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Why does Paul silence women in the church at Corinth? Why does he say it is a disgrace for a woman to speak in the church? As we dive into this complicated passage we discovered that the truth in 1 Corinthians 14 has much more to do with womens access to education than it does to authority in the church. The good news that Jesus was alive was place…

Before we tackle difficult passages to interpret in the New Testament surrounding the question of women and leadership in the church- we must first ask the question: what did women do in the Bible? Were they called to lead Gods people? The answer we find in the pages of Scripture is yes! God has called women like Junia, Priscilla, Phoebe, and many …

As we dive into the first 3 chapters of the Bible we notice that God creates both male and female in His image and that He calls both male and female to co-rule creation together. Side by side. It is not until the Fall (Genesis 3) that we see the dysfunction of men ruling over women. Gods design has always been that we are better when women and men…

Jesus describes the consequences of good and wicked leadership in the church. There is a word of affirmation for faithful leaders, stern warning for toxic leaders, and comfort for those injured by them. Does our influence, large or small, reflect the Masters loving care?Oleh Tim McCarthy

As we begin a New Year, Jesus parable of the Ready Servants challenges us to consider the ways we are investing in our spiritual formation as a way of being alert and ready for his coming.Oleh Tim McCarthy

There are so many rich Old Testament connections in this Christmas passage. From Jospeh and his dreams, to the Exodus, to baby Moses, to Rachel weeping, and to the Branch in Isaiah. All of these rich images come together and teach us all that Jesus has come to do! He is our light in the darkness and the One who will accomplish a great reversal when…

What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. (AW Tozer). What is God like? The New Testament declares that Jesus is the image of the invisible God. When we look at Jesus we see God! And as we look at Jesus we see the hope of a new creation, the forgiveness of sin, and the good news that God has come near. …

Watch at: https://vimeo.com/778275279Oleh Janet Thiessen

As we begin the season of Advent we see so much hope in the genealogy of Jesus. His family tree reveals his heart for the nations, his ability to save us from sin, his passion to redeem broken stories, the rest he offers the world, his blessing for the world, and his Kingship! So much that gives us courage and hope!…

In this stand-alone sermon, we dive into prayer. Jesus taught his disciples to pray in a way that was simple and honest. As we follow Jesus and learn to pray like Jesus, we are welcomed into a quiet place where we begin to sense His grace. If you are feeling dry or discouraged in your prayer life- start here! Jesus is welcoming you to know the love…

In our final week of the Jesus Revolution series we explore the value of progress. In contrast with the Ancient world which always saw a Golden Age in the rearview mirror of history, and in contrast with many cultures' cyclic view of history as a sorrowful wheel of time, the Biblical vision of history offers a linear move of Gods justice and hope m…

In week 6 of our series, we are looking at the world's horrific pattern throughout history of using slave labour to build societies. Slavery is still very much a reality in our world today. As we look to Jesus we see His heart to set the oppressed free! As we follow Jesus we join him in his liberation of all people from the slavery that oppresses m…

Far from being a hindrance to scientific progress, the Christian view of God, the universe and humanity makes science possible, and science developed out of a Christian intellectual framework.Oleh Ben Frederiksen

It's alleged that humans in the West emerged from the intellectual immaturity of the "Dark Ages" in the 17th century, when we finally began to think for ourselves instead of following the ignorance of the church. But this is a historically inaccurate account. In reality, the Jesus Revolution has been a great source of light for the world, in all ki…

In week 3 of our series we look to the Golden Rule of Jesus to see how we are to treat one another. We see throughout the New Testament that to love is to will the good of the other (St. Thomas Aquinas). The ability to freely consent was non-existent in the ancient Roman world and it seems to be found nowhere in the animal kingdom. The freedom to c…

In week 2 of our series we look to the Biblical teaching of compassion and see that compassion is anchored in the character of God and in the life and teachings of Jesus. Teachings from the ancient Roman world and the modern teaching on the survival of the fittest are not where our culture learns compassion. Compassion is a gift to the world from t…

As we begin our new series we look to the Biblical teaching of equality and see the beautiful gift it is to every human being. In the book of Genesis, in the life and teachings of Jesus, and in the lives of early followers of Jesus we have been given a vision of equality that truly is a precious truth that has the power to change the world.…

We hear the staggering promise that God is delighted to shape us to look like Jesus- and it seems too good to be true. As we look at Peters story we see the transformation that is possible as we are held in the hands of the Great Potter- God Himself.Oleh Matthew Price

Jesus was clear that His joy would come as we followed one command- to love one another. In our lonely, isolated, and fragmented world we carry with us the joy of Jesus centered community. Following Jesus is not a solo project -- it is a life-together project filled with joy.Oleh Matthew Price

We have a perspective problem. Our eyes are focused on distractions, worries, fears, and temptations. But what if our gaze was focused on the One who could restore our joy? What if we were filled again with a vision of the mercy, grace, and abundant love of God?Oleh Matthew Price

In an age of anxiety and greed, God calls us to trust him for all our needs and to seek His kingdom first through generous love to others. We can trust God with our needs because he is a good shepherd and a loving father who cares for us. This frees us to be generous and invest in the kingdom of heaven, with rewards that are eternal.…

By way of a parable, Jesus warns us how a life can be easily wasted. However, He invites us to live lives of significance with Him.Oleh Jon Reesor

True leadership must be shaped by ongoing apprenticeship to Jesus.Oleh Kevin Schultz

Jesus is the True Leader, the Suffering Servant, and the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. Life-long apprenticeship to Jesus as our Servant Leader is the best antidote to legalism, hypocrisy, pride and spiritual blindness.Oleh Ben Frederiksen

What is the Jesus way of leadership? It is humble, genuine, and outward-focused as we see in Luke 11.Oleh Cory Alstad

Pay attention to the what is influencing you and how it forms you. Not all lights are equal in value, and some are unhealthy. To be people who are light, we must embrace the Gospel of the Kingdom and King Jesus.Oleh Tim McCarthy

In our apprenticeship to Jesus, we need to be aware of the effect of materialist thinking and become more aware of the spiritual realness within our world. When we do this, we can be confident that when it comes between The Adversary and Jesus, we are walking with the stronger man.Oleh Spencer Epp

Even when our prayers are feeble and inconsistent, they are joined up with the bold and eternal intercession of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, according to Gods will. We always have our needs perfectly represented to God, and the one who intercedes for us invites us to join him in the joy of that perfect relationship with God.…

As we think about our past hurts, we come to this prayer with fresh eyes. May we want to think about God the way Jesus did. May we want to be reminded of who HE is. He welcomes us to come to him and wants to change us to be more like him.Are you willing to come to the Father?Are you willing to be changed?Lord, Teach Us.…

Watch at: https://vimeo.com/725337230Oleh Janet Thiessen

The parable of the Good Samaritan can easily be a story that causes feelings of guilt as we remember the times weve passed by those in need. In this sermon, we explore how were called not just to extend mercy to others in need, but that Christ extends mercy towards us. Jesus is the real hero of the story.…

When we realize that all our needs will be met in Jesus - anxiety begins to disappear.Oleh Dane Smith

In our final message in the Kingdom of God series, we focus on what it looks like to receive the Kingdom. We look like at the Parable of the Sower and we look at a variety of Jesus teachings where He tells us that we receive the Kingdom through repentance, being poor in Spirit, and becoming like a child. Jesus wants us to come to Him hungry and utt…

Often we want a Kingdom that comes quickly & forcefully, but God encourages us to see his Kingdom coming like mustard seeds and yeast. We are not to despise the day of small things. God is delighted to take our small steps of faith, obedience, and trust and to grow His Kingdom.Oleh Matthew Price

Just as Jesus modelled in his own ministry, Jesus calls his disciples to steward the resources of his kingdom for the good of those who have been most victimized by the "domain of darkness": the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized. Unlike the rulers of this world, rules (with and through his followers) with true justice and mercy.…

There are two Kingdoms in conflict: the Kingdom of the world and the Kingdom of God. Both offer very different ways of dealing with conflict and evil. The kingdoms of this world offer a path that leads to mutual assured destruction. The kingdom of God, on the other hand, is grounded in the self giving love of Jesus.…

In this message we explore what life looks like in the Kingdom of God. Following Jesus teachings in the Sermon on the Mount we look at His description of Kingdom people- a people who have been set free from their own kingdoms and now are operating right-side up and in line with the King.Oleh Matthew Price

In this message we try to unpack the core message of the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God was the central message of Jesus teaching, and at the heart of the teaching is the good news that God is putting the world back together through the Kingship of Jesus!Oleh Matthew Price

This Easter Sunday we kick off our new 7 week series on the Kingdom of God. In this message we see Jesus coronated with a crown of thorns and vindicated as He rises from the dead. He is the King who has returned and has inaugurated the Kingdom of God.Oleh Matthew Price

Jesus interacts with three people who are considering following Him. He gives each person a strong challenge that confronts their assumptions about what it looks like to follow Him. In the end we see that His call to each of us is to follow Him with purity of heart. And when we do we will see God.Oleh Matthew Price

Jesus teaches His disciples that to destroy your enemy is not how life works in the Kingdom of God. James and John want to call down fire from heaven on an enemy village and Jesus rebukes them. From the cross Jesus teaches us to pray: Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.'Oleh Matthew Price

In an extended conversation, Jessus is calling o ut the pride of his disciples and challenging their concept of greatness in the Kingdom of God.Oleh Kevin Schultz

On the mountain, the glory of God is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ and he is pointing us toward a new Exodus fulfilled in Christs suffering love on a cross.Oleh Spencer Epp

Jesus teaches His disciples that He is the King and that He has a Kingdom. To live under the rule of the King is to follow His way, His path, and His law that gives life. We die to the Kingdoms of the world in order to follow our true King- and this will cost us our life.Oleh Matthew Price

Jesus teaches His disciples to trust that He will provide for them as they take steps of faith and seek to love others. Jesus sends out His disciples on mission with nothing in their hands and he tells his disciples to feed the 5,000 with only 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. We are challenged to step out in faith, to take a risk, and trust that Jesus…

Jesus has a powerful encounter with a man possessed by a legion of demons. Jesus frees him with such beautiful compassion. In this sermon we explore the way the enemy of our souls speaks lies, and we pray for the truth of Jesus to shine a light into our darkness to set us free from the lies we have come to believe.…

In Luke 8:40-56 Jesus heals two very different people, it shows us that there is no place, no person, no circumstance where Jesus healing cannot reach. Jesus himself has walked the road of suffering and he has conquered it too. So today, we live in the tension - holding Jesus hand when we encounter suffering - knowing that he is in the business of …

As we end our series on how to follow Jesus in the digital age, we spend time with early Jesus followers as we look at the rich life they shared together in community.In what ways has social media promised authentic community? Can it deliver on that promise? Our hope is to walk with one another in rich, messy, real life together as we follow Jesus …

Dr. Rob Rhea - Watch at: https://vimeo.com/674646857Oleh North Langley Community Church

As we continue in our series on how to follow Jesus in the digital age, we spend time with Jesus as he seeks a quiet place away from the noise, distraction, and need. Jesus spends time with his heavenly Father getting clarity in prayer. We live in an age of noise and distraction and Jesus is calling us away from our screens to a place where we can …