Join us as we continue in the Gospel of Matthew, diving into chapter 13, verses 1–23, to explore Jesus's first parable, the Sower. This foundational message reveals how parables function to both reveal and conceal truth depending on the heart of the listener.

We look closely at the four kinds of soil, representing different ways people receive or reject the kingdom message—from the hardened path and the shallow rocky ground to the divided thorny heart, and finally, the receptive good soil. Learn the difference between simply hearing the word and truly perceiving Christ for who He is.

We explore Jesus fulfilling prophecy (Isaiah 42:1-4) as the humble servant and mighty King. When the proud Pharisees accuse Christ of working by the power of Beelzebub (the prince of demons), Jesus delivers a fierce warning: attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan is the unforgivable blasphemy, stemming from a hardened heart. Learn why Jesus declares that there is no neutrality—you are either with him or against.

Discover the radical freedom of true rest as we dive into Matthew 12:1-14. Jesus declares himself the Lord of the Sabbath, a bold statement affirming his deity. Explore the confrontations between Jesus and the legalistic Pharisees who turned the Sabbath into a burden, condemning the guiltless because they failed to understand that God desires mercy, not sacrifice

Dive into Matthew 11:25-30 as we explore Jesus's radical invitation to the weary. Discover why God's grace is concealed from the proud (the "wise and understanding") but revealed to those who approach Him with the absolute neediness of an infant. Jesus says, "Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest". We examine the imagery of the yoke and find that Christ's burden is light, not because the work is small, but because He is the Stronger Ox who carries both the load and us. Learn to drop the burdensome legalism imposed by others, take on Christ's easy yoke, and find true rest for your soul.

In this Sunday Rewind, we dive into the final two aspects of the singular Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness and Self-Control. Drawing from Galatians 5:13-26, discover why true pistus (faithfulness) is rooted not in our effort, but in the unwavering character of Christ.We explore how genuine self-control (egretea) is the ability to pursue the important over the urgent, and how the Holy Spirit works to change our desires so that we are controlled by the joy set before us—Jesus—not by pride or mere willpower. Learn how this fruit evidences Jesus as Lord in every conversation and relationship.

Timothy Reeve unpacks Jesus's denunciation of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum in Matthew 11:20-24. Jesus declares that because these cities saw His mighty works and still did not repent, their fate will be worse than Sodom or Tyre and Sidon.This message challenges us to understand that the greatest sin is not a lack of belief in the miracles, but the unwillingness to repent and put down the idol of self-worship. Discover why the magnitude of their sin rests in who they rejected, and why we must adopt a full, truthful, and sometimes fearful, biblical view of God.

Caleb Mogilevsky tackles John the Baptist’s prison query to Jesus: "Are you the one who is to come or shall we look for another?". Jesus confirms his Messiahship by pointing to fulfilled prophecy—the blind see and the poor have good news preached to them.This message calls us to heed Jesus’s warning: "Blessed is the one who is not offended by me". Learn to reject the temptation to label Jesus based on personal expectations for worldly comfort or control. Following the true Messiah King means willingly accepting the cost and risk of the cross

Welcome to the Osborne Village Church Sunday Rewind! This week, we delve into Kindness, a vital fruit of the Spirit, and explore its profound meaning and impact. We examine how true kindness is the Gospel in action, serving others practically and vulnerably, rooted in a deep inner security found in Christ.Discover how God's own immeasurable riches of grace and kindness towards us transforms us to meet the needs of those around us. This episode unpacks how kindness connects people, serving as a tangible antidote to loneliness, and is the very fiber that builds a Christ-honouring community. Join us as we reflect on God's most kind act – Christ giving himself for us – and how we can express that same kindness to everyone.

This week, we dive into the fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness (praos). We unpack the biblical definition of gentleness as power brought under control, contrasting it with the counterfeit of "sweetness without boldness".Discover how Jesus perfectly modeled this quality, declaring himself "gentle and lowly in heart" while demanding perfection and discipline. We explore the mandate to restore those caught in sin "in a spirit of gentleness," aiming always for restoration to Christ. Find assurance knowing that Christ's gentle embrace is maintained forever, continually meeting our failures with forgiveness

This week, we dive into 'Goodness', a vital part of the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5. Explore the profound difference between God's unchanging, perfect goodness and our often self-centered attempts. Discover how justification through Christ and the Holy Spirit's power enable us to genuinely bear this fruit, creating a life that "begs for a gospel explanation". Learn to live out goodness, not by striving, but by abiding in Jesus, allowing you to bear this fruit freely wherever you go, as a "huge opportunity for gospel witness". Listen now to be reminded of God's unchanging goodness and your new identity in Christ!