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When situations of life cause us to fear, how should we respond as followers of Christ? Listen to today's message to understand more.
Scripture: 1st John 4:11-18
by: Paul Malott
Theme: For those who have found their life in Christ have become part of the family of God. So we are brothers and sisters in Christ. In today's message we look at aspects of how to live as siblings in God's family.
Scripture: Psalm 133:1:3; Romans 8:14; Hebrews 13:1; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:16; John 13:34-35; Luke 6:35
Rev. Paul Malott | 2020/03/08
Jonah: A Change of Heart - God's Passion: Paul Malott
We wrap up this series bringing everything to the point that God wanted to make; His passion for all humanity should be our passion as well. Listen to today's message to learn more.
Scripture: Jonah 3:6-4:11; John 3:16-18
Jonah: A Change of Heart - God is our Partner: Tracy Ritchie
God partners with us to accomplish the mission of being disciple-making disciples. When we tap into His endless love we can love the unlovable. When we partner with Him, and the Holy Spirit at work in and through us, we can have the boldness to do the impossible.
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-3
Jonah: A Change of Heart - The Presence of God: Paul Malott
The book of Jonah teaches us that the presence of God is everywhere. And God desires for us to experience His presence in real ways. Listen to today's message to understand God's presence in a great way.
Scripture: Jonah 1:3; 2; Psalm 16: 11; 21:6; 95:4&5, 139:7-12; Isaiah 6:1-8
Jonah: A Change of Heart - God of Patience - Paul Malott
In today's messages we look at God's patience as seen in the book of Jonah and how His patience impacts us.
Scripture: Jonah 1'4:2; Proverbs 16:42; Exodus 34:6,7; Isaiah 40:13-14; 58:8,9; Nahum 1:3, John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:9
Jonah: A Change of Heart (Introduction) - Paul Malott
In this first week of our Series on the book of Jonah we learn some of the back story to who Jonah is and the culture around him. this message is very helpful as we read through the remainder of the book.
Scripture: The Book Of Jonah
Seeing 20/20: Part 4 - Paul Malott
We need to see ourselves as God sees us and when God looks at His followers He sees the Church. We ARE the body of Christ, created to love in the community. Listen to today's message to understand more about how we can live in community most effectively.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:20; Hebrews 10:24,25; 1 Corinthians 12:21-26
Seeing Ourselves As God Sees Us: I Am Redeemed - Brian Rennick
An examination of what happened when we were redeemed, how that changed how God sees us and why it’s important to see ourselves through that same lens. Through redemption our past is gone, our present is new and our future has unlimited potential.
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10
Ignite the Wonder - Tracy Ritchie
This year, let the wonder of God amaze us as we remember the wonder, are careful not to overlook the wonder and make room for wonder in our lives.
Scripture: Luke 5. 17 - 26; Isaiah 29. 13, 14
Travel Light Part 4 - Letting Go Of Bitterness - Paul Malott
Christmas has the potential to bring out the best in us as well as the worst. But as we travel through this life Christ asks us to travel light by letting go of bitterness. Listen to today's message to hear how to kill bitterness in us.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:15; Ephesians 4:31-32
Travel Light Part 3 - Letting Go Of Stuff - Paul Malott
A key to traveling light through life is letting go of stuff. Listen to today's message to hear things you can do to let go of things less import than what God desires.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:6; Luke 12:13-21; Matthew 6:19-21; 1 Timothy 6:17:19
Travel Light Part 2 - Paul Malott
It's hard to focus at times but in order to Travel Light we have to let go of distractions. Listen to today's message on some things we can do to let go of distractions.
Scripture: Matthew 2:2-12; Luke 10:38-42; Philippians 2:14-16
Travel Light Part 1 - Letting Go Of Control - Paul Malott
There are many things in life we desire to be in control of, and Mary was not different. But life seems to take drastic turns on us. In today's message we are challenged to travel light by letting go of control.
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38;9:23; 2242; Matthew 10:39
Who Are You To Find - Paul Malott
How can we utilize the Christmas season to the best of our ability? An invitation is not enough, so listen to today message to hear about how e should approach this season.
Scripture: John 1:35-51
Fear Not - John Northey
We all have moments where we fear. But we can overcome our fear. Listen to today's message to hear more.
Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-14; Genesis 3:-13; Numbers 13&14; Matthew 8:26; Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 40:31; Philippians 4:13; John 15:5; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Psalms 46:1&2, 119; John 16; Galatians 5:22&23; Psalms 34:4; 2 Timothy 1:17; 1 John 4:17&18
Leave No One Behind - Paul Malott
During WWII there were soldiers who chose to go searching for those who were lost in enemy territory and bring them to freedom. We honour them for their brave service. It’s because of those who fought for our freedom that we can worship Jesus Christ openly, the one who came searching for us, in order to bring us to ultimate freedom.
Scripture: Luke 15:1-7
Action Figures Part 6 - Brian Rennick
It's important that we finish this Christian journey well but finishing well is not just about what we do at the end of our life. Every day, every decision, every choice we make will affect how we finish. The Apostle Paul's declaration at the end of his journey, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith," (II Timothy 4:7 KJV) should inspire us to live every day with no regrets, pedal to the medal, finish line in sight.
Action Figures Part 5 - Tracy Ritchie
Action figures who have had an encounter with God or moved by those who knew Jesus and our compelled to share the good news.
Scripture: Acts 17.16-23, 1 John 5.21
Action Figures Part 4 - John-Mark Giancola
To be an action figure used by the Holy Spirit we need to understand that 1) the good new of the Gospel is for everyone, and 2) we must be willing breakdown preconceived opinions we may have the people around us. We're going to look at three different characters in Acts who do exactly these two things!
Scripture: Acts 8:26-39, Acts 9:10-18, Acts 10:9-15,28-2, 44-46
Action figures Part 3 - Paul Malott
Action Figures are not perfect, and conflicts can arise. In today's message we look at an example of how the early church handled conflict and some tips on how we can handle it today.
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Action Figures: Traditions - Paul Malott
Action Figures must be close to Jesus and be willing to give up tradition. Listen to today's message to discover more.
Scripture: Acts 3-5
Action Figures: Introduction - Paul Malott
Throughout the book of Acts we see a strong emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the faithful followers of Jesus. In today's message we give and introduction to this six week series.
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11; 2 :42-47, Luke 1:3-4
For Our City: Level Up - Tracy Ritchie
Today we introduced the discipleship pathway that will help us level up in community - discipleship and fellowship. It's all part of becoming disciples of Jesus who make disciples - reaching out city with the Good News of Jesus.
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; Philippians 1:6; Acts 1:8
For Our City: Level Up in Outreach - Paul Malott
If Jesus is calling us to do our part and to reach the 3%, then we need to Level Up in some key areas this year. In Part 2 of this year's vision series we focused on our need to Level Up in Outreach.
Scripture:John 3:1-18; Matthew 13:1-9; Acts 18:9&10
For Our City: Level Up in Worship - Paul Malott
If Jesus is calling us to do our part and to reach the 3%, then we need to Level Up in some key areas this year. In today's Vision Series message we look at how we need to level up in our worship and prayer together.
Scripture: Acts 1:9&10; Hebrews 10:24&25; Isaiah 55:6
Amazing Race: Suffering - Paul Malott
To run an Amazing Race of faith means you will suffer at some point. Listen to today's message to hear how to live in the midst of suffering.
Scripture: Hebrews 13:3; Matthew 5:10-12; Romans 5:2-5; 1 Peter 5:8-11; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Amazing Race: Simplicity - Paul Malott
Running the Amazing Race of Life can be challenging and we can lose focus on the end goal. But to succeed we have to keep things simple. In today's message we look at the art of living life in simplicity.
Scripture: Acts 2:45-46; Phillipians 4:6-9,11-13; Genesis 22; Luke 12:21
The Amazing Race: Sacrifice - Tracy Ritchie
One of the mysteries as we run this race that allows us to grow closer to Jesus is sacrifice. Sacrifice will cost us, its required of us but ultimately, as we hold things loosely and the promise of eternity tightly, the pay off is a deeper relationship with Christ
Scripture: 2 Samuel 24.18-25; Matt 16.24-26; Romans 12.1,2
Amazing Race: Serving - Love in action - Brian Rennick
A lot of what we call Service around the Church are things done out of guilt or obligation. In reality Scripture shows us that Service is not as much about what we do as why we do it. Effective Service is nothing but pure love expressed in countless different ways.
Scripture: Galatians 5:13
Amazing Race: Submission - Paul Malott
The race of life starts, and we learn as we race but to race effectively we must submit to the direction God wants to take us. Listen to today's message to hear more.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 Peter 5:8&9
Amazing Race: Spiritual Disciplines - Paul Malott
Running a race takes lots of training and discipline. The same goes for running our Spiritual race. There are spiritual disciplines that we need to develop so as to run this race effectively. Listen to today's message to here some practical steps we can take to run with confidence.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25
The Amazing Race: Surrender - Paul Malott
Life can be an amazing race with highs and lows, but to begin to truly live, you fine yourself at a detour, needing to make decision. Listen to today's message to hear more.
Scripture: Matthew 7:31-14, 11:28-30; John 4:13, 14:6
6:1 Balancing Work & Play - Part 2 - Paul Malott
God grants us a role to play in the six days, but gives us one day to rest and play. Listen to today's message to here about how rest needs to be part to your routine.
Scripture: Exodus 16:29, 20:8-11, 35:1-3; Mark 2:27: Matthews 11:28
Balancing Work & Play - Part 1 "In the Six" - Paul Malott
God created in six days and rested for one. He also created humanity in His image giving us that pattern as well. Listen to today's message to understand how we. And live for Christ in the six.
Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28, 3:17-19; Romans 12:1; Ephesians 6:7; Corinthians 7:24; Isaiah 41:10; Philippians 4:6-7; Psalms 32:8; Colossians 3:23; 1 Thessalonians 4:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:10; John 6:27; Matthew 6:33; Acts 1:8
Mind The Gap - Tracy Ritchie
When the Israelite's were forced to deal with snakes after grumbling about their journey, they asked Moses to approach God and request reprieve. Moses stood in the gap and prayed for the people and God made a way for them to be healed from the deadly snake bites. Like Moses , we, too, need to recognize what's missing in the lives of those around us who don't know Christ and stand in the gap for them - representing Christ to our community of family, friends and beyond.
Scripture: Numbers 21: 4-9; Psalms 78; 2 Chronicles 7:14
Your Portrait - Bill Martin
If you were given a white canvas, a palette, paint and brushes and were asked to paint your life as a tree, what would it look like? If you were asked to paint your spiritual life portrayed as a tree, how would you paint it? Psalm 1 paints two ways of life open to us… the way of the righteous as "a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither” and the way of the ungodly who "are like chaff that the wind blows away “. The life of the righteous leads to eternal life while the life of the ungodly leads to destruction an eternal death. How would God paint your portrait as a tree? Scripture: Psalms 1
Book of Joel : For All Who Call - Paul Malott
Joel said that God would pour out His Spirit on those who call on His name. The Apostle Peter said that was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost also and we have been it ever since. Listen to today's message to find out more.
Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-16: Joel 2:28,32; Acts 1:2-8, 2:1-21; Romans 10:13-15; Philippians 3:12-14
Book of Joel : Isn't Jealousy a Four Letter Word? - Paul Malott
The Bible talks about God being a jealous God.But how can that be? Listen to today's message to understand how this is possible and how we should respond.
Scripture: Joel 2:18-27; Exodus 34:14
Book of Joel : Deal with Sin - Paul Malott
It's best to learn from our mistakes and make things right with God. in today's message we look at steps on how to deal with sin appropriately.
Scripture: Joel 2:1-18
Joel : A Call to Repentance - Giovanni Matamoros
What seems like God's rejection towards us, might very well be a Call to turn to him. Listen to pastor Giovanni unpack the first of 3 chapters of Joel.
Scripture: Joel 1:1-20
Embracing Influence - Tracy Ritchie
Regardless of our title, status or gender, we can all influence people for good and ultimately people for good and ultimately point them to a relationship with Jesus.
Scripture: Ruth 1:6-19; Matthew 5:14-16
As If.... God would send someone to Hell - Paul Malott
The topic of hell is one of the most challenging topics in Christianity yet just because we dislike something doesn't mean it's not true. Listen to today's message to get a Biblical understanding of what happens after death.
Scripture: Matthew 8:12; 22:13; 25:41, Luke 16:23, Philippians 2:10, Revelation 1:18, 1 Thessalonians 1:7-9, Isaiah 55:8-9, John 14:6, Galatians 2:20; Habakkuk 1:13
As If.... a Loving God Would Allow Suffering - Paul Malott
The questions that come with suffering are challenging. But are we viewing evil, pain and suffering though a proper lens? Listen to today's Message to here a Christian understanding of pain and suffering.
Scripture: Romans :28-29; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Isaiah 55:8-9; Revelation 21:4
As If.... a Human could resurrect from the dead - Paul Malott
The Strongest objections to the resurrection of Jesus fall short of proving it didn't happen. And if the resurrection is true it changes every aspect of our life. Listen to today's Easter Sunday message to hear more.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19; John 20:1-2; Acts 2:38-39; Romans 10:9-11
As If.... Jesus' death means anything to me - Paul Malott
The work of Jesus on the cross means the same for every generation. Listen to this Good Friday message to hear what it means for you.
Scripture: John 2:19; 10:10; 14:16; 9
Palm Sunday: Great Un-Expectations - Tracy Ritchie
Sometimes our unmet expectations dashes out hopes but what we neglect to see is that Jesus has been right there all along - with His more perfect plan of rescue. Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11; Zechariah 9:9
Beyond The Song: Worshiping God in the Routine -John-Mark Giancola
Looking at 4 practical ways we can Worship God in our daily routine and how God often chooses to do His Miracles in our lives. When we can commit to the ordinary, He will do the extraordinary in our lives. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:6-7; Matthew 6:6; John 6:8-11; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Beyond The Song: After You Leave Church - Rev. Maureen Patrick
Worship is not just something we do in a Worship Service, it's how we live. Listen to today's message to understand some practical ways to worship God in our everyday life.
Beyond The Song: Worship & Mission - Paul Malott & Cathy Tollefson
Worshiping God is not just a one way conversation - it is multi-directional. In today's message we look at just what that means.
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 22:37-39
Beyond The Song: The Place of Emotion in Worship - Brian Rennick
An examination of why and how we should bring our emotions into our individual and corporate worship of God as well as what that expression of emotion does for us and for God. Scripture: Isaiah 29:13
Beyond The Song - Tracy Ritchie
We worship in response to God - who he is and all he does for us. Because of Jesus, worship isn't contained to one location anymore - its not about where it's about the Who. We no longer have to worship at a distance as they did in the Old Testament. We can draw near to God - personally and directly as we worship him.
Scripture: Exodus 34:1&2, Hebrews 9:1-5, John 4:19-24
Do It Again: A United Front - Paul Malott
The Apostle Paul uses the analogous that the church is like a body; diverse in its parts but united in its mission. Listen to today's message to understand what part God wants to empower you with in order to do something again through us.
Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11; 1 Peter 4:10-11; 1 Corinthians 12:11-31, 13:1-8
Do It Again: It's What He Does - Paul Malott
There are a number gifts that God desires to give His church. In this message we look at some of those gifts and ask God to do it again for us today.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Do It Again: It's In The Waiting - Paul Malott
We definitely play a part on expanding the mission of the Church. But we shouldn't try to do it alone or in our own strength. Listen today's message to understand the part God can play in how we live out our faith.
Scripture: John 20:21-22; Galatians 5:22-23; Acts 1:4-5; 8; 2:1-14; 40-41;47
Un-Covered Part 3: International Prayer Catalyst – Adam Shepski
The practical tools for sharing the gospel that have been taught over the past few weeks come out of the underground church in China and India. In our Western culture we have somehow made it acceptable to get converted, start living the Christian life and not share our faith with anyone. Listen as Adam shares a vision of the City of Peterborough being discipled for Jesus Christ.
2 Cor. 4:6 – For God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.
Uncovered: When & Where From Here - Jennifer Kloosterman
Helping someone understand the truth of the gospel is important, but when do we share and what do we do when people accept Jesus into their life? In today's message we look at some goals to have and tools to use to help new followers of Christ on their journey to being more like Christ.
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27; John 17:20-21
Uncovered: The Who & What of Sharing Our Faith - Jennifer Kloosterman and Todd Carlton
In this second message on sharing our faith Jennifer and Todd give us a tool to figure out who we should share our faith with and two more tools we can use that helps with what we should say when given the chance. Check out these links to help explain each tool again.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
The 3 Tools
Okois Map
15 Second Testimony
3 Circles
Un-Covered: The Why of Sharing Our Faith - Jennifer Kloosterman & Todd Carlton
Telling others about Jesus should be natural but seldom feels like it. Join us in this series as we invite Youth Unlimited to help us understand the who, where, when and why of sharing our faith.
Scriptures: Matthew 2:18-20; 2nd Corinthians 5:17-20
Bring It On: 2019 Personal & Church Goals - Paul Malott
Once we understand what goals God has for us we need to work toward those goals. In today's message Paul interviews Shareen Roxborough on tips she used to fulfill her goals of running a marathon. Following that Paul interviews Brian Rennick and challenges the congregation on some personal goals and church goals for 2019.
Scriptures: Matthew 22:37-40; 28:19-20
Bring It On: Goals Worth Making; Goals Worth Keeping - Paul Malott
It's hard not to think about goals or resolutions this time of year. Even though statistics seem to indicate most goals won't be met, does that mean we shouldn't make goals? Maybe we need to think differently about what goals to make and what goals to keep. Listen to today's message to find out more.
Scriptures: Deuteronomy 4:26-31; Psalm 32:8; Proverbs 3:5-6; 4:23; 16:3, 9; 21:5; Jeremiah 29:13; Matthew 6:3; Ephesians 2:10; Philippians 3:12-14; Colossians 3:1-3; 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Christmas Wish List: The “more than you bargained for” Gift - Paul Malott
Every year we put together our Christmas wish list, but sometimes we don’t fully understand the significance of our wish list. What Mary wished for and received was far beyond what she bargained for. Listen to today’s message to hear how we need to respond to Christ.
Scriptures: Luke 1:26-56; 2:41-52; Mark 3:21; John 19; Acts 1 & 2
Christmas Wish List: The Humiliating Gift - Paul Malott Every year we put together our Christmas wish list, but have you ever received a gift that was absolutely humiliating? In today's message we look at Herod, what was on his wish list, what he got, and how he responded. Listen to see how to react when we find our self getting a humiliating gift. Scriptures: Matthew 2:1-18
Christmas Wish List: The Underwhelming Gift - Paul Malott
Every year we put together our Christmas wish list. Sometimes we get surprised and other times we are underwhelmed. In today's message we will be looking at what the Magi expected, what they got and how their reaction can sometimes be how we react at Christmas. Scriptures: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 60:3,6
Christmas Wish List: The Unexpected Gift - Paul Malott
Every year we put together our Christmas wish list. Sometimes we get what we want, sometimes we don't and sometimes we get something we had never thought of. In today's message we are looking at the Shepherds and a gift they never anticipated receiving. Scriptures: Luke 2:1-120
Extravagant Generosity: The Heart of Giving - Rev. Mark Hazzard
There is very little that affects the heart of God more than when we live extravagantly generous. Listen to today’s message to hear about how we can live as generous as God desires. Scriptures: John 3:16; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Proverbs 11:24-25; Luke 3:7-11; Matthew 6:1-21; 23:23-25; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7; 9:6-8; Malachi 3:8-10; John 6:11; Mark 12:41-44; Romans 12
Keep On Going: Be set apart for God and His purposes - Tracy Ritchie
Paul continues to encourage the Thessalonians to be set apart for God and His purposes. But not without the God of Peace equipping us for success. Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5.23,24
Keep On Going: Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks - Tracy Ritchie
God’s will for us is this: rejoice, pray, give thanks. Regardless of our situations we have the confident assurance that He is ever present and this should fill us with joy and gratitude as we actively seek Him through continual prayer. Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5.16,17,18
Keep On Going: The End is Coming - Paul Malott
Have you struggled with the afterlife and what is to come? Today we look at what has happened, what will happen and how do we live in the meantime. Scriptures: Thessalonians 4:13-5:11
Keep On Going: A Holy Life Paul Malott
We are called to live holy lives demonstrated by love. in today's message we continue our look at 1 Thessalonians but dive deeper into what holiness is and how Apostle Paul asks us to live it our in the day to day of our lives. Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4; Mathews 5:28
Keep On Going: Sharing our Faith - Paul Malott The Apostle Paul modeled how we should share our faith with other that may benefit us today. But in all that he did, he also realized it needed more than just words. Listen to today's message to understand more how a church can impact a community. Scripture: 1st Thessalonians 2:1-3:13; John 14:6; Philippians 4:16
Keep On Going: The Sincerest Form of Flattery - Paul Malott It seams like it is becoming increasingly hard to find someone to look up to and want to be like, but what if we are the one being looked up to? Are we Setting a good example? Listen to today's message to hear a few things we need to be focused on if we are work being imitated. Scripture: 1st Thessalonians 1:1-10