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• ‘Think Bigger’ (Sermon) September 9, 2024
  We’ve seen it happen in movies and books over and over again. When all seems lost, a hero arrives, hope is rekindled, victory becomes possible, and everything changes for those who belong to the hero. This is a part of the reason why these movies or books are so interesting. We wonder, ‘If only we […]
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• The Way Up is Down (Sermon) September 1, 2024
  What do you want to be successful at? It is something to do with your career, family, relationships or a personal goal? There are different understandings of “success.” Make no mistake about it: our society’s definition is certainly different from God’s. But which are you driving toward? This sermon looks at the direct and down-to-earth […]
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• ‘Enjoy your streams’ (Sermon) August 27, 2024
  In Pastor Ruttan’s absence (he is away on vacation), Claude Cox led us in a message titled ‘Enjoy your streams’. The scripture focus was Psalm 1.
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• R.O.L.A.I.D.S. (Sermon) August 19, 2024
  In Pastor Ruttan’s absence (he is away on vacation), Cathy Clark will led us in a message titled ‘R.O.L.A.I.D.S. – Timeless relief from anxiety for our contemporary age’. The scripture focus was Isaiah 43:1-4 & Mark 14:32-36.
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• ‘The Narrow Path’ (Sermon) August 11, 2024
  In Pastor Ruttan’s absence (for his annual summer vacation), Jeff Walther led us in a message titled ‘The Narrow Path – ‘, with a focus on Matthew 7: 13-14.
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• The Gateway to the Kingdom of God August 7, 2024
  In Pastor Ruttan’s absence (for his annual summer vacation), Paul Sakasov led us in a message titled ‘The Gateway to the Kingdom of God’, with a focus on the Beatitudes from Matthew’s Gospel.
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• Giving up good things for great things (Sermon) July 29, 2024
  Following Jesus means making sacrifices — and that can be difficult, and sometimes painful. That is bound to happen when we make God’s kingdom our number one priority. But to truly understand sacrifice, we need to count not only the costs, but the benefits. When we think through not only what we’re giving up, but […]
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• 10 Unpopular things Jesus said July 24, 2024
  This is Part 2 of 2. Part 1 was 10 popular things Jesus said. In Part 2 I look at 10 un-popular things he said. His words are full of inspiration and hope! — and also challenge and warning. All of them are true. Let’s do some thinking: Do we like following a certain version […]
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• Playing the Long Game in a World of Now Now Now (Sermon) July 22, 2024
  In an era before viral videos and mass communication, Ezekiel did some wild and jaw-dropping things. He laid on his side for over 14 months prophesying against Jerusalem while only eating food rations cooked over dung. He later shared a vision of a valley of bones coming back to life, growing skin, and re-constituting a […]
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• The Intel Report No.2 – ‘Demons, Possession & Exorcism’ July 18, 2024
  The Intel Report is a fairly new initiative. Every so often an interview or talk with be featured that presents a big idea from the world. “Intel” means “intelligence.” The “front” is a reference the “front lines” of a battle. These topics will cover a range of ideas but are meant to equip you as […]
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• May Integrity and Uprightness Protect Me (Sermon) July 17, 2024
  How do we protect ourselves from threats? How do we stay safe, not only for ourselves but for those we care about? In answering these questions we often think of things like locks on our doors, safety bunkers, surveillance cameras or first-aid kits. In this sermon on Psalm 25 we explore one of the most […]
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• Never Outnumbered (Sermon) July 17, 2024
  It’s a story of intrigue and mystery. The King of Syria wants to hunt down the powerful prophet Elisha. Physically speaking, Elisha is outnumbered. That’s when we get a glimpse into the unseen spiritual realm and discover the real numbers: there are horses and chariots of fire all around the mountain ready for action. Even […]
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• Fearing God first (Sermon) June 24, 2024
  What gives someone courage? Are people “born with it”? Or do they obtain it somehow? Some people have an exceptional experience that makes them feel invincible. Others build up what we might call “courage muscle” by repeatedly doing the right thing in difficult circumstances. But then there’s a third factor. And it’s open to anyone […]
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• Deconstructing Christianity? – A talk with Tim Barnett June 19, 2024
  “Deconstruction.” It’s trending. It’s a word that is used when people radically re-think, re-shape, or sometimes even walk away from their faith. It’s not necessarily the same as having doubts. Having doubts is normal from time to time. This, however, is something different. It is an organized movement to undermine many of the beliefs of […]
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• You can only have harmony if you’re singing the same song (Sermon) June 17, 2024
  Let’s say two people want to sing in harmony. Person 1 starts with the melody and then Person 2… sings a totally different song! Obviously, it’s not going to work. But if both people are on the same page, wonderful things happen! To state the obvious, you can only have harmony if you’re singing the […]
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• Dr. James Watson answers questions about the church as an invitational community June 4, 2024
  In this special podcast, Pastor Ruttan and Pastor Alton Ruff interview Dr. James Watson about the church as an Invitational Community. Have you ever wondered how people experience a church when visiting for the first time? This interview includes questions that were submitted by individuals after a talk Dr. Watson gave to the Presbytery of […]
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• ‘I can smell the hands of fishermen’ (Sermon) June 2, 2024
  Over the past many centuries, the followers of Jesus have been through a lot of ups and downs. Over time we can lose (a) our sense of connection to those who have gone before, and (b) focus. Standing before the crowds, Jesus taught the now-famous Parable of the Sower. In it he provides a collective […]
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• 10 Popular Things Jesus Said May 29, 2024
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• See and Live (Sermon) May 26, 2024
  A sermon from service on May 26, 2024 by William Min, our Coordinator of Youth & Outreach. He focused on drawing from the story of the bronze snake in Numbers (21:4-9) and John 3:7-15 with the key verses being v14-15 “And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son […]
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• How does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? (Sermon) May 20, 2024
  “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…” Have you ever paused to really think through what that means? It sounds like a very, very good thing. But what specifically is “the peace of Christ”? What about the reference to our “hearts”? (Clearly, Paul wasn’t talking about a blood-pumping muscle). And how can […]
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