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We're all familiar with the story of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. But within this great story is another - the experience of a Roman soldier who went from "mocker" to "believer" because of what He witnessed that day on Calvary's hill. In today’s message, pastor Dan explains how his story is actually our story; that Jesus holds the power to change absolutely anyone's life!

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Knowing about God is different than knowing God and being in His presence, but how do we see God and all of His Glory today?

In the book of Exodus, Moses has a radical, “face-to-face” encounter with God. If you’ve ever desired something similar yourself, today’s message from Pastor Amber will help you to experience God’s presence more fully and more frequently!

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Many people approach Adam and Eve as historical or scientific curiosities. And while Genesis 1-3 certainly touches on questions of history and science, their story is ultimately theological - meant to help us know God. In the final episode of “He Made Us”, pastor Dan explains how belief in a literal Adam and Eve makes the most sense of both the scriptural and scientific evidence.

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The opening pages of the bible claim that humanity descended from one primeval couple named Adam and Eve. But, modern science tells us that today’s genetic diversity could not have arisen from just one pair of humans. This conflict may seem irreconcilable, but in today’s message pastor Dan explains how Genesis and genetic sciences offer us complementary accounts of human origins.

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The majority of us have two days off from work each week, yet we rarely feel truly rested. Why is that? In today’s message pastor Dan explains what a consistent sabbath looks like and the real reasons we fail to keep one.

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Our world is obsessed with productivity: work more, accomplish more, earn more. But while this “Hustle Culture” taps into our God-given desire to make a difference in the world, it also forces us outside of the healthy and sustainable work/life rhythms we were designed to live by. In today’s message, pastor Dan reminds us of the danger of worshipping our work.

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The book of Genesis tells us that humans were created for connection with one another. But these days more and more people are turning to chatbots and AI for companionship - even falling in love with these digital personas. In today’s surprising message, pastor Dan explains what we lose when we remove humanity from community.

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Humanity's creation in the "Image of God" is a central belief of our faith. But what exactly is "the Image of God?" And what happens when we let go of our status as His image bearers? Today pastor Dan unpacks the beauty and power of "Imago Dei."

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Pastor Andy Moore of Coastline Church (Victoria, BC) shares how our desperation can actually be a good thing that Jesus redeems, bringing us closer to him and revealing his glory!

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Even when the enemy feels close and the odds seem stacked against us, God’s presence is greater than what surrounds us. Open your eyes to the truth that you are never alone in the battle. In today’s message, special guest speaker Erin Metselaar shows us the battle plan from 2 Kings 6.

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