Maple City Sermons

At the passover meal, Jesus instituted this ordinance that would be practiced by the church regularly until the day of His second coming. At the communion service, we remember that it is through His death that we can have life. Support the show

The universal principle, "You reap what you sow" is applied by Paul to the lives of the believers in Galatia. Unfortunately far too many people are convinced that consequences do not apply to them. Paul reminds us that divine reward and divine retribution are both promises made by an all powerful God who is the judge over all creation. Support the show

Long-suffering, a virtue that is extolled when one is on the receiving end of it, but rarely passed on when it is others that require our patience. Yet true love - love that is more than a fleeting emotion - give grace in the place of vengeance.  Support the show

The law of sowing and reaping, namely; you reap what you sow, is never questioned in the physical realm. In this text, Paul explains that the same law applies to the spiritual lives of believers. Sowing to the flesh will reap decay, corruption, and death; sowing to the spirit will reap eternal benefit.  Support the show

The most gifted Christian has nothing to offer the church without love. Paul explains to the Corinthians that it is love, the one characteristic they seem to lack, that must be the foundation for the use of all spiritual gifts. Without love, we are just annoying background noise. Support the show

As the body of Christ, it is essential that each individual member understands their responsibility to care for the rest of the body. All members are important, and we all deserve to have the rest of the body weep with us in times of sorrow and rejoice with us in times of joy.  Support the show

The church was designed for a much greater purpose than to act as a social club. Jesus longs for His children to help one another grow closer to Him by bearing one another's burdens and helping one another when we fall. This is the grace-filled community that should mark the church of Jesus Christ - a church that is honest, open, loving and transparent.  Support the show

As Paul tackles the problem with spiritual gifts in Corinth, he begins by reminding them that the church is one body made up of many parts. Each part is significant, and each part should be actively using their personalities, resources, talents, and gifts for the benefit of the whole body.  Support the show

Walking by the Spirit is God's only plan of growth and fruitfulness for every Christian. Apart from the power of the indwelling Spirit, mankind is powerless to overcome sin and bring about the transformation of character that the Bible expects of God's people. The good news: when believers walk by the Spirit, these attributes will flow from their lives naturally. Support the show

The Church in Corinth believed themselves to be spiritual based on the existence of spiritual gifts in their lives. As Paul explains, this could not be further from the truth. Spiritual gifts are to be exercised for the good of the whole body, never to lift oneself up or to gauge one's level of spirituality.  Support the show

Patience, kindness, and goodness are three characteristics that ought to mark the life of every believer; however, if we are honest, very rarely do these attributes flow from our lives like they ought to. Once again, Paul encourages the Galatians and us to walk by the Spirit so that we might be enabled and empowered to bear Christ-like fruit in our lives. Support the show

In this difficult passage of Scripture, Paul is teaching the Corinthian believers, a group of people living a midst a confused and immoral culture, about the importance of gender distinctions, roles, and equality. Men and women are created equal and in the image of God; yet they were created different to compliment one another. When men and women embrace their gender distinctions and roles, they w...

Love, joy and peace are three wonderful and powerful characteristics that we all desire to have in our lives. Unfortunately, Satan has worked hard to convince us that those attributes can be attained in temporal programs and pleasure, apart from God. The truth is, it is only in walking by the Spirit that the Spirit will produce His fruit in our lives. When believers walk by the Spirit, they will e...

The Lord's Supper is one of two ordinances that Christ gave the church. Celebrating it together as a church family reminds us of the love of our Saviour, our equality as children of God, and our unity in the cause of Christ.  Support the show

The Bible often refers to the "flesh" as the selfish desires that man has that are contrary to the will and the timing of God. It is the old nature within all of us that ultimately results in our constant battle against sin and evil. However, those who are born-again in Christ have a new nature - the Spirit of God within them that battles against the flesh. This message will discuss the...

This sermon addresses a controversial text in 1 Corinthians wherein Paul speaks about issues of authority and submission. Paul's words are counter-cultural in this day in age, and can certainly be abused; nevertheless, Paul's complementarian perspective on men and women is needful for the church today, a church in great need of clarity. Support the show

Freedom! What a wonderful thought!! Unfortunately, our flesh will constantly lead us back into one form of bondage or another, even with the best intentions to by love serve one another. Paul's solution for this problem and the key to victorious Christian living is found in this one statement: Walk by the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. Support the show

Freedom is glorious gift of God made possible by the sending of His Son to take the penalty of sin upon himself at the cross. That freedom can be used by the believer to love and serve others and ultimately to glorify God; or we can use it to pursue sin and selfish endeavors. In this text, Paul encourages believers to love their neighbours as themselves. Support the show

Paul's balanced perspective on Christian Freedom is explained to the Corinthians who have misunderstood freedom to mean license. Rather than being legalistic, Paul explains that our freedom should be used to edify others, to glorify God, and to share the gospel so that others can be saved. Support the show

This message is a break from the series in Corinthians to address a problematic pattern that occurs in the lives of far too many believers in North America. Rather than desiring to truly know God and to meet with Him, we are content to show up, "do church" and then live our lives as we please. Support the show

The Communion service is a time for the believer to publically participate in a symbolic representation of a spiritual reality. Christians are in union with the body and blood of Christ. This truth ought to help us choose wisely what other things we choose to join ourselves to. Yes, Christians have freedom, but that freedom should be used to glorify God rather than misused for our own pleasure.  S...

This text provides one of the most shocking and rude statements made by the Apostle Paul in all of his writings. His attack on the false teachers who are adding works to faith for salvation is explicit as he fears for the flock in Galatia. His warning is especially relevant in an era of political correctness where false teachers are rarely condemned as they should be.  Support the show

"The heart is an idol factory." These words written by John Calvin attest to the sinful tendency in all of our hearts to build up idols in our hearts that take the rightful place of God. As soon as a Christian makes good things ultimate things, they become idols. Thankfully, God will always provide His children with what they need to overcome the idols of our hearts. Support the show

After four chapters of making his case for justification by faith alone, Paul boldly commands the Galatians to Stand fast in the freedom Christ has given them. The only way that Christians today can live in the freedom that Christ's death has gifted to us is to live by faith in the grace that we have been offered. This posture will keep the believer humble, grateful, assured of their future r...

Paul teaches the Corinthians the importance of continued vigilance in their Christian life by pointing to the example of Israel in the Old Testament. Story after story remind us that believers ought never to coast - they must live with continued purpose and direction.  Support the show