Walking Through the Open Doors
THE CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA Here we are. This is the last sermon I will preach as your lead minister. How does it feel? Weird but strangely appropriate. There comes a […]
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Rev. Kim Gilliland
Overcoming Suffering With Rejoicing
SUFFERING IS EXPECTED Today’s scripture reading from 1 Peter carries on with what we have been looking at the past few weeks. Remember that 1 Peter was letter written to
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Defending Your Faith
THE REASONS WHY OUR CHILDREN LEAVE THE CHURCH Today is Mothers Day, the day we celebrate the women who gave us life and nurtured us to become the people we
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A Church of Hope
AN EPISTLE OF HOPE So what do I do a I enter my last month of ministry as your Lead Minister? What messages do I want to share? Are there
Strengthened in Faith
WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? One of the most frequently asked question is also one of the most difficult to answer. Why do bad things happen to
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Called to Go
SUNDAY’S COMING On Friday he died. His lifeless body was taken down from the cross on Calvary and placed in a temporary tomb until the end of the Passover when
Water From a rock
THE PEOPLE COMPLAIN The Bible is a very big book filled with lots of great stories and teachings. Today, we’re going to read one of my favourite stories that appears
Going to a New Place
GOD CALLS ABRAM Today, after worship, we are having our Annual Congregational Meeting. As has been our practice, last week, we went through the goals and objectives for 2023 so
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Having a Reasonable Faith
A REASONABLE PROPOSITION Back in the days when we lived in Espanola and our boys were quite young, I came home from worship one Sunday and was astounded at what
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Salt and Light
SALT & LIGHT Today, I’m going to share with you a message on financial giving. We don’t often do that but every now and then it’s a good idea. The
Stepping Out in a New Direction
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him.
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An Attitude of Gratitude
BEING GRATEFUL The book of 1 Corinthians is one of the most interesting in the Bible. It is a letter written by Paul to the church in the Greek city
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