Sermon Archives
FEBURARY 17, 2013. GOD AND THE GREATS - IDOLATRY'S IDIOCY
"God and the Greats" looks at the greatness of God compared to the world's "great ones." From the book of Isaiah.
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The Birth of Jesus Christ - According to Paul Listen
The fourth sermon focusing on the birth of Jesus. This week we consider Paul's perspective on this greatest of gifts; the birth of Jesus Christ. -
Christmas Eve Service Listen
Our Christmas eve sermon consists of two parts
Part 1 - The gift that Christ is
Part 2 - The gifts that Christ gives -
The Birth of Jesus Christ - In his own words Listen
For this third sermon about Christ's birth, we consider the miracle of it all from the only entirely unique point of view. -
The Birth Of Jesus Christ - According to Joseph Listen
The second of three Christmas sermons focussing our attention on the details of the first and best "Christmas gift". -
THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST - According to Mary Listen
The first of three Christmas sermons on the birth of Christ, this one focussing on the perspective of the Virgin Mary. -
SEND International Sunday Listen
"Church planting among the Unreached" is the core purpose of SEND International. This morning our own Rob "Mags" Magwood, Canadian Director, together with the rest of the SEND Canada Team, will unpack that expression, and celebrate how God is at work in a variety of places around the world. You can find SEND Canada at www.send.org/canada. -
Diligence.8 - Lives of Godliness Listen
This final sermon on 2 Peter has us considering how Peter combats the teaching of the scoffers, which is doubting the return of Christ and encouraging sin. How should we respond in our day to these challenges? -
Diligence.7 - By way of reminder Listen
We consider the third chapter in this letter of the Apostle Peter, in which he refutes the false teachers and their teaching. We also consider what that means for us today -
Diligence.6 - The last state worse than the first Listen
We take a second look at the second chapter of the second letter of the Apostle Peter, in which he describes the identifying marks of the false teachers of his day --- and ours. -
Diligence.5 - Until the day of judgement Listen
The Apostle Peter explains that we all need protection from "false teachers" and their "false words", and how to receive that sort of protection from God. -
Diligence.4 - Something more sure Listen
In our fourth sermon in the series based on 2 Peter, we consider Peter's confrontation of the false teaching that was the occasion for Peter's second letter. -
Diligence.3 - All the more diligent Listen
On this Sunday, as we study 2nd Peter for the third of nine Sundays, we consider the Apostle Peter's conclusions in light of God's grace and the call to live a godly life. -
Diligence.2 - All things that pertain to life and godliness Listen
On this Thanksgiving Sunday, as we study 2nd Peter for the second of nine Sundays, we consider the Apostle Peter's instruction to supplement our faith with seven specific character traits -- and how to actually do that. -
Diligence.1 - To those who have obtained a faith Listen
A new series of sermons begins today as Pastor Mike introduces us to the 2nd letter of the Apostle Peter, and its emphasis on "diligence." -
Making known the greatness of God - By the work we share Listen
This morning Graham continues with the third and final Sunday in which we look at our six word Statement of Intention [Making Known the Greatness of God]. -
Making known the greatness of God - By the love we show Listen
This morning Pastor Lyall continues with the second of three consecutive Sundays in which we look at our six word Statement of Intention [Making Known the Greatness of God]. Today he will be speaking on "By The Love We Show".
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Making known the greatness of God - By the lives we live Listen
This morning, Pastor Mike preaches on this first of three consecutive Sundays in which we look at our six-word Statement of Intention ["Making Known the Greatness of God"] and our first answer to the question of how we hope to accomplish this goal. -
Being a good neighbour Listen
This morning, Graham Buchanan, our Director of Community Connections preaches from Luke 10:25-37 on the theme of "being a good neighbour".
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Joshua - renewal Listen
The fourth installment of the Joshua sermon series looks at the theme of Renewal. Two episodes of renewal occur in the book of Joshua: chapters 5 and 24. In considering these occurrences of renewal, we will have a special focus on how they apply to fathers in this Father's Day sermon.
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Work in Christ Listen
Today's stand alone sermon is entitled Work in Christ and considers Colossians 3:22 - 4:1. Paul describes principles of work which instruct us in our vocations.
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Trying on dying Listen
SERMON: "Trying on Dying" Philippians 1:19-21 "for to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." This morning Pastor Wilkins (preaching for the first time since February) leads us in a study of the Apostle Paul's personal statement about life and death. -
Foundation on Christ Listen
Foundation On Christ (Graham Buchanan) This morning, Graham Buchanan, our Director of Community Connections, preaches from Luke 6:46-49, looking at how to build our foundation on Christ. -
Joshua - God’s faithfulness and Israel’s fealty Listen
This tenth and final sermon in the Joshua series will cover the final three chapters of the book of Joshua. The refrain of these chapters, and one could argue the refrain of this entire book, is "Remain faithful to God, for God is faithful to you!" We will consider our own faithfulness in light of the overwhelming and undeserved faithfulness of God to us as seen in the work and person of Jesus Christ. (Joshua 22 - 24)
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Joshua – the power of promised inheritance Listen
This week's sermon, the ninth in our series on the book of Joshua, considers the inheritance of Israel as indicated by God's promise of a land for His chosen people. We too are people of promise, and these chapters point to the trustworthiness of the Promise-giver and our need for faith in His promises. (Joshua 13 - 21)
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The generosity factor - round 2 Listen
Sermon: (Rob “Mags” Magwood) “Round Two”: The Generosity Factor Whether we deserve it or not, modern day Christ-followers are often misunderstood. As we respond, there are many things to consider. In a follow-up to Graham’s message on Jesus’ parable of the “Good Samaritan”, today we’ll look at the Generosity Factor. (Luke 10:25-37).
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A stark contrast Listen
The prophet Jeremiah gives a stark contrast between a man whose trust is in man, and a man whose trust is in the Lord. -
Sun, stand still Listen
This week’s sermon considers Joshua’s great prayer of expectation in which he requests that the Lord make the “sun stand still” in order to prolong the day and achieve a great victory over their enemies. From this narrative we see the power of God working to do the ‘seemingly impossible’ through faithful, expectant prayer, and we will be challenged in how we might approach the Lord in our own prayer lives.
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Joshua – the sin of Achan and the salvation of Israel Listen
This week's sermon considers the sin of Achan from chapter 7 of Joshua and the salvation of Israel from chapter 8. In this narrative we will see the seriousness of sin, the glory of God, and the pattern of salvation. -
Joshua - Jericho Listen
The well known story of Joshua's conquering of Jericho is the subject of this week's sermon. From the sixth chapter of Joshua we consider God's involvement in the conquering of Cannan that begins with the city of Jericho.
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Joshua - crossing the Jordan Listen
In this fifth sermon in the Joshua series, we return to the Israelites on the banks of the Jordan River. Chapters 4 and 5, the passages for today, describe the river crossing and focus on the goodness and might of God.
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Joshua – Rahab Listen
Our third installment of the Joshua sermon series looks at the story of Rahab. The story is found in Joshua 2:1-24 and at the center of this narrative is the confession Rahab makes about who God is and what He has done.
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Joshua – Joshua’s charge Listen
Joshua's Charge is the title of today's sermon, the second in the Joshua series. In the first chapter of Joshua the Lord charges Joshua to be strong and courageous. We consider three themes from God's exhortation to Joshua and identify how we can see Jesus in those themes.
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Joshua - seeing Christ in the Old Testament Listen
Today we begin a sermon series on the book of Joshua with a sermon entitled Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament. Though the series will be based on the book of Joshua, today's passage from Luke 24:25-26 prepares us for seeing our Saviour in this epic Old Testament book.
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Parents and children in Christ Listen
Today's stand alone sermon is entitled Parents and Children in Christ and considers Colossians 3:20-21 with a focus on mothers. -
Marriage in Christ Listen
Today's stand alone sermon considers Colossians 3:18-19 and what marriage in Christ looks like for husbands and wives. -
Easter Sunday Listen
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Palm Sunday – Grave Expectations Listen
Sermon: Grave Expectations Matthew 21: 1 - 9 On this Palm Sunday we will look at Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem in our sermon entitled Grave Expectations. We will consider what the Jewish people were expecting, what Jesus himself was expecting, and what we might expect as we contemplate this "King of the Jews".
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Mission Peru Sunday Listen
Today we will be hearing from the youth who were part of our 2014 Mission Peru Team. They will be sharing their experiences working alongside the ministries that are currently serving in Trujillo, Peru. A few members of the team will also be helping to lead us in worship this morning. -
Walking with the king - putting Listen
We continue with our final sermon in the series WALKING WITH THE KING. Building on last week's sermon, Seeking Things Above, this week we will consider Colossians 3:5-17 in our sermon titled "Putting". -
Walking with the king - things above Listen
We continue with the sixth sermon in the series WALKING WITH THE KING. Building on last week's sermon, Shadows, this week we will consider Colossians 3:1-4 in our sermon titled "Seeking Things Above".
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Walking with the king - shadows Listen
We continue with the fifth sermon in the series WALKING WITH THE KING. Building on last week's sermon, The Gospel, this week we will consider Colossians 2:16-23 in our sermon titled "Shadows".
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Walking with the king - the gospel Listen
We continue with the fourth sermon in the series WALKING WITH THE KING. Building on last week's sermon, Fullness, this week we will consider Colossians 2:13 -15 in our sermon titled "The Gospel".
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Walking with the king - fullness Listen
We continue with the third sermon in the series WALKING WITH THE KING. Building on last week's sermon, In Him, this week we will consider Colossians 2:8-12 in our sermon titled "Fullness". -
Walking with the king - in Him Listen
We continue with the second sermon in the series WALKING WITH THE KING. Building on last week's sermon, Simple Faith, this week we will consider Colossians 2:6-7 in our sermon titled "In Him".
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Walking with the king - simple faith Listen
This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series: WALKING WITH THE KING. This series comes from Colossians 2 - 4 and therefore builds on our last series, The King of Kings and Us which came from Colossians 1. This week we consider Colossians 2: 1 - 7, and Simple Faith. -
IJM sunday Listen
International Justice Mission is one of the seven locally-based ministries we partner with in the work of the gospel. Once every two years, today for example, we invite them to explain and update us about their work. At the conclusion of both services we will be taking a collection to support the work of this worthy organization. -
The king of kings and us - part 5: maturity Listen
As we reach the conclusion of Colossians 1, and our current sermon series, we read of the Apostle Paul's willingness, in fact his joy, at the ongoing prospect of pain and suffering as part of serving our great King Jesus. -
The king of kings and us - part 4 persevere Listen
Colossians 1:20-23. An unexpected ingredient of a worthy walk is to persevere. Paul encourages the Colossians, and us, to continue in the faith.
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The king of kings and us - part 3 preeminence Listen
What does it take to "live a life worthy of the Lord"? Among other things, according to the apostle Paul, it takes a very high view of Christ himself!
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The king of kings and us part 2 - reading Listen
To acknowledge Christ as your own king is loaded with personal implications. This week we see that walking in a manner worthy of the Lord is one of those personal implications and that a worthy walk comes as we read and apply God's Word.
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The king of kings and us part 1 - praying Listen
It's one (right) thing to acknowledge that Christ is King over all things, but to acknowledge him as your own king is loaded with personal implications. A new 5-week series begins today.
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Looking backward and forward at year's end Listen
On this last Sunday of 2013, we will look at the "sacrament" of communion and consider how it helps us to look back on the past year and look forward to the coming year.
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DECEMBER 22, 2013. THE KING OF CHRISTMAS - THE SON OF THE MOST HIGH Listen
Our pre-Christmas focus on Christ as "The King of Christmas" concludes today by returning to the words with which the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she was to bear a child and "that he would be great."
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DECEMBER 15, 2013. THE KING OF CHRISTMAS - THE SON OF DAVID Listen
The third of four sermons celebrating the birth of Christ our King considers a promise to King David of a son who will reign eternal. Jesus is the ULTIMATE KING because he ETERNALLY GUARDS and GOVERNS us -
NOVEMBER 24, 2013. THE TRINITY. GOD IN THREE PERSONS - THE REASON IT MATTERS Listen
In this 3rd sermon on the Trinity, we look at some of the ways in which our relationship with God is affected by knowing "God in Three Persons".
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DECEMBER 8, 2013. THE KING OF CHRISTMAS. THE SEED OF ABRAHAM Listen
We continue our celebration of the birth of Christ, our great king, with the second of four sermons on the amazing truth that Christ is not only the ULTIMATE SOLUTION to our GREATEST PROBLEM but also the ULTIMATE SOURCE of our GREATEST PRIVILEGES.
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DECEMBER 1, 2013. THE KING OF CHRISTMAS. THE SEED OF THE WOMAN Listen
West London begins its celebration of the birth of Christ with the launch of four Sunday sermons on the amazing truth that Christ is our great king, in fact, the King of Kings. -
NOVEMBER 17, 2013. THE TRINITY – THE RELATIONSHIP Listen
This week we continue with the second sermon in our series entitled The Trinity.
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NOVEMBER 10, 2013. THE TRINITY - THE REALITY Listen
This week we will begin a three week series entitled The Trinity. This week's sermon, "The Reality", will consider the Scriptural evidence for the Trinity and the importance of a proper understanding of this foundational doctrine.
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NOVEMBER 9, 2013. ADVANCE - STRONGER TOGETHER Listen
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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2013. TOGETHER OR APART (AT PEACE OR AT WAR) Listen
Our own Gerald Hayes, former Canadian TWR Director, presents its worldwide work -- and introduces us to an Iranian family who were impacted by the gospel through TWR's work. We will be collecting an offering at the conclusion of both services for the important work of TWR.
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 27, 2013. STRONGER TOGETHER - INTEGRITY, COMPETENCE & TWO MORE Listen
This morning, Pastor Mike Wilkins preaches a practical summary of our "Stronger Together" series from a text in the Psalms. "Integrity, Competence and Two More" Psalm 78:72
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2013. STRONGER TOGETHER. JOINED TOGETHER & SET APART Listen
On a Baptism Sunday at West London, Apprentice Pastor Jude St.John teaches four ways in which baptism portrays a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. -
SUNDAY OCTOBER 13, 2013 - A THANKFUL HEART Listen
This Thanksgiving sermon focuses on how to nurture a thankful heart when life's difficulties come upon us.
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 6, 2013. STRONGER TOGETHER - THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Listen
The fifth sermon in the "Stronger Together" series looks at the Christian life from Eccelsiastes. -
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2013. STRONGER TOGETHER - THE CONTENTED LIFE Listen
The fourth sermon in our Stronger Together series looks at the contented life from the Old Testament's Book of Ecclesiastes. -
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2013. STRONGER TOGETHER - THE SECURED LIFE Listen
The third sermon in the Stronger Together series looks at the secured life from Ecclesiastes. -
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2013. STRONGER TOGETHER - THE REWARDED LIFE Listen
We consider how to become "Stronger Together" with a look at "the rewarded life" from Ecclesiastes 4:9. -
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2013. ADVANCE - BE READY Listen
Advance - September 14th, 2013 - Recording of Vera Kuranji's talk entitled 'Be Ready!,' based on Paul's direction to Timothy to '...be ready in season and out of season' in 2 Timothy 4:2 -
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2013. STRONG IN THE LORD . "PRAY. A LOT" Listen
Our summer-long sermon series, "Strong in the Lord" concludes today as Pastor Mike Wilkins preaches from Ephesians 6:18.
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SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2013. STRONG IN THE LORD - THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT Listen
Our Strong in the Lord series, based on Ephesians 6, continues this week as Apprentice Pastor Jude St. John leads us in a consideration of the sixth and final piece of "the whole armour of God": the Sword of the Spirit.
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SUNDAY AUGUST 18, 2013. STRONG IN THE LORD - THE HELMET OF SALVATION Listen
Our Strong in the Lord series, based on Ephesians 6, continues this week as Apprentice Pastor Jude St. John leads us in a consideration of the fifth piece of "the whole armour of God": the Helmet of Salvation. -
SUNDAY AUGUST 4, 2013. STRONG IN THE LORD - THE GOSPEL OF PEACE Listen
This morning, Ron Standish, a member of our Board of Elders and our long-standing Church Treasurer, preaches from Ephesians 6:14 on the theme of finding in the Lord the strength to speak about the good news of peace with God through faith in Christ, both boldly and clearly. Our summer series, "Strong in the Lord", continues. -
JULY 28, 2013. - STRONG IN THE LORD - THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Listen
Our Strong in the Lord series, based on Ephesians 6, continues this week as we consider the second piece of God's armour: the Breastplate of Righteousness.
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JULY 21, 2013. STRONG IN THE LORD - THE BELT OF TRUTH Listen
Our Strong in the Lord series, based on Ephesians 6, continues this week as we consider the first piece of God's armour; the Belt of Truth. We will look into what it means to "fasten on the belt of truth."
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JULY 14, 2013. STRONG IN THE LORD - SO THAT THEY MAY STAND Listen
This morning we continue our series based on Ephesians 6, entitled: Strong in the Lord. We will be studying what it really means to "put on the full armor of God" so that we can live empowered lives of obedience to Christ
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JULY 7, 2013. BE STRONG IN THE LORD - DRESSED FOR WAR Listen
This morning we continue our study based on Ephesians 6, entitled: Strong in the Lord. We will be studying what it really means to "put on the full armor of God" so that we can live empowered lives of obedience to Christ. -
JUNE 30, 2013. STRONG IN THE LORD : STUDIES OF THE "ARMOUR OF GOD" Listen
Today we begin a new series.
Strong in the Lord: Studies of the "armour of God" --- in which we see how exactly to gain from God the courage to dare to live the life of a good and faithful servant of Christ.
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JUNE 23, 2013. Why Me? Listen
This morning’s sermon, “Why Me?” is preached by Bill Lobbezoo, one of our Alliance International Workers in Cambodia.
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JUNE 16, 2013.The Father as Fortress Listen
This morning’s Father’s Day sermon will be preached by Jude St. John, who, as announced last Sunday, will serve as our next Apprentice Pastor beginning August 1. (If you missed the announcement, you can find it as an insert in this bulletin.) The opening ten minutes of today's audio sermon file also includes an update for Steve and Pam Wise on their continuing work in the mission field.
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JUNE 9 2013. JUST DARE # 8. THE COURAGE TO BELIEVE IN THE CHURCH Listen
JUST DARE! We conclude our series on courage with a look at the second half of Daniel 7 and the interpretation of Daniel’s first beastly dream.
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JUNE 9, 2013. TWO PIECES OF GOOD NEWS FROM PASTOR WILKINS Listen
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MAY 26, 2013- JUST DARE #7 - THE COURAGE TO BELIEVE Listen
JUST DARE! We enter the final chapter of our series on Daniel 1-7 and consider a vision of things to come that Daniel himself dreamed.
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MAY 19, 2013 - JUST DARE # 6 - THE COURAGE TO SETTLE IN Listen
JUST DARE,” our current sermon series from the Book of Daniel continues today as Nate Wright takes us to the lions’ den!
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MAY 12, 2013. "MOTHER NEEDS" Listen
On this Mother’s Day, we look into God’s Word to see what we need to be and to do, as our mother’s child, according to God.
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MAY 5th, 2013. - JUST DARE #5 - THE COURAGE TO SPEAK THE TRUTH Listen
JUST DARE #5 - Our study of courage from the Book of Daniel continues. Another day. Another proud King. Another dare! -
APRIL 28, 2013. JUST DARE #4 - THE COURAGE TO SPEAK UP Listen
Just Dare #4 What does it take for a very proud person to humble himself before God? Our study of courage from the book of Daniel continues. -
APRIL 14, 2013. JUST DARE #2 - THE COURAGE TO ASK FOR A MIRACLE Listen
Daniel (from the book of Daniel) and his friends are our examples as we study the courage by which they dared to put their faith into action. -
APRIL 21, 2013. JUST DARE #3 - THE COURAGE TO REFUSE Listen
Daniel's three friends are our examples as we study the courage by which they refused to compromise themselves. -
APRIL 7, 2013. JUST DARE #1 - THE COURAGE TO STAND OUT Listen
A new series of sermons, all about being courageous, from the book of Daniel.
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MARCH 31, 2013. GOD & THE SERVANT #6. HAPPY ABOUT EASTER Listen
GOD & THE SERVANT #6 The "Easter Sunday conclusion" of this month-long series on the Servant Songs from the Book of Isaiah.
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MARCH 24, 2013. GOD AND THE SERVANT #4. THE GREAT EXPLANATION Listen
GOD & THE SERVANT. #4 The “Palm Sunday” edition of this month-long series on the Servant Songs from the Book of Isaiah. -
MARCH 17, 2013. GOD AND THE SERVANT #3 - THE GREATEST HUMILITY Listen
GOD & THE SERVANT OUR CURRENT SERIES LEADING UP TO AND INCLUDING EASTER SUNDAY.
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MARCH 10, 2013. GOD & THE SERVANT. #2.THE GREATEST COMPLAINT Listen
GOD & THE SERVANT A month-long study of "The Servant Songs" (Isaiah 42-53), in which through the prophet Isaiah, God makes very clear the greatness of the work and the character of the Coming One.
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MARCH 3, 2013. GOD & THE SERVANT #1 - THE GREATEST ASSIGNMENT Listen
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FEBUARY 24, 2013. A TALE OF TWO SWORDS Listen
It is our honour and pleasure to welcome newly elected Alliance President David Hearn to our pulpit. Dave is a practical and powerful preacher with a compelling vision for our denomination.
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FEBURARY 17, 2013. GOD AND THE GREATS - IDOLATRY'S IDIOCY Listen
"God and the Greats" looks at the greatness of God compared to the world's "great ones." From the book of Isaiah.
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FEBRUARY 10, 2013 (11:00 AM) GOD AND THE GREATS .THINKING THEO-CENTRICALLY Listen
This morning's 11:00 AM version of the sermon excludes "Act One" of "A Real-life Drama" in order to make room for "Act Four." "Act One" can be heard on the recording of the 9:15 AM version. -
FEBRUARY 10, 2013 (9:15 AM) GOD AND THE GREATS .THINKING THEO-CENTRICALLY Listen
This morning's 9:15 version of the sermon includes an exposition of "Act One" (Isaiah 36) of "A Real-life Drama in Four Acts" but excludes "Act Four." By contrast, the 11:00 AM sermon skips "Act One" in order to make time for "Act Four." -
FEBRUARY 3, 2013.ASSYRIAN-ESQUE ASSUMPTIONS Listen
The fool has said in his heart: There is no God --- or if there is, it doesn't mean anything to me. This line of thinking can be called an Assyrian-esque assumption. -
JANUARY 27, 2013. YOUTH FOR CHRIST SUNDAY Listen
This morning we happily feature the important work of Youth for Christ in London, ans so we happily welcome to the front of the Sanctuary our own James Coolidge, YFC's Executive Director. -
JANUARY 20,2013.AVOIDING AHAZ-NICITY Listen
In “God & the Greats,” we let Isaiah the prophet show us the greatness of our God as compared to the “great ones” of the world in his, and our, day.
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JANUARY 13, 2013. BELIEVING; WAITING Listen
The great God we behold and come to believe in sometimes calls us to wait: to believe in the power and wisdom and love of God, and to wait upon him.
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JANUARY 6, 2013. BEHOLDING; BELIEVING Listen
For the first two months of this new year, we will study the book of Isaiah to see the greatness of God as revealed through his dealings with "great ones" of the earth.
