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From the teaching series, "What the World Needs Now" with Dave Stimers. We all want a better world. Less division. Less hatred. Less conflict. But what would it actually take to get there? What if the very things that could change our world could also change our everyday lives? In this new series, we'll explore what Jesus taught about forgiveness, love, and peace, and why his teachings might be more relevant today than we imagine. Part 1: Forgiveness. We live in a world of conflict, division, and broken relationships. We've made extraordinary progress in so many ways, but have we become any better at living with one another? In this message, we'll explore a surprising way forward, and why our future may depend on it!

From the teaching series, "All In" with Mark Wall. Part 3: Possessions. What we own says a lot about what we value. But have you ever considered how our possessions, and what we do with them, can shape our hearts? As we continue our "All In" series, we'll explore what it means to hold our possessions loosely, discover the freedom that comes with generosity, and use what we have to make a difference in the lives of others. What does it look like to go all in with our possessions?

From the teaching series, "All In" with Mark Wall. Part 2: Participation. What does it mean to be ALL IN on community? Following Jesus was never meant to be a journey we take alone. God invites each of us to be part of something bigger than ourselves. This week, we'll explore how participating in the life of the church can deepen our relationships, strengthen our faith, and make a difference in the lives of others.

From the teaching series, "All In" with Dave Stimers. What does it look like to really be all in? Following Jesus means more than showing up. It means joining in with what God is doing and discovering how our everyday lives can make a difference in the world around us. In this series, we’ll explore what it means to live with greater purpose and commitment and to see our lives as part of something bigger than ourselves. Part 1: People. We all know what it means to go ALL IN... putting everything on the line because we believe something is worth it. But what if following Jesus means risking more than we're comfortable with, for people we might otherwise overlook? This Sunday, we're asking what it really means to go ALL IN on loving our neighbours, and what happens when we stop playing it safe.

A standalone message, "The Suffering of Job" with guest speaker Dr. Cyril Guerette. Why do bad things happen to good people? In this message, we'll explore one of the Bible's oldest and hardest questions through the story of a righteous man stripped of everything he loved. Along the way we'll look at the unseen spiritual realities behind suffering, why affliction can shape our character rather than just punish us, and why Job's confidence that "I know that my Redeemer lives" still gives us hope today.

From the series, "Being Human: Living the Good Life" with Dave Stimers. Part 3: Beyond Efficiency. We’ve never been better at getting things done and yet some of the most important things in life can’t be rushed, optimized, or measured. What if the things that make us human - love, wisdom, faith, intimacy, and meaning, require something our culture rarely gives us: time and attention? This week, we’ll explore what it means to slow down, abide with Jesus, and make room for the deeper things that can only grow over time.

From the series, "Being Human: Living the Good Life" with Dave Stimers. Part 2: Beyond Contact. We can reach almost anyone, almost anywhere, almost instantly, and yet many of us are lonelier than we want to admit. We’ve never had more ways to talk to each other, but being reachable isn’t the same as being known. What if one of the most important things we can do in a distracted, disconnected world is simply learn how to be with one another again?

From the series, "Being Human: Living the Good Life" with Dave Stimers. We live in a world where we can know more, connect with more people, and get more done than ever before. And yet, somehow, many of us are struggling with decision-making, loneliness, distraction, and the feeling that life is moving faster than we can keep up. What does it actually mean to be human, and to live a good life? In this series, we’ll look at the life and teachings of Jesus and discover a different way to live. Part 1: Beyond Information. We’ve never had more information at our fingertips, and yet, knowing what to do with our lives can feel harder than ever. Jesus talks about two paths, two kinds of people, and two ways of building a life, and the difference between them may not be what you think. What does it actually take to become the kind of person who knows how to live well?

From the series, "Mastered by Nothing: Freedom, Self-control, and Becoming the Person You Want to Be" with Dave Stimers. Part 3: Who Are You Becoming? What if the small choices you make every day are shaping your future more than you realize? As we step into a new season, we’re wrapping up this series with a message that will challenge you to look at your life in a whole new way by asking, who am I becoming?

From the series, "Mastered by Nothing: Freedom, Self-control, and Becoming the Person You Want to Be" with Dave Stimers. Part 2: How Are You Training? Freedom isn't just about knowing what you should do, it’s about training yourself to actually do it. In this message, we’ll discover why Paul compares following Jesus to an athlete’s rigorous training, and how small, repeated choices can reshape our habits, desires, and lives.

From the series, "Mastered by Nothing: Freedom, Self-control, and Becoming the Person You Want to Be" with Dave Stimers. Whatever repeatedly controls your choices eventually shapes your character. Spiritual freedom means learning to want what is good enough to say no to what masters you. Join us over the next three Sundays as we look at what has us, how we are being formed, and who we are becoming. Part 1: What Has You? We all want to be free to do what we want, when we want, without anyone telling us what to do. But what if the things we freely choose are slowly taking our freedom away? In this message, we take the first step of asking ourselves what might be really stealing our freedom?

From the series, "Glory: Encountering the God Beyond Compare" with guest speaker, Isaac Odame. Part 4: Mighty Works. God’s mighty works and majestic splendour fill us with reverent awe. Though exalted beyond comprehension, He draws near in compassion to fragile humanity. The glorious King stoops—not from weakness, but in grace—to save. Because He is near, we must look up and lean into Him.

From the series, "Glory: Encountering the God Beyond Compare." Part 3: Love Made Visible. God's glory is God's love, made visible. And Ephesians tells us where to look for it: in what God has done, in the ordinary life of his people, and in a power at work inside us that we did not generate. If you've ever felt that the Christian life is a set of demands you haven't the strength to meet, this text was written for you! Not for moral heroes, but for ordinary people whom God chose, before the world began, to transform into something they aren't yet.

From the series, "Glory: Encountering the God Beyond Compare" with Dave Stimers. Part 2: The Only God. What kind of God do we worship? What kind of God is worth worshipping? In this message, we explore some key aspects of the God who can transform the world.

From the series, "Glory: Encountering the God Beyond Compare" with Dave Stimers. There are moments when words simply aren't enough. The God who spoke galaxies into existence, whose wisdom has no limit, whose love reaches farther than we can imagine, and whose power sustains every breath is infinitely greater than we often realize. Yet this glorious God invites us to know Him! Part 1: Worthy. When life feels overwhelming, our greatest need isn't more information; it's a greater vision. Headlines, suffering, fear, and uncertainty can make it seem as though chaos is always winning. But what if, for just a moment, a door opened into heaven and you saw reality as it truly is?