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Series: Philippians Message: On Living in Community Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Philippians 2:1-11 This morning we continue our series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians led by lead pastor Grant Vissers. What is Paul’s advice to the church on living in community? Humility. Episode 24-040: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Series: Philippians Message: On Being a Citizen of Heaven Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Philippians 1:1-30, focus on 27 This morning we continue our series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians led by lead pastor Grant Vissers. What does it mean to live in a manner worthy of a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven? Episode 24-039: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Series: Philippians Message: Grace and Peace to You Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Philippians 1:1-2 This morning Kortright’s Lead Pastor, Grant Vissers, starts a new series in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, that will run until the start of Advent. Episode 24-038: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: A Time of Refreshing Speaker: Rev. Martin Boardman Passage: Acts 3:11-26 In this episode, guest speaker Rev. Martin Boardman, Director of Prayer Mobilization for Dunamis Fellowship Canada and PMRI, continues on the theme of our Refreshing Prayer weekend with a sermon entitled "A Time of Refreshing". Episode 24-037: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Pt. 3 – Nehemiah Series: What Do You Do When Everything Feels New? Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Nehemiah 1 & 2 (selected verses) Grant Vissers wraps up this series by looking at the work of Nehemiah. He explores Nehemiah’s ability to see a need from a distance and realize he has the gifting to step into that area. Episode 24-036: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Pt. 2 - Daniel Series: What Do You Do When Everything Feels New? Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Daniel 6:6-14 Our new Pastor, Grant Vissers continues this series on what to do when we are starting a new season in our lives. A new school? A new job? Newly retired? How to we seek out God’s direction in these times? Episode 24-035: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Pt. 1 - Joshua Series: What Do You Do When Everything Feels New? Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Jashua 1:1-11 Today’s episode marks the first time Rev. Grant Vissers preaches on Sunday as KPC’s new lead Pastor. September is the Monday of the year, new beginnings and a new church year. What does this mean for us? As people and as a congregation? Episode 24-034: © 2024 Kortright Presbyteri...

Message: God is not a Disappointed Parent Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speaker: Ken Oke Passage: Mark 9:14-29 In this final episode of our summer Guest speaker series, Ken Oke of Avant Ministries comes to us from his home in Spain via video. He discusses the impact of the self-help industry and then explains how this relates to God the Father views us. Episode 24-033: © 2024 Kortright Presb...

Message: Only By Prayer Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speaker: Karla Wubbenhorst Passage: Mark 9:14-29 Our guest speaker series continues with KPC’s long time friend Karla Wubbenhorst. Karla reminds us of that time when the disciples couldn’t get the results they were expecting and in the process gives us some insight as to what happens when prayer doesn’t appear to play out the way we think...

Message: The Caring One Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speakers: Jim Danielson Passage: John 10:7-18 Pastor Jim Danielson returns to Kortright and reminds us of Jesus’ role as the Good Shepherd. He outlines four ways that the Good Shepherd cares for us. Episode 232-031: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Reclaiming the Lament Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speakers: Lindsay Sytsma Passage: Psalm 13:22 Our summer guest speaker series on prayer continues as Lindsay Sytsma explains that a lament is much more than simply complaining about how much you hate your life. Episode 232-030: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Be Still Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speakers: Chelsea Giesbrecht Passage: Psalm 46 Our summer guest speaker series on prayer continues with a message from Psalm 46 by Chelsea Giesbrecht. Episode 232-029: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Come as The Psalmist Does Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speakers: Daniel Dorman Passage: Psalm 130 Our summer guest speaker series on prayer continues with a challenge from Daniel Dorman, one of our worship leaders and a frequent speaker here at KPC. Episode 232-028: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: God Is Scheming to Answer Your Next Prayer Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speakers: Ed Dickson – Loads of Love Ministries Passage: Ephesians 3:20-21 This week’s guest speaker is Ed Dickson, founder of Loads of Love Ministries in Ukraine. Ed brings us an update on the things that are happening in Ukraine and surrounding areas, as well as sharing his thoughts on the subject of prayer....

Message: Mission Update & Message Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speakers: Phil English – Avant Ministries Passage: Ephesians 3:14-21 Our summer guest speaker series continues with a vidit from Phil & Carolyn English who work out of Pueblo, Mexico with Avant Ministries. Phil brings us an update on what God has been doing through their ministry, and then brings us a powerful message on...

Message: Short Prayer Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series Speakers: Kevin Coghill – Royal City Mission Passage: Various As we enter the summer months we welcome a number of guest speakers who are both long time and brand new friends of Kortright Church. This week we welcome Kevin Coghill, one of the pastors at Royal City Mission Church in downtown Guelph, who shares with us his thoughts on the sub...

Message: Founders Series Wrap-up Series: Founders of the Faith Speakers: Justin Sytsma & Allison Pinches Passage: Genesis 46-50 This is the final episode of our Founders series taking a deep dive into the events of the later chapters of Genesis. This week Justin & Allison tag team to go over the last few chapters and take an over all look at the entire series. It should also be noted that...

Message: When the Mask Comes Off Speaker: Allison Pinches Passage: Genesis 45 As we wind-down the Founders Series Allison guides is through Genesis 45 as Joseph’s brothers and father comes to grips with who he is and what God has done through their act of betrayal. Episode 24-023: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church 

Message: Some Time Later Series: Founders of the Faith Speaker: Grant Vissers Passage: Genesis 40 This week, Rev. Grant Vissers, continues our Founders of the Faith series by taking us through the story of the Cupbearer and the Baker in Genesis 40. Episode 232-022: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Grasping or Trusting: Two Ways to Live Speaker: Allison Pinches Passage: Genesis 39:1-6, 20-23 In this episode of Joseph’s story Allison highlights the difference between what seems to be happening on the surface, and what’s actually happening that we can’t see. She helps us to see the contrast between how the world deals injustice and how Joseph’s response to it. We examine the contrast...

Message: Redeeming Our Lives from the Pit Speaker: Justin Sytsma Passage: Genesis 3712-36 As we continue Joseph’s journey Justin Sytsma guides us through the story of how his brother’s sold him into slavery, impacting the lives of not just their father and their famail, but the lives of the whole world as well. Episode 24-020: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church 

Message: Joseph & the Technicolor Dream Coat Speaker: Allison Pinches Passage: Genesis 37:2-11 This week we return to our ongoing series: The Founders of the Faith. Allison Pinches recounts her earliest experience with musical theatre as she leads us into the story of Joseph. Episode 24-019: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church 

Message: The Road to Emmaus Speaker: Paul McLean Passage: Luke 24:13-25 This week our guest speaker, Paul McLean, brings us a fresh look at the interaction between the Risen Jesus and his disciples on the road to Emmaus. Paul works as a full-time Bible translation consultant in partnership with The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT) and The Bible Society in Taiwan (BSTWN). Episode 24-018: © 2024...

Message: How Do They Have Hope?     Speaker: Lindsay Sytsma Passage: Matthew 9:18-26 This week Lindsay Sytsma presents the last of our follow ups to our 4-week Community Bible Study. The passage this week is Matthew 9:18-26, in which we find two people who are each in a seemingly hopeless situation. And yet, somehow, they have each found some small glimmer of hope. How? Episode 24-017: © 2024 Kort...

Message: Faith vs Fear                 Speaker: Miranda Valentini – World Hope International Passage: Matthew 8:23-27 This week we continue to follow up on the passages covered in our 4-week Community Bible Study. The passage this week is Matthew 8:23-27, the story of Jesus calming the storm on the sea of Galilee. Our guest speak is Miranda Valentini, currently with World Hope international and fo...