Tag: gospel

Bible, Outreach

WHEN’S THE LAST TIME YOU FELT JOY?

I’m talking about that giddy, uncontrollable joy, where you want to run and jump and shout for joy?

Some of you may feel like this is an unfair question. That this year, 2020, has not been very joyful at all. However, there is one moment of giddy, uncontrollable joy that happened hundreds, if not thousands of times throughout 2020. And that’s when parents find out a baby’s on the way!

Specifically, for those first-time parents! We’ve all seen those videos on social, where a mom plans a pregnancy reveal to her husband on camera. And what does he do? He goes crazy; crying or laughing, sometimes both at the same time. He is overwhelmed with joy!

Then, an even better video-clip is when the couple tells the first-time grandparents. I especially love watching grandmas! She starts dancing around the kitchen or living room like a crazy lady! You can’t help but smile or laugh.

Now imagine for a moment, receiving that baby announcement after 400 years of waiting.

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Bible, Outreach

WHERE DO I FIND ASSURANCE? WHAT CAN I CLING TO?

Jesus is our hope, but can we prove it? As Christians, we know this to be true. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to articulate it as

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Bible, Discipleship, Leadership

HOW CAN I FIND MEANING? HOW CAN I FEEL WHOLE?

Have you ever made a deal with God? Have you ever asked Him for something that you want really bad? What about when you’re in

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Bible, Discipleship

HOW TO SUBMIT UNDER SUFFERING

God calls Peter to write a letter of hope to a group of Christians who have been abandoned, and exiled for following Jesus. He calls them to “Be subject” (to submit) to government authorities that reject them. (1 Pt. 2:13-17) He calls servants to “be subject” (to submit) to earthly masters that persecute them. (1 Pt. 2:18-21) How can this kind of submission ever lead to hope? Can hope be found in submission?

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Communication, Outreach

WILL THE NEXT DECADE BE ANY DIFFERENT?

Can you believe we’re almost into 2020? Starting a new decade feels more important somehow, doesn’t it? Looking back over ten years brings about a lot of reflection!

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Discipleship, Ministry

4 STEPS TO MOVE PEOPLE FROM SEATS TO SERVICE

From Attending to Serving. Calling people and mobilizing them from attending the church, to active service can be a real struggle. If you’ve been in ministry for any length of time, it’s a church struggle that you’ve witnessed over and over again.

Last year, our church started a process that has produced some real wins in this area. And I’m excited to share it with you!

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Bible, Discipleship

DOES JESUS WANT ME TO TITHE?

In light of the Gospel, does God require 10% of my income? I’m just not sure that Jesus would demand 10% of my income. Or any fixed percent for that matter.

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Leadership, Ministry

WHY ADVERSITY OFTEN FOLLOWS EXCITEMENT

Our church is experiencing one of those seasons; where the excitement of ministry success is around every corner! But it won’t always be this way.

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Church, Leadership, Ministry

HOW GOSPEL-CENTRED VISION CAN SAVE A DYING CHURCH

Most churches are planted with the Gospel in focus. The church where I pastor has a rich Gospel history, beginning back in 1946. Our founding

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Leadership

WHY WE SHOULD WELCOME THE NEWBORN KING EVERY CHRISTMAS?

Why We Should Receive Him. At Christmas we celebrate that very first Christmas in Bethlehem. When they, welcomed Jesus Christ into the world. But why did

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Discipleship, Outreach

4 SERVANTHOOD PRINCIPLES TO FOLLOW THIS CHRISTMAS

It’s Time To Get Ready. Think about a good friend that you haven’t seen in years. Now imagine that friend is coming for Christmas dinner. Or

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Discipleship, Outreach

2 TECHNIQUES TO SHARING THE GOSPEL IN A SHIFTING CULTURE

Have You Felt The Shift? Canada, like most Western countries is shifting toward a post-Christian society. Upcoming generations have been jaded by the tradition of

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