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The God Who Holds Leaders Accountable, Part 2

Does it really matter if we are faithful or not? Pastor Colin talks about what God does when his people prove unfaithful.

Colin Smith

Aug 7, 2024

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Feet: Walking in Obedience to Christ, Part 2

What is the role of “obedience” in the Christian life? Doesn’t obedience run counter to “grace” and “faith”? Pastor Colin explains.

Colin Smith

May 6, 2024

Sermons

Growing Faith

The Apostles said to Jesus, “Increase our faith!” Pastor Colin offers five practical strategies for spiritual growth. Tune in to strengthen your faith and draw closer to God'.

Colin Smith

Mar 12, 2023

Sermons

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

The key message from today's sermon is the profound truth from Scripture: Matthew 5:8 - "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." This Beatitude from Jesus presents us with the promise and the challenge that purity allows us to behold God himself.

Colin Smith

Jul 3, 2022

Sermons

Life in Jesus

Have you ever felt the crushing weight of perfectionism or the hopelessness of defeatism in your spiritual life? Join us in the final sermon of our Romans series, where we explore the profound freedom and joy found in a believer's union with Christ. Discover how shifting from a life bound by the law to one of grace and love transforms everything.

Colin Smith

Jun 19, 2016

Sermons

Zeal for God’s House

Join us as we delve into the profound story of Jesus cleansing the temple in John 2. Discover its timeless relevance to our lives today. Explore how Jesus' zeal for God's house can inspire us to cleanse the clutter of relentless demands and restore our souls to their true purpose.

Colin Smith

Feb 21, 2016

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The God Who Holds Leaders Accountable, Part 2

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Feet: Walking in Obedience to Christ, Part 2

Colin Smith

Growing Faith

Colin Smith

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Colin Smith

Life in Jesus

Colin Smith

Zeal for God’s House

Colin Smith

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The God Who Holds Leaders Accountable, Part 2

Colin Smith

Feet: Walking in Obedience to Christ, Part 2

Colin Smith

Growing Faith

Colin Smith

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Colin Smith

Life in Jesus

Colin Smith

Zeal for God’s House

Colin Smith

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