Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Introduction We have never been great at gardening. We have had a few … Sow What?Read more
Sermons
Taking Up the Cross
Matthew 10:24-39 Introduction There are certain biblical phrases that have entered common speech. You have heard … Taking Up the CrossRead more
Answering Jesus’ Prayer
John 17:1-11 Introduction In the beginning… was the militia, and then the navy, and then the … Answering Jesus’ PrayerRead more
From the Why to the What
John 9:1-41 Introduction I want to talk to you about someone. This person lived approximately two … From the Why to the WhatRead more
The Endgame
Colossians 1:15-20 Introduction Last week, the last two Sundays of the liturgical calendar were compared to … The EndgameRead more
A Great Choice
Introduction As I begin my last sermon as your pastor, let me take you back to … A Great ChoiceRead more
A Great Commandment
Galatians 5:13-15 Introduction What is real Christianity? How would you answer that? I have heard many … A Great CommandmentRead more
A Great Lineage
Galatians 4:21-31 Introduction A number of years ago, I was able to track down who my … A Great LineageRead more
A Great Transparency
Galatians 4:8-20 Introduction I want you to think of people who have had the most impact … A Great TransparencyRead more
A Great Transition
Galatians 3:19-29 Introduction I want you to think about different jobs that you have had over … A Great TransitionRead more
A Great Promise
Galatians 3:15-18 Introduction What does it mean to promise someone something? And in what context would … A Great PromiseRead more
A Great Example
Galatians 3:1-14 Introduction How do you respond when you get frustrated, especially when you get frustrated … A Great ExampleRead more
A Great Offer
Galatians 2:15-21 Introduction You receive a phone call or an email by someone telling you that … A Great OfferRead more
A Great Courage
Galatians 2:11-14 Introduction One of the virtues that is universally respected is that of courage. Of … A Great CourageRead more
A Great Cooperation
Galatians 2:1-10 Introduction On January 1, 1942, the Grand Alliance was formed. This was an alliance … A Great CooperationRead more
A Great Story (That Glorifies God)
Galatians 1:11-24 Introduction One of the genres of books that I enjoy reading is that of … A Great Story (That Glorifies God)Read more
The Great Atonishment
Galatians 1:6-10 Introduction One of the most popular online activities for many people these days is … The Great AtonishmentRead more
The Great Rescue
Galatians 1:1-4 Introduction Today we start a new series, one on Paul’s letter to the Galatians. … The Great RescueRead more
Why Do Good Things Happen?
Acts 12:3-17 Introduction The questions that I most often encounter are things like why did this … Why Do Good Things Happen?Read more
When Life is Not Fair
Acts 12:1-5 Introduction Is life fair? I suppose that depends on what we mean by ‘fair.’ … When Life is Not FairRead more
God the Spirit
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Introduction We have been looking at the nature of God, looking at God … God the SpiritRead more
God the Son
Hebrews 1:1-4 Introduction Despite being raised in the church, I became an atheist during my teen … God the SonRead more
God the Father
Matthew 7:9-11 Introduction I have seen a real shift in attitudes toward days such as Mother’s … God the FatherRead more
Developing Self-Control
Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Introduction If you were to ask the average person on the … Developing Self-ControlRead more
Standing on the Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Introduction There are two kinds of news that are worth sharing, there is … Standing on the ResurrectionRead more
Gentle Like Jesus
Galatians 5:22-24, 2 Corinthians 10:1-3 Introduction If you were to go back in time and see … Gentle Like JesusRead more
Remaining Faithful
Galatians 5:22-24; 3 John 2-4 Introduction One of the things that strikes me about the English … Remaining FaithfulRead more
Being Good
Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction What would you rather be? Good or great? We think of historical figures … Being GoodRead more
A Kind Church
Galatians 5:22-26; Colossians 3:12 Introduction How are we to express the Christian message? Some people think … A Kind ChurchRead more
Waiting For Patience
Galatians 5:22-26, James 5:7-11 Introduction As we look at each of the fruit of the Spirit, … Waiting For PatienceRead more
Living in Peace
Galatians, 2 Corinthians 13:10-12 Introduction The next section for the fruit of the Spirit is that … Living in PeaceRead more
Overflowing With Joy
2 Corinthians 8:1-2 Introduction Have you ever wondered what people will say about you after you … Overflowing With JoyRead more
Be Clothed in Love
Colossians 3:13-15 Introduction We are beginning a new series on the fruit of the Spirit as … Be Clothed in LoveRead more
Learning From Paul
Galatians 1:11-24 Introduction I am always amazed at the diversity of personalities among people. Two of … Learning From PaulRead more
Learning From Peter
Matthew 16:13-23 Introduction We have a lot of information in the Bible about the lives of … Learning From PeterRead more
Supplication as Prayer
Matthew 6:7-13 Introduction We are now approaching the end of our series on the ACTS model … Supplication as PrayerRead more
Thanksgiving as Prayer
Philippians 4:6 Introduction I have spent a lot of time in seminary. I have read a … Thanksgiving as PrayerRead more
Confession as Prayer
1 John 1:5-10 Introduction Have you ever been in the position where you had to admit … Confession as PrayerRead more
Adoration as Prayer
1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Introduction Prayer is the most natural activity for the Christian. There is nothing … Adoration as PrayerRead more
Our Hope is in the Lord
Psalm 33:16-22 Introduction Christmas can be a very hectic and even stressful time for many people. … Our Hope is in the LordRead more
Prepare the Way
Isaiah 40:2-4 Introduction Most of the best things that we can imagine require some sort of … Prepare the WayRead more
Watching and Waiting
2 Kings 6:8-19 Introduction Last week, we looked at the concept of waiting, especially within the … Watching and WaitingRead more
Waiting for the Child
Genesis 15:1-6 Introduction How are you for waiting? Does it come easy for you? I happen … Waiting for the ChildRead more
Grief With Hope
1 Thessalonians 4:13 Introduction One of my interests is studying world religions. I find it fascinating … Grief With HopeRead more
Our Marching Orders
Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction I enjoy military-type stories, whether they are historical or fiction. It could be … Our Marching OrdersRead more
Attitude of Gratitude
Ephesians 5:15-20 Introduction Today, being the Sunday before Remembrance Day, is Remembrance Sunday. We take time … Attitude of GratitudeRead more
Leading a Life Worthy of the Calling
Ephesians 4:1-3 Introduction There is one particular theme that I have personally returned to over and … Leading a Life Worthy of the CallingRead more
Solving the Mystery
Ephesians 3:1-13 Introduction Do you enjoy either reading or watching murder mysteries? Growing up, our family … Solving the MysteryRead more
Christian Works
Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction In just a week and a half, it will be Reformation Day. This … Christian WorksRead more
Reaching Toward Hope
Ephesians 1:15-23 Introduction As we seek to live our life, there are three general frameworks that … Reaching Toward HopeRead more
Embracing Prayer
James 5:13-18 Introduction When I think about my spiritual journey, I can pinpoint a number of … Embracing PrayerRead more
The Problem With Plans
James 4:13-17 Introduction It was early in 2019 and I was a pastor at a church … The Problem With PlansRead more
Taming the Tongue
James 3:1-12 Introduction Have you ever said something and you have known immediately that it was … Taming the TongueRead more
Favouritism
James 2:1-10 Introduction I love the Bible in general but the letter of James in particular. … FavouritismRead more
True Religion
James 1:26-27 Introduction I remember very clearly a time approximately thirty-five years ago at Brock University … True ReligionRead more
The One Who Steps In
Acts 9:26-30 Introduction Have you ever found yourself in the position of being an outsider? This … The One Who Steps InRead more
A Life of Repentance
Matthew 3:1-12 Introduction As I was talking to Amanda about our current sermon series looking at … A Life of RepentanceRead more
The Foundation of Friendship
1 Samuel 20:1-17 Introduction Many years ago I read a book by a very well known … The Foundation of FriendshipRead more
New Loyalties
Ruth 1:1-18 Introduction We all have loyalties that help to guide us in the decisions we … New LoyaltiesRead more
Chronic Suffering
2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Introduction I am no medical doctor, although I have had plenty of experience … Chronic SufferingRead more
Growing the Kingdom
Mark 5:1-20 Introduction What does Jesus want us to do? Jesus wants us to follow him. … Growing the KingdomRead more
Growing as Disciples
Luke 10:38-42 Introduction What does Jesus want from us? We have seen that Jesus wants us … Growing as DisciplesRead more
Seeking Justice
Luke 4:14-19 Introduction Have you ever read a story or watched a movie depicting a historical … Seeking JusticeRead more
Love One Another
John 13:34-35 Introduction As we reflect on what it is that Jesus wants us to do, … Love One AnotherRead more
Love Our Neighbour
Matthew 22:39-40 Introduction When I was a church attender and not a pastor, I generally hoped … Love Our NeighbourRead more
Love God
Matthew 22:34-38 Introduction We have been looking at what Jesus wants from us. This is an … Love GodRead more
Follow Me
Mark 1:14-20 Introduction Do you know why I am a Christian? It is not loyalty to … Follow MeRead more
When Life Gets Rough
1 Kings 19:1-18 Introduction What kind of life should Christians live? More specifically, how should Christians … When Life Gets RoughRead more
Proclaiming Jesus
Matthew 28:16-20, Luke 24:44-49 Introduction Do you spend much time thinking about the end of your … Proclaiming JesusRead more
Was Thomas That Bad?
John 20:24-29 Introduction Did you or do you have a nickname that has been given to … Was Thomas That Bad?Read more
Becoming More Christ-like
Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction When you encounter someone, whether it was someone you knew a long time … Becoming More Christ-likeRead more
A High Priest Brought Low
Hebrews 5:5-10 Introduction What is Jesus like? For Christians, this is one of the most important … A High Priest Brought LowRead more
Take Two Tablets and Call Me in the Morning
Exodus 20:1-17 Introduction When I have spoken to people about the importance of following Jesus, there … Take Two Tablets and Call Me in the MorningRead more
Faith: Seeing What is Not Yet
Romans 4:13-25 Introduction Are you a person of faith? And what does that even mean? For … Faith: Seeing What is Not YetRead more
A Sign in the Sky
Genesis 9:8-17 Introduction I remember when we first started having children, we went from store to … A Sign in the SkyRead more
An Adaptable Church
1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Introduction I want you to imagine that you have moved to a new … An Adaptable ChurchRead more
When Christians Disagree
1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Introduction I have been a part of three different Christian traditions (Anglican, Pentecostal, … When Christians DisagreeRead more
A Journey of Faith
John 1:43-51 Introduction If someone asked you to share your faith journey, how would you respond? … A Journey of FaithRead more
You Mean I’m Adopted?
Galatians 4:4-7 Introduction There are people who will say that they have attended church, had a … You Mean I’m Adopted?Read more
A People Sought Out
Isaiah 62:6-12 Introduction I want you to think about a time that you really felt loved. … A People Sought OutRead more
Why This Jubilee?
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Introduction I find it fascinating how language changes over time. I often will … Why This Jubilee?Read more
Comfort for the Broken
Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction December can be a very difficult for many people, especially in terms of … Comfort for the BrokenRead more
Looking for a Breakthrough
Isaiah 64:1-9 Introduction There is a lot of pressure put on people at Christmas-time. The expectation … Looking for a BreakthroughRead more
Testing the Church
Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction How do you feel about tests? My suspicion is that most of us … Testing the ChurchRead more
An Amazing Investment Opportunity
Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction Do you have any experience in investing? I can almost guarantee that you … An Amazing Investment OpportunityRead more
Hope in Christ
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction I experienced an existential crisis in my teen years that lasted into … Hope in ChristRead more
Dual Citizenship
Matthew 22:15-22 Introduction I have been pastoring for approximately twenty-five years and have seen a lot … Dual CitizenshipRead more
A God We Can Control
Exodus 32:1-14 Introduction What is God like? This is one of the most basic questions of … A God We Can ControlRead more
Radical Generosity
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Introduction If I was to ask you to preach a sermon in church, … Radical GenerosityRead more
Us and Them
Matthew 21:28-32 Introduction I am proud to be a Canadian and there is no other country … Us and ThemRead more
Is Grace Fair?
Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction I have spent a lot of time in university, taking a number of … Is Grace Fair?Read more
Agree to Disagree
Romans 14:1-12 Introduction Imagine a congregation that has a wide range of beliefs. One person feels … Agree to DisagreeRead more
Hard Conversations
Matthew 18:15-20 Introduction I want you to think about your experience with church over the course … Hard ConversationsRead more
Let Love Be Sincere
Romans 12:9-21 Introduction As young people are returning to school, my mind is drawn to my … Let Love Be SincereRead more
Getting Religion
James 1:26-27 Introduction Someone comes up to you and asks: “Are you religious?” What do you … Getting ReligionRead more
Dealing With Anger
James 1:19-21 Introduction How easily are you angered? Are you the kind of person that can … Dealing With AngerRead more
I Am the Vine
John 15:1-8 Introduction We have been going through the seven I Am statements of Jesus from … I Am the VineRead more
I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
John 14:5-14 Introduction A number of years ago I read a book that talked about some … I Am the Way, the Truth, and the LifeRead more
Church on the Rocks
Joshua 4:1-7, 1 Samuel 7:7-12 Introduction I have attended churches in numerous denominations, from Anglican to … Church on the RocksRead more
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
John 11:17-26 Introduction Do you remember when it dawned on you that your life on this … I Am the Resurrection and the LifeRead more