Mount Hamilton Baptist Church
by Mount Hamilton Baptist Church
This is the sermon podcasts for Mont Hamilton Baptist Church. Visit our website at www.mhbc.ca for more information. We are on Facebook (www.facebook.com/mounthamiltonbaptistchurch/) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/mounthamiltonbaptist/) as well.
Episodes
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What's in a Word? | October 18 | Aaron Westera
People have argued about the Bible for as long as the Bible has been around: Is it just an ancient book or a divine writing that guides our lives? Lots has been said about the Bible. It is often tempting for us to stand as the judge over Scripture, leaning on our own strength to understand it....
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The One That Turned Back | October 11 | Amanda De Santis
Ten people were healed by Jesus, but only one turned back to thank him. This Thanksgiving, we’ll explore what this story teaches us about gratitude. It’s not just as something we feel, but something we express that draws us into deeper relationship with God and others. What might we notice if we...
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Can You See That? | October 4 | Aaron Westera
Some of our biggest problems with the Bible are not caused by the Bible itself, but by assumptions we bring to it. We expect an ancient library to function like a Google search, a systematic theology textbook, a science manual, or an instruction booklet written directly to twenty-first-century...
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Can We Trust The Bible? | September 27 | Aaron Westera
If we’re ever going to follow the writing in the Bible, we need to learn to trust it as an ancient writing. We’ll be looking how manuscripts, translation, textual criticism, and ancient documents actually work. Every English Bible is already an interpretation, and the many different translations...
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What is this book? | September 20 | Aaron Westera
What exactly is the Bible, and how did this collection of ancient writings become the book in our hands? Before we can talk about whether the Bible is reliable, inspired, authoritative, or relevant, we should probably know what it actually is. The Bible did not fall out of heaven leather-bound,...
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Foundations | September 13 | Aaron Westera
As we step into a new season together, we desire to be a church strong at the foundations. It’s not simply that people would know more, but that we would be rooted in Christ, united in love, and strengthened in living out of our calling. Many of our upcoming series will be on some of the...
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Psalm 1 & 2 | August 30 | Jamie De Santis
The nations rage. Humanity rebels. Yet God remains on His throne. This Sunday we'll discover how Psalms 1 and 2 point beyond human rebellion to God's chosen King and the refuge found in His Son. From Eden's tree to Christ's victory, the story has been there all along.
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Where Are You Looking? | August 23 | Amanda De Santis
Life can sometimes feel like a difficult journey, with mountains ahead and uncertainty around every corner. Psalm 121 reminds us that while we may not know what lies ahead, we can know who is watching over us. This psalm teaches us that worshiping God starts with looking to Him.
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Psalm 145 | August 16 | Aaron Westera
Psalm 145 is a song of praise that turns our attention away from ourselves and toward the character of God. David celebrates a God who is great beyond our understanding - gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, rich in love, faithful to His promises, and near to those who call on Him. In a…
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Psalm 23 | July 26 | Fady Mekhael
Most of us grew up memorizing Psalm 23, but what does it *really* mean that God is our shepherd? Join us this Sunday as we dig past the familiar poetry to see how David’s image points us directly to Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Together, we’ll explore what sets a good shepherd apart and why knowing...
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Worshiping in Unity | July 19 | Hildegard Snelgrove
Psalm 30, a psalm of David for the dedication of the temple. Except, this psalm doesn’t read like much of a dedication! We’ll look at what this strange Psalm can teach us about worshiping God through our differences, together in unity.
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Worship in the Waiting | July 12 | Aaron Westera
Psalm 62 invites us to remember where our souls find true rest. In a world full of noise, pressure, and competing voices, worship re-centres us on the One who is our rock, our refuge, and our salvation. Worship is not just something we do on Sunday; it is the posture of a life that learns to wait...
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Calling of Proximity | June 28 | Aaron Westera
Calling is not limited to a Sunday morning volunteer role. God has placed each of us in neighbourhoods, workplaces, schools, families, friendships, and daily rhythms where we can represent the love and presence of Jesus. The mission of God often begins with noticing who is already near us. Even...
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Discovering Your Calling | June 21 | Amanda De Santis
Sometimes the hardest part of serving is not willingness — it is knowing where to begin. We’ll explore how God has uniquely shaped each of us through our spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences. We’ll also continue to invite you to the helpful SHAPE resource designed to...
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Being the Body | June 14th | Aaron Westera
Every follower of Jesus is called. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul pushes back against the idea that only certain gifts, roles, or people are “spiritual.” Instead, he shows that the Spirit is at work in every believer, giving different gifts to different people for the common good. The church is not a...
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CBOQ SUNDAY | June 7th | Rev. Leanne Friesen
If you don’t know what the CBOQ is, this is the perfect Sunday to learn about the family of churches we are part of. Darlene, Hildegard, and I will report to you all on how the Assembly went and give you a little look at what CBOQ is, and CBOQ’s executive minister, Leanne Friesen, will be...
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Arriving at Your Destination | May 31 | Aaron Westera
Joshua’s farewell calls the people to intentional faithfulness and service. At the journey’s end, he points forward — reminding them that identity is sustained through ongoing choice to serve and follow God. Our lives are shaped by the direction we repeatedly choose.
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Take Good Care… | May 24 | Rev. Dale Rose
As the Hebrews stand at the edge of the River Jordan, they are about to enter the Promised Land to receive their inheritances. Joshua has words of challenge and warning for them. He tells them to “take good care…. to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his...
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Wrong turn. Rerouting | May 17 | Aaron Westera
The defeat at Ai reveals how hidden disobedience disrupts communal identity and purpose. This week explores how setbacks can become defining moments that either harden or shape us. God’s journey with us includes grace, correction, and restoration. After failure, God invites Israel back into...
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Before The Road Less Travelled | May 10 | Aaron Westera
Jericho’s fall shows that success in the journey is not achieved through human strength but through faithful obedience. The strange strategy teaches Joshua and Israel that God’s ways redefine what victory looks like and that we can overcome any obstacle through His ways. We discover ourselves…
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Gas Station Pitstop | May 3 | Aaron Westera
Before major victories, Israel pauses for covenant renewal. God reminds them that their identity comes from belonging to Him. In our own journeys, God often calls us to slow down, re-centre, and rediscover who we are throughout following Him.
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Get In and Drive | April26 | Aaron Westera
Crossing the Jordan marks a decisive step into God’s promises. The people must physically move before the waters part. This moment teaches that identity is formed through action—we become people of faith by walking into the unknown. Remembering God’s faithfulness and what He has done up to this...
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Rahab’s Story | April 19 | Amanda De Santis
Rahab’s story reminds us that God often works through unexpected people and circumstances. As Joshua prepares to move forward, the community learns that faith is not about perfection but about alignment with God’s purposes. On our journey, we discover that who we are becoming is shaped by…
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Packing for the Journey | April 12 | Aaron Westera
Joshua stands at the threshold of leadership after Moses’ death, facing uncertainty and overwhelming responsibility. This opening moment reminds us that new seasons often begin before we feel ready. God’s command to be strong and courageous is not rooted in Joshua’s abilities but in God’s…
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Easter Sunday | April 5 | Aaron Westera
He Is Risen Indeed!
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Good Friday | April 3 | Aaron Westera
We reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Jesus Arrives | March 29 | Rev. Dale Rose
Today Jesus marks the end of his journey. He has arrived in Jerusalem amid the cheering crowds who are waving palm branches. Today marks the culmination of three years of ministry. Palm Sunday becomes his final destination. Before him lies the spectre of the cross. Matthew tells us the whole city...
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Simple Community | March 22 | Aaron Westera
How are we doing this together? As we’ve looked at all these things in this series, we are called to do this individually and collectively. Are we a church that puts Jesus at the centre of what we do? Are we content with what and who we are, or do we desire transformation? Do we steward all God…
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Simple Giving | March 15 | Aaron Westera
Where is our trust? Giving is less concerned about the amount we give and more about the posture of the heart. Jesus honours giving that flows from trust, humility, and faith. Giving becomes less about obligation and more about alignment, a practice that speaks to where our heart is. It is part…
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Simple Generosity | March 8 | Amanda De Santis
We’re exploring generosity—not as obligation, but as something deeply woven into who God created us to be. Scripture shows a God whose generosity is so radical it sometimes offends our sense of fairness, and who invites us to live open-handed lives in response. What might change in our lives and...
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Simple Stuff | March 1 | Rev. Dale Rose
What stuff are you clinging to and what do you need to let go? Jesus reminds us that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. We are often conflicted about the things we own. We all struggle with greed and the desire for more. Too often our “stuff” determines what we value most in...
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Simple Heart | February 22nd | Aaron Westera
What is at the center of your life? Our world is one of more, but so often the more you get, the more you want. No matter what we are talking about - money, stuff, power, comfort, pleasure - we never feel like we have enough. Anything that our heart and life are built on that can be lost puts us…
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Simple Life | February 15th | Aaron Westera
What is at the center of your life? Simplicity in different areas of our lives is great, but we need to understand the why and to simplify around something (or someone, in this case). It’s knowing what the center of your life is and allowing that to form you. As we start this new series, we will...
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Connected to God | February 8th | Aaron Westera
Jesus lived constantly connected to God; His relationship with His Heavenly Father was His priority so He made time to invest in that relationship. Prayer wasn’t just asking Father God for things, but two-way communication within a relationship. The Gospels routinely have prayer as something…
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Inviting | February 1 | Aaron Westera
Jesus is less concerned with drawing boundaries to keep people out of the kingdom, and more inviting people to move towards the kingdom. That doesn’t mean there are no standards, but they are about movement towards a center, not a static boundary that we cannot cross. Jesus kept company with...
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Interruptible | January 25th | Aaron Westera
Jesus is always being interrupted. It might seem like Jesus does more miracles in the interruptions than planned. Mark 5 alone has a demon-possessed man approaching Jesus, Jarius approaching Him to plead for his daughter to be healed, and then, even on the way to do that, a woman who has been…
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Relational | January 18th | Aaron Westera
Jesus had lots of teachings to large groups, public miracles and works, and interactions with the people of Israel, but He spent most of his time investing in twelve close relationships - His disciples. This was more than just the cultural practice for Rabbis and students, but an understanding…
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Following Jesus into Quiet Places | January 11th | Amanda De Santis
We began a new series on the rhythms of Jesus, starting with the practice of stepping away to be still with God. In a world full of noise, hurry, and constant demands, Jesus regularly chose silence and solitude. What if silence isn’t empty, but a space rich with the potential to meet God and...
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| December 28th | Rev. Dale Rose
After the rush of Christmas fades, Rev. Dale Rose invites us into a quieter, deeper moment of the story. Drawing from Luke 2, this post-Christmas message reflects on Simeon and Anna: two elders who spent a lifetime waiting, watching, and trusting, only to be surprised by joy when they finally…
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Christmas Eve at MHBC
In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Aaron shares the true story behind a song written about him, and uses it to reflect on waiting, hope, and the long expectation that leads to the birth of Jesus. From decades of saving coins to centuries of longing for light, this episode reframes Christmas…
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Advent 2025: Love | December 21rst | Aaron Westera
Of all the greatest things that break in from God’s future Kingdom, this is the one we’re called to be known for! Love is a response to what He has done in our lives, and Jesus is our example and source of world-changing love. It’s the kind of love that changes everything, that upends your life…
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Advent 2025: Joy | December 14th | Aaron Westera
We are exploring the idea of joy. Like peace, sometimes we don’t feel very joyful amid all that is going on in our world. Yet, joy is different than happiness and more than just a feeling - it’s a state of being we can access as part of God’s future kingdom breaking into the now. How can we find...
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Advent 2025: Peace | December 7th | Aaron Westera
What is peace? How do we find it? Is peace just the absence of conflict? Is it based on our surroundings? Jesus' birth is surrounded by and even causes some chaos. Often, our picturesque envisionment of a peaceful, beautiful, silent night is far from the reality of how Jesus came into this world....
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Advent 2025: Hope | November 30th | Amanda De Santis
We all have things that we've prayed for and that didn't happen. When that happens, it's temping to blame ourselves or doubt God. Were we hoping for the wrong things? Not praying enough? Or is God not as good as we thought? This Sunday, we will look at Zechariah and his journey of finding hope in...
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SABBATH as Rest | November 16th | Dale Rose
Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 is simple: "Come to me… and I will give you rest." Rest is not a luxury; it is a necessity woven into creation itself. In Sabbath we find the "easy yoke" of Christ. True rest is not just sleep for the body but renewal for the soul, a rhythm of trust that God is at...
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SABBATH as Worship | November 9th | Aaron Westera
Sabbath is not merely absence from labour; it is presence to God. Sabbath is re-orientation—a weekly turning of our face toward the One who made time holy. In worship, we come to centre ourselves: Scripture read slowly, songs sung as prayer, community without a time limit, bread and cup received…
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SABBATH as Stopping | November 2nd | Hildegard Snelgrove
What if Sabbath isn’t just a rule to follow, but a rhythm to live by from the very first page of the Bible in Genesis 1? This Sunday we’ll explore how Sabbath is God’s gift of “enough” — a call to stop striving, put down our tools, and say “yes” to His invitation. The Sabbath isn’t about doing...
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SABBATH as Resistance | October 28th | Aaron Westera
In a culture that confuses busyness with holiness and productivity with worth, Sabbath is a holy protest of resistance. It is God teaching His people to say “enough” when the world keeps saying “more.” Sabbath exposes the lie that we are machines as we refuse to be driven by anxiety, achievement,...
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CBOQ Sunday | October 19, 2025 | Reverand Leanne Friesen
CBOQ Executive Minister Reverend Leanne Friesen delivers a message of hope and connection for CBOQ Sunday, reminding Mount Hamilton Baptist Church that they are part of a diverse family of congregations united in Christ. Drawing from Jesus’ call to “keep watch” in Gethsemane, she reflects on the...
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Prayer: Thanksgiving | October 12, 2025 | Aaron Westera
A life of gratitude leads to a life of devotion, not the other way around. When we are thankful for all that God has done for us and who He is, we are moved to live a life of worship, service, and praise. We are going to explore this psalm as a prayer of thankfulness we can adopt in our lives,...
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This is the sermon podcasts for Mont Hamilton Baptist Church. Visit our website at www.mhbc.ca for more information. We are on Facebook (www.facebook.com/mounthamiltonbaptistchurch/) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/mounthamiltonbaptist/) as well.
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