Judges: Life Lessons from Gideon

Summary: A message from the book of Judges, which highlights God’s faithfulness to Gideon, who had doubt, hopelessness, and fear.

Scripture: Judges 6

Lesson 1: God often sees us much differently than we see ourselves.
Lesson 2: God doesn’t require us to be full of courage before He is willing to use us.
Lesson 3: Faithfulness to God in the midst of fear is more important than unfaithfulness in the absence of it.
Lesson 4: God is patient in dealing with our weaknesses and the frailty of our faith.

Judges: An Overview of Judges

Summary: Several lessons from the Book of Judges in this quick overview sermon.

Scriptures: Various from Judges

Lesson 1: Judges give us a clear picture of how broken humanity can become when God is rejected.
Lesson 2: Seemingly “small” inconsequential acts of disobedience can lead to “large” disastrous consequences.
Lesson 3: No matter how wicked our lives are, God is willing to forgive us if we cry out to Him in genuine repentance.
Lesson 4: God saves through weakness.
Lesson 5: The “sin cycle” throughout Judges is similar to the cycle we are tempted with in the Christian life.

Life Between 2 Sundays

Summary: A message from Jeff Rempel that highlights the need for continual fellowship, love, and being connected not just on Sunday mornings, but throughout the week. This is great for weekly happiness for yourself and the whole church community.

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

“Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful – Christian community is the final apologetic.”

— Francis Schaeffer

Conquering Fear

Summary: A message from Stewart Barcelo about conquering fear from the biblical account of Jesus calming the storm.

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

What Does it Mean to "Be Born Again"?

Summary: A message that covers the interaction between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin. The explanation of what being “Born Again” means in Jesus’ discussion with him.

Scripture: John 3:1-17

The Young, Rich Ruler

Summary: A message on personal surrender in a lesson from the young, rich ruler’s interaction with Jesus.

Scripture: Luke 18:18-31

Questions to Consider:

1. If Jesus came and asked you to give all you have to the poor, would you feel sad?

2. What is the one area in your life, today, that the LORD is asking you to surrender to Him?

An Offer of Forgiveness and Hope

Summary: A message on Jesus' interaction at the Jewish Temple when the religious leaders brought a woman caught in adultery, and Jesus' lesson to us and those in attendance.

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Proverbs: Receiving Honour

Summary: The final, Part 16 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers practical solutions in relation to bragging and correctly receiving honour.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:35

Proverbs: Dealing with Anger (Part 3)

Summary: Part 15 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers practical solutions in relation to Anger (Part 3). Part 3/3 on Anger.

Scripture: Proverbs 29:11

Proverbs: Dealing with Anger (Part 2)

Summary: Part 14 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers practical solutions in relation to Anger (Part 2). Part 2/3 on Anger.

Scripture: Proverbs Various

Anger’s Destructive Power:

1. Impacts Friendships - Proverbs 22:24

2. Impacts Family - Proverbs 17:1

3. Impacts Community - Proverbs 29:8

4. Impacts our Own Health - Proverbs 3:7-8

5. Impacts our Relationship with God - Ephesians 4:25, 30-31

Proverbs: Dealing with Anger (Part 1)

Summary: Part 13 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers the feelings and actions in relation to Anger (Part 1). Part 1/3 on Anger.

Scripture: Proverbs 14:29, 29:22

Three Father's Day Messages 2024

Summary: Three mini-messages from the pastors of Genesis House, Pineridge House, and Chapel House churches at our Father’s Day 2024 combined service.

Scripture: Various

Barcelo Celebration of Life Message

Summary: Celebration of Life Message for Stewart Sr and Shelly Barcelo.

Proverbs: Putting Away the Sin of Envy

Summary: Part 12 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers how envy affects our character and community.

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30

The First of Many of Jesus' Miracles

Summary: A deeper look at Jesus' first miracle from John 2:1-12 and how this miracle shows Jesus' compassion, generosity, and unlimited abilities.

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Proverbs: Friendship - Being and Choosing Friends (Part 3)

Summary: Part 11 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers the topic of friendships and being a better friend for the sake of the Gospel.

Scripture: Proverbs 17:9

Proverbs: Friendship - Being and Choosing Friends (Part 2)

Summary: Part 10 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers the topic of friendships and being a better friend for the sake of the Gospel.

Scripture: James 3:3-10

Proverbs: Friendship - Being and Choosing Friends (Part 1)

Summary: Part 9 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers the topic of friendships and being a better friend for the sake of the Gospel.

Scripture: Proverbs

Proverbs: Sexual Temptation - Beauty and the Potential Beast

Summary: Part 8 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers the topic of sexual purity and temptation directed towards the women. Parental discretion is advised.

Scripture: Proverbs 6:24-25, 7:6-10

Proverbs: Sexual Temptation - Fatal Attraction

Summary: Part 7 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers the topic of sexual purity and temptation directed towards the men. Parental discretion is advised.

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27