Tag: inspiration
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Keep Calm and Follow Jesus (As the Apocalypse Nears)
The apocalypse is a hot topic. Some obsess, some dismiss. But what did Jesus say about what will happen and how to prepare? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks the “little apocalypse” of Mark 13.
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The new alternative lifestyle: Christlikeness
Alternative lifestyles. What comes to mind? Well, these days a lot of those things are more mainstream than you think. So what if the new alternative lifestyle was Christlikeness? In this sermon on Mark 10:1-45 (also released as a podcast episode) we explore 5 sections of text which highlight Jesus’ invitation to be a part…
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The word that Christians need to reclaim
It’s a word that has been neglected, sometimes avoided, and even dragged through the muck. This podcast episode and blog explains that it is God’s word, and we are not authorized to erase it. Let’s claim it and live it for the glory of God.
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Christians risk getting sucked into a vortex. Here’s what to do.
Controversy and polarity are all around us. It’s like a vortex. How do we approach and respond to all of this in a way that is sane and centred on Christ? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) find surprising guidance in Jesus’ transfiguration (Mark 9:2-13).
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What does it mean to carry your cross?
“It’s my cross to bear.” We use it as an expression. But what did Jesus originally mean when he told his followers to take up their cross? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks Mark 8:31-9:1, answers that question, provides a motivating reminder about sacrifice, and suggests a practical application. Take up your…
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Listen For It: Save Your
Faith isn’t just about pursuing life after death, but life before death. This sermon explores a healing and a girl raised back to life from Mark 5:21-43 and invites us to consider Jesus’ role as Saviour in our daily lives, especially in moments of pain and desperation.
