When you say someone "can't see the forest for the trees," you imply that they are overly focused on details to the point of short sightedness. It is the idea that we can become so focused on what is in front of us that we cannot see the larger picture. This morning we’re studying problems (what we see) and promises (what God sees). God’s people had a lot of problems back then. (Maybe today also?) But God also gave them great promises, promises to which we too can cling.
Dec 01, 2024•24 min
As we reflect on Jesus’ words in Luke 17:26, “Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man,” let’s consider what this means for us today. In Noah's and Lot’s time, people were living as if life would continue as usual, unaware or unconcerned with what God was about to do. Jesus warns us not to fall into that same pattern. So, the call for us is clear: live ready, with our hearts fully engaged in God’s purposes, staying awake to His voice and alert to His w...
Nov 24, 2024•40 min
Luke 17:20-37 invites us to live in a constant state of readiness, letting go of worldly attachments and embracing a life focused on God's Kingdom. Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is not something far off or merely future; it begins within us now. Let’s commit ourselves to deeper spiritual awareness and preparation. Take time this week to: Examine anything that might distract you from wholeheartedly following Christ. Pray for God to reveal areas where you might be too focused on worldly co...
Nov 17, 2024•34 min
In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus teaches us about the significance of gratitude through the healing of ten lepers, proving how thankfulness can transform our hearts and lives.
Nov 10, 2024•22 min
Jesus has very specific, and sometimes very hard, instructions on how we are to forgive one another and restore relationship with each other. It requires faith that is rooted in Him to be able to follow His Word more every day. News | https://www.pathwaycc.net/news Giving | https://www.pathwaycc.net/give Website | https://www.pathwaycc.net/ Here's the deal, Pathway Community Church cares about one thing more than anything else: Jesus Christ. Pathway is a family of individuals that have found lif...
Nov 03, 2024•30 min
GAL RICH MAN and LAZARUS Luke 16:19-31 "You only live once", is a phrase that encourages people to: Make the most of their lives, Embrace new experiences, And take risks. It suggests that life is short and finite, so it's important to live fully, be adventurous, and not let opportunities pass by. Some interpret "You only live once" as a call to act impulsively or indulge in pleasures without considering long-term consequences, while others see it as a reminder to live with purpose, mindfulness, ...
Oct 27, 2024•22 min
There are no excuses that will limit what God desire to do and can do in your life!
Oct 26, 2024•16 min
This is not an easy topic to talk about because it is particularly painful and devastating and at the very same time, it is a needful topic to talk about because I am very sure, in your life, in your family, among your colleagues, among your friends, there will be people who have experienced divorce and are going through the pains of divorce. Why? MARRIAGE IS A MAN AND A WOMAN WITH SIN NATURES DOING SOMETHING HOLY. Jesus permits divorce and remarriage for sexual immorality. Paul permits divorce ...
Oct 13, 2024•48 min
Today, I would like for us to study a church that went viral, a New Testament congregation that grew by leaps and bounds. I am referring to the church in the ancient city of Antioch, and the first reference to the church in that city is found in Acts 11:19-30. The congregation “went viral”. From secular history, we are told that by the time of the Nicene Council in 325 AD, there were more than 200,000 Christians in the city of Antioch alone. The hand of the Lord was with them. These are things t...
Sep 29, 2024•30 min
The Bible speaks about finances more than you might think. Jesus explains how we are to utilize the wealth found in the world to further His Kingdom and store up eternal reward. News | https://www.pathwaycc.net/news Giving | https://www.pathwaycc.net/give Website | https://www.pathwaycc.net/ Here's the deal, Pathway Community Church cares about one thing more than anything else: Jesus Christ. Pathway is a family of individuals that have found life in Jesus, and simply want as many people as poss...
Sep 22, 2024•30 min
JESUS INVITES MAN’S EXCLUDED TO BECOME HIS INCLUDED Today’s parable is a familiar one. The parable of the Prodigal Son, or the Lost Son. Where Luke 15:1-10 depicts Jesus as the seeking of the lost, Luke 15:11-32 depict Jesus as the receiver of the lost. He welcomes the one who comes to Him in search of redemption, security and hope. JESUS RECEIVES THOSE WHO SEEK. WHY DOES THIS MATTER? This matters because when we understand this, we have a few conclusions: We Will Approach The Throne Of Grace Wi...
Sep 15, 2024•30 min
In these parables God is revealing both His desire to reach those He loves that are lost as well as highlighting his active seeking to bring people into Biblical community. It is so good that God seeks us to save us and bring us into His family. Many of us are familiar with these parables. The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin and the Prodigal Son are parables that share something of the character of God. We will highlight the Prodigal Son parable next week.
Sep 08, 2024•31 min
IF WE WANT TO “ABIDE IN CHRIST” WE MUST LIVE AS JESUS LIVED. A seed produces grain of its own kind. Christ produces men and women who are like Him. The seed that Christ sowed lives in His people. Fruitful believers yield to sacrifice for others. We cannot live for self and become fruitful with our lives. To live for self is to undermine who we are in Christ. There is a joy in willing sacrificial service for others. Most importantly, Jesus commanded us to serve. Believers need to hold the same pe...
Sep 01, 2024•30 min
Psalm 119:1-8 Every family has family expectations. The family's culture is often determined by how their leaders determine what is important. In my home there are certain values we have that my children have adopted that make our relationships easier to navigate. Janet and I have set what you could call the laws of our home. God does the same thing with those in His family. The Bible is paramount in understanding what God desires from us and how to navigate our relationships with Him....
Aug 25, 2024•29 min
In Colossians 4 Paul stresses the importance of prayer. Paul sees prayer not only as a lifestyle for the Colossians to adopt or develop, and he realizes his need for prayer. Is prayer a priority in my life? Prayer is an essential, transformative practice for believers. To pray is to seek God’s will, love Him, and have clarity in mission. Life Application Points: Prioritize prayer daily for spiritual growth and communion with God. Embrace gratitude, cultivating a thankful heart in all aspects of ...
Aug 17, 2024•27 min
Worship does not exclusively mean singing songs at Church. It is a lifestyle that is constantly growing closer to Jesus and how He desires us to live. News | https://www.pathwaycc.net/news Giving | https://www.pathwaycc.net/give Website | https://www.pathwaycc.net/ Here's the deal, Pathway Community Church cares about one thing more than anything else: Jesus Christ. Pathway is a family of individuals that have found life in Jesus, and simply want as many people as possible to experience that exa...
Aug 04, 2024•33 min
As Christians, we are called to fellowship with the Triune God as well as with other believers. We are to sharpen each others gifts so that we can glorify His Name to all the world. News | https://www.pathwaycc.net/news Giving | https://www.pathwaycc.net/give Website | https://www.pathwaycc.net/ Here's the deal, Pathway Community Church cares about one thing more than anything else: Jesus Christ. Pathway is a family of individuals that have found life in Jesus, and simply want as many people as ...
Jul 28, 2024•35 min
News | https://www.pathwaycc.net/news Giving | https://www.pathwaycc.net/give Website | https://www.pathwaycc.net/ Here's the deal, Pathway Community Church cares about one thing more than anything else: Jesus Christ. Pathway is a family of individuals that have found life in Jesus, and simply want as many people as possible to experience that exact same thing! Social Media Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/wearepathway Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wearepathway
Jul 22, 2024•47 min
Obedience to Christ is so important to the Christian walk. Part of that obedience is through the symbolic action of Baptism. News | https://www.pathwaycc.net/news Giving | https://www.pathwaycc.net/give Website | https://www.pathwaycc.net/ Here's the deal, Pathway Community Church cares about one thing more than anything else: Jesus Christ. Pathway is a family of individuals that have found life in Jesus, and simply want as many people as possible to experience that exact same thing! Social Medi...
Jul 14, 2024•33 min
Once we have confessed Christ as Lord, we have a duty to not only be discipled but also, to disciple others. Thankfully, we have a guidebook in the Bible that assists in leading us into close relationship with Him. News | https://www.pathwaycc.net/news Giving | https://www.pathwaycc.net/give Website | https://www.pathwaycc.net/ Here's the deal, Pathway Community Church cares about one thing more than anything else: Jesus Christ. Pathway is a family of individuals that have found life in Jesus, a...
Jul 09, 2024•37 min
In His story, Jesus is rebuking those who are making excuses. Instead of simply admitting they don’t want to come, they justify their lack of response. Most excuses are phony. The excuses Jesus describes here are no exception. All those invited gave excuses for not attending the banquet celebration. All the excuses were supposedly valid in that they were occupied with legitimate concerns, but unfortunately, they gave those concerns priority over God and His kingdom. There is always an excuse we ...
May 26, 2024•25 min
The word humility appears various times throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. Where we read about humility, we see that this trait is something God desires for His people. Humility is beneficial for us, for God, and for those around us. There is no verbatim definition given in Scripture like we would find in a dictionary. However, through the word’s usage, we can glean a good understanding.
May 19, 2024•34 min
Jesus was always pointing people to the Father. In this short passage He does that by explaining that it is more important to take compassion on others than it is to obey man's laws. News | https://www.pathwaycc.net/news Giving | https://www.pathwaycc.net/give Website | https://www.pathwaycc.net/ Here's the deal, Pathway Community Church cares about one thing more than anything else: Jesus Christ. Pathway is a family of individuals that have found life in Jesus, and simply want as many people as...
May 12, 2024•36 min
As is so often the case, a good thing can be perverted and end up causing great harm. This can be true of compassion when it is misunderstood and misapplied. Christians can often forget that while compassion towards people is warranted, compassion to various ideas, lifestyles, actions, beliefs, and worldviews is not. This can also be true of standing for truth when it is brandished as a weapon against people rather than used and an invitation to draw them towards the author of truth. Jesus’ trut...
Apr 28, 2024•21 min
One of the most important questions any of us can ask is this. Will I be saved? Will I go to heaven? How can I know God will save me? Will I be saved when I die? Can you think of a more important question with such long-term implications? I mean, we’re talking eternity here. How do people answer?
Apr 21, 2024•23 min
In this passage, Luke records Jesus explaining the Kingdom of God to people. That fact that Jesus was explaining it suggests that it was something that required explaining. So, he uses common language to help people connect with the meaning of the Kingdom of God. JESUS WANTS HIS LISTENERS TO UNDERSTAND THE KINGDOM OF GOD Why would Jesus want His listeners to understand the Kingdome of God? Seek first His Kingdom. Understand the purpose of it and our role in it. Learn how to live in the reality o...
Apr 14, 2024•21 min
Jesus’ perspective on the Sabbath as a day for deliverance is vindicated, as Luke recounts the humiliation of Jesus’ opponents and the joy of the crowds at his wonderful (healing) deeds (Luke 13:17). Although we do not hear about the woman who has been healed at the end of the passage, the praise she offers to God echoes with the crowds’ rejoicing. Both themes of praise and rejoicing are emphasized by Luke as appropriate responses to God’s work in Jesus. OUR PERSPECTIVE DOES NOT DETERMINE GOD’S ...
Apr 07, 2024•29 min
If the tomb of Christ was indeed empty, it is the most significant event in all of human history. The Roman soldiers, the disciples, and us today all are effected by that empty tomb. News | https://www.pathwaycc.net/news Giving | https://www.pathwaycc.net/give Website | https://www.pathwaycc.net/ Here's the deal, Pathway Community Church cares about one thing more than anything else: Jesus Christ. Pathway is a family of individuals that have found life in Jesus, and simply want as many people as...
Mar 31, 2024•40 min
If you describe a man as the king of something, you mean that he is the most important person doing that thing or he is the best at doing it. He was the king of the cowboys. That is about as close a relationship as we have to the term “King”, in our modern experience. We did not grow up in a country with a king. There is no ultimate authority in Canada that would be like a king. There isn’t someone that we would all run out into the streets and pledge our allegiance to. So how do we connect with...
Mar 24, 2024•23 min
A parable is, literally, something “cast alongside” something else. Jesus’ parables were stories that were “cast alongside” a truth to illustrate that truth. His parables were teaching aids and can be thought of as extended analogies or inspired comparisons. A common description of a parable is that it is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. What would we expect a farmer to do with a plant that did not produce any fruit? We would expect him to cut it down and try again with a different plan...
Mar 10, 2024•26 min
