As we celebrate 30 years of the Ottawa Church of Christ, we remember that the mission Jesus began is still ours today—to proclaim the good news, serve with compassion, and make disciples of all nations.
Non-denominational Christian Church
Sermons by Armand Doucet
Ezekiel’s prophetic work wasn’t glamorous. If you looked at the stats of his ministry, they might seem discouraging. But the impact? Eternal. Because Ezekiel didn’t get to choose the times he lived in—he only got to choose how he responded. And he responded in obedience.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 tells us that there is a time for everything, including death. Today’s sermon looks at death as our eternal retirement (from life) and asks us how we are preparing for it. We are reminded that even Jesus was conscious of time and that what we do with our time is critical. We are reminded that God has expectations of his children and their time on earth. What are you doing with your time?
It’s easy for us to take creation for granted. In other words, we get used to existing. It’s good to step back and look at the miracle of our existence and to try and recognize God’s purpose and intent for humanity. As Christ-followers, we are image-bearers for the divine and yet, at the same time, we are often plunged into the messiness of muddy situations in the church and in our own lives.
Can you live your life without regrets? With faith in God, you can. Living by faith does not mean your life will be easy or have no challenges. God gives you a purpose that makes your life meaningful. Do you feel like your life is making a difference? Does it have a purpose that would give it a lifelong meaning? What can you do with your life right now so that in the end you have no regrets?