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“So many people wait until they’re in the middle of a battle before they even begin looking for armour.” Today we started a new series called Armour Up. In part one Mark Vanderwier challenges us to put on the right armour for the battle so doubt doesn’t take you out. We’re in a battle everyday, but with Christ we win.

“Sometimes if you’re going to make progress and grow in any area you’re going to have to chase some lions.” Mark Vanderwier talks about the three ways we can slip into pits and what you can do when if you find yourself in one. Don’t be afraid to chase the lions that are roaming around you!

“Imperfect people follow Christ. So many people think christians should be better; we’re not, it’s why we need a Saviour.” Mark Vanderwier talks about the symptoms of being offended and what we can do to remove the stumbling stones ahead in the race. Don’t miss out on what Jesus has done for you because you’ve been offended…

“We have been given much, but more than that we have been forgiven much.” Sometimes we take salvation and forgiveness for granted. In the six and final part of the Shallows series Mark Vanderwier reminds us to continually take time to focus on positives and have an attitude of thankfulness in all circumstances.

“He commands us to be filled, but we don’t do the filling – we just get to open the vessel.” In part five of the Shallows series Mark Vanderwier talks about the differences between being with Holy Spirit and being filled with Holy Spirit. He also reminds us to be prepared for real life situations. When someone bumps into you what spills out?

“He’s taught me who I am, who I’m supposed to be; not that I have to try to be that. I’m predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son.” Listen as Tim shares his beautiful testimony of all God has done for him. Then he is baptized.

“What I have learned is that life is so precious, and every moment I have left here I am going to live it to the fullest and cherish every situation and every breath that He gives me to breathe.” Michelle and Glyne share their powerful testimony of their journey to Jesus. Then they are both baptized.

“What have [I] done to acknowledge [what Christ has done for me]?” Lidija shares her testimony of some of the amazing things God has done in her life, coming to know Christ for herself, and taking the next step in knowing Him more. Then she is baptized.

“I didn’t want to use my faith as an insurance policy about what happens after death. This is about what’s happening here and now.” Shelton shares his powerful story of coming to know Christ and living with Him (and His family) everyday. Then he is baptized.

“I am perfectly imperfect, but I am accepted by God.” Jordan shares her beautiful testimony and new identity while exploring the meaning of the name God has given her. Then she is baptized.

“You’re saved by grace, not by your behaviour. You didn’t behave your way into being a saint.” Are you righteous? Are you a saint? In part four of the Shallows series Mark Vanderwier looks at how the Bible answers these questions. Don’t fall into the trap of playing ‘Hide or Seek’ with God, and don’t just show up and God home or you’ll miss the best part.

“Suffering does not prove the absence of God.” In part three of the Shallows series Mark Vanderwier discusses some of the tough questions many people have asked themselves at one time or another. Will you leave the shallows and lean into His goodness today? If you’d like to hear more on this topic be sure to check out the Got Questions? series mentioned in this message.