In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the Ghost of Christmas Present tells Scrooge, “Come and know me better, man.” This Christmas Eve, we hear a similar invitation from God: Come and know Me better , not just in tradition, but right now.

In this message, we explore why Jesus was born (Matthew 1:21): to save us from our sins. We’ll see how God’s love seeks us out (1 Timothy 2:4), how the Gospel announces rescue, not condemnation (John 3:16-17), and how the “sign in the manger” points to Jesus as the spotless Lamb who would give His life for us (Luke 2:11-12; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 Peter 2:24).

Like the Wise Men following the light, and the Shepherds called out of the field - we’re invited to follow Jesus, the Light of the world, beyond the season (John 8:12; Hebrews 12:2), trusting Him to keep us in perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3). If you’re searching for meaning, forgiveness, or peace, this message is for you.

In this Advent message on Joy and Peace, Pastor Andrew explores the powerful truth announced on the first Christmas night: the good news of great joy that leads to lasting peace. Drawing from Luke 2 and the angelic proclamation to the shepherds, this sermon shows how joy and peace though distinct, are inseparable gifts of the Gospel, rooted not in changing circumstances but in reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ.

As heaven rejoices and peace is proclaimed on earth, we discover why Christ came: not to offer temporary happiness, but to deal decisively with sin, restore our relationship with God, and bring peace that endures through every season of life.

This message invites us to move beyond admiration of the Christmas story to personally receiving the joy and peace found only in Christ - the Savior who entered our darkness so we could live in His light. 🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Andrew Pearce | Hope for Today Church, Waterford ON
🔔 🎧 Listen, reflect, and be strengthened to stand firm in the unchanging truth of the Gospel where Christ alone is our Saviour, Mediator, and eternal hope.

In this week’s Advent message, Pastor Andrew explores how God often works through what seems small, ordinary, or overlooked to reveal His greatest promises. From the quiet town of Bethlehem to the hidden moments of obedience in our own lives, Scripture shows that faith is trusting God’s plan even when we cannot yet see the outcome.

This sermon unpacks the faith of generations who trusted the promise of a coming Messiah, the perfect timing of Christ’s birth, and the everlasting covenant fulfilled in Jesus, the Light who stepped into our darkness. Whether you feel strong today or small and stretched thin, Bethlehem reminds us that God is never late, never limited, and always faithful to make a way.

Join us as we light the Bethlehem Candle and rediscover the beauty of faith in God’s promises.

In this Advent HOPE message, Pastor Andrew reminds us that God has not left us in the dark, He has sent us a Light. From Isaiah’s ancient prophecies to the manger in Bethlehem and the hope we hold today, we discover that Jesus is the promised Light who shines into every shadow of our lives.
Hope isn’t found in changing circumstances, but in Christ who came, who saves, and who will come again.

Be encouraged as we explore how the prophets pointed to Him, how the incarnation fulfilled God’s promise, and how we can walk in the Light of Christ today.

Love for you to join us next time you’re able!

🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Andrew Pearce | Hope for Today Church, Waterford ON
🔔 🎧 Listen, reflect, and be strengthened to stand firm in the unchanging truth of the Gospel, where Christ alone is our Saviour, Mediator, and eternal hope.


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When Truth Confronts the Flesh: BREAKING FREE FROM ANGER & SELF-JUSTIFICATION

📖 2 Thess 2:15–17; 2 Tim 4:3; 1 Cor 15:33; Mt 4:4; Prov 30:5; 2 Tim 3:15–16; Col 3:2–10

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How do we stand firm in truth when culture keeps moving the goalposts?
In this concluding message of our Clinging to the Truth series, Pastor Andrew unpacks Paul’s urgent call to “stand firm and hold fast” in a world filled with false teaching, moral confusion, and spiritual deception.

This Gospel-centered message walks through four practical areas where culture challenges biblical truth—sexual immorality, greed, unforgiveness, and self-justification—and contrasts them with the life-giving teaching of Jesus. Through passages in Colossians 3, Romans 6, Luke 9, and the words of Jesus in John 14, we discover how the Spirit renews us, how grace frees us, and how truth anchors us.

As we prepare our hearts for Advent, this message reminds us that we are not standing firm alone—Christ strengthens us, the Spirit empowers us, and the Father surrounds us with eternal encouragement and hope (2 Thess 2:16–17).



🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Andrew Pearce | Hope for Today Church, Waterford ON
🔔 🎧 Listen, reflect, and be strengthened to stand firm in the unchanging truth of the Gospel—where Christ alone is our Saviour, Mediator, and eternal hope.


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Let’s talk about Sex, Love of Money and Greed: “What does it really mean to “stand firm in the truth” when the world keeps shifting the goalposts of morality?”

In today’s final message of our Clinging to the Truth series, we explore Paul’s powerful charge in 2 Thessalonians 2:15 and why standing firm matters more now than ever.

False teaching doesn’t only distort what we believe — it distorts how we live.
In a culture where sin is redefined, truth becomes personal, and comfort is preferred over conviction, Paul reminds us of a life-saving command:

👉 “Stand firm and hold to the traditions you were taught.”

In this sermon we explore:

> Moral deception and the rise of “itching ears” (2 Tim 4:3)

> Why holiness is our new identity in Christ (Col 3:2–10)

> What Jesus taught about sexuality, possessions, forgiveness, and self-denial

> How to resist cultural Christianity and follow Jesus with clarity and courage

> How the early church understood Paul’s words — and why they still matter today

> How believers can enter Advent standing firm in faith, hope, and truth


This message calls us back to Jesus Christ — the Way, the Truth, and the Life — and reminds us that His Spirit empowers us to live holy, compassionate, and steadfast lives in a confused world.

Stand firm. Hold fast. Choose Christ today.

What really happens after we die—do people get a second chance with God if they rejected Jesus in this life?

In this message, we wrestle honestly with that question through Jesus’ own words in Matthew 25:31–46 and Luke 16:19–31.

We’ll see that Scripture teaches a fixed, irreversible separation between the righteous and the wicked after death (Hebrews 9:27), and that the “great chasm” Jesus describes is not a temporary waiting room, but a picture of finality.

Yet this is not a message of fear—it’s a message of hope, compassion, and urgency. We explore how God’s judgment flows from His righteousness, justice, faithful love, and truth (Psalm 89:14), and how eternal destiny is connected to real faith expressed through tangible compassion (1 John 3:17; Ephesians 2:8–10).

Most importantly, we proclaim the good news that today is the day of salvation. Because of Christ’s finished work—His blood that redeems and transfers us from darkness into His kingdom (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:13)—there is no second chance after death, but there is mercy now.

🙏 Key Verse:
“Anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not come under judgment but has passed from death to life.” – John 5:24 (CSB)

Watch, reflect, and respond to the call to choose Christ today and live with eternity in view.

In a world of spiritual confusion, the Gospel still rings clear: Christ’s blood cleanses us completely.
There’s no second chance after death, no post-death purification, and no purgatory because Jesus paid it all.

Watch this message and stand firm in the truth of His finished work.

In this powerful and timely message, Pastor Andrew unpacks Paul’s charge in 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, reminding believers that God’s truth does not shift, and Christ’s work does not fail.

We live in a world where falsehood often sounds convincing, where even teachings like purgatory can appear compassionate but quietly contradict the Gospel. This sermon brings clarity, showing from Scripture that there is no biblical support for a post-death purification.

Discover how the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us completely, without the need for indulgences, prayers, or masses to shorten some imagined waiting period. When Jesus declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30), He meant it. The cross paid it all.

Through passages like Colossians 2:13–-4, 1 John 1:7, and Revelation 1:5-6, we’ll see that Christ’s redemption is full, final, and forever. There is no delay for the believer, no holding place, no probation, no second chance after death.

🔥 Key Takeaway:
Because of Jesus, we don’t pass through fire, we pass through grace.
The cross is complete, the blood of Christ is enough, and the grace of God is sufficient for your salvation.


✝️ Highlights:

1. Why purgatory contradicts the sufficiency of Christ’s atonement
2. How indulgences, prayers, and masses distort the finished work of Jesus
3. What Jesus’ words “It is finished” truly mean for believers today
4. How to stand firm in the truth amid spiritual deception

🕊️ Scripture Focus:
2 Thessalonians 2:13–17 | Colossians 2:13–14 | 1 John 1:7 | Revelation 1:5–6; 22:11–16

🎧 Listen, reflect, and be strengthened to stand firm in the unchanging truth of the Gospel, where Christ alone is our Saviour, Mediator, and eternal hope.

Are we called to pray to Mary, the Mother of Jesus? and to call upon Saints to pray for our dearly departed that they may gain entry to heaven?

When so many voices sound “Christian,” how do you tell truth from deception—and stand firm?

In this Part 1 message from 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17 we unpack how believers—loved, chosen, and sanctified by the Spirit—can hold fast to the apostolic Gospel in a culture buzzing with spiritual counterfeits.

Paul’s charge to “stand firm and hold to the traditions” calls us back to Scripture, not speculation.

In Part 1, Pastor Andrew speaks to a real-world example of false teaching: the claim that Mary was sinless and assumed bodily into heaven—and why this contradicts the Bible’s clear witness that only Christ is sinless and the sole Mediator (Rom 3:23; 2 Cor 5:21; 1 Jn 3:5; 1 Tim 2:5; Heb 7:24–25).
Lift your eyes to Jesus’ finished work and live with courage, clarity, and compassion in confusing times.


Key Scriptures: 2 Thess 2:13–17; Rev 22:11–16; Eph 2:8–9; 1 Cor 15:1–4; Rom 3:23; 1 Tim 2:5; Rom 8:34; Heb 7:24–25; Heb 9:11–27; Matt 7:15; Acts 20:29.

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🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Andrew Pearce | Hope for Today Church, Waterford ON

Have you ever longed for a fresh start—a moment when the old is gone and the new begins?

In this uplifting Baptism Sunday message, “More Than a Ceremony | Washed Clean: Baptism and the New Covenant,” Pastor Andrew Pearce reminds us that baptism is far more than a ritual—it’s the Gospel in motion.

Through Romans 6:1–11 and Matthew 3:13–17, we discover how Jesus’ own baptism set the stage for ours—fulfilling all righteousness, identifying with us, and revealing God’s heart for new beginnings.
When we step into the waters of baptism, we publicly declare: “I belong to Jesus.”
Buried with Christ, raised to new life—washed clean and made new through faith in Him.

🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Andrew Pearce | Hope for Today Church, Waterford ON

📖 Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see—the new has come!”

#TheGospelMadeVisible #BaptismSunday #NewLifeInChrist #HopeForTodayChurch #WashedClean #MoreThanACeremony #Romans6 #2Corinthians517

What does it truly mean to live worthy of God’s call?

In this encouraging message, “Worthy of His Calling: Living with Eternal Encouragement,” Pastor Andrew Pearce unpacks 2 Thessalonians 1:10–12 alongside Revelation 22:12–14, 20–21, revealing that the Christian life is not about striving for worth — but living from the worth we already have in Christ.

Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians reminds us that God Himself shapes our lives to reflect His grace, strengthens us to do good, and prepares us for the glory of His return. Revelation completes that vision, showing us that Jesus is coming soon — with His reward in hand for all who remain faithful.

You’ll be uplifted as you’re reminded that:

👉God makes you worthy of His calling through faith in Jesus.
👉His grace empowers and fulfills every good work done in faith.
👉His Spirit provides eternal encouragement to live with hope until He comes again.

💡 Big Idea:
Because we are identified with Christ by faith, God makes us worthy of His calling, strengthens us by His grace, and prepares us for His coming glory.

📖 Key Texts: 2 Thessalonians 1:10–12; Revelation 22:12–14, 20–21
🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Andrew Pearce | Hope for Today Church, Waterford ON

👉 Join us as we live with thankful hearts — strengthened by grace, anchored in hope, and confident that our names are written in Heaven.
#HopeForTodayChurch #WorthyOfHisCalling #FaithInChrist #EternalEncouragement #JesusIsComing

Imagine a great banquet hall in heaven. At the door stands an angel with the Lamb’s Book of Life, turning each page, searching for your name. And when he finds it — written in the blood of Jesus — he smiles and says, “Welcome home.”

That, Church, is the pinnacle of our thankfulness! Because of Jesus, our names are secure — no one can blot them out.

This Thanksgiving Sunday, Pastor Andrew reminds us from 2 Corinthians 2:14–17 that true gratitude flows from knowing we belong to Christ, led in His triumphal procession and carrying the fragrance of His grace into our world.

We are not to go “fragrance-free.” Every believer is a diffuser of grace, releasing the sweet aroma of Jesus in our homes, workplaces, schools, and communities. Our lives are meant to spread the scent of heaven — pointing others to the hope and salvation found in Him.

In this message, Pastor Andrew unpacks Paul’s warning in 2 Thessalonians 2 to help believers discern truth from deception in an age of spiritual confusion and conflicting teaching.

Starting with a modern example of prophecy, we explore what it means to test prophetic words biblically, submit them to the body of Christ, and anchor everything in Scripture.

Paul’s teaching gives the church clarity about end-times deception, the revealing of the man of lawlessness (Antichrist), and the final victory of Jesus Christ.
This is not a message to stir fear, but to build confidence in God’s sovereignty and call us to stand firm in truth.


👉 Learn how to:

Discern false prophecy and teaching
Stay rooted in God’s Word amid deception
Understand Paul’s prophetic timeline
Fix your hope on Christ’s ultimate triumph

📌 Key Verse:

“So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold to the traditions you were taught…” 2 Thessalonians 2:15

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How do we tell the difference between a true prophetic word and a false one? In this powerful and practical message, Pastor Andrew unpacks the New Testament teaching on prophecy—its purpose, practice, and testing—so that believers can walk in discernment without quenching the Holy Spirit.

Through Scripture (John 1, John 4, Acts 11 & 21) and real-life illustrations, this sermon reveals how prophecy and words of knowledge function in the Church today, how to recognize counterfeit teachings, and how to keep Jesus at the center of it all (Revelation 19:10).

🔸 Key Takeaways:

1. How to test prophecy biblically (1 Thess. 5:19–21; 1 Cor. 14:29)
2. Prophecy vs. words of knowledge — what’s the difference?
3. Modern and biblical examples of prophetic ministry
4. Why all prophecy ultimately points to Jesus
5. How to respond in faith and maturity

🙏 This sermon concludes with a meaningful time of Communion, drawing our focus back to Christ—the Spirit of prophecy.

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In this message from 1 Thessalonians 5:19–23, we explore Paul’s urgent exhortations to the church: don’t quench the Spirit, test everything, hold on to what is good, and stay away from every kind of evil. Discover how the apostles followed Jesus’ example of truth and grace, and how we as believers today can walk in holiness, discernment, and uncommon confidence in Christ.

Evil is real, but it never has the last word—God does.

In this message from Genesis 50:20, 1 Peter 3:17, and 1 Peter 4:19, we are reminded that what man means for evil, God weaves into His greater good. From Joseph’s betrayal, to Peter writing under persecution, to Paul in prison, to Christ on the cross—the story of Scripture is clear: God’s purposes cannot be stopped.

Even in tragedy, like the assassination of Charlie Kirk, we see the hope of the gospel shining brighter. Through grief, loss, and suffering, God’s plan is advancing, souls are awakening, and His glory is revealed.

Join us as we explore how Christians today can respond with faith, courage, and hope, entrusting our souls to a faithful Creator while living boldly for Jesus.

📖 Supporting Scriptures: Job 42:2, Isaiah 46:10, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Philippians 1:12

This Kick-Off Sunday message, “Gratitude as Spiritual Alignment: Give Thanks in Everything” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18), unpacks how gratitude is more than a feeling—it’s a spiritual discipline that realigns us with God’s presence and purposes in every circumstance.

Gratitude doesn’t deny pain, it declares God’s goodness and sovereignty even in the midst of it.
Discover how thanksgiving recalibrates your vision, guards your heart from despair, and fuels your daily walk with Christ.

Choose today to walk in the will of God in all your Next Steps .

Prayer is not just for emergencies—it’s the oxygen of our spiritual life. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, we unpack what it means to pray without ceasing and live in unbroken connection with God.

Jesus taught persistence in prayer (Luke 11:5–13), modeled a life saturated in prayer, and even prayed for us in John 17. The early church prayed with boldness (Acts 4:23–31), and we are called to do the same.

Discover how prayer can move from being a rescue rope to becoming your lifeline—a daily rhythm that fuels your walk with Christ.

🕊️ Breath for the Soul: Living in Joy, Prayer, and Gratitude | 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Sermon

Are you trying to run the race of faith, while holding your breath?

In this powerful message, we explore the spiritual oxygen found in three simple, life-giving rhythms:
🙌 Rejoicing always
🙏 Praying constantly
💛 Giving thanks in everything

Straight from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, the Apostle Paul gives us more than spiritual advice—he offers **God’s will for every believer**. These aren’t religious checkboxes, but daily rhythms that help us thrive in Christ.

Drawing from the teachings and example of Jesus, and stories like Job, Paul & Silas, and the early church, this message shows how a rejoicing heart, a praying spirit, and a thankful soul will keep you moving forward—no matter your season.

Learn how to:

✅Rejoice in hardship—not because it’s easy, but because God is faithful
✅Cultivate unbroken prayer as a lifestyle, not just a lifeline
✅Give thanks in everything, not for everything—and discover the power of gratitude in adversity

Whether you’re walking through difficulty, spiritual dryness, or simply seeking deeper connection with God—this message is a timely breath of fresh air.

📖 Key Scriptures:
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
1 Corinthians 9:24–27
Isaiah 40:30–31
Hebrews 12:2
Romans 8:28
Mark 14:22–23
Job 1:21
Acts 16:25

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In 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15, Paul calls believers to actively live out their faith—encouraging the fainthearted, helping the weak, being patient with all, and repaying evil with good. These verses remind us that practical love and grace reflect Christ to the world.

Our guest speaker, Pastor David Clarke, brought a powerful word on living out God’s commands in everyday life. You’ll be blessed by it!

Be uplifted through worship as we glorify God 🙌🏻, encouraged and consoled through Biblical life changing message -- all to the glory of God.