After the Triumphal Entry, Jesus did two surprising things: He cursed a fig tree and cleansed the Temple—actions that might seem unexpected if we think of Him as only 'meek and mild.' But what if these moments reveal something deeper? And what if His message is just as relevant for us today?
Read MoreJesus’ last week began with the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem — which was a deliberate fulfilment of prophecy and a public claim to be the Messiah. However, the same crowd that welcomed Him with praise on Sunday were clamouring for His death by Friday because He didn’t meet their expectations of a conquering king. This shift challenges us today: Will we continue to trust and worship God even when He doesn’t act according to our expectations?
Read MoreWhile many associate fasting with personal devotion or intercession, few are aware of its connection in Scripture with “almsgiving” — a practice that combines generosity, serving, and justice. This perspective shifts fasting from a purely inward practice into a tangible way to love and serve our neighbours.
Read MoreThroughout Scripture and church history, the people of God have found that fasting increases the effectiveness of their prayers. But why? Fasting is a means of humbling ourselves before God, which seems to release God’s Kingdom in surprising ways.
Read MoreJesus taught that part of following Him means we will have to deny ourselves. But how can we develop a heart of self-denial while living in a culture that encourages us to indulge every appetite? One way is through the practice of fasting, which cultivates self-denial in us and transforms us to become like Jesus.
Read MoreFasting was a routine part of Christian life for the first 1,500 years of church history, but the Western Church rarely practices it anymore. Could it be that we are missing something? What if all those people throughout church history discovered that fasting could usher us into a much richer and more transformative experience of our faith?
Read MoreHow does God transform us to become like Jesus? We commonly think that it’s the result of more information, more self-discipline, or that God will just miraculously fix us. But the pattern we see in Scripture reveals that transformation mostly comes through a process of confrontation, surrender, and practising the way of Jesus.
Read MoreWe’re all in the process of formation. Every day, whether you’re a Christian or not, our culture is forming us to be like someone or something. So the question we all have to ask ourselves is: “What kind of person am I being formed into?” At Antioch, we exist to help you become like Jesus. Our transformation is the foundation for everything we do at church.
Read MoreOn Sunday, we acknowledged the transition into the new year by giving God an opportunity to speak into our lives as we looked back at 2024 and sought His guidance and counsel for 2025.
Read MoreIt's Christmas Eve, so we invite you to pause in your Christmas preparations to join us for a special service for the whole family as we recount the Christmas story and sing carols by candlelight.
Read MoreWhether it’s Handel’s 'Messiah' or 'Joy to the World', there’s a lot of talk at Christmas about Jesus being a King. But why do we proclaim Him “King” when Jesus never held political power of any sort? But when we understand the nature of Jesus’ kingship, we see that He truly is the King of Kings.
Read MoreWhen the angel appeared to Joseph in the nativity story, he not only told Joseph what to name the baby but also why he should have that name: because the child would save his people from their sins. The name of Jesus not only reveals his identity and mission, but it also confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: we need saving.
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