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“That's taxpayer’s money that is going to support research and development and pilot projects to develop a food system that is based on environmental destruction and greed and disregard for animals, fish, and any of the other marine mammals that might be around it.” - Andrianna Natsoulas Andrianna Natsoulas is the campaign director for Don't Cage Our Oceans, an organization that exists to keep our oceans free from industrial fish farms. Offshore finfish farming is the mass cultivation of finfish in marine waters, in underwater or floating net pens, pods, and cages. Offshore finfish farms are factory farms that harm public health, the environment, and local communities and economies that rely on the ocean and its resources. Don’t Cage Our Oceans are a coalition of diverse organizations working together to stop the development of offshore finfish farming in the United States through federal law, policies, and coalition building. And, although it is not yet happening, right now the US Administration and Congress are promoting this kind of farming, which would be nothing short of disastrous for the oceans, the planet and the people and animals who live here. dontcageouroceans.org…
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We are a Gospel-centred church in Regina that exists to point people to Jesus.
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We are a Gospel-centred church in Regina that exists to point people to Jesus.
In Philippians 3:1-11, we see the call for believers to place their confidence in Jesus rather than in human achievements (Law vs. Gospel). Paul warns against false teachers who rely on the flesh and recounts his impressive religious credentials—only to declare them worthless compared to knowing Jesus. True righteousness, Paul emphasizes, comes not through the law but through faith in Christ. His ultimate goal is to know Jesus deeply, sharing in His sufferings and resurrection power. This passage challenges us to abandon self-reliance and pursue an intimate relationship with Jesus, finding our true identity in Him alone.…
In this week's text, Paul points to Timothy and Epaphroditus as living examples of selfless, Christlike service. Through their lives, we see the ripple effect of lives lived for the Gospel. Their commitment to the Gospel and sacrificial care for others demonstrate what it means to put the interests of Christ above personal gain. Their example challenges us to reflect on our willingness to serve, encouraging us to live with the same heart of humility, faithfulness, and Gospel-centred purpose in our daily lives.…
Philippians 2:1-11 calls believers to unity and humility by following the example of Jesus. Paul urges the church to be of one mind, considering others above themselves, just as Jesus humbled Himself by taking on human flesh and obediently dying on the cross. Because of His humility, God exalted Him, declaring that every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. This passage challenges us to embrace Christlike humility, putting others first and living for God’s glory.…
This passage calls believers to live lives worthy of the gospel by standing firm in unity, striving together for the faith, and embracing suffering for Jesus' sake. Paul reminds the church that their conduct should reflect their heavenly citizenship, showing courage in the face of opposition. Suffering, far from being meaningless, is a gracious gift that aligns us with Jesus and strengthens our witness. Together, we are called to persevere, knowing that living for Jesus is worth every sacrifice.…
For Paul, 'to live is Christ, and to die is gain,' as life allows him to labour for the Gospel and help others grow in their faith, while death brings the ultimate joy of being with Christ. Despite being torn between the two, he is committed to remaining for the benefit of the Philippians, demonstrating a selfless, gospel-centred perspective on life and suffering.…
In Philippians 1:12-18, Paul reflects on how his imprisonment has served to advance the gospel rather than hinder it. His chains have provided opportunities to share Christ with the imperial guard, and his boldness has inspired other believers to speak the Word of God courageously. Paul acknowledges that some preach Christ with pure motives while others do so out of selfish ambition. However, he rejoices regardless of their intentions because the central focus is that Christ is being proclaimed, and that brings him great joy. We will look at how our struggle and suffering points others to the Gospel in the ways we respond to our suffering.…
We are beginning our new teaching series in the book of Philippians called "Peaks and Valleys". Throughout this book we will see the theme of joy regardless of our circumstances. We kick it off with the crazy story of how it all began and what led Paul to write this short letter to the Philippian church.…
As we start the new year, we will look into an epidemic that impacts all of us and affects every part of our lives. What does God's Word tell us about how we are to cultivate our hearts in this regard? Find out in this week's message.
This series has highlighted the significance of the gifts the wise men brought to Jesus (gold, frankincense, and myrrh), to connect the symbolism within the story of Jesus' birth to your relationship with Jesus. In this message, we look at the gift of gold—a symbol of the Kingship of Jesus.
When the gift of myrrh was given to Jesus by the wise men, we can often think what a terrible gift to give to a toddler. Myrrh was used to embalm dead people. Why would they give this gift to Jesus? There is much symbolism that we unpack in this message.
A gift tells a story. We treasure hand-picked gifts from those we love. They’re valuable and important because they’re meant just for us. And one gift meant so much that it forever changed the course of history. The story of this gift is one worth sharing. By highlighting the significance of the gifts the wise men brought to Jesus (gold, frankincense, and myrrh), we will be able to connect the symbolism within the story of Jesus' birth to your relationship with Jesus. Our prayer is that this series will provide each of us with a new insight into the birth of Jesus to gain a deeper understanding of who He is.…
In this parable, Jesus contrasts two types of people by comparing them to builders constructing their houses. The Wise Builder hears Jesus’ words and puts them into practice. He is like a man who builds his house on a solid foundation of rock. When storms (symbolizing life’s trials and the final judgment) come, the house remains standing because it is built on a firm foundation. The Foolish Builder hears Jesus’ words but does not apply them. He is like a man who builds his house on sand. When the storms come, the house collapses, and its destruction is complete.…
In this message, we look at the unfamiliar parable of the dishonest manager—told only by Luke's gospel. It's the story of a lying, cheating, unfaithful servant who is found out and put on notice that he will be fired. He then cunningly uses his master's wealth to buy friendships that will be useful for cushioning his fall from grace. Jesus often told parables that contained profoundly shocking twists and turns, but none is more baffling than this.…
We conclude our series, "Many Gifts, One Spirit" by looking at how love is the greatest gift of all! You could be the most gifted person, but it's useless if you don’t have love. Paul pleads for us to desire love over the rest of the gifts. We will be looking at how important it is that we look to Jesus for this love as we try to understand the love He has for us.…
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