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Practical Teaching for Godly Living

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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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Discover how God equips us for a purpose as we learn to embrace His calling on our life and trust in His promises to prepare us to fulfill the mission He has set before us.

Broadcast Date:

Dec

2025

Prepared for a Purpose

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Advent season sermon base on Malachi 4:1-3 explaining how Jesus is the clear fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.

Broadcast Date:

Dec

2025

Hidden in Plain Sight

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