Counselling Moments

We Are Kept by Our Triune God

Kevin Dau — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Prideful Forgetfulness

Kevin Dau — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Where do we go when trouble overwhelms us?

Kevin Dau — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Spiritual Transformation is a Life-Long Process

Kevin Dau — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Jesus, Wonderful Counsellor

Kevin Dau — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

A Comparison and Contrast of Faith from Luke 1

Kevin Dau — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Of Great Pumpkins and Idolatry

Kevin Dau — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Responding to Jesus by Responding like Jesus

Kevin Dau — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Heart Mind Mouth Connection

Kevin Dau — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Knowing God Intimately and Experientially

Kevin Dau — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Biblical Eldership for Christ’s Church

Kevin Dau — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Troubling Trouble

Kevin Dau — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

House Cleaning of our Hearts

Kevin Dau — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Focus and Attention Spent on the Truly Profitable

Kevin Dau — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Putting the Spirit back into Spiritual

Kevin Dau — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

The Promised Presence of Christ through the Indwelling of his Holy Spirit

Kevin Dau — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Elder Internship: Discerning the Call to Shepherd

Kevin Dau — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Dialogue as Trialogue

Kevin Dau — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Takeaways from the 2025 CCEF Conference

Kevin Dau — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:33:26 -0400

Ministry to Women at HBC

Kevin Dau — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:07:28 -0400

When Proverbs Come to Life: Turning Insight into Real Change

Kevin Dau — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Counseling Moments with Pastor Kevin, we explore how to move beyond fleeting "aha moments" of insight and embrace true transformation through Scripture. Pastor Kevin focuses on the book of Proverbs, offering practical wisdom for navigating life's challenges, from relational strife to personal growth.

Discover how God's refining work in our lives—like a crucible for silver—purifies our hearts and deepens our faith. Learn actionable steps to connect biblical truths to your everyday experiences, reflect on where wisdom can replace folly, and find hope even in difficult circumstances.

Whether you’re facing challenges in relationships, struggling with anger, or seeking deeper engagement with Scripture, this episode will inspire and equip you to make lasting changes.

Responding to Anxiety with Faith in God

Kevin Dau — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This podcast addresses the topic of anxiety, challenging the notion of completely eradicating it and proposing a biblical perspective that embraces anxiety as an opportunity for growth in faith and reliance on God.

A Warning from Judges

Kevin Dau — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In this week’s episode of Counseling Moments, we explore why we need each other in the church. Drawing from Judges 21:25 and Ephesians 4:15, Pastor Kevin unpacks the importance of speaking truth in love, offering mutual counsel, and living in open, trusting relationships.

Discover how daily exhortation and Christ-centered wisdom can combat sin’s deceitfulness and help us grow together into maturity in Christ. ✨

Royal Priesthood

Kevin Dau — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Key Points:

1. The Priesthood of Believers:

Rooted in 1 Peter 2:9-10, believers are described as a royal priesthood, called to:
- Proclaim God’s excellencies.
- Testify to His transformative grace, drawing others from darkness into His marvelous light.
The role of a priest includes both being a disciple and making disciples, akin to the Great Commission in Matthew 28.

2. Grace as a Chain Reaction:

Grace flows through believers, transforming them and enabling them to influence others.
This "chain reaction" involves:
- Receiving mercy and grace.
- Proclaiming God's truth through words and actions.
- Walking alongside others to guide them toward spiritual growth.

3. Tools for the Priesthood:

Believers are equipped with:

The Spirit of God: Indwelling presence to guide and empower.
The Word of God: Scripture to reveal God's truth and instruct discipleship.
The Ear of God: Prayer as a direct line of communication with God.

4. The Practice of Discipleship:

Internal Transformation: Believers are called to imitate Christ, not just outwardly but in thoughts, desires, and actions.
Relational Impact: Relationships (within the church and the world) are seen as opportunities to share God’s grace and truth.
Ordinary Means of Grace: Meditation on Scripture, prayer, fasting, and spiritual disciplines are highlighted as essential for spiritual growth and effective discipleship.

5. Connecting Scripture to Life:

Scripture must go beyond insight to effect real transformation.
Daily engagement with Scripture allows believers to reflect Christ in their actions and decisions, even amid distractions and challenges.
Believers are encouraged to rely on the Spirit and meditate deeply on God’s Word to stay aligned with His purposes.

Practical Application:

Self-Reflection: Regularly examine how Scripture informs your life and decisions.
Helping Others: When counseling or mentoring, connect others' struggles and stories to biblical truths and promises.
Intentional Living: Cultivate disciplines that keep you focused on God, even amidst life’s distractions.

Loveless Mistreatment

Kevin Dau — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Key Insights:

1. The Root Causes of Loveless Mistreatment:

Apathy: Indifference or lack of care for others' well-being.
Anger: Emotional responses stemming from perceived injustice or entitlement.
Animosity: Hostility or active opposition, wishing ill upon others.

2. Biblical Framework:

Pastor Kevin references a sermon on Exodus 21 and elaborates on biblical texts such as:

Mark 6:30–34 (Jesus' compassion on crowds despite exhaustion).
James 1:19–21 (encouraging humility and slow anger).
Matthew 5:43–48 (loving and praying for enemies).

3. The Opposing Virtues:

To counter these negative motivations, Pastor Kevin suggests adopting:

Compassion (opposite of apathy): Actively caring for others, as Jesus did when teaching and feeding the crowd despite fatigue.
Humility (opposite of anger): Acknowledging our limitations and prioritizing understanding others and God’s Word over pride or entitlement.
Love (opposite of animosity): Loving enemies and seeking their well-being instead of harboring ill will.

Practical Applications:

Self-Reflection: Identify personal areas of apathy, anger, or animosity.
Heart Transformation: Replace negative emotions with virtues aligned with Scripture.
Counseling Others: Focus on deeper heart issues, not just behaviors, to foster long-term spiritual growth.
Prayer and Scripture: Use the Bible and prayer to reorient thoughts and actions towards compassion, humility, and love.

The dependency and neediness of faith

Kevin Dau — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Life group life pt. 2

Kevin Dau — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

At HBC we believe that being a part of a small group is essential for the growth of a Christian. Life Groups are places where fellowship, prayer, practicing the ‘one-anothers’ of Scripture, and application of God’s Word takes place. Our goal is to grow as we know and are known by God and each other.

If you have questions about Life Groups please get in touch with Pastor Kevin.
Interested in joining a Life Group? Please select “Life Group Profiles“ below to see currently available Life Groups.

https://www.hespelerbaptist.ca/lifegroups

Plants and People

Kevin Dau — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:08:49 -0400

How the Heart Connects to the Head

Kevin Dau — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Biblical counselling, at its heart, is a conversation where one person helps another grow toward maturity in Christ with words of wisdom, rooted in the knowledge of Scripture, applied skillfully toward another person, who is becoming intimately and lovingly known by the other person, seeking God together for help in a time of need. (Ephesians 4:1-16)