Does Jesus desire us to be happy? We know that we are to consider all our circumstances “joyful”, but what about happiness? Is that the same thing? Happiness is a journey, but the path isn’t always easy to navigate.By Brett Hilliard

A seeking world, mixed with an energized church, deserves a creative strategy.By Brett Hilliard

It’s easy to miss the work of God in our lives. But in the big picture, it’s the most important thing we can ever notice.By Brett Hilliard

Most of us assume a very passive posture toward our faith. Our unspoken approach is “let go and let God”. Even as we are ambitious in our careers, our studies, and our relationships, often our spiritual life gets the leftovers. Just a slight shift in our priorities can make a world of difference in our spiritual experience.…

There is a shared desire among all Christians to share their faith and win people over to the gospel. However, it comes with many challenges and difficulties. Especially to those who really immerse themselves with the people they are trying to reach. In those circumstances, how can one keep their own faith?…

Our culture conditioned us to look only to the future for things that are bigger and better. The Bible, however, teaches us to look back. By remembering how God helped us in the past, our hearts will be infused with gratitude and hope for the future. Thus far the Lord has helped us. He was faithful in the past. He will continue to be faithful in th…

Our world is full of stressors. We are constantly bombarded with emails, text messages, and news alerts. So many things happen at the speed of light and they can cause our anxiety to skyrocket. Today, we’re going to look at a bookmarked Bible verse that helps to alleviate this stress and keep us on the right track.…

We all live by hope and for hope. Then, too often, hard reality impacts that hope. In chapter 5 of the book of Romans, Paul shares a fascinating process that God has woven into our lives that can help us maintain and even deepen our hope in the midst of suffering.By Rick Bates

At its core, our need for approval is a God-given longing. It points to a deeper need we all have for a right standing before a holy God.By Brett Hilliard

The world has become increasingly divided. That division can sometimes make its way into the church. How can we truly live as a united community while celebrating the diversity of views and opinions that we might have, especially if those opinions are opposed to one another? We look to the final chapters of the book of Romans, and seek insight from…

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 15By Martin Radford

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 16By Martin Radford

One of the most difficult passages to interpret is Romans 13, because of its call to submit to authority. It has become a flashpoint for and against civil disobedience. So how should we as Christians interpret the passage and how can we abide by it when it comes to respecting authority?By Kevin Kusunoki

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 13By Martin Radford

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 14By Martin Radford

Based on the mercies that God has shown us in Chapters 1 to 11, Paul in Romans 12 teaches us how to live out a truly counter-cultural life. Christians can be different. In fact, Christians should be different. Not because we are better, but because we have experienced God’s mercies and forgiveness.By Albert Ng

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 11By Martin Radford

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 12By Martin Radford

Romans 7-8 contain some of Paul’s most personal reflections and utmost convictions about our Christian lives. This message dives into the heartfelt centre of Paul’s theology, which is based in his utter faith in God’s love to us in Christ.By Rick Bates

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 9By Martin Radford

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 10By Martin Radford

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 7By Martin Radford

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 8By Martin Radford

In this section of Paul’s letter to the Romans, he is explaining that now that we have been justified by faith, we now have peace with God and freedom in Christ. But as he builds his argument, he can see the questions coming at him. Questions that are only natural to ask. His eloquent explanation helps us understand what it truly means to be free –…

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong in church, because for some reason you feel like you are not “righteous” enough? This is a universal struggle that we all feel at one point or another. We continue in our series of going through the book of Romans, by looking at chapters 3 and 4 and how we can attain the righteousness that we long for.…

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 5By Martin Radford

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 6By Martin Radford

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 3By Martine Radford

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 4By Martin Radford

If you are not seeing His kindness in your life, it’s because you’re not paying attention. It’s never because He stopped being kind.By Brett Hilliard

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 1By Martin Radford

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 2By Martine Radford

The gospel of Christ is the greatest information one can even comprehend. And it is so counterintuitive that we easily drift away from it. Our default setting is often to live by inner rules of behaviour, rather than the freeing life in Christ. Romans reminds us of who we are in Christ, and how our righteous standing before God compels our life in …

Jessica and John will be sharing about the compatibility of Science and Faith. Through the sermon they will explore the rich history of science and faith and share how science provides us a way to cope with our existence, but it is our faith in Jesus that provides us with hope, meaning, and purpose.By John Slosted, Jessica Richmond

It can be difficult to wrap up our minds around two things we believe to be simultaneously true, an all-powerful God who directs steps and history, and an intangible sense that we are free to make choices that impact the present and future. Join us as we explore how much free will we have in our lives.…

Why should we even ask for things, if God already has a plan and has made up His mind? This question is essential to answer if we ever hope to have a robust and exciting prayer life. We dive into the story of the first prayer of intercession in order to answer this question.By Kevin Kusunoki

What do you imagine when you think about the afterlife? That’s a huge question that could be answered a plethora of different ways. Even amongst Christians, the idea of what happens after we die is met with confusion. But what we think about our future is very important for our present. Today, we will look into scripture to understand what happens …

It’s been a charge against Christianity for ages – how can Jesus claim to be the only way to God? Is Christianity really that exclusive? And what about those who’ve never had a chance to hear?By Brett Hilliard

Why do bad things happen to good people? What happens when your world goes off balance? What part does believing in God play in your life when nothing seems to make sense? Come and discover what God has to say about this through His own words – The Bible.By Daniel Tse

Our confidence in our Bible will greatly affect the level of reliance we place upon it.By Brett Hilliard

People die differently, because people live differently. In the last scene of Jesus’ life, He is surrounded by two thieves, both having equal access to see and observe Jesus. But their response is very different. How can we cultivate a tender heart, one that sees and receives all that Jesus has for us?…

The unexpected help from Simon of Cyrene on the way to the cross gives vast insight into the message and method of God in ways we might not have considered.By Eric Farmer

The story of Barabbas is often overlooked because it is such a short story. Despite its brevity, Barabbas’s story holds deeper layers that go beyond being known solely as the one the crowds chose instead of Jesus. In this sermon, we embark on a journey to explore the untold aspects of Barabbas’s life, revealing surprising parallels that mirror our …

It’s possible to act like a christian, but not actually be one. It's feasible to be close to the things of God, but never actually have a converted heart. Judas serves as a stark warning that true conversion is always lasting.By Brett Hilliard

Mary Magdalene is a very well known figure in scripture with very little known about her. She had the incredible honour of being the first person to see the risen Jesus, but that wasn’t their first encounter. Mary’s larger story is an encouraging one that gives us a perfect picture of what it means to be gratefully faithful.…

The way to greatness is backward. When the world tells you to base your life on achievement, income, image, or power, Jesus offers us a life-giving alternative.By Brett Hilliard

Our negative assumptions about our family members prevent us from pursuing reconciliation, resulting in only a “disguised harmony” or even conflicts in our family. Learning from the reconciliation of Esau and Jacob, we should put our trust not in our own assumptions but in God’s power to change hearts, and practice “forgetful forgiveness”, because …

Lotus seeds represent the blessings of bringing forth offspring one after another. This applies to our spiritual community as we think about how to serve the community better. Today, we study how Barnabas multiplies spiritual leaders (Paul and John Mark) and how we, both as individuals and as a church, should do the same thing.…

Happy New Year! The desire for happiness is a universal phenomenon. But what gives you real long-lasting happiness? In this sermon, we will explore the surprise source of happiness that God has already shown us.By Albert Ng

What is your relationship with money? Is it your master or a servant? A bridge or barrier between you and God? What is God’s design for money and what is his invitation to us on how to live in freedom with it?By Kwen Ip