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Our theme for 2014 is:

"Transform Our Walk . . . Transform Our World!"

 

SERMONS

“. . . There’s Jesus!”

Life is not always easy. There are occasions when life seems to be on a downward spiral. We cry out for help, looking for someone who can help us out of the disaster and turmoil in which we find ourselves. And then . . . there’s Jesus!

This sermon series is a 14-week series of messages that focuses on the lives of people, outside and inside familiar religious circles, who have a remarkable, life-changing encounter with Jesus. From the first Sunday of Lent, through Palm Sunday and the Passion Week and Resurrection Sunday to Ascension Sunday and then Pentecost Sunday, “. . . There’s Jesus!” will spotlight various people whose lives are forever changed to wholeness through the presence and power of Jesus Christ. 

 

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June 30, 2013

Canada Day Weekend

Celebrating "Canada Day" with special guest: Rev. Jason Horn of Duncan, British Columbia

 

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July 7, 2013

Summer Sermon Series 2013: Part 1

"Matthew and Friends"

Luke 5:27-31 NLT

"Look Around!"

Scripture Reading: Luke 14:12-23 NLT; John 4:35 GNT; Matthew 9:37 NCV; Matthew 18:12 CEV

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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July 14, 2013

Summer Sermon Series 2013: Part 1

"Matthew and Friends"

"Look Up!"

 

Scripture Reading: Psalm 5:1-3 NKJV; Psalm 121:1-2 NIV; Psalm 123:1, 2b NIV; Hebrews 12:2 NIV; John 16:33, 17:1-3 NIV; Luke 6:12-16 CEV 

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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July 21, 2013

Summer Sermon Series 2013: Part 1

"Matthew and Friends"

"Look Out!"

 

Scripture Reading:

Luke 10:25-37 (NLT); Matthew 9:36 (NCV); Luke 9:11 (NLT); Luke 10:2 (NCV); John 4:34-35 (NLT)

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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July 28, 2013

Special Guest: Rev. Jim Anglin

 

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August 4, 2013

Summer Sermon Series 2013: Part 2

"Reflecting Jesus"

"Reflecting Jesus!"

 

Scripture Reading: Luke 19:1-10 CEV


Pastor Leigh speaking

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August 11, 2013

Summer Sermon Series 2013: Part 2

"Reflecting Jesus"

"Show and Tell!"

 

Scripture Reading: John 9:1-25 GNT

“One thing I do
know: I was blind, and now I see.”

Pastor Joyce speaking

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August 18, 2013

Summer Sermon Series 2013: Part 2

"Reflecting Jesus"

"Unspoken Witness!"


Scripture Reading: James 2:14-26 CEV

Scripture Text: James 2:24

"You can now see that we please God by what we do and not only by what we
believe."
 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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August 25, 2013

We will be joining with our other zone churches in participating in the Canadian Food Grains Celebration Weekend (Campmeeting-style) at Markdale.

 

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September 1, 2013

Summer Sermon Series 2013: Part 2

"Reflecting Jesus"

"That's Jesus!"

 

Scripture Reading: Galatians 2:19-20; John 13:34-35; Acts 4:13; 2 Corinthians 4:5-6;
Proverbs 22:1 (adapted from NLT / NCV / GNT)


Scripture Text: Matthew 5:13-16 (NLT)
Teaching about Salt and Light
13“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
14“You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
 


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September 8, 2013

"The Story of Ourselves"

Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:26-29 NKJV

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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September 15, 2013

 

"The Rest of the Story!"

Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-4 CEV

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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October 13, 2013

Thanksgiving Sunday

" 'Thanks - Giving' Reflections"

A service of celebration and thanksgiving as we share around the table of the Lord in the Sacrament of Holy Communion (Eucharist)

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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October 20, 2013

Special Musical Service

with

4ONE Gospel Quartet

 

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October 27, 2013

Part 1 of a 4-part series “What Does God Mean to You When . . .?”

“The Devil Made Me Do It!” – Adam and Eve: Complicity and
  Consequence!”

Scripture Reading  Genesis 1:26-28; 31; 2:1-4; 2:7, 15-25; 3:1-24  NLT

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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November 3, 2013

Part 2 of a 4-part series “What Does God Mean to You When . . .?”

“Unbroken Love from a Broken Heart” – Hosea and Gomer: Fractured and Fragile!


Scripture Reading: Hosea 1:2; 2:12-13, 19-20; 3:1-2; 4:1-2 adapted


Pastor Joyce speaking

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November 10, 2013

We will be joining with our other churches in the community for the Community Worship Service of Remembrance at the Meaford Community Centre.

 

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November 17, 2013

Part 3 of a 4-part series “What Does God Mean to You When . . .?”

“Hypocrisy in Faith: Ananias and Sapphira: Misappropriation and Pretense”

Scripture Reading: Acts 4:29-5:11 adapted

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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November 24, 2013

Part 4 of a 4-part series “What Does God Mean to You When . . .?”

“Abraham and Sarah: Out of Step with God”

Scripture Reading: Genesis 12:1-7; 13:14-17; 15:1-6; 16:1-2, 15-16; 17:1-8; 18:10-14; 21:1-3 adapted

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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December 1, 2013

First Sunday of Advent

Celebrate! an Advent 2013 Experience

"Be Ready!"

Celebrating the First Sunday of Advent

Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:36-44 adapted

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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December 8, 2013

Second Sunday of Advent

Celebrate! an Advent 2013 Experience

"Be Fruitful!"

Celebrating the First Sunday of Advent

Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:1-12 adapted 

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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December 15, 2013

Third Sunday of Advent

Celebrate! an Advent 2013 Experience

"Be Blessed!"

Celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent

Scripture reading: Matthew 11:2-11 adapted

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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December 22, 2013

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Celebrate! an Advent 2013 Experience

"Be Amazed!"

Celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent

 

Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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December 29, 2013

"LOOK!" a Retrospective of 2013

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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January 5, 2014

The Covenant Renewal Service originally planned for this Sunday has been postponed -- due to poor weather conditions -- until Sunday, January 12, 2014

January 12, 2014

COVENANT RENEWAL SERVICE

 

As we begin this new year of 2014, we want – as a church family, as part of the Body of Christ – to renew our original commitment to God through this special covenant service.

Here is our challenge for this year: “transform our walk, transform our world.”

January 19, 2014

Winter Sermon Series

 

Part 1 of 7: "The Promise of Advent . . . AGAIN!"

 

"The Promise of His Return!"

 

Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:36-51 

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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January 26, 2014

This service was cancelled due to poor weather conditions

February 2, 2014

Winter Sermon Series


Part 2 of 7: "The Promise of Advent . . . AGAIN!"


"When Heaven Fell Silent"


Scripture Reading: Revelation 1:12-16; 4:1-11; 5:1-14


Pastor Leigh speaking

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February 9, 2014

Winter Sermon Series


Part 3 of 7: "The Promise of Advent . . . AGAIN!"


"The Grandest Worship Service Ever!"


Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:9-17


Pastor Leigh speaking

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February 16, 2014

Winter Sermon Series


Part 4 of 7: "The Promise of Advent . . . AGAIN!"


"Letters of Conscience"


Scripture Reading: Revelation 2-3


Pastor Joyce speaking

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February 23, 2014

Winter Sermon Series


Part 6 of 7: "The Promise of Advent . . . AGAIN!"


"The Final Judgment!"


Scripture Reading: Revelation 20:11-15


Pastor Joyce speaking

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March 2, 2014

Winter Sermon Series


Part 7 of 7: "The Promise of Advent . . . AGAIN!"


"Everything Old is New Again!"


Scripture Reading: Revelation 21-22


Pastor Leigh speaking

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March 9, 2014

1st Sunday of Lent

'Ashes to Fire' Sermon Series

 

Part 1 of 13: ". . . There's Jesus!"

 

“Out of the Asylum: Story of the Demon-possessed Man of Gerasa”

 

Scripture Reading: Mark 5:1-20

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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March 16, 2014

2nd Sunday of Lent

'Ashes to Fire' Sermon Series


Part 2 of 13: ". . . There's Jesus!"
 

“A Secret No Longer: Story of the Samaritan Woman at the Well”

 

Scripture Reading: John 4:3-42

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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March 23, 2014

3rd Sunday of Lent

'Ashes to Fire' Sermon Series

 

Part 3 of 13: ". . . There's Jesus!"

 

“A New Understanding: Story of the Lame Man at the Pool of Bethesda”

 

Scripture Reading: John 5:1-18

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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March 30, 2014

4th Sunday of Lent

'Ashes to Fire' Sermon Series

 

Part 4 of 13: ". . . There's Jesus!"

 

“A Run-Away Jury: Story of the Woman Caught in Adultery”

 

Scripture Reading: John 7:53-8:11

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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April 6, 2014

5th Sunday of Lent

'Ashes to Fire' Sermon Series

 

Part 5 of 13: ". . . There's Jesus!"

 

"The Cheating Tax Collector: Story of Zacchaeus!"

 

Scripture Reading: Luke 19:1-10

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

 

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April 13, 2014

Palm Sunday

'Ashes to Fire' Sermon Series

 

Part 6 of 13: ". . . There's Jesus!"

 

"Expensive Compassion: Story of Mary of Bethany!"

 

Scripture Reading: Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

 

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April 20, 2014

Resurrection Sunday

'Ashes to Fire' Sermon Series

 

Part 7 of 13: ". . . There's Jesus!"

 

"That First Easter Morning!"

A Dramatic Homily based on John 20:1-18

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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April 27, 2014

2nd Sunday of Easter

Special Musical Service
 

with

Freedom's Voice Gospel Quartet

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May 4, 2014

3rd Sunday of Easter

'Ashes to Fire' Sermon Series

 

Part 8 of 13: ". . . There's Jesus!"

 

"From Doubt to Faith!: Story of the Apostle Thomas"

 

Scripture Reading: John 20:24-29

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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May 11, 2014

4th Sunday of Easter/Mother's Day

Celebrating "Mother's Day" with special guest:

Rev. D. Ian Fitzpatrick

District Superintendent, Canada Central District Church of the Nazarene

 

 

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May 18, 2014

5th Sunday of Easter

'Ashes to Fire' Sermon Series

 

Part 9 of 13: ". . . There's Jesus!"

 

"On the Road Again!: Story of the Encounter with Jesus on the Emmaus Road"

 

Scripture Reading: Luke 4:13-35

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

 

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May 25, 2014

6th Sunday of Easter

'Ashes to Fire' Sermon Series

 

Part 10 of 13: ". . . There's Jesus!"

 

"Wholeness Restored!: Story of Jesus and Peter"

 

Scripture Reading: John 21:1-24

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

 

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June 1, 2014

Ascension Sunday

'Ashes to Fire' Sermon Series

 

Part 11 of 13: ". . . There's Jesus!"

 

"Commended and Commissioned: Story of Ascension of Jesus"


Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36-53


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June 8, 2014

Pentecost Sunday

'Ashes to Fire' Sermon Series

Part 12 of 13: ". . . There's Jesus!"


"Reclaiming the Power of Pentecost: Story of Jesus’ Continuing Presence "

 

Scripture Reading: Acts 1:3-5; 2:1-13, 43-47 adapted

 

Pastor Joyce  speaking

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June 15, 2014

Father's Day

Part 1: “What Would It Take…?” Summertime Narratives

 

"Reflections from Canada Central District Assembly 2014 "

 

Scripture Reading: John 17:13-19 adapted

 

Scripture Text: Matthew 28:18-20 NIV

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, GO and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit and TEACHING them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

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June 22, 2014

Part 2: “What Would It Take…?” Summertime Narratives

 

"Developing a Servant’s Heart”


Scripture Reading: Mark 10:35-45 adapted

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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June 29, 2014

Part 3: “What Would It Take…?” Summertime Narratives

“Servanthood 101!”

Scripture Reading: Mark 10:42-45 adapted

 

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July 6, 2014

Part 4: “What Would It Take…?” Summertime Narratives
 

“Principles of Brokenness!”

 

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:27–29; James 4:10; Galatians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Mark 9:33-35; John 13:3-5, 12–17; Mark 10:35–45; Philippians 2:3–11; John 12:24–26 adapted

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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July 13, 2014

Part 5: “What Would It Take…?” Summertime Narratives


“Small Talk! The Servant of Jesus and the Power of Small!”


Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:31-32 adapted


Pastor Leigh speaking

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July 20, 2014

Celebrating "The Missional Church" with special guest: Rev.

Elaine Bumstead, Executive Director of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Canada

 

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July 27, 2014

Special Guest: Rev. Jim Anglin


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August 3, 2014

Part 6: “What Would It Take…?” Summertime Narratives


“Sowing Spiritual Seed!”


Scripture Reading: Mark 4:26-29 adapted


Pastor Joyce speaking

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August 10, 2014

Part 7: “What Would It Take…?” Summertime Narratives


“How Is Your Garden Doing?”


Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 adapted


Pastor Leigh speaking

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August 17, 2014

Part 8: “What Would It Take…?” Summertime Narratives


“Building Codes for the Kingdom of Heaven!"


Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:13-27 adapted


Pastor Joyce speaking

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August 24, 2014

We will be joining with our other zone churches in participating in the Canadian Food Grains Celebration Weekend (Campmeeting-style) at Markdale.


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August 31, 2014

Part 9: “What Would It Take…?” Summertime Narratives


“Eureka!”


Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:34-35, 44-46 adapted


Scripture Text: Matthew 6:33 adapted
“More than anything, be concerned above everything else about God’s kingdom first and do what he wants and live righteously, doing what he requires of you. Then all your other needs will be met as well.”


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September 7, 2014

Part 1 “What Will You Do with Jesus?”

 

“What Will We Do with Jesus?”

 

Scripture Reading: Mark 8:34-38 adapted

 

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September 14, 2014

Part 2 “What Will You Do with Jesus?”

 

“Who Do You Say that I Am?”

 

Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:13-16; John 10:22-24 adapted

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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September 21, 2014

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September 28, 2014

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October 5, 2014

Part 3 “What Will You Do with Jesus?”

 

"Is Jesus a Liar?"

 

Scripture Reading: John 14:1-14 adapted

 

Pastor Leigh speaking

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October 12, 2014

THANKSGIVING SUNDAY

Part 4 “What Will You Do with Jesus?”

 

"Where Does Our Thanks Come From?"

 

Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 16:13-15

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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October 19, 2014

Part 5 “What Will You Do with Jesus?”

 

"Why Me, Lord?"

Scripture Reading: Romans 5:12-19

 

Scripture Text: John 3:16 adapted

For God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him – who has faith in him – will not die but will have eternal life.

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October 25, 2014

Special Guest: Rev. Jim Anglin


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November 2, 2014

Part 6 “What Will You Do with Jesus?”

 

"Where in the World is Grace?"

 

Scripture Reading: Romans 3:3-8; 19-26 adapted

 

Pastor Joyce speaking

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November 9, 2014

We will be joining with our other churches in the community for the Community Worship Service of Remembrance at the Meaford Community Centre.

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November 16, 2014

Part 7 “What Will You Do with Jesus?”

 

"Get Up and Go!"

 

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November 23, 2014

Part 7 “What Will You Do with Jesus?”

 

“Advance toward Advent!”

 

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 NIV

 

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