Northgate Church Port Alberni

Being Chosen // The Blessings // In Christ, At Ephesus

Even before he made the word, God loved us, and chose us, in Christ, to be Holy and without fault in his eyes. Ephesis 1:3-4 (NLT) In the opening verses of his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul get's joyfully carried away, speaking of the amazing blessings that we receive by being 'in Christ'. One of those blessings, is the blessing of being CHOSEN by God.

To the Saints... // In Christ, At Ephesus

As we prepare to unpack Paul's letter to the Ephesians, we first need to understand the original context! Here's why Paul addresses his letter 'To the saints IN Christ, AT Ephesus'

Kingdom People // The Kingdom

Pastor Evan joins us from Northgate in the Comox Valley to wrap up our series on 'The Kingdom', by talking about what it means to be a 'kingdom people'.

Forever Implications // The Kingdom

Resurrection is... weird to think of. But that's usually because we don't really understand it. Resurrection is also central to our faith, and has major implications for eternity. If you've ever felt confused about heaven and resurrection - check this out! PS - My understanding of this topic is influenced and inspired by the likes of NT Wright, Darrell Johnson and the Bible Project guys. If you're looking for further reading, check out: - Surprised by Hope (or) The Day The Revolution Began - NT Wright - Discipleship on the Edge (Revelation) - Darrell Johnson - Anything by the Bible Project

The King is Crowned (Easter) // The Kingdom

Little did they know, as they embedded that crown of thorns into his head, that they were literally crowning the King.