Well, it is the most important Sunday of the Christian year — Resurrection Sunday! What does the resurrection of Jesus Christ mean to you, anyway? The angels asked the frightened women who came to Christ’s empty tomb why they were looking for the Living One among the dead? Do you do that? Do you seek … [Read more…]
We will have a special service on March 20 at our 10:45 am service. At the close of Pastor Brian’s message an invitation will be given for people to come forward to receive prayer for healing. Pastor Brian and members of the deacons’ board will anoint with oil and pray for the sick. Come and … [Read more…]
I have discovered that there is a word we sometimes love to hate: PATIENCE. We live in a culture that is all about convenience, quickness, and reduced waiting times. For sure, there are situations where this is vital, but prayer does not always fit that description. Praying for something and then having to “wait” on … [Read more…]
Our world places a lot of emphasis on material things and tries to send the message that this is where one’s worth in life is. However, the Bible has a very different message, and a stern warning to those who arrogantly think a life of wealth and pleasure without God is the goal. James, the … [Read more…]
When you want to go on a special vacation, what is the first thing that you do? You plan for it! As Christians, though, we often launch out in our plans without first praying and consulting the Lord. We may have a lot of great ideas and are anxious to get going with them, but … [Read more…]
Living according to Christian convictions is a real challenge in our society today. Unfortunately, many Christians are living much like everyone else, with very little that would indicate a difference between the two. The Book of James addresses this problem in a clear-cut way. Pastor Brian’s message will focus on ways that we can live … [Read more…]
If there is one area of our lives that gets into the most trouble, it would have to be our mouth. We can do a lot of damage through unkind, hurtful, and accusatory words. The Book of James addresses this subject quite directly, which is how we need to receive it. Pastor Brian will tackle … [Read more…]
It is no use talking a big game if your actions don’t back up your words. Unfortunately, many Christians never seem to get out of the talk stage and move on to the action stage. The Book of James has much to say about this and Pastor Brian will unpack it in our 10:45 am … [Read more…]
Sometimes we are tempted to treat some people better than others. You know, showing favouritism. The Word of God is quite clear that this is wrong. We will explore this subject in detail in the message this Sunday at the 10:45 am worship service. It will be practical and challenging. We would love to have … [Read more…]
When it comes to the milk of the Word of God, go with the full homogenized instead of skim. God wants us to get everything we can from our reading and study of the Scriptures. Pastor Brian will emphasize this vital point in the message this Sunday at our 10:45 am service. Call up a … [Read more…]