One of the age-old dilemmas in the church has been the confusion over the roles of men and women in church life. Opinions are strong on both sides, but that should not stop us from delving into the Scriptures to see what the Word of God says. That is exactly what we are going to … [Read more…]
When the apostle Paul was giving instructions to Timothy about the priority of matters in the church there in Ephesus, he made it very clear — PRAYER FIRST! Why is it that the church can get so involved in all sorts of good ministries, which help a lot of people, yet neglect connecting with the … [Read more…]
Paul’s instruction to young Timothy in his first letter to his spiritual son involves keeping the focus on what’s important. Do you struggle with that at all? The church at that time was filled with people having various notions and threatened to pull Timothy away for the solid, dependable message of the gospel. Pastor Brian’s … [Read more…]
Pastor Brian will begin a new sermon series today to kick off 2017, and this first message will focus on the need to stand for the truth, and to watch out for all the “untruths” out there in our world today. This sermon series will be a challenging one, so bring your Bible and let’s … [Read more…]
So many people remark that Christmas is a “time for family.” That is great if you have a wonderful family to share it with, but what about those on the outside looking in? What can we do to reach them during this joyful and festive season? Join us at 10:45 am this Sunday — the … [Read more…]
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for sharing and giving, but it can also lead to a bad case of the “gimmies” if we are not careful. The best way to get the attention off of ourselves and what we want is to focus on the genuine needs of others. Helping those in … [Read more…]
The Christmas message is a timeless and wonderful invitation to meet the living God and start up a relationship with Him. It’s a time when people are already thinking of others, so it is only natural that we introduce them to the One who gave His very best for them. This Sunday is the first … [Read more…]
Join us this Sunday at 10:45 am we celebrate the 150th anniversary of First Baptist Church. Our speaker will be Rev. Tim McCoy, the executive minister of our denomination. There will be lots of special music and plenty of visitors and former members who now live elsewhere. Everyone’s coming home for the anniversary! Join us!
On this special weekend of Remembrance Day celebrations, it is a good time for the Church to get a good grasp of the true nature of the spiritual battle. The apostle Paul had to remind the church in Corinth that the battle they were waging was spiritual in nature, and not against earthly armies. Issues … [Read more…]
The early church thrived on its people gathering for prayer. We have nothing to offer our community if we are not in close communion with the living God. Prayer is that vital connection we have with the Saviour. Pastor Lindsay Taylor from Strategic Renewal Canada will be speaking today on how the church can have … [Read more…]