Pastor John Van Sloten continues our series on "God at Work" and explores the vocation of a software engineer. How do they image the God of all source code? …

Members of New Hope Church's Ubuntu group traveled to Kamanzi, Malawi in April 2013, these are their stories. …

Pastor John Van Sloten continues our series on the Ten Commandments and will be looking at Commandment Six – You shall not murder. …

Pastor John is interviewed on "The Ride Home with John and Kathy" on 101.5 Word-FM Pittsburgh, Why Working For The Common Good Isn't Enough. …

Pastor John Van Sloten continues our God at Work series as look for God’s Making New truth in the heart of a stylist. …

Pastor John Van Sloten continues our series on the Ten Commandments and will be looking at commandment #5 – Honour your parents. …

In this message Cari explores how we see, hear, touch, smell and taste God in His Creation. How exactly does God speak and communicate to us through Creation? …

Easter Sunday, what does it mean that our God is a resurrecting God? …

In this message Pastor John Van Sloten explores God’s broken Good Friday heart. What was it like for Him? …

We continue our series on the Ten Commandments and will be looking at command number 4 – Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. …

In this message we’re going to listen for God’s truth through the music of Mumford & Sons and through the biblical account of Abraham & Sons. …

Pastor John continues our series on the Ten Commandments, and will be looking how we speak about God (and before God). …

In this message Cari is going to look at the parable of the Prodigal Son (or the Lost Son) from Luke15. …

Week two of our sermon series on the Group of Seven. On stage, New Hope Church artist Marcia Harris is painting a Turner Valley landscape. …

In this message we’re going to talk about beauty and truth in the Group of Seven. What can these iconic Canadian artists teach us about the creator God who first conceived the Canadian landscape? …

In this message we will be looking at the reality of idolatry. What idols do you have in your life? …

In this message we’re going to look at God’s Kingdom truth in the classic Dr. Seuss parable THE CAT IN THE HAT. Do you remember what it felt like hearing it for the first time? …

Community – our longing for it and our resistance to it. The truth is that community is hard work but work that leads to "unexpected gifts". …

We continue our series on God at Work and explore the vocation of an electrician. How do Sparkies uniquely image God? …

We begin a Winter/Spring series of messages on the Ten Commandments, starting with – you guessed it – the first commandment. …

In this message we will be looking at our mission and calling as the Church. …

Let's say we’re going to dream a bit and try to imagine who God wants us to be in 2013. (We’re going to go to school on the prophetic imagination of Zechariah). …

New Hope's candle light service on Christmas Eve …

In this message we will look at God’s birthing truth as we find it in a midwife. …

The beginning of Christmas and the incarnation isn’t the birth of Jesus or even the annunciation to Mary; the beginning is the creation, so that is where we will start today. …

You will want to see this before you watch "The Hobbit". Tolkien’s, The Hobbit, what desire in you does this story whet? What can we learn from Tolkien and the bible that will help us understand God as we view the movie? …

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. How can something so wrong bring about so much good? …

Money, does money matter to God? Is their a connection between our spiritual life and our values concerning money and possessions? …

The parable of renowned Canadian poet and singer Leonard Cohen. …

We continue our sermon series on God at Work by looking at the vocation of a Firefighter. …

In this message were going to talk about the cosmic, almighty, now resurrected to glory person of Jesus Christ. …

We will be listening to stories of transformation and asking ourselves "How is God inviting me to participate?" …

We continue our series entitled, God at Work. This message will focus on the vocational calling of a forensic psychologist. …

In this message we’re going to talk about the universe transforming power of the Light of the world. …

Gratitude. Does it define who you are? How does it work in you? What are you thankful for right now? …

In this message, Brandon Harris will be giving a talk entitled "The Main Thing" about New Hope Church’s vision. …

This message is going to look at God’s down to earth goodness, and wholly authentic truth in the iconic Canadian band; Rush. …

John Van Sloten, the guy who has worked in Metallica, Green Day, Supertramp and now Rush into his sermons popped by the Forbes and Friend's show on CJ92 FM. …

Landlord's, can they teach us something about the heart of God? …

We are made to experience the presence of God through community. We are made in the image of a relational God. …

What unknowns are you afraid of? …

How would you react if you were thrust into the arena? …

Where is God in the spaces we inhabit? What does good design communicate about his nature? …

When she is racing, Tera, is fully alive, fully an athlete, fully human, fully the person God has made her to be. …

In this message we will listen to the stories of Rachel and Leah, the wives of Jacob and the mothers of the promised descendents of Israel. …

In this message we’re going to look at the character of Abraham and the faithfulness of God. …

What does the presence of dogs teach us about who God is? …

This sermon is going to look at our body image. Why are things so broken in terms of how we physically view ourselves? …

In this message we’re going to look at the elusive, mysterious, powerful, and incredibly wild Wolverine. If God created this animal, then surely it has something to say about its Maker. …

In this message we’re going to try and peer into our relationship with our Triune God. …

Pentecost – that day when the Holy Spirit first burst onto the church scene. Does the Spirit’s wind blow in your life? To what end? …

We’re going to look at four bible stories where people (at first) didn’t recognize that Jesus was standing right in front of them. Do you ever wonder what you might be missing? …

Part 5 of the CBC interviews between Russell Bowers and John Van Sloten focuses on a runners leg. …

This can be a heavy topic, however it can really help your walk with God. …

In this message we’re going to look at the biomechanics of a runner’s leg. What does running tell us about the Maker of all legs? …

In part 4 of a series on Science and Religion, John Van Sloten and CBC's Russell Bowers, discusses how the hydrology of the river provides a moral lesson. …

The hydrology of the Bow River, what does this flowing wonder tell us about the God who made it? …

Pastor John Van Sloten returns for Part 3 of a series on the subjects of religion and faith. This time, a discussion with CBC Daybreak host, Russell Bowers on how Geophysics can be a metaphor for knowing the unknown. …

How does how we listen to the earth inform our understanding of God? …

In the second of a series on Religion and Science, Pastor John Van Sloten and CBC Radio Daybreak host Russell Bowers discusses Epigenetics, the science of how our environment can affect the DNA we pass on to offspring, and what that means to the Ten Commandments. …

We’re going to listen for God’s truth in the music of Coldplay (via their new album Mylo Xyloto, in particular). …

In Part 1 of a 5-part series, Pastor John Van Sloten and CBC Radio Daybreak host Russell Bowers discusses how religion and science can find common ground. In this episode, how the kidney provides balance to the body and soul. …

What significance does the resurrection hold for your life? …

We are going to spend some time entering into the story of Good Friday. …

In Western Christianity, Lent is the period (or season) preceding Easter lasting from Ash Wednesday to the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. We live this out with a series of readings and music. …

Are you aware of your blindness when it comes to the things of God? Imagine what it would be like to really see Jesus. …

Think about the first time you encountered Jesus. Who did you think he was? Who do you think he is? The passage we will look at today is John 1:35-49. …

We’re going to think about how the God who made all things connects with the God who took on a human body. What does it mean that Jesus was the central character in both events? …

We’re going to look at God’s redemptive story as found in the Academy award winning film Hugo. …

In this message we’re going to enter into the New Testament story of the Roman Centurion; a man who's faith astonished Jesus. What is God saying to you, about your faith, through this story? …

In Western Christianity, Lent is the period (or season) preceding Easter lasting from Ash Wednesday to the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. We live this out with a series of readings and music. …

In Western Christianity, Lent is the period (or season) preceding Easter lasting from Ash Wednesday to the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. We live this out with a series of readings and music. …

In Western Christianity, Lent is the period (or season) preceding Easter lasting from Ash Wednesday to the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. We live this out with a series of readings and music. …

We’re going dream about what heaven on earth will be like. Do you ever think about the nature of eternal life? What would it mean to live with a clearer picture of the end in mind? …

We’re going to look at God's truth as found in the New Testament book of Colossians. What does it mean to serve God in "every way"? …

Giving, if God's very nature is self giving love, then shouldn't our natures be the same? We are made in the image of a giving God. …

Tangled, it's a story about identity and finding your way home. Do you feel like you know who you are? Are you afraid or are you free? …

In this message we're going to talk about the science of epigenetics. What does God say through how our genes express themselves? What do epigenetics teach us about how God teaches and cares for us? …

In this message we're going to talk about the present nature and person of Jesus Christ. Who is he (right now)? Where is he (right now)? What is he doing (right now)? …

We continue our advent series on parenting by looking at Jesus mother Mary. Can you imagine parenting the Son of God? …

We continue our series on the parenting heart of God. This morning we're going to focus on the power of parental words. …

In this message we begin a three week series on the parenting heart of God. What can the creational text of parenting teach us about who God is? …

Calling, what's yours? And how can you know for sure that you've found it? …

Believing that God designed and made the human kidney, what does this internal organ teach us about God's nature? …

A Parable on the Electric Guitar. Where is God's truth in the cultural product of an electric guitar? What do the stories of Jimmy Page, The Edge, and Jack White uniquely reveal about who God is? …

In this service we're going to live out a parable together, one that encompasses the past 500 years of history on the very land we live on. …

In this message we’re going to look at the story of STARS air ambulance. What does the fact of the existence of such an organization tell us about who God is? …

Helping us become all we are meant to be. Images and video copy write Twentieth Century Fox 2011 …

In this message Pastor John looks at another story from the life of the early church; one that tells of God's direct and indirect self-revelation. …

In this sermon we’re going to look at the gift of gratitude. How is it expressed in your life? Are you looking for more of it? What would it take to be more thankful? …

God's covenant with us, the "Rainbow", a symbol of God's love, protection, grace and hope. A symbol for every living creature here on earth. …

John is interviewed by CBC Edmonton on his talk at Taylor University and his book, The Day Metallica came to Church. …

New Hope Church in Calgary hosted 3 visitors from our sister village in Kamanzi, Malawi. At the end of their stay they shared what they learned and experienced in visiting a country so far from theirs and very different. This trip was organized by NHC's Ubuntu group. …

In this message we’re going to look at the radical community of the early church. What do authentic follows of Christ look like? (And what do they NOT look like?) …

In this message we're going to look at the hit TV show Criminal Minds. Why are so many people attracted to this (often) dark program? What does this attraction say about who we are? About who God is? …

The story of "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss features the famous character "Sam I Am". He is a very persistant fellow as Pastor John relates, in a sense you are being chased right now by an unrelenting and ever-pursuing God. …

In this message we’re going to look at the story of Philip and the Ethiopian. What does this story teach us about who God is (and how we’re to follow him)? …

What do you think about free will and providence? Do we choose our lives? Or is there some kind of divine plan? Or is it both? …

Here's the talk I gave at the Templeton funded Regent College faith/science cohort meeting last May. …

Today we will be listening for how our story connects to the story of Jesus, Simon and the sinful woman in Luke 7:36-50 …

Why do we have an insatiable human religious impulse and what it means to direct it toward a God who made all things? …

In this message we’re going to listen to a little Supertramp (and contemplate how much God loves us and wants to reach us!) …

We’re going to engage the story of Jesus healing the two blind men. Can you imagine what it would be like to see again? …

John joins Greg on the show to talk about his new book, The Day Metallica Came to Church. …

God’s truth in an Underdog story. What does the Old Testament story of David and Goliath teach us about who God is, and about who we’re called to be? …

In this message we’re going to examine the overall arc of the Christian narrative (creation, fall, redemption and return) via the lens of U2. …

In this message, Pastor Paul Verhoef, our University of Calgary Chaplain will be speaking to us about being a channel of blessing in our world. …

Today we're going to talk about disabilities, how they drive us (all) to God and how, in a very mysterious way, they reveal him. …

We look at God’s spoken word in the Academy Award winning film, "The King’s Speech". …

In this message we’re going to try and learn a little bit more about God through moms. …

In this message we are going to try and understand God’s suffering, justice seeking heart through the parable of Canadian General (Ret.) Romeo Dallaire. …

In this message we’re going to look at three of Jesus parables, the parable of The Good Samaritan, the parable of Developer who was almost too busy, and the parable of the Sheep and Goats. …

In this message Cari Fydirchuk will be speaking about a "Dancing God". …

Sales and Marketing, about a God who sees our needs and wants to meet them, about a God who wants our lives to be the best lives possible. …

The Parable of the Rich man and Lazarus - a story that Jesus told about life and death and heaven and hell. A comparison on Rob Bell's new book, "Love Wins" …

In this message we’re going to talk about the terrible disaster that is now playing out in Japan. …

Today we’re going to seek out God’s face via a Walmart greeter. What can a retail store greeter teach us about God’s heart? …

In this message we’re going to seek out God’s face via facebook. …

Pastor Heather Cowie takes us up the mountain. …

What does Mayor Naheed Nenshi teach us about who God is? …

In this message we will be searching for God’s goodness, grace and truth in an Investment Banker (really!). …

Part 2 of our series on Engineering. This time we’ll be looking at how engineers – like God - keep things going. …

Today we’ll explore the mind of God through the lens of Engineering. …

In this message we’re going to search for God’s truth as its found in Dreamworks’ animated film, "How to Train your Dragon." …

Pastor John joins the Jeff O'Neil Show to talk about how "Metallica" came to church. …

What are the risks inherent in making New Year’s resolutions? How does our struggle to get better, impact our ongoing relationship with God? …

In this message Heather Cowie speaks about the why and how we are reading the book: Seeking God's Face; Praying with Bible through the Year together as a community (written by Phil Reinders). …

We conclude our series on craftsmanship by looking at how working with our hands anchors us into God’s good material reality. …

We continue our series on craftsmanship by looking at the kind of knowing that can only come through doing. …

We continue our series on craftsmanship by looking God’s truth as it’s found in glass blowing. …

We begin a new series on Craftsmanship. What does God teach us about himself through the work of our hands? …

We continue our series on work by looking at God’s truth in the field of accounting. How is an accountant made in the image of God? …

What is the Spirit whispering here? All songs performed by NHC band, © Mumford and Sons 2009 from the album "Sigh no More" http://www.mumfordandsons.com …

We continue our series on work by looking at God’s truth in what an auto mechanic does. …

Work,does God mean for you to know and experience him there? Recall one instance where you've met God at work. Think about it for a while. …

We finish our series on science by looking at the false dichotomy of Faith vs. Science …

What do Neurons teach us about who God is? Can they help us know him better? …

The Large Hadron Collider (the world’s biggest and most powerful atom smasher). What does its creation tell us about who we are and about who God is? …

Update on what NHC is doing in Malawi, Africa …

What is God saying through this band and their music? …

What does the body’s healing process tell us about its Maker? Who can heal you? Lamentations 2:14 …

The Day Metallica came to Church, Searching for the Everywhere God in Everything is Pastor John Van Sloten's first book. What was his motivation to write this book and how does it impact his relationship with God. How might it also change your life? …

In this message we look at the pursuit of pleasure. Why does it never seem to get us there? …

In this message we look at the concept of time. Why did you create time God? …

Gerry Forbes of CJ92's morning show, and pastor John Van Sloten give away John's new book, "The Day Metallica came to Church" on Calgary's rock station CJ92 FM. …

We continue our series on the Old Testament wisdom book; Ecclesiastes. This morning we look at how death brings perspective to life. …

Gerry Forbes of CJ92's morning show, and pastor John Van Sloten talk about his first book, "The Day Metallica came to Church" on Calgary's rock station CJ92 FM. …

Pastor John is interviewed on CBC Radio One (99.1FM Calgary) about the release of his first book, "The Day Metallica Came to Church". …

In this message we’ll be looking at select themes from the ancient Hebrew wisdom book, Ecclesiastes. …

Luke 11:2-4 He said to them, "When you pray, say - Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come..." …

Today over 1 Billion people sat down to watch the biggest single sporting event on the face of the earth. Why? What might God be saying through this beautiful game? …

In this message we will be looking at a stinging parable that questions how wisely you are investing your life. A Parable on Investment – Luke 19:12-27 …

…in your eyes I am complete - Peter Gabriel's parable This morning we will be looking at Peter Gabriel’s 1986 hit, In your Eyes, from the album "So" (Geffen Records) …

The parable of Lauryn Hill’s song, I Gotta Find Peace of Mind. …

How much of an issue is pride in my life? WARNING - watch out for the hook!…

Our world is filled with people, looking for a king that can make everything right, who takes away our loneliness and keeps out all the sadness... …

Jesus' parable of the Labourers, a story that gets at the "unfairness" of God.…

What is it that draws us to the cultural phenomenon of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Why are so many people into this? …

What is the nurturing nature of God? How can we see it in how Mother's care for their children?…

What is it about the end that so captures our imaginations? …

How fervently do you pray? …

What is God’s take on money, materialism and the good life? …

We conclude our series on positive psychology by taking one more look at the psychological concept of "flow". …

In this message we connect the biblical concept of joy with the psychological concept of flow. …

The power of positive psychology, what’s love got to do with it? …

What is God saying through this huge cultural trend? …

What might God be saying through the Canadian Men’s Olympic Hockey Team. Why is hockey so huge to Canadians? What does this say about how God made us? …

Today we want to take the words "Come and See" from the lips of Jesus and have them echo from our own lips.…

What God might be saying to us through the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics? In particular, what does our hosting of the games teach us about who we are and who God is? …

James Shane McConkey was a risk taker, an inventor, and an explorer, who led many out of their comfort zones, pushed the limits into new experiences and previously unknown and new directions, while often sporting new innovative technology. -from Open House, Leslie Anthony …

In this message we ponder the reality of winter. Why God? Why a season like this? Was does winter say about who you are? …

We continue our series on growing young by entering into the story of Disney/Pixar’s award winning film, UP. …

Even now we come along side the people of Haiti. Exploring how to respond to such a disaster, trying to understand where God fits into all this. …

Part 1 of a three week series on growing young. What exactly did Jesus mean when he said we needed to be like children? …

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary.…

We finish our Christmas series on Handel’s Messiah by looking at where Christ is today.…

The Gospel of Luke, chapter 2 - The Birth of Jesus…

We continue our Christmas Advent series on Handel’s Messiah by looking at what Christ came to do.…

We continue our Christmas Advent series on Handel’s Messiah by looking at the theme of God holding us.…

Part 2 of our Christmas Advent series on Handel’s Messiah by looking at the themes of darkness and light.…

Part 1 of our Christmas Advent series on Handel's Messiah by looking at God’s promise.…

Pastor John talks about God’s calling for New Hope Church.…

What is God's message through Regina Spektor's hit song, "Laughing with". …

Today, we Crash. What is it in this movie that so mirrors our lives and our need for God. …

In this message we examine the intrinsic value of a human life through the divine image bearing eyes of Vincent Van Gogh. …

Pastor John based his talk on the work of Eric Sanderson's, Mannahatta project http://themannahattaproject.org. The Mannahatta project recreates New Yorks Mannhatten island as it was in 1609. …

What does it really mean to love our neighbours as we do ourselves? …

Seeing God through gratitude. Does being thankful for something help us better know and experience God? How?…

A parable about listening to God. Have you ever thought about how much you miss? The parable unfolds here; Joshua Bell - metro performance …

Wherever You May Look Wisdom is so kind and wise that wherever you may look you can learn something about God. Why would not the omnipresent teach that way? Catherine of Sienna …

God's gift of alcohol, what is the giftedness of its effects? …

God's gift of alcohol. What does the bible teach us about the wise way to imbibe? What does it mean to drink in a Christ-like way? …

Does loving something help us better see God's presence there? How?…

God spoke: Earth, green up! Grow all varieties of seed-bearing plants, Every sort of fruit-bearing tree. And there it was. Earth produced green seed-bearing plants, all varieties, And fruit-bearing trees of all sorts. God saw that it was good. It was evening, it was morning— Day Three. Genesis 1:11, MSG …

In this message we talk about the love of God as we find it described in Alicia Keys hot song "No One". …

The fear of public speaking. Where does it come from? Can its presence teach us anything about who God is, and how he made us? …

A slice of bread or a game of soccer may tell us of God's goodness as surely, even if not as directly, as a tract...…

It is not only prayer that gives God glory, but work. Gerard Manly Hopkins…

The parallels of God's saving message as we find it in Clint's film Gran Torino, and in Paul's letter to the Romans. …

Coming home, all the different feelings it invokes, regret, longing, dread, excitement.…

We continue our series on, The God of Travel, by looking at the themes of curiosity and exploring. …

What can God teach us about himself through our journeying passions?…

Confession. Ugh. Who wants to talk about that?…

We're going to explore what river and sea creatures have to teach us about knowing, loving and worshipping God. …

What it's not… inefficiency (being slow)… resting or relaxing (there’s a time and a place for this)… times of depression or inability to proceed… it's not even mere laziness (its more restless than this… more miserable… more careless.) Cornelius Plantinga, Theologian …

"Greed is the excessive and insatiable appetite for wealth and possessions. It loves not possessions so much as possessing." Henry Fairlee …

Lust, how big of a problem is it in your life? Where do you struggle most (toward whom)? What would it look like to channel all of your God-given desires in a more spiritually healthy way? …

We continue our series on the Seven Deadly Relational Sins with a look at the ever volatile sin of Anger. (But is anger really a sin?) …

Gluttony is the willful and insatiable desire to over consume, excessively elevate, and be preoccupied with that which God created for good. It is more interested in consuming than in what is being consumed. Dr. Neal Plantinga, Calvin Theological Seminary …

Envy is the "sin du jour."(and it's worse than you might think, much more than just a jealousy thing!) …

The Seven Deadly Relational Sins; pride, envy, gluttony, anger, lust greed and sloth. In this message we focus on the deadly and divisive sin of pride. …

We finish our series on photography by focusing on the theme of Light. Our texts this morning will be photographer Galen Rowell and select bible passages …

Portraits – both formal and informal of you and me. How do you see yourself? Others? And what kind of image fills God's mind when he thinks of you? …

What does a photographer's eye teach us about seeing God more? Can a greater understanding of the nature of the camera's lens help un-shutter and focus our vision? …

Africa, what are its needs and our challenges?…

What does this top grossing North American phenomenon have to teach us about the nature of good and evil? …

In this message we're going to talk about why you're here. What is it that connects you to New Hope Church? Why have you chosen to be a part of this faith community? …

In this message we continue our music series by looking and listening through Coldplay's Viva La Vida. …

"The bad songs come from me and my knowledge of how to write songs, and the good ones come from somewhere — I have no idea where. And they tend to be sort of flying around at about 2:00 in the morning. You just have to be there to catch it. That's how I feel about the good ones." Coldplay's Chris Martin in The Jesus of Uncool, Rolling Stone interview, June 2008 …

In this message we'll look at the counter-cultural Spirit in behind Bob Dylan. …

On stage in this message is Canada's very own, Leslie Feist. What's God saying through her life and music? …

In this message we continue our look at the topic of community, by looking through the lenses of our scars. How does remembering wake you up to life? …

In this message we continue our look at the topic of community, by contemplating the reality of our deaths.…

Brandon Harris challenges us to be more alive then we have ever been. Through the "Open Our Eyes" project we have a chance to build community by sharing our lives with others. www.openoureyes.ca…

We begin a series of messages on the theme of community. What' a faith community supposed to look like? Who is God calling us to be here at New Hope? And what's your place in all of this? …

In this podcast we're going to let 1930's Jazz singer, Billie Holiday teach us about the nature and character of the love of God. …

Have a listen to the Dr. Seuss' little parable, "Horton Hears a Who" …

In children's stories we can see more of God's message, in the Ugly Duckling we can see his how deep his love goes and how there are no ordinary people. …

" In this message we look at the parable in the movie, Lars and the Real Girl. What does it really mean to be a community? …

" How do you make sense of needless deaths? Why does God allow evil to continue in our world? This message looks at the reality of living life with weeds, through Christ's parable of the wheat and the weeds. …

Intimacy, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Join Pastor John as he sorts out how to connect at a deeper level, to be at place of oneness with another person. "Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires..." Song of Solomon 2:7, the Bible. Part 1 of a 3 part series on Relationships. …

What is the biblical take on charging interest (among other things!)? Given today's financial credit crisis - consumer debt, banker debt, national debt, this is a very relevant matter. What is God saying through this credit crisis? …

Voids, the gaps in our lives.…

In this message we're going to talk about American politician Barack Obama.…

We begin a month long series on food; God's gift to us in the providing, preparing and consuming. In this podcast we get things started with a little Ratatouille. …

Ben Harper is one of the most gifted guitarists alive today, listen closly to his music!…

In this message we're going to explore the theology of fashion, what is it that drives us to dress the way we do? Is it all about self expression or is it a search for perfection? And how do shoes, in particular, speak to matters of the soul? …

In this message Amy Winehouse is in the docket.…

Sticky and sweet Sunday, Pastor John had the people at New Hope not only thinking about how God's face is in a Honey Bee but also tasting how sweet it is. What do Honey Bees teach us about their Maker? Honey donated by The Greidanus Honey Mill …

Calgary is one of the richest cities in the world, our jobless rate is so low you could get a job in seconds. Try to find a decent place to live however...…

Welcome to the Ray Charles Gospel Hour! This morning we're going to do church a little bit different; interweaving two, seemingly unrelated, stories into one. What do the Bible and a few Ray Charles songs have in common? Well, both were authored by God, both belong to Him, and both, rather eloquently, speak of the beauty, power and inherent brokenness of the human condition. …

In this message we're going to continue our look into the virtual reality World of Warcraft. Last week we talked about the creationally good elements of the phenomenon. This week we're going to look at the "Yeah but" side of the game with an interview of Dan Dykstra, former WoW guild master. …

In this message we're going to talk about God and his Kingdom via the massive, multiplayer, online role playing virtual reality game, World of Warcraft. …

In this podcast we're going to talk about God's message using "The Police" as our discernment lens.…

In this podcast we're going to talk about God's love, beauty and truth as it's found in the life and music of Neil Young. …

In this podcast we're going to talk about God's love, beauty and truth as it's found in the life and music of Eric Clapton. …

Today we finish our series on the Da Vinci Code by looking at the divinity of Christ.
"The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory" The Gospel of John 1:14 …

Today we begin a 3 part series of messages looking at The Da Vinci Code.…

Part two on the life and works of J. S. Bach.…

Pastor Robin takes us on an inside look at the TV series "Lost"…

Today we're going to talk about God's crazy little thing called love and we're going to use Freddie Mercury and the music of Queen as our lens! "Excess is part of my nature. To me dullness is a disease. I really need danger and excitement. I was not made for staying indoors and watching television" Freddie Mercury, to reporter Rick Sky. "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?" From Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. "I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of." Jesus in John 10:10, MSG …

Pastor John previews the upcoming message, "What Freddie Mercury can teach us about God's love" with the CJ92 FM morning crew, "Forbes and Friends"…

The other day John was interviewed on CBC radio regarding the spirituality of specialty coffee houses.…

Today we're going to talk about Starbucks (and the whole coffee house movement). What's going on in a phenomenon like this? What in the world is God saying through it all? John quotes from these books in his message. "Pour your heart into it" - By Howard Schultz, Former CEO, Starbucks "Engaging God's World" Dr. Cornelius Plantings, Calvin Theological Seminary Dean Song at the end of the podcast is "God of Wonders" by Mac Powell Mac, Cliff & Danielle Young …

Finding God in Folk Music, Juno Award winning Cara Luft goes to church!…

Today we're going to talk about the life story of Johnny Cash. Using the film, "Walk the Line" as one of our texts, we're hoping to draw some interesting parallels between his story and the Christian gospel. …

What is this church all about? Is it a place where I can learn about God? Are these people for real or just trying to be cool? How is it possible that God is working in all parts of our world, I don't see the evidence! Browse our archives to get the whole picture, check out Pastor John's blog, listen to audio and video. Drop us some comments and let us know what you think! …

The Parable of the Rich Fool, Luke 12:13-21 …

We begin a new series on the parables of Jesus. In this message the focus will be on God’s call to be more savvy. …

We explore how travel exposes our human frailties; how small we are, how short our time is, and how little we know. …

Four members of the Ubuntu group share about their trip to Malawi and the challenges that the local people face and our opportunities to partner with them. …