Quest Sermons & Talks

To meet the needs of the Quest community and upon the request of others outside the community, sermons are now available online.

Certain depth classes will also be available in the future. If you have any questions, contact the church office for more information.

A Theology of Singlehood - Part 3

Proverbs 3:5-8
2 Timothy 2:22

In the third part of his Theology of Singlehood series, Pastor Eugene speaks to those who are single but do not feel called to be. With sensitivity and empathy, he exhorts them to wait with faith and to resist the pull towards hopelessness and cynicism. In addition, he offers up a number of active steps that singles can practice as they wait in faith.

Preached On: February 7th, 2010

A Theology of Singlehood - Part 2

1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Pastor Eugene continues spelling out a theology of singlehood and states that the primary question as to whether one should remain single or get married is, what will allow me to serve Christ better with integrity? For some, it is not an issue to remain single and to use the freedom that it provides to serve the Lord in ways that would be more difficult for married couples. For others, the God-given sexual desires of life are such that the covenant of marriage provides an outlet for that. Marriage also comes with a unique kinds of partnership and support that many who are single will never know. Both choices are viable and Biblical ways of living an authentic Christian life.

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Preached On: February 1st, 2010

Quest Annual Meeting - Financial Report

Preached On: January 31st, 2010

Quest Annual Meeting - Lead Pastor Report

Preached On: January 31st, 2010

A Theology of Singlehood

Genesis 2:18, 21-24
Philippians 4:12-13

Pastor Eugene opens the second section of Quest's Relationship Series by talking about a theology of singlehood. Such a theology begins with the idea that we are created for relationship - both relationship with God and relationship with other people. He goes on to say that although the gift of singlehood is referred to as a "gift," we must not get the idea that it is a better gift than the gift of marriage - they're both biblical.

Preached On: January 25th, 2010

Where Is God When Terrible Things Happen?

Psalm 46

The psalmist assures us that God is an "ever-present help in troubhle." In light of the horrific suffering in Haiti, Pastor Ray helps us to reflect on some difficult questions around the "mystery of suffering," God's presence and the Church's (our) practical and personal response through Christ's ministry of compassion.

Preached On: January 18th, 2010

Our Relationships With One Another

Genesis 2:15-25

The first half of Quest's Relationship Sermon Series was about our relationship with God. In this message, Pastor Eugene introduces us into the second half of the Relationship Series - our relationships with one another. As he looks at the second chapter of Genesis, he points out that our longing for relationship is not a product of the fall, rather it is a part of the way that God designed us - we are created for community.

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Preached On: January 11th, 2010

Four Tips For Success In the New Year

Philippians 4:4-9
Hebrews 10:19-25

Pastor Eugene looks back on his past year (with all of its difficulties) and also looks forward to the year to come. He lists four actions and attitudes that can make for a spectacular new year/decade.

Preached On: January 4th, 2010

Christmas Eve Homily

Luke 2:1-12

In this Christmas Homily, Pastor DeAnza talks about the birth story as a story of hope - a hope that seems to be swallowed up by current crises (war and the economy) - but nevertheless, a hope that continues to speak to us today.

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Preached On: January 4th, 2010

Emmanuel, God With Us - A Christmas Sermon

Luke 2:1-14

Pastor Eugene unpacks the story of the birth of Jesus, highlighting the oddities inherent in God's entrance into our time and space - from the virgin birth to the fact that his birth was first announced to shepherds. However, despite the oddities of the birth story, the one idea that is unambiguous is the fact that Jesus came as a savior.

Preached On: December 21st, 2009
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