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Many people believe we live in an atheistic world that assumes all religions are wrong. On the contrary, we live in a pluralistic world that assumes all religions are right. So Jesus' words in John 10 are incredibly offensive ("I am the [only] way... No one comes to the Father except through me.") How do we make sense of this statement? What does it mean for sincere followers of other faiths? Pastor Dan dives head first into Jesus' most controversial teaching.

The world is quick to place unhealthy expectations on moms (and on women in general). But is it possible the church is guilty of the same thing? Maybe it's time for rebel mom's to step up - those who refuse to conform to anyone's standard, except the standard of grace given by Jesus!

In John 15, Jesus talks about vines, branches, fruitfulness and cutting off branches that aren't. What does all this mean, and how does it tie in to the circumstances you've been going through lately? Join us for this week's discussion to find out!

We've all heard the phrase "to go the second mile." What you might not realize is that Jesus was the first person to say these words. But why would they qualify as "Things I Wish Jesus Never Said"? The reason is not because going the second mile is hard or inconvenient (which it is). It is because of what Jesus guaranteed us would happen if we go the second mile: Nothing! In the end, Jesus' call to go the extra mile is an invitation to be motivated by love, not by leverage.

Everybody has obstacles in their way - people and things that prevent us from getting to where we need to go in life. Often, the only thing we need to overcome them is time and persistence. But what about life's biggest roadblocks? What do you do when you don't know what to do? Easter is the story of Jesus removing every roadblock in your life - even the ones you didn't realize were holding you back. If you're ready for a free and unhindered path forward, this message is for you!

Most people approach faith with either their head or their heart. They accept Jesus (or reject him) based on intellect or emotions. But faith is more than a belief and it is more than a feeling. In fact, when Jesus wanted his followers to commemorate his resurrection, he didn't give a creed to memorize, or a song to sing - he gave a meal to eat. For thousands of years, Christians have found that this tiny supper is the most satisfying meal we can eat. How? Why? Join us this week to find out!

Why would anybody follow God? As Jonah chapter 4 makes clear - it's not because God simply gives us whatever we want. In fact, God often chooses not to give us those things we think He should. But maybe God doesn't exist for us - maybe we exist for God's purposes. Perhaps following God doesn't give us BLESSING, but it does give us PURPOSE. Join us for a discussion of what it means to surrender your life to something bigger than yourself.

The startling truth of the book of Jonah is that we are meant to follow the example of the "ungodly" Ninevites, not the "godly" prophet Jonah. They responded to God when He spoke to them. Jonah, on the other hand, tried to get as far away from God as he could. Join us for a fascinating discussion of Jonah chapter 3, in which we discover that those who seem closest to God are often the furthest from Him, and those who seem furthest away are actually much closer than they might think.

The first half of the book of Jonah details how the reluctant prophet was spiraling downward. In fact, 6 separate times this passage describes Jonah as headed "down." But when Jonah was at his lowest, he had his biggest breakthrough. And the key moment for him is the very thing you've been missing in your own relationship with God. What is it, and why is it so very important? Join us for this week's message to find out!

Part of what makes the book of Jonah so interesting is that the hero turns out to be the villain. Jonah's selfishness is only magnified by his religion - a circumstance that is all too common in our world today. So how do we develop a selfless faith; one that makes the world a better place (not simply making OUR world a better place)? We find the answers in Jonah chapter 1 in this week's message.

It can be easy to think of the story of Jonah as merely a children's story. It can be easy to think only about the "great fish" miracle and to lose sight of the rest of what happens. But the story of Jonah is actually one of the most relatable stories in the Bible. It's the story of a man who rebelled against God's calling, and God's refusal to let him get away.

Although it might sound crazy, you have voices in your head. The voices of friends, the voices of enemies, the voices of advertisers, and many others. However, amidst all the noise, one Voice is speaking softly and consistently - It is the voice of God! And although you may never have heard it before, you can train your soul to recognize the voice of your Heavenly Father. How? Join us for this week's message to find out!

To catch a fish you need a lure. Something that a fish would find enticing. Something that hides the hook buried beneath all those colors and textures. When we are faced with a temptation, it also hides a hook. It might be an addiction, a betrayal, or a hindered relationship with God. How can we recognize and avoid the hooks in our temptations? Join us for this week's message to find out!

In the early days of His ministry, Jesus was tempted by the devil to take shortcuts in His plan to save the world. But Jesus was able to overcome those temptations, and that's great news for us! That's because when you are staring down a bad decision, you don't just need help, you need a saviour!

All of us have certain temptations we really struggle to say "no" to. They might be small ("I REALLY want to eat this entire box of Tim Bits") and they might be big ("If I do this, nobody can ever know...") But what is temptation, and why is it so hard to avoid? Is it a sin to even be tempted to do the wrong thing? We answer all these questions and more in our new series, "A Way Out."

If you are tired of carrying around the weight of the world on your shoulders, Jesus wants to set you free; He wants to exchange your worries for His peace. In this week's message, pastor Dan explains how you can find the confidence of Christ in the middle of your chaos.

Why is anybody a Christian in 2019? Many people believe it is because the church has mastered the "guilt trip." Others believe it's because Christians have never critically examined their faith. But the truth is far more practical: People choose to become Christians in the 21st century because they discover a community that genuinely cares for one another! In this week's message pastor Dan enlists the help of Erin H to tell her story. It's a great reminder that friendships are God's secret weapon to shape our lives!

Did you know that ancient Romans used to call Christians "atheists?" Christianity didn't fit into their conception of what a religion was supposed to look like; 2,000 years later Christianity is still unique among world faiths. What makes faith in Christ different? Pastor Dan explains in this week's message.

There are two types of Christianity in our world: One focuses on behaviour modification, while the other focuses on spiritual transformation. On Sunday pastor Dan explained how you can know which you belong to, and why the true gospel is even more powerful than you realize!

How could one of life's greatest tragedies convince someone of God's love? Shouldn't the opposite be true? Not for Jordan and Amber Gilbert. They shared their story with us so that you would know that God is with you, no matter what you are going through!