Best Abundant Grace Christian Center Podcasts (2024)

We are blessed to have our Grade 4/5 leader, Shannon preach for us. Shannon unpacks Ephesians 4:1-16 discussing what it, means to be the whole body of Christ. Shannon then further unpacks disability theology and how the Church those with disabilities have a special place in the body of Christ.

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Exceedingly Abundantly More (3): The Love of Jesus 27:26

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Christin Woods preaches from Ephesians 3:14-21. Christin unpacks Paul's beautiful prayer for the Ephesians.

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Exceedingly Abundantly More (2): The Peace of Christ 24:49

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(Sermon from July 17th) Christin Woods preaches from Ephesians 2:11-22, unpacking what it looks like to live in the peace of Christ.

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Exceedingly. Abundantly. More. -Ephesians 1 (Episode 1) 27:05

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David Harvey launches us into a new series, Exceedingly, Abundantly, More, rooted in the text of Ephesians. If you think of Paul as dense, complex and preachy, then perhaps Ephesians will change your mind...

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Common Prayer (6): Talking to Jesus 39:04

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David Harvey unpacks Mark 6:1-13.Jesus loved talking with people. It is an aspect of his personality on display in so many spaces of the Gospels. It shouldnt then suprsie us that from their earliest gatherings, prayer was something Christians always wanted to do. Christians talk to Jesus so Christians pray. Sadly most of us don't really know if we …

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Common Prayer (5): Give us our daily bread 26:08

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David Harvey unpacks Mark 5:21-43. Jesus loved talking with people. It is an aspect of his personality on display in so many spaces of the Gospels. It shouldnt then suprsie us that from their earliest gatherings, prayer was something Christians always wanted to do. Christians talk to Jesus so Christians pray. Sadly most of us don't really know if w…

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Common Prayer (4): When God doesn't do what we want 37:20

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David Harvey unpacks Mark 4:35-41. Jesus loved talking with people. It is an aspect of his personality on display in so many spaces of the Gospels. It shouldnt then suprsie us that from their earliest gatherings, prayer was something Christians always wanted to do. Christians talk to Jesus so Christians pray. Sadly most of us don't really know if w…

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Common Prayer (3): Silence as doing something 36:24

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David Harvey unpacks Mark 4:26-34. Jesus loved talking with people. It is an aspect of his personality on display in so many spaces of the Gospels. It shouldnt then suprsie us that from their earliest gatherings, prayer was something Christians always wanted to do. Christians talk to Jesus so Christians pray. Sadly most of us don't really know if w…

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Common Prayer (2): Recognizing God: In the Noise and the Quiet 38:45

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The gospel text is from Mark 4:26-34. Jesus loved talking with people. It is an aspect of his personality on display in so many spaces of the Gospels. It shouldn't then surprise us that from their earliest gatherings, prayer was something Christians always wanted to do. Christians talk to Jesus so Christians pray. Sadly most of us don't really know…

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Common Prayer (1): Prayer was made for people 34:40

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David Harvey unpacks Mark 2:23-3:6 and the Lord's Prayer. Common Prayer: Jesus loved talking with people. It is an aspect of his personality on display in so many spaces of the Gospels. It shouldnt then suprsie us that from their earliest gatherings, prayer was something Christians always wanted to do. Christians talk to Jesus so Christians pray. S…

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Baptism Sunday 21:05

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It is Trinity Sunday and Baptism Sunday. David Harvey delves into the significance of baptism.

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Pentecost Sunday 37:05

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It is Pentecost Sunday and Christin Woods unpacks what this day means for us as the Church and the world.

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Without Love (6): Worship as Gratitude 39:59

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As our series comes to a close, David Harvey unpacks 1 John 5:9-13. What is eternal life and what does it mean for us today? Is eternal all about what happens when we die or is eternal life applicable now? How does gratitude associate with eternal life and worship?

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Without Love (5): Love Conquers the World 39:46

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As we continue our series "Without Love" David Harvey unpacks 1 John 5:1-6 asking the question, what does it mean to love, God and love each other?

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Without Love (4): The Gospel of the fear of death 38:14

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We are continuing through the letter of 1 John where David Harvey how the Gospel speaks to our fear of death and how Jesus calls us to to embrace our need.

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Without Love (3): Discipleship as Facing Death 39:59

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David Harvey continues our "Without Love" series preaching from 1 John 3:16-24.

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Without Love (2): Imprisoned by Neurotic Anxiety 41:59

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We continue our series by delving into 1 John 3:1-7. Where David Harvey speaks on the impact of the perception of unrestraint upon the Western self is when it comes to death avoidance.

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Without Love (1): The harrowing of hell and the fear of death 40:39

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David Harvey begins our new series "Without Love" where we will journey through from 1 John. What does it mean to love in light of Jesus' resurrection and why do we fail in this area so often.

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Resurrection Sunday 26:57

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He is risen! He is risen, indeed!

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Holy Week: Palm Sunday 29:32

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It is Palm Sunday where we reflect on Jesus ridiing on a donkey into Jerusalem usurping all the ideas of what a King is and should be. Listen to the Palm Sunday Gospel readings and take time to reflect.

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Fifth Sunday in Lent: From the Table to the Margins 31:58

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For the fifth Sunday in Lent we had special guest, Joash Thomas join us. Joash is a friend of Westside and works for our justice partner International Justice Mission. Listen as Joash unpacks John 12:20-33 delving into the sacrifice of following Jesus specifically for those on the margins. Receiving from the table will turn into receiving from the …

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Fourth Sunday in Lent: God so loved the world 36:49

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It is the fourth Sunday in Lent and David Harvey unpacks the Gospel text John 3:14-21.

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Third Sunday in Lent: The Zeal of Jesus 37:21

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As we continue to journey through Lent special guest Bob Osborne join us preaching from the Gospel text: John 2:13-22.

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Lent (2): Get behind Jesus 27:22

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It is the second Sunday of Lent and our Gospel text is found from Mark 8:31-38. In a world that constantly tells you us "yes" what does it mean when Jesus tells us "no."

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Lent (1): Sanctify the Water 29:24

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Lectionary text: Mark 1:9-15.

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The Difference of Jesus (5): Listen to Him 39:33

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It is Transfiguration Sunday and David Harvey unpacks Mark 9:1-9. In a world full of noise and a temptation to constantly speak, we are called to listen to Jesus.

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The Difference of Jesus (4): The Prayer Life of Jesus 26:28

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Christin Woods continues our series preaching from Mark 1:29-39. We see Jesus in unique situations that are all situated around his prayer life.

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The Difference of Jesus (3): Reacting to Jesus 35:02

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David Harvey preaches from Mark 1:21-28.

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The Difference of Jesus (2): Fishers of people 29:49

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David Harvey continues our series preaching from the lectionary text of Mark 1:14-20.

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The Difference of Jesus (1): God calls us 18:57

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As we begin our new series Christine Woods unpacks 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20) and the story of a young Samuel. God calls each one of us and seeks to use us as we are.

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Epiphany Sunday: Light to all 33:59

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It is Epiphany Sunday and David Harvey preaches from the Gospel text of Matthew 2:1-12. What can we learn from the Magi and how do they point us to the light?

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Christmas: Ancient as the new 23:39

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Christmas is not done! David Harvey continues speaking on the Christmas story. How does the Christmas story show us how the ancient as the new.

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Advent (3): Redemption comes from outside us 33:31

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Christin Woods continues our Advent series discussing Mary the mother of Jesus and how redemption came from outside of us.

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Advent (2): The Mystery remains a Mystery 26:48

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We continue our Advent series with David Harvey discussing why Advent and waiting is important before Christmas.

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Advent: Waiting in Hope 30:04

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We begin our Advent series. Advent invites us into waiting, which is not something we enjoy, but it’s a hopeful waiting. While we wait, we pray, because prayer is how the church enacts its hope in God’s faithfulness.

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Regarding the Holy (7): Christ the King 31:28

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It is Christ the King Sunday and it is also our last Sunday in our "Regarding the Holy" series. David delves into Philippians 2 discussing how Jesus is the true King and our perceptions of Kingship and power are upside down.

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Update from Ukraine and Regarding the Holy (6): Matter Matters 49:58

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We have special guests Rosalee and Cecil Gordon alongside Alex Ilash a Pastor from Ukraine. Hear their amazing story on their experience with the war in Ukraine. Then David Harvey speaks on why what we do matters. We are human being with real bodies. This might seem like an obvious statement but in the West we see ourselves as primarily thinking be…

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Regarding the Holy (5): Be still and know I am God 36:42

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Christin Woods shares her incredible story on how God worked within her life and the life of her family. Through her story we see how God is present within every circumstance and we can be still.

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Regarding the Holy (4): Listening in a Noisy, Talkative World 43:33

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David Harvey continues our series preaching from the text of Genesis 28:10-19. To end the service we engage in the spiritual practice of the Daily Examen from St. Ignatius. How can we listen better to God is a noisy world.

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Regarding the Holy (3): Structuring time and life around the Holy 43:39

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David Harvey continues our "Regarding the Holy" series preaching from Daniel 6. What can we learn from Daniel’s Prayer Life about how liturgical spirituality is scaffolding to our prayer lives.

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Regarding the Holy (2): Meeting God in Real Life 39:28

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Special guest John Andrews joins us as we continue our "Regarding the Holy" series. John unpacks Moses and the burning bush.

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Regarding the Holy (1): Come Holy Spirit 31:43

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We begin our new series "Regarding the Holy" by looking at Isaiah 6. The western world has lost the the ability to see and sense enchantment. God wants to give us eyes to see to see and experience God's holiness.

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Thanksgiving Sunday 22:16

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David Harvey speaks on thankfulness. Why is it so hard to be thankful in our society and how does the table show us to be thankful?

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 42:41

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In the spirit of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation we have special guests Holly Fortier and Billie Fortier Neufeld. Holly and Billie discuss how we as a church participate in Truth and Reconciliation.

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Thirteen (3): Jesus came to serve 25:52

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David finishes up our series on John 13 emphasizing the connection between Jesus' pronouncement that all authority belongs to him and his washing of the disciples feet. God is a servant that is who God is.

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