He Breathes Life – Sermon Video

John 11:1-7 New International Version (NIV)

The Death of Lazarus

11 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.) 3 So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is sick.”

4 When he heard this, Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.” 5 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. 6 So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days, 7 and then he said to his disciples, “Let us go back to Judea.”

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Daily Prayer Request – Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Consider fasting in a broader context than just food. The discipline of saying NO for a short time to something we cling to makes saying NO to other things easier. Think of coffee, chocolate, TV, computers, I-Phones. If you have never fasted before, try a 12 hour fast initially. Spend a moment or two in prayer each time the craving pulls. Although it is ideally a private decision between you and God, challenging one or two others to team up with you for the same time period can be helpful.

Daily Prayer Request – Monday, November 13, 2017

Please pray for the ministry of Stan & Sally Bragg who are currently working on the Saugeen First Nation Reserve near Southampton. God has been working in an amazing way through the Kids Church ministry, with 50 kids registered. Including parents, they are reaching approximately 150 people with the gospel. Please pray for the continuation and expansion of this program. They also are praying that God would help them to find a solution to their current transportation problems. The bus that they have been using to bring the kids to weekly events is not able to be re-safetied. This transportation is a crucial part of their ministry. Thanks for your prayers for these important issues as they work to share the love of Jesus.

Is Religious Freedom Important to You?

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On Sunday, Nov. 26, will you pray for religious freedom in Canada?

 

  • the Trinity Western University (TWU) case, to be heard in the Supreme Court on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
  • the future of religious freedom in Canada.

    The Facts

  • TWU was denied accreditation of its law school because
    the school requires students to sign a community covenant which includes a commitment to reserve sexual intimacy to the marriage of one man and one woman.
  • The Federation of the Law Societies of Canada have affirmed the accreditation, while three members dissented and said they would not accredit it.
  • Legal challenges have ensued in three provinces. The courts ruled in favour of TWU in two of the three cases. Two decisions were appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada, one for and one against TWU. Those two cases will be heard on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, in Ottawa.A negative decision could lead to……a tightening of restrictions on other Canadian Christian institutions of higher learning; restrictions on other religious organizations that ask its members to live counter-culturally; religious institutions (churches, schools, camps, missions, etc.) being disallowed to maintain their religious character and purposes; and more.

     

    On Sunday, Nov. 26, let’s pray for

     

  • wisdom and insight for the judges, lawyers, and interveners on both sides in the TWU case;
  • the Supreme Court of Canada, that they will rule that there is no valid reason why TWU law schools should not be accredited. Pray also that the precedent will be one for religious freedom in Canada;
  • the provincial and federal governments of Canada, that they will know God’s wisdom and govern with insight and compassion for all in Canada; and
  • churches in Canada, that we will be compassionate and godly citizens representing Jesus Christ well, even as our country changes around us.

If you are going to join in prayer, post your participation at facebook.com/CCCCCharities.

This day of prayer is an initiative of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and the Canadian Council of Christian Charities.

Daily Prayer Request – Thursday, November 9, 2017

Pray for the courage to consider fasting.

“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning. Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.” —Joel 2:12-13

Daily Prayer Request – Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Pray for our Missionaries on Canadian soil. Pray that their ministry would be recognized as valid and vital. Pray for sensitivity to the people they are working among. Pray for understanding and compassion for the reasons they are regarded with suspicion. Pray for patience for the long, slow process of building trust. Pray for integrity in day to day living.