Episodes
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Bridge The Gap - Week 2 - The Good Shepherd
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Today's Guest Speaker is Dr. Jayne Wilcox. Jayne is a Professor at Ashland Theological Seminary, as well as the former Moderator of the Brethren Church, and current co-host of the "SHEcclesiology" Podcast. Today's message is on the value of embracing Jesus as your true Shepherd - following His lead, and experiencing His peace.
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Bridge The Gap - Week 1 - With Jesus
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3,18; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3; Luke 9:57-62
Key Words: Relationship, Sanctification, Hearing God, Bible Reading
Big Idea of the Message: This week is about bridging our personal “gap” with God by committing to build a dynamic relationship with Him - continuing to move toward Him with purpose throughout our lives.
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Seasons - Dissatisfaction With A Satisfying Lord
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Acts 2:42-47
Key Words: Gathering in Worship, Dissatisfaction, Holiness
Big Idea Of the Message: In preparation for our next series - Bridge The Gap - Pastor Rob asks us to reflect on the status of our hearts as revealed by what we complain about. In particular: what are we focused on in our Worship Gatherings.
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Be An Errant Knight
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
This week, our guest speaker is Lawrence Matthews. He is the Volunteer Development Coordinator for Region 2 of Mennonite Disaster Services (MDS). The Brethren Church works in partnership with MDS to reach those in need.
MDS's goal is to restore hope for survivors of disasters. They do this by recruiting, organizing and empowering volunteers to repair and rebuild the homes of those impacted by disasters in Canada and the U.S. They strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those affected by disasters.
Today, Lawrence will give us incite into how MDS is working in the aftermath of Helene & Milton, and how we can get involved.
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Better Than A Fairy Tale - Week 3 - A Risk Worth Taking
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Week 3
Text: Esther 4
Topic: Risk, Courage, The Lost, Worth It, Gospel
Big Idea of the Message: Mordecai, and Esther all placed themselves in harm's way to do the right thing. We are called to do the same for the sake of the lost.
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Better Than A Fairy Tale - Week 2 - Against The Norm
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Text: Esther 3:8-9; Matthew 5:10-12,14-16; Micah 6:8Topic: Babylon, Esther, Living in Hostility, Witness, Shine Your LightBig Idea of the Message: The characters in Esther are Jews living in a hostile empire.Their example can teach Christians how to serve even when we are different from theworld around us.Application Point: We will learn how to serve God and others, even in a post-Christianworld.
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Better Than A Fairy Tale - Week 1 - Behind The Scenes
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Big Idea of the Series: This four-week series explores the story of Esther. Through understanding the book’s backstory and context, we can see that the story is not a fairy tale but an understanding of how God can work behind the scenes with imperfect people in a hostile environment.
Week 1
Text: Esther 1:1–3; 2:5–8
Topic: Esther, Sovereignty, Providence
Big Idea of the Message: Esther tells the story of God working behind the scenes to raise a Jewish girl to be queen in ancient Persia.
Application Point: We will let God work behind the scenes in our lives.
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Love Letters - Week 4 - Cornerstone
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Text: Deuteronomy 6:1–9Topics: Shema, Love, CovenantBig Idea of the Message: Love for God is the central command of the Christian faith.Application Point: We must learn what it means to love God because it is the foundation of ourfaith and the key to building healthy relationships with those around us.