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Category: Sunday morning messages

Facing Temptation


Today we are going to be talking about temptation and as part of that discussion we are going to be … More

Devil, Jesus, manipulating, pleasure, power, resisting, temptation, Temptation of Christ

Luke 1:5-25 The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold


I would like to start today with a question, and let’s have a show of hands on this one:  Does … More

Elizabeth, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, John the Baptist, Luke, reconciliation, repentance, Zechariah

Luke 15:11-31 A Father’s Extravagant Love


Today we are looking at Luke, chapter 15, which contains the well-known stories of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin … More

Father, grace, Jesus, love, Parable of the Prodigal Son, Pharisee, repentance

Father Fails, Father Wounds and Heavenly Father Love


Today is Father’s Day, a day when we honour and thank our earthly father’s for all that they have done … More

acceptance, Chuck Norris, Father, father fail, father wound, Fathers Day, forgiveness, God, healing, heavenly father love, Homer Simpson, Jesus, love, Parable of the Prodigal Son

The Difference the Holy Spirit Makes


“Thanks for offering to come over and help me, Tom!” said Bill. “No, problem!”  was Tom’s reply.  It had been … More

direction, empowerment, God, Holy Spirit, Pentecost, reconciliation

Dealing With Change & Anxiety – Nehemiah & The Rebuilding of the Walls


Today I would like to talk to you about change.  If there is one constant about the world today it … More

anxiety, change, Exile, family systems theory, Jesus, Nehemiah, resistance

Naomi: The Joy and the Pain of Motherhood


I speak to you about today’s topic with some hesitation because I only have second hand knowledge.  Obviously, I am … More

Bethlehem, Book of Ruth, God, motherhood, Naomi, Orpah, pain

Blessed to be a Blessing


Last night I was paying special attention to Hockey Night In Canada because a relative of mine from my home … More

Abraham, blessed, Blessing, Jersus

Three Big Questions and the Difference Our Answers Make


I would like to reflect with you today on 3 big questions.  These are questions that each of us must … More

creation, evolution, fossil record, foundational stories, worldview

Pursued by God With Passionate Love


I begin this morning by saying that I am indebted to Pastor Timothy Keller for some of the thoughts that … More

Assyria, God, Jonah, Nineveh, passionate pursuit, running away from God, unconditional love

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