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Although there are different stands on the theological understanding of the first chapter of the Bible, let's not lose the focus that this passage was given to us so we can see how majestic and powerful our God is. Listen to this message from Pastor Cam to have your mind and heart set on worshiping our almighty Creator.

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In this message, our guest speaker is Ahmad Zeividavi, Executive Director of House of Omeed. This Christian organization provides aid to newcomers and refugees in Canada and supports persecuted church leaders in the Middle East. Ahmad unpacks the privilege of being persecuted because of Jesus Christ, even in the Western World. Watch to learn how this persecution occurs and why every follower of Jesus should embrace it and turn it into worship. - We would love to hear from you! Instagram: https://instagram.com/grantmemorialchurch Facebook: https://facebook.com/grantmemorialchurch Engage on our website: https://www.grantmemorial.ca

The passage in 2 Kings 4:1-7 shows us how the prophet Elijah understood the necessities around Him and how he addressed them in action. This message from our guest speaker Shelaine Strom helps us move our theology from our head to our heart, out to our hands, as we hear practical advice to respond well to the poverty we see in us and around us.

In this episode on the first verses of Mark 15, Cam Stephens shows us that Pilate asked the questions the Romans would need to incriminate  Jesus, and he wasn't as altruistic as it might look. But the truth is neither Pilate, the crowd, nor Judas is ultimately to be blamed for  Christ's death, as Jesus chose to surrender Himself as a sacrifice because of His love for all.

In this passage on Mark 14, Peter denied Jesus Christ just as our Lord predicted. "Our personal weakness needs only the least bit of pressure from the temptation to bring us to our needs." Pastor Sean is unpacking how shame and embarrassment can produce fear and deviate us from affirming our stance with Jesus. However, there is always hope because of the merciful and lovely heart of our Saviour.

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In the last of 4 chapters of the Advent series, Pastor Cam leads the audience to reflect on why real peace is so distant from humanity and that only through Jesus, the King of kings, we have a Way to experience a peace that transcends all understanding.

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This is the first chapter of the Advent series named "Where in the World?". Cam Stephens reminds us that our hope has its foundation in the solid belief in the things that are still going to happen. Jesus promised us freedom, joy and peace that cannot be compared to anything from this world.  Watch and learn where is hope.

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Our very existence is a gift from God and is to be used to give Him glory and advance His Kingdom. As Cam Stephens explores Ephesians 4, he teaches about what the Apostle Paul has to say about the nature of the church and how we are called to give ourselves as part of the body of Christ through serving. 

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Some attitudes and actions reveal our beliefs and how hard it is for each of us to surrender everything we have to God, especially our finances. In this new series, Cam Stephens inspires us to wholeheartedly give and experience the freedom of depending on Jesus.

In Jesus, we have free access to the Creator of all things. That's the power of prayer and why we ought to be a people who pray! In this episode, Cam Stephens reminds us that no matter what circumstances we are in, God wants us to connect with Him through praying. He hears and loves us and is willing to engage with us as we seek Him.

Jesus tells us in Mark 12:28-34 that if we are to say one commandment is above the others, it is that we, as believers, must love! In this episode, Sean Sagert reflects on the importance of love in the life of a Christian, and as the Holy Spirit lives in us, the love of God must reside in us as well.

Jesus tells us in Mark 12:28-34 that if we are to say one commandment is above the others, it is that we, as believers, must love! In this message, Sean Sagert reflects on the importance of love in the life of a Christian, and as the Holy Spirit lives in us, the love of God must reside in us as well.

The Sadducees were an elite group of teachers of the Jewish law that didn't believe in resurrection, yet, in this passage, they came to Jesus with a wildly exaggerated question about the afterlife. But Jesus made clear their real problem: they were ignorant about the Bible. In this episode, Cam Stephens reflects that resurrection is the Christian hope, and everything in our current life pales in comparison to what we will experience in eternal life.

In Mark 12:13-17, the teachers of the law (once again) plot against Jesus and try to trap Him with a question. In this episode, Cam Stevens shows us how Jesus (once again) wisely turns their question around and uses it to teach us that Christians are called to live the fruit of the Spirit and not a spirit of rebellion.

It's easy for one to get trapped in fear, but that only leads into a path of self-preservation rather than seeking real freedom. In this episode, Steve Bock reflects on how fear affected the religious leaders' actions in Mark 11:27-12:12 and that freedom from fear begins by accepting God's invitation.

Once the disciples noticed the fig tree had withered after Jesus cursed it, the Master reminded them they would always have access to the power of God, even after He wasn't physically present anymore. In this episode, Cam Stephens shares some truths about prayer that Jesus teaches us, including that we must pray big, pray often, and believe.

Jesus' cursing the fig tree and dismantling the trades in the temple is a demonstration that God's judgment will come, and it doesn't rely upon appearance. In this episode, Cam Stephens reminds us that the followers of Jesus must be fruitful, and to do so, they must remain connected to the source of life, which is Christ.

We expect Kings and royalty to use their fancy vehicles for triumphal entrances. But not Jesus, for He humbly chose to enter Jerusalem on a colt as a means to deconstruct the type of King some thought He would become. In this episode, Cam Stephens reminds us that Jesus' Kingdom is a Kingdom of peace, and His conquest went far beyond human realms.

Jesus' healing of the blind Bartimaeus is a very know story in the  Bible. But one thing that might pass unnoticed is that though Bartimaeus was the one physically blind, many others were spiritually blind in that situation. In this episode, Sean Sagert shows us the different perspectives on that healing and what's the take out for us today.

Jesus predicted his death a few times in the Gospels, but, at first, even the disciples could not fully understand the plan of Salvation. In this episode, Ted Hull points out that unless God guides our minds to comprehend the Gospel and our main purpose in life, we will keep missing the point.

In Mark 10:13-27, Jesus tells us that no one is good except God, no matter if we follow all existing rules and commandments. In this episode, Cam Stephens reminds us that Jesus is the only way to inherit eternal life and shows us that there is only one "password" to enter the  Kingdom of God.

In Mark 9:42-50, Jesus clearly states that sin—missing the target—must be taken seriously, for it has eternal consequences. In this episode, we hear Cam Stephens speak about why every Christian must take sin seriously and some resources we have to overcome our sinful nature.

We hear discussions every day about who is the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) in different aspects and areas, but what does the Bible say about being great? In this episode, Cam Stephens reflects on Mark 9:30-41 and shows us Jesus' perspective on who should be called great.

Jesus in the mount of transfiguration is a unique event in the Bible, where Jesus shows a glimpse of who He really is and the glory of His complete self beyond His human body. In this episode, Cam Stephens highlights some of the things Jesus revealed to His disciples and us in this particular passage.

Sometimes in life, we go through challenging situations, and it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. In this message, Mark Dupuis reflects on Mark 9:14-29 and reminds us that our role is always to pray and depend upon God to deliver His perfect answer.

When Jesus calls us to take up our cross and follow Him – or in other words, put away our own desires and worldly priorities for God's Kingdom – it might seem like a burden at first sight. But in this episode, Cam Stephens reminds us that those who fight for self will lose it, and those who lose it will find their true self in Christ!

Who do we say Jesus is? After experiencing much of Christ's ministry, the disciples were confronted with this pivotal question by the Messiah himself. In this message, Cam Stephens reflects on the relevance of one's answer to this question.

The healing of the blind man in Mark 8:22-26 is another time Jesus uses a  peculiar way to perform a miracle, but do the details really matter that much? In this episode, Richard Quiring reminds us that we must focus on the power of Jesus and in applying the Bible to our lives instead of overthinking the fashion Jesus uses to do His will.

In this episode, Cam Stephens recalls another moment when the Pharisees confronted Jesus because they lacked sight of Jesus' signs. And as disciples also missed the point one more time, Jesus showed there is yet hope for those who sincerely seek. 

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Jesus' feeding the crowd gives us a valuable lesson that hospitality acknowledges other people's needs. In this episode, Cam Stephens reminds us that the Christian faith cares for others, and church community doesn't end when we say amen at the end of a Sunday service.

This short Bible passage recounts Jesus' journey from Tyre to Decapolis, stopping by Sidon, an illogical stop in terms of geography. In this episode, Cam Stephens acknowledges the details of this journey and why Jesus might have chosen to make this apparent detour, as all in Jesus' ministry have a purpose for the sake of His Kingdom.

Jesus' response to the woman from Tyre may seem harsh and excluding at first glance, but when we take a more careful look into it, we notice that Jesus was instead being inclusive and loving. In this episode, Cam Stephens speaks about how this occasion was a significant demonstration of Jesus' good news for both Jews and gentiles.

In this episode, Sean Sagert ponders Jesus' position regarding the void religiosity of the Pharisees that attempted to find reasons to condemn Him, making clear that God looks into the sincerity of one's heart above all else.

Jesus passing by the disciples as he walks on water and calms the storm is a massive demonstration that He is God. In this episode, Cam Stephens ponders that Christ is willing to reveal Himself to His people if we trust that He is in control even as we go through the storms in life.

In this episode, Pr Steve Bock reminds us that Jesus invites His followers to trust in the good Sheppard, offering what we have in our hands and submitting it for Him to use.

In this episode, Pr Cam Stephens reminds us that when we are obedient to Jesus' call, God will not only provide whatever we need, but also we will witness the great things He is willing to accomplish through us. However, this obedience may come at a cost on this Earth, and we must be ready and focused on the bigger picture.

The people from Jesus's hometown, Nazareth, didn't give Him credit He was due, mainly because they were too familiar with Him. However, as Pr. Cam Stephens reminds in this episode, salvation through Jesus is to all.

In this episode, Cam Stephens reflects that faith in a sovereign God gives us hope even beyond what we can see or understand. It can't lean on our desired outcome but on our trust that the will of God is perfect.

In this episode, Richard Quiring helps us understand how God's Power is greater than the darkness. Through the story of the possessed man, we can witness that nothing is too broken that can't be restored by God.

The list of existing phobias is endless: arachnophobia, aerophobia, achluophobia, to name a few. But in this episode, Mark Dupuis reminds us that Jesus teaches a valuable lesson in Mark 4:35-41 - when it comes to challenges that come our way, we should feed our faith rather than our fear.

Why did Jesus use parables to teach about the Kingdom of God? How can we comprehend and respond to the lessons He taught? In this episode, Pr.  Cam Stephens explains that we need to put on "spiritual goggles" to understand and apply the truths Jesus introduced to us through those stories.

The parable of the sower presents us four types of hearts that the word of God may fall onto - a hard heart, a shallow heart, a distracted heart or a soft heart. In this episode, Pr. Cam Stephens reflects on their characteristics and the importance of taking the word of God seriously.

Today's passage includes two stories, one where Jesus makes clear that the family of God is as important - in fact even more important - than a biological family, and another where Jesus is confronted about what is the source of His power for operating miracles. In this episode, Pr. Cam Stephens explains Jesus' position and response to those situations and how those stories are connected. 

In this episode, Pr. Cam Stephens points out that Jesus' message and ministry impacted the ancient Jewish society that no one would stay indifferent to Him. People would either follow or plot against Jesus, as the life of Jesus demands a response, one way or another.

What exactly was the Sabbath according to the Jewish law? Did Jesus break the law by not observing the Sabbath? In this episode, Pr. Cam Stephens reflects on the purpose of the Sabbath and Jesus' attitude regarding it.

In this episode, Pr. Cam Stephens explores how Jesus came as a 'new wine that shouldn't be poured in old wineskins.' Jesus came to fulfill the old law that the Jews followed, but He ought to be celebrated as the good news of salvation that He brought.

In today's episode, Grant's Ministry Pastor Steve Bock explores this passage where Jesus once again makes clear that He is not concerned about His social reputation. Instead, He chooses to prioritize His mission and dine with sinners and tax collectors.

In today's episode, Cam Stephens guides us in reflecting that Jesus can do all kinds of miracles, changing our circumstances, identity and purpose if we take a step of faith toward Him.

In today's passage, a leper healed by Christ disobeyed the Master's advice,  and that disobedience cost Jesus a lot. But don't we often do the same,  follow our own thoughts, and do what we believe is the best? In this episode, Cam Stephens reflects on that story and the lessons we must apply to our lives.

Jesus was a rabbi like no other in His time, one that came with brand new teaching. In this episode, Cam Stephens explores how and why Jesus shook off the ancient Jewish society with His speeches and, mainly, His authority.

Unlike other rabbis in the ancient Jewish world, Jesus called his disciples instead of having them apply for that position. In this message, Cam Stephens explains why Jesus' calling was and still is so unique, powerful and life-changing.

In this episode, Pr. Cam Stephens explores the titles attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of Mark, and we experience the initiation of Jesus’ ministry, through his baptism and temptation in the desert.

Did you know that The Gospel of Mark was the first Gospel to be written and that it created a brand new genre of literature? In this episode,  Pr. Cam Stephens kicks off a new sermon series on the Gospel of Mark, explaining the context in which it was written and the reasons why this book was and still is so relevant for Christians.

In this episode, our guest speaker Doug Tiffin brings up a compelling lesson: there is no such thing as big forgiveness or little forgiveness. As Jesus teaches us in Luke 7:36-50, everyone needs forgiveness just the same, and it can only be found in Him.

In this episode, Cam Stephens tells why our mission as a church is to go and share the Gospel - or the good news - with the ones around us.

The new life of a Christian begins with their conversion to Christ, but as time goes by, God invites us to keep growing in our faith. In this episode, Cam Stephens tells us why growth is so significant to us as children of God, to the point that it is part of our new vision as a church.

To gather is a crucial element for a church community, as Jesus and the apostles gave specific instructions for us to gather together and support one another. In this episode, Cam Stephens goes deeper into explaining why this is part of Grant's vision.

In this episode, Cam Stephens kicks off a mini-series to unpack Grant's new vision: Gather, Grow and Go, for the glory of God.

In this episode, Sean Sagert reflects on the hope we have as a family of God in the midst of uncertainty: persevering together.

Paul wraps up his letter to the Galatians, stating in other words that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, and we should boast only in Him, nothing else. In this episode, Cam Stephens ends this sermon series remembering that no matter if we go through persecutions or troubles in this world because of our faith, it's essential to stand firm to what the Bible teaches us and follow it.

In today's message, Cam Stephens reminds us of what Paul says about being quick to do good and willing to say yes to the opportunities God lays before us to bless others.

In this episode, Cam Stephens moves on toward the end of the book of Galatians, reflecting on Paul's teachings about showing goodness,  gentleness and supporting a person struggling with sin.

Wrapping up our mini-series on the Fruit of the Spirit, in this episode, Cam Stephens leads us in a study about self-control, the last characteristic mentioned in Galatians 3:22-23.

In this episode, Sean Sagert guides us to understand that the master model of being gentle is the Lamb, Jesus Christ. Therefore, only the  Holy Spirit can lead us to manifest this characteristic genuinely.

Faithfulness is a virtue broadly mentioned in the Scriptures. In today's episode, Richard Quiring explores some of the aspects of this element of the Fruit of the Spirit.

'Good' is a word we use every day in a multitude of contexts. Amid all that, we say that God is good, but what does that mean? In today's episode, Dom Gibson speaks on the goodness of God and what 'good' means in the context of the Fruit of the Spirit.

Kindness derives from the word 'kind.' Thus, we can note beforehand that it has a lot to do with how we see and treat people of our kind. And that's the characteristic Cam Stephens guides us in studying in this episode.

In this episode, Cam Stephens reminds us that patience goes way beyond rolling our thumbs while waiting for our streaming service to load some content. This characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit has more to do with being graceful and patient with ourselves, God and others.

In this episode, Cam Stephens reminds us that growing fruit is a process that takes time and isn't an instant event. We also reflect on the peace from God, that God is Peace Himself, and that He calls His people to be peacemakers wherever they go.

Have you ever thought of God as a joyful person? In this episode, Cam Stephens brings up that the Holy Spirit delivers joy to us because of God's own joyfulness.

As we continue to study the book of Galatians, we kick off a mini-series on the Fruit of the Spirit. In this episode, Dom Gibson introduces the complete list and speaks about the first characteristic: Love.

In this message, Steve Bock reminds us that the desires of the flesh in our lives are indicators of our dependence on Christ and the Holy Spirit to work on our motives.

In this episode, Cam Stephens reflects on what to do with the freedom salvation in Christ grants us.

"Remember who you are!" Borrowing this iconic line from The Lion King and bringing it to the Christian context, in this message, Cam Stephens reminds us how important it is to know who we are as God's children,  despite all else.

What is the Law? In this message, Cam Stephens reflects on the answer to that question.

In this message, Dom Gibson focuses on one of the pillars of the  Reformation: that Salvation comes from faith in Christ alone. Abraham is a significant reference to how faith matters to God from the beginning of times.

In this message, Cam Stephens reflects on Paul's argument and how he defends that there's nothing we can do to earn Salvation. For it is entirely by God's grace, through Christ's sacrifice, that we've been redeemed.

In this episode, Cam Stephens reflects on Paul's authority and some important topics that we should focus on as Christians.

We hear a lot about the apostle Paul and his ministry, but who was he? In this episode, Cam speaks about Paul's story and calling from Christ to be His apostle.

In this episode, Cam Stephens introduces Paul's letter to the Galatians, going through its context and why it's so relevant to our church nowadays as well.

In this episode, Richard Quiring teaches about some of God's attributes we can observe in the book of Nahum, one of the minor prophet books in the Bible.

God is at work worldwide, and He's calling His people to take part in this movement! In this episode, our guest speaker asserts that "Missions is not on pause: Go Transform the World!"

In this week's episode, Cam Stephens wraps up the book of Jonah series, now reflecting on the love of God.

In this episode, while focusing on verses 5 to 9 of the book of Jonah, chapter 4, Cam Stephens reflects on how selfishness and victimhood are harmful.

With humanity's sinfulness as the main topic of this episode, Cam Stephens focuses on the first four verses of the last chapter of the book of Jonah.

In this episode, Cam Stephens shares how God's mercy and grace are abundant upon humankind from the beginning, as he goes through Jonah chapter 3, especially verses 7-10.

In this episode, Cam Stephens addresses Jonah 3:1-6, as he speaks about the lessons about Evangelism we can extract from that passage.

Moving forward in this series to the second chapter of the book of Jonah, Dom Gibson shares how God is abundant in grace and mercy.

In this episode, in concluding chapter one of the book of Jonah, Cam Stephens studies Identity and Otherness in Jonah's context.

Cam Stephens moves forward on the first chapter of the book of Jonah, reflecting on verses 4-6 about the sovereignty of God.

Cam Stephens reflects about following God's will/word as we start digging in the first chapter of the book of Jonah, verses 1-3.

Cam Stephens begins our series on the book of Jonah.

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Our guest speaker Thom Van Dycke shares with us how a healthy understanding of scripture can shape our response to the child welfare system.

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Week 14 on our 1 John series and the fourth Sunday of Advent, JOY.

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Week 13 on our 1 John series and the third Sunday of Advent, HOPE.

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Week 12 on our 1 John series and the second Sunday of Advent.

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Week 11 on our 1 John series and the first Sunday of Advent.

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Week 10 on our 1 John series. Cam Stephens speaks on this week's verses. Next week we continue into Advent.

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Week 9 on our 1 John series. Cam Stephens speaks on this week's verses.

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Week 8 on our 1 John series. Dom Gibson walks through this week's verses.

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Week 7 on our 1 John series. Cam Stephens walks through this week's verses.

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Week 6 on our 1 John series. Cam Stephens walks through this week's verses.

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Cam Stephens continues our series on 1 John as we enter week 5.

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Richard Quiring shares with us during Week 4 of our series on 1 John.

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Cam Stephens walks us through Week 3 of our series on 1 John.

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Cam Stephens walks us through Week 2 of our series on 1 John.

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Cam Stephens begins our series on 1 John.

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