Tag: Sermons
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The Lord looks on the heart
People focus on success, appearances, wealth, intelligence, “strength.” But the Lord looks on the heart. This is liberation and hope. But how and why? This sermon on Mark 12:28-44 (also released as a podcast episode) explores these questions. Listen in.
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You are a house of prayer
Jesus overturned the tables of the money-changers in the temple. I’d call it righteous anger. But why did he do it? What might this have to do with your dignity and purpose? And how is it connected to you being a temple of God’s Spirit? This sermon on Mark 10:46-11:43 (also released as a podcast…
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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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How did Jesus define greatness?
I saw a hat: “Make Canada Great Again.” It’s a play on the slogan from America. But how do we even define greatness? If we’re not deliberate we can succumb to cultural definitions rather than biblical ones. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks Mark 9:33-50, Jesus’ definition of greatness, and what we…
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Why are some Christians spiritually stronger than others?
People who aren’t properly motivated don’t tend to change. But when they are, they do. If you don’t develop spiritual muscle, not only will you suffer, but people you care about might suffer as well. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explores the disciples’ failure to help a severely demonized boy in Mark…
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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).
