Episodes

  • How can I pray more effectively?

    How can I pray more effectively?
    Nov 4 2025
    God tells us to pray. We know it's important. But are our prayers effective? Are we missing something? Maybe. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks 1 John 5:14 and leaves us with several biblical guidelines for effective prayer. Alignment matters.
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    33 mins
  • When following God’s commandments feels difficult

    When following God’s commandments feels difficult
    Oct 27 2025
    God's commands can feel difficult -- like something we have to do, not something we want to do. But when we better understand the reasons behind them, it can shift our perspective (and relationship). This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks 1 John 5:1-12.
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    28 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins