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Discipline and Focus (Ascension Sunday)
Acts 1:1-14 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many…
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Everything or Nothing?
Introduction This morning, we are continuing our new sermon series, Encountering God. I’d like to begin by asking you some questions. Have you truly met the resurrected Jesus in your life? What does encountering the living God mean to you? As Christians, we always long to meet Him, but what might be hindering or preventing…
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Jesus the King Comes to You
Introduction Today, we are celebrating Palm Sunday, which commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. All four Gospels describe Palm Sunday because it was a significant event in the life of Jesus and in the history of Christianity. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, which is the last week of Jesus’ life on…
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When We Disagree
Introduction We had a great Friendship service last Sunday. We celebrated God’s love and grace for our Friendship group together. Now, we need to remember that we are in the midst of the season of Lent. Today is the third Sunday of Lent, and we are continuing the sermon series on Lent, ‘How Long?’. It…
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He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
Guest Message from Chris Ages and Friendship Ministry That was a clip from Brian Doerksen’s song “Creation Calls” – a beautiful song of faith in God. It’s an uplifting song and if you have a chance, listen to the whole song – it’s become one of my favourites. Here’s one that’s a favourite of the…
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The Power of the Prayer of Faith
Introduction Today is the last Sunday of the current sermon series, ‘Let’s Climb.’ As you may remember, we started it on the first Sunday of January. With the start of 2023, Pastor Adrian and I wanted to share the practical steps for the journey of faith that God has for us based on the book…
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Two Kinds of Wisdom
IntroductionOne of the most meaningful moments in our lives would be when we fall in love with someone. Your eyes are opened to what seems like a new world. The world you have lived in for a long time suddenly begins to look different. You feel warm, connected, and happy. You are becoming more generous…
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Listening and Doing
IntroductionThis morning, we are continuing our new sermon series “Let’s Climb” based on the Book of James, and our focus is ‘Listening and Doing’. I’d like to share one survey research regarding how non-Christian people think about Christians and how we can share the love of Christ with them. It says that about 70 –…
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Coming Home to PEACE: the Path to Peace
Introduction Today is already the fourth Sunday of Advent, and Christmas is now just around the corner. During the season of Advent, we prepare our hearts to celebrate Christ’s first coming, as the Lamb of God and anticipate His second coming, as Judge and Redeemer, to complete God’s ultimate plan of salvation. We are waiting…
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Coming Home to HOPE: the Anchor for Your Soul
IntroductionAdvent begins today. As you know, the word ‘advent’ itself means ‘coming into place’ or ‘arrival’. The Israelites in the Old Testament had longed for their Messiah to come for a long time, and every prophecy in the Old Testament concerning Messiah’s first advent was fulfilled at the coming of Jesus Christ as the Lamb…
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