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The damage broken promises does is all around us, and what's worse, we're often also the source of the problem. Jesus speaks to us on this subject in Matthew chapter five. Support the show

Does God care who we have sex with? Surely in today's world, any sexual ethic would be seen as hopelessly outdated or old-fashioned, or even controlling or repressive. Will Roper brings us to the words of Jesus, to see what he has to say about sex, God's plan and purpose for it, and where freedom can be found. Support the show

There's plenty to be angry about in this broken world, but as much as we would like to think that our anger is righteous and pure... if we're honest; we know that it isn't. Sometimes, our anger can hurt others! In this sermon, Will Roper tackles this subject and takes us to Jesus's hope-filled words on the matter. Support the show

Happy Easter! In this Easter message we look at what Jesus has done in human history that changes how we live and what our hope is in. Support the show

We return to our Sermon on the Mount series, 'No Greater King', to remind ourselves what the blessed life looks like according to Jesus. When everything is up in the air and chaotic, where are blessings to be found? Jesus's answers this in Matthew chapter five, where he describes the Christian life as one of being salt and light. Support the show

Matt takes the opportunity to teach on a part of the bible we often miss; Revelation! This week we took a dive into understanding where this is all leading, this life, HEAVEN!! Eternity with God in perfect unity with our father.  Support the show

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Matt Luard continues our series by taking a look at the topic of success, what does it truly mean to be successful? We take a look at the gospel of Luke to see how Jesus talks about earthly success and what it truly means to achieve real, lasting success.  Support the show

Matt Luard Continues the series "Because Jesus Alone Can Completely Satisfy" By leading us through the topic of romantic love, and how even though it is a gift from God; If placed above him and made our 'god', we are in for a world of hurt when inevitably our relationships don't fully satisfy us. we're taken through the story of Jacob as we see this exact thing happen...

Sex as God designed it is good, very good. But sex is a horrible god. Whether it's through a large scale #metoo movement, or in the quiet and 'private' aspects of day-to-day life, each of us is surrounded by stories of disappointment and deceit surrounding sex. When we hear these difficult stories or face them ourselves, where can we turn for healing and for hope? And if sex is such...

Each of us is searching for complete and lasting satisfaction. We look in all sorts of places including relationships, careers, qualifications, work and family. While each of these things can provide temporal satisfaction, complete satisfaction that offers fulfilment, peace, and overall contentment is much harder to obtain. Why do we seem to be such a satisfaction starved culture, and where can we...

As we start 2020 as a church in Ottawa, Rich Crosby looks at the importance of the church, where we're headed over the next year, and what you can do to help. Spoiler: it's all about Jesus. Support the show

The 'Wise Men' we read about in the Christmas story were not devout worshippers of God. Instead, they were professional astrologers who looked to the stars for guidance rather than to the God who created them. In this sermon, Rich Crosby speaks about how Christmas is about far more than repetitive sentimental traditions. Christmas is a true story about a gracious God sending his Son into...

Christmas can be the 'most wonderful time of the year' for some but that isn't what it's like for all. Life experiences mean we approach Christmas in many different ways ranging from holly and jolly to painfully dark. In this sermon, Matt Luard speaks about four approaches to Christmas that can be found in our city and our wider culture and identifies the approach to Christmas...

In Matthew 5 Jesus told his followers they are blessed when they are persecuted for righteousness sake, but what does 'for righteousness sake' mean? Should Christians in Ottawa expect persecution, or is persecution as Jesus defines it something that only happens in other places around the world? In this sermon, Rich Crosby looks at what is meant by being persecuted for righteousness sake...

Jesus said, 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.' Christian or not, we all want peace in our lives. As Canadians, we pride ourselves on our efforts towards peace across the globe. However, making peace can often be both complex and costly. For followers of Jesus, the gospel must come first in the pursuit of peace because the gospel is what empowers us to be...

In Matthew 5 Jesus says that it is only those with pure hearts who will see God, but in Matthew 15 Jesus also says that anyone who lies or who speaks badly about someone else does so because their heart is unpure. We've all failed this test, so is Jesus setting us up for something impossible? Or, is there hope for people with impure hearts? Support the show

We live in a very individualized culture where much revolves around the self. This can creep into our relationship with God, where Christians can often end up thinking that all that matters is 'me and Jesus.' However, the Bible tells us a far greater story. In his immeasurable grace, God is calling a people to himself; a family . No, it's not 'me and Jesus.' It's Jesu...

There are certain things God wants for his family, and that means establishing some house rules. But they're not the type of rules we often associate with religion. Rather, there are things God wants in place for the care and protection of his people. His house is meant to be a place where his family know peace, security, and life to the full. Support the show

Many followers of Jesus use the words 'grace' and 'mercy' interchangeably and for good reason. Both are necessary to have a relationship with God, but they are not exactly the same. While grace refers to an act of love towards someone who is undeserving, mercy is an act of love towards one who is suffering. When we consider the extent of the mercy God has shown us through Jesus...

On November 10th, Grace City Church will pray in two men as our first elders (think: senior leaders responsible for the care and direction of the local church). This is a big moment in the life of our church, but eldership is a topic that poses lots of questions. What is eldership? Why does it matter in a church? Does having male elders mean women are less valued? Rich Crosby goes through these an...

Church can be messy because life can be messy. Fortunately for us, messy church is something that is written about in the Bible. In 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul starts his letter by thanking God for the church, but then goes on to talk about how messy the church in Corinth was and how they needed to deal with the problems. How can thankfulness and messiness go hand-in-hand? Are there genuine re...

True identity is found in Jesus, and so is our true calling. Guest preacher Mike Seaman from Trinity Life Church Toronto preaches from Ephesians about how Christians should see their identity and calling as grounded in God's eternal perspective and who a Christian is in Christ.  Support the show