Pastor David
Raising Hope: Rooted in the Truth
In our series, Kingdom Seeds, we talked about our roots being planted in the soil of the kingdom. Colossians helps us to understand that Jesus is the kingdom. Unfortunately, the...
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Kingdom Seeds: Net
God’s kingdom is open to all and should be a blessing to all. No one will be forced into it against their will, nor will they be programmed to want […]
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Kingdom Seeds: Weeds
The rule and reign of God is meant to bring freedom, life, and joy. So, it can be a bit confusing when the opposite of these things appear instead: captivity, […]
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Kingdom Seeds: Growing
Too often the church talks about our building the kingdom of God on earth. However, Scripture reminds us that any kingdom we build becomes Babylon. Jesus’s Parable of the Growin...
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Kingdom Seeds – First Sunday of Advent: Hope
As Jesus begins to teach the people about the kingdom he does so using a well known form called parables. Why doesn’t he use direct speech? What should we expect […]
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On Mission: Be a Good Neighbour
Technology has changed the way we live. It has had positive effects, but it has also had negative effects. We are the most connected we have ever been and we […]
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On Mission: Won’t You Be My Neighbor
Who is my neighbour can be an important question to begin the process of embodying Jesus. However, it can also be a defence mechanism. If we define our boundaries then […]
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On Mission: Dust Shakers
What does it mean for Northview to embody Jesus in the neighbourhoods of Argyle Park, Englewood and Hawkstone? Quite simply we are to do what Jesus did in his neighbourhoods [&h...
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On Mission: Mission Direction
When we hear the word “mission” we often think of the work missionaries do overseas. This is vital work and, following Jesus’s direction, we should be engaged globally in missio...
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On Mission: Welcome to Northview Community Mission
What if somewhere along the way the church lost sight of what it is to be about? In North America most churches centre their energy and focus around a one […]
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Desert Wisdom: Identity
No matter how long we spend in the desert the goal is always to leave it again. However, this isn’t like a vacation because, when desert time is done right, […]
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Desert Wisdom: Union
God doesn’t just strip us down. He washes us and gives us new clothes to put on. In fact, he gives us Christ to put on. God’s goal for us […]
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Desert Wisdom: False Self
The desert is a place of stripping away. As we embrace the silence and the solitude, as we sit still in the presence of God, we learn that we are […]
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Desert Wisdom: Way-Bread
Sometimes our route to the desert is not wholly spiritual. Sometimes, we are so caught up in the world’s ways that we burn out and finally seek out another way. […]
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Desert Wisdom: Release
The attractive things about idols are their portability. They are built for convenience. They fit into our busy schedules and receive whatever leftover devotion we can spare. No...
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Desert Wisdom: Disruption
Why on earth would we want to go to the desert? Our modern day lives are all about being as comfortable as we can with as little pain as possible. […]
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Stepping Stones: Ask and It Will Be Given to You
The God of Scripture has always called his people to follow him into unknown and dangerous places. Our church is no exception. In order for us to do this well […]
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He Is Coming Soon!
Is it a warning or a promise? Yes, both. To those who have been trying to keep one foot in the world and on foot in the kingdom, it’s a […]
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New Creation!
The world and its systems seem so large and powerful. We’re all familiar with the phrase, “That’s just the way the world works.” It suggests permanence. In the face of […]
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