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Philippians 4:4-9 Introduction Fall is a difficult season of the year. It is definitely not summer any more, but it really isn’t winter either. It is a season in between. Living “in between” can be a challenge. Every snow storm reminds us that we have to learn to drive with winter driving skills. Then…

Philippians 2:1-5 I. Introduction The International Day of Peace was established by the United Nations in November 1981. It has set September 21 as the permanent date for the International Day of Peace. The resolution states, “…that the International Day of Peace shall henceforth be observed as a day…

Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction If you have ever had the privilege of telling a children’s story, you know what it is like to see the children with their faces turned up waiting with anticipation for the story. I imagine a similar picture in Luke 10:39. Mary, the sister of Lazarus was sitting at the…

Philippians 3:15-4:3 Introduction Where do your loyalties lie? Which banner do you wave? Is it with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers or with the Saskatchewan Rough Riders? Will it be with Toronto or Saskatchewan at the Grey Cup next Sunday? For many years, my brother has had a significant loyalty to the United…

Philippians 3:2-14 I. Introduction What a great time we had last weekend at the Franklin Graham Festival. The music was great, it was marvellous to hear the testimonies of Cindy Klassen and Milt Stegall and the others who shared their stories of salvation. The message was clear and direct and many responded…

Philippians 1:12-26 Introduction Have you ever talked to Trevor Dueck about NASCAR, or Margaret and Charlotte about quilting, or Eric Eidse about hockey or hunting or any mother about their children? Our passions show don’t they. Some people have so many things that they get excited about that they are…

Philippians 1:27-30 I. Introduction I read an article this week in an EFC publication that reported that, “On August 16, Artur Pawlowski was arrested for sharing the Gospel with tarot card readers at the Fringe Festival in Calgary. Pawlowski told these practisers of "sorcery" that the Bible condemns…

Philippians 3:1 I. Introduction As soon as you put something into print there is the danger that you have made a mistake. Carol is pretty good at getting things right in the church bulletin, but not every church secretary is as good. These are some things that have appeared in church bulletins: 1. Bertha…

Philippians 1:1-11 I. Introduction This week friends of ours who were in the church we pastored in Mather came by to visit. We hadn’t seen them for quite a few years and it was good to catch up again. All of us enjoy good relationships with other people. We relate with and enjoy some people because they…

Philippians 2:12-18 I. Introduction Whenever I have been in the city on a particularly messy day, like a melting day in March, and I come home after dark, there is a problem. As long as I am in the city and the street lights are bright, there is no problem. But as soon as I leave the city and it is dark…