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Hope in God

Are you feeling dried out, downcast, forgotten or far from God? Pastor Colin talks about four practical ways to grow in hope.

Colin Smith

Jun 4, 2023

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Making Up for Lost Years

This sermon is part of the series, Restored: How God Can Give Back What You’ve Lost. “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten.” Joel 2:25 Money can be restored. Property can be restored—cars, painting, old houses. Relationships can be restored. But one thing that can never be restored is…Read More

Colin Smith

Jul 2, 2022

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Guilt and Grievance

Uncover how the Bible helps us navigate sorrow, confront guilt, and address grievances, leading us towards hope and healing. Don't miss this transformative sermon that validates your tears and offers solace in the midst of suffering. Listen now.

Colin Smith

Apr 30, 2017

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Tears and Talk

In "For All Who Grieve," Pastor Smith speaks with empathy to those acquainted with grief, sorrow, and loss—experiences that touch every life. Discover divine insights and comfort as you navigate your own valleys of despair, and learn how to weave hope and healing into the fabric of your sorrow.

Colin Smith

Apr 23, 2017

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The God Who Brings Disaster

In a world shaken by unprecedented disaster, this sermon dives deep into the pressing questions of faith that emerge. Where is God in these moments of calamity? How should we, as believers, respond?

Colin Smith

Sep 18, 2005

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A Question of Experience

Have you ever pondered the mysteries of God, awaiting a day when all will be clear? Listen and discover Jesus' ultimate question: Where is your faith?

Colin Smith

Apr 17, 2005

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