In this message, Pastor Matt reminds us that gathering at church is about worshipping God through Christ, not about pleasing ourselves or our tastes. Why do we come here? I think many people’s idea that what happens in this space is often mistaken and it’s not your fault, it’s mine. I think too often I’ve…
In this message, Pastor Ben exhorts us to observe three signposts we will see along the narrow road to glory. 1. Remembering God’s great salvation 2. Pursuing peace and holiness 3. Treasuring our birthright This morning we’re going to talk again about running. And maybe you are growing tired of talk about running. But running…
1 God trains us in the school of suffering 2 Pain proves God loves us as children 3 God’s Discipline produces Holiness 4 Jesus’ Sonship was Perfected in Suffering Recap of the Race of Faith Last week we capped off Hebrews 11 with one imperative which was to run the race of faith. And as…
In this message, Pastor Matt exhorts us to throw off sin and run the race of the Christian life, looking unto Jesus as our strength, hope, and example. Hopefully not too many of you are looking at that title and thinking run like pastor oh don’t run away or like pastor I don’t really run…
The Life of Faith: Power and Endurance Faith, as we learned from Ben, is confidence in the unseen God for salvation in Christ and all its benefits. Last week, we explored growing in faith, which is the application of saving faith. If we are saved by believing that God exists and rewards those who diligently…
Sermon: Growing in Persevering Faith (Hebrews 11) Ben and I made the decision that, since this chapter builds on one another every week, we’re just going to keep reading more. So next week, we’re going to read the whole of chapter 11. It’s like we’re pro-Bible. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for,…
In this message, Pastor Ben gives three markers of genuine faith in Jesus Christ, the same faith that every believer since time began has possessed. 1. A confidence in things unseen 2. True life and salvation 3. The hope of an eternal city and inheritance
In this sermon, Pastor Ben reminds us of the need for enduring faith and the promise of an eternal home with the Lord if we endure. Sermon: Why Keep Following Jesus? Introduction Good morning, church family! It is an immense privilege to proclaim God’s Word today as one of your pastors. Let’s dive into the…
In this sermon, Pastor Matt explains what it means to ‘sin deliberately’, and how believers can hold fast to Jesus in humility, avoiding the icebergs of sin and destruction. The Danger of Deliberate Sin Introduction In 1912, the Titanic, deemed unsinkable, set sail from Southampton, England, bound for New York City under the command of…
Does Hebrews 10:25 mean that I should participate in Sunday worship regularly? Yes, with a few caveats for those unable through infirmity, or works of necessity or charity. Sermon: The Importance of Gathering Together Introduction To connect with people, I included “hockey” in the title—go Oilers! Today’s message is simple: understanding and applying the command…