Category: Series: Living Like Jesus

Reign of Christ: Jesus’ Sheep and Goats

11/26/2017

Matthew 25:31-46
Preacher: Coralie Losier

Take out your Bible and look up the scripture. Over the next week we invite you to sit down (by yourself or even better) with your small group, a friend, family member or soul-mate, and (think about) discuss the following questions:

From this parable on what basis are people divided into sheep and goats? (beliefs, actions, character, treatment of others).
Thinking of this parable how would you feel if you were placed in the group of sheep?
Does this story feel more like a parable or a prophecy? Why?
List the six actions Jesus will use as the basis of judgement. What kinds of actions are these? For whom are they done, now and ultimately (v. 40)? How do they benefit the doer?
How are those who don’t do the actions and those that do them similar?
How were Jesus and his opponents different in actions and attitudes?
Is the judgement noted in this section consistent with your view of Jesus? Why or why not?

Outward Practices: Simplicity and Solitude

11/19/2017

James 3:1-12
Preacher: John Paul Westin

Why is it such a big responsibility to be a teacher, especially of the Scripture?
What do the examples of the bit, rudder and fire teach about the importance of watching what we say?
In light of verse 8, what hope do we have in relation to controlling our tongues?
In your everyday conversation, how seriously do you take verse 9?
Jesus and the apostles Peter and Paul were not always very “tame” when it came to the tongue. When is harsh language acceptable?
How do verses 2 and 10 make you feel about your tongue? How will they prompt you to pray?

NovembeR 12, 2017 - Mission Sunday

11/14/2017

We experienced technical issues with the microphone so please excuse the poor sound quality.

Matthew 4: 9-11
Preacher: Jonathan Springthorpe

When have you been alone in the "desert"? How can it help to know that Jesus has been there?
What is the difference between being lonely and being alone?
If the devil were to target you for temptation, which area of your life would he focus on? Physical temptations, financial temptations, ambition/power, your self-identity, your relationships, other things?
When do you find yourself most vulnerable to the tempter? When you are tired or under stress, when you're alone, after a spiritual high, when you're not expecting it, when you let your mind dwell on certain things?
How do you deal with temptation? Give in to it, fight it off, ask for God's help, beat yourself up with guilt, get your mind off it, talk to someone about it?
What has helped you overcome temptation when it comes? Scripture, telling someone about it, talking yourself out of it, prayer, running away?

We also had a talk from Nigel Bone, the Director of Safe Harbour, an organization which we support. Again, please excuse the poor sound quality.

Outward Practices: Submission & Service

11/5/2017

Matthew 5:38-48
Preacher: John Paul Westin

What did your parents want you to be when you grew up? What about you?
What in the woman’s request of Jesus (vv. 20-21) shows that the disciples'’ view of the kingdom was different from Jesus? Of what are she (and they) ignorant?
In order to share in his kingdom what “cup” must the disciples share with Jesus (vv. 18-19)?
Why were the other ten disciples so outraged?
What contrast does Jesus set up between the Gentile kingdom and God’s kingdom? How does Jesus model this new way?
What specific ways can you serve people using Jesus as your model? Jesus was always saying or doing the unexpected (vv. 26-28). What has he told you that you did not expect?

Inward Disciplines: Meditation and Prayer

10/29/2017

Matthew 6:5-15
Preacher: Carolyn Westin

Where do you go when you need to pray? What do you find yourself praying for most often?
Using the Lord’s Prayer as a model, what three things related to God are named first (vv. 9-11)?
What three things related to our needs are expressed next (vv. 11- 13)?
What do verses 12, 14 and 15 say to you about the relationship between forgiving and being forgiven?
In praying, what do you think is your biggest challenge?
In getting serious about your spiritual life, what is something you need to start doing?

Corporate Disciplines: Guidance and Celebration

10/22/2017

John 12:12-19
Preacher: Jonathan Springthorpe

Sorry, this week's sermon was not recorded. Nevertheless, please enjoy reflecting on the study questions, below.

Take out your Bible and look up the scripture, Matthew 6:1-4, 16-21. Over the next week we invite you to sit down (by yourself or even better) with your small group, a friend, family member or soul-mate, and (think about) discuss the following questions:

Recall when a party-pooper once killed the festive spirit of your celebration. How did you feel at the time?
2. What would it take to get you “dancing in the streets” (A wedding? Birth of a baby? A Stanley Cup or Memorial Cup? Peace in the Middle East?
3. Is David’s rejoicing genuine or symbolic to his people?
Why is Michal’s bitterness, barrenness and relation to Saul significant in this story? What does David’s answer tell us about his character?
What would a worship service led by David be like in our church? How would he be received? What would he have to wear? Why?
In your private worship life, do you treat God with more “reverential awe” or with more “familiarity”?
What objects or worship or means of grace do you “uphold” as sacred? How do you “uphold” them?

INWARD PRACTICES: FASTING AND STUDY

10/15/2017

Matthew 6:1-4, 16-21
Preacher: Terence Chandra

The recording of this sermon is not yet ready for download. In the meantime, please enjoy the study questions, below.

Take out your Bible and look up the scripture, Matthew 6:1-4, 16-21. Over the next week we invite you to sit down (by yourself or even better) with your small group, a friend, family member or soul-mate, and (think about) discuss the following questions:

Did you grow up in an “openly religious” home or was religion mostly a private matter, unseen by you until later years?
On a scale of 1 (obligation) - 10 (joy), how would you rate your usual attitude to fasting?
What “religious disciplines” are valued in your circles?
Why do you think fasting and prayer are often put together in the Bible and with Christians through the centuries?
What is the purpose of fasting? In what situations you face might fasting be helpful?

Living Gratefully: Jesus' God-bathed Life

10/8/2017

John 11:38-44
Preacher: John Paul Westin

Take out your Bible and look up the scripture. Over the next week we invite you to sit down (by yourself or even better) with your small group, a friend, family member or soul-mate and (think about) discuss the following questions:

Why did Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead? (v. 42)
How has God shown His care for you in difficult times in your life?
What concerns you the most about dying?
If you compared your spiritual life to Lazarus, where would you be (feeling ill, still in the grave, just being restored to life, alive but wrapped in grave clothes, alive and free of grave clothes)?
How would you live your life differently if you were more confident in God’s love and power in your life?

Living Like Jesus - Introduction

10/1/2017

Transformational Life With God
Matthew 7:13, 14, 21-28
Preacher: John Paul Westin

In living your life, do you tend to walk more on the broad road or the narrow road (vv. 13, 14)?
What make the broad road most tempting for you? What makes the narrow road difficult? Rewarding?
How would you describe your spiritual foundation? What would you need to tear down in order to solidify it?
How does the condition of your spiritual foundation compare to what it was like a year ago?
What ‘building materials’ will you use in the coming weeks to build or maintain a firm foundation on “the Rock”?

Sermons & Teachings Online

Reign of Christ: Jesus’ Sheep and Goats

Matthew 25:31-46
Preacher: Coralie Losier

Outward Practices: Simplicity and Solitude

James 3:1-12
Preacher: John Paul Westin

NovembeR 12, 2017 - Mission Sunday

Matthew 4: 9-11
Preacher: Jonathan Springthorpe

Outward Practices: Submission & Service

Matthew 5:38-48
Preacher: John Paul Westin

Inward Disciplines: Meditation and Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15
Preacher: Carolyn Westin

Corporate Disciplines: Guidance and Celebration

John 12:12-19
Preacher: Jonathan Springthorpe

INWARD PRACTICES: FASTING AND STUDY

Matthew 6:1-4, 16-21
Preacher: Terence Chandra

Living Gratefully: Jesus' God-bathed Life

John 11:38-44
Preacher: John Paul Westin

Living Like Jesus - Introduction

Transformational Life With God
Matthew 7:13, 14, 21-28
Preacher: John Paul Westin

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Sermons & Teachings Online

Matthew 25:31-46Preacher: Coralie Losier

James 3:1-12 Preacher: John Paul Westin

Matthew 4: 9-11Preacher: Jonathan Springthorpe

Matthew 5:38-48Preacher: John Paul Westin

Matthew 6:5-15Preacher: Carolyn Westin

John 12:12-19 Preacher: Jonathan Springthorpe

Matthew 6:1-4, 16-21Preacher: Terence Chandra

John 11:38-44Preacher: John Paul Westin

Transformational Life With God​Matthew 7:13, 14, 21-28Preacher: John Paul Westin

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Matthew 25:31-46
Preacher: Coralie Losier

James 3:1-12
Preacher: John Paul Westin

Matthew 4: 9-11
Preacher: Jonathan Springthorpe

Matthew 5:38-48
Preacher: John Paul Westin

Matthew 6:5-15
Preacher: Carolyn Westin

John 12:12-19
Preacher: Jonathan Springthorpe

Matthew 6:1-4, 16-21
Preacher: Terence Chandra

John 11:38-44
Preacher: John Paul Westin

Transformational Life With God
Matthew 7:13, 14, 21-28
Preacher: John Paul Westin