Tag: society
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The Pressure to Fit in When My Faith Makes Me Different
Our culture seems to be of two minds. On one hand it celebrates being different and unique. “You do you!” On the other hand, we want desperately to fit in, to be affirmed, and to be like everybody else. This tension is felt by Christians too. But we need to wrestle with something: Why do…
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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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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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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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Afraid no more [Sermon]
Fear may fill the world but it doesn’t have to fill your heart. This sermon unpacks John 11:1-27 — it’s part 1 of the raising of Lazarus.
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In a new and uncertain era, what is our stronghold and purpose? [Sermon]
Is it the dawn of a new, uncertain era? Are we in the ‘gray zone’? This sermon explores Jesus’ words at the Feast of Tabernacles in John 7:25-52 and some guidance for the road ahead.
