In Nehemiah 8, spiritual renewal happens through reading of the scriptures and obeying them in celebration; but here in Nehemiah 9, spiritual renewal is marked by confession and worship. This confession is a history of God’s work and faithfulness among his people, even in the midst of their unfaithfulness. This sermon asks us to think about confess…

A real and close relationship with God clarifies our identity and strengthens our courage to stand firm and true in the face of peer pressure. The post Peer Pressure appeared first on PDACFamily.由Dave Pett

Jesus is now in glory always interceding for us and He has sent the Holy Spirit to always be with us. The post Where’s Jesus appeared first on PDACFamily.由Dave Pett

Believers are called and equipped by Jesus to do the same works he did and even greater things, becoming his witnesses and demonstrating God’s power in the world. The post Greater Things appeared first on PDACFamily.由Stephen Whyte

In needy times, believers share God’s mercy by God’s grace. The post Blessed Are The Merciful appeared first on PDACFamily.由Dave Pett

For Ezra and Nehemiah, the building of the Temple and of the Walls of Jerusalem were never just about building physical things; they were always about the spiritual renewal of God’s people after a time of disobedience and hardship. How do Ezra and Nehemiah lead the people back on the journey with God? They publicly read the scriptures. This sermon …

Nehemiah in the face of opposition relentlessly trusts and diligently serves. The post Godly Leadership appeared first on PDACFamily.由Dave Pett

This sermon, based on John the Baptist’s insights into baptism and Jesus’ own baptism, encourage us to image baptism as something that God uses to empower us for the next steps He has for us. Baptism then is not an arrival, but a step of equipping for the journey to come. The post Baptism Empowers appeared first on PDACFamily.…

Walking faithfully with God is critically important to concretely doing something for God. The post Vision – The Concrete and the Critical appeared first on PDACFamily.由Dave Pett

Praying persistently prepares us to trust God and act courageously. The post Pray Persistently, Act Courageously appeared first on PDACFamily.由Dave Pett

In winter we lean into prayer trusting that God will lift us up. The post Navigating Winter appeared first on PDACFamily.由Dave Pett

At the “Last Supper”, Jesus celebrates the Passover with his disciples in a way that makes it about himself and instituting our celebration of communion. Jesus offers a covenant of forgiveness in his blood to all his disciples, including Judas (his betrayer) and Peter (who would shortly deny him). This sermon ponders how that should influence how w…

Mary’s role in God’s plan of salvation is unique but her daring belief in God’s mighty mercy is a model for us all. The post Highly Favoured appeared first on PDACFamily.

God’s tender mercy is both profound and personal, both for all and for the one. The post Both And of Christmas appeared first on PDACFamily.

District Superintendent Shane Gould kicks off our centennial reflections by calling us to ponder God’s enduring glory, confess our dependence on His grace, and embrace His fresh call to be His sent ones, displaying His splendour in our community and beyond. The post Send Me! appeared first on PDACFamily.…