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Last 20 Shows “The Way of Jesus”
The Bible is full of promises that following Christ means picking up his cross. Paul reminds us in Philippians 1:29 that this has been granted to us. In his book, “The Cost of Discipleship”, Dietrich Bonheoffer said that the call to follow Jesus was a call to come and die. It meant to stand in opposition to the world powers and proclaim solidarity with Jesus. As Jesus met with his disciples on the eve of his crucifixion, it was this that he wanted his disciples ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
“It’s not Complicated”
“Relationships are complicated” is a mantra of our age. To question that mantra is to invite ridicule and scorn. Everyone knows that relationships are complicated, but sometimes we make things much more complicated than they really are. Jesus had a way of simplifying things to the point where a child could understand them, but a mature adult would be forced to grapple with the implications. Jesus did that for us when it came to relationships with his simple but profou ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
“Stay Connected to Christ”
Jesus has just celebrated Passover with his disciples, and they have become alarmed at the thought of his sufferings and the defection of Judas. How will they survive? What will be the secret of surviving the hours of crucifixion, of understanding the truth, building a church and reaching the world? The answer is simple, they must stay connected to Christ. This is also true for us.
A. The Father’s Warning
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“We Shall Prevail!”
Every good story has a wonderful ending. The same is true for the most theological book in the Bible. Paul ends this magnificent book by promising that the gospel is not a passing fad, but is the outworking of the mystery of God. Paul ends the book in the same way he began – by emphasizing the gospel. For us today, we need to be assured that while we are sometimes hard pressed, what has occurred in us is permanent. In the end, the church will be triumphant t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
“The Names and Faces of the Gospel”
Within a very short period of time, from the time of Jesus to the close of the first century, the Christian gospel had expanded so rapidly that it was changing the world. Sometimes we assume this success was largely due to leadership. After all, the early church had Paul, Peter, John, Barnabas and Silas, Timothy and Titus. It is true that the Holy Spirit raised up great leaders, but that is only half the story. The other half of the story, are the names and faces of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
“Living Well in 2010”
Canadians were recently asked what the defining moment of the last decade was. The overwhelming majority thought it was the bombing of the twin towers in New York on September 11, 2001. How fascinating. A decade that began with such hope was so quickly defined by the threat of terror. How will we think of the next one? As we come to the end of Paul’s epistle to the Romans, we find 6 principles that will make insure that the next year is a good one all who ar ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
“The Gift Nobody Seemed to Want”
In a moment of praise, the Apostle Paul once declared, “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.” An indescribable gift is a good way to explain the gift God gave us when He sent Jesus into the world. The reactions to that first Christmas gift were as varied as could be imagined – some responded with hostility, some with bewilderment and only a few saw the gift’s true value and welcomed it as they should. This passage helps us understand the significance of th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
“Where Fears and Hopes Meet”
In the lovely Christmas Carol, “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem”, author Philip Brooks wrote, “The fears and hopes of all the years are met in thee tonight”. Nowhere is this seen more than in the account of the wise men. The reactions to the birth of the King of the World are both inviting and alarming. And these reactions only heighten the fascination with the birth of Christ.
A. Three different reactions to the King
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“How Jesus’ Birth Took Place”
The Christmas story is a story filled with drama, suspense, miracles, heavenly visitations and the fulfillment of the hope of the ages. If we read it rightly, we are amazed, not by the decisions that people make, but by the fact that God has broken into human history, orchestrated the events of his coming, and insured that the outcome would be precisely what he wanted. Christmas, however, reminds us of much more than the fact that God is in control; it reminds us that God has s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
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“How to be an Effective Christian”
Have you ever stopped to wonder why it is that some Christians seem to make such a difference in the world while others never seem to make an impact? How is it that some people end up being world changers and others end up changed by the world? The Apostle Paul made an impact that continues to be felt today. Today we want to explore what we can learn from the life and example of Paul. Specifically we will find that we will become effective Christians when we…
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“The Recipe for Long Term Unity”
Unity among believers has at times seemed fleeting. That is one of the reasons why so many believers live individualistic lives. Dealing with people’s opinions, putting up with hurt, dealing with pain and learning to listen are all difficult and painful. And yet Christ insists that we live life in relationship, as a family. At times, it feels like unity can be a fragile flower, but God wants it to be altogether enduring, for the family of God is meant to exist for ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
“Principles of Godly Freedom”
Sometimes Christian freedom can be divisive, even dangerous. Sometimes, the very things that Christ gave us liberty in can be toxic to others, when used in an un-Christ like way. Christians have long struggled over how to use our liberty in matters that pertain to conscience. There have been times when Christians have divided over such matters as card playing, music, clothing and jewelry. Today we will learn when we should limit our freedom, and when we might not.&n ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
“How Walls of Hostility are Torn Down”
Kathy and I have just returned from 2 wonderful weeks in the Holy Land. Even as we reveled in the joy of walking where Jesus walked, we also were saddened by the tensions that have long existed in that part of the world. Many wonder what solution can possibly be offered to the seemingly hopeless problem between Jews and Palestinians. The answer is clear – Christ. According to Ephesians 2:14, Christ has broken down the dividing wall of hostility between Jews and Ge ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
“Understanding the Times”
We don’t hear much about the second coming of Christ today. Maybe we’ve been scared off talking about it because of people’s bogus predictions in the past. Teaching on Christ’s promised return might be neglected by some today but it is often front and center in the New Testament. We are continually instructed to live our lives in light of Jesus’ promised return, and the final words of Jesus recorded in the Bible are, “Surely I am coming soon.”
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“Declaring His Excellencies”
“Declaring His Excellencies”
1 Peter 2:9-12 (Pew Bible Page 1015)
Pastor Daryl
The book of 1 Peter is a call to engage in missions. It is a call to engage our own culture and society. It is a call to declare the wonderful message of grace around the world. It is a call to radical living. It is a call to generous giving. It is a call to suffering. In this passage Peter tells us…
A. WHO WE BELONG TO (2:9a)
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“The Way of Love”
It is so much easier to have zeal for God than love for our neighbor. That is because, according to 1 John 4, we can easily claim to love God whom we have not seen, and yet despise a brother whom we do see. But what does it mean to love, and who exactly are we to love? Also, how are we to express love?
As we continue to discuss elements of an authentic Christian lifestyle, we come to the heart of the matter. We are the community of love. That is not a s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
“Citizens of Two Kingdoms”
Today is the day we celebrate Thanksgiving. As is our custom, we make a list of all things we are thankful for, including health, our prosperity and the necessities of life. We are also reminded that many of these things come to us because of this remarkable country we live in.
What is the relationship Christians should have to their country? We know we do not live in a Christian country, so how should we look at the secular government and institutions that ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
“The Test of Our Theology”
The Book of Romans has a reputation for being a very theological and doctrinally oriented book. There is good reason for us to think of Romans in this light because it provides a very thorough and meticulous presentation of the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. But the Book of Romans is also a very practical book – especially in its last five chapters. These chapters remind us that our theology is not ultimately worked out in the classroom, but lived out in th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
“Transformed Thinking”
The Christian lifestyle is radically different from any other way of living. All believers are called upon to lay down their lives as a living sacrifice. But what does that mean? How do we make this work in our lives today? At the outset, we must begin to think differently. What we want and expect out of life must undergo the most radical transformation in our thinking. Today we will get some practical advice about where that new thinking begins.
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