When you are driving and need to cross the border from Canada into the United States you are always asked for your passport as a “proof of citizenship.” The Bible also has a proof of citizenship, whether you belong to heaven or earth, and that proof is in the choices we make ands the lifestyle … [Read more…]
Paul said he had ONE thing on his mind: the upward call of God in Christ, which required him to put the past in the past and to press forward in his service to God. Those are our marching orders, too! Let’s find out more in this week’s message at our 10:30 am service or … [Read more…]
The apostle Paul had built up quite a resume from his years as a strict Pharisee, but his encounter with Christ changed all that. He realized that “knowing” Jesus far outweighed any other gains he had made in his life prior. Why was that the case? Let’s find out this week at our 10:30 am … [Read more…]
Fathers’ Day is a chance for ALL of us to focus on the love of our Heavenly Father, but it is also a chance for us to consider the attributes that make our Father pleased with His children. The apostle Paul pulls a few of these out in our passage this week. Join us at … [Read more…]
The incredible example of the life of Jesus that is described by the apostle Paul in Philippians 2 was meant to be a template for His followers to imitate in their daily living. Paul gives some very practical advice in this week’s text, so let’s unpack it and find out what we can do to … [Read more…]
There is no better example in life of humility and servanthood than that of our Saviour, the Lord Jesus. The apostle Paul borrows an ancient hymn to deliver a powerful message to the church in Philippi, a message that we can benefit from ourselves. Let’s unpack this powerful passage in our 10:30 am service this … [Read more…]
Humility and unselfishness are key attributes that every follower of Jesus should desire. The apostle Paul brings that out quite nicely in this week’s text, and we would do well to heed it. Let’s find out more at our 10:30 am service or right here online.
It may be a holiday weekend here in Ontario, but for Christians this is no time to take a break. The Lord’s return is sooner than ever and we must be busy making choices in our lives which count for eternity. Let’s hear what the apostle Paul had to say on this subject in our … [Read more…]
On this Mothers’ Day, when we honour those great warriors of the home, our moms, we will also take a focus on another example of sacrifice: boldness in the faith in the midst of persecution. The apostle Paul was bold for his faith when he was under great trial, yet that boldness was contagious and … [Read more…]
Paul wrote his letter to the church in Philippi while imprisoned in Rome. This church had partnered with him in bringing the message of the gospel all over the Roman Empire. They were dear to his heart. What was it about this church that so impacted the great apostle? Let’s do some digging and find … [Read more…]