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What role do children play in the Church? In this sermon we look at Christ’s sentiments towards children in Mark 10. From this passage we see how children should be desperately brought to Christ, and desired to be part of the Church. We also saw how we should not be like the disciples who saw children as a distraction, but rather see children as people who need to be discipled. It is often said that children are the future of the church, but in reality, children are part of the church today.

In this sermon, we explored the universal journey to find meaning and purpose in life. Often, we seek fulfilment in pursuits that bring temporary satisfaction. Ecclesiastes 1 encourages us to reflect on their limitations by addressing deeper questions about life's meaning. Through the Preacher's words, we confronted the reality of life's fleeting nature and the repetitive cycle of human efforts, which lead to disillusionment and cynicism. The passage directs us to seek lasting fulfilment in a relationship with the eternal God. By embracing an eternal perspective and trusting in God's sovereignty, we can transcend the limitations of worldly pursuits and find meaning by aligning our lives with God's purposes, shifting our focus from temporary to eternal concerns to discover ultimate fulfilment found in Christ.

Oftentimes we are afraid to move out of our comfort zones because of our fears. Whether it's fear of failure or fear of discomfort, our fears can paralyse us from pursuing things for the Kingdom. In this sermon we look at the promises of God in the parable of the talents that encourage us out of our comfort zones and labouring for the Kingdom.

In the second sermon of our Kingdom over Comfort series, we look at Christ’s rebuke of the lukewarm church, Laodicea in Revelation 3. From this rebuke, we see that there is a cost to complacency, and that Christ counsels against it. Our passage also promises that true comfort comes to those who conquer their complacency for the Kingdom.

As we begin our new series we examine what followers of Jesus are called to in this life. From the Savior’s own words, we see that our life in this world is not for luxury or comforts, but one of suffering and sacrifice, and a delight in seeing the Kingdom of God grow. Ultimately, tt should be our delight when we are called out of comfort, and called to labour for the Kingdom.

Jesus meets us where we are, in the daily grind of life, with all of our doubts and questions. He meets on the road.