The Good Shepherd

The Good Shepherd

Why was Jesus’ arrival proclaimed first to lowly shepherds? In part because Jesus would claim Himself to be the “Good Shepherd” who would sacrificially lay down His life for the sheep.
The Arrival - Advent 2024
Luke 2:6-20; John 10:11-21
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
December 15, 2024
The House of Bread

The House of Bread

Bethlehem was a small and insignificant place and yet the Saviour of the world was born there. Jesus shows up in unlikely places so we will know He is all we need.
The Arrival - Advent 2024
Micah 5:1-6
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
December 8, 2024
Prophetic Hope

Prophetic Hope

While the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season distracts us from the difficult realities of the world, Advent invites us to find hope in the midst of the darkness through the celebration of the coming of Jesus, the light of the world.
The Arrival - Advent 2024
Isaiah 7:1-17
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
December 1, 2024
God's Forgiveness

God's Forgiveness

Christians believe that God has forgiven them but many Christians don’t live like that’s true, instead living with a continual feeling of guilt, shame and the inabilty to forgive others.  How do we truly receive God’s forgiveness?
Psalm 130
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
November 24, 2024
Thank You!

Thank You!

Today we celebrate the ways in which God is using Ross Road Community Church as a Christ-centred, welcoming community.
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
November 10, 2024
The Blessings of Solitude

The Blessings of Solitude

Solitude is a powerful spiritual practice that connects our souls to God. It reinforces our identity and purpose, enlarges our capacity for compassion, and opens ourselves up to our own souls.
Follow Me
Mark 1:35-39
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
November 3, 2024
The Challenge of Solitude

The Challenge of Solitude

Solitude is not easy for most of us in this world full of distractions. We’d rather not sit alone with our own thoughts. Yet, followers of Jesus have found solitude to be a key practice to help them to know themselves and Jesus.
Follow Me
Matthew 4:1-11
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
October 27, 2024
Don't be a Fool

Don't be a Fool

Jesus teaches a lot about money - and even more about the Kingdom of God. The parable of the Rich Fool gives us a sobering picture of what it looks like when we get our priorities mixed up.
Words of Jesus
Luke 12:13-34
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
August 11, 2024
Persistent Prayer

Persistent Prayer

Injustice is rampant in our world. We can easily be overwhelmed by it. Yet Jesus gives us instructions about what our response ought to be through the parable of the persistent widow. Prayer is the first response of a faithful Christ-follower.
Words of Jesus
Luke 8:1-18
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
July 28, 2024
Hot or Cold

Hot or Cold

Tepid, lukewarm water isn’t very satisfying and we often spit it out. Jesus has some loving but hard words for a faith community that had lost its spiritual temperature.
Words of Jesus
Revelation 3:13-22
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
July 21, 2024

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