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Why Do We Say Jesus is the Only Way?

Why Do We Say Jesus is the Only Way?

GUEST SPEAKER: SCOTT STEIN | MARCH 24, 2024

In a culture of tolerance, Christians who proclaim Jesus as the only way to God are out of step and on the wrong side of history. Sure, Jesus said, “I am the way,” but did that necessarily mean the only way? This message will help us find an answer. to that question.

John 14:6

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The Church Family Needs to Get Its Priorities Right

The Church Family Needs to Get Its Priorities Right

GUEST SPEAKER: PETER BLUNDELL | FEBRUARY 18, 2024

As we heed Paul’s warnings about how a church falls off the rails, this message examines what is expected of the church when it meets to worship the Lord. We’ll look at how the Bible shows us the essential priorities of a worship service.

1 Timothy 2:1-7

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Encountering His Presence

Encountering His Presence

GUEST SPEAKER: BRAD MACPHAIL | JANUARY 28, 2024

Whatever season you currently find yourself in, this message will delve into the profound journey of encountering God’s presence by exploring the life of the prophet Habakkuk.

Habakkuk 1:2-17

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How to Rest When Life is a Mess

How to Rest When Life is a Mess

GUEST SPEAKER: CHRISTIAN CLEMENT-SCHLIMM | DECEMBER 31, 2023

We live in an age of busyness and burnout. Life often feels like a hard, exhausting, and never-ending grind. We need to rest! But, resting, truly resting, is way easier said than done. In today's sermon, we turn to Scripture and learn practical steps to take to experience true, lasting, and rejuvenating rest, especially when life is a mess. 

Psalm 4:1-8

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God's Love for the Jews

God's Love for the Jews

GUEST SPEAKER: MARCELLO ARAUJO | NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Our guest speaker, Marcello Araujo, was born and raised in a Jewish family in Ecuador and became a political activist, zealous for Marxism. When he heard the good news about Jesus the Messiah, it transformed his life, his purpose, and his hope. In this message, he shares his story and the hope that now grips him.

Romans 11:1-12

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The Gospel and the Next Generation

The Gospel and the Next Generation

GUEST SPEAKER: MIKE RACINSKY | OCTOBER 22, 2023

The gospel promises eternal life, free and secure in Jesus Christ. Despite that, many people live with fear, guilt, and shame. Not taking hold of the fullness of the good news, they wonder if the world holds the answers, after all. This message looks at the promise of the gospel, particularly for a new generation looking for hope.

Romans 6:23

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Planning God Out of Your Life

Planning God Out of Your Life

GUEST SPEAKER: WAYNE BAXTER | AUGUST 13, 2023

It’s hard to live life well without making plans: what career path to take, who to marry, where to live. People make plans all the time; but what does God have to say about that? Our text speaks specifically to this part of our lives.

James 4:13-17

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Holy is His Name

Holy is His Name

GUEST SPEAKER: BYRON CHAE | AUGUST 6, 2023

We believe that God calls His people to a higher standard. But what does this mean to us today? How does the Bible teach us about our conduct and how it affects our living? Today, we’ll be learning about what it means to be God’s people and how He desires us to be His witnesses of the gospel in our world.

1 Peter 1:13-25

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The Dangerous Power of Words

The Dangerous Power of Words

GUEST SPEAKER: CHRISTIAN CLEMENT-SCHLIMM | JULY 16, 2023

Words are powerful. What we say matters. In today's sermon, we are going to unpack the great potential and dangerous power of words. We will learn why God cares about what people say, and how Christians can use our words to maximize God's glory and bless our world.  

James 3:1-12

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What's Your Mission Statement?

What's Your Mission Statement?

GUEST SPEAKER: NATHAN KAPTEYN | JULY 2, 2023

As Paul introduces himself at the beginning of his letter to Rome, we get to see what he believes defines his life, which draws us to ask the question: What defines your life?  What is your mission statement?

Romans 1:1-7

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Fostering Faith Formation

Fostering Faith Formation

GUEST SPEAKER: LAWSON MURRAY | JUNE 4, 2023

What is God’s blueprint for passing faith to successive generations? Why is family faith formation important? Who is responsible? And how do we do it?

Deuteronomy 6:1-9

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Jesus: More Than a Messenger

Jesus: More Than a Messenger

CHRISTIAN CLEMENT-SCHLIMM | MAY 14, 2023

Jesus is amazing, but embracing the wrong understanding of Jesus can lead to having a devastating source of false hope and comfort. In this sermon, we will discover who Jesus truly is, and why faith in Him can allow us to survive, thrive, and find peace in this crazy world. 

Hebrews 1:5-14

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The Psalm 1 Life

The Psalm 1 Life

GUEST SPEAKER: DARRYL DASH | MARCH 26, 2023

Whatever shapes your thinking shapes your life, so make God’s Word your primary shaping influence by meditating on it. This message will look at how to curate your inputs and prioritize what matters most.

Psalm 1

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The Feasts of the Lord and the Great Commission

The Feasts of the Lord and the Great Commission

God saves us, equips us, and sends us. Are we ready to answer the call? The Hebrew Scriptures are full of God’s promises to send us the Messiah. Today, as we look at the feasts of the Lord in Leviticus 23, could they help us see a foreshadow of the great commission? Could they help us see we are saved for a purpose?

Leviticus 23:1-37 // [outline]

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Why Your New Year's Resolutions Always Fail and What to Do Instead

Why Your New Year's Resolutions Always Fail and What to Do Instead

Every new year, people make resolutions to improve their lives. But give it a month, a couple of weeks, or even a few days, and most people fail to follow through on their resolutions. Why is that? In today's passage, we will learn from Jesus that the change we all need goes beyond our own actions and abilities. What we truly need is to be born again!

John 3:1-15 // [outline]

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The Powerful Impact of Others in My Life

The Powerful Impact of Others in My Life

God has made us partners of the gospel, and He uses mutual relationships in order to reach His goal to make us like Christ, and build His church. As we look at Philippians 1, we’ll see how God uses other people in our lives to help us grow and bring joy and thankfulness.

Philippians 1:3-8 // [outline]

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The Great Commission

The Great Commission

People around the world have found inspiration in Jesus’ Great Commission since He gave to the first disciples 2,000 years ago. Nick Helliwell shares insights he has gained from it as a missionary to Indigenous Peoples.

Matthew 28:16-20 // [outline]

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Who Is Like Our God?

Who Is Like Our God?

Do you know God as He has revealed himself in His Word? We can only do what God requires if we understand who He is. The message on Micah is one of judgment but also of hope for those who put their trust in the God of the biblical revelation who is like no other.

Micah 7:18-20 // [outline]

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It's Not Me, It's You!

It's Not Me, It's You!

Many people believe that they are the creators of their own destinies and the masters of their own fate, and they live their lives accordingly. In Col 1:15-20, however, Paul thinks very differently. This text loudly proclaims that we all have the same Creator and Master: Jesus; and he explains why.

Colossians 1:15-20 // [outline]

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Why Does the Holy Spirit Choose to Come?

Why Does the Holy Spirit Choose to Come?

Jesus chose to humble Himself, eschew His own divine power, submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit, and rely upon His empowerment to live a holy life, in total obedience to His Father. This message will look at how to be filled with the Spirit, how to welcome the Spirit into our lives, and why the Holy Spirit chooses to come.

John 16:5-15 // [outline]

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