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Feb 2022
It’s one of his most popular miracles: turning water into wine! But why would he do it? Who is impacted? What do the seven “signs” in John’s Gospel teach us? And does any of this relate to our worth and value as people in a world which can so easily disrupt our dignity, and at a time when many are experiencing the spiral of exhaustion. When we are exhausted......
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The difference between a 2D and 3D disciple (Sermon)
Think of a circle, and then think of a ball. One is two-dimensional, and one is three-dimensional. From a distance, they look the same. But the closer you look, the more you notice a...
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Trials, joy & perseverance – a talk with Dan Scott
When Dan Scott was a boy his home burned to the ground. The next morning his father read James 1:2-3 and led them in prayer. In this talk with the national Moderator of the...
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The Holy Spirit makes your spirit whole (Sermon)
We want to be whole-hearted, balanced and refreshed. And yet, many are feeling half-hearted, off-centred and tired! The Holy Spirit makes your spirit whole. This sermon on John 1:19-34 is a part of our...
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Your Divine D.N.A. (Sermon)
We tend to downplay (or misunderstand) what it means to be adopted by God. It is actually a new special status of incomprehensible value that you do not have outside of faith in Christ....
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Am I headed in the right direction? (Sermon)
God incarnate. Eternal life. Wisdom for now. Big topics are on the menu in what may be the most famous and influential document on earth. This sermon is Part 1 in a series on...
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Guard your heart (Sermon)
Although much is uncertain, God is certain. You’re less likely to get knocked off centre, if you’re properly centred. That’s why we need to “guard our hearts” in him (with vigilance). In this sermon...
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Do Not Be Afraid (Sermon)
We are living in a time of upheaval, a stampede of fear. In this concise Christmas Eve message Pastor Ruttan looks at Luke 2: 8-14 and explains how fear retreats when Christ advances.
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To beat back the darkness: A prayer for trying times (Dec 19, 2021)
Might this prayer be yours? This short episode is Pastor Ruttan’s pastoral prayer from the service on December 19, 2021.
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The Christmas Story Re-Examined
What if you’ve never truly heard the story you’ve heard a hundred times? In this podcast episode Pastor Ruttan goes in-depth with Luke 2:1-20 and explores these ancient towns, the threat of scandal, political...
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