First Alliance Church Toronto

In Week 10 of our Luke-Acts series we see different responses to Jesus: one from Levi the tax collector and the other from the serious religious people of Jesus' day. As Jesus' continues to associate with the rabble and welcome them to himself, we consider how Jesus welcomes us as well.

In Week 9 of our Luke-Acts series we dive into the story where Jesus forgives and heals a paralytic man.

Week 8 of our Luke-Acts series brings us into Jesus' encounter with a man with leprosy. Jesus moves towards the man, touches him, and takes his stand in the midst of his uncleanness and makes him clean.

Dr. Gordon Smith preaches from Acts 13:1-4 and the changing paradigm of global missions. What is the Spirit of God doing in our time? And how do we need to tune in and participate in what He is doing?

Week 7 of our Luke-Acts series focuses on Jesus calling Peter to follow him. As one recognizes the authority of Jesus, one comes to repent, believe, follow, be filled, and bear witness. This work of God’s grace in the life of Peter is one repeated in many throughout the history of the Church. Lord, continue this aspect of your ministry among us today.

Week 6 of our Luke-Acts series explores Jesus' entry into Capernaum and the authority with which he teaches, delivers, and heals people. His is a liberating authority that brings the Kingdom of God into people's experience and lives.

This is us - the Christian and Missionary Alliance - a movement of churches with a mission to make Jesus known to those who haven't yet heard of him. Ryan Graham unpacks Acts 11:19-21 and invites us into participation in God's in-breaking kingdom in the world.

Week 5 of the Luke-Acts series explores Jesus' interaction with Nazareth, his hometown, focusing on why they end up rejecting him (and wanting to throw him off a cliff) and what this means for us today.

Week 4 of this series explores the mission of Jesus as Jesus comes to his hometown and declares what he is here to do, using the scroll of Isaiah the prophet.

Week 3 in our Luke-Acts series dives into the story of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness.

Week 2 of our Luke-Acts series dives into John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus - that he is the one who will baptize people with the Holy Spirit and fire. This is explored especially in relation to Jesus work of purifying us personally so that our lives might bear fruit for God and his kingdom.

In Week 1 of our Luke Acts sermon series, John the Baptist comes on the scene to prepare the way for God's King by inviting people to make a new beginning in repentance.

Acts 3:1-22 is presented and short sermon expounds it as we have a service where we take communion, pray for people and anoint with oil for healing.

A sermon on Ephesians 5:15-20.

As the announcement of God's good news comes to Shepherds, we exploring the implications of the reign of God and the peace it brings in our lives and to the world.

Week 3 of our Advent series exploring the angelic messages that speak the words "Fear Not" to those who whom the gospel is announced.

Week 6 of Hope That Sustains - a series through the letter of 1 Peter.

A word to leaders on leading the church like Jesus and into worship and mission.

Peter tells the church to "arm yourselves" with mindset of Christ. We'll explore what this means for us as people in exile whose allegiance is given to Jesus.

What does our new identity in Jesus mean for how we live now and relate to the world? We explore this question as we continue our series in 1 Peter.