Foothills Alliance Church | Audio

1 - Matthew 14:13-21: Join us Sunday for Matthew 14:13-21's desert feast. Jesus offers a banquet in life's deserts, showing compassion and provision. From disciples' concerns to Jesus' miraculous provision, we'll experience His presence and provision. Reflect on giving Jesus our worst and best, remembering His sacrificial love. Encounter the transformative power of the desert feast. See you at 9 or 11am. Bring a friend!

1 - Matthew 14:1-12: In Matthew 14 we encounter the unexpected when John the Baptist is cruelly beheaded. What are we to make of this? Join us this Pentecost Sunday to explore how God calls us to live in a world where standing with and for Jesus does not always end as we expect. Together we’ll embrace the Holy Spirit who alone enables us to live as God's Kingdom people, no matter what.

5 - Matthew 13:44-58: This week we are studying Matthew 13:44-58 and the joy of the kingdom of God. Jesus talks about the kingdom in a way that many of us long for—great joy, delight, and happy sacrifice. Within this text lies purpose, fulfillment, redemption, and a stern warning too. Join us this Sunday at 9 or 11am, as we talk about the treasure of the kingdom of God, and bring a friend!

Parables of Jesus - Matthew 13:1-23: In the coming weeks, people will flock to local garden centers to purchase mulch and manure! Why? Unless we focus on working on the heavy clay based soil in Calgary, nothing much will have a chance to grow in our flower beds and vegetable gardens as spring sets in. In Matthew 13, Jesus speaks of the human heart in need of the same attention. In the four soils that are described in the parable of the Sower, we can learn so much about the human heart. Our own heart is reflected in one of the four soils presented and for some of us we might not like the current condition of the soil of our heart. Take heart! Join us Sunday as we talk about the Kingdom of God that Jesus came to share and how we can be fruitful participants in it!

Parables of Jesus - Matthew 13:24-43: This Sunday we are looking into the problem and promise of waiting. None of us likes to wait, yet Jesus declares that the Kingdom of God is marked by patient waiting and radical transformation. The promise of God’s kingdom is that it is deeper, fuller and more mysterious than we ever thought possible. Join us this Sunday as we study Matthew 13:24-43 at 9 and 11am. Bring a friend!

Daniel - Daniel 6: According to TIME magazine 2024 is “The Ultimate Election Year”, as at least 64 nations are slated to go to the polls representing nearly 50% of the population of the planet! This should get us thinking about the role of Christian witness in society at large. We, like Daniel, live as “foreigners and exiles” in our society, so how do we play a role in bringing the kingdom of God on earth? The story of Daniel 6 reminds the Church that the way we serve and suffer is meant to reveal God's salvation.

Daniel - Daniel 3: This Sunday, we delve into the timeless tale of Daniel 3, exploring the remarkable faith of 3 young men and the pressure to conform. Explore the power of conviction, the goodness of God, and the pressure of pluralism. Join us this Sunday at 9 or 11am and bring a friend!

Daniel - Daniel 1: How do you remain faithful in a world of doubt? How do you keep your faith alive when life seems to be falling apart? How do we have our faith stand the test of deep trial? These questions have been asked by countless Christians throughout thousands of years and this week we will look into Scripture for answers. The book of Daniel is full of trial, difficulty, and fear, and gives us great models of faith in the midst of difficulty. Join us this week as we look at Daniel 1 and study how to have faith that can stand the test. Additionally, we will be celebrating many baptisms! Join us at 9 or 11am and bring a friend!

Easter 2024 - Luke 24:36-49: Happy Easter! This day is the most important day in the Christian calendar. It is a day of celebration, victory, family, and feasting. And yet, many Calgarians could scarcely identify why this day is so important. Many of us make a great mistake of Easter and miss the moment. As we look at Luke 24:36-49 we will see the scandal and challenge of Easter and Jesus invitation to a whole new life. Join us this Sunday at 9 and 11am (and on Good Friday at 9 or 11am – come early as we are joining with other churches) to celebrate the high point of Christian life and the promise of new life both now and forevermore!

Easter 2024 - Luke 19:28-48: This Sunday is Palm Sunday—a moment where Christians for thousands of years have paused to witness the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday commemorates the moment when Jesus enters as King into Jerusalem. But a strikingly different king than anyone expected. In this week’s text, Luke 19:28-48, we see Jesus worshipped, enthroned, and yet, sitting on the coal of a donkey—an odd mount for a great king. And yet, we will see that our hearts are designed and longing for a King on a Colt. A humble, gentle, and courageous king. Join us this Sunday, for Palm Sunday, at 9 or 11am and bring a friend!

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 12:38-50: This Sunday, prepare to journey deeper into the heart of Matthew 12:38-50, where Jesus reveals Himself as the Better Prophet, Wiser King, and Loving Brother. We'll explore how His response to the Pharisees' demand for a sign illuminates His divine wisdom and surpasses the wisdom of Solomon. Discover how Jesus, as the ultimate Prophet, unveils truths about faith, obedience, and the true essence of discipleship. Join us as we delve into the profound depths of Christ's teachings and uncover the richness of His love and authority. Don't miss this opportunity to encounter Jesus in a fresh and transformative way. See you at 9 & 11am! Bring a friend!

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 12:22-37: What do people say about you when you are not in the room? Sometimes, people might comment to each other about how loving, kind, capable or attractive you are. Other times…we might not want to think about what they might have to say. The truth is, not many of us are comfortable with the idea that others are talking about us, without us. And yet, this is a very human reality. Jesus was no stranger to being talked about. In this text, Matthew 12:22-37, we are going to see crowds marvel at Jesus and brag about Him. We will also see His enemies claim He is satanic. We will also study the unforgiveable sin. You won’t want to miss this week. Join us at 9 or 11am! Bring a friend!

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 12:15-21: Have you ever met someone truly polarizing? Someone who people adored and loved while others despised and rejected them? What is it that made them that way? This week we begin to see the polarizing nature of Jesus and the controversy that surrounded him. We also get to see how Jesus responded to controversy when it surround him. This week we get the privilege of studying Matthew 12:15-21—an odd passage that gets little air time in most churches and in it we will see the great tenderness, compassion, and beauty of Jesus. Join us in person or online at 9 or 11am and bring a friend!

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 12:1-14: Have you ever taken something really simple, but made it really complicated and difficult? Sports are a perfect example of this phenomenon. Take golf for example. The goal is to hit a little white ball into a hole in the ground with a stick. Simple, right? Not even close. Golf has 34 categories of rules, with multiple rules under each category. There’s a rule for if a fly lands on your ball. There’s a rule for playing a ball that lands next to a cactus. There’s even a rule about hitting your ball after it gets lodged in an orange! The Pharisees were good at this, making something simple into something difficult. Our passage in Matthew 12 deals with how the Pharisees had turned the Sabbath, a day of rest for God’s people, into something terribly complicated. Thankfully, Jesus comes along and helps us understand God’s original intention and restores the beauty and simplicity of God’s plan. Come hear more about why the Kingdom of Heaven is Good News for those who know and love Jesus.

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 11:20-30: Have you ever had the wrong first impression of another person? Ever meet someone that seemed hard but was kind? Or terrifying but was tender? This week, we enter Matthew 11:20-30, a text where Jesus seems to be terrifying and yet the text transitions to a sublime tenderness that is found in Jesus. We will also deal with the issue of judgment—God’s judgment and how we understand it in light of the kindness of Christ. Join us this Sunday at 9 or 11am as we study the terrifying Jesus and the tender Jesus and see how these two realities of Christ can propel us into greater joy and freedom!

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 11:1-19: This week we focus in on one of the most peculiar and enigmatic figures in the Bible: John the Baptist. We see John’s reaction to Jesus—a Messiah wholly different than what John expected. This raised all kinds of questions for John about Jesus—are you the one I should expect? What does this mean for me? We all have moments where we experience a sense of surprise and disappointment with God. What do we do with those feelings and how do we find greater certainty and beauty in Christ through those moments? Join us this Sunday at 9 or 11am as we study Matthew 11:1-19. Bring a friend!

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 10:32-42: Controversies have become commonplace in society at large, with something new stirring the pot of opinions multiple times a day. In fact, we've become so used to controversy that we seldom let them affect our day-to-day lives, because there's likely to be a brand new one in the media tomorrow. There is one controversy, however, that has spanned the generations like no other, divining people for centuries—the claim of Christ to uncompromising supremacy. Jesus' claims about himself are controversial because they challenge every other worldview with the total supremacy of Jesus as God. To be a disciple of Jesus is to make Him our highest allegiance, our greatest affection, and our strongest affinity—anything less is not worthy of Him. So, in spite of our complacency to controversy, this is one that should not be ignored because Jesus says His supremacy in our lives will define not only our witness here on earth, but our eternity with God to come.

All Eyes On Jesus - Matthew 10:11-31: We’re back in Matthew this weekend! As we’ve explored this gospel thus far, simply, we’ve seen this: Jesus says the kingdom has come near, be like him, it will be hard, but you can do it because he’ll give you everything you need [when you obey]. The good news must be known to those who have not heard it yet, or who merely need the invitation into his Kingdom. This passage is a beefy section of the bible that I’m excited to explore with you. See you this weekend.

Faith, Doubt, Reconstruction: Have you ever felt pain or disappointment or disenchantment so deep that you felt like giving up on faith? Many of us have. Tragically, there are thousands of Canadians who have gone through a painful or disappointing experience that has prompted them to leave faith altogether. And yet, the Bible gives witness to people who experience a tragic loss of faith or belief and gives us a way through. Jesus is tender with us when we doubt or disbelieve and summons us to a renewed faith. Join us this week as we conclude our series on Faith, Doubt, and Reconstruction and study John 20. We will see Thomas’ journey from unbelief back to belief once more and what we might learn from his story. Join us at 9 or 11am and bring a friend!

Faith, Doubt, Reconstruction - John 14: Doubts. Many of us have them. And yet we can be scared to admit that fact. Why? The Bible speaks openly about doubts and at times portrays honest questions in a positive light and, at other moments, demonstrate that doubt can lead to sin. So what do we do with our doubts? How do we wrestle through the trying and difficult seasons of faith? Can doubt be developmental? How do we experience growth and freedom through difficult questions? Join us this week as we study John 14 and continue to look at the life of Thomas, often dubbed 'the doubter.' We will look at growing through doubt and how to experience Christ through doubt. See you this Sunday at 9 or 11am. Bring a friend!