All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 11:20-30: Have you ever had the wrong first impression of another person? Ever meet someone that seemed hard but was kind? Or terrifying but was tender? This week, we enter Matthew 11:20-30, a text where Jesus seems to be terrifying and yet the text transitions to a sublime tenderness that is found in Jesus. We will also deal with the issue of judgment—God’s judgment and how we understand it in light of the kindness of Christ. Join us this Sunday at 9 or 11am as we study the terrifying Jesus and the tender Jesus and see how these two realities of Christ can propel us into greater joy and freedom!

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 11:1-19: This week we focus in on one of the most peculiar and enigmatic figures in the Bible: John the Baptist. We see John’s reaction to Jesus—a Messiah wholly different than what John expected. This raised all kinds of questions for John about Jesus—are you the one I should expect? What does this mean for me? We all have moments where we experience a sense of surprise and disappointment with God. What do we do with those feelings and how do we find greater certainty and beauty in Christ through those moments? Join us this Sunday at 9 or 11am as we study Matthew 11:1-19. Bring a friend!

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 10:32-42: Controversies have become commonplace in society at large, with something new stirring the pot of opinions multiple times a day. In fact, we've become so used to controversy that we seldom let them affect our day-to-day lives, because there's likely to be a brand new one in the media tomorrow. There is one controversy, however, that has spanned the generations like no other, divining people for centuries—the claim of Christ to uncompromising supremacy. Jesus' claims about himself are controversial because they challenge every other worldview with the total supremacy of Jesus as God. To be a disciple of Jesus is to make Him our highest allegiance, our greatest affection, and our strongest affinity—anything less is not worthy of Him. So, in spite of our complacency to controversy, this is one that should not be ignored because Jesus says His supremacy in our lives will define not only our witness here on earth, but our eternity with God to come.

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 10:11-31: We’re back in Matthew this weekend! As we’ve explored this gospel thus far, simply, we’ve seen this: Jesus says the kingdom has come near, be like him, it will be hard, but you can do it because he’ll give you everything you need [when you obey]. The good news must be known to those who have not heard it yet, or who merely need the invitation into his Kingdom. This passage is a beefy section of the bible that I’m excited to explore with you. See you this weekend.

Faith, Doubt, Reconstruction: Have you ever felt pain or disappointment or disenchantment so deep that you felt like giving up on faith? Many of us have. Tragically, there are thousands of Canadians who have gone through a painful or disappointing experience that has prompted them to leave faith altogether. And yet, the Bible gives witness to people who experience a tragic loss of faith or belief and gives us a way through. Jesus is tender with us when we doubt or disbelieve and summons us to a renewed faith. Join us this week as we conclude our series on Faith, Doubt, and Reconstruction and study John 20. We will see Thomas’ journey from unbelief back to belief once more and what we might learn from his story. Join us at 9 or 11am and bring a friend!

Faith, Doubt, Reconstruction - John 14: Doubts. Many of us have them. And yet we can be scared to admit that fact. Why? The Bible speaks openly about doubts and at times portrays honest questions in a positive light and, at other moments, demonstrate that doubt can lead to sin. So what do we do with our doubts? How do we wrestle through the trying and difficult seasons of faith? Can doubt be developmental? How do we experience growth and freedom through difficult questions? Join us this week as we study John 14 and continue to look at the life of Thomas, often dubbed 'the doubter.' We will look at growing through doubt and how to experience Christ through doubt. See you this Sunday at 9 or 11am. Bring a friend!

Faith, Doubt, Deconstruction - John 11:1-16: It is the beginning of a new year! A time to explore new opportunities, discern a sense of purpose and set the tone for the days ahead. As we enter the new year, we want to talk about developing a robust, life-giving, and joy-filled faith. We also want to take time to talk about what happens when difficulties in faith arise. Additionally, we need to be equipped for the days where we experience a crisis of faith and how to handle that well and emerge on the other side of it with greater strength, character, virtue and faith. This week we are starting a three week series called Faith, Doubt, and Deconstruction. We will be studying the life of Thomas the apostle and what we can learn from his encounters with Jesus. Join us this Sunday at 9 or 11AM as we study John 11:1-16 and bring a friend!

New Year, New You! - Romans 12:1-2: Another year is in the books as we're heading into 2024! New Year's Eve is a natural time to reflect on the year and consider what we hope for in the year ahead. It can be a mixed bag of celebration and disappointment, but there's often one thing that we all share in common, and that's the hope for the next year to be better than the last. Many of us will make resolutions for the new year, but unfortunately research tells us only about 9% of us will keep or accomplish them. Why is it that so many of us can't seem to make lasting changes or achieve the transformations that we're striving for? This week we'll look at Romans 12:1-2, which shows us that true transformation isn't the result of adding one more thing to our schedule or breaking one bad habit. Instead, true transformation comes from complete surrender to Christ and a total shift in posture and mindset. So if you're like me and hope to make changes for the better this year, join us on New Year's Eve to explore what Romans 12:1-2 reveals about God's will for your life this year!

Kingdom Come - Isaiah 9:1-7: Christmas is surrounded by all kinds of taglines: ‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year!’ ‘I’ll be home for Christmas, you can count on it!’ But what are we truly longing for on Christmas? Why all the fanfare, gifts, presents, wrapping, family and tradition? This Sunday, we are going to pause and reflect on the glory and beauty of Jesus Christ and what Christmas is truly about. I’d also encourage us to pause and pray about how we might bring to our Christmas Eve services to help others experience the life changing power and grace of Jesus Christ. Join us on Sunday at 1:30, 3:00, or 4:30PM as we celebrate the coming of God into human history!

Kingdom Come - Matthew 10:1-10: Have you ever been given a profound task or mission? Has a boss or parent or loved one given you a charge of utmost importance? How did you respond? Was there a sense of joy, fear or purpose? This week, we will see the ministry and mission of Jesus multiply as He calls His first followers to do the very thing He has been doing. We will also see how Jesus is still calling us to participate in His great mission today. Join us this Sunday at 9 or 11AM as we study Matthew 10:1-10 and hear the call of Jesus to become sent ones. See you soon and bring a friend!