Sermon manuscripts
2024 03 31 - John 11 & 20 - Resurrections - Jesus and Lazarus
2024 03 24 - John 15 - Words to live by: Abide
2024 03 17 - John 14 - Words to live by: Receive
2024 03 10 - John 14 - Words to live by: Trust
2024 03 03 - John 13 - Words to live by: Love
2024 02 25 - John 13 - Words to live by: Serve
2024 02 18 - Revelation 3 - The Church in Laodicea - Guest speaker - No manuscript
2024 02 11 - Revelation 3 - The Church in Philadelphia
2024 02 04 - Revelation 3 - The Church in Sardis - Active Faith
2024 01 28 - Revelation 2 - The Church in Thyatira - Works
2024 01 21 - Revelation 2 - The Church in Pergamum - Compromise
2024 01 14 - Revelation 2 - The Church in Smyrna - Suffering
2024 01 07 - Revelation 2 - The Church in Ephesus - Love
2023 12 31 - Know Grow Show Share Making Progress in Faith
2023 12 24 - Matthew 2 - How the magi made room (Christmas Eve)
2023 12 17 - Sunday school concert
2023 12 10 - Matthew 1 - How Joseph made room
2023 12 03 - Luke 1 - How Mary made room
2023 11 19 - Matthew 25 - The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
2023 11 12 - Matthew 25 - The Parable of the Talents
2023 11 05 - Matthew 25 - The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids
2023 10 29 - Guest speaker
2023 10 22 - Matthew 21 - The Parable of the Two Sons
2023 10 15 - Matthew 20 - The Parable of the Workers
2023 10 08 - Matthew 13 - The Parable of the Treasures
2023 10 01 - Matthew 18 - The Parable of the Wandering Sheep
2023 09 24 - Matthew 13 - The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds
2023 09 17 - Matthew 13 - The Parable of the Sower
2023 09 10 - Qs - How important is it to pray before meals?
2023 09 03 - Guest speaker
2023 08 27 - Qs - What would you say to someone who says church is a waste of time?
2023 08 20 - Qs - Do Christians oppose inclusivity because of our traditional view on LGBTQ+ issues?
2023 08 13 - Qs - Why does God give corrupt people power?
2023 08 06 - Qs - How important is it to give to Christian charities?
2023 07 30 - Kid Friendly Service - Lessons from the beach
2023 07 23 - Qs - How do we distinguish between miracles and coincidences?
2023 07 16 - Qs - How can I be sure it’s God’s voice I’m hearing?
2023 07 09 - Qs - Should the sins of past Christians keep people from Jesus today?
2023 07 02 - Guest speaker - no text
2023 06 25 - Qs - What would Jesus post?
2023 06 18 - Psalm 112 - Like Father, like son
2023 06 11 - A church member is
2023 06 04 - Mark 12 - The Greatest Commandment (Bring a friend)
2023 05 28 - 2 Peter 3 - The importance of readiness
2023 05 21 - 2 Peter 2 - The importance of discernment
2023 05 14 - Proverbs 31 - Honour the women who honour the Lord
2023 05 07 - Mission Sunday - no text
2023 04 30 - 2 Peter 1 - The trustworthiness of the Gospel
2023 04 23 - 2 Peter 1 - The importance of growth
2023 04 16 - Following Jesus at work (Shiphrah & Puah, Deborah, Ruth)
2023 04 09 - Mark 16 - Peter’s Easter Monologue
2023 04 07 - Mark 14-15 - Good Friday - He chose the Cross for me
2023 04 02 - Mark 10:35-45 - The servant Saviour
2023 03 26 - Mark 9:43-48 - ‘Cut it off’
2023 03 19 - Mark 9:30-37 - Greatness and service
2023 03 12 - Mark 9:14-29 - ‘Help my unbelief’
2023 03 05 - Mark 9:1-9 - The promise of glory (The Transfiguration)
2023 02 26 - Mark 8:27-38 - Take up your cross
2023 02 19 - We believe in the Church
2023 02 12 - Guest speaker - no manuscript
2023 02 05 - We believe in sin and grace
2023 01 29 - We believe in the Holy Spirit
2023 01 22 - We believe in Jesus
2023 01 15 - We believe in the Triune God
2023 01 08 - We believe the Bible
2023 01 01 - How do I read the Bible for myself?
2022 12 18 - Unwrapping the carols - Angels we have heard on high
2022 12 11 - Sunday Sunday Christmas presentation
2022 12 04 - Unwrapping the carols - Do you hear what I hear?
2022 11 27 - Unwrapping the carols - It came upon the midnight clear
2022 11 20 - Guest Speaker - Doug Martin (manuscript not available)
2022 11 13 - John 11 - The dead man meets Jesus
2022 11 06 - John 9 - The blind man meets Jesus
2022 10 30 - Guest Speaker - Cal Bombay (manuscript not available)
2022 10 23 - John 4 - The woman at the well meets Jesus
2022 10 16 - John 3 - The religious expert meets Jesus
2022 10 09 - Lamentations 3 - Unpacking ‘Great is Thy faithfulness’
2022 10 02 - 2 Timothy 1 - 3Rs: Renewal
2022 09 25 - Hebrews 10 - 3Rs: Reintegration
2022 09 18 - Psalm 66 - 3Rs: Reorientation
2022 09 11 - Q’s - How do we know that Heaven is for real?
2022 09 04 - Q’s - With so much science re: evolution, how do we know God put us here?
2022 08 28 - Q’s - How should we respond to transgender issues and people?
2022 08 14 - Q’s - Can we love ‘all love is love’?
2022 08 07 - ‘He never let go of me’ script
2022 07 31 - Q’s - Why did God make angels?
2022 07 24 - Q’s - How do you persevere when prayers go unanswered?
2022 07 17 - Q’s - Why did Jesus tell people to not tell people about Him?
2022 07 10 - Q’s - Why are there so many Bible translations?
2022 06 26 - Colossians 4:2 - Great Prayers: How great pray-ers pray
2022 06 19 - Titus 2:11-14 - Great Prayers: Temptation
2022 06 12 - Psalm 51 - Great Prayers: Forgiveness
2022 06 05 - Colossians 1 - Great Prayers: A Jesus-shaped life
2022 05 29 - Acts 4 - Great Prayers: To share our faith
2022 05 22 - Ephesians 3 - Great Prayers: To know God’s love
2022 05 15 - Matthew 6:5-15 - Great Prayers: The Lord’s Prayer
2022 05 08 - 2 Timothy 3 - Building a spiritual legacy
2022 05 01 - Romans 12 - faithBasics: So what?
Graham’s seminary paper on Romans 12:1-2
2022 04 24 - Mission Sunday
2022 04 17 - Easter Sunday - Romans 6 - He is risen and so are we
2022 04 15 - Good Friday - Romans 5 - While we were still sinners
2022 04 10 - Romans 8 - faithBasics: Security
2022 04 03 - Romans 8 - faithBasics: Spirit
2022 03 27 - Romans 7 - faithBasics: Struggle
2022 03 20 - Romans 6 - faithBasics: Sanctification
2022 03 13 - Romans 4 - faithBasics: Salvation
2022 03 06 - Romans 1-3 - faithBasics: Sin
2022 02 27 - Philippians 3 - I am a work in progress
2022 02 13 - John 13 - I am a servant of God
2022 02 06 - Matthew 12:46-50 - I am a member of Jesus’ family
2022 01 30 - 1 John 3 - I am a child of God
2022 01 23 - Ephesians 2:1-10 - I am a sinner saved by grace
2022 01 16 - Ephesians 2:10 - I am God’s handiwork
2022 01 09 - 7 minutes with God
2022 01 02 - Matthew 1 & 2 - Walking with God into the unknown
2021 12 26 - Luke 2 - Worship Christ the newborn King
2021 12 24 - Matthew 1 - Our Lord Emmanuel
2021 12 19 - Sunday School Christmas program
2021 12 12 - Colossians 1 - God and sinners reconciled
2021 12 05 - John 1 - Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing
2021 11 28 - Revelation 19 - The wrong shall fail
2021 11 21 - Genesis 12 - The blessing of making things right
2021 11 07 - Genesis 11 - Build the Kingdom, not the tower
2021 10 31 - Genesis 6-9 - The wrath of God is coming; walk with God now
2021 10 24 - Genesis 4 - Master sin before it masters you
2021 10 17 - Guest speaker
2021 10 10 - Psalm 107 - Giving thanks for steadfast love
2021 10 03 - Genesis 3 - Adam and Eve are you and me
2021 09 26 - Genesis 2 - Similar but different but equal
2021 09 19 - Genesis 1 - How it started
2021 09 12 - Qs - How should we respond to gay Christians?
2021 09 05 - Qs - How do I get better at praying out loud?
2021 08 29 - Qs - What does the Bible say about pain?
2021 08 22 - Qs - How do we avoid misinterpreting Scripture?
2021 08 15 - Qs - Why do so many ‘good men’ fall into sexual sin?
2021 08 08 - Qs - What’s an evangelical?
2021 07 18 - Qs - What obligations do grown children have to their parents?
2021 07 11 - Qs - How should Christians respond to the abuses at residential schools?
2021 06 27 - Daniel 10-12 - How’s it going to end?
2021 06 20 - Daniel 9 - Turning and returning
2021 06 13 - Lamentations 3 - Church anniversary - God’s faithfulness in COVID-19
2021 06 06 - Daniel 8 - The ram, the goat and the Kingdom of God
2021 06 06 - Daniel 7 - The Son of Man and the beasts
2021 05 30 - Daniel 6 - Faithful in the little things
2021 05 23 - Daniel 4 & 5 - Humble before God
2021 05 16 - Daniel 3 - God alone saves
2021 05 09 - Daniel 2 - God’s eternal kingdom
2021 05 02 - Daniel 1 - Still in control
2021 04 25 - Mission Sunday - Pregnancy Resource Centre Brant
2021 04 18 - Guest speaker
2021 04 11 - Joshua 1 - Be strong and courageous
2021 04 04 - Luke 24 - Easter - The disciples meet the risen Jesus (On Resurrection)
2021 04 02 - Galatians 2:20 - Good Friday
2021 03 28 - Luke 22 - The self-absorbed disciples meet Jesus (On Greatness)
2021 03 21 - Luke 20 - The authorities meet Jesus (On Government)
2021 03 14 - Luke 12 - The rich fool meets Jesus (On Possessions)
2021 03 07 - Luke 10 - The busy lady meets Jesus (On Busyness)
2021 02 28 - Luke 10 - The self-centred lawyer meets Jesus (On Race)
2021 02 21 - Luke 9 - The crowds meet Jesus (On Commitment)
2021 02 14 - Colossians 3 - Put on love
2021 02 07 - Luke 8 - Jairus meets Jesus (On Death)
2021 01 31 - Luke 8 - A suffering woman meets Jesus (On Illness)
2021 01 24 - Luke 7 - Sinners meet Jesus (On Forgiveness and Gratitude)
2021 01 17 - 1 Peter 5 - What to do when a pastor fails
2021 01 10 - Acts 11-12 - Church priorities in times of crisis
2021 01 03 - Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart
2020 12 27 - Matthew 2 - The King has come script
2020 12 24 - Three Marys - Christmas Eve
2020 12 13 - Psalm 13 - A COVID Christmas
2020 12 06 - Christmas Q’s - Why is the virgin birth important?
2020 11 29 - HIFI - Ezekiel 34 - The Shepherd in the manger
2020 11 15 - HIFI - Jeremiah 29 - Seek the LORD and the good of the land
2020 11 08 - HIFI - Isaiah 25 - God will set things right
2020 10 25 - HIFI - Isaiah 1 - Seek justice
2020 10 18 - HIFI - Amos 5 - Empty worship
2020 10 11 - HIFI - Hosea 11:1-11 - No one loves you like God does
2020 10 04 - HIFI - 2 Kings 17 - Sin separates
2020 09 27 - The Gospel in Song
2020 09 20 - Q’s - Should I be baptized as a believer?
2020 09 13 - Q’s - My spouse doesn’t like going to church. How can I help them grow in faith?
2020 09 06 - Psalm 121 - The never-sleeping, always watching, life-preserving God
2020 08 30 - Q’s - Why pray? Does God ever change His mind?
2020 08 23 - Q’s - What do we know about the Trinity?
2020 08 09 - Q’s - What does the Bible say about retirement?
2020 08 02 - Q’s - What is Bible study like?
2020 07 26 - Q’s - What is God doing through COVID-19?
2020 07 19 - Q’s - Why have there been so many racist Christians?
2020 07 12 - Acts 20 - The danger of sleeping in church
2020 07 05 - Acts 17 - They examined the Scriptures
2020 06 30 - Acts 22 - Does God hold grudges?
2020 06 28 - Acts 15 - Saved and living by grace
2020 06 24 - Acts 12 - Prayer priorities
2020 06 21 - Acts 9 - Dorcas and legacy
2020 06 17 - Acts 6-9 - Stephen and Saul
2020 06 14 - Acts 6 - Teaching and serving
2020 06 10 - Acts 4 - Praying for boldness
2020 06 07 - Acts 2:42-47 - What to do as the Church
2020 06 03 - Revelation 7 - No room for racism
2020 05 31 - 2 Corinthians 13 - Five priorities for Christian life
2020 05 27 - 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 - Find your strong
2020 05 24 - 2 Corinthians 11 - Preserved by God’s power
2020 05 21 - 2 Corinthians 9:11-15 - What happens when we give
2020 05 19 - 2 Corinthians 8-9 - How we give
2020 05 17 - 2 Corinthians 8:9 - Why we give
2020 05 14 - 2 Corinthians 6 - Participation vs partnership
2020 05 12 - 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - Reconciled and renewed
2020 05 10 - 2 Corinthians 5:14-5 - Compelled by love
2020 05 07 - 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 - Tent life
2020 05 05 - 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - Momentary Light Afflictions
2020 05 03 - 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 - Treasure in jars of clay
2020 04 30 - 2 Corinthians 2 - Confront, Repent, Forgive
2020 04 26 - 2 Corinthians 1-2 - The awkward tension of pastoral ministry
2020 04 23 - 2 Corinthians 1:12 - Simplicity, Sincerity, Grace
2020 04 21 - 2 Corinthians 1 - Rely on God
2020 04 19 - 2 Corinthians 1 - Comforted to be a comforter
2020 04 14 - John 19 - Simple acts matter
2020 04 12 - John 11 - Death is not the end (Easter Sunday)
2020 04 10 - 1 Peter 1 - Our eternal inheritance (Good Friday)
2020 04 07 - Psalm 46 - Be still
2020 04 05 - John 12 - Palm Sunday - The King who cares
2020 04 02 - Philippians 2 - Spread hope
2020 03 31 - John 11 - Jesus wept
2020 03 29 - John 17 - Love that overflows
2020 03 26 - Galatians 5:22-23 - The fruit of the Spirit
2020 03 24 - Philippians 2 and COVID-19
2020 03 22 - John 15 - Stay connected to Jesus
2020 03 19 - Philippians 4 - Pray about everything
2020 03 17 - John 14 - Peace I give you
2020 03 15 - John 14 - The Way, the Truth and the Life
2020 03 08 - John 13 - The humble servant
2020 03 01 - John 1 - Follow the Lamb
2020 02 16 - John 10 - The Good Shepherd
2020 02 02 - John 7 & 8 - Living in the light
2020 01 25 - John 6 - Eternal life-giving bread
2020 01 19 - John 3 - Look and live anew
2020 01 12 - Psalm 56 - When I am afraid
2020 01 05 - Matthew 2 - Clash of kingdoms
2019 12 29 - Micah 6:8 - A resolution for the new year
2019 12 24 - Jesus changes everything - Christmas Eve scripts
2019 12 22 - 1 John 4:7-11 - Christmas shows God’s love
2019 12 15 - Sunday school pageant
2019 12 08 - Matthew 1 - From brokenness to blessing
2019 11 30 - Guest / 2019 12 05 - snow cancellation
2019 11 17 - 1 Kings 3, 10 & 11 - Was Solomon wise?
2019 11 10 - 2 Samuel 11 & 12 - Awful sin, awesome grace
2019 11 03 - 2 Samuel 7 - The Davidic covenant
2019 10 27 - 1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath and God
2019 10 20 - 1 Samuel 15 - Obedience is better
2019 10 13 - Psalm 100 - Seven ways to praise the LORD
2019 10 06 - 1 Samuel 8 - The king worth trusting
2019 09 29 - 1 Samuel 1-7 - Total Devotion
2019 09 22 - The Bible’s story of redemption
2019 09 15 - What is the new covenant?
2019 09 08 - What’s the difference between infant baptism and child dedication?
2019 09 01 - What about Satan?
2019 08 25 - How important is it to go to church?
2019 08 18 - Can I lose my salvation?
2019 08 11 - Why are there so many denominations? (includes chart at the end)
2019 07 28 - Guest speaker / 2019 08 04 - Kid friendly service
2019 07 21 - Does suffering disprove God’s goodness?
2019 07 14 - How do I be still before the Lord?
2019 07 07 - To whom should we pray?
2019 06 30 - Guest speaker
2019 06 23 - 1 Peter - Think straight, love well, trust God
2019 06 16 - 1 Peter - Show and tell
2019 06 09 - 1 Peter 4 - Suffering for Jesus’ name
2019 06 02 - 1 Peter 1:13-31 - Be holy as God is holy
2019 05 26 - 1 Peter 1 - A living hope
2019 05 19 - John 20/Matthew 28 - From doubter to disciple
2019 05 12 - 2 Timothy 1 - Parenting is witnessing - Mother’s Day
2019 05 05 - Guest speaker
2019 04 28 - Matthew 28 - Compassion Canada representative
2019 04 21 - Matthew 28:1-10 - So too shall we rise
2019 04 19 - Good Friday - What the Lord has done for me monologues
2019 04 14 - Matthew 24 - Ready and waiting and faithfully living
2019 04 07 - Matthew 25 - Faithful stewardship
2019 03 31 - Matthew 20:20-28 - Great in God’s eyes
2019 03 24 - Matthew 20:1-16 - God’s undeserved generosity
2019 03 17 - Matthew 19 - Losing it all to gain everything
2019 03 10 - Matthew 18 - Forgive as God forgives
2019 03 03 - Matthew 16 - The Cross-shaped life
2019 02 24 - Matthew 15 - No ‘them’ in Heaven
2019 02 10 - Matthew 12 - Life giving Sabbath
2019 02 03 - Matthew 10 - Sharing when no one will listen
2019 01 27 - Matthew 9:9-13 - Sinners welcome
2019 01 20 - Matthew 5-7 - FollowCo community code
2019 01 13 - Matthew 4 - From fence-sitting to following
2019 01 06 - Psalm 46 - God is our refuge and strength
2018 12 30 - Psalm 37 - Trust God, do good
2018 12 24 - The most insignificant meaningful night
2018 12 23 - Luke 1:26-38 - Faithful Mary
2018 12 16 - Matthew 1:18-25 - Righteous Joseph
2018 12 09 - Christmas Concert
2018 12 02 - 2 Peter 3 - Jesus’ second coming
2018 11 25 - Ruth - God’s invisible providence
2018 11 11 - Judges 17-18 - Micah and the problem of ignoring God
2018 11 04 - Judges 13-16 - Samson and the problem of self-interest
2018 10 28 - Judges 6-8 - Gideon and the problem of mustard seed faith
2018 10 21 - Judges 2 & 3 - The Judges cycle
2018 10 14 - Joshua 24 - As for me and my house
2018 10 07 - Joshua 6 - Walking (by faith) round the walls
2018 09 30 - Joshua 2 - Faithful Rahab
2018 09 23 - Joshua 1 - Be strong and courageous
2018 09 16 - Luke 18 - Faith like a child
2018 09 09 - Does God ever give us more that we can handle?
2018 09 02 - Is tithing a helpful spiritual discipline?
2018 08 26 - How can forgiven people forgive themselves?
2018 08 19 - How would Jesus reach out to homosexual neighbours?
2018 08 05 - Why pray if God knows what to do?
2018 07 22 - Should Christians use harsh words?
2018 07 15 - What are the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit?
2018 07 08 - How can I read my Bible more?
2018 06 17 - James 1:16-18 - Our unchanging Father
2018 06 03 - James 4 - Relying on God
2018 05 27 - James 3 - Taming the tongue
2018 05 13 - James 2 - Acting on faith
2018 05 06 - James 2 - Loving your neighbour
2018 04 29 - James 1 - Applying the Word
2018 04 22 - James 1 - Rejoicing (while) in trials
2018 04 08 - Luke 24 - The Emmaus Road
2018 04 01 - Luke 15 - Lost and found - Easter Sunday
2018 03 30 - Luke 20 - Parable of the Vineyard - Good Friday
2018 03 25 - Luke 19 - Zacchaeus
2018 03 18 - Luke 10 - Martha and Mary
2018 03 11 - Luke 9:28-36 - The Transfiguration
2018 03 04 - Luke 8:40-56 - Jairus and the woman
2018 02 25 - Luke 8:22-39 - Lord of all
2018 02 18 - Luke 9:18-27 - Who do you say I am?
2018 02 04 - Luke 8:4-15 - Parable of the Soils
2018 01 28 - Luke 7:39-50 - Greatly Forgiven
2018 01 21 - Luke 7:1-10 - Amazing Faith
2018 01 14 - Luke 5 - Through the roof
2018 01 07 - Luke 4 - Jesus' work of restoration
2017 12 31 - Proverbs 3 - Trust in the LORD in 2018
2017 12 24 - 1 John 4 - Christmas Eve message
2017 12 17 - Matthew 2 - The king and the Magi
2017 12 03 - Luke 1 - The old man and the maiden
2017 11 26 - Deuteronomy 17 - The King we need
2017 11 17 - Deuteronomy 27-29 - Blessings and Curses
2017 11 12 - Deuteronomy 6 - Love the LORD your God
2017 11 05 - Numbers 22-24 - Can't stop the promise
2017 10 29 - Numbers 21 - Snakes on a pole
2017 10 22 - Numbers 13-14 - The spies who left us out cold
2017 10 08 - Lamentations 3 - God's faithfulness is greater
2017 09 24 - 3 John - Walking in the truth
2017 09 17 - The importance of knowing, growing, showing and sharing
2017 09 10 - How does Jesus' second coming affect my daily living?
2017 09 03 - How do we know that God exists?
2017 08 27 - How do we respond to evolution's claims?
2017 08 20 - How should Christians think about mental health?
2017 04 16 - 1 Corinthians 15 - Easter Sunday - Evidence and outcomes of faith
2017 04 14 - Good Friday - Seed and Communion messages
2017 04 09 - Zechariah 9:9-10 - The King worth following
2017 04 02 - Psalm 22 - Greater than our suffering
2017 03 26 - Psalm 16 - In God we are secure
2017 03 19 - Isaiah 53 - Rejected for our acceptance
2017 03 05 - Genesis 22 - Abraham and obedience
201702 24 - 1 Corinthians 11 - Selflessness and Sacrifice at the Table
2017 02 17 - 1 Corinthians 7 - Undivided devotion
2017 02 12 - 1 Corinthians 13 - Not just for weddings (Love)
2017 02 05 - 1 Corinthians 6 - Conflict and the Cross
2017 01 22 - 1 Corinthians 5 - Sin and the Passover Lamb
2017 01 15 - 1 Corinthians 1 - The wisdom of the Cross
2017 01 08 - 2 Corinthians 1 - Comforted to be a comfort
2017 01 01 - Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD
2016 12 25 - Psalm 98 - Greatest gift, highest praise
2016 12 18 - Galatians 4 - Freely given gifts
2016 12 04 - Isaiah 7 - God can handle it
2016 11 20 - Revelation 19-21 - The coming King
2016 11 13 - Revelation 13:11-18 - The false profit (sic)
2016 11 06 - Revelation 13:1-10 - The abysmal beast
2016 10 30 - Revelation 12 - The fallen dragon
2016 10 23 - Luke 22 - The ultimate Passover
2016 10 09 - 2 Corinthians 5 - Share God's good news and gifts
2016 10 02 - Matthew 5 - Show God's goodness
2016 09 25 - 2 Peter 1 - Grow in faith
2016 09 18 - Luke 15 - Lost and Found
2016 09 04 - Psalm 139 - Known and loved