Living Stones Church, Red Deer, Alberta

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  1. 6d ago

    September 27, 2026 - How to Live with Purpose in Your Life

    “God was thinking of you long before you ever thought about him. His purpose for your life predates your conception. He planned it before you existed, without your input! You may choose your career, your spouse, your hobbies, and many other parts of your life, but you don’t get to choose your purpose.”—Rick Warren, in ‘The Purpose Driven Life.” Atheist Bertrand Russell wrote: “Unless you assume a God, the question of life’s purpose is meaningless.” Of all the books of the bible that challenge us regarding our purpose, Colossians stands at the head of the line. It not only challenges the notion that life is not primarily about us, but also shows, in no uncertain terms, Christ's supremacy. Our purpose is about bringing glory to Jesus. Once we were darkness; now, by coming to Christ, we become light. Our lives reveal Christ to others. David Robinson, a former National Basketball Association great, shares some insightful thoughts about life’s goals. “The goal of our lives is not our glory.  ...trying to make life ‘all about us’ pushes happiness further out of reach. Our society is not wired for this kind of thinking. It’s a me-centric world out there, which destroys much of what should be good. Marriages are ruined when one or both partners focus on their own happiness. Successful men and women are ruined by their own success, believing they don’t need anyone else’s input. And for some, life’s troubles are magnified because they believe life is all about them.” Today, as we look at a few verses from the last chapter of Colossians, we find significant instructions on what a Christ-centred, God-honouring life looks like and how it impacts others. Robert Wall explains our purpose within God’s community of faith. “The community that God has called out of the world for salvation by the gospel is called in turn to preach that gospel; evangelism is the church’s vocation.” This kind of life brings joy and happiness because it is lived under the direction of God’s Spirit and His word.

    September 27, 2026 - How to Live with Purpose in Your Life

  2. Sep 21

    September 20, 2026 - There's More, Don't Settle! - Guest Speaker, Steve Finke | In One Ministries

    Living Stones Church, Red Deer, Alberta

    September 20, 2026 - There's More, Don't Settle! - Guest Speaker, Steve Finke | In One Ministries

  3. Sep 14

    September 13, 2026 - Next Level Prayer - David Macfarlane

    No matter where you are in your spiritual journey, you can take your prayer life to the next level, and grow deeper in your faith.

    September 13, 2026 - Next Level Prayer - David Macfarlane

  4. Sep 8

    September 6, 2026 - Mature Faith, Enduring Hope - Pastor Darren Aucoin

    Living Stones Church, Red Deer, Alberta

    September 6, 2026 - Mature Faith, Enduring Hope - Pastor Darren Aucoin

  5. Aug 31

    August 30, 2026 - How to Thrive in Dealing With Challenging People - Pastor Paul Vallee

    Cartoonist Charles Schulz was known to millions through his lovable loser, Charlie Brown. What many people don’t realize is that Schulz was a Christian, and through his cartoons, he drove home many Biblical insights. In one cartoon script, Charlie Brown and Lucy are talking. Lucy’s back is turned, her arms are folded, and she has a look of disgust on her face. Charlie is pleading, as usual, for her to be tolerant and understanding. With outstretched arms, he says: Lucy, you must be loving. This world really needs love. You have to let yourself love to make this world a better place in which to live! Lucy whirls around and screams (as Charlie does his famous backflip): Look, blockhead-the world I love. It’s people I can’t stand!” It is one thing to say we love people as a general principle, but the challenge is to love challenging and often difficult people. People who hurt you. God gives us opportunities to develop a loving heart by putting us in families. One of the families God puts us into is the local church where we interact with other people. Yet many struggle to relate to others. Obviously, this comes from experiencing personal pain and disappointments. As a result of past hurts, we may try to avoid and withdraw from those God designed for us to relate to. We can never become what we need to become on our own. We desperately need each other.  If there is one critical element in learning to really enjoy life, it is the ability to get along with people. Yet, we discover sooner or later that there are no problems quite like people problems. You can have a job that demands long hours and great physical effort, but neither the hours nor the energy demands drain you as difficult people can. You can have financial difficulties, physical pain, a tight schedule, and miles of driving, but these things are not the cause of our major battles.  Learning to live successfully with others is one of the most important keys to life. God knows that if we are going to impact others with the good news about Jesus, live healthier lives, and enjoy life, we need to learn how to live in harmony with others.   In 1 Peter, we gain insight into how to deal with people, even those hostile to our faith. Peter gives us some incredible insight into how to achieve harmony, restore broken relationships, and just thrive even when being attacked. How can we handle verbal attacks without letting them devastate our souls?

    August 30, 2026 - How to Thrive in Dealing With Challenging People - Pastor Paul Vallee

  6. Aug 24

    August 23, 2026 - How to Overcome Obstacles Towards a Dynamic Marriage - Pastor Paul Vallee

    We are living in a day in which people don’t know how to work out their differences. This is especially true in their most meaningful relationships. In an age where relationships are struggling, the most challenging but rewarding relationship is marriage. It is the foundation of our society. It’s where a new generation is born and developed. It is where values are taught, both positive and negative. It is one of God’s greatest tools to shape our lives, and it becomes the most profound example of what it means to be in a relationship with God. It is interesting that in both the Old and New Testaments, we see marriage as a key metaphor for understanding our covenant relationship with God and our oneness with him. Marriage is the place where we learn to pour out our lives for another, and when children come along, they increase our capacity for giving. Yet, it is also the relationship where we are most exposed and vulnerable. It is the place of greatest joy, but also of greatest pain. So, how can we work to make this critical relationship, and other close relationships, not only work but thrive? How can we build healthy, loving relationships where challenging obstacles can seem to hinder that goal? The best place to turn for instructions is the operator’s manual. God, the originator of marriage, gives us amazing insights into how to grow our marriage or other meaningful social relationships. Here, we'll discover what makes people attractive, and the answers may surprise you.

    August 23, 2026 - How to Overcome Obstacles Towards a Dynamic Marriage - Pastor Paul Vallee

  7. Aug 17

    August 16, 2026 - How to Enjoy Life by Experiencing a New Found Freedom - Pastor Paul Vallee

    Too often, we look for the subtle things that hinder us from becoming all we desire to be, but we overlook the obvious ones. We can so easily profess an orthodox belief but allow worldliness and ungodly living to totally defeat us in our lives. How many here realize that orthodoxy in our belief is good, but without practicing what we say, it’s useless. What good is a proper and right belief structure when we have an unloving and critical attitude towards others? Or we may have an indifferent and distant attitude towards those around us, which grieves the heart of God. You may be the first to admit that things aren’t all that you want them to be in your life. You genuinely desire to know God and grow in Him. You desire to overcome areas of struggle and difficulty, but you just can’t seem to beat it.  You’re on the slippery slopes of sin, and you find yourself sliding down more often than walking in spiritual victory and vitality. You’ve prayed and responded so many times, hoping to solve the perpetual struggles in your life. You wonder, how can I experience the freedom that Jesus promised to each believer over sin? How can I apply the gospel to my everyday life and live the good news and not just talk about it? We are going to look at how Christ’s death and resurrection impact our lives as we overcome sin.

    August 16, 2026 - How to Enjoy Life by Experiencing a New Found Freedom - Pastor Paul Vallee

  8. Aug 10

    August 9, 2026 - Experiencing the Secrets of a Healthy Life - Pastor Paul Vallee

    In 911 A. D., a Carolingian ruler of France secured the services of a Viking named Roland to safeguard the coast of what is now present-day Normandy. He was successful in warding off other Viking attacks and integrated into French life, becoming a Christian and embracing the French language. This area became known as Normandy because these Vikings originated from the north. The Vikings then turned their raiding to England. In 980 A.D., the Anglo-Saxon king, Ethelred, created an alliance with the Normans by agreeing to marry the daughter of the Duke of Normandy. This decision had an impact then and in the near future.   In 1066 A.D., the Anglo-Saxon king, Edward the Confessor, died, and there was no heir. Immediately, three people made claims to the throne: Harald Hardrada, king of Norway; Harold Godwinson, the Earl of Wessex; and William, Duke of Normandy, a descendant of that union between Ethelred and his Norman wife, who later became known as William the Conqueror. Harold Godwinson defeated the Norwegian king, but the cost was so great that when William invaded England a few months later, he was killed in battle at Hastings and eventually conquered all of England. He placed Norman aristocracy over land holdings in England, and the language of court became French. Today, the English language is embedded with words from French roots. The decisions we make today impact not only our lives but others. We know we affect our family. Christianity is more than just a prayer of introduction; it is a total surrender of our lives to God. Many people continue to struggle in their Christian life, but one reason is that we still try to hang onto the past. Another reason we struggle is when we follow Jesus from a distance. Like Peter, on the night he betrayed Jesus, his faith was challenged, and he faltered and failed. We can expect that each of us will be tested and our faith challenged at different moments in life. Will we deny Him? How can we move past living an inconsistent lifestyle, and walk in freedom and be spiritually healthy?

    August 9, 2026 - Experiencing the Secrets of a Healthy Life - Pastor Paul Vallee
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