Faith Baptist Church Sermon Podcast

In this message on Mark 9:38–50, Pastor Harry Toews unpacks how our daily choices and attitudes directly shape our Christian witness. Discover how reflecting God's goodness protects your faith from losing its flavour and maximizes your mission impact.

Do you have to be good enough for God to accept you? The answer might surprise you. Christianity isn’t about earning God’s acceptance through “being good enough” to balance the scales. It’s about freely receiving what we could never earn on our own and discovering the new life that only God’s grace, through Jesus, makes possible.

Everyone wants to be great. We chase success, respect, influence, and recognition. But when Jesus’ disciples argued about who was the greatest, He gave an answer no one expected.

What is faith, really? Is it just believing harder, or is it something more? In Mark 9:14–29, Jesus shows that true faith isn't trusting in yourself; it's trusting in God. Discover how faith, prayer, and God's power come together when we face what seems impossible.

Seeing Jesus changes people. In Mark 9:2–10, Peter, James, and John see Jesus' glory revealed on the mountain. As God the Father says, "This is my beloved Son; listen to Him," we discover why seeing Jesus for who He truly is should change the way we live.

In Mark 8:31–38, Jesus reveals both who He is and what it truly means to follow Him. This message explores the challenge of recognizing Jesus as the Christ while also accepting the difficult call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him.

Everyone today seems to have an opinion about who Jesus is; a prophet, a great teacher, a myth, or an inspiring religious leader. In Mark 8:22–30, Jesus asks a question that cuts through all the speculation: “Who do you say I am?” This message explores why getting Jesus’ true identity right matters, how God opens spiritually blind eyes, and why this is the most important question you’ll ever answer.

Why do we keep looking for satisfaction in things that never last?Mark 8, Jesus performs another miracle of provision, yet His disciples still struggle to trust Him. This message explores why we forget God’s faithfulness so quickly and why Jesus is the only One who truly satisfies. 

What do you do when God doesn’t seem to answer right away? In Mark 7:24–30, a desperate mother comes to Jesus with humility, persistence, and faith. This message explores how we bring our needs to God, why persistence matters, and how true faith keeps seeking Him even when the answer feels delayed.

What if your biggest problem isn’t around you, but inside you? In Mark 7, Jesus challenges some of our deepest assumptions about what really shapes our lives.

Have you ever wondered if you're doing the right thing... or just doing what everyone around you expects?In Mark 7:1–13, Jesus confronts a group of religious leaders who looked righteous on the outside but had missed something far more important. Their challenge isn't just an ancient religious problem—it's something every one of us wrestles with today.

Have you ever gone through a season where God felt distant? Maybe you've prayed and heard nothing. Maybe you've wondered if God sees what you're going through or if you're facing it alone. In Mark 6:45–56, the disciples find themselves struggling in the dark against a storm they can't control. What happens next reveals something powerful about who Jesus is and what He does for His people.

In Mark 6:30–44, Jesus meets people who are weary, hungry, and searching for something more. And in one of the most well-known miracles in the Gospels, we’re reminded that Jesus is not distant from our needs … He is the Good Shepherd who cares for His people.

In Acts 1:4–11, Jesus’ disciples are left asking what comes next after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. But the ascension reveals something powerful: Jesus is not absent. He is alive, reigning, and still at work today.

What happens when someone keeps ignoring God’s warnings? In Mark 6:14–29, we encounter the tragic story of Herod and Herodias, two people confronted with sin, given opportunities to repent, and yet unwilling to turn around.This message walks through the dangerous road of unrepentance and the destruction that leads to fear, folly, and fatality.But the good news of the Gospel is that repentance leads somewhere different: forgiveness, freedom, and life through Jesus Christ.

What if God is moving… and you’re missing it? In Mark 6:1–13, Jesus returns to His hometown and the people who know Him best reject Him, not because they lack evidence, but because they resist surrender.And here’s the tension: You can’t stop what God is doing, but you can miss it.

In Mark 5, a desperate father and a suffering woman both come to Jesus ... and everything changes. In this message, Pastor Nate Pifer explores Jesus' power to heal, His personal mercy, and the invitation He gives to every one of us: come to Him and believe.

In Mark 5:1–20, Jesus confronts the power of evil and completely restores a man whose life had been destroyed. But the people who witness it respond in very different ways. Some reject Jesus, while one is transformed. This message shows why neutrality to Jesus isn’t an option and calls us to decide where we stand with Him.

In Mark 4:35-41, the disciples are caught in a massive storm while Jesus sleeps through the chaos. Panicked and overwhelmed, they struggle to handle the pressure of a life-threatening situation. Pastor Nate Pifer explores the "turbulence" we all face today, from personal anxiety to global stress, and shares how to find a peace that doesn't depend on your surroundings. Discover how to stay steady even when life feels completely out of control

In John 20:24–31, Jesus' disciple Thomas struggles to believe the impossible - that Jesus has risen from the dead. But when he encounters the risen Jesus, everything changes. In this message, Pastor Nate Pifer explores doubt, belief, and the question we all face ... will you believe?

Pastor Ryan Maxson shares the eternal hope and forgiveness that underlies Good Friday.

As Jesus entered Jerusalem the week of his arrest, the crowds were full of excitement, but they didn’t all see Him the same way. Some believed, some doubted, and others rejected Him altogether. In this message Pastor Darrell Baker pushes past those crowds and asks the question each of us can't avoid ... "What is your response to Jesus?"

Jesus describes a kingdom that doesn’t grow through power or force, but through the spread of His word and the work of God. This message explores how God’s kingdom grows, our role in it, and why we can trust Him with what we cannot control.

Why do some people respond to Jesus while others reject Him? In Mark 4:1–20, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower to show how the gospel message lands on different kinds of hearts.

Is there really such a thing as an unforgivable sin? In Mark 3, Jesus warns about the unforgivable sin but also shares a lot of good news.

Heaven isn’t clouds and harps; it’s the unveiled glory of God. In this message, Pastor Harry Toews walks through what Scripture teaches about heaven, why it’s the fullness of joy and holiness, and how a right view of eternity strengthens us for faithful living today.

Jesus had fans. But He didn’t come for fandom. He came to form disciples and make them family. From Mark 3, this message challenges us to ask: Are we admiring Jesus from a distance, or walking with Him as sons and daughters?

In Mark 3:1–6, Jesus encounters something more immovable than a stone … a hardened heart. This message examines how self-righteousness and bitterness harden us, why that path leads to destruction, and how God graciously gives a new, tender heart through Christ.

We live in a self-help world that promises change by adding the right habits, mindsets, or even spirituality. But in Mark 2:18–28, Jesus refuses to be added to our lives. He comes as Lord. This message explores why following Jesus means the end of the old life and the beginning of a new one under His loving authority.

What do we actually need most when life feels broken?In Mark 2:1–17, people come to Jesus looking for healing, but He points to something deeper. This message explores why Jesus focused on forgiveness first, what that says about human need, and why His approach still challenges how we think about fixing our lives today.

Many people think Jesus came to be a nice guy, do good things, and help people feel better. But in Mark 1:29-45, we see something deeper.In this message, we explore how Jesus’ miracles reveal His identity, how prayer shaped His mission, and why healing was only a preview of the greater rescue He came to bring.

What does it mean to live under authority? In Mark 1:16-28, Jesus reveals His authority to call disciples, teach with divine power, and defeat the enemy. This week's message shows why the authority of Jesus is not oppressive, but freeing and how responding to His call changes everything.

Mark opens his Gospel by declaring good news: Jesus is the promised Messiah and Son of God. From Mark 1:1–15, this message shows who Jesus is, why He came, and why the gospel demands a response from every life.

Serving Jesus can feel exhausting, discouraging, and costly. In 2 Corinthians 4:1–18, the Apostle Paul explains why followers of Christ don’t lose heart, even under pressure. This message explores God’s mercy, His power at work in our weakness, and the eternal hope that keeps us going when life feels heavy.

What does it really mean to see the glory of God? In John 1:1–14, Pastor Harry Toews explores how God’s glory is revealed not in power or spectacle, but in the person of Jesus Christ.

Christmas isn’t a myth or a fairy tale. It’s a true story that changed the world. From Luke 2, Pastor Nate Pifer explores Jesus’ historical birth, the good news announced to the shepherds, and why Christ’s humble arrival still offers hope and salvation today.

At the heart of Christmas is a gift that changed everything. In this message from John 3:16, Pastor Harry Toews explores how God’s love is shown through giving, not taking, and why His greatest gift wasn’t something …. but someone.

What is true joy? In this Advent sermon, Pastor Nate explores Luke 2:8–14 and the angel’s proclamation of “good news of great joy.” This message shows how lasting joy is found in Jesus Christ our Saviour, King, and Lord.

In this Advent message from Colossians 1:15–20, Pastor Nate shows how Jesus, Lord of creation and Prince of Peace, reconciles us to God, heals what sin has fractured, and unites believers to one another. Discover the peace only Jesus can bring this Advent season.

In this first message of Advent 2025, Pastor Nate opens Isaiah 9:2–7 to show how God speaks hope into a world overwhelmed by darkness.Isaiah describes a people living in deep spiritual night ... yet suddenly, a great light dawns. This hope is not wishful thinking or temporary relief, but God’s promise of joy, freedom, and peace fulfilled in the arrival of Jesus.

What happens after this life isn’t a mystery to God. It’s part of His plan. In this final message from The Boldest Claim series, Pastor Nate Pifer walks through 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, revealing how the resurrection changes everything. And because Jesus rose, death doesn’t get the final word, and every effort we make for Him is never wasted.

Where your heart finds delight determines your direction. From Psalm 1 and Colossians 3, Pastor Don Symons shows that learning to delight in God changes everything; our desires, relationships, and destiny ... both now and for eternity.

We all know death is real. But what if hope is stronger?In this message from our "The Boldest Claim" teaching series, Pastor Andrew Hall unpacks what the Bible says about resurrection and what it means for life right now. Our bodies may be fragile, but the same God who raised Jesus from the grave promises to raise us too; transformed, whole, and alive forever.

When Paul defends the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15, he’s not just arguing theology. He’s declaring reality. Jesus rose from the dead, and so will all who trust in Him. Discover how this truth shapes faith, future, and life today.

Listen as Dr. Charles Price finishes off our 2025 Missions Conference with an encouraging and mobilizing message on the multiplication of the Gospel throughout the world!

Every generation has seen bold claims. Some that shaped history, others that changed the world. But one claim rises above them all: a man rose from the dead (and you will too)!In this episode from The Boldest Claim series, Pastor Nate Pifer unpacks the evidence, meaning, and impact of Jesus’ death and resurrection. It’s not just a story from ancient history. It’s the turning point for humanity. If death isn’t the end, what does that mean for life right now?Whether you’re exploring faith or looking for solid ground to stand on, this episode invites you to wrestle with the boldest claim ever made and discover why it changes everything.•••Live in Muskoka? We invite you to join us in person on Sundays (9:15 & 11 am) for worship ... can't make it in person? Join us online at faithmuskoka.ca or on local cable television.

Gratitude changes how we see life. Psalm 100 is an ancient song that reminds us that every good thing comes from God and that real thankfulness fills us with joy, peace, and purpose.

Life moves fast, and it’s easy to get caught up doing, even doing good things, while missing what really matters. In this episode, Pastor Nate Pifer looks at a short dinner story from the Bible about two sisters, one frantic and one focused. Through their story, we see a simple but life-changing truth: peace and purpose don’t come from performance but from presence. Whether you’re curious about faith or just tired of the noise of everyday life, this message invites you to slow down, pull up a chair, and discover the kind of rest that can’t be taken away.

Ever feel like you’re searching for something but not sure what it is? In this episode, we look at an ancient encounter between a hated tax collector and Jesus that changed everything. It’s a story about being truly seen, deeply invited, and completely transformed. Whether you’ve been in church your whole life or you’re simply curious about who Jesus really is, this message will help you see how God’s love reaches you right where you are today.

Discover how God's grace meets us in our deepest mess. In this message from our *Room at the Table* series, we explore Jesus’ story of the prodigal son and what it means to be welcomed home by a loving Father. No matter where you’ve been, there’s a place for you at His table.