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All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 11:1-19: This week we focus in on one of the most peculiar and enigmatic figures in the Bible: John the Baptist. We see John’s reaction to Jesus—a Messiah wholly different than what John expected. This raised all kinds of questions for John about Jesus—are you the one I should expect? What does this mean for me? We all have moments where we experience a sense of surpris...

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 10:32-42: Controversies have become commonplace in society at large, with something new stirring the pot of opinions multiple times a day. In fact, we've become so used to controversy that we seldom let them affect our day-to-day lives, because there's likely to be a brand new one in the media tomorrow. There is one controversy, however, that has spanned the generations...

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 10:11-31: We’re back in Matthew this weekend! As we’ve explored this gospel thus far, simply, we’ve seen this: Jesus says the kingdom has come near, be like him, it will be hard, but you can do it because he’ll give you everything you need [when you obey]. The good news must be known to those who have not heard it yet, or who merely need the invitation into his Kingdom....

Faith, Doubt, Reconstruction: Have you ever felt pain or disappointment or disenchantment so deep that you felt like giving up on faith? Many of us have. Tragically, there are thousands of Canadians who have gone through a painful or disappointing experience that has prompted them to leave faith altogether. And yet, the Bible gives witness to people who experience a tragic loss of faith or belief...

Faith, Doubt, Reconstruction - John 14: Doubts. Many of us have them. And yet we can be scared to admit that fact. Why? The Bible speaks openly about doubts and at times portrays honest questions in a positive light and, at other moments, demonstrate that doubt can lead to sin. So what do we do with our doubts? How do we wrestle through the trying and difficult seasons of faith? Can doubt be devel...

Faith, Doubt, Deconstruction - John 11:1-16: It is the beginning of a new year! A time to explore new opportunities, discern a sense of purpose and set the tone for the days ahead. As we enter the new year, we want to talk about developing a robust, life-giving, and joy-filled faith. We also want to take time to talk about what happens when difficulties in faith arise. Additionally, we need to be...

New Year, New You! - Romans 12:1-2: Another year is in the books as we're heading into 2024! New Year's Eve is a natural time to reflect on the year and consider what we hope for in the year ahead. It can be a mixed bag of celebration and disappointment, but there's often one thing that we all share in common, and that's the hope for the next year to be better than the last. Many of us will make r...

Kingdom Come - Isaiah 9:1-7: Christmas is surrounded by all kinds of taglines: ‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year!’ ‘I’ll be home for Christmas, you can count on it!’ But what are we truly longing for on Christmas? Why all the fanfare, gifts, presents, wrapping, family and tradition? This Sunday, we are going to pause and reflect on the glory and beauty of Jesus Christ and what Christmas is...

Kingdom Come - Matthew 10:1-10: Have you ever been given a profound task or mission? Has a boss or parent or loved one given you a charge of utmost importance? How did you respond? Was there a sense of joy, fear or purpose? This week, we will see the ministry and mission of Jesus multiply as He calls His first followers to do the very thing He has been doing. We will also see how Jesus is still ca...

Kingdom Come - Matthew 9:35-38: There are a million and one things calling for our time and attention. Every. Single. Day. Media and marketing are asking us to care about this initiative, that campaign, this product, that program. With the limited time, energy and resources we have, how do we determine what we care about, what we invest our lives into and about? In this passage from Matthew 9, we...

Kingdom Come - Matthew 9:18-34: One of Jesus most peculiar statements was ‘Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’ This phrase has challenged the church for centuries and has caused tragic divisions. So what do we do with faith? Is faith the end all and be all? Wh...

Kingdom Come - Matthew 9:14-17: Change is hard. If we have a choice between what is old and known and what is new and unknown, we most often choose the good old days and the tried-and-true ways. Even though experience tells us that the new often proves to be better in time, it is hard to make the shift. In our passage this Sunday Jesus is offering something radically new. Not merely a patched-up v...

Kingdom Come - Matthew 9:9-13: Do you remember the day you met Christ? For some of us, we can remember it like it was yesterday. Others of us have a different story—we came to faith at a young age and may not even recall the day. Still others may be exploring faith. What is fascinating about the day you meet Jesus is this—things change. Whether dramatically like a gale force wind or subtly, like a...

Kingdom Come - Acts 1: Generally speaking, when people stop what they’re doing to stare up at into the sky, it’s because something captivating and noteworthy is taking place—good or bad—there’s a story unfolding, and we can’t help but find ourselves a part of it. In Acts 1—Jesus’ disciples are watching in wonder as the resurrected Lord ascends into heaven after having just commissioned them to rea...

Kingdom Come - Matthew 9:1-8: Have you ever asked for something you wanted, but in the end be given what you actually needed? Sometimes we think we know what we want in life, but have no idea what we really need. What if there was someone who could see what we really need in life, and not only that, they could provide an answer to our most pressing questions and most troublesome problems. This wee...

Kingdom Come - Matthew 8:28-34: One of the great joys of preaching the Bible is dealing with texts that challenge our worldview and call us to a more biblical point of view. This week we are dealing with a highly controversial and incredibly important topic: spiritual warfare and the ministry of Jesus to deal with spiritual darkness. As we study Matthew 8:28-34, we will see that Jesus is Lord of t...

Kingdom Come - Matthew 8:23-27: One of the oddest and most beautiful narratives in the Bible is Jesus and the calming of the storm. There He lays, fully asleep, as His closest followers and friends battle a tremendous storm. When the disciples wake Jesus, He intervenes and then asks a fascinating question about the nature of their faith. In everyday life, we can and do experience storms and at tim...

Kingdom Come - Matthew 8:18-22: Over past months, the cost of living in Calgary has impacted us all. Some parents have skipped meals to put food on the table for their kids. Others have had to bunk in with friends because their rent just went up 30% and they can’t afford it anymore. This rise in ‘cost of living’ has made us stop and take stock in our ability and desire to maintain a lifestyle we h...

Kingdom Come - Matthew 8:5-17: Have you ever been impressed beyond belief? Has anyone ever gone above and beyond to serve you, bless you, or love you? One of the odd claims of our text in Matthew 8:5-17 is this—it is possible to make the hair on the back of Christ’s neck, proverbially standup. It is possible to shock and impress Jesus with our faith. In fact, in the Bible, Jesus is amazed only twi...

Kingdom Come - Matthew 8:1-4: One of the refrains of Scripture is this: the Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. And if we are honest, some of us struggle to see God this way. We comprehend the strength, holiness, and justice of God but tenderness seems to be far away. This week, we will see Jesus Christ move from the mountain into the mission field and begin to demo...

All In: This year my tomato plants are a bit of a mess. They are big…well actually they’re huge. But they are not overflowing with tomatoes. Something went wrong and they are not flourishing. Sometimes that happens in life… we fail to flourish. We might look big and bushy but we are not living into all we were made to be. This weekend we will hear Jesus remind us that the only way to sustain a gen...

All In - Romans 12:3-13: Friendship is a remarkable gift. It is a bond of affection, frivolity, joy, laughter, and even tears. Friends are one of the greatest gifts in life. However, more and more of us are feeling lonely, lost, and anxious. This year we are leaning into Kingdom Friendships and exploring how we might build deep connections that span across decades and build a legacy. We will be st...

All In - Jeremiah 29:4-14: It is a new season at Foothills! This Sunday we launch into the new year and are looking at the question: what does God want to do with my life? Many of us feel a gnawing sense of purposelessness and thousands in Calgary feel it too. This Sunday, we are going to look at the Everyday Mission that God has for us and how we can partner with Christ to make a radical differen...

All In - 2 Chronicles 7:1-6, 11-18: It is a new season here at Foothills and likely in your life too. How do we start this year off right? How do we welcome in all the good, beauty, challenges and growth that God has? We prepare our hearts for this new season by entering a time of extraordinary prayer. We believe that God has a new season for Foothills Alliance Church and we are trusting Christ fo...

One Body, Many Parts - 1 Corinthians 12:12-27: What makes someone a butcher? A baker? A candlestick maker? 😊 Is the equipment they use? The uniform they wear? The words they speak? Is it the shoes?? What makes any of us anything? Be it a banker, an engineer, a teacher, an artist, a plumber? What about a Christian? The bible has something to say about who we are, how we are connected to one anothe...