Episodes
Why should we give our money away, how much of it, and to who or what? When it comes to money, we often want clear answers and lines. As we've been exploring in our sermon series, we're invited to give freely and sacrificially to loosen money's control over us. Dave and Paul chat about tithing, why we give to the church, and practical next steps for all of us as we manage money - no matter how much or little we have to steward.
Published 06/04/24
When we look up, what's the vision of the future we see for us at Compass Point? We long to see our lives, homes, and communities increasingly changed to reflect the way of Jesus - people who make a commitment instead of only a decision, know Jesus rather just knowing about him, and are growing in influence rather than creating an impact. Paul and Dave dig into these statements and talk about why humility and pursuing the right things are key to our vision.
Published 05/06/24
What does heaven have to do with caring for creation or working our 9-5 jobs here and now? Paul & Dave talk about how we can live in the tension between embracing the goodness of things we enjoy and do (like hockey and dog grooming) and having Jesus at the centre of everything in our lives. Stay tuned for a bonus episode on heaven where we answer more of your questions!
Published 04/29/24
Will everyone be in heaven, and if not, how does that work with God's loving character? How do heaven and hell relate to God's presence, and what about those who never hear about Jesus? Paul and Dave ask some more great questions about universalism, suffering, justice, and how to read the Bible well as we continue our series on the promise of heaven.
Published 04/22/24
How do we put together the Biblical language of paradise and the new heavens and the new earth in our understanding of "heaven"? What happens when we die, will we have bodies and memories and relationships, and what will we do when the new heavens and new earth come down? Paul and Dave tackle some of your questions as we continue our series on Heaven.
Published 04/15/24
We're exploring what the Bible promises about heaven and why it matters to us here and now. Paul and Dave talk about how a good view of heaven doesn't lead to escapism and talking through your questions about eternity (and dogs) as we start this series together.
Published 04/08/24
Why did Jesus ride a donkey into Jerusalem while people waved Palm branches, and what does that have to do with the stories of the people who he interacted with right before that? Paul and Dave talk about some of the symbolism that's easy to miss, our need to let go of control, and how this all leads us to Easter.
Published 03/25/24
In our last week of our fasting series, Chris and Dave talk about how the practice of fasting can help us look beyond ourselves and redirect some of our resources. We also touch on how to move fasting from an experience to a practice, and how to continue to engage in and review our rule of life to best welcome and respond to Jesus.
Published 03/18/24
How does the Bible talk about fasting and prayer going hand in hand, and how do we engage in this practice with expectation that God can respond to us. Chris and Dave talk about their (noice!) experiences fasting so far, and where we can go with fasting after this four week series.
Published 03/11/24
How does fasting give us a greater awareness of ourselves and help us grow in holiness? Chris and Dave pick up on our fasting conversation and talk about their experiences trying it last week, and how fasting is a good, hard thing that we're invited into.
Published 03/04/24
Why do we fast, and what do we actually do when we're not eating? Chris and Dave dig into week one of this practice, and talk about how engaging with fasting can help us pay attention and to better offer ourselves to Jesus.
Published 02/26/24
What is the season of Lent, and why are we talking about it? Chris and Dave chat about how the regular prompts of the church calendar can help us meet with God and what we can practically do to clear out idols in our lives.
Published 02/20/24
What does it look like for us to abide with Jesus, and how do we balance the discipline we need to put in with the work that God is doing in us? Chris & Dave talk about Rule of Life, what practices to start with, and how the things we love can be a great entry point.
Published 02/12/24
What is our motivation for serving, and how does it change us? How do we balance the needs around us, our gifting and skills, and the desire to be transformed by the work we're engaged in? Paul and Dave talk about the push and pull of transformation in serving.
Published 02/05/24
How do we define community, and what kind of relationships do we need to help align our lives to Jesus? How do the dynamics of the crowd at church and the best friends around out table work differently - and together? Paul and Dave talk relationship and why we need both intimate friends and church tribes as we're formed to follow Jesus.
Published 01/29/24
How are we shaped by what we consume, and how do become more intentional about the teaching we engage with? Is change not only possible, but inevitable - whether we want it or not? Paul and Dave talk about what we can do to be in a place where God can transform our minds as we align our lives to the way of Jesus.
Published 01/22/24
How do we change at the centre of who we are, and how do we best place ourselves where God can do His work in us? Paul and Dave jump into 2024 with our new series on change and transformation, why training is better than trying, and why our spiritual lives aren't disconnected from the rest of our lives.
Published 01/15/24
Dave takes a few minutes to let you know what the next few Sundays will look like, and invites you to reflect on what God has been up to in your life in 2023 and where he might be leading you in 2024.
Published 12/18/23
Almost everyone feels the effects of hurry sickness - how can we be a people of peace? What does it look like to be a non-anxious presence in our world, and to authentically live in the challenges while having peace. Join Paul and Dave as they talk about being on team working-on-it when it comes to Peace this advent.
Published 12/11/23
How do we make the best of this advent season of waiting, and what does it look like to embrace joy? Paul and Dave chat about how we bring together the past, present, and future, and the connection between gratitude and joy as we look to Christmas.
Published 12/06/23
After hearing about the work of International Justice Mission and Compassion in our morning service, we sat down with Anu George Canjanathoppil (CEO, IJM Canada) and Allison Alley (President & CEO, Compassion Canada) to hear more from these amazing leaders on the important work of justice and poverty alleviation, what some of the unique challenges are in this cultural moment, and how we can practically join in to the good work that God is doing.
Published 11/28/23
As we continue to live outward, how do we embody Jesus' perspective, mission, and kingdom to the community around us? How do we practice being ambassadors of reconciliation and live under the rule and reign of Jesus? Paul and Dave dig into another week of our Everywhere series.
Published 11/20/23
As we move out from our homes, how is it that we can practice authenticity at church and acknowledge that we need each other? How do we put away the plastic fruit and pay attention to the lives of those who are walking with Jesus? Paul and Dave discuss how we're called to live with an outward focus within the walls of our church.
Published 11/13/23
What does it mean to be part of a royal priesthood, and how do we start with integrity at home with the people we're most ourselves with? Paul & Dave jump into our new series sa we lay the foundation for our identity and markers as followers of Jesus.
Published 11/06/23