Category: Feature Talks
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Is this the sermon demons don’t want you to hear?
What “doorways” do we open which give permission to the demonic to function in our lives? What practices help us live freely and victoriously in Christ? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode), explores the confusing and alarming story in Mark 5:1-20, and helps us answer questions about the demonic. It’s a much-neglected topic.…
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How To Achieve World Peace: Step 1
World peace. How do we get there? Is there any hope? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) examines Philippians 2:4-9 and is about step 1. Your soul will thank you.
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If you want to actually be like Jesus
Christians agree that we want to be “like Jesus.” But if we want to actually be like Jesus, we have to know what Jesus is actually like. Many of us have blind spots. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explores Mark 4:35-41 and the stilling of the storm. It’s an opportunity to answer…
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Why was I born?
Are we here by chance, or is there a greater purpose? This sermon explores Jesus’ words in Mark 4:1-20 to provide an answer. As good soil for God, we were born to bless.
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Our Big Brother Jesus [Sermon]
Jesus’ various titles teach us something about who he is and our relationship with him: Son of God, Saviour, Friend. What about “brother”? This sermon unpacks Mark 3:22-35 and 6 words that teach us about the kind of big brother Jesus is. It might just help you address the imbalance between fear and confidence in…
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Look for the good (even when life is hard)
If things are hard or dreary, know that your current chapter isn’t your only chapter, and it certainly isn’t the last chapter. This short episode encourages you to look for the good (even when life is hard). “Though the fig tree should not blossom… yet I will rejoice in the Lord.”
