The Compass Church

Pastor Blair shares what justification is, and how justification is the opposite of condemnation. He also shares with us how we are not just saved by the Gospel, but we grow by applying the Gospel to every area of our life. We do not get beyond the Gospel. The same Gospel that justifies us is the same Gospel that sanctifies us. The Gospel is not an event, but the heart of the Christian message. We...

Pastor Blair continues our series through the book of Galatians, and covers topics such as "fear of man" and "justification" in this sermon. At the end of the sermon, Pastor Blair shares a quote from Martin Luther. Here is a written transcript of that quote: "I do not come because my soul is free from sin and pure and whole and worthy of Thy grace; I do not speak to Thee because I've ever justly k...

The Gospel is a simple message, but a profoundly confused one. Jesus knew that it would be confused, and so He warns us (in John 17) against two distractions of the Gospel: Syncretism and Sectarianism. Pastor Blair explains these two concepts, and how they're distortions of the true Gospel. We also learn what open-handed and closed-handed issues mean for us. At the Compass Church, we have nine clo...

Pastor Blair shares how the Apostle Paul received the Gospel by revelation of Jesus Christ -- that Jesus is the substance of the revelation, that his message is of divine origin and it is not derived from men. We also learn the difference between general revelation and specific revelation. Later, Blair talks about how God revealed Christ to Paul, so that he can reveal Christ through Paul, and how...

Pastor Blair talks about the one-way unconditional grace of God, and how our society differs by demanding a two-way conditional love. He also shares two reasons why Paul uses such strong language in verses 8 and 9. As well, we look at how Paul chose God's approval rather than man's, and how the Gospel is to give us courage and free us from living a life of seeking approval from others.

Pastor Blair introduces the book of Galatians, and how Paul's letter energized the 16th century revival, which has changed our Western World to this day. We also look at Paul's life, and his two primary reasons for writing this letter. Finally, Pastor Blair shares the true Gospel, and ways that some people try to distort it.

GOSPEL: HEAD AND HEART In this sermon, Murray shows us to preach to ourselves instead of listening to ourselves.

CULTIVATING GOSPEL CENTERED RELATIONSHIPS In this sermon, Pastor Blair teaches on how to cultivate Gospel centered relationships -- whether it's in our marriage, singleness or parenting.

GOSPEL CENTERED LIVING In this sermon, Steve Hawes teaches on what it means to live our everyday lives through the lens of the Gospel.

GOSPEL DRIVEN SANCTIFICATION, AND HOW IT CHANGES MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. In this sermon, Pastor Blair teaches on how the Gospel drives our sanctification, and how that changes our relationship with God. Blair talks about how God continually initiates sanctification in our lives (i.e. conviction), and how we are to appropriately respond (both passively and actively).

THE LAW AND THE GOSPEL, AND HOW THE GOSPEL DOES WHAT RELIGION CAN'T. In this sermon, Pastor Blair teaches on what the difference is between the law and the Gospel, and how the Gospel does what religion cannot do.

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL? WHY DOES IT MATTER? In this sermon, Pastor Blair teaches on what the Gospel is and why it matters. There are two perspectives we must have in order to fully understand the Gospel and engage in it: 1. The Power of the Gospel 2. The Purpose of the Gospel Pastor Blair examines these two perspectives, and the importance of keeping them united. "The Gospel is that God Himself has co...

David had unspeakable joy even amongst all the pains and trials in his life. How is this possible, and what is the difference between having joy and having happiness?

Looking at the life of Joseph in Genesis 37, and the theme of peace.

Steve discusses God's covenantal relationship with Abraham in Genesis 22, and how God is our Provider.

Pastor Blair continues in the sermon series through the book of Hosea, and examines the life Hosea and how it shows God's relentless pursuit of us. In this sermon, we look at Hosea 12 - 13. Blair talks about covenants, and how human marriage serves as a prism through which God reveals His convenant relationship to His people and Christ with His church.

Pastor Blair continues in the sermon series through the book of Hosea, and examines the life Hosea and how it shows God's relentless pursuit of us. In this sermon, we look at Hosea 9 - 11. Blair talks about how joy is not given to those who have broken covenant with God until they return and make peace with God. We also read in this passage how Hosea is appealing to the people to repent and to cul...

Pastor Blair continues in the sermon series through the book of Hosea, and examines the life Hosea and how it shows God's relentless pursuit of us. In this sermon, we look at Hosea 6:1-3 verse-by-verse. Blair covers the topic of repenting and turning to the Lord. "Come, let us return to the Lord."

Pastor Blair continues in the sermon series through the book of Hosea, and examines the life Hosea and how it shows God's relentless pursuit of us. In this sermon, we look at Hosea 5:1-15 verse-by-verse. Blair covers the topic of pride and self-glorification.

Pastor Blair continues in the sermon series through the book of Hosea, and examines the life Hosea and how it shows God's relentless pursuit of us. In this sermon, we look at Hosea 3:1-5 verse-by-verse. Blair covers the topic of redemption.

Pastor Blair continues in the sermon series through the book of Hosea, and examines the life Hosea and how it shows God's relentless pursuit of us. In this sermon, we look at Hosea 2:1-23 verse-by-verse. In this passage, we look at Hosea's wife, Gomer, and how she is used to describe the nation of Israel corporately.

Pastor Blair continues in the sermon series through the book of Hosea, and examines the life Hosea and how it shows God's relentless pursuit of us. In this sermon, we look at Hosea 1:1-11 verse-by-verse. Blair covers topics such as love, forgiveness, grace and reconciliation. - "God scatters" becomes "God unites." - "No compassion, no mercy" becomes "Mercy." - "Not my people" becomes "You are my p...

Pastor Blair gives us an introduction to the book of Hosea.

Pastor Blair shares about spiritual gifts, specifically on the gifts of faith, healing, miracles, distinguishing between spirits, and tongues.

Pastor Blair shares about spiritual gifts, specifically on the gifts of wisdom and knowledge. - The gift of wisdom is the ability to have insight into people and situations that is not obvious to the average person -- combined with the understanding of what to do and how to do it. - The gift of knowledge is the ability to research, to remember, make effective use of a variety of information on a n...