Teachings from Unionville Alliance

What if the places you already live, work, study, shop, and spend time are the very places Jesus is sending you? Mission is not reserved for a few people who travel somewhere far away. Jesus is the hope for our broken world. Therefore, we live out His love wherever we are and wherever He sends us. We intentionally build relationships, proclaim the gospel, and fulfill the mission of God both locall...

What if generosity is measured not by how much we have, but by how freely we give ourselves away? The compassion of Jesus always moved Him toward people, especially those who were overlooked, hurting, vulnerable, or in need. Motivated by God’s love and generosity, we sacrificially give of our time, attention, skills, and resources to care for the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized. We uphold the d...

What would change if we stopped trying to live the Christian life in our own strength? Jesus never intended His followers to rely on talent, personality, experience, or effort alone. We invite the Holy Spirit to transform every area of our lives, acknowledging our deep dependence on His presence, leading, and empowerment. We pray with expectation and use the gifts He gives to build His church, adv...

Every day, voices compete to shape what we believe, how we think, and the way we live. In a changing world, where do we find a foundation strong enough to build a life on? We shape our lives around God’s Living Word in order to know and love Him. We read, study, and obey Scripture together so it can transform our character, guide our decisions, nourish our lives, and strengthen our faith. We commi...

What kind of church is God calling us to become, and what would happen if every one of us embraced that calling together? At Unionville Alliance Church, we believe God has given us a clear mission: to lead people to know Jesus Christ and to follow Him passionately. Everything we do flows from that purpose. But our mission also points us toward a vision of the kind of community we long to become: a...

What if the next chapter of God’s story is waiting on one courageous “yes”? This Sunday, Darren Herbold, President of The Alliance Canada, will take us into the story of a movement born through courageous faithfulness and a deep conviction that Jesus is worth everything. From the bold steps of A. B. Simpson to remarkable stories of what God is doing across Canada and around the world today, we wil...

What if following Jesus was never meant to be something we simply believe, but a way of life that shapes who we are and how we live? We will explore what it means for every one of us to take seriously the call of Jesus to be disciples, grow as disciples, and make disciples. We want to be people who are with Jesus, become like Him, and do what Jesus did. But discipleship does not stop with our own...

What if the thing you regret most did not have to define you anymore? At the heart of the gospel is the incredible truth that God sees us fully, knows everything we have done, and still moves toward us with love! We will explore and discover why the cross stands at the very centre of the Christian faith. Jesus did not come simply to make us better people. He came to rescue us, forgive us, and brin...

What if prayer was not just one part of the life of the church, but the real work of the church? Jesus gives us a simple but powerful picture of what prayer can look like when he taught his disciples to pray. First, keep it simple. Prayer does not have to be complicated or impressive. Jesus invites us to come to our Father with honesty, dependence, and trust. Second, keep it real. God is not looki...

What if peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God in the middle of it? YHWH Shalom means the Lord is peace, a name revealed to Gideon when fear, insecurity, and calling collide. Gideon feels weak and unqualified, yet God meets him with peace before sending him into purpose. This name shows us that God’s peace is not shallow comfort, but deep wholeness rooted in His presence. In...

What do you stand on when everything beneath you feels unstable? YHWH Tsuri means the Lord my rock, revealing God as the refuge, strength, stability, and saving foundation of His people. Throughout the Psalms, God is called the rock because He is dependable when enemies rise, emotions shake, and circumstances change. This name invites us to build our lives on something stronger than success, appro...

Where do you find courage when you feel surrounded, outnumbered, or overwhelmed? YHWH Sabaoth means the Lord of hosts, the commander of heaven’s armies and the sovereign King over all powers. This name appears often in seasons of battle, fear, injustice, exile, and longing, reminding God’s people that unseen realities are greater than visible threats. The Lord is not powerless before evil, nor abs...

Where do you turn when life exposes your limits? El Shaddai reveals God as the Almighty One, the God who is more than enough when His people are weak, waiting, or unable to bring His promises to pass on their own. He comes to Abraham and Sarah when the promise seems impossible, reminding them that the future rests not on human strength but on divine power. This name teaches us that God is not inti...

Who is leading you, feeding you, and restoring your soul? YHWH Rohi means the Lord is my shepherd, the name David uses in Psalm 23 to describe God’s tender care and faithful guidance. This name reveals a God who does not merely rule from a distance, but walks with His people through green pastures, dark valleys, enemies, and homecomings. He provides, restores, leads, protects, and stays near. In t...

What do you do when obedience leads you to a place where you cannot see the provision yet? YHWH Jireh means the Lord will provide, a name revealed in the story of Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah. At the very place of surrender, God provides what Abraham could not provide for himself. This name reminds us that God’s provision is not always early, not always obvious, and not always what we expecte...

What can hold you steady when everything around you keeps changing? El Olam reveals God as the Everlasting God, the One who was before all things, remains through all things, and will be faithful beyond all things. Our lives are marked by change, transition, uncertainty, and endings, but God is not fragile or temporary. His promises are not limited by time, and His faithfulness does not expire. In...

What would God say if He introduced Himself in His own words? In Exodus 34, God passes before Moses and proclaims His name, revealing Himself as merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, forgiving sin, yet perfectly just. This is not humanity reaching up to define God, but God coming down to make Himself known. At the heart of His name is the wonder of a God...

What if God’s names are not just titles to learn, but invitations to know Him more deeply? Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself by name so that His people would know His character, trust His promises, and recognize His salvation. Elohim shows us the Creator who made all things, YHWH reveals the covenant Lord who comes near, Adonai reminds us that He is worthy of our surrender, and the name of...

Members of the Church should take a more active role in sharing their faith. Drawing from Acts 17 and Paul’s ministry in Athens, Jason Persaud from Alpha Canada explores how believers can effectively connect with different kinds of people—spiritual, everyday, and intellectual—by communicating the hope of Jesus in ways they can understand. Once you are aware of the reality that most people attend c...

What if the most powerful thing we could do in every season of life is often the thing we neglect the most? James closes his letter by bringing us back to the foundation of a vibrant, living faith: prayer. Not just in moments of crisis, but in every circumstance. When we suffer, we pray. When we rejoice, we praise. When we are weak, we invite others to stand with us. This is not a picture of isola...

What do you do when God does not move as quickly as you hoped? James speaks into the tension of waiting, especially in seasons of hardship and injustice. The call is not to rush, complain, or give up, but to endure with a steady and rooted hope. Like a farmer waiting for the harvest, we are invited to trust that something is happening beneath the surface even when we cannot yet see it. James point...

What if the plans you are most confident in are built on something far more fragile than you realize? James confronts the illusion of control that so easily shapes our lives. We make plans, set goals, and speak with certainty about tomorrow, yet James reminds us that our lives are like a mist, here for a moment and then gone. The issue is not planning, but pride. It is living as though God is not...

What if the conflicts around you are actually revealing something deeper within you? James pulls back the curtain on our struggles and exposes a hard truth. The conflicts we experience externally often begin internally. Our desires, when they take center place in our hearts, begin to compete with God and with others. What starts as a longing can quickly become a demand, and when that demand is not...

What if the way we define wisdom is completely off? In a world that prizes influence, intelligence, and self-advancement, James invites us to look deeper. True wisdom is not measured by what we know or how persuasive we are, but by how we live. It is revealed in humility, gentleness, and a life that reflects the character of God. James draws a sharp contrast between two kinds of wisdom. One is dri...

What if one of the most powerful forces shaping your life is something you use every day without thinking? James turns our attention to the tongue, a small part of the body with enormous influence. With just a few words, we can build up or tear down, bring healing or cause lasting damage. James gives a sobering warning, especially to those who teach or lead. Words carry weight. They shape people,...