Okotoks Alliance Church Podcasts

Ephesians 6:10-17"Our struggle is not against flesh and blood" - we often mistake the enemy as the person who's disagreeing or complicating our lives. Let's be clear on who the enemy is, and how he is fought (remember he's already been defeated!).By Terry Lee

Acts 1-2We don't need to wonder what the church would have looked like without the coming of the Holy Spirit. We just need to look at the Old Testament nation of Israel - failure, after failure. However, following the obedience of Jesus, and His pouring out the Spirit on "all flesh", the church is endowed with the ability to live in Christ, experie…

Revelation 21We’re closing our “A Whole New World” series this Sunday, looking at the promise of “a new heaven and a new earth”, and asking how does this influence and benefit us now?By Terry Lee

Our eternal experience of one another will so far exceed our current experience of one another, that there is no room for anything but anticipation.By Craig Somerville

Let's chat about what the Bible says about hell, shall we?By Terry Lee

Luke 24:40-43I'm more than a little curious about heaven ...can we talk about this for a while?By Terry Lee

1 Corinthians 15:35-58Let's talk about your eternal spiritual body, shall we?By Terry Lee

1 Corinthians 15:12-28“The last enemy to be destroyed is death,” (Verse 27). So let's talk about your resurrection, shall we?By Terry Lee

1 Corinthians 15:1-8Let's talk about some "good news", shall we? Jesus doesn’t go the cross because he is a victim of fate. He does not go to the cross as an abstract lesson. He does not go to the cross as a mere example (though he is an example). He has a purpose in going to the cross. It is to save people from condemnation that is already hanging…

Matthew 25:31-46 & John 3:16-18The parable of the Sheep & Goats paints a vivid picture... but who are the hungry, the thirsty, the strangers, those needing clothes, the sick and the imprisoned? And, are we caring for them? (Note, they did not recognize they were serving Jesus in these ministries of mercy!)…

Matthew 25:14-30What is the posture of the watch? Is it not vigilance? Do they not make inquiry into that which seems suspicious? The metaphor of a steward of an estate (treat one another well!), and young women waiting with the bride for her groom (plan ahead, be ready), servants entrusted with gold (invest your resources effectively), begin to co…

Matthew 24:42-51 | Mark 13:33-37 | Luke 21:34-36 & 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18The second coming of Jesus will be unexpected (Matthew 24:36-42), therefore, the church is to be watchful and vigilant in our preparations.By Terry Lee

Matthew 24:29-31 | Mark 13:24-27 | Luke 21:25-27 & 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 5:1-11Jesus is coming again! This world, as we know it, has an expiry date. But on that glorious, exciting, to-be-anticipated day every genuine worshipper of God will step into the beginnings of a new world.By Terry Lee

Matthew 24:15-28; Mark 13:14-15; Luke 21:20-24 and Daniel 9:27Jesus regularly quotes or alludes to passages in the OT. While He often cleared up misunderstandings, He was also affirming its continued value and authority as God word /revelation from God. Here, we begin to see that biblical prophesy has a way of, multiple fulfillments in history, tod…

Matthew 24:1-14 | Mark 13:1-13 | Luke 21:5-19Pregnancy is a means to an end. We look forward to the arrival of the anticipated child. What a curious metaphor Jesus used here.By Terry Lee

Philippians 4:2-9…D.A. Carson writes “Never give up the Christian walk”. Perhaps he had Sir Winston Churchill’s immortal words in mind? Paul speaks candidly to very real conflicts within the Philippian church. As we seek to acquire joy, we must hear him, and continue to walk, live and relate to one another in manners that are different from the wor…

Philippians 3:13-4:1”Join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.” (3:17). N.T. Wright calls this “one of the most demanding ethical commands anywhere int he bible” (p.132). While it’s addressed to those of us who lead, it’s an upward call to everyone of us.…

Philippians 3:1-16”Rejoice in the Lord!” (3:1)“Press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (3:12) Between these inspiring statements, the Apostle Paul offers some really valuable warnings and encouragements for our spiritual faithfulness and growth. In a world where goal setting and vision cast…

Philippians 2:19-30The scripture give us insights into Christian living through servants like Timothy & Epaphroditus. We’ll do a short character study of these two men, and examine the role of team ministry, and consider how God works through diverse people like us.By Terry Lee

Philippians 1:27 & 2:14In the current tense international climate, it is important to remember that as followers of Jesus Christ, how we conduct ourselves matters!By Terry Lee

Philippians 1:12-26There is more going on than meets the eye! And we are being invited to look beneath the surface, and even it we don’t see it, we’re called to trust that God is doing a great work! Am I willing to believe that, however difficult 2020 was, that God is doing a good work in, through and around me?Preacher: Elder Kevin McCubbin…

Philippians 1:1-11God begins great things and He completes them (1:6)! A church plant (like Philippi), a renovation (like OAC)… most profoundly, the work of grace that He’s doing in you & in us. This proceeds as we abound in love, knowledge and insight, and is lived out in a joyful, Spirit-filled life (1:9-11).Am I willing to trust that whatever go…

The legend of Santa Clause may be based on the wealthy Saint Nicholas, who gifted portions of his wealth to needy families in his kingdom, in celebration of Christmas. The folklore has evolved into fantasy, and many would say distraction. One of the knotty problems is that this legend suggests that we receive gifts based on merit …”if you are good …

Luke 1:11-13, 28-30God’s intent and design is that family should be an extraordinary blessing to each of us. However, in a sin-fallen world, that is not necessarily the case. Some vilify family, because of their pain. Others idolize family, and turn it into something it is not. We’re called to embrace family as a safe place where God will begin to …

The Book of Revelations Many look to this final book, penned by the Apostle John, for answers pertaining to final things. But, it firstly speaks to God’s presence “with us” during these present things. The bible is very honest and real about pain and suffering. And this book brings comfort to those heavily persecuted, as well as we, who live in rel…

The Apostle Paul, at first an opponent of Jesus and His church, became one of its greatest advocates and one of several people through whom Jesus built the early church. In the style of the Apostle Paul, Pastor Craig has written and delivers a letter to the church family at Okotoks Alliance Church.By Craig Somerville

The Book of ActsIn his Gospel, Dr. Luke promised “an orderly account …so you may be certain” (Luke 1:1-3), and in Volume 2, The Acts of the Apostles, Dr. Luke brings us 'everything Jesus continues to do' (Acts 1:1) through His church. We’re going to look at the work of the Apostle Peter, and review how the church began. Then we will look at how it …

Why are there four retellings of Jesus in Galilee? Why 3 similar and 1 different? We’re going to learn from the commonalities and learn from the differences. This climax to the OT expectation deserves a telling AND three standing ovations! And the next chapter in the story of God among us begins!By Terry Lee

The Major & Minor ProphetsProphets Isaiah & Jeremiah speaking to earlier audiences, who were about to be judged by God, and prophets like Daniel speaking to those who survived God’s judgment, all want to speak to us today. They speak warning, concerning the necessity of pursuing God. And they speak comfort, as Jesus became the perfect Son, who has …

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, EcclesiastesKing David, writer of many of the Psalms, and his son King Solomon, writer of many of the Proverbs, and historically considered to be the author of Song of Songs & Ecclesiastes, offer us great wisdom, and a sombre warning that knowledge is not enough, in itself, to keep our hearts true to God.…

1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 ChroniclesKing David came to be the celebrated King of Israel. He was the model to which those who followed were to aspire, and he became a ’type” of Christ, giving us indication of what was to come in Jesus.By Terry Lee

1 Samuel 3Beginning with the leader Joshua and ending with the prophet & judge Samuel, we are invited to explore the extraordinary, patient grace of God. His disposition towards us is love, as ultimately seen in Jesus! Joshua’s famous words, “choose this day who you will serve” open this segment, and young Samuel’s obedience response, “Speak Lord, …

Galatians 3:24-25Let me introduce you to Levi, and his prodigy, who would be charged to teach the Law to the people of Israel, serving as priests before God and humanity. And lets us consider the continued priestly function we are called to serve, as those who are in Christ.By Terry Lee

Hebrews 8:5Moses became priest, prophet and executive leader to the Hebrew people. God used him as a catalyst to engage the other leaders of the people such that they would respond when God opened the door for them to leave Egypt. And the New Testament portrays Moses as a “type” of Christ, and Jesus as the "Greater Moses”, who will lead US out of b…

We’re in the second Sunday of 12. We’re pursuing the threads that tie the entire bible together, Genesis through Revelation. This week we’re “out of the garden, into the fire!” It would be great if you read Genesis 4 through the end of the book. We will mostly draw from chapters 4-25.By Terry Lee

Genesis 1-3We’re going to begin to trace the theme of Creation and Fall from Genesis through Revelation, with the intent to reckon with the desperate state of humanity, and amazing love and grace of God. What was lost was worship. In losing worship we lost relationship. What remained was love ...God’s care & concern. The invitation to “one flesh un…

I Samuel 1:1 - 2:11 OAC Member, Colleen McCubbin, opens up God's Word from 1 Samuel 11 - 2:11.By Colleen McCubbin

Exodus 12:1-30OAC Elder, Bill Black, opens up God's Word from the book of Exodus.By Bill Black

Judges 13-16Pastor Terry Lee open God's Word from the book of Judges.By Terry Lee

Exodus 7:14 - 11:10OAC Member and YWAM Bible Teacher, Helen Packard, opens God's Word from the book of Exodus.By Helen Packard

Numbers 22OAC Elder, Kevin McCubbin, shares God's Word from Numbers 22.By Kevin McCubbin

Pastor Terry opens God Word with us, and teaches from the story of Moses in Genesis 19:1-29.By Terry Lee

Hear from God's word as longtime OAC member, Trisha Palmer, preaches using a dramatic monologue.By Trisha Palmer

Genesis 22: 1-19By Colin Toffelmire

Genesis 1:2-3God as Creator… author of life… and the one who ‘spoke’ and still speaks. Jesus as ‘the Word’.By Craig Somerville

1 Peter 2:91 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.” The people of God (baptism, the universal church, the local church), the family of God, the body of Christ, a holy temple, the bride of …

1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, Exodus 31:1-5 - Gifts for serving, leading, and the miraculous.By Terry Lee

Ephesians 5:18 - "Do not get drunk with wine which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit."1 Corinthians 14:1 “Eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophesy.” …what happens when people are filled with the Holy Spirit?By Terry Lee

Philippians 2:13 - “For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.“By Terry Lee

John 14:16-17a“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counsellor to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.“).By Terry Lee