Sermons by Jean Spencer

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Open to God in LIFE – The Big Picture.

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Open to God in 2016 Open to God is the overarching theme for 2016, which we’re hoping to explore with an eye on our verse for the year: “My prayer is that light will flood your hearts and that you will understand the hope that was given to you when God chose you.” (Ephesians 1:18a, […]

What’s in a name?

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Isaiah 62. These new names are given to God’s people as a body not as individuals. Through intercession, proclamation and service we’re called to share the overflowing compassion of God. So, why ‘Baptist’? Part 1. See attached link for video – here Part 2.  

An eye-opening journey.

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Fourth in the series “Encountering more with Jesus”. Luke 24:18 – “Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened?”. For the two on the road to Emmaus, it wasn’t until Jesus sat with them at a table and broke bread that “their eyes were opened” (24:31). What […]

A life-transforming encounter.

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Third in the series – Encountering more with Jesus. John 20:16a – Jesus said to her “Mary”. One word transformed Mary’s life from despair & loss (20:10-15), to joy through the experience of new life (20:16b-18). Have we heard Jesus call out our name, and then let our encounter with Him transform our future?

Still life.

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First in the series “Becoming more like Jesus”. Over the coming weeks we will be looking at how to become more like our Lord – individually, through small groups and as a whole church. This series is designed to help us discover a deeper life with God, living as apprentices and students of Jesus. The […]

Facing Reality; Embracing Strength.

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The application here is about being able to live God’s way in every situation we find ourselves in. Rather than burying our heads in the sand, Paul wants us to know that we can face our problems (vs. 10-12) assured that God gives all that we need to live confidentially and in his strength (vs. […]