Elim City Church: Recent Episodes
Pastor Joel Kristensen
Paul reminds us in Ephesians how we as believers are rooted and established in Christ's love. To grasp the vast dimensions of His love gives us both supernatural strength and fullness in our lives.
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Drawing from Isaiah 40, we discover that trusting God in seasons of waiting is not about having immediate answers, but about finding renewed strength and confidence in His faithfulness while His promises unfold in His timing.
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God made a promise to Joshua success and that He would never leave him or forsake Him. Their obedience led to the fulfilment of that promise and the faithfullness of God.
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Through Israel’s experience at the Red Sea, we learn that trusting God in the unknown means continuing to follow His leading even when the path is unclear, our options have disappeared, and the outcome remains unseen.
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Trust begins where control ends. That challenges us to stop leaning on our own understanding and place our confidence fully in the Lord. (Proverbs 3:5–6)
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God uses mothers to carry and transfer faith from one generation to the next, serving as a bridge between the truths of heaven and the realities of everyday life.
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Standing firm in the Lord means more than maintaining your own faith—it means stepping in to help others remain steady, especially in seasons of conflict and weakness. When we value people, pursue restoration, and keep eternity in view, we become a stronger and more unshakable community together.
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Standing firm in the Lord is not just a personal calling but a shared responsibility, requiring believers to pursue unity even in the midst of conflict. When we choose alignment in the Lord over personal preference, we protect the strength of the community and create a foundation that cannot be easily shaken.
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Paul doesn’t just say “stand firm”—he says “in the Lord.” That’s everything. (Philippians 4:1)
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Separation has been removed.
Hopelessness has been overturned.
Fear no longer has the authority to hold you back.
But you are not called to stand outside and admire it.
You are called to step in.
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... and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 1:4).
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Healthy prophetic ministry requires both openness to the Holy Spirit and a commitment to testing, discernment, and accountability within the church. When the prophetic is anchored in Scripture, practiced in humility, and weighed in community, it becomes a safe and powerful way to strengthen and build up the body of Christ.
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Elim City Church welcomes Guest Speaker Rani Ibrahim from Newcomers Mission Peterborough.
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Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first (Revelations 2:4)
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The prophetic is one of the ways the Holy Spirit strengthens, encourages, and directs the church, reminding believers that God is present and actively speaking among His people. When the church listens for the voice of the Spirit, it cultivates deeper faith, clearer direction, and a renewed hunger for God’s presence
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"... and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same way He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” (1 Corinthians 11: 24-25)
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"Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind". (Philippians 2:2)
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Psalm 133 reveals that when God’s people dwell together in unity, His anointing flows freely, His refreshing sustains deeply, and His blessing is intentionally released. Unity is not just relational harmony — it is the sacred atmosphere where heaven commands life.
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Elim City Church Welcomes Pastor Mark Davy from Global Harvest Ministries International.
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Paul reminds us that unity is not something we create, but something we faithfully steward through humility, vigilance, and devotion to the truths that bind us together in Christ
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Elim City Church welcomes the president of the Apostolic Church in Canada, Pastor Cheryl Thomas
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God is calling us to abide deeply, walk faithfully, and make room together so that the vision He has spoken will bear lasting fruit, become a visible witness, and expand for His glory.
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God calls us to move from hearing and writing the vision to aligning our lives and walking together in faithful obedience, even while we wait for what He has promised to fulfill.
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At the start of a new year, God calls His people to slow down, listen carefully, and trust Him enough to write, wait for, and walk in the vision He reveals. (Habakkuk 2:1-3)
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Today, let us approach 2026 with an expectation of a great harvest. We can be expectant of the future because God has proven in our past to always be faithful.
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Encountering Jesus at Christmas moves us to respond with obedience, share the joy we have received, and return to everyday life transformed by His presence.
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Advent invites us to stand in awe of God’s unsearchable wisdom revealed in the birth of Jesus and to rejoice in the mercy that has drawn us near. In view of that mercy, we are joyfully challenged to offer our whole lives as living worship, allowing the wonder of Christmas to lead us into renewed surrender and transformation.
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For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light" (Ephesians 5:8) Paul contrasts our past darkness with our present spiritual illumination, urging us to live lives of righteousness, and truth, bearing the "fruit of the light".
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Romans 12: 1-2 calls believers to offer themselves fully to God, allowing Him to reshape their minds and reorder their desires. As we surrender, He leads us into a life aligned with His good, acceptable, and perfect will.
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Joshua calls God’s people to make a clear and personal decision to serve the Lord rather than allowing faith to be assumed or inherited. That choice influences the direction of the home, removes competing loyalties, and shapes a spiritual legacy for the generations that follow.
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The fire of God is a divine force available to believers today, representing the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit to purify, activate, and equip them for their calling. It empowers believers to live a life fueled by passion, purpose, and spiritual strength, enabling them to overcome challenges and advance God's kingdom with boldness and authority.
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Elim City Church welcomes Pastor Stephen Carriman from Toronto Impact Church.
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True Christian leadership doesn’t rise by status but bows in service. Those who lead well in God’s kingdom do so from the low place — walking in humility, building harmony, and bringing honour to Christ through a life of faithful service.
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“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelations 1:8)
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True humility is not thinking less of ourselves, but seeing ourselves rightly before God. In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus contrasts a proud Pharisee and a humble tax collector to reveal that only the broken and repentant heart receives grace. Pride compares and separates, but humility confesses and connects.
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It's Thanksgiving! As Christians we can go beyond gratitude and live in harmony with one another. By choosing unity, humility, and love, we honour God and offer a living sacrifice of thanksgiving. This witness of harmony, rooted in Christ, can bring peace to a divided world.
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Paul’s affirmation in Romans 8:38-39 declares that nothing can separate us from God’s love. This unbreakable love, unlike human love, is fierce, faithful, and fixed, providing freedom, rest, and confidence. Regardless of life’s challenges, we can live loved and secure in God’s embrace.
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We declare His truth. We trust His provision. We receive His grace. We pray with boldness. We live with courage. The cross settled the question forever: God is for you. So don’t just believe it—live like it! (Romans 8 :31-32)
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Moses, Joshua, Aaron, and Hur demonstrated the power of spiritual unity in battle. Their victory, achieved through collective faith and action, highlights the importance of spiritual unity of the body. (Exodus 17: 8-13)
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Spiritual unity, not uniformity, is the goal. It is cultivated through shared surrender, prayer, and expectation, as seen in the upper room in Acts 2. Spiritual unity is not about just being in the same room, it is essential for revival and invites God’s presence and blessings.
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Raising children to be devoted followers of Jesus is a father’s most vital role. By being involved in God’s work, and living out faith, dads can increase the likelihood of leaving an eternal legacy of their children loving the Lord. (Ephesians 6: 1-4)
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God has given us faith. While unbelief is synonymous with doubt, it does not indicate a lack of faith. How do we increase faith and decrease of unbelief? (Mark 9:24)
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Serving God, the gracious master, leads to sanctification and eternal life, while serving sin, the cruel master, leads to shame and death. Let's serve the right master! (Romans 6:19)
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Are you planting seeds of legacy that you may never see but trust God will grow? What can we learn from the life of Jochebed? (Exodus 2: 1-10)
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Elim City Church welcomes Pastor and Evangelist Zach Davy, from Global Harvest Ministries International.
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Jesus’ sacrifice for humanity demands a response from everyone, regardless of belief. This Easter, consider Jesus’ identity and the life He offers, as God’s love for you is unconditional and eternal. (Isaiah 53:4-6)
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The act of self-examination should not lead us to self incrimination. Instead, it should point us to what we are missing out on. (1 Corinthians 11:27-29)
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Will you lay down your cloak, your pride, your expectations—just as they laid theirs before Him—and receive the King not just with shouts, but with surrender? (Matthew 21: 6-11)
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The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus illustrates how easily we can miss Jesus’ presence in our lives when facing trials. True faith is demonstrated by how well we endure suffering with unveiled eyes and a steadfast heart, trusting in God’s goodness and sovereignty.
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Rules based religion and legalism limits God’s power by reducing spiritual growth to human-made regulations, trading transformation for stagnation.
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Elim City Church welcomes Pastor Pat Sparrow from Equippers Church Central Coast, California.
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Hebrews 3:11-14 criticizes the recipients for their lack of spiritual maturity, likening them to infants needing milk instead of solid food. This passage serves as a call to action for believers to grow in their faith and understanding of God’s word and to move beyond the basics.
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"...by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body..."
(Hebrews 10:20)
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Mankind is always in the pursuit of freedom. True freedom however, comes from the presence of the Holy Spirit, who transforms believers into the image of Christ. This transformation involves a change in desires and hearts, aligning them with God’s desires.
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Happiness is a natural emotion, but it doesn’t always reflect reality. While God cares about our emotions, He prioritizes righteousness and our relationship with Him over constant happiness. Joy on the other hand, gives us a foundational state to handle every circumstance that comes our way (Philippians 4:4).
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When we enter the presence of God, we also carry His presence out with us. This enables us to carry the power of God no matter the circumstances we face in this present age (John 10: 9-11).
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To have focus in life has become increasingly difficult. Any focus requires something to focus on. Focus needs an object. If we want our lives to follow the path that God has set for us, the object of our focus has to be independent of ourselves. (Colossians 3: 1-3)
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Distractions are a given in the modern age and they all serve the same function; to take us off the path that God wants us to follow. Nehemiah gives us some good insight on how we can stay on track.
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There is something about celebration that lets us see that God is moving that is God is here, that he is still the God of miracles regardless of our circumstances.
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We all get to be a part of the plans and purposes of God when we connect with Him through prayer. We can never underestimate the power prayer has over our lives.
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What does moving into a new year mean for us? History shows us that God wants to move us into our inheritance in Jesus Christ. There is promise in this life.
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Great things can have humble origins. God has the tendency to work big things in ways that are almost always unexpected. (Micah 5:2)
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In this time of anticipation for the arrival of our saviour, we learn that waiting on, for and with God is always worth the wait.
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In this season of Advent, we need to mirror the humility that allowed three wise men of high stature to bow down in worship before a child.
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“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3)
What a promise! If we choose to dedicate our plans and desires to the Lord, He will help us. Whatever we commit, He will bless.
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Elim City Church welcomes Pastor Vincent James from the Apostolic Church in Jamaica.
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Can these bones come alive again? Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! It is the season to speak life and hope into your situation, your circumstance, your season, your country and everything else that is dry. (Ezekiel 37:4)
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Elim City Church welcomes Pastor James Telep from Impact Toronto Church.
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Jesus was the servant King who did not come to be served, but to serve. This is the way we need to orient our hearts as well. Sounds great; unfortunately it is completely opposite to the way the world works.
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Elim City Church welcomes guest speaker Paul Sumerville, director of Empower Asia Latin America.
https://www.empowerala.org/
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Paul gives us a distinct contrast between who we are in and outside of Christ. When we are in Christ, we lose all that holds us back from receiving the love of God. (Romans 7, 8)
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In Ephesians 4 Paul doesn’t just say to take off the old clothes of our life before Christ. He says to put on the new clothes, provided by God. One of these garments is our ability to use words that bring life.
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Putting on the new self does not just mean to put on a smile, It means to put on Jesus, the Holy Spirit and His ways. It means to be clothed in His Righteousness. (Ephesians 4:22-25)
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Elim welcomes Pastor Mark Davey from Global Harvest Ministries International (ghmi.ca)
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Spiritual warfare means that something other than Christ will always try and become first in your life. How do we make sure that does not happen? (Matthew 6:33)
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But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33). How does seeking the righteousness of the Lord change us personally?
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The story of Joseph is an example of the importance of humbly relying on divine guidance instead of our personal ambition or self-sufficiency (Genesis 37: 3-8).
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If you are being used by God and have a good relationship Him, your readiness to hear what God is saying also brings the responsibility to deliver that message at the right place and at the right time.
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What can we learn from Mary about carrying the presence of Jesus? (Luke 1: 28-35)
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How does God plan to get the good news out to everyone so they can not only hear it but also respond? “God is making his appeal through us.” He’s doing it through you and me. He’s doing it through His church (2 Corinthians 5).
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(Ephesians 4:11-12) So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up
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The Ethiopian started following Jesus because Philip invited him to. There is a general rule we can pull from this scripture; People follow Jesus because someone invited them to Him (Acts 8:26-29).
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The Holy Spirit can change your very nature. It does however mean that you will want to surrender everything to Him.
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Because life works in a world that is broken by sin, many things come at us that are hard and unfair. As we celebrate Easter, we can recognize that Jesus knows this by experience. His example teaches us how to respond to our unfavourable circumstances (Mark 14: 36-38).
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He is the vine and were are the branches. We all should know why its important to abide in Christ. However, we also need to understand why our lives can be so much more fruitful when we do so. (John 15: 5-8).
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No matter where you are in life, God can use you in your current circumstances. When you are in Christ, you do not have to wait for the next season to minister to those around you. If God can breathe His life into dust, he can bring life into situation (1 Corinthians 7: 17).
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All relationships have boundaries including the one we have with our heavenly father. Because we become like what we worship, we need daily fix our attention and devotion is always on the One who gives us life. (Exodus 20:3)
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God wants us to keep count and go after His lost sheep. The parable of the lost sheep gives us insight into how important we all are. (Matthew 18:12-14)
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The role of deacons in the Apostolic Church in Canada is one of historical significance to our movement. What sets deacons apart in the body of Christ? (Philippians 2:3-7)
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Growth is important and vital in any relationship. So how do we grow individually and as a church body in Christ? (Hebrews 5:11-14)
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If we want to experience more of the things God has planned for us, then we need to be daily making ourselves into a people and a church community that is mature and ready to receive.
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Guest speaker Benjamin Sweeney speaks on the parable of the Sower (Mark 4)
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When the storm comes, where does your focus lie. Your eyes can only be fixed on one thing. If our eyes are to be kept on Jesus, what does that look like?
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God has given us the freedom of choice over our lives. Ultimately, the choice is ours; choose the world or choose Jesus. (1 John 2:15-17)
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Keeping the Sabbath is a command that calls us to something bigger than physical rest. (Hebrews 4:6)
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Freedom is not just something you just have- It is given to you. If you are free in Christ, you are free because of Christ. He has given that freedom to you. How should you respond to this freedom?
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“…be filled with the Holy Spirit” so that others are blessed from the overflow.
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What does it mean to fear God? One of the most misunderstood scriptures actually points us to the love of God.
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(Matthew 19:21) Are you following Jesus? The Rich young ruler was told to give everything to the poor, but the second command he was given was significantly more important and had eternal value- "Come follow me".
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(Mark 9:28-29) We often face challenges and circumstances in our own lives that are beyond our capabilities. In these situations, if we do not lean into the power of Jesus Christ, that is beyond us, we will never have a chance at overcoming.
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We often find ourselves in the fire when we face trials. It is during these times where we need to see that Jesus is right beside us. (Daniel 3)
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(John 11:25) ...I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;
Jesus puts a light of life in your heart that cannot be extinguished- and He gives it to whoever believes in Him. Do you believe this?
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Lamentations 3:21-23 gives us a profound message of hope and endurance in the face of adversity. We get a perspective of finding unwavering hope in God's faithfulness. It helps us find direction right in the middle of our calamity.
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We are not left empty, we are not left alone, we are not left void. We are instead blessed with a legacy that was uniquely give to us. What Pastor Janet gave was not generic, it was uniquely for us- a God given gift to us for this time and for this people.
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2023 Summer Speaker Series
Elim City Church welcomes our guest speaker Pastor Karl Thomas from London Impact Church.
(July 23, 2023)
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2023 Summer Speaker Series
Elim City Church welcomes our guest speaker Benjamin Sweeney.
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Romans 5:3-5 Gives us some very important insight to the trials we face. Although we are not promised us an easy life when we accept Christ, what we are promised is His peace and His presence.
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The parable of the prodigal son teaches us about the underserved, immeasurable love father God has for us; despite the numerous mistakes we make.
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The mountaintop experience is part of our faith life but it does not define it. These divine and individual encounters empower us for life in the valley.
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(Psalm 121) A song of ascents. 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Christians will often experience mountain top experiences that transform us in the same way they do in scripture. In order to reach these summits, we need the Holy Spirit to draw us into a deeper connection with God.
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While the events of Acts 2 are not celebrated as fervently as Christmas and Easter, the events of Pentecost demonstrate how all believers can operate in the power of the Holy Spirit.
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In the midst of darkness, I remember this;
Lamentations 3:21-23
21 Yet this I call to mind
and therefore I have hope:
22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
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The love of God is often described as unconditional, selfless, and all-encompassing- The Bible states that "God is love" (1 John 4:8), and that love is the essence of God's nature. God's love is not based on what we do or who we are, but rather on HIS character. Similarly, a mother's love is not based on what her child does or who they become, but rather on the fact that they are her child.
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Baptism was one of Jesus' last commandments in the great commission. Why?
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Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice. Despite every circumstance, joy can remain a constant because Jesus is constant. (Philippians 4:4)
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There are many differences between us, but these differences should not be our focus whatsoever. Our priority is what we have in common; Christ. We need to focus on what unites us and not what divides us. (Philippians 4:2)
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Law is maintained by fear, but living in grace is maintained in love.
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (John 1:17)
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1 Corinthians 13 is a challenging message for Christians, especially for those who are focused on "doing" rather than "being."
It is easy to get caught up in the idea of doing good works or performing our Christian walk. Everything we do has to be motivated by love, which we can only receive from the Holy Spirit.
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What would marriages and relationships be like if we started taking on each others burdens and carried them as our own? What are we willing to sacrifice of ourselves, for the sake of others? What kind of cross are we willing to carry daily?
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We have been given divine authority to do even greater things than Jesus. Why aren't we?
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Everyone loves to complain. Unfortunately, never ending grumbling demonstrates a belief that what the Lord has given us is not enough. We need to tame our tongues.
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The Word of the cross is the power of God unto salvation. This is the transformation power that we need.
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Much like Esau, we have been giving a birthright. We can also despise it by trading our eternal inheritance for something temporal.
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To function in His power and freedom requires us to be not only filled with the Holy Spirit, but also led by the Holy Spirit. This is only done when we completely yield to Him.
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God has given you a promise stone as an act of love. Faith is based on trust and trust is based on love.
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There is power in your testimony. Power to overcome, encourage and give hope.
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Our Lord and heavenly father has been given a name that is above every name; a name that is supremely exalted above every other name.
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He is able to do over and above, Immeasurably more, exceeding abundantly beyond anything we ask or think. He is able! God can do it!
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“And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” (Matthew 28:20). In other words, I am with you and it become evident, seen, observable. His presence begins with us.
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Joy does not come from ideal circumstances. Joy is a gift and a choice.
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Without faith it is impossible to please God- Our faith is what pleases Him. How do we develop our faith in any circumstance?
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Faith does work in every situation. However, if faith is not put to work, it is as good as dead! (James 2:17)
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Living a resurrection life means that we move beyond futile thinking. Our thoughts, hearts and actions must reflect the life found in Christ. (Ephesians 4: 17-18)
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Sometimes life feels like you are living in the belly of a beast; it's dark, it's hopeless and it sometimes makes you think that this must be the end. But the true cry of the believer in these circumstances is the prayer of Jonah. "In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me!"
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Jesus has given us a source for hope, strength and peace. Even when the giants in our lives taunt us, we know how the story ends. We know who wins- the battle belongs to the Lord.
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Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord? Psalms 106:2
Elim City Church welcomes Pastor Vincent James from the Apostolic Church in Jamaica.
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Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? What does it mean that we are God's temple?
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When we examine the Apostle Peter's life, we find that change is not only possible, but is required of us. We must be transformed more and more into the image of God.
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We can live according to the spirit or according to flesh. The choice is yours.
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How is it possible that God can call us friends? How do you maintain a friendship with the creator of the universe?
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Worship calls us into God’s presence- it invites His presence into our lives. To increase His presence in our lives, we need to increase our worship.
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What does Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine mean for us today? Guest speaker Mark Davy from Global Harvest Ministries International.
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Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2)
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Part two of the series "Restore, Rebuild and Renew".
Consider our ways!
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Part one of the series "Restore, Rebuild and Renew".
Where is the joy of our salvation?
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How can we love others when many of us do not even love ourselves? The time is now to receive the revelation of God's love for us.
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Our purpose as individuals is only found when upon the realization that we are a part of the body of Christ. This interdependence creates meaning and we only function at our full potential when we are part of a larger whole. (Ephesians 4:2-3).
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We have an incredible exchange policy as Christians- we are always trading worse for better; strength for weakness, blindness for sight, folly for wisdom and death for life.
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God has planned for our eternal welfare and not eternal calamity (Matthew 13: 41-43)
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Throughout Christian history, indifference (acedia) has been considered one of the deadliest of sins. God however, has called us to a life of passion. A fervent passion for others and for Him.
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When you build your life on Jesus- the rock of your salvation, you will never be disappointed.
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Contrasting gardens in scripture reveal much about our present world- Pleasure in the garden of Eden and pressure in the garden of Gethsemane. As believers, we live in these two gardens at the same time.
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Fruitfulness is the natural spiritual result of a heart that is open to God and that clings to the message of God's good news. How's your heart today? God says, “draw near to me and I will draw near to you.” Let's focus on Him.
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Words have power. Your words can either speak life, or your words can speak death. They can bring joy or cause misery. We need Godly wisdom to ensure that our tongues bring blessing instead of curse.
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The Bible taught us that we have a jealous God. He doesn’t want our eyes to be on something else- He must always have our full attention. Keeping our eyes on Jesus and off of distraction will always us to our purposeful destination.
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"... But the oil lamp of God had not yet gone out". The presence of God will never be extinguished from the church, regardless of the hearts and minds of the world. We need to have the same mandate as Samuel- to maintain the lamps in the temple to ensure they continue to burn.
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Insanity is often defined by doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Faith in action however, can sometimes be doing the same thing over and over and expecting the fruit to be different.
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Who is King in your life? We can say, very quickly, maybe without even much thought, “well of course Jesus is!" However, our actions and behaviour don’t always match up with that statement.
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The cross was the decisive battle for the eternal soul of humanity. But it was not the end of the war. The earth is still a war zone. However, the cross has ensured that we will not be victims in the cosmic battle between good and evil.
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Everyone experiences the struggle between good and evil. It comes at us from the world the flesh and the devil. It is the history of humanity, and it feels like we are in a losing battle. However, the fact is, that in Christ, the battle has already been won by the decisive victory of the cross.
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Right now it is very easy to fall into despair and wonder how can anything good come out of what we are collectively facing? Joy to the world!
We must declare joy. Lord.... bring your joy to the world!
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“What is truth?” - Pilate
“I am the Way the Truth and the Life”- Jesus
…He, the Spirit of truth … will guide you into all the truth… (John 16:13)
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Our fellowship is with the father and His Son Jesus Christ. In that light, we have fellowship with one another.
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"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them," (Romans 8:28).
Your destination is more important than your journey. God really only wants to be a part of your decision making process. When you invite him to take part, you will discover that your plans align with His plans.
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It is time to submerge, to take the deep dive. Set your heart on all that He will show you.
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It is time for release! When God releases you into your purpose, there is no time to analyze. You walk into it in faith.
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Elim City Church welcomes Pastor Vincent James from the Apostolic Church in Jamaica.
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We need a new unit of measurement. A guide that can not only tell us where we are, but where we need to be. Not one that tells us that we have arrived, but one that tells us where we need to go next. We need a way to measure our lives that does not let us be stagnant, but that Cultivates a hunger for more of Jesus.
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How many of us have ever felt that we deserve something that someone else has? That we are in fact entitled to something we don't have? The only entitlement we are given is grace and mercy.
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How to live like Daniel in our world. Working with the Holy Spirit as our guide in life.
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I will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness (Psalms 138), It does not take much effort to examine our lives and recognize that we have so much to be thankful for- He is worthy of all our praise.
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Everyone is ready to share their opinion but no one is ready to share their ears. James reminds us to be "...quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger". Let's open our ears and open our hearts so that we can hear what God is saying today.
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Do you consider yourself blessed? What does it mean to walk in and receive God's blessing today?
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As Christians, we are called to wait on God. We are called to have faith in an all-knowing, ever-present, God who is there for us in every single circumstance. But that does not make it easy.
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Our lives should reflect forgiveness, humility, peacemaking and repentance. This is why we need to learn the lost art of apology.
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The church has to be alive today so that the world can see who God really is. Set you affections on those things above.
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We are led to believe that Honour and respect is earned and that it is is only for the elect few. However, for those who follow Jesus, Honour and Respect is something every single one of Gods children deserves.
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Lessons from Daniel on the battle we all must endure.
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Some treasures are given to us when we receive Jesus- salvation, forgiveness and eternal life. There are however, some treasures that we have to claim on our own.
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Lessons from Daniel and how he lived in his world.
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We are all led by something and there is always something competing for leadership of our lives. What is the truth? The truth is found in who you are following.
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How do we partner with the Holy Spirit on a daily basis?
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"My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest" (Exodus 33:14)
God is always a step ahead, even when life makes us feel like we are behind, He is planning for us ahead.
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God is doing something new. The way we did things before were comfortable and safe- but they will no longer work. Now is the time to take off your seat belt and let God lead us.
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During this pandemic, we have come to realize that its near impossible to take control of our lives. Why? Because the destination is unknown. Are you done driving? The time has come to be led!
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"Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity" (Colossians 3:14 ).
A more perfect union, what does that mean? If it is already perfect, how can it be more perfect? The ideals are perfect, but the execution of those ideals depend on a unified approach to today's challenges. Now is the time to make our church union, our fellowship, more perfect.
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One Lord, One faith, One baptism, One God and Father over all. Being apart from each other, has caused us to come to an understanding of how much we need each other. We must cultivate a spirit of unity within the church.
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The kind of unity Jesus talks about is not the same as conforming or complying with what someone else wants you to do. Unity is actually about being “joined” together which goes way deeper than our own behaviour. Jesus is talking about being one with him the way he is one with God.
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The terms and conditions that Jesus has for us are that you will find joy, peace and love if you make the choice to go after Him and surround yourself with his people.
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Christ in you is a jewel. When your natural life is in the context of being “in Christ”, it is a jewel in a perfectly designed setting. The twin mystery of Christ in you and you in Christ are the distinguishing marks of a true believer.
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Since Jesus said “I am the Way the Truth and the Life” We could think of the Lamb’s Book of Life as the “Book of Christ”. You are in the book when you are “In Christ”. When you are in Christ, Christ is in you as your “eternal life”.
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Jehovah Jireh, my provider- you are more than enough. From salvation and forgiveness to our earthly needs, God always provides - He is always enough. We are also enough in of ourselves to receive God’s love and acceptance, not because of anything we have done to earn it but because it is His promise and His character.
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You are loved with an everlasting love that will never fail. Jesus' arms are always open to receive you, JUST as you are. Run with all your might into His open NURTURING arms.
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Lamenting is more than just venting our emotions and expressing our grief. It’s actually a powerful spiritual practice that builds our trust in God. At a time like now, the practice of lament has so many benefits for our emotional and spiritual health.
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Have you had that “I just don’t know what to do or think” feeling lately? The truth is that God always has a plan even when you can’t see it and even when you can’t understand what is going on around you.
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When you experience Jesus, you experience His forgiveness and His overflowing grace. It not just a mere belief, or a creed, You EXPERIENCE HIM! Yes, you are a WITNESS!!
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We’ve all heard the saying “it’s not what you know, it’s WHO you know. Regardless of the circumstances, when we are in relationship with Jesus, our perspective of the world changes.
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Happy Resurrection Sunday! He is Risen! The tomb is empty! Jesus is alive! Our lives have been raised up to purposeful living and fruitful accomplishments. That is just an aspect of the newness of life in Christ.
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We are all in this together! The unity of believers is essential for spreading the good news message.
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Life happens suddenly. Quite often, the things that are the most significant in our lives happen suddenly. How do we approach the outcomes of these sudden moments alongside of Christ?
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During the last year, it has not been easy to express gratitude. We must learn however, to be content no matter the circumstances.
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Make way for the King! We to set aside our agendas to hear and see what Jesus is doing.
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Life is hard! Paul reminds us in Romans 8 that that the challenges we face are less than nothing compared to the magnitude of glory that is about to be unveiled within us through Jesus.
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Ready or not, Jesus promises to come to us, before He comes again. (John 14:18-21)
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Don’t curb your enthusiasm! Never be lacking in zeal! Now, more than ever we need the spirit of Christ IN us to revive our souls and bring us into unsurpassed joy!
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When growing in Christ, we enlarge the place of our tent, and increase in our fruitfulness!
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Feeling stressed? Root yourself into Jesus’ endless stream of blessings.
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Will it be our way or the highway? We have to make a deliberate choice to take the way God has provided, in spite of our natural inclination to go our own way.
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It’s true that trust is earned. In times of difficulty God will verify His faithfulness to you, if you let Him!
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Let us be people that display the character and vision of Christ.
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The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. We can shine bright because of the light that lives within us!
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Look to Jesus who is the way, then let Him show you the way and then go on the way so that you can Be the Way!
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This Christmas season, we have to acknowledge that hope is the reason for the season- Jesus Christ, our living hope.
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God will never leave us or forsake us. Although we might feel alone, God is always with us.
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"...For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also".
2020 has shown us that a lot of what we treasure has lost is lustre. We have become bored with what we have. We can however, receive a treasure that never will never fail or wear out.
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As a member of our church leadership and National Sozo Facilitator, Susan Rashotte has a message that will encourage us to pursue true freedom in Christ.
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Ephesians 5:14 “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you”.
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And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’ (Jeremiah 23:6) It's not what you can bring to the table, but what HE can give to you freely.
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Ezekiel 48:35 "... and the name of the city from that day shall be, 'The LORD is there". God is always moving and working in our situations. Let it be written over us and His church that "THE LORD IS THERE"!
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Sin means we live in an atmosphere and a predisposition to a “conflict of wills”. What we experience in life is the outcome of which "opposing will" wins.
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Psalm 59; The god of my mercy. Mercy before me, mercy following me. We are surrounded by His mercy.
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Ephesians 2:1-6. We are alive unto God and dead unto sin.
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What does it means to WAIT on the Lord? Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord”.
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We have to lift ourselves out of discouragement by remembering that we are all in this together, and many of us are suffering the same trials. BUT God is ALWAYS with us and He will see us through every difficulty.
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Can you hear the still small voice of God within the noise of everyday life today? Let's be intentional about setting aside time to listen.
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John 8:32 “And you will know the truth and the truth will make free”. In this age, believers must be able to discern fact from fiction.
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A good gift reminds us of the effort and sacrifice made in order for it to be given as a gift. No gift can out measure the gravity, importance, and the sacrifice of Jesus’ death on the cross.
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(2 Timothy 1:7) For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. In this very unique time are called to live a life that demonstrates that we are not going to submit to fear.
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“You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ― CS Lewis. Fear does not define this year, Jesus offers us an alternative conclusion.
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It is our mandate to “Go and make disciples”!
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God calls your name, follow him (John 10:3)
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Today we have to remain fixed on Jesus when the path forward is new and unknown.
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God is calling us into a new frontier. We are forerunners to the new world we are living in. Will you step forward boldly?
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Pastor John shares a very powerful message about the New Frontier, and encourages us that it’s time to become authentic “believing believers” who speak the truth in love and serve the hurting world.
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Pastor Janet speaks on equality in a time where we all face the same struggle.
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From normal to new normal, God is calling us back but not to what we were, but to move forward in this perfect plan and will.
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Hi everyone, here's Pastor John's message from yesterday's service encouraging us to seize the season were are in, and proclaim the Gospel even louder! It was great to be together again in person and online. Love you all and we'll see you again next week.
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Good morning everyone and Happy Father's Day! Here is Pastor Janet Kristensen's message on the unrelenting love of Father God. We pray you have a blessed day and week. Much love 💚
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Here is Pastor Joel's important message addressing race and racism, and how the church can be an agent of change and a hope to the world. We invite you to watch prayerfully and with empathy for those sharing their voices. Love you all!
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Historic things are taking place right now in front of the eyes of the entire world. We need to
try to understand our times and know what to do as believers. That means we need to know what God is doing. Can we find a common theme in these events affecting the entire globe?
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A message/ conversation from the Elim Pastoral team about What's Next! We pray you'll be blessed and receive insights from this conversation. Love and blessings.
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Now more than ever, we need to confirm our commitment to Jesus and be loyal to His leading, as only HE is the creator and author of our salvation.
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Faith is vital for crisis management. It builds and maintains resilience in stressful and uncertain times.
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A series by Pastor David Morris from a Canadian Apostolic Convention in 1990 on what makes the people of the Apostolic Church different. Part 3 of 7.
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the power of influence given by the grace of God.
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This time of isolation has given us the unique opportunity to examine ourselves. What has God been showing you?
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Here's Pastor Janet Kristensen's message for today entitled "Legacy". We pray it will encourage you, and give you confidence in the great heritage we have in Christ.
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Here is Pastor John Kristensen's message entitled "Finding Faith". We pray that you will find, and be filled with faith as we navigate this uncertain time.
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A series by Pastor David Morris from a Canadian Apostolic Convention in 1990 on what makes the people of the Apostolic Church different. Part 2 of 7.
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Christ is risen! We pray that you will embrace the power of Christ's resurrection and know that He is ALIVE and working all things out.
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A series by Pastor David Morris from a Canadian Apostolic Convention in 1990 on what makes the people of the Apostolic Church different. Part 1 of 7.
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God always saves the best for last. Our hope lies in the fact that God is in control- Let's see what He is going to do.
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CHURCH is where we are! We are together in spirit, and ONLINE! This is a message about active faith and the peace of God within us.
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Our first message delivered entirely online! We hope it encourages you, and that you find true peace that comes only from trusting the Prince of Peace.
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2 Timothy 1:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].
Now more than ever, we need to rely on the spirit that God has given us.
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You have nothing to lose and everything to gain in the Kingdom of God.
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“Familiar”, “predictable”, “comfortable”, “formulaic”... all words that DO NOT describe our relationship with Christ and others.
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We all have a funny way of becoming familiar in of our relationships. What happens when we approach God in the same way?
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“...let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.” Hebrews 4:14.
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We cannot neglect the power of the words we speak. As Christians, we are called to encourage one another in love.
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Elisha asked her,"What do you have in your house?" (2 Kings 4:2). "Nothing except a small jar of olive oil," she replied.
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Clarity is trust and Trust is clarity. When you find yourself in His purpose, you find the most fulfilling life you can have. The more you rely on Him the clearer the picture of your purpose becomes.
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God’s voice is steady and unwavering. But we have to quiet ourselves to hear it. Too often, we give in to the crackling, grace-robbing intensity of the static around and within us but we have the power to tune into another channel.
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God sees you in a different light. He does not see your imperfections, He sees the end product.
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The story of Christmas is that God became flesh. God with us
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"I found the one whom my soul loves"
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"Christ in you, the hope of Glory", "The same spirit that raised Christ from the dead, dwells in you". How can we even begin to understand the power found in these scriptures?
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Showing up means that we are disciplined to do something, we know the reason why we do something and most importantly we understand the value in what we are doing. There is a value in showing up. We are in this together!
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How is it that so many of us feel so so tired, so weary, and so stressed all the time?
Why is it that we are so robbed of our joy today? This is not the way God designed us to live. Let's find the power of God's peace.
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Have you noticed how everyone always seems so offended all the time. The power of forgiveness sets us apart.
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Today, truth is continually being eroded and diluted. We are able to draw meaning, purpose and absolute truth through the good news of Jesus.
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God's timing is not our own. That can sometimes make things difficult, but father knows best.
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