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This morning, Will Dyer continues our summer series by looking at the story of David and Goliath. Rather than seeing this as a story about good versus bad, perhaps God is trying to show us what it means to trust in him.

A brief programming note: next week we are having a bring-your-own-picnic event at Chris and Karen's home in Bradford and, as such, there will not be a teaching podcast posted next Sunday. Regularly scheduled program...

Romans 13:8-10 (NIV)

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbour as yourself.&rd...

This week, Brian Waugh continues our series on ordinary people experiencing extraordinary grace as recorded in the Old Testament scriptures with a teaching on Moses. What happens when we get in our own way when God is trying to use us?

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. Read Exodus 3-4 (preferably in multiple translations). What stands ...

1 Corinthians 1:18-21 (NLT)

The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. As the Scriptures say,

“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise
    and discard the intelligence of the intelligent.”

So where does this leave the philosophers, the scholars, and the world’s brilliant debaters? God has made the wisdom of this ...

Today, we welcomed guest speaker Carol O'Neil to begin our summer series on ordinary people experiencing God's extraordinary grace by sharing about the life of Joseph. Faith is a long obedience in the same direction, so how should we understand our suffering in light of God's promises?

There is no slide deck for this week's teaching.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. Read Genesis 37-50 (this ...

Romans 8:26-28 (NIV)

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called accord...

This morning was our monthly Community Sunday where we have communion together as well as have time for coffee, snacks, and fellowship after musical worship. This month, Dave offered a brief reflection on living in the heavenly kingdom here on earth.

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. Read Colossians 3:1-2 (preferably in multiple transl...

Psalms 66:16-20 (NIV)

Come and hear, all you who fear God;
    let me tell you what he has done for me.
I cried out to him with my mouth;
    his praise was on my tongue.
If I had cherished sin in my heart,
    the Lord would not have listened;
but God has surely listened
    and has heard my prayer.
Praise be to God,
    who has not rejected my prayer
&...

Matthew 19:16-22 (MSG)

Another day, a man stopped Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?”

Jesus said, “Why do you question me about what’s good? God is the One who is good. If you want to enter the life of God, just do what he tells you.”

The man asked, “What in particular?”

Jesus said, “Don’t murder, don’t commit adultery, don’t steal,...

This week, Dave wraps up the first part of our series on the early church as recorded in the book of Acts (we will return for the second part in the fall). Next week, we will be having a BBQ and pool party at the home of one of our church families. There will also be an opportunity to be baptized there. As a result, there will not be a sermon podcast episode next week. If you are interested in joining us, please reach out. Also, as...

Ecclesiastes 7:10-14 (NIV)

Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?”
    For it is not wise to ask such questions.

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing
    and benefits those who see the sun.
Wisdom is a shelter
    as money is a shelter,
but the advantage of knowledge is this:
    Wisdom preserves those who have it.

Consider what God has done:

W...

Today, Dave Blow continues our look at the birth of the church in the book of Acts. What does it mean to be courageous and how can the Holy Spirit help us to have real courage in the world?

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Prior to the teaching and just before dismissing the children to KidsPoint, Dave showed this clip from The Wizard of Oz.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teach...

Romans 1:18-23 (ESV)

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they ...

This morning was our monthly Community Sunday where we have communion together as well as have time for coffee, snacks, and fellowship after musical worship. This month, Dave offered a brief reflection on compassion as the heart of Jesus and the way of the kingdom.

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Please find the link to the compassion survey here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week'...

Matthew 13:44-46 (NIV)

"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it."

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This week, Dave Blow continues in our series about the early church with a message about what it looks like to life in community. The early church lived in a radical sort of community. What should ours look like?

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. Read Acts 2:42-47 (preferably in multiple translations). What stands out to you most about...

Psalms 25:1-5 (NIV)

In you, Lord my God,
    I put my trust.

I trust in you;
    do not let me be put to shame,
    nor let my enemies triumph over me.
No one who hopes in you
    will ever be put to shame,
but shame will come on those
    who are treacherous without cause.

Show me your ways, Lord,
    teach me your paths.
Guide me in your truth and...

This morning, Dave Blow continues our series on the beginning of the church as recorded in the book of Acts. What does it mean for the Spirit to be with us?

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. What part of the Pentecost story stands out to you most this week, and why?

3. Read Acts 2:1-21 (preferably in multiple translations). What stands ...

Ephesians 3:7-12 (NIV)

I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ,and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.His intent was that no...