Resting in Jesus | Genesis 2:1-3
On the seventh day of Creation, with nothing left to make or add, God entered into a day of rest. God blessed and sanctified this day, and unlike the previous six days, It was a day without ending. This signalled that God intended man to permanently live in and from rest. This Sabbath rest is not a break from work, but rather a break from self-effort and striving as we live and work from resting in Jesus. Join Pastor Ross as he explains why we miss out on this rest, and how we can live from it today.
The Gift of Isaiah 9 | Who Jesus Is, What He Does, and Who He is For…
Isaiah 9 is more than just a passage to read around Christmas time. It is a bold declaration about who Jesus is, what He does, and who He is for. It is a word of encouragement for those who walk or live in darkness about the transformational, powerful light of Jesus. It is for those who risk obedience to Him, where life change is an inevitability.
The Power of Prophetic Affirmation | Genesis 1
We all know how words fan be used to destroy, but the can also be used to build up, encourage, and comfort. These prophetic words of affirmation can bring healing to deep wounds, silence the voice of shame, and encourage us to trust Jesus. Pastor Ross explains and shows how this can be used to bless others.
His Splendor and Glory for Us | Genesis 1
Genesis chapter 1 contains the first six days of creation. And it is easy to focus on the mechanics and order in which God created everything and miss the heart behind it. The why God made everything reveals the Heart of God towards us, His masterpiece of creation. Pastor Ross highlights each day of creation in order to see how the beauty, splendor, and glory that God has created, is then gifted to us.
Let there be Light | Genesis 1:1-5
In the opening verses of Genesis we meet the main character of the story - God. God in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. But in verse 3, Light appears, but it's not until day 4 that the sun, moon, and stars are made. So what is the Light on day 1 in verse 3? It must be Jesus, and we discover that God is giving us a gospel presentation in verse 4.
Who is God? | Genesis 1:1
Who is this God of creation? What is He like? What are His characteristics and how do they matter to me? These are the most important questions we can ever ask - because in asking them we discover a God is bigger and greater than we could ever imagine. Join Pastor Ross as he examines just a few of the key characteristics of God and what they mean for us and our relationship to Him.
When Jesus Has Other Plans | Mark 7:24-30
Sometimes Jesus is silent on a subject. Sometimes Jesus has other plans. Sometimes, even when we're desperate, we find out that Jesus' plans are different than ours. What do we do when accepting Jesus' plan is hardest thing we could do. Mark 7:24-30 describes the story of a woman who came to interrupt Jesus' plans in a dire situation. A fateful story that reconnects us with the importance of trusting Jesus.
In the Beginning - Part 2 | Examining the Creation Story
In Part 1 we explored the scientific theories of the origin of the universe. In Part 2, Pastor Ross explores the various theories of creation from a Biblical perspective. This matters, because if the Bible provides a credible account of creation, then the God of the Bible must the Creator and therefore rightful Lord God of the universe - but also us.
Our Shield, Support, and Salvation | Psalm 3
Psalm 3 is a description of King David at the darkest point of his life - rejected and pursued by his son's army. However among all his failures leading up to this point the psalmist also demonstrates an uncanny ability to trust in God. Like David, we are surrounded, enclosed and encircled by hardships. So much so that it feels like there is no escape from harm. How do we endure this? We can endure hardships by trusting that no matter what comes; God is our shield, support and salvation. When we trust Him to be those things for us, we experience His honour, His strength at work and His justice.
In the Beginning - Part 1 | Examining Evolution and the Big Bang
As we begin a new series through the first four chapters of Genesis, we must start with examining the various views of how creation came to be. Are faith and science opposed to one another? Is the science really settled when it comes to answering the bigger questions of life such as how we can to be and what is our purpose today?
Pastor Ross starts with examining the theories of Evolution and the Big Bang from a scientific point of view and the conclusions that they both reach when fully applied.