Stand-Alone Messages
Messages not from a particular series
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.
God Is King and His Word is True
February 18, 2024 • 1 Kings 17:7–24
Amidst a famine in the land and a desperate situation for all, Israel and her king, Ahab, are contrasted with a widow from a foreign land. This passage, 1 Kings 17:7-24, provides hope for the desperate and a challenge to those who want control. Listen in as Caleb Willems, Director of Discipleship at Briercrest Christian Academy, reminds us that God is King and His Word is true.
Living Like Jesus
January 21, 2024 • AJ Crocker • Romans 8:1–30
Living differently from the world only matters if we are living like Jesus. How do we help the next generation live like Jesus? The temptation to just 'be like everyone else' is so strong at all ages. Yet, Scripture instructs us to be shaped into the image of Christ. Listen in as AJ Crocker walks us through Romans 8, leaning on his personal journey from a troubling Jr. High kid desperately wanting to be like everybody else to someone trying to live more like Jesus.
Living Different
January 14, 2024 • AJ Crocker • Matthew 5:13–16
What does your life communicate to the people around you? The way that we live communicates our most important values (intentionally or not). Jesus tells us that because of Him, we are different from the world. Because of that differentness, the people around us will see our Heavenly Father. But do our lives look different from the world? Join us as AJ Crocker challenges us to think about living different from the world.
An Upside-Down Vision
January 7, 2024 • Adam Driscoll • Matthew 5:1–11
Perhaps like many, you have at least considered a goal or two for 2024. In the Beatitudes, Jesus gives us a vision of “the good life”. We might be surprised at the difference between our picture and God’s picture of a flourishing life. Join us as Adam Driscoll, Director of Spiritual Development at Cornerstone Christian School and Chairperson of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, speaks on living with Kingdom vision locally and nationally as disciples of Jesus.
Being Steadfast in a Chaotic World
December 31, 2023 • Alex Allan • 2 Peter 1:2–3
The Bible teaches us the right way to serve God and the benefits that come from such a life. It also warns us of the disastrous consequences when we live contrary to God's way. Listen in as Pastor Alex Allan unpacks the way the Apostle Peter challenges us to be steadfast, stable, and to survive.
Obedience
December 10, 2023 • Cher Dombowsky • Deuteronomy 6:4–9
Christmas is a time that can bring out feelings of love and generosity, not only to friends and family but to God as well. But what's the greatest way we can show God we love Him? By keeping His commandments! Join us as Cher Dombowsky leads us through a fresh look at what loving God means in our day-to-day lives.
The Father's Heart for the Little Ones
November 26, 2023 • David Nelson • Matthew 18:1–14
We must become as little children to enter the kingdom of heaven. As the Father's children, we are to welcome other little ones as we would welcome Jesus. The little ones are very big in the heart of the Father. The Father wants to give us His heart for the little ones.
Second Chances
November 5, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Jonah 3:1
Have you ever gone your own way in disobedience, and then had God give you a second chance? Jonah sure did, as we'll hear from Pastor Larry in this message. Often when the storms are raging, you've hit rock bottom, and you feel you're too far gone for God to redeem, God is setting you up for a second chance. Your failure is not fatal or final, because God is a God of second chances!
Jonathan Heppner
October 8, 2023 • Colossians 3:1–4
Jonathan Heppner is a poet, farmer and entrepreneur now living on the Greek island of Lesvos. Along with his wife Tracey, Jonathan has ministered in multiple countries - including crisis and underprivileged areas - as a church planter and pastor for 30 years. Together they founded the nonprofit organization Hope Renews four years ago as a tangible response to the global refugee crisis. They grow, source, and provide fresh food using sustainable practices in connection with local and international partners. For more info visit http://hoperenewsinc.ca, and listen in as Jonathan shares God's Word with us!
Tools for Turbulent Times
October 1, 2023 • Michael Pawelke • Daniel 1:1–16
How do we navigate these complex and turbulent times we live in? For one, we can study the life of Daniel during the Babylonian captivity. Though Babylon had a strategy, Daniel also had a strategy - one that required wisdom and courage to walk out. Listen in as President Michael Pawelke from Briercrest College & Seminary unpacks these strategies and encourages us with lessons from Daniel.
Finding a Joy that Lasts
September 10, 2023 • AJ Crocker • John 15:1–17
The fall is full of new beginnings. A new season lets us reset and refocus. Sometimes, as the seasons change, we are able to break old habits and embrace a new perspective. This Sunday, in the beautiful setting of Crescent Park, AJ Crocker talks about finding true joy during the hard busyness of our lives. As we walk through John 15:1-17, Jesus' words will show us the secret to lasting happiness.