Sermons https://www.gfcdonmills.ca no en-us ℗ & © 2024 Grace Fellowship Church: Toronto, Canada Sermons from Grace Fellowship Church: Toronto, Canada Grace Fellowship Church: Toronto, Canada Sermons from Grace Fellowship Church Don Mills in Toronto Sermons from Grace Fellowship Church Don Mills in Toronto Danielle De Los Santos delossantos.danie@gmail.com Psalm 22:1-21 - Trust God in Suffering Like Jesus Did Psalm 22:1-21 - Trust God in Suffering Like Jesus Did https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-03-24/psalm-221-21-trust-god-in-suffering-like-jesus-did We can keep on trusting God even in our deepest suffering because Jesus has redeemed us completely and effectively through His death and resurrection. We can keep on trusting God even in our deepest suffering because Jesus has redeemed us completely and effectively through His death and resurrection. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-03-24/832/psalm-221-21-trust-god-in-suffering-like-jesus-did Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0400 Hebrews 13:1-6 - The Greatness of Jesus Applied Hebrews 13:1-6 - The Greatness of Jesus Applied https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-03-17/hebrews-131-6-the-greatness-of-jesus-applied The greatness of Jesus leads us to love, sexual purity, and contentment. The greatness of Jesus leads us to love, sexual purity, and contentment. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-03-17/831/hebrews-131-6-the-greatness-of-jesus-applied Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0400 Hebrews 12:18-29 - A Tale of Two Mountains Hebrews 12:18-29 - A Tale of Two Mountains https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-03-10/hebrews-1218-29-a-tale-of-two-mountains Never try to approach God by trying to be good enough. It will destroy you. Through Jesus, receive his unshakeable kingdom, and then respond in thankfulness and worship. Never try to approach God by trying to be good enough. It will destroy you. Through Jesus, receive his unshakeable kingdom, and then respond in thankfulness and worship. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-03-10/830/hebrews-1218-29-a-tale-of-two-mountains Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 12:3-17 - The Purpose of Trials Hebrews 12:3-17 - The Purpose of Trials https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-03-03/hebrews-123-17-the-purpose-of-trials Our trials are a tool that our loving Father uses to help us grow. Our trials are a tool that our loving Father uses to help us grow. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-03-03/829/hebrews-123-17-the-purpose-of-trials Sun, 3 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 12:1-2 - Run With Endurance Hebrews 12:1-2 - Run With Endurance https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-02-25/hebrews-121-2-run-with-endurance Endure by laying aside encumbrances and focusing your eyes on Jesus. Endure by laying aside encumbrances and focusing your eyes on Jesus. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-02-25/828/hebrews-121-2-run-with-endurance Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 11 - Hold Fast When You're Tempted to Fall Away Hebrews 11 - Hold Fast When You're Tempted to Fall Away https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-02-18/hebrews-11-hold-fast-when-youre-tempted-to-fall-away Trust what God says is true, even when it doesn’t look like it. Trust what God says is true, even when it doesn’t look like it. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-02-18/827/hebrews-11-hold-fast-when-youre-tempted-to-fall-away Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 10:19-39 - Endurance Hebrews 10:19-39 - Endurance https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-02-11/hebrews-1019-39-endurance Eventually, all of us will be afflicted by suffering, burdened with doubts, deceived by sin. We all can be tempted to fall away from God. We need to learn endurance. Hebrews 10:19-39 teaches us how. Eventually, all of us will be afflicted by suffering, burdened with doubts, deceived by sin. We all can be tempted to fall away from God. We need to learn endurance. Hebrews 10:19-39 teaches us how. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-02-11/826/hebrews-1019-39-endurance Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 9:1-10:18 - A Better Sacrifice Hebrews 9:1-10:18 - A Better Sacrifice https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-02-04/hebrews-91-1018-a-better-sacrifice Jesus’ sacrifice deals decisively with the enormous offence of our sins. Jesus’ sacrifice deals decisively with the enormous offence of our sins. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-02-04/825/hebrews-91-1018-a-better-sacrifice Sun, 4 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 8:1-13 - Don’t Lose Your Wonder Hebrews 8:1-13 - Don’t Lose Your Wonder https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-01-28/hebrews-81-13-don-t-lose-your-wonder Wonder again at Jesus, because the more we wonder at Jesus and his salvation, the less we’ll be tempted to wander from him. Wonder again at Jesus, because the more we wonder at Jesus and his salvation, the less we’ll be tempted to wander from him. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-01-28/824/hebrews-81-13-don-t-lose-your-wonder Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 7:1-28 - Guaranteed Hebrews 7:1-28 - Guaranteed https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-01-21/hebrews-71-28-guaranteed Christ’s priesthood is the guarantee of our hope Christ’s priesthood is the guarantee of our hope https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-01-21/823/hebrews-71-28-guaranteed Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 6:13-20 - Hold Fast Hebrews 6:13-20 - Hold Fast https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-01-14/hebrews-613-20-hold-fast Cling to Jesus under pressure because you can count on his promises, and he will give you the stability you need. Cling to Jesus under pressure because you can count on his promises, and he will give you the stability you need. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-01-14/822/hebrews-613-20-hold-fast Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 5:11-6:12 - Don’t Stop Believing Hebrews 5:11-6:12 - Don’t Stop Believing https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-01-07/hebrews-511-612-don-t-stop-believing Spiritual sluggishness destroys faith, so keep growing to the end. Spiritual sluggishness destroys faith, so keep growing to the end. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2024-01-07/821/hebrews-511-612-don-t-stop-believing Sun, 7 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - Resolve in the Gospel 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - Resolve in the Gospel https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-12-31/1-corinthians-21-5-resolve-in-the-gospel https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-12-31/820/1-corinthians-21-5-resolve-in-the-gospel Sun, 31 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Isaiah 35 - Longing for New Creation Isaiah 35 - Longing for New Creation https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-12-17/-isaiah-35-longing-for-new-creation New creation will feature a rejuvenated world, changed humanity, and access to God himself, so take courage! New creation will feature a rejuvenated world, changed humanity, and access to God himself, so take courage! https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-12-17/819/-isaiah-35-longing-for-new-creation Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Isaiah 40:1-11 - The Gospel According to Isaiah Isaiah 40:1-11 - The Gospel According to Isaiah https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-12-10/isaiah-401-11-the-gospel-according-to-isaiah There’s hope for us despite our sins because God will come, and you can count on it. There’s hope for us despite our sins because God will come, and you can count on it. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-12-10/818/isaiah-401-11-the-gospel-according-to-isaiah Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Isaiah 64:1-9 - Longing and Lament Isaiah 64:1-9 - Longing and Lament https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-12-03/isaiah-641-9-longing-and-lament Longing and lament points us to our need for God to come. Longing and lament points us to our need for God to come. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-12-03/817/isaiah-641-9-longing-and-lament Sun, 3 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 4:14-5:10 - Your Representative in Heaven Hebrews 4:14-5:10 - Your Representative in Heaven https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-11-26/hebrews-414-510-your-representative-in-heaven Jesus is the representative we need, so hold fast and draw near to him. Jesus is the representative we need, so hold fast and draw near to him. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-11-26/816/hebrews-414-510-your-representative-in-heaven Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 3:1-4:13 - Don’t Miss Out Hebrews 3:1-4:13 - Don’t Miss Out https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-11-19/hebrews-31-413-don-t-miss-out Israel only got a sample of what we get to enjoy, so don’t miss out on Jesus and all that he's given us. Israel only got a sample of what we get to enjoy, so don’t miss out on Jesus and all that he's given us. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-11-19/815/hebrews-31-413-don-t-miss-out Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 2:5-18 - Why Jesus Came and Suffered Hebrews 2:5-18 - Why Jesus Came and Suffered https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-11-12/hebrews-25-18-why-jesus-came-and-suffered Jesus became one of us to do what we couldn’t do for ourselves. Jesus became one of us to do what we couldn’t do for ourselves. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-11-12/814/hebrews-25-18-why-jesus-came-and-suffered Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 1:5-2:4 - Why We Should Listen to Jesus Hebrews 1:5-2:4 - Why We Should Listen to Jesus https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-11-05/hebrews-15-24-why-we-should-listen-to-jesus Jesus is better than angels, so if you’d pay attention to the message of angels, you’d better pay attention to the message of Jesus. Jesus is better than angels, so if you’d pay attention to the message of angels, you’d better pay attention to the message of Jesus. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-11-05/813/hebrews-15-24-why-we-should-listen-to-jesus Sun, 5 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Hebrews 1:1-4 - Who is Jesus? Hebrews 1:1-4 - Who is Jesus? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-10-29/hebrews-11-4-who-is-jesus Because Jesus is incomparable, looking at him — really looking at him — can change your life forever. Because Jesus is incomparable, looking at him — really looking at him — can change your life forever. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-10-29/812/hebrews-11-4-who-is-jesus Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Hebrews 1:1-4 - The Antidote to Abandoning Your Faith Hebrews 1:1-4 - The Antidote to Abandoning Your Faith https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-10-22/hebrews-11-4-the-antidote-to-abandoning-your-faith The antidote to abandoning our faith is riveting our attention on Jesus, because there’s no-one like him. The antidote to abandoning our faith is riveting our attention on Jesus, because there’s no-one like him. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-10-22/811/hebrews-11-4-the-antidote-to-abandoning-your-faith Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 1 Timothy 4:7-16 - Forward in Faith 1 Timothy 4:7-16 - Forward in Faith https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-10-15/1-timothy-47-16-forward-in-faith https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-10-15/810/1-timothy-47-16-forward-in-faith Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 107 - Giving Credit Where It’s Due Psalm 107 - Giving Credit Where It’s Due https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-10-08/psalm-107-giving-credit-where-it-s-due Ps. 107 is a psalm that draws attention to the steadfast love of God and calls us to give credit where it’s due, but in order to do so, we need to reflect, respond, and repeat. Ps. 107 is a psalm that draws attention to the steadfast love of God and calls us to give credit where it’s due, but in order to do so, we need to reflect, respond, and repeat. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-10-08/809/psalm-107-giving-credit-where-it-s-due Sun, 8 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 1 Samuel 3:1-22 - Restored to God’s Presence 1 Samuel 3:1-22 - Restored to God’s Presence https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-10-01/1-samuel-31-22-restored-to-god-s-presence The privilege of access to God’s glorious presence is what distinguishes the people of God as the people of God. The calling of Samuel proves that God’s presence is restored when His Word is established. The privilege of access to God’s glorious presence is what distinguishes the people of God as the people of God. The calling of Samuel proves that God’s presence is restored when His Word is established. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-10-01/808/1-samuel-31-22-restored-to-god-s-presence Sun, 1 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 1 Samuel 2:12-36 - Restored From Defilement 1 Samuel 2:12-36 - Restored From Defilement https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-09-24/1-samuel-212-36-restored-from-defilement God desires pure worship from his chosen people. God’s house at Shiloh was a spiritual disaster. How can God restore pure worship when it is so defiled? As we see God restore worship for his people then, it will allow us to see the pure worship that God desires from us today. God desires pure worship from his chosen people. God’s house at Shiloh was a spiritual disaster. How can God restore pure worship when it is so defiled? As we see God restore worship for his people then, it will allow us to see the pure worship that God desires from us today. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-09-24/807/1-samuel-212-36-restored-from-defilement Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 1 Samuel 2:1-11 - Restored From Injustice 1 Samuel 2:1-11 - Restored From Injustice https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-09-17/1-samuel-21-11-restored-from-injustice Like the light piercing through shadows, the justice of God is inescapable. God justly weighs all our actions. As we join into Hannah’s prayer and consider God’s justice, ask yourself: how do I measure up? Like the light piercing through shadows, the justice of God is inescapable. God justly weighs all our actions. As we join into Hannah’s prayer and consider God’s justice, ask yourself: how do I measure up? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-09-17/806/1-samuel-21-11-restored-from-injustice Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 1 Samuel 1:1-28 - Restored From Disgrace 1 Samuel 1:1-28 - Restored From Disgrace https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-09-10/1-samuel-11-28-restored-from-disgrace 1 Samuel 1-3 is about restoration of grand things - injustices of society, abuses of leadership. But God doesn’t over look the small things. This story of restoration starts with Hannah, and her hope to be restored from disgrace. 1 Samuel 1-3 is about restoration of grand things - injustices of society, abuses of leadership. But God doesn’t over look the small things. This story of restoration starts with Hannah, and her hope to be restored from disgrace. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-09-10/805/1-samuel-11-28-restored-from-disgrace Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Philippians 4:10-23 - Healthy Gospel Partnership Philippians 4:10-23 - Healthy Gospel Partnership https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-09-03/philippians-410-23-healthy-gospel-partnership The letter to the Philippians paints a beautiful picture of a healthy gospel partnership with Paul and the Philippian church. Christians joyfully striving together for the gospel today can find much encouragement from the letter’s conclusion as we put into practice the same key principles in our own gospel partnerships. The letter to the Philippians paints a beautiful picture of a healthy gospel partnership with Paul and the Philippian church. Christians joyfully striving together for the gospel today can find much encouragement from the letter’s conclusion as we put into practice the same key principles in our own gospel partnerships. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-09-03/804/philippians-410-23-healthy-gospel-partnership Sun, 3 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Philippians 4:2-9 - The Peace of God Philippians 4:2-9 - The Peace of God https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-08-27/philippians-42-9-the-peace-of-god https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-08-27/803/philippians-42-9-the-peace-of-god Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Philippians 3:12-4:1 - How to Run the Christian Race with Maturity Philippians 3:12-4:1 - How to Run the Christian Race with Maturity https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-08-20/philippians-312-41-how-to-run-the-christian-race-with-maturity There is a pattern to Christian maturity that Paul calls us to follow. Paul has been deeply personal about his walk with Jesus, calling us to keep running the race for the prize of the goal of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. There is a pattern to Christian maturity that Paul calls us to follow. Paul has been deeply personal about his walk with Jesus, calling us to keep running the race for the prize of the goal of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-08-20/802/philippians-312-41-how-to-run-the-christian-race-with-maturity Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Philippians 3:1-11 - The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ Jesus Philippians 3:1-11 - The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ Jesus https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-08-13/philippians-31-11-the-surpassing-worth-of-knowing-christ-jesus There is a surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus in all of his beauty and splendor against which nothing or no one else compares. Jesus is all worthy and deserves all worship and praise. There is a surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus in all of his beauty and splendor against which nothing or no one else compares. Jesus is all worthy and deserves all worship and praise. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-08-13/801/philippians-31-11-the-surpassing-worth-of-knowing-christ-jesus Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Philippians 2:19-30 - Biblical Servanthood Philippians 2:19-30 - Biblical Servanthood https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-08-06/philippians-219-30-biblical-servanthood https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-08-06/800/philippians-219-30-biblical-servanthood Sun, 6 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Philippians 2:12-18 - Walk Your Talk Philippians 2:12-18 - Walk Your Talk https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-07-30/philippians-212-18-walk-your-talk https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-07-30/799/philippians-212-18-walk-your-talk Sun, 30 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Philippians 2:1-11 - United For The Gospel Philippians 2:1-11 - United For The Gospel https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-07-23/philippians-21-11-united-for-the-gospel https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-07-23/798/philippians-21-11-united-for-the-gospel Sun, 23 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Philippians 1:12-30 - Strive Together for the Gospel Philippians 1:12-30 - Strive Together for the Gospel https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-07-16/philippians-112-30-strive-together-for-the-gospel As Paul gets into the main body of his letter, he calls the believers to strive together for the gospel, but our passage shows us that there are a couple of things we need in order to do that. As Paul gets into the main body of his letter, he calls the believers to strive together for the gospel, but our passage shows us that there are a couple of things we need in order to do that. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-07-16/797/philippians-112-30-strive-together-for-the-gospel Sun, 16 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Philippians 1:1-11 - Paul's Prayer for the Church Philippians 1:1-11 - Paul's Prayer for the Church https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-07-09/philippians-11-11-pauls-prayer-for-the-church As we dive into Philippians, we are met with Paul's prayer for them, and we learn that the outworking of the gospel should lead us to partnership, praise and progress.As we dive into Philippians, we are met with Paul's prayer for them, and we learn that the outworking of the gospel should lead us to partnership, praise and progress. As we dive into Philippians, we are met with Paul's prayer for them, and we learn that the outworking of the gospel should lead us to partnership, praise and progress.As we dive into Philippians, we are met with Paul's prayer for them, and we learn that the outworking of the gospel should lead us to partnership, praise and progress. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-07-09/796/philippians-11-11-pauls-prayer-for-the-church Sun, 9 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Exodus 16:1-36 - Manna, Money, (Not) Mine! Exodus 16:1-36 - Manna, Money, (Not) Mine! https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-06-25/exodus-161-36-manna-money-not-mine The story of manna in the wilderness shows us the providence of God for all our needs. Nothing we have belongs to us, but they are from God so that we must trust God in how we manage our money and wealth. The story of manna in the wilderness shows us the providence of God for all our needs. Nothing we have belongs to us, but they are from God so that we must trust God in how we manage our money and wealth. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-06-25/794/exodus-161-36-manna-money-not-mine Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Luke 19:28-40 - True Servants of the Coming King Luke 19:28-40 - True Servants of the Coming King https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-06-18/luke-1928-40-true-servants-of-the-coming-king https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-06-18/793/luke-1928-40-true-servants-of-the-coming-king Sun, 18 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Acts 21:1-16 - Sometimes It Will Be God's Will for You to Suffer Acts 21:1-16 - Sometimes It Will Be God's Will for You to Suffer https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-06-11/acts-211-16-sometimes-it-will-be-gods-will-for-you-to-suffer https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-06-11/792/acts-211-16-sometimes-it-will-be-gods-will-for-you-to-suffer Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Luke 4:1-13 - He Who Was Tempted As The Hope For The Tempted Luke 4:1-13 - He Who Was Tempted As The Hope For The Tempted https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-06-04/luke-41-13-he-who-was-tempted-as-the-hope-for-the-tempted https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-06-04/791/luke-41-13-he-who-was-tempted-as-the-hope-for-the-tempted Sun, 4 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Acts 1:12-26 - Between Power and Promise Acts 1:12-26 - Between Power and Promise https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-05-28/acts-112-26-between-power-and-promise What does a church look like that expects God’s power? What does a church look like that expects God’s power? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-05-28/790/acts-112-26-between-power-and-promise Sun, 28 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400 2 Timothy 1:8-14 - The Call to Guard the Good Deposit 2 Timothy 1:8-14 - The Call to Guard the Good Deposit https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-05-21/2-timothy-18-14-the-call-to-guard-the-good-deposit Our mission, to make disciples, is the greatest calling and cause, the greatest message and truth ever known, and we must not fail in our call to guard, proclaim, and live it together. Our mission, to make disciples, is the greatest calling and cause, the greatest message and truth ever known, and we must not fail in our call to guard, proclaim, and live it together. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-05-21/789/2-timothy-18-14-the-call-to-guard-the-good-deposit Sun, 21 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Luke 8:4-21 - Take Care How You Hear Luke 8:4-21 - Take Care How You Hear https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-05-14/luke-84-21-take-care-how-you-hear https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-05-14/788/luke-84-21-take-care-how-you-hear Sun, 14 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Luke 18:1-8 - Persevering Widow Luke 18:1-8 - Persevering Widow https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-05-07/luke-181-8-persevering-widow Prayer is not God’s way to give us what we want; prayer is God’s way to make us want what he gives. Prayer is not God’s way to give us what we want; prayer is God’s way to make us want what he gives. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-05-07/787/luke-181-8-persevering-widow Sun, 7 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Ephesians 6:10-20 - Our Secret Resource Ephesians 6:10-20 - Our Secret Resource https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-04-30/ephesians-610-20-our-secret-resource God has called us to stand together with fellow believers in battle, and He has equipped us. But there is something else we need: prayer. God has called us to stand together with fellow believers in battle, and He has equipped us. But there is something else we need: prayer. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-04-30/786/ephesians-610-20-our-secret-resource Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Ephesians 6:13-17 - Know Your Gear Ephesians 6:13-17 - Know Your Gear https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-04-23/ephesians-613-17-know-your-gear Our enemy is an intelligent, cunning, and resourceful enemy. We need to be aware, but we do not need to be afraid, because God has very well resourced us for the battle. Our enemy is an intelligent, cunning, and resourceful enemy. We need to be aware, but we do not need to be afraid, because God has very well resourced us for the battle. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-04-23/785/ephesians-613-17-know-your-gear Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Ephesians 6:10-13 - Stand Ephesians 6:10-13 - Stand https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-04-16/ephesians-610-13-stand Because we’re engaged in deadly spiritual warfare, we need God’s help to stand firm. Because we’re engaged in deadly spiritual warfare, we need God’s help to stand firm. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-04-16/784/ephesians-610-13-stand Sun, 16 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Romans 8:37 - More Than Conquerors Romans 8:37 - More Than Conquerors https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-04-09/romans-837-more-than-conquerors When Jesus walked out the tomb where he was buried, His people became more than conquerors in the face of persecutions and trials because of the love of Jesus and His victory over Satan and the power of the world. When Jesus walked out the tomb where he was buried, His people became more than conquerors in the face of persecutions and trials because of the love of Jesus and His victory over Satan and the power of the world. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-04-09/783/romans-837-more-than-conquerors Sun, 9 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 1 Corinthians 15:12-26 - The First Man Standing 1 Corinthians 15:12-26 - The First Man Standing https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-04-02/1-corinthians-1512-26-the-first-man-standing As we reflect on this Easter season, we consider Christ’s victory over sin and death, and the importance of the resurrection. From our passage, we will see that Jesus is the first man standing, and His resurrection is the substance of our faith, the seal of our hope, and the sign of His victory (and ours). As we reflect on this Easter season, we consider Christ’s victory over sin and death, and the importance of the resurrection. From our passage, we will see that Jesus is the first man standing, and His resurrection is the substance of our faith, the seal of our hope, and the sign of His victory (and ours). https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-04-02/782/1-corinthians-1512-26-the-first-man-standing Sun, 2 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 1 Timothy 3:4-5 - Healthy Leadership 1 Timothy 3:4-5 - Healthy Leadership https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-03-26/1-timothy-34-5-healthy-leadership Trust in authority is pretty low these days. There’s no shortage of data to prove this. Scripture describes the church as God’s house and God has given elders authority in it. What does that look like? How should authority in the church work in a healthy way? Trust in authority is pretty low these days. There’s no shortage of data to prove this. Scripture describes the church as God’s house and God has given elders authority in it. What does that look like? How should authority in the church work in a healthy way? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-03-26/781/1-timothy-34-5-healthy-leadership Sun, 26 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Hebrews 12:16-24 - The Worst Trade You Could Ever Make Hebrews 12:16-24 - The Worst Trade You Could Ever Make https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-03-19/hebrews-1216-24-the-worst-trade-you-could-ever-make Have you ever made a bad trade? The Bible tells us that Esau traded his birthright for a single bowl of soup. We shake our heads at his foolishness, and yet we do the same whenever we value things like money or relationships more than Jesus and his gospel blessings. All of us have our own bowls of soup to reckon with. In this sermon, Josh warns us about trading our eternal inheritance for the passing pleasures of the world. Have you ever made a bad trade? The Bible tells us that Esau traded his birthright for a single bowl of soup. We shake our heads at his foolishness, and yet we do the same whenever we value things like money or relationships more than Jesus and his gospel blessings. All of us have our own bowls of soup to reckon with. In this sermon, Josh warns us about trading our eternal inheritance for the passing pleasures of the world. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-03-19/780/hebrews-1216-24-the-worst-trade-you-could-ever-make Sun, 19 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Hebrews 4:15 - The Heart of Christ In Our Weakness Hebrews 4:15 - The Heart of Christ In Our Weakness https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-03-12/hebrews-415-the-heart-of-christ-in-our-weakness https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-03-12/779/hebrews-415-the-heart-of-christ-in-our-weakness Sun, 12 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Philippians 4:6 - Pray Thankfully, Not Anxiously Philippians 4:6 - Pray Thankfully, Not Anxiously https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-03-05/philippians-46-pray-thankfully-not-anxiously In our world today there is no shortage of worry and anxiety. It can often feel like our lives are being driven by emotions and very often Christians are not immune to this kind of anxiety. Paul reminds us that God does not intend for his people to be crippled by worry and anxiety but to be constant in prayer. In our world today there is no shortage of worry and anxiety. It can often feel like our lives are being driven by emotions and very often Christians are not immune to this kind of anxiety. Paul reminds us that God does not intend for his people to be crippled by worry and anxiety but to be constant in prayer. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-03-05/778/philippians-46-pray-thankfully-not-anxiously Sun, 5 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Isaiah 43 - Meet Yahweh Isaiah 43 - Meet Yahweh https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-02-26/isaiah-43-meet-yahweh Who is Yahweh? What is He really like? In this chapter of Isaiah, we learn who Yahweh is from His own words. Who is Yahweh? What is He really like? In this chapter of Isaiah, we learn who Yahweh is from His own words. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-02-26/777/isaiah-43-meet-yahweh Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 - Accept Your Weakness 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 - Accept Your Weakness https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-02-19/2-corinthians-47-12-accept-your-weakness Paul shows that God’s strategy to display his power is through having messengers proclaim it in their weakness. Both Paul and Christ accepted their weakness, so you should too. Paul shows that God’s strategy to display his power is through having messengers proclaim it in their weakness. Both Paul and Christ accepted their weakness, so you should too. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-02-19/776/2-corinthians-47-12-accept-your-weakness Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Colossians 2:6-15: The March Back to the Cross Colossians 2:6-15: The March Back to the Cross https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-02-12/colossians-26-15-the-march-back-to-the-cross In this sermon we will follow Paul‘s directions back to the cross, as he points out three landmarks to guide us along the way in our faith journey. In this sermon we will follow Paul‘s directions back to the cross, as he points out three landmarks to guide us along the way in our faith journey. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-02-12/775/colossians-26-15-the-march-back-to-the-cross Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500 John 21:1-14 Come and Have Breakfast John 21:1-14 Come and Have Breakfast https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-02-05/john-211-14-come-and-have-breakfast John 21:1-14 recounts the third time the risen Lord Jesus revealed himself to his disciples. What John reports is quite ordinary and mundane. A small group of men spend all night fishing and then eat breakfast on the beach with Jesus, who prepares and serves them bread and fish. John reminds us that the risen Lord Jesus cares for us in the ordinary needs and concerns of everyday life and carries out his redemptive purposes in the mundane and routine activities of everyday life. John 21:1-14 recounts the third time the risen Lord Jesus revealed himself to his disciples. What John reports is quite ordinary and mundane. A small group of men spend all night fishing and then eat breakfast on the beach with Jesus, who prepares and serves them bread and fish. John reminds us that the risen Lord Jesus cares for us in the ordinary needs and concerns of everyday life and carries out his redemptive purposes in the mundane and routine activities of everyday life. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-02-05/774/john-211-14-come-and-have-breakfast Sun, 5 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Isaiah 45:1-7 Behold Your God of Providence Isaiah 45:1-7 Behold Your God of Providence https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-01-29/isaiah-451-7-behold-your-god-of-providence There is none like God, and to prove it, He declares what He will do many, many years before it comes to pass so that when it happens, there can be no debate. In our text, we learn that God works His providence for His people to His praise. There is none like God, and to prove it, He declares what He will do many, many years before it comes to pass so that when it happens, there can be no debate. In our text, we learn that God works His providence for His people to His praise. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-01-29/773/isaiah-451-7-behold-your-god-of-providence Sun, 29 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Isaiah 6:1-13 Behold Your Holy God Isaiah 6:1-13 Behold Your Holy God https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-01-22/isaiah-61-13-behold-your-holy-god We ought to behold our Holy God and respond to his holiness by repenting of our sin and serving Him. We ought to behold our Holy God and respond to his holiness by repenting of our sin and serving Him. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-01-22/772/isaiah-61-13-behold-your-holy-god Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Isaiah 54:1-10 Behold Your God of Steadfast Love Isaiah 54:1-10 Behold Your God of Steadfast Love https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-01-15/isaiah-541-10-behold-your-god-of-steadfast-love God’s steadfast love gives us cause to rejoice in the supernatural new birth, it motivates us to grow as God promised, and it reassures us in the safety of our God’s covenantal faithfulness. God’s steadfast love gives us cause to rejoice in the supernatural new birth, it motivates us to grow as God promised, and it reassures us in the safety of our God’s covenantal faithfulness. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-01-15/771/isaiah-541-10-behold-your-god-of-steadfast-love Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Isaiah 40:1-11 Behold Your God of Comfort Isaiah 40:1-11 Behold Your God of Comfort https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-01-01/isaiah-401-11-behold-your-god-of-comfort Does God love us? Is he with us? While the promise of God’s presence is unshakable, our assurance of it can waver because of our sinfulness. Even through these pains, the tender comfort of God’s presence is secured because of his great mercy. Does God love us? Is he with us? While the promise of God’s presence is unshakable, our assurance of it can waver because of our sinfulness. Even through these pains, the tender comfort of God’s presence is secured because of his great mercy. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2023-01-01/769/isaiah-401-11-behold-your-god-of-comfort Sun, 1 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Matthew 2:1-12 Behold, The King is Here! Matthew 2:1-12 Behold, The King is Here! https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-12-18/matthew-21-12-behold-the-king-is-here In Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ because He is the promised King that brought salvation to the world. His kingship requires us to submit to His authority as we seek to worship in His presence. In response to His lavish grace, we are called to present to Him our best offering. In Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ because He is the promised King that brought salvation to the world. His kingship requires us to submit to His authority as we seek to worship in His presence. In response to His lavish grace, we are called to present to Him our best offering. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-12-18/767/matthew-21-12-behold-the-king-is-here Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Isaiah 9:1-7 Christ the King of Hope Isaiah 9:1-7 Christ the King of Hope https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-12-11/isaiah-91-7-christ-the-king-of-hope Sometimes darkness can become the new normal. We want the light but don’t know where to find it. Isaiah 9:1-7 celebrates Christ as the King whose light breaks through the darkness light the dawn. Sometimes darkness can become the new normal. We want the light but don’t know where to find it. Isaiah 9:1-7 celebrates Christ as the King whose light breaks through the darkness light the dawn. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-12-11/766/isaiah-91-7-christ-the-king-of-hope Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Psalm 31 How to Delight in God When Life is Hard Psalm 31 How to Delight in God When Life is Hard https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-12-04/psalm-31-how-to-delight-in-god-when-life-is-hard Life is hard. There is just no way around it. This world is not our home. Yet, God has called on us to delight in Him throughout the trials and troubles. How do we actually do that? David lays out an excellent pattern to show us exactly how he learned to rejoice in God, even when life hurt. We do well to learn from his example. Life is hard. There is just no way around it. This world is not our home. Yet, God has called on us to delight in Him throughout the trials and troubles. How do we actually do that? David lays out an excellent pattern to show us exactly how he learned to rejoice in God, even when life hurt. We do well to learn from his example. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-12-04/765/psalm-31-how-to-delight-in-god-when-life-is-hard Sun, 4 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Psalm 34 What all Suffering Saints Need to Hear Psalm 34 What all Suffering Saints Need to Hear https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-11-27/psalm-34-what-all-suffering-saints-need-to-hear This Psalm is a promise that the God of the Bible will deliver all those who take refuge in him. David wrote this reflecting upon God’s deliverance from the hand of an enemy king. His testimony and instruction lead to assurance in the God who blesses all of his suffering servants. This Psalm is a promise that the God of the Bible will deliver all those who take refuge in him. David wrote this reflecting upon God’s deliverance from the hand of an enemy king. His testimony and instruction lead to assurance in the God who blesses all of his suffering servants. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-11-27/764/psalm-34-what-all-suffering-saints-need-to-hear Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Hebrews 10:19-25 Stay Devoted Together Hebrews 10:19-25 Stay Devoted Together https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-11-20/hebrews-1019-25-stay-devoted-together At a time when the Hebrew church was despairing, God’s Word reminded them to be devoted. The passage explains why and how we must stay devoted together. At a time when the Hebrew church was despairing, God’s Word reminded them to be devoted. The passage explains why and how we must stay devoted together. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-11-20/763/hebrews-1019-25-stay-devoted-together Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Romans 5:9-11 Full Assurance Romans 5:9-11 Full Assurance https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-11-13/romans-59-11-full-assurance God's people are given great assurance concerning our final salvation. God's people are given great assurance concerning our final salvation. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-11-13/762/romans-59-11-full-assurance Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Psalm 81 - Strength for the Journey Psalm 81 - Strength for the Journey https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-11-06/psalm-81-strength-for-the-journey There are times when our circumstances in life cause us to confess, “I can’t do it, Lord, I need strength!” In Psalm 81 we learn where we can find strength for the journey. There are times when our circumstances in life cause us to confess, “I can’t do it, Lord, I need strength!” In Psalm 81 we learn where we can find strength for the journey. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-11-06/761/psalm-81-strength-for-the-journey Sun, 6 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0400 1 John 3:1-3 Christian, God loves you! 1 John 3:1-3 Christian, God loves you! https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-10-30/1-john-31-3-christian-god-loves-you God has given us an identity and a purpose as His beloved children. We are therefore called to embrace the challenge along the way, and we are given the power to become more like Jesus, who is our hope. God has given us an identity and a purpose as His beloved children. We are therefore called to embrace the challenge along the way, and we are given the power to become more like Jesus, who is our hope. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-10-30/760/1-john-31-3-christian-god-loves-you Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Hold Fast to Truth 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Hold Fast to Truth https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-10-23/2-thessalonians-213-17-hold-fast-to-truth Living in this world can feel a lot like being on a small boat in the middle of a raging storm. When the strong winds and high waves of life hit you hard, what you need to do is hold on to something secure. In this passage, the apostle Paul calls on the Thessalonians to hold fast to the truth of God’s Word. It is the only thing secure enough to keep Christians safe in the middle of the storms of life. Living in this world can feel a lot like being on a small boat in the middle of a raging storm. When the strong winds and high waves of life hit you hard, what you need to do is hold on to something secure. In this passage, the apostle Paul calls on the Thessalonians to hold fast to the truth of God’s Word. It is the only thing secure enough to keep Christians safe in the middle of the storms of life. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-10-23/759/2-thessalonians-213-17-hold-fast-to-truth Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 44 - When the Righteous Leverage God’s faithfulness Psalm 44 - When the Righteous Leverage God’s faithfulness https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-10-16/psalm-44-when-the-righteous-leverage-god-s-faithfulness In Psalm 44, as Israel finds itself suffering greatly, despite being true to God’s covenant, they leverage God’s faithfulness in prayer. In their prayer life, God’s people should also leverage God’s faithful acts, his faithful promises and His faithful character. In Psalm 44, as Israel finds itself suffering greatly, despite being true to God’s covenant, they leverage God’s faithfulness in prayer. In their prayer life, God’s people should also leverage God’s faithful acts, his faithful promises and His faithful character. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-10-16/758/psalm-44-when-the-righteous-leverage-god-s-faithfulness Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 80 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around Psalm 80 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-10-09/psalm-80-look-up-look-down-look-around In Ps. 80, God’s people face an impossible situation and cry out for an impossible solution. We might not be in the same circumstances, but here we learn that in times of trial, God’s people need to seek His face—look up, look down, look around! In Ps. 80, God’s people face an impossible situation and cry out for an impossible solution. We might not be in the same circumstances, but here we learn that in times of trial, God’s people need to seek His face—look up, look down, look around! https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-10-09/757/psalm-80-look-up-look-down-look-around Sun, 9 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 13 How Long O Lord? Psalm 13 How Long O Lord? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-10-02/psalm-13-how-long-o-lord Living in a fallen world, lament is the language of Christians to cry out to God, to plead with Him as a child so that we would worship Him joyfully with reaffirmed faith. Living in a fallen world, lament is the language of Christians to cry out to God, to plead with Him as a child so that we would worship Him joyfully with reaffirmed faith. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-10-02/756/psalm-13-how-long-o-lord Sun, 2 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 90 Praying When Sin Leaves Ruins Psalm 90 Praying When Sin Leaves Ruins https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-09-25/psalm-90-praying-when-sin-leaves-ruins Sin leaves ruins. The prayer of Psalm 90 is a primer for restoring the ruin left by sin. Moses’ wisdom offers us insight to make sense of everything and instruction to figure out what we can do about it. Sin leaves ruins. The prayer of Psalm 90 is a primer for restoring the ruin left by sin. Moses’ wisdom offers us insight to make sense of everything and instruction to figure out what we can do about it. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-09-25/755/psalm-90-praying-when-sin-leaves-ruins Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 77 Praying When You Can’t Psalm 77 Praying When You Can’t https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-09-18/psalm-77-praying-when-you-can-t Asaph recognized that God’s people needed some kind of deliverance. He agonized over it in prayer. Nothing seemed to change, like he expected it might. How do you pray when you can’t pray anymore? Asaph recognized that God’s people needed some kind of deliverance. He agonized over it in prayer. Nothing seemed to change, like he expected it might. How do you pray when you can’t pray anymore? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-09-18/754/psalm-77-praying-when-you-can-t Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 61: Praying From The End Psalm 61: Praying From The End https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-09-11/psalm-61-praying-from-the-end David found himself in a place he didn’t want to be. He was forced out and away from where he belonged. It was a desolate place. His prayer in Psalm 61 models for us how we should pray when we find ourselves in desolate places, worlds away from where we want to be. David found himself in a place he didn’t want to be. He was forced out and away from where he belonged. It was a desolate place. His prayer in Psalm 61 models for us how we should pray when we find ourselves in desolate places, worlds away from where we want to be. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-09-11/753/psalm-61-praying-from-the-end Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 131: Hope in the Chaos Psalm 131: Hope in the Chaos https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-09-04/psalm-131-hope-in-the-chaos In times of chaos, Psalm 131 helps us experience the peace of God and learn to trust God in every season. In times of chaos, Psalm 131 helps us experience the peace of God and learn to trust God in every season. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-09-04/752/psalm-131-hope-in-the-chaos Sun, 4 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Isaiah 26:1-6 The Song of the New City Isaiah 26:1-6 The Song of the New City https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-08-28/isaiah-261-6-the-song-of-the-new-city The effects of sin, and God’s judgement on sin, can cause what feels like waste and desolation in our lives. That’s where God’s people found themselves in Isaiah 24. But then in the hope of the New City and restoration of all things, Isaiah 26:1-6 publishes a song that will be sung in that new city. The song of the new city gives us reason to rejoice even amidst the waste around us. The effects of sin, and God’s judgement on sin, can cause what feels like waste and desolation in our lives. That’s where God’s people found themselves in Isaiah 24. But then in the hope of the New City and restoration of all things, Isaiah 26:1-6 publishes a song that will be sung in that new city. The song of the new city gives us reason to rejoice even amidst the waste around us. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-08-28/751/isaiah-261-6-the-song-of-the-new-city Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 5:4 Blessed are Those who Mourn Matthew 5:4 Blessed are Those who Mourn https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-08-21/matthew-54-blessed-are-those-who-mourn Jesus offers the blessing of comfort—comfort to those who mourn. Yet not just any kind of mourning will draw the heart of God. Before we mourn the pain and sorrows of this life, we must mourn the sin and depravity of our hearts. Jesus offers the blessing of comfort—comfort to those who mourn. Yet not just any kind of mourning will draw the heart of God. Before we mourn the pain and sorrows of this life, we must mourn the sin and depravity of our hearts. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-08-21/750/matthew-54-blessed-are-those-who-mourn Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Genesis 4:25-26 A Eulogy for Prayer Genesis 4:25-26 A Eulogy for Prayer https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-08-14/genesis-425-26-a-eulogy-for-prayer Have you ever had the experience of hearing a eulogy for someone you thought you knew well, but then realized you didn’t know at all? One way for us to get to know prayer better is to consider its birth, life, and death. Let’s consider what a eulogy for prayer might include. Have you ever had the experience of hearing a eulogy for someone you thought you knew well, but then realized you didn’t know at all? One way for us to get to know prayer better is to consider its birth, life, and death. Let’s consider what a eulogy for prayer might include. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-08-14/749/genesis-425-26-a-eulogy-for-prayer Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Genesis 2:1-17: Enjoy Beauty, Suitably Genesis 2:1-17: Enjoy Beauty, Suitably https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-08-07/genesis-21-17-enjoy-beauty-suitably God made a beautiful world for us to enjoy. But just as in Genesis we are often prone to abuse and corrupt it. How can we restore God’s beauty and enjoy it, suitably? God made a beautiful world for us to enjoy. But just as in Genesis we are often prone to abuse and corrupt it. How can we restore God’s beauty and enjoy it, suitably? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-08-07/748/genesis-21-17-enjoy-beauty-suitably Sun, 7 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Don't Worry - Be Happy! Don't Worry - Be Happy! https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-07-31/dont-worry-be-happy Government, Education, Medical, Religious leaders and the public in general are dealing with new levels of anxiety and quite frankly we are not doing well. Is there a way to deal with this stress? God's care, control and compassion may be a resource that we have been missing ..... let's think about it and address the worry and the anxiety that is so much a part of our lives. "Don't Worry Be Happy" is a good goal but it needs a little more than a snappy tune to make it happen! Let's read and apply what God tells us about the subject. Government, Education, Medical, Religious leaders and the public in general are dealing with new levels of anxiety and quite frankly we are not doing well. Is there a way to deal with this stress? God's care, control and compassion may be a resource that we have been missing ..... let's think about it and address the worry and the anxiety that is so much a part of our lives. "Don't Worry Be Happy" is a good goal but it needs a little more than a snappy tune to make it happen! Let's read and apply what God tells us about the subject. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-07-31/747/dont-worry-be-happy Sun, 31 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Genesis 2:1-3 Rest or Die Genesis 2:1-3 Rest or Die https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-07-24/genesis-21-3-rest-or-die We live in a society plagued by restlessness; we want to do more, dream more, and be more, but we fail to truly recognize what it’s costing us. We need to believe that rest is a gift from God given for our own good. We live in a society plagued by restlessness; we want to do more, dream more, and be more, but we fail to truly recognize what it’s costing us. We need to believe that rest is a gift from God given for our own good. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-07-24/746/genesis-21-3-rest-or-die Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Genesis 2:4-17 Work in Progress Genesis 2:4-17 Work in Progress https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-07-17/genesis-24-17-work-in-progress Work—the very mention of it makes some of us groan. But what does God have to say about work, and how can we maintain a right perspective on it? Work—the very mention of it makes some of us groan. But what does God have to say about work, and how can we maintain a right perspective on it? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-07-17/745/genesis-24-17-work-in-progress Sun, 17 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Genesis 2:4-25 God’s Image as Male & Female Genesis 2:4-25 God’s Image as Male & Female https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-07-10/genesis-24-25-god-s-image-as-male-female God created male and female in His image, and after His likeness. So what does that say about our masculinity and femininity and how do can we flourish as male and female according to God's design? God created male and female in His image, and after His likeness. So what does that say about our masculinity and femininity and how do can we flourish as male and female according to God's design? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-07-10/744/genesis-24-25-god-s-image-as-male-female Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Genesis 2:18-25 God’s Image in Marriage Genesis 2:18-25 God’s Image in Marriage https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-07-03/genesis-218-25-god-s-image-in-marriage Marriage should be honoured by all, says the author of Hebrews, but how do we do that? It starts with recognizing that marriage is instituted by God and it is good. Most of all, it is glorious because it exhibits Christ and the church and it embodies our longing for the end. Marriage should be honoured by all, says the author of Hebrews, but how do we do that? It starts with recognizing that marriage is instituted by God and it is good. Most of all, it is glorious because it exhibits Christ and the church and it embodies our longing for the end. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-07-03/743/genesis-218-25-god-s-image-in-marriage Sun, 3 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Genesis 3 Temptation: Who Will You Believe Genesis 3 Temptation: Who Will You Believe https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-06-26/genesis-3-temptation-who-will-you-believe How do you handle temptation? Will you believe God or Satan in that moment? Who really wants your happiness? Prepare now by seeing that God is for you, he seeks your joy, he wants to bless you, and he will meet all your longings as you obey him. How do you handle temptation? Will you believe God or Satan in that moment? Who really wants your happiness? Prepare now by seeing that God is for you, he seeks your joy, he wants to bless you, and he will meet all your longings as you obey him. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-06-26/742/genesis-3-temptation-who-will-you-believe Sun, 26 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Genesis 1:26-28 Image, Likeness, and Longing Genesis 1:26-28 Image, Likeness, and Longing https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-06-19/genesis-126-28-image-likeness-and-longing In a society where purpose and identity are treated as relative and something found through personal discovery, God’s word in Genesis makes it clear that we were created in a specific way and for a specific purpose. This knowledge has far reaching implications not just on who we are, but how we are to live. In a society where purpose and identity are treated as relative and something found through personal discovery, God’s word in Genesis makes it clear that we were created in a specific way and for a specific purpose. This knowledge has far reaching implications not just on who we are, but how we are to live. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-06-19/741/genesis-126-28-image-likeness-and-longing Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Genesis 1:2-2:3 Longing & Labouring for Order Genesis 1:2-2:3 Longing & Labouring for Order https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-06-12/genesis-12-23-longing-labouring-for-order When God created, He did it by putting everything in its proper place. And yet, in our lives we witness so much chaos and disorder. What can we learn from creation about how things are meant to be? How does redemption bring order back in our lives? When God created, He did it by putting everything in its proper place. And yet, in our lives we witness so much chaos and disorder. What can we learn from creation about how things are meant to be? How does redemption bring order back in our lives? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-06-12/740/genesis-12-23-longing-labouring-for-order Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Genesis 1:2-2:3 How God Gets His Work Done Genesis 1:2-2:3 How God Gets His Work Done https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-06-05/genesis-12-23-how-god-gets-his-work-done We have so many things to do, but so little time. How can we get them all done? In the beautifully crafted poetry of Genesis 1-2, we see what God did in creation, how he did it, and how he is working through us now. We have so many things to do, but so little time. How can we get them all done? In the beautifully crafted poetry of Genesis 1-2, we see what God did in creation, how he did it, and how he is working through us now. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-06-05/739/genesis-12-23-how-god-gets-his-work-done Sun, 5 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Genesis 1:1 The God Who Created All Things Genesis 1:1 The God Who Created All Things https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-05-29/genesis-11-the-god-who-created-all-things Since eternity past—before anything was—God is. And then, He broke the silence. The story of all creation begins with God’s self-revelation, and how everything else came to be. Since eternity past—before anything was—God is. And then, He broke the silence. The story of all creation begins with God’s self-revelation, and how everything else came to be. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-05-29/738/genesis-11-the-god-who-created-all-things Sun, 29 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Romans 12:1: A Life of Worship Romans 12:1: A Life of Worship https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-05-22/romans-121-a-life-of-worship The apostle Paul calls all believers to live lives devoted to God because of what He has done. When we truly understand the second, then the first is the only reasonable response. The apostle Paul calls all believers to live lives devoted to God because of what He has done. When we truly understand the second, then the first is the only reasonable response. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-05-22/737/romans-121-a-life-of-worship Sun, 22 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Genesis 3:1-21: Shaming Shame Genesis 3:1-21: Shaming Shame https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-05-15/genesis-31-21-shaming-shame Shame. We have all felt it, and it began back in the garden when sin entered into the world. Rather than running or hiding, how are we to respond? How does God respond to us? Shame. We have all felt it, and it began back in the garden when sin entered into the world. Rather than running or hiding, how are we to respond? How does God respond to us? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-05-15/736/genesis-31-21-shaming-shame Sun, 15 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 15 Where I Belong Psalm 15 Where I Belong https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-05-08/psalm-15-where-i-belong Everyone wants to belong. It satisfies our desire to be validated in our humanity. It’s good to find that’s from a peer, or a supervisor, or a parent. But it’s something greater for creatures to find it from their Creator. Psalm 15 shows us how we can know that we belong with God. Everyone wants to belong. It satisfies our desire to be validated in our humanity. It’s good to find that’s from a peer, or a supervisor, or a parent. But it’s something greater for creatures to find it from their Creator. Psalm 15 shows us how we can know that we belong with God. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-05-08/735/psalm-15-where-i-belong Sun, 8 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 23 You Will Lead Me Home Psalm 23 You Will Lead Me Home https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-05-01/psalm-23-you-will-lead-me-home We are anxious about many things. Often the root of our worry and fear comes from depending on ourselves or other things to protect and provide for us. When we put our trust in the Good Shepherd we will find that he will lead us all the way home and make us all the way whole. We are anxious about many things. Often the root of our worry and fear comes from depending on ourselves or other things to protect and provide for us. When we put our trust in the Good Shepherd we will find that he will lead us all the way home and make us all the way whole. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-05-01/734/psalm-23-you-will-lead-me-home Sun, 1 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 28.16-20 Commissioned for Kingdom Come Matthew 28.16-20 Commissioned for Kingdom Come https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-04-24/matthew-28-16-20-commissioned-for-kingdom-come It’s easy to get excited when things are new and amazing. But over the long haul, when things don’t work like we want them to, it’s easy to get discouraged and lose heart. If we’re going to faithfully labour for the kingdom of heaven on earth, we must remember that the kingdom has come and will come… but right now, it comes through us. It’s easy to get excited when things are new and amazing. But over the long haul, when things don’t work like we want them to, it’s easy to get discouraged and lose heart. If we’re going to faithfully labour for the kingdom of heaven on earth, we must remember that the kingdom has come and will come… but right now, it comes through us. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-04-24/733/matthew-28-16-20-commissioned-for-kingdom-come Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 27:62-28:15 What Do We Do with the Resurrection? Matthew 27:62-28:15 What Do We Do with the Resurrection? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-04-17/matthew-2762-2815-what-do-we-do-with-the-resurrection The resurrection gives significance, meaning, and purpose for eternity. But the truth that Jesus is alive and has conquered death matters for right now too! What should we do right now with the truth of the resurrection? The resurrection gives significance, meaning, and purpose for eternity. But the truth that Jesus is alive and has conquered death matters for right now too! What should we do right now with the truth of the resurrection? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-04-17/732/matthew-2762-2815-what-do-we-do-with-the-resurrection Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400 1 John 2.1-11 The Point of Our Existence 1 John 2.1-11 The Point of Our Existence https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-04-15/1-john-2-1-11-the-point-of-our-existence Knowing who you are in Christ will help you to know why you are alive. We exist to know Jesus’ love so deeply that it flows through us and is perfected in us. His love is most clearly seen on Good Friday. Knowing who you are in Christ will help you to know why you are alive. We exist to know Jesus’ love so deeply that it flows through us and is perfected in us. His love is most clearly seen on Good Friday. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-04-15/731/1-john-2-1-11-the-point-of-our-existence Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 27:24-61 When Hell Brought Heaven to Earth Matthew 27:24-61 When Hell Brought Heaven to Earth https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-04-10/matthew-2724-61-when-hell-brought-heaven-to-earth As hunger testifies to the reality of food, so our fears testify to the reality of the hell we fear. But as Jesus dies, on a cross, there remains good news for us. He took our hell so that we could not only experience the kingdom of heaven, but help bring it to earth. As hunger testifies to the reality of food, so our fears testify to the reality of the hell we fear. But as Jesus dies, on a cross, there remains good news for us. He took our hell so that we could not only experience the kingdom of heaven, but help bring it to earth. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-04-10/729/matthew-2724-61-when-hell-brought-heaven-to-earth Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 27.1-23: How To Be Innocent Matthew 27.1-23: How To Be Innocent https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-04-03/matthew-27-1-23-how-to-be-innocent We’re all guilty and somewhere deep inside, for those who are willing to admit it, we know it to be true. In Matthew 27 each of the characters in the story must wrestle with their guilt and try to show themselves innocent. What can we learn about our options for finding innocence? We’re all guilty and somewhere deep inside, for those who are willing to admit it, we know it to be true. In Matthew 27 each of the characters in the story must wrestle with their guilt and try to show themselves innocent. What can we learn about our options for finding innocence? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-04-03/728/matthew-27-1-23-how-to-be-innocent Sun, 3 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 26.57-75: Three Words of Truth in a World of Lies Matthew 26.57-75: Three Words of Truth in a World of Lies https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-03-27/matthew-26-57-75-three-words-of-truth-in-a-world-of-lies We are living in a world where it’s hard to know who to trust. Political leaders, religious leaders, even friends and family let us down and fail us. In a world of confusion and falsehood, Jesus alone proves ultimately trustworthy. We are living in a world where it’s hard to know who to trust. Political leaders, religious leaders, even friends and family let us down and fail us. In a world of confusion and falsehood, Jesus alone proves ultimately trustworthy. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-03-27/730/matthew-26-57-75-three-words-of-truth-in-a-world-of-lies Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0400 1 Peter 5:1-7: Faithful Shepherds 1 Peter 5:1-7: Faithful Shepherds https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-03-20/1-peter-51-7-faithful-shepherds Elders are a gift to the church. God has designed His church to function and flourish under healthy, humble, Christ-like leaders. As both and Apostle and “fellow elder” Peter writes to instruct believers on the high calling and responsibilities God has given to them. May we be exhorted and encouraged as we hear and heed his words. Elders are a gift to the church. God has designed His church to function and flourish under healthy, humble, Christ-like leaders. As both and Apostle and “fellow elder” Peter writes to instruct believers on the high calling and responsibilities God has given to them. May we be exhorted and encouraged as we hear and heed his words. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-03-20/723/1-peter-51-7-faithful-shepherds Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Ephesians 4:1-16 True to the Calling Ephesians 4:1-16 True to the Calling https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-03-13/ephesians-41-16-true-to-the-calling Every church has a culture. It’s the lived experience of our community. What shapes the culture of a church? In Ephesians 4:1-16, the Apostle Pauls urges the church to remain true to its calling in the gospel. The church that does this will be a distinguished community that reflects the redeeming power of God to the world. Every church has a culture. It’s the lived experience of our community. What shapes the culture of a church? In Ephesians 4:1-16, the Apostle Pauls urges the church to remain true to its calling in the gospel. The church that does this will be a distinguished community that reflects the redeeming power of God to the world. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-03-13/722/ephesians-41-16-true-to-the-calling Sun, 13 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Colossians 1:27-29 Christ In Us, The Hope of Glory Colossians 1:27-29 Christ In Us, The Hope of Glory https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-03-06/colossians-127-29-christ-in-us-the-hope-of-glory The unrealized dream of Moses is now fulfill in us: Christ is now in us! He is our hope and He is our power as we toil to proclaim His great name to the world. The unrealized dream of Moses is now fulfill in us: Christ is now in us! He is our hope and He is our power as we toil to proclaim His great name to the world. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-03-06/721/colossians-127-29-christ-in-us-the-hope-of-glory Sun, 6 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Matthew 26.36-56 The Heart of Prayer Matthew 26.36-56 The Heart of Prayer https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-02-27/matthew-26-36-56-the-heart-of-prayer As we follow Christ to the cross we observe the only one who obeyed perfectly. Seeing his obedience, rooted in agonizing heartfelt prayer, reminds us that prayer reveals, prepares, and reorients our hearts. As we follow Christ to the cross we observe the only one who obeyed perfectly. Seeing his obedience, rooted in agonizing heartfelt prayer, reminds us that prayer reveals, prepares, and reorients our hearts. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-02-27/726/matthew-26-36-56-the-heart-of-prayer Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Matthew 26.1-35 Appearances Can Be Deceiving Matthew 26.1-35 Appearances Can Be Deceiving https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-02-20/matthew-26-1-35-appearances-can-be-deceiving Jesus doesn’t look like much to most people. His name is a curse word or a joke. His followers are written off in the world. And even to our own eyes, we (as his followers) look like failures. Does all this speak to who Jesus really is? Jesus doesn’t look like much to most people. His name is a curse word or a joke. His followers are written off in the world. And even to our own eyes, we (as his followers) look like failures. Does all this speak to who Jesus really is? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-02-20/725/matthew-26-1-35-appearances-can-be-deceiving Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Matthew 25:31-46 - The One Division that Matters Matthew 25:31-46 - The One Division that Matters https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-02-13/matthew-2531-46-the-one-division-that-matters We’ve never lived in a time when more things were uncertain. Yet this one thing is certain. We will stand before Jesus the Judge and King. It is certain that in that moment, all humanity will be divided. Are you ready? We’ve never lived in a time when more things were uncertain. Yet this one thing is certain. We will stand before Jesus the Judge and King. It is certain that in that moment, all humanity will be divided. Are you ready? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-02-13/724/matthew-2531-46-the-one-division-that-matters Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Acts 13-14: Beginning with the Church Acts 13-14: Beginning with the Church https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-02-06/acts-13-14-beginning-with-the-church We live in a world where the darkness, hopelessness, and injustice can seem overwhelming. Even knowing where to start is a challenge. What is Jesus’ plan for redeeming the world? How can we be a part? We live in a world where the darkness, hopelessness, and injustice can seem overwhelming. Even knowing where to start is a challenge. What is Jesus’ plan for redeeming the world? How can we be a part? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-02-06/720/acts-13-14-beginning-with-the-church Sun, 6 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0500 2 Peter 1:1-15 Discipleship: Keep Growing 2 Peter 1:1-15 Discipleship: Keep Growing https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-01-30/2-peter-11-15-discipleship-keep-growing Growth is hard. It doesn’t happen by accident. But it’s necessary. Many of us know this and are doing what we can. Still, 2 Peter 1:1-15 is an encouragement and warning to keep growing. Growth is hard. It doesn’t happen by accident. But it’s necessary. Many of us know this and are doing what we can. Still, 2 Peter 1:1-15 is an encouragement and warning to keep growing. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-01-30/719/2-peter-11-15-discipleship-keep-growing Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Acts 17:16-34 Courageous Evangelism in the City Acts 17:16-34 Courageous Evangelism in the City https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-01-23/acts-1716-34-courageous-evangelism-in-the-city The Apostle Paul’s example of evangelism in Athens provides Christians with a great deal of wisdom on how Christians today can courageously evangelize in the city. The Apostle Paul’s example of evangelism in Athens provides Christians with a great deal of wisdom on how Christians today can courageously evangelize in the city. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-01-23/718/acts-1716-34-courageous-evangelism-in-the-city Sun, 23 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Matthew 25.1-30 Faithfully Ready Matthew 25.1-30 Faithfully Ready https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-01-16/matthew-25-1-30-faithfully-ready Jesus told us to be ready for his return. But what about if we were ready a long time ago? How can we be ready when it seems like he is taking so long to return? Jesus told us to be ready for his return. But what about if we were ready a long time ago? How can we be ready when it seems like he is taking so long to return? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-01-16/717/matthew-25-1-30-faithfully-ready Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Colossians 3:16 Worship: The Indwelling of the Word Colossians 3:16 Worship: The Indwelling of the Word https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-01-09/colossians-316-worship-the-indwelling-of-the-word When we worship on Sunday, our priority is the indwelling of the Word, by pursuing to teach and admonish one another through songs with a posture of thankfulness to God. When we worship on Sunday, our priority is the indwelling of the Word, by pursuing to teach and admonish one another through songs with a posture of thankfulness to God. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-01-09/716/colossians-316-worship-the-indwelling-of-the-word Sun, 9 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Matthew 6:5-13 Prayer: The Language of Our Faith Matthew 6:5-13 Prayer: The Language of Our Faith https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-01-02/matthew-65-13-prayer-the-language-of-our-faith As Jesus teaches on the kingdom in Matthew 6, He turns His attention to how His followers are to engage in prayer. As Christians, we are expected to pray; indeed, prayer is the very language of our faith. As Jesus teaches on the kingdom in Matthew 6, He turns His attention to how His followers are to engage in prayer. As Christians, we are expected to pray; indeed, prayer is the very language of our faith. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2022-01-02/715/matthew-65-13-prayer-the-language-of-our-faith Sun, 2 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 1 Timothy 4:11-16 Preaching: It Starts with Preaching 1 Timothy 4:11-16 Preaching: It Starts with Preaching https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-12-26/1-timothy-411-16-preaching-it-starts-with-preaching Why do we spend so much of our weekly time together listening to one person reading and talking? Isn’t this mode of communication out-dated? Aren’t there better ways for a church to communicate and engage with our culture? In 1 Timothy 4 Paul insists that for a local church, her dedication to reading and preaching the Word of God is of paramount importance for salvation. Why do we spend so much of our weekly time together listening to one person reading and talking? Isn’t this mode of communication out-dated? Aren’t there better ways for a church to communicate and engage with our culture? In 1 Timothy 4 Paul insists that for a local church, her dedication to reading and preaching the Word of God is of paramount importance for salvation. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-12-26/714/1-timothy-411-16-preaching-it-starts-with-preaching Sun, 26 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Luke 1:26-38 Inspiring Obscurity Luke 1:26-38 Inspiring Obscurity https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-12-12/luke-126-38-inspiring-obscurity We love inspirational stories. The best ones often come from obscure places. In Luke 1:26-38 we see God show astounding grace to an obscure girl reveals an inspiring character worth exemplifying. We love inspirational stories. The best ones often come from obscure places. In Luke 1:26-38 we see God show astounding grace to an obscure girl reveals an inspiring character worth exemplifying. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-12-12/713/luke-126-38-inspiring-obscurity Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Matthew 24.3-51 Faithfulness from Here to Eternity Matthew 24.3-51 Faithfulness from Here to Eternity https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-12-05/matthew-24-3-51-faithfulness-from-here-to-eternity The Proverb asks, ‘Though many profess steadfast love, who can actually find a faithful man?’ Faithfulness is a problem. Jesus demands it from us, but it seems so elusive, so hard. In Matthew 24, Jesus doesn’t just command faithfulness, he helps us pursue it from here to eternity. The Proverb asks, ‘Though many profess steadfast love, who can actually find a faithful man?’ Faithfulness is a problem. Jesus demands it from us, but it seems so elusive, so hard. In Matthew 24, Jesus doesn’t just command faithfulness, he helps us pursue it from here to eternity. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-12-05/712/matthew-24-3-51-faithfulness-from-here-to-eternity Sun, 5 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Matthew 23: See Him and Turn Matthew 23: See Him and Turn https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-11-28/matthew-23-see-him-and-turn There are some messages even Jesus laments having to preach. This message, announcing judgement for those who refuse to see him as the Greater Son of David, is a message of warning for those who don’t turn. By rejecting him you choose a life of futility now and future judgement to come. There are some messages even Jesus laments having to preach. This message, announcing judgement for those who refuse to see him as the Greater Son of David, is a message of warning for those who don’t turn. By rejecting him you choose a life of futility now and future judgement to come. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-11-28/711/matthew-23-see-him-and-turn Sun, 28 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Matthew 22.15-46 The One Who Demands Obedience Matthew 22.15-46 The One Who Demands Obedience https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-11-21/matthew-22-15-46-the-one-who-demands-obedience Have you ever wondered why people oppose Jesus so much? It’s the same reason we look for reasons to avoid hard obedience to Jesus in our lives. At a heart-level it’s easy to understand. We can’t honour Jesus as King if we don’t truly see that Jesus is King. Have you ever wondered why people oppose Jesus so much? It’s the same reason we look for reasons to avoid hard obedience to Jesus in our lives. At a heart-level it’s easy to understand. We can’t honour Jesus as King if we don’t truly see that Jesus is King. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-11-21/710/matthew-22-15-46-the-one-who-demands-obedience Sun, 21 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Psalm 127: Building a House for the Lord Psalm 127: Building a House for the Lord https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-11-14/psalm-127-building-a-house-for-the-lord Raising children by our own effort is a vain and anxious task, but when we raise them by the power of God for the glory of God, they are blessings from the Lord. Raising children by our own effort is a vain and anxious task, but when we raise them by the power of God for the glory of God, they are blessings from the Lord. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-11-14/709/psalm-127-building-a-house-for-the-lord Sun, 14 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Psalm 16:5-6 Life As It Is Psalm 16:5-6 Life As It Is https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-11-07/psalm-165-6-life-as-it-is Are you content with life as it is? Psalm 16:5-6 specifies three things we must believe in order to learn to be content with life as it is. Are you content with life as it is? Psalm 16:5-6 specifies three things we must believe in order to learn to be content with life as it is. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-11-07/708/psalm-165-6-life-as-it-is Sun, 7 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 84: Learning From Our Longing Psalm 84: Learning From Our Longing https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-10-31/psalm-84-learning-from-our-longing What do you long for? What do you desire more than anything in the world? Psalm 84 teaches us that God blesses those who long for His presence, rely on His strength and trust in His power. What do you long for? What do you desire more than anything in the world? Psalm 84 teaches us that God blesses those who long for His presence, rely on His strength and trust in His power. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-10-31/707/psalm-84-learning-from-our-longing Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 - The Search for Satisfaction Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 - The Search for Satisfaction https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-10-24/ecclesiastes-21-11-the-search-for-satisfaction Searching for satisfaction in things will lead us to... 1. Experience the empty pleasures of play, the empty pursuit of property and the empty promise of possessions... So where should we go to be satisfied? Searching for satisfaction in things will lead us to... 1. Experience the empty pleasures of play, the empty pursuit of property and the empty promise of possessions... So where should we go to be satisfied? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-10-24/706/ecclesiastes-21-11-the-search-for-satisfaction Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 21.23-22.14: What the Kingdom Requires Matthew 21.23-22.14: What the Kingdom Requires https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-10-17/matthew-21-23-22-14-what-the-kingdom-requires It’s a terrible feeling to not know what’s required of you. The more important the situation, the worse that feeling gets — and the greater the consequences of not knowing what we need. There is no excuse for us to not know what the Kingdom of God requires of us. Jesus has made it clear. It’s a terrible feeling to not know what’s required of you. The more important the situation, the worse that feeling gets — and the greater the consequences of not knowing what we need. There is no excuse for us to not know what the Kingdom of God requires of us. Jesus has made it clear. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-10-17/705/matthew-21-23-22-14-what-the-kingdom-requires Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 21.1-22: The Kingdom Is Coming Matthew 21.1-22: The Kingdom Is Coming https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-10-10/matthew-21-1-22-the-kingdom-is-coming Does it ever feel to you like God isn’t working things out the way he should? Jesus, the prophesied King is approaching the City of the King in a triumphal procession — which sounds right! But when he gets there, the ‘right’ people reject him; the ‘wrong’ people worship him. Is this really how the kingdom comes, or is it proof that something has gone wrong? Does it ever feel to you like God isn’t working things out the way he should? Jesus, the prophesied King is approaching the City of the King in a triumphal procession — which sounds right! But when he gets there, the ‘right’ people reject him; the ‘wrong’ people worship him. Is this really how the kingdom comes, or is it proof that something has gone wrong? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-10-10/704/matthew-21-1-22-the-kingdom-is-coming Sun, 10 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 20:29-34 Sight Sufficient to Follow Matthew 20:29-34 Sight Sufficient to Follow https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-10-03/matthew-2029-34-sight-sufficient-to-follow Following Jesus can be hard. We are plagued not only by our own failures, but by the failures of other believers and the opposition of the world. If we are going to faithfully follow Jesus, we need a clear vision of who he is, apart from what we see in others. Following Jesus can be hard. We are plagued not only by our own failures, but by the failures of other believers and the opposition of the world. If we are going to faithfully follow Jesus, we need a clear vision of who he is, apart from what we see in others. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-10-03/703/matthew-2029-34-sight-sufficient-to-follow Sun, 3 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Philemon 4-7 Effective Fellowship Philemon 4-7 Effective Fellowship https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-09-26/philemon-4-7-effective-fellowship “Fellowship” is Christian-ese word that gets tossed around a lot. What is it really? Is it worth it? Paul’s prayer for Philmon in verse 4-7 distinguishes the essential features of effective fellowship that make a real difference in our lives. “Fellowship” is Christian-ese word that gets tossed around a lot. What is it really? Is it worth it? Paul’s prayer for Philmon in verse 4-7 distinguishes the essential features of effective fellowship that make a real difference in our lives. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-09-26/702/philemon-4-7-effective-fellowship Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Malachi 1:1-4:6 - Faithfulness in the Meantime Malachi 1:1-4:6 - Faithfulness in the Meantime https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-09-19/malachi-11-46-faithfulness-in-the-meantime Like the people of Israel in Malachi’s day, we are often half-hearted people, going through life like how we live doesn’t matter. No matter how far-away the promised future glory feels, God calls us to faithfulness now. Like the people of Israel in Malachi’s day, we are often half-hearted people, going through life like how we live doesn’t matter. No matter how far-away the promised future glory feels, God calls us to faithfulness now. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-09-19/701/malachi-11-46-faithfulness-in-the-meantime Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Zechariah: God Remembers the Future. Are You Ready For It? Zechariah: God Remembers the Future. Are You Ready For It? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-09-12/zechariah-god-remembers-the-future-are-you-ready-for-it Zechariah means “The LORD remembers” and his prophecies about events in his near future, the life and death of Jesus, and the end times, remind us that God is in total control of everything that has ever happened or will ever happen. This has very significant implications for our lives. God remembers the future. Are you ready for it? Zechariah means “The LORD remembers” and his prophecies about events in his near future, the life and death of Jesus, and the end times, remind us that God is in total control of everything that has ever happened or will ever happen. This has very significant implications for our lives. God remembers the future. Are you ready for it? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-09-12/700/zechariah-god-remembers-the-future-are-you-ready-for-it Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Haggai: The Word of The Lord Haggai: The Word of The Lord https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-09-05/haggai-the-word-of-the-lord Haggai delivers the word of the Lord during the rebuilding of the temple (520 BC). God's people are called to consider their ways and to consider the God of promise. Haggai confronts and encourages the people to believe in the God of promise; who declares His peace and blessing through the coming King. Haggai delivers the word of the Lord during the rebuilding of the temple (520 BC). God's people are called to consider their ways and to consider the God of promise. Haggai confronts and encourages the people to believe in the God of promise; who declares His peace and blessing through the coming King. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-09-05/699/haggai-the-word-of-the-lord Sun, 5 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Lamentation: The Testimony of a Sufferer Lamentation: The Testimony of a Sufferer https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-08-29/lamentation-the-testimony-of-a-sufferer Lamentations gives expression to the sorrow and anguish of those enduring the wrath of God when Jerusalem was besieged. Rightly understood, it can still give us both latitude and language to worship God today in the midst of our own suffering. Lamentations gives expression to the sorrow and anguish of those enduring the wrath of God when Jerusalem was besieged. Rightly understood, it can still give us both latitude and language to worship God today in the midst of our own suffering. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-08-29/698/lamentation-the-testimony-of-a-sufferer Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Zephaniah 3: Courage And A New Identity For The Judgment Zephaniah 3: Courage And A New Identity For The Judgment https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-08-22/zephaniah-3-courage-and-a-new-identity-for-the-judgment Zephaniah is a bracing text where Judah and the nations surrounding her are judged as a foretaste of the Day of the Lord, the final judgment. As divine judgment is a stumbling block for modern people we defend its logic and show how Zephaniah solves a real human problem, namely, personal identity. In all of this, God’s people are called to be courageous. Zephaniah is a bracing text where Judah and the nations surrounding her are judged as a foretaste of the Day of the Lord, the final judgment. As divine judgment is a stumbling block for modern people we defend its logic and show how Zephaniah solves a real human problem, namely, personal identity. In all of this, God’s people are called to be courageous. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-08-22/697/zephaniah-3-courage-and-a-new-identity-for-the-judgment Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Habakkuk: What To Do With Our Questions Habakkuk: What To Do With Our Questions https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-08-15/habakkuk-what-to-do-with-our-questions When the inconsistencies we experience lead to questions, Habakkuk teaches us that the faith of the righteous calls them to trust in God’s purposes, even when they don’t understand His plans. With his example, we learn about what to do with our questions. When the inconsistencies we experience lead to questions, Habakkuk teaches us that the faith of the righteous calls them to trust in God’s purposes, even when they don’t understand His plans. With his example, we learn about what to do with our questions. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-08-15/696/habakkuk-what-to-do-with-our-questions Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Nahum 1:2-8: God is Our Refuge Nahum 1:2-8: God is Our Refuge https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-08-08/nahum-12-8-god-is-our-refuge God delivers His people, and pours out His judgement and wrath on the people of Nineveh. How can a God of love burn with anger? Can we find deliverance from His wrath? Yes we can! We can be known by Him and find our refuge in Him. God delivers His people, and pours out His judgement and wrath on the people of Nineveh. How can a God of love burn with anger? Can we find deliverance from His wrath? Yes we can! We can be known by Him and find our refuge in Him. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-08-08/695/nahum-12-8-god-is-our-refuge Sun, 8 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Micah 6:1-8: What God Wants From Our Worship Micah 6:1-8: What God Wants From Our Worship https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-08-01/micah-61-8-what-god-wants-from-our-worship For us who sometimes forget what God wants and are half-hearted, Micah 6:1-8 is written to remind us of the truth that God really cares about how we worship. He wants us to repent from half-hearted worship, remember his great salvation and humbly obey him. For us who sometimes forget what God wants and are half-hearted, Micah 6:1-8 is written to remind us of the truth that God really cares about how we worship. He wants us to repent from half-hearted worship, remember his great salvation and humbly obey him. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-08-01/694/micah-61-8-what-god-wants-from-our-worship Sun, 1 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Jonah: Do You Want God's Mercy? Jonah: Do You Want God's Mercy? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-07-25/jonah-do-you-want-gods-mercy Jonah wants mercy from God, yet he is angry with God for showing mercy to Nineveh. Do you want God's mercy? Then you need to know that mercy is from God and He gives mercy to anyone who asks, but you are called to extend the same mercy to other. Jonah wants mercy from God, yet he is angry with God for showing mercy to Nineveh. Do you want God's mercy? Then you need to know that mercy is from God and He gives mercy to anyone who asks, but you are called to extend the same mercy to other. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-07-25/693/jonah-do-you-want-gods-mercy Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Obadiah: Comfort, My People Obadiah: Comfort, My People https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-07-18/obadiah-comfort-my-people Obadiah's timeless message speaks to sufferers who feel the injustice of the world, and those who feel alone, invisible, and forgotten. He tells us that our God sees—he has spoken promises to us, and he will certainly save. Obadiah's timeless message speaks to sufferers who feel the injustice of the world, and those who feel alone, invisible, and forgotten. He tells us that our God sees—he has spoken promises to us, and he will certainly save. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-07-18/692/obadiah-comfort-my-people Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Amos 5: What Happens When God is God Amos 5: What Happens When God is God https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-07-11/amos-5-what-happens-when-god-is-god We can sometimes worship a god of our own creation while missing what the true God requires of us. The message of Amos is clear: Because God is God, sin leads to judgment, but repentance leads to life. We can sometimes worship a god of our own creation while missing what the true God requires of us. The message of Amos is clear: Because God is God, sin leads to judgment, but repentance leads to life. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-07-11/691/amos-5-what-happens-when-god-is-god Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Book of Joel The Book of Joel https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-07-04/the-book-of-joel The book of Joel teaches us how to respond in light of judgement and suffering, and how to place our hope in the Lord. The book of Joel teaches us how to respond in light of judgement and suffering, and how to place our hope in the Lord. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-07-04/690/the-book-of-joel Sun, 4 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Hosea: The Covenantal Love of God Hosea: The Covenantal Love of God https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-06-27/hosea-the-covenantal-love-of-god God's love for His people is marked by faithfulness and steadfast love, but what happens when His people turn away from Him? The book Hosea tells us the story of God's love for His people. God's love for His people is marked by faithfulness and steadfast love, but what happens when His people turn away from Him? The book Hosea tells us the story of God's love for His people. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-06-27/689/hosea-the-covenantal-love-of-god Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 20:17-28: Greatness on the Mind Matthew 20:17-28: Greatness on the Mind https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-06-20/matthew-2017-28-greatness-on-the-mind What you have on your mind reflects what’s in your heart, and it will come out in your life. In this passage we get to see what’s on Jesus’ mind—and how different it is from what’s on the disciples’ minds. What you have on your mind reflects what’s in your heart, and it will come out in your life. In this passage we get to see what’s on Jesus’ mind—and how different it is from what’s on the disciples’ minds. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-06-20/688/matthew-2017-28-greatness-on-the-mind Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 20:1-16: What Do You Make of His Generosity? Matthew 20:1-16: What Do You Make of His Generosity? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-06-13/matthew-201-16-what-do-you-make-of-his-generosity When it comes right down to it, we often find our hearts exposed when we see God’s generosity toward others. We want it for ourselves, but find others less deserving. Jesus wants to address this problem in our hearts today. When it comes right down to it, we often find our hearts exposed when we see God’s generosity toward others. We want it for ourselves, but find others less deserving. Jesus wants to address this problem in our hearts today. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-06-13/687/matthew-201-16-what-do-you-make-of-his-generosity Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 19:13-30: Everything, Nothing, and Something Matthew 19:13-30: Everything, Nothing, and Something https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-06-06/matthew-1913-30-everything-nothing-and-something If we come to God believing we have something to give him, we’ll get nothing; but if we come simply to receive, Jesus offers blessings we could never repay. Those blessings often manifest to us in the form of other people. If we come to God believing we have something to give him, we’ll get nothing; but if we come simply to receive, Jesus offers blessings we could never repay. Those blessings often manifest to us in the form of other people. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-06-06/686/matthew-1913-30-everything-nothing-and-something Sun, 6 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 19:1-12: Marriage & Divorce in the Kingdom Matthew 19:1-12: Marriage & Divorce in the Kingdom https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-05-30/matthew-191-12-marriage-divorce-in-the-kingdom Our Creator gave marriage with a good heart and a good design; before we enter into it lightly or discard it freely, we need to hear from Jesus about how to think, feel, and act rightly with both our celibacy and our marriage. Our Creator gave marriage with a good heart and a good design; before we enter into it lightly or discard it freely, we need to hear from Jesus about how to think, feel, and act rightly with both our celibacy and our marriage. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-05-30/685/matthew-191-12-marriage-divorce-in-the-kingdom Sun, 30 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 18:21-35: A Picture of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35: A Picture of Forgiveness https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-05-23/matthew-1821-35-a-picture-of-forgiveness If you had to describe the Kingdom community in this world, how would you do it? Jesus doesn’t even pretend; He knows we’ll sin. His vision is that we would be a community of people who forgive as we’ve been forgiven. If you had to describe the Kingdom community in this world, how would you do it? Jesus doesn’t even pretend; He knows we’ll sin. His vision is that we would be a community of people who forgive as we’ve been forgiven. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-05-23/684/matthew-1821-35-a-picture-of-forgiveness Sun, 23 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Acts 20:26-35: Hold Nothing Back Acts 20:26-35: Hold Nothing Back https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-05-16/acts-2026-35-hold-nothing-back As we appoint elders to serve our own local church, thousands of years ago the Apostle Paul gave instructions to the elders of another local church. Our elders are to give their whole selves to the ministry and to God: they are to hold nothing back. As we appoint elders to serve our own local church, thousands of years ago the Apostle Paul gave instructions to the elders of another local church. Our elders are to give their whole selves to the ministry and to God: they are to hold nothing back. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-05-16/683/acts-2026-35-hold-nothing-back Sun, 16 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 18:10-20: Going after Wanderers: The Heart of the Father in the Obedience of the Children Matthew 18:10-20: Going after Wanderers: The Heart of the Father in the Obedience of the Children https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-05-09/matthew-1810-20-going-after-wanderers-the-heart-of-the-father-in-the-obedience-of-the-children Those who form the Messiah's new kingdom community are to be a community of children who reflect the heart of their Father: a heart that desires for none of his little ones to be lost. So we must go get them. Those who form the Messiah's new kingdom community are to be a community of children who reflect the heart of their Father: a heart that desires for none of his little ones to be lost. So we must go get them. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-05-09/682/matthew-1810-20-going-after-wanderers-the-heart-of-the-father-in-the-obedience-of-the-children Sun, 9 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 18:1-9: True Greatness Matthew 18:1-9: True Greatness https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-05-02/matthew-181-9-true-greatness The Messiah addresses how the people of his new kingdom are to live together and relate to each other moving forward, and he is clear: if they are striving for greatness, it must be greatness in his eyes, not the eyes of others. The Messiah addresses how the people of his new kingdom are to live together and relate to each other moving forward, and he is clear: if they are striving for greatness, it must be greatness in his eyes, not the eyes of others. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-05-02/681/matthew-181-9-true-greatness Sun, 2 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 32: Confession Brings Closeness Psalm 32: Confession Brings Closeness https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-04-25/psalm-32-confession-brings-closeness Do you know the ‘heaviness’ and ‘weariness’ that comes from living in this world? There is only one solution: the closeness of God. To be close with God in the midst of the brokenness that surrounds us — to know his comfort in the midst of our heartaches — this is to be truly blessed. But how do we get that blessing? Do you know the ‘heaviness’ and ‘weariness’ that comes from living in this world? There is only one solution: the closeness of God. To be close with God in the midst of the brokenness that surrounds us — to know his comfort in the midst of our heartaches — this is to be truly blessed. But how do we get that blessing? https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-04-25/680/psalm-32-confession-brings-closeness Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Matthew 17:14-27: A Disciple By Faith Matthew 17:14-27: A Disciple By Faith https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-04-18/matthew-1714-27-a-disciple-by-faith If you’re a normal disciple, you sometimes feel like a failure. Because sometimes you are. It’s all too easy to forget or lose sight of the one in whom we have placed our trust. At root, the most basic thing for us to get right as Christians is that we are disciples by faith in Jesus. If you’re a normal disciple, you sometimes feel like a failure. Because sometimes you are. It’s all too easy to forget or lose sight of the one in whom we have placed our trust. At root, the most basic thing for us to get right as Christians is that we are disciples by faith in Jesus. https://www.gfcdonmills.ca/sermons/sermon/2021-04-18/679/matthew-1714-27-a-disciple-by-faith Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400