Every Nation Logan - Sunday Services

Relationship Goals - Love in the Age of A.I.

This week Pastor Henry helps us to strive to embody God’s unconditional love, letting it guide our actions and interactions, whether at home, work, or school. Even in an age dominated by technology, we must ensure our use of it is honourable and reflective of our faith. By being set apart, useful, and ready for every good work, we can foster genuine, meaningful connections that honour God and enrich our lives. 

 

Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.  And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,  correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,  and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will. - 2 Timothy 2:23-26 (ESV)

Relationship Goals - Into Me See

This week Pastor Henry reminds us that love is our guiding principle and our greatest strength. Without love, our actions and achievements lose their true value. Love is patient, kind, and unselfish, bearing all things and enduring through every challenge. Let this agape love, the unconditional and sacrificial love that God has shown us through Jesus, be the foundation of all your relationships. Whether it's family love, deep friendships, romantic bonds, or loving those who are difficult to love, let God's love shine through you. Embrace the call to love one another deeply, as it reflects our true identity as disciples of Jesus. 

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (ESV)

Keep The Fire Burning - The Truth Seekers

This week Stephanie helps to inspire us to be truth seekers—receptive, eager, and inquisitive. We are taught not to just hear the word; but receive it with your hearts, examine it, and allowed it to transform your lives. In a world filled with deception, God’s truth stands firm. Engage deeply with His word, ask questions, seek understanding, and let it shape your actions and decisions. Let’s keep the fire burning by pursuing the truth with passion and allowing God’s word to penetrate our hearts, bringing clarity, conviction, and transformation. Be encouraged to live out your faith boldly, knowing that God’s truth will always guide you and bring light to your path.

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.  - Acts 17:10-11 (ESV)

Keep The Fire Burning - Prison Praise: Gospel's Sustaining Fire

This week Pastor JR helps us to reflect on the story of Paul and Silas in the prison. They were unjustly imprisoned, yet they kept their spirits high, praying and singing hymns to God. Despite their shackles, they didn’t flee when an earthquake opened the prison doors, knowing that staying put could mean salvation for others. Their faith and resilience led to the conversion of their jailer and his entire household. Remember, in our toughest moments, praising God and waiting on His timing can turn our trials into testimonies. Trust that your faithfulness can inspire and lead others to Christ, even in the most unexpected circumstances.

Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. - Acts 16:30-33 (ESV)

Keep The Fire Burning

This week Pastor JR reminds us of the transformative power of being in Christ. We are not defined by outward appearances but by the renewal of our hearts through Jesus. As we navigate our week, let's keep the fire of the Holy Spirit burning brightly within us, letting it fuel our passion and commitment to living out God's mission. Remember, we are not only reconciled with God but are also called to be agents of reconciliation, sharing the good news and love of Christ with everyone we encounter. Keep the fire burning, stay in Christ, and watch how He sustains and fuels your spirit to make a difference in the lives of others.

All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. - 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 (ESV)

But God

This week Pastor JR speak about finding hope in God.No matter where you come from or the struggles you face, remember that God's grace is greater than any challenge. Whether it's feelings of guilt, loneliness, or weakness, there is always a "but God" moment waiting to transform your situation. Just as I found hope and healing through Christ despite a tumultuous past, you too can experience His immeasurable grace. Trust in God's strength, lean into His love, and let Him guide you through your week. Remember, He sees you, loves you, and will never leave you unchanged. Embrace His grace and let it carry you forward.

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. - Ephesians 2:8-10 (ESV)

 

Think Outside The Bucks - True Prosperity

This week Stephanie teaches us that true prosperity is not found in material wealth but in our relationships and faithfulness to God. Jesus encourages us to seek the Kingdom of God above all else, reminding us that earthly wealth is fleeting, but the bonds we build and the love we share endure eternally. As we navigate our financial and personal lives, let's strive to be faithful stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us, using them to foster community, support one another, and grow closer to His eternal purpose. Seek first His kingdom this week, and let God's abundant grace and wisdom guide your steps.

One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own? No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” - Luke 16:10-13 (ESV)

Think Outside The Bucks - The Money Chase

This week Pastor Henry helps us to reflect on our life and what we are chasing. Life is more than food or clothing—it's about seeking God's kingdom above all else. Instead of chasing money or material things, let's chase after God and His righteousness. Trust in Him to meet our needs and guide us. Live faithfully today, using your time and resources to honour God. Don't let worry steal your joy; instead, pray and trust that God has everything under control.

And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you. - Luke 12:29-31 (ESV)

Be Still - Mission and Justice

This week Pastor JR helps us to carry the transformative wisdom of God. In the hustle and bustle of life, let's remember the simple yet profound practice of encountering God, even amidst our busiest moments.  So as we face the challenges of our day, let's lean into the grace and truth found in Christ, knowing that in Him, justice and mercy intersect, and we're called to reflect His character in our lives. Embrace the timeless call to embody justice, kindness, and humility, knowing that in Christ, we find the strength to navigate life's challenges with grace and purpose.

“With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?” He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? - Micah 6:6-8 (ESV)

Be Still – Wonder

This week, Stephanie reminds us to honor Jesus in every action, both within our church walls and in our everyday lives. As we engage with our community, let’s intentionally share the love of Christ. Small acts of kindness can make a significant impact. We are Spirit-empowered and called to be a light in our city. Step out with courage, make disciples, and transform lives through the gospel. You are part of a loving, Christ-centered family. Together, we can make a difference!

Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. And he came to a certain place and stayed there that night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place to sleep. And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it! – Genesis 28:10-12 (ESV)