June 7, 2026
Vision Sunday | The View From Here
At various points in the Church’s history, Christians realized they were at a crossroads. Decisions had to be made, new opportunities considered and familiar surroundings left to meet fresh challenges. St. Paul’s Leaskdale has its own stories of crossroads, none bigger than leaving the site it had enjoyed for 144 years, buying 100 acres and building a new structure in which to worship Jesus and invite neighbours. Today, with growing numbers and people streaming in from the North and the East, we believe we’re at another crossroads.
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Acts 28:30-31
Questions:
- What is your favourite St. Paul’s Leaskdale memory? Share that with your group.
- The book of Acts does not end with Paul’s death. Instead, it's a picture of the Kingdom moving forward, the truth of Jesus being told. What have Christians done over the years to make sure that the good news of Jesus was carried on past their death?
- The last 2 words in the book of Acts are “openness unhindered,” which means "holding nothing back from God or people.” Rate yourself 0-10 on your openness to do whatever God calls you to do.
- Is there something that hinders you? Take time to consider, with each other, what might hold you back.
- What will you do to rise with SPL into this next season of change and growth?
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Recent Sermons
Colossians 3:18-4:1 -Paul closes his letter by showing how following Jesus transforms our everyday relationships—with spouses, children, parents, employees, and employers—and calls us to care for one another with kindness.
Colossians 3:12-17-Sometimes Christianity gets known for what we don’t do. But Paul points us toward something better: how we live, love, and treat one another. What marks a genuine Christian community? It all starts with who God is and how deeply He loves us.
Colossians 3:5-11-Paul points to two areas that reveal who we are at the deepest level: sex and speech. The path to health and freedom isn’t harsh rules or self-focus, but staying close to Jesus, knowing him and growing in him. Christianity isn’t harsh rules; it’s a vibrant friendship.
Colossians 2:20-3:4 - Religious baggage can pull us in all kinds of directions—from expecting God to fit our preferences to trying to earn His approval. Paul’s message to the Colossians was simple: stop guessing what God wants and get back to the core of Christianity—Jesus.
Colossians 2:13-19 - Humans have a problem that we can’t save ourselves from—not through secular programs or religious systems. The good news of Jesus is that on the cross, Jesus dealt with it all. In him we are alive, forgiven, and free!
Colossians 2:8-12 - Paul warns the Colossian church not to trade the freedom found in Christ for religion or spiritual experiences. Jesus is more than enough.
