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The sovereignty of God is strength and comfort for every Christian amidst the storms of life. Beyond intellectual and human questions, there are so many blessings to the sovereignty of God. God's sovereignty inspires us, gives us comfort in the midst of trials temptations and sorrow and provides encouragement and joy.
Series: The Crown
Title: Our Sovereign
Scripture: Hebrews 7:25; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2 Corinthians 9:8: Heb 2:18: Eph 3:20: Phil 3:21; Jude 24-25
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Do you approach Scripture looking for contradiction and development, or do you approach the Bible as if it was written by God, allowing one passage to throw light on another? The Bible has one author who is God, given to us through human channels for the purpose of leading us to an obedient and worshipful knowledge of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit at work within us.
Series: The Crown
Title: How To Interpret The Bible
Scripture: Leviticus 6:5; John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 Corinthians 2:12-13
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The Bible is a book that understands us individually. It affects us like no other book. It changes us. We become different as a result of encountering it. The object of the Bible in each of its parts is to point to Jesus, to tell us about our sin and our need for a saviour and a God who acts in love to redeem sinners.
Series: The Crown
Title: The Authority Of Scripture
Scripture: Luke 24:13-32; Genesis 12:1-3; Galatians 3:13-16
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Can we trust the Bible? Is the Bible truly the word of God? With the words in the Bible and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are able to learn who God is, what he has done for us, and how we can respond to him and live our lives in relationship with him.
Series: The Crown
Title: How True Is The Bible?
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21; Luke 4:18-19
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One of the striking similarities between White and Indigenous communities today is the breakdown of intergenerational relationships. With this in mind, one of the most important opportunities we have in the church is to recover the lost art of mentoring, which Paul encourages in Titus 2:1-8. Ben will share thoughts on why and how we should do this, based on this and other passages as well as his own experience.
Title: The Lost Art of Mentoring
Scripture: Titus 2:1-8
Speaker: Dr. Ben Peltz
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Check out this past Sunday's sermon from Pastor Martin on the Abuse of Power and Authority. One life is drifting further and further into disobedience; the other is drawing closer and closer to God in obedience. One is a heart that is after his own heart; the other is a heart that is after God’s own heart.
Series: God's Anointed Title: Two Different Lives, Two Different Hearts
Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-8; 1 Chronicles 10:13-14
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One life is drifting further and further into disobedience; the other is drawing closer and closer to God in obedience. One is a heart that is after his own heart; the other is a heart that is after God’s own heart. This message also shows the relationship between the abuse of power and submission to God through obedience.
Series: God's Anointed
Title: Two Different Lives, Two Different Hearts
Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-8; 1 Chronicles 10:13-14
Speaker: Pastor Martin Spoelstra
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Seeking answers and guidance apart from God is a form of disobedience. Even when you don't hear from God right away, dig deep into your faith, accessing God through the Word of God, prayer and worship.
Series: God's Anointed
Title: Saul And The Witch Of Endor
Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:5-22; Deut 18:10-11
Speaker: Pastor Martin Spoelstra
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Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one else is looking, while recognizing God always has eyes-on! When push comes to shove, how will we react when given the opportunity to right a wrong? Will we retaliate, or will we obey God and heed His ways? We learn from David that there's a difference between striking back and holding someone accountable.
Series: God's Anointed
Title: The Way Of Integrity
Scripture: 1 Samuel 24
Speaker: Andrea O'Farrell
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What is God looking for in a follower of his son Jesus? Obedience! It’s far too easy to compromise and only half obey, to try and hedge your bets or to rush ahead. How we look in front of others and how we see ourselves leads us to pride.
Series: God's Anointing: A Study of Saul and David
Title: Pride or Obedience
Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-30; 1 Samuel 16:6-13; Mark 12:28-34
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What is God looking for in a follower of his son Jesus? Obedience! It’s far too easy to compromise and only half obey, to try and hedge your bets or to rush ahead. How we look in front of others and how we see ourselves leads us to pride.
Series: God's Anointing: A Study of Saul and David
Title: Pride or Obedience
Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-30; 1 Samuel 16:6-13; Mark 12:28-34
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There is new life and purpose under the anointing of God’s Spirit. There is a relationship between God’s hand in our lives and the influence of his Spirit in changing our character. When we allow the Spirit of God to work, we can see God changing us and the authority of God’s Spirit at work within us.
Series: God's Anointing: A Study of Saul and David
Title: God's Anointing
Scripture: 1 Samuel 9-10; Luke 4:14-21
Speaker: Pastor Martin Spoelstra
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If you want good friends, then run a race together, build a house together, cook a meal together, or live for the greatest mission together a human can have: giving God away together. Be on a mission. God gives us a shared purpose and gifts that require dependence on each other to accomplish it. We have got to get dirt under our fingernails together.
Series: With Title: Getting Dirt Under Your Fingernails… Together
Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16
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What if we are running from the thing we need most—namely, to be caught? To be named and seen and noticed and corrected.
Series: With
Title: Catch Me, Please!
Scripture: Acts 2:40-47
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Transparency is the idea of living without walls. Where we can see what’s really going on with each other. Where we gulp and take a deep breath and admit we need people.
Series: With
Title: Quit living behind our walls
Scripture: Romans 8:1-4; Hebrews 10:24-25
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We go through life barely noticing the people God has put right in our path, insisting that we’re all alone in the world and that nobody cares. The truth is this: We are meant to be emotionally close to the people we are physically close to.
Sermon Title: Who is your village?
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Date: 2022-06-12
Speaker: Pastor Martin Spoelstra
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Our God created us out of relationship for relationship—and not relationship that is surface level, or self-seeking. The relationship He has in mind for us is sacrificial, intimate, moment-by-moment connection. It’s who we are because it’s who God is.
Series: With
Title: We Were Not Created To Be Alone
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17; John 16:13-15; Genesis 1:27-28
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Haggai teaches us something that’s easy to get, but far too easy to forget: Our hearts are continually drawn to invest in things that don’t matter, won’t satisfy, and can’t sustain us. Fortunately, there’s a better way. Series: Begin Again Title: First Things First Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11 Speaker: Pastor Martin Spoelstra www.discoverychurch.ca www.facebook.com/Dis
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Like the Old Testament people of God, we are living in a moment of new beginnings; and we believe God wants to write a new chapter. God has done great things for us, liberating us from the slavery of sin. Now he invites us to become a part of his rescue plan for our neighbours and the nations.
Series: Begin Again
Title: Why Begin Again?
Scripture: Exodus 13:11-16
Speaker: Pastor Martin Spoelstra
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Our last couple of years has been tragic and unpredictable. We don’t know what the future holds. Yet we do know that God is still at work, both in the church and in the world. Now is not a time to shrink back in fear, it’s a moment for us to renew our commitment - to step forward in faith - to begin again.
Series: Begin Again
Title: Why Begin Again?
Scripture: Exodus 13:11-16
Speaker: Andrea O'Farrell
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Jesus Himself needed anxiety relief. And when He despaired, He gave us the blueprint for how to deal with worry, stress, and fear. If you need anxiety relief, discover the three things Jesus leads us to do to find peace in our hearts and align the feelings we experience with a faith that never fails.
Series: Emotions
Title: Finding Relief From Anxiety
Scripture: Mark 14:32-36, Philippians 4:6-7
Speaker: Pastor Martin Spoelstra
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Emotions are electric. Joy. Sadness. Anger. Compassion. God has given each of us the capacity to feel deeply. When we can better process our powerful emotions, we can start to understand how He will use them for His good. When you’re grieving, when you’re in pain, when you’re struggling, remember—Jesus hurt the same way you do. He feels compassion for people who hurt. God sees you. He cares for you. Cast your cares on Him.
Series: Emotions
Title: Where Is God When It Hurts?
Scripture: Luke 7:11-16
Speaker: Pastor Martin Spoelstra
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Angels - What they are, their purpose, and what they mean to us.
Scripture: Hebrews 1:14, Rev.22:8-9, Gen 18:2, Psalm 103:20-22, 2 Kings 6:16
Speaker: Andrea O'Farrell
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‘Were you there when they crucified my Lord?’ I find it heart-rending to read the account of the abuse, torture and crucifixion of Jesus. They crucified my friend and my Lord. Jesus is my King, my Messiah, my Saviour and Lord.
Series: The Last Three Days
Title: The Last Hour
Scripture: Mark 14:55-64; Mark 15:21-41
Speaker: Pastor Martin Spoelstra
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betrayed
Betrayed. A word we might forget about during the Easter season—but it is how Jesus’ march toward Calvary is sealed. You know, you may have been betrayed in your life, but if you are honest, you have done your own betraying too!
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Sometimes you may face difficulties in life not because you are doing something wrong but because you are doing something right. All of us will face tests, trials and temptations in life. You are not alone. Jesus himself never did anything wrong, yet he faced greater tests, trials and temptations than anyone in human history. What did Jesus go through in the last three days before the resurrection? #Tests #Trials #Temptations #prayer
Series: The Last Three Days
Title: Saying Goodbye
Scripture: Mark 14:12-41
Speaker: Pastor Martin Spoelstra
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sowingandreaping #forgettingGod #hosea Everything we do has consequences. The sins that we do have consequences. The good things that we do have consequences. The priorities we have in life have consequences. The choices we make in life have consequences. You reap what you sow.
Speaker: Pastor Martin Spoelstra
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Humility #Fake #fakefaith
It is the everlasting privilege of the people who follow Jesus, who have repented of sin and put their faith in the death and resurrection of His Son, to know and be known by God in a significant, intimate personal relationship. He can be known, He delights in being known.
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repentance #forgiveness
Before we truly have a relationship with God we need to come to terms with our sin. God comes to us with our sin and we must acknowledge it. Hard but true.
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Hosea #Greatestlovestory #covenant
This is the greatest chapter in the Bible, in my opinion. It’s the greatest because it portrays the story of the death of the Lord Jesus Christ for his people in the most concise and poignant form to be found anywhere. The greatest love story ever told in the Bible is the story of Jesus and the cross and the work accomplished on the cross that is lived out in this chapter. Hosea 3 shows us God’s work of redemption-the work by which the Lord Jesus Christ delivered us from sin’s bondage at the cost of his own life-portrayed in Hosea’s purchase of his adulterous wife from slavery.
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Hosea #HopefortheHopeless #God'sLove
This is the story of Hosea and Gomer. But it’s also the story of God and his people. Like Hosea God loves you so much and he constantly seeks after you. He is a jealous God. He wouldn’t want you to share his glory with anyone else. But he is a loving God. He is constantly seeking you and comforts you during your desert experiences. There is no better picture of God’s love than Jesus on the cross, but the story of Hosea and Gomer illustrates this like none other in the Bible.
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Hosea #GodsLove #Grace
This is the second greatest story in the Bible. No Christian can doubt the greatest story in the Bible is the story of Jesus' life, suffering, death and resurrection. But the story of Hosea is second because it is in anticipation of the story of Jesus. A metaphor, pageant, a play that gives us a sense of God's unconditional covenant love for his people.
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BattleReady #Knowyourenemy #Thedevilisreal #spiritualwarfare
Are we aware of the battle that goes on in the spiritual realm? In every world religion, there is an acknowledgement of a spiritual realm. In every minor religion, there is an acknowledgement of a spiritual realm. Even for those who don’t believe in God, many believe in the supernatural. If you turn on the TV, or you watch Netflix at all you know that many television shows and movies are based upon the idea that there is some supernatural force at work. But how well do we know the enemy? As a Christian, many of us don’t have any problem believing in angels, the problem comes when we have to state with certainty that we must also believe in demons. If God is real, then the Devil is real. If angels are real, and demons are real as well.
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dontinvitethemtochurch #PeopleofPeace #Shareyourfaith #bringvitation
Lots of people are interested in community, authenticity, and relationships. They are interested in making their lives and their communities better. What if there is no such thing as "them". What if it's all about us, all of us? What if God really does love everyone made in His image? What if He really did die for the whole world?
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Hospitality is central to God's intentions for extending His grace and kingdom. Restoring "refrigerator rights" is about getting to know others well enough that you and they feel comfortable enough to get a snack from the other person's fridge. #refrigeratorrights #DCBowmanville #LoveYourNeighbour
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If God is a sending God and we are His sent ones filled with the Holy Spirit, there must be more to being sent than supporting missionaries overseas and doing outreach as a church. The goal is to build community, to develop more and better connections among neighbours. #DCBowmanville #Hospitality #LoveYourNeighbour
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If God is a sending God, and we are His sent ones - surely that must mean more than inviting people to church or to "our" events, programs, and services - no matter how great they are. Can the light, the salt, the sweet aroma of Christ really expect that the darkness, the unpreserved, and those who long for a better smell, will come to us? Nope...we must go to them. #dontinvitethemtochurch #IamSendingYou #DCBowmanville
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Immanuel, "God with Us" raises the voices of heaven to sing songs for those who are and will be redeemed - the chorus of the angels that will last forever. #GodWithUs #Immanuel
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Emmanuel, "God with Us" is the sufferer's comfort. We look to Jesus, the one who alleviates misery and suffering to give us rest and sleep. #DCBowmanville #Immanuel #GodWithUs
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The name Immanuel "God with us" sends terror into the heart of the devil. Satan fears and trembles when he faces men and women of God knowing that God is with them. #spurgeon #CharlesSpurgeon #Immanuel #GodwithUs
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This week we are talking about one of the most difficult issues of forgiveness and that is - how do you forgive others? Yet the Bible says - just as God has forgiven us, so we also must forgive others. #forgiving #forgiveness #DCBowmanville
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In reality, most people are not living forgiven - Christians, included. We may never have accepted God’s forgiveness, yet even if we do accept God’s forgiveness, our lives don’t change. We walk around with a lot of dead weight on our shoulders, a lot of baggage and a lot of hurt in our lives because we really didn’t accept His forgiveness. #forgiveness #baggage #DCBowmanville
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God's Way is very different from man’s way. The gospel message is clear we are saved by God's grace, and cannot save ourselves. Through Christ, we have freedom from the bondage of sin and worldly principles that used to enslave us. Let us live by the Spirit, and take hold of our freedom in Christ. Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17, 1 John 2:16, John 14:6, Galatians 2: 11-16, Acts 5:29
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Parable of the hidden treasure. This week Jonathan Douma-Wood will be sharing about the treasure found in Christ and how Satan tries to deceive us into accepting cheap alternatives to God's plan. Jonathan Douma-Wood Scripture: Matt 13:44 #treasure #thedevilslies #lies #deception
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What does it mean to forgive myself? How is it possible that we can forgive the wrongs that we have done to God and to others? How can I forgive myself for what I have done? It is the last question that we are going to focus on today. It’s those few sins in our life that we know about that cause the guilt, that causes the shame, that causes the regret. #DCBowmanville #forgiveness #forgiveothers #forgive #f-word
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“Forgiveness - The Original F Word”. It’s a word that is misunderstood, mismanaged and malpracticed. No one wants to admit that they need forgiveness. It is rare that we seek it and we are often resistant to offer it. Yet forgiveness is a universal need. There is something inside of us that cries out to be forgiven and to give forgiveness. There is something innate in us that desires to receive forgiveness from our Creator. #DCBowmanville #Forgiveness
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Politics, news, advertising…they all tell a story. Stories make sense of the world we live in and help us answer questions like “Who are we?” and “What’s the purpose of life?” The question for us is not whether we’ll live by a story or not, but rather what story will we choose to live by?
Scripture comes to us as a collection of books that tell one unified story that points us to Jesus. Through these particular words, we can encounter the living God and be formed into His image. This rhythm is about immersing ourselves in the true story about God, humanity and our world. #readthebible #bible #youversion #DCBowmanville
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Everyone feels a longing for fulfillment. In our culture, this longing often gets directed towards doing more. More work, more play, more experiences and more adventures, all amplified by social media. As we scroll through the accomplishments of others, our own insecurities and restlessness is magnified and the result is busyness.
We need to learn to rest. Fortunately, woven into the fabric of creation is a day for this. Waiting for us each week is the gift of rest, the Sabbath. #sabbath #DCBowmanville #rest #slowdown
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Despite all the rhetoric in our culture about self-love and self-approval, deep down we all know we need more than a pat on the back or a pithy cliche. We need a way to face our brokenness under the loving gaze of God and experience deep healing and transformation.
The rhythm of self-examination is a way of detecting both God’s activity in our everyday lives, as well as our own sin. It’s a way of coming to see reality as it is with the Spirit of God, through examining our hearts in prayer. #prayerofexamine #DCBowmanville #searchmeohGod #psalm139
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Allow Pastor Martin to lead you through this prayer. Slow down...take a breath. Remember God is always present.
Like most spiritual rhythms, phones don’t help. Almost always they serve as a distraction. Put your phone away, find a time and place, ideally in the evening, to practice this rhythm where you won’t fall asleep. Though it’s tempting to try this laying in bed you probably won’t have the attentiveness to work through each movement. Find a spot to be still, attentive and quiet.
The prayer of the examen, or examination of consciousness, is a practice intended to bring us into a deeper awareness of God’s presence and leading in our everyday. It highlights God’s concern with the minutia of our lives: the big events and small, our thoughts and activities, what we do to others and what is done to us, and even our emotions. The examen acknowledges God’s willingness to use all of these to lead us into a deeper relationship with him and greater partnership in his kingdom. #DCBowmanville #Prayer #PrayerofExamine #selfexamination #Psalm139
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“Just a little more.” This is the story we hear and experience each and every day through thousands of ads. If we just get a little more, we’ll finally be fulfilled. And yet no matter how new our iPhone is or how trendy our wardrobe is, we remain hungry for just a little more. The rhythm of simplicity is a way of letting go of our attachments to material things to find fulfillment in what truly matters most. It’s not about living in poverty; it’s about living in freedom from the desire for more. #DCBowmanville #Simplicity #rhythmsofthesoul #simple
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Your environment and routine are shaping who you are becoming. Are you okay with who it is making you into? Slow down, breathe deeper, and learn to live in step with the rhythm of God’s grace. Life in the 21st century is noisy. Many have lost the ability to be present with God and be present to their own soul amidst the notifications, online outrage, social media, work schedules, and ongoing news cycle. More than ever we need time and space to still the noise of life, internal and external and meet with Jesus. Silence and solitude is an invitation to put away your device and enjoy the loving presence of God each day. #Silence #Solitude #DCBowmanville
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Your environment and routine are shaping who you are becoming. Are you okay with who it is making you into? Slow down, breathe deeper, and learn to live in step with the rhythm of God’s grace. #DCBowmanville, #Spritualrhythms, #spiritualgrowth #spiritualjourney
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Worship Leaders: Adrian Bontius, Larissa Bentley, Tyler Bontius, Sam Campbell
Songs: How Great Is Your Love - CCLI Song # 7076958
How Deep The Fathers Love For Us - CCLI Song # 1558110
In Christ Alone - CCLI Song # 3350395
Build Your Kingdom Here - CCLI Song # 6186078
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Welcome to Discovery Church’s Sunday Service Podcast. Our sermon series is called "Where Are We in God’s Story?" and during this series, we took a close look at the book of Ephesians.
Today we wrap up our series on Ephesians and talk about being ready to defend the faith and put on the armour of God. But most importantly, stand firm and pray always.
We hope you enjoy this message on this study of the book of Ephesians. #Ephesians6 #ArmorofGod, #ArmourofGod, #DCBowmanville
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It is impossible to love Jesus and not love His church.
As we will hear in this episode, the church is the bride of Christ. That’s the way we ought to view the church as well. If we really love Jesus, then we will naturally come to love the things He loves. And if there is one thing that I am absolutely certain about, it is that Jesus loves His church.
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We are in a strange place as a church. We're not sure where we're going to worship starting in September. How do we keep our bearings in this continuing era of uncertainty? Let's make sure that we stick to the basics of discipleship and focus on sharing that faith with others.
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We welcome Ben Peltz to our podcast where he will share a message about serving and understanding people from different cultures. Ben is currently running his ministry through Vision Ministries of Canada and includes providing spiritual support for students at Trent University, pastoring Curve Lake Christian Assembly, and collaborating with James Bay Cree Christians to serve their communities in ministering to youth, young adults, and First Nations People.
The early church was formed of two distinct people groups. Acts 15 shows how they sorted out their cultural differences, via the first church council. The methods they used provide some important principles for us to follow as we relate to Christians of other cultures today!
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Friendships- even with fellow believers- can shatter. What can we do to restore or heal (from) fractured friendships? The Word of God helps us navigate the journey of broken fellowship.
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In this episode of Discovery Church is Sunday service podcast Pastor Martin Spoelstra and Pastor Joseph Bowman of Maranatha CRC have a conversation about Ephesians chapter 3 and how it is that we can "Dwell in Christ".
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Songs: Raise A Hallelujah - CCLI Song # 7119315
Who You Say I Am - CCLI Song # 7102401
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - CCLI Song # 6428767
Yes And Amen - CCLI Song # 7048885
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Shawn Mendes spoke about the song; “I feel like “Wonder” is in a lot of ways me just reflecting on my life, and life in general… I’ve never really done that before… probably because I didn’t have the mental capacity and clarity to even be able to reflect, and also probably because I was really scared of what people would think if I started to reflect in my music."
Ruth also shared some of the same feelings about her place in the world, could she find love and how in their culture could she be redeemed. It is also a description of who we are in Christ. We need a redeemer and our love for others and God helps us reflect on our lives and relationships.
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Worship Leaders: AJ Spoelstra, Josh Spoelstra Songs: Lay Me Down - CCLI Song # 6223577 I Will Lift My Eyes - CCLI Song # 4793171 Lord I Need You - CCLI Song # 5925687 Good Good Father - CCLI Song # 7036612
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Alanis Morrissette's song Ablaze is her song for her children. It recognizes that they're going to need to be ready in life to face conflict and evil. Her song is also a reminder that she will be there for them when they need her. Helping our children become successful and honouring to God is part of some planning. It's called designed dilemmas. Not only does it include faith activities but also includes obedience to your family values and norms. This message will take a look at giving your children survival skills, management skills, coping skills and faith formation skills.
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This song from Tenille Townes is a reminder that we anticipate the day when we can rejoin those who have gone before us into heaven, to run into the arms of Jesus and to have Him give us the full perspective of our life. Wondering those things on this side of heaven is also important. Because it gives us a balanced perspective that we can have glimpses of heaven here before we get there.
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Speaker: Pastor Martin Spoelstra
Series: Jesus At The Junos
Scripture: Matt 22:34-40
Title: When I Meet My Maker - Tenille Townes
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Worship Leaders: Adrian Bontius, Larissa Bentley, Tyler Bontius, Sam Campbell
Songs: Our God Saves - CCLI Song # 4972837
Reckless Love - CCLI Song # 7089641
Champion - CCLI Song # 7130941
When I Meet My Maker - Tenille Townes
Your Grace Is Enough - CCLI Song # 4477026
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Worship Leaders: AJ Spoelstra, Josh Spoelstra
Songs: Death Was Arrested - CCLI Song # 7046448 Jesus Messiah- CCLI Song # 5183443 Holy Spirit - CCLI Song # 6087919 The Blessing - CCLI Song # 7147007
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During this series, we will look for the fingerprints of God among the best artists honoured on June 6th, 2021 at the Canadian Juno music awards. Leela Gilday received the Juno for Canadian music’s Indigenous Artist of the Year, a song about healing within the Dene people and a cry against the injustices that are now having a generational impact. Here what it means to love your neighbour as we imitate Jesus. We hope that you are blessed and come back again to hear more in this series.
Next Sunday we will listen to the song, “When I Meet My Maker” by Tennille Townes. She won the Canadian music award, Juno, for Country Album of the Year. We hope you’ll join us next Sunday.
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Worship Leaders: Adam Hoogsteen, Jana Hoogsteen, Joel Brill, Diane Talsma, Rose Rusticus
Songs: Cornerstone - CCLI Song # 6158927 We Believe- CCLI Song # 6367165 My Jesus I Love Thee - CCLI Song # 27817 Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - CCLI Song # 4768151 Your Love Never Fails - CCLI Song # 5337172
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Ephesians 1:3-14
Today we begin a series in the book of Ephesians with the theme of unity in Christ. This unity extends to every single area of life. That we are part of the body of Christ, given purpose and meaning, we have gifts and abilities as part of the body of Christ, we are loved, adopted, never forgotten, always part of God’s family. But in order for us to be truly unified as individuals and as churches, we must come to fundamentally understand our identity.
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