No matter our net worth, our vocation, or social stature in the community, we all at one point or another encounter circumstances by which our supply cannot meet. It's in those moments we realize how much we need Jesus.

Looking to Matthew 8, Pastor Andrew encourages all who call Christ Lord to fight the flight of doubt and come under Jesus' wonder-working authority, no matter the size of the obstacle or need. In faith, we bring can bring all our needs to the Lord and believe He has the authority to meet that request at any given moment.

In this message we are, like the Centurion, encouraged to seek out Jesus, cast aside doubt of what's possible, and humble ourselves before God, believing that upon confession of our faith, He will always work his good plan and purpose to completion no matter what.

> Faith over doubt. Testimony over the fear of humiliation.

Jesus' Authority over all life means fulfillment of the gospel in all aspects of our life from here to the day of the Lord. Jesus’ interaction with the man cleansed of Leprosy reveals to us that in Christ by His authority, we encounter both life transformation and spiritual growth, as we step out in all of life’s processes as living testaments - testifying to the goodness of God’s authority & grace towards His creation.

Imagine for a moment what can happen as you with humble faith bring your needs before Jesus. Pastor Andrew preaches on how after Jesus delivered the vision of the Kingdom of Heaven in His sermon on the Mount, Jesus came down from that mountaintop experience and got to work. Putting his words into action. Jesus’ authority | over disease, sin, and death speaks to who He is and who we are in Him, through faith | As we step into His life we witness His life-giving, life-changing authority. Let us confidently come before our mighty God and saviour and be changed by the warmth of his transformative presence.

Guest speakers Grant and Carol Lamb share about their ministry Power-at-Work in Guatemala. Emphasis on Ephesians 3:20 and how all of us have been uniquely empowered by the Holy Spirit and called to reach our neighbour with the gospel.

Pastor Andrew encouraged us from Ephesians 2:10 to have eyes to see who is OUR ONE? The one person Holy Spirit is leading us to impact for Jesus

A Christian life is not a ‘coast’ your way through 'fake it til you make it' type of life, but one marked by obedient surrender and intentionality of faith in Christ. Engaging the power and presence of our Mighty God and Saviour, Jesus Christ - bearing fruit (good works) - in service of His kingdom and not our own.

Pastor Andrew humbly directs us to the words of Jesus, in Matthew 7:22, which teach us that knowing God is not the same as being known by God. To be known by God is to know His trans-formative power of presence in one's life. Encountering His grace, which moves us in the way of service of God's kingdom.

The good works (fruit) that we do, as part of God’s design for our life, in Christ, is an INDICATOR of a Christ-saved, Christ led life. FAITH is personal, it hit's home. The flow of grace from King Jesus terraforms our life.

Our relationship with Jesus, is not about kicking back, engaging autopilot - and hoping everything works out. We need to remain ‘awake’ and ‘engaged’ in following His prompting voice in these evil days.

Fighting the spiritual forces of darkness, who direct the flow of culture in the world, is all part of what we do as ambassadors and followers of Christ.

As Christians our ‘works’, are the byproduct of faith in Jesus, and thus of great importance to witness to our world.

A Christian life, is not a ‘coast’ your way through preferring the spoils of the world type of life. If you live in such a way, of knowing God but devoid from being known by God in His trans-formative presence for service, you may be like what all pilot's dread to acknowledge: ‘MAYDAY’/, I am going down.

As we look at Matthew 7. We once again ‘check’ our motivations when it comes to judging others. Is wrong to judge on all accounts?

We have been given the mind of Christ, with the ability to assess, critique, and discern matters; yet we cannot outperform our need of God’s grace & mercy.

Jesus in other words is encouraging us to 'fight the puff up'. None of us have arrived in reflecting the fullness of spiritual maturity in Christ. We all fall short, equally a work in progress enjoying transformation by the power of God's Spirit. The mark of a believer's spiritual maturity is the willingness to be open to the critique of fellow believers, while equally inquiring of the Lord together and serving one another towards the goal of becoming more like Jesus.

In week 10, we look to Jesus exhortation on Fasting and one's pursuit of material possessions (ie.,Mammon). Fasting is not meant to be a gloomy spectacle but a joyous opportunity to gain greater clarity of kingdom vision and dependence on God. Our Heavenly Father cares deeply for us. He will provide all we need as we forego our dependance on the material.

At the end of the day, like a good optometrist Jesus is checking our gaze. Asking of us, "what is your focus in life? What do you value? Is it the need to be seen as religious or even the acquirement of wealth?

Pastor Andrew encourages us to see that Jesus is helping us to see kingdom vision with greater clarity, to value treasure stored up in heaven over earthly possessions.

The pursuit of material possessions are the 'things' of yard sales. When we die we cannot take it with us! You never see a Uhaul behind a hearse.

What do you treasure? Jesus calls out to us, "where your heart is there your treasure will be also."

You will be encouraged and stretched by this timely word on fasting and material possessions.

How is a Christian supposed to pray? In Matthew 6 Jesus gives us a framework to build our life of prayer. Prayer is a incredible vehicle of communication with God. It's also worship and praise unto God. Therefore, how we approach God in prayer is essential part of our DNA as Christians.

It's not about us and the rewards we receive. It's not about our carefully crafted and excellently spoken prayers. No, it is so much more than that. Prayer is praise and worship to God.

Pastor Andrew encourages us to see that as we pray, we tune out the distractions and the desire to be seen and heard, and exchange it for God's will to be done in our life. For His kingdom to be realized in our life. Empowering us to bring the kingdom to others.

To this end, our motives matter. It is within the 'secret' place of prayer where our attitude and motives are kept in check and prepare us for active prayer in public. He can turn any moment, even a public square, into a beautiful moment of prayerful communication.

Will you give your today to the Lord? As you turn to Him in prayer and seek his will above all else, yours needs with certain be meet for his plan is to prosper you and not harm you.

Pastor Isaiah preaches from Matthew 6, drawing upon the teachings of Jesus on how believers are to give. Isaiah looks at how believers can give cheerfully and without strife, as they give with the right motives to glorify God over the trying to been seen. What matters is God sees and blesses those who give without making a grandiose announcement.

All believers by the power of the Holy Spirit can be poised to give from a heart set on glorifying God, over self.

In part 7, we look again to Matthew 5 in how Jesus calls all who will listen to a life of none vengeance. Looking instead to multiply reconciliation, over personal retribution and retaliation. In life the road is marked with joyous encounters, victories, challenges, and even suffering. They are all opportunities to reflect the light of Jesus into our world.

Pastor Andrew encourages us to see we are mirrors of of God's loving kindness and mercy, displayed towards us in Christ Jesus. Just because Jesus calls us to not taking vengeance into our own hands, does not mean His plan for us is to go through life abused, bruised and confused. Our Heavenly Father cares for us and will faithfully exact his righteous vengeance and justice, seasoned with mercy at His appointment time - as we trust in Him.