Last Words
Bound Together By Love
June 13, 2021 • Jeremy Peters
In the culmination of Jesus’ Last Words to His disciples before His death, Jesus concludes with a powerful prayer that extends all the way to our present day. Of all the things Jesus could’ve prayed for – world peace, relief from suffering, freedom from fear – Jesus prayed that we would share the same unity He had with His Father (and with the Holy Spirit) with one another. Join us as Pastor Jeremy concludes our Last Words series by reminding us of Jesus’ greatest priority for all who apprentice with Him.
Three Things We Need
June 6, 2021 • Lisa Peters
As we continue our Last Words series, looking at the last words of Jesus to His disciples before He goes to the cross, Pastor Lisa shares three things Jesus asks His Father for on our behalf, three things He knows we need as we seek to apprentice with Him.
How Do I Find Eternal Life?
May 30, 2021 • Jeremy Peters
The Bible talks a lot about eternal life, but how does Jesus define ‘eternal life?’ When does eternal life begin? What does an eternal kind of life look like and how does a person enter it? Many people have a certain idea in mind when asked these questions…but some will be surprised to learn they have missed the main point. Will you?
Praying With Confidence
May 23, 2021 • Mike Sotski
Many times, when we approach prayer, there is an uncertainty if God hears, cares or would even answer. Praying with confidence is something we often think is only for the super-spiritual. But what if Jesus is inviting us to experience a confidence that would cause us to ask anything when we pray? Join us online as we look at where confidence in prayer is found.
Joy Experienced
May 16, 2021 • Mike Sotski
We are people built for joy. Yet, much of what we experience in life causes what many would describe as the exact opposite of joy. So we spend our time, talent and resources trying to create moments of joy in our life. These moments prove fleeting and momentary. Is it possible to experience joy that is lasting? Join us as we take time to explore joy in our lives.
Who Do You Want To Become?
May 9, 2021 • Lisa Peters
Something we say often at St. Albert Alliance Church is this, “The most important thing about us is who we are becoming.” Join us as Pastor Lisa shares how, when we surrender to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we can grow to become the kind of people who exhibit the character of Jesus in meaningful and significant ways.
Mission Possible
May 2, 2021 • Jeremy Peters
Seriously now, what are the chances that a group of uneducated, young adult fishermen, political activists, government employees, and brothers with anger management issues, who have no social standing, no media platform, no political connections, no strategic plan, no money and by the way, no building to meet in…what are the chances that a little group like this – with no earthly leader – could have a role in seeing the world turned upside down and the beginning of countless millions of people finding new life in Jesus? This should’ve been the ultimate mission impossible…but it wasn’t. Why not? Join us as Pastor Jeremy continues our sermon series on the Last Words of Jesus.
Living Different
April 25, 2021 • Mike Sotski
Often in life, when we are given a choice between a hard path and one that is easier, we will most likely choose the easier one. One of the markers of following Jesus is he often calls us to follow a path that is marked by hardship and opposition. Join us online as we look at how Jesus encourages us to take the path less travelled, as we choose to live differently.
The Evidence of Love
April 18, 2021 • Lisa Peters
Obedience is a bit of a controversial word and can surface a variety of thoughts and emotional responses. Often, we think of obedience in the light of seeking to “earn” something, but Jesus has a different invitation for us. Join us as Pastor Lisa continues our Last Words series, sharing the gracious invitation of Jesus to obedience and the true gift it is.
Free to Flourish
April 11, 2021 • Jeremy Peters
This week, we return to our Last Words series (that began in the Fall of 2019 – disrupted by COVID), to continue to reflect on Jesus’ last words to His disciples before His death and resurrection. Pastor Jeremy will be returning to the opening verses of John 15 to consider how God works with skilful precision to free us from that which holds us back that we might more fully flourish under God.
Faith in Uncertainty
March 15, 2020 • Mike Sotski
How quickly things have changed in our world. The realities that we knew at the start of the week were completely turned upside down by the end of the week. When our works shifts at such a rapid pace many of the things we have placed our hope and security in suddenly don’t appear so hopeful or secure. Join us as we talk about how we navigate with faith in uncertain times.
Unforced Rhythms of Grace
March 1, 2020 • Jeremy Peters
Jesus does not pull any punches when he states matter of factly: “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” How does a human being stay connected to Jesus (the Vine) in such a way that the Holy Spirit produces good fruit in that person? Come and hear Pastor Jeremy share practical ways to grow an awareness of God’s Presence in our everyday life.
Walk This Way
November 24, 2019 • Mike Sotski
What is the response that comes to mind when you hear the word obedience? Often we think of duty or obligation with a little bit of guilt sprinkled in for good measure. Why do we push back against the act of obedience? Whether its rules from a parent or laws of the land, it seems we are always trying to see how far we can go. What would change in our lives if we were to practice a life of obedience? Join us Sunday as we take time to look at the example of obedience given for us.
Never Alone
November 10, 2019 • Jeremy & Lisa Peters
Sometimes people think: ‘If only we’d been there when Jesus was around, it would have been so much easier. He would have explained everything to us, and told us what to do.’ But interestingly, Jesus himself said the opposite - he said that it was better for us if He returned to the Father. Why? Come hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa explore the next passage in our Last Word series and the promise of Jesus that we would never be alone.
Greater Things
November 3, 2019 • Jeremy & Lisa Peters
The words of Jesus in John 14:12-14 can be difficult for us to understand. How can we do greater things than Jesus himself did? Come and hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa speak on the incomparable gift of the Holy Spirit and what Jesus truly meant when He said “greater things.” Or if you can’t make it, watch the live stream at http://www.staalliance.org/livestream