Dec 6, 2020
Sermon: Waiting and Turning
By: Pastor Ben Hulst
Luke 1.5-25: Advent calls us to the discipline of waiting and turning our hearts to our Father. As we wait, we are called to faithful obedience and prayer, that we may join his work to guide people to the peace of their heavenly Father.
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- Dec 6, 2020Sermon: Waiting and Turning
Dec 6, 2020Sermon: Waiting and TurningBy: Pastor Ben HulstLuke 1.5-25: Advent calls us to the discipline of waiting and turning our hearts to our Father. As we wait, we are called to faithful obedience and prayer, that we may join his work to guide people to the peace of their heavenly Father.
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- Nov 22, 2020Sermon: Eyes that Can See
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- Nov 19, 2020Midweek Minute: Acts 7.31-8.1a
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- Nov 8, 2020Sermon: Retelling the Story – Part 3
Nov 8, 2020Sermon: Retelling the Story – Part 3By: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: ActsActs 7.17-37 - As Stephen speaks on the life of Moses, we find key aspects of the Christian life that give us hope. Even though hard times come, God's victory is sure.
- Oct 11, 2020Sermon: Retelling the Story: Part 2
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