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Dealing with Divorce Gracefully
Divorce is not God’s ideal and it’s not usually ours either — but, divorce happens. We want to up hold the kind of kingdom community Jesus envisions, while at the same time practicing the same grace he had for real people. We don’t want to add to the pain people already experience around divorce, we want to bring the healing of grace!
View SermonOne Size Doesn’t Fit All
As we begin a new series designed to examine what God says about Christian marriage, it is important we begin by recognizing not everyone is called to be married. Some people are called to be single and they are a gift to the church too.
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Descending into Greatness
Our culture has taught us each to pursue our own happiness; in its worst form this is what James describes as wisdom from below. Rather, he offers wisdom from above and it’s crucial if we are going to be a community used by God.
View SermonLife Between Now and Then
In a world where the only real word is death which leads to hopelessness, the Christian has hope because Jesus has been raised from the dead. It’s for this reason James can counsel us to be patient — this is our testimony.
View Sermon“…but, words will never hurt me.”
In a world of words James calls the Christian community to a more silent and active faith
View SermonWalk the Walk
For Christian faith to be genuine it must be lived. We don’t need to fear a works based faith because works do not save only Jesus does, but the other side of that salvation is the living character of the saviour.
View SermonCourting the “Right” People
James reminds us that even as Christians our human tendency will be to evaluate and treat people differently. When we do that in our congregations we are judging people inappropriately and is completely contrary to the very nature of the gospel.
View SermonIt’s a Hard-Knock Life
Life isn’t fair. Everyone goes through hard times and difficulties–that includes Christians. So, how are Christians supposed to respond when times are tough?
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Women’s Work
We have recognized that in Christ Jesus there is no distinction between male and female, that God has called us all to be his ministers. However, we have to also recognize that women are at a disadvantage due to a history of being told they cannot enter all places in the church. So, we need to use our power and influence to empower these members of our body to take up the gifts and vocations that God has called them to.
View SermonReconcilers and Rebels (or Goggles)
Pastor Jody invites us to examine the goggles we wear when it comes to women in ministry. It is important for women to have models of what they can become which is particularly important since we have all been given the ministry of reconciliation.
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