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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Dec.25, 2011--CHRISTMAS--From HIS-STORY=>MY STORY

This Christmas message, based on John 1:1-18, explains how when we receive Jesus, he goes from being a figure in history to an integral part of our story.

Be blessed by the rest of the service with powerful testimonies, healing ministry, worship and prayers.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Healing Service, Dec. 18, 2011

Be blessed by these recordings from the Healing Service at Forks Road East United on Sunday, Dec. 18.
For the Opening Worship, Testimonies & Offering, please click here.

The message (based on John 11:1-44) and ministry time are available here.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Dec, 18, 2011--PREPARING OUR HEARTS #4. GODLY BELIEFS & BLESSINGS

This message looks at the account of the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary & her subsequent visit with Elizabeth to identify how Godly Beliefs that were released into Mary produced blessings for her... and how we too can experience the same in our lives.
Be blessed by the powerful testimonies, prayers and worship in the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Dec. 11, 2011--PREPARING OUR HEARTS #2. UNGODLY BELIEFS & NEGATIVE EXPECTATIONS

In this message, we continue our series on MATTERS OF THE HEART that prevent us from enjoying life "more abundantly" as Jesus promised by looking at some common ungodly beliefs that mess with the operating system of our lives and how we can remove them using the principles outlined in II Corinthians 10:4-5.

Be blessed by the rest of the service as well with powerful prayers, testimonies and worship.

Please e-mail me at pastor@morganspointunited.com if you'd like a copy of the handout and/or powerpoint.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Dec. 04, 2011---PREPARING OUR HEARTS #2. GENERATIONAL INFLUENCES

We continue to prepare our hearts for Christ to reign as King in our lives by looking at matters of the heart that might be preventing us from experience the life He came to bring "more abundantly."
This message looks at the significant Generational Influences that are at work in our lives, for better or for worse and how to pray as did Ezra, Nehemiah and David in today's reading from Daniel 9:4-21.
Be blessed by the powerful worship, testimonies and prayers from the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Nov. 27, 2011--PREPARING OUR HEARTS--#1. MATTERS OF THE HEART

During this Advent season, we focus on PREPARING OUR HEARTS for Jesus to fully reign as King. This message, based primarily on Romans 7:14-15, is an introduction to the series. We look at how it is possible for someone to be saved and serving the Lord and yet dealing with MATTERS OF THE HEART.
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well.
Please contact Pastor Jeeva at pastor@morganspointunited.com if you'd like a copy of the powerpoint, sermon notes or manuscript.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Nov. 20, 2011--THE STATE OF THE FIELD DETERMINES THE RATE OF THE YIELD

Today we shift from an emphasis on the seed (word) to the field in which it is sown. This message is based on Luke 8:4-15, where Jesus tells the parable of the sower and gives its interpretation.
Be blessed by this message as well as the rest of the service!

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Nov. 13, 2011--SPEAKING THE FACTS vs SPEAKING THE TRUTH

We continue the revelation on the power of the spoken word by examining the distinction between facts and the truth and looking at ways that we can be blessed by speaking the truth. The message refers to many passages of Scripture, including II Kings 4:18-37.
Please take the time to listen to the rest of the service as well and be blessed by the anointed praise and worship, awesome testimonies, powerful prayers and a call for a 11-day 11th hour fast between Nov. 20 and 30.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Nov. 06, 2011--THE POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD--Part 3

Based primarily on Galatians 6:6-10, this message reveals more truths about the power that God has placed in our spoken words.
Be blessed by the worship, testimonies and prayers that are part of the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Oct. 30, 2011--STILL S.T.R.E.T.C.H...ING

In this message, preached on the 171st anniversary of Morgan's Point United Church, we re-visit the revelation from the Forks Road East Anniversary service in June, hear how following the Seven S.T.R.E.T.C.H marks has made a difference to some of our people and learn how to keep on making them a regular part of our walk with Christ.
Please experience also the powerful worship, testimonies, prayers and the dedication of the elevator that are found in the rest of the service.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Oct. 23, 2011--THE POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD--Part 2

We continue last week's message on the power God has given us in our spoken words to create and destroy, this time by looking at James 3:1-12. The message also includes a series of life-producing affirmations based on Scripture for us as individuals and as a church.
Be blessed also by the Opening Worship, incredible testimonies and prayers found in the rest of the service.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Healing Service, Oct. 16, 2011

Be blessed by these recordings from the Healing Service on Oct. 16, 2011 where we looked at the desperation that brought people to Jesus and brought healing and deliverance to them.
Opening Worship, Sharing & Offering
Message & Ministry Time

THE POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD--Part 1

This message, based primarily on Jesus' teachings on the power of the spoken word found in Mark 11:12-14 & 20-24 and Matthew 12:33-37, explores the creative and destructive power of the spoken word--both God's and ours.
Be blessed by the testimonies, praise and worship and prayers that are part of the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Oct. 09, 2011--THE "SPIRIT" OF THANKSGIVING

As we celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving Sunday, the reading from Ephesians 5:15-20 shows us how being filled with the Holy Spirit always leads to giving thanks always for all things. The message challenges us to rise to a new level of thanksgiving that is only possible through the Holy Spirit.
Be blessed by the worship, testimonies and prayers from the rest of the service that will lift up your faith and produce thanksgiving!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Oct. 02, 2011--DIVERSITY IS DIVINE; DIVISIVENESS IS DEMONIC

On this Worldwide Communion Sunday, our message focuses on how God favours diversity (in the world and the church), but comes down harshly on divisiveness.
Be blessed also by the rest of the service with powerful worship, testimonies and prayers.
Please e-mail: pastor@morganspointunited.com if you'd like a copy of the powerpoint file or the handout.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Sept. 25, 2011--YOU WILL GO FARTHER WITH A 'FATHER'

Based on I Corinthians 4:14-21, this message stresses the need for maturing Christians to become spiritual fathers and mothers to "children" and "young adults" in the faith.
Due to an unexpected power outage, we are unable to provide audio of the rest of the service. We apologize for the quality of the audio as well.
Be blessed!

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Healing Service, Sept. 18, 2011

Be blessed by these recordings from tonight's Healing Service at Forks Road East United Church.
Opening Worship, Testimonies & Offering AND
The message and ministry time based on 2 Kings 4:8-37

Sept. 18, 2011--THE STAGE-SENSITIVE CHURCH

Based primarily on Hebrews 5:12-14, the message explores how the Church can be more sensitive to the stages of the Christian Life, especially "children."
Be blessed by the praise and worship, testimonies and prayers from the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Sept. 11, 2011--THE THREE STAGES OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

Based on I John 2:12-14, this message looks at the apostle John's classification of Christians into Children, Young Adults & Fathers/Mothers....and asks: What stage are you at right now?
Be blessed by the rest of the service...loaded with powerful worship, testimonies and prayers.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Aug. 28, 2011--KEEP ON S.T.R.E.T.C.H.-ing

This message, summarizes the Seven S.T.R.E.T.C.H. Marks (Stillness, Tithes & Offering, Renewing the Mind, Evangelism, Training and Equipping, Community Focus & Hospitality) and explains why & how we should keep on S.T.R.E.T.C.H-ing!
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Healing Service, Aug. 21, 2011

Be blessed by the Opening Worship and Time of Sharing (with some powerful testimonies), as well as the message (Healing Is Easy!) and ministry time.

I pray that you will receive healing even as you listen to these recordings.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Aug. 21--Seven S.T.R.E.T.C.H. Marks--#7. HOSPITALITY

We conclude the series with this message which looks at several Scripture passages that underscore the importance of hospitality (Genesis 18:1-15, II Kings 4:8-17, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 10:40-41, Romans 12:13b, Titus 1:8, I Peter 4:9) and suggests practical ways in which we too can make it part of our lives today.
Be blessed by the testimonies and prayers found in the first part of the service. Due to technical difficulties, the Praise & Worship time is not available on the recording. Our apologies.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Aug. 14, 2011--The Community at Your Doorstep--Peter Kumar

In this message, based on the call that God issued to Abraham, guest minister Peter Kumar shares what it means for the church to be a "father" to the community.
Be blessed by the praise and worship, testimonies and prayers that are part of the service.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

August 07, 2011--7 S.T.R.E.T.C.H. MARKS--#6. COMMUNITY FOCUS

Based on Matthew 5:13-16 primarily, this message focuses on how we can fulfil Jesus' desire that we be in the world, but not of it, as we seek to serve the community around us.
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

July 31, 2011--Seven S.T.R.E.T.C.H. MARKS--#5. TRAINING & EQUIPPING

This message, preached at Forks Road East United, is based on Ephesians 4:7-16, impressing upon us the need to get trained and equipped to fulfil Jesus' design for the Church. Here is the powerpoint file.
You can also listen to the recording of the sermon from Morgan's Point United and the rest of the service.

Be blessed!

Sunday, July 24, 2011

July 24, 2011--Seven S.T.R.E.T.C.H. MARKS--#4. EVANGELISM

Today's message focuses on how Jesus modeled evangelism when he met a Samaritan woman at the well...and gives practical tips on how we too can follow suit.
Be blessed by the praise & worship and testimonies from the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Healing Service, July 17, 2011

Be blessed by the message and ministry time from the Healing Service based on miracles of Jesus reported in the gospel of Luke chapter 4 onward, culminating with Luke 13:10-13.

July 17, 2011--S.T.R.E.T.C.H. MARKS--#3. RENEWING OF THE MIND

Based primarily on Romans 12:2 and Ephesians 4:17-24, this message is about the necessity of keeping our minds renewed with the word of God. Here is the Forks Road East version of the same message.
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

July 10, 2011--S.T.R.E.T.C.H MARKS--#2. Tithes & Offerings

#2 in the Seven S.T.R.E.T.C.H marks series of sermons is based on Malachi 3:1-12 and stresses the significance of TITHES & OFFERINGS. Here is the powerpoint file that accompanies the message.
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well.

Monday, July 4, 2011

July 03, 2011--S.T.R.E.T.C.H MARKS--#1. Stillness

Today we begin a series of seven messages on areas in which we are called to stretch in our walk with Christ--personally and corporately. This series amplifies the message from June 5, 2011, based on Philippians 3:12-15.
The message highlights the necessity of practising STILLNESS on a regular basis, as Jesus did. Here is the Forks Road East version of the same message.
You may also follow along with the powerpoint slides.

Be blessed by the rest of the service as well, with great testimonies and time of praise led by our guest worship leader, Pastor Jason Gilbert.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

June 26, 2011--DESTINY DELAYED IS NOT DESTINY DENIED

We conclude the sermon series on the books of Acts with a reading of chapter 28. The message uses the lives of the apostle Paul (in the New Testament) and Joseph (in the Old Testament) to illustrate the truth that God's destiny for us may be delayed, but never denied.
Here is the Forks Road East version of the message.
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

HEALING SERVICE, June 19, 2011

Be blessed by the Opening Worship & Testimonies and the message & ministry time, based on Acts 3:1-16. May you experience the healing power of Jesus as you listen!

June 19, 2011--BLESS ME, MY FATHER

On this Father's Day, the message explores the necessity of our father's blessing, by looking at the poignant story of Esau desperately seeking Isaac's blessing from Genesis 27:30-41.
Be blessed by the rest of the service from Morgan's Point United.
The message preached at Forks Road East United is available here.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

June 12, 2011--YOU CAN CHANGE THE ATMOSPHERE

In today's reading from Acts 27:9-44, we see the apostle Paul on a ship where he is the lowest on the totem pole, yet seems to be in control! The message, delivered at Morgan's Point United Church, urges us to follow his example and change the atmosphere where God has placed us.
Here is a slightly different version of the message as it was delivered at Forks Road East United Church.
Be blessed by the rest of the service with its powerful testimonies, inspiring worship and prayers.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

June 05, 2011--STRETCH MARKS

On this 157th Anniversary of Forks Road East United Church, the message looks at the apostle Paul's words in Philippians 3:12-16, where he pictures the Christian life as a runner would--forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to win the race.
Due to technical difficulties, the rest of the service is not available this week. Sorry.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

May 29, 2011--SHORT OR LONG...WE NEED THEM ALL!

The apostle Paul states his passion for seeing everyone experience the difference Jesus has made in his life in today's reading from Acts 26:19-32. The message issues a challenge to all of us to ask the Holy Spirit to re-kindle this passion in us as well. Be blessed by the rest of the service, which includes powerful worship and testimonies.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Healing Service, May 15, 2011

Here are the audio files from this evening's Healing Service.
Opening Worship, Testimonies & Offering
Message based on John 2:1-11
Closing Worship
Be blessed!

May 15, 2011--OUR ASSIGNMENT

In recalling his conversion experience on the road to Damascus, the apostle Paul states the assignment that Jesus gave him. The message shows how the assignment is the same for us today as well.
Be blessed by the worship, testimonies and prayers that are part of the rest of the service.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

May 08, 2011--MOTHER MARY

This message shows how Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a good example of how God uses imperfect mothers to accomplish His perfect purposes even today!
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

May 01, 2011--A DEAD MAN NAMED JESUS, WHO ............ INSISTS IS ALIVE

In Acts 25, Governor Festus describes the Christian faith being centered around a "dead man named Jesus", who Paul insists is alive. The message explains why this is still the case today, nearly 2000 years later.
Be blessed by the worship, testimonies, prayers and teaching that are found in the rest of the service!

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Easter, April 24, 2011--WHO IS IT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR?

This Easter message, based on the Resurrection narrative in John 20:1-18, focuses on Mary Magdalene's encounter with the Risen Christ.
Be blessed by the rest of the service by clicking here.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Healing Service, April 17

Be blessed by these recordings of the April 17 Healing Service at Forks Road East United Church.
Opening Worship and Testimonies,
Message
and
Ministry Time.

April 17, 2011--THE WAY

The message, based on Acts 24 asks why the first Christians were known as people who followed THE WAY and explains what it means to be followers of Jesus who declared unequivocally that He was THE WAY.
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

April 10, 2011--GOD'S FINGERPRINTS

The message looks at how God's fingerprints are all over the life of the apostle Paul in today's reading from Acts 23:11-35 and explores how they are all over our lives as well!

Be blessed by the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

April 03, 2011--WISE AS SERPENTS & INNOCENT AS DOVES

In today's reading from Acts 22:22-23:10, we see how the apostle Paul puts into pratice the words of advice Jesus gave his disciples as he sent them on a mission trip (Matthew 10:16).
The message is about how we are called to do the same, especially to be innocent as doves in dealing with various authorities in our life.
Be blessed!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

March 27, 2011--THE POWER OF A PERSONAL TESTIMONY

In this message (based on Acts 21:37-22:22), we explore how we can follow Paul's example and share our personal experiences/encounters with Jesus as a means of drawing others to Jesus.
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well--complete with amazing testimonies, teaching and prayers.
(Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, the Praise Time at the beginning of the service is not available this week. Our apologies)

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Healing Service, March 20, 2011

Be blessed by the Healing Service at Forks Road East United on March 20, 2011.
Part 1--Opening Worship, Ministry, Testimonies & Offering
Part 2--Message
Here is the prayer on which the message is based.

March 20, 2011--EXPECT SUFFERING

When the apostle Paul enters the Jerusalem Temple, he is immediately met with opposition, arrested and thrown into prison. The message focuses on how incidents such as this remind us once again that followers of Jesus must expect suffering and not be surprised by it.
Be blessed by the rest of the service which includes a celebration of the Lord's Supper.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

March 13, 2011--CONCESSIONS...FOR CHRIST'S SAKE

In today's reading from Acts 21:15-26, the apostle Paul goes out of his way to prove that he still adheres to Jewish law, so that he can continue to reach his people with the good news of Jesus. This message provides illustrations (both historical and contemporary) of how followers of Jesus conntinue to make concessions for Christ's sake.
Be blessed by the testimonies, praise and prayers from the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

March 06, 2011--LISTEN, DISCERN, DECIDE

Based on Acts 21:1-14, this message looks at how Paul made the decision to go to Jerusalem despite the words he received advising him against making this choice.
Be blessed by the rest of the service here

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Feb. 27, 2011--IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE

In this segment of his farewell speech to the elders from Ephesus, the apostle Paul quotes these words of Jesus, which we explore in today's message.
Be blessed by the testimonies and time of praise along with the prayers in the rest of the service as well.

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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Healing Service Feb. 20, 2011--Pastor Jeeva's amazing testimony of healing

Be blessed by the ministry of the Holy Spirit at this Healing Service at Forks Road East United Church on Feb. 20, 2011, beginning with an awesome time of praise and testimonies, followed by Pastor Jeeva's personal testimony of an amazing healing that God did in his body by supernaturally removing a large polyp from his colon, ending with ministry time.



Sunday, February 20, 2011

Feb. 20, 2011--THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD

In this message, based on Acts 20:22-32, we look at what the apostle Paul's insistence on preaching THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD means to us today.
May you be blessed by this message and the rest of the service.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Feb. 13, 2011--FREEDOM FROM ADDICTIONS

Be blessed by the testimonies of how God sets us free from addictions in this powerful message based on Acts 2:38-47 by members of Teen Challenge Canada and the rest of the service.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Feb.06, 2011--THE TASK THAT JESUS HAS GIVEN TO US

We return to finish our series on the book of Acts. In today's reading (Acts 20:13-24), we hear the apostle Paul summarize his life...and speak of the joy of knowing that he had completed the task that Jesus had asssigned him. The message explores how important it is for us to live in such a way that we too can make such a claim.
Click here for an abbreviated version of the rest of the service.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Jan. 30, 2011--A Year of OMG's & YG2BK's

Based on II Kings 13:14-21, this message concludes a series of 5 messages on the ministry of Elisha that prepare us for what God has in store in 2011.
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Jan. 23, 2011--THE 7/11 PROPHECY

Based on II Kings 8:1-6, where the Shunammite woman's land and house are restored to her, this message shows how we too may access God's justice and seek 7x restoration in 2011.
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Jan. 16, 2011--THIS IS NO TIME TO SIT STILL

This message based on II Kings 6:24-25, 7:3-20, focuses on the attitude of the four lepers who opted not to still still and die.
Be blessed also by the rest of the service, especially the powerful testimonies!

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Jan. 09, 2011--CONQUER WITH KINDNESS

The story continues from last week (II Kings 6:18-23), as Elisha leads the army that came to capture him straight to the king of Israel who is eager to slaughter them. But Elisha tells him to CONQUER WITH KINDNESS...which is the theme of this message.
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Jan. 02, 2011--THERE ARE MORE ON OUR SIDE

This message based on II Kings 6:8-17, looks at how Elisha helped his servant to realize the spiritual reality that surrounded them and not simply focus on what he could see in the physical.
This is the awareness with which the Lord would like us to enter the New Year.
Be blessed by the rest of the service as well.