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"The command of baptism is really clear and it's not that difficult." Today Mark Vanderwier talks about water baptism found in the Bible's New Testament. Mark challenges us to be doers of the word and not deceive ourselves. Test yourself: where are you at really in your walk with Christ? Have you been obedient to Christ when it comes to baptism? If not, what’s holding you back?

"As much help as it would have been to have an advocate standing next to you. Imagine if your advocate was actually a part of you." Gary Watson is back today continuing his Follow, Believe, Obey series from 2020. In this message Gary talks about a better way to live, transformed and committed to someone - Holy Spirit.

"Each part plays a part, if they’re prepared." In part five of the Foundation series Mark Vanderwier discusses the four things the early church was devoted to. In regard to these things, Mark challenges us to find out what we can prepare and bring to the rest of the gathering.

"Who are you helping on their journey for their benefit only." In part four of the Foundation series Mark Vanderwier looks at four types of relationships that make disciples or disciple us and fulfill a God given purpose.

"Every part plays a part but where do I start?" In this message Mark Vanderwier crunches the numbers in the account of Jesus feeding 5000+ people from a single meal. WE + JESUS ≠ WE. Okay, math is hard, we get it. Give this message a listen and find why it doesn’t take much to have a huge impact when it's in God's hands.

"We have a temptation when we notice the cracks in our foundation to do nothing and hope it goes away." In today's message Mark Vanderwier talks about building a foundation that endures the heaviest storms of life and will result in a faith that grows. If you're facing a storm today don't throw in the towel. Give this message a listen and find out more about the hope, trust, and endurance found on...

"There is a clear distinction between those who say and those who do." In today's message Mark Vanderwier reminds us to regularly inspect the foundation of our lives because storms are coming. What are you building your life on right now?

"We know that you’re essential to the church." Today Mark Vanderwier challenges us not to let church become a spectator event you attend. Would you play the part you've been uniquely designed by God to do? Share your gifts and story with those around you. What is God putting on your heart to do?

"Have we allowed ourselves to get comfortable with the new normal of church?" Today Mark Vanderwier challenges us not to get comfortable with online church. Mark warns us of a few big lies the enemy wants us to believe about ourselves. He also examines the example set by the early church; noting that despite heavy persecution, it not only survived - it thrived.

"You need to have the knowledge in order to use wisdom." All over the scriptures God reminds people not to look at our situations from a human perspective. How do we look at things through God's perspective instead of our own? I'm glad you asked because that is exactly what Mark Vanderwier talks about today.

"Often times if you fix your attention on God it is going to be counter to what the culture is doing." Today Mark Vanderwier gives another heart to heart talk discussing true virtue, living in a culture of fear, uniting around Jesus, and reminding us to respond to what we feel Holy Spirit's desire for us is to do. There is hope!

"There is purpose and hope because God knows you; He cares about you!" Today Mark Vanderwier gives a heart to heart talk about what is worth fighting for in our culture today. Mark challenges us to reflect before we react and encourages us with the hope, purpose and joy we can all have in Jesus.

"I wonder how many people are living a lie right now, but it's subconscious; they don't even realized that they're living a lie?" Today Mark Vanderwier talks about the steps we can take to be vigilant and ensure our beliefs and actions are based on truth. Are you living your life in light of real truth?

"Being labelled a sinner is something nobody wants, but it's actually necessary for us to have a restored relationship with our Saviour." Today we celebrate our risen Saviour on this Easter weekend. Gary Watson joins us today to talk about the unreserved forgiveness freely offered to us through Jesus. Gary also takes a look at the wild impact Jesus' resurrection had on the early church.

"You trust [in] the gospel...not to become like Christians, [but] to become like Christ." A lot of Christians today don't understand the Good News . Today Mark Vanderwier talks about justification, sanctification, glorification, and living as a saint because of what Christ has done for you. Do you know if you are good with God and are you ready to share this Good News with those around you?

"Sometimes we miss what Jesus really came [to this earth] to do." Today Mark Vanderwier reminds us of one of Jesus' most important tasks and examines the question "can we truly just rest in peace while we’re still alive on this planet?" Have a listen and remember when we draw a line, God draws a totally different line.

"It’s easy to judge others when you forget where you came from." Have you ever had one of those moments where you realize your gratitude level needs to go up? Today Mark Vanderwier reminds us to remember what Jesus did for us; what God did for us. Mark challenges us not to forget how much sin sucks, and to show gratitude to the One who went to the cross for you and for me.

"[Jesus] wants [His] word in you, not in your hand or under your bed...in you." We live in a time where censorship of God's Word could be foreseeable on the horizon. Today Mark Vanderwier talks about what we do with the things we value and avoiding regrets with the aid of God's Word. Will you chose to value the Word of God enough to memorize it?

“I am less interested in my rights as a Canadian citizen than I am in my responsibilities as a citizen of Heaven.” In part five of the Here I Stand series Gary Watson looks at the examples found in the book of Daniel and what happened when they drew a line in the sand and resolved not to compromise. When man's law comes up against God's law who will you choose to make a stand for? Visit THIS LINK...

“You are free to do good!” In part four of the Here I Stand series Mark Vanderwier talks about taking a stand for the freedom of the good news of Christ above all else. We all want freedom, but are you willing to pay the price that is required to stand for freedom? Visit THIS LINK and sign the petition to Free Pator James Coates.

"You don't have to feel in love to act lovingly." Do you know that you’re loved by God? Today Mark Vanderwier talks about the One known as Love and the different kind of love that Christian's are to demonstrate to the world around us. You're loved! So love!

"We need to be able to hear [God’s] voice because you may not always be able to hear mine." Today Mark Vanderwier talks about how we listen to the one thing in our lives that we actually need - God's voice. Are you actually listening to hear His voice? Check out this YouVersion Devotional that Mark mentions in today's message: Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World .

"We live in a time when the Holy Spirit within us rises up and gives us the voice of God for direction and for purpose in our lives.". We were blessed to have Brenda Drost back with us today (virtually) to share a very practical message about the "why" and "how" of hearing God's voice for ourselves. Connect with Brenda on Instagram at @brenda_drost, on Facebook at @brendadrost.speaker, or at her w...

“Let’s light ourselves on fire, with good news and with good deed. So that the world can watch us burn, and find the one they need.” In part three of the Here I Stand series Mark Vanderwier talks about lighting the wick and letting our light shine in our dark world today. Have you allowed your light to be hidden? Give a listen and be encouraged!

"Get good and angry, but stay good when you’re angry." In part two of the Here I Stand series Mark Vanderwier talks about avoiding the stew and wrath that sometimes follow anger. Have you ever been really angry and regretted it later? Give this message a listen and find out what to do when you're feeling that way.