Passing the Torch

And as one watches the Olympic Torch Relay one of things that make it special is when the Olympic flame passes from one torch to another. The two runners lean their torches towards one another, the second torch ignites and, after a congratulatory greeting, the second runner continues the relay with his or her flame glowing brightly. There is something similar that happens when a person begins their journey of faith.

Moving Towards Sexual Purity

For much of the 1990’s I worked at an Esso bulk agency where we would sell fuel, oil and fertilizer … More

Following Jesus is a Team Sport

Let’s begin with a little quiz. The Olympics are coming up and there are several sports involved in the Olympics. … More

The Clues that Point to the Christ Child

The title of this message is “The Clues that Point to the Christ Child.” And what I hope to do … More

The Judgment and the Joy of Christmas

Judgement and Christmas are two things that normally don’t go together. But those two things were brought together for me … More

Turning Our Church Upside Down

My parents visited us last month for the first time since we moved to the Lower Mainland. And as the … More

Turning Our Church Inside Out

…most of us probably feel a little bit uncomfortable about inviting someone to church. The same two factors that a rocket must face are in play when it comes talking about our faith with others. There is a barrier that we must overcome. And we need to have enough thrust to overcome it.

Stewardship of Life

Pastor Mike was in his office working on his sermon for next Sunday when Bob Smith burst through the doorway … More

The Cream and Bread Sermon (or Small Groups: A Place of Grace)

(Significant Scriptures: Psalm 103:1-12; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 13:31-35) As I was preparing this message, I had an idea. I thought … More

Small Groups: A Place of Truth

(Significant Scriptures: Exodus 18:13-26; Galatians 2:8-16; John 14:1-6) You might remember comedian Yakov Smirnoff. When he first came to the … More