Beste Good Shepherd Lutheran Church podcasts (2024)

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God With Us | Pastor Alex Hoops 15:35

5d ago15:35

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“Nobody needs to do this thing alone.” – Pastor Alex HoopsOn this Christmas Eve, Pastor Alex reminds us of the importance of relationships in our lives and how God provides the example when he came to live among us.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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The Gift of Love | Pastor Lorne Hlad 20:05

7d ago20:05

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“When God sees you, God sees a child who is loved.’” – Pastor Lorne HladIn a culture where we hear so many things about ourselves that simply aren’t true, Pastor Lorne reminds us to listen for the voice of God which declares in no uncertain terms that we are loved.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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The Gift of Joy | Pastor Lorne Hlad 19:44

12d ago19:44

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"Hope always comes when we open ourselves up to the support and partnership and love of other people." - Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne reminds us of the joy that God provides when we open ourselves up to living life in community, surrounded by people who will walk with us through the good and the bad.…

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The Gift of Peace | Pastor Alex Hoops 16:39

19d ago16:39

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“We’re lighting a candle that’s talking about a different kind of peace.’” – Pastor Alex HoopsPastor Alex explores how the true peace offered through Christ is not to be confused with “quiet”, but rather is a peace that comes from trusting that God will always guide us.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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The Gift of Hope | Pastor Alex Hoops 16:17

19d ago16:17

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"This Advent, brothers and sisters, don't just prepare your homes. Prepare yourselves to remember that God has given us more gifts than we could ever hope for that have the capacity to transform and change us." - Pastor Alex HoopsIn this first week of Advent, Pastor Alex explores God's gift of hope and how it help us endure the good and bad times o…

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God's Kingdom | Pastor Lorne Hlad 18:46

19d ago18:46

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“Empires are temporary. God’s kingdom is not.’” – Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne reminds us that God’s Kingdom is not like the kingdoms of the earth. It’s a kingdom that’s built on love and mercy with open doors welcoming all people inside.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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God is Always with You | Pastor Lorne Hlad 18:02

19d ago18:02

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"The cycle of life for people who follow Jesus is that we experience a thousand deaths. And on the other end of them we experience a thousand rebirths." - Pastor Lorne HladIn this week's sermon, Pastor Lorne reminds us that God is always working in our lives, even during our lowest moments.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Loving Our Neighbor | Pastor Alex Hoops 18:22

19d ago18:22

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“Our hope is not in political parties, it’s in and always has been in Christ.’” – Pastor Alex HoopsPastor Alex reminds us that regardless of our views on politics, we are people who are called to love God and love our neighbor.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Big Steps | Pastor Alex Hoops 16:48

19d ago16:48

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"Big steps is the [phrase] we use, but it has nothing to do with physical distance. Big steps are intentional steps...it has everything to do with our hopes connected to them." - Pastor Alex HoopsPastor Alex asks us to consider how God is calling us all into taking the next big step in our lives.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Bold Generosity | Pastor Lorne Hlad 14:08

19d ago14:08

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“I want you to think of those people in your life that have modeled a heart of serving and giving, of love and sharing for you.’” – Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne reminds us that bold generosity is a lifelong commitment to serving and giving so that others may know God’s love in their life.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Beautiful Hope | Pastor Alex Hoops 19:24

2M ago19:24

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“True abundance is found in a beautiful hope that exists in the midst of challenges and says, ‘The worst thing is not the last thing.’” – Pastor Alex HoopsPastor Alex reminds us that even in our darkest moments we can trust in Jesus and that the worst thing is not the last thing.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Brave Community | Pastor Lorne Hlad 24:27

3M ago24:27

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“We have to learn to get past the walls we build if we want to experience true, authentic community.” – Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne explores how all people are invited into the life-giving, authentic community that Christ offers as they are.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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True Abundance in Christ | Pastor Lorne Hlad 21:26

3M ago21:26

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“True abundance is not the absence of pain…it’s never about what we earn, accomplish or achieve. It is about living a life marked by faith, by hope, having community, living a generous life, and taking risks.” – Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne shares Good Shepherd’s reclarified mission, “Connecting People to True Abundance in Christ”, and begins to e…

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Walking Together| Pastor Lorne Hlad 16:34

3M ago16:34

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“We have an amazing, unbelievably gracious God who is going to walk with us, lead us, show us the path forward. And when we fail and stumble in fear – feel overwhelmed – God is going to pick us up again and say, rejoice brothers and sisters, rejoice, my children, because your names are written in the book of life.” – Pastor Lorne HladIn this week’s…

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The Least of Us Are the Greatest | Pastor Alex Hoops 17:10

3M ago17:10

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“There is someone in your midst who is likely being overlooked, spoken over, and is never even considered to be in the conversation of who’s the greatest – that’s where your attention should be.” – Pastor Alex HoopsIn this week’s sermon, Pastor Alex explores what it means to stop focusing on ourselves and instead put that focus on those who are ove…

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Who You Were Created to Be | Pastor Lorne Hlad 19:22

3M ago19:22

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“Do you know who you were created to be?” – Pastor Lorne HladIn this week’s sermon, Pastor Lorne reminds us that when we live our lives as a reflection of Jeus, we are showing the world who Christ really is.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Recalibrating Our Perspective | Pastor Alex Hoops 16:06

4M ago16:06

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“There's just a statement of truth - that crumbs would be more than enough - an honest declaration of God's infinite, boundless, and amazing love.” – Pastor Alex HoopsIn this week’s sermon, Pastor Alex explores what it means to humbly respond to Christ’s calling in our lives and how God’s provision is enough.…

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Beyond the To Do List | Pastor Alex Hoops 13:40

4M ago13:40

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“What’s being offered by Jesus in this life of faith is not a list. It’s no less than life in all its fullness.” – Pastor Alex HoopsOn his return from sabbatical, Pastor Alex reminds us our faith is more than a “to do” list, but an invitation to live a life transformed so that all may see God’s love and grace in their lives.…

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A Hunger Satisfied | Pastor Lorne Hlad 21:05

4M ago21:05

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“Today is an invitation to quit running, to quite striving, to quite trying to fill yourself with things that only leave you more hungry.” – Pastor Lorne Hlad This week, Pastor Lorne reminds us that the hunger we have for meaning and purpose in our lives can only truly be satisfied by accepting the love and peace Jesus offers and leaving the things…

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Created To Be | The Flock 16:39

5M ago16:39

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“I will continue to affirm that…I was created perfectly and that I shouldn’t have to feel like I need to change any part of me to feel accepted and appreciated – especially not for God.” - Good Shepherd Flock StudentThis week, we welcomed Good Shepherd’s High School Youth Group, The Flock, to share their Spirit moments from their recent trip to the…

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All Are Satisfied | Pastor Michael Oakley 16:00

5M ago16:00

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“We acknowledge when we are afraid. Fear is real. We acknowledge that fear. And then we look for Jesus walking right with us. That is resurrection. That is hope, not fear. Hope that is sure and certain.” – Pastor Michael OakleyThis week, we welcome Pastor Michael Oakley to Good Shepherd. He reminds us that while we may have fear about the future, J…

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The Power of Rest 20:48

5M ago20:48

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“It’s when we rest, it’s when we pause, that we can actually see what’s happening in our world and in our lives” - Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne reminds us of the power that rest has in giving us the necessary space we need to make sense of the world around us during times of struggle or uncertainty.…

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A New Story for the World | Pastor Lorne Hlad 19:52

6M ago19:52

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“Even though we keep perpetuating the old narrative, the new story of God’s love, of God’s grace, of God’s forgiveness needs to be proclaimed louder and more boldly.” - Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne reminds us that we are a people who are called to share a different kind of story with the world through our words and actions: one that is rooted in G…

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Stronger Together | Pastor Lorne Hlad 19:57

6M ago19:57

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“The invitation today…is to loosen our grip on needing to control everything in our lives so that we can see that we go further and we go faster when we are together. – Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne reminds us that our journey of faith is not done alone, but rather with other people in community.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Do Not Be Afraid | Pastor Lorne Hlad 14:09

6M ago14:09

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“You will feel afraid, but do not build your life because of it. Rather, build a life around faith. Build a life around trust. Build a life around hope.” – Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne reminds us that God is always walking with us, even during the scary and fearful times in our lives.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Navigating LIfe's Stormy Seas | Pastor Patricia Badkey 16:31

6M ago16:31

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“Change is rarely without its challenges.” – Pastor Patricia BadkeyPastor Pat reminds us that although our boat may be in rough and stormy seas to have faith that Jesus is in the boat as well, helping us get to the other side.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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The Greatest of Gifts | Pastor Lorne Hlad 18:11

6M ago18:11

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“I don’t want any of us to lose sight that the greatest gifts we can ever give…is ourselves. It’s our time.” – Pastor Lorne HladMuch like the mustard seed that blossoms into the greatest of shrubs, Pastor Lorne reminds us that the little acts of daily love we share likely mean more to the people around us than the grandest of gestures.…

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Show the World Hope | Pastor Lorne Hlad 17:38

7M ago17:38

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"As we live through our values, guided by grace, rooted in relationship, serving the world, we show the world that there's hope." - Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne reminds us that living out our calling as disciples of Jesus is more than just something good for ourselves but rather a way that God's Kingdom can break through into a world that is in de…

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The Heart of Sabbath | Pastor Lorne Hlad 24:32

7M ago24:32

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“The true heart of the Sabbath, of God’s vision for creation, is that we would find rhythms, patterns, and practices that fill us with wonder, with awe, with beauty, so that we can be an overflow of God’s goodness into the lives of other people.” – Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne explores the gift of Sabbath and how it refuels us so that we may do th…

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A Faith Alive | Pastor Alex Hoops 14:39

7M ago14:39

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“Jesus was very interested in more than a conceptual faith, more than a faith in our heads, but one in our hands, our heart, our feet – one that’s lived out every day.” – Pastor Alex HoopsPastor Alex reminds us that sometimes the best testimony we can share of the Good News of Jesus is through how we live our daily lives.…

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The Power of the Holy Spirit | Pastor Alex Hoops 13:08

7M ago13:08

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Pastor Alex reminds us that the Holy Spirit is a gift from God that sustains us each day as we navigate the ups and downs of our lives.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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How to pray | Pastor Lorne Hlad 18:13

8M ago18:13

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“I want to encourage all of us to use our natural language – our everyday, ordinary language – to talk to God.” – Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne reminds us that God invites all prayers, even the ones that don’t feel polished or rehearsed.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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A love that changes the world | Pastor Lorne Hlad 19:16

8M ago19:16

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“But let us never forget that real love is made manifest in the ordinary. Let’s not lose sight that this is the type of love that Jesus invites us into.” – Pastor Lorne HladPastor Lorne reminds us this week that God uses ordinary acts of love to do extraordinary things.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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What Fuels You | Life Lines | Pastor Alex Hoops 15:05

8M ago15:05

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“We are not alone. We’re not doing this by ourselves. We are given the connection from the very beginning and the good news is we don’t have to manufacture goodness or manufacture energy. That goodness and that energy comes from the source of all creation.” – Pastor Alex HoopsThis week, Pastor Alex reminds us to spend time in the practices that fee…

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God provides a voice to guide us | Pastor Alex Hoops 16:24

8M ago16:24

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“If we’re the loudest person in the room…sometimes we can’t hear the quiet voice of the Good Shepherd leading us, guiding us, [and] challenging us to listen.” – Pastor Alex HoopsIn this week’s sermon, Pastor Alex reminds us that God provides a voice to lead us as long as we are willing to take the time to truly listen.…

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God provides peace in the midst of our pain | Pastor Lorne Hlad 17:42

9M ago17:42

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“We are called just like Jesus to go into the world to find hurting, wounded people that feel alone, afraid, scared, rejected, and to show them that we have felt those same things.” – Pastor Lorne HladThis week, Pastor Lorne explores the ways that God provides peace in the midst of the challenging and painful moments of our lives.…

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God Provides Community in Our Struggles | Pastor Alex Hoops 17:22

9M ago17:22

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“There’s no story of resurrection that doesn’t involve community” – Pastor Alex HoopsThis first week of “Life Lines: Finding Hope When Life Feels Hopeless”, Pastor Alex explores how God provides community to journey with us when we have doubts and struggles.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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The Story’s Not Finished | Pastor Alex Hoops 13:19

9M ago13:19

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“I hope we leave this place having heard the story of death becoming a story of life and love winning.” – Pastor Alex HoopsOn this Easter Sunday, Pastor Alex encourages us to remember that the story of Christ’s power & love changing this world is still being written.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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What True Glory Looks Like | Pastor Lorne Hlad 19:06

9M ago19:06

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“Glory looks like humble, never seen, often overlooked service.” – Pastor Lorne HladIn this Maundy Thursday sermon, Pastor Lorne explores how the example of Jesus challenges our idea of what true glory looks like.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Christ is with us | Pastor Lorne Hlad 22:47

9M ago22:47

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“The cross should make us tremble in our very hearts because it’s God’s definitive sign that God with go to any length to prove to the world that God is with us, that God is for us, that God loves us.” – Pastor Lorne HladIn this week’s sermon, Pastor Lorne explores the power of what it means that Christ died on the cross not just for us, but also w…

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From Head to Heart | Pastor Lorne Hlad 22:59

10M ago22:59

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“I don’t wish for wake up calls in my life and I don’t wish for them in your life. And yet, they have the power to transform us into a deeper, more obedient space where we actually learn to trust God.” – Pastor Lorne HladAs we conclude our Lenten Journey, The Shift, Pastor Lorne explores how wake-up calls in our lives can help us shift our faith fr…

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From fear from God to freedom in Christ | Pastor Alex Hoops 16:58

10M ago16:58

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“Our mission as a people of God is not motivate by fear, but by a freedom that we are called to alleviate the suffering of our brothers and sisters.” – Pastor Alex HoopsAs we continue our Lenten Worship Series, The Shift, Pastor Alex explores how we called to shift our perspective away from being fearful of God and instead to a freedom in Christ th…

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From Ritual to Relationship | Pastor Alex Hoops 14:54

10M ago14:54

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“We aren’t here just for rituals – we’re here for a relationship with God and one another.” – Pastor Alex HoopsAs we continue our Lenten Worship Series, The Shift, Pastor Alex asks us to look beyond the rituals of our faith lives and see the places God is inviting us into a deeper relationship with Him and those around us.…

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From Playing it Safe to Pursing God's Mission | February 25, 2024 Sermon 23:57

10M ago23:57

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“You see, the life of following Jesus is always a pathway of losing our life, so that we can find it – dying the self and arising anew with God.” – Pastor Lorne HladAs we continue our Lenten Worship Series, The Shift, Pastor Lorne explores how Jesus invites us to shift our perspective from living a life that is safe, to one that purses God’s missio…

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From Someday to Today | February 18, 2024 Sermon | Lent 1 18:31

10M ago18:31

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“I believe God wants us to show up present today as if we believed today matters – because we know that it does.” – Pastor Lorne HladDuring our first weekend of Lent, Pastor Lorne explores how Jesus calls us to shift our perspective from living life for someday to living life today.Door Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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The Uncertainty of Life & Certainty of Death | Ash Wednesday Sermon 17:29

11M ago17:29

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“Who or what are the treasures that hold your heart? What are the hopes, the dreams, the values that are worth living for in your life?" – Pastor Lorne HladIn his Ash Wednesday sermon, Pastor Lorne encourages us to look the uncertainty of life and certainty of death in its face by remembering that God cares deeply about each and everyone of us. And…

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Go Tell the Story | Back to Basics Week 5 17:26

11M ago17:26

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Go Tell the Story | Back to Basics Week 5“Jesus didn’t say “go convince everybody of what I said”. He said, “go tell the story”. That’s our job: to tell the story. [To] witness to the Gospel." – Pastor Alex HoopsIn this week’s sermon, Pastor Alex encourages us to remember our mission to be a witness to the resurrection so that others may know God’s…

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Be a Witness to God | Back to Basics Week 4 23:38

11M ago23:38

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“Think about all of those things that you’ve suffered – maybe some of which nobody else knows about. And here you are. And yet you show up. You see, when we open ourselves up to others and tell them our stories of death and in the ways God has made us with new life, we bring healing into the world”. – Pastor Lorne HladIn this week’s sermon, Pastor …

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Generosity Of Spirit | Back to Basics Week 3 14:18

11M ago14:18

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“The challenge for us is to face all situations and ask: how does my character reflect that same spirit of generosity; that God’s love is beyond our understanding, beyond measure.” – Pastor Alex HoopsIn this week’s sermon, Pastor Alex asks us how we are being called to adopt a generosity of spirit so that we are more fully open to the ways God is c…

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Getting Back to Basics | Back to Basics Week 2 17:49

11M ago17:49

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“We have a story of God who so loved the world that he would draw close to humanity, walk alongside humanity, speak into people’s lives and tell them you are not alone.” – Pastor Lorne HladIn this week’s sermon, Pastor Lorne encourages us to go back to the basics of the early church so that others may live transformed lives through God’s amazing gr…

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