Before we begin unpacking this encounter with Jesus, I’d like to share a little bit about me. I am, and have always been, a curious person. I am deeply invested in learning, which is perhaps why I chose education as a career. Amongst friends, I have been teased relentlessly about starting many conversations with the phrases “I just read an interesting article” or “listened to an interesting podcast.” I voraciously sponge as much knowledge and understanding as I can. However,

We have really been enjoying these messages about encounters with Jesus! It's been good to reflect on things we share with people who encountered Jesus when he walked on earth and so interesting to hear one another's personal stories, We'd like to open with a familiar little episode -- just a few verses long. Mark chapter 10:13-16. The NIV translation uses somewhat old-fashioned words, but I'm sure it will make sense to you. 13 People were bringing little children to Jesu

Today I’d like to share with you some of my thoughts on Paul’s encounter with Jesus. Paul is also known as Saul to the Aramaic-speaking community but most people use the Roman form of his name so you just a heads up that you might hear both today. I chose Paul because I feel like his encounter with Jesus is closer to an encounter we might have, and I was hoping to get some clarity on how he was so confident in his beliefs. I mean he didn’t walk with Jesus or spend time with h

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Good morning, Telkwa Community Church. It’s a privilege to be with you all today. For those who don’t know me, my name is Kevin Lobert,...

Today we're returning to Luke. Luke is the author of the books of Acts. That's the Bible book we're studying as a church and today we...

The Spirit lead Jesus into the wilderness for a time of testing. Note that the Spirit’s testing is the other side of the coin of the...

In Jonah chapter 2, we’ve jumped in a ways into this story, but just in case you need a refresher, God called Jonah to be his prophet to...