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Should Christians approach work, their clients, and colleagues differently from people who do not follow Jesus? In the third and final part of this series, we see how following Jesus affects every aspect of your work life, and leaves you happier, more fulfilled and less stressed out. 

In the first part of this series, we saw how God designed work as a blessing. Yet, it doesn’t always feel like work is a blessing! Why not? In the second part, we learn about what went wrong with work - why it doesn’t always feel fulfilling, or like something that brings us joy. Thankfully, all is not lost, and there is hope for our work to be redeemed.

Most of our waking hours are spent working. That leaves us with questions like: Why should I work? Should I get the best-paying job and retire early? Does my work matter to God? How does my work and faith connect? In the first part of this series, we look at where work came from, whether it is a blessing or a curse, and the good things all kinds of jobs have in common.

Do you have a neighbour who cuts that tiny piece of grass on your side of the property line when he cuts his; or the neighbour who blows his leaves over to your side? How do you act towards that neighbour? When it comes to your behaviour towards your neighbours, a Christian can either reflect the way of Jesus or the way of the world, but not both.  Join us for a message in which we learn some wisd...

Life can often seem like a series of “good news, bad news” scenarios where the good news is not always good. Life often weighs us down. If you are weighed down with anxiety and worry about the things in your life that are beyond your ability – take heart – as the apostle Peter commands us – "cast all your anxiety on Him, on Jesus, because he cares for you!" And for all of us – let us put...

How much money is enough? What can it truly do for you? How far can it go? In this message, we see how Solomon, the wealthiest King in Israel's history, viewed money - the good and the bad.  Tune in today to be challenged to correct wrong views you might have of money, and to find a healthy and God-honouring way to use the material blessings God has given you. 

We live in a culture that tells us how important we are; that our opinions should be heard; that our accomplishments need to be recognized. The problem arises when this elevated attitude about ourselves makes us look down on others. The Bible calls this problem pride. In this message Pastor Win continues our series in the book of Proverbs helping us identify symptoms of pride and how to solve this...

Fear is something everyone has dealt with; fear of failure, fear of change, fear of the future. Fear can be an extremely depilating emotion. The Bible tells us that we need to fear God but in this case fear is not a debilitating emotion but a profound reverence and awe of God. In this message we learn how to restore our awe of God.

Human beings are far less independent than we would like to believe - as social beings, we are influenced by those we surround ourselves with. And in the time of social media, 50 million people have risen to the ranks of “influencers” in 2023. How is your life shaped and formed by the voices you allow to speak into your life?  In this message, we'll gain some wisdom from the Bible about the ef...

Proverbs 23:10-12 gives the reader/believer a confidence booster in our defender and protector, our Kinsman Redeemer.

Proverbs is more than pithy life statements, they carry a spiritual weight that help us understand God, our relationship with Him and with others, challenging us to live wisely not foolishly. In Proverbs 18:1-8 we see that our words, our speech, and the language we use with others have consequences. Seek godly wisdom in the use of our words and communications!

We live in what has been called a “post-truth” age: a time when objective facts are less influential than emotions or personal beliefs. But if “truth” is only relative to me, then there is no truth. In contrast, Proverbs 3:5,6 tells us how to get wisdom.

In our new summer series, Words to Make You Wise, we will be exploring the book of Proverbs. What better way to start off this series than at the beginning. In this message we look at the first chapter of Proverbs where the reader is invited to consider wisdom as not just a nice idea, but something that is critical to one's faith.

In the age we live in, people always look for ways to make life a little easier: AI that helps us write complicated letters, E-bikes that make pedaling less straining, or gas-powered cultivators to save you from the hard yard work. Yet, many things in life cannot be solved by technological advancements. So, we try to rise above challenges like addiction, brokenness, unforgiveness and pain. But wha...

Did you ever copy what your dad did when you were a kid? Maybe you would try to walk in his big footprints on the beach or want to dress the same as him. Father's have an incredible influence over their children and because of that, a great responsibility as well. Join us for this Father's Day message as we look at three different ways that the Bible instructs father's on how to influe...

Have you ever wondered why you don’t see more of the work of the Holy Spirit in your life? Maybe you pray for a fresh infilling of His Spirit, but your life seems to remain without significant spiritual fruit. In the 3rd part of this series, we look at 4 texts in the Bible that specifically talk about this issue: how and why we resist the Holy Spirit and His work in our lives.

Millennials and Gen Z are said to be the most spiritual generations to have ever lived, yet also the least religious. These kinds of stats speak of a spiritual thirst that exists in the lives of so many people, for which they often find no quenching. In the second part of this series, we see how Jesus invites all who have a spiritual thirst to find what they are looking for in Him and the Holy Spi...

The tradition, culture and churches you grew up in probably influenced your view of who the Holy Spirit is. Sadly, Christians often place the Spirit in that box of tradition even when it is not completely true. In this series we’ll learn from the Bible not only who the Holy Spirit is, but also how we receive Him, grow in Him, how we can work against Him and about His purpose in our lives. In this...

We all have some fond memories from our past - things that make us smile with nostalgia and good feelings. Likewise, we all have some difficult memories from our past - cringe-worthy things that bring feelings of guilt, regret and sadness. Although God is able to forgive and forget, we have a hard time doing the same. 1 Samuel 12 is the story of Samuel's farewell as he passes on the leadership...

The Bible gives us many examples of mothers who had a significant influence. Moses' mother, Jochebed, was one of those women. She demonstrated incredible courage, unwavering faith, and she anchored her hope in the God of Israel to protect her son and use him for his great purpose.

Desperation can lead us to extreme action, where our focus often gets stuck on the hardship, fear or pain causing it. Sadly, whatever has our attention has the potential to shape our lives - and so we become mere products of the desperate moments of our lives. In the final part of this series we learn from a King in the Bible that decided that His desperation would drive Him to something better: a...

What do you think of when you hear the word: worship? Music, singing, maybe even praying?! What if worship is more than all of that? What if it is not just a simple action, but your whole being responding to what you value most? If so, it could have the potential to shape who you are. In the third part of this series, we look at a definition of worship in the Bible that puts it into perspective.

If you were created to worship, you will naturally worship something. The problem is that you can worship anything, but not all worship is good for you! In the second part of this series, we see how certain wrong assumptions and ideas can prevent us from true and good worship. We will learn how Jesus wants to set us free and rectify our view so that we can worship in a new and life-giving way.

Whether you consider yourself a worshipping kind of person or not, you cannot help but do it! Worship is your natural response to what you value most.  In the first part of this series, you'll get the opportunity to re-evaluate where your affection lies and learn how you can make sure that your worship is directed towards what is most important.

Jesus is alive, and that can change everything for you! Join us for this Easter Sunday message where we see how the resurrection of Jesus invites us into a life we could not know without Him!