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  • Proclaim Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 4,681 views

    The mission of “fishing” is at the heart of who we are and what we are called to be. During this sermon, we will discover our motivation for proclaiming is love for God and His kingdom. We will also see numerous ways to engage in this mission.

    Just Words: Proclaim Scripture Text: Mark 1.14-20 I. The Nature of the Calling In some ways, what we’re doing today is an extension of last Sunday’s message. The “word” for last week was calling... And you-remember that-when God calls, it’s an ...read more

  • Calling Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 7,568 views

    1) 'calling' is an invitation to follow; 2) calling is the adventure as following unfolds; 3) to respond to the calling in faith will involve some “leaving”; and 4) calling always originates with and centers upon Jesus.

    Just Words: Calling Scripture Text: John 1.43-50 INTRODUCTION Mindin’ his own business! He was minding his own business, …sitting under the shade tree, …doin’ his devotions. That’s-what Nathanael was doing just-before his friend, Philip, came and turned-his-world ...read more

  • Creation Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 9,778 views

    This sermon is not a history lesson, so much as a spiritual lesson regarding the creative work that God wants to do in each persons heart and life. It is through His Spirit that we find true life and true meaning to our days.

    Just Words: Creation Scripture Text: Gen 1.1-5 & Acts 19.1-7 Genesis 1 is one of the most talked-about passages in all-of-Scripture. And it’s important for us to look-at and understand because it puts things in perspective. …and it gives us perspective on political debates, ...read more

  • Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 7,062 views

    Layered in this story is the fact that forgiveness is a gift offered to us long before we ask for it! Jesus’ completed the redemptive work, by which forgiveness is made possible, on the cross. It remains whether we will accept/receive the gift He secure

    Just Words: Forgiveness Scripture Text: Mark 2.1-12 NOTE: this sermon was preached on the first Sunday of a new year. INTRODUCTION I know that a-lot-of-people really love New Year’s. The kids like New Year’s Eve so-much because they get to stay up way-past their bed-times. ...read more

  • Swimming In The Baptistery

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 3,393 views

    It’s an adventure. It’s a good-thing! It’s a joy-to-follow Jesus because so-long-as you’re following Him, …that-just-means that you’re close to His heart and He’s close to yours! And isn’t that exactly-where we wanna be!?!

    Walkin’ with Jesus: Swimmin’ in the Baptistery Scripture Text: Mark 10.35-45 INTRODUCTION We need the “meat” of the gospel. We need the stuff that’ll sustain and prepare-us for the long-journey of following Jesus. And that’s-why He teaches James-and-John ~ ...read more

  • Young At Heart

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 5,278 views

    Jesus loves children and uses the children as an example of how to enter the kingdom of heaven.

    Walkin’ with Jesus: Young at Heart Scripture Text: Mark 10.13-16 INTRODUCTION Kids! They burp, …they toot, …they laugh, …they cry ~ …and some of us-adults wish that they’d just, grow-up already! TRANSITION There’s a part of me ...read more

  • New Year, Same Great God!

    Contributed by Philip Foster on Jan 26, 2013
     | 7,645 views

    From Genesis 1:1... God created it all, sustains it all... and guides us by His Word.

    According to the news the world was supposed to end with the Mayan Calendar. So what happened? The world didn’t come to an end did it? Did you believe what the world was telling you? So, did you know what the Bible said about the same thing? Matthew Chapter 24 and look at verse 36 in ...read more

  • Listening And Relying - Genesis 22:1-18

    Contributed by Philip Foster on Jan 26, 2013
     | 5,224 views

    Listening and relying on the Lord in every day life.

    In my life I have shared in the past that I was an infantry soldier. If there is one thing I have not forgotten is the sound of my first squad leader’s voice from active duty. He was from the Philippines and he had an accent to match that background. He would say Fosta… what you doing Fosta… get ...read more

  • Perfect… You’re Not Perfect… ~ God

    Contributed by Philip Foster on Jan 26, 2013
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     | 7,210 views

    God doesn't perfect us... then bring us into the church and into church leadership. He perfects us through change, challenge and allows His will to be done through imperfect people.

    Have you ever felt like life never goes the way you plan it? In my life, I had plans to do different things. When I was young, before even being a teen I wanted to be a professional football player. I used to play backyard football with all my friends and with my favorite cousin, Tim. We would win ...read more

  • I Am Barabbas

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Mar 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,178 views

    Are we much different from Barabbas?

    I am Barabbas – Mark 15:1-15 Introduction So Jesus has faced his accusers, been found guilty of blasphemy, but because the Romans are in charge they have a law which states only they can pass the death sentence and carry it out. You see, when Jesus told the disciples he would be handed over ...read more

  • Ask, Seek, Knock

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
     | 5,951 views

    Approaching God in Prayer

    Introduction How do you approach God when you have something to ask him? • Specific words? • Hoping for an answer but not sure? • Get on your knees? • Very “pally” or very respectful? • Only at certain times? • Only as a last resort when you have ...read more

  • One Direction

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
     | 9,141 views

    Making a choice about our direction in life

    Introduction Life is full of choices. [Share some they came up with while discussing the question “What choices do we have to make in life?”). Often (though not always) we put a lot of thought into the choices we make. But what happens when we don't think about our choices? What happens ...read more

  • Introduction To Galatians Series

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
     | 6,756 views

    An Introduction to Paul's Letter to the Galatian Church

    Introduction In the last couple of years we have spent time looking at some of the important parts of the Old Testament, the life of Jesus and who he is and recently Jesus’ blueprint for being a Christian. Of course when Jesus returned to his Father, the Church began to grow around the world. ...read more

  • No Other Gospel Series

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,251 views

    Part of a sermon series on Galatians

    Introduction What is the Gospel – the good news of Jesus Christ? Even among Christians only 60% could answer the question correctly. Paul describes it in one of my favourite verses in Romans 1:16-17. “It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew ...read more

  • Encouragement & Unity Series

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
     | 8,148 views

    Part of a sermon series on Galatians

    Introduction In 1896, Henry Ford, who eventually invented the car, attended a company event where Thomas Edison (the great inventor of the light bulb) was the guest of honour. His friend introduced him to Edison as "the man trying to make a car that runs on gasoline." Edison asked young Henry Ford ...read more