Sovereign Grace Church Toronto Blog

Audio Sermon – Partiality and the Poor

James 2:1-26  by Joshua Tong (Sunday June 3, 2012)

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Audio Sermon – Since Jesus Shatters Our Assumptions, Many Stumble Over Him (Part 1)

Matt 11: 28-12:21  by Tim Kerr (Sunday May 27, 2012)

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VBS at King Bible Church

King Bible Church will be hosting VBS from August 13th to the 17th. They have extended an invitation to our church to participate, either having kids attend or to volunteer your time.

There will be an information meeting on Sunday, June 10th from 12:15pm – 2:00pm (lunch will be provided). Volunteers are welcomed who are grade 8 and up.

If you are interested in volunteering your time, please download the brochure. There is also a sign-up sheet at the VBS display table.

Ways to be involved with VBS (1).doc2011

 

 

Church Art: Kingdom Art

Join us for a lecture and Q&A with Calvin Seerveld on The Exciting Ordinary Task of Redemptive Artwork, followed by dinner and performances, featuring Sung Chung and Laurelle Froese in the songs of Jake Heggie, Charles Ives, and music from The Greatest Song, translated by Calvin Seerveld, music by Ina Lohr
Sunday, May 27th
2:30pm
41 Britain St
Cost: $25/adults $15/students
(or $30/adults $20/students at the door)

Tickets: http://gca.eventbrite.com/



Calvin Seerveld (b. 1930 in New York) received a BA from Calvin College in 1952, an MA in English literature and classics from the University of Michigan in 1953. He then went on to study under D. H. Th. Vollenhoven at the Free University (VU) in Amsterdam, where his doctoral dissertation dealt with Croce’s aesthetics. It was supervised by Vollenhoven and Carlo Antoni. He then taught philosophy and German at Trinity Christian College, and went on to teach philosophical aesthetics at the Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto. He is the author of several influential books, including Rainbows for the Fallen World.

Audio Sermon – Repentance is the Essential Mark of a Genuine Disciple

Matthew 11: 20-30 by Tim Kerr (Sunday May 20, 2012)

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Ontario Chapter of The Gospel Coalition

Day rates are now available for the Ontario Chapter of The Gospel Coalition.  The conference is from May 29-31, 2012, at Heritage College and Seminary in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.  The rate on Tuesday the 29th and Thursday the 31st is $60 and the rate on Wednesday the 30th is $120. Wednesday’s rate includes lunch, all workshops and the special feature with David Short.   Registration is closed as of  May 21st but there are a limited number of spots available at the day rate so register early.

The theme of the conference is “The Priority of the Gospel”. Plenary speakers Don Carson, John Neufeld and Stephen UM will address this topic using Philippians 1-4. As a special feature, David Short will speak on “Striving for the Faith of the Gospel: The St. John’s Vancouver Anglican Church Story”.  We are also thrilled to be able to offer a variety of excellent workshops.   We believe this conference will strengthen, encourage and challenge pastors and Christian leaders in their gospel-centered ministries.

While the conference is aimed at pastors, leaders and students of pastoral ministry, all are welcome to attend.  Check out this link http://thegospelcoalition.org/conferences/regional/2012_ontario to learn more about the conference, plenary sessions and workshops and to register.

Using the Psalms in Spiritual Warfare

The following verses reveal complaints of the Psalmist regarding the attacks of his enemies, giving us insight into how Satan works against believers, churches, and church movements. Believers are to speak out our complaint to God. Speaking out our complaint unmasks the “schemes” (lit “thoughts”) of Satan – “we would not be outwitted by Satan for we are not ignorant of his designs” (2 Cor 2:11).

At our last prayer meeting, half the church faced the other half of the church. One half spoke the complaint on behalf of the church. The other half answered back with the faith affirmations. Corporate sword welding in the battle!

Audio Sermon – True Greatness Points Away from Itself to the Great One

Matthew 11: 1-19 by Tim Kerr (Sunday May 13, 2012)

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Marriage – a picture of Christ and the Church

I received the video below from Desiring God Ministries and I thought it would be helpful for the church. Some of us are married, some are not. Some have been married and some never will. Yet, we are all in a marriage relationship, if we are believers, so this video applies to everyone in the church. If you take nothing else away from this video, be reminded of the love for which Christ has for you and the sacrifice he made for you. If you are married, I hope this reconfirms the love you have for your spouse and gives hope for any circumstance you may be in. There is joy to be found in Christ, regardless of the circumstance; Christ is all you need.

http://vimeo.com/38033654

With Spanish subtitles: https://vimeo.com/38033956