Audio Blog Podcast

Ezekiel 18:25-32. The people in Ezekiel's day weren't happy with the way God was doing things. On the other hand, God wasn't happy they were trying to do His job. So He gives them a reintroduction to the Gospel.

Philippians 1:21-30. In an honest and vulnerable admission, Paul shares his struggle with the church in Philippi. He explains why we struggle, and how we should conduct ourselves in it.

Judges 6:17-32. The Israelites suffered under the Midianites and cried to God for rescue. God chose Gideon to do it, a hesitant, indecisive non-leader. Fear often immobilizes us, and we how God worked with Gideon.

Judges 6:1-16. The Israelites had it bad. They were abused, oppressed, and destitute; ripe for an inferiority complex. The Church now often behaves like the victim in a society that has different values. We look at the conditions and the cure for inferiority. (4/4 Church Idol Series)

Matthew 15:21-28. The Western Church is influenced by a society addicted to convenience, and in avoiding inconvenience. Instead, the Church must live sacrificially, just like Jesus did. He showed us a better way to live. (3/4 Church Idol Series)

Matthew 19:16-30. The Western Church has been influenced by increasing levels of self-centredness. It is not a new problem. Jesus confronts the same individualism in a conversation with the rich young ruler. (2/4 Church Idols Series)

Matthew 14:13-21. The tendency for any good and effective entity or organization is to become an institution. Then we see an institution as something that owes us, we use as long as it serves it's purpose. The Church was never supposed to become an institution. (1/4 Church Idols Series)

1 Kings 3:5-12. What would you do with a blank cheque or three wishes? God gave Solomon an offer nobody would refuse. Would Solomon go with the top trending requests, or would he take the narrow path?

Psalm 139:7-12. Ever feel like you are playing hide and seek with God? Either you are trying to hide, or feel like you are hidden. David had a revelation, that there is nowhere we can go where God cannot find us.

Isaiah 55:10-13. Although summers in Canada are often when church activity winds down, we are reminded from nature there is always something happening. This passage is a wonderful reminder to the people of Israel that God is never dormant. He is always working.

Genesis 21:8-21. This is a difficult story of betrayal, abandonment and hope. Hagar and Ishmael are sent packing due to jealously and left to wander in the desert. But God met them when they could go no further, and gave them a new lease on life.

Acts 2:42-47. A wonderful description of what happens to a group of people who are full of the Holy Spirit. Joy and generosity is a hallmark of the baptism of the Spirit. The outpouring of joy is directly linked to the anointing. - David Speaking

Acts 2:1-21. It is Pentecost Sunday and we look at the similarities between the first believers in Acts, and the first Pentecostals in Azusa St. of 1906. In using Joel as his first text, Peter hints that it's not all over yet. There will always be a need for that same kind of people.

Nehemiah 10. What is the "tithe" and should we still do it? In this fifth instruction to tithe, we see the rebuilding of a wall, and the replanting of a people. This process ends in a grand and solemn promise. (5/? Why One-Tenth Series)

2 Chronicles 29-31. What is the "tithe" and should we still do it? In this fourth instruction to tithe, we see that restoration of tithe triggered an incredible outpouring of generosity in response to God's blessing. The Levites are at it again! (4/? Why One-Tenth Series)

Deuteronomy 12:4-12,17-19. What is the "tithe" and should we still do it? In this third instruction to tithe, we find that it is connected to a place, a promised land that God chooses, and a place to worship. (3/? Why One-Tenth Series)

Ruth 1:16-17. What makes us attractive to one another and the world around us? What makes us attractive to God? In the story of Ruth and Naomi, we get to see what true beauty looks like. - Russ speaking

Numbers 18:20-32. What is the "tithe" and should we still do it? In this second instruction to tithe, we find that it is a parcel. It is presented like a gift. It's also an allotment for those who had none. And, it is really practical. (2/? Why One-Tenth? Series)

Leviticus 27:30-32. We finally look to the always fun and exciting topic of the "tithe". What is it and should we still do it? In this first appearance of the instruction to tithe, we look to find the purpose. (1/? Why One-Tenth? Series)

Isaiah 25:6-9. Isaiah finally could offer a message of hope after several chapters of war, destruction and calamity. The Lord would provide shelter from ruthlessness of mankind. And that he would do it over an all-inclusive meal.