Sunday sermons from North Peace MB Church in Fort St. John, BC
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In this passage we see the first Gentiles welcomed into the church. Peter preaches the gospel to Cornelius, his family and friends and they repent and believe in Jesus. What does this passage teach us about salvation?By Andrew Eby
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In this passage we see two miracles take place: a paralyzed man walks again and a woman is raised from the dead. What do these miracles teach us about following Jesus?By Andrew Eby
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In this passage we see Saul completely turn his life around. He goes from persecuting Christians to proclaiming that Jesus is the Son of God! Saul also surrounds himself with other believers who help him in the midst of crisis.By Andrew Eby
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In this passage we see the conversion of one of the greatest opponents to the early church: Saul. What was Saul like before he met Jesus? What was his conversion experience like? And what does his salvation teach us about our own?By Andrew Eby
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In this passage we see God calling Philip away from Samaria to a desert place. In God's providence Philip witnesses to an Ethiopian eunuch who believes the gospel and is baptized. This sermon shows us that sometimes obedience to God can be difficult but God always prepares the way for us. Will we step into the opportunities he gives us?…
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In this text we see a man named Simon the Magician show interest in the gospel message. However, Simon is later proved to be a fraud, not interested in Jesus but in what he can get from Jesus. In this sermon Pastor Andrew talks about Jesus not being a means to an end, but being our prize and treasure.…
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In this passage we see the early church scattered to Judea and Samaria because of persecution. The early church does three things in response to the opposition: they lament the death of Stephen, proclaim the gospel and rejoice when they see God's work being done.By Andrew Eby
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In this passage we read about Stephen, the first man to be killed for following Jesus. Pastor Don walks us through Stephen's trial, final speech and death.By Don Banman
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In this passage we see another potential conflict happening in the early church. The apostles appoint 7 men to handle the conflict while they focus on prayer and the ministry of the word. What is the role of deacons in the church today? How do they differ from elders? And how do both roles in the church contribute to the ministry of the word?…
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Is truth absolute or relative? In this passage the apostles are arrested yet again. The Sadducees attack the truth of who Jesus is, Gamaliel seeks to avoid the truth and the apostles affirm and continue to announce the truth. How do we react to the truth of the gospel of Jesus?By Andrew Eby
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In our passage we read about Ananias and Sapphira being killed by God for lying. What does this passage teach us about the seriousness of sin and the holiness of God? Take a listen!By Andrew Eby
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In this passage, the believers respond to the threats that Peter and John received for preaching the name of Jesus. What should believers do when pressure comes? And how does that pressure refine and shape us as followers of Jesus?By Andrew Eby
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How do followers of Jesus react and respond to opposition? In this sermon Pastor Andrew walks through Acts 4 where we see the first opposition to the growing Jesus movement. In it we learn principles for expecting opposition, responding to it and when to disobey authority.By Andrew Eby
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In this passage we see a man lame from birth healed by Jesus. Afterwards, Peter explains the gospel to a large crowd and calls them to respond. What principles can we learn from this passage about what the gospel is, how we explain it and why is must be responded to.By Andrew Eby
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In this passage we see what the early church devoted themselves to. Are there markers or signs of a healthy church? In this sermon Pastor Andrew identifies 7 marks of a healthy church.By Andrew Eby
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In this sermon, Graham Goertzen walks us through the first Christian sermon after the Holy Spirit is given to the church.By Andrew Eby
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In this passage we see the giving of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This event marked a massive change in the course of human history: the Spirit of the one true God living in believers. What is the baptism of the Spirit? What does it look like in our lives today?By Andrew Eby
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In this sermon Pastor Andrew talks about the providence of God and our willing choices and responsibility. How do these two truths operate together? In Acts 1:12-26 we see the apostles find a new apostle to replace Judas. They pray, make plans and understand that God's hand is over all things.By Andrew Eby
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In the start to our brand new series in the book of Acts we look at last instructions Jesus gave to his disciples. In this passage we see Jesus promising to do 4 things and him telling his disciples to do 4 things.By Andrew Eby
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What happened on the morning Jesus was raised from the dead, how did his enemies try to cover it up, and what does it mean for our everyday lives?By Andrew Eby
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What does the death of Jesus tell us about ourselves, about who Jesus is, and about what he did for us?By Andrew Eby
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On Palm Sunday, we remember the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Jesus called himself a king and claimed to bring the kingdom of heaven with him. What kind of king is Jesus and what does kingdom look like?By Andrew Eby
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In this last sermon in our Money Talks series, Pastor Andrew talks about the secret to contentment. How can we learn in whatever situation we are in to be content and satisfied?By Andrew Eby
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In week 6 of our Money Talks series, Pastor Andrew walks us through 1 Timothy 6. In it Paul tells us the dangers of pursuing wealth, what to pursue instead, and what to do if we are already wealthy.By Andrew Eby
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In week 5 of our "Money Talks" series Pastor Andrew walks us through the Parable of the Talents. In it, Jesus tells a story of a master who gives money to 3 servants. What will we do with the resources God has given us?By Andrew Eby
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As followers of Jesus, what does generosity and giving practically look like? Are we commanded by God to tithe a specific amount? Why does God love cheerful givers?By Andrew Eby
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In week 3 of our Money Talks series we look at the well-known story of Zacchaeus. The main point is this: Our generosity towards others is directly impacted by our view of God's generosity towards us.By Andrew Eby
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In week 2 of our "Money Talks" series we examine the story of the rich young ruler. What did this extremely wealthy man do when he encountered Jesus and what can we learn from it?By Andrew Eby
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In week 1 of our "Money Talks" sermon series Pastor Andrew asks the question: Who's kingdom are you serving? In our passage, we see Jesus telling a parable about a rich fool who's life consisted of the abundance of possessions.By Andrew Eby
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In this sermon, Pastor Andrew walks us through 1 Corinthians 16. What are the markers of a healthy, thriving church community? How can we as believers stay focused on Jesus as we go through "messy" seasons in church?By Andrew Eby
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In this passage the Apostle Paul talks about what our resurrection bodies will be like when Jesus returns. On that day we will have new bodies and a new taunt. While we wait for that day, we have a new motivation.By Andrew Eby
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Oftentimes when we think about heaven we think of a disembodied spiritual existence somewhere up in the clouds. In 1 Corinthians 15 the Apostle Paul stresses the importance of our future resurrection. Eternity with Jesus will be a physical existence forever! This is great news!By Andrew Eby
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In this sermon we look at the first 11 verses of 1 Corinthians 15. In it, the Apostle Paul lays out what the gospel is. How do we remember the gospel and hold fast to it? Can we have assurance that the resurrection of Jesus actually happened? And how does the gospel drive our worship?By Andrew Eby
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In this message Pastor Andrew wraps up our advent series. What is the significance of the birth of Jesus? How did Jesus bring mercy instead of judgement?By Andrew Eby
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In this sermon Pastor Andrew talks about what biblical hope looks like. How did the coming of Jesus bring us hope? And how do we walk in that hope today?By Andrew Eby
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In this sermon Pastor Andrew talks about how Jesus came to bring light into our darkness.By Andrew Eby
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In this first week of Advent, Pastor Andrew talks about the world Jesus brings. When Jesus came to earth he brought peace into our chaos. How do we walk in that kind of peace as citizens of the age to come?By Andrew Eby
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In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul addresses the church gatherings going on in Corinth. Their gatherings had turned into chaotic displays of how spiritual they were. In this chapter, Paul lays out what our gatherings should look like. They should be edifying, understandable, evangelistic and orderly.By Andrew Eby
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In this sermon we cover the famous "love" chapter in 1 Corinthians. Why does Paul talk about love in the midst of his arguments about spiritual gifts? In this section Paul shows us the necessity of love, the characteristics of love and the superiority of love as we use our gifts in the church.By Andrew Eby
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In this passage the Apostle Paul talks about unity and diversity in the body of Christ. As members of the church, we are one because of the Holy Spirit. Because of this we can't have too high of a view or too low of a view of our spiritual gifts. A proper view of spiritual gifts combats pride in the church.…
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What makes someone a "spiritual" person? The Corinthian church was convinced if someone spoke in tongues, that made them more spiritual. In this passage Paul tries to correct some of their faulty thinking by showing them all Christians are spiritual, there are a variety of gifts, and spiritual gifts are given for the common good.…
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In this section Paul addresses concerns over the Corinthians meal times together as a church. Their behaviour at their feasts denied the gospel they proclaimed to believe in. In this passage we see how social distinctions are contrary to the gospel.By Andrew Eby
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In this sermon Pastor Andrew explains one of the most confusing and highly debated passages in the bible. In it, Paul tells men to uncover the heads and women to cover their heads in the church gatherings. Is this a universal practice for all time? Or are there principles that can be applied without the physical practice?…
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In this passage Paul wraps up a bunch of loose ends concerning meat sacrificed to idols. Pastor Andrew talks about living in the freedom Jesus has paid for all the while looking to the good of your neighbour. How do we have wisdom as followers of Jesus to participate in things and abstain from others things?…
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In this sermon Pastor Andrew talks about why Christianity cannot mingle with idolatry. Some people in the church at Corinth wanted to follow Jesus but keep participating in idol feasts at the temple. Paul lays out why idolatry is inconsistent, demonic and offensive.By Andrew Eby
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How will followers of Jesus persevere to the end? In this section of 1 Corinthians, Paul talks about the Christian life being a life of discipline and uses Israel as examples of what not to do.By Andrew Eby
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In this sermon Pastor Andrew talks about barriers to people hearing the gospel. Paul says he becomes all things to all people so that by all means he might win some of them. What would that look like for the church today? What barriers do we place in front of people that prevent them from coming to Jesus?…
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In this sermon, Pastor Andrew walks us through the first 18 verses of 1 Corinthians chapter 9. In it, we see the Apostle Paul using his own life as an example of laying down rights and freedoms for the sake of others. Are there things in our life that hinder the gospel? Would we be willing to lay them down?…
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In this sermon, Pastor Andrew walks us through the mission and vision of North Peace MB Church. As a church we are about making disciples of Jesus. We do this by gathering together, growing in our knowledge and love of Jesus, and going with the gospel into our neighbourhoods.By Andrew Eby
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In this sermon, Pastor Andrew wraps up our Summer in the Psalms series. In Psalm 29 we see David comparing the voice of the Lord to a thunderstorm. We must hold the bigness of God with the nearness of God in tension in order to have a proper view of him.By Andrew Eby
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