COG Moose Jaw

The Bible teaches us the right way to serve God and the benefits that come from such a life. It also warns us of the disastrous consequences when we live contrary to God's way. Listen in as Pastor Alex Allan unpacks the way the Apostle Peter challenges us to be steadfast, stable, and to survive.

The Christmas story is all about God's timing. The birth of Jesus didn't just happen, and in the same way, God has a plan and purpose for our lives that's based on His timing, not ours. It's not always convenient or painless, but always powerful. May your celebration of the birth of Jesus remind you of God's wise and loving care.

Are you a worrier? After Gabriel visited Mary and told her she would bear God's Son, she could have worried, but instead she chose to worship. Though she was poor and insignificant, she knew the power and character of her God and chose to declare His attributes over herself and her situation. This Christmas, let's follow Mary's example, and cultivate a deeper, more personal relationship with God through prayer and worship.

Christmas is a time that can bring out feelings of love and generosity, not only to friends and family but to God as well. But what's the greatest way we can show God we love Him? By keeping His commandments! Join us as Cher Dombowsky leads us through a fresh look at what loving God means in our day-to-day lives.

Advent is meant to be a time of expectation and reflection, where we both marvel at the greatness of our King and ponder at why such a King would choose such confinement in coming to this world. As we hear the words of the angel Gabriel to Mary once again, let's enter the wonder of that moment and draw near to God in worship.

We must become as little children to enter the kingdom of heaven. As the Father's children, we are to welcome other little ones as we would welcome Jesus. The little ones are very big in the heart of the Father. The Father wants to give us His heart for the little ones.

Do you know God's will for your life? The Bible says God's general will for His people is that we rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. These are not easy to do, but by following God's general will we will be able to know and follow His specific will, and be better able to trust Him to work on our behalf and unfold plans that are bigger and better than our own.

We live in a very individualistic culture, where love is defined by autonomy and tolerance of every opinion and lifestyle. Yet Christ calls us to a counter-cultural love - one that honours and esteems those in leadership and empowers us through the Spirit to be accountable to each other and live at peace with each other. So in light of the imminent return of Jesus, let's make every effort to live out our faith by demonstrating God's selfless love to those around us.

Have you ever gone your own way in disobedience, and then had God give you a second chance? Jonah sure did, as we'll hear from Pastor Larry in this message. Often when the storms are raging, you've hit rock bottom, and you feel you're too far gone for God to redeem, God is setting you up for a second chance. Your failure is not fatal or final, because God is a God of second chances!

What if you knew that Jesus was returning this week? How would you live these final days on Earth? Though we don't know the exact moment of Jesus' return, we can see the warning signs, and be ready. In 1 Thessalonians 5, the Apostle Paul encourages the Thessalonian believers to remain alert, and not to be afraid, remaining confident in Jesus' salvation and His return.