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John 1:1-5, 14, 16-18 (NIV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. The Word became flesh and made his dwellin...

This week, Dave Blow continues our teaching on the Sermon on the Mount with a dive into the first Beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit." What does this mean, exactly? And how should it affect the way that we live? Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here . Home Church Questions: 1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching? 2. When you hear the phras...

Psalms 98:1-3 (NIV) Sing to the Lord a new song,     for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm     have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made his salvation known     and revealed his righteousness to the nations. He has remembered his love     and his faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen     the salvation of our God. Be in touch. Send us a text...

Today, Dave Blow began our first teaching series of 2026, which will be about Christ's Sermon on the Mount, by looking at the Beatitudes and what it means to be "blessed". What does the Kingdom of God look like? What does it mean to be #blessed? Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here . Please find the video clip from  Seinfeld here . Home Church Questions: 1....

Psalms 18:1-4 (NIV) I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;     my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,     my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,     and I have been saved from my enemies. The cords of death entangled me;     the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. Be in touch. Send us a...

Merry Christmas, everyone! Dave Blow shared this final Advent reflection at our Christmas Eve service. This will be our last post for 2025. We will be back with new teachings on January 4th. As always, we will be meeting in the Newmarket SilverCity at 10:00AM. All are welcome! While there will not be any Home Church meeting this week, consider these questions for personal reflection: 1. What stood...

Luke 2:8-14 (NIV) And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you;...

Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent, but includes our third Advent message. This morning, Will Dyer shared on the Advent theme of Joy. Please note that our fourth and final Advent message will be delivered on Christmas Eve at 4:30PM in the Bethel CRC building on Davis Drive (the church on the north side at Lorne Avenue). We look forward to seeing you there for carols, readings, and a message abou...

Isaiah 9:2-7 (NIV) The people walking in darkness     have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness     a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation     and increased their joy; they rejoice before you     as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice     when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,     you have shattered the yoke that burden...

Today is the third Sunday of Advent, but includes our second Advent message. This morning, Dave Blow shared on the Advent theme of Peace. Please note that we will have one more Advent Sunday message next week, followed closely by our final Advent service of the season on Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve service will begin at 4:30PM in the Bethel Christian Reformed Church building on the north side of...

Isaiah 40:1-8 (NIV) Comfort, comfort my people,     says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,     and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed,     that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand     double for all her sins. A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare     the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert     a highway for our God...

Today is the second Sunday of Advent, but because of last week's All Members Meeting, it contains our first Advent message. Dave Blow shared on the Advent theme of Hope. There will be three more Advent messages on the next two Sundays and Christmas Eve. Please join us in person for these meetings if you are able. Next Sunday we will be having Communion together (which is ordinarily on the fir...

Isaiah 2:2-5 (NIV) In the last days, the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established     as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills,     and all nations will stream to it. Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,     to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways,     so that we may walk in his paths.” The law wil...

Due to this week's All Members Meeting, which is happening during our regular service time, there will not be a teaching posted to the podcast feed on Sunday. For more information on the All Members Meeting, please consult recent newsletters (which are sent out on Friday afternoons) or reach out using the contact information below. Be in touch. Send us a text here. Instagram: @theharbournewma...

1 Peter 1:3-5 (NIV) Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to...

This morning, we welcome Will Dyer, leader of the Monday night Andrew Street Home Church, as he touches the lightning rod that is the intersection of faith and politics. On Christ the King Sunday, we ask: to whom do we owe our allegiance? Five Iron Frenzy, "Anthem": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq_aHfct6Po   Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here . Home Church Q...

Psalms 89:1-2,5-6 (NIV) I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever;     with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known     through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever,     that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. The heavens praise your wonders, Lord,     your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones. For who in the skies above can...

This week, Dave Blow returns with part two of his "Following Jesus" teaching which he started on during the Community Sunday on November 2nd. God has a plan for each of us. Jesus does not compare us with others, so neither should we compare ourselves with others. Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here . Home Church Questions: 1. Have there been any 'Ikea momen...

Matthew 15:10-14 (NIV) Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen and understand. What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.” Then the disciples came to him and asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?” He replied, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by...

Today, Sarah Lyew concludes her series entitled "By the Edge of the Water" with a look at Jesus's healing by the pool. This is Sarah's final teaching for us here at The Harbour. We thank her and wish her all the best in her next chapter. Apologies to those who were not in the theatre for service this morning as we did not capture all of Rick's address at the end of the tea...

Psalms 56:1-4 (NIV) Be merciful to me, my God,     for my enemies are in hot pursuit;     all day long they press their attack. My adversaries pursue me all day long;     in their pride many are attacking me. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid.     What can mere mortals do to me? Be in touch. Send us a text here. Instagram: @theha...

This morning, we welcome Dave Blow as he shares a brief reflection on a well known passage from the book of Jeremiah. God's plans and purposes are always long-term, even if the situation you're in doesn't feel hopeful. Just a reminder that the first Sunday of each month is a Community Sunday. This is why the teaching this morning is so brief. In addition to our usual times of musica...

Revelation 1:5-8 (NIV) To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen. “Look, he is coming with the clouds,”     and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”;     and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.” So shall it be! Amen. “I am the...

This week, Sarah Lyew shares about the importance of solitary rest and reflection in tandem with what it means to trust Christ despite our own bewilderment. Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here . Home Church Questions: 1. Have you ever tried something you didn’t think you could do and succeded? What was it? 2. What stood out to you from this week's teaching? 3. Read M...

1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 (NIV) So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. Be in touch. Send us a text here...