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Life Is A Highway Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Nov 25, 2014

Jesus teaches us that life is like a highway and we can choose a road that leads to death and destruction, or a road that leads to life and blessing.

TRANSFORMATION #6: LIFE IS A HIGHWAY REVIEW THE TRANSFORMATION SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have learned that when we put God’s Word into practice in our lives, we can be transformed. INTRO TO TOPIC: Many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29

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Seeking First God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Nov 25, 2014

Jesus gives us three keys to overcoming worry in our lives: Refuse to worry, meditate on God’s love, and put first things first – seek God’s kingdom.

TRANSFORMATION #5: SEEKING FIRST GOD’S KINGDOM INTRO TO TOPIC: We are living in a world where people worry about everything from the economy to the threat of terrorism and war. The world’s solutions to worry: Take pills! A LOOK AT WORRIES: A.J. Cronin, author-physician, analyzed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

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The Rewards Of Generous Giving, Powerful Praying And Faithful Fasting Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Nov 14, 2014

Jesus has given us three keys to receiving heavenly rewards in our lives: Generous giving, powerful praying, and faithful fasting.

TRANSFORMATION #4: THE REWARDS OF GENEROUS GIVING, POWERFUL PRAYING AND FAITHFUL FASTING OPENING HUMOUR: Two friends are walking their dogs—a Dalmatian and a Chihuahua—when they smell something delicious coming from a nearby restaurant. The guy with the Dalmatian says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

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Loving Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Nov 14, 2014

Jesus has called us to love our neighbour with an extravagant, generous love, acceptance and forgiveness. When we do this, people will recognize that we are children of our Father in Heaven.

TRANSFORMATION #3: LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOUR OPENING: Video Clip: The Art of Neighbouring INTRO TO TOPIC: We live in a world where few people know how to connect in deep and meaningful relationships with one another. We need to rediscover the art of neighbouring. It’s time to disconnect from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

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Transforming Your Relationships Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Oct 22, 2014

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us wisdom for transforming our relationships from shallow and superficial to deep and meaningful.

TRANSFORMATION #2: TRANSFORMING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS INTRO TO TOPIC: Two weeks ago we started a new series in the Sermon on the Mount, looking at the greatest message ever preached by Jesus. OPENING TEXT: “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-32

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Transformation: Wisdom For Building An Unshakeable Life Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Oct 22, 2014

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us wisdom for building an unshakeable life.

TRANSFORMATION #1: WISDOM FOR BUILDING AN UNSHAKEABLE LIFE OPENING TEXT: “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

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Jesus: Friend Of Sinners; Peter: Friend Of Jesus

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Sep 1, 2014

The life of the disciple Peter teaches us much about the amazing, unconditional love that Jesus has for us as sinners that can transform our lives.

JESUS: FRIEND OF SINNERS; PETER: FRIEND OF JESUS INTRO TO SPEAKER: Discuss our road trip to BC and rained-out camping trip with my family. INTRO TO TOPIC: I wrestled all week with a topic for this morning’s message. When I woke up this morning, I asked the Lord, “What do you want me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-20

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Heroes Of Faith: Know God, Be Strong, Have Great Adventures

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Aug 19, 2014

The Bible says that the people who know God will be strong and have great adventures. Daniel and his three friends’ lives are an example for us to follow.

HEROES OF FAITH: KNOW GOD, BE STRONG, HAVE GREAT ADVENTURES INTRODUCTION: Briefly discuss Costa Rica mission trip and invite people back next week to hear the testimonies of the team and see the drama, a video, and cardboard testimony presentations. KEY TEXT: “But the people who know their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

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Jesus Said, "Love One Another." But... How Are We To Do That?

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 25, 2014

Jesus told us to love one another. We can do this in many different ways, through quality time, words of affirmation, giving of gifts, acts of service, and physical touch.

JESUS SAID: “LOVE ONE ANOTHER” – BUT… HOW DO WE DO THAT? OPENING TEXT: Jesus said: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

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We Are Family

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 25, 2014

In this final section of James, we see a beautiful picture of the different seasons of life for the family of God: From suffering and sickness, to prayer, confessing sins and bearing one another’s burdens.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #8: WE ARE FAMILY INTRO TO SPEAKER: Just celebrated Caleb’s grade 12 graduation this past week. THE HEART OF PASTOR JAMES: “Of James, the brother of the Lord, we read the following: James, being considered a just and perfect man, governed the church with the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

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What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 26, 2014

God has an amazing plan for our lives, and we need to learn how to trust Him.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #7: WHAT IS YOUR LIFE? INTRO TO TOPIC: This morning I want us to think about our lives. What is your life? • What is God calling you to do? How can you impact and bless others? Think about it! I. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE?: “Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we ...read more

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Friendship With God

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 18, 2014

Everyone has the choice to either be friends with God or friends with the world. In this passage, James gives us seven characteristics of the person who is a friend of God.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #6: FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: What are some of the most important things in your world? I am sure that most of you would say it is your friendships. Have you ever pondered what it means that we have the opportunity to become friends with God, the Creator of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

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Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 13, 2014

In James Chapter Three, we learn about the power of our words and we are challenged to learn to tame our tongue.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #5: TAMING THE TONGUE INTRO TO TOPIC: Talk about taming the tongue and the power of words. • Echoes Proverbs: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” (Prov. 18:21, NKJV). THE BIG IDEA: In James Chapter Three, we learn about the power of our words ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

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The Royal Law: Love One Another

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 13, 2014

In James chapter two, we learn about the royal command: to love our neighbour as ourselves.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #4: THE ROYAL LAW: LOVE ONE ANOTHER INTRO TO JAMES: “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.” (James 1:1, NKJV). • Review Week #1: James = the half-brother of Jesus and a leader ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

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Be Doers Of The Word

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 13, 2014

There are three things that James teaches us in this passage: He wants us to know that God is good, to take out the garbage, and not just hear the Word: do the Word.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #3: BE DOERS OF THE WORD INTRO TO JAMES: “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.” (James 1:1, NKJV). • Review first week: James = the half-brother of Jesus and a leader in the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-25

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