Saved from what (And FOR what?)
Jesus is a Saviour. But what does he save us from? Well, a lot, actually. More than you might think. Plus, not only does he save us FROM something, but FOR something. When our understanding of...
The Kind of Worshiper God Wants
What do you seek? The weekend, a raise, new friends, losing 10 pounds? God actually seeks “true worshipers.” Are you among them? He seeks those who worship him “in the Spirit and in truth.” We...
The Endangered Recipe for Greatness
The world around us blasts us with messages about the importance of power, independence and control. But, ironically, humility is the recipe for greatness in the eyes of God. In the ever-relevant and counter-cultural words of...
John 3:16 – If I Should Wake Before I Die
It’s the most famous verse — ever. It’s held up at football games and engraved under names on tombstones. Matthew Henry says it is a one-verse summary of the Gospel message. Max Lucado says, “If...
What does it mean to be born again?
The world seems very unstable right now. A pandemic, culture wars, rising political division, the Emergency Act, and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. In John 3:1-15, Jesus speaks with Nicodemus about being “born again.”...
Ritual or Relationship
What words do we associate with Jesus? Love, goodness, holiness, grace? What about “zeal”? Not only does it tell us something about Jesus, but it should tell us something about us if we want to...
The source of our security and dignity
It’s one of his most popular miracles: turning water into wine! But why would he do it? Who is impacted? What do the seven “signs” in John’s Gospel teach us? And does any of this...
The difference between a 2D and 3D disciple
Think of a circle, and then think of a ball. One is two-dimensional, and one is three-dimensional. From a distance, they look the same. But the closer you look, the more you notice a difference....
The Holy Spirit makes your spirit whole
We want to be whole-hearted, balanced and refreshed. And yet, many are feeling half-hearted, off-centred and tired! The Holy Spirit makes your spirit whole. This sermon on John 1:19-34 is a part of our journey...
Your Divine D.N.A.
We tend to downplay (or misunderstand) what it means to be adopted by God. It is actually a new special status of incomprehensible value that you do not have outside of faith in Christ. It...