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Roots & Fruits
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Roots & Fruits Pt 2: Grow Down to Grow Up — Guest Speaker: P. Joel Huizing
In part two of this series, Guest Speaker Pastor Joel Huizing emphasizes that Satan's only real access to a believer's life comes through wrong thinking, and that an unrenewed mind cannot be cast out — it must be transformed. Faith is presented as a spiritual law that operates through hearing the word, speaking it, and holding fast to it regardless of circumstances. The call is for believers to move from passive Christianity to an intentional, disciplined, word-centered life that advances the kingdom forward.
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Roots & Fruits Pt 1: It Starts as a Seed — P. Josiah
In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah encourages believers who feel far from the faith of biblical heroes to recognize that spiritual growth is a process that begins with a seed. Just as every great tree starts small, God's purposes in a person's life begin with His Word taking root in the heart and develop through consistent, faithful obedience over time. The sermon emphasizes that fruitfulness is not achieved through one grand act but through daily, small steps of trust and faithfulness to God.
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Out of the Shadows
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God Placed You There #faith #shineyourlight #calgary #jesus
God has placed you where you are to shine the Light of Jesus.
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Out of the Shadows Pt. 2: Let Your Light Shine — P. Josiah
In this message, Pastor Josiah continues in Ephesians 5 and Matthew 5, reminding us that through Jesus, we are no longer in darkness—we are the light of the world. The light of Christ in us is not fragile, weak, or easily extinguished. It is the powerful presence of God’s Spirit within us, meant to shine in dark places and bring hope to the people around us. Pastor Josiah encourages us not to hide our light under fear, insecurity, busyness, or the desire to avoid discomfort, but to boldly step into the “God opportunities” in our everyday lives. Whether at work, with family, on the bus, or in our community, God has placed us where we are for a purpose. As we pray for others, serve, encourage, live with integrity, and share our faith, the light of Jesus shines through us—and darkness retreats.
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Out of the Shadows Pt. 1: Your Identity has Changed — P. Josiah
In part one of this mini-series, pastor Josiah establishes that spiritual darkness is not merely a condition but an absence — the absence of God's presence — and that Jesus, as the light of the world, is the only remedy. While affirming that believers are genuinely transformed into children of light through salvation, the sermon honestly addresses why many Christians still stumble in certain areas of life. The answer lies in two shadow-casting forces: shame and pride. Both cause isolation and withdrawal, preventing believers from walking in the fullness of what God has provided.
Foolproof Your Life
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Foolproof Your Life Pt. 4: Steered Right — P. Josiah
What if the decisions we make every single day are actually the steering wheel of our lives? In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah challenges us to rethink how seriously we take the small and large choices we face. Drawing from Ephesians 5, we are reminded that wisdom is not reserved for Sunday mornings or spiritual moments alone. It is meant to saturate every corner of our lives. The message unpacks a powerful and practical question we can bring before God in any moment of uncertainty: what is the wise thing to do in light of my current situation, my past experience, and the future God has for me?
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Foolproof Your Life Pt. 3: Intelligence vs. Wisdom — Guest Speaker: IT Falohun
What if the greatest decision-making tool available to us is not a spreadsheet, a mentor, or even an AI chatbot, but a living presence dwelling inside us? In part three of this series, guest speaker IT Falohun takes us on a journey through the tension between human intelligence and divine wisdom, reminding us that knowing a lot and knowing what to do are two very different things. Drawing from Ephesians 5, we are challenged to walk not as fools but as wise, to understand the will of God, and to be filled with the Spirit.
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Foolproof Your Life Pt 2: Growing in Wisdom — P. Josiah
In part two of this series, Pastor Josiah explores what it means to grow in wisdom as followers of Jesus. Using the account of the young Jesus in the temple as a framework, Pastor Josiah demonstrates that wisdom is not something people are simply born with, but something that must be intentionally cultivated.
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Foolproof Your Life Pt 1: Are You Wise, or Just Smart? — P. Josiah
In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah unpacks what it truly means to walk wisely in a foolish world (Ephesians 5:15–17). We discover the practical differences between a wise life built on God's truth and a foolish life built on self-reliance, and learn how to actively seek wisdom like hidden treasure. It’s time to move beyond simple behavior modification and step into heart transformation.
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Thankful "IN" the Circumstances — P. Josiah
Drawing from Paul's closing words in 1 Thessalonians 5, Pastor Josiah presents thankfulness, prayer, and joy not as a checklist of behaviors to perform, but as a divine prescription for navigating life's difficult and in-between seasons. Paul wrote to a church in Thessalonica that faced real opposition, pagan culture, and imperial pressure, yet he called them to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. Thankfulness is not gratitude for difficult circumstances, but gratitude in the midst of them, keeping our eyes fixed on God rather than on ourselves.
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The Power of A Dream — Guest Speaker: P. Wayne Crook
When life pushes you to stop believing, what keeps you moving forward? In this empowering message, Pastor Wayne Crook, from One Co Mission, explores how the Holy Spirit awakens a vision within us that transcends our current limitations. Rooted in Acts 2:17-18, this sermon unpacks how God gifts ordinary people of every age with the power to dream beyond their circumstances. Discover how the Holy Spirit does more than just help you endure a difficult season—He gives you the divine ability to see what could be.
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Re-Dig the Well: Uncovering God's Promised Provision — P. Josiah
When circumstances look dry on the surface, it is easy to wonder if God’s provision has run out—but what He promised is still right beneath the surface. In Genesis 26, when Isaac prospered, the Philistines tried to cut off his future by throwing dirt into his father Abraham’s wells. Instead of giving up or walking away, Isaac chose to re-dig. Opposition does not mean you are out of God's plan; often, it just means you are standing on ground worth fighting for.
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Create in Me a Clean Heart — P. Josiah
What does it mean to truly have a heart that is open and receptive to God? This message takes us on a deeply personal journey through Psalm 51:10-12, where David cries out to God to create in him a clean heart and restore the joy of his salvation. We are challenged to ask ourselves a sobering question: is what breaks God's heart actually breaking our hearts?
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In the Valleys of Life — Guest Speaker: P. Willie Dueck
In this message, Pastor Willie declares that the same God who meets people on the mountaintop is equally present and active in the valleys of life. Pastor Willie walks through several named valleys found in Scripture, demonstrating that God does not abandon his people in their lowest moments but instead transforms those valleys into places of breakthrough, refreshing, and hope
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