Sermons Archive - Every Nation GTA | Church Toronto

Pastor Richard begins our lenten series, The Cross, by looking at the story of Nicodemus: a respected Jewish leader, who sought out Jesus with questions but struggled to let go of his assumptions. His journey—from cautious curiosity to courageous commitment—challenges us to consider what it means to move beyond questioning and step into transformation.

This week’s message focuses on turning to one another in faith and community. Paul’s benediction in 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 reminds us of God’s faithfulness in sanctifying us. Despite challenges, we are called to support and encourage one another, just as the early church did.

Flourishing is often linked to success, ease, and comfort, but Scripture reveals that true flourishing can happen even in the midst of difficulty. In this message, we explore what it means to thrive by turning away from idols and turning toward God.

We’ve all faced letdowns—from people, jobs, or offers that seemed too good to be true. Yet in Jeremiah 31, God makes a promise unlike any other—secure, unconditional, and life-changing. This message explores this covenant and what it means for us today.

In this sermon, Sheila reminds us through Jeremiah 29 that God calls us to seek Him and align with His purpose wherever we are. This includes seeking the welfare of the place He has placed us, not merely using it for our own gain.

Pastor Richard continues our sermon series in the book of Jeremiah, When God Speaks. In this sermon, we look at how words of confrontation can be for our benefit.- to make us aware of idolatry and sin present in our lives.

This sermon explores the prophetic call through the lens of Jeremiah’s ministry, drawing parallels to Jesus’ life and the modern Christian’s role. It emphasizes the importance of being a faithful presence in the world, confronting reality while maintaining hope, and embodying both grace and truth in daily life.

This message wraps up our Finding Focus series by focusing on our last two values: sacrificing and reproducing. Sheila reminds us that as followers of Christ, we’re called to live with purpose and sacrifice. Our church’s vision is clear: to be a reproducing, generous community that makes disciples and plants churches.

In this sermon, Pastor Richard explores ENGTA’s core values of growing and empowerment. God calls us to a life of ongoing transformation, where His grace empowers our growth and our intentional effort shapes our discipleship, cultivating an impactful and effective life for His kingdom.

In this joint message, Richard and Sheila discuss the first two values of Every Nation GTA church, emphasizing the importance of being outward-focused and fostering a culture of belonging. Through examples from Jesus’ life, they encourage us to engage with those far from God and to build a welcoming community.