Sermons Archive - Smythe Street Church

What would God say to us when we feel upended and our lives are ‘on hold’ and uncertain? Pastor Chad Billington looks at God’s response to the prophet Elijah’s personal crisis to find encouragement and hope.

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Pastor Verner Drost tells us why the message of Easter matters in the middle of a pandemic.

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Pastor Wayne Flowers shares how offering a sacrifice of praise, even in adversity, releases the blessing and grace of God into our every day circumstances.

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Confessing our shortcomings frees us and heals us. Pastor Verner Drost tells us why it’s so important for us to humble ourselves and seek God’s help in the middle of this COVID-19 pandemic.

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Since we are social creatures and need relationships, social isolation is devastating to our health, but “spiritual isolation” has devastating effects as well. Pastor Verner shows how God’s word resolves this deep need.

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Pastor Drost teaches on the power of using our words for good.

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While we know that prayer is important, why do we often not pray until we are in a crisis? Karen Simonson asks this question and shares understandable insights from the Lord’s Prayer that can help anyone begin a journey to a meaningful prayer life.  Topics: Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines.

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Fasting has a long history in the church, but even the idea of fasting makes many feel uncomfortable. Pastor Chad asks honest questions about fasting and its place in the life of a Jesus follower.

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Pastor Wayne talks about the essential components of building others up.

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How should we use and respect authority? Using teaching and events from Jesus’ life, Pastor Verner shows us Jesus’ value for honour and service.

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