Welcome to the podcast of Westside Church in Vancouver BC. We exist to know Jesus and make Him known. To learn more visit our website at www.wchurch.ca
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Conference with Alisa Childers - Session 4 - Live your truth and other lies
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In this episode, Alisa unpacks the popular slogans like live your truth, follow your heart, you are enough, you are the boss of you, and youre perfect just as you are," that are flooding our social media feeds. In many cases, even materials marketed as Christian promote these ideas. But are they biblical? Listen as Alisa addresses three specific li…
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Sermon - Too Consumed with Self to Hear Any More from God - John 16:1-15
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In this passage Jesus turns His attention to how His disciples are processing what Hes been saying to them. He will work to draw their attention back to His presence and purpose. Series: JohnSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: August 18, 2024Text: John 16:1-15To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca…
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Conference with Alisa Childers - Session 3 - The deconstruction of Christianity
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In this episode, Alisa explains what deconstruction is, where it comes from, why it is compelling to some, and how it disorients the lives of so many. You will be challenged to think through the main issues around faith deconstruction and explore wise and loving ways to respond from a biblical worldview.…
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Sermon - Are you hated because of your faith? - John 15:18-27
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Today we are encouraged to push our relationship beyond the level that were comfortable with so we can have the type relationship with Jesus that we want and that He wants with us.Series: JohnSpeaker: Cliff UrselDate: August 11, 2024Text: John 15:18-27To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca…
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Conference with Alisa Childers - Session 2 - Progressive Christianity
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In this episode, Alisa explains the history, key beliefs, and key figures of the movement of progressive Christianity, and ultimately shows how progressive Christianity is at odds with historic Christianity, even disagreeing with Jesus on what the Bible is, what Jesus accomplished on the cross, and the definition of the gospel.…
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Sermon - He Calls You Friend - John 15:12-17
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This week well not only see how loving others in the way Jesus has loved us is central to experiencing life in Jesus, but also how this flows from our identity as His friends.Series: JohnSpeaker: Nathan HarrisonDate: August 4, 2024Text: John 15:12-17To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca…
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Conference with Alisa Childers - Session 1 - Historic Christianity
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In this episode, Alisa shares her story of growing up in a Christian home and having a very sincere and genuine Christian faith only to be propelled into a faith crisis after attending a class facilitated by a progressive Christian pastor. She details her journey of discovering the essentials of the faith, and what she calls historic Christianity.…
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Sermon - Embracing a Full Relationship with Jesus - John 15:1-11
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Today we are encouraged to push our relationship beyond the level that were comfortable with so we can have the type relationship with Jesus that we want and that He wants with us.Series: JohnSpeaker: Cliff UrselDate: July 28, 2024Text: John 15:1-11To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca…
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Conference with Alisa Childers - Q&R - Deconstruction and Progressive Christianity - Part 2
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This is part 2 of last week's episode where Alisa Childers sits down with In-doubt podcast host Andrew Marcus to answer our questions on deconstruction and progressive christianity and how we can walk alongside loved ones who are walking away from the faith.By Westside Church
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Sermon - The Gift of Peace - John 14:25-31
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How do we find peace? This week well see how real peace cannot be separated from Gods presence. And that the courage to be obedient comes from Jesus promise to give us not just peace, but Himself.Series: JohnSpeaker: Nathan HarrisonDate: July 21, 2024Text: John 14:25-31To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca…
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Conference with Alisa Childers - Q&R - Deconstruction and Progressive Christianity - Part 1
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In this episode, Alisa sits down with In-doubt podcast host Andrew Marcus and answers our questions on deconstruction and progressive Christianity and how we can walk alongside loved ones who are walking away from the faith. This is part 1 of 2By Westside Church
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Sermon - Love Jesus, Obey Jesus, Receive His Spirit - John 14:15-24
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In this passage Jesus will connect loving Him, obeying Him, and the experience of life in His Holy Spirit. Series:JohnSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: July 14, 2024Text: John 14:15-24To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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Conference with Alisa Childers - Q&R - The impact of deconstruction and progressive Christianity in the Church
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This week, Matt Menzel and Alisa Childers sit down to discuss deconstruction and progressive christianity: it's impact on Jesus' Church and how we should respond.By Westside Church
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Sermon - The Father Wants to Bless You - John 14:7-14
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In this passage Jesus explains that He has come to bring those who believe in Him into the heart, love, and life of His Father.Series:JohnSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: July 7, 2024Text: John 14:7-14To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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Q&R - Pet projects, jealousy, and Jesus as our standard of Truth
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This week, Erin Ursel and Matt Menzel sit down to discuss the sermon about John 14:1-7 and getting back into the book of John, identifying genres in the Bible, surrendering our spiritual gifts and passions, and the importance of understanding Gods character accurately.By Westside Church
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Sermon - There's a Place Prepared for You - John 14:1-7
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In our text Jesus begins explaining to His disciples what He is about to accomplish for them through the cross. Jesus is opening a brand new reality and a new way of life to all those who believe in Him.Series:JohnSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: June 30, 2024Text: John 14:1-7To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca…
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Q&R - Jesus' love language and the spiritual discipline you cannot live without
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This week, Erin Ursel and Matt Menzel sit down to discuss the sermon about Acts 5:33-42 and the true gospel and what Jesus' call for obedience reveals about His heartBy Westside Church
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Sermon - Loving Jesus Enough to Suffer for Sharing the Gospel - Acts 5:33-42
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Our text begins with the religious leaders offended by the gospel, enraged, and wanting to kill Jesus Apostles. Well see what it looks like to trust every outcome to Jesus and rejoice when were counted worthy to suffer for Him. Series:ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: June 23, 2024Text: Acts 5:33-42To connect with us or find more resources visit us at …
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Q&R - Trusting faith and the power of the gospel
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This week, Erin Ursel and Cliff Ursel sit down to discuss the sermon about Acts 5:21b-32 and the metrics of trusting faith, the call to do hard things, and how God's goodness is not always what we think it should be.By Westside Church
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Sermon - You might have faith in Jesus, but do you trust Him? - Acts 5:21b-32
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Faith is Jesus is more than an intellectual exercise, it is also transformative and we cannot change as people unless we trust that what Jesus is calling to is good.Series: ActsSpeaker: Cliff UrselDate: June 16, 2024Text: Acts 5:21b-32To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca…
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This week, Erin Ursel and Matt Menzel sit down to discuss the sermon about Acts 5:17-21a, the difference between religion & true faith and why you cannot negotiate with God.By Westside Church
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Sermon - The Love of the World or the Life of God - Acts 5:17-21a
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In this text well see the difference between knowing all about God and yet loving the world and exchanging everything the world offers to walk with God.Series: ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: June 9, 2024Text: Acts 5:17-21aTo connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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Q&R - The love of the Father, the heart of a child, and embracing a move of the Spirit
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This week, Erin Ursel and Cliff Ursel sit down to discuss the sermon about Acts 5:12-16 and how the Spirit desires to move among Jesus' people in His Church todayBy Westside Church
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Conversations - with Marc on Faith and Deconstruction
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In this conversation, Marc Willerton and Erin Ursel discuss their personal experiences with deconstruction and the importance of watching our lives and doctrine closely.By Westside Church
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Sermon - Aftermath of a Church Scandal in Jerusalem - Acts 5:12-16
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Its hard to know what to do after a church scandal. Todays text shows us what Jesus does following a church scandal.Series:ActsSpeaker: Cliff UrselDate: June 2, 2024Text: Acts 5:12-16To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Cliff Ursel
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Q&R - Lies, deception, and the fear of the Lord
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This week, Erin Ursel and Matt Menzel sit down to discuss the sermon about Acts 4:36-5:11 and if Ananias and Saphira were true christians and how our love for the world makes us enemies with GodBy Westside Church
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Sermon - Would We Even Want Jesus to Come this Close? - Acts 5:1-11
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In this passage we witness God publicly execute two members of the early church. We talk about why this was done and what it means for us. Series:ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: May 26, 2024Text: Acts 5:1-11To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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Q&R - Playing spiritual games and replacing our love for the world with a deeper love for Jesus
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This week, Erin Ursel and Matt Menzel sit down to discuss the sermon about Acts 4:32-37 and what living for the world and living for God looks like and discerning if what I want and what God wants can be the same thingBy Westside Church
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Sermon - The Power We Need - Acts 4:32-37
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In this passage we are given a picture of Jesus' church as it was intended to be and are invited into that life for ourselves.Series: ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: May 19, 2024Text: Acts 4:32-37To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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Q&R - Spiritual compromise, justification, and the importance of spiritual friendships
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This week, Erin Ursel and Matt Menzel sit down to discuss the sermon about Acts 4:23-31 and how our experiences with pressure and trials provide opportunities to choose between compromise or trusting in GodBy Westside Church
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In this sermon we see how Peter and John respond when they are released from prison and what that means for the people of Jesus today. Series: ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: May 12, 2024Text: Acts 4:23-31To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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Q&R - Image bearing, freedom, and the ache of every human heart
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This week, Erin Ursel and Cliff Ursel and Robert Anstey sit down to discuss the sermon about Acts 4:13-22 and the transformation and qualification of common people and how the Spirit speaks through scripture.By Westside Church
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Sermon - Knowing Jesus Changes Us and Those Around Us - Acts 4:13-22
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Todays text shows us that Knowing Jesus has a profound effect on us and that profound effect doesnt stop with us but moves to those we are in proximity with.Series: ActsSpeaker: Cliff UrselDate: May 5, 2024Text: Acts 4:13-22To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Cliff Ursel
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Q&R - Suffering, the authority of scripture, and hearing from God
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This week, Erin Ursel and Cliff Ursel sit down to discuss the sermon about Acts 4:5-12 and how our call to hardship advances the gospel.By Westside Church
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Sermon - When Bad Things Happen to Faithful People - Acts 4:5-12
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Todays text teaches us how we can respond to tense and intimidating situations that Christians might find themselves in. Series: ActsSpeaker: Cliff UrselDate: April 28, 2024Text: Acts 4:5-12To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Cliff Ursel
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Q&R - Hierarchy, authority, and the problem with building for God rather than with God
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This week, Erin Ursel and Matt Menzel sit down to discuss the sermon about Acts 4:1-4 and Gods plan for His people to build with Him not for Him.By Westside Church
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Sermon - Building for God While Rejecting His Presence - Acts 4:1-4
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In this sermon we watch as the religious leaders respond to Peter and John preaching Jesus.Series: ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: April 21, 2024Text: Acts 4:1-4To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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This week, Erin Ursel and Matt Menzel sit down to discuss the sermon about Acts 3:22-26 and why God chose Israel, why Jesus had to die, and the call of the Church to pray.By Westside Church
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Sermon - Jesus' People and the Nation of Israel - Acts 3:22-26
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In this sermon we look at Israel from God's perspective and see how Jesus people should think about and respond to Israel today. Series: ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: April 14, 2024Text: Acts 3:22-26To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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In this sermon we hear the invitation for God's people to turn back to Him. Series: ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: April 7, 2024Text: Acts 3:17-21To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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Resurrection Power & Authority - Acts 3:11-16
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In this sermon we see that Jesus' resurrection is the basis of the authority and power His people are meant to walk in. Series: EasterSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: March 31, 2024Text: Acts 3:11-16To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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The Redemptive Effects of our God Given Authority - Acts 3:11-16
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In this sermon, we see that conviction leads to repentance, baptism, and the reception of the Holy Spirit, inspiring thousands to embrace salvation and empowerment.Series:ActsSpeaker: Cliff UrselDate: March 24, 2024Text: Acts 3:11-16To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca…
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A Miracle at the Beautiful Gate - Acts 3:1-10
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In this sermon well watch as Peter and John are interrupted and used by Jesus Spirit to heal a paralyzed man. Series:ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: March 17, 2024Text: Acts 3:1-10To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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Jesus' People as a Compelling Vision of Life - Acts 2:43-47
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In this sermon well glimpse a vision of what Jesus desires to do through His people in the world.Series:ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: March 10, 2024Text: Acts 2:43-47To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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The Devotion of Jesus' People - Acts 2:42
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In this sermon well see what it looks like when Jesus people are devoted to the priorities God has for His church.Series:ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: March 3, 2024Text: Acts 2:42To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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The Gospel and the Power of God - Pt. 3 - Acts 2:37-41
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In this sermon, we see that conviction leads to repentance, baptism, and the reception of the Holy Spirit, inspiring thousands to embrace salvation and empowerment.Series:ActsSpeaker: Cliff UrselDate: February 25, 2024Text: Acts 2:37-41To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca…
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The Gospel and the Power of God - Pt. 2 - Acts 2:25-36
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In this sermon well see Jesus exalted at the right hand of the Father and understand why He poured out His Spirit on us from there. Series:ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: February 18, 2024Text: Acts 2:25-36To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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The Gospel and the Power of God - Pt. 1 - Acts 2:22-32
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In this sermon well listen in as Peter begins preaching the gospel to thousands who are about to come to Jesus.Series:ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: February 11, 2024Text: Acts 2:22-32To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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Your Response to God's Revelation - Acts 2:14-21
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How would you respond if you saw peoples lives completely upended by God in a good way? Would you want that for yourself? Series:ActsSpeaker: Cliff UrselDate: February 4, 2024Text: Acts 2:14-21To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Cliff Ursel
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The Spirit of Jesus Poured Out - Acts 2:1-13
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In this sermon well watch as Jesus disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit.Series:ActsSpeaker: Matt MenzelDate: January 28, 2024Text: Acts 2:1-13To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.caBy Matt Menzel
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