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Spiritual Gifts 103: All Hands on Deck [Sermon]
This sermon explores Ephesians 4:1-16, addresses Christian maturity, the spiritual gifts known as ‘power gifts,’ and asks ‘Where do we go from here?’
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We don’t have it all together. We have it all, together.
This episode is a bit different. It’s a clip of my time with our youth from the service on October 15th, 2023. I talk about the difference a comma makes. As Christians, we don’t have it all together; we have it all, together. I also discuss what Mr Potato Head can teach us about being…
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An interview at Life 100.3FM about The Up Devotional, Christian radio, music, and God’s work at church
I was recently interviewed on Life 100.3FM as a part of Sharathon. We talked about the daily devotional that I write, Christian radio, music and God’s work at church. Here is our talk in podcast form.
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How to get the most out of a sermon
If you follow Jesus, listening to sermons is a significant part of your discipleship. They are called a “means of grace” (i.e. they can be a channel of God’s generosity, guidance and help in your life, even via imperfect preachers). So don’t you want to understand, make the most of, and engage with them? This…
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Looking within and spiritual disciplines as we seek to love God – an interview by Chris Pullenayegem
I was recently interviewed by Chris Pullenayegem from the Vancouver School of Theology about looking within, spiritual disciplines, and encouraging an ethos of discipleship in a congregation. This podcast is a recording of our talk.
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Thom Rainer on the difference between church consumers and church members
It’s a new time – with challenges and opportunities. So we need to be honest about who we are in the body of Christ: consumers or members? This podcast is a talk with Thom Rainer, president of Church Answers and former CEO of LifeWay, and author of “11 signs you are becoming a church consumer…
