Sweetest Devotion – Sermon on Acts 2:42-47
“They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” Acts 2:42 Have you ever been part of a really exciting and seemingly life-changing event? Have you been at the centre of a craze or a fad as it exploded to epic proportions? I wasn’t around for them, but I know that some of you experienced the power and fervor of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Crusades – the energy was electric, thousands of people renewing their faith, for many it was a … [Read more...]
Sermon for Lent 4 – March 26th 2017
For years, John was my favourite of the four Gospels. It is only in John that you find the stories of Jesus turning water into wine; or Jesus talking with the woman at the well; or Nicodemus visiting Jesus. John has some of the most famous Bible verses, like John 3:16 that used to appear on signs at sports events. In the other 3 Gospels, Jesus can be secretive about who he is and what he is up to, but not in John. "I am the way, the truth and the life," "I am the light of the world," "I am the … [Read more...]
Spirit in the Sky
Today as we continue our series on "What do we believe?" as part of our "Knowing the Story" theme, we explore what the Creeds have to say about the Holy Spirit, the Lord the Giver of Life, who gathers the church and enables us to respond to Jesus' call of discipleship. … [Read more...]
What is… Grace Church?
Today we conclude the preaching series on Ephesians, and the question "What is the Church?" We end with more questions than answers, but I invite you to join with us as we, in Christ, seek to faithfully answer them. … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk about Sex, Baby! (and Idolatry)
Today we continue our Preaching series exploring the Book of Ephesians and the question "What is the Church?". Today we explore the modern day idols and how we as the Church can be renewed! … [Read more...]
You Gotta Serve Somebody
Today we continue our Preaching series exploring the Book of Ephesians and the question "What is the Church?". This sermon explores what it means for the Church to be a servant of the Gospel, and how we as Grace Church can live into that. … [Read more...]
The Church is… Redeemed
Today we kick off our Preaching Series exploring the Book of Ephesians and the question "What is the Church?". This sermon explores what it means for the Church to find it's meaning and purpose in God's grand story of redemption in Jesus Christ. … [Read more...]
The Parable of the Reckless Sower
This sermon explores the nature and character of God and the Church through the Parable of the [Reckless] Sower. May you find it edifying and challenging! … [Read more...]
Baptism Of Jesus and the Church
Baptism is about rising out of the water, a bit disoriented, dripping and amazed to be in the sun. It is to hear God say to you, "Hello! I love you beyond words. I am delighted in you. Now, you are my child. You will bear me in your heart every day..." … [Read more...]