Christ Covenant Church Montreal

06/06/2026

When faith in the gospel is genuine, it doesn’t just clean up your life on the outside - it transforms you from the inside out.

By the power of the Holy Spirit, God changes your heart, your desires, and your identity, so that you don’t just act different… you are different in Christ.

06/04/2026

Whatever hardship you’re walking through right now is not random or wasted. 🕊️

In Christ, your suffering is held by a God who loves you, has chosen you, and is using every trial to sanctify you. Keep trusting Him. Your pain has a purpose, and your hope is secure.

06/03/2026

This certainty is your greatest comfort; you are loved by God and chosen for such a time as this.

Join us tonight at 7:30 to unpack the sermon some more & pray for one another.

May 30 2026 | How Do You Know That God Chose You? | 1 Thessalonians 1:4-7

06/02/2026

God doesn’t mean for you to live in constant doubt.

In Christ, He wants you to KNOW you are loved, chosen, and kept - so you can face every trial with assurance, joy, and boldness.

Rest in His grace, not your performance, and let that confidence move you to live fully for Him.

06/02/2026

How do you know God chose you? This powerful question lies at the heart of our recent message from 1 Thessalonians 1:4-7.

Here's the life-changing truth: You are CHOSEN by God. You are LOVED by Him. This isn't random chance or earned merit, it's sovereign grace. When you face trials, suffering, or doubt, remember that everything you experience is designed by a loving Father to sanctify you.

The Apostle Paul wanted the Thessalonians to know with certainty that God's love and election were real, a truth that strengthened them through persecution.

Three evidences confirm God's choice: Do you believe the gospel with your whole heart? Have you submitted to Christ through Scripture? Are you persevering through affliction with the joy of the Holy Spirit? If yes, then rest assured - you are beloved, chosen, and sealed by God's Spirit.

Your suffering is never meaningless. Your perseverance glorifies Christ. And knowing you're chosen changes everything about how you face each day.

How Do You Know That God Chose You? ( 1Thessalonians 1:4-7 )Sermon...

05/30/2026

How does the hope of Christ's return fuel your perseverance and obedience through current afflictions, or have you been enduring hardships with passive resignation rather than active hope?

05/29/2026

Faith that really believes is faith you can actually see. 👀

The church in Thessalonica didn’t just claim Christ; their whole life showed it in at least five ways:

1️⃣ They received God’s Word with joy in the middle of real suffering (v.6). Their trust in Christ didn’t disappear when things got hard. Even in affliction, they clung to the Word with Spirit-given joy.

2️⃣ The Word of the Lord “sounded forth” from them (v.8).�The gospel wasn’t a private, quiet thing. It rang out from their church; through their conversations, their witness, and their way of life.

3️⃣ They welcomed and honoured those who brought them the gospel (v.9).�Their faith showed up in hospitality, support, and love for gospel workers. They weren’t spectators; they were partners in the work.

4️⃣ They turned from idols to serve the living and true God (v.9).�People could see the change. Old loyalties, sins, and false gods were left behind. Their priorities, habits, and decisions now revolved around Christ.

5️⃣ They waited for Jesus with a steady hope in the midst of pressure (v.10).�They weren’t passively counting days. They kept serving, obeying, and enduring while they waited for Christ, confident He will rescue His people from the coming wrath.

That’s a gospel-shaped reputation:�faith that acts,�love that costs,�hope that holds.

Lord, make our faith observable, our love tangible, and our hope steady in a watching world.

05/27/2026

What defines your reputation as a Christian? In this week's sermon (the first of our new series) we learned the Thessalonians were known for observable faith, tangible love, and hope-filled endurance through affliction. Here are five truths we should remember throughout the week.

Join us tonight at 7:30 to unpack the sermon some more & pray for one another.

May 24 2026 | What Are You Known For? | 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3


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05/27/2026

In the Bible, love isn’t just a feeling, it looks like obedience.

Jesus said, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15).

That means loving God isn’t about vague emotions or overwhelming sentiment, but actually submitting to His Word, denying ourselves, giving up the things that are against His will, and showing real, tangible care for others.

We cannot claim we love God is we do not submit ourselves under the kingship of Christ. Love for God shows up in how we live and love for people shows up in what we’re willing to give up for their good.

05/26/2026

What are you known for? This powerful question cuts to the heart of our lives as Christians.

In the first sermon of our new series, we see that the church in Thessalonica had a reputation that spread far and wide; not because they were perfect, but because their faith was visible, their love was tangible, and their hope in Christ made their afflictions bearable.

Today, we're challenged to examine our own lives: Is our faith observable? Does our love for God translate into sacrificial service? When hardship comes, can others see our hope anchored in Christ's return?

The Thessalonians didn't live isolated Christian lives, they laboured together, endured together, and proclaimed the gospel together. Their transformation was so evident that Paul thanked God constantly for their work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope (1 Thessalonians 1:3).

What will those closest to you (your family, coworkers, and church) say about your walk with Christ? May we be known as people who bear His name faithfully, living in light of eternity until He returns.

What Are You Known For? An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 Sermon series: Labouring in light of eternity.May 24, 2026 Sermon by Rev. Andrew Mark Adil.Wel...