Mount Hamilton Baptist Church

Ten people were healed by Jesus, but only one turned back to thank him. This Thanksgiving, we’ll explore what this story teaches us about gratitude. It’s not just as something we feel, but something we express that draws us into deeper relationship with God and others. What might we notice if we slowed down, recognized what we’ve received, and took the time to turn back?

Some of our biggest problems with the Bible are not caused by the Bible itself, but by assumptions we bring to it. We expect an ancient library to function like a Google search, a systematic theology textbook, a science manual, or an instruction booklet written directly to twenty-first-century Canadians. When we engage with Scripture, we must be aware of the different lenses at play and ask good q...

If we’re ever going to follow the writing in the Bible, we need to learn to trust it as an ancient writing. We’ll be looking how manuscripts, translation, textual criticism, and ancient documents actually work. Every English Bible is already an interpretation, and the many different translations are often because of different approaches or trying to accomplish different purposes. In reading script...

What exactly is the Bible, and how did this collection of ancient writings become the book in our hands? Before we can talk about whether the Bible is reliable, inspired, authoritative, or relevant, we should probably know what it actually is. The Bible did not fall out of heaven leather-bound, divided into chapters and verses, with Jesus' words already printed in red. It is an ancient library...

As we step into a new season together, we desire to be a church strong at the foundations. It’s not simply that people would know more, but that we would be rooted in Christ, united in love, and strengthened in living out of our calling. Many of our upcoming series will be on some of the foundational blocks of faith. We hope this will be great for people exploring faith, but also that others will...

The nations rage. Humanity rebels. Yet God remains on His throne. This Sunday we'll discover how Psalms 1 and 2 point beyond human rebellion to God's chosen King and the refuge found in His Son. From Eden's tree to Christ's victory, the story has been there all along.

Life can sometimes feel like a difficult journey, with mountains ahead and uncertainty around every corner. Psalm 121 reminds us that while we may not know what lies ahead, we can know who is watching over us. This psalm teaches us that worshiping God starts with looking to Him.  

Psalm 145 is a song of praise that turns our attention away from ourselves and toward the character of God. David celebrates a God who is great beyond our understanding - gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, rich in love, faithful to His promises, and near to those who call on Him. In a world where our worship can easily become shaped by our circumstances, Psalm 145 reminds us that worship b...

Most of us grew up memorizing Psalm 23, but what does it *really* mean that God is our shepherd? Join us this Sunday as we dig past the familiar poetry to see how David’s image points us directly to Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Together, we’ll explore what sets a good shepherd apart and why knowing the true character of our Shepherd changes who we are!

Psalm 30, a psalm of David for the dedication of the temple. Except, this psalm doesn’t read like much of a dedication! We’ll look at what this strange Psalm can teach us about worshiping God through our differences, together in unity.

Psalm 62 invites us to remember where our souls find true rest. In a world full of noise, pressure, and competing voices, worship re-centres us on the One who is our rock, our refuge, and our salvation. Worship is not just something we do on Sunday; it is the posture of a life that learns to wait on God, trust Him fully, and pour out our hearts before Him.

Calling is not limited to a Sunday morning volunteer role. God has placed each of us in neighbourhoods, workplaces, schools, families, friendships, and daily rhythms where we can represent the love and presence of Jesus. The mission of God often begins with noticing who is already near us. Even when we are not serving on an official church team, we are still part of what God is doing. Wherever we...

Sometimes the hardest part of serving is not willingness — it is knowing where to begin. We’ll explore how God has uniquely shaped each of us through our spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences. We’ll also continue to invite you to the helpful SHAPE resource designed to guide you in discovering where your passions, gifts, life experience, and the needs around you may inters...

Every follower of Jesus is called. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul pushes back against the idea that only certain gifts, roles, or people are “spiritual.” Instead, he shows that the Spirit is at work in every believer, giving different gifts to different people for the common good. The church is not a stage where a few gifted people perform while everyone else watches; it is a family that work together,...

If you don’t know what the CBOQ is, this is the perfect Sunday to learn about the family of churches we are part of. Darlene, Hildegard, and I will report to you all on how the Assembly went and give you a little look at what CBOQ is, and CBOQ’s executive minister, Leanne Friesen, will be preaching. It will be great to be together.

Joshua’s farewell calls the people to intentional faithfulness and service. At the journey’s end, he points forward — reminding them that identity is sustained through ongoing choice to serve and follow God. Our lives are shaped by the direction we repeatedly choose.

As the Hebrews stand at the edge of the River Jordan, they are about to enter the Promised Land to receive their inheritances. Joshua has words of challenge and warning for them. He tells them to “take good care…. to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments….to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” The people would face many temptations, bu...

The defeat at Ai reveals how hidden disobedience disrupts communal identity and purpose. This week explores how setbacks can become defining moments that either harden or shape us. God’s journey with us includes grace, correction, and restoration. After failure, God invites Israel back into obedience and worship. The covenant is reaffirmed publicly, showing that identity is continually reshaped th...

Jericho’s fall shows that success in the journey is not achieved through human strength but through faithful obedience. The strange strategy teaches Joshua and Israel that God’s ways redefine what victory looks like and that we can overcome any obstacle through His ways. We discover ourselves most clearly and can achieve the impossible when we surrender control and live in obedience.

Before major victories, Israel pauses for covenant renewal. God reminds them that their identity comes from belonging to Him. In our own journeys, God often calls us to slow down, re-centre, and rediscover who we are throughout following Him.

Crossing the Jordan marks a decisive step into God’s promises. The people must physically move before the waters part. This moment teaches that identity is formed through action—we become people of faith by walking into the unknown. Remembering God’s faithfulness and what He has done up to this point becomes essential as we continue the journey.

Rahab’s story reminds us that God often works through unexpected people and circumstances. As Joshua prepares to move forward, the community learns that faith is not about perfection but about alignment with God’s purposes. On our journey, we discover that who we are becoming is shaped by trusting God, even when we make mistakes.

Joshua stands at the threshold of leadership after Moses’ death, facing uncertainty and overwhelming responsibility. This opening moment reminds us that new seasons often begin before we feel ready. God’s command to be strong and courageous is not rooted in Joshua’s abilities but in God’s presence. Our journey of discovering who we are begins when we step forward in faith, trusting that God goes a...

He Is Risen Indeed!

We reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus.