Week 2: From Getting to Generosity

Today’s message talks about the blessings of giving eagerly, thoughtfully and generously. Scripture used: 2 Chronicles 9:1-15; Luke 12:13-21

Week 1: From Fear to Faith

The new sermon series called “Managing As a Joy and Not a Burden” will look at what the Bible says about how managing time, talents, and treasures should lead us to greater faith, generosity and gratitude -- not fear, greed and covetousness. Today’s message deals with God’s provision for us not to worry but seek first His Kingdom. [Scripture used: 1 Chronicles 29:1-18; Matthew 6:19-34]

Still Good News? Part IX - The World is Here, Is Your Door Open?

This sermon by Mary McDonald addresses a Biblical orientation of our thinking, convictions and heart response to the international students, immigrants and refugees among us (Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:17-19, Luke 10:25-37).

Still Good News? Part VIII - Good News and Compassion

This sermon will address how the Good News should compel us to do good works to help those in need. In this sermon we will look at the bible, St Patrick and a local initiative called the NRV Diaper Pantry as ways we can serve others in difficult situations (Scripture used: Matt 5:12-16; 25:31-46; 1 Peter 2:1-12).

Still Good News? Part IX - The Nature and Intentionality of Friendship

This sermon address the nature of friendship and how to have quality, intentional friendships with those outside of the Christian faith (Scripture used: 1 Samuel 18:1-16; John 15:1-17).

Still Good News? Part VIII - Lostness and Foundness

Still Good News? Part VII - Persecution

Bishop Andudu Adam Elnail, a refugee from the violence in his homeland of Sudan, visits us to preach about the Gospel and persecution.

Still Good News? Part VI - The Power of Testimony

In the sixth of our sermon series, Still Good News?, Pastor Jonathan shares the importance, beauty, and power of sharing your testimony of the Gospel with others.

Still Good News? Part V - 6 Approaches to Gospel Ministry

Sharing the Gospel can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Pastor JT looks at scripture to point out 6 different personality-based approaches to Gospel ministry.

Still Good News? Part III - The Challenge of Pluralism

In the third of this sermon series, Dr Tagg explains the challenges and opportunities of gospel ministry within religious pluralism (Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8; John 3:16-21)

Still Good News? Part II - The Core of the Gospel

In Part II of the new Fall sermon series, Still Good News?, Dr. Tagg explains what the core of the Gospel is, and how that core becomes confused with the benefits of the Gospel. (Matt 16:21-28; Rom 6:15-23)

Still Good News? Part I -- The Problem: Why Do Christians Struggle to Share Their Faith?

In the first sermon of the new fall series, Dr. Tagg explains that many Christians struggle to share their faith because of personal experiences, our western narrative, societal pressures and lack of Lordship. (Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15; Matt 23:1-12) 

Holy Communion, Part III: Early Church and Reformation History

In the third sermon of this series on Holy Communion, Pastor Jonathan looks at the roots of our Holy Communion in the early church and the Reformation, describing our existing communionion liturgy, what it says, and why we do what we do. 

Holy Communion, Part II: The Bread of Life

Jack McDonald preaches that Jesus is our Bread of Life, and in Him we will never hunger or thirst. 

Holy Communion, Part I

Pastor Jonathan preaches on Exodus and Matthew, explaining the holiness, purpose, and participation of communion through the first communion practice (the Passover), and the Lord's Supper. 

Healing

Pastor Jonathan preaches on healing, looking at the story of Blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10.

Questions for Groups of 3: 

1. Opener: When did you feel closest to Christ this past week? 
2.  Sermon/Scripture: Acts 28:17-31 & Mark 10:46-52
   1. What jumped out at you from the sermon or scripture? 
   2. What did you learn about God, yourself, how to live? 
   3. What are 1-3 applications for you personally? Is there anything you feel challenged by from the sermon or these verses? 
3. Prayer: How can we pray for you? Pray for someone you want to know Christ.

A Dwelling Place for God

A Dwelling Place for God

Questions for Groups of 3: 

1. Opener: When did you feel closest to Christ this past week? 
2.  Sermon/Scripture: Ephesians 2:10-22 & Mark 6: 30-44
   1. What jumped out at you from the sermon or scripture? 
   2. What did you learn about God, yourself, how to live? 
   3. What are 1-3 applications for you personally? Is there anything you feel challenged by from the sermon or these verses? 
3. Prayer: How can we pray for you? Pray for someone you want to know Christ.

"You Could Be Amos"

Embracing the Supernatural: A message from Amos 7
Questions for Groups of 3: 

1. Opener: When did you feel closest to Christ this past week? 
2.  Sermon/Scripture: Amos 7: 7-15 & Mark 6: 7-13
   1. What jumped out at you from the sermon or scripture? 
   2. What did you learn about God, yourself, how to live? 
   3. What are 1-3 applications for you personally? Is there anything you feel challenged by from the sermon or these verses? 
3. Prayer: How can we pray for you? Pray for someone you want to know Christ.

Ezekiel 2, Mark 6: 1-6

Embracing the Supernatural: A message from Ezekiel 2
Questions for Groups of 3: 

1. Opener: When did you feel closest to Christ this past week? 
2.  Sermon/Scripture: Ezekiel 2, Mark 6: 1-6
   1. What jumped out at you from the sermon or scripture? 
   2. What did you learn about God, yourself, how to live? 
   3. What are 1-3 applications for you personally? Is there anything you feel challenged by from the sermon or these verses? 
3. Prayer: How can we pray for you? Pray for someone you want to know Christ.

Psalm 112

Chris Andrews, one of our deacons, preaches on Psalm 112, Deuteronomy 15, and Luke 6, looking at what it means to be radically, worshipfully, and joyfully generous.