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If you are tired of carrying around the weight of the world on your shoulders, Jesus wants to set you free; He wants to exchange your worries for His peace. In this week's message, pastor Dan explains how you can find the confidence of Christ in the middle of your chaos.

Why is anybody a Christian in 2019? Many people believe it is because the church has mastered the "guilt trip." Others believe it's because Christians have never critically examined their faith. But the truth is far more practical: People choose to become Christians in the 21st century because they discover a community that genuinely cares for one another!

In this week's message pastor Dan enlists the help of Erin H to tell her story. It's a great reminder that friendships are God's secret weapon to shape our lives!

Did you know that ancient Romans used to call Christians "atheists?" Christianity didn't fit into their conception of what a religion was supposed to look like; 2,000 years later Christianity is still unique among world faiths. What makes faith in Christ different? Pastor Dan explains in this week's message.

There are two types of Christianity in our world: One focuses on behaviour modification, while the other focuses on spiritual transformation. On Sunday pastor Dan explained how you can know which you belong to, and why the true gospel is even more powerful than you realize!

How could one of life's greatest tragedies convince someone of God's love? Shouldn't the opposite be true? Not for Jordan and Amber Gilbert. They shared their story with us so that you would know that God is with you, no matter what you are going through!

It's a new year and you are probably hoping 2019 will be your best year yet. But let's be real - it will likely be full of the same ups and downs that every year brings. The good news is that God can use every highlight and every low point if we let Him. In the final message of 2018, pastor Dan shares what it really takes to have a fresh start in 2019.

When we typically picture the first nativity scene, everything is clean and postcard perfect. But in reality, the first Christmas was a mess! And that's good news, because Christmas is often still a mess! Join us for a holiday reminder that God sees everything we have going on, and loves us still.

Christmas is supposed to be a time of celebration and joy, but let's be real - as often as not, it gets ruined by ugly attitudes, words and behaviors. (And if we were to get REALLY honest, we could admit that sometimes we are actually the culprit).

How do you deal with difficult people and situations around Christmas? Heck - how do you deal with those things throughout the entire year? Jesus gives us the answer in John 13. His words are so powerful that if you put them into practice, none of your relationships will ever be the same again!

There is only one place in the entire Bible in which God explicitly invites us to put Him to the test. Why does He do it? Because if we test Him in this thing, we learn we can trust Him with anything. Pastor Dan lays it all out in this week's message.

Ever had something stolen from you? How about a favourite possession that eventually broke? If so, you know how temporary earthly treasures really are. Thankfully, Jesus tells us how to store up treasures that we can enjoy forever.