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Kortright Church OnlineGrace and Peace to You: Philippians Pt 1 – Oct 10, 2024Series: Philippians
Message: Grace and Peace to You
Speaker: Grant Vissers
Passage: Philippians 1:1-2
This morning Kortright’s Lead Pastor, Grant Vissers, starts a new series in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, that will run until the start of Advent.
Episode 24-038: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2024-10-0623 minKortright Church OnlineThe Caring One – Jim Danielson – August 18, 2024Message: The Caring One
Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series
Speakers: Jim Danielson
Passage: John 10:7-18
Pastor Jim Danielson returns to Kortright and reminds us of Jesus’ role as the Good Shepherd. He outlines four ways that the Good Shepherd cares for us.
Episode 232-031: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2024-08-1848 minKortright Church OnlineMessage: God is Scheming to Answer Your Next Prayer – Ed Dickson – July 21, 2024Message: God Is Scheming to Answer Your Next Prayer
Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series
Speakers: Ed Dickson – Loads of Love Ministries
Passage: Ephesians 3:20-21
This week’s guest speaker is Ed Dickson, founder of Loads of Love Ministries in Ukraine. Ed brings us an update on the things that are happening in Ukraine and surrounding areas, as well as sharing his thoughts on the subject of prayer.
Fun Fact: Kortright has been a supporter of Ed and His work since the beginning.
Episode 232-027: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2024-07-2137 minKortright Church OnlineMessage: Mission Update & Message – Phil English– July 14, 2024Message: Mission Update & Message
Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series
Speakers: Phil English – Avant Ministries
Passage: Ephesians 3:14-21
Our summer guest speaker series continues with a vidit from Phil & Carolyn English who work out of Pueblo, Mexico with Avant Ministries. Phil brings us an update on what God has been doing through their ministry, and then brings us a powerful message on the balance we need between time in prayer and time in the word.
Fun Fact: Phil was the Worship Pastor here at Kortright from 2003 through 2008.
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2024-07-1456 minKortright Church OnlineShort Prayer – Kevin Coghill – July 7, 2024Message: Short Prayer
Series: Summer Guest Speaker Series
Speakers: Kevin Coghill – Royal City Mission
Passage: Various
As we enter the summer months we welcome a number of guest speakers who are both long time and brand new friends of Kortright Church.
This week we welcome Kevin Coghill, one of the pastors at Royal City Mission Church in downtown Guelph, who shares with us his thoughts on the subject of prayer.
Episode 232-025: © 2024 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2024-07-0723 minKortright Church OnlineMessage: Founders Series Wrap-up – Justin & Allsion – June 30, 2024Message: Founders Series Wrap-up
Series: Founders of the Faith
Speakers: Justin Sytsma & Allison Pinches
Passage: Genesis 46-50
This is the final episode of our Founders series taking a deep dive into the events of the later chapters of Genesis. This week Justin & Allison tag team to go over the last few chapters and take an over all look at the entire series.
It should also be noted that this is Allion’s last week on staff her at Kortright Presbyterian Church. Though she and her family will still be me...
2024-07-0248 minKortright Church OnlineThe Things We Do For Love – Howard Sullivan – November 19, 2023Message: The Things We Do For Love
Speaker: Howard Sullivan
Passage: Genesis 29:31-35, 30:1-24
The married lives of leaders and celebrities are often a fascination for a lot of people. Newspapers and magazines make their living off sharing the lurid details.
In this episode Pastor Howard guides us through the intricacies and machinations of the married life of Jacob, Rachel, and Lea. It’s a twisted tale indeed.
The episode opens with the audio from the last in a series of mission videos intended to help people better understand wh...
2023-11-1952 minKortright Church OnlineIf I Could Walk 500 Miles – Allison Pinches – November 12, 2023Message: If I Could Walk 500 Miles
Speaker: Allison Pinches
Passage: Genesis 29:1-30
How far would you go to proclaim your love for a woman? Or a man? How long would you work for that dream spouse?
Kortright’s habit of referencing 80’s music aside, this episode Allison Pinches continues our Founders of the Faith series, guiding us through the story of Jacob's pursuit of Rachel as his wife.
As has been our habit of late the episode opens with the audio from the 8th video in a series of vide...
2023-11-1242 minKortright Church OnlineHidden with Christ in God – Philip and Robyn Serez – October 29, 2023Message: Hidden with Christ in God
Speaker: Philip and Robyn Serez
Passage: Colossians 3:1-4
In this episode, guest speakers Philip & Robyn Serez share some of their amazing journey as they have learned to trust God rather than blame him for Philip’s ALS. In this journey they have found joy rather than despair.
For two decades they have worked with the Eastern Canada team of the world missions organization Multiply. They also happen to be the parents of some of Kortright’s Worship music team.
As has been our habi...
2023-10-2940 minKortright Church OnlineMessage: Surviving the Storms – Jim Danielson – October 22, 2023Message: Surviving the Storms
Speaker: Jim Danielson
Passage: Matthew 14:22-23
In this episode our guest speaker, Jim Danielson, helps us to understand how faith in Jesus can carry us through the various storms that we encounter in life.
The episode opens with audio from the 6th in our series of videos to help people better understand what is happening as Kortright prepares for the pastoral search.
Episode 232-040: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-10-2335 minKortright Church OnlineMessage: Jacob’s Birthright – Allison Pinches – October 15, 2023Message: Jacob’s Birthright
Speaker: Allison Pinches
Passage: Genesis
As we continue our Founder’s series, Allison Pinches guides us through the various deceptions and subterfuges carried out by Jacob and his mother, Rebekah, to deny Esau not only of his birthright, but of his father’s blessing as well
Again this episode opens with audio from the 5th in our series of videos to help people better understand what is happening as Kortright prepares for the pastoral search.
Episode 232-039: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-10-1640 minKortright Church OnlineThe Story of Isaac and Rebekah – Justin Sytsma – October 1, 2023Message: The Story of Isaac and Rebekah
Speaker: Justin Sytsma
Passage: Genesis 24
This time, Pastor Justin Sytsma will be preaching from Genesis 24, exploring the story of Isaac and Rebekah. Have you ever considered just how remarkable this story is? How unlikely that Abraham’s servant would find just such a woman? And what does it mean for us today?
Today’s episode also begins with audio from the next in a series of videos we are producing to help people better understand what is happening as Kortright seeks to understand who God...
2023-10-0137 minKortright Church OnlineUnclean No More: Why Jesus Came – Allison Pinches – September 17, 2023Message: Unclean No More: Why Jesus Came
Speaker: Allison Pinches
Passage: Mark 1:32-39 and 5:34b-34
Have you ever wondered how people could see all the miracles that Jesus did and still not believe? What if we told you miracles aren’t why Jesus came? What if we told you miracles don’t lead to faith? Allison explains.
Today’s episode begins with audio from the first in a series of videos we are producing to help people better understand what is happening as Kortright seeks to understand who God wants us to BE...
2023-09-1738 minKortright Church OnlineFrom Babel to Pentecost – Howard Sullivan – August 6, 2023
Message: From Babel to Pentecost
Speaker: Howard Sullivan
Passage: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2
This morning, our Interim Moderator Howard Sullivan, takes us on a journey from the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11 to the events of Pentecost in Acts 2, with a brief side trip into outer space.
Episode 28-033: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-08-0645 minKortright Church OnlineMessage: Sowing Jesus Everywhere - Kevin Coghill - July 30, 2023Message: Sowing Jesus Everywhere
Speaker: Kevin Coghill
Passage: Mattherw 13:1-9; 18-23
It's interesting that on the Sunday when we announce that Kortright will become a satellite distribution point for the Guelph Food Bank, Kevin Coghill, executive director for Royale City Mission, who feed 200 people every day, comes takes the pulpit to walk us through his take on the Parable of the Sower. Preaching on this passage usually focuses on the three kinds of soil. The question is, just what exactly is being sown, and where?
Reading the scripture...
2023-07-3124 minKortright Church OnlineI AM Who I AM – Part 2 – Lindsay Sytsma – July 23, 2023Message: I AM Who I AM
Speaker: Lindsay Sytsma
Passage: Exodus 2: 23 – 3:15
In our last episode Daniel Dorman explained to us that when we praise the Name of God we are praising God because his Name is who He is. This week, with no collaboration we are assured, Lyndsay Sytsma helps us to better understand the name of God itself.
Episode 28-032: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-07-2332 minKortright Church OnlinePsalms of Praise and Lament – Part 2 – Daniel Dorman – July 16, 2023Message: The Psalm of Praise
Speaker: Daniel Dorman – Partners International
Canada
Passage: Psalm 113 (ESV)
In this episode Daniel Dorman concludes a two part mini-series that looks at the difference between the two most common types of psalms. This week: the psalm of praise.
Episode 28-031: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-07-1622 minKortright Church OnlinePsalms of Praise and Lament – Part 1 – Daniel Dorman – July 9, 2023Message: The Psalm of Lament
Speaker: Daniel Dorman –Partners International Canada
Passage: Lamentations 3:16-24; Psalm 11 (ESV)
In this episode Daniel Dorman begins a two-part mini-series that looks at the difference between the two most common types of psalms. This week: the psalm of lament.
Episode 28-030: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-07-0928 minKortright Church OnlineMessage: An Unexpected Gospel - Justin Sytsma - July 2, 2023Message: An Unexpected Gospel
Speaker: Justin Sytsma
Passage: Luke 4:14-30
As we take a break from our Founders Series, Pastor Justin Sytsma take us into the Gospel of Luke and asks the questioon, "What is the Gospel?" Many theologians has answered this question in many ways, but what did Jesus say the gospel is?
Episode 29-023: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-07-0331 minKortright Church OnlineFounders of the Faith 7: The Test – Rev. Howard Sullivan – June 25, 2023Message: The Test
Speaker: Rev. Howard Sullivan
Passage: Genesis 22
Every June students, at various levels of education, face their “finals”, a series of tests. Abraham faces a testing as well, and it is often a very contentious account among those who resist the Gospel. In this episode our Interim Moderator, Rev. Howard Sullivan, guides us to a better understanding of this challenging story.
Episode 28-023: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-06-2546 minKortright Church OnlineWaiting to Witness – Doug Schonberg – June 18, 2023Message: Waiting to Witness
Speaker: Doug Schonberg
Passage: Acts 1
This morning we welcome Doug Schonberg to the KPC pulpit. Doug served as an ordained minister with the Presbyterian Church in Canada for 25 years, 22 of them with Chippawa Presbyterian Church in Niagara Falls. He currently works with a number of ministries including PAN Missions, which has long had a special place in the heart of KPC.
Episode 27-023: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-06-1834 minKortright Church OnlineFounders of the Faith 6: The Birth of Isaac – Allison Pinches – June 11, 2023Founders of the Faith 6: The Birth of Isaac – Allison Pinches – June 11, 2023
Message: The Birth of Isaac
Speaker: Allison Pinches
Passage: Genesis 21
Sarah Laughed when the visitors foretold that she would give birth in her 90s, and to be fair, who wouldn't. we have all found ourselves in situations we would have previously thought unbelievable. Our investigation of Abraham’s (Abram’s) story continues as Allison takes us through the account of the
unbelievable birth of Isaac.
Episode 26-022: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-06-1241 minKortright Church OnlineFounders of the Faith 5: The Covenant of Circumcision – Justin Sytsma – June 6, 2023Message: The Covenant of Circumcision
Speaker: Justin Sytsma
Passage: Genesis 17
The Covenant of Circumcision. What does it mean? Why just the men? Are women excluded? Is there a Christian equivalent? And why the name change? These questions and other will be addressed as Pastor Justin Sytsma guides us through the next chapter in Abram’s story.
Episode 25-022: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-06-0427 minKortright Church OnlineMinistry Wisdom from Thessalonica – Sam Strauss – May 28, 2023Message: Ministry Wisdom from Thessalonica
Speaker: Sam Strauss – Liebenzell Mission of Canada
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
On this Pentecost Sunday, we welcome Sam Strauss of Liebenzell Mission, who shares some wisdom to be found on the subject of ministry work in the story of Paul & Silas in Thessalonica.
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2023-05-2844 minKortright Church OnlineFounders of the Faith 4: Hagar’s Story – Justin Sytsma – May 21, 2023Message: Founders – Part 4: Hagar’s Story
Speaker: Justin Sytsma
Passage: Genesis 16
Slavery, sexual abuse, and oppression are prominent dynamics in the cultural identity of many people in our culture. So what does it mean when the Founders of our Faith are seen to be guilty of all of these things? This week Justin guides us through the story of Hagar and helps us to understand that God has always been the God of the downtrodden and the oppressed.
Notice: This message does not shy away from these themes, and those who are...
2023-05-2133 minKortright Church OnlineFounders of the Faith 3 – God's Covenant with Abram - Allison Pinches – May 14, 2023Message: Founders – Part 3: Abram’s Covenant With God
Speaker: Allison Pinches
Passage: Genesis 15:1-17
What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than by talking about animal sacrifice? Okay, it’s a bit strange way to start a topic, but this week our Pastor of Vision and Staff Development, Allison Pinches, continues our exploration of Abram’s journey by examining the covenant that God makes with him, helping us to understand the significance of each aspect of the process.
Episode 23-021: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-05-1429 minKortright Church OnlineFounders of the Faith 2 – Howard Sullivan – May 7, 2023Message: Founders – Part 2: Abram’s Sojourn in Egypt
Speaker: Rev. Howard Sullivan
Passage: Genesis 12:10-20
Continuing our Founders series, our Interim Moderator, Howard Sullivan, takes us through Abram’s sojourn in Egypt. Why did Abram engage in this deception? Why didn’t Sarai object? Why does God afflict Pharaoh? Most importantly, what can we learn from this story?
Episode 23-020: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-05-0739 minKortright Church OnlineFounders of the Faith 1 – Howard Sullivan – April 30, 2023Message: Founders – Part 1: The Calling of Abram
Speaker: Rev. Howard Sullivan
Passage: Genesis 11:27 - 12:9
This week, our Interim Moderator, Rev. Howard Sullivan, launches a new series on the founders of our faith. He begins with the calling of Abram, and the importance of his journey from Haran to Canaan, and the depth of what it means to be blessed.
Episode 23-019: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-04-3038 minKortright Church OnlineThe Restoration of Peter – Lindsay Sytsma – April 23, 2023Message: The Restoration of Peter
Speaker: Lindsay Sytsma
Passage: Hebrews 21: 15-17
In this episode Lindsay Sytsma continues our examination of the resurrection of Jesus Christ by taking us through the story of Jesus and the disciples having breakfast on the beach. As we look at Peter's restoration, what can we learn about our own walk with Jesus?
Episode 23-018: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-04-2333 minKortright Church OnlineHold Fast: Alex’s Farewell message – Pastor Alex MacLeod – April 16, 2023Message: Hold Fast
Speaker: Justin Sytsma
Passage: Hebrews 10:19-25
Our Pastor, Alex MacLeod, is moving on at the call of God to another charge. In his farewell message to us he asks us to remember Jesus, to remember who we are in Christ, and to hold fast to the gospel, the good news that by his grace we are called to be his church.
Episode 23-017: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-04-1636 minKortright Church OnlineEaster Sunday: An Old Story That Makes Things New – Justin Sytsma – April 9, 2023Message: An Old Story That Makes Things New
Speaker: Justin Sytsma
Passage: John 20:1-29
For our Easter Sunday message, Pastor Justin Sytsma shares an old story that has been shared many, many times. But it is a story that continues to make things
new.
Episode 23-016: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-04-0933 minKortright Church OnlineGood Friday: Paying Attention to the Story – Allison Pinches – April 7, 2023Message: Paying Attention to the Story
Speaker: Allison Pinches
Passage: John 18:1-13; 19:14-30
For our Good Friday offering, our Director of Discipleship, Allison Pinches invites us to slow down, take some time, set aside our paradigms, and pay attention to the story of Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion.
Episode 23-015: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-04-0730 minKortright Church OnlinePalm Sunday: A Kingdom of Faith or Fear? – Karla Wubbenhorst – April 2nd, 2023Message: A Kingdom of Faith or Fear?
Speaker: Karla Wubbenhorst
Passage: II Samuel 5-7; Hebrews 12:14-29 (selected verses)
On this Palm Sunday, Rev. Karla Wubbenhorst invites us to consider if our Western culture has made us more risk-sensitive. Does our reliance on government
programs, safety regulations, and various form of insurance decrease our capacity to absorb uncertainty and function by faith in our daily lives? As she considers the triumphal entry to Jerusalem in the light of Old Testament scriptures, Karla draws parallels with Israel’s desire for a king.
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2023-04-0234 minKortright Church OnlineLent 3: Pioneer Camp Mission Update – Jacob Morris – March 26th, 2023Message: Pioneer Camp Mission Update
Speaker: Jacob Morris
Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16
As we continue our journey to Holy Week, our Director of Music & Outreach, Justin Sytsma, guides us through a meditation the unity of the body of Christ from
Ephesians 4.
This is follow3ed by a Pioneer Camp Mission update present by Jacob Morris.
Episode 23-013: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-03-2614 minKortright Church OnlineLent 2: Mt. Nemo: Judgement & Mercy – Karla Wubbenhorst – March 19th, 2023Message: Mt. Nemo: Judgement & Mercy
Speaker: Rev. Karla Wubbenhorst
Passage: Selected Verses from Deuteronomy 19-20 & 31-34
As we continue our journey to Holy Week, a long-time friend of Kortright, Rev. Karla Wubbenhorst, brings us word from the book of Deuteronomy. She examines the story from the end of Moses ministry, focusing on the fact that Moses did not get to see more than just a glimpse of the “Promised Land” that he had been guiding the Israelites to for fourty years. What can we learn from this, and from the act of disobedience that...
2023-03-1929 minKortright Church OnlineLent 1: The Way of Lament – Alex MacLeod – March 12th, 2023Message: The Way of Lament
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Psalm 142
In this episode, we begin our journey to Holy Week and to the cross. In scripture, Jesus is referred to as “a man of sorrows — acquainted with grief.” And yet, we seldom consider our own sadness to be part of true Christian life. Many assume that we should simply trust and obey and then we'll be happy in Jesus. So, if we're not happy, then is our faith lacking? Jesus bids us come as we are and he has given us, in his Word...
2023-03-1235 minKortright Church OnlineVision 3: Becoming a Trusted Neighbour – Justin Sytsma – March 5th, 2023Message: Becoming a Trusted Neighbour
Speaker: Justin Sytsma
Passage: John 4:1-29, 39-47
In this episode, Justin Sytsma, our Director of Worship & Outreach, takes us through the third phrase of our new Mission Statement “Becoming a Trusted Neighbour”. As we examine the story of the Samaritan “woman at the well” in the fourth chapter of John’s Gospel, we consider the question “How do we approach those from different perspectives, backgrounds, and theologies?” Jesus shows us how to love the "outsider" and how we can do the same.
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2023-03-0540 minKortright Church OnlineVision 1: Rooted in Christ – Alex MacLeod – February 19th, 2023Message: Rooted in Christ
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Luke 24:13-35
In this episode, we begin a three-part sermon series about the new KPC mission statement that was recently approved by Session as part of a visioning process undertaken by elders and staff since last spring.
The first phrase: "ROOTED IN CHRIST". We'll be exploring what it means for Kortright, and all of us, to be rooted in Jesus by looking at the two disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24. Starting in a place of discontent, anxiety, and confusion, they...
2023-02-1936 minKortright Church OnlinePolitician or Mountain Guide? – Lindsay Sytsma – February 12th, 2023Politician or Mountain Guide? – Lindsay Sytsma – February 12th, 2023
Message: Politician or Mountain Guide?
Speaker: Lindsay Sytsma
Passage: Matthew 19:16-26.
We often approach Jesus looking for answers, but do we really want to hear what he has to say? In this episode, using the story of the Rich Young Ruler, Lindsay Sytsma, a gifted member of KPC who works with Mission Aviation Fellowship, explores different ways we approach Jesus and how Jesus teaches us that the Kingdom of God is built with and for those with open hands rather than clenched fists.
2023-02-1232 minKortright Church OnlineSabbath Pt 4: A Mother's Arms - Alex MacLeod - February 5, 2023Series: Sabbath
Message: Pt 4: A Mother's Arms
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Psalm 131
In this final episode of our Sabbath Series, Alex takes us to the Psalms, poems that guide our emotions and give us a language for prayer. In Psalm 131, a prayerful meditation on rest centres on the image of a young child in its mother's arms, not crying and clamouring for its needs to be met, but completely at peace. This psalm also offers a warning and guidance regarding that which distracts us from the rest that God wants us t...
2023-02-0831 minKortright Church OnlineJesus Gives Us Rest from the Storm : Sabbath Part 3 – Howard Sullivan – January 29, 2023Series: Sabbath
Message: Jesus Gives Us Rest from the Storm
Speaker: Howard Sullivan
Passage: Matthew 14:22 - end
In this episode, Pastor Howard Sullivan, a great friend of Kortright, takes us through the storm with Peter, and helps us understand how Jesus rescues us from the storm and gives us rest.
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2023-01-2933 minKortright Church OnlineCome to Me and I will give you Rest : Sabbath Part 2 – Alex MacLeod – January 22, 2023Message: Come to Me and I will give you Rest
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Matthew 4:17-22 & Matthew 11:28-30
In this episode, we continue to explore the meaning of sabbath and the ways that the Holy Spirit wants to bless us with greater, deeper, fuller, and more satisfying rest. It all comes down to Jesus. In Matthew 11, Jesus offers the invitation: "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Let’s consider just what he means by “rest”.
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2023-01-2234 minKortright Church OnlineWhat is Sabbath: Sabbath Part 1 – Alex MacLeod – January 15, 2023Series: Sabbath
Message: What is Sabbath?
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Genesis 1:31-2:1-3, Mark 2:23-25 & 27-28
This Sunday we start a new series on Sabbath. Sabbath helps to root us in God, to ground our identity in Christ and the gift of his amazing grace, and to enable us to flourish in the unburdened creativity of the Holy Spirit.
The book Alex mentions: Tech-Wise Family Everyday: Putting Technology in Its Place
https://www.amazon.ca/Tech-Wise-Family-Everyday-Putting-Technology/dp/0801018668
Episode 23-003: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-01-1537 minKortright Church OnlinePandemic Testimonies - Various – January 8, 2023Message: Pandemic Testimonies
Speaker: Abi Buckle, Bruce Dunk, Frank Brewster, Annabelle Edward
Passage: John 6:68, Ephesians 3:20-21, Matthew 6:25-27
This week, as we prepare for what 2023 will bring, four members of our congregation reflect on the last three years and how the pandemic has affected their walk with God.
Episode 2023-02: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-01-0835 minKortright Church OnlineNew Years Day - A Visit With Simeon - Daniel Dorman - January 1, 2023Message: A Visit With Simeon
Speaker: Daniel Dorman - Partners International Canada
Passage: Luke 2:21-38
This week, Daniel Dorman, a frequent speaker at Kortright and brand new father, introduces us to Anna & Simeon as Jesus is presented at the temple at the age of eight days. As he does he directs to a place where we can prepare our hearts to face the year to come.
Episode 23-001: © 2023 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2023-01-0134 minKortright Church OnlineAdvent at KPC: Part 5: Christmas Eve - Silent Night - Alex Macleod - December 24, 2022Series: Advent at KPC
Message: Part 5: Christmas Eve - Silent Night
Speaker: Alex Macleod
Passage: Luke 2:8-20
On Christmas Eve we celebrate God’s love coming into the world in Jesus Christ by looking at what is perhaps the most famous of all Christmas carols, “Silent Night” and reflecting once more on the miracle of the incarnation – the Word made flesh – as recorded in Luke 2. In a broken world, Emmanuel arrives with good news of the peace he brings. We’re invited to wonder at the dawn of redeeming grace, to worship, and...
2022-12-2623 minKortright Church OnlineAdvent at KPC: Part 4: Hopes, and Fears - Alex MacLeod - December 18, 2022Series: Advent at KPC
Message: Part 4: Hopes, and Fears
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Luke 2:1-15
This episode we read and reflect on the account of Jesus' birth in Luke 2 and look at the words of the Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem." There's an amazing line in that song -- "the hopes and fears of all the years are met in Thee tonight" -- and we'll ask ourselves how Jesus meets us in our anxiety and in our longing for a better future.
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2022-12-2032 minKortright Church OnlineAdvent at KPC: Part 3: Joy - Alex Macleod - December 11, 2022Series: Advent at KPC
Message: Part 3: Joy
Speaker: Alex Macleod
Passage: Isaiah 9:2-7, Psalm 98
This Sunday, we light the Advent candle of JOY. Now God surprises us and fills us with JOY as we wait for the coming of Christ into the world. We take a careful look at the words of one of our most beloved Christmas carols, "Joy to the World" written by Isaac Watts.
Episode 22-051: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-12-1230 minKortright Church OnlineAdvent at KPC: Part 2 - A Testimony of Waiting - Rev. Howard Sullivan - December 4, 2022Series: Advent at KPC
Message: Part 2: A Testimony of Waiting
Speaker: Rev. Howard Sullivan
Passage: Matthew 3:1-12
From our guest speaker Howard Sullivan: When asked to preach this Sunday on an Advent theme I was uncertain what to choose so I turned to the Revised Common Lectionary. There I found an unusual recommendation in Matthew 3:1-12 the account of John preparing the way in the wilderness. The question the text provoked for me was are we waiting correctly? I hope to share my reflection on this question with you all. Blessings...
2022-12-0436 minKortright Church OnlineAdvent at KPC: Part 1 Hope - Justin Sytsma - November 27, 2022Series: Advent at KPC
Message: Part 1: Hope
Speaker: Justin Sytsma
Passage: Psalm 80
This first Sunday of Advent, Justin will be preaching from Psalm 80 as we reflect on longing and future hope in light of the incarnation of Christ.
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2022-11-2731 minKortright Church OnlineFoundational - The Apostle's Creed Part 11: The Ressurection of the Dead - Alex MacLeod - November 20, 2022Series: Foundational - A Study on The Apostle's Creed
Message: Part 11: The Ressurection of the Dead
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Revelation 21:1-6; 22:1-5
In this final episode of our Apstle's Creed series, we'll consider the ALREADY/NOT YET of God's purposes. Jesus has already come, but his promises are not yet fulfilled. He has already declared healing for all the nations, but his Kingdom of peace and justice has not yet been established. The Holy Spirit has already empowered the church, but we have not yet realized the perfect holiness and...
2022-11-2133 minKortright Church OnlineFoundational - The Apostle's Creed Part 10: The Forgiveness of Sins - Kenn Oke - November 13, 2022Series: Foundational - A Study on The Apostle's Creed
Message: Part 10: The Forgiveness of Sins
Speaker: Kenn Oke
Passage: Ephesians 1:3-14
In this episode Kenn Oke, of Avant Ministries, makes his first in person visit to Kortright in a few years (he has spoken via video). He continues our series on the Apostle's Creed, preaching from Ephesians 1 on the Creed's assertion that we believe in "the forgiveness of sins."
Episode 22-047: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-11-1439 minKortright Church OnlineFoundational - The Apostle's Creed Part 9: The Holy catholic Church - Alex MacLeod - November 6, 2022Series: Foundational - A Study on The Apostle's Creed
Message: Part 9: The Holy catholic Church
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: John 15:1-17; 21:1-19
How can we call the church "holy" or call Christians "saints" when we see so many scandals and divisions in the body of Christ? What is truly the church of Jesus Christ and what are merely the institution and the fading legacy of its Christendom "glory" days? Maybe the most important question for all followers of Jesus and for us at Kortright is this: Who does God want us...
2022-11-0837 minKortright Church OnlineFoundational - The Apostle's Creed Part 8: I Believe in the Holy Spirit - Allison Pinches - Oct 30, 2022Series: Foundational - A Study on The Apostle's Creed
Message: Part 8: I Believe in the Holy Spirit
Speaker: Allison Pinches
Passage: John 14:16-20; 16:7-15
This week we come to a new section in our examination of the Apostles Creed and it begins with "I believe in the Holy Spirit." Our Director of Discipleship, Allison Pinches, will consider how the Holy Spirit has been present throughout Scripture, what Jesus says about the Holy Spirit and what this means for us today.
Episode 22-045: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-10-3133 minKortright Church OnlineFoundational - The Apostle's Creed Part 7: To Judge the Living and the Dead - Alex MacLeod - Oct 23, 2022Series: Foundational - A Study on The Apostle's Creed
Message: Part 7: To Judge the Living and the Dead
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: John 12:37-38; 42-50
This episode, in the doctrine of the final judgment, we have the part of the creed that is most actively avoided by the western Church. But you will find descriptions of God's judgment all over the place in the bible and, perhaps surprisingly, his judgment is presented as part of the good news of Christianity. So what is God's judgment and what about it is good...
2022-10-2333 minKortright Church OnlineFoundational - The Apostle's Creed Part 6: He Ascended Into Heaven - Alex MacLeod - Oct 16, 2022Series: Foundational - A Study on The Apostle's Creed
Message: Part 6: He Ascended Into Heaven
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Luke 24: 45-53 & Acts 1:1-11
The doctrine of the ascension might be the part of the creed most neglected by Protestant Christians. Isn't that enough? Why does he then proceed to float up to heaven on a cloud? In this episode Alex answers the question: Why would he need to ascend on high?
Episode 22-043: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-10-1634 minKortright Church OnlineFoundational - The Apostle's Creed Part 5: The Third Day He Rose Again - Justin Systma - Oct 9, 2022Series: Foundational - A Study on The Apostle's Creed
Message: Part 5: The Third Day He Rose Again From the Dead
Speaker: Justin Systma
Passage: Luke 24:1-12; 36-43
This episode, we get a little bit of Easter Sunday in October as we continue on in our Apostle’s Creed series. The miraculous bodily resurrection of Jesus had radical implications for his followers then, and it still matters today. Join us as we learn from the resurrection account in Luke 24 and express our thanks to God for this wonder.
Episode 22-042: © 2022 Kor...
2022-10-0935 minKortright Church OnlineFoundational - The Apostle's Creed Part 4: He Suffered Under Pontious Pilate - Alex MacLeod - Oct 2, 2022Series: Foundational - A Study on The Apostle's Creed
Message: Part 4: He Suffered Under Pontious Pilate
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Matthew 27:11-26 (NLT); John 19:28-30 (NIV)
In this episode Alex continues to follow the story of Jesus told in the Apostles’ Creed reflecting on how “HE SUFFERED UNDER PONTIUS PILATE, WAS CRUCIFIED, DIED, AND WAS BURIED; HE DESCENDED TO HELL.”
Jesus was falsely accused and yet he said nothing in his own defense. Why was he silent if he cared about the truth? Even more, why did he have to suff...
2022-10-0236 minKortright Church OnlineFoundational - The Apostle's Creed Part 3: Jesus Christ, His Son, Our Lord - Alex MacLeod - Sept 25, 2022Series: Foundational - A Study on The Apostle's Creed
Message: Part 3: Jesus Christ, His Son, Our Lord
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Luke 9:18-22; John 6:16-24
In this episode of our Foundational Series on The Apostle's Creed, Alex looks at the very cornerstone of the Christian faith - Jesus, the only begotten Son of God. This episode includes a reading of the Apostle's Creed by young Graham Dennis.
Episode 22-040: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-09-2635 minKortright Church OnlineFoundational - The Apostle's Creed Part 2: Creator of Heaven and Earth - Alex MacLeod - Sept 18, 2022Series: Foundational - A Study on The Apostle's Creed
Message: Part 2: Creator of Heaven & Earth
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Genesis 1:1-2, 26 - 2:2 ; Colossians 1:15-20
As our series on the Apostles Creed continues Pastor Alex takes us back to Genesis as we look at CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH.
Episode 22-039: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-09-2033 minKortright Church OnlineFoundational - The Apostle's Creed Part 1: I Believe in God the Father - Alex MacLeod - Sept 11, 2022Series: Foundational - A Study on The Apostle's Creed
Message: Part 1: I Belive in God the Father
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Isaiah 40:21-31, John 14:1-7, Galatians 4:4-7
You have often heard the quote "IN ESSENTIALS UNITY, IN NON-ESSENTIALS LIBERTY, IN ALL THINGS CHARITY." But what are those "essentials"? In his series we will look at the most well-known list of those essentials - The Apostle's Creed. This week we start with the first phrase as Alex takes us through, "I believe in God the Father Almighty."
Episode 22-038: © 2022 Kortright P...
2022-09-1132 minKortright Church OnlineGod's Wisdom for You - Prt 9 - Whatever - Howard SullivanSeries: God's Wisdom For You #9
Message: Whatever
Speaker: Howard Sullivan
Passage: Philippians 4
In the last Message of this series Rev. Howard Sullivan Takes us back for another look at Phjilippians chapter 4.
Episode 22-037: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-09-0435 minKortright Church OnlineGod's Wisdom for You Part 8 - Friends, Freedom & Christ - Alex MacleodSeries: God's Wisdom for You - Part 8
Message: Friends, Freedom & Christ
Speaker: Alex Macleod
Passage: Philemon 1:1-25
This week Lead pastor Alex MacLeod returns from his vaction to guide through the entire book of Philemon. (Relax, it's only 25 verses.)
Episode 22-036: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-08-2934 minKortright Church OnlineGod's Wisdom for You Part 7 - Human Effort vs Faith - Lindsay SytsmaSeries: God's Wisdom for You - Part 7
Message: Human Effort vs Faith
Speaker: Lindsay Sytsma
Passage: Galatians 5 & 6
In this episode Lindsay Sytsma looks at Paul's response to those who would insist that Gentile Christians in Galatia need to be circumsized in order to be part of the family of God. On the surface this appears to be a Jewish things, or even a guy-thing. But is it?
Episode 22-035: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-08-2138 minKortright Church OnlineGod's Wisdom for You Part 6 - Throwing Up Barriers to Faith - Justin SytsmaSeries: God's Wisdom for You - Part 6
Message: Throwing Up Barriers to Faith
Speaker: Justin Sytsma
Passage: Galatians 2:11-21
In this episode our own Justin Sytsma helps us to understand how, even without intending to, our zeal for the scriptures can cause us to errect barriers to faith. That is, barriers that stand in the way of people considering the Gospel.
Episode 22-034: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-08-1539 minKortright Church OnlineGod's Wisdom for You Prt 5 - God Breath - Kevin CoghillSeries: God's Wisdom for You - Part 5
Message: God Breath
Speaker: Kevin Coghill
Passage: 1 Timothy 3:14-17
This week our guest speaker is Kevin Coghill, of Roayal City Church. Starting from Paul's cpmment on scripture from 1 Timothy 3:16 he helps us understand just how far-reaching the breath of God truly is.
Episode 22-033: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-08-0924 minKortright Church OnlineGod's Wisdom for You Prt 4 - Taking Responsibility - Karla WubbenhorstSeries: God's Wisdom for You - Part 4
Message: Taking Responsibility
Speaker: Karla Wubbenhorst
Passage: Genesis 38
As our series on mentoring continues guest speaker Rev. Karla Wubbenhorst looks at how we all need to accept responsibility for our actions, even when it is costly to do so.
Episode 22-032: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-08-0143 minKortright Church OnlineGod's Wisdom for You Prt 3 - Desires & Feelings - Daniel DormanSeries: God's Wisdom for You - Part 3
Message: Desires & Feelings
Speaker: Daniel Dorman
Passage: Ephesians 5:15-24
As our series on mentoring continues guest speaker Daniel Dorman examines how Western culture would have us belive that our true identity can be found in what we feel and in the things we desire. But is this truly where our identity lies?
Episode 22-031: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-07-2431 minKortright Church OnlineGod's Wisdom for You Prt 2 - Listening - Alex MacLeodSeries: God's Wisdom for You - Part 2
Message: Listening
Speaker: Pastor Alex MacLeod
Passage: 1 Samuel 3:1-23
This week we start a new series on mentoring relationships. The first episode centers on listening for the voice of God and responding to it.
Episode 22-030: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-07-2138 minKortright Church OnlineGod's Wisdom For You - Prt 1 - Philippians 4 & Ukraine Update - Ed Dickson - July 10,2022Series: God's Wisdom for You - Part 1
Message: Ukraine Update
Speaker: Ed Dickson - Loads of Love
Passage: Philippians 4:1-9
This week, Ed Dickson, the founder of Loads of Love Humanitarian Aid & Mission Society, visits to bring us up to date with what is happening in Ukraine during this time of war in the Light of Paul's letter to the Phillipians.
Episode 22-029: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-07-1036 min
Kortright Church OnlinePulpit Exchange - Would You Like To Get Well? - Diane Boyd - July 3,2022Message: Would You Like To Get Well?
Speaker: Diane Boyd - Roskwood Presbyterian Church
Passage: John 5:1-15
This week Rev. Diane Boyd, A former member of KPC and now minister at Rockwood Presbyterian Church, changes places with our own Alex MacLeod in a pulpit exchange. Diane brings us some insight from the story of the man by the Pool of Bethesda.
Episode 22-028: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-07-0417 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World - Pt18: Victory Over Death - Alex MacLeod - June 26, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt18: Victory Over Death
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: 1 Corinthians 15 (Complete)
One of the more difficult aspects of Christian belief for others to accept is the fact of Jesus' resurrection from the dead. Apparently some of the Corinthians had problems with it as well. This week Alex takes us through Paul's response.
Episode 22-027: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-06-2629 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World - Pt17: Corinthians Pastoral Panel Review - June 19, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt16: Corinthians Pastoral Panel Review
Speaker: Alex MacLeod, Justin Sytsma, & Allison Pinches
Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
With one chapter left to address, our pastoral team takes some time to review what we have been hearing for the last four months. This is done to highlight some of the more significant aspects of Paul's letter, along with some additional insights, so that we might better apply what we have been learning on a personal level.
Episode 22-026: © 2022 K...
2022-06-1945 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World - Pt16: Gifts are for the Common Good - Allison Pinches - June 12, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt16: Gifts are for the Common Good
Speaker: Allison Pinches
Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25
Understanding the various dynamics of spiritual gifts and what they are for is important for the family of God. Our Director of Discipleship, Allison Pinches, helps us get a handle on this as she guides us through the 14th chapter of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians.
Episode 22-025: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-06-1232 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World - Pt15: Love Is At The Core - Alex MacLeod - June 5, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt15: Love Is At The Core
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:27 - 13:13
1 Corinthians 13 is one of the most copmmonly read passages of the New Testament, mostly at weddings. But what is it really about? Pastor Alex gives us some insight as we continue our examination of Paul's letter.
Episode 22-024: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-06-0530 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World - Pt14: Paul's Introduction to Spiritual Gifts - Alex MacLeod - May 29, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt14: Paul's Introduction to Spiritual Gifts
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Back from his Study Leave Pastor Alex gives us some perspective as he guides us through Paul's introcustion to the topic of Spritual Gifts, helping us to understand their role in the mife and mission of the church.
Episode 22-023: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-05-2936 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt13: Colour Me Christ-like - Karla Wubbenhorst - May 22, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt 13 - Colour Me Christ-like
Speaker: Karla Wubbenhorst
Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Returning to our series working through 1 Corinthians, this week looking the latter portion of chapter 11 (v. 17-34), Karla Wubbenhorst helps us to understand the sacrament of the Lord's Supper as a meal that changes the body of Christ.
Episode 22-022: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-05-2235 minKortright Church OnlineYouth Testimony Sunday - Multiple Speakers - May 15, 2022Message: Youth Testimonies
Speaker: Callum MacLeod, Meilanie Sharpe-Berges, Hannah Bier
Passage: 2 Timothy 2:22
This week Justin Sytsma introduces three of Kortright's Youth who, having finished high school and moved on to explore the future, have returned to share with us what God has been doing in their lives.
Episode 22-021: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-05-1533 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt11: Contextualization - Justin Sytsma - May 8, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt 12 - Honouring
Speaker: Justin Sytsma
Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16
It may seem rather odd that on Mother's Day we would address the subjects of head coverings and how a woamn should wear her hair. However, Justin helps us to see the much broader lesson in the passage that is highly contectualized for a specific community and time.
Episode 22-020: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-05-0834 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt11: Contextualization - Alex MacLeod - May 1, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt 11 - Contextualization
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: 1 Corinthians 9
We return now to our study in Corinthians as Alex helps us to understand how Paul's message relates to our culture here today.
Episode 22-019: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-05-0123 minKortright Church OnlineHoly Week 2022: The Meaning of the Ressurection - Rev. Alec MacLeod - April 17, 2022Series: Holy Week 2022
Message: The Meaning of the Ressurection
Speaker: Rev. Alex MacLeod
Passage: 1 Corinthians 15
What was it that carried the first Christians through all of the troubles and tribulations they went through? It's all about the hope of Easter Morning.
Episode 22-017: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-04-1731 minKortright Church OnlineHoly Week 2022: Responding to the Reality of Good Friday - Justin Sytama - April 15, 2022Series: Holy Week 2022
Message: Responding to the Reality of Good Friday
Speaker: Justin Sytsma
Passage: Matthew 26: 36-46
Christians get excited about Holy Week. We are eager to celebrate the Ressurection of Jesus Christ. But that's actually the last day of the week. Before that comes the lamentation of Good Friday. Some of us aren't as comfortable in how to respond to the Death of Jesus.
Episode 22-016: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-04-1524 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt10: Elevating Weakness - Alex MacLeod - April 10, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt 10 - Elevating Weakness
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: 1 Corinthians 8
The Corinthians had questions about the practice of buying and eating meat that had been previously sacrificed to an idol, one of the Greek or Roman gods. Paul answers their question in the context of love and maturity. But how does his advice apply to us today in (mostly) temple free 21st century?
Episode 22-015: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-04-1036 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt9: On Divorce - Alex MacLeod - April 3, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt9: On Divorce
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Passage: Matthew 19:3-9
After discussing, sex, marriage, incest, and singleness, it only seemed proper to include Paul's (and Jesus') approach to divorce. With this in mind, our One Body in a Divided World series takes a little side-trip from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians to Matthew's Gospel for some insight on how to respond when the covenant is broken.
Episode 22-014: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
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2022-04-0434 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt8: On Singleness - Allison Pinches - March 27, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt7: On Singleness
Speaker: Allison Pinches
Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40
As we learned last week, marriage is a pretty universal idea. But what about those who don't get married? whether by circumstance or design? Allison points out that Paul has something to say to them as well.
Episode 22-013: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-03-2727 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt7: On Marriage - Alex MacLeod - March 20, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt7: On Marriage
Speaker: Rev. Alex MacLeod
Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:1-24
Marriage is a universal institution. Just about every culture practices it in some form. This wek Alex exmines Paul's advice for those who chose to spend their lives together.
Episode 22-012: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-03-2132 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt6: Sex in the Church & Our Culture - Alex MacLeod - March 13, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt6: Church Discipline
Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20
Our world is obsessed with sex. It's all around us. In this message Pastor Alex looks at what Paull has to say about keeping our perspective on sex in line with Christ's.
Episode 22-011: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-03-1338 minKortright Church OnlineLentin Service - Parable of the Treasure & The Pearl - March 6, 2022 - Peter SchuurmanMessage: Parable of the Treasure & The Pearl
Passage: Matthew 13:44-46
Speaker: Peter Schuurman
To help us launch the season of Lent , Guest speaker Peter Schuurman takes us through the Parable of the Treasure & the Pearl asking, "What are you willing to give up?"
Episode 22-010: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-03-0731 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt5: Church Discipline - Justin Sytsma - February 27, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt5: Church Discipline
Passage: 1 Corinthians 4:14-6:8
Speaker: Justin Sytsma
Our Worship & Outreach Director, Justin Sytsma, tackles what for many is an awkward and troubling subject: what to do when someone in the church is willfully not engaging in sinful behaviour.
Episode 22-009: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-02-2734 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt 4: Church Leadership - Alex MacLeod - February 20, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt 4: Church Leadership
Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
In this chapter of his first letter to the Corinthians Paul now addresses the question of leadership in the church. Spoiler: It's not a competition.
Episode 22-008: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-02-2041 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt 3: The Spirit of God Revealed - Alex MacLeod - February 13, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt3: The Spirit of God Revealed
Passage: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
As we continue in Paul's letter, he lays out how it is the wisdom of God is revealed to his people.
Episode 22-007: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-02-1334 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt 2: A Church Divided - Alex MacLeod - February 6, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Pt 2 : A Church Divided
Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:10 - 2:5
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
This week Alex examines Paul's reasons for writing this letter to the Corinthians. There are a number of problems in the church, and the first one is a division over leadership.
Episode 22-006: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-02-0631 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World Pt 1: Introduction - Alex MacLeod - January 30, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Introduction
Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1-19
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
As we start our look at 1 Corinthians, we begin with Paul's greeting and look at how this letter relates to the challenges we face in the near future.
Episode 22-005: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-01-3136 minKortright Church OnlineOne Body in a Divided World: Prelude - Paul's Backstory - Alex MacLeod - January 23, 2022Series: One Body in a Divided World - A study in 1st Corinthians
Message: Paul's Backstory
Passage: Acts 9:1-19
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
Before we begin a new series on 1st Corinthians, Alex presents us with some of the backstory on it's author, The Apostle Paul.
Episode 22-004: © 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-01-2435 minKortright Church Online22-003: January 16, 2022 - Taking a Good Look at Ourselves - Justin SytsmaMessage: Taking a Good Look at Ourselves
Passage: Psalm 130 (Complete)
Speaker: Guest Speaker - Justin Sytsma
The New Year is often a time for reflection and considering where we have come from and where we are goiong. Starting from Psalm 139 Justin helps us to understand that this good look at ourselves is part of the process of knowing God.
© 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-01-1635 minKortright Church Online22-002: January 9, 2022 - The Unchanging Word of God - Rev. Ralph NeilMessage: The Unchanging Word of God
Passage: Isaiah 40:1-11, Hebrews 4:1-13
Speaker: Guest Speaker - Rev. Ralph Neil
A long time friend of KPC, Ralph expounds on the confidcence we can have knowing that God's word is not subject to change.
© 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-01-0934 minKortright Church Online22-001: January 2, 2022 - Something New - Karla WubbenhorstJanuary 2, 2022 - Something New - Karla Wubbenhorst
Series: New Years Message 1/1
Passage: Isaiah 43:16-1, Hebrews 11, and Luke 2: 25-38.
Speaker: Guest Speaker - Rev. Karla Wubbenhorst
Karla helps us to understand that God is always doing something new in our midst, not just at New Years.
© 2022 Kortright Presbyterian Church
2022-01-0332 minKortright Church OnlineDecember 5 2021 - Advent at KPC - Advent 2 - Peace - Alex MacLeodAdvent 2: The Candle of Peace
Advent at Kortright - Peace
Speaker: Alex MacLeod
2021-12-0634 minKortright Church OnlineAugust 30, 2020 - Psalm 37This Sunday we hear from one of the missionaries Kortright supports through our mission budget: Kenn Oke who works with Avant Ministries!
2020-08-3025 minKortright Church OnlineDecember 22, 2019 - Lessons and CarolsOn the Sunday before Christmas and the first Sunday in our newly renovated sanctuary, Kortright presents our version of a traditional Lessons and Carols service.
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