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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

Christianity, church, healing, Jesus, sports, team, wounds

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

Christ, Christmas, clues, critical rationality, Jesus, strong rationalism, temple, The Reason for God, Timothy Keller

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

foot washing, fulfillment, Jesus, life, purpose, servanthood, serving

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.

evangelism, faith, inviting, Jesus, space shuttle, unchurched

Stewardship of Life


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

coffee, Jesus, life, management, Starbucks, stewardship

Who are you following? (John 1:35-51)


Read: John 1:35-51 Focus: What does it mean to be an apprentice? Inform V. 35 mathaytays a disciple, an apprentice, … More

Andrew, apprentice, disciple, Jesus, Nathanael, Peter, Philipp

Where is Your Life Pointing? (John 1:19-34)


Read: John 1:19-34 Focus: What signs can you identify by their shapes?  What are some things that signs point towards? … More

Christ, Jesus, John the Baptist, Lamb of God, Messiah, sign

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

bread, chokecherry syrup, cream, grace, jelly, Jesus, small groups

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

glasses, GPS, Jesus, small groups, truth, wedding ring, Yakov Smirnoff

The Hope that We Already Have


I would like to begin today by talking to you about hope.  Hope is so important to life.  Some scientists … More

hope, Jesus, Mark 7, new creation, old creation, Syrophoenician woman

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