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Ruth - Ruth 1: In the opening chapter of Ruth, we encounter a world marked by famine, grief and hopelessness—but also the beginning of a love story saturated with God’s redemptive power. In the first chapter of Ruth the courageous loyalty on display offers us a glimpse of God’s heart and foreshadows the ultimate Redeemer, Jesus Christ. This Sunday, we’ll explore how God transforms ruin into redemp...

James - Practical Wisdom - James 5:13-20: Prayer isn’t just a religious habit—it’s an invitation into relationship with a living God who hears, responds and heals. In James 5:13–20, we’re invited to bring every part of our lives to God through prayer: our joy, our suffering, our sickness and even our sin. This passage offers a beautiful picture of what it means to live in honest, dependent faith—r...

James - Practical Wisdom - James 5:7-12: There's a few things that we all have in common, no matter who we might be. This week, our passage in James is going to touch on two of them: waiting and suffering. All of us have had to spend time waiting...at the doctor's office, in line at Superstore, at the bus stop, for your coffee at Starbucks, Disneyland, for the washroom at a hockey game. And everyo...

James - Practical Wisdom - James 5:1-6: What do you do with a passage that starts, "Now listen, you rich people..."? The problem with this is that we don't often consider ourselves 'rich', do we? Rich seems to be a moving target. There's always someone with less money than we have and there's always someone with more. And because of that, a passage like this will always seem like it's for someone...

James - Practical Wisdom - James 4:6-10: We’ve all been there — arguing over the same old thing, avoiding that person who drives us crazy, replaying an argument in our heads on repeat. Conflict separates us and steals our peace. This Sunday, let’s face our “me first” mentality and discover how God’s grace (not just grit) can change everything. Jesus offers us a better way to live. Come ready to re...

James - Practical Wisdom - James 4:13-17: If you've ever volunteered at a summer camp and earned a camp name, you know that camp names generally reflect something about the person. My camp name is "Clipboard", so what do you think that says about me? I'm a planner. But, whether you consider yourself a planner or not, the reality is that we all make plans in life--even if that "plan" is to go with...

James - Practical Wisdom - James 3:13-18: Do you ever find yourself questioning who or what you can trust? One person says that all coffee is good coffee, another says that only high quality, freshly ground light to medium roast beans (7-14 days off roast, ground immediately before brewing) brewed with 30-100 TDS water at 95 degrees Celsius in a pour-over dripper at a ratio of 1:15-1:17 is good co...

James - Practical Wisdom - James 3:1-12: Words have power. They can bless or curse, heal or harm. According to James, our speech is like a fire—small but incredibly destructive when left unchecked. In this passage, James shows us how the tongue reveals what’s really going on in the heart. It’s a spiritual thermometer, pointing to the condition of our souls. This Sunday, we’ll explore why our words...

Missions Emphasis - James 2:14-26: What kind of faith makes a difference—both across the street and around the world? James reminds us that real faith is not just something we say—it’s something we show. This Missions Emphasis Weekend, we’ll explore how a living faith becomes a missional faith: one that reaches out in love, even when life is hard. Whether we’re in a season of suffering or standing...

James - Practical Wisdom - James 2:1-13: In a world quick to judge and slow to embrace, James 2:1–13 calls us to form a radically different kind of community—a community of grace. We all have preferences, but the Gospel invites us to trade favouritism for family and hypocrisy for humility. In God's kingdom, who you are matters more than what you have. Mercy, not status, defines us. What would it l...

James - Practical Wisdom - James 1:19-27: Spiritual blindness can sneak in quietly—through unchecked anger, passive faith or careless words. In this deeply practical passage, James invites us to see clearly by receiving God’s Word with humility and living it out with integrity. True religion isn’t found in words alone but in a transformed life—one that listens carefully, speaks wisely and loves sa...

James - Practical Wisdom - James 1:9-18: Some of the best gifts I have ever received I bought for myself. That’s just how my wife and I roll with presents. We know what we want so we’ll buy it and then give the other the credit. That works for my marriage. Doesn’t for Jesus. Every good and perfect thing I have ever experienced or been given comes from Him. I cannot self-produce a good thing and sl...

James - Practical Wisdom - James 1:1-8: We all face trials - but how do we face them well? In a world where hardship often leads to burnout or bitterness, James invites us to a different path: resilient faith. In this message, we discover how God forms endurance in us through a new identity, a new way of seeing our pain and a new kind of wisdom rooted in trust. James, the brother of Jesus, speaks...

Easter 2025 - Romans 6:1-14: What does it mean to truly be free and fully alive? This Sunday, through Romans 6:1-14, we’ll explore the life-changing power of Jesus’ resurrection. Because of Easter, you’re no longer bound to your past mistakes or destructive patterns—you're free to live a new, transformed life in Christ. Discover how Jesus’ victory over sin and death empowers us to break free from...

Kingdom Living - Matthew 21:33-46: Imagine a world without grace - where every mistake demands perfect justice and every failure is final. This Sunday, through Matthew 21:33-46, we’ll encounter a God whose patience and grace confronts our pride and self-reliance. In this striking parable, Jesus reveals how easily we reject grace in pursuit of control, yet He persistently invites us back to Himself...

Kingdom Living - Matthew 21:23-32: Jesus was known for saying and doing some pretty outrageous things. After receiving the worship of the people on Sunday and flipping tables in the temple on Monday, the religious leaders intercept Jesus on Tuesday demanding He tell them "by what authority" He does these things. It's like asking, "what right do you have?" They would love for Jesus to say "by God's...

Kingdom Living - Matthew 21:18-22: In Matthew 21:18-22, Jesus curses a fig tree - not out of frustration, but as a powerful symbol of fruitless lives. It’s a warning against empty religious activity that lacks true transformation. The Christian life isn’t just about looking the part; it’s about bearing real, lasting fruit. Jesus calls us away from hypocrisy and into a life of faith, trust and pers...

Kingdom Living - Matthew 21:12-17: Matthew 21:12-17 reveals the power of symbols and the radical medicine of Jesus’ anger. In clearing the temple, He overturns tables and challenges our expectations by rejecting worldly distractions. His passionate act restores the temple as a house of prayer, healing the hurting and inviting even the lowly children to praise God. Jesus reminds us that we, too, ar...

Kingdom Living - Matthew 21:1-11: Join us this Sunday as we explore Matthew 21:1-11, where Jesus, the King on a Colt, redefines true leadership. In a world obsessed with power and strength, He offers gentle, compassionate authority; fulfilling ancient prophecy by entering Jerusalem on a humble colt. His triumphant entry challenges our ideas of power, inviting us to surrender control and embrace a...

Kingdom Living - Matthew 20:29-34: This is a very simple story, at the very end of a series of passages that teach us about the tremendous grace of God and what it means to be great in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus flips the script on what people’s understanding was of how one gains God’s favour and blessing. It’s not those who are rich and successful. It’s not those of high standing or those with...

Kingdom Living - Matthew 20:17-28: I asked some of the leading AI software to summarize the most common paths to greatness. They returned phrases like "innovation and creativity", "leadership and influence", "mastery of a skill", "overcoming adversity", "hard work", "continuous learning and growth" and so much more that has to do with bettering oneself. Yet, through the life and teachings of Jesus...

Kingdom Living - Matthew 20:1-16: In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus presents the scandal of grace - a story that challenges our sense of fairness by revealing a generous God who pays the same wage to all workers. This parable exposes the trap of seeking rewards based on merit and highlights the freedom found in His unconditional grace. Rather than bargaining with God, we are invited into a covenant where...

Kingdom Living - Matthew 19:13-15: Jesus calls us to a childlike faith - humble, dependent and trusting. In Matthew 19:13-15, He welcomes children, revealing His heart for the next generation. How can we embrace this kingdom perspective in our lives today? Join us this Sunday as we discover what it means to receive the kingdom like a child. Join us at 9 or 11am. Bring a friend!

Kingdom Living - Matthew 19:16-30: Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "I look good," only to walk into a social setting and have somebody tell you that there's something in your teeth, a stain on your pants or a size sticker left on your shirt? This week we're exploring the Biblical story commonly called "The Rich Young Ruler" and it, too, is a story of a man who had looked closely at...

Kingdom Living - Matthew 19:1-12: What does it mean to truly live as God designed? In Matthew 19:1-12, Jesus invites us to aim for a life of virtue, beauty and love - not just avoiding failure but cultivating what is good and true. This Sunday, we’ll unpack His vision for human flourishing, the challenge of marriage and the freedom found in God's grace. Whether you're navigating relationships, per...