Everybody knows the Good Samaritan – or we think we do. A guy gets hurt, a couple of religious people walk by, the unexpected guy stops – and the takeaway is, basically – don’t be … Read More
Stories That See You Through – Series Opener: “He Gave Us Stories”
Most of us think we know the parables. The prodigal son. The good Samaritan. We’ve heard them so many times that the edges have gone soft. But here’s what’s key: Jesus told these stories exactly … Read More
Anxious Child, Good Father – Matthew 6:19-34
“The age of anxiety” is how the Mental Health Commission of Canada describes our era. Increased isolation, too much time with screens instead of people, fears about the environment, the rise of AI–these all can … Read More
From the Wilderness to the Cross – Numbers 21:4-9
Before we launch our next sermon series on the Parables of Jesus called He Gave Us Stories, we’re making two quick pitstops over the next two weeks. This week takes us into an Old Testament story most people skim past: Israel in the wilderness, a … Read More
Everyday Disciples – Colossians 4:7-18
Paul ends Colossians with what might appear to be the most skippable verses in the letter: a list of names. An Editor would have cut it. He didn’t. This Sunday, we get to know just … Read More
How Do We Reach People with the Gospel? – Colossians 4:2-6
How do we reach people with the message of the Gospel? What is the next new strategy we need to adopt to make an outward impact in our city? At the start of Colossians chapter … Read More