Does God Care About Your Body? | Robin Antoine
The way we look at our bodies governs how we treat ourselves and others. We all have a theology of the body - and so does Satan. We need God’s perspective. Anything other than His, is a perspective that leads to death. Sin has given us the ability to create a theology of the body apart from God. The body is an instrument of righteousness - it is made to be surrendered to God’s purposes. But God is the best caretaker of the body and surrender to his care is better than our care. In order to do that we need to accept our bodies as they are - because God does.
Living with Expectancy | Acts 3:1-10
There is a season for routines, procedures, safety and predictability but there is no life in ‘them’. There is only life and power found in a Person - in the Person of Jesus Christ. As those who are in Christ - we haven’t been made subject to rules of living but we have been made alive to God in everything we do, think and say. This lends itself to unpredictability, foiled routines, subsequent danger at times but most importantly joy. Pastor Robin explains in today’s message how Acts 3:1-10 illustrates a life lived and led expectant of a good God.
How To Live A Complaint Free Life | Psalm 67
Paul warns the church in the epistles against complaining and grumbling. In a society where complaints and voiced disagreement is encouraged and celebrated - sometimes Christians wonder whether they should speak up or not. However, complaints are all over the Psalms. It is common for psalmists to complain so what’s the key to living a life not dominated by complaint and disillusionment but also acknowledges human struggle. Psalm 67 presents a key phrase that helps the believer receive what is true about how to live a complaint free life.
Where is your God? | Psalm 42
God’s presence is a guarantee and a promise of the new covenant but what do we do when God feels distant? Or worse, when we feel indifferent to his presence with us. Psalm 42 is a description of our human experience of loneliness and despair in the life of faith. Pastor Robin describes God’s response in Psalm 42 as a new covenant privilege.
Embracing Doubt: Discovering Faith in Uncertainty | Luke 7:17-28
Join Pastor Robin as he explores the theme of doubt in our faith journey exploring the story of John the Baptist from Luke chapter 7, verses 17-28, where even the greatest prophet experiences moments of doubt. Pastor Robin encourages us to embrace our doubts, seeing them as a natural part of our faith that invites us into a deeper relationship with Jesus by asking you to reflect with Jesus' question, "What have you seen of me?" Discover how our doubts can lead to greater faith and trust in God's promises. Don't miss this opportunity to find assurance and strength in the midst of uncertainty.
How God Keeps His Promise of Peace to His People | Luke 1:67-80
In the midst of life's storms and trials, finding peace can often feel like an elusive dream. Yet, throughout history, God has remained steadfast in His promise to bestow His peace upon His people. Join us for a soul-stirring exploration as we delve into the unshakable truth that God indeed keeps His promise of peace, even in the midst of the most turbulent times. In this sermon, Pastor Robin shows how Luke chapter 1, verses 67-80, is a prophecy outlining how God is trustworthy to give us peace and rescue.
The Humble King of Hopeless Hearts: Jesus's Response to Disillusionment | Luke 24:13-35
In this profound sermon by Pastor Robin, we delve into the challenging concept of reconciling our expectations of God with His divine plan. Drawing from the life of Jesus and the experiences of his disciples, Pastor Robin invites us to contemplate a crucial question: Will we follow a God who doesn't always meet our expectations? Through a raw exploration of moments in Jesus's ministry where his actions may have seemed like failures, Pastor Robin encourages us to trust in the grander scale of God's plan, even when it challenges our finite understanding. Join us as we journey through Luke 24, verses 13-35 and discover how Jesus, as the humble king of hopeless hearts, reveals His character in the midst of our disappointments.
Get Back in the Fight | 1 Timothy 6:12
Paul tells Timothy to fight the good fight of faith. What does that mean? Taking a closer look at 1 Timothy chapter 6 - we can see that it is possible for Christians - even pastors to get out of the good fight. Pastor Robin highlights how Paul illustrates for believers the what and the how of keeping in the good fight.
Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Holy Spirit
The kingdom of God is the rule of Christ. It is synonymous with the saying ‘Jesus is Lord’. Jesus’ rule is not just a place but a here and now that when we step into it we exert His authority over the kingdom of darkness wherever we go. In today’s sermon, Pastor Robin highlights how Jesus’ rule is the reason for accepting, forgiving, and rejoicing with each other as the body of Christ.
The Power to Change | Titus 2:11-14
Everyone is after the ‘Better Me’ in 2024 but that is not what God has called us to. He called us to seek first the Kingdom. So where does the power source come from to do that? Titus chapter two paints the picture and explains where that power comes from.