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Our Suffering Saviour – Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Behold the Lamb of God
March 17, 2024
The clearest passage in the Old Testament about Jesus' suffering on the cross is also the most neglected passage in the Bible - especially by Jewish people who are instructed…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 2 years ago

How Can We Enjoy Life Now? Ecclesiastes 8

Ecclesiastes: Live 'Above' the Sun
September 10, 2023
Here Solomon commends once again for us to enjoy life - even when we live under an oppressive government (who doesn't) and even when we are experiencing injustice (someone always…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: Ecclesiastes 8
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 2 years ago

Setbacks and Rewards of an ‘Alien’ Lifestyle – 1 Pet. 4:12-19

2022 Theme: Citizens of Heaven
January 30, 2022
As Peter calls us aliens and strangers in 2:11-12, he explains what that looks like in the main areas of our life in 2:13-4:11 (government, work, family and church family)…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 4 years ago

Bethlehem: A Place of Sorrow – Gen. 35; Ruth 1; Heb. 4

Why Bethlehem? Christmas 2020
November 29, 2020
Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem? For many reasons as we'll see during Advent. The first three times Bethlehem appears in the Bible, a tragedy occurs there. Why is this…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: Genesis 35
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 5 years ago

Do ‘All Things’ Work Together for Good? Romans 8:28

One Verse Sermons
May 26, 2019
Rom. 8:28 is a favourite of ours and a 'go to' verse when we are experiencing difficulties. But what is the good God is doing in us? And who defines…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: Romans 8:22-30
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 7 years7 years ago

Upcoming Events

Mar 7
8:00 am – 9:30 am

Men’s Bible Study on 1-2 Timothy/Titus & breakfast, 8:00 am

Mar 8
9:30 am – 10:15 am

Sunday School, 9:30 am

Mar 8
10:30 am

Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 am

Mar 24
6:30 pm

Deacon’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

Mar 26
7:00 pm

Board of Management Meeting, 7:00 pm

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Teaching
  • Choose Faith Over Fear – Num. 13:1-14:4
    Pastor Bob Popma, March 1, 2026
  • Grow in Humility – Num. 12
    Pastor Bob Popma, February 22, 2026
  • Tired of Grumbling? Numbers 11
    Pastor Bob Popma, February 15, 2026
  • When God Says “I am” – Ex. 3:1-15
    Andrew Martin, February 8, 2026
  • Walk Humbly – Micah 6
    Pastor Bob Popma, February 1, 2026
  • Two Ways to Walk – Psalm 1
    Pastor Bob Popma, January 25, 2026
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