Sunday Sermons

Advent is about waiting patiently and being hopeful waiting for the peace of Christ.  Psalms are a collection of ancient songs and prayers dedicated to worshipping God with hope and confidence.

Christmas Psalms Peace:

In this sermon, our teaching Pastor Cyril Guerette discerned how Jesus is the Prince of Peace and will bring peace on earth to men/women… Jesus can give you inner peace and that will lead you to have outer peace in your professional and personal life.

Ultimately world peace will come when Jesus returns, in the meantime, we shouldn't be surprised when we hear about wars or rumors of wars until evil is finally defeated as is promised in the book of Revelation.

In Galatians 5 the fruits of the spirit, the spirit surpasses understanding and brings us peace.

Peace begins with each of us, If we are mad at someone and they came to apologize to us today would you forgive them?  We are called to be peacemakers as the body of Christ.

The Pastor challenges each one of us to consider if there is anyone we are fighting with, and how we can show them the supernatural peace of Jesus.

No matter where you are in life, Jesus Invites you to an eternal relationship with him today.  Would you like to learn more about this?

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If you have not been out to Groundswell Church before we want to meet you.  Let’s meet for coffee.  Contact us Here:

At Groundswell, we know that personal connection is vital in connecting with a spiritual community. Our pastors love people and would be excited to meet you for a coffee, phone call, or meal to answer any questions you might have and get to know you better.

If you would like to meet one of our pastors, please send a quick note to [email protected] and we will try to arrange a meeting asap.

Conclusion:

Listen to Part 1 of our Christmas Psalms Advent Series:

Come and join us on Christmas Eve at North Burlington Baptist Church!

What is your favourite part of advent, comment below!

Advent is about waiting patiently and being hopeful waiting for the presence of Christ.  Psalms are a collection of ancient songs dedicated to worshipping God with hope and confidence.

Psalm 27:  Sheppard kings singing songs alongside Angel's about the thankfulness of the king that was to come and we sing the same songs out of thanks for Jesus.

God is described as a stronghold for us and a light in the darkness so we don't need to fear.

Hope in times of uncertainty:

Are you confident that God will bring us through times of uncertainty?

Do you know that our God will care for you?

Faith gives birth to confident hope in our lives.

Kind David made sure he spent time in the house of the Lord his cries to be in God's dwelling is an example of how this desire should be at the forefront of all our minds.

The physical temple of the Lord was always meant to be temporary which is why when we celebrate Christmas and call God Emmanuel (God with us) we are worshipping how God is always with us.

All of humanity cries out, in the same manner, King David would that seek God first.  Ultimately God is the only person who will never let us down or forsake us; family, friends, jobs, our health as unfathomable that may seem to you.

Psalm27:9-  Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper.  Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior.

Psalm27:14- Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

Colossians1:27- To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

How do we wait on the Lord?

-We must seek the Face (presence) of God.

-Be willing to journey long and far with expectation.  Hope comes from experience.

-Be in a community we are not meant to seek God alone, he wants us to do it in community.

Connect With Us:

If you have not been out to Groundswell Church before we want to meet you.  Let’s meet for coffee.  Contact us Here:

At Groundswell, we know that personal connection is vital in connecting with a spiritual community. Our pastors love people and would be excited to meet you for a coffee, phone call, or meal to answer any questions you might have and get to know you better.

If you would like to meet one of our pastors, please send a quick note to [email protected] and we will try to arrange a meeting asap.

Conclusion:

What is your favourite Christmas tradition?

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Dr. Cyril Guertte pastor of Groundswell Church speaks on being one with Christ and church followers what does it look like?  As we walk with christ this union becomes more normal through training of being in community with others.

Sometimes these moments are sporadic or fleeting which is evidence of God's gift of peace and joy that's not just available in heaven but now.

We need to clear space in our minds and hearts to not only receive the Holy Spirit but to continue to unwrap layers of christ through the process of sanctification.

There is a similarity between becoming one with Christ and oneness with your married spouse.  The union develops over time if you work on it just like a union with Christ.  Additionally, if it's not worked on and you can't die to yourself as Christ did for us both our marital and Christ union can collapse.

How can we hold on to the moments and memories we have of our time with God? Union how does it become easier?  We can write down, and capture moments we spend with God just like you would with your family.

Connect With Us:

If you have not been out to Groundswell Church before we want to meet you.  Let’s meet for coffee.  Contact us Here:

At Groundswell, we know that personal connection is vital in connecting with a spiritual community. Our pastors love people and would be excited to meet you for a coffee, phone call, or meal to answer any questions you might have and get to know you better.

If you would like to meet one of our pastors, please send a quick note to [email protected] and we will try to arrange a meeting asap.

This is the 3rd and final sermon in a 3 part series that was focused on Improving our Union with Christ!  The 1st sermon in the series is available here:

Conclusion:

When are you doing when you talk or hear to God?  Are you walking your Dog, reading your bible, having a bath we want to know.

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Dr. Cyril Guertte Lead Pastor of Groundswell Church In Burlington, Ontario Church speaks on the habits of faith that are positive to put on like the Armour of God.  These habits of faith Include; Evangelism, Prayer, Worship, Fasting, and Bible Study.

God asks us to get rid of and put on habits of faith for our benefit similar to how In many video games we put on armour that help's us and remove Items that weigh us down.

Colossians 3 explores what it means to set your mind on things above and abide in Christ, enabling us to experience the true joy the Father wants to lavish on us.

God can use anything for his glory and lift us up.  Here's an awesome post on 10 habits or disciplines of faith and how they can be developed and used to serve God!

Connect With Us:

If you have not been out to Groundswell Church before we want to meet you.  Let’s meet for coffee.  Contact us Here:

At Groundswell, we know that personal connection is vital in connecting with a spiritual community. Our pastors love people and would be excited to meet you for a coffee, phone call, or meal to answer any questions you might have and get to know you better.

If you would like to meet one of our pastors, please send a quick note to [email protected] and we will try to arrange a meeting asap.

This is the 2nd sermon in the 3 part series which was focused on what God calls us to remove that hinders us.  Anything that God asks us to get rid of is for our benefit as It’s damaging our health.  The 1st sermon is available here!

Conclusion:

We all struggle to be disciplined in our faith, what habit of faith do you struggle with the most?

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Dr. Cyril Guertte pastor of Groundswell Church speaks on how we see the person we were before choosing to follow Jesus and how we gradually put on the virtues through the process of Sanctification.  The prophet Ezekiel struggled for decades before his struggles were taken away.

Anything that God asks us to get rid of is for our benefit as It's damaging our health.  We need to destroy the parts of our lives that are tearing us down.  He wants us to recognize; purity, love, value, self-worth even food In a way that doesn't tear us down.

The Holy Spirit works on our hearts so we don't have to be a slave to our falsehood.  Great advice is shared; don't let the sun go down while you're angry, stop lying, don't put anything above God, and don't let anger fester.

God can use anything for his glory and lift us up.  These are a few ways to help manage anger and depression if you struggle with It!

If you have not been out to Groundswell Church before we want to meet you.  Let's meet for coffee.  Contact us Here:

At Groundswell, we know that personal connection is vital in connecting with a spiritual community. Our pastors love people and would be excited to meet you for a coffee, phone call, or meal to answer any questions you might have and get to know you better. If you would like to meet one of our pastors, please send a quick note to [email protected] and we will try to arrange a meeting asap.

Daniel who was a professor of Babylonia literature is placed over 40 kings and has a portrait painted of him as being a very powerful man.  Daniel is confronted by schemers who trick king Darrius to create a law that would ultimately force him into throwing Daniel into the Lion's Den.  Does God Intervene or have you heard this story before?  Either way, you'll want to hear about how God responds to faithfulness, prophet prayer, and every other thought that goes through Daniels's and our own minds as he's in the Lion's Den.  How powerful is prayer?  Join Dr. Cyril Guerette who unpacks the faithfulness of Daniel and posture towards God.

 

The Farewell – John 17:1-26

As Jesus prepared to face his most difficult moment, He gathered His friends and followers around to give them one final address.  Like a sports coach moving on to the next level, He poured His heart out before His team, charging them to do everything He taught them and praying for them to be able to do so.  The Farewell Discourse takes up a large chunk of the Gospel of John and is the longest prayer by Jesus we have in Scripture.  Join us as we see Jesus pray for Himself, His followers, and the world which He knew would be hostile towards them.  This is one final heartfelt speech we can’t afford to ignore!

The Farewell – John 17:1-26

As Jesus prepared to face his most difficult moment, He gathered His friends and followers around to give them one final address.  Like a sports coach moving on to the next level, He poured His heart out before His team, charging them to do everything He taught them and praying for them to be able to do so.  The Farewell Discourse takes up a large chunk of the Gospel of John and is the longest prayer by Jesus we have in Scripture.  Join us as we see Jesus pray for Himself, His followers, and the world which He knew would be hostile towards them.  This is one final heartfelt speech we can’t afford to ignore!

New Testament Prayers & Teaching

Prayer is not just something we say, it’s something we are.  Prayer is a way of life – a form of being – which actually accomplishes something. It is not just good intentions and fancy words, it is something we live and practice. We dig into concrete prayers spoken by people in the New Testament to discover how living in the realized presence of God affects our day to day lives and forms our character into that of Jesus. We discover a power in prayer that brings us into direct contact with the Father, shows Jesus to the world and allows the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out. The hope is not just to listen to words about prayer during these nine weeks, but to encourage us all to dig deeper into the life of Christ and find ourselves practicing prayer more and more consistently.

New Testament Prayers & Teaching

Prayer is not just something we say, it’s something we are.  Prayer is a way of life – a form of being – which actually accomplishes something. It is not just good intentions and fancy words, it is something we live and practice. We dig into concrete prayers spoken by people in the New Testament to discover how living in the realized presence of God affects our day to day lives and forms our character into that of Jesus. We discover a power in prayer that brings us into direct contact with the Father, shows Jesus to the world and allows the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out. The hope is not just to listen to words about prayer during these nine weeks, but to encourage us all to dig deeper into the life of Christ and find ourselves practicing prayer more and more consistently.