Resilient Hope
The Power of Sight
March 21, 2021 • Daisy Ejang
If you were to poll a group of people who watched an event unfold, it's likely that you would have a variety of interpretations about what took place before them. The truth is, each one of us interpret the things we see through a variety of lenses that have been formed through our life experience. Join us online as we hear from Vanguard Bible College Student, Daisy Ejang, as she explores two types of lenses that shape the view of the world around us.
Living In The Light
March 14, 2021 • Lisa Peters
There are many things that threaten our hope in these days of the global pandemic, and yet, one of the single greatest threats to our hope is not from without, but rather within. Join us as Pastor Lisa shares the simple truth of how seeking to hide our sin immediately quenches hope in us and how confession can bring a greater experience of hope than we realized was possible.
You Were Made For This
March 7, 2021 • Mike Sotski
Almost a year into lockdown and restrictions, many things have been challenged in our lives. Many would say they have had hopes dashed in a variety of ways, which can lead to discouragement and disappointment, but what if hope was steadfast? And what if we were the ones that were created to bring that hope to our world? Join us online as we look at the one who is the anchor or hope and how we were created for times just like this.
Fragile Jars
February 28, 2021 • Kelsey Verge
The idea that we need to be strong and capable often creates a perspective that if we are going to get through this life, it is only because of our own ability. Yet, in scripture, Paul describes our lives as fragile Jars of clay. Join us online as Vanguard Student Kelsey Verge encourages us to see God’s power at work through our weaknesses.
Bringing the Gift of Hope
February 14, 2021 • Lisa Peters
Hope is something we need, something we want, and something we recognize that some people have. But have we ever thought of hope as something we can give? Join us online as Pastor Lisa shares what the beautiful gift hope is and how we can bring the gift of hope into the lives of those around us as we follow God’s own example to us.
Who Then Is This?
February 7, 2021 • Hanna Peters
As we go through life, we will all face storms of various kinds - they may be issues of health, relationships, school or work-related. When we find ourselves in those storms, one of the questions that often comes to mind is, “Where are you, God?” Naturally, we think that if God is really with us, we probably wouldn’t find ourselves in these storms. Join us online as we take some time to look at how the disciples navigated a storm they found themselves in with Jesus by their side. Visit our website @ http://staalliance.org or download our Mobile App to stay updated on all that's happening in our church!
The God Who Listens
January 31, 2021 • Graeme Gibson
There are many experiences in our lives that can cause us to wonder if God is actually listening to us or aware of our circumstances. Many times those questions come out when we are faced with a variety of suffering. When there is silence in those moments, does that mean God’s not there? Join us this week as we hear from one of our Young Adults - Graeme Gibson - about God in those quiet moments.
Hope When Your Courage Runs Out
January 24, 2021 • Jeremy Peters
As we continue our series on Resilient Hope, we find some surprises as one of the great heroes of the faith finds his courage faltering and hope evaporating in the midst of intimidating threats – despite a stunning track record of powerful displays of God’s presence and provision. Join us this week as Pastor Jeremy points us to how we might find hope when courage seems to be running out.
The Walking Wounded
January 17, 2021 • Brett Ullman
There is often significant stigma attached to issues of mental health, but many people we know are suffering in silence because we don’t know how to talk about it. In a time of great disruption, there is an increasing number of people that are dealing with diminishing mental health. Guest speaker Brett Ullman shares from personal experience and helps us understand and address mental health issues for ourselves and for those around us.
In it Together
January 10, 2021 • Mike Sotski
In this time of physical distancing and restrictions, it is easy to experience isolation and disconnection from others. Yet time and again, in scripture, we read of the importance of connection and relationship. So how can we be "In It Together" while still honouring our existing health guidelines? Join us online as we look at a story of four friends and what they were willing to do because they were "In It Together." Visit our website @ http://staalliance.org or download our Mobile App to stay updated on all that's happening in our church! Watch the full service on the St. Albert Alliance YouTube Channel
Resilient Hope Starts Here
January 3, 2021 • Jeremy & Lisa Peters
We are a world in need of hope! Countless people around the world have experienced one of the most difficult years ever, and many have found that their sources of hope and reasons for hope have been found insufficient for all that life continues to throw at them. How can we cultivate a resilient hope that prevails in the midst of chronic crisis and difficulty? Pastors Jeremy and Lisa kick off our Resilient Hope sermon series by reflecting on some key learnings from the life of David. Watch the full service on our Facebook Page or the St. Albert Alliance YouTube Channel