Vernon First Baptist Church

What does the image of Jesus riding in on a white stallion inspire in us? What did it mean for the early church?

Let's continue to learn how to walk in the way of the Lamb, who is also the Lion!

After all the intense visions we've endured, John gets to see a wedding! What's it all about? Who is invited? And who is the bride???

After the seven bowls of God's righteous anger are poured out, John is invited by one of the angels to watch the judgment of the Great Harlot, and he is astonished by what he sees. What is the meaning of this image? Christians have pointed to many other things throughout history, but perhaps the call to come out from here is a challenge to us!

In Revelation 15&16 John's vision is of the Temple in Heaven opening and Seven Angels coming out with seven golden bowls. What do these mean? What are we to take from this?

We'll look at some key concepts based in this book this week, as we continue to learn to Trust in Jesus!

Join us as we open our hearts to what Jesus has for us in this powerful yet challenging chapters of the Revelation of Jesus.

This week we are celebrating 150 years of Canadian Baptist Ministry around the world with Solidarity Sunday!

Come and explore some history of all that God has done thru the heritage of our churches across our great country!

Join us for a special conversation with Karl Janzen, Sharon Watt and Chuck Harper!

What difference does the resurrection of Jesus make in our lives? Is it okay to doubt it, to be a bit bewildered by it? What can we take away for our own lives?

oin Rev. Grace Wulff as she gives us a reflection for Palm Sunday. “Are we almost there yet?” We smile at that sentence, for we might remember ourselves as children on what seemed like a long trip and we would be asking “Are we almost there?” What was it like for Jesus to hold the tensions He has to that Holy Week. What can we learn from Him as we follow the Lamb?

In one of the most challenging chapters of the Revelation so far, we find that there is Good News, some of which may come in the most surprising form! Let's set aside our assumptions and look at this passage as the early church may have heard it.

What are these beasts really about? And that number!! You may be surprised by what the readers in the early church would understand. And maybe even moreso how relevant it is to us!

John's vision takes a dramatic turn with Chapter 12. A fresh vision outlining a great battle that wages around us. How do we fight this battle? John shows us how Christmas gives the answer, sort of. There is a great dragon on the loose - but we have nothing to fear!

We will take a bit of a break as we come to Revelation 11:15-19 and hear from some in our community! The focus of this passage is to Give Thanks as the kingdom of this earth has become the Kingdom of our Lord. So we will give some time for testimony and hear the gratitude of what God is up to in our lives!

What does Jesus mean when He shows John the Two Witnesses? What can we receive from this vision? Lets look at what it might have meant to the early church and then to us.

As we continue in our Revelation study we find something unique in Chapter 10. The second interlude (this time it's between the 6th & 7th trumpets) gives us new visions from John. He's even told not to write some stuff down and we hear about the Mystery of God.

Isn't this meant to explain everything?

What do we do with Mystery?

Join us as we open our hearts to what Jesus has for us in this wild ride of a study.

Some say Revelation 9 is the scariest chapter of the Bible. What is going on with the fifth and sixth trumpets? Where do these images come from and how did the first hearers of this vision understand it? Let's put ourselves in their shoes together and look at it from their point of view. Ultimately, we might see what Jesus has to say to us.

Things really get going as we get to the trumpets!

How would this part of the Revelation of Jesus be good news?

What would this mean to the early church and what can we learn from it?

Revelation Chapter 7 is an interlude amid the first seven seals. And this part has two very reassuring visions for John personally. They reveal Jesus’ care for John, for His persecuted churches, and for us here today. You will be encouraged, just as the early church was.

Join us as we open our hearts to what Jesus has for us this week.

Horses riding out, martyrs crying out, stars falling from the sky! Is this all in the future? What did it mean to the early church? What could it mean to us.

We invite you to join us as we continue to explore this incredible book and find it what Jesus has for us through it.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!

The author of the psalm calls upon his soul and all that is within him to offer thanks and praise to God. His motivation for doing so is God's dealings with him through kindness and blessings showered upon him.

What can we take away from this message as we start a new year!

We are pleased to hear from Joe Bridi, a national missions partner of CBM, based in Beirut, Lebanon.

Enter into a fun look at a Shepherd's longing for Peace and what that first night might have meant to some.

This Sunday Pastor Jenny will lead us into the Word around the theme of Joy, with a message titled, IRREVOCABLE SORROW & UNEXPLAINABLE JOY based on passages from Isaiah.

Enter in and experience Christmas - the Hope, Joy, Peace, Comfort and Love.

Each week we'll explore another part of this meaningful season.

Pastor Grace Wulff preaches to us in Advent about Hope from Romans 12.

What else does John see in the Throne room of Heaven? Something amazing!

If we think we have it tough today- what was it like for the early church? What message or vision from jesus did John receive to give them hope? Who is sitting on the throne? And what does that mean for us today?

Jesus knows what the issue is in Laodicea - an issue that the church in the West struggles with today. But what does it mean to be Hot or Cold? How does this apply to us?

Enter in a find out what Jesus wants from us today.

This week we'll see Jesus' sixth message for the seven churches, where Philidelphia has an open door before them.

What does Jesus want for them?

Hear Grace Wulff as she shares this message with us.

This week we'll see Jesus' fifth message for the seven churches, where Sardis has a reputation of being alive, but Jesus sees through the facade. What does Jesus want them to do? Can we learn from this message?

This week we'll see John's fourth message for the seven churches, where Thyatira is recognized for their love, faith, service and endurance, but they have not navigated some concerns well. How does Jesus want them to handle their compromises and what can we learn from their situation?

This week we'll see John's third message for the seven churches, where Pergamum is recognized for being faithful, but He also has some things against them!
How are they compromising and what can we learn from their situation?
Join us as we open our hearts to what Jesus has for us in this wild ride of a study.
This book has drawn a fascination throughout the centuries, often misinterpreted, and most recently ignored because of its confusing imagery. Yet, this book was meant to inspire the early church in a time of struggle and trial. It gives us a fresh vision of who Jesus is and how to view our world in light that it is all about Him!

This fall we will be exploring the final book of the Bible - The Revelation of Jesus Christ. And for the next few weeks specifically the messages to the seven churches.
This week we'll see John's second message for the seven churches, where Smyrna is encouraged to remain faithful in persecution, even victorious, even if they die.
Many wonder if the church in N. America today is persecuted. What can we learn about how to have victory in persecution from Smyrna?

What does the church today need to hear? Larry reminds us that its exactly what the early church needed to hear!

What did Jesus actually mean when He told us to remember our first love? You might be surprised - listen and find out.

Just what does John hear and when he looks, what does he see?

May we be challenged and inspired as we explore the image of Jesus that he receives.

John continues to introduce this incredible book/letter/vision/prophecy with some powerful words. In order to unpack them let's look at the 5 W questions to know more of what he is getting at and find out what Jesus has for us through it!

This book has drawn a fascination throughout the centuries, often misinterpreted, and most recently ignored because of its confusing imagery. Yet, this book was meant to inspire the early church in a time of struggle and trial. It gives us a fresh vision of who Jesus is and how to view our world in the light that its all about Him!

Join us as we begin the journey this week.

This week Laurie MacKay explores how things are not always what they seem. As we end our summer series and begin our fall one, explore Romans 2 and find out why we may need new lenses as we dig into God's Word finding out what Jesus wants for us.

This week Randy Hamm explores how we find peace even though it feels like the World is on Fire. Will it all burn up?

What is God's plan that could bring us peace?

Let's dig into God's Word finding out what Jesus says.

As we continue to pray for our country and our world - for peace from war and fires and floods, we also celebrate and share in what God has supplied
This week Randy Hamm explores how we find peace through celebrating all that God has given us in Creation and sharing it with others. God is clear about this - from beginning to end! Let's dig into God's Word finding out what Jesus wants for us.

This week Grace Wulff explores how necessary it is for us to engage with God's Creation if we are seeking peace together. Peacemakers Care for Creation! Let's dig into God's Word finding out what Jesus wants for us.

This week guest speaker, Mark Buchanan explores the story of Elisha and the King of Aram and how we can be instruments of peace with a radically different approach than the world around us, or even our usual ideas!

Let's dig into God's Word finding out what Jesus wants for us.

This week Randy Hamm explores the story of David and Abigail and how we can be instruments of peace by engaging in conflict creatively! Let's dig into God's Word finding out what Jesus wants for us.

Peacemaking can be very complex. And sometimes it is better just to walk away. When would that be and what would a Jesus-like attitude be like when we do? Come and explore the story of Abimelech and Issac from Gen 26 to find out.

How important is Forgiveness when it comes to knowing the Peace of God, and especially offering peace to others? Enter into this sermon with Rev Ray Parker and consider what God has for you.

This week Randy Hamm will look at what Paul says about Prayer and Peace in Philippians. How do we pray in such a way to bring peace? How can we live without anxiety? Come and hear what this means for us today!

Join us this summer as we are Seeking Peace Together. This world needs it and each heart needs it, yet it's often so elusive. May we find it together. This week Randy Hamm will look at what Jesus tells us about worry in Matt 6. We don't have to worry - but does Jesus think it's that easy? Come and hear what this means for us today!

What is Peace? How do we find it? Join us this summer as we are Seeking Peace Together. This world needs it, each heart needs it, yet its often so elusive. May we find it together. This week Grace Wulff will unpack Psalm 139, where King David explains the heavenly Father's radical love for us. We are Known and Loved. Come and hear what this means for us today!

What is Peace? How do we find it? Join us this summer as we are Seeking Peace Together. This world needs it, each heart needs it, yet its often so elusive. May we find it together. This week Randy Hamm will unpack John 15:1-12, where Jesus is doing his final address to his disciples and tells them about the Vine and the Branches. Come and hear what Jesus means about abiding in the vine!

What is Peace? How do we find it? Join us this summer as we are Seeking Peace Together. This world needs it, each heart needs it, yet its often so elusive. May we find it together. This week Laurie MacKay will unpack John 3:1-12, when Nicodemus has a clandestine meeting with Jesus trying to find some peace! Come and here what Jesus had to offer him! Whether you are coming to gather in person or engaging online - enter in and worship with your whole heart, mind, and body.

What is Peace? How do we find it? Join us this summer as we are Seeking Peace Together. This world needs it, each heart needs it, yet its often so elusive. May we find it together. This week Jenny Penner will unpack Matthew 6:5–13, known as the Lord's Prayer, and explore Jesus' intention that it be a Prayer of Peace.

The final Jesus story after Easter is the Ascension - when Jesus disappears before the disciple's eyes! What is going on here and what does it mean for us? Come check it out.

The Great Commission is Jesus' plan for changing the world. What did He want the disciples to get going at?

Peter has messed up, he knows it, we know it, Jesus knows it.

How will Jesus respond to him?

How will Jesus respond to us?

How will we respond to others?