Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld

Our commitment to Christ is professed and practiced in an arena of competition. Others pull at our time, attention, contribution, and loyalty. It may be family, work, good causes, or political expectations. Disciples learn to give what is due where it is due - but no claim can precede our obedience to Jesus. In today's message, Dr. John demonstrates that truth lived out in Thessalonica. Listen and learn how the early Church practiced loyalty to Jesus in the midst of other demands.  Jesus Goes Global: Confronting the Power Base: Common sense suggests that a precious treasure should be carried by the most qualified means. Do not allow for weakness, failure, or incompetency in the process. But God has placed the treasure of the gospel into the hands of humans - who don’t always measure up. Dr. John teaches on the beginning of Paul's second missional journey and points to the tensions and challenges within every believer who carries the gospel message. And yet the gospel grows. Listen and consider the grace and power of God through frail vessels like us. 

We may think of perseverance as simply not stopping. But to continue in fear or complaint is not the image of Christian perseverance. In this message, Dr. John shows Paul and Silas persevering with faith and a song - even through beatings and imprisonment. Steadfastness is more than stubborn continuance. It is a reflection of Christ is the midst of trouble.Jesus Goes Global: Confronting the Power Base: Common sense suggests that a precious treasure should be carried by the most qualified means. Do not allow for weakness, failure, or incompetency in the process. But God has placed the treasure of the gospel into the hands of humans - who don’t always measure up. Dr. John teaches on the beginning of Paul's second missional journey and points to the tensions and challenges within every believer who carries the gospel message. And yet the gospel grows. Listen and consider the grace and power of God through frail vessels like us. 

Jesus charged His followers to be His witnesses thoughout the Earth. Paul follows that command all the way to Philippi. Listen as Dr. John teaches about the entrance of faith into the first European city. The resistance of darkness is strong, but Jesus promised that even the gates of Hell could not withstand the gospel.Jesus Goes Global: Confronting the Power Base: Common sense suggests that a precious treasure should be carried by the most qualified means. Do not allow for weakness, failure, or incompetency in the process. But God has placed the treasure of the gospel into the hands of humans - who don’t always measure up. Dr. John teaches on the beginning of Paul's second missional journey and points to the tensions and challenges within every believer who carries the gospel message. And yet the gospel grows. Listen and consider the grace and power of God through frail vessels like us. 

We all make plans; from simple decisions about dinner to major moves. But what happens when our plans get changed? What if they are changed by God? In today's message, Dr. John traces Paul's missional itinerary and notes the ways that Paul surrendered to the movement and voice of the Spirit. The plans of God take precedent over the ways and wisdom of men.Jesus Goes Global: Confronting the Power Base: Common sense suggests that a precious treasure should be carried by the most qualified means. Do not allow for weakness, failure, or incompetency in the process. But God has placed the treasure of the gospel into the hands of humans - who don’t always measure up. Dr. John teaches on the beginning of Paul's second missional journey and points to the tensions and challenges within every believer who carries the gospel message. And yet the gospel grows. Listen and consider the grace and power of God through frail vessels like us. 

How did Christianity go from a localized faith in Jerusalem to become the dominant faith in all of Rome? In this series, Dr. John teaches from Acts 16-20 and demonstrates the progress of Christianity through Paul and his companions. Dr. John demonstrates that the truth of the gospel and the power of the Spirit, carried by frail but obedient people, could not be stopped. The lessons of those days become encouragement for ours.Jesus Goes Global: Confronting the Power Base: Common sense suggests that a precious treasure should be carried by the most qualified means. Do not allow for weakness, failure, or incompetency in the process. But God has placed the treasure of the gospel into the hands of humans - who don’t always measure up. Dr. John teaches on the beginning of Paul's second missional journey and points to the tensions and challenges within every believer who carries the gospel message. And yet the gospel grows. Listen and consider the grace and power of God through frail vessels like us. 

Historians wrestle with the rise of Christianity in first century Rome. How can a movement with little finances, no political power, and meager human resources set the Roman Empire on end? Luke answers the question in the book of Acts. Dr. John begins a series from Acts 16-20 to demonstrate the rise of the Christian faith in a hostile world. He points to the similarities between our day and the days of Acts. Listen and be encouraged by the power of God available for our world.Jesus Goes Global: Confronting the Power Base: How did Christianity go from a localized faith in Jerusalem to become the dominant faith in all of Rome? In this series, Dr. John teaches from Acts 16-20 and demonstrates the progress of Christianity through Paul and his companions. Dr. John demonstrates that the truth of the gospel and the power of the Spirit, carried by frail but obedient people, could not be stopped. The lessons of those days become encouragement for ours.

Our pilgrim jouney is not a sprint. Finishing our race well takes endurance and a sustained effort. Listen as Dr. John describes the qualities of a race of faith. We can be encouraged by those who have gone before us. We must set aside that which weighs us down. Most of all, we laser our focus on Jesus who stands before us. Faith and What We Hope For: Every hope has a foundation. It rests on a reason. It may be a personal wish, a guarantee from someone we love, or a fanciful notion. Every hope is only as sure as its foundation. In this 5-message series from Hebrews 11, Dr. John Neufeld urges us to ask the question, “In what, and in whom am I placing my trust?” Dr. John reminds us that our hopes are bigger than our own imaginations and more secure than our best intentions. Our hopes are rooted in the promise, power and purity of God.

Hebrews 11 gives a record of people of faith. While their lives might seem beyond our grasp, the faith they exercised is within our grasp. In this message, Dr. John uses the life of Moses as education for our faith. We will find that faith recognizes the plans of God for us. Faith is willing to embrace the cost for the greater advantages granted by grace.Faith and What We Hope For: Every hope has a foundation. It rests on a reason. It may be a personal wish, a guarantee from someone we love, or a fanciful notion. Every hope is only as sure as its foundation. In this 5-message series from Hebrews 11, Dr. John Neufeld urges us to ask the question, “In what, and in whom am I placing my trust?” Dr. John reminds us that our hopes are bigger than our own imaginations and more secure than our best intentions. Our hopes are rooted in the promise, power and purity of God.

The word "Pilgrim" may sound old-fashioned to some, but it is an apt description of the Christian life. It is the image you see portrayed in Hebrews 11 - those who are seeking a heavenly home. Dr. John cautions us in this message. We are prone to be settlers who sink roots into this world. Instead, we are to be pilgrims, passing though this life into eternity. The spiritual life is a journey, not just to Heaven, but to God.Faith and What We Hope For: Every hope has a foundation. It rests on a reason. It may be a personal wish, a guarantee from someone we love, or a fanciful notion. Every hope is only as sure as its foundation. In this 5-message series from Hebrews 11, Dr. John Neufeld urges us to ask the question, “In what, and in whom am I placing my trust?” Dr. John reminds us that our hopes are bigger than our own imaginations and more secure than our best intentions. Our hopes are rooted in the promise, power and purity of God.

What does it mean to live by faith? It has to do with consistency, perseverence, and following God. But it is more. Dr. John reminds us in this message that faith requires that we live our lives by what is unseen. Men and women of faith believe and obey what God has said. They trust His Word over their own five senses. While our world may be confused by such a lifestyle, God sees such a life and is pleased. Faith and What We Hope For: Every hope has a foundation. It rests on a reason. It may be a personal wish, a guarantee from someone we love, or a fanciful notion. Every hope is only as sure as its foundation. In this 5-message series from Hebrews 11, Dr. John Neufeld urges us to ask the question, “In what, and in whom am I placing my trust?” Dr. John reminds us that our hopes are bigger than our own imaginations and more secure than our best intentions. Our hopes are rooted in the promise, power and purity of God.