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In the Way with Charles St-Onge
Charles St-Onge, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Pembroke, Ontario, shares the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Episodes
- In the Way with Charles St-Onge
The Fence and the Lightning Bolt
God's laws are not a fence within which we can 'do as we please.' They are a lightning bolt to our black hearts. Support the showVisit us at intheway.org or…
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With the Wild Animals
Wild animals often serve as a stand in for the forces of evil in Scripture. That Jesus does battle with them, and wins, is a comfort to our times spent in the…
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Down in the Lowlands
Why does Jesus charge the disciples not to talk about his transfiguration until he has risen from the dead? The answer is a real blessing to those who are…
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No Fear
Franklin Roosevelt famously said, “There is nothing to fear but fear itself.” It’s like he was reading Jesus’ mind. Support the showVisit us at intheway.org or…
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Listen to Him, Satan
Satan is in the business of misinformation, disinformation, hoaxes, and lies. But Jesus speaks the truth. He silences Satan and his horde, that we might know…
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Second Chances
The Lord is slow to anger, gracious and merciful - and is always offering everyone a second chance in Christ. That is Good News for us, even as it is bad news…
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Confession of St.Peter
Peter both confessed that Jesus was the Christ and that he should shun suffering and the cross. Which was his "confession?" From a certain perspective, it was…
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When Words Fall
"Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him sand let none of his words fall to the ground." 1 Samuel 3:19. Our words often fall like sheets of ice off a…
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On Being Israel
The Lord set Israel apart to be a light in a darkened world. But God's people are too often interested in the selfishness of being special than being special…
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Hiding His Face
We find the grace of God in the face of Jesus his Son. Support the showVisit us at intheway.org or stjohnspembroke.org.
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Together
Mary had Elizabeth, the shepherds and the women at the empty tomb had each other. God draws us to him in Christ while drawing us to one another. Support the…
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Tenting Among Us
The Lord always meant to be with us where we are, rather than making us be with Him where He is. Support the showVisit us at intheway.org or…
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Who You Are Not
"As for me, I am a condemned sinner redeemed by one I did not know, whose feet have been washed clean by one whose sandals I am unworthy to untie." Text, John…
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The Beginning of the Good News
Mark is a Gospel written for those in a hurry to hear some Good News. It begins simply with John the Baptist calling us to change our minds, and to prepare…
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Getting Himself Killed
What was Jesus thinking when he rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey? Was he trying to get himself killed? Actually, that started with his coming at the…
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The Least of Jesus' Brothers
Who are the "least of these my brothers" that Jesus speaks of in his last warning words at the end of the Church year? Matthew 25:31-46.Support the showVisit…
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Like Master, Like Servant
What should the servants of the master be doing while he's gone? Acting as good representatives of his character. But what happens if you misjudge what kind of…
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Be Prepared
It may be a long wait for the restoration of all things. We may even fall asleep in the meantime. Jesus asks, are we prepared for the long haul?Support the…
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Slaves No More
"I see dead people," says the protagonist in the Sixth Sense, "walking around like regular people. They don't know they're dead." This is the reality for many…
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Cyrus, Messiah of God
What should we make of God's use of a foreigner like the emperor of Persia as a Messiah to deliver his people? Support the showVisit us at intheway.org or…
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Which is Which?
What should we render to God, and what should be rendered to Caesar? Support the showVisit us at intheway.org or stjohnspembroke.org.
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Will You Come?
The Christian message is not, "If you don't believe in Jesus you won't go to heaven." It is, rather, "Come to the wedding feast of the Son, who has swallowed…
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Fear Leads to Anger
Our world is marinating in fear right now, which is leading to outbursts of anger and suffering. How does what Paul write to the Philippians help us break this…
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The Audacity of Unrighteousness
It is not that the unrighteous also tend to be audacious before God. It is audaciousness before God that makes one, by definition, unrighteous. Support the…
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System or Saviour
The Jewish leadership was very happy with their system. What they were missing was God as their Saviour. Jesus was a threat to anyone who loved the system, but…
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Angels and Demons
Reflections on St. Michael and All Angels Day. Mid-Week Sermon.Support the showVisit us at intheway.org or stjohnspembroke.org.
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Not Fair
Jesus asks us a question: "Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?" What is our answer? Support the…
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Team of Rivals
Mid-Week Sermon for St. Matthew's DaySupport the showVisit us at intheway.org or stjohnspembroke.org.
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What Christianity is About
We can define a Canadian, a Quebecer, a Muslim, and a Jew. But what is a Christian, really? What sets our faith in Jesus apart from other religions and…
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Obeying the Authorities
The Lord has instituted government to restrain evil and promote good. But in federal systems, and complex democracies, who are the authorities to whom we…
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Not By What We Wear
Are Christians, like followers of other religions, known by what they wear? Or are they known by how they act and what they say? Consider Romans 12:9-21…
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Renewed Minds
"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual…
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God Near You
"The righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) “or ‘Who will descend into…
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One Thing Missing
In Romans 9, Paul reminds his listeners that the Jews had all the necessary gifts for salvation from God. But one thing was missing, and that thing was the…
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The Problem with the World
There’s a story that a British newspaper sent out an inquiry to famous authors, asking the question, “What’s wrong with the world?” The writer G. K. Chesterton…
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Our New Spouse
No one likes a nagging husband or wife. But that's what the Law has become: rules and regulations we don't want to keep and don't love. Christ has killed off…
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Dying to Sin
"In all of the New Testament there's not a lot of actual talk about trying harder to be a good Christian. The language is much more blunt. It's about dying and…
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What Christ Has Done
A brief exposition of Romans 5:6-15Support the showVisit us at intheway.org or stjohnspembroke.org.
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Our Triune Creator God
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Nothing Without the Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the Giver of Life, the Doer of all Good, and the One who brings us to faith in Christ. Like breathing, we don't think about the Spirit. But…
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Giving an Answer
Peter urges us to be ready to give an answer for the hope that is in us, but with gentleness and respect. Can you tell people why you have "bright hope for…
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Peter Explains Baptism
We know that Baptism gives the forgiveness of sins, life and salvation. But it also makes us the living stones of a new temple; royalty in God's Kingdom…
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Who is Your Shepherd?
In some ways, everyone is a sheep (even when they are more "goat-like"). The real question is, who is your shepherd? Support the showVisit us at intheway.org…
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Living as Exiles
What does Peter mean when he says we should "conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile" (1 Peter 1:17 ESV)? Do Christians understand that…
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Animal Spirits
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Our Hidden Life
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are…
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Looking the Right Way
Why didn't the disciples simply just up and stop Judas from leaving? Why did Judas feel the need to ask if he was the one who would betray the Lord? Could it…
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Dying is Easy
In the musical Hamilton, George Washington tells a young Alexander Hamilton that "Dying is easy, young man. Living is harder." The way Jesus deals with the…
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Love for the Blind
Being physically blind is hard. Being spiritually blind is much worse. Who is more blind than the one who believes that, spiritually speaking, they have 20/20…
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Love for the Barren
Jesus speaks to a Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well, stung quite likely by her barrenness and sense that God has abandoned her. Can Jesus show her that despite…
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In This Way
"As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For in this way God…
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Victory in the Desert
Israel failed. We fail. But Jesus has prevailed, is prevailing, and will prevail. Even in the desert.Support the showVisit us at intheway.org or…
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The Prophetic Word
"And we have more fully confirmed the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and…
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Encircled by Jesus
Encirclement is a military strategy which cuts off any reinforcement or path of retreat, leaving troops the option of either fighting to the death or…
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Salt Light City
"You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out…
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Upside Down Blessings
The beatitudes of the Sermon on the Mount announce that the blessings of God are not found in what the world considers to be blessings. Support the showVisit…
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The Kingdom of Heaven
Kingdoms with no inhabitants are silly. Jesus could have done his mission alone, but then he wouldn't be bringing a kingdom near. Support the showVisit us at…
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The Elevator Speech
In a few short seconds, John the Baptist explained who Jesus was and what he came to do: "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John…
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What Jesus Grew Up To Be
When it comes down to it, most of us want to grow up to make a name for ourselves. God is more interested in giving away his good name. We see this most…
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Light, Life, Truth and Grace
Advent is often centered around four words, one for each Sunday: Hope, Faith, Joy and Peace. Christmas could also have four words associated with it: those…