Avoiding Drift in the church
In this sermon we look at some of the threats that were coming against the early church and then how Paul instructs Timothy to deal with these threats.
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Christian Living
The Tragic End of Disobedience 1 Samuel 31
In this sermon we consider the tragic end of Saul. As God said, his life is lost in battle against the Philistines and Israel is left with out a king and many lay slain. While we are encouraged by those who finish well, we must also heed the warnings from someone who did not finish
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When God is Silent 1 Samuel 28
In this sermon David Bosma wrestles with the difficult narrative in 1 Samuel 28. We see the devastating effects of sin against God’s word and the desperate attempt of Saul to find his way around God’s plan.
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Responding to Persecution
In our study of 1 Samuel we come to Saul’s final attempt to kill David and we see how God is shaping David to respond in a way that is honouring to the Lord. Though David doesn’t know the future, we see him continuing to trust in the Lord and to show mercy even when
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The Biblical Blueprint for the family (part 3)
In this sermon pastor Jacob Spenst opens up Ephesians 5 & 6 for us and calls parents to think Biblically about the bringing up of their children, especially as it relates to education.
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The Biblical Blueprint for the family (part 2)
In this sermon pastor Mike Hovland opens up Ephesians 5 for us as well as parts of Genesis 2 and helps us understand God’s ultimate purpose in marriage. Marriage is unique not only because it’s God’s first human institution but because it illustrates the gospel of Jesus Christ!
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Appealing to the judge
In this sermon we look at 1 Samuel 24 where David has an opportunity to avenge himself against Saul, who has been hunting him, and yet David entrusts himself to the Judge of all the earth and extends mercy to undeserving Saul. We see how seeing God as judge over all should effect the way
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Responding to Fear (Ps. 56)
Several of the Psalms state that they were written in light of specific events that unfolded in 1 Samuel, and so this week we look at Psalms 56 which was a response to David’s close call at Gath with the King Achish. We see an example of trusting in God, even when things seem to
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A Surprising Response to Suffering
In this sermon we first consider the unfolding story in 1 Samuel 21 where David flees for his life, and then we move over to Psalm 34 which was written after these events in David’s life and we consider his response to all that had happened.
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