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Dec 2023
Mary is usually held up as a model of humility, virtue and faithfulness. And rightly so. What better time than Advent and Christmas to look more closely at the mother of Jesus. She was a young, devout Jewish girl who gave birth to the Son of God. She was probably 14 or 15 when she had the child she would call “Yeshua.” It would turn her world upside down.......
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A closer look at the Nativity – Politics, Fear, Subversion, War, and Hope
This is a Bible Study Podcast Pastor Ruttan put together which explores the background, politics, fear, subversion and hope which can sometimes be missed when we read quickly through the nativity.
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Where Did Santa Come From? Or, The Mysterious Origins of Saint Nicholas
When most people think about Christmas they also think about Santa Claus, the jolly red-suited man who magically brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve. But where did he come from? Has he always...
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It’s bright around the corner (Sermon)
There’s a lot of despair out there. But Jesus’ people have many reasons to hope! One of them is the fact that he is coming back. He will return and usher in the new...
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It’s getting harder to know what’s real (Sermon)
Deep fake videos, selective news reporting, scammers, artificial intelligence. It’s getting harder to know what’s real. This touches many areas of our lives. The Thessalonians were also unsure about what or who to trust....
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Pastors Min and Ruttan talk about keeping Jesus at the Centre
On November 26, 2023, Pastor Ruttan interview Pastor William Min on his first Sunday as Westminster’s Youth and Outreach Coordinator. They discuss more about the role, keeping Jesus at the centre, youth, a changing...
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Encased in Grace (The Art of Noticing) – Sermon
Have you ever noticed how some people see the same things but see different things? It’s a matter of perception. Sometimes you just have to look closer. Sometimes you just have to look differently....
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The Importance of Sunday School Teachers – Some reflections by the Rev. Dr. Richard Topping
People who volunteer to teach Sunday School (or ‘Youth Zone,’ ‘Kids’ Club,’ or whatever else you want to call it), are special. On top of their other weekly responsibilities they prayerfully prepare activities and...
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Whatever (Sermon)
Special guest speaker, Jeff Walther shared a sermon focused on Phillipians 4: 6-8. The theme was “whatever.” When we hear that word we can think of a dismissive ‘who cares’ attitude. But Paul uses...
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Stabilizers for the Coming Storm (Sermon)
Jesus said he would return. He also said that several things would happen first: wars and rumours of war, false Messiahs, increasing Christian persecution, an increase in lawlessness, and a decrease in love. What...
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