Today, I’m reminded of the deep wonders of God’s creation—how He made the trees. Now, our trees in Saskatchewan are not the hardwoods of my youth in southern Ontario, but we appreciate them. In fact, someone from the prairies can appreciate trees in a way that people from places where they just grow like weeds…
In this message, Pastor Matt teaches us how Christ has always been near to those who will call upon him by faith, even to the Israelites Moses was speaking to. The Danger of “Nearly” Christianity Now, there are a bunch of things in this world that are nearly Christianity. They’re almost Christian. They look Christian.…
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,…
The Reality of Death We believe that late one Friday almost 2,000 years ago, a largely unremarkable corpse of a crucified Jew was laid in a cold, hard tomb. He had said, “It is finished.” He had breathed his last. His heart stopped beating. Without blood flow, all the cells in his body began to…
In this message, Pastor Ben speaks about four aspects of Mary’s faith that are necessary for every Christian 1. Mary is a source of blessing 2. Mary has not seen the Messiah, yet believes 3. Mary praises the Lord for his might and mercy 4. Mary expects a kingdom where everything is made right. Focusing on Mary, Mother of Jesus Today I…
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…
What is the “rest” in this text? – The rest of the celestial city whose designer and builder of God. How do we get this rest? Faith with feet, faith that results in action (which all true faith does). Practical steps to aid in entering rest 1) Be encouraged in the Church 2) Join a…