Episodes

  • Called to Lead | Built to Serve

    Called to Lead | Built to Serve
    Nov 3 2024
    Join us for a special Instalment Service as we welcome Joel Wydysh into the role of Pastor of Community and Connection. This service will engage our church in the vision for deeper connections, community growth, and spiritual formation led by Joel. Together with the Elder Team, we’ll explore the importance of this role and why now is the right time. You’ll get to hear directly from Joel in a personal interview about his faith journey, passions, and vision for discipleship within our church community.

    Following Joel’s instalment and a prayer of blessing over him and his wife, Vicky, we’ll also commission the Gulu, Uganda team, recognizing the congregation’s generous support and introducing Debz Gallant, our new Missions Leadership Team Coordinator.
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  • His Presence | Our Mana

    His Presence | Our Mana
    Oct 27 2024
    Join us as Colby shares an inspiring message about what it means for the Lord to rest among His people and how Jesus can be the center of our lives. Reflecting on the Lord’s Prayer, Colby emphasizes the significance of “Give us this day our daily bread” as an invitation into a deeper relationship with God, who desires to dwell among us.

    📖 In This Video, We Chat About:

    • Understanding the true meaning of “daily bread” in the Lord’s Prayer.
    • The importance of seeking God’s presence over His gifts.
    • Lessons from the woman who anointed Jesus’s feet and the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
    • How making Jesus our center aligns us with God’s will and brings His kingdom to earth.

    🙏 Join us on this journey as we learn to follow Jesus in our everyday life. This is for anyone looking to deepen their faith or find some answers. This message gives a fresh view on understanding God’s love and His plans for us.

    • Uncover how the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives leads to a profound inner peace.
    • Recognize our hearts as places where God’s serenity should prevail, akin to serene monasteries.
    • Learn about the journey toward sanctification and the peace that comes from being guided by God.👉 Remember to subscribe for more inspiring talks and click the bell to stay updated. Connect with us and continue your growth journey.
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  • Your Kingdom Come | Your Will be Done

    Your Kingdom Come | Your Will be Done
    Oct 20 2024
    Join us as Tracy shares an inspiring message about inviting God's Kingdom into our daily lives through the powerful words of the Lord's Prayer: "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done." She reflects on how spending personal time with God transforms our desires, aligning them more closely with His will. Tracy uses the analogy of an ecosystem to illustrate how keeping God at the center brings balance and health to our spiritual lives.

    📖 In This Video, We Chat About:
    * The significance of praying "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done" in our everyday life.
    * How personal quiet time with God can change our desires.
    * The importance of aligning our daily decisions with God's will.
    * Practical ways to invite God's Kingdom into our choices and actions.

    🙏 Join us on this journey as we learn to follow Jesus in our everyday life. This is for anyone looking to deepen their faith or find some answers. This message gives a fresh view on understanding God's love and His plans for us.
    * Uncover how the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives leads to profound inner peace.
    * Recognize our hearts as places where God's serenity should prevail, akin to serene monasteries.
    * Learn about the journey toward sanctification and the peace that comes from being guided by God.

    💡 Highlights of the Sermon:
    * Tracy's personal experiences of how spending time with God changes our desires.
    * The ecosystem analogy illustrating the importance of keeping God at the center.
    * Encouragement to reflect on where we might be resisting God's will.
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  • The Lord's Prayer | When We Pray

    The Lord's Prayer | When We Pray
    Oct 6 2024
    Join Tracy as we embark on a 7-week series exploring The Lord's Prayer, beginning with the profound teachings of Jesus from Matthew 6:5-8. This series is designed to deepen our understanding of prayer, emphasizing it not as a performance but as an intimate dialogue with God. Tracy highlights how prayer is about coming to God just as we are, finding Him in the quiet recesses of our hearts. She reminds us that as Spirit-filled followers, we are to embody God’s presence on Earth, engaging with the pain and darkness around us like Jesus, as depicted in Isaiah 61:1-3. This journey through The Lord’s Prayer invites us to transform our prayer life into a true abidance in God’s presence, allowing His Spirit to shape, restore, and deeply know us. This week, we focus on finding those quiet spaces to simply be with God, trusting His guidance and letting His transformative presence work in us during these moments of sincere prayer.

    📖 In This Video, We Chat About:

    ~ The true essence of prayer as taught by Jesus in Matthew 6:5-8.
    ~ The role of quietness and sincerity in developing a deeper prayer life.
    ~ How embodying God's presence can impact the world around us.
    ~ Practical tips for integrating genuine prayer practices into daily life.

    🙏 This message is perfect for anyone seeking to enrich their relationship with God through prayer or looking for deeper insights into The Lord's Prayer. Tracy provides a fresh perspective on connecting with God, moving beyond the surface to engage in a transformative communion with Him.

    💡 Highlights of the Message:

    ~ Rediscovering the heart of prayer as a sincere connection with God.
    ~ The impact of prayer on personal and communal spiritual life.
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    Embracing the call to be vessels of God's presence through prayer.
    This video is essential for those wanting to truly understand and live out the principles of The Lord's Prayer. Tracy's guidance offers practical and spiritual insights that promise to enrich your prayer life and deepen your relationship with God, encouraging you to embrace prayer as a vital, life-changing interaction.
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  • He Restores My Soul

    He Restores My Soul
    Sep 29 2024
    Join Dr. Mike Hutchings as he explores the profound healing described in Psalm 23, focusing on the restorative power God offers to our souls. Drawing from the life of David, Dr. Hutchings illustrates how trauma can deeply affect our identity, emotions, and relationships, yet through God’s nurturing care, we can find true healing. He emphasizes that trauma is not merely a psychological issue but a deep wound within the soul that distorts our self-perception. Dr. Hutchings delves into the promise of Psalm 23:3, where God pledges to restore our souls, bringing us back to His original design for wholeness. He further connects this restoration to the mission of Jesus, as outlined in Isaiah 61:1-3, to heal the brokenhearted, proclaim freedom for the captives, and release the oppressed. This message not only highlights the personal healing we can receive but also our role in bringing restoration to others, fostering a cycle of healing and hope. Dr. Hutchings concludes with a call to embrace forgiveness, urging us to let go of bitterness and embrace the abundant life God intends for us.

    📖 In This Video, We Chat About:

    • The impact of trauma on our personal identity and spiritual life.
    • The scriptural promises of restoration and healing found in Psalm 23.
    • Jesus’ role as the Shepherd who guides, comforts, and heals our deepest wounds.
    • The importance of forgiveness in the healing process and moving toward God’s abundance.

    🙏 This message is ideal for anyone grappling with past traumas or seeking deeper understanding of God’s healing promises. Dr. Hutchings provides insightful guidance on how to navigate the journey from brokenness to restoration, underpinned by scriptural truths.

    💡 Highlights of the Message:

    • Understanding trauma from a biblical perspective and its effects on our soul.
    • The transformative healing available through our relationship with Jesus.
    • How we can participate in extending God’s healing and restoration to others.

    This video is crucial for those looking to overcome their past hurts and step into a life marked by divine restoration and peace. Dr. Hutchings’ insights offer powerful encouragement and practical steps for anyone seeking to align their lives with God’s purpose and experience His restorative touch.
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  • Repentance/Returning To God's Gift Of Life

    Repentance/Returning To God's Gift Of Life
    Sep 22 2024
    Join Tracy as she draws parallels between the changing seasons and God’s transformative work in our lives. In this insightful talk, Tracy reflects on how just as farmers prepare for the harvest, we too should consider what God is cultivating in our hearts. She delves into Jesus’ teachings about the Kingdom of God being radical and countercultural, challenging yet life-giving, and how aligning with these divine principles can seem daunting in our modern world. Tracy emphasizes the power of repentance and surrender to clear our spiritual vision and guide us along God’s path, inviting us to become conduits where heaven meets earth. This message is a call to embrace the light of Jesus, which shines in the darkness and transforms both our lives and the world around us. Tracy asks us to ponder on how we are becoming more like Jesus and how we contribute to rebuilding what’s broken, offering hope amidst our struggles.

    📖 In This Video, We Chat About:

    • The analogy between nature’s rhythms and God’s work in our lives.
    • The radical and countercultural nature of Jesus’ teachings about the Kingdom of God.
    • The challenges of aligning with divine principles in today’s society.
    • The roles of repentance and surrender in our spiritual transformation.

    🙏 This talk is perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of God’s love and His plans for us. Tracy offers fresh insights into the continuous journey toward sanctification and the peace that comes from being guided by God.

    💡 Highlights of the Message:

    • The significance of spiritual seasons and preparation for growth.
    • How Jesus’ teachings challenge and revitalize our modern lifestyles.
    • The transformative impact of living as places where heaven meets earth.

    This video is essential for those looking to navigate their spiritual journey with a deeper commitment to God’s ways. Tracy’s reflections encourage us to engage actively with our faith, embracing the changes God brings into our lives to shape us more into the image of Jesus.👉 Remember to subscribe for more inspiring talks and click the bell to stay updated. Connect with us and continue your growth journey.
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  • Are You Set Apart?

    Are You Set Apart?
    Sep 15 2024
    Join Josh as he delivers a powerful message on maintaining focus on God amidst the myriad distractions of modern life. He draws on Romans 11:4, emphasizing God’s call for His people to live distinctively, not swayed by idols or external influences. Josh explores how easily our worship can be shaped by politics, cultural trends, and societal pressures, urging us to evaluate the purity of our devotion. This message is a call to prioritize daily, genuine following of God over succumbing to the surrounding noise. Josh encourages us to slow down, listen intently for God’s guidance, and commit to a life led by faith rather than by sight. He challenges us to embrace humility, seek continual alignment with God’s will, and ensure our worship remains untainted by worldly distractions.

    📖 In This Video, We Chat About:

    • The challenge of focusing on God in a world full of distractions.
    • The importance of assessing external influences on our worship.
    • Strategies for maintaining a pure devotion to God amidst societal pressures.
    • The benefits of living a life guided by God’s voice and direction.

    🙏 This message is essential for anyone looking to deepen their faith and understand how to live a life set apart for God. Josh provides practical advice on how to avoid common distractions and focus on what truly matters: a faithful relationship with God.

    💡 Highlights of the Message:

    • Insights into avoiding spiritual compromise influenced by external factors.
    • Encouragement to engage in worship that truly honors God.
    • Tips for living a deliberate life focused on God’s leading.

    This video is a must-watch for those seeking to fortify their spiritual focus and navigate the complexities of contemporary life with God’s wisdom. Josh’s guidance offers not only a reminder of God’s requirements but also the tools to live a life that faithfully reflects our divine calling.

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  • Do You Want To Get Well?

    Do You Want To Get Well?
    Sep 8 2024
    Join Henk as he explores a pivotal question from Jesus to the paralytic: “Do you want to get well?” This question is central to today’s sermon and resonates deeply with our own hidden wounds, whether they are physical, emotional, or spiritual. Henk emphasizes that true healing begins when we recognize our need for help and are willing to pursue recovery. He discusses how often, out of fear, comfort, or a false sense of identity, we might resist the healing that is offered to us. Through this sermon, Henk invites us to reflect on our own barriers to healing and encourages us to take steps towards wholeness. He reassures us of Jesus’ promise for complete restoration and challenges us to trust in His power to heal every aspect of our lives.

    📖 In This Video, We Chat About:

    • The significance of Jesus’ question to the paralytic and its application to our lives today.
    • Common barriers that prevent us from seeking and receiving healing.
    • The steps we can take to acknowledge our wounds and move towards recovery.
    • The sufficiency of Jesus’ power to bring healing and restoration.

    🙏 This message is for anyone who feels burdened by unresolved issues and is seeking a deeper understanding of God’s love and His healing power. Henk offers insightful guidance on how to embrace the healing process and find peace through spiritual growth.

    💡 Highlights of the Message:

    • Insight into the deep-seated issues that hinder our healing process.
    • Encouragement to break free from fear and embrace potential change.
    • A call to action for personal examination and steps toward healing.

    This video is essential for those looking to overcome their hidden wounds and embrace a life of fullness and peace as promised by Jesus. Henk’s message provides both comfort and practical steps to engage with Jesus’ question, urging us to consider our own desire for wellness and the transformative healing that awaits us.
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