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Life Abundant Niagara is a community of believers bound in the love, acceptance, and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. We hope that these messages are a blessing to you!
We are called to be full of grace in our hearts and kindness in our eyes, just like our father!
It's easy to find comfort in the things that we can provide for ourselves, but our God calls us into a life full of faith that's dependent on his goodness.
The Christian life cannot be lived in isolation, but it can only be fulfilled in community. How can we be united across such diversity?
"Don't be afraid", the angels say. "This is the most joyous news, and it's for everyone everywhere!"
On this first Sunday of Advent, we consider the hope we have in Jesus, the promise of the prophets fulfilled.
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Just like a child rests within the shoulders of their parent, we too find shelter and safety in the arms of the God of the universe.
In whatever battle you're in and whatever one comes next, the Lord is faithful to deliver you from evil!
If the joy of the Lord is our strength, what does that mean for us in times that we can't be happy?
Look into the light the poet says, and don't be afraid of the shadow it creates. The Lord is my light, what do I have to be afraid of?
On this Thanksgiving weekend we consider the scriptures that call the Lord our portion. Greater than any portion of turkey we'll put on our plates, the portion of God is our inheritance.
If the Lord is our shepherd, that must mean that we're his sheep! He takes great care of each one of us.
We're often bent towards not being able to believe things until we see them. Christ offers an alternative, faith-filled perspective - you'll see it when you believe it, he says!
In light of this week's gospel readings, we try to answer the question "What is the gospel, and what does the cross have to do with it?"
Our God is the lifter of our head and the restorer of our souls. He won't leave us where he found us!
God expresses himself in love towards first, every morning. Because of his expression, we can respond with love too!
The children of God are seen and known in Christ - nothing can separate us from his love!
When asked what to do to inherit eternal life, Jesus answered "Love your God and love your neighbour as yourself." To learn how to love our neighbour, we need to ask another question - who is my neighbour?
On this special Youth Sunday, Pastor Alexander shares an encouraging word for young and old alike, no matter what season you're in!
It's easy to project our own stories of hurt and harm onto the image of our Father in Heaven. The truth is, He's better than any father we've ever known, and His character wants to rewrite our story.
On this Mother's Day, we take some time to talk about the seed from a woman that changed the earth's trajectory.
In his triumphant entry through the city gate, Jesus made a drastic political statement. What implications could that have on our lives 2,000 years later?
What story are you believing about yourself, and how many chapters into the future have you written?
Psalm 23 is familiar to a lot of people, but have we truly understood the gravity of what it means?
Father and friend to our House, Pastor David McGrew brings an encouraging word at a pivotal time.
The number 3 is significant in so many ways, but Pastor Rick makes light of three things every believer should be aware of at all times.
In our third talk on the core practices of our faith, we discuss giving. What kind of gifts are desired by the Lord?
As we continue in our series of talks about the core practices of our faith, we examine prayer.
The first in a series of talks about the core practices of our faith, we talk about the table.
In the midst of the storms of life when all hope seems lost and we cry out "Where are you, God?", we can hear Him say "Peace, be still"
When asked about what kind of worship he likes, Jesus didn't respond with a specific genre of song or a tempo he preferred over the rest. He looked into the eyes of a woman and said, "it's no longer about where or how you worship, but where it comes from"
Coming to the end of our series of talks called "Now", Pastor Rick leads us into the direction of worship. Now is the time.
It's so easy to judge, isn't it? But God looks at the heart, and if we were to look at the heart of our brothers and sisters we would see beauty made in the image of Love!
Thanksgiving is an expression of our faith that responds to the invitation to live in God's presence. He has torn the veil! Come boldly into His presence with thanksgiving!
There's new life in the new wine of the Spirit available to anyone who will receive. What are you waiting for? Your new life begins now!
The beginning of a new series of talks about the power of NOW. This present moment is the one you were created for!
At the conclusion of our series of talks on the heart, we've learned that there's always more of our hearts to give. Open the eyes of our hearts to always see more of You!
Jesus said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God". What does it mean to have a pure heart, and is it even possible to see God?
Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and you'll see more of His greatness emirate from within you!
We have an inheritance, and it's a good one! Too often we live our lives as if we've never been given this gift. Let's start living from acceptance instead of working for it!
There's many voices that will lie to us, telling us that we're not worthy to be called the beloved of God. The truth is, there is nothing that can separate us from His love. Not because of what we can do in our own strength, but because His reckless love is in constant pursuit of us!
There's a war going on for residency of your heart. Is your heart and dry and vacant land? Jesus came to fill you to overflowing with rivers of living water!
Just like your physical heart is responsible for your whole body's life and health, the condition of your spiritual heart sustains your quality of spiritual life. How do I do a spiritual heart check?
It's been said that music penetrates the soul without permission. There's something so divine about the power of music and song, especially when it comes to battle, breakthrough, and new birth.
We believe that Jesus is what God has to say, and that He is the image of the invisible God. He pointed His friends to His Father, and in the same way He points us. He calls us brothers and sisters because we call Him Father!
The wind of the Spirit is not chaotic, destructive, or divisive. It is the very breath that lifts our sails and propels us on a journey towards home. We are on this journey together, and unity of spirit is our bond.
In the image of God, we are made of spirit, soul, and body. The health of our soul will influence the wellbeing of our whole!
The Father is calling each one of us home. His voice is heard in the sound of heaven, the collective voice of community, and the inner whispers of the heart.
On this day 2,000 years ago, the gift that the Father promised was given, and life as we knew it was changed forever. The gift of the indwelling Spirit is still given freely today to empower us to live in freedom!
In the same way that Mary carried the Son of God, we too carry the very presence of that same Light. How will we host the presence that is breaking forth with new life?
Two men found themselves walking away from God on the road of doubt and disappointment. Little did they know, God was walking along that same road with them.
We don't fight for victory with sticks and stones, but instead we live from victory knowing that we are the beloved of God!
Did you know that Easter isn’t just a day, but a season? Lent lasts for 6 weeks, but Eastertide lasts for the 7 weeks leading up to Pentecost.
In God’s economy, the FEAST always outlasts the FAST
Continuing to celebrate Easter past Resurrection Sunday helps us to be a people that are ever on the lookout for new life, around every corner of every day!
Christ has come that you and I, His sons and daughters, may live in freedom and fullness. The worth of our souls to Him is immeasurable!
When Mary learned that she was carrying the Son of God within her, she sang a prophetic song of hope and praise that the King had come, the Prince of Peace, and that oppression of the weak was over. Just like Mary, we too can rejoice with assurance of hope and peace of heart for our King has come and He is with us!
"Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart.Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it!"
There is a thrill of hope in the coming of Christ, and thanks be to God that He has come once and for all. He is Immanuel, God With Us, now!
North American Director of Jews for Jesus, Stephen Katz reads the prophetic words of Ezekiel through the lens of a 21st century Jew. The bones now have flesh, but can these bodies breathe?
Christ has made a way for us to die to sin and be raised to newness of life in Him. It was for our freedom that he endured the cross, and He now invites us to live free forever!
On a very special Sunday and very unique edition of the podcast, family and friends of Life Abundant gathered together to ordain Alexander Mills as a pastor in our church.
Each one of us has been called by the voice of God to come out of the darkness and step into His marvellous light! He calls us by name, and He's calling us Home.
Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life". He's calling us out of our grave by name and inviting us to shed our grave clothes to walk away in newness of life.
"You can pass through His open gates with the password of praise. Come right into His presence with thanksgiving!"
We must be a people who give thanks to God always, so we can live in His presence and see His hand in everything.
It was the ministry of Jesus to restore right relationships on earth as it is in Heaven. This is now the ministry He has given to us, to live in right relationship with one another because of how He loves us!
God doesn't need our tithe, and the church doesn't need our money. What God longs for is your whole heart devoted to His will!
There are three things that we often petition God for in prayer; health, finances, and protection. This week Pastor Rick addresses our health!
Jesus said that the reason He came was so that you and I could have life, and life abundant. At Life Abundant Niagara we are looking ahead with great expectation into the destiny that God is calling us into. We believe it all begins with an encounter with the goodness of God, and as we are transformed into His glorious image we will be empowered to love the world to life!
God promised to deliver His people from slavery and shame. He is faithful to complete His every word!
Shame can often be inflicted by the words we choose to say, and even the ones we choose not to say. Let's choose life when we speak!
Jesus is the Good Landlord, and He wants to share the space of your heart with you. Will we let Him in to rearrange our furniture?
The world says shame on you, but our God calls shame off of you. Come out of hiding and step into His marvellous light!
As it has been said, when we look full into the wonderful face of our Father, the things of earth will grow "strangely dim". Let's commit to boldly looking fully into the face of our Good Father!
On this Pentecost Sunday, God moved powerfully through the Word and worship. Listen to Pastor Rick teach of the spiritual significance of giving thanks!
Pride is the thief that robs us of abundant grace. Let us walk in the path of humility and life the life of grace!
"Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need!"
Just as a seed dies before it begins to grow, Jesus is calling us to to die and give way to new life. We dream of resurrection, but are we too scared to die?
On this Palm Sunday we are reminded that it was the prophetic word of promise sealed by the anointing of God that propelled King David and King Jesus into their destiny! You have a destiny in Christ, and He wants you to be fulfilled in it!
You received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, "My Father"
Friend and Teacher Wayne Dalgleish takes us to Mark chapter 4 to unlock one of Christ's most foundational parabolic teachings!
As we continue in our Kingdom Come series we see that Christ has not only given us the power we need to live in victory on earth, but all the authority to use it!
Jesus said, "No one can see the kingdom unless they have been born again". We want to see!
This week we learn an acrostic of the word W.A.I.T that helps to put waiting into action!
The glory of the latter temple was prophesied to be so much greater than the glory of the first. God has now made His residence in us, and we are the dwelling place of His glorious presence!
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Pastor Jeeva Sam from Forks Road and Morgan's Point United Church shares a prophetic word from the heart of God!
Cary and the guys from Teen Challenge Farm in London, ON are with us to share of the goodness of God and the testimony of His saving grace in their lives. What a Good Father!
To be touched by Jesus is to have our spiritual eyes opened. He wants us to see, and see clearly!
We can live in victory and the glorious riches of our inheritance when we learn to rest in what Christ has done for us and stop trying to work for something He has already provided!
Yes, we have a good inheritance! We are the reflection of God's goodness on the earth, and our inheritance comes from a Good Father.
We are a Spirit Filled Church full of Spirit Filled Believers, but what exactly does that mean? We are encouraged to stir up the gift and the Spirit that's inside of us!
Karol Joseph from Jews For Jesus is with us to share about the historical significance of the Festival of Weeks and the day of Pentecost!
Senior Pastors of Keystone Victoria in British Columbia, David and Jeanne McGrew have a rich history with God and work tirelessly to build and strengthen the local church across our country. Pastor David is also the president of the Canadian Fellowship of Churches and Ministers, the organization with which Pastor Rick is ordained.
On Palm Sunday so many years ago, Jesus approached Jerusalem as the King His people didn't know they needed. From that day forward His kingdom has been and ever will be increasing!
Alexander traces the history of our rich inheritance as the children of God the Father.
This week Pastor Rick begins as series on the Father Heart of God. The three parables in Luke chapter 15 illustrate His grace and love.
Pastor Rick concludes our series in Isaiah chapter 9 with the fourth way in which our Saviour is called, Prince of Peace.
Guest speaker and friend of our church, Wayne Dalgleish opens the Scriptures to Isaiah's prophecy of our coming King.
Isaiah prophesied of a coming King that would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Alexander Mills reveals God's nature to us as the One who gives miraculous wisdom.
Jennie Nadeau, graduate of the Teen Challenge program shares of how God redeemed her life and marriage from destruction.
The final item to be found in every believer's proverbial pantry, Pastor Rick teaches on standing in the gap for others in intercessory prayer.
Pastor Rick teaches on one of the last items in the pantry, but also one of the most important - the Word of God.
Pastor Rick continues to speak from the pantry, this week teaching about our heavenly language - tongues.
If Jesus is our hope, and we profess our faith in Him, we must remain a hopeful people. Alexander Mills reminds us of the source of our hope, and our responsibility to maintain hope when the world otherwise looks hopeless.
There are many key ingredients to your soul's health and welfare. This week Pastor Rick Mills continues to teach on thanksgiving.
The Holy Spirit empowered Jesus to cleanse lepers, heal the sick, raise the dead, and cast out demons. We, as disciples of His, are invited to freely receive the gift of The Spirit that is the power to do even greater works than He!
Jesus testified that He could do nothing of Himself, but by the power of the Holy Spirit He established an everlasting Kingdom on Earth and raised the dead to life. Alexander Mills shows us how we are called to do even greater works than He!
There are many key ingredients to your soul's health and welfare. This week Pastor Rick Mills teaches on waiting on God and staying in love with Him.
There are many key ingredients to your soul's health and welfare. This week Pastor Rick Mills teaches on the righteousness of God.
There are many key ingredients to your soul's health and welfare. This week Alexander Mills teaches on the pain of gain, as well as the pain of loss.
There are many key ingredients to your soul's health and welfare. This week Pastor Rick teaches on the presence of God as imperative to the vitality of your soul.
There are many key ingredients to your soul's health and welfare. This week Pastor Rick teaches on compassion as imperative to the vitality of your soul.
There are many key ingredients to your soul's health and welfare. This week Pastor Rick teaches on humility as imperative to the vitality of your soul.
We hope that this message from Pastor Rick Mills at Life Abundant Niagara is a blessing to you!
We hope that this message from Pastor Rick Mills at Life Abundant Niagara is a blessing to you!
We hope that this message from Pastor Rick Mills at Life Abundant Niagara is a blessing to you!
We hope that this message from Pastor Rick Mills at Life Abundant Niagara is a blessing to you!
The glory of God is a transformative power, actively changing us from the inside and enabling us to walk uprightly!
We hope that this message from Pastor Rick Mills at Life Abundant Niagara is a blessing to you!
We hope that this message from Pastor Rick Mills at Life Abundant Niagara is a blessing to you!