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2 Traits That Help Us Wait Well This Christmas
Waiting is hard, but two traits—righteousness and devotion—help us trust God’s promises and stay patient this Christmas season.
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HOW THE BIBLE IMPACTS LIFE AND ETERNITY
The Bible & The Christian Life. We live in a world of “I think…” and “I feel…” when it comes to eternity. Western culture promotes this idea that, “we’re all on different roads that lead to the same place” and that, “we’ll all make it in the end.” This inclusivity mindset works as long as…
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4 REASONS TO TRUST THE BIBLE
Why Trust The Bible? According to the Canadian Bible Forum, in 1996, 21% of the Canadian population engaged with the Bible on a weekly basis. In 2013, their research showed this weekly Bible engagement in Canada had sunk to 11%. This fits with the trend that Canada is moving toward a post-Christian culture. #TheGreatestBOOK This month,…
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2 TECHNIQUES TO SHARING THE GOSPEL IN A SHIFTING CULTURE
Have You Felt The Shift? Canada, like most Western countries is shifting toward a post-Christian society. Upcoming generations have been jaded by the tradition of institutional church. And with a rising immigrant population, Western Christianity is being challenged. We must evaluate and adjust our techniques in order to continue reaching the lost. These thoughts stem…
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BOOST CHURCH VOLUNTEERISM WITH 2 CRITICAL QUESTIONS
The Church Needs Volunteers. Volunteerism is an essential component to fulfilling the mission of the church. Unfortunately, too often we volunteer without considering our gifting and calling. Soon our good intentions turn to feelings of obligation, then lack of fulfilment sets in, which always causes problems. I’ve been reading through Carey Nieuwhof’s book, Lasting Impact….
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2 TYPES OF GOSPEL PARTNERSHIP WE SHOULD EMBRACE
Thank You Lord for the Philippian Church! In the first century, the Apostle Paul needed resources to further the Gospel. Thankfully, the Philippian Church was willing to partner with him. The mission of the Gospel hasn’t changed; we still resources to send missionaries and plant churches. How should we be supporting Gospel-work in our city…
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WHERE DOES CONTENTMENT COME FROM?
It’s a Learned Behaviour. Last week, Pastor Hyeon Son Lim was released from a North Korean labour camp, imprisoned for his faith 2.5 years ago. On Sunday, among other statements about his ordeal, he spoke these words: “I learned to fully accept all of this as a form of God’s love and discipline to make…
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RUNNING THE RACE OF LIFE; 3 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Life Is A Race. In First Century culture, there was an obsession with the Games. The big-ticket items were the Olympic and Isthmian Games. But all over the Roman Empire, smaller ticket items were taking place. Running races were a key component of any Games. In Philippians 3, Paul capitalizes on this cultural trend by…
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WHY IS DEATH GAIN?
Paul said it, but do we believe it? One of the most quoted New Testament verses within the evangelical church. As Paul wrestled with his imprisonment, considering life and death, he wrote to the Philippians church: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Phil. 1:21) Much has been written and…
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HOW YOU CAN AQUIRE SAINTHOOD
You Can Be A Saint. Take a look at the opening greeting in Philippians 1: “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:” (Phil. 1:1) This letter is addressed to, “…all the saints…” Depending on your church background, this word ‘saints‘ may be a…
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WILL CHINA BE THE NEW CENTER OF CHRISTIANITY?
Some believe Christianity is dying. The truth is that Christianity in Western society is definitely on the decline. But Christianity on a global scale is on the rise. In an article by The Washington Post titled, “Think Christianity Is Dying? No, Christianity Is Shifting Dramatically” Wes Granberg-Michaelson paints a picture on what’s taking place within Christianity across the…
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4 TRUTHS TO UNDERSTAND BEFORE SINGING “HOSANNA!”
It’s a Palm Sunday tradition. On Palm Sunday, the word “Hosanna” appears in songs and readings, and the pastor generally mentions it at some point. But why is it important? Is “Hosanna” just something we say and sing on Palm Sunday out of tradition? Or does it mean something greater? Can it mean something greater? Can…
