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Bethel CRC Lacombe

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Today, we will reflect on Luke 18:9-17, Qualities of the Kingdom – Humility. Jesus is travelling to Jerusalem, and it’s getting closer to when he will take all our sins on himself. Jesus’ teaching takes on a deeper intensity as he seeks to instill in his disciples a strong foundation of what the kingdom of heaven looks like, what the qualities of the kingdom are. Jesus looks at the quality of humility and the importance of having a humble heart. He offers a parable of a Pharisee and a tax-col...

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Today, we will reflect on Luke 18:9-17, Qualities of the Kingdom – Humility. Jesus is travelling to Jerusalem, and it’s getting closer to when he will take all our sins on himself. Jesus’ teaching takes on a deeper intensity as he seeks to instill in his disciples a strong foundation of what the kingdom of heaven looks like, what the qualities of the kingdom are. Jesus looks at the quality of humility and the importance of having a humble heart. He offers a parable of a Pharisee and a tax-col...

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Bethel CRC Lacombe

October 19, 2025 Qualities of the Kingdom-Humility | Luke 18:9-17

Today, we will reflect on Luke 18:9-17, Qualities of the Kingdom – Humility. Jesus is travelling to Jerusalem, and it’s getting closer to when he will take all our sins on himself. Jesus’ teaching takes on a deeper intensity as he seeks to instill in his disciples a strong foundation of what the kingdom of heaven looks like, what the qualities of the kingdom are. Jesus looks at the quality of humility and the importance of having a humble heart. He offers a parable of a Pharisee and a tax-col...

1 week ago

30 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

November 2, 2025 Sharing Our Faith: The Gospel | Acts 8:26-40

Today, we will begin a two-week series on Sharing Our Faith. We will begin with reflecting on Acts 8:26-40, The Gospel. It’s shortly after Pentecost and the rapid growth of the church, but it also introduces a time of persecution of those who follow Jesus as the Messiah. Philip finds himself in a town in Samaria, where the gospel news is received with joy, but the Spirit then leads him away from Samaria to a eunuch travelling back home to Ethiopia. This is a gospel encounter. A moment guided ...

1 week ago

27 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

October 26, 2025 The Soothing Savior | Zephaniah 3:14-20

Today, we will be led in worship by Pastor Rob Toornstra. We will be reflecting on Zephaniah 3:14-20, The Soothing Savior. Although we live in a world that is often driven by fear, we can rejoice because God, who dwells among us in Christ, soothes us with His love.

1 week ago

33 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

October 13, 2025 A song of Praise | Thanksgiving Service | Exodus 15:1-21

During our Thanksgiving service, we will be reflecting on Exodus 15:1-21, A Song of Praise. God has rescued his people from the armies of Pharaoh, leading them out of slavery into freedom. On the far side of the sea, Moses and the people of Israel sing a song of praise, a song filled with gratitude for what God has done, but also gratitude for who Good is. We often give thanks for what God has done for us; it’s as important to be grateful for who God is, our creator, father, redeemer, and eve...

2 weeks ago

21 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

October 12, 2025 Holy Spirit: Gift Giver | 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Today, we will wrap up our series on the Holy Spirit. We will be reflecting on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, The Holy Spirit: Gift Giver. The Holy Spirit gives each one of us various gifts to bless the church and for the common good. Gifts are not given to us for our own sake, but for the sake of the work of God in our church, community, and world. There are various gifts, and they are all rooted in the love of God for his people and for the world. These gifts also shape us and our character, helpin...

2 weeks ago

30 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

October 5, 2025 Doors & Windows | Acts 16:6-40

Today, we will be having a reading service with Peter Prins reading the message. We will be reflecting on Acts 16:6-40, Doors & Windows. Our message today is to encourage believers that, even when God says “no” to their current plans, they are still equipped and sent by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel.

1 month ago

30 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

September 21, 2025 The Holy Spirit: Spirit of Power | Judges 3:7-11; 6:33-35; John 14:15-21

Today, we will reflect on Judges 3:7-11; 6:33-35; and John 14:15-21, The Holy Spirit: Spirit of Power. Over and over again, we read in the Bible of the Spirit of the Lord coming on people to empower them to save his people from their enemies after the Lord allowed their enemies to conquer them as part of his judgment. In John, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to prove the world wrong about their concepts of sin, righteousness, and judgment. We’re given the Holy Spirit to stand strong in our wor...

1 month ago

30 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

September 28, 2025 The Holy Spirit: Guide and Sustainer | Matthew 3:13-4:11

Today, we will reflect on Matthew 3:13-4:11, The Holy Spirit: Guide and Sustainer. This passage shows the relationship between Jesus, the Father, and the Holy Spirit. The Holy comes down on Jesus at his baptism and then leads Jesus into the wilderness, where he is tempted by the devil. The Holy Spirit is given to us and guides us, sometimes into places we’re not expecting, in order to prepare us for what lies ahead of us. The wilderness was the place Israel went in order to encounter God, to ...

1 month ago

26 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

September 14, 2025 Holy Spirit: Breath of God | Genesis 1:1-2; 2:4-7; John 20:19-23

Today, we are beginning a series on the Holy Spirit. We will be reflecting on Genesis 1:1-2; 2:4-7; John 20:19-23 The Holy Spirit: Breath of God. We first meet the Holy Spirit at the very beginning of the Bible as “hovering over the waters.” In Hebrew, the word for spirit is “ruah” and can be translated as spirit, breath, or wind. In the creation of Adam, God gives life to Adam through breathing into his nostrils the breath of life, revealing God as the creator of all creation and life. Our s...

1 month ago

27 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

August 24, 2025 Habakkuk's prayer of Faith | Habakkuk 3

Today, we will reflect on Habakkuk 3, Habakkuk’s Prayer of Faith. God says Babylon will suffer the consequences of their actions and ends by pointing to himself with a call to worship and honour him. God is calling his people to humility before him. Habakkuk listens and responds, “LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD.”; Habakkuk acknowledges God’s power, standing in awe before him, remembering who God is and what God has done for his people in the past because o...

2 months ago

27 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

August 31, 2025 Yahweh Yireh- The Lord Will Provide | Genesis 22:1-19

Today, Pastor Ken Douma will be leading us in worship. We will be reflecting on Genesis 22:1-19, Yahweh Yireh - The Lord Will Provide.

2 months ago

32 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

August 17, 2025 Why Do You Tolerate the Treacherous? | Habakkuk 1:12-2:20

Today, we will reflect on Habakkuk 1:12-2:20, Why Do You Tolerate the Treacherous? Israel had become too attracted to the kingdoms of the world and now faces the punishment of being overcome by the most powerful kingdom on earth at the time, Babylon. Jesus invites his listeners to become citizens of God’s kingdom, a way of forgiveness and prayer, a way of jubilation and celebration, which can be practiced right where we live. Jesus uses Jerusalem as his example. In the center of Jerusalem is ...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

August 10, 2025 Why Doesn't God Act or listen? | Habakkuk 1:1-11

Today, we will reflect on Habakkuk 1:1-11, Why Doesn’t God Act or Listen? Habakkuk sees the oppression and injustice happening in Israel, and he wonders why King Josiah’s reforms and God’s Law aren’t creating a holy people; why God is allowing evil and violence to continue? Habakkuk receives an answer he doesn’t expect. We will reflect on God’s answer to Habakkuk. We will also be celebrating the Profession of Faith of a youth in our church family.

3 months ago

29 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

August 3, 2025 Work Out Your Own Salvation

Today we have the privilege of having Pastor Gary Bomhof lead us in worship. We will reflect on Philippians 2:12-18, Work Out Your Own Salvation. We have been saved by grace; nothing we do merits our salvation. Yet, this gift needs to be “worked out” in our lives. And that is where our efforts and work comes in !

3 months ago

28 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

July 27, 2025 All My Relations | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Today, we have the privilege of having Chaplain Harold Roscher from the Edmonton Healing Center to lead us in worship. We will reflect on 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 & Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, All My Relations.

3 months ago

33 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

July 20, 2025 Deliverance on Mount Zion | Obadiah

A reflection on the book of Obadiah to begin our summer series on the Minor Prophets.

3 months ago

33 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

July 6, 2025 Do Not Harden Your Hearts | Psalm 95

Today we will reflect on Psalm 95, Do Not Harden Your Hearts. We often look to the Psalms for comfort, encouragement, and for inspiration. However, Psalm 95 can be a bit shocking as it ends with a sobering reminder of both the temporal and eternal consequences of hardening our hearts to God's offer of grace.

3 months ago

38 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

June 29, 2025 A Broken Family | 2 Samuel 13:1-22

Today we will reflect on 2 Samuel 13:1-22, A Broken Family. This is a story of Amnon & Tamar, and of Absalom & King David, and how Amnon abused his sister. This tore apart King David’s family because he failed to hold Amnon accountable for what he did. In Bethel and in Classis Alberta North, we believe safe church policies & practices are an important and integral part of our ministries. These policies are to protect our children & those who are vulnerable, while holding us ac...

4 months ago

27 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

June 15, 2025 The Hardest Thing To Do! | Ephesians 4:29-5:2

Today we will reflect on Ephesians 4:29-5:2, The Hardest Thing to Do! Many people struggle with hurt from others. Jesus forgives us and wants us to forgive others. It’s never easy to forgive. We need to choose to forgive with God’s help because our lack of forgiveness blocks our fellowship with God. Forgiveness will release the pain and will give us renewed joy. It also opens the door for God to use us in fresh new ways.

4 months ago

30 minutes

Bethel CRC Lacombe

June 22, 2025 Generosity | Acts 4:32-5:11

Today we will reflect on the early church story of Barnabas, Ananias, and Sapphira. Our passage will be Acts 4:32-5:11, Generosity. The early church after Pentecost embraced the teachings of compassion and service found in the Torah. In response, Barnabas sells a field and gives the money to the apostles to help those who had need. Pride enters in as Ananias and Sapphira want to be seen as generous, but the lure of money leads them to deceive the apostles. But God knows their hearts and so th...

4 months ago

30 minutes