Resources

Lighthouse blog

Here we share Bible teachings and faith-building resources. Join us as we explore the Word of God and grow in the knowledge of our faith to make a difference in our lives and community.

All posts · 54Latest first
Be Strong And Courageous
Egypt to Canaan

Be Strong And Courageous

We have been on the journey from Egypt to Canaan—fulfilling destiny. This journey includes many key figures, but at this critical threshold, God calls Joshua in Joshua 1:1–9.…

Lighthouse Church OttawaJan 4, 20263 min read
Facts, Lies and Truth
Egypt to Canaan

Facts, Lies and Truth

We see in Numbers 13–14 that hardship is not proof of God’s absence. Israel faced the Red Sea, famine, drought, and giants not because they were outside God’s will but because…

Lighthouse Church OttawaDec 15, 20253 min read
Practising Kingdom Generosity
Egypt to Canaan

Practising Kingdom Generosity

When God instructed Israel to build the tabernacle, He invited willing hearts, not coerced givers. “Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring an offering to the Lord.” Those…

Lighthouse Church OttawaDec 15, 20254 min read
Beware Of Rebellion
Egypt to Canaan

Beware Of Rebellion

As we journey with Israel from Egypt toward Canaan, we are reminded that the promised land symbolizes God’s intended destiny for us. Yet many never entered because…

Lighthouse Church OttawaDec 1, 20254 min read
A Holy Nation
Egypt to Canaan

A Holy Nation

When God brought Israel out of Egypt, His ultimate goal was not merely to part the Red Sea or provide manna in the wilderness. Those were only the means to a greater end—His…

Lighthouse Church OttawaNov 23, 20253 min read
The Mercy of God
Egypt to Canaan

The Mercy of God

Since the beginning of this series, we have learned that the journey from Egypt to Canaan is symbolic of the believer’s walk with God — from salvation to destiny fulfillment.…

Lighthouse Church OttawaNov 17, 20254 min read
The Bread of Life
Egypt to Canaan

The Bread of Life

Israel’s journey from Egypt to Canaan was completely supernatural. Nothing about their deliverance or survival was ordinary. The Red Sea parted, manna fell daily, water flowed…

Lighthouse Church OttawaNov 11, 20252 min read
The Error of the Golden Calf
Egypt to Canaan

The Error of the Golden Calf

As Moses remained on Mount Sinai forty days and nights, the people below grew restless. They had heard God’s voice thundering His commandments—“You shall have no other gods…

Lighthouse Church OttawaNov 11, 20253 min read
A Pleasing Fragrant Life
Egypt to Canaan

A Pleasing Fragrant Life

“The Lord called to Moses… ‘When you present an animal as an offering to the Lord, the priest shall burn it all on the altar. It is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the…

Lighthouse Church OttawaOct 27, 20255 min read
How To Fight And Win
Egypt to Canaan

How To Fight And Win

We started this message with a reminder that when Israel left Egypt, God immediately changed their identity. Though they had been slaves, He called them “the armies of the…

Lighthouse Church OttawaOct 20, 20254 min read
Are You Ready For Battle?
Egypt to Canaan

Are You Ready For Battle?

In this teaching, we were reminded that Israel could visibly see the pillar of cloud and fire, yet when Pharaoh approached, “they were very afraid” (Ex. 14:10). Their error was…

Lighthouse Church OttawaOct 20, 20253 min read
Pillar of Cloud and Fire
Egypt to Canaan

Pillar of Cloud and Fire

In this message, we discussed how God made His presence known from the moment Israel left Egypt. According to Exodus 13:21–22:

Lighthouse Church OttawaOct 6, 20254 min read
No Turning Back
Egypt to Canaan

No Turning Back

In Part Three of our series Egypt to Canaan: Fulfill Your Destiny, the title of this week’s reflection is “No Turning Back.” From the moment God called Israel out of Egypt, His…

Lighthouse Church OttawaSep 24, 20254 min read
The Good Land & The Good God
Egypt to Canaan

The Good Land & The Good God

We continued our journey through the series Egypt to Canaan: Fulfill Your Destiny by reminding ourselves that God has a deliberate plan for our lives. This week, we continue…

Lighthouse Church OttawaSep 15, 20254 min read
God Has a Plan For Your Life
Egypt to Canaan

God Has a Plan For Your Life

From Genesis 15, God told Abraham that his descendants would live as strangers in a foreign land for 400 years, but that He would bring them out with great possessions into a…

Lighthouse Church OttawaSep 8, 20253 min read
Conduct of Sound Doctrine
Citizens of Heaven

Conduct of Sound Doctrine

In this sermon, we urged ourselves to steer away from ritual-like practices to building a genuine relationship with Christ through sound doctrine. Many of us have prayed in…

Lighthouse Church OttawaSep 4, 20254 min read
Priests in a Power Suit
Citizens of Heaven

Priests in a Power Suit

Over the past weeks, we’ve been learning what it means to be citizens of heaven. We’ve seen that citizenship comes with access to God, transformation through Christ, and…

Lighthouse Church OttawaAug 30, 20253 min read
The Character of Christ
Citizens of Heaven

The Character of Christ

As citizens of heaven, we have learned that our identity comes from Jesus’ sacrifice, that we have access to the Father, and that the Holy Spirit is transforming us from…

Lighthouse Church OttawaAug 30, 20254 min read
Access To God
Citizens of Heaven

Access To God

In Philippians 1:27, Paul reminds us: “Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ.” Citizenship in…

Lighthouse Church OttawaAug 30, 20253 min read
Heaven’s Response to its Citizens
Citizens of Heaven

Heaven’s Response to its Citizens

When we think about citizenship, we usually picture passports, rights, and privileges. Citizenship means belonging—it gives us identity, responsibility, and protection under a…

Lighthouse Church OttawaAug 30, 20253 min read
When is Enough Evidence, Enough?
The Case for Christ (Movie Reflection)

When is Enough Evidence, Enough?

Over the past few weeks, we’ve walked through The Case for Christ together, learning about obedience, the pursuit of truth, and the power of transformation. Now, as we conclude…

Lighthouse Church OttawaAug 30, 20253 min read
The Power of Transformation
The Case for Christ (Movie Reflection)

The Power of Transformation

As we continued walking through The Case for Christ, this week’s reflection turns to one of the most beautiful themes of the Christian journey: The Power of Transformation.

Lighthouse Church OttawaAug 30, 20253 min read
Responding to the Gospel
The Case for Christ (Movie Reflection)

Responding to the Gospel

As we continue our reflections on The Case for Christ, we now turn our attention to Lee Strobel’s determined pursuit of truth. In this part of the story, we see his relentless…

Lighthouse Church OttawaAug 30, 20253 min read
Obedience and Boldness
The Case for Christ (Movie Reflection)

Obedience and Boldness

In July, we journied together through The Case for Christ movie. Each week, we drew out lessons to strengthen our faith and challenge the way we live. It’s more than just…

Lighthouse Church OttawaAug 30, 20252 min read
The Spirit of Faith
The Life of Faith

The Spirit of Faith

In this final message of our four-month series, we’re reminded that faith isn’t just for crisis—it’s a daily lifestyle. Based on 2 Corinthians 4:13–16, we explored the spirit…

Lighthouse Church OttawaJul 1, 20253 min read
How To Use Your Faith For Others
The Life of Faith

How To Use Your Faith For Others

We began our teaching this week from Matthew 8:5-13. In this powerful message, the centurion’s request was unique—not for himself, but for his servant. He recognized Jesus'…

Lighthouse Church OttawaJun 24, 20254 min read
How To Practically Build Your Faith
The Life of Faith

How To Practically Build Your Faith

This week, we discussed “How to practically build your faith”. Acts 6:1–8 introduces Stephen—a man described as full of faith and power—showing us that it's possible to be…

Lighthouse Church OttawaJun 15, 20254 min read
How To Get And Keep Deliverance
Pre-Shiloh Teachings

How To Get And Keep Deliverance

As seen in John 1:1 and 2 Corinthians 4:3, deliverance comes only by light. This light is a type of revelation and understanding that comes from Scripture—an enlightenment that…

Lighthouse Church OttawaJun 15, 20253 min read
Understanding Your Authority Over Demons
Pre-Shiloh Teachings

Understanding Your Authority Over Demons

When our understanding is darkened, we alienate ourselves from aspects of Christ—including our authority. Let’s examine what Scripture reveals about demons and our legal right…

Lighthouse Church OttawaJun 14, 20252 min read
How To Know If An Issue Is Demonic
Pre-Shiloh Teachings

How To Know If An Issue Is Demonic

In seasons of spiritual battle, the enemy is not passive. He is strategic, intentional, and constantly seeking the upper hand. As believers, one of our greatest challenges is…

Lighthouse Church OttawaJun 14, 20252 min read
How Demons Gain Access
Pre-Shiloh Teachings

How Demons Gain Access

Our lives consist of several pillars—with our spiritual life at the center. Other key areas include:

Lighthouse Church OttawaJun 12, 20252 min read
General and Specific Activities of Demons
Pre-Shiloh Teachings

General and Specific Activities of Demons

As believers, we cannot afford to live unaware of the enemy’s operations. Scripture is clear: there is a kingdom of darkness, and it is organized. Demons are not chaotic agents…

Lighthouse Church OttawaJun 12, 20254 min read
Deliverance and Spiritual Warfare
Pre-Shiloh Teachings

Deliverance and Spiritual Warfare

It is the ongoing and unending contention against unseen forces that are arrayed against mankind, the believer, the local church, and the body of Christ as a whole.

Lighthouse Church OttawaJun 11, 20254 min read
The Works of Faith
The Life of Faith

The Works of Faith

In “The Works of Faith,” we began with Hebrews 11:1–3, which defines faith as the substance of our hope and the evidence of what we don't see. By faith, the elders gained a…

Lighthouse Church OttawaJun 2, 20254 min read
Faith Through Trials
The Life of Faith

Faith Through Trials

Over the course of our Faith series, we've learned that God has already prepared things for us, even if we can’t yet see them. Faith bridges the gap between God’s promises and…

Lighthouse Church OttawaMay 26, 20256 min read
The Rhema Word and Faith
The Life of Faith

The Rhema Word and Faith

We started our message for this week with a reminder that Faith isn’t for chasing our desires—it only works within God’s will. Since faith comes from God, it must align with…

Lighthouse Church OttawaMay 19, 20255 min read
Faith and The Will of God
The Life of Faith

Faith and The Will of God

Our teaching this week started off with a reminder that we’re not just hearing sermons—we’re called to act on them. If all we do is listen and move on, we’ve missed the point.…

Lighthouse Church OttawaMay 11, 20254 min read
Being Intentional About Your Faith
The Life of Faith

Being Intentional About Your Faith

We’ve been journeying through our extended series on The Life of Faith, and this week we discussed being intentional about our faith. Verse by verse, we went through Hebrews 11…

Lighthouse Church OttawaMay 6, 20255 min read
Know The Lord Your God
The Life of Faith

Know The Lord Your God

We began this week’s message titled "Know the Lord your God.", by reading Hebrews 11:1–3 (AMP), highlighting that faith is the title deed and confirmation of our divinely…

Lighthouse Church OttawaApr 28, 20254 min read
Christocentric Faith
The Life of Faith

Christocentric Faith

We started this week’s message from Hebrews 11. Reminding ourselves that faith is the foundation of hope and the evidence of unseen realities. By faith, the elders—Abel, Enoch,…

Lighthouse Church OttawaApr 15, 20254 min read
The Utility of Faith
The Life of Faith

The Utility of Faith

This week, we talked about the usefulness of faith, looking at four C’s: Conversion, Code, Connection, and Catalyst.

Lighthouse Church OttawaApr 6, 20254 min read
Faith Over Feelings: Navigating Contrary Spiritual Realities
The Life of Faith

Faith Over Feelings: Navigating Contrary Spiritual Realities

Last week, we looked at how to navigate contrary physical realities through examples like Peter, Paul, and Moses. This week, we shift from physical to spiritual realities in…

Lighthouse Church OttawaMar 30, 20254 min read
Navigating Contrary Physical Realities
The Life of Faith

Navigating Contrary Physical Realities

This series has emphasized the power of the unseen in the life of faith. What’s visible comes from what’s invisible—and often, God’s reality about us doesn’t match our physical…

Ife AdeseMar 23, 20255 min read
Scriptures, Revelation & Teaching
The Life of Faith

Scriptures, Revelation & Teaching

Last week, we discussed how to see the invisible by grasping the realities already established in God. Though our circumstances may not always align with His promises, we must…

Lighthouse Church OttawaMar 16, 20254 min read
How to See the Invisible
The Life of Faith

How to See the Invisible

We continued our series on “The Life of Faith” by starting with our faith confession:

Ife AdeseMar 10, 20254 min read
Things Not Seen
The Life of Faith

Things Not Seen

We began our new series “The Life of Faith” by making a bold confession, declaring our justification and righteousness by faith. We affirmed that as believers, we live by…

Ife AdeseMar 3, 20255 min read
The Believer’s Relationship with the Church
The Church of the Living God

The Believer’s Relationship with the Church

God’s word is two-edged, revealing both blessing and judgement. In Acts 5, Ananias and Sapphira faced immediate judgment for dishonoring a sacred practice in the church, while…

Ife AdeseJan 22, 20254 min read
The Power and Authority in the Church
The Church of the Living God

The Power and Authority in the Church

The book of Acts reveals the incredible power and unity that marked the birth and growth of the early church. On the day of Pentecost, the disciples were filled with the Holy…

Ife AdeseJan 20, 20255 min read
A People Called Out
The Church of the Living God

A People Called Out

Jesus first spoke about the church in Matthew 16:18, saying, "I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." To understand this, we must consider…

Ife AdeseJan 18, 20254 min read
How to Preach the Gospel
The Gospel of Jesus Christ

How to Preach the Gospel

As Christians, we often become too comfortable in just enjoying God's love for us, forgetting the responsibility we have to share the gospel. Jesus commands us to go into all…

Ife AdeseJan 17, 20259 min read
Responding to the Gospel
The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Responding to the Gospel

In the first part of our gospel series, we discussed how our understanding Salvation shapes everything we believe in scripture. If we misinterpret Salvation, it affects all…

Ife AdeseJan 16, 20254 min read
Many Blessings of the Gospel
The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Many Blessings of the Gospel

In this second sermon of our series titled “The Gospel of Jesus Christ” we started off emphasizing these points:

Ife AdeseJan 15, 202513 min read
Understanding the Gospel
The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Understanding the Gospel

We started off our series, “The Gospel of Jesus Christ”, with briefly defining the Gospel by emphasizing these 3 points:

Ife AdeseMar 11, 20197 min read