Sermons
In All Things Charity: First Things First
“In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity,” is a phrase that sums up John Wesley’s practical theology. Charity in Wesley’s day means “love.” In s...
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Sojourners: “Putting Down Roots”
God is the promise giver! So much of faith is a promise of things to come, but we can know these will be fulfilled because he gives us a pledge […]
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Sojourners: “Lesser Gifts”
God is the bringer of joy! Too often we see God as restricting us, but the truth is God gives us abundant life. From Abraham’s two sons come separate nations […]
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Sojourners: “No Laughing Matter”
God is true! What seems impossible to us is not impossible for God he is the one who makes something out of nothing and gives life from the dead. Jesus […]
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Sojourners: “Collateral Damage”
God is just! God has chosen to bless the world through Sarah, Abraham, and their offspring but God doesn’t play favourites. So all people everywhere may depend on God to […]
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Sojourners: “Plundering the Egyptians”
God is our protector! Even when we suffer because of our own sin and distrust of God, he is faithful to his promises. Jesus sets us free from the ungodly […]
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2024 Christmas Pageant
“The Biggest Fan of Jesus” is an Advent and Christmas Pageant by Justin Kosec, Copyright 2024, Barn Geese Worship. Used with permission and adapted by Pastor Natasha...
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Sojourners: “Transient”
God is our rescuer! When things seem darkest God moves in new ways to bring salvation and a flourishing of life. Yet he does this through his people who experience […]
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Faithful Presence: “Prayer”
The Lord’s Prayer is not simply a pattern of prayer or a recommendation of prayer. Somehow, the Lord’s Prayer is the DNA of the church. This prayer must be both […]
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Faithful Presence: “Five-Fold Gift”
It can be very tempting to divide the church into two categories: clergy and laity. However, this is a false dichotomy that can impede our presence in our neighbourhoods. Rather...
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Faithful Presence: “Children”
Because so much of our Christian expression is around ideas, Christianity can seem to be for adults. Whereas, we focus on morals for kids. But Jesus and Scripture elevates the [...
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Faithful Presence: “Proclaiming”
Usually when we hear the word “proclaiming” we picture a preacher shouting over the heads of crowds and we think, I’ll leave that to the professionals! However, such a picture [...
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Faithful Presence: “Reconciliation”
One of the most important practices Christians must engage in is reconciliation. However, this practice is not meant to be reserved for the church only. We display God’s reconci...
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Faithful Presence: “The Lord’s Table”
Communion is such an “in church” experience that it can be hard to imagine how it could be an exilic practice for us as Christians. Yet Christians are meant to […]
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Living In Exile: “The New Family”
Families have been the backbone of human history. It has been by having children that we’ve carried on and have had a future. However, in the kingdom of God, the […]
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Living In Exile: “Least in the Kingdom”
Jesus is a new moment of salvation in God’s history with his creation. As a result those who enter through him enjoy a greater privilege. This grace is truly awe-inspiring!
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Living In Exile: “Dangerous Dining”
Our work, at its heart, is invitational. And, as Jesus reminds his opponents, the kingdom is coming to those who have typically been excluded from entry. While this grace refuse...
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Living In Exile: “Defeating Satan On His Turf”
When we do our work of kingdom witness to our neighbours we have an enemy that is working to disrupt that work. Belief in the devil is at an all […]
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Living In Exile: “Preparing For Ministry”
In this scene we have the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit all acting and moving. This is the moment of Jesus’s baptism and the preparation for his ministry. […]
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Living In Exile: “Preaching Fire”
When the moment of God’s rescue arrives it is never just a rescue from our dire circumstance. No matter what our situation is, when God moves he moves to change […]
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