KingswayChurch

“Part of the reason we don’t grow deeper is because it’s easier to let someone else do it for us.” In this message Mark Vanderwier warns us not to get stuck with a secondhand faith, rather to build a relationship with the Lord that goes deeper. Mark further explores how we can do this together. Have you grown spiritually lately?

“The best advice I can give you in regards to having success in life is that you take God’s word and you plant it in your mind and in your heart.” Today we were blessed to have Wes Devries and a team from Sweets Corners Church worship and share God’s word with us. In this message Wes talks about remembering our Kingdom purpose, a transformative communication, and offers some practical advice on committing God’s word to memory.

“We often read things in the emotion that we are in, not in the intended emotion it was sent in.” Small things can sometimes have huge outcomes. In this message, Mark Vanderwier talks about avoiding the temptation to make erroneous judgement calls that only ever lead to extra hurt and disappointment.

“The solution to your guilt, your shame, your condemnation is always God’s Grace.” Gary Watson talks about getting kicked out of Bible college, and the freedom from guilt and shame for those who belong to Christ. Remember that the only One worthy of casting the first stone – doesn’t.

“Christianity is not attending church, it’s not memorizing the ten commandments, it’s not trying to keep the rules, it’s not finding a suit and going somewhere on a Sunday – it’s none of that stuff. It’s simply being immersed in Christ and what happens as a result.” Mark Vanderwier talks about one major step we can take in identifying with Jesus. What steps are you taking today when it comes to following, trusting, identifying & walking with Jesus?

“God is with you and in you no matter how you feel.” Mark Vanderwier talks about the omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, eternal, unchanging God of the universe; challenging us to be aware of His presence and remember that God doesn’t live in a building. His presence is with you.

“The same things that hinder close fellowship with one another are the same things that hinder close fellowship with God.” Mark Vanderwier talks about Ferraris, the four steps in a relationship with Jesus, and living a life that experiences and knows Holy Spirit.

“You’re seen by the God of the universe.” Mark Vanderwier talks about the way “El Roi” sees the world. What happens when a person returns to Him? What does He see when He looks at the world? What does He see when He looks at you? Have you seen the God who sees you?

“Victory isn’t you overcoming sin, victory is Jesus overcoming you.” – Dr Wayne Barber. When was the last time you were amazed by grace? Today Mark Vanderwier talks about John Newton, what it’s like to live under the Law, what it’s like to live under grace, and what it means to be a Christian. Where would we be without His amazing grace?

“Perfect parents don’t compare their kids to anyone.” Today the Wabbit from Wellandport AKA Mark Vanderwier shares a healthy reminder to be aware of the comparison trap and how to survive in the land of “ER”. Will this be your best summer ever?

“If it ain’t shining, it ain’t worth keeping!” The 1A series investigates what it might look like to follow Jesus and obey what He said. In the fifth and final week Mark Vanderwier discusses what the gospel writer John had to say about Jesus’ command to love one another. What will you do today to contribute to the movement of Jesus on this planet?

“We chase after what is perfect, ignoring the only thing that really is perfect.” From the overwhelmingly massive to the smaller than the microscopic God has left His signature on all His creation. Today Gary Watson talks about glory, praise, worship, perfection, weight, and being amazed at all that God has done. Gary also shared some of these photos at the start of this message.