I must apologize for the periodic loss of control of my emotions. We had a family tragedy this week, and I'm doing my best. Jesus is the Truth, and He has offered to make us free if we will abide in Him. Let's consider in some depth what this all means. - Pastor Kevin

Jesus once again is facing His most recalcitrant critics. But, although He is speaking to them, He is doing it for our sake, that we might know Him better. - Pastor Kevin

Jesus is the Light of the world, not just the light of my own little heart. What are the repercussions of this immense truth? - Pastor Kevin

The story of the woman caught in adultery, and brought before Jesus by the religious leaders is certainly one of the most powerful and moving stories of all time. I think it's because it is such a relatable foreshadowing of the story of Calvary. Let me explain why... - Pastor Kevin

It's Resurrection Sunday, and Jesus gives us a resurrection invitation in today's text. Let's take some time to consider it. - Pastor Kevin

There is a lot of confusion surrounding Jesus in Jerusalem during the Feast of Tabernacles described in John 7. How is Jesus going to deal with the confusion amongst the many groups there? That's what we'll discuss today. - Pastor Kevin

Right up front, I must apologize for the audio quality; halfway through the sermon, the computer froze, so there is a 2 minute section that I had to re-record in order to produce the entire sermon. This week's sermon presents the start of Jesus' time in Jerusalem during the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus teaches the people, but at the same time, calls…

Jesus time had not yet arrived. He was perfectly committed to the will of the Father and so the timing of God's plan mattered as much as the events of God's plan. What can Christians glean from these few short verses? - Pastor Kevin

We have come to the end of John 6. It is not only a long chapter, but it is also complex and controversial. But here, at its conclusion, we are challenged once again to decide what to do with Jesus of Nazareth. Consider well... - Pastor Kevin

Jesus never backed down from controversy, and He never backed down from telling the truth. Today's text is a difficult text, and it has caused controversy for nearly 2 millennia now. Let's consider it with the goal of application to our lives in 2024. - Pastor Kevin

Those who have believed in Jesus should be absolutely secure in knowing that they are His. There is nothing that can snatch us out of His hand. - Pastor Kevin

When we listen to (or read) the words of Jesus in the Gospels, we must be very, VERY careful to take His teachings in context. A failure to do this can lead to all sorts of misunderstandings of Christian doctrine and our responsibility as Christians to be obedient to our Lord. Hopefully, this message encourages us to this end. - Pastor Kevin…

The people see Jesus as the Prophet; they aspire to make Him king; but they fail to consider His priestly work, enabling Him to be the One who comes to us in the storms of life. Let's not make the same mistake. - Pastor Kevin

The feeding of the 5,000 is the only miracle of Jesus that is recorded in all 4 Gospels. Let's consider it for a time to try and find out why. - Pastor Kevin

Today's text brings us to the end of the 'Divinity Sermon', one of the most powerful self-revelations of Jesus Christ concerning His equality with the Father. We are in a courtroom, with Jesus as the accused, and it doesn't go well for His accusers. In the words of a famous defendant, "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!" - Pastor Kevin…

Things may seem dark right now, but according to the promise of Christ, they will not remain dark. He has a great work for His people and obedience to His command will transform the world. - Pastor Kevin

There are several important places mentioned in the Old Testament connected to the coming Messiah. Let's look at 3 of them and their significance. - Pastor Kevin

This sermon in John 5 is one of the clearest presentations that Christ ever gave of His own Deity. Then, He teaches what that means for you and me and our relationship with Him. - Pastor Kevin

Jesus heals a lame man on the Sabbath, intentionally provoking a confrontation with the religious/political elites in Judea. This week's text gives us some deep insight into the nature of man and his relationship with power. - Pastor Kevin

Think very carefully before you answer this question. Jesus asked it to a lame man beside the Pool of Bethesda, and it seems like the answer should be painfully obvious. But, maybe there's more to it than we imagine. - Pastor Kevin

Let's consider together this second of Jesus' miracles in the Gospel of John, and what it teaches us about God and about ourselves. I must apologize for the audio quality... I'm not sure what went wrong. - Pastor Kevin

God's Spirit prompted me to return to a couple of ideas in the text from last week, so let's do that together. The entire sermon is centered around this phrase: "The woman left her waterpot." - Pastor Kevin

Our God is the God of the impossible. In this text, we explore 4 ways that God accomplishes the impossible in the lives of those who encounter Jesus. - Pastor Kevin

This is such a beautiful story. And I think Christians over the millennia have loved it because they see themselves in it, even if it's not a particularly flattering image. Here's the key: Jesus keeps His divine appointments and reveals Himself to sinners... like me. - Pastor Kevin

Jesus continues His ministry by moving out of Jerusalem into the Judean countryside where He engages in a ministry of baptism. Nearby, John the Baptist's disciples are troubled by this, and they bring their concerns to John. John's response is one for the ages. Let's consider it. - Pastor Kevin

Today completes the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus... one of the most revealing conversations in the history of mankind. These few words of Jesus are so saturated with truth that we cannot possibly touch on everything, but we'll look at a few highlights. - Pastor Kevin

Only the Apostle John records the interaction between Jesus and Nicodemus, and we are so thankful that he did! The depth of truth that Jesus commits to Nicodemus is astounding and has brought light to the world since the moment it occurred. We are blessed this morning to consider some of these words. - Pastor Kevin…

Just prior to the Jewish Passover, Jesus enters the Temple complex, makes a whip of cords, and drives out all the animals and moneychangers. Why? That's what we hope to examine in this message. - Pastor Kevin

The rich young ruler in today's text knows he is missing something in his life; he knows, even in his religiosity, that eternal life is still not his. But, when he asks Jesus what is missing, the answer he receives is precisely the answer he does not want to hear... and he chooses his 'stuff' over eternal life. - Pastor Kevin…

AT some point, the 'natural' wine will fail in every person's life. This may seem like a great loss to us, but to God, it is an opportunity to provide the 'supernatural' wine, the best wine. And there are other layers to this great story of Jesus' first sign. - Pastor Kevin

At the end of chapter 1, Jesus is selecting those who will be His disciples. Each one of them is unique and teaches us that Jesus extends His grace in all sorts of ways to all sorts of people. There is no one outside of the reach of Christ and our job is to tell other to, "Come and see!" - Pastor Kevin…

Everything John the Baptist said and did pointed people to the Messiah; that was the work God had given him. When Jesus came along, John's primary mission was complete. He would decrease, but Christ would increase. The 2 things John said about Jesus that are most striking are these: 1) Jesus is the Lamb of God; and 2) Jesus is the Son of God. What …

John the Baptist is a key figure at the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Let's take a look at the testimony of John, always keeping in mind that the focus is always Jesus and His work of redemption. - Pastor Kevin

To conclude his prologue, the Apostle John, using words that brook no argument, tells us that Jesus Christ is the eternal Logos, God the Son, eternal and omnipotent. The 2 words John uses repeatedly to describe this One are grace and truth, and Jesus is the fullness of both. A remarkable Scripture; a remarkable revelation of God. - Pastor Kevin…

We continue our look into the prologue of John's Gospel, where we are introduced to John the Baptist, the immediate forerunner of Jesus the Messiah. - Pastor Kevin

Before John gives us an account of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, he makes it clear who it is that he is writing about. Jesus is the logos of eternity, the eternal, only-begotten Son of the true and living God. Every word in these first 5 verses is placed with care and precision so that we do not misunderstand who Jesus is. Let's consider this pass…

We are beginning our journey through the Gospel of John. We will start with some important background. - Pastor Kevin

We have finished Exodus. Let's allow Christ to remind us why we are meeting together. - Pastor Kevin

We have come to the end of the great book of Exodus. More than any other work of literature in history, it has been a beacon and inspiration of hope for millions and millions of people around the world. Why not Canadians, too, I might ask? Exodus has been called, "The Gospel According to Moses," and every page points us to Jesus, the Author and Fin…

God renews His covenant with Israel. In the process, Moses' face shines with the light of His glory having been with Him on the top of Mount Sinai for 40 days and nights. Thankfully, the Apostle Paul gives the inspired teaching regarding this passage, and we look to his letter to the Corinthians for insight. - Pastor Kevin…

The original tablets containing the 10 Commandment written by the finger of God have been smashed by Moses when he saw the people committing idolatry. But, after Moses has interceded for the people, and God agrees to restore the covenant, the first thing God asks of Moses is to make new tablets. These 9 verses are rich. We learn that the words of G…

God always keeps His promises. He will bring Israel into the Promised Land. But Moses, having experienced the presence of the Lord, was not satisfied unless the Lord would go with them. So, he goes outside the camp to meet with the Lord and there, experiences the Lord in all His goodness, the Rock of Ages. - Pastore Kevin…

A difficult message to preach, but one that needs preaching because it is the teaching of the Word of God. May God raise up those to whom He has created sacred hearts to work also with their hands as unto Him. - Pastor Kevin

God draws a sharp divide between that which He has set aside as holy, and that which is common to all. How does He do this? What does it mean for the Christian? - Pastor Kevin

We lost the first part of this sermon, which contained the reading of Exodus 30:1-10, so take the time to read that passage before you listen. This is a sermon on prayer. Prayer is most holy to God; prayer is the flight of the lonely soul to the only God. Let's learn what prayer is and what gives prayer its power at the throne of grace. - Pastor Ke…

The ultimate consecration, or preparation for the work of service, is the presence of God. This is what the cross is about; restoring the relationship between God and man that we might communion and have fellowship with our Creator and with one another. We are a kingdom of priests, but Jesus Christ is the High Priest, enduring forever as the eterna…

This is our service for Resurrection Sunday, 2023. The cross of Christ, and the empty tomb that followed at Jesus' Resurrection is the centerpiece of all human history, and it ought to give each one of us immeasurable hope. - Pastor Kevin

Today's passage is a detailed exposition of what God did for humanity at the cross of Jesus Christ. The moment we trusted Christ, God utterly transforms us into a vessel to be used for His glory. This passage gives us glimpses into what it is that God has all done for us and on our behalf. - Pastor Kevin…

God gave Moses detailed instructions on who would perform the priestly duties and what they must wear while doing them. Aaron would have several items exclusive to him as high priest, but his sons would also wear proper garb to perform their duties. God tells us that the garments are given for glory and for beauty, and the priests are to be anointe…

We now move outside the Tabernacle 'proper', into the court of the Tabernacle where we will find the Altar of Sacrifice. This is where we will spend most of our time. But we will also look at the oil for the lampstand mentioned in the final 2 verses of the chapter. - Pastor Kevin