Message: Ministry Wisdom from Thessalonica

Speaker: Sam Strauss – Liebenzell Mission of Canada

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

On this Pentecost Sunday, we welcome Sam Strauss of Liebenzell Mission, who shares some wisdom to be found on the subject of ministry work in the story of Paul & Silas in Thessalonica.

Message: Founders – Part 4: Hagar’s Story

Speaker: Justin Sytsma

Passage: Genesis 16

Slavery, sexual abuse, and oppression are prominent dynamics in the cultural identity of many people in our culture. So what does it mean when the Founders of our Faith are seen to be guilty of all of these things? This week Justin guides us through the story of Hagar and helps us to understand that God has always been the God of the downtrodden and the oppressed.

Notice: This message does not shy away from these themes, and those who are sensitive to issues of slavery and abuse should consider this before listening.

Episode 23-022: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church

Message: Founders – Part 3: Abram’s Covenant With God

Speaker: Allison Pinches

Passage: Genesis 15:1-17

What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than by talking about animal sacrifice? Okay, it’s a bit strange way to start a topic, but this week our Pastor of Vision and Staff Development, Allison Pinches, continues our exploration of Abram’s journey by examining the covenant that God makes with him, helping us to understand the significance of each aspect of the process.

Episode 23-021: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church 

Message: Founders – Part 2: Abram’s Sojourn in Egypt

Speaker: Rev. Howard Sullivan

Passage: Genesis 12:10-20

Continuing our Founders series, our Interim Moderator, Howard Sullivan, takes us through Abram’s sojourn in Egypt. Why did Abram engage in this deception? Why didn’t Sarai object? Why does God afflict Pharaoh? Most importantly, what can we learn from this story?

Message: Founders – Part 1: The Calling of Abram

Speaker: Rev. Howard Sullivan

Passage: Genesis 11:27 - 12:9

This week, our Interim Moderator, Rev. Howard Sullivan, launches a new series on the founders of our faith. He begins with the calling of Abram, and the importance of his journey from Haran to Canaan, and the depth of what it means to be blessed.

Episode 23-019: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church 

Message: The Restoration of Peter

Speaker: Lindsay Sytsma

Passage: Hebrews 21: 15-17

In this episode Lindsay Sytsma continues our examination of the resurrection of Jesus Christ by taking us through the story of Jesus and the disciples having breakfast on the beach. As we look at Peter's restoration, what can we learn about our own walk with Jesus?

Episode 23-018: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church        

Message: Hold Fast

Speaker: Justin Sytsma

Passage: Hebrews 10:19-25

Our Pastor, Alex MacLeod, is moving on at the call of God to another charge. In his farewell message to us he asks us to remember Jesus, to remember who we are in Christ, and to hold fast to the gospel, the good news that by his grace we are called to be his church.

Episode 23-017: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church 

Message: An Old Story That Makes Things New

Speaker: Justin Sytsma

Passage: John 20:1-29

For our Easter Sunday message, Pastor Justin Sytsma shares an old story that has been shared many, many times. But it is a story that continues to make things

Episode 23-016: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church 

Message: Paying Attention to the Story

Speaker: Allison Pinches

Passage: John 18:1-13; 19:14-30

For our Good Friday offering, our Director of Discipleship, Allison Pinches invites us to slow down, take some time, set aside our paradigms, and pay attention to the story of Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion.

Episode 23-015: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church 

Message: A Kingdom of Faith or Fear?

Speaker: Karla Wubbenhorst

Passage: II Samuel 5-7; Hebrews 12:14-29 (selected verses)

On this Palm Sunday, Rev. Karla Wubbenhorst invites us to consider if our Western culture has made us more risk-sensitive. Does our reliance on government

Episode 23-014: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church