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Sermon -- Questions  Title: Longing: What are you looking for?  Text: John 20:11-18  Who am I? What am I doing here? All of us are searching for the answer to these two questions, because we feel within us a longing for more. This longing is something that relationships, money, and possessions can’t satisfy. True satisfaction is found only in connecting directly with the Lord Jesus...

Sermon -- Questions  Date: October 9, 2022 (33)  Title: Compassion  Text: Luke 7:44  We can often get so caught up in our own lives that we miss and overlook the needs of those around us. God’s heart, though, is for the poor and the needy, and He wants to show people majesty and mercy in the midst of misery. Will we follow Jesus’ example of love and compassion, and care for the...

Text: 1 Corinthians 3:9-11 In this week's message Pastor Phil takes us through 1 Corinthians 3:9-11. We are all called to build the church with care, in a way that lasts. We are called to worship, to grow, to mature and to reach out. What a privilege it is to join with Jesus in building His Church. Study Questions Have you ever converted from Apple to PC or from Pepsi to Coke? Conversion is a bibl...

The local church Text: Acts 2 This Sunday pastor Phil reminded us that we need to be a part of the local church because the work of Jesus takes a community. Don Study Questions Individual thinking can lead us to believe that Christianity is just about me and Jesus. But Phil pointed out that kind of think is like calling yourself a firefighter but not being a part of a fire hall. Why is it so tempt...

Text: Psalms Pastor Jordan explores the deep meaning of sanctuary. What does it mean to find sanctuary and to be sanctuary? In this sermon we hear God https://youtu.be/wsImESxOhEk?t=2018 Study Questions Life is full of different seasons. Name some major seasons of life that you have gone through and what made them unique? Our faith journey also has different seasons, what are they and what makes t...

Pastor Glen gives us a flyover of our summer series Jesus Code to answer the question that should impact us today. https://youtu.be/iVPmsrhieV8?t=2598 Study Questions Glen reminded us that every culture has implicit rules, that is, rules that don’t need to be spoken because we all know them. Name a time, either at work, with friends, or with in-laws, when you broke an unspoken rule. How does it ma...

Jesus is at the center! The lamb of God is the fulfilment of all these covenants and that means we are made alive in Christ. This is the center of our faith, and it should radically change us but we are often held back. But what are those things that hold us back? Why is it so easy to forget what Jesus has done? https://youtu.be/Z1UTPBhj_80?t=1947 Study Questions Why do you think it is so importan...

Text: 2 Sam 7 Contracts are for a moment, but Covenants are forever. This week Pastor Jordan takes a look at the covenant between God and King David. We see the promise of a king that will rule forever through the line of Melchizedek. A promise that we will one day see a King who will reign and rule with peace, righteousness, and humility https://youtu.be/OCXDsTrcJ7s?t=2630 Study Questions Jordan...

Text: Exodus 18:9-12 This week Phil walks us through the promises that God gives Israel (Mosaic Covenant). God promises to give Israel Land, Law, and Blessing but on the condition, they follow Him. https://youtu.be/BaM4J9irBPo?t=2760 Study Questions God promises Israel their own land and that means he is giving them a home. Describe what home mean to you. How can we make the church a “home” experi...

Text: Gen 12:1-3 In this video Pastor Glen takes a look at Genesis 12:1-3. We see God's loving pursuit and promise for humanity are powerfully displayed in his vow to Abraham. First, he cuts a deal and then commits to fulfilling both ends of the agreement. We bring nothing to this table called "Grace," which is fantastic news for our neighbourhoods, family and lives. https://youtu.be/cDbrI-OI8K8?t...

Text: The Old Testament was written and compiled thousands of years ago but in a culture where only new things are prized is the OT still reliable? Pastor Luke walks us through the reasons why the OT is not only reliable but relevant for us today. https://youtu.be/qoBuIptNz7k?t=2397 Study Questions Our culture has so many questions and so much access to “answers.” What was the last question you go...

Text: Gen 6-9 Phil walks us through the painful decent of humanity into evil after the fall. But when things are at their bleakest, when the story seems over God makes a covenant. This is one of the first steps of God https://youtu.be/5GxC1pVqGqc Study Questions Phil told the story of his young daughter pretending to read her Bible. We call this keeping up appearances and we do this in all walks o...

Text: Gen 3 Our world is beautiful, and really messed up. How is it that we be capable of tremendous good and horrendous evil at the same time? What is that about? And, what do I do about it? More importantly what is God doing about it through Jesus? https://youtu.be/cDbrI-OI8K8?t=2915 Study Questions We are hard wired to flourish but often feel like we are withering. What are the signs of flouris...

Text: Matthew 1:1-17 Jesus never goes out of style or relevancy. Glen walks us through why this is and what it means to say yes to Jesus. Study Questions The genealogy in Matthew was meant to be a trumpet call or a resumé. What is the point of a resumé? If you had to make a resumé for Jesus what would be on it? Name a time when you were in a church that felt like it was thriving? What do you think...

Text: Psalm 68 Study Questions In many cultures Fatherhood is closely connected to protection. Phil told the story of his dad protecting him with a rake. Tell a story of time when you experienced fatherly protection. Why does it feel so good to be protected? What does being protect say about your worth and value? Orphan is a charged word. When the bible talks about orphans, we shouldn’t picture An...

Psalm 16:1-11 We live in a moment of history where it feels like the world is unsteady - metaphorically shaking. Yet, as we look through history, we hear stories of millions of "ordinary" Christians who seem unshakeably steady, even amid insurmountable challenges and crises. How are they so steady and robust? What can we learn from David's life and live an unshakeably steady life? https://youtu.be...

The Power of Pentecost (Hwy33) June 5, 2022 - Pastor Phil Collins Text: Acts 2 What is Pentecost Sunday? What does Pentecost mean? Is the Holy Spirit for everyone? Can I be filled with the Spirit? On this very special day (Pentecost Sunday), Pastor Phil Collins takes a look at Acts 2 and the birth of the evangelistic power of the early church. We see that this is when faith got personal ... and po...

The Days of Shadow. 1 Chron. 29:10-20 David set’s himself to the task of preparing the materials and paying the cost for God’s temple to be constructed by Solomon. But David does not just give enough, he gives generously, which sparks an avalanche of giving from all of Israel. Living generously changes the world. General What stood out to you in the sermon? What was one thing in the sermon that wa...

Title: Nevertheless Text: 2 Sam 5:1-15 All the promises are coming together! David is finally made king and one of his first acts is to take Jerusalem a city that had defied conquest for hundreds of years. But God’s purposes cannot be stopped, and he has a purpose for you. https://youtu.be/hZ8X2bQ7hK8 General Go around and share a highlight and a low light since you last met. What stood out to you...

Text: 1 Sam 18:6-9 In this passage Saul realizes that David has been chosen by God and the envy starts to boil over. Envy is a part of the DNA of our culture, but should it be? Glen preaches on the symptoms and outcomes of living with envy. But Jesus gives us a way out of this deadly sin. https://youtu.be/OFBO0OPiSHg General Go around and share a highlight and a low light since you last met. What...

Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-20 The story of Hannah and her search for God bridges the transition from the time of the judges to kingship in Israel. Times of transition are of immense importance because God reveals His purposes within them. https://youtu.be/Zu05RI3brD8 General Go around and share a highlight and a low light since you last met. What stood out to you in the sermon? What was one thing in the s...

Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-8 How do we live like Jesus in a culture that encourages transactional relationships that only result in a "swipe right" society? As we look at what is commonly agreed to be the "most beautiful human story in the Old Testament," we experience a vivid picture of Jesus' love for us and how we can love like him in a non-transactional way. https://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/dav...

Part of our current David series - 2 Samuel 6:1-15 "Stories like this in the Bible sometimes cause people to reject God. Do we ignore them or try and explain them away? No - most certainly not! It is better to face them head-on, and by doing so, we discover that we  need  stories like this in the bible. They point toward a God who is bigger than we can imagine and who can transform the t...

Easter Sunday Message (Hwy33) April 17, 2022 - Pastor Phil Collins