Cochrane Alliance Church

1. Parable of the Hidden Treasure and Hidden Pearl
(Sermons / The Parables of Jesus / Parable of the Hidden Treasure and Hidden Pearl)

... house, ownership of your car and other possessions, and give him carte blanche on all future life-decisions.  Would you do it?  Could you afford not to?  ...

2. John Bosma: His Story in His Words
(Sermons / General Topics / John Bosma: His Story in His Words)

John Bosma, Ironman competitor, Electrician, Father and Christian shares the story of his life (well as much as he can tell in 25 minutes).  ...

3. Core Practices: Sacred Pathways
(Sermons / Core Practices: Essentials to Christian growth / Core Practices: Sacred Pathways)

It is no big surprise that different people relate to God in different ways.  While Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me”, God has arranged for there ...

4. Core Practices: Read
(Sermons / Core Practices: Essentials to Christian growth / Core Practices: Read)

Regular exercise of our core muscles is essential to keep our bodies strong so as to be able to enjoy life fully.  Regular exercise of our core Christian practises is also essential to keep our faith strong ...

5. Fred and Tracey Poppe
(Contact / Team)

Fred and Tracey Poppe, Life Group Coordinators,  ...

6. Are we still on Track?
(Growth/2010 by the Book)

... of a life which has been changed by the living Christ is that of forgiveness.  Jesus forgave the men who brutalized him because he knew that ". . the whole world is under the control of the evil one" (1John ...

7. Goin' to Guatemala
(Blogs/Jason's Blog)

... (Hungry for Life) has set-up a daily blog that can update you on our progress. If you are interested in following us click here and then follow the link to the blog. I'm counting on the opportunity to ...

8. David, a Man after God's Own Heart?
(Growth/2010 by the Book)

... and trust in God but also as having the most glaring human failings.  David is no exception.  What struck me this time when reviewing his life was how he seemed to listen more to human advisors later in ...

9. In the Fullness of Time
(Growth/2010 by the Book)

... world to be holy and blameless in his sight.”  God did not act on our behalf reactively but proactively. Let’s not buy into the mindset of our culture and believe that somehow this life is all about ...

10. "My Treasured Possession"
(Growth/2010 by the Book)

... In conclusion, may we also be strengthened by the farewell address of Moses as he challenges with these words:  "Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your ...

11. What are You Fasting From?
(Blogs/Jason's Blog)

... moderation and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ - his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial and resurrection." If the tradition of ...

12. "Do it My Way"
(Growth/2010 by the Book)

... Eden, and gave him the admonition that if he disobeyed he would surely die.  Death never ends, it never says, “enough already; the price has been paid.”  Death is forever.  Life is in the blood, and in ...

13. Free Tim Horton's Coffee
(Growth/2010 by the Book)

... 7th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Where: Cochrane Alliance Church, Room 123. What: A group discussion of our Bible-reading journey thus far. Come share what God has been doing in your life, learn from others ...

14. Compassion's Got Guts
(Blogs/Jason's Blog)

... page ads that explain their philosphy to Macleans' readership. Their catch-phrase has blown me away: Poverty has an Eternal Solution. And listen to this, "The difference in [a child's] life is more than ...

15. Speaking Up
(Growth/2010 by the Book)

... ascension, and gift of the Holy Spirit.   Friendship evangelism is great and living a holy, righteous life is absolutely necessary because by doing so we honor God and set a powerful example for our ...

16. Why Christianity never gets easy
(Blogs/Jason's Blog)

... through 2 Timothy—a letter composed by Paul late in his life. Sure enough, it doesn’t sound as though the old Apostle is coasting. Phrases like,  “That is why I am suffering as I am,” and  “I am already ...

17. Welcome to 2010
(Growth/2010 by the Book)

... at home in our churches, I felt such an uneasiness in my spirit. I began to go regularly to the Bible to find out who God was and what it was that He was after in my life. Then I was introduced to Inductive ...

18. The Legacy of Tiger Woods
(Blogs/Jason's Blog)

It’s been a big week for Tiger Woods—probably the worst week of his life. Yesterday I heard a radio host asking whether or not Tiger’s apparent infidelity will tarnish his legacy. I guess my question is, ...

19. Why is it so hard to pray?
(Blogs/Jason's Blog)

... a person’s life. If it’s worthwhile, it probably won’t come easily or naturally.  ...

20. One 2 One Groups
(Ministries/Growth Opportunities)

... format is simple: agree to meet regularly with your friend to engage in Bible reading, prayer and simply "doing life" together.  The format is purposely loosely structured to help you grow in a way that ...