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What drives you to push through when things are difficult? Motivates you to get involve when you dont need to? Inspires you to serve others when it isnt self-serving? Keeps you growing? As Jesus was approaching Jerusalem and his impending cross he did so with intentionality despite everything persuading him not to. In todays message well see how Je…
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Have you ever felt on "edge"? We use the phrase to describe the feeling of being uneasy, uncertain, even overwhelmed. It's when you feel like you're on the edge of what you feel you can handle, the edge of your emotions, the edge of your courage, even the edge of your faith. When life brings you hardship, what can you do to keep from being overcome…
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How we perceive God affects how we relate to God, and with a name like the Holy Spirit or the "Holy Ghost" for all the old school folks, its easy to understand why theres a lot of confusion about the third person of the trinity. The best way to get to know and understand someone better is to learn about their priorities and how to partner with them…
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Have you ever felt like you were given an impossible mission? A task that seemed like you werent set up for success, but to fail? It can be frustrating because no matter how hard you work to overcome the challenges in front of you, it seems like a no win situation. Jesus has called us to be his witnesses, building the church and advancing the Kingd…
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As Jesus ascended into heaven, he left us with a gift, the greatest gift we could receive on this side of eternity: the very Spirit of God. While many people are aware of the Holy Spirit's presence in the trinity, theres a lot of confusion and misunderstanding about the Spirits role in our everyday lives. Many of us mistakenly think of the Holy Spi…
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Were always looking for an advantage, an edge to help us move forward toward our goals. Tips, tricks, insider knowledge, coaching, advice. Sometimes were skeptical and need to be convinced that the advice were getting will actually help. Thats how Jesus followers felt when he said he was giving them an advantage as well see today as we kick off a n…
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Whats the best piece of advice youve been given? Life experiences have a way of teaching you things that, when youve learned their lessons, you want to share with others so that maybe they can avoid having to learn the hard way. As we wrap up our New Years sermon series Soul Detox, well be sitting at the feet of someone the Bible describes as the w…
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Youre gonna wanna know this Have you ever had someone tell you that? They know something you dont, that they know youre going to need to know in the future. They also know that youre probably not going to pay attention to or remember something you dont think applies to you. As we continue our series Soul Detox, were coming to a subject many of us w…
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What gets you down? Studies have found that many people today report living with a constant low-grade depression; a sense, not that anything is wrong specifically, but that somethings not quite right. It might surprise how often the Bible addresses these feelings, as well see today as Pastor Jeremy continues in week 2 of our series, Soul Detox."…
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You think you know somebody! Ever said those words?! Whether in dismay or in joyful surprise, even the most consistent and predictable people have a way of letting us in on facts or actions that leave us wondering how well we know them sometimes. When it comes to God, Hes always revealing Himself to us in new and surprising ways, consistent with hi…
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Were counting down the days til Christmas! From Christmas in July events, decor in stores starting in October, Black Friday deals in November, and Boxing day sales now incredibly starting on the first of December, it seems like the wait is soooo long! Waiting has always been a part of the Advent season - for those who first received its promise, fo…
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Have you ever gotten bad advice? You need to be careful who you listen to even well-meaning people you trust can lead you astray! This Christmas season were looking at Gods perfect gift to the world, foretold 700 years before the Christmas scene unfolded in a manger, and how that gift is for us today, and one attribute of our Saviour is that he is …
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You made your bed, now you have to lie in it, or so the saying goes. It is supposed to mean that the decisions we make, the paths we choose to take, and the outcomes they produce, are our responsibility. Some beds are incredibly comfortable, but this saying only pops up when the results are unfavourable. In todays message, well see how God shows up…
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When was the last time your were thrown for a loop? You know, flabbergasted, befuddled, perplexed by the unpredictable? You just never know what someone is going to DO and you never know what someone is going to SAY, and every once in a while it can leave you asking What is happening right now?But what are you supposed to do when its God who seems …
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Have you ever found yourself stuck, waffling between two options? Making choices can be hard, even paralyzing at times! We dont want to make the wrong choice. Occasionally, there is no wrong decision. What are we supposed to do?! It sometimes seems like it would be easier if someone else would choose for us! But some choices are ones only we can ma…
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Ever wished you could have a fresh start, a do over? Youve probably had some fresh starts and do-overs that you wished you didnt have to have, but whether your new beginning has you excited or unsettled, you can be sure of one thing - God is the God of Fresh Starts and New Beginnings as well see in this message as we continue our ALTARS series.…
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Celebration - some of us are great at it, while others are admittedly bad at celebrating. Whether its because we tend to minimize accomplishments, or are too busy moving on to the next thing, celebration isnt always a value to everyone. Celebration is, however, important to God - its both healthy, and spiritual, as we will see today as we continue …
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It seems everywhere you go these days, theres a gift shop ready to sell you souvenirs. The value of a souvenir isnt in their material value but in their sentimental value, the meaningful moments and memories they symbolize. It can be fun to remember reflect on where youve been and what youve experienced. Ironically, our memories that can be so vivi…
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Have you ever found yourself pausing on the brink of a challenge, asking yourself whether you wanted to muster up the courage to go forward or retreat and go back to the safety of your comfort zone? We all have! Sometimes we watch other people take on daunting tasks and wonder how they can be so courageous in those moments. As we wrap up our Life S…
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Reality TV, Social Media, Fantasy Sports - its become really easy to be a spectator, watching from the sidelines as other people live their lives and pursue their dreams. Sure, we might be mentally and even emotionally invested, but were still physically detached from personal involvement or investment. When it comes to the Kingdom of God, no one w…
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Sometimes the way we look at what is can keep us from seeing what could be. The way things have always been is the way theyll always be. Its not that we cant see the problems, its that we cant always see the possibilities within the problem, or worse, lack the desire to make the changes. What we need is someone who sees things differently, thinks o…
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When was the last time you checked your height? As kids we were so excited to see how much weve grown, if youre like many people you probably had somewhere you marked off the inches over the years. Eventually though, we all stopped growing. Whether you were happy with where you ended up or not, there wasnt anything you could do to make yourself gro…
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"Dont get your hopes up! Have you ever been told that? You probably have! When people say it, what theyre really trying to say is: I want to help you avoid the sting and hurt of unmet expectations. Not getting your hopes up means you wont be easily disappointed later on, right? Whether it's cynicism of past experiences and let-down, or the apparent…
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What would you do if you won the lottery? Weve all probably dreamed of what we would do if a large sum came our way - the debts wed pay, the toys wed buy and of course the acts of generosity wed do. Its fun to imagine what financial independence would gain for us. Wed be set in life, free to live out our dreams! Ironically, statistics show that isn…
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Today we are continuing our sermon series Summer on the Mount where we unpack Jesus Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5-7. We dont want to look back on our lives and realize that the things we were consumed with werent the things that mattered. One of the most crucial questions we should ask in the culture that we are currently living in is: "Go…
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When was the last time you experienced a craving? We're talking about a gotta have it, do anything to get it kind of craving. A craving, by definition, is simply a powerful desire. There are a lot of desires that we feel strongly, that we crave many of them very positive, many God given. But sometimes those desires can become misdirected, even out …
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Its easy in the routine of life to become accustomed to the things we see everyday. Things designed intentionally for a purpose can fade into the background until theyre no longer seen and their purpose is forgotten. As we continue in our study of Jesus greatest but sometimes counter-cultural teaching, we are reminded that as citizens of the Kingdo…
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Have you ever had someone make you food that just hit a little different? Your palate just connected with the flavours, your saliva engaged with the spice in a way that made you say, WOW! Youve got to tell me your secret! We want to know the secret sauce, the secret ingredient that takes the dish to the next level. As were wrapping up our series in…
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Have you ever purchased something that didnt end up being quite like you envisioned it being? The product wasnt at all like the picture that was shown on the box? Its frustrating when whats shown on outside doesnt reflect whats inside! This week were kicking off our new summer series, Summer on the Mount by looking at the counter-cultural teachings…
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SPOILER ALERT! Ever had that one friend who went into too much detail about that blockbuster movie you were waiting to see, or who wanted to know if youd gotten to the point yet in your novel or tv series where ***key plot development*** happens? No one likes a spoiler! When it comes to the end of the world though, people have been speculating sinc…
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Locks, helmets, insurance policies, extended warranties - everyday we take precautions to safeguard the things that are meaningful and have value to us, the things we want to keep, and cant afford to lose. In this message, as we continue in week 3 of our "Joyful: When Life is a Struggle series, well unpack the Apostle Pauls recommendations on how t…
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Have you ever noticed that the majority of the conflicts and problems you find yourself dealing with involve other people? Take inventory of the things that disrupt your joy and most frequently, its PEOPLE PROBLEMS! Left alone, we hardly have any arguments, disagreements, frustrations or fights - but throw in a: Spouse, kid, parent, sibling, boss, …
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New places, new experiences, friends recommendations - its always great when the experience lives up to the hype. Whats not so great is when the experience doesnt meet your expectation, thats when disappointment sets in. In a culture whose motto has become Good Vibes Only!, what are we supposed to do when the experience seems to come with equal par…
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Waiting. It seems like were always waiting for something. Traffic lights, coffee shops, lines at the store - we even have rooms devoted for waiting. Youd think by now wed be experts at passing the time, but research has shown were actually pretty bad at waiting, and that our ability to cope has less to do with our experience and more to do with our…
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Have you ever been in the middle of something when you realized someone was stuck and needed your help? Maybe it was driving in the snow, or with your kids homework, or even an awkward conversation they were desperate to get out of. At some point, weve all found ourselves in situations we needed help getting unstuck from and weve all likely had the…
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Scrolling the photos on your phone can be so fun, reminiscing and reliving all the great moments and memories. Life on the camera roll looks so great, because we can crop out, edit and delete all the unwanted and forgettable moments. Weve all experienced regrettable moments failure we wish we could just delete like an unwanted photo, but on this Re…
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People are amazing! Theres never a shortage of "Shaking My Head (SMH!) moments in our world with social media, you can get lost for hours watching people do things that make you shake your head in both wonderment disbelief. Wonder at how creative humanity can be, and disbelief at how dumb we can be, all at the same time. In todays message, well see…
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