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“God may cause the brook to dry up to give us the courage to leave familiarity and go where we’re supposed to be.” We’re excited to have Ken McDonald back again for a third time. Listen as Ken shares of the Kerith Ravine from 1 Kings 17 and the powerful testimony of what God did in Elijah and the seasons He brought him through.

“Muscles need to be exercised to grow… same with our faith, if we don’t live it out it’s not really growing.” In this message Mark Vanderwier gives a two folded challenge go deeper in our relationship with the Lord and also to “work out” what God is already working in you. Remember to monitor the calories in and out. You might notice today’s message is a little different. We also hear from our group and team leaders on many of the opportunities available at Kingsway to grow and get involved in. If you missed the service but would like to

“To identify with Him means to obey Him and I wasn’t doing that.” Selena shares her amazing testimony of the steps on her journey with Jesus so far and encourages others to reflect on where they stand with Him. Then she is baptized. If you’d like to learn more about the four steps Selena describes in her story listen to this message entitled The Relation Invitation.

“Part of the reason we don’t grow deeper is because it’s easier to let someone else do it for us.” In this message Mark Vanderwier warns us not to get stuck with a secondhand faith, rather to build a relationship with the Lord that goes deeper. Mark further explores how we can do this together. Have you grown spiritually lately?

“The best advice I can give you in regards to having success in life is that you take God’s word and you plant it in your mind and in your heart.” Today we were blessed to have Wes Devries and a team from Sweets Corners Church worship and share God’s word with us. In this message Wes talks about remembering our Kingdom purpose, a transformative communication, and offers some practical advice on committing God’s word to memory.

“We often read things in the emotion that we are in, not in the intended emotion it was sent in.” Small things can sometimes have huge outcomes. In this message, Mark Vanderwier talks about avoiding the temptation to make erroneous judgement calls that only ever lead to extra hurt and disappointment.

“The solution to your guilt, your shame, your condemnation is always God’s Grace.” Gary Watson talks about getting kicked out of Bible college, and the freedom from guilt and shame for those who belong to Christ. Remember that the only One worthy of casting the first stone – doesn’t.

“Christianity is not attending church, it’s not memorizing the ten commandments, it’s not trying to keep the rules, it’s not finding a suit and going somewhere on a Sunday – it’s none of that stuff. It’s simply being immersed in Christ and what happens as a result.” Mark Vanderwier talks about one major step we can take in identifying with Jesus. What steps are you taking today when it comes to following, trusting, identifying & walking with Jesus?

“God is with you and in you no matter how you feel.” Mark Vanderwier talks about the omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, eternal, unchanging God of the universe; challenging us to be aware of His presence and remember that God doesn’t live in a building. His presence is with you.

“The same things that hinder close fellowship with one another are the same things that hinder close fellowship with God.” Mark Vanderwier talks about Ferraris, the four steps in a relationship with Jesus, and living a life that experiences and knows Holy Spirit.

“You’re seen by the God of the universe.” Mark Vanderwier talks about the way “El Roi” sees the world. What happens when a person returns to Him? What does He see when He looks at the world? What does He see when He looks at you? Have you seen the God who sees you?

“Victory isn’t you overcoming sin, victory is Jesus overcoming you.” – Dr Wayne Barber. When was the last time you were amazed by grace? Today Mark Vanderwier talks about John Newton, what it’s like to live under the Law, what it’s like to live under grace, and what it means to be a Christian. Where would we be without His amazing grace?