RPC Church

We will explore the cost of following Jesus, challenging us to consider what it means to truly be His disciples. This sermon will call us to a deeper commitment to Christ, even when it requires sacrifice and perseverance.

Jesus teaches us not to worry about our lives but to trust in God’s provision. This message will encourage us to place our faith in God, knowing that He cares for us and will provide for our every need as we seek His Kingdom first.

In this challenging message, we’ll examine Jesus’s teachings on adultery and divorce, focusing on the importance of guarding our hearts and remaining committed to purity in our relationships. This sermon will address the cultural pressures we face and how we can uphold biblical standards in our lives.

This message will explore the transformative power of God's love, emphasizing that God loves us enough to love us as we are, but loves us so much that He doesn’t want us to stay that way. We’ll learn how extending God’s love can transform not only our lives but also the lives of those around us.

On Thanksgiving Sunday, we’ll reflect on the call to be generous and grateful, as well as emphasize the importance of storing up treasures in heaven. This sermon will challenge us to evaluate where our true treasures lie and how we can give sacrificially to those in need, both locally and globally.

On the final day of the Week of Prayer and Fasting, we'll delve into the importance of prayer and fasting in our spiritual lives, learning how these disciplines draw us closer to God and deepen our spiritual vitality. This message will inspire us to seek God earnestly as we pursue His will for our lives and our church.

We’ll explore how Jesus calls us to be salt and light in our city. This sermon will challenge us to shine brightly for Christ, making a positive impact in our city and beyond.

On this International Missions Emphasis Sunday, we will go through the Beatitudes, highlighting how our commitment to international missions reflects our desire to make a difference in the world. We’ll hear updates from Jeff Futers and learn how we can be part of God’s work around the world.

This message will guide us through the importance of not judging others as we explore our church’s values of being intergenerational, multicultural, and adaptable. This Values Sunday will challenge us to embrace diversity and flexibility as we grow together in faith.

Introduces the series, and invites the church to discover how our gifts and abilities come from God and are meant to glorify Him and serve others. We’ll explore what it means to be good trees bearing good fruit and how building our lives on the solid rock of Jesus ensures a strong foundation for ministry.

Understanding the biblical view on disability, confronting ableism, embracing the diversity and value of all members of the body of Christ, and addressing mental health with compassion and biblical wisdom.

Racial Reconciliation and Justice. Addressing systemic racism within the church and society, and promoting reconciliation and justice from a biblical standpoint.

A Biblical approach to substances. Responding to the legalization of cannabis and other substances from a biblical perspective, and understanding the call to sobriety and holiness.

The Impact of Technology on Theology. Understanding how rapid technological advancements such as smartphones, social media, and now AI affect our theological understanding and practice, and how to use technology responsibly as Christians. Addresses subjects and themes ranging from smartphones and social media to Artificial Intelligence and digital footprints.

Religious Pluralism and Interfaith Dialogue. Navigating the challenges of religious diversity and maintaining Christian identity while engaging in respectful interfaith dialogue and witness.

God and Money: The Importance of Tithing. Exploring the biblical principles of tithing and stewardship, and how faithful giving reflects our trust in God's provision.

The Sanctity of Life. Examining the biblical foundation for the sanctity of life, and discussing Christian perspectives on abortion and euthanasia.

Guest Speaker Riku Tuppurainen, who has been a global worker with the PAOC for over 12 years, pastored in many different churches, and is the dean of Graduate Studies in Summit Pacific College and Continental Theological Seminary in Belgium.

In this big “reveal,” Pastor Aaron and Sean Wood will continue their exploration of the “Chosen” initiative, sharing stories of transformation from both sponsors and children. This sermon will emphasize the power of relational missions and how engaging with the vulnerable can change lives and deepen our faith. Pastor Krystle will report back on her Guatemala mission and the sponsor children’s selection will be revealed.

In this big “reveal,” Pastor Aaron and Sean Wood will continue their exploration of the “Chosen” initiative, sharing stories of transformation from both sponsors and children. This sermon will emphasize the power of relational missions and how engaging with the vulnerable can change lives and deepen our faith. Pastor Krystle will report back on her Guatemala mission and the sponsor children’s selection will be revealed.

In this tag-team sermon, Pastor Aaron and Sean Wood will introduce the “Chosen” initiative, where children from impoverished communities are empowered to choose their sponsors. This message will highlight the dignity and hope that comes from giving the voiceless a choice, and how we can participate in this life-changing mission. Pastor Krystle will be commissioned for her Guatemala mission.

Joanne Goodwin will share her powerful testimony of overcoming personal challenges. Through humour and heartfelt storytelling, she will inspire us to see how God uses our weaknesses to display His strength and to reach out in compassion to those in need.

"The Matthew 25 Challenge" is an immersive experience designed to open our eyes to the realities of global poverty. This will prepare us for the Chosen experience which is to come. We will explore Jesus’s call to serve “the least of these” and learn practical ways to engage in sacrificial living over the next week. 

Reflect on our mission, vision, and values as the guiding principles of our identity as a church, encouraging each member to actively participate in living out these core beliefs in their daily lives.

Celebrate the richness of our multigenerational community, with a special emphasis on honouring mothers and recognizing their invaluable contributions to the generations, to our families and church.

Examine how we can make a tangible difference in our local community through service projects and partnerships, embodying the love and compassion of Christ in practical ways.

Explore our role in supporting and engaging in global missions, highlighting the significance of raising awareness and involvement in spreading the gospel worldwide.

Reflect on the importance of leadership development and mentorship in multiplying our ministry impact, empowering individuals to step into their God-given roles as leaders and influencers.

Delve into the call to embrace a culture of invitation and welcome, examining practical ways we can extend God’s love and message to our local community and beyond.

Explore in Colossians 2, the importance of spiritual growth and the disciplines that nurture it, emphasizing the need for genuine encounter with God in our journey towards spiritual vitality.