We all feel it. The world these days feels shaky, scary, shifting, and uncertain. In this last week of our walk through Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Jon explores the reassuring words of our Judge, Lord, and Saviour, who promises that no matter what storms we face, he is a firm and eternal foundation we can depend on without fail. Jesus's assurances don't just stand in this life, but he will stand as our advocate when we are ultimately judged by our Creator if we surrender our lives to his power and kingdom.

Can't we all just get along? Is there really only one right way to do life? Today Pastor Jon tackles one of the most challenging passages of the the Sermon on the Mount for modern listeners. There is only one way, one gate, one door to salvation and it is Jesus Christ. We can tell the right teachers and leaders by the fruit they bear in their lives, whether they point to themselves and human effort or they point to Jesus, and only the latter are real sheep of the True Shepherd.

Speaker: Jon Thompson

We've all attempted something in our lives that was so difficult we eventually ask ourselves, is it even worth it? Sometimes we can even think that about our prayer life. Pastor Jon looks at Matthew 7:7-12 to see what Jesus had to say about prayer and perseverance. He explores what was meant by asking, seeking and knocking; and how Jesus encourages us to keep praying, keep asking for the Holy Spirit, and to always know that God hears and answers, be it with a yes, no, or wait.

Speaker: Jon Thompson

Is judgement always a bad thing? Pastor Lucas looks at the difference between wise discernment and condemnation of others without mercy. We need to look at other people through the lens of Jesus's compassion, not comparison to ourselves. But Jesus's words also tell us to examine our own behaviour with eyes that have been purified and humbled by Jesus's love.

Speaker: Lucas Prado

How many times have worried that what you're wearing isn't flattering enough? Or if what you have, do, or are is good enough when compared to the next guy? Pastor Angela looks at what Jesus said about worry, about what promises Jesus made to his followers, and how we can properly manage our worldly concerns with a heavenly perspective. If we seek his kingdom first, put the God first in our lives, we will find that all of our other needs are taken care of. 

Speaker: Angela Mason

What or who do you trust to get or give you what you need? As children, we rely on our parents, but as adults it's easy to slip into the error that we are the ultimate provider for ourselves and our families.

Pastor Jon looks at Jesus's teaching in the Sermon on the Mount that exposes the reality that all we build or collect in this world will pass away, but the treasure built up in heaven will be secure for the coming age. Whatever we worship, whatever our hearts truly seek, that place our souls are homesick for, will be where we find our greatest treasure.   

Speaker: Jon Thompson

We do not live in a culture that makes it easy to go without. So when we voluntarily give something up, we usually look for applause. Pastor Jon turns to look at Biblical fasting, how it expresses right heart motives. Jon works through the six Biblical reasons for fasting, what fasting should and shouldn't look like, and how fasting works into the Christian walk.  

Speaker: Jon Thompson

The Magi, the Three Wise Men, the Kings of the East - there are several names by which we call the three figurines in the creche that brought baby Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In our last teaching on the Kings of Christmas for 2025, Pastor Lucas looks at the kings from the east who came a long way to seek out and meet this new born king, Jesus Christ. 

Speaker: Lucas Prado

Merry Christmas - the King has come! Whether you are already a Christian, or if you are just seeking answers to some big questions, you've come to the right place! Here on Christmas Eve, we celebrate the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Christ Jesus, who came to offer all of us to life in his loving kingdom. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson

Christmas involves quite a few kings. When Jesus, the King of Kings, entered the world, there were already earthly kings that Jesus's Kingdom challenged. Pastor Jon compares Jesus's holy, eternal, and powerful Kingdom to the limited and dark ones of Caesar and Herod.

Speaker: Jon Thompson