In this compelling sermon from the "Rooted" series, Pastor Hurmon Hamilton emphasizes the transformative power of personal ministry through Jesus's example of foot-washing, highlighting that faith matures through action, not just learning. He uses practical examples to encourage and illustrate how stepping out to serve allows God to grow something …

Today, we begin our journey into a book that says if I read it, hear it, and heed it, I will be blessed. Tonight we begin down the road of that blessing as we look at the Revelation of Jesus Christ. We will begin at the first verse and finish with the last verse, and of course this will take a minimum of one and one half years. But it will be an en…

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In this message, Dr. Rhonda Hamilton highlights the importance of trusting God. Even when we are doing God's work diligently, life can present many stressors through work, family life or health struggles. The overwhelming stressors can feel like a militia coming towards us. In those times, we should remember that God is always with us. The Lord wil…

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We close our Genesis foundations series tonight. Thirty one weeks in Genesis chapters one to eleven have flown by. Tonight I will again cover the text on Babel but with a different application. Last week we looked at the facts of the Tower and tonight I dive back in with application for today. We will explore how the similar behaviors are happening…

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Tonight we begin our two week study of the Tower of Babel has we head toward the finish line of our Genesis foundations series. The Tower of Babel is a huge key to understanding where all the different people groups came from. We will approach our first teaching through a series of questions concerning the Tower that I will answer. Should be a good…

Today, we celebrate the redeeming love of Jesus withan inspiring Easter message called “Redeemed”. Continuing our series on Forgiveness, Pastor Hurmon surfaces the incredible redemption available to every person through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Neither our sin nor our trauma defines us. God’s redemption does. We are forgiven. Bec…

As we move closer to the finish line of our Genesis foundations series, we come to the second part of the genealogies of Genesis. In other words, where and who we came from. Last week we took a look at the descendants of Japheth, who moved to the north in what we know as Europe and parts of Asia. Today we take a look at the descendants of Ham and S…

In this message of the “Forgiven” series, Pastor Hurmon reminds us why it is important to forgive. Forgiveness sets boundaries without keeping bitterness and liberates you. Forgiveness hands the burden of revenge over to God—and sets you free in the process. Forgiveness does not reduce or deny the severity of the pain we have experienced, nor is it…

There is a consistently growing curiosity about where we came from; our ancestry. Biblically we know that we are “one race” the human race with many different ethnicities. We’ve all come from one of the three sons of Noah, and ultimately from Adam and Eve the first two humans. In this teaching we embark on finding out who the descendants of Noah’s …

In this third message in the Forgiven series, we discuss what to do when we we sincerely repent for our sins and God grants us his extravagant grace, and works through us, but we still struggle to forgive ourselves.It can be hard to forgive ourselves because: 1. Our brains replay the pain of our actions; 2. We confuse responsibility with condemnati…

I love that the Bible doesn’t hide the weaknesses and failures of God’s greatest people. And as we progress into Noah’s life after the flood we find this man who called “blameless” fall into sin. It can happen to any of us. And tonight we will examine this AND the incorrect response of one of his sons. Should be interesting!! If you'd like this wee…

In this week's powerful message Pastor Hurmon addresses those who sometimes struggle with feeling truly forgiven - even after asking God for forgiveness. He explores why we often remain trapped in guilt and shame, and reveals how God's grace offers us not just forgiveness, but a whole new way of viewing our mistakes and growth. Just as Jesus met Da…

Tonight’s teaching we look at some of the changes that God institutes after Noah departs from the ark. In our Genesis Foundations series we come to the moment when they are existing the ark to a new beginning. But they are also coming out to a different world. God now institutes a new way of operating in this new world, much the same way He institu…

In the first message of the “Forgiven” series, Pastor Hurmon reminds us that we need forgiveness because good people mess up sometimes. Luckily for us, forgiveness is always available and the bigger the sin, the bigger the gift of forgiveness we receive from God. Pastor Hurmon uses the story of Nathan confronting David on the sins he committed to h…

Noah will now walk off the ark. The water has been receding and now after approximately 370 days he steps onto dry land for a new beginning for humanity. We will look at multiple applications in this text, but I wonder? What is the first thing you or I would do after being sequestered for such a long time? The first thing Noah does is…………Sorry but …

In this powerful message, Pastor Hurmon reveals how we are called to be God's agents of love in a broken and polarized world. Drawing from Jesus' greatest commandments in the books of Mark and John, he shows how true love must be intentional and purpose-driven. Whether you're struggling in relationships, seeking to grow in your faith, or wanting to…

We now enter into another important piece of our foundations series through Genesis 1-11. The evidence for an actual global deluge on planet earth. In the next two Tuesdays we will look to see that IF there was a Noah’s flood, what kind of clues or evidence should we find to prove it. If you'd like this week's notes, click the link here!👇⬇️ https:/…

In this message, Pastor Stan Johnson uses the story of Jesus cleansing ten lepers to remind us of the importance of thanksgiving. He reminds us that grace is at the heart of thanksgiving and obedience, healing, and faith are connected to thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is not to be a seasonal occurrence, but a daily occurrence for the grace that we know…

In this teaching we continue the second part of the evidence for a global flood. One of the interesting things about this is, both creation and secular scientist have the same evidence. They just interpret it differently. I hope that this teaching allows you to see that the evidence absolutely points to a global flood in our not so distant past. If…

When we put god first in our lives, we are able to use our relationship with Him and our experience of His love for us to understand what it means to have healthy love in our other relationships. In this week's sermon, we learn about what unconditional love looks like through the lens of repentance. Unconditional love does not mean love without bou…

We now enter into another important piece of our foundations series through Genesis 1-11. The evidence for an actual global deluge on planet earth. In the next two Tuesdays we will look to see that IF there was a Noah’s flood, what kind of clues or evidence should we find to prove it. If you'd like this week's notes, click the link here!👇⬇️ https:/…

In this message, Pastor Hurmon calls us to set boundaries because we can say no as an act of love. One of the ways that God’s love works in our life is that it points us toward honouring boundaries. When boundaries are violated in your life, it creates harm and destruction. The deeper we experience the love of God the easier it is for us to recogni…

In our Foundations series covering Genesis chapters 1-11, we now come to the moment they enter the Ark. An interestingly, it is Noah, the father that leads his family into the ark. Father’s lead the way in spiritual things, AND dad’s, it is much simpler than some people make it. So today, we follow Noah and the family into their ark of safety as th…

In this enlightening message, Pastor Hurmon Hamilton tackles one of life's most fundamental yet misunderstood concepts, love. At a time when artificial intelligence can simulate relationships and our culture often reduces love to mere emotions, what makes love such a big deal? Whether you're single, married, or anywhere in between, this message wil…

In this teaching we now examine some of the details of the ark Noah was commanded by God to build. Many images and misconceptions of the Ark lead some to believe the ark was not very large, when in fact it was around 500’ long. So it is a huge vessel with plenty of room to house the land dwelling animals. Join us as we now enter the Flood Zone with…

In this powerful conclusion to our Resolution vs. Solution series, Pastor Tilden uncovers how our pursuit of success, fulfillment, and personal growth ultimately points us to our greatest need: a relationship with God. If you've ever felt the frustration of unmet goals or fleeting motivation, this message offers a fresh perspective—one that shifts …

In this first message of the Love on Purpose series , Hon. Shelyna Brown-Hamilton invites us to love ourselves on purpose. This is because we have difficulty seeing and trusting God’s goodness when we don’t love ourselves. Not loving ourselves leaves us with a distorted view of God’s love for us and an inability to love God the way we should (with …

Today we look at one of the more interesting sections of Genesis, that’s right, the Nephilim. These were large people that lived in the pre-flood era. Who were they? Why were they so large? Are they ever seen again? There are many thoughts on who they were and how they came to be. Tonight we will look at these people called the Nephilim and attempt…

In this teaching we will look at such things as; Why did people live so much longer than we do today? The rapture of Enoch before the flood. Noah and the interesting differences between his three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. I hope you tune in as we continue our foundations series through Genesis chapters 1-11. If you'd like this week's notes, cli…

In this message, Pastor Hurmon encourages us to build the habit of prayer. Making small consistent changes can lead to remarkable transformations over time, so why don’t we do that with our prayer life? If Jesus Christ had to practice the habit of prayer, and prayer was the source to Jesus’ earthly power and success, we should also be practising th…

As we progress in our Foundations series we come to the place where we see two distinct family lines taking extremely different paths. Cain’s line goes off the rails and Seth’s line become seekers of God. This shows the importance of the decision making of family patriarchy. We will also answer the question, “Where did Cain get his wife?” I hope yo…

This week’s timely message reveals how small, consistent habits can lead to extraordinary spiritual transformation. Drawing inspiration from Daniel's unwavering prayer life and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s deep dependence on prayer, Pastor Hamilton shows us how developing the right habits - especially the habit of daily prayer - can anchor our fait…

Cain has sinned by murdering his brother Abel and with any sin comes consequences. In this teaching we will look at Cain’s consequences in detail. As we progress we will see how the root of rejection led to personal pain in his life. Cain thought he could get away with it. But the problem with that is, God sees and knows everything and because of C…

In this message, Pastor Hurmon kicks off the ‘Resolution vs Solution’ series with a word of encouragement to be a blessing in the lives of others, even during our hard times. Every year there are many people that experience breakthroughs because they move from having intentions to effective action. We need to move towards solutions and not just res…

In this first message of 2025, we learn from Rabbi ILana Goldhaber-Gordon about what blessings are, and how our relationship with blessings teaches us about our relationship with God. Through exploring the stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Rabbi Goldhaber-Gordon reminds us that blessings are more than luck; they are gifts from God. Blessings ar…

This message explores the importance of finding peace through courage and trust in God, even in the midst of life's uncertainties and challenges. Guest speaker, Dennis Logie, unpacks how embracing God's purpose for our lives allows us to move from fear to faith, inspiring us to step into His greater story with confidence.…

In this message, Pastor Hurmon reminds us that in these difficult times, there is still hope for the nations. He asks: Is Jesus the King of our lives? Jesus is the King of all who surrender to His authority. Jesus’ kinship is focussed on love, justice, serving others and giving His life to save ours. Christmas brings us grounded optimism: optimism …

As we continue our exploration of what Christmas is all about in our Hope of Peace series, Pastor Hurmon moves from themes of serenity and courage, to a focus on the wisdom and joy we need to face life's darkest moments. Life isn’t always easy — grief, illness, financial strain, and relationship challenges can leave us feeling stuck in the dark. Bu…

In this second message of the ‘Hope of Peace’ series, Pastor Hurmon uses Joseph’s actions in the reading to demonstrate the importance of courage in our walk with God. Courage is not the absence of fear, but the audacity to face fear and act anyway. It allows us to face with fear with faith in God’s ability to meet us in our situation. Peace often …

Today we begin chapter 4 of our foundations series in Genesis. Specifically we look at Cain and Abel. I have titled this, “Dealing with anger: Cain and Abel.” I’ve been around long enough to know there are plenty of angry people around. I was one of them. I was on that team for decades. So I know a bit about it and its destructive fruit. Today we l…

In the lead-up to Christmas, we kick off the Hope of Peace Series. In this first message, Pastor Hurmon uses the discussion between Mary and Gabriel to discuss the ways we are able to find and experience peace in a time of turbulence and uncertainty. In order to do this, we must remember that even though we have a story that dominates our life, our…

Sequoia Church Lead Elder & Future NBCC Elder 2025, Brad Jung, highlights the power of prayer. Pray is meant to bring us into relationship with God, and Jesus has set the example of being in communion of God through prayer. Prayer is more than just asking God, it’s experiencing God. God doesn’t always answer our prayers the way we want him to, but …

In this teaching we focus on the fall out of sin. Specifically on Adam. Due to sin corruption enters into a once perfect world and now for Adam, life will have it’s difficulties. And that goes for all of us descendants of Adam. We will also see the mercy of God in this text as God sacrifices an animal to cover Adam and Eve. This is a beautiful pict…

Pastor Hurmon Hamilton explores two essential ingredients for impactful living: rejoicing and reaching. He unpacks how cultivating an attitude of gratitude, embracing a stewardship worldview, and maximizing our God-given gifts can lead to a life of joy and purpose. Through compelling stories and biblical insights, Pastor Hamilton challenges listene…

We continue in our Genesis Foundations series with a deep dive into what God made as very good, but now after sin, was not so good. This is the first of a two-part teaching looking at what changed for the woman, the serpent, and man. If you'd like this week's notes, click the link here!👇⬇️ https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vromw3oc2f1sqc9li9wmn/PJ-Mid…

Pastor Hurmon invites us to choose the Jesus Way. Choosing the Jesus Way will radically transform your life and relationships, particularly where there are contentions. He reminds us that it’s our differences that make us usable by God. When communicating with others, it’s important to be empathic, learning their story, relating to their pain and w…

We continue to look at the fall out of the fall. It is fascinating to me that most if not all relationship and marriage problems can be traced back to this. And tonight, we continue learn what not to do by observing Adam and Eve's marriage malfunction. If you'd like this week's notes, click the link here!👇⬇️ https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m6k2aiy39…