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Genesis 41 is the most pivotal chapter in Joseph’s story. Some say that it’s one of the most pivotal chapters in the entire Bible. It’s also one of the most misinterpreted. We will address that more when we look at the second half of the chapter after Easter. But to give you a taste, many see chapter 41 as a rags to riches story; a, good things happen to good people, story; a, hang in there long e...

In Genesis 40 Joseph remains in prison, wrongly accused for sexual assault and sent there by Potiphar. In this message we see several things: 1, how Joseph responded to his trials. 2, how Joseph trusted in God. 3, how he boldly speaks the word God gives him. 4, the failure of man. And 5, how Jesus shows up in the passage.   https://midtownchurch.com/

Forgiveness matters. Join in listening to this sermon as John delves into the crucial theme of forgiveness. In this message, he explores common misguided approaches to forgiveness and provides a practical approach rooted in Jesus' teachings and example. This sermon explores how to forgive when we don't want to and helps us grapple with God's unending forgiveness in our daily lives.  ht...

Most sermons based on Genesis 39 focus on Joseph fleeing, quite literally, the sexual advances of Potiphar’s wife. And although there are things to learn from Joseph’s resistance to her seduction, chapter 39 is more about God’s providence and presence in Joseph’s life while in Egypt. In this message we define what the providence of God is and how it shows up over and over in Joseph's life in s...

There are some who skip over Genesis 38 when teaching on the life of Joseph. There are actually some who say Genesis 38 is misplaced and should be put somewhere else. But we shouldn't, for two reasons primarily. One, Genesis 37:2 says that “these are the generations of Jacob.” In other words, the chapters that follow are about Jacob’s sons and not just Joseph. And two, Genesis 38 is one of the...

We begin a new series this week on the life of Joseph. In this kick off message we are going to look at how Joseph is the favoured son, the hated son, the obedient son, and the betrayed son in spite of his obedience. https://midtownchurch.com/

As we come to the end of a long letter like 1 Corinthians, we are sometimes tempted to think that the concluding remarks are sort of ‘filler material.’ Here we find mention of Paul’s travel plans, some personal greetings, and an exhortation or two. Since the travel plans have already taken place, and the people mentioned are unfamiliar to us, we might wonder what practical benefit a passage like t...

Money, and our money personally, is one of those subjects that we would most like kept private. Paul, however, doesn't shy away from it. And in this week's message we consider the subject and learn what we can from Paul's call on the Corinthians to support the saints in Jerusalem.  https://midtownchurch.com/

We end our series on the Spiritual Gifts by looking at one of the most disagreed and disputed texts in the New Testament. In it, we will look at Paul's call to women, his call to men, the authority of Paul and the warning to all.  https://midtownchurch.com/

As we near the end of this series on the spiritual gifts we ask what should mark the church when it comes together? Although Paul's main concern isn't to give a hard template to follow he does provide some clear guidelines while reminding us of what's most important, the mutual building up of the church.  https://midtownchurch.com/

After a Christmas break we come back to the final few weeks of our study of I Corinthians and specifically, the gift of tongues and prophecy. In this message we look at three things: 1, the call to continue growing in spiritual maturity. 2, why tongues, without interpretation, are a sign of judgment for the unbeliever. And 3, why the church should emphasize prophecy when it comes together. https:/...

Resilient Faith: How The Good Shepherd Will Lead You In The Year To Come Discover how God, who is depicted as a good shepherd and generous host in Psalm 23, intends to lead us into a bright future. Join us as we explore how God consistently guides His people towards a loving life and a resilient faith. https://midtownchurch.com/

In this Christmas Eve message we conclude this Advent series by looking at a well-known Christmas text that reveals how God rescues us from darkness and oppression and tumult but doesn't do so by might nor by power but by way of a child.  https://midtownchurch.com/

This Sunday we will continue our Advent Series, Christ before Christmas, by looking at a prophecy in the book of Jeremiah. The nation of Judah was in a mess because of terrible national and spiritual leadership. The leaders and the people will face judgement because they have turned from God. But in His grace, God will send a new King who will be called “The LORD our Righteousness.” In His coming,...

We begin a three Sunday Advent series today with the prophecy of Micah concerning a shepherd king coming to rescue and restore a faithful remnant and usher in an eternal kingdom. In Matthew's gospel he writes that Micah's prophecy is fulfilled by Christ Jesus. In this message we look specifically at what we learn about the Christ in how He came.  https://midtownchurch.com/

In this podcast we take a few minutes to answer some specific questions that have come in regarding the spiritual gifts. https://midtownchurch.com/

The gift of prophecy. In last week's message we looked at the gift of tongues, this week we look at the gift of prophecy. After giving a definition of prophecy we will focus on how, 1, the NT spiritual gift of prophecy does not hold the same weight and authority as the OT prophets. 2, the role of the first generation/century prophet was unique and does not carry on today. And 3, the church sho...

The topic of Prophecy and Tongues excites some and confuses others, and entire denominations have been formed around where people land on this topic. In this message we will examine how Paul describes the gift of tongues and what instruction he provides on their use. https://midtownchurch.com/

In last week's passage - I Corinthians 13:1-3 - Paul wrote that nothing we say, nothing we have and nothing we do matters apart from love. Apart from love we are clanging gongs and we gain nothing and are nothing. The obvious question then is, “what is love?” In this week’s passage he answers but he doesn’t answer by defining love but describing it and tells us what love is, what love isn’t an...

In this week's passage Paul says some of the most dramatic statements in the entire Bible: without love we are nothing and without love we gain nothing - regardless of what we say, give, know or do. In this message we dive deep to the extent this takes and why the way of love is the higher and more excellent way.  https://midtownchurch.com/

A training night on the Spiritual Gifts - Part 02 https://midtownchurch.com/

A training night on the Spiritual Gifts - Part 01 https://midtownchurch.com/

This week's passage is essentially a summary of chapter 12. There is nothing new but it's helpful and important because we've seen a lot so far and reminders are a good thing. In this week's message we use our passage to be reminded of six things related to the gifts of the Spirit setting things up for chapter 13 and the more excellent way.  https://midtownchurch.com/

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In this week's message we respond to the idea that some have that we can do the Christian life separate from the local church. But that can't be the case, Paul writes, because the gifts we've been given in the Spirit have been given for the common good. Additionally, Christians have been baptized by the Spirit into one body, the church - universal and local. What this means practically...