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Coastline NightsSpirit Queue | Walk in the Light | Alastair SterneSpirit Queue | Walk in the Light | Alastair Sterne2025-04-0600 min
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistryWhen Life has Lost its Joy - Alastair Sterne - 155 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason DayeIf you've ever encountered seasons where you longed to rediscover and cultivate joy in your life and ministry, then you're going to enjoy today's conversation. In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Alastair Sterne. Alastair is the Founding Pastor of St Peter's Fireside in Vancouver and currently serves as an Associate Pastor at Coastline Church in Victoria. His most recent book is entitled Longing for Joy. Together, Alastair and Jason discuss some of the beautiful ways that God shows up in challenging seasons when we're experiencing hopelessness, despair, and uncertainty. Alastair shares from...2025-04-0149 minCoastline NightsThe Victory Of Faith | Walk in the Light | Alastair SterneThe Victory Of Faith | Walk in the Light | Alastair Sterne2025-03-3000 minCoastline NightsWhy Christianity? | Walk in the Light | Alastair SterneWhy Christianity? | Walk in the Light | Alastair Sterne2025-02-2400 min
Doable DiscipleshipMysteries of Faith: PrayerWhen I thought about doing a series on Mysteries of Faith, one of the very first topics that came to my mind was prayer. Now, I’ve been a Christian since I was 5. Prayer has always been a part of my life. But if I’m honest, there are elements about prayer that I always just accepted as true, nodded my head at, and then moved on with the general way I’ve always prayed. As I got older though, I started to wonder about some things the way I imagine many of you wonder about prayer too. “D...2025-02-181h 02Coastline NightsPraying Into God’s Love | The Praying Life | Alastair SternePraying Into God’s Love | The Praying Life | Alastair Sterne2025-02-1700 minDoable DiscipleshipMysteries of the Faith: Union with ChristGalatians 2:20 – “My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”1 Corinthians 6:17 – “But the person who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with him.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 – This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”These verses, along with many others in the Bible, paint a part of the picture of what happens as a result of salvation. And if we’re honest, I think it’s a part of the picture we tend t...2025-02-0457 min
Southside@Main | Sunday Morning ServicesE300 The Joy Refuge | Joy in Relational Generosity | Ps. Andrew WoodJanuary 19th, 2025 | This Sunday, Pastor Andrew continues teaching on Joy in Generosity, and focuses the attention on relational generosity in Christian community. Alastair Sterne says in his book on Joy that “the space between us is sacred because Jesus dwells among us. We are made to behold him in each other”2025-01-2350 minDoable DiscipleshipDelighting in Jesus with Asheritah CiuciuThere’s a question at the heart of the new book “Delighting in Jesus” that caught my attention: it says, “I know I should read by Bible and pray every day, but I’m just not consistent. For many Christians, ‘daily devotions’ and ‘spiritual disciplines’ strike guilt and shame in our hearts. But what if we got it all wrong? What if our Christian experience hinges not on perfect spiritual disciplines, but on the perfect love of a Father who delights in us?” This has been a topic I’ve been interested in for a while now: what does rel...2025-01-2148 minCoastline NightsPrayer to Our Father | The Praying Life | Alastair SternePrayer to Our Father | The Praying Life | Alastair Sterne2025-01-2000 min
Coastline Church Westshore PodcastThe Praying Life | Week 2 | Alastair Sterne2025-01-1900 min
God‘s Story PodcastAlastair Sterne – Longing for JoyCan we still have joy in a world of pain and anxiety?
Brent talks with Alistair Sterne about his new book from IVP America called ‘Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life’.
Alastair is a creative director turned pastor. He serves as the associate pastor at Coastline Church in Victoria, British Columbia. He previously partnered with Redeemer City to City and founded St Peter’s Fireside, a creative liturgical church in Vancouver.
(1:00) ‘Sneaky’ joy;
(3:40) A pathway out of depression;
(6:25) What is joy?
(7:35) The story of joy;
(8:45) Joy in a world of evil...2025-01-0327 minGod‘s Story PodcastAlastair Sterne – Longing for JoyCan we still have joy in a world of pain and anxiety?
Brent talks with Alistair Sterne about his new book from IVP America called ‘Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life’.
Alastair is a creative director turned pastor. He serves as the associate pastor at Coastline Church in Victoria, British Columbia. He previously partnered with Redeemer City to City and founded St Peter’s Fireside, a creative liturgical church in Vancouver.
(1:00) ‘Sneaky’ joy;
(3:40) A pathway out of depression;
(6:25) What is joy?
(7:35) The story of joy;
(8:45) Joy in a world of evil...2025-01-0327 minDoable DiscipleshipLonging for Joy with Alastair Sterne“If we have eyes to see, we uncover joy almost everywhere. Like someone searching for sand crabs on the coastline, we may not find her under every rock. But we also don’t need to look too hard before we uncover her.” This is a quote from the new book, Longing for Joy. There are many misconceptions about joy. There are many people who may struggle with joylessness because of anxiety, depression, or other factors. But there is also an availability of joy, true deep joy, to be found in Christ and his creation. This episode today is one...2024-12-1749 min
The Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations PodcastEpisode 180 Alastair Sterne on Longing for Joy: A Conversation on Beauty and GoodnessIn this week’s episode, Alastair Sterne takes us on a deep dive into true biblical joy.
Buy Alastair’s Books:
Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life https://amzn.to/3ZUGmuD
Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Created You to Be https://amzn.to/3hvWOZG .
Books Mentioned by Alastair
Charles Taylor
Robert Robertson
Andrew Root
Willie Jennings
Connect with Alastair: Website: www.ordinarymatters.com www.alastairsterne.com/
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Impactus Young Man's PodcastLonging for Joy with Alastair Sterne In this episode of the Impactus Young Man's Podcast, Jordan Harnum sits down with Alastair Sterne to discuss his latest book, Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life. Together, they explore what it means to cultivate true joy in the midst of life’s struggles, drawing on both personal experience and biblical wisdom. Alastair shares how practices like gratitude, paying attention to life’s beauty, and pursuing God's presence can transform our outlook. This conversation dives into the theological and practical dimensions of joy, offering encouragement and tools for young men seeking deeper fulf...2024-12-1340 minCoastline NightsThe King of The Ordinary | Who is this King? | Alastair SterneThe King of The Ordinary | Who is this King? | Alastair Sterne2024-12-0900 minCoastline Church Westshore PodcastWho is this King | Week 6 | Alastair Sterne2024-12-0800 minCoastline NightsThe King Who Makes All Things New | Who is this King? | Alastair SterneThe King Who Makes All Things New | Who is this King? | Alastair Sterne2024-11-1800 minCoastline Church Westshore PodcastWho is this King | Week 3 | Alastair Sterne2024-11-1700 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 161: Alastair Sterne-Recovering JoyAlastair Sterne’s invitation to joy was an unexpected one. Ironically, it was while struggling with depression that he started to pay attention to the full array of his emotions, including joylessness.In this fascinating conversation with creative director turned pastor, Alastair Sterne, he discusses his latest book, Longing for Joy: An Invitation to the Goodness and Beauty of Life. Alastair is currently the associate pastor at Coastline Church in Victoria, British Columbia. In our time together, he talks about why joy can be so elusive, how we can hold joy alongside suffering, how joy connects us to Go...2024-11-121h 04
Discover A Riveting Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life by Alastair SternePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/819779to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life
Author: Alastair Sterne
Narrator: Alastair Sterne
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 28 minutes
Release date: October 29, 2024
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Can we still have joy in a world of pain and anxiety? The troubles around us and in our lives lead many of us into a joyless experience where despair and hopelessness are the norm. Yet something within us still longs for a joy that transcends our challenges and gives us meaning and satisfaction. Alastair Sterne says...2024-10-296h 28Relish This Uplifting Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life by Alastair SternePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/819779to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life
Author: Alastair Sterne
Narrator: Alastair Sterne
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 28 minutes
Release date: October 29, 2024
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Can we still have joy in a world of pain and anxiety? The troubles around us and in our lives lead many of us into a joyless experience where despair and hopelessness are the norm. Yet something within us still longs for a joy that transcends our challenges and gives us meaning and satisfaction. Alastair Sterne says that...2024-10-296h 28Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalLonging for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life by Alastair SternePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/819779to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life
Author: Alastair Sterne
Narrator: Alastair Sterne
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 28 minutes
Release date: October 29, 2024
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Can we still have joy in a world of pain and anxiety? The troubles around us and in our lives lead many of us into a joyless experience where despair and hopelessness are the norm. Yet something within us still longs for a joy that transcends our challenges and gives us meaning and satisfaction. Alastair Sterne says...2024-10-296h 28
Gospel Spice | Awaken Delight in God through faith in Jesus ChristCultivating joy from the soil of joylessness | with Alastair SterneStephanie welcomes Alastair Sterne to discuss the intricate and joyful dance of divine longing. They explore the innate human desire to seek God, the mysterious nature of joy, and the cultivated wisdom that guides us towards spiritual fulfillment in Christ.
Alastair Sterne describes the innate human desire to connect with God as a dance. This longing, he notes, arises from the paradox of God being both mysterious and revealed. Jesus Christ reveals God in ways we are invited to explore. The pursuit of God is a journey towards an eternal dance—an unmistakable yearning threaded throughout humanity's hi...2024-10-2253 minCoastline Church Westshore PodcastDevotion to Purpose| Week 4 | Alastair SternePastor Alastair teaches in the There is Life Here sermon series.
To find out more about this church, visit www.coastlinechurch.ca/westshore2024-09-2900 minCoastline NightsNot Too Far Gone | Jesus, The Miracle Worker | Alastair SterneNot Too Far Gone | Jesus, The Miracle Worker | Alastair Sterne2024-08-1900 minCoastline Church Westshore PodcastJesus the Miracle Worker | Week 9 | Alastair SterneTo find out more about this church visit www.coastlinechurch.ca/westshore2024-08-0400 minCoastline NightsA beautiful mess | Jesus, The Miracle Worker | Alastair SterneA beautiful mess | Jesus, The Miracle Worker | Alastair Sterne2024-07-0100 minCoastline Church Westshore PodcastA Beautiful Mess | Week 5 | Alastair SterneWe are in our summer series - Jesus, the Miracle Worker. In this encouraging message, Alastair Sterne shares the heart of the gospel.
To find out more about this church visit www.coastlinechurch.ca/westshore2024-06-3000 min
The Faith Today PodcastLonging for joy with author Alastair Sterne - Ep 230Are you predisposed to grumpiness? Does joy feel like an elusive dream? B.C.-based author Alastair Sterne leads us through a contemplation of joy that is theological and practical. As it turns out, gratitude journals work! So does thoughtfully pursuing moments of joy in our daily lives and paying attention. Sterne has a book releasing in October 2024 called Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life, but today you get a sneak peak at some of what joy that book might bring. Sterne also wrote our magazine's May/June cover essay, available in French and...2024-06-1229 min
The Faith Today PodcastLonging for joy with author Alastair Sterne - Ep 230Are you predisposed to grumpiness? Does joy feel like an elusive dream? B.C.-based author Alastair Sterne leads us through a contemplation of joy that is theological and practical. As it turns out, gratitude journals work! So does thoughtfully pursuing moments of joy in our daily lives and paying attention. Sterne has a book releasing in October 2024 called Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life, but today you get a sneak peak at some of what joy that book might bring.
Sterne also wrote our magazine's May/June cover essay, available in French and...2024-06-1229 min
Faith Today TVFaith Today Podcast Episode 230 - Longing for joy with Alastair SterneAre you predisposed to grumpiness? Does joy feel like an elusive dream? B.C.-based Author Alastair Sterne leads us through a contemplation of joy that is theological and practical. As it turns out, gratitude journals work! So does thoughtfully pursuing moments of joy in our daily lives and paying attention. Sterne has a book releasing in October 2024 called Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life, but today you get a sneak peak at some of what joy that book might bring.
Sterne also wrote our magazine's May/June cover essay, available in French and...2024-06-0700 min
The Open Gate Church PodcastWelcome to God’s HeartThis week we are joined by the Rev. Alastair Sterne.Connect with Us!www.opengatechurch.caFacebook: @theopengatechurchInstagram: @theopengatechurch2024-06-0329 min
Always Forward PodcastS8E9 The Crafts of Writing and Church Planting (with Alastair Sterne)In this episode, Canon Dan Alger discuss the significant role of writing in church planting with Alastair Sterne, an experienced church planter and author based in British Columbia, Canada. Alastair shares his journey from becoming a Christian to founding his own church, emphasizing how writing—from newsletters to blogs and books—has been integral to building community and facilitating spiritual growth. The conversation also covers practical tips for improving writing skills and the impact of writing on personal and theological development.2024-04-251h 14Coastline Church Westshore PodcastFaith in the Storm | Alastair SterneIn this message Alastair Sterne encourages everyone how Jesus can meet you through every storm.
To find out more about this church visit www.coastlinechurch.ca/westshore2024-04-2100 minThe Open Gate Church PodcastThe Gift of Complete JoyThis week we are joined by the Rev. Alastair Sterne with an encouraging message on what complete joy looks like in the Christian way of life. Connect with Us!www.opengatechurch.caFacebook: @theopengatechurchInstagram: @theopengatechurch2024-04-1429 minCoastline NightsFaith in the Storm | Alastair SterneFaith in the Storm | Alastair Sterne2024-03-1800 min
Studio Wesley AnnexOrdinary 16Welcome to Studio Wesley Annex — the audio/visual podcast where we talk about the lectionary texts of the week! SEASON 3 Y’ALL!! We’re back and we’re in the ordinary times — talking with Sydney, Josh, Mike and Eliot (featuring a little bitta Derrick). Our show touches on what the heck Ordinary Times means with Derrick before leading into Romans 14:1-12, Exodus 151, Psalm 114, and the parable of the unforgiving servant!
Show Notes:
1:00 - What's New in Studio Wesley?
2:23 - What is Ordinary Time?
9:44 - Romans 14:1-12 with Sydney
20:15 - Exodus 15:1-11, 20-21 with Joshua
31:11 - Studio Wesley Cafe Trail...2023-09-1454 min
Canadian Church Planting PodcastBeauty, Unusual Names and Metro Vancouver - A Conversation with Alastair SterneWe cover all kinds of ground, from the name of St. Peter's Fireside, the intentional focus on beauty in their church plant and how Alastair got to Vancouver in the first place. We also talk about what happened to St. Peter's during COVID and the toll it took on Canadian churches. Finally, we talk a little bit about the Anglican Network in Canada (ANIC) and how they think about church planting.If you want to get in touch with Alastair, you can find him at https://alastairsterne.com/If you are looking for St. Peter's...2023-04-1145 min
Fresh Hope for Mental HealthInterview with Alastair Sterne - Author of Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Made You to BeIn this podcast, Pastor Brad interviews Alastair Sterne about his book "Rhythms of Life and Spiritual Practices for what God made you to be." The book emphasizes the importance of taking time to discover our identity, gifts, and purpose at a gracious speed, much like how Jesus walked on Earth. The formation that happens in that gracious walking with Christ can help us in our journey of personal growth and spiritual development. The second half of the book explores various spiritual practices that can aid in this journey. Towards the end of the podcast, Alastair shares his...2023-03-1441 min
St. Peter's FiresideJesusJoin us this Sunday as we continue in our series, Lessons Along The Way. This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Hebrews 13.8 and John 10.11, and invites us to see that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.2023-01-2226 minSt. Peter's FiresidePeopleJoin us this Sunday as we continue in our series, Lessons Along The Way. This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Genesis 18.1-15 and Mark 8.22-26, and invites us to discover the beauty of seeing people with the eyes of Jesus, and seeing how we are more sinful than we could ever imagine, but also more beloved than we could ever dare to hope.2023-01-1632 minSt. Peter's FiresideGoodnessHappy New Year! Join us this Sunday as we start our new series Lessons Along the Way. This week Alastair Sterne preaches from Psalm 27, and take us on the journey of how St. Peter's Fireside became a place that exists for people to discover the goodness of God with us.2023-01-0834 min
St. Peter's FiresideHope in the DarknessJoin us this Sunday as we conclude our Advent series: Voices in the Darkness. This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Matthew 12:14-21, and explores three questions: Who is God saying Jesus is? What will Jesus do? And how is Jesus going to do it?2022-12-1832 min
St. Peter's FiresideLawyer on TrialIn Luke's Gospel, we read about a lawyer who put Jesus to the test. He wanted to challenge Jesus, and test if he was a credible religious teacher. But in replying, Jesus challenged him. As we continue in our series in Luke, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 10:25-37 and invites us to hear Jesus' challenge to the lawyer -- to stop justifying ourselves in our own eyes, and instead receive the gift of eternal life. https://youtu.be/-IGWGTiQSPI2022-07-3127 min
St. Peter's FiresideTotal CommitmentJesus is leading a new Exodus: deliverance out of everything that enslaves us and keeps us from sharing in the life and love of Jesus. In this sermon, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 9:51-62 and asks ,"What does it look like to follow Jesus the Messiah into a New Exodus?"2022-07-1230 min
St. Peter's FiresideSincere FaithIn Luke 9.37-45 and Mark 9.14-31 the same story is recorded: a man comes to Jesus asking him to help heal his son. The gospel of Mark records him saying to Jesus "if you can do anything." Jesus calls him out for his lack of belief and the father replies, "I believe, help me overcome my unbelief."
Alastair Sterne preaches from these passages and identifies this father's statement as the crux of sincere faith. We can turn to God with the smallest bit of faith and God will not disappoint us.2022-07-0633 min
St. Peter's FiresideListening to JesusAlastair Sterne continues our series in the Gospel of Luke, preaching from Luke 9:27-36 on listening to Jesus.
Watch the full service on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/QH0f7nmSX2I2022-06-2931 min
St. Peter's FiresideThe Cross of DiscipleshipThe Gospel of Luke is a carefully written narrative to help us answer the question, "Who is this Jesus of Nazareth?" This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 9:27-36. In this passage, the core question behind the gospel rises to the surface. Jesus turns to his disciples and says to them, point blank, "Who do you say I am?"2022-06-1936 min
St. Peter's FiresideDiscipleship (The Great Commission)Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series Brick & Mortar! This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Matthew 28:16-20 and explores how, as people of the gospel, we are disciples of Jesus, and our discipleship takes place wherever we are.2022-06-1340 minSt. Peter's FiresideTemple of the SpiritJoin us this Pentecost Sunday as we continue in our series Brick & Mortar! As we celebrate Pentecost, Alastair Sterne preaches from Ephesians 2.19-22, and explores what it means for us as Christians to be set apart as God's holy temple on earth.2022-06-0635 minSt. Peter's FiresideFullness of the BodyJoin us this Sunday as we continue in our series Brick & Mortar! This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Colossians 1.15-20 and Ephesians 3.14-21, and unpacks for us the heart of spiritual formation: that we may be filled with all the fullness of God.2022-05-1539 minSt. Peter's FiresideHead of the BodyJoin us this Sunday as we continue in our series Brick & Mortar! This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Colossians 1:15-20 and Ephesians 1:15-23, and explores what it means for Jesus to be the head of the body, the Church, and what this means for us and our own bodies, since we are a part of his body.2022-05-0234 minSt. Peter's FiresideResurrectionJoin us this Easter as we continue in our series Brick & Mortar! This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from 1 Corinthians 15 and Luke 24 and invites us to behold the resurrected Christ!2022-04-1731 minSt. Peter's FiresideNew CovenantJoin us this Sunday as we continue in our series Brick & Mortar! This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Jeremiah 31.31-34 and Matthew 26.26-29, and explores what this shows us about the New Covenant.2022-04-0433 minSt. Peter's FiresideGraceJoin us this Sunday as we continue in our series Brick & Mortar! This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Ephesians 2.1-10 as he unpacks grace, boasting, and faith.2022-03-2033 minSt. Peter's FiresideKingdomJoin us this Sunday as we continue in our series Brick & Mortar! This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Isaiah 25.6-9 and Matthew 22.1-14 and he shares with us about the Kingdom of God.2022-03-1336 min
St. Peter's FiresideFoundationsJoin us this Sunday as we start a new series called Brick & Mortar! This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Ezra 3.8-13. Recounting how the ancient Israelites returned from exile and rebuilt the temple, he consider the different emotional experiences which arose from rebuilding their home and worshipping community, and invites us to hold space together for our own emotions in the midst of rebuilding our lives and our church from the pandemic.2022-03-0728 min
REimagineEpisode #102 Discovering Rhythms for your Life with Alastair SterneSend us a textThis week on the show we welcome, Alastair Sterne, as we talk about examining our patterns, habits, and practices as we explore our Union with Christ. Alastair is the lead Pastor of St Peters Fireside Anglican Church in Vancouver British Columbia. He is a leader in Church Planting for the Anglican Church Planting Network, Canada. Alastair earned his Masters in Biblical Studies degree from Asbury Theological and his Doctorate from intercultural studies from Fuller Theological. He is the author of Rhythms of Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Made Yo...2022-03-041h 01
St. Peter's FiresideWho Is Jesus?Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series through the Gospel of Luke. This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 9.1-22, and explores the question: Who Is Jesus?2022-02-2829 minSt. Peter's FiresideThe Demoniac and MercyJoin us this Sunday as we continue in our series through the Gospel of Luke. This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 8.26-39, and invites us to see and know the radical mercy of Jesus shown in his encounter with a demon-possessed man.2022-02-1432 minSt. Peter's FiresideHearing & Good SoilJoin us this Sunday as we continue in our series through the Gospel of Luke. This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 8.1-21, and explores what it means to hear Jesus speak, and for his word to be planted in good soil.2022-01-3134 minSt. Peter's FiresideFriend of SinnersJoin us this Sunday as we continue in our series through the Gospel of Luke. This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 7.18-35 – as he explores how John the Baptist struggled to make sense of Jesus, he invites us to consider the roles of doubt, rejection, and friendship.2022-01-0936 min
St. Peter's FiresideSorrow and JoyJoin us this Sunday as we continue in our Advent series, Farewell! This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from John 16.16-24, and explores how the discomfort, troubles, and sorrows of this world will ultimately be transformed into comfort, delight, and joy.2021-12-1229 minSt. Peter's FiresideForetaste of HomeJoin us as we continue in our Advent series, Farewell! This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from John 14:18-31, and explores the comfort of experiencing the warmth of our better and lasting home before we arrive.2021-12-0529 minSt. Peter's FiresideHomesickJoin us as we start our new series for Advent: Farewell! This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from John 14.1-7, and considers the hope of a better and lasting home, intimately prepared for us by Jesus in the presence of our Father.2021-11-2829 min
St. Peter's FiresideHearing and DoingThis week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 6.46-49, and unpacks Jesus' parable about building a house on the rock. He invites us to see Jesus is not content for people to simply believe in what he says; Jesus is intent on us doing what he says.2021-11-2138 minSt. Peter's FiresideFruit and the HeartJoin us this week as we continue in our series through the Gospel of Luke! This week, we welcome Alastair Sterne back from his sabbatical! Alastair preaches from Luke 6.43-45, and explores our hearts, the heart of Jesus, and the remedy for our hearts.2021-11-1530 min
The Wise IdeaEpisode 160 – Rhythms For Life With Alastair Sterne, Part 2Episode 160 - Rhythms For Life With Alastair Sterne, Part 2
Episode sponsored by DiverseChurchJobs.com
Spiritual transformation is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Each of us has a particular identity, gifts, values, roles, and purpose. Thus we each need distinct spiritual rhythms that are designed to help us live out that vocation and calling. In today's conversation Alastair Sterne shows how we can craft a life of more intentionality in ways that fit who we are and who you're wired to be. You can live a life that is more aligned with who you are meant to be. Discover spiritual rhythms that mo...2021-05-1832 minThe Wise IdeaEpisode 159 – Rhythms For Life With Alastair Sterne, Part 1Episode 159 - Rhythms For Life With Alastair Sterne, Part 1
Episode sponsored by DiverseChurchJobs.com
Spiritual transformation is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Each of us has a particular identity, gifts, values, roles, and purpose. Thus we each need distinct spiritual rhythms that are designed to help us live out that vocation and calling. In today's conversation Alastair Sterne shows how we can craft a life of more intentionality in ways that fit who we are and who you're wired to be. You can live a life that is more aligned with who you are meant to be. Discover spiritual rhythms that mo...2021-05-1034 min
St. Peter's FiresideThe Fear Of GodJoin us this week as we continue in our series in the Gospel of Luke. This week Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 5.1-11, and invites us to consider the spiritual pattern of transformation.2021-05-0925 minSt. Peter's FiresideDesolate PlacesJoin us this week a we continue in our series in the Gospel of Luke. This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 4.42-44 and 5:12-16, and examines how Jesus withdrew to desolate places to spend time with the Father, and his interaction with a man who had leprosy.2021-05-0234 minSt. Peter's FiresideFinding Your WhyJoin us this week as we continue in our series in the Gospel of Luke. This week Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 4.16-412021-04-2543 minSt. Peter's FiresideThe Why of JesusJoin us this week as we continue in our series through the Gospel of Luke. This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 4.14-30. Looking at the start of Jesus' ministry, he invites us to see how Jesus' identity translates into his mission—the why of Jesus.2021-04-1828 min
St. Peter's FiresideThe Faith of ThomasJoin us this week for the second week of Easter! This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from John 20.24-29, and has us consider how Thomas encountered the risen Christ.2021-04-1125 min
St. Peter's FiresideThree QuestionsJoin us this Easter Sunday as we celebrate Jesus' resurrection! This week Alastair Sterne invites us to consider Jesus' three questions as we finish our journey with Simon Peter.2021-04-0426 min
The Jacob Sheriff PodcastEp. 4 | Intentional LivingIn this episode, our "Big Topic" is Intentional Living. We look at how to orient your life in a particular direction. We all end up somewhere in life. But how do we end up there on purpose? Thanks for watching.Journals:Monk Manual - https://monkmanual.com/The Daily Kairos - https://dailykairos.com/Life Journal - https://www.gospelfocused.com/Book Recommendations:Rhythms for Life - Alastair Sterne - https://www.amazon.com/Rhythms-Life-Spiritual-Practices-Made/dp/0830831975Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Peter Scazzero - https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Spirituality-Impossible-Spiritually...2021-03-261h 06
In the MakingMade through sitting in uncertainty: Mental illnessLiving with mental illness is a tough reality many face. Join Selina, Sana, Alastair Sterne, author of “Rhythms of Life,” and Daniel Whitehead, CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health as they discuss the ministry of God in the midst of mental health and mental illness. Selina did get a copy of Rhythms of Life and you can get yours too! For more resources on mental health and a print out go to: https://www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/For more readings that may help you on your journey consider: Spurgeon's Sorrows by Zack Eswine The Gift of...2021-03-251h 30
St. Peter's FiresideThe Second TemptationJoin us this Sunday as we continue in our series through the Gospel of Luke. This week, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 4.1-13 and considers Jesus' second temptation.2021-03-1423 minSt. Peter's FiresideTemptation & IdentityThis week Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 3.21-22. He invites us to consider the significance of Jesus' baptism, and the importance of our identity in the face of temptation.2021-02-2132 minSt. Peter's FiresideThe Expectation of JohnAs we continue in our series through the Gospel of Luke, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 3.1-20 and considers the expectation of John the Baptist.2021-02-1430 minSt. Peter's FiresideThe Ministry of JohnJohn had grown up, and had moved off into the wilderness – but not a wilderness filled with forests and mountains, but of barren deserts. There, in the desert, the word of God came to John. It was in the wilderness that John began to prepare the way.
As we continue in our series in the Luke’s Gospel, Alastair Sterne preaches from Luke 3.1-20. As he looks at John the Baptist’s ministry, he invites us to see how the wilderness fostered John’s ministry of preparation, and helps us see how God is at work preparing people for himself today.2021-01-3130 min