, it's easy to wonder if God still sees or cares. In Isaiah 40:27–31, God meets weary people with a timeless invitation: remember who He is, wait on Him and discover a strength that only He can provide. Join us this Sunday as we explore The Pra...

Truth & Practice - Isaiah 65:17-25: How we envision our future has a tremendous impact on how we experience our life today. Hope – the expectation of goodness to come - is a powerful thing, but given all the pain and disappointment we often experience in this life, it can be hard to hold on to. Join us as we look at the promise God gives in Isaiah 65:17-25 to make all things new and redeem all tha...

Truth & Practice - Psalm 15: What does it mean to be holy? Psalm 15 asks one of the Bible's most searching questions: Who can dwell in God's presence? The answer is both beautiful and unsettling. God calls His people to lives of integrity, truth, justice, generosity and love - yet none of us measures up. The good news is that Jesus is the only One who perfectly fulfilled God's standard and now inv...

Truth & Practice - Ezekiel 36:25-27: Be holy, as God is holy. Inspiring... or impossible? This Sunday we'll wrestle with one of Scripture's greatest challenges and discover a promise from Ezekiel that changes everything. Come explore how God's plan was never about rules and willpower; it has always been about giving us a new heart. Join us as we uncover the beautiful truth of sanctification and wh...

Truth & Practice - 1 Kings 19:1-8: What does it mean to be fully human? In a world obsessed with optimization, performance and self-improvement, the story of Elijah reminds us of a different truth. After a dramatic victory, Elijah finds himself exhausted, afraid and ready to give up. Yet God meets him not with disappointment, but with gentleness, rest and care. In 1 Kings 19:1–8, we discover that...

Truth & Practice - Exodus 40:34-38: Can you remember the first time you met the person who would become your best friend? It may have been a special experience or one you forgot a long time ago. You probably didn’t even realize this person would become so important in your life. This week we’ll be looking at Exodus 40 and John 1. In these chapters God shows us what He is like so that we can connec...

Truth & Practice - Ecclesiastes 4:9-12: Let me ask you a question: Is it better to have two pieces of cake or one piece? Two birthday presents or one? Two weeks of vacation or one? Two hundred dollars or one?! I’m pretty sure your answer to each question is: TWO! Our passage this week in Ecclesiastes starts off with the words, “Two are better than one…” and on Sunday, we’ll find out why! We will b...

Truth & Practice - Genesis 1:1-3 & 26-27: This Sunday, we kick off our brand-new summer teaching series, Truth & Practice. Together, we’ll explore how the unchanging truth of God’s Word beautifully shapes the lived expression of our daily faith. Diving into the opening sentences of Genesis 1, we will discover how the relational, Trinitarian nature of God anchors our core human identity. Before we...

Book of Acts - Acts 9:1-19: Have you ever heard someone describe a life-changing moment as a "Damascus Road experience"? The phrase comes from the story of Saul, a fierce opponent of Jesus and His followers whose life was transformed by an unexpected encounter with Jesus Himself. So powerful was this turning point that people still use the expression today to describe a dramatic change of heart or...

Book of Acts - Acts 7:54-8:1: Pain and suffering are some of the greatest challenges of human life. In Acts 7:54–8:1, we witness the martyrdom of Stephen — a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit — who suffers not with bitterness, but with grace, courage and forgiveness. As stones fall around him, Stephen sees heaven opened and Jesus standing to welcome him home. Remarkably, his suffering becomes...

Book of Acts - Acts 8:4-17: What does it look like when there’s “great joy in the city”? Have you taken a look at the city we live in and the people around us? Would you characterize it as a joyful city? Are we joy-filled people? In our text this week, Acts 8:4-17, something happens in a city in Samaria that leads to great joy in the city. Come find out what needs to happen that would lead to such...

Book of Acts - Acts 5:12-16: What happens when the holiness of God purifies His people? In Acts 5:12–16, the early church experiences an explosion of power, healing and growth after a moment of deep refinement. Signs and wonders break out in the public square, ordinary people encounter the living God and even Peter’s shadow becomes associated with healing. This passage pushes us to wrestle honestl...

Book of Acts - Acts 4:32-5:11: The early church was marked by radical generosity, deep unity and powerful grace - but also by a shocking moment that stopped everyone in their tracks. In Acts 4:32–5:11, we see that God is not only loving, but holy - and that grace is more powerful, and more dangerous, than we often realize. This is a story about generosity and hypocrisy, honesty and performance and...

Book of Acts - Acts 4:23-32: What do you do when the world demands your silence? This Sunday, we continue our Acts series by exploring how the early church responded to hostile pressure - not with a prayer for safety, but with a roar for boldness. We’ll dive into Acts 4:23-32 to see how a community anchored in God’s sovereignty can stand firm together. Join us for a special Missions Emphasis Sunda...

Book of Acts - Acts 4:13-22: At our core, we long to be able to trust that people are living lives that are integrated - what they believe is born out in the way that they live. Presence, who people are, and Posture, how people live, matter a great deal to us.  Come and join us this Sunday as we look at Acts 4:13-22 and see how the Holy Spirit empowers the church to both presence and posture - res...

Book of Acts - Acts 2:42-47: What if the church wasn’t just a place you attend - but a whole new way to be human? In Acts 2:42–47, the Spirit forms a community marked by deep devotion, radical generosity and authentic friendship. This is more than a gathering - it’s a people shaped by Jesus, living differently in a fractured world. As we continue our journey through Acts, we’ll see how ordinary pe...

Book of Acts - Acts 2:36-41: When was the last time God’s Word truly cut you to the heart? Not just informed or inspired - but pierced, convicted and brought you face to face with Jesus? In Acts 2, Peter stands before a crowd and boldly declares the centre of the Gospel: Jesus is both Lord and Christ - the reigning King and the saving Messiah. This is not just good advice or spiritual encouragemen...

Book of Acts - Acts 2:1-13: Have you ever been told something that you thought was too good to be true and struggled to believe it? In John 16:7, Jesus tells His disciples that it is better for them that He go because if He didn’t go, the Spirit couldn’t come. I’m sure that His disciples struggled to think that the Spirit coming was better for them than having Jesus with them in the flesh! Maybe a...

Book of Acts - Acts 1:1-11: We love a great sequel - but Acts isn’t a sequel. It’s the continuation of Jesus’ work. In Acts 1:1–11, we discover that what Jesus began didn’t end with His resurrection - it continues through His people, empowered by His Spirit. As we start this new series, we step into a moment of waiting - not passive, but expectant. Jesus promises power, purpose and presence… but f...

The King & the Cross - Matthew 28:16-20: Four years in Matthew - and it ends with a beginning. In Matthew 28:16–20, the risen Jesus meets imperfect, doubting followers and sends them into a broken world with a clear mission: make disciples of all nations. This is more than a command - it’s a calling shaped by compassion, justice and the presence of Jesus Himself. You don’t need to have it all toge...

The King & the Cross - Matthew 28:1-15: Everyone knows one statistic that has never been broken: dead people stay dead. Until Easter morning. In Matthew 28:1–15, grieving women arrive at a tomb expecting loss - and instead the ground shakes, the stone is rolled away and history is changed forever. Jesus, who was crucified, is alive. The resurrection isn’t just a symbol of hope; it’s a real event t...