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What Jesus Says to Sceptics

You wouldn’t say that you have faith in Jesus, but you wouldn’t say that you have rejected Him either. You’re somewhere in between. If this describes you, or someone you know, you might be surprised by what you find in the new booklet from Pastor Colin called What Jesus Says to Skeptics.

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Colin Smith

Nov 1, 2024

Seen and Proclaimed, Part 2

Romans 10:5-17

Christian faith is not simply a matter of personal interpretation. Pastor Colin talks about what Christian faith is based on.

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Colin Smith

Dec 6, 2024

Why Jesus Tells His Disciples to Watch and Pray

Mark 14:38

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was warning the disciples about the temptation that they were about to face. Notice the “you.” He was talking about their battle.

Jesus was not asking them to somehow support Him in His trial. No, He was t...

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Colin Smith

Dec 6, 2024

Heaven – A Story

From agony on the cross to eternal joy, my journey to Heaven unveiled love and redemption beyond imagination. Here, happiness knows no bounds.

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Colin Smith

Oct 22, 2024

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What Jesus Says to Sceptics

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Seen and Proclaimed, Part 2

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Why Jesus Tells His Disciples to Watch and Pray

Colin Smith

Heaven – A Story

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