Message by Josh Mutter – August 11, 2024 BIG IDEA: God is part of our story even when we are experiencing a crisis in our beliefs. Acts 8:26-39 (NIV) Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch,… Read more...…

Message by Josh Mutter – August 4, 2024 BIG IDEA: Jesus is God’s presence with us in the crisis of loss. John 20:11-18 (NIV) Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot.… Read more...…

Message by Josh Mutter – July 28, 2024 BIG IDEA: Our relationship with God equips us to navigate the crisis of expectations that we may face. Daniel 6:1-9 (NIV) It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable… Read more...…

Message by Josh Mutter – July 21, 2024 Big Idea: God welcomes our bold prayers in moments of crisis. Exodus 33:12-23 (NIV) Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found favor with me.’ If you… Read more...…

Message by Dave Patterson – July 14, 2024 1 Samuel 21-22 OPENING: MEET THE ROBINSONS 1. WILD AND WEARY – When feeling desperate or targeted, we should run to sanctuary. Where is sanctuary for you? Where or how do you find God in this world? 2. WILD, NOT WASTEFUL – How do you leave sanctuary? Do you leave … Read more...…

Message by Anita Giardina Lee – July 7, 2024 John 10:14-15 NIV I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. Who said it? Guess who said the following: Jesus or not Jesus? QUESTION 1: “A new command I give you: Love one another.… Read more...…

Message by Josh Mutter – June 30, 2024 ASK YOURSELF: What is the real life difference that following Jesus has made in my life? Big Idea: Being a follower of Jesus means sharing Jesus with the people in our lives. Colossians 4:2-6 NIV Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that … Read more...…

Message by Josh Mutter – June 23, 2024 Big Idea: Our relationship to Jesus empowers us to rethink how we engage in our relationships. Colossians 3:18-4:1 (NIV) Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in … Read more...…

Message by Josh Mutter – June 9, 2024 Big Idea: When our identity is intertwined with Jesus, it shows up in our character and relationships. Colossians 3:1-4 (NIV) Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above,… Read more...…

Message by Hailey Tollefson – June 2, 2024 Mark 2:1-12 (NIV) A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed… Read more...…

COLOSSIANS: AVOIDING LEGALISM Message by Josh Mutter – May 26, 2024 Big Idea: Being Jesus-centred means that we say “no” to legalism. Colossians 2:16-23 (NIV) Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath … Read more...…

COLOSSIANS: LORDSHIP Message by Josh Mutter – May 19, 2024 Big Idea: The Lordship of Jesus orients us in a way that results in true fulfillment. Colossians 2:6-7 NIV So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, … Read more...…

COLOSSIANS: A FRESH PERSPECTIVE Message by Josh Mutter – May 12, 2024 Colossians 2:4 NIV I tell you this so that no one may deceive you with fine-sounding arguments. Big Idea: When our attention is on Jesus, he will give us insight into how to navigate life’s complexities and opportunities. Colossians 1:24-25 (NIV) … Read more...…

FOLLOWING, TOGETHER Message by Lisa Goetze – May 5, 2024 Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV) Jesus: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that I’ve commanded you. Look, I myself will be with you every day… Read more...…

MENNONITE WORLD CONFERENCE: A community of Anabaptist-related churches Message by Gerald Hildebrand – April 28, 2024 Vision: Mennonite World Conference is called to be a communion (Koinonia) of Anabaptist-related churches linked to one another in a worldwide community of faith for fellowship, worship, service … Read more...…

COLOSSIANS: JESUS Message by Josh Mutter – April 21, 2024 Big Idea: Being Jesus-centred will help us navigate the complexities of life. Colossians 1:15-20 (NIV) The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible,… Read more...…

COLOSSIANS: TRANSFORMATION Message by Josh Mutter – April 14, 2024 Big Idea: We can navigate the complexities of life when we rely on the transformation that Jesus brings into our lives. Colossians 1:1-2 (NIV) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To God’s holy people in Colossae,… Read more...…

WHAT COMES NEXT? Message by Guest Speaker Chris Chase – April 7, 2024 John 20:19-31 (NIV) On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his… Read more...…

EASTER SUNDAY Message by Josh Mutter – March 31, 2024 BIG IDEA: The resurrection reveals that new things are possible that were previously unthinkable. Matthew 28:1-10 (NIV) After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake,… Read more...…

PALM SUNDAY Message by Josh Mutter – March 24, 2024 BIG IDEA: The events of Holy Week help form our understanding of Jesus. John 12:12-19 NIV The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed… Read more...…

FOUR VIEWS OF THE ATONEMENT: CONCLUDING THOUGHTS Message by Josh Mutter – March 17, 2024 The atonement is the work of Jesus through his life, death and resurrection to reconcile humanity with God. SERIES BIG IDEA: What Jesus accomplished on the cross is so big that we need different perspectives on the atonement to appreciate … Read more...…

THE MORAL INFLUENCE VIEW OF THE ATONEMENT Message by Josh Mutter – March 10, 2024 The atonement is the work of Jesus through his life, death and resurrection to reconcile humanity with God. SERIES BIG IDEA: What Jesus accomplished on the cross is so big that we need different perspectives on the atonement to appreciate … Read more...…

THE HEALING MODEL OF THE ATONEMENT Message by Josh Mutter – March 3, 2024 The atonement is the work of Jesus through his life, death and resurrection to reconcile humanity with God. SERIES BIG IDEA: What Jesus accomplished on the cross is so big that we need different perspectives on the atonement to appreciate what … Read more...…

THE VICTORY MODEL OF THE ATONEMENT Message by Josh Mutter – February 25, 2024 The atonement is the work of Jesus through his life, death and resurrection to reconcile humanity with God. SERIES BIG IDEA: What Jesus accomplished on the cross is so big that we need different perspectives on the atonement to appreciate … Read more...…

THE PAYMENT MODEL OF THE ATONEMENT Message by Josh Mutter – February 18, 2024 atonement: the work of Jesus through his life, death and resurrection to reconcile humanity with God. SERIES BIG IDEA: What Jesus accomplished on the cross is so big that we need different perspectives on the atonement to appreciate … Read more...…

THIS SERMON HAS NO TITLE Message by Terry Wiens- February 11, 2024 John 13:33-14:9 NIV My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.… Read mo…

LORD’S PRAYER: LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION Message by Josh Mutter – February 4, 2024 Matthew 6:9-13 NIV “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And… Read more...…

LORD’S PRAYER: FORGIVE US … Message by Josh Mutter – January 28, 2024 BIG IDEA: We will find peace when we engage in the practices of forgiveness. Matthew 6:9-13 NIV “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.… Read more...…

LORD’S PRAYER: GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD Message by Christin Taylor – January 21, 2024 BIG IDEA: “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” teaches us that prayer is an act of submission and an act of petition. Matthew 6:9-13 NIV “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be … Read more...…

LORD’S PRAYER: YOUR KINGDOM COME Message by Josh Mutter – January 14, 2024 BIG IDEA: Prayer connects us with God and his vision for our world. Matthew 6:9-13 NIV “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive… Read more...…

OUR FATHER Message by Josh Mutter – January 7, 2024 Matthew 6:5-6 NIV And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door… Read more...…

CHRISTMAS IS FOR US: CURIOSITY Message by Josh Mutter – December 31, 2023 BIG IDEA: A little bit of curiosity can help us discover God’s presence in our lives. Matthew 2:1-12 NIV After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where… Read more...…

CHRISTMAS IS FOR US: LOVE Message by Josh Mutter – December 17, 2023 BIG IDEA: The Christmas story reveals God’s inclusive love. Luke 2:8-18 NIV And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone… Read more...…

CHRISTMAS IS FOR US: HOPE Message by Josh Mutter – December 10, 2023 BIG IDEA: Our experience of God’s hope is not dependent on our unwavering faith. Luke 1:11-22 NIV Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped… Read more...…

NEPAL PEACE PROJECT Message by Todd Lester – December 3, 2023 Be in Christ Church of Canada Global – Three areas of partnership 1. Evangelism and church planting 2. Leadership resourcing 3. Relief and development Luke 4:18 NIV The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news… Read more...…

THIS IS WESTHEIGHTS Message by Josh Mutter – November 19, 2023 OUR MISSION: To help people find and follow Jesus. OUR VISION: To be a vibrant community of followers of Jesus that serves our neighbours by meeting needs and showing love. BIG IDEA: As followers of Jesus, we are a part of a purpose that is bigger than ourselves. … Read more...…

PEACEFUL PRACTICES: CREATIVITY Message by Josh Mutter – November 12, 2023 BIG IDEA: The Holy Spirit can reveal creative solutions that seem unimaginable. Acts 15:1-12 NIV Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught … Read more...…

PEACEFUL PRACTICES: DIGNITY Message by Josh Mutter – November 5, 2023 BIG IDEA: To be a peacemaker means that we include action in our dialogue. Mark 11:15-19 NIV On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money… Read more...…

PEACEFUL PRACTICES: AUTHENTICITY Message by Josh Mutter – October 29, 2023 BIG IDEA: When we learn to suspend our judgement, we create room to share our perspective. 1. We are not equipped to handle judging others. Genesis 3:6 NIV When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to … Read more...…

PEACEFUL PRACTICES: EMPATHY Message by Josh Mutter – October 22, 2023 BIG IDEA: Listening to understand will help us navigate our divisive differences. 1. The difference between hearing and understanding is significant. Matthew 13:10-15 NIV The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the … Read more...…

PEACEFUL PRACTICES: DIALOGUE Message by Josh Mutter – October 15, 2023 BIG IDEA: Dialogue will result in better things than debate. John 4:3-26 NIV 1. A healthy dialogue begins with vulnerability. 2. A healthy dialogue requires honest curiosity. 3. A healthy dialogue leads to discovering things that were previously… Read more...…

PEACEFUL PRACTICES: ENGAGEMENT Message by Josh Mutter – October 8, 2023 BIG IDEA: As a community, we have the skills to help one another navigate conflict. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 NIV The different approaches we have to conflict reflects the diversity that exists in the body of Christ. – Our ability to navigate… Read more...…

PEACEFUL PRACTICES: PRACTISING PEACEMAKING ACROSS DIFFERENCES Message by Scott Morton Ninomiya – October 1, 2023 TAKING ROMANS 12 ON OUR RECONCILIATION JOURNEYS Romans 12:2 NIV Do not conform to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds. A. Taking Romans 12:2 on our Reconciliation Journeys… Read more...…

PEACEFUL PRACTICES: DISCOVERY Message by Josh Mutter – September 24, 2023 Big Idea: Discovery gets us below the surface of a conflict to the heart of what really matters. Matthew 18:10-22 NIV “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father… Read more...…

PEACEFUL PRACTICES: CURIOSITY Message by Josh Mutter – September 17, 2023 Big Idea: Having curiosity can help us explore the perspectives and experience of others. Acts 2:1-13 NIV “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven… Read more...…

PEACEFUL PRACTICES: INTRODUCTION Message by Josh Mutter – September 10, 2023 Big Idea: Being aware of God’s presence in our experiece of division and conflict is key to practising peace. Genesis 31:7 NIV “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your relatives, and I will be with you.” 1. To practise peace requires… Read more...…

WISDOM & SUFFERING Message by Josh Mutter – September 3, 2023 Big Idea: When we are radically honest with God about our experiences of suffering, we find ourselves in a place to experience God’s wholeness and joy. Job 1:1 NIV In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright;… Read more...…

PROVERBS: WISDOM OF WORDS Message by Dave Patterson – August 27, 2023 Big Idea: Our tongues are powerful instruments for building people up or tearing them down. If ever we needed God’s wisdom, it is to know how to tame the tongue! Proverbs offers tremendous insights. 1. Words Matter God spoke creation into being. (Genesis … Read more...…

PROVERBS: WISDOM & WORK Message by Josh Mutter – August 13, 2023 Big Idea: A healthy relationship with work will be life-giving. Lesson 1: There is great potential in being diligent in our work. a) Diligence in our work provides for our needs. Proverbs 28:19 NIV Those who work their land will have abundant… Read more...…

PROVERBS: WISDOM & ANGER Message by Josh Mutter – August 6, 2023 Big Idea: We need to learn to control our anger before it controls us. Lesson 1: We need to understand the risks associated with our anger. a) Our anger can lead to regrets. Proverbs 14:17 NIV A quick-tempered person does foolish things …… Read more...…