September 15, 2024 - God v. Judah (Isaiah 1)
In Isaiah chapter 1, a courtroom drama begins to unfold. The Righteous Judge describes the case against the plaintiff, the nation of Judah. What are the charges? The evidence? Can a plea deal be struck before sentence is passed?
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September 8, 2024 - Introduction to Isaiah
The Book of Isaiah is one of the most fascinating books in the Bible. Writing between 700 and 800 years before the birth of Christ, Isaiah prophesied about the Messiah's birth, His Crucifixion, His return, and the glory of God's Eternal Kingdom.
Pastor Bryan takes us through an Introduction to the Book of Isaiah.
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September 1, 2024 - "The Test of Faithful Prayer" (James 5:13-20)
Our months-long study of the Book of James concludes with James 5:13-20, "The Test of Faithful Prayer." As Christian, prayer is a fundamental aspect of our relationship with God. But are we just going through the motions, or are we really people of prayer?
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August 25, 2024 - "The Test of Patience in Suffering" (James 5:7-12)
Patience and suffering seem to go hand in hand. We need patience in order to get through times of suffering, and yet it is often through times of suffering that we learn patience and build up endurance.
James 5:7-12 gives us encouragement and some practical wisdom for dealing with these times. Here, James provides us with the next test of genuine faith, the Test of Patience in Suffering.
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August 18, 2024 - "The Test of Wealth" (James 5:1-6)
James 5:1-6 presents us with the next test of genuine faith: The Test of Wealth. Do we handle wealth as good stewards of God's blessings? What warning does James provide?
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August 11, 2024 - "The Test of Submission to God's Will" (James 4:13-17)
We like to make grand plans, but James 4:14 reminds us that we are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. For that reason, we need to constantly be in submission to God's will in order to make our life count!
In this message, Pastor Bryan walks us through the next test that James presents: The Test of Submission to God's Will (James 4:13-17).
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The Test of Worldliness - Part 3 (Slander) (James 4:11-12)
James 4:11-12 describes part 3 of the Test of Worldliness: Slander. It seems like slander is so widespread that we don't really even notice it anymore. But what does God think about it? And what should our reaction be toward it?
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July 28, 2024 - "God Is Not Mocked!" (Galatians 6:7)
Our response to the disgusting 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.
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July 21, 2024 - "The Test of Worldliness, Part 2" (James 4:7-10)
James 4:7-10 offers 10 commands that simplify our attempt to draw near to God. During those times when God seems distant, it's often because we are not hitting on all of these cylinders.
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July 14, 2024 - "The Test of Worldliness, Part 1" (James 4:1-6)
James 4 presents with a new test of our faith: the test of worldliness. Verses 1-6 describe three types of conflict that mark this test: conflict with others; conflict with self; and conflict with God.
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July 7, 2024 - "Let's Pray for Canada" (2 Chronicles 7:14)
With Canada Day just this past week, let's consider how we can pray for our nation from a Biblical perspective.
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June 30, 2024 - "The Test of Wisdom" (James 6:13-18)
Throughout history, kings and philosophers have sought to obtain (and dispense) wisdom. But unless wisdom is grounded in the correct source, it usually ends up being foolishness.
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June 23, 2024 - "The Test of the Tongue: It's Wildfire Season" (James 3:1-12)
In James 3:1-12, James presents us with the next test of faith: the test of the tongue. How can something so small cause so much damage?
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June 16, 2024 - "The Test of Faith - Part 3: Living Faith" (James 2:21-26
Over the last couple of weeks, we've worked through the Test of Works as laid out by James. We've looked at "dead" faith, as well as the difference between "saving" faith and "serving" faith.
In this video, Pastor Bryan concludes the Test of Works with James' take on "living" faith, as demonstrated by Abraham and Rahab.
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June 9, 2024 - "The Test of Works - Part 2 (Saving Faith vs Serving Faith)" (James 2:17, 20)
Pastor Bryan continues the conversation about "faith without works is dead," with a focus on saving faith versus serving faith.
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June 2, 2024 - "Living a Life Worth Having, or Having a Life Worth Living"
A reflection on Canada's MAID program. Kevin Korzenowski
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May 26, 2024 - "The Test of Works - Part 1 (Dead Faith)" (James 2:14-20)
James says that "Faith without works is dead!" Does that mean that we require works in order to be saved? Then what about "Grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone?" Which is it? Pastor Bryan breaks it down for us.
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May 19, 2024 - "The Test of Favoritism" (James 2:1-13)
In this passage, James strongly speaks out against preferential treatment in the church. We'll unpack this section as the fourth test that James provides to measure our faith by.
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May 12, 2024 - "The Test of the Word - Part 2" (James 1:22-27)
Last week, we began looking at the third test that James issues for us to measure our faith: the Test of the Word. We learned that we first need to have a proper "reception" to the Word. But that isn't enough. We must also have a proper "response" to the Word. Part 2 of 2
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May 5, 2024 - "The Test of the Word - Part 1" (James 1:19-21)
The third test that James uses to measure our faith is how we respond to God's Word. Do we listen to it carefully? Do we obey it? Or do we try to add our own twist to it in order to get it to say what we want it to say? Part 1 of 2.
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April 28, 2024 - "The Test of Temptation: The Devil Made Me Do It???" (James 1:13-18)
Temptation is another test that James uses to test our faith. How do we handle temptation? Where does it come from? Whose fault is it when we give in to temptation? Whose fault is it that we are tempted?
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April 21, 2024 - "The Test of Trials" (James 2:1-12)
The Test of Trials is the first test that James identifies for testing the genuineness of our faith. How can we have joy when we are going through trials?
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April 14, 2024 - "Don't Be Deceived" (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)
Kevin Korzenowski brings a relevant and timely message.
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April 7, 2024 - "Bondservant. James Bondservant." (James 1:1)
The Book of James has been called the "Proverbs of the New Testament." But with a heavy emphasis on works and righteousness, it has also been criticized as if it stands in opposition to Paul's writings about faith and grace. But does it really oppose Paul? Or does it complement Paul by testing the authenticity of the faith we claim to have? In other words, do we "walk the walk," or do we just "talk the talk"? Join us for an introduction to the Book of James.
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