The road from Jerusalem to Jericho was steep, dangerous, and lonely. In Jesus’ story, a man lies beaten and half-dead on that road, stripped of dignity and left with nothing but fading breath and a desperate hope that someone might stop. That’s our story too. Humanity lies wounded by sin and separated from God, longing for rescue we can’t achieve ourselves. But Advent reminds us that Hope Himself came down that road. In the incarnation, God became our neighbour and our Hope. He found us in our brokenness, bandaged our wounds with grace, and carried us to safety. Jesus still places us in His inn, the church, for healing and restoration until He returns. Discover how the story of a beaten man reveals the greatest rescue ever told and the hope still reaching for you today.

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Why does one person feel closest to God in nature while another thrives in study or service? God has given His people different pathways to connect with Him, and each one is sacred. Some draw near through creation, others through celebration, others through stillness, service, or study. The psalmist declared, “O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you,” yet the way that longing is expressed looks different from person to person. The goal is not to copy someone else’s devotional life, but to discover how God has wired you to experience His presence. This message will open your eyes to the unique ways you can walk closely with the Lord through wonder, contemplation, and action. What if the key to deeper intimacy with God was already built into the way He created you?

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Unionville Alliance Church is a warm, vibrant, multi-ethnic, multi-generational church in Markham, ON, that exists to lead people to know Jesus Christ and to follow him passionately. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, you'll always be accepted and welcomed.

Sometimes life is amazing and sometimes things just go our way, but have you ever had a moment in your life when nothing makes sense? A moment when life is putting you through the wringer and you just can’t figure out why any of it is happening? Join us this Sunday as we continue in our Made For More series and explore how God is faithful in our times of suffering, and how the Lord can use the experiences in our lives to shape, build, and transform us, all for His purpose and His glory. Come and hear how the Apostle Paul’s perspective on life experience and suffering pushed Him to live for Jesus and hear the redemptive story of Pastor Justin’s life as God helped him overcome some of the darkest moments in his life.

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Unionville Alliance Church is a warm, vibrant, multi-ethnic, multi-generational church in Markham, ON, that exists to lead people to know Jesus Christ and to follow him passionately. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, you'll always be accepted and welcomed.

Why do you respond to life differently than the people around you? The truth is that God designed your personality intentionally, shaping the way you relate, lead, and serve. Scripture says that the Lord does not look at the outward appearance but at the heart, and your heart is expressed through the temperament God gave you. Some are energized by people, others by projects, some prefer leading, others thrive in supporting roles. None of these ways are better than another, for the body of Christ needs them all to function as one. This message will affirm the way God made you and help you embrace your personality as a vital part of your service to Him. What if instead of resisting your wiring you began to rejoice in it as a reflection of God’s creative design?

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Unionville Alliance Church is a warm, vibrant, multi-ethnic, multi-generational church in Markham, ON, that exists to lead people to know Jesus Christ and to follow him passionately. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, you'll always be accepted and welcomed.

Why do certain tasks feel almost effortless for you while others seem exhausting? The answer is that God has given you natural abilities that reveal His intention for your life. From the skilled artisans who built the tabernacle in Exodus to the servants in Jesus’ parable of the talents, Scripture shows us that God delights in using the skills He has placed in His people. These strengths are not just for career success but for kingdom service. When you dedicate your talents to God, what once seemed ordinary can become extraordinary in His hands. This message will help you recognize the abilities that come naturally to you and challenge you to see them as gifts from God. What might change if you stopped burying your abilities and started investing them for His kingdom, glory, and purpose?

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Unionville Alliance Church is a warm, vibrant, multi-ethnic, multi-generational church in Markham, ON, that exists to lead people to know Jesus Christ and to follow him passionately. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, you'll always be accepted and welcomed.

What breaks your heart or makes it beat faster? God has placed deep desires within each of us that align with His purposes for the world. These are not shallow interests but holy passions that reveal who and what He is calling us to impact. The Apostle Paul wrote that God comforts us in our troubles so that we can comfort others in theirs, reminding us that even our pain can fuel our purpose. When you pay attention to the burdens and joys that stir your soul, you will begin to see the people, the needs, and the causes God has uniquely called you to. This message will challenge you to listen to your heart, align it with His heart, and let Jesus direct you toward His kingdom work. Could it be that the very thing that moves you most deeply is the place where God wants to use you most powerfully? 

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Unionville Alliance Church is a warm, vibrant, multi-ethnic, multi-generational church in Markham, ON, that exists to lead people to know Jesus Christ and to follow him passionately. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, you'll always be accepted and welcomed.

Have you ever wondered why following Jesus can feel impossible in your own strength? Scripture teaches that the Spirit gives gifts to every believer for the building up of the body of Christ. These gifts are not random talents but divine empowerments, given so that you can serve with effectiveness and joy. Too often we compare ourselves with others or bury what God has entrusted to us, forgetting that His Spirit equips us perfectly for the calling He has placed on our lives. When you embrace the unique empowerment of the Spirit, you move from frustration into fruitfulness. This message will help you discover the gifts God has placed within you and challenge you to step into them with boldness. The question is, will you unwrap what God has already placed in your hands? 

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Unionville Alliance Church is a warm, vibrant, multi-ethnic, multi-generational church in Markham, ON, that exists to lead people to know Jesus Christ and to follow him passionately. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, you'll always be accepted and welcomed.

What if the greatest tragedy in life is not failing, but succeeding at things that never truly mattered? Scripture reminds us that we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. You were formed with intention, designed by the Creator of the universe for a purpose that cannot be duplicated by anyone else. Yet so many of us settle for living out of alignment, chasing achievements and approval that leave us empty. Jesus came not only to save us, but to call us into a life of focus, fulfillment, and fruitfulness. This message will invite you to rediscover your true identity in Christ and to begin uncovering the unique contribution God has purposed for you. The journey is just beginning, and the question remains: will you step into the life you were made for?

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Unionville Alliance Church is a warm, vibrant, multi-ethnic, multi-generational church in Markham, ON, that exists to lead people to know Jesus Christ and to follow him passionately. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, you'll always be accepted and welcomed.

It often seems to us that God in the Old Testament is wrathful, while God in the New Testament is loving. This can give us the impression that the Bible contains two different gods! But when we look closely we see that in both testaments we find God's wrath and His love. This actually makes sense, because wrath is not the opposite of love -- indifference is. God's wrath is on account of His love for us and His concern for injustice, when we mar the image of God in one another. Ultimately, justice and love meet at the cross, through which we have the ability to be forgiven and be reconciled to God.

The Message translation of John 1:14 reads, "The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighbourhood." It's a reminder that Jesus came to be with people and to be present even in the messiness of our lives. How can we live as Jesus lived, in our neighbourhood, and in community with people around us? Flow Without Bounds Ministries is a Christian outreach to Kin Village and Trinity Square. Through Matthew 9:35-38, let's learn about Jesus' style of ministry, his compassion for people, and one specific request to his followers. May this inspire us to live as Jesus lived, in our neighbourhoods.