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Life can become draining especially when we are operating from a place of striving instead of strength. Everyday we face storms, burnouts, resistance from ourselves, family, friends etc along with work chaos and spiritual warfare. Mark in his gospel doesn’t present a gentle Jesus, meek and mild. He presents Jesus as a commander whose words immediately change reality. Join us as we delve into lessons we can learn as Jesus unleashes his unstoppable authority. 

In this session we’ll explore how Jesus’ teaching presented authority and how we need to learn to rely on different resources rather than our methods and energy.  We’ll look at lessons we can learn from Jesus about dealing with the storms of life and crisis that besets us and also delve into how we deal with the number one issue that paralysis human being and create powerlessness - Sin

Finding Purpose in a World of Chaos

This month we’re looking at Jesus the prophet, priest, and king. In the OT these roles were distinct from each other, with no overlap. That is, a king was not a priest or a prophet. 

But Jesus Christ perfectly fills all three roles simultaneously: He is the Prophet, Priest, and King. Today we look at his role as a king.

Finding Forgiveness in a World of Guilt

If you could go back in time, what one wrong decision would you undo to avoid the heavy burden of guilt and the struggle for forgiveness?

In this session of our series, "Jesus: Prophet | PRIEST | King" we'll explore Jesus' role as the perfect mediator between God and humanity. We'll discover the power of His once-for-all solution for our guilt and shame.

We'll start by exploring the Old Testament priesthood and its sacrificial system. We'll uncover the limitations of that system and understand why it had to be repeated over and over, year after year. Then, we'll turn our attention to Jesus—our perfect priest. We’ll examine the quality and magnitude of His single, perfect sacrifice. We'll also see how Jesus is able to sympathize with our weaknesses and why He continues to intercede for us as our High Priest today.

By the end of this session, our hope is for a deeper love for Jesus and a clearer understanding that the gap between God and humanity has been fully bridged. You can truly live in the freedom of complete forgiveness.

Ever feel like the world is just one big, noisy place? With so many competing ideas and philosophies flying around, how do we even begin to figure out what’s true and real?

In this session of our series, "The Three Jobs of Jesus," we'll explore Jesus's role as our ultimate Prophet. The prophets of old took us beyond the limits of human thinking, giving us a glimpse into God’s heart and His desires for us. Jesus, as the final and perfect Prophet, does this and so much more!

We'll start by looking at the roles of the Old Testament prophets and see how Jesus fulfills and surpasses them all. Does He really fit the description of the prophet Moses spoke about? We'll examine His life, His words, and their profound impact. Most importantly, we'll ask a crucial question: Do the words of Jesus still hold weight for our lives today and for the communities we live in?

By the end of this session, our goal is to have a deeper appreciation for Jesus as God's Prophet. We want to create clear, practical ways for you to engage with His prophetic ministry in your daily life. Let's find some clarity in the noise together.

This story takes place in the Roman Empire. Onesimus, a runaway slave flees from his master, Philemon, who was likely a man of some standing and a follower of Christ. In a surprising turn of events, Onesimus encounters the Apostle Paul, possibly while Paul is imprisoned and through Paul's ministry, Onesimus becomes a Christian.

The story takes a compelling twist with Paul's letter to Philemon. Instead of simply commanding Philemon to take his runaway slave back as punishment, Paul pleads for Onesimus to be received not just as a slave, but as a beloved brother in Christ. Paul even offers to personally repay any debt Onesimus may have incurred. This short personal letter touches on themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, transformation, and the radical equality found within the Christian faith, breaking down societal barriers of the time. So what does this story teach us about the abiding legacy left behind for us by Philemon and Onesimus. What lessons does it have for us today? Join us as we explore this intriguing story as we conclude our abiding legacy series

A young man named Daniel is exiled to Babylon. He is no longer free to determine his own fate, what to eat, wear, learn or even call himself. Yet through this adversity Daniel rose to prominence through his devotion to the God of Israel, the wisdom that came from that relationship and the mysteries he was able to see because of his close proximity to the God of all creation. 

His unwavering faith was despised by some, admired by others and tested to the point of death. Yet Daniel survives and leaves behind a legacy that still resonates into our lives and community today.

In Daniel’s story we’ll explore his integrity and courage in the face of adversity and look at the sovereignty of God over earthly powers. 

We’ll also explore the abiding legacies of his life and what we can take away and add to our own faith journey.

Number 27:1-11

There is so much about these young five women that we need to celebrate and learn from. We can look at the obvious lessons and celebrate them but it is the hidden qualities that they displayed that teaches us a deeper lesson about relationship with God and personal and social structure and the ordinances of God.

Isaiah the prophet challenges us to come and reason with God and these young women observed their predicament based on the culture of the time and decided to change the narrative.

How do we advocate when we see injustice?

How do we present our case so we can be heard?

How do we make systemic change so that others following us can benefit from our efforts?

There is so much to learn from these young women and in this session we’ll explore with the help of the Holy Spirit lessons for us to learn and apply to our lives today.

David is introduced to us as the shepherd boy who came to the rescue of Israel when a Philistine giant had repeatedly challenged God’s people to hand to hand combat but no one in Israel's rank trusted God to prevail on their behalf.

When David appears on the scene. We immediately see his deep affection for God and his passion to see God’s name honoured and vindicated. He steps forward to face the giant and the rest is history.

Today when we hear the term ‘giant killer’ especially in sports, it is a reference to David’s exploits. David's life is a tapestry woven with dramatic threads - his friendship with Jonathan, his tactical military prowess, his courage and leadership and then his failure and repentance.

Today, David’s writings form a part of our spiritual journey and connection to God. So what can we learn from this ancient man, described as ‘man after God's own heart’ and what legacies did he leave behind that still resonates today. We’ll explore all of this and look at how his life is linked to Jesus Christ and the legacies we can leave behind as we emulate David’s life

1 Samuel 17

The Jewish people still remember Esther and her bold intervention in the life of their community. The celebration of purim and the reading of the book of Esther is a reminder of what Esther did.

Esther was a young girl who hid her identity in a foreign land where she was living in exile. Her story unfolds when because of God’s providence she becomes the queen to a capricious king and then faces an impossible dilemma when one of the king's high ranking officers decides to annihilate all Jewish people in the kingdom.

In this session we want to explore lessons we can learn from the life of Esther and how relevant her life is for us today. What do we do when we are safe and others are not. How do we take bold steps when it could have an impact on our own security. How do we access God’s help and how do we work with others when we face challenging situations?

Esther’s legacy still lives on today and we want to explore all that we can learn from this brave woman. 

How do you remain righteous when everyone around you has turned their back on God and the whole world you exist in does not respect or acknowledge God? How do you fulfill God’s task in a world that is hostile to Him and everything He stands for.  

That was the challenge of Noah’s life. In a dark and decayed world, he remained vibrant for God and God chose him for a special task. The scale of God’s task was huge and Noah had to trust God from start to finish.

We are exploring Noah’s life, why was he righteous, how did he undertake his task, what was the condition he existed in and what lessons can we learn about doing God’s will in challenging situations.

Noah left an abiding legacy, he is remembered in the New Testament as one who received righteousness by faith.