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Pressure Points – James 1:1-8: Who doesn't love James? It is one of the most accessible books in the Bible, full of practical wisdom and good advice. It is a real book about real people and real issues. This weekend, the issue we are going to address is how to face the trials of life. What do we do When Things Go Sideways? The answer may surprise you... but it will also give you hope for the comin...

Guest speaker Kyle Trigg the son of our Lead Pastor Ian

Christmas Eve service

God Came Near – Matthew 1:18-25: Do you remember the story of the origin of the word "bedlam?" Its origins lie in a hospital in London called "The Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem." It was one of the first hospitals dedicated to the care of the vulnerable, dispossessed and the emotionally distressed. In the language of the day, it was called a lunatic asylum and over time, the name became shorten...

God Came Near – Christmas Production: Have you ever wondered if God still speaks? We read all these fantastic stories in the Bible of the strange and unusual ways God spoke to his people: from a burning bush, in writing that mysteriously appears on a wall, through a stubborn talking donkey, in miraculous demonstrations by his prophets. But doesn't it seem sometimes, like God's stopped speaking tha...

God Came Near – Isaiah 9:6: Kids.  What would Christmas be without them? (Besides infinitely more affordable!!)  Whether it’s a child, a grandchild, a niece or nephew or friend … they seem to bring so much joy to Christmas.  One of the really GREAT traditions around Foothills is our Annual Christmas presentation by our children.  Some will sing and some will dance and some will act and some will e...

God Came Near – John 1:5-14: Advent.  It always seems to sneak up on us!  If we're truly honest, it tends to draw us more towards preparing for the coming of Christmas than the coming of Jesus to earth.  We're consumed with tasks to be done:  shopping, baking, decorating, how to deal with "that" crazy relative!  (You know who I'm talking about!) The early church had far fewer distractions and bega...

Global Impact Weekend: "Starving and scared in East Ukraine." "Honduran Beauty Queen Found Dead." "Egyptian terror group Ansar Beit al-maqdis pledges alliance to ISIS." "Out of Control:  As Ebola spreads." Today's headlines from CNN make us wonder, "what is going on in our world and how do we even begin to make sense of it all?" We are so excited to have Dr. Mabiala Kenzo speak to us this weekend...

Let Hope In – Acts 3:1-10: What would it take to make your life better?  A nicer home?  Newer car?  Kinder Spouse?  Smarter kids?  Warmer weather?  Better job?  Bigger bank account?  We all have our definitions of what a better life might entail but how often do we think "a deeper connection with Jesus" is really what we need most in life?  Is hope an assurance of God's intervention in our lives o...

Let Hope In – John 18:15-18 // John 18:25-27: "Regrets ... I've had a few ... but then again ... too few to mention."   Personally, I think Frank Sinatra was lying through his teeth when he sang those infamous words in his My Way diatribe!  I'm guessing, that if Ole Blue Eyes was being completely honest, his life was filled with regret and he should have said, "too many to mention"!  Something abo...

Let Hope In - Psalm 138: We've been thinking about hope these past several weekends...now, we'll shift our focus to the expression or manifestation of hope in our lives:  gratitude. People who are living out of the hope we have in Jesus become profoundly grateful people. Grateful people are great to be around ... grumpy people? Not so much! Let's learn together this weekend and discover the key to...

Let Hope In – Marriage: This weekend, we're joined by guest speaker, Mark Gungor, who shares a practical and humorous message of hope for navigating relationships.  Mark is a highly sought-after speaker on marriage and family. He is pastor of Celebration Church in Green Bay, WI. Each year thousands of couples attend his Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage® seminars. 

Let Hope In – Matthew 8:1-13: From the time we were kids we were encouraged to make a wish! We sang "When you wish upon a star..." and looked up into the night sky to declare our wish to the heavens. Fairy tales and Disney movies produced genies and lamps and godmothers and magic wands and three wishes ... and our imaginations expanded to believe that maybe dreams do come true. But as we grew up,...

Let Hope In – 2 Samuel 9:11-13: "Is there any hope?"  It's an essential question that gets asked by countless individuals in countless situations each and every day.  We all need hope in order to thrive in life.  And yet, whether through unforeseen circumstances or poor choices (either on our part or the part of others) life has so many ways of stealing our hope.  This Thanksgiving weekend we're b...

The Generosity Initiative - Luke 18:35-43 // Luke 6:37-38: Last weekend we talked about how generosity can create remarkable ripple effects in our lives and in the lives of others.  This weekend, we'll expand that theme and talk about the chain reactions that might happen in and through our lives as we extend the kindness God has  sent our way to others.  Intentional acts of kindness can accomplis...

The Generosity Initiative - Matthew 19:13-20: Legacies. Everyone will leave one. That's a given.  But not everyone will leave a legacy that is welcomed by those who follow. What kind of influence are we having on those God has brought across our paths? This weekend we'll quickly look at an encounter between Jesus and some children, and between Jesus and a young adult. Then we'll consider the kind...

The Generosity Initiative – Matthew 23:23-36: Tithing. Sometimes it feels like a bad debt we'll owe for the rest of our lives. I've always like the guy who compared it to flossing one's teeth:  "We don't really like doing it but were afraid something really bad might happen to us if we don't!"  Apparently, many of us tithe about us frequently as we floss!  It's a pretty sporadic experience.  While...

The Generosity Initiative - Luke 13:13-21: Stuff. We seemingly can't get enough of it...but apparently it clutters more than our closets, kitchens, garages and storage sheds.  It seems to clutter our souls.  Jesus gives some of his most practical teachings in Luke 12 about our fascination with all things material. He warns us to "be on our guard against all kinds of greed."  Greed's not just one o...

The Generosity Initiative - Matthew 6:25-34: "More for me is better for me."  No one really says that out loud...but often the way we live our lives screams that message loud and clear.  We are all in some kind of pursuit of a meaningful life but our culture's value system of defining the good life often clashes with God's purposes for us.  We have more of just about everything today but the data...

Road Trip – Ephesians 6:10-20: Before you set out on a road trip, you need to make sure you have the right gear.  In fact if you don't have the right gear, you can quickly find yourself in a precarious situation.  In Ephesians 6, the apostle Paul lays out the pieces of gear we need to bring with us as we head out on our spiritual journey.  Whether we like it or not, there will be moments on our ro...

Road Trip - Ephesians 5:21-6:4: When was the last time you heard that? With kids plugged in (tablets, phones, etc) it seems as though the back seats are getting quieter; but our world is not getting quieter. In fact the noise in kids' lives and our lives is getting louder and louder. With all of the messages we receive each day from Facebook, Twitter, TV, online and more, we are inundated with thi...

Road Trip – Ephesians 5:1-20: I'm minutes away from walking into a wedding ceremony!  Oh the joys and excitement of such an event.  So much promise - so much anticipation - so much terror!  There is something about living life with a great sense of hope and anticipation.  It's also sadly far too easy to lose that sense.  If we're honest, we acknowledge that life has a way of beating it out of us s...

Road Trip – Ephesians 4:17-32: Sometimes road trips seem like they will never end.  Each time we think our destination is around the corner, another stretch of road looms ahead.  Let's face it, we just want to get there! We can often feel that way about our spiritual journey.  In the first half of his letter to the Ephesians, Paul paints a beautiful picture of the church in all its glory.  But whe...

Road Trip – Ephesians 4:1-16: The most significant road trip or journey any of us can take is one that leads into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to become part of the family of God. The second most important journey leads us to understand our life calling and purpose within that family.  In Ephesians chapter 4, the apostle Paul invites people to join him and other followers of Chris...

Road Trip – Ephesians 3:1-20: It's my new favorite mountain in the Canadian Rockies.  I've driven past it, perhaps, hundreds of times.  The problem is that I never noticed until a few years ago despite the fact that it is clearly visible from the TransCanada highway.  It's called "Cathedral Mountain."  Perhaps the reason I've always missed it is that there is a viewpoint about a 100 metres before...