Declaration Of The Promise | Acts 13:26-41 | Brent Smith
Have you ever had someone promise you something and then they never kept it? That can be a real disappointment that challenges you to ever trust that person again. Well, God’s a promise keeping God. And one of the promises He has made is to not only give His Son as a Saviour, but for Jesus to be raised from the dead.
The Final Sacrifice | Hebrews 10:1-10 | Brent Smith
God created us to be in close fellowship with Him. Right from the beginning in the Garden of Eden God created man to know God and be in close communion with Him. It’s what Adam and Eve enjoyed until they chose to disobey God and sin entered into the human race. That open way of fellowship with God now needed to be repaired, which is what the Bible sets out to reveal ultimately. But as we look at what God…
The King is Coming | Matthew 21:1-11 | Brent Smith
The account of Palm Sunday is a familiar passage to many. It’s a time where we see Jesus purposefully moving toward the cross, the very reason that He came to this world. This week between Palm Sunday and Resurrection Sunday is known as passion week or Holy week. This week is named after the Latin word passio, which means suffering or enduring. Jesus suffered much as He willingly and passionately gave Himself for us sacrificially. His love was on display…
Unless The Lord Builds the House | Psalm 127 | Jeff Thompson
Listen to a moving message by Jeff Thompson done on Love Life Sunday.
From Distress to Victory | 1 Samuel 30-31 | Stewart Karpiuk
1 Samuel 30-31 details the starkly different paths of David and Saul. David recovers his family and belongings after the Amalekites burn Ziklag, ultimately sharing the spoils with his men and allies. Meanwhile, Saul dies by suicide on Mount Gilboa after a devastating loss to the Philistines, ending his reign.
Are You Ready? | 1 John 2:28-29 | Rob Lee
One of our Assistant Pastors, Rob Lee, shares an encouraging message from 1 John 2 titled “Are You Ready?”
Duty, Discipline and Diligence | 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 | Brent Smith
Some of the believers in Thessalonica became so preoccupied with the return of Christ that they withdrew from the daily responsibilities that should govern their lives. In so doing they began to become needy and nosey. Paul commands them that they need to take responsibility and work to provide for themselves. If not, discipline was necessary.
When Leaders Lose Their Way | 1 Samuel 28-29 | Brent Smith
1 Samuel 28-29 highlights the stark contrast between Saul’s desperate rebellion and David’s protection by God. Fearful of the Philistines, Saul breaks his own law to consult a medium at Endor, where Samuel’s spirit predicts Saul’s death and defeat. Meanwhile, Philistine commanders distrust David, forcing him to return to Ziklag instead of fighting against Israel.
Faithful God, Forward Gospel | 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 | Brent Smith
As believers face opposition and uncertainty, God calls us to pray for the advance of His Word, trust in His faithful protection, and live with hearts directed toward His love and Christlike endurance.
Secure and Steadfast | 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 | Brent Smith
In this passage, Paul expresses gratitude for the Thessalonians, acknowledging their response to God’s truth and emphasizing the importance of standing firm in the faith. He reassures them that God’s love and grace empower believers to hold on to hope and remain steadfast even when life feels shaky.
From Victory to Vulnerability | 1 Samuel 26 & 27 | Brent Smith
In 1 Samuel 26 and 27, David spares King Saul’s life a second time, refusing to harm “the Lord’s anointed” despite having the opportunity, leading Saul to temporarily cease his pursuit. Weary, David then flees to live among the Philistines in Gath for safety, deceiving their king while secretly raiding other nations.
Truth, Lies and Eternal Consequences | 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 | Brent Smith
This passage addresses the coming of the lawless one, the deception that will accompany his arrival, and the ultimate judgment that befalls those who reject the truth.