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As we head into the holiday season, one of things that many people look forward to is the food, especially when shared around a table with friends or family. I think we’re losing some of that sense of togetherness these days. I’ve seen at restaurants families at a table where each person is on their…

Our first Scripture lesson this morning comes for Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 : For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and…

Hebrews 10:1-18 concludes the theological explanation part of this letter. Verse 19 onwards is all about the practical application. The writer has made their point and will then move onto the “so what does this mean practically for how you live” part of the letter. And that is the subject of another…

26 For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens; 27 who does not need daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the people’s, for this He did once for all when…

2 Corinthians 3 Good morning church! Let me ask you. Have you ever had a day all planned out perfectly, and it didn’t exactly go as you hoped it would go? Well that’s how this past week went, up to and including yesterday. I had a great plan for yesterday, and among other things our church website went…

Call To Worship 1 Give unto the Lord , O you mighty ones, Give unto the Lord glory and strength. 2 Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Giving 6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 15, Session 3 © 2019 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., Feb. 2023. Summary and Goal The Israelites had a sin problem resulting in a vicious cycle they couldn’t…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 15, Session 3 © 2019 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., Feb. 2023. Summary and Goal The Israelites had a sin problem resulting in a vicious cycle they couldn’t…

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed is to have the loving attention of Almighty God. Do we have pure hearts? 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. 26 And I will give you a new…

Introduction We are concluding a very important portion of the book of Hebrews. We opened up the book with a series of comparisons. Jesus compared to the angels Jesus compared to Moses Jesus compared to us as human beings Conclusion: Jesus is superior to any and everything in creation This Jesus became…

This is the first Sunday of Advent. This year the last Sunday of Advent will fall on Christmas Day. This will be a test of the faithful. I say this tongue in cheek. Whether you attend church service or stay home an unwrap presents will determine how religious you are. Would you consider yourself a religious…

Understanding prophecy. Intro: Bible Prophecy! People fascinated by it. Even some who do not believe wonder what the Bible says will happen. It is not uncommon to read news articles that refer to things, and call them “apocalyptic,” a term from the bible. People are curious. They want to know. Why should…

We desire perfection . Many of us are perfectionists at heart, including myself, and it can be terrible at times. We are also looking for the “perfect” product. Nothing and no one is perfect . No person can reach what we typically think of perfection. Perfect also means wholeness, complete, accomplished…

The natural inclination to infuse ourselves into Christ is better suited to allow Christ to be infused into us.

In this week's sermon I compare the experience of the Judeans in exile to our own communities in this pandemic and the new covenant that Jeremiah announces and what it means to us as Christians as we head into the advent season.

This week, as the holidays come to a close, we'll be finishing up those leftovers. Turkey or stuffing with cranberry sauce and mayo on a dinner roll; almost as delicious as Christmas dinner! But as good as leftovers are, they're never as good as the real thing! 2017 was an amazing year and we should savour the memories. But let's not savour the past so much, that we forget to embrace the New Year. Let's prepare for the next celebration!

This week, as the holidays come to a close, we'll be finishing up those leftovers. Turkey or stuffing with cranberry sauce and mayo on a dinner roll; almost as delicious as Christmas dinner! But as good as leftovers are, they're never as good as the real thing! 2017 was an amazing year and we should savour the memories. But let's not savour the past so much, that we forget to embrace the New Year. Let's prepare for the next celebration!

Exposition of Hebrews 1:1-4