Blessed are the Persecuted

Blessed are the Persecuted

Persecution of Christians in the world is not new—in fact, Jesus said it’s to be expected. Surprisingly, Jesus also says there is great reward and joy for those who persevere.
Flourishing in the Kingdom
Matthew 5:10-12
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
March 8, 2026
Blessed are the Peacemakers

Blessed are the Peacemakers

Violence surrounds us in this world and peace seems so far away when we read the news. Yet, peacemaking is one of the great distinctives of Jesus and he invites us to join him in working for peace in this world.
Flourishing in the Kingdom
Matthew 5:9
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
March 1, 2026
Blessed are the Pure in Heart

Blessed are the Pure in Heart

Just like pollution blocks our view of a beautiful mountain, so sin blocks and distorts our view of God. If we want to see God more clearly then we must deal with impurity in our hearts—which is something only God can do.
Flourishing in the Kingdom
Matthew 5:8
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
February 22, 2026
Blessed are the Merciful

Blessed are the Merciful

We are all called to be merciful, yet it seems like the world is a very unmerciful place. How can we be people who are filled with the mercy of God for the world around us?
Flourishing in the Kingdom
Matthew 5:7
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
February 15, 2026
Blessed are the Hungry

Blessed are the Hungry

Living God’s way is no guarantee to an easy life but Jesus does say that those who pursue righteousness will be satisfied—or filled—in this life and in the one to come. What does it look like to hunger and thirst for righteousness?
Flourishing in the Kingdom
Matthew 5:6
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
February 8, 2026
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

The very first words of Jesus’ most famous sermon are a powerful summary of the good news Jesus came to proclaim; and to accept them we must recognize just how desperately we need God.
Flourishing in the Kingdom
Matthew 5:3
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
January 18, 2026
We Depend on God Through Prayer

We Depend on God Through Prayer

Prayer is vital to the Christian life and to the life of our church. As we enter into a New Year we commit ourselves afresh to seeking God’s face and expressing our dependance on Him through prayer.
Prayer Action Plan
Ephesians 5:18-21
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
January 4, 2026
Gratitude Sunday

Gratitude Sunday

Practicing gratitude provides all kinds of benefits to us as people, and the end of the year is a perfect time to reflect on the blessings of God in 2025. What are you grateful for?
Luke 17:11-19
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
December 28, 2025
The Prince of Peace

The Prince of Peace

Peace is a word that is used a lot around Christmastime, but true peace seems elusive in the world. What does it mean that Jesus came to be the Prince of Peace, and how do we access that true peace?
What Child is This?
Isaiah 9:6-7
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
December 24, 2025
The Lamb of God

The Lamb of God

Mary Had a Little Lamb is a popular nursery rhyme that has nothing to do with Christmas but is actually an apt description of what happened when Jesus was born, given that Jesus would be called the “Lamb of God” who would give his life to overcome sin.
What Child is This?
Revelation 5
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
December 14, 2025

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