We see many promises in Scripture for those who believe in Jesus: Peace, joy, freedom, and forgiveness. But often this is not what we experience in our day-to-day lives. Jesus gave us promises but also a pathway to them: Abiding in Him. Listen in as Cher Dombowsky shares God's Word with us!
Celebrating our Past, Embracing our Future
October 20, 2024 • Dr. Mark Williams • Hebrews 12:1–3
Anniversaries are a perfect time to reflect on the past, celebrate milestones, and give thanks for God’s faithfulness. But those content to live only in the past miss the opportunities of the present and fail to lay hold on the promise of the future. The writer of Hebrews admonishes us to keep our eyes on Jesus and run the race set before us. Listen in as Dr. Mark Williams, Third Assistant General Overseer of the Church of God, delivers a timely message on the occasion of our church's 80th Anniversary.
The Power of Thanksgiving
October 13, 2024 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • 1 Thessalonians 5:18
We live in a world that encourages us to grumble, but as believers in Christ, we are called to live differently. Thanksgiving is an intentional decision we must make daily, regardless of suffering and trial. Jesus himself, on the night He was betrayed to be crucified, still gave thanks. Thanksgiving is powerful, building our faith and keeping us in God's will.
TEAM HOPE Weekend
September 8, 2024
Listen in as Pastor Dwight Cameron, Pastor Dalton Fichtner, Pastor Becky Adams, and Pastor Kaddie Obispo share their heart for the ministries they do! You're sure to be inspired to get involved and make a difference! Already serve as a volunteer with Team Hope? Wear your Team Hope shirt and join us!
Would you Be My Neighbour?
July 14, 2024 • Dwight Cameron • Luke 10:25–37
It's easy to love those who love you, but it's a challenge to love those you despise. Listen in as Dwight Cameron, our Pastor of Discipleship & Community Outreach, reminds us who our neighbors are and how we can treat them.
Faith Beyond Belief
July 7, 2024 • Rom Jukes
Rom Jukes is no stranger to COG, having attended since 2003 as a youth with Pastor Larry's son Brandon while Dwight Cameron was the Youth Pastor. In 2019, Rom married Grace and began working as a mental health therapist at the hospital. They've since had two daughters, Marcy and Noa, and Rom now works in Public Health. Listen in as Rom shares with us from God's Word!
Our Father
June 16, 2024 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Luke 15:11–24
There is a deep and profound father wound in society today, but we have good news! Our Heavenly Father can fill that void and heal that hurt in your life. Listen in this Father's Day weekend as Pastor Larry brings a message of hope, healing, and encouragement while we celebrate our dads.
Be Still
June 9, 2024 • Cher Dombowsky • Psalm 46:10
How do you respond to the storms of life? Do they fill you with anxiety? Anger? Bitterness? It takes active resistance to our culture and our thoughts to practice STILLNESS. It's an act of obedience that comes from a place of love and trust in God and the way He asks us to live.
Need some inspiration to be still in the storm you're facing? Listen in as Cher Dombowsky unpacks for us this powerful spiritual discipline and radical heart posture.
The Power of Peace
May 26, 2024 • Bishop David Ramirez • John 20:19–21
Dr. Ramirez is an assistant general overseer for the Church of God denomination and shares with us his message entitled 'The Power of Peace: First Word of the Resurrected Christ to the Fearful Church'. Come be inspired by the truth that God is fully and faithfully present to us. He pursues us. He identifies with us. He offers us His life.
Empowered by Holy Spirit
May 19, 2024 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • John 14:16–17
As God, Holy Spirit has existed through all eternity. He has a mind, emotions and a will, and is given as a gift to every believer to comfort, strengthen, and encourage. Holy Spirit is constantly at work in you, molding, making, and preparing you for the purpose God designed. As we celebrate Pentecost Sunday this weekend, let's pause to allow ourselves to be filled with the Spirit in a fresh way.
Graves into Gardens
May 5, 2024 • AJ Crocker • Isaiah 61
God is actively making all things new. Broken, hopeless things that He is turning into beautiful gardens. But how do we recognize this, and how do we partner with Him in bringing this renewal to our world?
Listen in as AJ Crocker helps us find some answers in Isaiah 61:1-11, and explores how God is bringing renewal to this world. Renewal for you, renewal through you, and ultimately renewal for all things.
AJ Crocker serves as the Vice-President of External Relations at Briercrest, and has been an active member at COG with his family for several years.
Forgive as I Have Forgiven You
April 14, 2024 • Dwight Cameron • Matthew 6:14–15
Forgiveness is essential and one of the greatest forces for healing. Join us this weekend as Pastor Dwight Cameron, our Pastor of Discipleship & Community Outreach, talks about how forgiveness is the key to unlocking the shackles in our lives and how it enables God to forgive us.
Made New
March 31, 2024 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • 2 Corinthians 5:17
No other event has impacted the world so much as the resurrection of Jesus Christ, since through believing in Him we are made brand new. What's new, you ask? Through Jesus, God did something new FOR you, God did something new IN you, and God is doing a new work THROUGH you. That's the story of Easter. He is risen! He is risen indeed!
Don't Miss the Moments
March 24, 2024 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • John 12:1–16
The week leading up to Easter Sunday - Holy Week - was by far the most significant in Jesus' earthly life. As Pastor Larry highlights a few of these key moments, don't miss the opportunity to reflect, prepare, and worship Jesus today and throughout this coming week.
The Image of the Invisible
March 17, 2024 • AJ Crocker • Colossians 1:15–20
As we prepare our hearts and minds for the Easter season, let's take some time to think about the power and significance of Jesus. AJ Crocker digs into Colossians 1, and also reflects back on some 90’s youth group culture and thinks through one of the biggest Christian trends North America has ever seen. AJ Crocker serves as the Vice President of External Relations at Briercrest College & Seminary.
