Tag: Christianity
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How can our spoken words beat back the powers of darkness?
We’ve devalued words. That’s a mistake. Words can hurt, they can inspire — and they can do even more. They can have actual physical power in certain situations. This sermon on Mark 7:31 – 8:30 (also released as a podcast) centres on Peter’s confession and what this has to do with the fight against the…
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How can I stop my own hypocrisy?
When you picture someone who is hypocritical, a pretender, who do you see? Is it someone else, or someone in the mirror? This isn’t about self-flagellation, but self-evaluation. In this sermon in Mark 7:1-30 I explore the text and take us through practices and perspectives to help address the religious hypocrisy in our own lives.
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Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid. [Proximity]
Being in close proximity to the right people in the right situations makes all the difference, including situations of difficulty and danger. This sermon on Mark 6:45-56 (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks Jesus’ words: “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” What if these were words specifically for you?
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There is Ugliness (a prayer)
Join in with this honest prayer, lifting up concerns about ugliness, scariness, fracture and monsters. But also metamorphosis, love and standing valiant for truth.
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How do demons gain access to people? – a talk with Steve Dabbs
Demons. How do they gain access to people? What “doorways” let them in, and how can we demon-proof our lives? This episode is a talk with Steve Dabbs, author of “When Demons Surface” and a retired senior military chaplain with over 35 years of experience. “We’re all experiencing spiritual warfare whether we realize it or…
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Trust God and Leave the Results to Him [Sermon]
What do we do when so much seems broken, uncertain or wrong? In this sermon on Mark 4:21-34, we explore the nature of God’s kingdom and how he encouraged his followers forward in a world where so much seems broken, uncertain or wrong.
