This week: “Known at the Table”
At Christ’s table, you are not just another face in the crowd; you are fully seen, fully known, and fully loved. Jesus didn’t share meals to fill stomachs; He shared them to reveal hearts. This week, we explore how the Gospel makes room for authenticity: no masks, no pretending, just grace. Around His table, strangers become family, and disciples learn that being known by God is the starting point of true transformation.
Scripture: John 4

This week: “Compelled to Come In”
God’s invitation is not passive; it’s relentless. In His Kingdom, no one is left to wander outside the door. Christ calls us to Himself, not as a polite suggestion, but as a life-altering summons. This week we’ll see how His grace doesn’t wait for the willing—it seeks, finds, and draws the lost home.
Scripture: Luke 14:15–24

Ever been in a season where “God is great, God is good” feels like a cruel joke? Hezekiah knew that place well—facing an unbeatable enemy, a terminal diagnosis, and the question, “Was my devotion to God all for nothing?” This week we’ll step into his “pain journal” in Isaiah 38, and discover how God can turn anguish into life, humility, and perspective. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the middle of your hurt, this message is for you.
Text: Isaiah 38:10-20

In our world—and even for those who follow Jesus—joy seems to be this serendipitous fleeting thing. Like we’re almost there… and then something bad happens, and there it goes!
Joy was the unexpected core value we chose for The Olive Branch, and this Sunday we'll talk about how to make it stay in your life.
Text: Philippians 1:12-19

So, here’s the truth about transparency: If you won’t be transparent—authentic with others—you make friendship almost impossible. If you won’t be transparent and authentic with your spouse, your marriage won’t last. If you won’t be transparent and authentic with your children, you’ll lose your credibility. If you won’t be transparent and authentic with yourself, you’ll wreck your life.
And what if you will not be transparent and authentic with God...?
Text: John 8:42-47; Acts 5:1-11

One of Jesus’ most stunning comments was about leadership and true greatness. He said that leaders in His Kingdom – the most important ones – would be servants, first. That the greatest leaders would be the servants of all. He punctuated that by saying, "Even the Son of Man did not come to be served – but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many." But does this actually work in today's world?
Text: Mark 10:35-45, John 13

We return to our series, “Walk the Line: Core Values to Live By”
Pastor Ken Davis returns with Part II to our message series, "Walk the Line: Core Values to Live By" and he'll be talking about how absolutely central LOVE is, not only to our expression of faith to others, but what it reveals to ourselves about our own character.
Text: Matthew 5-7, 1 Corinthians 13, Ephesians 4

he Beautiful Fear: Where Holiness Meets the Human Heart

This week: “The Life that Bows”

What does it really mean to live in the awe of God—not just on Sundays, but every day? This week, we’ll explore how reverence isn’t just a feeling; it’s a way of life. From our choices and character to our worship and purpose, true reverence shapes everything. Join us as we discover what it means to live with a heart that bows daily before a holy God.

Text: Hebrews 12:28–29; 1 Peter 1:13–19; Ecclesiastes 12:13

This week: “When Awe Awakens”

What happens when you truly see God for who He is? In this opening message, we step into Isaiah’s vision and rediscover a holy God who is not only high and lifted up—but deeply personal. Awe isn’t a feeling—it’s a response to holiness. And when that awe awakens, it humbles us, heals us, and sends us with purpose.

Text: Isaiah 6:1–8; Hebrews 12:28–29; Proverbs 9:10

Fred Penney is a seasoned pastor with 38 years of ministry experience, including planting a new church congregation in Toronto. His educational journey has been extensive, with degrees and diplomas from several prestigious institutions. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Memorial University of Newfoundland, a Diploma in Ministry from EPBC, a Master of Divinity from Wycliffe College, a Master of Sacred Theology from Regis College, and a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon Conwell Seminary. Fred has been teaching at Tyndale Seminary since 1999, and his passion for education has taken him internationally. He has taught in Ukraine, Mongolia, India, and the United States, sharing his knowledge with students across the globe.