St. Pete's on Repeat

God does not walk the streets of St. Albert, but you. God does not have a social media profile or a Twitter handle, but you do. For many people, the first impression they have of God is you, a Christian who carries God's name with you wherever you go. What you say and do has a big impact on the reputation of God's name. That's why the first petition that Jesus teaches us to pray is, "Hallowed be t...

Why is it fitting to call God our Father? How does he behave like our Father? How should we behave as his children? Listen to this week's sermon to learn more.

How much is enough? That's a good question for a lot of things - money, clothes, food, recreation, etc... How much of God's Word is enough? Jesus wrestled with this same question on the night before he died. He still had so much more that he wanted to say to his disciples, but a) there wasn't enough time, and b) what they had heard from Jesus up to that point was enough, but even more c) Jesus pro...

Does it ever feel like we live in a godless world? Are you ever troubled by or afraid of the troubles and dangers of this life? You're not alone. And by that, I don't just mean that other people can commiserate with you. I literally mean it. You are not alone. Jesus may be gone from this world - ascended into heaven - but he has not abandoned you. He still sends you his Holy Spirit to be with you...

What do you picture when you think of a kingdom? A castle, maybe? Or a throne and a crown? Jesus began and ended his public ministry speaking about the kingdom of God. But even by the end his disciples were still confused as to what his kingdom would look like. Thankfully we have his ascension to clear up any confusion. Jesus' kingdom is not a realm, but a reign.

In John's Revelation, God gives us a brief tour of what our future heavenly home will be like. In this portion of the prophecy, John highlights 3 things that will not be there and explains how their absence means joy for us today and forever.

You can literally be God's gift to humanity, but if you do not have love you are nothing and you gain nothing. That's how important love is. It's necessary for a Christian, and in 1 Corinthians 13 the Apostle Paul explains not only what love is and does, but why it's so important.

Do you have doubts and questions and fears? So did the disciples! Even after they personally witnessed Jesus' resurrection they still needed Jesus' persistent presence, and he graciously gave it to them. He gives the same to you. While you may not be able to put your finger where the nails were, like Thomas did, God gives you something he never gave Thomas or any of the disciples. God gives you hi...

What if God gave out high school-style letter jackets for Christians? Everyone who excelled at a certain part of their faith would earn pins and medals. How many would you have? No matter how many you have, Paul would have had more. But he didn't care! It's not about how many accolades you can rack up or how much praise you receive. Our hope and confidence for the present and the future come from...

Never in the history of the whole world has there ever been a people more privileged to enjoy God's powerful presence than the Israelites. And yet, a million or more of them died very preventable deaths in the desert. The Apostle Paul warns us that if we're not careful, the same thing could happen to us. Listen to this week's sermon to learn from history so that you're not doomed to repeat it.

Normally it wouldn't be a compliment to be called a chicken. The name implies that you're scared, flighty, likely to run away at the slightest sniff of danger. But when Jesus calls you a chicken, it's the most comforting name you could be given. Listen to this week's sermon to find out why.

Would you rather be a bush in the desert whose very life depends on every drop of moisture that falls from the sky? Or would you rather be a tree planted by a stream of water that never runs dry? When you put it like that, it doesn't sound like much of a choice. Then, why do we so often choose the bush? Jeremiah explains why in his prophecy and the answer has everything to do with where we root ou...

If anyone should go and tell the world about Jesus, who should it be? Should it be that one friend who's gone through the crucible and has come out the other side with even stronger faith? Should it be your pastor who has literally trained for years to do just that? What about you? Why not you? The people who are the most qualified to speak about God's goodness and mercy are those who have receive...

At our church, it's immediately obvious that baptism is a big deal. You literally have to walk around a 3,000lb baptismal font the instant you walk through the front door. We literally built the church around the font. Why? Because of 3 words that Paul wrote to his friend Titus about baptism: He saved us. Listen to this week's sermon to unpack those 3 words and see what they mean for you.

Jesus is the Light of the World that brings salvation to the ends of the earth. Listen to this Epiphany sermon to hear how he shines in you and through you.

What kinds of preparations do you still need to make before Christmas? Do you have to get the cards in the mail, the presents under the tree, cookies in the oven? While you're preparing your house and home, don't forget to prepare your heart. That's why God sent John the Baptist - to teach us how to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Listen to this week's sermon to learn how...

Some of the things God calls us to do sound silly, or sometimes even irresponsible. But the account of Palm Sunday reminds us that Jesus has the power, right, wisdom, and - most importantly - the will to work through you to accomplish his purposes. Listen to this week's sermon to find out more.

Who has the most authority in your life - your parents, your partner, your premier? Who gets the most glory? Who has the most power over what you do? Sometimes it feels like life is not only out of your control, but it's out of God's too. On Christ the King Sunday we remember who the real King of kings is, and what makes Jesus different than every other king that has ever or will ever live. Catch...

We don't know much about what the future holds, but in the last words of his last prophecy to Daniel, God does reveal 4 key things that we can expect for our future. Listen to this week's sermon to find out why you have reason both for fear and confidence.

What if there was a book that recorded every single thing you did wrong, every hasty comment, every uncharitable thought? Spoiler: There is! And not only that, but there will also come a day when that book will opened and read aloud for everyone to hear, and God will sit in judgment over your eternal soul. How confident would you be of a favourable verdict? What are the chances that you would esca...

What gives Christians confidence in the face of opposition and oppression? The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego serves as an inspiration for raising children in God's Word, persisting in faith even when circumstances aren't favourable, but above all, it is a story about putting faith in the God who saves. Listen to this week's sermon to see how all these truths apply to you today.

Sometimes when we read God's Word, especially sections like the 10 Commandments or James' epistle with all it's directions and instructions, we can come away feeling like Christianity is all about following the rules. In reality, God is not after what you can offer him by what you say or do. God is after your heart. In this week's sermon we explore a little bit more what it means to give your hear...