Canvas Church Rockingham

Pastor Chris looks at the book of Exodus and how we can often be stuck looking at the past - What happened or didn't happen, and we forget to look to the future - for all God has in store for us.

 We need to remember to forget about the past. Learn the lessons that those situations had to offer, then move on in expectation of what the future will bring.

 

Chris Foster

13th August 2023

Pastor Chris takes a look at the life of David and the importance of Selah - to stop. But also the importance to keep on going - to start again after selah.

David was a leader on the front lines - and this is when he was most impactful. But towards the end of his leadership, he withdrew, he stopped. And this is when his leadership became ineffective. It is important to stop, to take breaks, but it is equally important to start again.

 

Chris Foster

23rd July 2023

As Kama continues our focus of looking at biblical rest and refreshing, she takes a look at two words in the bible for rest - sabbat and nuakh.

As we reflect on, and observe what God has done for us, that is when we can become at rest in God. 

Pastor Chris talks on Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones and the importance of prophesying life over our situations - even those things which might seem dead to you, God can resurrect.

Take some time this week to pray on this word and allow God to bring dreams to life, and opportunities which you might have given up on, to be hope filled again.

 

Chris Foster

9th July 2023

Pastor Rob brings a great word on understanding your identity in Christ.

Pastor Rob unpacks the original name of God - YHWH - which is said with your breath. Every time you breathe, you are declaring the name of God. Understand your position in God and how He can work in your situations.

 

Rob Nyasvimbo

2nd July 2023

Pastor Chris takes a look at the life of Paul and how he poured his life out for Jesus.

We are called to be different. Different from the world - where they will draw strength from the things around them, we can draw our strength from God, and we have the ability to draw from the Living Word of God.

 

Chris Foster

18th June 2023

As Pastor Chris wraps up our focus 'Make Room', he takes a look at rivers, and how there is a source and a flow to every river.

The same is true for us. We have a source, and we have a flow. The question is, what is your source? If it's some material possession, it will likely let you down at some point. Make the choice instead to draw from the Holy Spirit, and let God be your strength.

 

Chris Foster

11th June 2023

As Pastor Chris continues our focus 'Make Room', he unpacks a portion of scripture from 2 Kings.

We have the ability to create our future. Just like the woman in the account, we can make room, but we're not forced to. It's a choice we get to make.

God comes where He's wanted. Instead of just allowing God to stop by occasionally, why not be intentional about making room for Him to stay permanently? 

 

Chris Foster

Sunday 4th June

Mark Godfrey continues our focus 'Make Room' as he looks at Luke chapter 4.

It's important to know and be aware of what you are listening to. What goes in, is what will start to come out of you.

 

Mark Godfrey

28th May 2023

Pastor Chris takes a dive into the book of Philippians - unpacking the thoughts and themes as well as understanding the context for the book which stems from Acts.

 

Chris Foster

21st May 2023