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What does eternity look like? Answering this question is not meant to satisfy our curiosity; it’s meant to transform our priorities. Join us as we continue our series, That’s Interesting, and explore the realities of heaven and hell, and discover how those realities should shape our lives as we learn to love Jesus and further His Kingdom wherever we live, learn, work, and play.
Most of us have experienced it: the prayer we've prayed over and over again that still hasn't been answered. In Luke 11, Jesus teaches us not only how to pray, but why we can keep coming back to our Father, even when the waiting is long. Join us as we wrestle with what it means to trust God when our prayers seem to go unanswered, discover the hope that's found in His unchanging goodness, and take Communion together.
This week, we're continuing our That’s Interesting series by exploring the relationship between science and faith. Together, we'll discover how God invites us to know Him more deeply through both His Word and the world He created.
You'll also notice our stage has been transformed in anticipation of Rainforest Falls, our upcoming Summer Day Camp, where kids will be Exploring the Nature of God. We're excited for an incredible week ahead as more than 150 kids experience the love of Jesus. Thanks for joining us—we're glad you're here.
Why do Christians struggle with sin? This week, as we continue our series, That’s Interesting, we’ll spend time in Romans 6–7 and sit with Paul’s honest words: “I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it.” Together, we’ll explore the good news that sin is no longer our master, even as Jesus teaches us what it means to live as people who are truly free. Whether you feel stuck, weary, curious, or simply aware of the tension within yourself, there is grace for you here.
Have you ever heard someone start a declaration with, "God has revealed to me..."? It's such good news that Jesus still speaks today. Yet, as we look through history, we can see times when such statements have been untrue or have even caused significant harm. So we need to take time and ask the question: whether it's coming from someone else or something we're sensing Jesus saying to us personally, how do we know if it's really God? Join us as we explore how we can discern God's voice and know if something is really from God.
This week, we’re exploring the third lens of our That’s Interesting series, why the church exists. Have you ever asked the question, “What is the church?” or, “What does the church do?” or even, “Why is the church important?”. Well, are you in for a treat! Join us this to hear the who the what and the why of the Church.
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Last week, we began our series, That's Interesting, with our first lens: Jesus is the Only Way. This week, we turn to our second lens: The Bible is God's Written Word and is True.
Many people have questions about Scripture. Can we trust a book written so long ago? How was it written, collected, preserved, and translated? And how can we be confident that what we read today is truly God's Word?
Join us as we explore why Christians have trusted the Bible throughout the centuries and why it continues to speak with authority and clarity today. Far from being outdated or uncertain, Scripture reveals who God is, points us to Jesus, and shapes how we live as His people.
As we begin our new series, That’s Interesting…, we are exploring questions you asked us about science and creation, sin and temptation, unanswered prayers, life after death, suffering, relationships, baptism, and cultural Christianity. Those are interesting topics indeed. But before we rush into exploring those questions, we need some lenses to guide us; foundational truths which will help us to be anchored.
Those lenses are: Jesus is the only way, the truth, and the life; the Bible is God’s written word and is true; and the church exists to be good news to the world.
Join us as we look at our first lens: Jesus is the only way, the truth and the life. It’s going to be a good day!
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As we begin our new series, That’s Interesting…, we are exploring questions you asked us about science and creation, sin and temptation, unanswered prayers, life after death, suffering, relationships, baptism, and cultural Christianity. Those are interesting topics indeed. But before we rush into exploring those questions, we need some lenses to guide us; foundational truths which will help us to be anchored.
Those lenses are: Jesus is the only way, the truth, and the life; the Bible is God’s written word and is true; and the church exists to be good news to the world.
Join us as we look at our first lens: Jesus is the only way, the truth and the life. It’s going to be a good day!
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SONGS:
The King Is In The Room - Phil Wickham
This Is Our God - Phil Wickham
Firm Foundation (He Won’t) - Cody Carnes
What A Beautiful Name - Hillsong Worship
I Speak Jesus - Charity Gayle
Abide - Dwell Songs
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This week, we conclude our series, The New Way of Life. We have spent eight weeks looking at Old Testament stories of transformation, discovering how God has redeemed, restored, and brought resurrection life not just in those stories but also in us. Come hear this final message from Hosea and see how the story of redemption in Hosea speaks to our redemption today. Did you know God told Hosea to name his kids ‘not-loved’ and ‘not-mine’? Join us to hear the rest of the story.
This week at St. Albert Alliance, we’re celebrating baptisms together and continuing in our series, The New Way of Life. As we journey through the book of Malachi, we’ll explore the quiet ways apathy can settle into our faith and Jesus' invitation to move from cynicism and routine to fresh anticipation for what God wants to do in and through us. Whether you’re feeling spiritually expectant or spiritually tired, this Sunday is an invitation to honestly bring your heart before Jesus in community. We’d love for you to join us!
The story in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah zeroes in on Israel's brokenness and the restoration God brings. As Israel returns from exile, the broken temple and walls of Jerusalem are restored. However, this joyous moment does not last. Is there anything that can bring lasting restoration? Or anyone? Join us as we continue our series on The New Way of Life to find out.
This week we look at the life of Naomi in the book of Ruth, seeing how pain, loss, and suffering can reshape her identity, and, at times, our own. As part of The New Way of Life series, we’re invited to witness how God meets Naomi in her brokenness and gently restores her sense of identity. In a world searching for something solid to root ourselves in, Naomi’s story reminds us that our true identity is found in God alone.
For our next instalment of The New Way of Life, we are taking a look at the Prince of Egypt, Moses. Moses lived two-thirds of his life feeling abandoned until one day God met him through a burning bush. But this story is not just about Moses; it is also about Israel. Come discover how God brought Moses and the nation of Israel into a deeper sense of adoption and belonging. Perhaps you might find some similarities to your story as well.
Have you ever felt God asking you to do something, but you didn’t have the courage to do it? Have you ever felt like you were running from God? You’re not alone. This week, we’ll explore Jonah’s story and how God met him in the middle of his resistance, using even a storm and a fish to turn him around. Come discover how God’s mercy pursues us, invites us to turn around, and leads us into a new way of life.
This Sunday, we’re stepping into the book of Habakkuk and exploring what it looks like to move from complaint to confidence in God. Together, we’ll wrestle with honest questions, unmet expectations, and the reality that God doesn’t always respond the way we anticipate. Yet even in the tension, we’ll discover an invitation to bring our full, unfiltered selves before Him and learn to trust His voice in the waiting. Whether you’re full of faith or full of questions, this is a space to come as you are and encounter a God who hears, responds, and is still at work.
Join us as we move into our new series coming out of Jesus’ death and resurrection called, The New Way of Life. In this series, we’ll explore eight powerful Old Testament stories of transformations and discover how God still reshapes ordinary people into something more than they imagined. We’ll look at how complaint becomes confidence, abandonment becomes adoption, and brokenness becomes restored – not through self-improvement, but through God’s redeeming work.
Whether you feel stuck in old patterns, uncertain about your future, or simply curious about what real change looks like, this series invites you to see how God doesn’t just modify behaviour – He renews hearts, restores identity, and offers a completely new way of life.
Come discover the name God speaks over your life.
Come discover the life He is inviting you into.
This weekend, we will see how Jacob’s striving in Genesis 32 will turn to surrender. One wrestling match with God changes everything.
The day is finally here! The day we have been longing for. Jesus is Risen! Come, celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with us this Easter Sunday. We are also celebrating 23 baptisms over three services as our weeping from Good Friday is replaced with celebration of the Peace Jesus brings. Jesus is alive and He is here, the one who takes away the sin of the world. Death and sin are defeated; Jesus is victorious. He is Risen!
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When we think of Good Friday, we think of the life that we have because of the death of Jesus. Jesus died to set us free. That is what makes Good Friday good, but back on that first Good Friday, it just felt like a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Join us as we look at the worst day in history, which turned out to be the best day.
SONGS:
Holy Spirit – Bryan & Katie Torwalt
Holy Forever – Bethel Music
At the Cross (Love Ran Red) - Christ Tomlin
O Praise The Name (Anastasis) - Hillsong Worship
Son of Suffering – Bethel Music
I Surrender All - by Michael Adler, Winfield Scott Weeden, Judson Wheeler Van Deventer
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NEXT STEPS
Have you decided to follow Jesus? Want to join a Small Group? Or connect with a Pastor? We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://staalliance.org/connectcard
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As we approach the end of Lent, we step into the tension of Palm Sunday—a moment of celebration filled with deep misunderstanding. The crowds expected power and revolution, but Jesus came offering something far different: a lasting peace. This week, we invite you to slow down, reflect, and consider that the peace we’re longing for may look different from what we expect. Join us as we journey toward the cross and discover the new way of life Jesus brings.
For the final week of our series, The Prayer that Shapes Us, we look at putting together being Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered and Mission-focused. Have you ever heard anyone ask the question, “What good is the church?” This week, we’ll find out whose church this is and what He has to say about it being good. As a bonus, you’ll get a chance to hear about my friend, Max, who I met on a trip to Thailand.
Join us as we hear from guest speaker, Darren Herbold, President of the Alliance Canada.
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Has anyone ever asked you about why you are handling life differently than most people while going through struggles? And you are not sure what to say? On Sunday we are talking about how to be ready to give an answer when someone asks.
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This Sunday at StAAC, we move into being Mission-focused in our series on The Prayer That Shapes Us diving into talking about the Great Commandment from Luke 10:25-37! Looking at the story of the Good Samaritan, we seek to find an answer to who God is calling us to serve. We will find that being Mission-focused is not just about over there, it is also right here in the places where we live, learn, work, and play.
We invite you to continue to pray our vision prayer with us:
"O God, with all our hearts we long for You. Come, transform us to be Christ-centred, Spirit-empowered, Mission-focused people, multiplying disciples everywhere."
Songs:
I Know That I Know – The Belonging Co
In The Name Of Jesus – JWLKRS Worship
Your Love Awakens Me – Phil Wickham
This Is Our God – Phil Wickham
Such An Awesome God – The Worship Initiative
Make Room – Community Music
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NEXT STEPS
Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Want to join a Small Group? Or connect with a Pastor? We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://staalliance.org/connectcard
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Spiritual gifts are not first about what we do, but about who lives in us. The Holy Spirit Himself is the true gift, and spiritual gifts are the visible expression of His presence as we surrender more fully to Him. While each of us may recognize certain gifts more clearly in our lives, the same Spirit lives in every believer, empowering ordinary people to participate in the work of Jesus beyond their natural ability. As we grow in surrender and maturity, His life flows through us to serve others, strengthen the Church, and reveal the love and power of Christ to the world.
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This Sunday at StAAC, we continue being Spirit-Empowered in our series on The Prayer That Shapes Us.
Join us this Sunday as we explore Paul’s words to the Church in Galatia on the results of two ways of living, and explore how we are invited to step into life in the spirit, take off the burdens of the law, and reflect God’s character in the places where we live learn work and play.
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This Sunday at StAAC, we continue being Spirit-Empowered in our series on The Prayer That Shapes Us.
What's love got to do with it? Join us Sunday to hear encouragement to the church from 1Corinthians 13 and 1John 4 about the God who loves us and has filled us with His love by His Holy Spirit to love those around us in the church and in the places where we live, learn, work, and play.
Worship Set:
Praise You Anywhere – Brandon Lake
Take You At Your Word – Cody Carnes
God So Loved – We The Kingdom
So Much – Life Church Worship
Jesus We Love You – Bethel Music
Here As In Heaven – Elevation Worship
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NEXT STEPS
Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Want to join a Small Group? Or connect with a Pastor? We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://staalliance.org/connectcard
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We are looking at how God is here with us and empowering us to be an answer to the difficulties we are seeing in our world today. Read ahead in Ephesians 1:13-23; 2:6; 3:16-19 to get a glimpse at what it means to be Spirit-Empowered both for us and for the places where we live, learn, work, and play.
Join us in praying The Prayer That Shapes Us:
O God, with all our hearts, we long for you.
Come, transform us to be Christ-centred, Spirit-empowered, Mission-focused people, multiplying disciples everywhere.
This Sunday, we’re looking at Jesus’ response to a powerful question: What matters most? Jesus points us to two inseparable commands — to love God with all that we are and to love our neighbour as ourselves. Together, we’ll explore what it means to declare Jesus as Lord, not just in belief but in everyday life. Come ready to reflect, respond, and take a next step of love.
This Sunday at StAAC: We are Christ-centred in our series on The Prayer That Shapes Us.
Jesus' invitation from Luke 9:23-25 to "Take up your cross daily and follow Me" is no small request. It is radical, especially in our day today, to deny yourself and follow Jesus. Why would anyone do this? And what do we need to know about who Jesus is as we consider this invitation?
In preparation for this week would you join us in praying The Prayer That Shapes Us?
O God, with all our hearts, we long for you. Come, transform us to be Christ-centred, Spirit-empowered, Mission-focused people, multiplying disciples everywhere.
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Jesus invites the weary and burdened to find rest in Him. This sets the tone for the whole series: being Jesus-centered begins not with striving, but with coming to Him personally — resting in His presence and learning His “easy yoke.”
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And here it is—the moment when promise becomes presence. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” The story that began in ancient prophecy and grew through wilderness voices and whispered “yeses” now bursts into the world. God’s light has come, and it still shines. The night is real, but it isn’t final. The Light has come, and the darkness will not win.
Worship Set:
Mary's Boy Child
Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy) – Chris Tomlin
Angels We Have Heard on High
Hark the Herald Angels Sing (King of Heaven) - Paul Baloche
O Come All Ye Faithful
Light of the World – We the Kingdom
Silent Night
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Advent doesn’t end when the candles burn down; it begins to take shape in how we live. John says that to know God is to love others—that’s what it means to walk in the light. The darkness is passing, and the true light is already shining. Living in the light means choosing love over resentment, grace over cynicism, compassion over indifference. The light we celebrate is meant to be lived.
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This Sunday at StAAC:
We are still Longing for the Light. Join us for the Third Sunday of Advent as we focus on Receiving the Light.
When the angel comes to Mary, she doesn't have all the answers - just enough faith to say "yes". When the angel comes to Zechariah, he looks at all his grief - and pauses. The miracle of Christmas begins with one person's willingness to trust what she couldn't see, and another person facing the grief of his own story. The Light of the world enters through humble, open, and audaciously courageous hearts. Advent invites us to the same posture: audacious courage, surrendered trust, and the risk of saying yes to God.
Read ahead in Luke 1 to get familiar with the stories that will be shared regarding Mary and Zechariah.
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This Sunday at StAAC: We are still Longing for the Light. Join us for the Second Sunday of Advent as we focus on Preparing for the Light.
Before the light breaks through, someone stands in the wilderness shouting, "Prepare the Way!" John's message is clear and simple; it's time to come home-the Kingdom is at hand. Find out who this John is and why his message to "Prepare the Way!" is so important to us today.
Read ahead in Luke 1:13-17; 39-44; 3:1-6 to get familiar with the stories that will be shared regarding John, the herald to the light.
Worship Set:
Angels From The Realms of Glory – Paul Baloche
Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy) - Chris Tomlin
Shout For Joy – Paul Baloche
Reign Above It All – Bethel Music
Holy Forever – Chris Tomlin
Make Room – Community Music
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NEXT STEPS
Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Want to join a Small Group? Or connect with a Pastor? We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://staalliance.org/connectcard
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This weekend is a milestone moment in the life of our church family. We are thrilled to welcome Greg Clark, our new Lead Pastor, along with his wife Farrell and their kids, as Greg begins his ministry with us. This will be our first opportunity to greet the Clark’s as we step into this new season together with gratitude and anticipation.
It’s fitting that their arrival coincides with the first Sunday of Advent—a season marked by hope, expectation, and the promise of new beginnings. In every generation, people have longed for light—something steady to guide them through the dark. Advent is a season for that longing, and a reminder that God has already answered it. Into a world of shadows, Christ came as the true Light—offering hope, healing, and the promise that darkness will never have the last word.
In James 4:13-5:6, we see a stark contrast between the world's values of control, self-interest, and recognition versus God's invitation to trust, generosity, and eternal significance. Join us as we explore these three life-changing exchanges that can transform how we live, serve, and find our worth.
What does real faith look like in real life? The Book of James doesn’t pull any punches—it’s bold, practical, and unapologetically focused on how we live, not just what we believe. In a world full of noise, pressure, and conflicting voices, we’re invited to walk The Way of Wisdom—a path shaped by humility, integrity, and active faith.
This week we’re looking at James 4:1-12, where we learn how conflict and pride reveal what rules the heart. The wisdom of James invites us to move from self-dependence to surrender - to trade ego for grace.
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In a world obsessed with proving ourselves and chasing success, James reminds us that not all wisdom leads to life. Worldly wisdom is fueled by envy and selfish ambition and ultimately breeds disorder, but wisdom from above is born out of God-centered humility and results in peace and righteousness. True wisdom isn’t found in striving or comparison, but in slowing down to be in God’s presence—listening, yielding, and living out heaven’s wisdom here on earth.
Worship Set:
Freedom – Jesus Culture
Praise – Elevation Worship
Praise You Anywhere – Brandon Lake
So Much – Life Church Worship
Abundantly More – North Point Worship
Jesus At The Center – Israel and New Breed
God I Look To You – Bethel Music
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NEXT STEPS
Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Want to join a Small Group? Or connect with a Pastor? We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://staalliance.org/connectcard
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were treated less than someone else? A place where you did not feel welcomed? How did it make you feel? In the teaching this week, we will learn what James says about favouritism.
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Life is full of decisions, challenges, and pressure—and let’s be honest, it’s not always easy to know the right path forward. That’s why we’re diving into the Book of James in a new series we’re calling The Way of Wisdom.
James is direct, practical, and speaks right into the realities of everyday life. It’s about more than belief—it’s about how your faith actually shows up: in your words, your work, your relationships, even your money.
If you’re looking for clarity, challenge, and encouragement, this is for you. Join us this Sunday as we start to walk the way of wisdom—together.
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This weekend, we’re wrapping up our Who We Are series with a focus on generosity. At St. Albert Alliance, we believe generosity reflects God’s heart and a key part of who we’re called to be. It’s not just about giving money—it’s about living open-handedly, trusting that what we have comes from God and can be used to bless others. Let’s discover together how generosity strengthens community, fuels mission and shapes us into a people who reflect God’s love in real, practical ways—wherever we live, work, and play.
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In our Who We Are series, we’ve been exploring what it means to be a church family shaped by Jesus. This week, we’re diving into the call to be servants—not because it’s a nice idea, but because Jesus Himself came not to be served, but to serve. Scripture shows us that every follower of Jesus has been gifted by the Holy Spirit to play a vital role in building up the body of Christ. Together, we’ll discover how serving isn’t just about tasks—it’s about embodying who we are as God’s people.
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Have you ever felt disconnected, lonely and fragmented?
This Sunday we are speaking about how small groups offer us a haven of fellowship, support, and spiritual growth. They are the places where we can build meaningful relationships, share our struggles and triumphs, and deepen our understanding of God's Word together. We will explore how small groups can transform our lives, strengthen our faith, and help us grow closer to God and to each other.
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Welcome to St. Albert Alliance Church!
Church isn’t just a building—it’s people. It’s you and me, living out our faith together wherever we are.
This weekend we’re kicking off a short series called Who We Are—where we’ll explore some of the values that shape us as a community: following Jesus with everything we’ve got, staying connected to one another, serving with purpose, and practicing generosity.
Each week, we’ll unpack one of these values, discovering what it looks like to live them out not just here on Sundays, but in our everyday lives—where we live, work, and play.
Join us on this journey as we remind ourselves what it means to be the church—together.
Worship Set:
Open the Gates - Vertical Worship
I Believe - Phil Wickham
Reason I Sing - Phil Wickham
Firm Foundation (He Won’t) - Cody Carnes
Jesus at the Center - Israel & New Breed
Build My Life - Pat Barrett
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Join us this Sunday as we wrap up our "Summer in the Psalms" series with a special service! Throughout the summer, we’ve invited people to creatively engage with God as we explored the Psalms together — from lament and praise to thanksgiving, prayer, and royal psalms. This week’s service will feature some artistic expressions that reflect those different forms of worship and connection with God. It will be a meaningful and unique time together, and we’d love for you to be part of it!
Worship Set:
Praise You Anywhere - Brandon Lake
The King is in the Room - Phil Wickham
Your Love Awakens Me - Phil Wickham
Reason I Sing - Phil Wickham
What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong
Is He Worthy - Chris Tomlin
Worthy of It All - David Brymer
Lift You High - Housefires
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This Sunday's final message from our Summer in the Psalms is on Psalm 139 - a psalm of awe and intimacy, a reminder that God knows us completely and loves us still. In every hidden place, in every uncertain step, He is present. This weekend, we’ll discover how the God who formed us and searches our hearts also walks with us, guiding and holding us in every moment.
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How would you summarize in one song a life long walk with the Lord? Psalm 145 is David’s last written Psalm as he reflects on what God has meant to him.
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In this Psalm King David models the honest, transformative practice of confession. This Sunday we’ll walk through three movements: owning our sin before God, asking Him to make us new, and responding in surrendered worship. As we reflect on our own brokenness, we’re invited into the grace of Jesus through communion, community, and the hope of renewal. True confession isn’t about guilt management—it’s about restoration and intimacy with God.
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The Psalms are a soundtrack for the soul—raw, honest, and rooted in every season of life. Whether you're resting or reaching, joyful or grieving, these ancient prayers help us bring our whole selves to God.
This weekend, we turn to Psalm 46, a powerful declaration of trust in the middle of chaos. When the world feels unsteady, this Psalm reminds us that God is our refuge and strength—ever-present, unshakable, and near.
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This Sunday in our Summer in the Psalms series, we’ll look at Psalm 34 and explore what it really means to call God our true Champion. In a world that celebrates human victories, David reminds us that God alone is praiseworthy, trustworthy, and stands in our place. Join us as we learn to passionately praise, trust deeply, and serve faithfully the God who fights our battles.
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The Psalms are the soundtrack to the soul. They give us words and prayers for every season; joy, suffering, celebration, confusion, and sorrow. Join us this week as we kick off our new series Summer in the Psalms and hear what makes this book so special, learn tools for engaging with the Psalms, and see how the Psalms point us towards a life of wisdom and righteousness.
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This Sunday we wrap up our Made for More series by leaning into the final words of Peter in 2 Peter 3. In a world that often mocks faith and forgets the story of Jesus, Peter calls the Church to live with holy urgency - anchored in grace, growing in truth, and looking ahead to the day of
Christ’s return. As we head into summer, we’re reminded that we weren’t made to drift—we were made to grow. Come ready to be challenged, encouraged, and grounded in the hope that Jesus is still writing His story through us.
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In our Made for More series, we’re exploring the life of an ordinary man—Peter—who was radically transformed through his relationship with Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. His story is proof that God specializes in using flawed, everyday people for extraordinary purposes.
Peter’s journey reminds us that a fuller, more meaningful life isn’t just something we wait for in eternity—it’s available now. It’s a taste of the Kingdom, here in the middle of our everyday lives. No matter how average you feel or how badly you’ve messed up, God sees more in you. And He’s inviting you into something bigger.
Join us this weekend as we rediscover what it really means to be Made for More.
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This weekend we’re returning to our MADE FOR MORE series and continuing to explore lessons from the life of Peter, join us this Sunday as we see a moment in Peter’s life that shaped the trajectory of the Church in a significant way.
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St. Albert Alliance Church - thank you for an incredible Sunday last weekend as we celebrated LOVE ST. ALBERT together! It was a joy to see so many of you serving, to see so many of you come and be a presence as Pastor Bob challenged the week before, and to see so many of you invite your friends, family, neighbours, and co-workers to come be part of this celebration together. God was so clearly on the move in the midst of the games, the conversations, the fun, and excited to see how Jesus will continue to move out of it! This weekend we’re returning to our MADE FOR MORE series and continuing to explore lessons from the life of Peter, join us this Sunday as we see a moment in Peter’s life that shaped the trajectory of the Church in a significant way.
Worship Set:
That’s Who I Praise - Brandon Lake
The King is in the Room - Phil Wickham
Reason I Sing - Phil Wickham
Praise - Elevation Worship
Battle Belongs - Phil Wickham
Worthy - Elevation Worship
Light In Us - Jon Bauer
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Have you ever wondered if your presence really matters? This Sunday’s message emphasizes the transformative power of presence—personally, as a congregation, and in the community. Our presence reflects God's love and helps build bridges for others to encounter Christ. Whether through volunteering, worship, or daily interactions, showing up matters—it reveals the heart of God to the world around us.
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Have you ever wondered if your presence really matters? This Sunday’s message emphasizes the transformative power of presence—personally, as a congregation, and in the community. Our presence reflects God's love and helps build bridges for others to encounter Christ. Whether through volunteering, worship, or daily interactions, showing up matters—it reveals the heart of God to the world around us.
Worship Set:
Take You at Your Word - Cody Carnes
God is For Us - City Alight
We Praise You - Bethel Music
O Praise the Name - Hillsong Worship
Here as In Heaven - Elevation Worship
Lamb of God - Twila Paris
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We know with a high degree of certainty that at the beginning of the book of Acts, the number of people following Jesus was around 120, and by the end of Peter’s sermon on the first day, another 3000 were all in, and a couple thousand more joined soon after. In a short amount of time the church exploded through the Roman Empire, all because of events which took place around AD 30. Have you ever wondered what it was that so captivated those people and made them want MORE? What was so compelling that they didn’t walk, they ran to become part of the church? MORE…to come, Sunday morning at 9 & 11, in person and online.
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Welcome to St. Albert Alliance Church!
We know with a high degree of certainty that at the beginning of the book of Acts, the number of people following Jesus was around 120, and by the end of Peter’s sermon on the first day, another 3000 were all in, and a couple thousand more joined soon after. In a short amount of time the church exploded through the Roman Empire, all because of events which took place around AD 30. Have you ever wondered what it was that so captivated those people and made them want MORE? What was so compelling that they didn’t walk, they ran to become part of the church? MORE…to come, Sunday morning at 9 & 11, in person and online.
Worship Set:
Freedom - Jesus Culture
The Joy - The Belonging Co.
In the Name of Jesus - Ron Rawls
Move - Jesus Cutlure
Holy Spirit - Jesus Culture
Abide - Dwell Songs
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After Jesus Death and resurrection, he appears to the disciples and continues to teach and prepare them for mission. Before he ascends, he tells them “stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.” (Luke 24:49 NLT). The disciples then enter a period of waiting. There has been a promise from Jesus for power, but it has not been fulfilled. Many times, in our lives we experience these waiting moments, stuck between where we are, and where we feel God is calling us to be. Join us this Sunday as we continue to explore the life of Peter in Acts 1 and learn how we can live well in the waiting.
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After Jesus’ Death and resurrection, he appears to the disciples and continues to teach and prepare them for mission. Before he ascends, he tells them “Stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.” (Luke 24:49 NLT). The disciples then enter a period of waiting. There has been a promise from Jesus for power, but it has not been fulfilled. Many times, in our lives we experience these waiting moments, stuck between where we are and where we feel God is calling us to be. Join us this Sunday as we continue to explore the life of Peter in Acts 1 and learn how we can live well in the waiting.
Worship Set:
In the Name of Jesus - Ron Rawls
Reason I Sing - Phil Wickham
Everlasting God - Brenton Brown | Ken Riley
Firm Foundation (He Won’t) - Cody Carnes
Do It Again - Elevation Worship
Abide - Dwell Songs
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This Sunday for Mother’s Day, we’re continuing our Made for More series by looking at one of Peter’s lowest moments - his denial of Jesus. Maybe you’ve had moments like that too - when you’ve felt stuck in shame, failure, or the belief that your mistakes define you. But what if Jesus sees more in you than you see in yourself? Come be encouraged this Mother’s Day as we reflect on how Jesus meets us in our mess and reminds us that we are made for more.
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This Sunday for Mother’s Day, we’re continuing our Made for More series by looking at one of Peter’s lowest moments - his denial of Jesus. Maybe you’ve had moments like that too - when you’ve felt stuck in shame, failure, or the belief that your mistakes define you. But what if Jesus sees more in you than you see in yourself? Come be encouraged this Mother’s Day as we reflect on how Jesus meets us in our mess and reminds us that we are made for more.
Worship Set:
Made for More - Josh Baldwin
Worthy - Elevation Worship
Open the Eyes of My Heart - The Worship Initiative
King of Heaven - Paul Baloche
I Believe - Phil Wickham
Make Room - Jon Bauer
Living Hope - Phil Wickham
Chasing After Me - Standard Arr.
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Have you ever thought you knew more than you did—only to be humbled by the reality? This week, we look at Peter, the disciple who boldly declared Jesus as the Messiah... and then completely missed the point just moments later. Through Peter’s story in Matthew 16, we’ll discover that Jesus doesn’t just correct our small perspectives—He invites us into something far greater than we imagined. Join us Sunday as we explore what it means that Jesus was made for more, and so are we.
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Have you ever thought you knew more than you did—only to be humbled by the reality? This week, we look at Peter, the disciple who boldly declared Jesus as the Messiah... and then completely missed the point just moments later. Through Peter’s story in Matthew 16, we’ll discover that Jesus doesn’t just correct our small perspectives—He invites us into something far greater than we imagined. Join us Sunday as we explore what it means that Jesus was made for more, and so are we.
Worship Set:
Take You at Your Word - Cody Carnes
Your Love Awakens Me - Phil Wickham
Reason I Sing - Phil Wickham
Abide - Dwell Songs
Your Love Awakens Me - Phil Wickham
Made for More - Josh Baldwin
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Have you ever felt too ordinary to make a difference? Or wondered if your past mistakes disqualify you from a life of purpose? The story of Peter—the outspoken fisherman turned fearless leader—shows us that God calls the ordinary to the extraordinary.
In our new series, Made For More, we’ll journey through the life of the apostle Peter, a man who stumbled often but was never disqualified. From his first encounter with Jesus on the shores of Galilee to his bold proclamation at Pentecost, Peter’s life is a testament to the power of relationship with Jesus and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Through Peter’s story, we’ll discover how God sees beyond our failures and fears, calling us to a purpose greater than we can imagine. This is a story of redemption, courage, and legacy. It’s a reminder that no matter where we’ve been or how average we feel, we are all Made For More.
Join us as we explore the journey from doubt to faith, from failure to leadership, and from ordinary to extraordinary.
Worship Set:
That’s Who I Praise - Brandon Lake
House of the Lord - Phil Wickham
Light in Us - Jon Bauer
Praise You Anywhere - Brandon Lake
Forever (We Sing Hallelujah) - Kari Jobe
Worthy Of It All - The Worship Initiative
Made for More - Josh Baldwin
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Have you ever felt too ordinary to make a difference? Or wondered if your past mistakes disqualify you from a life of purpose? The story of Peter—the outspoken fisherman turned fearless leader—shows us that God calls the ordinary to the extraordinary.
In our new series, Made For More, we’ll journey through the life of the apostle Peter, a man who stumbled often but was never disqualified. From his first encounter with Jesus on the shores of Galilee to his bold proclamation at Pentecost, Peter’s life is a testament to the power of relationship with Jesus and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Through Peter’s story, we’ll discover how God sees beyond our failures and fears, calling us to a purpose greater than we can imagine. This is a story of redemption, courage, and legacy. It’s a reminder that no matter where we’ve been or how average we feel, we are all Made For More.
Join us as we explore the journey from doubt to faith, from failure to leadership, and from ordinary to extraordinary.
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Throughout the Gospel we see Jesus on Mission as he travels around preaching of the reality of the Kingdom of God. As we approach the end of the Gospels we see Jesus turn his attention and begin travelling toward Jerusalem where he will endure a trial, torture, execution. Join us this Palm Sunday as we prepare for Easter, and explore three passages of preparation. How Jesus prepares the disciples for his death, how the People prepare for a coming king, and for Jesus as he prepares to endure the cross.
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Throughout the Gospel we see Jesus on Mission as he travels around preaching of the reality of the Kingdom of God. As we approach the end of the Gospels we see Jesus turn his attention and begin travelling toward Jerusalem where he will endure a trial, torture, execution. Join us this Palm Sunday as we prepare for Easter, and explore three passages of preparation. How Jesus prepares the disciples for his death, how the People prepare for a coming king, and for Jesus as he prepares to endure the cross.
Worship Set:
Praise You Anywhere - Brandon Lake
Open Up the Heavens - Vertical Church Band
Reason I Sing - Phil Wickham
Shout Hosanna - Passion
Worthy - Elevation Worship
Living Hope - Phil Wickham
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It’s a communion weekend, and conveniently, our text from the Gospel of Mark is the account of the last Passover meal Jesus shares with His disciples. It’s a ceremonial meal laced with meaning and history - the whole meal designed to help them remember God coming to Egypt and leading His people out. But Jesus shocks His friends by tossing out their old religious arrangement in exchange for something new. Join us this Sunday for worship, teaching, and communion. It could be that your experience of the Lord’s Table will be fresh and new too!
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It’s a communion weekend, and conveniently, our text from the Gospel of Mark is the account of the last Passover meal Jesus shares with His disciples. It’s a ceremonial meal laced with meaning and history - the whole meal designed to help them remember God coming to Egypt and leading His people out. But Jesus shocks His friends by tossing out their old religious arrangement in exchange for something new. Join us this Sunday for worship, teaching, and communion. It could be that your experience of the Lord’s Table will be fresh and new too!
Worship Set:
Reason I Sing - Phil Wickham
Here for You - Passion
This is Amazing Grace - Phil Wickham
Lead me to the Cross - Hillsong United
O Praise the Name (Anastasis) - Hillsong Worship
What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong Worship
Lift you High - Housefires
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Have you ever asked the question, “What does it practically look like to
love God?” Or have you ever met a person who rubs you the wrong way
and wonder how you should respond? This Sunday, we are going to
wrestle through the Kingdom Manifesto that Jesus gives us. Join us as
we continue in A Different King, A Different Kingdom and find out how
we are actually called to live as Kingdom people.
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Have you ever asked the question, “What does it practically look like to love God?” Or have you ever met a person who rubs you the wrong way and wonder how you should respond? This Sunday, we are going to wrestle through the Kingdom Manifesto that Jesus gives us. Join us as we continue in A Different King, A Different Kingdom and find out how we are actually called to live as Kingdom people.
Worship Set:
You Are Good - Bethel Music
House of the Lord - Phil Wickham
God So Loved - We the Kingdom
Reign Above It All - Bethel Music
Jesus We Love You - Bethel Music
Build My Life - Pat Barrett
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Ever had a car breakdown at the worst possible moment? Or lost your patience when your tech refuses to function the way it should? Frustration rises when something doesn’t work as intended. But what if we, as the Church, weren’t functioning the way God designed us to? This Sunday, we’ll dive into a moment when Jesus confronted exactly that—a misaligned temple, a cursed fig tree, and a wake-up call for what His Kingdom is meant to be. Join us as we continue in A Different King, A Different Kingdom and wrestle with the uncomfortable truths Jesus speaks.
Worship Set:
The King is in the Room - Phil Wickham
House of the Lord - Phil Wickham
The Joy - The Belonging Co.
Move - Jesus Culture
Great Are You Lord - All Sons and Daughters
I Love You Lord - Lifeway Worship
Abundantly More - North Point Worship
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Ever had a car breakdown at the worst possible moment? Or lost your patience when your tech refuses to function the way it should? Frustration rises when something doesn’t work as intended. But what if we, as the Church, weren’t functioning the way God designed us to? This Sunday, we’ll dive into a moment when Jesus confronted exactly that—a misaligned temple, a cursed fig tree, and a wake-up call for what His Kingdom is meant to be. Join us as we continue in A Different King, A Different Kingdom and wrestle with the uncomfortable truths Jesus speaks.
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After his resurrection, Jesus’ call to the disciples was to go and make disciples of all nations. Sometimes, in our modern world, we make discipleship an action we take individually, rather than something we are as a community. Join us and guest speaker Tiffany Soza as we talk about how discipleship happens in the context of Camp Nakamun, and how we can take the same principles and integrate them into our discipleship journey, both as disciples and disciple-makers.
Welcome to St. Albert Alliance Church!
After his resurrection, Jesus called the disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. Sometimes, in our modern world, we make discipleship an action we take individually rather than something we do as a community. Join us and guest speaker Tiffany Soza as we discuss how discipleship happens in the context of Camp Nakamun and how we can integrate the same principles into our discipleship journey, both as disciples and disciple-makers.
Worship Set:
We Believe - Life Worship
The Joy - The Belonging Co.
Take You at Your Word - Cody Carnes
Firm Foundation (He Won’t) - Cody Carnes
Build My Life - Pat Barett
Make Room - Community Music
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When a morally upright, honourable guy asks Jesus if there’s anything standing in the way of him inheriting eternal life, Jesus tells him to sell everything he has and give the proceeds to the poor. Is this a universal principle? Is Jesus serious? How would He respond if YOU asked the question? This weekend’s gathering includes a careful examination of Mark 10:17-31, where we discover God’s best for each of us.
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Have you ever wanted a deeper or greater understanding of who Jesus really is? This week, we’re exploring Mark 9 and how Jesus revealed himself to his disciples in a new way, forever changing their perspective of him. How would that new understanding change your life? Join us as we talk about what it means to receive a fresh revelation of who Jesus is.
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Welcome to St. Albert Alliance Church!
Have you ever wanted a deeper or greater understanding of who Jesus really is? This week, we’re exploring Mark 9 and how Jesus revealed himself to his disciples in a new way, forever changing their perspective of him. How would that new understanding change your life? Join us as we talk about what it means to receive a fresh revelation of who Jesus is.
Worship Set:
That’s Who I Praise - Brandon Lake
Praise The Lord - Phil Wickham
I Believe - Phil Wickham
Made For More - Josh Baldwin
A Thousand Hallelujahs - The Worship Initiative
Here As In Heaven - Elevation Worship
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Have you ever felt like what you have just isn’t enough? This week, we’re diving into Mark 8:1-10, where Jesus takes what seems small—just seven loaves and a few fish—and provides more than enough for thousands. In a season of transition, challenge, and hope, we’re asking: What do we have to offer? And how might Jesus use it beyond what we can imagine? Come encounter the King who sees, knows, and provides—because He is still working in and through His church today.
Worship Set:
That’s Who I Praise - Brandon Lake
Praise - Elevation Worship
House of the Lord - Phil Wickham
Worthy - Elevation Worship
Made For More - Josh Baldwin
Fishes and Loaves - Josiah Queen
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Have you ever felt like what you have just isn’t enough? This week, we’re diving into Mark 8:1-10, where Jesus takes what seems small—just seven loaves and a few fish—and provides more than enough for thousands. In a season of transition, challenge, and hope, we’re asking: What do we have to offer? And how might Jesus use it beyond what we can imagine? Come encounter the King who sees, knows, and provides—because He is still working in and through His church today.
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Welcome to St. Albert Alliance Church!
Too often, we see young adults walk away from the church because of legalism—this idea that if their life doesn’t fit in a perfectly square box, they won’t be welcome. Jesus didn’t come to build a kingdom of rule-followers; He came to transform hearts. This week, as we continue our series A Different King, A Different Kingdom, we’re diving into Mark 7, where Jesus calls out the Pharisees for getting so caught up in traditions that they missed what really mattered. What if legalism is actually corrupting our worship? What if we’re majoring in the minors and missing the heart of Jesus? Join us as we wrestle with these questions together.
Worship Set:
The Joy - The Belonging Co
Praise You Anywhere - Brandon Lake
Take You At Your Word - Cody Carnes
Such An Awesome God - The Worship Initiative
Lift You High - Housefires
Made For More - Josh Baldwin
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Too often, we see young adults walk away from the church because of legalism—this idea that if their life doesn’t fit in a perfectly square box, they won’t be welcome. Jesus didn’t come to build a kingdom of rule-followers; He came to transform hearts. This week, as we continue our series A Different King, A Different Kingdom, we’re diving into Mark 7, where Jesus calls out the Pharisees for getting so caught up in traditions that they missed what really mattered. What if legalism is actually corrupting our worship? What if we’re majoring in the minors and missing the heart of Jesus? Join us as we wrestle with these questions together.
Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.” As we look at the life of Jesus and the Disciples, we see much of the same. Jesus and the disciples faced rejection, hardship, persecution, and even death as they went about proclaiming the coming of the Kingdom of God. Join us this week as we explore Mark Chapter 6 and see how we can be encouraged that Jesus knows our suffering and has called us to suffer for a greater kingdom than we can imagine.
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Welcome to St. Albert Alliance Church!
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.” As we look at the life of Jesus and the Disciples, we see much of the same. Jesus and the disciples faced rejection, hardship, persecution, and even death as they went about proclaiming the coming of the Kingdom of God. Join us this week as we explore Mark Chapter 6 and see how we can be encouraged that Jesus knows our suffering and has called us to suffer for a greater kingdom than we can imagine.
Worship Set:
Made For More - Pat Barrett
Praise - Brandon Lake
Take You At Your Word - Cody Carnes
Trust In God - Elevation Worship
Holy Forever - Bethel Music
Yes And Amen - Housefires
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Welcome to St. Albert Alliance Church!
Have you ever felt like you needed someone's help, but they weren’t paying attention? This week, we’re diving into a powerful story from Mark 5 about two desperate individuals seeking the attention of Jesus. Jairus, a respected synagogue leader and an unnamed woman battling sickness, reach out to Jesus in faith—and Jesus hears, he responds, and he is faithful. Have you ever wondered whether God sees you, hears you, or will move in your situation? Join us as we unpack the reality that when we seek Jesus, he meets us in ways we never expected.
Worship Set:
You Are Good - Bethel Music
This Is Amazing Grace - Phil Wickham
Battle Belongs - Phil Wickham
Such An Awesome God - The Worship Initiative
Do It Again - Elevation Worship
O Come To The Altar - Elevation Worship
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Welcome to St. Albert Alliance Church!
Have you ever felt like you needed someone's help, but they weren’t paying attention? This week, we’re diving into a powerful story from Mark 5 about two desperate individuals seeking the attention of Jesus. Jairus, a respected synagogue leader and an unnamed woman battling sickness, reach out to Jesus in faith—and Jesus hears, he responds, and he is faithful. Have you ever wondered whether God sees you, hears you, or will move in your situation? Join us as we unpack the reality that when we seek Jesus, he meets us in ways we never expected.
Worship Set:
You Are Good - Bethel Music
This Is Amazing Grace - Phil Wickham
Battle Belongs - Phil Wickham
Such An Awesome God - The Worship Initiative
Do It Again - Elevation Worship
O Come To The Altar - Elevation Worship
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CCLI License: 137532
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51A3Z1shUCFPUX6Lct3z1j?si=3b0278297732498c
To give, make a prayer request or connect visit: https://staalliance.org/connectcard
This Week’s Sermon Notes: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=rJque8Kd1l
Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917
Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering!
Join us as we continue our series, A Different King, A Different Kingdom, and dive into Mark 2:13-17. Together, we’ll explore the call of Jesus to Levi, a tax collector considered an outcast, to follow Him and be His disciple. What does it look like to drop everything and say yes to Jesus’ invitation, even when it’s uncomfortable or countercultural? Whether you relate more to Levi or the Pharisees in this story, there’s an invitation for all of us to follow the King who calls, heals, and transforms lives.
Worship Set:
Praise The Lord - Phil Wickham
Take You At Your Word - Cody Carnes
I Believe - Phil Wickham
Christ Be Magnified - Cody Carnes
Build My Life - Pat Barrett
Lord I Need You - Matt Maher
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Join us as we continue our series, A Different King, A Different Kingdom, and dive into Mark 2:13-17. Together, we’ll explore the call of Jesus to Levi, a tax collector considered an outcast, to follow Him and be His disciple. What does it look like to drop everything and say yes to Jesus’ invitation, even when it’s uncomfortable or countercultural? Whether you relate more to Levi or the Pharisees in this story, there’s an invitation for all of us to follow the King who calls, heals, and transforms lives.
Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917
Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering!
Have you ever felt the frustration of being held back by limitations? Whether it’s a missed opportunity, a physical boundary, or a spiritual struggle, we’ve all faced moments where the limits of life disappoint us. But here’s the good news: Jesus knows no limits. Join us as we look at Mark 1:21-34 and discover the Messiah who has unlimited authority. Come explore how Jesus’ authority can transform your life and free you to experience the fullness of His power.
Worship Set:
Praise The Lord - Phil Wickham
Great Things - Phil Wickham
Abundantly More - North Point Worship
Trust In God - Elevation Worship
I Speak Jesus - Charity Gayle
Such An Awesome God - The Worship Initiative
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Have you ever felt the frustration of being held back by limitations? Whether it’s a missed opportunity, a physical boundary, or a spiritual struggle, we’ve all faced moments where the limits of life disappoint us. But here’s the good news: Jesus knows no limits. Join us as we look at Mark 1:21-34 and discover the Messiah who has unlimited authority. Come explore how Jesus’ authority can transform your life and free you to experience the fullness of His power.
Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917
Have you ever experienced a defining moment in your life? A moment that changed everything and shifted what you did from that point onwards? Join us as we explore a defining moment in the life of Jesus, captured in Mark 1:2-13. It’s a moment that was and continues to be a defining moment in the world, one that reveals profound truths not only about Jesus but about God’s will for us. Come and discover God’s vision for your life and the new beginning he is offering.
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Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering!
Have you ever experienced a defining moment in your life? A moment that changed everything and shifted what you did from that point onwards? Join us as we explore a defining moment in the life of Jesus, captured in Mark 1:2-13. It’s a moment that was and continues to be a defining moment in the world, one that reveals profound truths not only about Jesus but about God’s will for us. Come and discover God’s vision for your life and the new beginning he is offering.
Worship Set:
Open Up The Heavens - Paul Baloche
Praise You Anywhere - Brandon Lake
Firm Foundation (He Won’t) - Cody Carnes
Build My Life - Pat Barrett
Such An Awesome God - The Worship Initiative
Make Room - Community Music
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Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering!
Are you looking for a new beginning? Come and hear how Jesus, the Messiah, offers hope, restoration, and a fresh start to everyone who needs it. Whether you're seeking spiritual renewal, help with a difficult situation or a new direction, join us as we begin exploring the Gospel of Mark and the new beginning that awaits you.
Worship Set:
Light In Us - Jon Bauer
King of Heaven - Paul Baloche
Praise You Anywhere - Brandon Lake
Battle Belongs - Phil Wickham
Living Hope - Phil Wickham
Firm Foundation (He Won’t) - Cody Carnes
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Are you looking for a new beginning? Come and hear how Jesus, the Messiah, offers hope, restoration, and a fresh start to everyone who needs it. Whether you're seeking spiritual renewal, help with a difficult situation or a new direction, join us as we begin exploring the Gospel of Mark and the new beginning that awaits you.
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Have you ever been caught off guard and in a situation where you had no idea what would happen? How do you prepare for those moments? We have no idea what the new year will bring. Join us as we look ahead to the new year and talk about how to prepare ourselves for 2025.
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Merry Christmas and welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Christmas Service!
Join us for our annual Christmas Service! Come and see what Christmas is all about! Our family-friendly service is one of our favourite services each year as we celebrate the beauty, wonder and reason for the Christmas season.
Worship Set:
Joy To The World - Hillsong Worship
Angels (Glory To God) - Phil Wickham
Hark The Herald Angels Sing (King of Heaven) - Paul Baloche
O Come All Ye Faithful - Chris Tomlin
It’s Christmas - North Point Kids
Silent Night - The Worship Initiative
Go Tell It On The Mountain - Maverick City Music
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Have you ever received an invitation that changed everything for you? This week, we'll explore John 1:35-50 and an invitation that was given that changed everything for the group of people who received it and acted on it. Join us as Pastor Kirk talks about the power of an invitation and the invitation waiting for you today.
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As we wrap up our series, Fully Alive, join us as we continue to explore the book of Ephesians and what Paul says about what it means to be fully alive in relationships and how this is lived out for children and parents. We'll also look at what Paul says to slaves and masters - none of us are slaves or own slaves, so what does this mean for us, and how should we interpret it?
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Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering!
As we wrap up our series, Fully Alive, join us as we continue to explore the book of Ephesians and what Paul says about what it means to be fully alive in relationships and how this is lived out for children and parents. We'll also look at what Paul says to slaves and masters - none of us are slaves or own slaves, so what does this mean for us, and how should we interpret it?
Worship Set:
God So Loved - We the Kingdom
Hark the Herald Angels Sing (King Of Heaven) - Paul Baloche
Praise - Brandon Lake
Angels (Glory To God) - Phil Wickham
Abundantly More - North Point Worship
What A Beautiful Name - Hillsong Worship
This Is Our God - Phil Wickham
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Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering!
Over the next two weeks, we're going to look at some counter-cultural and challenging words from Paul, asking the question, "How can we be fully alive in our relationships?" Join us over the next two weeks, as we look at some of our most significant relationships, and the radical suggestion that Paul has for us in Ephesians.
Worship Set:
O Come All Ye Faithful/Light In Us - Jon Bauer
Abundantly More - North Point Worship
Move - Jesus Culture
Worthy - Elevation Worship
Holy Forever - Bethel Music
Who You Say I Am - Hillsong Worship
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Over the next two weeks, we're going to look at some counter-cultural and challenging words from Paul, asking the question, "How can we be fully alive in our relationships?" Join us over the next two weeks, as we look at some of our most significant relationships, and the radical suggestion that Paul has for us in Ephesians.
Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917
Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering!
In Ephesians chapter 4, the Apostle Paul encourages us to throw off our former ways of life and to put on our new nature, pursuing righteousness and holiness. Join us as we explore Ephesians 4:17-5:9 and discover practical ways to step fully into our new lives in Christ.
Worship Set:
Great Things - Phil Wickham
Take You At Your Word - Cody Carnes
Jesus We Love You - Bethel Music
Abundantly More - North Point Worship
Abide - Dwell Songs
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In Ephesians chapter 4, the Apostle Paul encourages us to throw off our former ways of life and to put on our new nature, pursuing righteousness and holiness. Join us as we explore Ephesians 4:17-5:9 and discover practical ways to step fully into our new lives in Christ.
Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917
Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering!
Do you know what your calling is? In Ephesians 2:10, the Apostle Paul writes that God has created us to do good things, which he had planned before we were born. In Ephesians 4:1, Paul encourages us to live lives worthy of our calling—to fulfill the purposes God created us for. The question is, do you know what God is calling you to do? Join us as we explore Ephesians 4:1-16 and discover the purpose you were created for!
Worship Set:
Praise You Anywhere - Brandon Lake
Move - Jesus Culture
Lift You High - Housefires
Abide - The Worship Initiative
Lord I Need You - Matt Maher
Build My Life - Pat Barrett
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Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering!
In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul speaks of the mysterious plan of God. This is not a mystery to be solved but rather a mystery revealed to him. The mystery is that Jesus is the source of hope for all people, both Jew and Gentile. Join us as Pastor David explores how Jesus is the source of hope for all people, and gives us hope in times of suffering.
Worship Set:
I Believe - Phil Wickham
God Is For Us - City Alight
This Is Amazing Grace - Phil Wickham
Move - Jesus Culture
Same God - Elevation Worship
Living Hope - Phil Wickham
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Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917
In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul speaks of the mysterious plan of God. This is not a mystery to be solved but rather a mystery revealed to him. The mystery is that Jesus is the source of hope for all people, both Jew and Gentile. Join us as Pastor David explores how Jesus is the source of hope for all people, and gives us hope in times of suffering.
Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917
Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering!
We invite you to join us this weekend as we continue our series, Fully Alive. This Sunday, we’ll be looking at Ephesians 2:1-10 and how we can experience a life that is a masterpiece and one that is fully alive.
Worship Set:
Praise You Anywhere - Brandon Lake
Praise - Brandon Lake
Abide - The Worship Initiative
Worthy - Elevation Worship
Gratitude - Brandon Lake
Light In Us - Jon Bauer
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We invite you to join us this weekend as we continue our series, Fully Alive. This Sunday, we’ll be looking at Ephesians 2:1-10 and how we can experience a life that is a masterpiece and one that is fully alive.
Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917
Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering!
We invite you to join us as we begin our new series: Fully Alive! In John 10:10, Jesus said he came so that we might have life—life to the fullest. In the letter to the Ephesians, the author explores how we can experience the life Jesus envisions. In the weeks ahead, we’ll discover how to experience a spiritually, emotionally and relationally rich life; one filled with satisfaction, overflowing with hope, steeped in meaning and enjoying solid and healthy relationships. We hope you’ll join us this Sunday as Pastor Kirk starts the series by looking at the starting point to being fully alive. As you prepare for Sunday, we also invite you to consider if there is someone who might benefit from this series along with you; perhaps you could invite them to join you.
Worship Set:
God Is For Us - City Alight
Firm Foundation (He Won’t) - Cody Carnes
Build My Life - Patt Barrett
Who You Say I Am - Hillsong
Abide - The Worship Initiative
________________
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Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917
We invite you to join us as we begin our new series: Fully Alive! In John 10:10, Jesus said he came so that we might have life—life to the fullest. In the letter to the Ephesians, the author explores how we can experience the life Jesus envisions. In the weeks ahead, we’ll discover how to experience a spiritually, emotionally and relationally rich life; one filled with satisfaction, overflowing with hope, steeped in meaning and enjoying solid and healthy relationships. Pastor Kirk starts the series by looking at the starting point to being fully alive and we also invite you to consider if there is someone who might benefit from this series along with you; perhaps you could invite them to join you.
Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-albert-alliance-church/id1650283917
This week, as we wrap up our series, Jesus First, we will learn how the decision to put Jesus first in everything impacts our priorities. Join us as we dive in with Pastor Kirk and look at the people who surrounded the Apostle Paul and how their priorities demonstrated that they put Jesus First in everything.
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Have you ever wondered what the secret is to a great relationship? Whether it’s a marriage, a friendship or getting along with someone at work, we’ve probably all wondered how to have great or even just healthy relationships with the people around us. Join us as Pastor Kirk talks about how putting Jesus first in everything helps us have great relationships with everyone.
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What does it look like to put Jesus first in everything? Join us as we continue our Jesus First series, and hear Pastor Kirk talk about three daily practices that will help us put Jesus first in our lives every day.
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This week, as we continue our new series, Jesus First, we'll be looking at the one thing in life that changes and compels everything else in life if we put Jesus first. Join us as Pastor Kirk leads us in exploring what it looks like to put Jesus first in everything.
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There’s a phrase that is often heard around St. Albert Alliance: “Putting Jesus first in everything.” When we baptize someone, the person getting baptized is asked, “Are you going to put Jesus first in everything?” It’s often heard in sermons and small group settings as we ask each other, “Are you putting Jesus first in everything?” and “How are you doing at putting Jesus first in everything?” Have you ever heard that phrase or been asked one of those questions and wondered, “What does it mean to put Jesus first in everything?” or “How do I put Jesus first in everything?” If you have, then you aren’t alone. Join us as we begin a new series and explore what it means to put Jesus first in everything.
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Did you know for each of us, God has placed a calling on your life that is so specific to you? Do you know what that calling is, and are you living it out? Join us as we wrap up our summer series, God and Us: The Story Begins, as we explore the origin story of Joseph and what God called him to.
Worship Set:
God Is For Us - City Alight
Battle Belongs - Phil Wickham
Lift You High - Housefires
O Praise The Name (Anastasis) - Hillsong Worship
God I Look To You - Bethel Music
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What do you hunger for? We all have cravings, things we want or need. Food, comfort, appreciation, affection, relationships. What do you hunger for? Did you know that the hunger you have fuels the direction of your life? Join us as Pastor Kirk talks about the hunger that drives us. We’ll look at the story of two brothers and how their hunger changed the way they thought, what they valued and even the direction of their lives.
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Has God ever asked you to do something that seems impossible, and you do not have the resources to pull it off? Join us as we look at the story of Isaac and how he was part of God’s plan, fulfilling what seemed to be an impossible promise.
Worship Set:
Praise You Anywhere - Brandon Lake
Great Things - Phil Wickham
Do It Again with Great is Thy Faithfulness - Stonegate Worship
Yes And Amen - Jesus Culture
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Do you ever try to take things into your own hands? In today’s world, this happens far too often. Join us this Sunday as we look at the story of Abraham as he is given the choice to walk his own way or trust in the provision of the Lord, and how we can walk with the same trust and obedience.
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Most people desire to live a life that brings a sense of joy, security and satisfaction. Yet, even though we desire this, we still tend to make decisions that lead us in the opposite direction. Join us as we look at how this happens and how we can get back on track.
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Have you ever had a door close in your face and you missed an opportunity? Join us as we continue our series and look at the story of Noah, the ark and a missed opportunity.
Worship Set:
I Believe - Phil Wickham
Glorious Day - Passion
A Thousand Hallelujahs- Brooke Ligertwood
Hymn of Heaven - Phil Wickham
Yes and Amen - Housefires
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As we continue in our series of God & Us, join us as we jump into Genesis 3, see how sin entered the world and the cycles of sin that began in the Garden and continue to follow us throughout humanity today. Thankfully, God is greater than sin and has a life to the full in store for us if we choose to surrender to Him.
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God walks throughout all of Scripture, but we see the first account of that with Adam and Eve in the Garden. Join us as we look at Genesis 2 and dive into this concept of walking with God.
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This Sunday, we are kicking off a new series, God and Us: The Story Begins. Join us as we spend the summer diving into the book of Genesis and discover what it tells us about God and humanity, and we ask the question, now what?
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Have you ever wondered what it means to be filled with the Spirit? Have you ever wondered how to be filled with the Spirit? Or even, who is the Spirit? As we wrap up our series, “How do I?” join Pastor Kirk as he leads us in discovering who the Spirit is and how to be filled with Holy Spirit.
Worship Set:
Freedom - Jesus Culture
We Praise You - Bethel Music
This Is A Move - Brandon Lake
Make Room - Community Music
Holy Spirit - Bryan Torwalt & Katie Torwalt
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This week we continue our “How do I?” series we will look at how to receive healing and how to pray for the people in our lives that need healing. Join Pastor Kirk as he talks about four things we need to understand about healing and a simple framework for praying for healing for others.
Worship Set:
Open Up the Heavens - Meredith Andrews
God is For Us - CityAlright
Same God- Elevation Worsthip
O Come to the Altar - Elevation Worship
I Speak Jesus - Charity Gayle
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Have you ever wondered if you are doing something right? Over the next three weeks, join us as we explore three aspects of faith in Jesus to understand what it means to walk in the way of Jesus. Join us as Pastor Kirk kicks off the series by answering the question, “How do I receive Jesus?”
Worship Set:
I Believe - Phil Wickham
This Is Our God - Phil Wickham
There’s Nothing That Our God Can’t Do - Passion
Build My Life - Pat Barrett
Lord I Need You - Matt Maher
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Eight weeks ago, we embarked on an experiment to ask the Spirit to identify five people in our lives who we would B.L.E.S.S. How has our experiment been going in your life? Have you practiced the everyday rhythms of “Beginning with prayer,” “Listening with care,” “Eating together,” “Serving with love,” and “Sharing your story” with the people the Spirit has led you to? As we wrap up our series, Everyday Rhythms, join us as Pastor Kirk leads us through Matthew 28:16-20 and we consider what we miss when we fail to bless others.
Worship Set:
Glorious Day - Passion
God So Loved - We the Kingdom
Son of Suffering - Bethel Music
I Speak Jesus - Charity Gayle
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As we’ve gone through our series, Everyday Rhythms, have you wondered, how am I going to begin to live this out? Do you wish you had the 'secret sauce’ to just make it happen? Join us as we dive into the not-so-secret sauce to B.L.E.S.S.-ing, take a look at what it looked like for the early church in Acts, and live it out in our day-to-day lives.
Worship Set:
King of Heaven - Paul Baloche
I Believe - Phil Wickham
Our God - Chris Tomlin
Make Room - Urban Life Worship
Worthy Of It All - The Worship Initiative
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Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering! Have you been engaging in the BLESS practices over the last five weeks? Have you identified someone in your life that Jesus is inviting you to BLESS? Join us this Sunday as Pastor Kirk talks about how to identify the people that Jesus is uniquely calling you to BLESS.
Worship Set:
Praise You Anywhere - Brandon Lake
Speak the Name - Church of the City
Firm Foundation - Cody Cranes
God I Look To You - Bethel Music
Send Me - Bethel Music
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What is the first thing you do when you meet someone? When I meet someone for the first time, I begin to ask them questions: Where do you live? Where are you from? What do you do for a living? What do you like to do? Do you know…? I ask these questions because I want to learn about the person I’m talking to. I want to hear their story. Do you ask similar questions? Do you like to listen to stories? Join us as we continue our series, Everyday Rhythms, as we explore the power of stories and discover that you bless people when you share your story.
Worship Set:
Praise - Elevation Worship
Show Your Power - Jeremy Riddle
This Is A Move - Brandon Lake
Way Maker - Leeland
King of Heaven - Paul Baloche
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As you think about the people who Jesus has called you to go and BLESS, what does it mean to serve them with love? Often, we’re really good at serving people in one particular way or in a way that we love to be served. To serve with love is to serve people at their point of need. Join us as we discuss what it means to serve with love, discern the point of need of the people around us, and begin to love them well.
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What would it look like for you to intentionally schedule one meal a week with someone in your life who is close to you but far from God? Join us as we continue our series, Everyday Rhythms, talk about the "E" practice in the word BLESS, and learn one of the most available missional tools we have to help introduce others to Jesus.
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Someone once said, “Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” I think the person who spoke those words learned what Jesus knew a long time ago and modelled so well in the Gospels: when you listen, you care. Jesus listened to a man who would only speak to him under the cover of darkness (John 3). Jesus listened to a woman at a well in the middle of nowhere (John 4). Jesus listened to two grieving sisters before he did anything (John 11). Jesus listened because he knew that the simple act of listening was a blessing. Because when we listen, we show we care. Join us as we explore the second practice of our Everyday Rhythms, the “L” practice in the word BLESS, and discover what happens when we listen.
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When we think about how to most effectively support, encourage, or bless someone, we often think of things we can do for them directly, but what if one of the most significant things we could do to bless someone else came through more indirect means? Join us as we continue in our Everyday Rhythms Series and look at how beginning with prayer is the most significant thing we can do as we seek to bless someone.
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Many of us have a rhythm to our day, a set of activities and an order of things we do every day - from brushing our teeth or having that first cup of coffee to watching Jimmy Fallon or reading a book before we fall asleep. We all have things we do every day; we all have a rhythm to our day. This weekend, we are starting a new series, Everyday Rhythms, and we’ll be exploring 5 simple changes you can make to your everyday rhythms that will bless the people around you and help them encounter Jesus. Join us on Sunday as Pastor Kirk kicks off our series by looking at Genesis 12:1-3, a passage that holds a promise and a purpose given a long time ago that still applies to us today.
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Have you ever wished you could start something over? Did you know that Easter is all about new beginnings? Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday are about letting go of the old and embracing something new. Through the cross and the tomb, we gain a new view of God, ourselves and the world as we enter into a new relationship and are given a new purpose. Join us this weekend and experience the new beginning that Jesus envisions for each of us.
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"Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down." (Isaiah 53:4)
Join us for our special Good Friday service as we reflect on Christ's sacrifice on the cross and what it means for us.
Worship Set:
Lead Me to the Cross - Brooke Ligertwood
The Power of the Cross - Shane and Shane
Son of Suffering - Bethel Music
Nothing But the Blood - Hillsong United
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How do you build a faith that will last and help you through the ups and downs of life? Join us this weekend as Pastor Kirk wraps up our Deconstructing Faith series by looking at a parable that Jesus taught about building a life and a faith that will stand up to anything.
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Have you ever received an invitation? What did you do with that invitation? Have you ever ignored an invitation or said yes to an invitation but then not shown up? This week, as we continue our Deconstructing Faith series, Pastor Kirk will explore the invitation of salvation by looking at a story Jesus told to a group of people. Join us as we explore Matthew 22:1-14 and learn about an invitation waiting for each of us to respond to.
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As we continue our series, Deconstructing Faith, we will be looking at a topic that can quickly trip up many people, causing their walk with Jesus to become rigid and unloving or lead them away from their faith altogether. This topic is sin. We may often ask, is _____ a sin? If so, what’s the problem? Well, what is sin, and how do you define it? Join us as Pastor Josh defines sin, and we look at the cost of sin and the work Jesus has already done and continues to do.
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This weekend, as we continue our Deconstructing Faith series, we will look at one primary issue that prompts people to deconstruct their faith—sexuality. Sexuality is a deeply personal matter, and it is something Jesus cares deeply about. This weekend, Pastor Kirk will lead us as we look at what Jesus has to say about our sexuality so that we can understand why our sex lives matter to Jesus. We hope you’ll join us as we learn that the reason Jesus cares about our sexuality is because he wants us to experience life and intimacy to the fullest.
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Have you ever wondered what the Kingdom of God is about? Where do you fit in God's plan regarding His Kingdom? How do we advance His Kingdom on the Earth today? Join us as we talk about the Kingdom of God and what it's all about.
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We live in a culture that prides itself on individual achievement and self-reliance. This idea has permeated how we look at faith and following Jesus and has been more about the individual, than a community joined together. We've seen community as something that might be nice to have but not a necessity, so it's easy to see how many would question why we need the Church. Join us as we dive into the question, “Church, do we need it?”
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All of us long for genuine joy and fulfilment in our life, don’t we? We look for ways to increase our sense of meaning and significance and often are left disappointed in things we felt so hopeful would meet our needs. Join us as we look at the claims Jesus makes - that He Himself, and in choosing to live His way, is the way to experience true and abundant life.
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One of the most common issues people have with God centers around the reality of evil and suffering in the world. If God is good, why do I experience pain or hardship in my life? Join us as we look at how we view, understand and interact with God.
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This weekend, as we continue to reflect deeply on the beliefs that make up our faith, join us as we begin to explore who God is. Pastor Kirk will lead us in exploring a fundamental belief that we don’t often talk about yet it shapes our relationship with God and will either help or hinder us from knowing him more fully.
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Do you have questions about the Bible? Do you trust the Bible? As we continue our Deconstructing Faith series, join us as we deconstruct the Bible, explore what it is and what it is intended for. Together, we'll discover a framework for approaching and understanding the Bible that will help us construct a faith to help us discover and experience life in the fullest.
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Is it possible to have questions about God and even doubt and still believe? This week, we begin a new series, Deconstructing Faith, in which we will explore the tough questions about God, wrestle with hidden doubts, and construct a framework and faith that will help us live each day in a vibrant relationship with Jesus. Join us as we start our new series and ask these questions: Is it okay to have questions and doubts? And if so, what do we do with them?
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Now that Christmas has come to a close, what are you looking forward to? What’s the next thing that has you excited and anticipating joy? Join us on Sunday as we wrap up our series, Joyful Noise, and look ahead to all the joy we have to look forward to.
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With so much pain and suffering in our world, it can be hard to find joy during the Christmas season. Whether this time of year is a reminder of personal loss, you have fractured relationships, or you just turned on the news, sorrow can overshadow even the brightest days. But what if the coming of Jesus invites us to hold our pain and joy in the same hand, so that we can rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep? Christmas is a reminder that Jesus has come to be with us - to make all things new, and He’s just getting started. Join us as we discover the joy of the Christmas season.
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The Christmas season is dawning upon us, and there are added activities all around us. From Christmas concerts to family gatherings, from the decorations that are hung to the food we make and to the songs we sing. They all carry a sense that something extraordinary is happening in our midst. Join us as we behold the Good news the angels declared – that a saviour was born, and we sing of his glory.
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We all experience grief in our lives, and probably with more frequency than many of us realize. We all need to grieve because we all experience loss. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, a job we had or had hoped for, or a relationship that did not transpire or go how we thought it would. Loss is a reality in our lives, and the ability to process that loss plays a significant role in our ability to experience the fullness of life that Jesus has for us. Join us as we finish our series, What Lies Beneath, and explore life, loss and a way through it all.
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Pain and woundedness is something we are all familiar with. Whether it is something visible above the surface of our lives or whether the pain sits beneath the surface known only by us or a few, this pain is real. Where do we go for help? Join us as we continue in our series, What Lies Beneath, as we explore the truth that in Jesus, there is healing for all of our pain and woundedness.
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This weekend, as we continue our What Lies Beneath series, we’ll be looking at the impact shame has in our lives and how shame is destroying our relationships. We’ll also explore how Jesus restores what shame destroys. Join us as we explore what shame is, where it comes from and, most importantly, how to defeat the shame each of us carries.
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What are you afraid of? Each of us has fears. Some we hide, and some everyone knows about. Fear can be a good thing; it can warn us and keep us safe from dangers, but fear can also be a bad thing. Fear that takes root in our soul can keep us from connecting and acting. Join us as we discuss how to bust through fear and embrace life as God envisions.
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Have you ever inherited something that you didn’t really want? Sometimes, we inherit precious and great things, but sometimes, we inherit things that aren’t so great. Like paintings of dogs playing poker, a bunch of debt, or a risk of cancer. This weekend, as we continue our What Lies Beneath series, we will talk about some of the things we inherit from our relatives that aren’t exactly what we want. We’ll explore Romans 7 and 8 and discover how to break free from things we’ve inherited in our soul that are causing us to act or behave in ways we hate. Join us and discover how you can break free from what you’ve inherited.
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Central to the Christian faith is an understanding that we are offered forgiveness through Jesus. For many, this is something we know in our heads but have a harder time experiencing in our hearts. Now, take that one step further and think about what it means to forgive someone else for the hurt they have caused you and it can seem like an almost impossible task. Join us as we explore the invitation Jesus offers us to experience forgiveness, which is the starting point for us learning to forgive others.
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We are created for community, for deep and meaningful relationships. Nothing brings everything in our world to a grinding halt like relational pain or brokenness. When things are not right in a relationship, it seems to affect every area of our life. Food doesn’t taste as good, we don’t experience as much joy and even seemingly disconnected things feel shadowed as a result. On the other hand, when our relationships are healthy and thriving, we are able to tackle the things of life, even difficult things, with more strength, perspective and confidence as a result of the love and support we find in our relationships. Join us as we continue our series, What Lies Beneath, as we look at the key ingredient to restoring relationships when there is a breakdown so that we can walk in relational wholeness and freedom.
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Have you ever believed a lie? It’s amazing what a lie can do, isn’t it? A lie can compel us to action, a lie can redefine who we are, a lie can destroy a relationship and a lie takes root in your soul can keep you from knowing yourself, knowing God and the people around you. Lies are powerful. This weekend as we continue our What Lies Beneath series, we are going to face the lies that are lurking in our souls. We will look at Matthew 3:16-4:11 and the three lies that lurk in our souls and define and drive us. Together we are going to discover how to not only face the lies but break free of them and become the person Jesus created us to be.
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Have you ever driven by something and never noticed it was there? A store or a place you’ve driven by every day and didn’t notice until you suddenly needed something from it. I’m sure we’ve all done something like this. This weekend, we are going to talk about how we do this, not just in our driving but in every part of life. We are in week three of our What Lies Beneath series, where we are looking at the things that are keeping us from deeper connection and intimacy with God, with others and with ourselves. This Sunday, we will explore the story of a great leader who had something buried in his soul for more than 40 years! We hope you’ll join us as we explore the story of a man named Moses who was forced to slow down and pay attention to what was causing him pain and problems in his life, and when he did, everything changed.
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One of the character traits that is often lauded in our culture is self-reliance. The independent spirit, that says I can do it myself has been a marker in the character of the West, add to that the winter climate that often finds us rushing from vehicles to homes and it is easy to find ourselves lonely and isolated. We often see this individualism translated into the understanding or experience as followers of Jesus. Yet at our core, there is a desire to be known and know others. Join us on Sunday as we take time to look at why as followers of Jesus we shouldn’t go alone.
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This weekend, we are starting a new series called, What Lies Beneath. In this series we are going to be inviting you to look beneath the surface of your life, into your soul, as see if there is anything that might be keeping you from experiencing a deeper connection and intimacy with God, with others and even your true self. Jesus said that he came that we might have life, a rich and abundant life, but the things that hidden under the surface in our soul keep us from experiencing this. Join us on Sunday as we kick off this new series by looking at Matthew 12:33-37 and something Jesus said about what lies beneath the surface of our lives and how we can begin to unearth the rocks that are keeping us from becoming what Jesus envisions.
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If you ask people about the pace of their lives, many will describe it with words such as full, running, and busy. For many, the margin or space in their lives becomes razor thin, forcing them to give up things that bring joy and refreshment, including relationships with those close to them. Join us as we explore how the Gift of Rest helps us to make space for others in our everyday lives.
Worship Set:
House of the Lord - Phil Wickham
This is Our God - Phil Wickham
Holy Forever - Bethel Music
Holy Holy Holy - Hillsong United
Send Me - Bethel Music
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In a culture where full calendars and busy schedules are a badge of honour, how do we reclaim the gift of margin and rest? Often, we see rest as something that gets in the way of us making much needed progress or advancing our bottom line and yet, if we paid attention to our souls, don’t we crave a bit of space to breathe? What if we could enjoy space to breathe deeply by engaging a rhythm or pace that is more life-giving all year round? God’s heart for us is to experience life abundantly in every season, and rest is a significant component to us doing that. Join us as we begin our new series, The Gift of Rest, and look at how rest affirms our identity.
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Have you ever found yourself being forgetful? It is easy for it to happen. Life gets busy, multiple things are vying for our attention, and things easily slip our minds. Some people have elaborate strategies to help them remember things so that nothing will get forgotten. Join us as we look at how the faithful God continues to provide for His forgetful people.
Worship Set:
This is Amazing Grace - Phil Wickham
Praise - Elevation Worship, Brandon Lake
Doxology (Amen) - Phil Wickham
Living Hope - Phil Wickham
Yes and Amen - Housefires
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Many of us are familiar with the story of the Exodus. We’ve even seen a movie or two about Moses parting the Red Sea. But have you ever wondered what that story is really about? Is it about God liberating a people? Is it about Moses becoming the hero the people needed? Or is it about God transforming a people? So often, our lives revolve around our current circumstances, but God wants to take our eyes off what’s in front of us and transform our hearts in the midst of life’s moments. Join us as we continue our series, Revealed.
Worship Set:
Battle Belongs - Phil Wickham
Same God - Elevation Worship
Yes I Will - Vertical Worship
Do It Again - Elevation Worship
Lord I Need You - Matt Maher
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Have you ever experienced a time when you’ve said, “God don’t you see what’s going on?” Or “God, where are you in this moment… do something!” This week, we are looking at the story of Elijah and the widow, how even though it may not seem like it, God does see what we’re going through and God does care about you. Join us as we continue our series, Revealed, and learn about God as Provider.
Worship Set:
Open Up the Heavens - Vertical Church Band
We Praise You - Bethel Music
A Thousand Hallelujahs - Brooke Ligertwood
Holy Forever - Chris Tomlin
Goodness of God - Bethel Music
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Have you ever been in a situation where you stood out and you really wished you didn’t? Our faith demands that we stand out in the midst of the world we live in…but do we trust God enough to stand out? Join us as we continue to look at God REVEALED through the miracles in the Old Testament and take a look at the life of Daniel, a guy who was no stranger to standing out.
Worship Set:
Freedom - Jesus Culture
This Is Our God - Phil Wickham
King of My Heart - Bethel Music
Same God - Elevation Worship
The Blessing - Elevation Worship
God I Look To You - Bethel Music
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One of the questions so commonly asked of God is “where are you in our suffering?”. During times that are difficult for us where is God? Though the scope of this question is far greater than we can address in one message, join us as we continue on in our teaching series, Revealed, as we look at the beautiful truth that God is closer than we think in times of pain and gives Himself fully to us as we navigate the difficult things we experience.
Worship Set:
We Believe - Lifeway Worship
This Is Our God - Phil Wickham
Goodness of God - Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson
Graves into Gardens - Elevation Worship
Yes I Will - Vertical Worship
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We are kicking off a new series looking at some stories in the Old Testament where the nature and character of God is revealed. We begin our series in 1 Kings 18 as we see a tense showdown between the prophet Elijah and 450 prophets of Baal. Join us as we see God’s power revealed in significant ways and the miraculous practice of prayer.
Worship Set:
Drenched in Love - Bethel Music
The Lion and the Lamb - Bethel Music
Show Your Power - Jeremy Riddle
Here For You - Passion
All Who Are Thirsty - Brenton Brown
What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong Worship
Break Every Chain - Will Reagan, united Pursuit
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Jesus practice Sabbath and broke Sabbath rules all at the same time. Jesus regularly engaged in Sabbath practices and regularly healed those around him. In modelling the practice of Sabbath and healing people on the Sabbath Jesus reveals something beautiful about the heart of God and the practice of Sabbath.
Worship Set:
Raise a Hallelujah - Bethel Music
We Praise You - Brandon Lake
Lift You High- Housefires
Worthy of It All/ I Exalt Thee- David Bryner/Peter Sanchez Jr.
I Will Boast - Hillsong Worship
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Have you ever repeatedly walked past something broken and wondered when it would get fixed? It could be a door, a window, or it could be a person. There is brokenness all around us and in us. In the New Testament, we read about Jesus healing and delivering people from spiritual, physical and relational brokenness; Jesus exchanges brokenness for wholeness. Do you ever wish that Jesus would do that or you? Jesus is still offering wholeness. Jesus sees our brokenness and wants to make us whole today. As we continue our series, The Way, we are going to discover the practice of experiencing wholeness—letting Jesus take what is broken in us and around us and make it whole. Join us this Sunday and discover that Jesus is for the whole person. He’s for all of you.
Worship Set:
Great Things - Phil Wickham
Show Your Power - Kevin Porsche
Do It Again - Elevation Worship
Great Are You Lord - All Sons and Daughters
Drenched In Love - Bethel Music
Glorious Day - Passion
More Than Able - Elevation Worship
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We often find our lives dictated by our calendars. Meetings, places to go, and things to do often create a rush in our lives that allow little margin for disruption, and yet, we all know those disruptions will come. We often see these disruptions as nuisances because we have a schedule to keep. But what if we began to see these disruptions as opportunities? Join us as we look at how Jesus saw disruption as an opportunity to reveal mercy and see those around him.
Worship Set:
Your Love Awakens Me - Phil Wickham
Battle Belongs - Phil Wickham
The Blessing - Pat Barrett
Hymn of Heaven - Phil Wickham
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Jesus practiced Sabbath and broke Sabbath rules all at the same time. Jesus regularly engaged in Sabbath practices and regularly healed those around him. In modelling the practice of Sabbath and healing people on the Sabbath Jesus reveals something beautiful about the heart of God and the practice of Sabbath.
Worship Set:
This is Amazing Grace - Phil Wickham
Who You Say I Am - Hillsong Worship
No Longer Slaves - Bethel Music
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us - Church of the City
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It feels like loneliness and isolation are at an all-time high these days. We need community and meaningful relationships deeply, yet, we live lives that are often overextended and isolated, making it difficult to engage meaningfully with others. Join us as we continue our series, The Way, and look at how Jesus lived a life of intentional availability to others and how we can meaningfully grow in this ourselves.
Worship Set:
Freedom - Jesus Culture
Glorious Day - Passion
God So Loved - We the Kingdom
Holy Spirit - Jesus Culture
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Have you ever wished your life came with a guide or an owner’s manual? What if there was something available today that would help you make decisions, give you encouragement and help you face uncertainty in life? Would you make use of it? Jesus modeled a way of living that helped him navigate through the ups and downs of life and guided him in every decision. The practice of “Embracing the Word” helped Jesus and it can help you today because when you embrace the Word you encounter God and his way of seeing the world and living.
Have you ever desired to be part of a deep, meaningful community? A community where you are loved, cared for, and participate in a shared and meaningful purpose? Join us as we continue our new series, The Way, and Pastor Bob Cowie teaches about what it means to be part of God’s community.
Is there a practice, pattern, or habit that you engage in helps you live life to the fullest? In the Gospels we discover Jesus’ modelling practices that helped in the ups and downs of life when people were for him and against him. One of the practices that Jesus models is the practice of solitude. Jesus consistently withdrew to solitary places to be with the Father and root his identity in what the Father said, not what the crowd said. Everything Jesus did flowed out of his solitude with God. If solitude helped Jesus, I wonder if it might help us as well to begin practicing the way of solitude with God?
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What difference does the grace of Jesus make in your day-to-day life? As we wrap up our series, The Story of Grace, we explore the difference that grace makes in the life of a person who experienced the grace of Jesus and could not stop talking about it. From his story we’ll discover the secret to experiencing more of Jesus’ grace and helping others experience his grace.
Worship Set:
Your Love Awakens Me - Phil Wickham
Firm Foundation - Cody Carnes
Every Victory - The Belonging Co.
Good Grace - Hillsong United
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In our lifetime, there are many things that shape the way we view ourselves and how we approach the world around us. Into the middle of those views enters the grace of God displayed through Jesus and it invites us to a new way of living and a new identity. Join us as we take a look at a Grace that Changes and the life we were created for.
Worship Set:
Raise A Hallelujah - Bethel Music
Every Victory - The Belonging Co.
King of Kings - Hillsong Worship
Here’s My Heart - Passion
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One of the most important questions we will ever ask ourselves is “Who am I”? And where we run to to find the answer to this question really matters. Some of us run to the opinions of others. We run to our accomplishments to give us meaning. Or sometimes because of shame we run away from this question because we believe the answer to this question is tied to our greatest failures. But today, Jesus is inviting you and me to stop running and start standing in who He says you are. It’s time to live out of the new identity He’s given you! Join us this week as we continue The Story of Grace!
Worship Set:
This is Amazing Grace - Phil Wickham
Same God - Elevation Worship
The Blessing - Kari Jobe, Elevation Worship
Run to the Father - Cody Carnes
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Everyone thought it was over; Jesus was dead, sin had won, then the unexpected happened. Even those who knew Him had doubts - but the resurrection proves Jesus is who He said He was. Jesus’s death and resurrection gives US a new beginning. Sin does not have to control us or defeat us - because death was defeated when Jesus rose. God’s grace has defeated your sin. Grace wins. Join us this Easter Sunday as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.
Worship Set:
He Lives - Church of the City
Great Things - Phil Wickham
Glorious Day - Passion
God So Loved - We the Kingdom
Freedom - Jesus Culture
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When we hear the word grace, what often comes to mind, is a gentle kindness displayed in a relationship. Yet as we begin Holy Week leading up to Easter, we see that grace can disrupt. What starts as a time of celebration welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem quickly changes as Jesus' grace disrupts the traditional structures and powers. Join us as we learn about how grace disrupts and begin our new series, The Story of Grace, exploring the fullness of God's grace.
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In a day of, “no money down” and “no hassle returns” it is easy to use things for as long as we want and then discard them for something new when it suits us. Commitment isn’t often something that is highly valued or embraced in many areas of life. Join us as we conclude our Building Blocks for Life series, as we focus on how Nehemiah called the people of Israel to be committed to God wholeheartedly.
Worship Set:
House of the Lord - Phil Wickham
A Thousand Hallelujahs - Brooke Ligertwood
Jesus Paid It All - Kristian Stanfill
Build My Life - Brett Younker
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Every day, no matter who we are or where we have been, we are worshipping something. The choices we make with our time, energy and resources quickly reveal what takes priority in our lives. Join us as we explore how Nehemiah led the people to make everyday choices to worship God with their lives.
Worship Set:
Glorious Day - Passion
Yes And Amen - Housefires
Son Of Suffering - Bethel Music
Goodness Of God - Bethel Music
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Are there areas in your life where you feel broken? Where you’re experiencing pain or hurt because of your own decisions, or the decisions of others? Every person knows what it’s like to be broken, to sit among the ruins of our lives. The good news is, as we see in Nehemiah 12, that God is a rebuilding God. He takes our lives, enters into our situations, and rebuilds them for his renown and our benefit. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series on the Book of Nehemiah, talking about the God who rebuilds our lives, and how we get to respond in worship.
Worship Set:
God So Loved - We The Kingdom
Here For You - Passion
Great Are You Lord - All Sons and Daughters
What A Beautiful Name - Bethel Music
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What does your lifestyle say about what you believe? What do the things you say, the behaviours you engage in and the actions you take every day say about God? Sometimes what we say we believe and the beliefs we reveal by our actions don’t match. That’s what happened in Jerusalem a long time ago. Having completed the wall and engaged in a month of celebration and worship, the people of Jerusalem realized that, while they had been doing a great thing for God, their way of living did not reflect what they believed about God. In Nehemiah 9 & 10, we discover a template for living a life that reveals the greatness and goodness of God every day in everything we do.
Worship Set:
Yes I Will - Vertical Worship
A Thousand Hallelujahs - Brooke Ligertwood
Lord I Need You - Matt Maher
Jesus We Love You - Bethel Music
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Have you ever tried to keep a good thing going? Have you ever tried to sustain or maintain change over a long period? In Nehemiah the people of Jerusalem put aside differences and united to accomplish a great feat, the rebuilding of the city wall, but what will happen when the work is done? How can the positive changes that began with the building of the wall continue and take root in their community? In Nehemiah 8 we discover what the leaders in Jerusalem did to sustain the renewal taking place in their community. From their story we’ll discover what needs to happen in our story to experience the continuous personal renewal Jesus is offering us.
Worship Set:
King of Heaven - Paul Baloche
This Is My Father’s World - Mark Schultz
Raise A Hallelujah - Bethel Music
God I Look To You - Bethel Music
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Have you ever been so distracted that you can’t get anything done? Sometimes the distractions in life can be so overwhelming that they hold us back from doing things and ultimately keep us from living as God envisions. How do you overcome the distractions in your life? In Nehemiah 6 we discover a way to respond to distractions and build a life in keeping with God’s vision.
Worship Set:
House of the Lord - Phil Wickham
Promises Never Fail - Bethel Music
Lift You High - Housefires
Lord I Need You - Matt Maher
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Have you lost your passion or holy discontent? Over time our passions and holy discontents can fade, lose focus, or get off track and become misaligned with God’s plan. When this happens, we need an alignment. When your holy discontent is not aligned with God’s greater plan, you need the courage to reflect, confront and adjust your actions, attitudes, and behaviours to bring your life back in alignment with God’s vision for the world.
Worship Set:
We Praise You - Bethel Music
Yes and Amen - Housefires
Upon Him/What A Beautiful Name - Matt Rodman/Hillsong Worship
Graves Into Gardens - Elevation Worship
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When we begin to lean into the Holy Discontent that God stirs in our hearts seeking to address things that are not right, we sometimes face opposition. Courage is often required to continue moving forward. Join us as we continue our series, Building Blocks for Life, and look at where true courage comes from and how we can walk in courage as we seek to partner with God meaningfully in the places where we live, learn, work and play.
Worship Set:
Hosanna - Brenton Brown
I Stand Amazed (How Marvelous) -Chris Tomlin
Every Victory - The Belonging Co.
Build My Life - Patt Barrett
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It's often said in sports, "There is no I in team." A successful team is a collection of individuals willing to come together and put aside personal goals for the sake of the bigger picture. Join us as we continue our Building Blocks For Life Series, and learn about how Nehemiah called people to a goal bigger than themselves and see that we are truly better together.
Worship Set:
Great Things - Phil Wickham
Every Victory - The Belonging Co.
Good Good Father - Chris Tomlin
Good Grace - Hillsong United
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As we continue our new series, Building Blocks for Life, join us as we look at how Nehemiah responded to the Holy Discontent that God had placed in his heart. Nehemiah’s vibrant prayer life, combined with an “if you want to use me you can” heart posture before God led to powerful change and meaningful transformation! God’s presence, provision and empowerment expressed through Nehemiah’s faithful and bold obedience had a significant impact. How may God want to work in and through us? A vibrant prayer life and a heart posture of “if you want to use me you can” still results in meaningful change and transformation today!
Worship Set:
God So Loved - We The Kingdom
Who You Say I Am - Hillsong Worship
Living Hope - Phil Wickham
Build My Life - Brett Younker
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Entering a new year is often a time for resolutions - some stick, and others don’t even make it the first week. At the core of these resolutions is the sense that things are not as they should be, and it doesn’t take very long to look at our world and see that things aren’t as they should be. What if God is inviting us to be good news and participate in His work to make all things new? What if this sense of discontentment is an invitation to join Him in the work He's doing? Join us for church as we kick off our new series, Building Blocks for Life, and see how Holy discontentment can lead us to the life we were created for.
Worship Set:
Freedom - Jesus Culture
Everlasting God - Brenton Brown
Son of Suffering - Bethel Music
Firm Foundation - Cody Carnes
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Food brings us together; it has a way of inviting people into relationships, and for many of us, we have great memories attached to the table. But what if Jesus saw the table differently? What if, when Jesus talked about the table, or eating and drinking, it wasn’t just a metaphor for His Kingdom? What if His primary method of bringing others into the kingdom was through the table? Jesus is inviting us all to His table. The question is, who are you making room for? Join us for church as Pastor Dan speaks on this.
Missed our Christmas Eve services? Watch now and experience the One who is Emmanuel, God with us. The One who was promised to restore love, joy, peace and hope. "And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 NLT
Worship Set:
Behold - Phil Wickham (ft. Anne Wilson)
Great Things (Christmas Version) - Phil Wickham
Joy To The World (Joyful Joyful) - Phil Wickham
Hark The Herald Angels Sing - Phil Wickham
King of Kings/Angels We Have Heard On High - Maverick City Music
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Throughout our lives, we all experience having promises made to us. Sometimes, we also experience promises being broken. These experiences shape how we approach promises made to us - they impact the trust we place in them and the hope we hold onto as we long to see promises fulfilled. Join us for church as we look at how different people respond to promises and how that can offer hope for those of us holding on to promises today.
Worship Set:
Go Tell It (This Is Amazing Grace) - Life Church Worship
Joy To The World - For King & Country
Emmanuel God With Us - Chris Tomlin
O Come All Ye Faithful - Paul Baloche
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It is easy to rush past the things right in front of us when they become familiar. In the middle of the Christmas season, the busyness and stress of it adds to our tendency to rush past what’s right in front of us. Yet, in the darkness a light breaks through, a child born for us, and His name is Jesus. Join us for church as we look at the good news of the Promised Child.
Worship Set:
Great Things (Christmas Version) - Lyrics by Melayne Shankel
Angels We Have Heard On High - Chris Tomlin
Glory (Let There Be Peace) - Matt Maher
O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be) - Passion
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As we come into the Advent season, we remember the Christmas story. Join us as we take time to pause and reflect on the awesomeness of Jesus - that the creator of all things would come down to take the form of a baby. And He does so because of His deep love for us.
Worship Set:
Shout For Joy - Paul Baloche
Hark The Herald Angels Sing (King of Heaven) - Paul Baloche
Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground) - Chris Tomlin
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us - Stuart Townend
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Jesus illuminates the truth that what we give attention to, what we treasure, will always capture our hearts. In Luke 12:22-34, Jesus reveals how to overcome worry by putting God’s Kingdom first. Join us as we dive into the passage with Transitional Executive Lead, Carl Waldron.
Have you ever wondered what tithing is all about? Why do we tithe? Join us as Pastor Bob talks about what the Bible says about giving to the Lord and how giving benefits us.
Brokenness surrounds us and is within us. In Luke 8:26-39, Jesus encountered a man, so broken that everyone had written him off, but not Jesus. Jesus transformed the man’s life, moving him from brokenness to peace, and from peace to purpose. Join us and our final Lead Pastor Candidate, Kirk Cowman, as we discover what Jesus wants to do in our story and our community today.
To be a church that would grow our confidence and capacity in the Holy Spirit is a growth area Jesus highlighted throughout our appreciative inquiry process over this last year. This Sunday, we are pleased to welcome Doug Balzer, as he encourages us to be a church community empowered by the Holy Spirit, joining the work He is doing in the world around us as we become missionally focused.
In a cultural moment in which much skepticism is mounting towards the church, what might Jesus have to say? Join us and our Guest Speaker, Nathan Carroll, as we look into the gospels and focus on a key statement of Jesus - a statement that the body of Christ ought to think deeply about at this present time.
As we wrap up our series, By Their Fruit, join us as we look at some of the most important areas in the lives of those practicing the way of Jesus, gentleness and self-control. Often, our decisions and actions are a reaction built on our emotions, experience and current circumstance. What if a life formed by the Holy Spirit saw us learn to respond rather than react, and that response is grown through self-control and gentleness. Join us Sunday as we look at a life that bears the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
How important is it for you to know that someone is truly good? As you consider who a good business partner, teacher, spouse or coach might be...how important is it to know that beyond just doing the right thing from time to time when it’s convenient, this person can truly be counted on to be consistently good and faithful with the things and people that we care about? Join us as we continue our series, By Their Fruit, as Pastor Lisa looks at the fruits of Goodness and Faithfulness, celebrating the truth that transformation into Christ-likeness in these things is available to us now.
As we continue our series, By Their Fruit, we’re going to spend some time looking at patience and kindness. How does patience get produced in our lives by the Holy Spirit, and what is the difference between being kind and being nice or friendly? Is there a difference? Join us on Sunday as Pastor Josh talks about it!
To truly love someone is one of the greatest gifts we can give them, isn’t it? Love is also one of the greatest gifts we can receive - we all long to know that we are truly loved. The last couple of years have been difficult in so many ways. Pandemic realities for example, caused relational tension and loneliness to be at an all-time high. So how do we love well? Join us as Pastor Lisa continues our new series, By Their Fruit, and shares how we can meaningfully grow to become people who truly love well.
Fall is upon us, and pumpkin spice is in full effect almost everywhere you go. As the seasons change, it's time to harvest the fruit of a summer's labour in the garden or the field. Long before the harvest, the soil was prepared, and there was work tending to the plants as they grew. Join us on Sunday as we begin our new series, By Their Fruit, exploring what it looks like to bear fruit as followers of Christ.
We all know what it is like to lose something and then experience the immense joy of finding what we have been searching for! Join us as we conclude our Summer Teaching Series, Jesus Stories, as Pastor Lisa shares the Parable of the Lost Sheep, Coin and Son as we reflect on God’s heart to seek and save all who are lost.
Jesus has a question and a promise for those who hear his teaching. We can’t avoid trials and storms, but how we build our lives makes all the difference. Join us on Sunday as we hear from Transitional Executive Lead, Carl Waldron, talk about the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builder.
Have you ever shared your faith with someone and it didn’t turn out the way you hoped? Join us on Sunday as we learn about the Parable of the Sower and what Jesus tells us about sowing seeds of faith.
Have you ever been in a season of life where forgiving someone feels impossible? That the hurt they’ve caused and the pain you’ve experienced runs too deep? How do you move on? Is forgiveness even possible? When we focus on the wrong things, forgiveness can seem miles away. But if we understand the invitation that Jesus is offering, we’ll find that the road to forgiveness and healing are closer than we think.
Have you ever felt like giving up on your faith? Have you ever felt like it was just too complicated? Join us as Pastor Bob leads us back to the Childlike Faith that allows us to experience the many riches God has for us.
In life, we are constantly faced with choices about how we spend our time and energy. We all know there is only so much to go around. It requires us to make decisions based on the value we ascribe to various activities and opportunities. Join us Sunday as we look at how hidden treasure and valuable pearls provide a window into the kingdom of God.
As we continue our summer series, Jesus Stories, we are looking at a story Jesus shared about a Barren Fig Tree. This week, we’re going to get a snapshot of the patience of God and hear all about what happens when a barren fig tree meets with a moving train.
Jesus was often confronted with questions, and often, his answer was in the form of a story. In the case of the Good Samaritan, Jesus not only wants to confront our ideas about who our neighbour is but also challenge our assumptions of mercy and justice in light of our current cultural moment. Jesus is inviting us to a life of radical transformation. Will you dive into the Word and see what He has for you?
Most parents who have made it through the toddler stage will have experienced the season of a million questions. The curiosity of kids and the desire to understand the world around them can be exhausting for those who are on the receiving end of the questions. As we continue our Jesus Stories series we see Jesus use the persistence of a widow who was unrelenting in her pursuit of justice as an invitation for us to be those who continue to ask without ceasing.
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So much takes place over a great meal, doesn’t it? So often this is where relationships deepen, where dreams are freely shared and where meaningful and purposeful plans are made. When someone invites us to share a meal around their table, there is, inherent within the invitation, a desire to simply be with one another and engage something meaningful together. An invitation to dinner is something we do not want to miss! Join us as we continue in our summer series, Jesus Stories, as we look at how Jesus describes the invitation to life with Him in His kingdom as an invitation to a great feast, one that we want to make sure we embrace fully!
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Jesus’ story of the simple mustard seed transforms our idea of what the Kingdom of Heaven means, challenging us to trust God in seasons of trial and waiting. It also gives us a picture of a durable, victorious faith rooted in Jesus’ own life. Join us as we continue our new series, Jesus Stories, and explore the parable of the mustard seed.
We’re kicking off our new series, Jesus Stories, and are going to spend time exploring the parables of Jesus. Join us as we get a picture of what the Kingdom of God looks like and reflect on the role we have in the Kingdom. Jesus has given us incredible gifts; how are they being lived out in the now available Kingdom of God?
Marking milestones is significant. They serve as reminders of the journey we have been on and provide the foundations we stand upon for the road ahead. This week, we gather to celebrate God’s faithfulness through his people as we host the official Grand Opening of our new building. Join us as we take time to acknowledge the ways God has made it possible while also looking ahead to all that God has in store for St. Albert Alliance Church.
In the early church, a big part of the work of the Holy Spirit was to lead believers to where and how to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. And this is still happening today. This week, join us as Pastor Bob shares stories of being led by the Holy Spirit in the early church and present day.
There is nothing about the Church that is supposed to be static. Since the birth of the early Church, in the book of Acts, we see a continual calling to dynamic movement. This movement is built out of obedience of following Jesus while empowered by the Spirit. Join us as we look at how we are invited to be part of what God is doing around the world.
Living a life of purpose is something we all desire. But how do we find purpose today? God’s vision for His church is a story the world needs to hear; it brings hope, life and meaning and calls us to join Jesus in seeing the Kingdom break out in the world around us. We can’t do it alone. Jesus invites us to journey with Him in His redemptive plan to bring life to a dying world. We have a mission. We have a purpose. Will we be the empowered church?
In our world today, it's easy to follow the lead of the things and people closest to us. We can distinguish who is leading our life based on our actions, thought patterns, and behaviours. But how would our lives look different if we chose to be led by the Holy Spirit? Join us as Pastor Lisa continues our Empowered series.
Join us as we hear from Transitional Executive Lead, Carl Waldron, as he shares an update about what we as a congregation, Elders, staff and transition team have heard where Jesus is leading us in this season.
Have you ever wondered what real power looks like and where real power comes from? Questions surrounding power, who can be trusted with it and how it should be stewarded are very real and timely in our world today. Join us as we continue our teaching series “Empowered” as we look at the book of Acts and what we learn about where true power comes from and how we are invited to live Spirit empowered lives for the glory of God and the flourishing of His Kingdom.
Have you ever watched the Antiques Road Show? People have shown up with items thinking they were worth a few dollars and find out their item is worth thousands. Or they assume what they have is worth thousands when it is actually a cheap knockoff worth only pennies. Join us Sunday as we kick off our new Series, Empowered, as we look at how the early Church grew as they understood the worth of the gospel.
What are you living for? It’s a question that has probably crossed your mind at one point or another during your life. The way we answer the question can set the course for the way that we choose to live - the places we spend our time, how we use our money, it may even impact where we call home. At the core of the question, we are really being asked, “What does it mean to live?” This Easter Sunday, join us as we explore Jesus’ invitation to new life and how that shapes our lives.
Have you ever felt that your life was lacking purpose and opportunity? This week, as we study from the book of Colossians and finish our series, Simply Jesus, we are invited to be part of a bigger story.
You don’t have to look far to see positions of power abused. Whether it is in relationship, workplaces, or other organizational structures. As we continue our series Simply Jesus, we see Paul confronting the traditional power dynamics and setting the course for a new way of living.
So often we surround ourselves in relationships with people who think, feel and behave like we do because we think this is what true Christian unity looks like, but Paul describes something very different in Colossians 3. Join us as we continue our teaching series, Simply Jesus, and look at what true Christian unity is meant to be.
Everyone wants to change. We all have this ideal life we want to live, where sin is no longer an issue. But we find ourselves in a tug of war between our old self, before Jesus, and our new self in Christ. Will it always be this way? Are we destined to live this back and forth life where the things we want to do we don’t do? And the things we don’t want to do, are the things we can’t escape? As we continue through the letter to the Colossian Church, Paul is asking us, “What do we believe is the key to real transformation?” The answer is better than we could ever imagine!
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Look at where you want to go, not at the obstacles you are trying to avoid - this is a lesson with multiple applications. As we continue our series, Simply Jesus, Paul’s words challenge the obstacles we often set our sights on that we are trying to avoid. Join us on Sunday as we explore what it means to fix our eyes on Jesus.
Over the past two years, there have been a lot of conversations about freedom. Join us as we continue our study of the book of Colossians and examine the spiritual liberty Paul lived out of and how he encourages us to live out of today as we seek to apprentice with Jesus.
We all understand the significance of a good match in relationship! From friendships to business partnerships to marriage the quality of our “union” with people significantly impacts the quality of absolutely everything in our life! Join us as we continue in our Teaching series, Simply Jesus, reflecting on the truth that our choice to apprentice with Jesus is the most significant union we will ever enter into with the most significant gifts as a result.
We are living in a time where it seems like there is no middle ground on any issue we face. The polarizing viewpoints are on full blast, and we find it easy to dismiss the ones we see on the other side of the spectrum. Join us on Sunday as we explore Jesus as central to counter formation and how lives can be knit together in a time of division.
As we continue our study of Colossians, this week, we are looking at Colossians 1:24-29. Paul sees how we, human beings, need a purpose. In this passage, Paul talks about the purpose of suffering, the purpose of mission and the purpose of identity and is speaking to all Christians - past, present and future. Join us as we hear from our StAAC Pastoral Intern, Dylan Overdyk.
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In any broken relationship reconciliation is a gift beyond measure. To have the fracture mended, to experience undeserved grace in reconciliation is a powerful thing and impacts our lives in meaningfully significant ways. As we continue in our teaching series, Simply Jesus, studying the book of Colossians, Pastor Lisa shares the profound gift of reconciliation offered to us by God in Jesus and how we can live in the reality of this gift of grace every single day.
Something we say often at St. Albert Alliance Church is that Jesus is First in everything. As we continue in our series, Simply Jesus, Pastor Lisa shares from Colossians 1:15-20. These six verses are widely regarded as the “pinnacle” of all the New Testament teaching concerning Jesus. This beautiful passage is central to who we are at St. Albert Alliance and continues to compel us to live a “Jesus first” story.
When we hear the word ‘hope,’ we often associate it with wishful thinking, something akin to a wish - that our desired outcome will become a reality. Unfortunately, that kind of hope doesn’t have much staying power in the face of uncertainty and disappointment. Join us as Pastor Mike continues our series, Simply Jesus, and we explore the Confident hope Paul commends and how it can form the hope we have as we navigate life.
What do we truly need to experience the kind of life Jesus intends for his followers? At the opening of his letter to the Colossians, the Apostle Paul shares three gifts that result in our spiritual growth, a joyful life, and unshakeable security. They’re also crucial for us here at StAAC as we prepare for a new chapter in our church’s story. Join us as Carl Waldron continues our new series, Simply Jesus.
“Who’s in charge anyway?” It’s a question that often gets asked on teams, in organizations and workplaces. In seasons of uncertainty, the desire to know who is in charge often intensifies. We look for someone to have the right answers, to know the direction and help us feel a sense of certainty. Join us on Sunday as we start our new series, Simply Jesus, looking at Christ as Head of the Church.
So many things in the Christmas season are filled with a sense of nostalgia. Whether it is your favourite Christmas baking or traditions with family and friends, each of these has the ability to take us back to times of joy and wonder. After a 19-month pandemic roller coaster ride, it can feel like the nostalgia is a little harder to experience this year. Join us as we reflect on the Good news, of light breaking through with a message of joy and hope that is the gift of Immanuel, God with us.
Worship Set: Glory (Let There Be Peace) - Matt Maher Joy To The World - For King and Country Angel Medley - Arrangement by Melayne Shankel Emmanuel God With Us - Chris Tomlin O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be) - Passion
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Joy is something we all want to experience. However, it seems like life often wants to rob of us that joy. So, we do our best to manufacture it - we try to find it in a gift, a relationship or by distracting ourselves from our circumstances. What if joy isn’t something you create but something you choose? What if, no matter what season of life you find yourself in, Jesus is inviting us to choose joy? How do we do that? Is it possible to choose joy no matter what’s going on in your life? Join us as Pastor Dan continues our Advent series, God With Us.
In our lives, we will inevitably face difficulties and go through storms, and it can be difficult to have hope in the midst of these storms. Join us as we begin our Advent series, God With Us, and Pastor Bob speaks about how we can find hope, even when we face the most difficult storms in life.
Sometimes the Bible can be hard to understand, can’t it? Often passages from scripture that are difficult to understand can be real tripping hazards for us because misunderstanding God’s word can lead to misunderstanding His heart. Join us as Pastor Lisa concludes our teaching series in the book of James, More than a Hashtag by addressing some potential tripping hazards with a fresh invitation from God to experience His love and grace.
Have you ever gone through a hard time, and you said something like, that was one of the hardest things in my life, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything? Hopefully, we can look back and say the same about COVID sooner rather than later. God would not have us see only the short-term view of what’s going in life, but to have our sights on the long-term view and have a greater hope of eternity with Jesus, the coming king.
It's easy to look at the rich and famous and think that you aren’t very wealthy. It can even grow a sense of envy in our hearts as we live out of comparison, thinking if we just had a little more, the peace we are looking for would be ours. What if instead of peace, wealth actually brings anxieties. Join us as we continue our series more than a hashtag exploring our views on wealth and what it might reveal about our heart.
Who controls your life? It is a question that we face throughout our lives. We fight others for control in our lives whether it is not eating our vegetables at supper as a child, breaking curfew as a teen, or boasting of all our plans as an adult. We fight anything that may seem to challenge our sense of control even though, time and again, we are reminded that we aren’t in control. Join us as we explore what the book of James has to say about control and what it reveals about our life.
We all make hundreds of judgements every single day. This food tastes delicious. That cashier is having a bad day. My kid is having a bad day even though I’ve prepared delicious food! We do this all time – making judgments without any concern of being judgmental. What makes the difference? How do we live wisely and with discernment without slipping into being unfairly critical and judgmental? Join us this weekend as Pastor Jeremy helps us consider this as we continue in our series on the book of James: More than a Hashtag.
Though the letter from the Apostle James was written two millennia ago, it is strikingly relevant to our current cultural moment. Speaking to the church, he asks, “What causes fights and quarrels among you?” and proceeds to challenge followers of Jesus about whether they are truly friends of God, or whether they are friends of the world; about whether they are resisting the devil or resisting God. Join us as Pastors Jeremy & Lisa reflect on the confronting admonitions in James 4.
We all want our life to matter, don’t we? At our core we desire to know that we’re living a life that is bigger than ourselves…a life of significant meaning and purpose, that actually makes a difference in a good way for the people and even world around us. Join us as we continue on in our sermon series, More Than a Hashtag, studying the book of James, as Pastor Lisa shares some key insights from James 3 on how we can intentionally choose wisdom and live with the meaning and purpose God made us for!
Growing up as kids we learn quick cliches like Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me. These are supposed to be our first line of defence against the power of words spoken against us. We can all probably attest no matter how many times we recited those cliches, the words spoken actually did hurt. Join us Sunday as we take a look at the power held in one the smallest parts of the body and the power it contains.
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Have you heard the statement “Talk is Cheap?” We often associate it with those who say one thing and do another. It reveals in us a desire for people to follow through on what they say. To live in a way that words and actions are congruent, that words become more than what we say, but are lived in what we do. Join us as we explore what it means to have faith that is put into action, that our faith would be more than just empty words.
Have you ever been excluded, judged unjustly, or ignored because you didn’t measure up to someone’s standard? Ever been guilty of doing it to others? There’s good news for you. This week our guest speaker, Carl Waldron continues our More than a Hashtag series.
The book of James is an immensely practical book, addressing so many real-time issues in our human experience and one of the questions that is framing this series is ‘how do we move beyond hashtag awareness to holy, Jesus-directed action?’ Central to answering this question lies in how we relate to the Bible as the Word of God, and James has some important insight for us in this regard. We look forward to having you join us in-person or online this Sunday as Pastor Jeremy guides our collective learning.
Jesus was not kidding when He said, “in this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world”. Difficulty or trouble is something that we experience on a regular basis and in his letter to the early church, James encourages us to consider trials as an opportunity for great joy! What does he mean by this? Join us as we begin an exciting new sermon series studying the book of James and Pastor Lisa shares the encouragement that Jesus is faithful and does bring much good from the trials we experience as He redeems all in His time.
Many things impact our lives - some are beneficial, others can be detrimental; some are out of our control, and others are the results of our choices and decisions. Each one plays a role in shaping the way we engage with the world around us. What does a life shaped by faith look like when it feels like the world is on fire? What can we learn from those who have gone before us as they walked by faith and not by sight? Join us as Pastor Mike Sotski continues our Hall of Faith series.
This week, one of our Young Adults, Dylan Overdyk, continues our Hall of Faith series and we discover the relevance of the people of Israel’s faith as they walked in the promises of God. Join us as we learn how we may also walk in God’s promises and the reward that comes from our obedience.
We all have moments in our life that feel significant, moments that define us. Often we feel most significantly defined by moments we are not proud of and would much rather forget. But here is some very good news, in His inestimable and unconditional love for us, God does not define us by these things! As we continue our Hall of Faith series, join us as Pastor Lisa shares how the story of one unlikely hero gives us a beautiful example of how God chooses to define us by our faith in Him and not our failures.
For anyone familiar with the Bible, it will be no surprise to see that Moses shows up in the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11. But the reasons Moses is commended for his faith may not be what we’d expect to find as his life confronts some of the most common ideas about what it means to have the good life. Pastor Jeremy continues our sermon series Hall of Faith.
"Who am I?" This is a question we can spend our whole lives searching for an answer to, and often, come up short because we look in all the wrong places. Even Jacob, someone in the Bible’s Hall of Faith, asked this question. But where do we find the answer? Knowing who you are can bring peace and contentment, while not knowing, or trying to be something you're not, can lead to heartache and a sense of being lost. The answer is found, not in where, but in whom. There is one who knows you - before you spoke a word and has seen every day of your life, even before they have come to pass. So who are you? Jesus knows the answer.
Have you ever wondered about your certainty of who God is and if you can trust Him? Join us as Pastor Bob continues our series, Hall of Faith, and we learn about how Abraham trusted God in the greatest test of his life and through it, learned his greatest lesson of faith.
Nearly three dozen times in the gospels, it is recorded that people were amazed by Jesus but only twice is Jesus amazed by the response of people. As we mark the first opportunity for an in-person worship gathering in 16 months and the first gathering in our new building, Pastors Jeremy and Lisa reflect on what it takes to amaze Jesus.
Many times when we think of faith, we have a picture of epic adventures and huge leaps that are beyond what we think we can do. So what is the average person suppose to do? Join us as we explore the growing faith of Abraham and Sarah and see how God’s faithfulness meets us in the places we are at.
There are some stories that we have heard many times. These stories can become so familiar that we rush past them without giving things a second thought. This week, we are taking time to look at a story that can often be associated with animals and a rainbow, but what if there is more to the story that speaks to a life of faith and the heart of God? Join us as Pastor Mike continues our Hall of Faith series.
Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of trying to please God, but feel like He’s disappointed in you? Or feel like you’re not measuring up to His expectations? Join us as Pastor Bob continues our new series, Hall of Faith, and learn about how God really feels about you and the fantastic reward that comes from seeking Him.
Have you ever been told you need to have faith? Often times that statement comes out when times are dire. Sometimes, faith can feel like we are grasping at straws. What is it about faith that keeps us moving forward in the unknown? Join as we begin our new series, Hall of Faith, and look at the faith of one man that continues to speak thousands of years later.
In the culmination of Jesus’ Last Words to His disciples before His death, Jesus concludes with a powerful prayer that extends all the way to our present day. Of all the things Jesus could’ve prayed for – world peace, relief from suffering, freedom from fear – Jesus prayed that we would share the same unity He had with His Father (and with the Holy Spirit) with one another. Join us as Pastor Jeremy concludes our Last Words series by reminding us of Jesus’ greatest priority for all who apprentice with Him.
As we continue our Last Words series, looking at the last words of Jesus to His disciples before He goes to the cross, Pastor Lisa shares three things Jesus asks His Father for on our behalf, three things He knows we need as we seek to apprentice with Him.
The Bible talks a lot about eternal life, but how does Jesus define ‘eternal life?’ When does eternal life begin? What does an eternal kind of life look like and how does a person enter it? Many people have a certain idea in mind when asked these questions…but some will be surprised to learn they have missed the main point. Will you?
Many times, when we approach prayer, there is an uncertainty if God hears, cares or would even answer. Praying with confidence is something we often think is only for the super-spiritual. But what if Jesus is inviting us to experience a confidence that would cause us to ask anything when we pray? Join us online as we look at where confidence in prayer is found.
We are people built for joy. Yet, much of what we experience in life causes what many would describe as the exact opposite of joy. So we spend our time, talent and resources trying to create moments of joy in our life. These moments prove fleeting and momentary. Is it possible to experience joy that is lasting? Join us as we take time to explore joy in our lives.
Something we say often at St. Albert Alliance Church is this, “The most important thing about us is who we are becoming.” Join us as Pastor Lisa shares how, when we surrender to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we can grow to become the kind of people who exhibit the character of Jesus in meaningful and significant ways.
Seriously now, what are the chances that a group of uneducated, young adult fishermen, political activists, government employees, and brothers with anger management issues, who have no social standing, no media platform, no political connections, no strategic plan, no money and by the way, no building to meet in…what are the chances that a little group like this – with no earthly leader – could have a role in seeing the world turned upside down and the beginning of countless millions of people finding new life in Jesus? This should’ve been the ultimate mission impossible…but it wasn’t. Why not? Join us as Pastor Jeremy continues our sermon series on the Last Words of Jesus.
Often in life, when we are given a choice between a hard path and one that is easier, we will most likely choose the easier one. One of the markers of following Jesus is he often calls us to follow a path that is marked by hardship and opposition. Join us online as we look at how Jesus encourages us to take the path less travelled, as we choose to live differently.
Obedience is a bit of a controversial word and can surface a variety of thoughts and emotional responses. Often, we think of obedience in the light of seeking to “earn” something, but Jesus has a different invitation for us. Join us as Pastor Lisa continues our Last Words series, sharing the gracious invitation of Jesus to obedience and the true gift it is.
This week, we return to our Last Words series (that began in the Fall of 2019 – disrupted by COVID), to continue to reflect on Jesus’ last words to His disciples before His death and resurrection. Pastor Jeremy will be returning to the opening verses of John 15 to consider how God works with skilful precision to free us from that which holds us back that we might more fully flourish under God.
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Join us as we celebrate Easter together! Jesus has triumphed over the grave! He has swallowed up death forever and wiped away every tear. Because of His sacrifice, our Hope has been restored. Join us this Easter Sunday as we celebrate this Hope and look at how the grave has become a garden.
Today's Worship Set: He Lives - Church of the City Go So Loved - We The Kingdom It Is Finished - Passion Graves Into Gardens - Elevation Worship, Brandon Lake
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Welcome to our special Good Friday presentation as we reflect on Christ's death on the cross - His ultimate sacrifice for us.
Good Friday Setlist: Amazing Grace O Sacred Head Now Wounded Jesus Paid it All The Wonderful Cross
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Today is a day of celebration! We are celebrating individuals who are taking the next step in their journey with Jesus through Baptism! Join us as we celebrate Baptisms and Palm Sunday together!
Today's Worship Set: Great Things - Phil Wickham Who You Say I Am - Hillsong Glorious Day - Passion Living Hope - Phil Wickham
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If you were to poll a group of people who watched an event unfold, it's likely that you would have a variety of interpretations about what took place before them. The truth is, each one of us interpret the things we see through a variety of lenses that have been formed through our life experience. Join us online as we hear from Vanguard Bible College Student, Daisy Ejang, as she explores two types of lenses that shape the view of the world around us.
There are many things that threaten our hope in these days of the global pandemic, and yet, one of the single greatest threats to our hope is not from without, but rather within. Join us as Pastor Lisa shares the simple truth of how seeking to hide our sin immediately quenches hope in us and how confession can bring a greater experience of hope than we realized was possible.
Almost a year into lockdown and restrictions, many things have been challenged in our lives. Many would say they have had hopes dashed in a variety of ways, which can lead to discouragement and disappointment, but what if hope was steadfast? And what if we were the ones that were created to bring that hope to our world? Join us online as we look at the one who is the anchor or hope and how we were created for times just like this.
The idea that we need to be strong and capable often creates a perspective that if we are going to get through this life, it is only because of our own ability. Yet, in scripture, Paul describes our lives as fragile Jars of clay. Join us online as Vanguard Student Kelsey Verge encourages us to see God’s power at work through our weaknesses.
When faced with too many disappointments, we can begin to feel a sense of hopelessness. What do we do when we are up against something that has no solution? Join us online as we hear a story of one such person and where he found hope.
Hope is something we need, something we want, and something we recognize that some people have. But have we ever thought of hope as something we can give? Join us online as Pastor Lisa shares what the beautiful gift hope is and how we can bring the gift of hope into the lives of those around us as we follow God’s own example to us.
There are many experiences in our lives that can cause us to wonder if God is actually listening to us or aware of our circumstances. Many times those questions come out when we are faced with a variety of suffering. When there is silence in those moments, does that mean God’s not there? Join us this week as we hear from one of our Young Adults - Graeme Gibson - about God in those quiet moments.
As we continue our series on Resilient Hope, we find some surprises as one of the great heroes of the faith finds his courage faltering and hope evaporating in the midst of intimidating threats – despite a stunning track record of powerful displays of God’s presence and provision. Join us this week as Pastor Jeremy points us to how we might find hope when courage seems to be running out.
There is often significant stigma attached to issues of mental health, but many people we know are suffering in silence because we don’t know how to talk about it. In a time of great disruption, there is an increasing number of people that are dealing with diminishing mental health. Guest speaker Brett Ullman shares from personal experience and helps us understand and address mental health issues for ourselves and for those around us.
In this time of physical distancing and restrictions, it is easy to experience isolation and disconnection from others. Yet time and again, in scripture, we read of the importance of connection and relationship. So how can we be "In It Together" while still honouring our existing health guidelines? Join us online as we look at a story of four friends and what they were willing to do because they were "In It Together."
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We are a world in need of hope! Countless people around the world have experienced one of the most difficult years ever, and many have found that their sources of hope and reasons for hope have been found insufficient for all that life continues to throw at them. How can we cultivate a resilient hope that prevails in the midst of chronic crisis and difficulty? Pastors Jeremy and Lisa kick off our Resilient Hope sermon series by reflecting on some key learnings from the life of David.
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2020 has been a year, unlike any other - it has brought with it experiences and emotions that we may not be able to properly process. For many, the response is to push ahead and leave the past behind. But what if the real value of this season is in the lessons we can learn? Join us online as you hear from our staff team about how they have been processing their 2020 experience. Be encouraged that you are not alone on the journey as we take time to see where God has been at work in the midst of trying times.
If you were asked to describe 2020, I think it would be safe to say that peace would not be one of the first words to come out of your mouth. Throughout our lives, peace is often an elusive feeling that we are continually chasing, which we just can't seem to grasp. Join us online as we wrap up our Advent series and take time to ask - what if peace is closer than we think?
In our lives we all have some thoughts that come to mind when we hear the word "dad." These thoughts could range from good, to bad, to ugly and everywhere in between. So when we hear God described as Father, many of our experiences with our own fathers cloud the picture of what God could be like. Join us online as we look at Jesus as one who reveals an unchanging picture of who God is as we seek to know Him as our Everlasting Father.
Beyond Compare |St. Albert Alliance December 6, 2020 Service
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There are times in life that it is hard to see a way forward. The situation we find ourselves in seem beyond our ability to get through. Often these are moments of crisis or trails. Into a difficult situation Isaiah declares good news that to us a Child is born and one of his name is Mighty God. Join us this week as we take some time to look at how that name can change how we look at our current situations.
We know that much of our Christmas preparations will be different this year, but the call of Advent to prepare our hearts remains the same. At a time when uncertainty is at its height, what does it mean to know the one who is Wonderful Counsellor? Join us online as we begin our Advent journey, and join together to Prepare Him room.
Ever notice that the moments we love and are so meaningful to us seem to be over before we have experienced all of the joy that we want to receive from them? We often say that God is so good and yet in difficult times we wrestle with His love and intentions towards us. This week, Pastor Lisa shares a very simple yet profound rhythm of grace that will help us remember the goodness of God enabling us to embrace and experience the joy He offers us more deeply.
If you google the phrase: mental health impact of Covid-19, nearly 800 million results immediately surface. Most of the results focus on the daily number of infections, but there is a growing awareness of how the pandemic is impacting people's mental, emotional, relational and spiritual reality. The science supporting God’s invitation to a regular practice of gratitude to radically improve a person’s well-being, is fascinating and compelling, and this week’s rhythm of grace offers some thoughts on how to more consciously access it.
Welcome to the St. Albert Alliance Church Digital Gathering! All of us experience loss and with every loss comes grief. Join us as Pastor Lisa shares how a simple Rhythms of Grace can help us to experience the kindness of God expressed to us in times of grief helping us to love both others and ourselves well.
Today's Worship Set: He Lives- Church of the City Promises Never Fail - Bethel Music O Praise the Name ( Anastasis ) - Hillsong Worship
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Welcome to the St. Albert alliance Church Digital Gathering It’s hard to believe there was a time when there was no such thing as the internet and a smartphone. What was once heralded as a way to free up time and make us more productive, has instead exponentially sped up the pace of our life to the point of chronic exhaustion. We need a rhythm to help us experience the grace of God in the midst of digital overload. This week Pastor Jeremy will encourage us to embrace the JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out) by a return to Sabbath.
Today's Worship Set: Rattle! Elevation Worship Living Hope- Phil Wickham What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong Worship
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In a season where there is more collective uncertainty and anxiety, how do we access the healing our souls need and rest in the goodness of God? Join us, as Pastor Lisa shares a very simple and yet profound rhythm of grace that has the potential to bring meaningful restoration, turning our attention to the very presence and goodness of God, as often as we need it.
Today's Worship Set: Your Love Awakens - Phil Wickham Good Grace- Hillsong United Great Are You Lord- All Sons & Daughters
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In many ways, the pause button was hit on various aspects of our lives 7 months ago. For many, our outer world was put on pause, yet, our inner world continued to spin at an unsustainable pace. One of Jesus' great invitations is that we would find rest in Him, but the experience of this is often far from the concept. Join us as we begin our new series Rhythms of Grace and take time to explore what it may mean to find pause in our lives amongst the noise and busyness of our world.
Today's Worship Set:
We Praise You - Brandon Lake See A Victory- Elevation Worship In Christ Alone - Keith Getty - Stuart Townsend
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We are excited to share with you this weekend how we’re thinking about what’s next for us as a church family. You’ll hear the latest from our pastoral team about the trajectory of the next three months and how you can further engage with us. We’ll also give you an update on the progress of the Seed Project and how you can participate in a Big Month of Giving throughout October.
Today's Worship Set:
This is Amazing Grace - Phil Wickham You Keep Hope Alive - Church of the City I Will Boast- Hillsong Worship
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Jesus' heart for us is not just that we would hear of other people's encounters with Him, but that we would have our own. This begins by responding to His personal call to each of us to be His apprentices. Join Pastors Jeremy and Lisa as they wrap up this series reflecting on Jesus’ call to come and follow Him.
There are many questions that we are asked in the course of our day that have pretty straight forward answers. Many times, a simple yes or no is a sufficient response, and nothing else needs to be said. Have you ever found yourself in a position where an answer you gave or received goes beyond what was necessary for the posed question? Join us on Sunday as we continue our series, Encounters with Jesus, and look at a simple question asked and a response that is not what we would expect.
Waiting stirs up a lot in us. Whether we understand why there is a delay or not, it’s always hard, usually frustrating, and often confusing and disorienting for us. Come and hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa share from two intertwined encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark that offer us hope and encouragement in the midst of the waiting we are currently experiencing.
Experiencing God’s Perfect Grace: Do you find yourself living in a state of disappointment and depression, feeling like you can never live up to God's standards? Join us this Sunday as we look at God's liberating solution to this problem.
Does Jesus think someone can be too preoccupied with religion? Can we be overly concerned with moral performance and miss the heart of what God is really after? Join Pastors Jeremy and Lisa as they reflect on the strong words that Jesus has for those who prioritize religious behaviour over a humility of heart.
Have you ever been encouraged by someone else to “Just have faith” - maybe it is a line you have repeated to yourself or shared with others? We often revert back to a statement like that when our circumstances aren’t going the way we think they should. So what is faith and what does it mean to have faith? Join us on Sunday as we look at an encounter with Jesus that causes Him to marvel at a person's faith.
There are often things that happen in our lives which cause us to wonder if there is a way forward. For some of us, it feels like we carry the baggage of past decisions or actions with us throughout our entire lives. Others feel like there is no return from the choices or actions of the past. Join us on Sunday as we look at an Encounter with Jesus that just might provide some hope for those who feel like they are on the outside looking in.
Loving your enemy isn’t easy. When Jesus talks about loving your enemy, He embodied what that meant. In our current cultural climate, making short work of those that oppose you or mistreat you is just a scalding “tweet” away. We’ve begun to praise ourselves and our efforts to dismantle the lives of those who are “against” us. But Jesus, never does that. Never.
The last supper was one of the most important moment is Jesus’ ministry. As Jesus and the 12 disciples gather around for their last meal together, Jesus models grace in such a radical way, that when we see it for ourselves, it’s hard not to be moved. The question is, will it move us to be more like the culture around us? Or will the grace of Jesus overwhelm us to love even when it hurts the most?
Has there ever been a time when you felt unlovable? The story of Zacchaeus reveals the very real and intentional love that God feels towards those that would be considered unlovable.
The call to apprenticeship is one of full surrender. The challenge for most of us is usually not giving up the first 90%, but rather the last 10%. In today’s message, Pastors Jeremy and Lisa reflect on an encounter Jesus had with a good and honourable individual who He invited to trust God with unrestricted access to his heart.
Often Christians aren’t viewed as the life of a party, yet we often see Jesus finding himself surrounded by unlikely guests in unlikely places. One of those events is a wedding that is about to end badly for the newlywed couple, unless somebody steps up to help the celebration carry on. Join us as we look at Jesus, a wedding in Cana, and joy that is found in the abundance of grace he has made possible.
God is always looking for true seekers who are open and humble. To those who come with this posture, He will reveal deeper things. Come and hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa continue in our Encounters with Jesus series.
Jesus has some really profound, life-changing encounters with people that are recorded in the Gospels. Over the upcoming weeks, we are going to explore some of these interactions through the lens of how Jesus intends to encounter us personally today. It is, after all, the encounter with Jesus that changes everything! Join us in this opening message to this series as Pastors Jeremy & Lisa share about how Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well reveals some beautiful aspects of His character that He desires for us to experience as well.
Think about the moments in life that you have felt most alive. Probably those moments were ones you stepped out of your comfort zone and took a risk of some sort. So many times when we think of the abundant life that Jesus offers us it has more to do with our comfort and security. What if following Jesus and the abundant life found in Him calls us to step outside our comfort zone and join in the places he is already at work. Join us Sunday we look at a life lived with boldness.
For some of us, it can be easy to drive past the same place 1000 times and never notice a business that has changed or a landmark that got moved. It could be that we are so focused on the road ahead that we don’t get distracted by the things around us, or we are totally zoned out because we have done the drive a million times that we don’t even pay attention anymore. What would it take for us to have fresh eyes as we navigate the world that we live in? Join us Sunday as we continue our “Transformed” series as we explore a life that is saying “Help me to see”.
Our lives are often filled with noise and busyness - we find ourselves running from one place to another. We often wear the badge of busyness with a sense of honour. Over the last number of weeks, our routines have dramatically changed, and many have commented that they have found more time to slow down and breathe. What if, as part of this season, God is providing an opportunity to see transformation happen in our lives? What if that transformation begins as we have ears to hear what he is saying to us? Join us on Sunday as we begin our new series called Transformed - New ears, eyes and heart, changed by love, changed to love.
"In this world you will have trouble." These words from Jesus feel more true today than they have ever felt. Whether it's the global pandemic, the unrest and tensions around the world, or our own brokenness - grief will find us. But Jesus doesn’t want to leave us in our grief. He wants to bring hope - not only to us - but to the world hurting around us. Jesus wants to do something new, and through our pain and heartache, is looking to use the Church as agents of hope. He is calling us to something great, and that is worth being hopeful about!
This Sunday marks the culmination of our 40 days with Jesus emphasis, and we have a special service planned! Join us as we both celebrate the ways that God has been speaking to us in the last 40 days, and look ahead to how we are going to continue to steep in Jesus' presence in the days to come.
The last 8 weeks have revealed a lot about the nature of our hearts. When our world is turned upside down, and we are thrown out of our routines, we notice the things that we cling to, hoping for security and stability. Join us on Sunday as Pastor Mike explores the Generosity of God and the invitation to live with open hands and open hearts.
One-size fits all usually doesn’t fit anyone very well! The truth is, we are all unique and the way we engage in life, including our relationships, reflects our uniqueness. The same is true in our relationship with God. Tune in on Sunday to hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa share how God has gifted each of us with unique Spiritual Instincts to experience Him deeply.
Have you ever said to yourself, "I wish I had more faith" or "I wish my faith was stronger?" Whether having faith in God is a new concept for you or you are going through a time where you are struggling with your faith, join us this Sunday as Pastor Bob talks about how to increase our faith.
We are in a time where relationships are being stretched and tried like never before. The intensity of being in a confined space for an extended period of time is revealing the cracks in our souls to those around us. How do we find a way forward that doesn’t make us want to walk away from those around us? Could we come out of this lockdown with vibrant, healthy relationships? Join us this Sunday, as Pastor Mike talks about Relationships- Finding our Way in a Time of Isolation.
So many people in this season are asking the question, “What in the world is God doing?” On a global scale, there is both uncertainty and change. With everything that we are experiencing, we know that Jesus is lovingly seeking to form us in this moment. Join us as Pastors Jeremy and Lisa share about God’s vision for humanity restored.
These are confusing and disorienting days for the human race. No one alive on the earth today has firsthand experience with the impact of a global pandemic of this size and scale. It raises questions for many of us - what is God doing? Why is He allowing this to happen? How is He going to redeem this for His sovereign purposes? Where is God in all of this? While none of us ultimately knows all that is in the mind and heart of God, we do know His character is unchanging. In time, His goodness, wisdom and mercy will become clear as we hold tightly to Him.
The Cross changed everything. And this year, everything has changed. But one thing remains the same.... Jesus Is ALIVE!! Join us for our Easter Sunday as we celebrate all that His resurrection has done for us!
Pastor Matt Garvin joins us from his church in Australia and helps us think honestly about what we need to do to be the church in these uncertain times
How quickly things have changed in our world. The realities that we knew at the start of the week were completely turned upside down by the end of the week. When our works shifts at such a rapid pace many of the things we have placed our hope and security in suddenly don’t appear so hopeful or secure. Join us as we talk about how we navigate with faith in uncertain times.
Sometimes we aren't receiving the adoptive love of the Father because of blocks in our lives - things we've done, things that have been done to us, shame, secrets, etc. How do we receive the revelation of the Father's adoptive love and grow in our intimacy with God? Join us on Sunday morning as Dr. Rob Reimer teaches about The Father's Love!
Jesus does not pull any punches when he states matter of factly: “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” How does a human being stay connected to Jesus (the Vine) in such a way that the Holy Spirit produces good fruit in that person? Come and hear Pastor Jeremy share practical ways to grow an awareness of God’s Presence in our everyday life.
Because we live on a broken planet, pain is a part of life; no one lives a pain-free life. Following Jesus does not end our pain - it transforms it! Jesus gives meaning and purpose to our pain, regardless of the reason or causes of our pain, God can use it to our benefit. He takes our hurts, hang-ups, and habits, and weaves them into His plan for our lives. Join us on Sunday for the final week of our series Resolutions that Last, where we will discover that as we start experiencing healing and peace, God wants us to share our experiences with others.
Agreements with lies are nearly always at the root of an issue when we find ourselves in cyclical patterns of thought, attitudes, actions, and behaviours that we know are wrong or are hurting us, but we can’t seem to overcome. Rob Reimer writes: “The symptoms you are trying to fix in your life right now are likely connected to lies you believe….Every time you act on a lie, the lie gains power in your life.” To truly experience lasting change and a lifetime of growth, we need the Holy Spirit to help us identify, confess and renounce the lies that keep us bound up. Join us this week as we hear another live testimony and Pastor Jeremy speak about the Growth Choice.
Join us for week six of our eight-part series, "Resolutions that Last." This week we are learning about the Relationship Choice - the choice where we thoughtfully evaluate all of our relationships, seek to genuinely make amends, and extend forgiveness where needed. Join us on Sunday to hear Pastor Lisa share from scripture, and listen to a powerful personal testimony from a member of our church family as we humbly seek to engage the Relationship Choice wholeheartedly.
Change can only occur in our lives after we have admitted we don’t have the power to change ourselves and have realized we need God to save us. This Sunday, we will learn the story of a man named Jacob, and the choices he made to change the direction of his life. His story illustrates how God took him through the first five choices, leading him to become the man God intended him to be.
This week, we are discussing the The Housecleaning Choice - which directs us to first openly examine what others have done to us and what we have done to others. We must confess our faults to ourselves, to God, and to someone we trust. This choice is about coming clean and admitting our failures. We may fear the honesty required to make this choice, but know that freedom is the reward for truth. This choice opens the path for Christ’s power to heal our wounds.
When we're hurting, we tend to cover up our pain with bad or harmful behaviour. We develop bad habits that shout, "I'm hurting!" - but all too often it's the habit that gets all the attention. Truthfully, that habit won't stop screaming until we get at the root of the hurt. We can break free from the cycle of pain by making godly choices, healthy choices that lead to peace, joy, and wisdom. It happens when we commit to choosing God's path over our own. Join us for Week 3 of our series, Resolutions that Last, to hear another powerful testimony of how Jesus can meet us in the midst of our story and lead us on a path to genuine life change!
As we continue in the series "Resolutions That Last," we look at the "Hope Choice." By choosing to believe that God exists, we matter to Him, and He has the power to change us, God can heal our souls and lead us to a different way of living. As human beings, we try to avoid our pain, overcome our problems, and improve our lives with our own power, before we ask for God’s power and help. Join us on Sunday as we learn that God wants to provide a different kind of escape - like being permanently set free from a prison cell, we are empowered to grow and change.
In life, it seems that once a problem is solved, another one comes up. The same is true for our temptations and sins, they keep popping up. Even if we have been followers of Christ for a long time, when we think we may have an issue settled, Satan finds another way to attack us. Join us on Sunday and learn how to cut off the problems at their power source.
The word hope is one that often gets tossed around. Many refer to hope with a sense of wishful thinking - cross your fingers and hope that everything will work out. For many, our experience of hope comes from a place of disappointment or discouragement. The very things that we had hoped for did not go as expected and hopelessness grows. What if our hope is not dependent on circumstances or situations, and instead built on a person? Join us Sunday as we continue to celebrate the advent season and explore Hope found in Jesus.
As the seasons have changed, the physical darkness of winter is the new normal as we navigate the everyday routines of our lives. The songs of the season shout - Joy to the World, Peace on Earth and goodwill towards men. Yet this often seems far from our physical reality. In our hearts there is a longing for Peace, for rest, for relationships to be restored and the world says this will come through having more, doing more and becoming more. What if our peace was not dependent upon us? Join us Sunday as we explore Peace that has overcome the world.
What is the response that comes to mind when you hear the word obedience? Often we think of duty or obligation with a little bit of guilt sprinkled in for good measure. Why do we push back against the act of obedience? Whether its rules from a parent or laws of the land, it seems we are always trying to see how far we can go. What would change in our lives if we were to practice a life of obedience? Join us Sunday as we take time to look at the example of obedience given for us.
Sometimes people think: ‘If only we’d been there when Jesus was around, it would have been so much easier. He would have explained everything to us, and told us what to do.’ But interestingly, Jesus himself said the opposite - he said that it was better for us if He returned to the Father. Why? Come hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa explore the next passage in our Last Word series and the promise of Jesus that we would never be alone.
The words of Jesus in John 14:12-14 can be difficult for us to understand. How can we do greater things than Jesus himself did? Come and hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa speak on the incomparable gift of the Holy Spirit and what Jesus truly meant when He said “greater things.”
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The call of Jesus is not an invitation to a religious system, but to personal relationship with Himself. While the vulnerability of relationship can be uncomfortable at times, come and hear Pastors Jeremy & Lisa encourage us regarding the unique transformation that is only possible through personal engagement with Jesus.
It’s often said that there’s no place like home. The home we long for is a place of security, safety and belonging. This is an inherent need we all have - to know where and with whom we belong. Come and hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa continue our Last Word series, exploring John 14:1-5 and what it means to find our home with Jesus in the Father’s house.
Who is Jesus to us? It is a question that each of us need to answer because it reveals the role that Jesus will play in our lives. We can read the scriptures and be in awe of His wisdom, his compassion or even the way that he taught, but what happens if we see Jesus as more than just a teacher? What would it change for us? Join us Sunday as we look at titles, choices and the impact of both.
We all love the idea of being thought of as a servant, but it’s a whole different story to be treated like one. Jesus once again models the true nature of servanthood and generosity in a thought-provoking expression of love and humility, showing us that the way up is down. Come and hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa kick off our new sermon series, “Last Words,” based on John 13-17.
When Jesus invites us to follow Him, the possibilities are endless. We don’t know where we are heading, because He is going everywhere, to everyone. So we should prepare for an apprenticeship journey that begins at home and will lead us over the horizon.
We live in a world that has never been more connected to those around the world and yet, at the same time, more disconnected from those around us. With the world in the palm of our hands via the smartphones we carry, we often lose touch with those right in our vicinity. This has created an understanding that faith and relationship with Jesus is solely an individual thing. Yet throughout scripture we see how God has created us for relationship, to know others and be known. Join us Sunday as we explore what community can look like as we choose to live as apprentices of Jesus.
Sometimes we experience a paradigm shift that is so significant it affects every area of our life and everything we thought we knew gets turned upside down. Come and hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa explore why this one particular paradigm shift has such life changing - and world changing - potential.
If you have ever listened to any high performance athlete you will probably hear them talk about keeping their eye on the prize. Their need to focus on the goal and the task at hand is vitally important if they are going to see any measure of success in their athletic discipline. What about the race of life? Many times we find ourselves going through the motions, thinking the decisions we make are mundane and unimportant, yet the life we live is a result of the choices we make. What if we took a step back and looked at our choices and asked the question, "Will this help me be race ready?" Join us Sunday as we continue our series Remodel.
As a church we have centered our whole way of being around learning from Jesus as His apprentices. This coming Sunday, Pastors Jeremy and Lisa are going to explore Colossians 1, reminding us why we are so compelled by Him and why a true vision of Him impacts every aspect of our lives.
Have you experienced a time when things were just not happening fast enough and you felt like you needed to “Get r done?” Discover how waiting on God can accomplish more with less stress.
Hopelessness is a common expression of the soul in our culture. The script we write in our hearts doesn’t always look hopeful. Not only does what we read on our news feeds often leave us feeling helpless, what we see going on in our lives leaves us feeling the same way. The psalmist reminds us time and time again that hardships are a part of life. We can’t escape pain. But we can cling to hope - a hope that in the middle of the mess there is a God who is faithful to walk with us. Because of the steadfast love of God, we can cry with hope, no matter what life brings.
While we are on the roller coaster of life there are going to be times of great highs and significant lows. At each place we often need a reminder of who God is. In the good times it is a reminder we still need him and in the bad times it is a reminder that he is still with us. Join us this Sunday when we look at Psalm 103 and see how it serves as a reminder to us of who God is in all seasons of our lives.
Have you ever been caught doing something you knew you weren’t suppose to? In that moment we have a couple of options for what our next move will be. With our mind racing, weighing the implications of the decision we are being confronted with, we often choose the path that will have the least amount of pain in that moment. Those choices don’t always turn out well in the long run. Join us Sunday to see how David responded when he was faced with that type of situation.
Who or what do you really trust when all else fails? Where do you go when you need a safe place? These days we are advised to be prepared for future disruption of our normal life. What can we do to prepare for spiritual shelter when we experience trouble? This Sunday we are looking at a “Safe Place” that God offers you.
When we are experiencing hardships and challenges in our lives does it feel like time stands still? Does it cause you to wonder where God is or if He even cares about your circumstances? Has he forgotten us? Join us Sunday as we try to make sense of hardship as David asks those very questions.
Sometimes we need reminding of the blessings in our lives. When life is hard, it’s difficult to see where God has been faithful and how He’s still at work in your everyday life. But this is where the church can be a blessing to one another. We need to hear stories of how God has been kind and gracious. We need to see that Jesus shows mercy beyond comprehension. We need to taste of the goodness that only He can give. And we need one another to be a conduit of the love of Christ!
Have you ever had the experience of being weary from facing all the challenges of life? Has it left you feeling overwhelmed, looking at the mountain ahead of you, trying to determine if you have the strength to climb it? If you’ve been there or find yourself there right now, join us on Sunday as we see David put words to those experiences and show us how we can engage with God during those seasons of life. (Or if you can’t make it, watch the livestream at www.staalliance.org/livestream)
God is a communicating, conversational God. He loves to share His heart, direction and will with us. Most of the time He does this through actively speaking in a number of different ways. There are times however, where God goes quiet and we’re not sure why. Come and hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa share on this sometimes disorienting part of the hearing God journey. (Or if you can’t make it, watch the livestream at www.staalliance.org/livestream)
For many people who are seeking to follow Jesus, one of the biggest questions they have is ‘what is God’s will for my life?’ This week Pastors Jeremy and Lisa will seek to provide a framework through which to process life’s big decisions and to further discern God’s direction.
Ruth Haley Barton writes: “Discernment is much more than mere decision making; it is, first of all, a habit, a way of seeking that can permeate our whole life.” There are three habitual prayers reflecting a heart posture that help prepare us to hear from the LORD. Join us this week as Pastors Jeremy & Lisa seek to equip us to further tune in to the voice of Jesus in our everyday lives. (Or if you can’t make it, watch the livestream at www.staalliance.org/livestream)
When it comes to hearing God’s voice and discerning his direction for our lives, our tendency is often to first look outward. In other words, we are looking for some external information that we need to help make our lives work better. However, as Ruth Haley Barton writes, “Discernment requires, first of all, that we are able to discern matters of our own heart.” Come and hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa invite us to consider how vital it is in seeking discernment from God that we engage an inward journey with Him and not just seek an outer experience from Him. (Or if you can’t make it, watch the livestream at www.staalliance.org/livestream)
When I come to listen in prayer, how do I know if what I am ‘hearing’ is really God’s voice or just my own thoughts? Can we really grow in confidence that we are recognizing the Shepherd’s whispers? What does this inaudible voice of God sound like? Join us this Sunday or if you can’t make it, watch the livestream (www.staalliance.org/livestream) as Pastor Jeremy responds to these common questions
Our world is full of noise - everywhere we turn is another voice, another opinion, another “fact.” In the midst of this noise can we actually tune in to the God who speaks? Join us Sunday as we look at what can break through the noise to reveal the heart of God that created us for relationship with him.
Perhaps you’ve heard someone you don’t know particularly well express something like, “God spoke to me about this…” or “God told me I’m supposed to do that…” and you have found yourself immediately trying to position this person’s credibility and level of sanity. Does God still speak today? Isn’t the Bible all we need? We hope you’ll join us as Pastor Jeremy begins our new sermon series called ‘Tuning In: Learning to Recognize God’s Voice.’
At Easter we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and its beautiful invitation to us. Come and hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa speak on the profound truth that Jesus’ love is a resurrection that invites us to shed our grave clothes of fear and shame, so that we may live in the abundant life He offers us.
Jesus describes his followers as branches on a vine. It’s a picture of apprenticeship with a promise: as we stay connected, we bear fruit. His Kingdom is made up of countless believers from every background and corner of the globe experiencing the reality of this picture, often in ways and places that might surprise us. Jesus' challenge for us is to embrace the vision and find our place in the Big Kingdom.
Over the course of the last nine weeks we have been taking an intentional look at God’s beautiful design for marriage and sexuality. God, in His infinite wisdom, has designed things for us so that we would experience a flourishing life here in all of our relationships. But it doesn’t end there. Hidden within God’s beautiful design for marriage and sexuality is a divine mystery that points to something even more special and significant. Pastors Jeremy and Lisa speak on the hidden mystery within God’s Beautiful Design for marriage and sexuality.
Sexual intimacy within the context of a loving, selfless marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts and is beautifully designed to be a mutual source of deep, ongoing fulfillment. So why isn’t this a more common experience? And what can we do about it? Listen to Pastor Jeremy and Lisa reflect on what the Bible has to say about this and what the practical implications might be.
There is perhaps no other human reality in our time that requires more humility, grace, courage and a listening posture than that of same-sex relationships. Many people wrestle with what the Bible teaches on this topic and how to navigate the implications in a way that reflects the grace and truth of Jesus. Join us with a humble, teachable spirit as we have the second of 3 conversations on this part of the human experience. (The third conversation will take place Sunday, February 24th at 6:00 pm with a Q&A forum with Journey Canada www.journeycanada.org)
We know as a church that it's so important to reflect the heart of Jesus and some of the cultural reality in respect to sexuality. This podcast is from a Q&A presented by Journey Canada around the church and same-sex attraction.
We know as a church that it's so important to reflect the heart of Jesus and some of the cultural reality in respect to sexuality. This podcast is from a Sunday evening discussion presented by Graeme Lauber of Journey Canada around the church and same-sex attraction.
There is perhaps no other human reality in our time that requires more humility, grace, courage and a listening posture than that of same-sex relationships. Many people wrestle with what the Bible teaches on this topic and how to navigate the implications in a way that reflects the grace and truth of Jesus. Join us with a humble, teachable spirit as we have the first of 3 conversations on this part of the human experience. (The second and third conversations will take place Sunday, February 24th in both the morning service and evening Q&A forum with Journey Canada www.journeycanada.org)
Sex is often one of those taboo topics, the ones that make us a little uncomfortable to talk about in public. Yet there are many questions about sex that we would like to know the answers to. If we are honest, most of our understanding about sex has been shaped by the culture around us, the shows we watch or the music we listen to. In a culture that proclaims the ideal of sexual freedom, why does it seem to be a leading cause of hurt and shame? Join us Sunday as we take some time to talk about sex as part of God’s Beautiful Design.
In the context of a church family that at times (appears to) elevate marriage as the ideal, we can miss the blessing and purpose behind singleness. God’s “Beautiful Design” for humanity encompasses the unique journey of a single person, and both the blessings and opportunities for spiritual formation that accompany it. Jesus, of course, modeled how, as a single person, it is possible to live a flourishing Kingdom life within the context of a loving community. Both marriage and singleness have something important to reveal to us about our relationship with Jesus, and we know your heart will be strengthened as you listen to Norah Kennedy share from her own experience of Jesus and His Word within the context of her life story.
Perhaps no other passage in scripture regarding marriage has been more consistently misunderstood and misapplied than what the Apostle Paul says in Ephesians 5 regarding authority, headship and submission between husbands and wives. As apprentices of Jesus, we look again to Him to understand what our unique ‘Jesus-roles’ are in marriage and beyond to all other relationships. Listen in as Pastors Jeremy & Lisa seek to encourage us to follow the example of Jesus and to embody mutual honour in relationship.
The foundation for a strong marriage is friendship. Often this gets overlooked as the world puts a disproportionate emphasis on physical attraction. While physical intimacy is a unique gift in marriage, we cannot overlook the truth that friendship is the foundation from which we experience deep fulfillment of every kind in marriage. Come and hear Pastors Jeremy and Lisa share both from scripture and their own personal journey of how this is true.
"Say Yes to the Dress." "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." You hear those titles and images of wedding excitement and celebration come to mind. We love the celebration of a couple being joined together as husband and wife in front of family and friends. Although there is lots of work that goes into a wedding it really is only the beginning. What happens when the party is done, the decorations are put away and Monday morning comes? In an age where we often hear the comment “Why would I get married - it is just a piece of paper?” what makes marriages worth more than the paper we sign? Join us as we continue our series “Beautiful Design,” looking at what comes after the “I Do” and why it is so important.
We all long for and crave deep and meaningful relationships. It has always been God’s beautiful design that human relationships – of which marriage is the most intimate and most profound – would be a major vehicle through which God would remake the human heart from the inside out. We often look to marriage as a means to our own personal happiness and fulfillment but God's design has always been that the way to happiness and fulfillment would be through self-denial and self-sacrificing love for the other (in the marriage relationship or in any other). Come and join us as Pastor Jeremy kicks off our sermon series, Beautiful Design.
Trust is central to any relationship we have. It is said that trust is something we are slow to earn, but can be quickly lost. Many live guarding their hearts because trust has been broken in the past and the thought of the hurt and pain that comes isn’t worth trusting others again. Jesus invites us into relationship and so there is a level of trust that needs to be present. Join us Sunday as we take time to look at what it takes to trust.
Have you ever been around a household on Christmas morning with a bunch of little kids? The excitement and anticipation is bursting at the seams as presents sit under the tree waiting to be unwrapped. The possibilities are endless as the kids hope to find the gift they have been longing for. There are many times in life that we feel like we are waiting and there isn’t the same excitement or anticipation that we see from kids on Christmas morning. Join us Sunday as we take some time to learn what it means to wait.
It doesn’t take long to notice that this world is not as it should be. Whether we are watching the news or reflecting on our own lives, the deepest part of our soul longs for the wrongs we see to be made right. And in the midst of all the pain and heartache that we are currently experiencing, we ask Jesus, “How long?” Advent is a season of anticipation. We look to the coming of Jesus as our hope that all these things will be made right. It’s in Him that sorrow and joy collide. As we mourn what is, we mourn with Hope that the Kingdom of God is available now and not yet!
What do you do with matters of the soul? Is it easier to ignore the issue, to compensate or escape? Join us this week as guest speaker Doug Balzer helps us to examine God’s heart for us to overcome guilt and shame.
Ask people how they are doing and if you get a response beyond “Good” it will often include words like tired, busy, running, or I need a vacation. We often wear those descriptions almost as a badge of honour. We seem to think any other response would indicate we are lazy or unproductive. Is that the life we were created for? Always running, always worn out, always feeling like we never have quite enough? Join us Sunday as we take a look at what it means to live a life filled up but not worn out.
We all want to experience the fullness of God and live out of the power of the Holy Spirit. But how do we do that? Are some of us more in touch with the Holy Spirit? Do others have more faith to see Him move in supernatural ways? The secret is, there is no secret. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in everyone who has put their faith in Christ! But how we respond to that power is where our answer is found, and we have to look no further than the person and work of Jesus Christ.
As we begin a new series, ‘The Spirit-Filled Life,’ exploring the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, it’s helpful to understand the dynamic within the Trinity itself of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Often people get hung up on the metaphysics of how there can be one God, yet three Persons, and miss the more fundamental and important truths of why it matters to us in the first place that God exists as Father, Son and Spirit. Pastors Jeremy & Lisa will seek to bring some further insight into why the Trinity matters to us as Believers today.
This Sunday, we conclude our Seed Project series with the Big Day of Giving. Come and hear stories of how God richly accomplished incredible miracles through those who were obediently willing to sacrifice for others. And the benefit it brought them. For more information on The Seed Project or to make a commitment now - click the link above.
In John 12:24, Jesus said: “I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives.” The Seed Project is all about our desire to see ‘a plentiful harvest of new lives’...but in order for new life to happen, Jesus’ illustration of the seed reminds us that first a death must occur. Join us this week as Pastor Jeremy calls us to follow in the way of Jesus through laying down our lives (John 15:13) as an act of love for those around us.
Each and everyone of us is shaped and impacted by the places that we come from. For some there is a great sense of national or cultural pride that they identify with. Where we come from begins to set for us a foundation that we stand upon as we enter into the world we live in. It shapes how we view and interact with the world. It has impacted us with a legacy that we are carrying forward. What about our roots as people who are choosing to follow Jesus? What is the foundation, what is the legacy we are carrying forward and where are our roots planted? Join us this Sunday as we take some time to explore our roots and the legacy we are carrying forward.
After nearly 6 years of praying, preparing, and planning, we are on the cusp of a new chapter in our building redevelopment effort – The Seed Project. While we are excited about some of the new possibilities that will open up for us in the future, this project has never been ultimately about a building – Jesus’ focus has always been on our hearts. Come and be reminded of some of the journey Jesus has led us on and how He continues to form our hearts after His.
Often when we think of generosity, we tend to think of something tangible of material value. Though Jesus sometimes chooses to extend generosity in this way, this pales in comparison to the extravagant generosity He gives by offering Himself. Join us as Pastors Jeremy and Lisa conclude our series Captivated by Jesus.
Ask any average church-goer to describe the top 5 characteristics of Jesus and most will include ‘humble’ in their list. We can quickly give mental ascent to His humility but we often don’t understand what this meant for Him in the details. Join us this week as Pastors Jeremy & Lisa reflect on the staggering humility of the incarnation of Jesus and its implications for us.
In a world dominated by pressure to be ‘politically correct’ and where people often choose to pull away from people rather than speak to difficult relational issues, Jesus models another way to be human. Jesus – who is the Truth – wants to set us free from our delusions so that we can enter more fully into the Kingdom of God with Him. Pastors Jeremy and Lisa continue our series ‘Captivated by Jesus.’
To what extent do you generally think of Jesus as a person of irrepressible joy? How might we read the gospels differently – and interpret our own interaction with Jesus differently – if we truly experienced the full measure of His joy within us? Join us this week as Pastors Jeremy and Lisa invite us to consider these things afresh.
Have you ever found yourself in a dire situation where, if you would have taken your own advice, you could have avoided it? This Sunday we will be exploring how the choices leading to King Solomon’s fall may be the very choices we face everyday. How do you recover from your own poor choices? How do we make the right choices?
No one today, if offered wisdom, would say no. We are all looking to be wiser in our finances, relationships and everyday situations. Everybody wants to be known as someone who makes wise choices. But what exactly is wisdom, and how do we get more of it? As we look at the rise of Solomon, we’ll see how the kind of wisdom we should all desire comes from God, and that although the world around can seemingly offer wisdom, Jesus is the true source of wisdom.
I think most of us would say that there are some things in our lives that we hope others would not find out about - the actions of our youthful foolishness or decisions made at a time when clear thinking wasn’t so clear. How would you respond when those decisions or actions got called out by a friend? Most of us would probably look for some place to hide. Join us this Sunday as we look at David’s life and how he responds when his worst moments in life get called out.
King David was a great King, a man after God’s own heart. But even he experienced how a seemingly simple compromise can lead to greater sin and heartbreak. Come and hear Pastor Lisa share from some of the lessons that we can learn from King David’s life.
The Rise of King David. How did David move from a Zero to a Hero? What shaped David’s childhood life that would later gain him the title, “A man after God’s own heart?” We will be learning about God's planned purpose for David’s life and God's planned purpose for you.
There are many different places we can receive identity from. Knowing and living out of our true identity, the one given to us by God is where abundant life is found and living out of any other identity can lead to pain and compromise. Come and hear Pastor Lisa share how we see this play out in the life of King Saul.
Has there ever been a time in your life where you have taken a moment to look back and wondered how did I end up here? Sometimes those moments are good, other times not so much. This Sunday we are taking a look at the early interactions with the life of Saul and how the role of leadership actually found him and set him on a course to the throne as King of Israel.
How often as a child did you hear the statement, “When you get older?” There are many things in life that we can only do once we reach a certain age. These can be as exciting as getting on the big rides at the amusement park or as important as voting. It is a general consensus that as we get older we have probably grown in our mental capacity and ability to make wise decisions and choices. Yet in doing so we have sometimes missed out on the value and importance of young voices and ideas. Join us Sunday as we look at the life of Samuel and the role his young voice plays in shaping the leadership of God’s people.
This week we conclude our study on the greatest talk ever given, the Sermon on the Mount, in our Jesus Manifesto series. In Jesus’ final words to us, he makes two statements: 1) Everyone builds a life, and 2) Everyone faces a storm. The question is, when the storms of life inevitably come, what foundation will you have built your life upon? Join us on Sunday as we consider the call of Jesus to listen to, trust and obey Him as His apprentices and to build our lives on Him, the solid rock!
True or false? How is a person to know the difference? In a time that the words "fake news" gets thrown around, it is hard to know where to look or how to discern truth from fiction. This week as we continue our Jesus Manifesto series we are going to look at what Jesus had to say about how we can tell the difference between the two.
As we continue our study of Jesus’ most provocative teaching found in the Sermon on the Mount, this week we’ll be considering what is one of the most troubling passages for many people in our day. In Matthew 7:12-14, Jesus talks about the ‘narrow gate that only a few find.’ The deep concern that a lot of thoughtful people have about Christianity is that it calls certain beliefs wrong and calls certain behaviours immoral and therefore the concern is that it impinges upon human freedom by telling people what they must think and how they must live. How are we to understand Jesus’ claims and what should our response be? A portion of this sermon is by John Ortberg and is used with permission of Menlo Church. Find the full sermon video click here: http://vpodcast.menlo.church/e/deconstruction-is-christianity-narrow-minded-john-ortberg-1523219551/
Ask for anything? Have you ever asked for something and never got what you wanted? Has that diminished your hope, caused you to wonder if you would ever get what you hoped for? Join us this Sunday as we look at what Jesus has to say about asking and the response we can expect from him.
This week we dive back into our Sermon Series looking at the Sermon on the Mount, The Jesus Manifesto. We are in the last chapter of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 7:1-6. Once again, Jesus is speaking into real time issues that we all face. Though it’s unlikely any of us think of ourselves as judgmental or condescending, Jesus once again has a way of exposing our true hearts, helping us see things we might have missed and offering us a better way forward.
We all need an overall plan when it comes to staying balanced financially – an overarching framework within which we seek to wisely manage and prioritize our financial resources in a way that honours God and leads to a flourishing life. Though there are constant corrections required in order to stay balanced, it all begins by aligning our priorities with intentionality and forethought. This week Pastor Jeremy concludes our sermon series Balanced (originally developed and preached by Andy Stanley).
We have been built with a natural tendency to compare and it often starts as a kid when we compare who’s got the best lunch at school, or who’s dad is stronger. When we get older the things that we compare often tend to be a little more costly. The comparison often fuels an appetite in us to get the next, latest, greatest or best and all of that comes at a cost. Join us Sunday to explore what it looks like to navigate the draw to compare and the appetite that it grows in us.
We are continuing in our “Balanced” sermon series on personal finance (originally developed by Andy Stanley). One of the laws of balance is that you need to make constant corrections, and in personal finance, there are several areas where this is required. This week Pastor Jeremy will address the second constant correction we need to make in order to stay balanced in our personal finances, exploring one of Jesus’ parables about a very wealthy man who was trying to figure out what to do with all his ‘extra’ money.
We live in a time where with just one click, one tap or signature we can get just about anything we want. For many of us those purchases have been made on credit - money that we do not have and yet we are assuming responsibility for. Join us this week as we take a look at what the scriptures have to say about the wise use of money and debt as we try to live the clear objective of honouring God with all that we have.
We are continuing in our “Balanced” sermon series on personal finance (originally developed by Andy Stanley). One of the laws of balance is that you need to know what your basic overall objective is when it comes to money – in other words, what are we trying to accomplish? This week Pastor Jeremy will explore this question by looking at the life of King David and how he shows us that everything we have belongs to God.
This week we begin a new series on personal finance called “Balanced” (originally developed by Andy Stanley). Over the next 6 weeks, we’ll be looking at the ‘Laws of Balance’ and how to move toward financial health and Kingdom generosity. This first week, Pastor Jeremy explores the concept of balance in our personal finances and what Jesus identifies as our starting reference point for financial health.
If you were invited to sit with a group of friends and re-write the culture of your neighbourhood, what would that look like? What changes would you like to make? Re-shaping a neighbourhood may be easier than you think. This Sunday we will be hearing about how God can use you, to make your neighbourhood a better place to live.
In keeping with his incisive unpacking of the human heart in light of the news of God's now-available kingdom, Jesus continues on to address one of the most universal of human experiences - worry (aka fear aka anxiety). This teaching confronts our professed 'beliefs' in some pretty serious ways. Do we actually believe God is sovereign? Do we actually believe that he loves us? Do we actually trust that he can/will care for us?
It is often the thing that causes the greatest disagreement in a marriage. When you don’t have it you are trying to figure out how to get it. When you do have it you are always trying to figure out how to get just a little bit more. Some even go so far as saying it is the root of all evil. So why does money carry such a bad reputation? Isn’t having money a good thing? Join us Sunday as Pastor Mike unpacks what Jesus has to say about our hearts and how those things we treasure impact it.
Most people have strong, internal urges and impulses that, at times, get the better of them. Despite our intent to follow Jesus, we sometimes find ourselves seemingly unable to exhibit the self-control we feel we should. A common misconception is that all we need is “stronger willpower.” But is that true? Come and listen in as Pastor Jeremy reminds us of an age-old practice specifically designed to help us learn impulse control.
Forgiveness. Both the need to give and receive forgiveness impacts all of us. Come and hear Pastor Lisa share on the importance of us truly being a forgiven people so that we in turn can freely forgive others.
Ask someone about prayer and they may often recite the first couple of lines of what is commonly referred to as The Lord's Prayer. At times prayer can seem just like a shopping list of requests that we recite without any certainty that God actually hears or will even do anything about the requests we do have. So what does The Lord's Prayer teach us about God’s heart for us and his desire that we would learn to share life together with him?
Join us this Sunday as we continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount and unpack what Jesus has to say about prayer and its role in our lives.
In our desire for acceptance and approval from others, we often portray a ‘way of being’ that makes us look better than we are. We want to be thought of in a certain light, with certain altruistic intentions, to be valued for our ‘moral character’ but in order to do so, we sometimes undermine the very thing we hope to be known by! This week Pastor Jeremy will unpack how Jesus brings into the light our true motives and then how to walk with greater humility and integrity.
How is it possible to “love everyone” when we live in a time and place with such cultural diversities, where values and beliefs can range from one extreme to the other? Or does God even expect us to?
This Sunday Pastor Bob will talk about how to love without partiality.
The way of Jesus is confronting and counter cultural. When the culture of the world declares that an "eye for an eye" is truly the only just way to respond to mistreatment, Jesus challenges this belief by offering another way. Come and hear Pastor Lisa teach on this challenging passage in the Sermon on the Mount.
It’s no secret that we live in a world dominated by spin, manipulation, and deception. Trust does not come easily because we all know what it’s like to feel used by others, and to be burned by lies. What does it mean to become the kind of person who simply speaks the truth in love, without intent to coerce or manipulate? This week Pastor Jeremy will be addressing Jesus’ direction and counsel on this pervasive issue.
When we say "Till death do us part” in our marriage vows does it really mean we are in it till the end? What if we fall out of love? Or have irreconcilable differences? Should we be able to go our own way? Everybody’s story is different but are there common principles that apply to all of us? Join us Sunday as we look at what Jesus has to say about Marriage, Divorce and finding our way through.
Many religious people are content to allow Jesus to speak into ‘spiritual matters’ about how to connect with God, but relegate Jesus’ teaching on ‘everyday matters’ to the sidelines. Perhaps this is no more true than in the area of sexuality. Yet Jesus has profound insight into the nature of all aspects of humanity and offers us a timely word on how to avoid sexual regrets by guarding our hearts wisely and relating to one another honourably.
As we start a new year are you making any resolutions? Will they last past next week? Are you thankful that 2017 is in the rearview mirror, hopeful that 2018 will be better? As we turn the page from 2017, what is the story that your life will write on the pages of the chapter called 2018? Join us Sunday as we take a look at what will give us the footing necessary so that when 2018 ends, we can boldly say we are still Standing.
When we think of joy, we think of something that is up to us to find. Everyone is searching for joy. We look for it in possessions, money, relationships and our reputation, just to name a few. But joy in those things fades. Even after Christmas is all over, when the food is no more, when the gifts become a couple weeks old and when all the world is back to the routine of life, where will we find our joy? The good news of the Christmas season is that our joy no longer has to be self produced, but rather our lasting, unspeakable joy is found in the person and work of Jesus Christ! He is the greatest gift we could ever receive.
Our Building Committee has been working hard on plans and details for our building redevelopment. In this video, our Architects give us a detailed look at the progress.
Have you ever wished there was more peace in your life? Peace in your home… Peace in the world… To be at peace with yourself… Peace with God. Is this even possible? What would your life be like if you were to “Be at Peace?” Join us Sunday as we explore what it means to Be At Peace.
What does it mean to have hope? We live in a time when it seems there is more hurt, pain and disappointment - in our lives, in our news feed - than stories, words or experiences of hope. So where do we find hope in the midst of all the brokenness and chaos that seem to rule the world? Does the good news of "God with us" change how we navigate the world we live in; does it offer us hope that can sustain us? Join us Sunday as we explore what it means to have Expectant Hope.
In Mark 4, Jesus uses the language of seed and soil to help illustrate how people respond to the Word of God. The Seed represents the WORD of God, and the Soil represents the condition of the hearts of people in response to the availability of the Kingdom of God. As powerful as seed is, it is always at the mercy of the SOIL it finds itself in. Jesus describes the path on which some seed is planted as being good soil.
In Mark 4:20, Jesus explains what he means: Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop—some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown.” The key word here is ‘accept’ and it means “to embrace with assent and obedience.” The hearer embraces Jesus as the WORD of God, and the Bible as the written Word of God, as being true and instructive and binding, and they set out to obey Jesus as the WORD – through listening to His voice by His Spirit and through the Bible. To not just be hearers of the Word, but doers also. This is the heart of true apprentices of Jesus, of those who are taking deliberate steps to reorder their priorities around Jesus as first in everything.
Watch now as Pastor Jeremy unpacks this a bit further in Seed Thought #15
In Mark 4:18 Jesus explains what he means: Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; 19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. Here the soil is soft enough that the seed can penetrate and the roots can grow deep because there are no rocks. The plant begins to spring forth, but then suddenly stops short at most critical moment – when the fruit is just about to appear. And you realize that you have an otherwise, perfectly healthy plant, except that there is no fruit. It looks fine on the outside, but there’s no life in it. The common characteristic of crowded soil is competition. Jesus highlights 3 things that compete for pre-eminence, for first place in our lives. Watch Pastor Jeremy unpack these 3 things in Seed Thought #14
How do you say I am sorry? In the Christian faith there is an expectation that we have encountered or understood the forgiveness that is offered to us through Jesus. But what does forgiveness look like as we walk out relationship with others? Living forgiveness is the hard work of community; there is a cost to it and yet it brings freedom to the life of an apprentice of Jesus. Join us Sunday as we wrestle with what it means to Live Forgiveness.
In Mark 4:16, Jesus explains what he means: Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. 17 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
Watch now as Pastor Jeremy unpacks this more in this week's Seed Thought video!
In Mark 4, Jesus uses the language of seed and soil to help illustrate how people respond to the Word of God. The Seed represents the WORD of God, and the Soil represents the condition of the hearts of people in response to the availability of the Kingdom of God. As powerful as seed is, it is always at the mercy of the SOIL it finds itself in. We have been tasked with the gift and responsibility to sow seed – the Word of God every where we go, and we believe that the physical building is to serve as a kind of Greenhouse. While no building has power in and of itself to bring about the revolutionary power of a seed, a Greenhouse is the kind of environment where the seed sown can most easily be nurtured, and flourish under the grace and power of God.
Watch Seed Thought #12 now!
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is not addressing material for religious soap boxes and matters of cultural irrelevance. Rather he tackles head on the real stuff of life – anger, lust, divorce, manipulation, enemy opposition – all with the intent to show us the way to a full experience of Kingdom life. This week Pastor Jeremy helps uncover Jesus’ direction on how to overcome anger and it’s deadly effects.
In Mark 4, Jesus uses the language of seed and soil to help illustrate how people respond to the Word of God. The Seed, Jesus tell us, represents the WORD of God. And John 1, makes it clear that Jesus Himself, is the living WORD of God and 2 Tim 3:16 tells us that All Scripture is God-breathed…that the Bible is his very WORD to us.
The Seed Project – the name we’ve given to our Building Redevelopment – is all about our dream to see the very life of Jesus – the literal WORD – planted deep into the lives of every person in St.Albert, and in this region and beyond – that His power and potential might be unleashed and that the Kingdom of God might become increasingly evident
Watch Seed Thought # 11 now!
Churches are dying and closing at alarming rates across Canada. Clearly the Church is no longer mainstream and now must operate from the margins of society. How do we rethink church from the location we now find ourselves? What does it mean today to be God’s people, on mission, making disciples, in a post-christian and oft times resistant culture? Join us as we explore what God has to say to the Church today from the life of Daniel (in Daniel chapter 1). Daniel is a bold example of how to follow God on mission as a resident alien.
Jesus in his life was often misunderstood; the same is true today. If you were to ask who he was and what he stood for, the responses would vary greatly. So as we seek to understand what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus, where do we go for our information? How does the scripture move beyond a list of rules full of do’s and don’ts? Join us Sunday as we continue to explore the Jesus Manifesto.
The Sermon on the Mount begins with a list of Blessings, or Beatitudes. Understanding these Blessings and their significance to this Jesus Manifesto is critically important for us today because they set up the framework through which we understand the entire sermon. So the question lingers… have I understood what Jesus is saying through them? Come and share the beautiful truth of the Beatitudes with Pastor Lisa as she uncovers a false narrative that has distorted our understanding of what Jesus is saying in the Beatitudes and shines a light on the Jesus narrative that truly means the Beatitudes, and the Sermon on the Mount in it’s entirety, are good news for all.
Join us we kick off our new sermon series ‘The Jesus Manifesto’ exploring Jesus’ greatest teaching, The Sermon on the Mount (found in Matthew 5-7). This great sermon is Jesus’ Manifesto – his public declaration of his intentions, beliefs, and vision for life in the Kingdom of God. This week Pastor Jeremy will lay the foundation for our journey together over the coming year.
Even though we live in a time when we have never been more connected, the reality of loneliness and disconnection has never been greater. Each one of us has been created with the need for community. So where do we begin and why would we make the choice to be linked together with others. Join us as we explore why we are better together.
God has created in each one a desire to know Him… but sometimes, first there are barriers that need to be broken down or overcome. Pastor Bob shares stories of their move to the community of St. Albert, and why they are so passionate to see the community work through these barriers and meet Jesus.
In their book, “Slow Church,” Christopher Smith and John Pattison write: “Spiritual formation occurs primarily in the context of community. Long term interpersonal relationships are the crucible of genuine progress in the Christian life. People who stay, grow. People who leave, do not grow. It is that simple but profound biblical reality that we both grow and thrive together or we do not grow much at all.” This week Jeremy will explore the real-time implications of this reality for our life here at StAAC.
In John 17 Jesus prayed that we, the Church, would be one as He is one with the Father. This is no small request! On Sunday morning Pastor Lisa will unpack this beautiful passage and share how Jesus Himself is the key to the fulfillment of His own prayer. It is possible for us to be one together… but only in Christ.
The non-negotiable key to 'going and being the church' is to learn to be with Jesus in our every day life. 'Going and Being' will not first be about external behaviour or activity, but will flow from a life that is meaningfully connected to God. This week Pastor Jeremy will be describing what 'one day with Jesus' can look like and some practical steps we can take to grow in this.
Every week we send each other out with our corporate benediction to "Go and Be the Church in the places where we live, learn, work and play..." It sounds great. For those of us who have been around for a while, it would likely feel a little weird to end the service without it (sort of like having a Thanksgiving Turkey dinner without pumpkin pie for dessert!). But what does it mean? Many people associate 'church' with something we 'go to' on Sunday mornings. But Everyday Church? What are the implications of this. Join us this weekend as Pastor Jeremy addresses this vital vision question.
In our pragmatically-minded world, we can often look at examples of Jesus moving in relationships and communities and try to dissect the exact methods that “produced results”. Unfortunately, Jesus has not set up the work of disciple-making and gospel proclamation as “follow these steps” process. It is, rather, an incarnation process - meaning, it is about embodying Christ. Pastor Nathan shares what he has been learning about this on a very practical level as he and his family have been living for the past year in the neighbourhood of Strathcona.
As humans we are wired for connection in community. How does the church function as a worshiping community? What characterizes our corporate worship? What happens when we meet together as the body of Christ? Join us Sunday as we explore the significance and power of corporate worship in the presence of our Creator and Saviour.
We live in a world that sees many things, even people at times, as disposable. The culture of the world would say that the older the things are the less value they have. Come and hear Pastor Lisa speak on the how the Kingdom of God is different from the culture of the world and how we, as the church, have the blessing and privilege of Honoring Up.
No one would argue that being a teenager these days must be tough. In a time when as a society we have more access to information and experiences than ever before, we're expecting adolescents to filter everything they hear. And for those in the church, we hope that they are filtering it through a biblical world view. But what are we doing as the body of Christ to see this happens? What part do we each play in reaching and walking with the next generation as they Apprentice with Jesus? Like it or not, God has called us all to youth ministry, so let's step into our calling and join with students as Jesus builds His Church.
No one would argue that being a teenager these days must be tough. In a time when as a society we have more access to information and experiences than ever before, we’re expecting adolescents to filter everything they hear. And for those in the church, we hope that they are filtering it through a biblical world view. But what are we doing as the body of Christ to see this happens? What part do we each play in reaching and walking with the next generation as they Apprentice with Jesus? Like it or not, God has called us all to youth ministry, so let’s step into our calling and join with students as Jesus builds His Church.
Core to our vision as a church family is living together as apprentices of Jesus. It is impossible to live life in the Kingdom of God in isolation from others. We all need people in the journey with us who are ahead of us, those with whom we are in mutual relationship, and those whom we are investing in. Listen in as Pastor Jeremy provides practical insight into how to be purposeful in relationship with those within our social sphere.
The bread and cup of the Lord’s Supper are powerful symbols inviting us to deeper union with Christ and fellowship with other believers. This mysterious and profound celebration of Christ’s work, His presence and future return has been a hallmark of Christian worship throughout history. Join us on Sunday as we reflect on and celebrate the realities signified at the communion table.
There is perhaps no other symbolic act that more powerfully reflects the reality of a new chapter, of new life, than that of baptism. Why is that? What is baptism and why does it matter? Why is it so important in the life of an apprentice of Jesus?
As our Stepping into your Story series draws to an end Pastor Matt will preach about what it means to trust that our story is in God’s hands, even when it doesn’t make sense to us. As part of his final message Matt will be reflecting on his own journey and sharing what he has learned through Serving at St. Albert Alliance that has prepared him for the next step on his journey.
If you have experienced the encouragement from another when you felt so undeserving… If you have been cheered on when you felt more like giving up… If you have had someone take the time to listen to your dreams and goals with care and support …then you have been blessed! And if you are the reasons others have experienced such encouragement and support, you have been a blessing. This Sunday Pastor Wendy will share what happens to a man by the name of Saul, when he connects with a guy named Barnabas. The investment that Barnabas makes in Saul’s life had eternal dividends.
On this Pentecost Sunday, we marvel at the incredible strategy of God in initiating a new kind of community: apprentices of Jesus that would be empowered, sent and equipped to continue the mission of Jesus in every region, sphere and setting. As we embark on planting a new expression of the church in Edmonton’s city centre, Pastor Nathan will be sharing about what he is learning about the Body of Christ and the incredible and unrivalled expression of community that it is intended to be.
1 Timothy 3:15 reminds us that we are part of the ‘household of God’ and that how we conduct ourselves impacts others in the family. The reality is that being part of a large family means that sometimes we need to simply stop and talk about the things that have an impact on our life together. There has been a LOT that has been unfolding here at StAAC over the past 5 months and this week Pastor Jeremy will be sharing some of the family matters that affect us as a church body.
Pastor Matt will be exploring what it means to find life through the cross, which is actually the key to discovering the unique calling of God for you.
As we begin a new sermon series, this week, “stepping into your story”. Pastor Matt will be exploring what it means to step into the adventure that Jesus has uniquely marked out for each one of us.
As we continue exploring what it means to live lives shaped by Jesus in a way that impacts our city in a real way, Pastor Matt will explore what love really means for us as individuals and as a church and what it means for the Good Neighbour Project for 2017
Pastor Matt will be joined by a special guest, Brenda, as together they explore what it means for the church to be a living expression of the Good News that changes everything. This Sunday we will be launching the Good Neighbour Project for 2017.
Though secondary to the central story of Easter, Simon Peter and Judas Iscariot are key players in the unfolding drama of God in the final hours before the death and resurrection of Jesus. Denial and betrayal mark the last significant interactions these disciples had with Jesus prior to his death, and yet the end of the story turned out radically differently for each of them. Listen in as Pastor Jeremy addresses what resulted in the stark difference in outcomes between Peter and Judas and what it means for us today.
We all have expectations. We expect a lot out of life and from ourselves. Sometimes those expectations are too high while other times we set the bar fairly low. But what about what we expect from Jesus? Whether we’d like to admit it or not we all have expectations of God. But what happens when he doesn’t meet our expectations? Palm Sunday was filled with expectations. The Saviour had come! But why was that moment in time so important? Sometimes it’s what is unexpected that can really be greater that what we can possibly imagine.
As we begin a new Sermon Series, The Road Through the Cross, come and hear Pastor Lisa share how Jesus takes radical symbolic action in the temple to demonstrate His great love for us.
In Zechariah 8, the young prophet shares a powerful, prophetic vision of what it would look like when the Kingdom of God comes in fullness to the peoples of the earth. 500 years later, Jesus came pronouncing the Kingdom of God was now available for ordinary human beings to begin to access, and was to become a pervasive presence throughout the world. Join us as Pastor Jeremy reflects on Zechariah’s vision and how it calls us forward into a greater realization of the Kingdom of God.
There are several things about our current vehicle for ministry, that is our existing facility, that significantly limit our current level of ministry efficiency. In this next Seed Thought video- Pastor Jeremy talks about comfort when it comes to facilitating relationship!
This coming Sunday Pastor Matt will be exploring the Apostle Paul’s revolutionary approach to money management from 2 Corinthians chapter 9. As we engage with Paul’s words we will discover the big question about how we manage our money is never about our money, but something far more important.
Now it’s clear that Jesus is calling us well beyond our physical building to the places where we live, learn, work and play.
Indeed, a vehicle itself does not produce ‘life,’ nor is it the only place or even the primary place where life is found. But it does often help us get to where we want to go. So as we’ve considered some of these values, as it relates to the ‘vehicle’ that helps us move forward in ministry, there are some things we discover as it relates to the outworking of our vision and ministry in our existing facility.
In this Seed Thought - Pastor Jeremy talks about safety ratings.
As we continue our focus on the seed project, Pastor Matt will explore two very well known parts of the bible book, Galatians, and how core question of the seed project is not so much about a building but about what it means to be connected to, and committed to, a family.
As with the growth of a seed, the growth of the Kingdom of God cannot happen all at once or through force or expectation, but only as a result of cultivating the soil with patience and trust. Seeds are neither apocalyptic nor dramatic: they work slowly and bring about silent revolutions. But make no mistake, they are revolutionary! We will be exploring Kingdom principles of seed sowing in this series and how they have the potential to bring revolution in our lives personally and as a community.
When undertaking for a project of the size and scope of the Seed Project (which is the name we have given to the process of our Building Redevelopment), it is of utmost importance to be clear on ‘why’ we would go to all the effort and all the expense to see the vision of a redeveloped facility come to fruition. Watch as Pastor Jeremy shares the next Seed Thought!
As we wrap up our series on Pathways to the King, Pastor Lisa shares what we need to ensure we stay on the Pathways – Tenacious Endurance!
The metaphor that life is test is seen right throughout the bible – God continually tests people’s character, faith, obedience, love, integrity, and loyalty. Words like trials, temptations, refining and testing occur more than 200x in the bible. The question is, ‘how do we navigate life’s testing and trials in a way that refines us to be more like Jesus?’ Pastor Jeremy continue our series, “Pathways to the King.”
Greg Musselman will be helping to expand our vision of what it means to pray ‘Kingdom-sized Prayers’ as we continue in our sermon series: “Pathways to the King.” Jesus told us to pray “Your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” – as we learn how to more fully access the now-available Kingdom of God, growing in our tenacity and capacity to pray Kingdom prayers will be essential in our pursuit of the King.
If our invitation is to live in the river of God’s presence, then thanksgiving and praise must be understood as one of the primary means by which we enter in. However, our current concepts of thanksgiving, praise (and worship) can all-too-often be tied to our “feeling world”, seeking to satisfy a hunger for a “mountain-top” experience rather than being engaged as a discipline that, over time, yields far deeper fulfillment and joy. What does the bible say about approaching thanksgiving and praise in a way that enriches and sustains our life in the river of His presence?
Our God is a generous and loving God. Scripture is full of great and precious promises that God offers to us and we can be confident that every single one of God’s promises will be fulfilled – without exception. The problem we face is submitting to His timing. Come and share the morning with Pastor Lisa as she speaks of how God’s promises for us are a pathway to His heart and surrendering to His timing is a key spiritual discipline that will enable us to live in the River.
The prophet Joel expressed in Joel 2 that in the last days, God would pour out His Spirit on all people - which means that we can now live fully in the River of God's Presence (see John 7:38-39)! It is a profound promise but one that is fully experienced only as we align our hearts around Jesus as first in everything. If the River is going to flow freely and abundantly, we will have to invite the Spirit to show us the debris in our lives that blocks the Spirit's work in us. Pastor Jeremy will be continuing our series on Pathways to the King.
In John 7:38, Jesus said: "Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” Rob Reimer writes: "The promise of Jesus is that the Spirit of God would flow within us like a river; He is the River of Life, and we must become River Dwellers." As apprentices of Jesus, we are to be in relentless pursuit of the Presence of God - learning how to dwell in the River of Life Himself and this is what we will be exploring together this week.
If we are going to experience ongoing partnership with God in ushering in His Kingdom here on earth and see genuine life transformation and widespread spiritual awakening, it will require more than simply a sense of obligation to do what we think is expected of us. Genuine passion for God and His Kingdom begins with a clear understanding of our identity in Christ. Susan Larison kicks off our series with a vital message on this foundational reality.
John Bloom has written: "There’s nothing wrong with a little aesthetic, nostalgic Christmas romance. God made us sentimental beings to increase our enjoyment of and gratitude for his many past graces. But if the romance and nostalgia become the substance, the pursuit of our Christmas celebrations, then they become deceptive - mirages of joy that disappear as soon as we reach for their illusive promise.
That's what Christmas has become for so many: a joy mirage, or perhaps a joy fantasy. That’s because our Christmas traditions don’t so much house joy as much as they point to joy.
This Christmas Eve - We'll explore where true joy - indestructible, unspeakable joy - is found and how we might take greater hold of it this Christmas season.
In 1984, pop group Foreigner had a worldwide hit with the song “I Want To Know What Love Is.” Too many of us think we know the answer to that question. We fall in and out of love with people and things, not realizing that what we call love is actually we an insipid imitation of the real thing. In this Christmas week Pastor Matt will look at the meaning of love and how the baby born in Bethlehem launched a revolution that continues to change the world.
The arrival of Jesus was heralded hundreds of years before he was born in a stable in Bethlehem. These predictions were parcelled with language and descriptions of peace like no one had ever experienced before. What kind of peace could this be and how does this baby's birth usher in it's reality - into our lives and into eternity?
Have you ever wondered what the word Hope really means? We see it everywhere we go this time of year, but what does it really mean to have hope. In a world where Hope is hard to find, Jesus is wanting us to know that there is so much more to hope than in what we see. This world will disappoint. People will let us down. But in this advent season, there is a hope in Jesus Christ that will never disappoint. Even when we are faithless, God is faithful. This Christmas, let’s remember that our true Hope is found in Jesus!
We live at a unique time in human history. For the first time, anyone with an opinion can communicate with the whole world. Through the U.S. Election we have seen the very nature of how we know what is true brought into question. This week Pastor Matt will be exploring what it means to be able to find our bearings in a confusing world through the Bible which is the word of God.
How did Jesus view prayer? What was the prevailing framework that He operated from and that He invites His apprentices to live out of? John 10 gives us great insight into these questions. Listen in as Pastor Lisa and Pastor Jeremy invite us to consider the heart of Jesus as it relates to prayer.
"Faith". It is sort of a buzzword in the human experience. The question is - do Billy Graham, George Michael and Donald Trump all mean the same thing when they use it? Interestingly, one of the best understandings of faith that Jesus came across in his life was from a cultural and religious outsider
If God loves us so much, why can’t He just forgive us? Why is death required in order for us to experience forgiveness? And why does it matter that Jesus was raised from the dead? Pastor Jeremy follows a common thread from Genesis to Revelation as he responds to these questions about why Jesus had to die.
There has not been another human being who has influenced the whole world in the same way this first century Jewish Carpenter continues to do. Even the way we divide history into B.C. and A.D. was defined by his life. Over 2 billion people today claim to follow him. Pastor Matt will explore who Jesus was, what he thought he was doing, and why the world changed so dramatically because of this one person.
No strand is more core to the human experience than the desire to live a life that has meaning and significance. History has seen countless attempts at satisfying this craving through various social systems, religious structures and world views. In our present day, the general cultural sentiment seems to reside in the perspective that our lives are only given the meaning that we, ourselves, choose and pursue. How did Jesus address this all-too-human issue and what might be his invitation to us?
Pastor Jeremy will be teaching on a fascinating section in Mark 11 that involves both a real-life parable and a violent one-man demonstration - all pointing to the high standard that Jesus calls his church to.
Pastor Lisa makes reference to this sermon in her April 2, 2017 sermon