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  • Is there an angel and a demon on my shoulder?

    Is there an angel and a demon on my shoulder?
    Oct 14 2025
    Have you seen those pictures where there's an angel over someone's shoulder and a demon over the other? Is that accurate, mythology, or something else? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks 1 John 4:1-6, what the apostle means by "testing the spirits," and shares six helps by Jonathan Edwards.
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    30 min
  • Christie Thomas on Little Habits in the Home for Big Faith in Life

    Christie Thomas on Little Habits in the Home for Big Faith in Life
    Oct 9 2025
    Christie Thomas is the author of "Little Habits, Big Faith." She's also a family discipleship coach and mom. She believes that every Christian parent, including those who feel unsure at first, can nurture deep faith in their kids through little habits that add up over time. This episode is a conversation with Christie that is down-to-earth, fun, and informative.
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    37 min
  • Christian is also a Verb

    Christian is also a Verb
    Oct 6 2025
    "Christian" is a noun, yes. Early followers of Jesus were called "disciples" or people of "the Way." Have we lost something of the action-oriented dimension of our faith? In this sermon on 1 John 3:11-24 (also released as a podcast episode) I explain the text, and also John's instruction to love one another, even in the face of pain, problems, and even death.
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    29 min
  • Fasting: Spiritual Muscle

    Fasting: Spiritual Muscle
    Sep 30 2025
    Self-indulgence is in, self-denial is out. But God gave us fasting for our own good. Athletes go to the gym. Saints fast. This episode is an audio version of an article I wrote for LivingInTruth.ca. Originally geared toward leaders, it's helpful for anyone who wants to know more and build spiritual muscle.
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    11 min
  • How do I purify myself? (From sap to syrup)

    How do I purify myself? (From sap to syrup)
    Sep 29 2025
    The apostle says we should "purify" ourselves. It will prepare us to meet Jesus, make our lives more pleasing to God, and improve our quality of life. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explores 1 John 2:28-3:10, leverages a simple-but-helpful Canadian illustration, and offers practical help.
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    30 min
  • Purging the Antichrist From our Midst

    Purging the Antichrist From our Midst
    Sep 22 2025
    Hitler, Stalin, Nero, and even the Pope have been accused of being the Antichrist? But who (or what) is it? Is there more than one? When will he come, and what does any of it have to do with you? In this sermon (also released as a podcast episode) we look at 1 John 2:18-27 and John's teaching on the antichrist(s). We should be warned (in more ways than we think).
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    27 min
  • 13 Things to Pray for Your Pastor

    13 Things to Pray for Your Pastor
    Sep 17 2025
    We're in a new era, that's for sure. Did you know you're supposed to pray for your pastor? Here are 13 ideas to help.
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    13 min
  • The Pressure to Fit in When My Faith Makes Me Different

    The Pressure to Fit in When My Faith Makes Me Different
    Sep 15 2025
    Our culture seems to be of two minds. On one hand it celebrates being different and unique. “You do you!” On the other hand, we want desperately to fit in, to be affirmed, and to be like everybody else. This tension is felt by Christians too. But we need to wrestle with something: Why do […]
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    27 min