Our aim this week is to understand God’s promises with a view to learning how we can rightly lay hold of them (“claim” them) for ourselves. Pastor Ralph explains that we need to first understand God’s policies in order to understand His promises. This week’s lesson is illustrated by the life of Moses in theContinue reading “Understanding God’s Promises”
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Resurrection & Ascension Advancing Redemption
Ascension Sunday This past Thurday, 21 May, marked 40 days since we commemorated the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Today, we remember the bodily ascension of Jesus into Heaven, and consider its interconnection with the resurrection. We’ve spent these past weeks considering the implications of the Christ Event — the death, burial, resurrection,Continue reading “Resurrection & Ascension Advancing Redemption”
Christ Ascends to Heaven
Today’s message focuses on the ascension of Jesus Christ to Heaven, continuing our series on the Christ Event (a term that describes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, and their integral part in the gospel story). These amazing pieces of salvation history are the foundation of a believer’s hope. May they be a blessingContinue reading “Christ Ascends to Heaven”
Believe in God
In this week’s Bible study, Pastor Ralph discusses one of the fundamental objections to faith: what basis exists for believing in God? We’ll look at what scripture says about why we struggle to see and appreciate God for who He is, and why it’s so essential for our souls that we seek to recognise Him.Continue reading “Believe in God”
Mothers and Grandmothers, Unite!
Today we make a point of remembering and giving thanks for the mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures that have shaped our lives. In the message this morning, Pastor Ralph considers the importance of godly women in the lives of believers. Together, we’ll look at the scriptural example of Timothy, who was enriched by the influencesContinue reading “Mothers and Grandmothers, Unite!”
How God Addresses Our Anxieties, Part 4
In this week’s Bible study, Pastor Ralph expands upon how a right relationship with God can change our perception of problems and improve our ability to cope with them as we gain a better sense of His power. Scripture passages Philippians 4:6-7 1 Peter 5:6-7 Romans 8:28-29 Romans 16:20 (Apologies for getting this up lateContinue reading “How God Addresses Our Anxieties, Part 4”
Christ Conquered Death
Good morning, everyone! We’re grateful for the opportunity to worship with you again today. We’re continuing to study the Christ Event (the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus). This week, we’ll examine the scriptural accounts of Jesus’s appearances to people after He arose from the tomb after His burial, which proved His resurrection and victoryContinue reading “Christ Conquered Death”
How God Addresses Our Anxieties, Part 3
Did you know God doesn’t put Himself under obligation to answer the prayers of anyone who isn’t rightly related to Him? In this week’s Bible study, Pastor Ralph explores how God’s promises (including the promise to provide peace when you ask Him for it) are grounded in a mutual relationship between you and God. ReadingsContinue reading “How God Addresses Our Anxieties, Part 3”
Redemption: The Intermission
We’re thankful to gather with you again today to worship together, even as we’re apart. We’re made for community, but weeks like the one just passed remind us how much we need it. It’s been a week of sorrow and and tragedy in Canada. Such heartbreaking recent events make us mindful of life and deathContinue reading “Redemption: The Intermission”
How God Addresses Our Anxieties, Part 2
Pastor Ralph continues his study of the peace God offers us in the midst of our anxieties, and the conditions upon which this promise rests. Pastor also talks about prayer — our need for it, and how we should approach it. The scripture passage in focus today will be Philippians 4:6-7.
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