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Jesus' parable of the Rich Fool doesn't just apply to those of us blessed with earthly abundance. Even with little our hearts can turn to greed instead of generosity. Andrew Chisholm explores this parable and how we can lean into God's Word to help us develop hearts ready to give cheerfully.Andrew Chisholm által
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The Parable of the Great Banquet
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Who is the Host in Jesus' parable of the banquet? And why does Jesus tell this parable to the Pharisees? Liz brings this parable to life, urging us to receive the gift of salvation, embrace our mission in expanding God's Kingdom, and cultivating an intimate relationship with Him.Liz Thong által
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Christ cried for justice while on earth, He brought justice for Christians through His death, and He will bring justice in the end for us all. What does justice for the sheep and the goats look like? James Thompson explores this parable as we try to love others in a new way everyday.James Thompson által
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In the 1st century, two radically different men met by the power of the Spirit, and this encounter would change Ethopia for the rest of history. God is still working and moving through His people and wants to use our everyday experiences to grow His Kingdom. Bruce Hills shares an encouraging message on the divine impact of our evangelism.…
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The Bible's Best Kept Secret
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Why did Jesus use parables and what secrets hide beyond the stories he told? Michael Grechko goes through the parable of the sower as he opens our new series, Beyond the Story. While at first the disciples cannot understand Jesus' words, they soon perceive that this parable lays the foundation for understanding all the parables of the Kingdom.…
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Encourage One Another Daily
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Why should we encourage each other? And why is this call to encourage repeated so often in the New Testament? Praba shares on why it is so vital for Christians to uplift each other in the struggles of life.Praba Nagaratnam által
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What good is the gospel to us if we continue to hold on to our old selves? God wants us to transform us to be the character of Christ, but we must submit our lives to Him. Dave speaks a powerful word on how we can give our lives over to God's purposes and His work in the Great Commission.Dave Edgar által
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Family can be a source of tremendous joy, and also the potential for despair and pain. Yet family is foundational to society, and to the ways and purposes of God. Clem shares four principles for strong marriages and families that also apply in the Family of God, and every sphere of life.Clem Fung által
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Before we were bought by Jesus' sacrifice, we were in a prison of sin. Because God forgave us, we now live in freedom. If we do not forgive one another, we continue to imprison ourselves in our old lives. Mike speaks about how and why we live out the calling of Christ to forgive one another as God forgave us.…
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Relational patterns of communication and conflict are often dictated by our personality, our parents and our past, but relationships that come from God grows from Holy Conflict. Racquel explores what this means and how we can have healthier and more godly relationships with one another.Racquel Bisinella-Duns által
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What Kind of Father is God?
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As we celebrate and reflect on the role of fathers this weekend, Phil helps us to look at the impact our own earthly fathers have had on our lives. Even in what our dads may lack, we know and look to our one perfect Father in heaven, who desires a close relationship with us.Phil Brake által
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Justice, Mercy and Humility
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In many difficult situations in life, being both just and merciful may seem impossible. Jesus shows us through His most humble act on the cross that this is not only possible, but necessary if we are to walk with Him. Andrew guides us with examples and perspectives of how we can act both justly and mercifully in the brokenness of our world.…
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The Power of God's Love
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What should our primary goal be as Christians in a secular world? To win arguments or to prove our intelligence, or to show God's love? Godwin preaches on the purpose of evangelism, God's calling, and our role as reflectors of Christ's love.Godwin Shim által
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What Happens at the End?
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What happens at the end of the world? And what does that mean for us? In the final week of our Revelation series Mike looks at the vision of the new heaven and new earth and what it means for the modern Church.Michael Grechko által
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The Beast and the Dragon
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Continuing our series in Revelation, Paul Molyneux delves into chapter 12 and 13 about the woman, the child and the beast. Why should we pay attention to the Apostle John's vision of the beast? And what does it mean for us in the modern age?Paul Molyneux által
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Believing for Greater Things
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On this Inspire weekend, Andrew opens up Revelation 7 and its symbols to point us to the greater things God is doing. Even during worldly and personal trials, God is working through us and in us wherever we are for His Kingdom and for His people.Andrew Chisholm által
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Fighting Lonely Battles
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Many of us face loneliness in our faith that we aren’t prepared for. In order to stay strong in life's lonely battles, we must have personal faith. Jeffrey Rachmat, Senior Pastor of Jakarta Praise Community Church, explores the importance of our personal walk with Christ when we face struggles alone.…
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A pilgrimage is not only a physical journey to a destination, but it is also a spiritual journey towards God's kingdom and His presence. Psalm 84 speaks of the pilgrimage to the temple of God. Paul Molyneux invites us to see in this passage how God is working through the valleys and hard times on our way to come closer to Him.…
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Sometimes God's calling doesn't make sense or it isn't how we expected. Jesus called His disciples on a journey to an unknown and foreign area; but even when the storms rose, He was the peace and calm in their midst. Danielle Strickland explores the last passage in Mark 4 and how we can orient our ways to follow Jesus and trust in His plan.…
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What is the book of Revelation? Mike gives us the context and summary of the who, what, how and why of Revelation and explores how even through spiritual trials, Christ remains victorious.Michael Grechko által
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Although in our daily lives limitation can bring us down, God can use all things, even our weakness, to bring glory to the Kingdom. Ken Lee speaks on the story of Gideon and how God used less in the eyes of Israel to bring more prospering and glory to His people.Ken Lee által
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How do we live counter culturally? In Titus, Paul calls us to a life of grace in a culture where it was not valued. Paul Molyneux explores how and why we should show grace as God first showed grace to us.Paul Molyneux által
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Does the church only care about money? What is the tithe and why was it required by God in the Old Testament and do we still need to do it today? These are some questions Mike talks about as he looks at 1 Timothy 5 and unpacks the concept of giving tithe and people working for the church.Michael Grechko által
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When Things Don't Go to Plan
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Life doesn't always go as planned and for the Apostle Paul, this was no exception. How can we find God's purpose for us through life's ups and downs? Andrew looks at 2 Timothy 4 and how Paul's plans for a missionary journey failed, and how we can finish what we started for God's plans, not ours.Andrew Chisholm által
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In life we go through so many changes in our jobs, family, and relationships. When we find ourselves in the unknown and facing uncertainty it can be difficult to see how God is working. Marg helps us to see that God is working in us to build our values, belief and trust in him so he can open up new opportunities in our life.…
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Mothers & the Image of God
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Mothers are incredible, they care for us, comfort us, show us unconditional love and sacrifice for us. They show characteristics of Christ that we are called to show in our lives. So how can we learn from our mothers and hold onto those godly qualities they show us?Michael Grechko által
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You Can't Grow Oak Trees from Mustard Seeds
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Scott explores the nature and growth of the Kingdom of God on earth. A Brief Look at Matthew 13:31-32 and the Parable of the Mustard Weed.Scott Hawkins által
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The little things we do, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to impact others will eventually bring bigger transformation and change. The Kingdom of God starts from a humble and small beginning and will grow and take over the world.Samdy Leang által
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Before we put our trust in Christ, we were slaves. Now we are sons and daughters like the firstborn male son who became the heir in a Greco-Roman family.Michael Grechko által
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Is there anything we can do when friends become enemies? What do we do when relationships are tense and threatening to boil over? Clem looks at King David's friendships and how we can learn from them.Clem Fung által
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From Resurrection to Restoration
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The Resurrection of Jesus strengthens our faith and is the basis for all Restoration!Michael Grechko által
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Let Joy Come! Andrew Chisholm explains how God’s joy can be revealed in our lives as we pray “your Kingdom come.”Andrew Chisholm által
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Praba shares a powerful message about physical and emotional healing.Praba Nagaratnam által
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Take Ground for the Kingdom
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To take ground for the kingdom in culture, we must first allow God to take back the ground within us.Racquel Bisinella-Duns által
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Relating to God as Father
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Michael shows that how we view God determines how we see our relationship with Him and how we pray.Michael Grechko által
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As we enter a season of prayer and fasting, Andrew Chisholm shows how Jesus’ pattern of praying for the kingdom can help us build a more effective prayer life.Andrew Chisholm által
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The message is centred around the narrative where Elijah builds an altar to the Lord and the fire of God comes and consumes the Altar. The focus is on calling the church to build an altar to the Lord so His Fire can fall on our lives.Layla Nahavandi által
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Sharing our Story Invites People into Kingdom Life
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Mike Grechko shares the power of our testimonies and how it helps people enter the Kingdom to become part of God's story.Michael Grechko által
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Andrew Chisholm presents the first message in our Kingdom Life Vision Series for 2024.Andrew Chisholm által
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Guest speaker Gary Morgan speaks on the mission of God for us to get up, grow up, and move forward from greater words to greater works.Gary Morgan által
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As we step into a new year, it's important to remember basic truths about Jesus and how he calls us to live our lives with courage and faith.Brisita Rojas Ryan által
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Healing: Faith, Mystery and the Power of the Holy Spirit
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While divine healing and spiritual gifts are complex and may not always align with our expectations, we are encouraged to actively seek and trust in God's plan.Shelley Ligtermoet által
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Growing in the Greatest Command
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There are many hopes and plans we may have, but there’s one thing that’s most important above all else. How can we be practical and intentional about growing in our love for God this year?Clem Fung által
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Receive, Believe & Declare
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The words we speak has the power of life or death; God wants His children to speak the word of God over their life.Praba Nagaratnam által
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The Perfect Gift at Christmas
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Andrew Chisholm explores different answers to the question what is the perfect gift at Christmas?Andrew Chisholm által
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Wisdom for Procrastinators
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Andrew continues the series in Proverbs as he looks at the problem of slothfulness and procrastination.Andrew Chisholm által
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Shelley shares an encouraging message about creating space for generosity in a face-paced world.Shelley Ligtermoet által
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Godwin shares a powerful message on how we can search for the will of God in His Word and see how God is wanting to work in our own lives.Godwin Shim által
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The Spiritual Discipline of Wise Decision Making
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Do our choices, selections, preferences and decisions reflect a disciple of Christ or just a shrewd secular mind? Our decision-making process should be a spiritual discipline.Jason Smith által
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From the book of Proverbs and the life of King Solomon, Andrew Chisholm explores how servant leaders can find wisdom from God.Andrew Chisholm által
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