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Here are some of the messages I’ve preached over the years.
2012
- A Stuck Life (May 20, 2012)
Hebrews 12:1-3 - I Am the Good Shepherd (April 29, 2012)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #25
John 10:1-21 - One Thing I Know (April 15, 2012)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #24
John 9:1-41 - A Whole New World (April 8, 2012)
Easter Sunday
John 20:1-12 - I Am the Light of the World (March 18, 2012)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #22
John 8:12-30 - Go and Sin No More (March 11, 2012)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #21
John 8:1-11 - Rivers of Living Water (March 4, 2012)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #20
John 7:25-52 - There Was Much Muttering (February 26, 2012)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #19
John 7:1-24 - This is a Hard Saying (February 18, 2012)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #18
John 6:60-71 - Do Not Be Afraid (February 12, 2012)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #17
John 6:16-21 - I Am the Bread of Life (February 5, 2012)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #16
John 6:22-29 - As Much As They Wanted (January 29, 2012)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #15
John 6:1-15 - A Pool Called Bethesda (January 8, 2012)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #12
John 5:1-15 - Two Love Stories (January 1, 2012)
John 21:15
2011
- Joy to the World (December 11, 2011)
Christmas 2011 - The Man Believed the Word (December 4, 2011)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #11
John 4:46-54 - In Spirit and Truth (November 20, 2011)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #9
John 4:1-26 - Fellowship 101 (November 13, 2011)
John 17:21-23; Acts 2:44-45 - Friend of the Bridegroom (November 6, 2011)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #8
John 3:22-36 - For God So Loved the World (October 30, 2011)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #7
John 3:1-21 - His Disciples Remembered (October 23, 2011)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #6
John 2:13-25 - Six Stone Water Jars (October 9, 2011)
Jesus Through John’s Eyes #5
John 2:1-12 - Come and You Will See (September 25, 2011)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #4
John 1:35-51 - I Am the Voice of One (September 18, 2011)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #3
John 1:19-34 - Grace Upon Grace (September 11, 2011)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #2
John 1:1-18 - Jesus Through John’s Eyes (September 4, 2011)
Jesus through John’s Eyes #1
John 20:30-31 - Where Does God Live? (August 14, 2011)
- Two Uncomfortable Truths (July 24, 2011)
Bless the Lord #3
Psalm 103:15-19 - Deeply Forgiven (July 10, 2011)
Bless the Lord #2
Psalm 103:6-14 - Membership Has Its Privileges (June 26, 2011)
Bless the Lord #1
Psalm 103:1-5 - These Guys are Nuts! (June 19, 2011)
Father’s Day Sunday 2011
Ezekiel 4:1-15 | Isaiah 20:1-6 | Jeremiah 38:1-13 - Babel & Pentecost (June 12, 2011)
Pentecost Sunday 2011
Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-13 - Reflections on the Spirit (June 5, 2011)
God in Algonquin #3
John 3:1-15 - Reflections on the Son (May 29, 2011)
God in Algonquin #2
Matthew 4:18-22 - Reflections on the Father (May 22, 2011)
God in Algonquin #1
Job - The Cross Reminds Me … (April 24, 2011)
Easter Sunday 2011 - Come to the Garden (Alone?) (April 17, 2011)
Palm Sunday 2011
Matthew 26:36-46 - Sheep & Goats (April 10, 2011)
Five Final Stories #5
Matthew 25:31-46 - Ten Young Women (April 3, 2011)
Five Final Stories #4
Matthew 25:1-13 - The Wedding Feast (March 27, 2011)
Five Final Stories #3
Matthew 22:1-14 - The Wicked Tenants (March 20, 2011)
Five Final Stories #2
Matthew 21:33-46 - The Two Sons (March 13, 2011)
Five Final Stories #1
Matthew 21:28-32 - From Passover to Communion (March 6, 2011)
Exodus 12 - It’s Getting Better all the Time (February 27, 2011)
Heart-Work #8
Genesis 39 - How to Be Royalty (February 20, 2011)
Heart-Work #7
John 1:1-13 - 9 Virtues, 1 Body (February 13, 2011)
Heart-Work #6
Psalm 133; Galatians 5:16-26 - 3 Virtues, 1 Body (February 6, 2011)
Heart-Work #5
1 Corinthians 13 - Where Do We Begin? (January 30, 2011)
Heart-Work #4
Colossians 3:5-17; Romans 12:1-2 - But That’s Impossible! (January 23, 2011)
Heart-Work #3
Matthew 5:1-11 - Our Job Description (January 16, 2011)
Heart-Work #2
Genesis 1:26-28; 1 Peter 2:9 - Ta-Da (January 9, 2011)
Heart-Work #1
Matthew 19:16-30 - The Fourth Song (January 2, 2011)
Servant Songs #4
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
2010
- The Third Song (December 19, 2010)
Servant Songs #3
Isaiah 50:4-9 - The Second Song (December 12, 2010)
Servant Songs #2
Isaiah 49:1-6 - The First Song (December 5, 2010)
Servant Songs #1
Isaiah 42:1-4 - How Can I Be A Great Christian In Today’s World? (November 21, 2010)
FAQ #7 - How Can I Figure Out God’s Will For My Life? (November 14, 2010)
FAQ #6 - Where Did Pentecostals Come From And What Happened To Us? (November 7, 2010)
FAQ #5 - If God Knew We Would Fall, Why Did He Create Us? (October 24, 2010)
FAQ #4 - Why Can’t My Faith Move Mountains? (October 17, 2010)
FAQ #3
Matthew 21:18-22 - Do Science and Faith Contradict Each Other? (October 10, 2010)
FAQ #2 - Lost and Found (September 5, 2010)
Luke 15:1-10 - New Testament (August 29, 2010)
Back to Basics: Finding Ourselves in God’s Story #10
Matthew-Revelation - Old Testament (August 22, 2010)
Back to Basics: Finding Ourselves in God’s Story #9
Genesis-Malachi - Tradition (August 15, 2010)
Back to Basics: Finding Ourselves in God’s Story #8
Joshua 4:1-7 - Church (August 8, 2010)
Back to Basics: Finding Ourselves in God’s Story #7
Ephesians 2:13-22 - My Yoke Is Easy (August 1, 2010)
Outdoor Service
Matthew 11:28-30 - Temptation (July 18, 2010)
Back to Basics: Finding Ourselves in God’s Story #6
James 1:12-16 - Stewardship (July 11, 2010)
Back to Basics: Finding Ourselves in God’s Story #5
2 Corinthians 9:6-11 - Growth (June 27, 2010)
Back to Basics: Finding Ourselves in God’s Story #4
Luke 11:28 - Prayer (June 13, 2010)
Back to Basics: Finding Ourselves in God’s Story #2
Matthew 6:5-15 - Salvation (June 6, 2010)
Back to Basics: Finding Ourselves in God’s Story #1
Mark 8:34-38 - One Last Thing… (May 30, 2010)
So What #7
Colossians 4:2-18 - Family Life (May 23, 2010)
So What #6
Colossians 3:18-4:1 - Hidden With Christ (May 9, 2010)
So What #5
Colossians 3:1-17 - Avoid the Trap (May 2, 2010)
So What #4
Colossians 2:8-23 - Imprisoned Wisdom (April 25, 2010)
So What #3
Colossians 1:24-2:7 - I’m So Glad I’m A Part… (April 11, 2010)
So What? #1
Colossians 1:1-14 - How Deep (March 28, 2010)
Easter 2010 #1
1 John 3:16-17 - A Fiery Finish (March 21, 2010)
A Royal Pain #12
2 Kings 2:1-14 - Who You Gonna Call? (February 28, 2010)
A Royal Pain #11
2 Kings 1:1-18 - All for Vegetables? (February 21, 2010)
A Royal Pain #10
1 Kings 21:1-19 - A Costly Calling (February 14, 2010)
A Royal Pain #9
1 Kings 19:19-21 - Jezebel Jitters (February 7, 2010)
A Royal Pain #8
1 Kings 19:1-18 - Rain (January 31, 2010)
A Royal Pain #7
1 Kings 18:41-46 - Showdown (January 24, 2010)
A Royal Pain #6
1 Kings 18:20-40 - Troublemakers Unite! (January 17, 2010)
A Royal Pain #5
1 Kings 18:17-19 - The Roots of Communion (January 3, 2010)
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
2009
- The Five Myths of Christmas (December 27, 2009)
Christmas 2009 - Who’s Your Hero? (December 6, 2009)
A Royal Pain #4
1 Kings 18:1-16 - A Wing and a Prayer Part 2 (November 22, 2009)
A Royal Pain #3b
1 Kings 17:21-24 - A Wing and a Prayer Part 1 (November 15, 2009)
A Royal Pain #3a
1 Kings 17:17-20 - Yahweh’s Counter-Attack (November 8, 2009)
A Royal Pain #2
1 Kings 17:8-16 - A Fearsome Forecast (November 1, 2009)
A Royal Pain #1
1 Kings 16:29-17:7 - Priorities (October 25, 2009)
Luke 10:25-28; Philippians 2:1-11; 1 Timothy 6:17-19 - Sower, Seed, & Soil (October 4, 2009)
The Mother of All Stories #2
Matthew 13:3-23 (also Mark 4:3-20; Luke 8:5-15) - An (un)Godly Calling? (September 27, 2009)
The Mother of All Stories #1
Isaiah 6 - Who Are You? (September 20, 2009)
Stories About Grace #2
Luke 7:36-50 - The Unmerciful Servant (September 6, 2009)
Stories About Grace #1
Matthew 18:23-35 - Strengthening our Relationship with the World (August 23, 2009)
A Healthy Church (grows) #3
Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:8; Matthew 5:13-16 - Strengthening our Relationship with Each Other (August 9, 2009)
A Healthy Church (grows) #2
1 John 3:11-14 - Strengthening our Relationship with God (August 2, 2009)
A Healthy Church (grows) #1
Revelation 3:1-3 - The Ends (July 26, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #15
Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:14 - Investing Ourselves (July 19, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #14
Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 - Eau de Dead Fly (July 12, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #13
Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 - Life after Life after Death (June 28, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #12
Ecclesiastes 9:1-18 - But It’s Not the End of the World (June 14, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #10
Ecclesiastes 7:15-29 - Transparency (May 24, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #9
Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 - New Car Caviar Four Star Daydream (May 17, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #8
Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12 - Five Stories of Character (May 10, 2009)
Mother’s Day 2009 - The Position is Taken (May 3, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #7
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 - With A Little Help From… (April 19, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #6
Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 - Adam Again (April 12, 2009)
Death & Life #2
John 20:1-18 - Revenge Is A Dish . . . (April 5, 2009)
Death & Life #1
Luke 23:34 - All Dogs Go Where? (March 29, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #5
Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 - Turn, Turn, Turn (dizzy yet?) (March 22, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #4
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 - Let’s See Your Happy Dance (March 15, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #3
Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 - Earth, Wind, & Fire (and Water too) (March 8, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #2
Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 - How to Hide an Elephant (February 22, 2009)
Meaningless Messages from Ecclesiastes #1
Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 - Real Love (February 15, 2009)
Our Role in God’s Kingdom Series #7
Romans 9-10 - Leading & Compassion (February 8, 2009)
Our Role in God’s Kingdom Series #6
Romans 12:8 - Exhorting & Giving (February 1, 2009)
Our Role in God’s Kingdom Series #5
Romans 12:8 - Serving & Teaching (January 25, 2009)
Our Role in God’s Kingdom Series #4
Romans 12:7 - Prophecy (January 18, 2009)
Our Role in God’s Kingdom Series #3
Romans 12:6 - Everyone’s Gifted (January 11, 2009)
Our Role in God’s Kingdom Series #2
Romans 12:1-8 - kingdoms & Kingdom (January 4, 2009)
Our Role in God’s Kingdom Series #1
Daniel 2:25-45
2008
- 40 Days Later (December 28, 2008)
Luke 2:25-35 - A Virgin Will Conceive (December 7, 2008)
Christmas in the Old Testament Series #2
Matthew 1:18-25 | Isaiah 7:1-19 - Longing for a Messiah (November 30, 2008)
Christmas in the Old Testament Series #1
Matthew 2:6 | Micah 5:2-5 - It’s Not Fair! (November 9, 2008)
Stories About Discipleship Series #3
Matthew 20:1-16 - Just Do It (November 2, 2008)
Stories About Discipleship Series #2
Luke 6:46-49 - The Wrong Question (October 19, 2008)
Stories About Discipleship Series #1
Luke 10:25-37 - He’s Still There (August 24, 2008)
Ezekiel 1
Calvary Community Church – Tilbury, ON - Do Whatever He Tells You (May 25, 2008)
Slides
John 2:1-11
New Life Assembly – Petrolia, ON - Early One Morning (March 9, 2008)
1 Samuel 5:1-5; Mark 16:1-6
New Life Assembly – Petrolia, ON
2007
- But Why? (November 18, 2007)
Job 28-42 - Child’s Play (September 9, 2007)
Matthew 18:1-6; 21:12-17; Mark 10:13-16 - Nice Eyes! (September 2, 2007)
Matthew 6:19-24 - Maranatha (August 26, 2007)
Revelation Series #16
Revelation 22:6-21 - Heaven on Earth (August 19, 2007)
Revelation Series #15
Revelation 21:1-22:6 - Death Dies (August 5, 2007)
Revelation Series #14
Revelation 20 - Sword = Word (July 29, 2007)
Revelation Series #13
Revelation 19:11-21 - A Long Engagement (July 15, 2007)
Revelation Series #12
Revelation 19:1-10 - Some Mascot! (July 8, 2007)
Revelation Series #11
Revelation 17-18 - It’s Finished (July 1, 2007)
Revelation Series #10
Revelation 15-16 - Whose Tattoo? (June 17, 2007)
Revelation Series #9
Revelation 14 - Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia (June 10, 2007)
Revelation Series #8
Revelation 13 - What a Loser (June 3, 2007)
Revelation Series #7
Revelation 12 - Transfiguration Redux (May 27, 2007)
Revelation Series #6
Revelation 11 - Big Angels & Bitter Books (May 20, 2007)
Revelation Series #5
Revelation 10 - Until Prayer Catches Fire (May 13, 2007)
Revelation Series #4
Revelation 8:2-9:21 - Who Can Stand? (May 6, 2007)
Revelation Series #3
Revelation 6:1-8:1 - Thunderstruck (April 29, 2007)
Revelation Series #2
Revelation 4-5 - Star Power (April 22, 2007)
Revelation Series #1
Revelation 1:1-20 - Settle Down (April 15, 2007)
Exodus 19:1-19; 20:18-21 - Small Seeds & Pine Trees (April 8, 2007)
1 Corinthians 15:35-58 - Two Sticks (March 18, 2007)
Ezekiel 37:15-28 - The Same One (February 11, 2007)
In Love’s Service Series #2
1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 12-26 - So You Want to be Spiritual? (January 21, 2007)
In Love’s Service Series #1
1 Corinthians 12:1-3
2006
- Living Water (December 31, 2006)
Exodus 17:1-7; Jeremiah 2:13; Ezekiel 47:1-9; John 4:10-18; John 7:37-39 - Swallowing Pride (November 12, 2006)
Esther 5:9-6:14 - No More Tears (October 22, 2006)
Isaiah 25:1-9 - Fear or Faith? (October 1, 2006)
Isaiah 7:1-17 - Set Your Heart (August 27, 2006)
Giving God Your Best Series #2
Malachi 2:1-9 - God’s Final Word (July 30, 2006)
Mark 8:27-30 - Wash Your Hands (July 23, 2006)
Mark 7:1-23 - Hope (June 4, 2006)
1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Romans 8:18-22; Revelation 21:1-4 - Subversive Sower (May 28, 2006)
Mark 4:1-20 - Unforgivable? (May 21, 2006)
Mark 3:20-30 - Legalism & Grace (April 30, 2006)
Matthew 12:1-14 - Live It! (April 2, 2006)
Lectio Divina Series #5
Genesis 22:1-19 - Pray It! (March 26, 2006)
Lectio Divina Series #4
Matthew 27:45-50 - All Talk, No Action (March 19, 2006)
Mark 1:12-15 - Think It! (March 5, 2006)
Lectio Divina Series #3
Psalm 77 - Read It! (February 12, 2006)
Lectio Divina Series #2
Joshua 1:1-9 - The Return of the King (January 15, 2006)
John 2:13-22 - A Slap on the Face (January 8, 2006)
1 Kings 22:1-28; Acts 22:30-23:5; John 18:12-24
2005
- Downward Mobility (December 25, 2005)
Christmas Day Service
Philippians 2:1-11 - What Does Christmas Mean? (December 24, 2005)
Christmas Eve Service
Luke 2:1-20 - Wake Up! (November 20, 2005)
Romans Series #26
Romans 13:11-14 - PC, Liberal, or NDP? (November 6, 2005)
Romans Series #25
Romans 13:1-7 - Be Who You Are (October 16, 2005)
Romans Series #24
Romans 12:9-21 - Salvation Bootcamp (August 21, 2005)
Romans Series #21
Romans 10:5-21 - Ignorant Zealots (July 31, 2005)
Romans Series #20
Romans 9:30-10:4 - Who Am I? (July 24, 2005)
Romans Series #19
Romans 9:19-29 - Has God’s Word Failed? (July 3, 2005)
Romans Series #18
Romans 9:1-18 - Where Do You Live? (June 12, 2005)
Romans Series #16
Romans 8:18-30 - Divine Adoption (June 5, 2005)
Romans Series #15
Romans 8:12-25 - A Living Resurrection (May 29, 2005)
Romans Series #14
Romans 8:1-11 - Paved with Good Intentions (May 15, 2005)
Romans Series # 13
Romans 7:14-25 - Lite-Brite (March 20, 2005)
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
