IT's ORIENTATION DAY

In Week 3, Pastor Andrew preaches from Matthew 5:21-30 and Gen 4 in how in Jesus we all undergo heart surgery. The epicenter of our life is under daily renewal, so we become more like Christ in this world. As children of God now, we encounter the grace and mercy of God, which also moves us in the way of right action fit for the Kingdom of God - in response to the outpouring of love into our hearts by way of God's Holy Spirit (Rom. 5:5).

In drawing upon Matthew 5 and Gen 4, Pastor Andrew teaches on how IT'S ORIENTATION DAY. Like one learns the heart beat of the company, in Jesus we learn the heartbeat of heaven (John 15:8-30).

Jesus is showing us the way forward in His kingdom, as salt and light. Loving others, as Christ loved us.

We will face difficulty. Yet, Jesus remains involved in our life, and just as God was concerned about Cain's 'next steps', when facing evil, we can rest assured God is with us in our next steps. He cares about those next steps (1 John 5:3-5). Prompting us, working within us by His spirit (Rom 8:26-28), to de-escalate and pursue kingdom truth and above all reconciliation.

Week 2 | Dawn of a New Day | In Christ we have Peace and Hope

Now thanks to Jesus there is a new way forward to enjoy the presence of God. In Christ we have peace and hope by way of grace through faith in Jesus finished work on the cross.

In Christ there is a way forward—to encounter God’s covenant realty to the full, by way of God's grace and mercy, as displayed in Christ. Through faith in Jesus, we’re REBORN - our heart reoriented bursting at the seems with an undying love for God and our mind being renewed daily by Holy Spirit as we enjoy our eternal security and His abiding presence - Beckoning us to move on in maturity of faith as ministry recipients of God’s ministry through Christ; but also participants of ministry in the kingdom of God.

In this message Pastor Andrew emphasizes the wonderful favor of God displayed towards us all who believe in Jesus. In Christ we stand in eternal security, which propels us forward in ministry service. Ministry natural happens when we are at peace. As we rest in our secure position, we are full of hope and peace.

In Christ a light has dawned. In Him the Kingdom of God has come near and is being realized in Jesus. The great announcement that all who receive his call to 'follow him' enjoy the dawn of a new day.

Be encouraged as Pastor Andrew preaches from Mark 2 in how Levi, a tax collector experienced that light which took him from a mediocre job in Galilee to Jesus inner circle. Serving at a toll booth for a self proclaimed king to serving the true king of Israel.

In Christ each day brings with it new benchmarks and opportunities to behold God's grace as revealed in Jesus.

Prayer thwarts the enemy of our souls. Prayer in Jesus name gives us access to the divine grace and procurement of heaven to stand against the enemy and live for Jesus in this world.

It's Time to Celebrate our1 Year Church anniversary 🎉. God is building His church and we are along for the ride as we partner with the Spirit of God, in using our giftings, talents, and callings to see this work of God flourish in the community of Waterford, and Norfolk County.

IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE 😀. We're so glad you are watching today. As a church we are celebrating one year of ministry. Hope For Today Church began on June 27, 2021. Amazing to see what has transpired and come to fruition at Hope as God continues to build His church.

Kick back and celebrate with us 🙏😁. Jesus deserves all our praise and worship. Enjoy a time of worship followed by a motivational message from Pastor Andrew entitled - IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE. When Jesus is invited into the activities of our life we run the good risk of being transformed. He is able to turn 'water' into 'wine'. The impossible, possible. Invite Him into your space in faith and follow His lead. The results are breathtaking :).

Want to encounter Jesus? He's in your midst. Call out to him and he will be found by you. We're glad to be on this journey of discovery and faithfulness together.

We would love to hear how God is working in your life and get to know you and pray with you.

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What are your dreams? Now think about your children’s dream. In what ways are you championing their dreams? John C Maxwell once said ‘teamwork makes the dream work’. This is so true. God has not designed us to do this on our own. As we put our faith in God and live on purpose to live a godly life - we will forge that path, leaving a legacy for our children to follow.

In this Father’s Day message Pastor Andrew speaks transparently about becoming a godly man. God’s man. A man living after God’s heart.

Becoming a godly man does not happen by accident. Rather it takes a degree of intentionality in partnership with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

Let’s live out that dream of being God’s man on purpose.

We are uniqeuly suited for the days in which we are living. A beatuiful promise is we are all equally FITTED with READINESS for the gospel of peace. Peace by way of Jesus. The peace we experience through faith in Jesus, who is the propitiation of all our sin. By way of great exchange, Jesus took upon himself the consequences of our hostility, turning away God's wrath directed at sin, and thus setting us free from our alienation - alive to live for God.

In this message Pastor Andrew encourages us from Ephesians 6 and Ephesians 2, looking at through the cross of Christ ALL, all who look to Him in faith, are Reconciled to God and made one of the family of God, with complete access to the Father.

This peace and access, encourages us to rise out of our 'fox holes', fighting the bombardment of the enemy and taking the fight to the enemy with the gospel of the peace Christ has won for all.

As we walk with this ‘peace’ as our grip, we can do the distance without looking back to former way of life. As we live this way - the (junk food of darkness) masquerading as light is destroyed. The spoils of spiritual warfare > goodness, righteous, and purity of truth).

Do you ever have compromising thoughts? 'Voices' enticing you to venture in a path that you would otherwise not normally entertain? We all share those experiences and encounters. Jesus also was tested in that fashion, but rose above it all with Integrity. His love for God and his father's thoughts towards Him casted those compromising thoughts away.

As we continue in our sermon series "A Worthy Pursuit", we look at one of the defensive weapons of the Armour of God, the breastplate of righteousness. Pastor Andrew preaches from Eph 6 on how the breastplate is our heart protector rooted in the truth of Jesus Christ. He is our truth and guiding light. By the power of his Spirit we can walk in this world like Jesus, with Righteous Integrity - resisting compromise.

In this message, we look at the importance of resisting the evil darkness that is prevalent in our world, by the strength of the Lord and by Putting on the Full Armour of God. Taking up the full armor of God is necessary to defeat all of the schemes of the evil one. Starting with the foundational piece, the belt of truth - that is the gospel of Jesus.

A worthy pursuit is living according to the Lord’s will (5v17). The Apostle Paul taught the Ephesians the Lord’s will includes submitting to one another, out of reverence for Christ (5v21). This deep seeded conviction of respect for Jesus is held within the understanding as Christians we all have the same Master, our Lord Jesus Christ. We are under his authority, the name ‘above everything other name’. Our interactions with others and the varying aspects of those relationships are to flow out of this relationship with God, in Christ.

With this in mind we are empowered to obey our earthly master's and those with authority over us in the work place.