Every Nation Logan - Sunday Services

This week Pastor Henry encourages us that our failure does not cancel what God wants to do in and through us. Going back to old ways after a setback feels empty, but Jesus pursues us and initiates a restoration that surgically addresses the depth of our failure. Your ending is God's beginning, and the Lord desires to replace the memory of your worst moment with the reality of His grace, calling you forward into a mission fuelled by your love for Him.

Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” (This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.” - John 21:18-19 (ESV)

This week Stephanie encourages us during our own challenging "winter" seasons of life. Winter is not a dead season, but a transforming one where God does deep and necessary work, even beneath the surface. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble, so we do not need to fear when foundations tremble. We can stop striving and release control, knowing that breakthrough and calling often only emerge after a period of stillness, allowing our roots to go deeper.

5 Commit your way to the Lord;
    trust in him, and he will act.

6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,
    and your justice as the noonday.

7 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;
    fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,
    over the man who carries out evil devices! - Psalm 37:5-7 (ESV)

This week Pastor Henry explores the challenge of giving up what’s holding us back in order to follow Jesus. We cannot step into the next season with our hands full of the last, as new life requires releasing the old life, pain, and controls. Remember that letting go is a strength move, not a failure, and it begins with accepting God's love rather than relying on willpower or obligation. Even when letting go seems impossible with man, the scripture reminds us that with God, all things are possible.

And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. - Mark 10:20-22 (ESV)

This week Pastor Henry challenges us to find true spiritual rest by confronting our impulse to strive and perform, reminding us that the gospel is not about what we do, but about what is already done. The resurrection is proof the heavy lifting is complete. True rest is not weakness but an act of worship, demonstrating that you trust God more than your own effort and strength. We can trust Him to stop striving and come to Him to rest, exchanging the chaos of endless options for the peace of a settled direction.

Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. - 1 Corinthians 15:12-14 (ESV)

This week Pastor Henry challenges the belief we may have about pursuing relationship status.  The grass is always going to be greener where you water it the most.  So stop chasing a different field and instead start being faithful in the one that God has placed you in. Our value and purpose are not dependent on our status.  Our current season is not a waiting room but a mission field and a platform for us to serve from.

Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called. Were you a bondservant when called? Do not be concerned about it. (But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.) For he who was called in the Lord as a bondservant is a freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is a bondservant of Christ. You were bought with a price; do not become bondservants of men. So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God. - 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 (ESV)

This week Pastor Henry highlights every believer has a spiritual gift, empowered by one and the same Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit's purpose is to glorify Christ, which is the clear test for all true spirituality. You have been given a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good, not as a lifeless idol, but as part of a living faith. Embrace the varieties of gifts and services, knowing that though they are different, they all come from the same Lord and God.

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.  You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led.  Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. - 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (ESV)

This week Stephanie helps us with practical tips on how to handle the complicated, messy parts of life and your own mistakes. If everything we do is done properly and in order, we can worship in a way that truly honours God and reflects His heart. Be encouraged to serve and love one another, bringing glory to God in everything you do.

If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord. If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. But all things should be done decently and in order. - 1 Corinthians 14:37-40 (ESV)

Join us this week at the Alexandra Park Conference Centre as we are join by special guest speaker Pastor Jennifer Tower (Highpoint Church, Orlando FL). This week Pastor Jennifer Tower's message helps us to overcome fear and insecurity to truly Thrive Missionally.  We often put on ourselves self-imposed limits, which prevent us from fully embracing God's call. We serve a limitless God who made the heavens and the earth, and therefore, the only limits on our mission are the ones we create. So move beyond personal boundaries, and step into a life of purpose, knowing that God has already equipped you. 

Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs that he did. For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who had them, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. So there was much joy in that city. - Acts 8:4-8 (ESV)

This week Pastor Henry encourages us how to engage the world around us without losing our identity. Would you change your preferences or lifestyle, to reach someone with the gospel? Don’t let adaptation turn into "cultural captivity" or compromise. Find your true "freedom through service" by becoming so secure in your love and identity in Jesus Christ that you are "free to be incredibly flexible" and radically generous with your time and resources for the sake of others, giving you the strength to become "all things to all people”.

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.  So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (ESV)

This week Pastor Henry shares a powerful message on the compassion of confrontation. When confrontation is done with love and truth, its purpose is not to tear people down but to restore holiness and health. You can overcome the fear of difficult conversations by remembering the ultimate goal is restoration. A God-honouring life sometimes requires addressing sin and being open to the discipline that leads to becoming more and more like Christ. Is your life honouring God in light of Christ's sacrifice?

For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing. When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. - 1 Corinthians 5:3-5 (ESV)