Maple City Sermons

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 "By the Grace of God I Am What I Am"

It is only by grace that any person can be ...

It is only by grace that any person can be saved, and it is only through grace that their lives and their character can be transformed. Paul is a trophy of God's grace. His story begins as a murdering persecutor of the church; it ends with him travel...

1 Corinthians 15:1-7 "The Gospel: Good News & Grace"

The gospel is the most glorious news in all the ...

The gospel is the most glorious news in all the world; however, the good news seems almost strange until one understands the bad news - and how bad it really is. This message emphasizes the wonderful love God lavished on undeserving sinners and then g...

Life of Peter: "Commission, Empowerment, Obedience" Acts 1-2

God's plan to evangelize the world seems almost crazy from ...

God's plan to evangelize the world seems almost crazy from a human perspective. He took men that were cowards, often disobedient, lacking in faith, impatient and socially weak and made them his ambassadors. Their job was to tell the world that a cruc...

1 Corinthians 14:34-40 "Order in the Church II"

Culture is constantly putting pressure on believers and on the ...

Culture is constantly putting pressure on believers and on the church as a whole to interpret Scripture in a way that does not go against the grains of its modern ideals. Nevertheless, the Word of God provides for us the best and the only true guide f...

Life of Peter: "Discipleship: Both Individual and Corporate in Nature" Jn 21:20-23

Jesus graciously calls Peter back to discipleship, but Peter's initial ...

Jesus graciously calls Peter back to discipleship, but Peter's initial reaction is a bit odd. After Jesus explains Peter's ministry and reveals that one day he will die in service of Christ, Peter's first response is to ask what will happen to John. ...

Life of Peter: "Foundation of Service for Jesus" Jn 21:1-19

Peter's failure may have disqualified him for service in our ...

Peter's failure may have disqualified him for service in our minds and in his own mind; however, the one Person whose opinions truly matters believed that there was hope yet for Peter. Jesus found Peter where he was, forgave him of who he was and what...

Easter Message "Why Do People Walk Away From Jesus?"

The rich young ruler provides an interesting case study as ...

The rich young ruler provides an interesting case study as we look at the reasons why people reject Jesus as Lord and Saviour. This is a clear gospel message calling men and women to repentance and belief in the risen Christ.

Good Friday Message

Life of Peter: "The Failure of a Great Man" Mk 14:53-72

Some of the greatest pronouncements of faith came from the ...

Some of the greatest pronouncements of faith came from the same lips as the man who vehemently denied knowing Christ when it mattered most. Why did Peter fail so massively? How can believers avoid the same fate? This sermon explores the need every ...

1 Corinthians 14:20-35 "Order in the Church"

Should woman keep silent in the church? This passage addresses ...

Should woman keep silent in the church? This passage addresses how the people of God must view the Word of God in light of a culture that believes it to be an antiquated and sometimes misogynistic book. How does the church properly understand men and...