How to Trust Jesus This Christmas
Trust Jesus this Christmas by shifting your focus from comparisons to Christ. Discover joy and peace that last far beyond the holiday season.
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Bible | Discipleship | NT
2 Traits That Help Us Wait Well This Christmas
Waiting is hard, but two traits—righteousness and devotion—help us trust God’s promises and stay patient this Christmas season.
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HOW THE BIBLE IMPACTS LIFE AND ETERNITY
The Bible & The Christian Life. We live in a world of “I think…” and “I feel…” when it comes to eternity. Western culture promotes this idea that, “we’re all on different roads that lead to the same place” and that, “we’ll all make it in the end.” This inclusivity mindset works as long as…
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4 REASONS TO TRUST THE BIBLE
Why Trust The Bible? According to the Canadian Bible Forum, in 1996, 21% of the Canadian population engaged with the Bible on a weekly basis. In 2013, their research showed this weekly Bible engagement in Canada had sunk to 11%. This fits with the trend that Canada is moving toward a post-Christian culture. #TheGreatestBOOK This month,…
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HOW EVEN HEALTHY LEADERS CAN BURN OUT
When Motivation Fades… Point to a healthy church and more than likely, it’s led by healthy leaders. But even healthy leaders can have set-backs, which can lead to stress and anxiety. If that leader’s not careful, burnout can be right around the corner. And that burnout can impact the entire congregation. How can we prevent…
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2 TYPES OF GOSPEL PARTNERSHIP WE SHOULD EMBRACE
Thank You Lord for the Philippian Church! In the first century, the Apostle Paul needed resources to further the Gospel. Thankfully, the Philippian Church was willing to partner with him. The mission of the Gospel hasn’t changed; we still resources to send missionaries and plant churches. How should we be supporting Gospel-work in our city…
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WHERE DOES CONTENTMENT COME FROM?
It’s a Learned Behaviour. Last week, Pastor Hyeon Son Lim was released from a North Korean labour camp, imprisoned for his faith 2.5 years ago. On Sunday, among other statements about his ordeal, he spoke these words: “I learned to fully accept all of this as a form of God’s love and discipline to make…
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3 TRADEMARKS OF A DANGEROUS CHURCH LEADER
Paul Calls Them “Enemies of The Cross“. In the last passage of Philippians 3, Paul gives a stern warning to the church. There were false teachers infiltrating the ministry, Paul was under house arrest in Rome, something had to be done! “17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk…
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RUNNING THE RACE OF LIFE; 3 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Life Is A Race. In First Century culture, there was an obsession with the Games. The big-ticket items were the Olympic and Isthmian Games. But all over the Roman Empire, smaller ticket items were taking place. Running races were a key component of any Games. In Philippians 3, Paul capitalizes on this cultural trend by…
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HAS JESUS SHIPWRECKED YOUR LIFE?
Jesus Shipwrecked Paul’s Life. Perhaps you’re thinking, “Shipwrecked? That’s a little harsh!” Not when we look at the original language to which Paul wrote his Philippian letter. Let’s begin with some context: Paul stated that he was, “…a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as…
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WHY IS DEATH GAIN?
Paul said it, but do we believe it? One of the most quoted New Testament verses within the evangelical church. As Paul wrestled with his imprisonment, considering life and death, he wrote to the Philippians church: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Phil. 1:21) Much has been written and…
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HOW YOU CAN AQUIRE SAINTHOOD
You Can Be A Saint. Take a look at the opening greeting in Philippians 1: “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:” (Phil. 1:1) This letter is addressed to, “…all the saints…” Depending on your church background, this word ‘saints‘ may be a…
