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Practical Teaching for Godly Living

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"Staying The Course," is a sermon series through Nehemiah Chapters 4-13. Discover how Nehemiah's unwavering faith and leadership inspire us to persevere through challenges, rebuild our lives, and remain steadfast in our God given mission through Christ who gives us strength.

Broadcast Date:

Feb

2026

Staying The Course

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This sermon is based on Romans 13:8-14, which serves as a wake-up call to the church to cast off the works of darkness and live in the light of Christ's love and embrace His righteousness.

Broadcast Date:

Feb

2026

Waking Up the Sleeping Church

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Pastor Russ takes a closer look at what is traditionally known as the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ and explains how our Lord Jesus did not necessarily give the disciples a formulaic prayer to recite, but rather a pattern of prayer to be followed.

Broadcast Date:

Feb

2026

The Disciple’s Pattern of Prayer

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In typical fashion, Jesus turns the definition of leadership on its head and provides the prime example by emptying himself and taking the form of a servant (Phil 2:7). Pastor Russ expounds on one of the most profound examples of leadership that Jesus gave during the last supper as one of his last lessons to the disciples recorded in John 13:1-17.

Broadcast Date:

Jan

2026

Descending Into Greatness

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Pastor Russ takes an in depth look at the parable of The Pharisee and the Tax Collector in Luke 18:9-14 in which Jesus contrasts the pride and prejudice prayers of the religious elite with the penitence and perfection of the humble and contrite prayer of the sinner.

Broadcast Date:

Jan

2026

Pride, Prejudice, Penitence and Perfection

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‘What would Jesus say to the Church Today?’ is a sobering message preached by Pastor Russ to both warn and encourage our postmodern Church based on the revelation of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1-3).

Broadcast Date:

Jan

2026

What would Jesus say to the Church Today?

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