in this message, Pastor Ben proclaims the two functions of obedience in the Old Covenant: 1. Obedience reveals our faith in the One True God 2. Obedience reveals God’s glory to the world The Essential Role of Obedience: Faith and Glory If you have been with us these past few weeks, the operative word has…
In this message, Pastor Ben warns us about the consequences of unfaithfulness, and the grace and forgiveness that is found in Christ, the ever-faithful Saviour. The Cost and Glory of Walking with God This morning, as we approach our God, we approach him through the gift of his word. I want us to ponder something.…
In this message, Pastor Ben outlines the two ways of seeking the kingdom of God. 1. By loving our neighbour sacrificially 2. By seeking God as our first priority Seeking the Kingdom of God “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Alleluia.” Today…
Faith in Christ is the only dividing line. An Inconvenient Truth About Exclusion We are not a club for everyone. Just like ancient Israel excluded certain people, we exclude people too. So, whom do we exclude from the church? I am glad that June is over and I am done preaching on controversial topics. However,…
Transcript The entire pattern of the Christian life is one of death and resurrection. When we repent of our sins, it is a kind of death; when we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, we receive new life in Him. We see this vividly in baptism. As Scripture reminds us, we were buried with Him…
In this message, Pastor Matt argues against MAiD, giving these four reasons why: 1. Christ gives purpose to our suffering 2. MAiD violates the sixth commandment 3. MAiD usurps God 4. Suicide is condemned by example in the Bible Derived Dignity: MAiD in the Shadow of the Cross Thanks be to God for His Word,…
In this message, Pastor Matt explains why defending the lives of unborn children reflects God’s love and care for everyone made in his image, and why abortion is wrong. Derived Dignity Part Two: Received, not Conceived In 1987, a young black woman found herself pregnant in a hard place—not done with her college degree, uncertain…
In this message, Pastor Matt explains why human life has worth and value: because we are given worth and value by the one true God who is wholly worthy. Introduction & The Infinite Worth of God It is good to be back home. Last week I was preaching in Exeter, Ontario, where I went to…
In this message, Pastor Ben speaks about God’s true and impartial judgment, and how Christ truly justifies us. God is No Respector of Persons Text: Deuteronomy 21–22 Introduction: The Law and the Lawgiver It is a joy and a privilege to be back in the pulpit after seven weeks away. I have missed proclaiming the…
In this message, Pastor Matt proclaims the need to surrender to Jesus Christ, the all-victorious Lord and Saviour, and how to fight the battle of the Christian life. The Incredible Journey of Yang Kyoungjong In 1938, an 18-year-old Korean named Yang Kyoungjong was forcibly conscripted into the Japanese Imperial Army. A year later, during the…