Christ has risen and returned to heaven, the Holy Spirit has come — with power — and now it’s time to move forward! The apostle Peter boldly proclaims the reasons why Jesus is the Messiah and challenges his audience to step forward and throw their lot in with this growing movement of Christ followers. Join … [Read more…]
We live in a needy world and the needs can sometimes seem overwhelming to us. Our natural resources can only go so far, yet as followers of Jesus Christ we must seek to do more. Quite simply, we need more power. Enter the Holy Spirit, the One Jesus promised to His followers, the One who … [Read more…]
Fresh off the powerful resurrection of Jesus Christ, and with marching orders to go and proclaim His name, there was just one thing HIs followers were missing: POWER! Jesus knew they would need more than charm and good looks to bring people to into a relationship with God so He announced to them before He … [Read more…]
If you have ever read the short but wonderful Book of Ruth, tucked away in the earlier books of the Old Testament, then you will be familiar with the story of Naomi. Hers is a difficult life, but one that ended in great blessing from the Lord. On this Mothers’ Day let’s see what we … [Read more…]
As we continue our online services this week we will conclude the Gospel of John with the charge that Jesus gives to Peter. It is a challenging road ahead for this man of God, but Christ has strengthened him for the task. It’s a specific task, and different from what He calls John to do. … [Read more…]
We all know that the apostle Peter needed forgiveness. After his humiliating 3-fold denial of the Lord Jesus on the night of our Saviour’s death Peter plunged into an abyss of guilt. But Jesus brought him out of it using a very powerful force: FORGIVENESS. If we’re honest, though, we would also admit of our … [Read more…]
Now that the BIG weekend is over, are you feeling any sort of letdown in your faith? That is easy to happen, and it actually happened to some of Jesus’ apostles. Let’s see how this happened and the lesson Jesus taught them to get through it. Join us Sunday at 10:45 am for our webcast … [Read more…]
Not long before His crucifixion, Jesus was in the home of good friends when a shocking thing happened. Most present were speechless, and even indignant, but Jesus was greatly pleased. Let’s find out more about this incident this Sunday at 10:45 am in Pastor Brian’s online message from God’s Word. Call a friend and give … [Read more…]
With the church closure still in place in our community, and most places elsewhere, we are once again taking to cyberspace to do ministry. Join us this Sunday at 10:45 am by clicking on www.1stbaptist.ca/live and let’s hear a message from God’s Word that will help us navigate through the turbulent waters of this pandemic. … [Read more…]
Due to government restrictions we are not open for public worship this Sunday but will have a live-streaming option. Just click on www.1stbaptist.ca/live at 10:45 am and join us for worship!