What does faith look like? Our culture simply defines it as belief in a higher power. It speaks of “faith leaders” and “faith communities” full of people who “practice their faith”. But the Bible speaks of something more. It speaks of a dynamic faith produced by the gospel that is visible, community-shaping, and world-changing. Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on the difference that the gospel makes to our faith.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 1:8-15
Series: Romans
The book of Romans has been called “the greatest letter ever written”. It is rich with doctrine and powerful in its application. We see that already in the opening seven verses of the book. As the Apostle Paul introduces himself and his mission, he provides a template for the Christian life regarding what we are to believe, and how we are to live. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 1:1-7
Series: Romans
The book of Proverbs reveals the deep inner connections of God’s law and will to our daily life. Listen as Pastor Tim explains how Proverbs reveals a persons future destiny—where they will spend eternity—is revealed in advance by paying attention to their fears, pleasures, and speech. How the inclinations of our hearts, are a clue to our final destiny.
Speaker: Pastor Tim Kerr
Passage: Proverbs 10:23-32
Series: Standalone Sermon
Listen as our regional leader Jace Hudson bring us a word from 1 John about confession of sin.
Speaker: Pastor Jace Hudson
Passage: 1 John 1
Series: Standalone Sermon
The Christian life can be lived alone – or can it? So often we can neglect the precious means of grace God has given us in our brothers and sisters. Listen in as Pastor Timon encourages us to stand firm together, running our race as one body in Christ.
Speaker: Pastor Timon
Passage: Philippians 3:15-4:1
Series: Standalone Sermon
As the Book of Ruth draws to a close, we see many of the same themes in this final chapter that have been present throughout the story. The hidden hand of God’s providence. The enduring legacy of kindness and steadfast love. The beauty of welcoming strangers. All of this merely sets the stage, however, for the main message of the book: the King has come! He has come first through David, and then through his descendant Jesus, who would be the Messiah, the Saviour, and the King of Kings. Listen as Pastor Josh explains how His steadfast love for us transforms us into people who show steadfast love to others.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Ruth 4:1-22
Series: The Providence of God in the Darkness of Life
In Ruth 3, we reach the most significant turning point in the story. Naomi devises a risky plan to bring Ruth and Boaz together in marriage. It works! Boaz happily agrees to redeem Ruth and marry her. This sets off a course of events that would lead to the births of David – the greatest King in Israel’s history – and of the Son of David, Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Saviour of sinners.
None of this would have happened, however, if not for a few key events. Listen as Pastor Josh explains how God works through our risks, our integrity, and our steadfast love.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Ruth 3:1-18
Series: The Providence of God in the Darkness of Life
In Ruth 2, we begin to see the fortunes of Ruth and Naomi begin to turn. Ruth meets a righteous man named Boaz, a potential “kinsman redeemer” who could help them recover their economic and social stability. Listen as Pastor Josh shows us what this teaches us about God’s providence, and how it all points to Jesus as the ultimate redeemer.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Ruth 2:1-22
Series: The Providence of God in the Darkness of Life
The Book of Ruth begins with a bitter woman named Naomi. She has lost her husband. She has lost her two sons. But she has gained a daughter-in-law named Ruth. The problem is that she doesn’t appreciate her very much, because her bitterness has consumed her. Listen as Pastor Josh helps us understand what bitterness does to us, and how trust in God’s providence is the key to breaking free.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Ruth 1:1-22
Series: Ruth
Our search for a life of meaning and joy ends at the empty tomb of Christ. The power of God is on full display in a moment of purported weakness. Listen as Pastor Timon shows us how we can find life by enjoying the power of the risen Christ.
Speaker: Pastor Timon
Passage: Ephesians 1:19–23
Series: Easter Sunday
