Messages From Christian Fellowship Chapel

James 1:19–27 provides some very practical advice for Christians to live out their faith.  And while this passage may have been called controversial, Pastor John walks us through it to show that it is not nearly so controversial a thing.

The book of James is written in the style that more resembles Wisdom literature like Ecclesiastes than an epistle like Romans.  It is an incredibly helpful book for helping Christians understand topics like the relationship between faith and works, and how to live lives reliant on God.

In Ephesians 6:10-18 Paul uses the metaphor of armour to describe what we as Christians need to "put on" in order to be complete, and prepared for the spiritual battles we face.

Do you still see the beauty of life and forgiveness?  Does grace still have hold of you?  Join us as we explore these questions, in the hopes that if our answer is not "yes" as of now, we can recapture that answer.

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people.  If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us. Jesus' final commands to His disciples are this: Walk in the Light, and Make more Disciples.

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people.  If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us. This week, we learn more about Jesus' commands to His disciples that we owe other people - respect and honour to the government, and care for our fellow people.

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people.  If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us. Last week, we explored what Jesus meant when He commanded us to be careful about judging others.  This week, we explore what He meant when He told His disciples to care for others.

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people.  If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us. One of the most often-misused command is, "Judge not," but what does it actually mean?  Is there a way for Jesus' disciples to engage in judgement that honours God?

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people.  If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us. In Matthew 6:19-34 we are provided examples of the subtle dangers of worldly-mindedness, and Jesus' commands that we not store up treasures for ourselves here on earth, and do not worry.

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people.  If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us. Matthew 6:1-18 lays out this next command for us: Do not look for human approval or fame in your worship and obedience.

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people.  If we're to be called His disciples, we need to know what He wants of us.  In this message, Pastor John examines a few more of Christ's commands: Do not think Christ came to overturn the Law; settle disputes quickly, and; be a person of your word.

In a new series, Pastor John begins an examination of the commands Jesus gave to His people.  The last command Christ gave His people - even those who are His people now - is to go out and make disciples.  But how?  What does that mean?  Join us to learn more about Christ's commands.

As Christians, we have been commanded to go everywhere and make disciples.  Guest speaker Chris Harwood shares with us about what it means for us to go everywhere, and everywhere we go, to make disciples. This is a part of CFC's focus on being and making disciples - Be, Grow, and Go.   Credit:  "Cataclysm" by Nick Benoit - https://vimeo.com/64262722

How are we to grow as Jesus' disciples?  What does that even mean?  Guest speaker Mike Reimer shares from Hebrews 12 what it means to throw off every encumbrance as we obey Christ's command to grow. This is part of CFC's focus on being and making disciples - Be, Grow, and Go.

Early Christians faced immense pressure to turn their backs on the Gospel.  What kept them from doing that?  Guest speaker Jake Froese helps us understand Paul's encouragement in Hebrews 12 to not grow weary in the pursuit of God's truth.

In this episode Pastor John returns to Joseph as the focus of the story in an exploration of his trials and successes in Egypt. He explores, in particular, the conflict with Potiphar's wife and how Christians often face trials and unfair affliction, but, as it says in Romans 8:39, "What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Passages covered are Genesis 39.

In this sermon Pastor John does a detailed exploration of Joseph's family and God's plan for the nation of Israel. Passages covered are Genesis 38, 49:3–4, 49:5–7, 49:8–12 

In this first episode of a series on the story of Joseph, we see how God uses imperfect people and difficult situations for his glory and to help his people. From the sermon: "God uses men and women where they are in their circumstances to accomplish his purposes. God can also guide people into making decisions and taking actions that suit his purposes." Passages covered are Genesis 37:2-22 with references from elsewhere.

In this sermon Pastor John discusses the Great Commission: the authority with which Christ gives it, what the Commission is, and Christ's promises in that context. Covers Matthew 28:18-20 and various other passages.

Last time, we examined the question of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.This week, the question we will explore is, what are disciples of Jesus to do? Pastor John explores what Christians are commanded to do in their lives - not to be saved, but to serve the Lord. Whether in our work, our family lives, or with our enemies, God commands us to aim high, to pray, to love Him, and to love one another.