Maple City Sermons

Spiritual victories are exciting times in the life of the Christian, but they are often accompanied by hardships and trials. This lesson will explore the reason for some of those hardships and help believers see how, despite present circumstances, the prize waiting for us makes it all worth it. In the end, we will live happily ever after with our Saviour. Support the show

Spiritual growth is essential for the believer. Christ expects all of His children to grow in relationship and obedience to Him and His Word. This lesson will discuss some of the misconceptions of spiritual growth before tackling three key ingredients necessary to facilitate spiritual growth in the life of every believer. This is an important study for both the new and the mature Christian to eval...

Paul is given an opportunity to share the Gospel with Governor Felix and his young wife Drusilla. Rather than focus only on love, grace and forgiveness, Paul proclaims to them righteousness, temperance and judgment to come. There is much we can learn from Paul's truthful presentation of the Gospel, and a great warning for us in the response of Felix. This message contains a clear gospel prese...

Israel finally came to the point where they realized that God was so much greater than everything they were seeking to satisfy themselves by. They repented and put God before their own lives. Christians must realize that for us, to live is Christ! Support the show

Christians have an obligation to know what the Bible says about homosexual behaviour, as well as a duty to treat people who have same-sex attraction as Christ would. This lesson will explore how believers ought to respond to other believers who experience same-sex attraction within the church. We will also seek to learn how to share the gospel with homosexuals in our culture today.  Support the sh...

God would not be used as a lucky charm for the children of Israel to give them exactly what they thought they needed, but when His ark was placed in the temple of Dagon, He demonstrated over and over again that there is only one God, Yahweh. This story reminds us of the foolishness of all idols (those made by hands and those found in our hearts), and points us to the only one who is worthy of wors...

This lesson will focus on what the Bible says concerning the morality of homosexual behaviour. In a world where Christians, non-Christians, homosexuals and heterosexuals are passionate about their belief on this controversial topic, it is helpful to go back to the foundation of Scripture to evaluate our personal beliefs on this important subject. The lesson is not meant to offend unnecessarily. Ne...

Christians often have expectations of God and become upset when God does not do what they want Him to do in their lives. God calls His children not to expect things of Him, but to worship Him for who is, recognizing His goodness and grace does not always work on our schedules. Support the show

This lesson will continue to explain how Christians can learn to develop biblical beliefs and convictions in grey areas, before going on to explain the responsibility of every believer to other believers around them. In Romans 14, Paul gives specific advice to both mature and immature believers to help them live in community together for the glory of God. Support the show

The believers of Philippi were no strangers to suffering and need. Paul wrote this letter to encourage the Philippians that their suffering was not in vain. He taught them about the importance of humility, the need for godly examples and above all, to make Christ their prized possession. In doing this, they would experience a life of true joy amidst the trials they faced daily. Support the show

God's visit to Samuel reveals not only the response believers ought to have to God's call, but the kindness God has toward His servants. Support the show

Paul was placed on trial for three accusations; sedition, sectarianism and sacrilege. This passage records Paul's defense before Felix. Paul clearly demonstrates that he is not guilty of the sins he is accused of, but he is guilty of this one thing: He believes in the resurrection of Christ. Christians today ought to live with the same Christ-like character Paul did while always on mission to...

This lesson will begin to explain how individuals can begin to develop biblical standards in the "grey areas" of doctrine and practice without become proud or self-righteous. This two-part lesson will lay the foundation for how we will answer many of the questions that have been asked that fall into this category. Support the show

Paul's letter to the church of Ephesus is a celebration of the new identity of the believer and the power of the Gospel to change everything about all people. After celebrating the truths of the new birth, Paul lays out the conduct expected of the believer in their church, the world, their homes, and their workplaces that ought to be an outflow of these truths. Paul's message: "Prai...

CHRISTIANITY IS A BELIEF SYSTEM FOUNDED UPON THE BIBLE, GOD'S INSPIRED REVELATION OF HIMSELF TO MANKIND. GOD WROTE IT THROUGH MEN TO LEAD THEM TO SALVATION IN CHRIST AND TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE SAVED BECOME MORE AND MORE LIKE JESUS. THE BIBLE IS UNDER ATTACK TODAY AND SOME OF THE ANSWERS THAT THE BIBLE PROVIDES TO THESE DIFFICULT QUESTIONS ARE NO LONGER CULTURALLY ACCEPTABLE. THIS LESSON WILL P...

This sermon will contrast the lives of Hophni and Phinehas with that of Samuel. Even though the sons of Eli had a religious position as a priest in the temple, they did not know the Lord and their sin was "very great" in His eyes. This sermon will explore the importance of having a personal relationship with Christ that results in the Holy Spirit of God bearing fruit in your life. Suppor...

Acts 24 recounts Paul's trial before Felix the governor. Tertullus, a silver-tongued lawyer is hired by the Sanhedrin to prosecute Paul. This sermon will contrast the convenient character that is demonstrated by Tertullus and the religious leaders of the Jews with Paul, a man determined to act like Christ even if it meant he would suffer.  Support the show

Paul's first epistle is written to defend the true gospel: justification by faith alone apart from any works. The truths in this letter remind us all that the Christian life is relational. We begin by faith and receive life by the Spirit; growth continue by faith as we walk in the Spirit daily. This rejection of a legalistic version of Christianity reveals the purpose of the law, faith and th...

Christianity is a belief system founded upon the Bible, God's inspired revelation of Himself to mankind. God wrote it through men to ultimately to lead them to salvation in Christ and to help those who are saved become more and more like Jesus. The Bible is under attack today and some of the answers that the Bible provides to these difficult questions are no longer culturally acceptable. This...

1 Samuel begins with a wonderful story of a woman named Hannah who reaches out to God in her sorrow. God answered her prayer with a son named Samuel, a man who God would later use mightily in the land of Israel. Support the show

Ruth is a wonderful story illustrating the redemption of God as He makes a Moabite woman a part of the lineage of Christ. Support the show

Ruth is a wonderful story illustrating the redemption of God as He makes a Moabite woman a part of the lineage of Christ. Support the show

Boaz prays for God's protection and blessing in the life of Ruth; soon after, God uses Boaz to answer his own prayer. This message will encourage believers to pray and then be willing to put feet to those prayers whenever possible. Support the show

God's request of Mary demanded her full surrender and required great sacrifice; however, through it all God was faithful to Mary as he encouraged, prepared and guided Mary even in her weakness, uncertainty and suffering. God is faithful; the question is are we faithful in our surrender to Him who is worthy of everything we have and everything we are? Support the show

Paul's most auto-biographical letter is written to a church who was divided over his ministry. He writes to share his heart for the Lord and demonstrates that the proof of his ministry can be seen in his humility, his giving and his willingness to suffer for Christ. Support the show