This week, we’re tackling the phrase "Be true to yourself"—a mantra celebrated in our culture, but is that really what Jesus taught? While the world encourages self-expression at all costs, Jesus calls us to something deeper: denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and following him. Instead of looking inward for truth, Jesus points us outward—to G…

In this eye-opening series, we'll dive deep into the words of Jesus, uncovering the truth behind popular misconceptions, misquotations, and even outright heresies that have taken root over time. Too often, phrases are attributed to Jesus that he never actually said, leading to confusion and misunderstandings about who he really is and what he truly…

Being on mission for God can happen in your hometown, or across the ocean. In today's message we look at the topic of necessity of being on mission.

Today we conclude the series on the Fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5 by looking at the topic of self-control.Por Matt Bean

People will see who you really are by the way you live out God's Word. Gentleness and humility are the ability to face hostility without aggression in return. Learn more in today's message.

Join us as we delve deep into Galatians 5:22-23 and discover how these nine powerful attributes can revolutionize our lives and our faith. Over the next nine weeks, we’ll explore each fruit of the Spirit, uncovering how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control can become vibrant realities in our eve…

Join us as we delve deep into Galatians 5:22-23 and discover how these nine powerful attributes can revolutionize our lives and our faith. Over the next nine weeks, we’ll explore each fruit of the Spirit, uncovering how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control can become vibrant realities in our eve…

Join us as we delve deep into Galatians 5:22-23 and discover how these nine powerful attributes can revolutionize our lives and our faith. Over the next nine weeks, we’ll explore each fruit of the Spirit, uncovering how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control can become vibrant realities in our eve…

Join us as we delve deep into Galatians 5:22-23 and discover how these nine powerful attributes can revolutionize our lives and our faith. Over the next nine weeks, we’ll explore each fruit of the Spirit, uncovering how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control can become vibrant realities in our eve…

Join us as we delve deep into Galatians 5:22-23 and discover how these nine powerful attributes can revolutionize our lives and our faith. Over the next nine weeks, we’ll explore each fruit of the Spirit, uncovering how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control can become vibrant realities in our eve…

Join us as we delve deep into Galatians 5:22-23 and discover how these nine powerful attributes can revolutionize our lives and our faith. Over the next nine weeks, we’ll explore each fruit of the Spirit, uncovering how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control can become vibrant realities in our eve…

Join us as we delve deep into Galatians 5:22-23 and discover how these nine powerful attributes can revolutionize our lives and our faith. Over the next nine weeks, we’ll explore each fruit of the Spirit, uncovering how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control can become vibrant realities in our eve…

Today we conclude the series with Jacob's return to Bethel, emphasizing the renewal of his covenant with God and the call to continually seek God's presence and guidance in our lives. This seven-week series explores the highs and lows of Jacob in Genesis. Through Jacob’s birth, family conflict, and relationship with God, we see God’s redemptive pla…

In this powerful chapter, we encounter Dinah's tragic encounter with Shechem, the impassioned response of her brothers, and the grave consequences of deceit and revenge. Join us in person each Sunday at 10:00 am at 2458 St Frances Drive. The digital bulletin can be found here: https://calvaryburlington.ca/bulletin If you are interested in learning …

On Sunday, June 16 we explored the reconciliation between Jacob and Esau, highlighting the power of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the restoration of broken relationships. Join us in person each Sunday at 10:00 am at 2458 St Frances Drive. The digital bulletin can be found here: https://calvaryburlington.ca/bulletin If you are interested in learn…

Today we will reflect on Jacob's transformative encounter at Peniel, where he wrestles with God and receives a new name, Israel, illustrating the struggle and growth in our own faith journeys. Also today we will celebrate communion together. If you are watching online, please have some bread and juice ready so you can take communion with us. This s…

This seven-week series explores the highs and lows of Jacob in Genesis. Through Jacob’s birth, family conflict, and relationship with God, we see God’s redemptive plan on the move. God transforms Jacob from a deceptive young man into Israel: the one who wrestles with God. Each sermon in this series focuses on Jacob's life, highlighting his journey …

This seven-week series explores the highs and lows of Jacob in Genesis. Through Jacob’s birth, family conflict, and relationship with God, we see God’s redemptive plan on the move. God transforms Jacob from a deceptive young man into Israel: the one who wrestles with God. Each sermon in this series focuses on Jacob's life, highlighting his journey …

This seven-week series "The Journey of Jacob: Faith, Flaws, and Transformation" explores the highs and lows of Jacob in Genesis. Through Jacob’s birth, family conflict, and relationship with God, we see God’s redemptive plan on the move. God transforms Jacob from a deceptive young man into Israel: the one who wrestles with God. Each sermon in this …

Today marks the end of our series "What Binds Us Together". This series has taken us through the membership covenant to remind us all about why the local church is so vital. This week we'll remind ourselves that It's All About His Grace. The covenant ends with this phrase: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellows…

It's hard to believe, but we're almost to the end of our series, "What Binds Us Together". This series has taken us through the membership covenant to remind us all about why the local church is so vital. This week we'll talk about the time when you might need to find a new church home one day. Moving is hard to do, and even more so when you love y…

We are called to live holy lives because of our commitment as Christ-followers. To that end, we say no to sin so that we can thrive in our faith. We don't do this under our own strength, but rather by God's help.Por Pastor Aaron Groat

We will rejoice at each other’s happiness and endeavor with tenderness and sympathy to bear each other’s burdens and sorrows. (Rom 12:15; Gal 6:2) How do we laugh and cry together as a church? This message is part of the series on our membership covenant at Calvary Burlington.

Our mission as a church must demonstrate a passion and commitment to the gospel - for ourselves and our church. Our Member Covenant talks about raising our families to love and serve the Lord, but this is not just for parents - it's for all believers!

This Sunday we continue with the series on the Membership Covenant with a message called, Making Our Meeting Together a Priority. Our covenant says, "We will not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, nor neglect to pray for ourselves and others" and dovetails quite beautifully with last week's message to walk together in love and encourage …

In this series, we're uncovering why a covenant is vital not just as a formality, but as a living, breathing testament to our faith in Christ and to our commitment to each other. Today we will see about the what it means to walk in love together and how we live that out as a community of believers. Join us in person each Sunday at 10:00 am at 2458 …

"We will seek, by Divine aid, to live carefully in the world..." The basis of our covenant is not on our own merit, but on God's gracious aid and the empowering of His Spirit. Join us in person each Sunday at 10:00 am at 2458 St Frances Drive. The digital bulletin can be found here: https://calvaryburlington.ca/bulletin If you are interested in lea…

Baptism announces to the world that we have repented and believed, and we want to live according to the new life that Christ has given us. It's not only important to us as believers, we believe that we have no choice but to respond to the call to be baptised. Learn more in today's message.Por Pastor Aaron Groat

This sermon series, "What Binds Us Together," delves into the heart of our church's membership covenant—but it's more than that. It's about the spiritual threads that weave through each of our lives, drawing us closer to God and to one another. Whether you're a long-standing member or you're still finding your spiritual footing, this series will re…

This Sunday we begin our new Sermon Series based on our Membership Covenant. Whether you're a long-standing member or you're still finding your spiritual footing, this series will resonate with the core of what it means to be part of the church. We'll kick off with the question that underpins our collective walk: Why have a church covenant? In this…

Join us in person each Sunday at 10:00 am at 2458 St Frances Drive. The digital bulletin can be found here: https://calvaryburlington.ca/bulletin If you are interested in learning more about Calvary, want to connect with us, or interested in learning more, visit https://calvaryburlington.ca/connect-card To support this ministry and help us continue…

We are journeying through Isaiah 9 in order to seek to understand the darkness and despair that the people of Israel were experiencing and their anticipation of the arrival of the great light of the Messiah. Our morning service on December 24th will bring us into the presence of the Prince of Peace. We’ll discover peace that flows from Christ, impa…

We are journeying through Isaiah 9 in order to seek to understand the darkness and despair that the people of Israel were experiencing, and their anticipation of the arrival of the great light of the Messiah. Approaching the birth of Christ, we return to the Everlasting Father to gain an eternal viewpoint in a temporary world. We will be encouraged…

We are journeying through Isaiah 9 in order to seek to understand the darkness and despair that the people of Israel were experiencing and their anticipation of the arrival of the great light of the Messiah. Through this Advent series we will recognize the spiritual darkness of our world today and our own need for the great light of the Messiah. In…

We are journeying through Isaiah 9 in order to seek to understand the darkness and despair that the people of Israel were experiencing and their anticipation of the arrival of the great light of the Messiah. Through this Advent series we will recognize the spiritual darkness of our world today and our own need for the great light of the Messiah. Th…

In this message, we'll unpack the rich imagery of the vine and the branches, a powerful metaphor used by Jesus to illustrate our relationship with Him. Discover how staying close to Jesus isn't just beneficial; it's essential for our spiritual growth and well-being.Por Pastor Aaron Groat

Join us as we delve into the heart of Matthew 5:14-16, a passage that inspires us to shine brightly in our world. In this message, titled "You Are The Light," we'll explore how these powerful verses from Jesus's Sermon on the Mount call us to be beacons of light and hope in our communities. This message is not just about understanding a key Biblica…

Today we're celebrating 155+ years of ministry in Burlington with a special focus on our missions partners. As a church, we were once called to make disciples in this new part of Burlington - forging a path where before there had been none. How is this exemplified in our missions partners, and what can we learn from Matthew 28:19-20 about being dis…

We've come to the end of our series in the book of Titus and it's now time to say good bye. Join us for this farewell message to the people of Crete as we reflect on what we have learned as we've moved through the book. Join us in person each Sunday at 10:00 am at 2458 St Frances Drive. The digital bulletin can be found here: https://calvaryburling…

In a world filled with division and strife, it's more important than ever to understand what the Bible says about unity, peace, and the role of divisive individuals within our faith communities. Join us as we delve into the powerful message found in Titus 3:9-11 and discover how to navigate and address divisive influences in our lives and communiti…

In this uplifting message, we dive deep into the heart of Titus 3:1-8, exploring the profound connection between holy living and the boundless mercy of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of God's grace and its impact on our daily lives. Discover how, through His mercy, we are not only saved but empowe…

Do you ever wonder how you can live a life that truly reflects God's grace and love? Join us this Sunday as we dive deep into Titus 2:11–15 to uncover the incredible connection between God's grace and Jesus' example! In this powerful passage, we'll explore how God's grace isn't just a theoretical concept but a life-transforming force that can shape…

In Titus 2, the Apostle Paul paints a beautiful picture of how different generations within the church can unite, learn from one another, and shine brightly as a beacon of God's love. In a world often marked by division and generational gaps, this passage reveals the secret to a vibrant, thriving church community. It's a message that transcends tim…

Join us this Sunday as we dive into Titus 1:10-16, where the apostle Paul confronts a pressing issue that's just as relevant today: hypocrisy within the church. In this powerful passage, Paul exposes those who claim to follow Christ but hide behind a facade of faith. We'll explore how their deceptive ways can hinder the growth of our faith communit…

Do you ever wonder why leadership is a cornerstone in our journey of faith? Join us this Sunday as we uncover the profound wisdom found in Titus 1:5-9! In these verses, the Apostle Paul, writing to Titus, reveals the critical role of leadership in shaping the character of a community. We'll explore how leadership is not just a title but a divine re…

Our fall series begins Sunday, September 10. We'll be walking through the book of Titus in the series "From Chaos to Character." In this book, the apostle Paul writes to his trusted companion, Titus, who is working to establish a strong Christian community on the island of Crete. Paul emphasizes that through God's grace, we can move from a chaotic,…

Get ready for an incredible journey as we dive deep into the heart of Romans 10:9-10. Join us as we explore the life-changing words of the Apostle Paul, uncovering the powerful truths nestled within these verses about salvation and a transformed life. This is the final week in our series, "My Favourite Verses". Join us in person each Sunday at 10:0…

This summer we have been exploring some of our favourite Bible verses, and this week we're looking at Jeremiah 32. We'll explore the transformative power of trusting in God's plans, even in the face of uncertainty. Discover how the story of Jeremiah's land purchase serves as a beautiful metaphor for hope and redemption, reminding us that God's prom…

This summer we explore some of our favourite Bible verses. Today we're looking at 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. We'll unpack Paul's powerful words about his "thorn in the flesh" and explore how this very thorn became a testament to God's grace and mercy, reminding us that in our moments of weakness, His strength shines through like never before. Join us i…

This summer we explore some of our favourite Bible verses. Today we're looking at Romans 12:2. We will unpack Romans 12, drawing lessons about personal transformation, the power of God's will, and the journey of growth in our relationship with Jesus Christ. Whether you're a new believer, a lifelong follower of Christ, or someone simply exploring th…