The Upside Down Kingdom (Matthew 5:1-2) The 8 Minute Devotion podcast

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On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that Jesus is the wonderful deed worker of the fathers. The same God who did miracles before is the same God we serve today!

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Jesus is the Savior from a Humble Background (Matthew 6:13-16) 8:18

2 days ago8:18

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Gideon was a man from the weakest family in the weakest tribe of the weakest nation, yet God called Him a mighty man of valor! On today's episode, Pastor Cameron shows us how this points towards Jesus, the Savior who was born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth.

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Jesus in the Life of Gideon (Judges 6:11-12) 8:15

3 days ago8:15

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On today's episode, Pastor Cameron begins our look at Gideon, the man the Lord plucked from weakness and obscurity to lead His people to deliverance. As the life of Gideon shows us, the Lord can save by many or by few!

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Jesus is the Captain who Offered Himself Willingly (Judges 4:14-16) 8:27

4 days ago8:27

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On today's episode, Pastor Cameron looks at Jesus as the Captain who offered Himself willingly to His people. Just as Deborah and Barak were volunteers in the army of Israel, so Jesus told the Father, "Here am I, send me."

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Jesus is the Call who Awakens Us (Judges 4:14) 8:11

7 days ago8:11

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Join Pastor Cameron as he looks at Jesus as the Call who awakens His people. We need His voice to break us out of our slumber!

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Jesus is the Lord who Goes with us to Victory (Judges 4:6-8) 8:26

8 days ago8:26

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Barak was not willing to go to battle without the presence of Deborah - we need to realize that our victory in battle only comes through Jesus! Join Pastor Cameron as he looks into Judges to remind us of the victory we have through Christ!

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Jesus Is the Prophet Who Speaks for God (Judges 4:4-5) 8:13

9 days ago8:13

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On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that Jesus is not only a prophet, but the Prophet who speaks for God. He is an all-powerful miracle-working Prophet who reveals the Father to His people!

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Deborah (Judges 4:1-3) 8:26

10 days ago8:26

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Join Pastor Cameron as he looks at the story of the Judge Deborah. Her courage and faith led the people of Israel to freedom, and her story points to several aspects of the work of Jesus!

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Jesus in Judges (Judges 21:25) 8:15

11 days ago8:15

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Join Pastor Cameron as he starts a new series on the podcast today - "Jesus in Judges". Judges, the seventh book in the Bible, can be full of violent and disturbing narratives, yet if we look closely we can see hints of Christ's redeeming work in and through these events. The Scriptures testify of Jesus, and we will see "Jesus in Judges" for the next few weeks!…

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The Same Spirit (Romans 8:11) 8:17

14 days ago8:17

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Pastor Cameron brings our "How to Be a Weakling" series to a close on today's episode. The Lord wants to perfect His power in our weakness, through the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead!

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The Power of His Resurrection (Philippians 3:10) 8:14

15 days ago8:14

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As we acknowledge our own weakness, we can experience the power of Jesus' resurrection. On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that the pathway to Christ's resurrection was His own death - it was in weakness that the ultimate glory was revealed.

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Rest in the Power of Christ (Philippians 4:13) 8:13

16 days ago8:13

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The third key in being a "weakling" is to learn to rest in the power of Christ. As believers we can cease from our work and trust in the Lord's, as Pastor Cameron encourages us today!

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By Many or By Few (Judges 7:2) 8:24

17 days ago8:24

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The Lord can save by many or by few, as Pastor Cameron reminds us today. We need to rely on His grace and not our numbers or wisdom in order to build his Kingdom!

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Rely on God's Grace (1 Corinthians 15:10) 8:08

18 days ago8:08

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On today's podcast Pastor Cameron talks about our second key in being a "weakling" - learn to rely on God's grace. We should all realize that everything we ultimately accomplish is only by the grace of God!

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Understanding Others' Pain (Hebrews 4:15) 8:27

21 days ago8:27

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Another reason the Lord allows us to go through weakness is so we can understand the pain and trials of others. Join Pastor Cameron as he encourages us to find redemptive purpose in our trials and weakness.

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Temporary Trials (2 Corinthians 4:17) 8:12

22 days ago8:12

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On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that our trials are temporary, but the glory they are working is eternal. We can rejoice in our weaknesses because we know these pains are but for a moment but God's power never ends.

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Rejoice in Trials (James 1:2) 8:17

23 days ago8:17

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The first step in being a weakling is to rejoice in trials, as Pastor Cameron shares today.. Christians are the happiest people on earth, not because our lives are perfect, but because we know the Lord is with us through every difficulty!

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Weakness for Christ's Sake (2 Corinthians 12:10) 8:13

24 days ago8:13

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On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron reminds us that our pursuit of "weakness" is not for weakness' sake but for Christ's sake. We exchange our weakness for Christ's strength.

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How to Be a Weakling (2 Corinthians 12:9-10) 8:03

25 days ago8:03

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Join Pastor Cameron as he begins a two-week series looking at the Apostle Paul's words, "When I am weak, then I am strong." How can we be a "weakling" that experiences God's very own power?

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“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit” - The Last 7 (Luke 23:46) 8:28

28 days ago8:28

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On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron completes our Easter series by looking at the 7th statement of Jesus on the cross. He committed His Spirit to His Father, in assurance that His mission was complete and man had been reconciled to God!

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“It is finished.” - The Last 7 (John 19:30) 8:22

29 days ago8:22

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With His 6th statement on the cross, Jesus declared His victory - He had finished His mission on earth, His suffering was complete, and Satan's power over death was forever stripped away. Join Pastor Cameron as we look at Christ's victory on today's episode.

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“I thirst.” - The Last 7 (John 19:28) 8:13

4 weeks ago8:13

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Jesus expressed His physical thirst on the cross, while also hinting at His spiritual thirst. On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that Jesus thirsted for a moment so that we need never thirst again!

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“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” - The Last 7 (Matthew 27:46) (Part 2) 8:22

4 weeks ago8:22

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Jesus fulfilled Scripture on the cross by quoting Psalm 22, as Pastor Cameron shows us on today's podcast. His declaration pointed to the victory that He was winning for all mankind through His death and resurrection.

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“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” - The Last 7 (Matthew 27:46) 8:16

5 weeks ago8:16

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Pastor Cameron continues our Easter series by looking at Jesus' fourth statement on the cross. Christ was willing to experience despair so that we could experience everlasting joy.

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“Woman, behold your son. Behold, your mother!” - The Last 7 (John 19:26-27) 8:30

5 weeks ago8:30

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On our Good Friday episode, Pastor Cameron considers how Jesus cared for His mother, even while on the cross. Christ is not separate from His people, but cares about the things that concern us.

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"Today, you will be with Me in paradise." - The Last 7 (Luke 23:43) 8:22

5 weeks ago8:22

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Join Pastor Cameron as we look at the second of Jesus' statements on the cross - His assurance to the repentant thief that He would be forgiven and accepted into heaven. On the cross, Jesus offered redemption to the thief, and the same redemption is available to all of us today.

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"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." - The Last 7 (Luke 23:34) (Part 2) 8:32

5 weeks ago8:32

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On today's episode, Pastor Cameron continues discussing Jesus' first statement on the cross. We were all responsible for Jesus going to the cross, and His forgiveness of us empowers us to forgive others as well.

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"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." - The Last 7 (Luke 23:34) 8:17

5 weeks ago8:17

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The first statement of Jesus on the cross was His plea for His Father's forgiveness, for the very men who were nailing Him to the cross. Pastor Cameron calls us to ponder this extraordinary grace and mercy of Christ.

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The Last 7 (Luke 23:33) 8:20

6 weeks ago8:20

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On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron begins our Easter series - "The Last 7." What did Jesus say on the cross, and what is the significance for us today? Join us the next two weeks to find out!

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At His Right Hand (Psalm 16:11) 8:18

6 weeks ago8:18

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Pastor Cameron brings our "Happy Life" series to an end on today's podcast. Happiness is not unobtainable and doesn't have to be out of your grasp, but is available for all who are in Christ!

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Our Light Affliction (2 Corinthians 4:17) 8:29

6 weeks ago8:29

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The Lord's people can be happy in the middle of any persecution, for they know the glory that their trials bring. Join Pastor Cameron as he continues to share the path to a happy life.

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All Who Live a Godly Life (2 Timothy 3:12) 8:24

6 weeks ago8:24

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On today's episode, Pastor Cameron looks at a Biblical promise - all who want to live godly will suffer persecution! The persecution and trials of the righteous lead to great heavenly reward.

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Happy Are the Persecuted (Matthew 5:9) 8:24

6 weeks ago8:24

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How can the persecuted by happy? Join Pastor Cameron as he begins answering this question on today's episode!

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He Is Our Peace (Ephesians 2:14) 8:13

7 weeks ago8:13

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Join Pastor Cameron as he continues looking at the pathway to a happy life. Jesus Himself made the way of peace available for all who will follow Him!

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Happy Are the Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9) 8:13

7 weeks ago8:13

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We are never more like the Father than when we are working peace, as Pastor Cameron reminds us today. We want to be people who love, desire, and delight in peace!

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The Children of God (1 John 3:2) 8:13

7 weeks ago8:13

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It is the pure in heart that see God! Join Pastor Cameron as he looks at this special blessing that holiness brings.

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Happy Are the Pure in Heart (Matthew 5:8) 8:13

7 weeks ago8:13

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On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron reminds us that purity is a key to a blessed life. Through faith, the Lord gives us a clean heart that leads to His joy and favor!

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The Merciful Receive Mercy (Psalm 18:25-26) 8:15

7 weeks ago8:15

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Join Pastor Cameron as he considers the fact that it is the merciful who receive more of God's mercy! A lifestyle of forgiveness brings joy and invites God's continued blessing in our lives.

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Happy Are the Merciful (Matthew 5:7) 8:14

8 weeks ago8:14

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There is a basic principle in the Kingdom - if you want to be happy and joyful, show mercy towards others! Join Pastor Cameron as he reminds us of this powerful truth on today's podcast.

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Don't Love the World (1 John 2:15) 8:16

8 weeks ago8:16

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One of the keys to hungering after righteousness is to not ruin our appetite with love for the world. Pastor Cameron looks at this key on today's episode.

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Happy Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness (Matthew 5:6) 8:14

8 weeks ago8:14

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Hunger is a blessing from God! On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron reminds us our need to hunger to know God more.

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Your Gentleness Made Me Great (Psalm 18:35) 8:17

8 weeks ago8:17

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On today's episode, Pastor Cameron continues talking about meekness and its connection to happiness. True greatness comes through trusting the Lord to fight our battles!

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Happy Are the Meek (Matthew 5:5) 8:17

8 weeks ago8:17

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Meekness is not weakness, but is strength under control - and it is a key to living a happy life! On today's episode Pastor Cameron reminds us of the value of meekness!

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The God of All Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3) 8:22

9 weeks ago8:22

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Join Pastor Cameron as he continues looking at "The Happy Life". We are happy when we mourn because we meet the God of all comfort!

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Happy Are Those Who Mourn (Matthew 5:4) 8:28

9 weeks ago8:28

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On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron begins looking at the next paradox in the Sermon on the Mount. The path to true joy comes through sorrow!

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Humility and Happiness (Philippians 2:3-5) 8:19

9 weeks ago8:19

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Join Pastor Cameron as he continues to share the link between humility and happiness. Those who cease striving after their own rights are the ones who inherit the Kingdom of Heaven!

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Happy Are the Poor in Spirit (Matthew 5:3) 8:19

9 weeks ago8:19

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The real way to happiness is through humility - the more we surrender the more true joy we find! On today's episode, Pastor Cameron looks at the first of the Beatitudes.

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The Upside Down Kingdom (Matthew 5:1-2) 8:17

9 weeks ago8:17

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On today's episode, Pastor Cameron reminds us that the real way to happiness goes completely opposite of what the world expects. The Kingdom of God subverts all of our expectations, as Jesus shares in the Sermon on the Mount.

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The Happy Life (Matthew 5:1-12) 8:31

10 weeks ago8:31

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Join Pastor Cameron as he starts a new series on the podcast - "The Happy Life." God has a life full of joy and happiness available for His people!

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Midnight Never Comes - "Our Story: Love in His Hands" (Song of Solomon 2:14) 8:36

11 weeks ago8:36

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Pastor Cameron and Delia bring their relationship series to a close on today's podcast by reminding us of the importance of marriage and staying faithful to each other and the Lord. As they will be celebrating their 20th year of marriage this year, they remind us of God's awesome plan for marriage!

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Rejoice and See the Good! - "Our Story: Love in His Hands" (Proverbs 5:18) 8:15

11 weeks ago8:15

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The Scripture tells us to "rejoice" in the wife of our youth, as Pastor Cameron and Delia remind us today. Let's learn to magnify the good things in our spouse, and rejoice at the gift God has given us!

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Grieve Together and Communicate - "Our Story: Love in His Hands" (1 Peter 3:7-8) 8:31

11 weeks ago8:31

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On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron and Delia remind couples to grieve together and openly communicate while facing the heartbreaks of life. Rather than turning away from our spouse, we should communicate freely during these times.

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Leaning on Him - "Our Story: Love in His Hands" (2 Corinthians 1:3) 8:30

11 weeks ago8:30

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On today's episode, Pastor Cameron and Delia describe the great loss they have had to overcome in their marriage. When a marriage does face tragedy, a husband and wife can learn to lean on the Lord together for strength.

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Purposeful Parenting - "Our Story: Love in His Hands" (Ephesians 6:1-4) 8:35

12 weeks ago8:35

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Join Pastor Cameron and Delia as they give tips on raising children in a godly way. Children are a blessing from God!

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Growing for Life - "Our Story: Love in His Hands" (Proverbs 24:3-4) 8:34

12 weeks ago8:34

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As a husband and wife draw closer to God, they will also draw closer to each other in a godly marriage. On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron and Delia encourage us to always aim for growth in marriage and walking with God.

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Kingdom Picture - "Our Story: Love in His Hands" (Ephesians 5:22-25) 8:32

12 weeks ago8:32

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On today's episode, Pastor Cameron and Delia share how God designed men and women in unique ways that create a picture of the kingdom in a marriage relationship. As we love and trust our spouse, we can display the relationship of Christ and the Church.

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Completion - "Our Story: Love in His Hands" (Genesis 2:18) 8:36

12 weeks ago8:36

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God designed for a husband and wife to complement each other, as the two become one. On today's episode, Pastor Cameron and Delia remind us how wonderful it be when God brings us together!

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The Joy of Sacrifice - "Our Story: Love in His Hands" (Hebrews 12:2) 8:29

12 weeks ago8:29

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When in a healthy relationship, sacrifice doesn't have to be a matter of compromise or bargaining - it can be a joy to the giver! Join Pastor Cameron and Delia as they discuss how the example of Jesus can encourage us to joyfully sacrifice for our spouse.

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The Power of Promise - "Our Story: Love in His Hands" (Mark 10:9) 8:25

13 weeks ago8:25

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Join Pastor Cameron and Delia as they talk about marriage and the "power of promise". What God has joined together, no man can separate, and may we all remember the importance of the vows we have made!

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Dreams - "Our Story: Love in His Hands" (Psalm 37:4) 8:23

13 weeks ago8:23