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I Am the Light of the World (a Bible Study on John 8:12-20)

11/5/2021

John 8:12-20 (CLick to Read)
Teacher: Terence Chandra

In the Gospel of John, Jesus uses a number of "I am" statements- statements which disclose some unique aspect of his identity. Today, we explore another "I AM" statement of Jesus: "I am the Light of the world."

October 31, 2021 - Everything Sad Becomes Untrue: A Sermon on the Raising of Lazarus for All Saints Day

11/4/2021

JOHN 11:32-44 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Coralie Losier

When Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, it's more than just a miracle. It is a foreshadowing of Jesus' ultimate battle with death itself- a battle that he will win through his death on the cross and bodily resurrection. It is this victory over death that lies at the heart of Christian hope. Today, in her sermon, Coralie will explore this theme.

October 24, 2021 - The Old Testament Priests and Christ: A Sermon on the BOok of Hebrews

10/30/2021

Hebrews 7:18-28 18 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Terence Chandra

The idea that sin alienates people from a Holy God certainly isn't new. Indeed, the ancient Jews saw sin as a thing that pollutes or defiles. And if someone (or even something) was sullied by sin then that person dare not enter into the presence of a Holy God. According to the Old Testament, however, God has provided for his people a kind of solvent- a means of obtaining purification after defilement from sin. That thing is blood- specifically, the blood of certain animals that are sacrificed to God in the tabernacle by specially designated priests. This way of dealing with sin is what the author of Hebrews refers to as "the old covenant." The old covenant was always meant to be provisional. In other words, it was never a longterm solution to the problem of human sin. It only existed to point the way to a new and ultimately better way of dealing with human sin. It is this "new and better way" that is the subject of today's sermon. According to the new covenant, the Old Testament priests are no longer necessary. Instead, there is now one priest; namely, Jesus Christ. It is through him that sinful humanity can enter into the presence of a Holy God.

Why Did Jesus Say, I am the Bread of Life? (A Bible Study John 6:25-40)

10/20/2021

John 6:25-40 (Click to Read)
Teacher: Terence Chandra

Why Did Jesus Say, I am the Bread of Life? (A Bible Study John 6:25-40)
The day after Jesus fed 5,000 men with five loaves and two fish, he found himself surrounded by a large crowd of hungry people, demanding more food. Instead of giving them what they want, Jesus says, "do not work for the food that perishes but the food that endures to eternal life" (John 6:27). What is the food that Jesus is talking about? In short, himself. Jesus says, "I am the bread of life."

Today- in this second part of a Bible Study series on the I AM sayings of John's Gospel- we will take a closer look at what Jesus truly means when he says, "I am the bread of life."

October 17, 2021 - a sermon on Mark 10:35-45

10/17/2021

Mark 10:35-45 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Jasmine CHandra

This week's sermon is audio only. Please excuse the sound quality.

TUESDAY, October 5, 2021 - THe 'I Am' Sayings of Jesus: Part 1

10/6/2021

John 6:16-21 (Click to Read)
Teacher: Terence Chandra

October 3, 2021 - What Jesus says about Marriage and Divorce: a Sermon on Mark 10:2-16

10/5/2021

MARK 10:2-16 (CLICK TO READ)
PREACHER: TERENCE CHANDRA

What Jesus Taught about Marriage and Divorce It's common to see headlines in the tabloids about the divorce of celebrities and other, high profile public figures. If there were tabloids in Jesus' time, a headline might read like this: “Royal Marriage Scandal: King Herod to Wed Herodius, the Divorced Wife of His Brother. John the Baptist Outraged!" With this divorce scandal on everybody's minds , the Pharisees approach Jesus with a question: "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" (Mark 10:2). In response, Jesus offers a lengthy teaching- a teaching that focusses, not so much on divorce itself, but marriage. The unspoken question that Jesus poses is this: What is God's ultimate will for marriage? What do the scriptures say? The response to this question ultimately informs Jesus' teachings on divorce. Join us as we take a closer look at Mark 10:1-12 .

September 5, 2021 - Even the Dogs Eat the Scraps: Jesus Heals a Pagan Woman's Daughter - A Sermon on Mark 7:24-30

9/18/2021

Mark 7:24-30 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Terence Chandra

"Even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the children's table!" When Jesus and his disciples journey to the gentile region of Syrophoenicia, they are interrupted by a pagan woman whose daughter is demon possessed. The Syrophonecian woman-- in a state of great desperation-- falls at Jesus' feet and begs him to cast out the demon. Jesus, however, says, no. "Let the children be fed first," he says, "for it is not fair to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs" (Mark 7:27). Undaunted, the woman replies, "Sir, even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs" (Mark 7:28). It is then that Jesus heals the woman's daughter. This story from Mark's Gospel raises a number of important questions. Why did Jesus say no to the woman? What did he means when he talked about the children's food not being thrown to the dogs? What did the woman mean by dogs eating the scraps that fall from the table? And, most importantly, what does this teach us about the woman's faith in Jesus? Rev. Terence will explore these and other questions in today's sermon on Mark 7:24-30.

August 8, 2021 - THe Heart of the King: A Sermon on 2nd Samuel 18

8/23/2021

2 Samuel 18 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Terence Chandra

King David has been forced into exile- driven from the capital city of Jerusalem by a group of insurrectionists. Fortunately, he is not alone. He is accompanied by his three generals, his cabinet ministers and a whole company of men, still loyal to his rule. David knows what he must do next; namely, reclaim the throne from Absalom, the usurper. There is, however, one complication: Absalom, is David's first born son. How can David put down the rebellion without putting down the rebel? How can he exercise judgement while, at the same time, showing mercy? How can he fulfil his duties as rightful King while, at the same time, act as a loving father? That is the tension at the heart of this story. That is the tension in the heart of King David.

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - The Sons of Noah: Shem, Ham and Japheth after the Flood (A Bible Study on Genesis 9:18-27)

6/6/2021

Genesis 9:18-27 (Click to Read)
Teacher: Terence Chandra

The story of Shem, Ham and Japheth- the three sons of Noah- is a strange one. Although the original audience of the story would have understood the subtleties of the tale, its hard for a twenty-first century, western reader to discern precisely what's going on. In today's Bible Study, we'll take a closer look at some possible interpretations. We'll also discuss how this story helped the Jewish people define themselves as a distinct people, set apart from the neighbouring nations.

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I Am the Light of the World (a Bible Study on John 8:12-20)

John 8:12-20 (CLick to Read)
Teacher: Terence Chandra

October 31, 2021 - Everything Sad Becomes Untrue: A Sermon on the Raising of Lazarus for All Saints Day

JOHN 11:32-44 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Coralie Losier

October 24, 2021 - The Old Testament Priests and Christ: A Sermon on the BOok of Hebrews

Hebrews 7:18-28 18 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Terence Chandra

Why Did Jesus Say, I am the Bread of Life? (A Bible Study John 6:25-40)

John 6:25-40 (Click to Read)
Teacher: Terence Chandra

October 17, 2021 - a sermon on Mark 10:35-45

Mark 10:35-45 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Jasmine CHandra

TUESDAY, October 5, 2021 - THe 'I Am' Sayings of Jesus: Part 1

John 6:16-21 (Click to Read)
Teacher: Terence Chandra

October 3, 2021 - What Jesus says about Marriage and Divorce: a Sermon on Mark 10:2-16

MARK 10:2-16 (CLICK TO READ)
PREACHER: TERENCE CHANDRA

September 5, 2021 - Even the Dogs Eat the Scraps: Jesus Heals a Pagan Woman's Daughter - A Sermon on Mark 7:24-30

Mark 7:24-30 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Terence Chandra

August 8, 2021 - THe Heart of the King: A Sermon on 2nd Samuel 18

2 Samuel 18 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Terence Chandra

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - The Sons of Noah: Shem, Ham and Japheth after the Flood (A Bible Study on Genesis 9:18-27)

Genesis 9:18-27 (Click to Read)
Teacher: Terence Chandra

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John 8:12-20 (CLick to Read)Teacher: Terence Chandra

JOHN 11:32-44 (Click to Read)Preacher: Coralie Losier

Hebrews 7:18-28 18 (Click to Read)Preacher: Terence Chandra

John 6:25-40 (Click to Read)Teacher: Terence Chandra

Mark 10:35-45 (Click to Read)Preacher: Jasmine CHandra

John 6:16-21 (Click to Read)Teacher: Terence Chandra

MARK 10:2-16 (CLICK TO READ)PREACHER: TERENCE CHANDRA

Mark 7:24-30 (Click to Read)Preacher: Terence Chandra

2 Samuel 18 (Click to Read)Preacher: Terence Chandra

Genesis 9:18-27 (Click to Read)Teacher: Terence Chandra

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John 8:12-20 (CLick to Read)
Teacher: Terence Chandra

JOHN 11:32-44 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Coralie Losier

Hebrews 7:18-28 18 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Terence Chandra

John 6:25-40 (Click to Read)
Teacher: Terence Chandra

Mark 10:35-45 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Jasmine CHandra

John 6:16-21 (Click to Read)
Teacher: Terence Chandra

MARK 10:2-16 (CLICK TO READ)
PREACHER: TERENCE CHANDRA

Mark 7:24-30 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Terence Chandra

2 Samuel 18 (Click to Read)
Preacher: Terence Chandra

Genesis 9:18-27 (Click to Read)
Teacher: Terence Chandra