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PodCast: Who is Jesus? - Jan 15, 2023

‘Join us as we begin a series on the most discussed person in history - Jesus. This week we will address 3 foundational questions surrounding Him. ‘Who is Jesus?’ ‘What does that mean?’ ‘What is my response?’ No matter what you believe about Jesus today, this is a series for you. A chance not only to learn, but to experience the impact that Jesus can have on your life.’

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Who is Jesus? - Jan 15, 2023

‘Join us as we begin a series on the most discussed person in history - Jesus. This week we will address 3 foundational questions surrounding Him. ‘Who is Jesus?’ ‘What does that mean?’ ‘What is my response?’ No matter what you believe about Jesus today, this is a series for you. A chance not only to learn, but to experience the impact that Jesus can have on your life.’

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PodCast: Jesus Ultimate Purpose - Jan 22, 2023

As you read through the accounts of Jesus you realize that He did many things. he taught, He healed, He cast out demons, He performed miracles. But were some more important than others? And was there an ultimate purpose for Jesus? Join us this week as we discover more of 'who is Jesus' as we work through the Gospel of Mark.

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Jesus Ultimate Purpose - Jan 22, 2023

As you read through the accounts of Jesus you realize that He did many things. he taught, He healed, He cast out demons, He performed miracles. But were some more important than others? And was there an ultimate purpose for Jesus? Join us this week as we discover more of 'who is Jesus' as we work through the Gospel of Mark.

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What Jesus wants

What does Jesus want? Is it that we follow the rules and the commandments in the Bible? Or is it because of Jesus we are 'done with the rules' As we continue in our series on Jesus looking to the Gospel of Mark, we are going to dive into this question and look at how both 'legalism'(follow the rules) and 'relativism' (forget the rules) although on different sides of the spectrum are actually quite similar and not what Jesus wants.

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PodCast: What Jesus Wants - Jan 29, 2023

What does Jesus want? Is it that we follow the rules and the commandments in the Bible? Or is it because of Jesus we are 'done with the rules' As we continue in our series on Jesus looking to the Gospel of Mark, we are going to dive into this question and look at how both 'legalism'(follow the rules) and 'relativism' (forget the rules) although on different sides of the spectrum are actually quite similar and not what Jesus wants.

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PodCast: ‘Why does Jesus allow ‘storms’ in life?’ - Feb 5, 2023

Do you struggle with the storms and difficulties in life? Does it feel like God is not paying attention and seems not even to care? Do you feel like shouting at Him? Join us this week as we look at an encounter in the Bible where all of these questions are lived out. It is a message that will help us better understand ‘why storms’ and what we can learn from them.

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‘Why does Jesus allow ‘storms’ in life?’ - Feb 5, 2023

Do you struggle with the storms and difficulties in life? Does it feel like God is not paying attention and seems not even to care? Do you feel like shouting at Him? Join us this week as we look at an encounter in the Bible where all of these questions are lived out. It is a message that will help us better understand ‘why storms’ and what we can learn from them.

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PodCast: ‘Why doesn’t Jesus act quicker?’ - Feb 12, 2023

We all love the ‘quick fix’. We have a need and we want it met. Yet, too often it seems that Jesus works in a different way. Do you struggle with that? Have you ever considered why he may respond this way? This week we will look at how and why Jesus rarely offers the ‘quick fix’ and how this can be a gift if we are willing to trust in Him.

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Why doesn’t Jesus act quicker? - Feb 12, 2023

We all love the ‘quick fix’. We have a need and we want it met. Yet, too often it seems that Jesus works in a different way. Do you struggle with that? Have you ever considered why he may respond this way? This week we will look at how and why Jesus rarely offers the ‘quick fix’ and how this can be a gift if we are willing to trust in Him

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PodCast: ‘Is Christianity just a bunch of Rituals?’ - Feb 19, 2023

Is going to church, reading the Bible, communion all just a bunch of rituals? Are they important? What does Jesus think? Join us as we look at what Jesus does have to say about some of these rituals. How they can be helpful but also very harmful if we have the wrong motives. As part of the message, we will also be having communion so if you are joining online you may want to have some juice and bread ready so that you can join in.

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Is Christianity just a bunch of Rituals? - Feb 19, 2023

Is going to church, reading the Bible, communion all just a bunch of rituals? Are they important? What does Jesus think? Join us as we look at what Jesus does have to say about some of these rituals. How they can be helpful but also very harmful if we have the wrong motives. As part of the message, we will also be having communion so if you are joining online you may want to have some juice and bread ready so that you can join in.

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PodCast: 'What does it mean to 'follow Jesus?' - Feb 26, 2023

When Jesus invites us to 'follow Him', what does that mean? This week we will look at. 3 pivotal events in Jesus life. Events that help us understand 'who is Jesus' and what it means to 'follow Him'. If you want to get a head start then begin by reading Mark 8:27 - 9:13.

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'What does it mean to 'follow Jesus?' - Feb 26, 2023

When Jesus invites us to 'follow Him', what does that mean? This week we will look at. 3 pivotal events in Jesus life. Events that help us understand 'who is Jesus' and what it means to 'follow Him'. If you want to get a head start then begin by reading Mark 8:27 - 9:13.

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PodCast - What does Jesus have to say about Money - Mar 5, 2023

Money is a sensitive subject. So should we talk about it at church or just let it go? Jesus spoke about it often and more so than most topics so there must be a reason. Plan to join us this week as we look at an encounter Jesus has with a wealthy individual and what it can mean for you no matter how much or little money you may have. If you want to get a head start then begin by reading Mark 10:17-31.

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‘What does Jesus have to say about Money’ - March 5, 2023

Money is a sensitive subject. So should we talk about it at church or just let it go? Jesus spoke about it often and more so than most topics so there must be a reason. Plan to join us this week as we look at an encounter Jesus has with a wealthy individual and what it can mean for you no matter how much or little money you may have. If you want to get a head start then begin by reading Mark 10:17-31.

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PodCast: 'The Secret to Greatness' - March 12, 2023

What does it mean to be “great” in the Kingdom of God? What would it take to be highly regarded among God’s children? Join us as we look at Mark 10:35-45, and two of Jesus’ closest disciples, as Jesus gives answers to these very questions.

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The Secret to Greatness - March 12, 2023

What does it mean to be “great” in the Kingdom of God? What would it take to be highly regarded among God’s children? Join us as we look at Mark 10:35-45, and two of Jesus’ closest disciples, as Jesus gives answers to these very questions.

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PodCast: ‘Overcoming Busyness’ - March 19, 2023

Is your life busy? Too busy? Is church adding or helping? Jesus talks about ‘the abundant life’, so what does that look like and how does ‘busyness’ create a barrier to this promise? Join us as we look at how we can overcome the barrier of being too busy.

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Overcoming Busyness - March 19, 2023

Is your life busy? Too busy? Is church adding or helping? Jesus talks about ‘the abundant life’, so what does that look like and how does ‘busyness’ create a barrier to this promise? Join us as we look at how we can overcome the barrier of being too busy.

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PodCast: Dealing with Suffering - March 26, 2023

Suffering is a hard part of life. Death, sickness, broken relationships, finances, grief and the list can go on. No one is immune. So how do you respond? How do you walk or crawl through it? Does it make you question the love and mercy of God? Join us as we talk about suffering and how faith in Jesus changes our perspective and can help us respond to suffering.

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Dealing with suffering - March 26, 2023

Suffering is a hard part of life. Death, sickness, broken relationships, finances, grief and the list can go on. No one is immune. So how do you respond? How do you walk or crawl through it? Does it make you question the love and mercy of God? Join us as we talk about suffering and how faith in Jesus changes our perspective and can help us respond to suffering.

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PodCast: Did Jesus have to die? - April 2, 2023

The cross is the primary image of Christianity. Do you ever wonder why? Was it absolutely necessary for Jesus to go to the cross? Isn’t being sorry enough? Couldn’t God simply forgive? This week we will look at how the silence of Jesus while being put on trial begins to point us in the direction of why the cross was the only way. We hope that you will join us.

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Did Jesus have to die? - April 2, 2023

The cross is the primary image of Christianity. Do you ever wonder why? Was it absolutely necessary for Jesus to go to the cross? Isn’t being sorry enough? Couldn’t God simply forgive? This week we will look at how the silence of Jesus while being put on trial begins to point us in the direction of why the cross was the only way. We hope that you will join us.

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PodCast: ‘Does Easter Matter?’ - April 9, 2023

As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, do you ever wonder ‘what difference it makes in your life?’ With all that you may be facing, how does Jesus rising from the dead 2000 yrs ago impact you. Join us as we look at how the remarkable transformation that occurred in the first followers of Jesus because of the resurrection can also be a reality for you.

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‘Does Easter Matter?’ - April 9, 2023

As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, do you ever wonder ‘what difference it makes in your life?’ With all that you may be facing, how does Jesus rising from the dead 2000 yrs ago impact you. Join us as we look at how the remarkable transformation that occurred in the first followers of Jesus because of the resurrection can also be a reality for you.

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Q & A - April 16, 2023

Join us this week for ‘Q & A’. Questions that Joel received and that he'll answer in this podcast are: - ‘How do you forgive people who never say sorry?’ - ‘How do we trust that God will protect us when we know that bad things happen to people for no apparent reason?’ - ‘What does it mean to be prompted by God?’