Through The Word

Last Sunday's Service at the Barrie Fair: https://youtu.be/X7oq_C_xf54Join us as we REVISIT an episode from earlier this year as we explore what the Bible says to us about meeting together. Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - How do we see the Lord showing up in these “guaranteed places of encounter”with Him? 2:57Q2 - What does it mean to “not neglect the assembly?” 9:32Q3 - How can I “hold...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-August-17th---James-513-18-Prayer-and-Healing-e373krm Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - Could there be another reason for my sickness or lack of healing? 3:11 Q2 - Is there something more we can learn from Elijah as it connects to James 5? 11:24 Q3 - Why did you skip verses 19-20 in this passage...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-August-10th---James-57-12-Never--Never--Never-Give-Up-e36m8dq Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - What does it mean that “the Lord’s coming is near” and “The Judge is standing at the door”? 1:35Q2 - Why does he say “Above All” here in James 5:12? 8:37Q3 - How should Christians deal with “swearing”...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-August-3rd---James-51-7-Treasures-in-the-Last-Days-e36cvd2 Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - Since “the love of money” is evil, how can a faithful believer ensure that his wealth does not become his god? 1:10Q2 - “the glow of riches is a fire thatburns more than a fire that warms ”Is it ok to en...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-July-27th---James-413-17---Planning-According-to-the-Lords-Will-e363g81 Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - How can our everyday plans end up turning into arrogant schemes? Q2 - Why is it different for Christians not to feel a need to “squeeze”everything out of life? Q3 - How can someone start to...

Through The Word is a podcast series where we look to dive deeper into our current sermon series. Each episode we'll ask a number of questions that come out of the text we're studying. We hope you enjoy and find this additional resource helpful.

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-July-13th---James-313-18-Wisdom-from-Below-or-Above-e35g40b Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - How do I know if my ambition is godly, or selfish? 1:44Q2 - How can I ensure that the faith I practice is healthy, and not dangerous for me or for others? 8:32Q3 - Which aspect of heavenly wisdom do we...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-July-6th---James-31-12-Faith-that-Works-to-Tame-the-Tongue-e356020Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - How do we see the creation account shaping James’ words? 1:31Q2 - How does understanding God’s purposes in creation prove to be important for wise living? 4:58Q3 - How can we use our words to bless,...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-June-29th---James-214-26-The-Journey-of-Faith-e34sg9v Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - Why is it important to make the distinction that the “doing” part of our faith is both things we don’t do and things we do do? 1:42Q2 - Why does James focus on two characters from the OT who showed hospitality w...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-June-22nd---James-21-13-Where-Favouritism-Should-Never-Be-Found-e34j0p2Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - God doesn’t play favourites yet he sovereignly chooses people for salvation. How do these two truths go together? 1:19Q2 - Why does James compare favouritism to sins like murder and adultery? 6:...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-June-15th---James-119-27-To-Be-Like-Christ-e349b3d Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - How do we discern between righteous anger and human anger (sinful)? 2:39Q2 - What does it mean to be “blessed in all that we do”? Is this the prosperity gospel? 7:19Q3 - What does it mean to “bless God” like what w...

Last Weeks Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-June-8th---James-1-1-18-Finding-Joy-in-the-Hard-Stuff-e3428vo Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - Do my doubts limit what God can do for me? Can I lose my relationship with God when I doubt? 7:06Q2 - How does temptation and sin go together? Is temptation sin? 11:24Q3 - How does this verse relate to the stor...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-June-1st---Genesis-50-15-21---Forgiveness-e33onhb Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - How do we compare and contrast the beginning and end of Genesis? 1:09Q2 - What can we learn from Genesis about death itself? 7:41Q3 - How do we know when to act for justice and when to leave it in God’s hands? 15:33...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-May-25th---Genesis-4728-4927---God-is-Not-Done-e33ft66Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - Why did Jacob lean on his “staff” in the NIV and on the “head of his bed” in the ESV? 2:16 Q2 - Why did Joseph not receive his own birthright from Jacob? 6:17 Q3 - Who is the “Angel” mentioned in Genesis 48:16?...

Pastor Matt Maw gives us hope in death as we come to the end of Jacob's life.

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-May-18th---Genesis-461-4727-Pilgrims-with-a-Purpose-e330oeq Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - What is the significance of God’s promises in v4? 1:55Q2 - What is the significance of the genealogies in chapter 46? 8:16Q3 - What does it mean that Jacobblessed Pharaoh? 14:27Through The Word is a podcas...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-May-11th---Genesis-42-45-Revenge-or-Redemption-e32mj4b Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - How should we interpret Joseph’s actions and emotions in this story? 1:09 Q2 - What should we make of Joseph using the “cup of divination” in 44v5? 6:35 Q3 - How do we account for the change in Judah’s life? 11...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-May-4th---Genesis-40-41-Remaining-Faithful-in-Trials-e32c7clQuestions asked in this episode: Q1 - How are we to understand dreams in Joseph’s story? Are they dreams or visions? 1:11Q2 - Should we expect to have dreams and visions happening today? Do people still interpret them? 5:20Q3 - How can we know...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday April 27th - "Loving Your God Who Has Spoken"-e322lce This episode we will explore the following questions: Q1 - What does being conformed to this world look like? 2:57Q2 - How are our minds conformed in political or ideological ways? 6:36Q3 - How are our minds conformed by social media influ...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Easter Sunday - Romans 8:31-34 "Making Much of Easter"-e31p351 Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - Doesn’t Jesus save? Or is it by the Gospel we are saved? 3:41 Q2 - What does it mean/not mean that Jesus died for our sins? 6:47 Q3 - Why does Paul emphasize the phrase “according to the Scriptures”? 15:52 Through...

A Special Narnia-themed Episode looking at the following:Q1 - How does C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe”connect to Christianity with its themes and characters? :37Q2 - What about all the “magic” in Narnia? 14:35Q3 - What about “Father Christmas”? 17:36Through The Word is a podcast series where we look to dive deeper into our current sermon series. Each episode we'll ask a num...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-April-6th---Genesis-39-Come-Potiphar--Come-Prison-e3165phQuestions asked in this episode: Q1 - Why would God choose to cause Potiphar to prosper through Joseph? Wouldn’t it have been better for God to secure freedom for Joseph rather than blessing for his captor? 1:40 Q2 - Should we expect God to rescue us...

Genesis Chapter 38 Sermon (Dec. 15th, 2024): vimeo.com/1039438743Questions asked in this episode: Take us back through the story of Judah and Tamar 1:43Q1 - What was so evil about Onan and what he did? 12:23Q2 - Was Tamar right in deceiving Judah her father-in-law into sleeping with her? How doesthis affect Judah’s life going forward? 16:50Q3 - What do we see in the final story in chapter 38? 28:2...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-March-23rd---Genesis-37-Surprising-Sovereignty-e30i5uh Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - Why does it say this is the account of Jacob’s family when really it’s just about Joseph? :52Q2 - Why was Jacob wise in “keeping the matter in mind” about Joseph’s dream? 3:57Q3 - Why does God choose to use evi...

Last Sunday's Sermon: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-barrie2/episodes/Sunday-March-16th-e308947 Questions asked in this episode: Q1 - Why do we need to read Genesis 35 in context? 1:20 Q2 - What is the “terror of God”? 6:21 Q3 - What context do these verses add? 10:54 Through The Word is a podcast series where we look to dive deeper into our current sermon series. Each episode...