The Need For Humility

Join us as Tom Eng examines what it means to have humility.

When Does A Father Become A Dad?

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and expectant fathers out there! This message from Tom Eng takes a look at the three qualities that make a father more than just a father, and into a dad.

In The Beginning

Creation as a science? Is creation a myth, borrowed from other religions? Listen as Eugene Huo examines Genesis 1 and what the creation story tells us about God.

How Does Prayer Heal?

Tom Eng continues the second part of his series on prayer.

Does Prayer Change God?

Do our prayers affect God? In the grand scheme of things, do our prayers make any difference in the plan of God? In this message, Tom Eng explores what the Bible says about prayer, and how we can pray knowing that it does make a difference.

The Mother Of God's People

Happy Mother's Day! Please join us as Rev. Tom Eng takes a look at what are the characteristics of a great mother.

Christianity: A Pagan Religion?

How are we to understand the similarities between Christianity and other pagan religions of its time? Did one borrow from the other, or is there more to the story?

Here is a short segment of a CBC documentary about the similarities between Christianity and the pagan religions:

Additions to the Bible?

In Part One of his series "Objections to the Biblical Jesus", Tom Eng explores the Bible and whether it can be trusted to tell the true story about Jesus Christ.

The Best Manager - Tom Eng

In this message from our Annual General Meeting, Pastor Tom Eng examines what it means to be a good manager, and what we can learn from the story of Joseph in the Bible.

The Power Of Faith

Today, Jeff Wharton from Mississauga Chinese Presbyterian Church challenges us to realize the power of faith, and to recognize its true source.

There is a video which accompanies the message, which you can see here:

Is God Absent?

Where is God when it hurts? When we ask this question, in the light of a seemingly absentee God, the answer seems to be an unthinkable “nowhere”. But in the light of the Ascended Christ, the question is not, “Where is God?” but “Where are we when it hurts? Where is the church when it hurts?”

Listen in as Eugene Huo explores the implications of Jesus' Ascension as we continue our series on Philip Yancey's book "The Jesus I Never Knew".

Death Is Reversible

In today's Easter message, Tom Eng explores the possibility that death is reversible. Join us as we continue our look at Philip Yancey's book, "The Jesus I Never Knew".

The Power Of The Cross

The cross has been transformed from a symbol of horror and death, to a symbol of hope and promise. Tom Eng explores the Power of the Cross in this message on Good Friday.

This audio is from our bilingual service conducted in English and Chinese.

Two Destinies

Two men facing the same situation go in two very different directions. Tom Eng continues our series on Philip Yancey's book "The Jesus I Never Knew" as he examines the two destinies of Judas and Peter.

Questions for Discussion
- What qualities set Judas and Peter apart?
- What do you think motivated Judas to betray Jesus?
- Do we all have the potential to be a Judas?
- What kept Peter from spiritual disaster?

Slowing Down Time

Have you ever felt as though time was slowing down or standing still? Sometimes when we experience a crisis, this phenomenon can occur. In the Gospel accounts leading up to Jesus' death, we find a similar kind of 'slowing down'. This week Eugene Huo continues the series on Philip Yancey's book "The Jesus I Never Knew" with some snapshots of those final days with Jesus.

Questions for Discussion

- In what unexpected ways have you seen God at work?
- In what ways has death affected your appreciation of life?
- How can we 'wash each other's feet' in our world today?
- Has Jesus' example of love affected how you relate to others around you?

Miracles!

We live in a skeptical age, and yet people are drawn to the supernatural more than ever, almost irresistibly so. In this week's message, Tom Eng continues our series on Philip Yancey's book "The Jesus I Never Knew" by examining the principles behind how God works miracles.

Communicate Grace

Continuing the series of messages based on Philip Yancey's Book "The Jesus I Never Knew", this week Tom Eng speaks about the need for and the ways in which we communicate grace to others.

Questions for Discussion
- What individuals or groups were considered "outcasts" in the Bible?
- What individuals or groups are sometimes considered "outcasts" in our world today?
- How did Jesus communicate God's grace?
- Although sinners felt comfortable with Jesus, do you think He felt uncomfortable around them?
- Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable around unchurched people? Do you think they feel uncomfortable around you?
- Who are the people who need God's grace in your life? How can you communicate God's grace to them?

Does Jesus demand perfection?

Matthew 5:48 reads: "But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. "

Does Jesus really ask us to be perfect? Find out in this week's message as we continue our series on "The Jesus I Never Knew" by Philip Yancey.

Questions for Discussion:

- Does the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) have anything to say to us today?
- What does the Sermon on the Mount teach us about God?
- How do we maintain high ideals while offering a safety net of grace?
- How does the Sermon on the Mount apply in today's settings?
- It's much easier to study God's laws and tell others to obey them than to put them into practice. How are you doing at obeying God?
- When do you keep God's rules but close your eyes to his intent?

Beatitudes: Lucky are the Unlucky

This week, Rev. Peter Ma from our sister church, Celebration Church in North York, continues our series based on Philip Yancey's book, "The Jesus I Never Knew" with a look at the Beatitudes.

Questions for Discussion

- In the past, what has been your response to the Beatitudes?
- Why is the message of Jesus so difficult for us to grasp?
- What new insights can we gain if we look at the Beatitudes in a new way?
- What feelings/experiences have you had as you studied the Beatitudes in the past?
- Are these words of Jesus just nice phrases that sound good but have no practical relevance?
- What new attitude or action can you adopt as a result of studying the Beatitudes?

What's so special about Jesus?

Continuing our series on Philip Yancey's book, "The Jesus I Never Knew", Tom Eng looks at what we know about Jesus, and what made Him so special.

Questions for Discussion

- What opinions about Jesus have you heard from your friends, coworkers, and family members?
- What impressions do you have of Jesus' physical attributes, personality, and ministry?
- When in your life did you form these impressions?
- What emotions did Jesus display?
- How would you describe Jesus' personality?
- What characteristics of Jesus stand out?
- What does the Bible tell us about Jesus' message and ministry?
- What made Jesus so compelling to people?
- How could a poor, carpenter's son make such an impact on history?