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Brent Smith: Fight The Good Fight | 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Paul shares in this passage how this gospel transformed his life and called him to proclaim this glorious gospel. It would provide great encouragement...
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Brent Smith: Guarding The Gospel | 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Paul charges Timothy to combat false teachers in Ephesus who are peddling myths and useless speculations, diverging from the true gospel. Paul emphasizes that...
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Brent Smith: The Final Sacrifice | Hebrews 10:1-10

God created us to be in close fellowship with Him. Right from the beginning in the Garden of Eden God created man to know...
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Brent Smith: The King is Coming | Matthew 21:1-11

The account of Palm Sunday is a familiar passage to many. It’s a time where we see Jesus purposefully moving toward the cross, the...
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Brent Smith: Duty, Discipline and Diligence — 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Some of the believers in Thessalonica became so preoccupied with the return of Christ that they withdrew from the daily responsibilities that should govern...
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Brent Smith: When Leaders Lose Their Way | 1 Samuel 28 & 29

1 Samuel 28-29 highlights the stark contrast between Saul’s desperate rebellion and David’s protection by God. Fearful of the Philistines, Saul breaks his own...
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Brent Smith: Faithful God, Forward Gospel | 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

As believers face opposition and uncertainty, God calls us to pray for the advance of His Word, trust in His faithful protection, and live...
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Brent Smith: Steady and Steadfast | 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

In this passage, Paul expresses gratitude for the Thessalonians, acknowledging their response to God’s truth and emphasizing the importance of standing firm in the...
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Brent Smith: From Victory to Vulnerability | 1 Samuel 26 & 27

In 1 Samuel 26 and 27, David spares King Saul’s life a second time, refusing to harm "the Lord's anointed" despite having the opportunity,...
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Brent Smith: The Restrainer and the Antichrist — 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Paul writes to comfort the believers in Thessalonica who had been deceived to think they were in the Day of the Lord. He comforts...
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Brent Smith: Waiting On God When You’re Wronged | 1 Samuel 24 and 25

You’ll remember at the end of chapter 23, Saul was hunting David and was nearly ready to catch him, but God sent the Philistines...
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Brent Smith: Justice, Judgement and Glory | 2 Thessalonians 1:6-12

Paul encourages the Thessalonian church amidst their suffering, emphasizing that God is just and that justice will be seen in comforting the afflicted, and...
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Brent Smith: On The Run But Not Alone | 1 Samuel 22-23

We left off with David on the run from Saul. This is a period of time where David is going to be tested greatly....
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Brent Smith: Strength In Suffering | 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5

In this passage Paul commends the Thessalonian church for their steadfast faith and endurance in the face of persecution. He encourages them by affirming...
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Prophecy Update | Brent Smith & Randy Dyck

Pastor Brent and Randy take a look at various news and current events around the world and the prophetic significance they carry.
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Brent Smith: Marks Of A Church Ready For Christ’s Return | 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28a

Paul concludes this letter by giving some good instructions to the church centering around their behaviour toward one another and toward God. Living in...
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Brent Smith: Fact Checking Christmas | Matthew 2:7-12

Though Christmas is filled with lots of great truths for us, it also has lots of traditions and things passed down that were never...
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Brent Smith: Christmas on Time | Galatians 4:4-5

Waiting is never easy. We’ve become so conditioned to things being express, instant, immediate, that having to wait for any period of time is...
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Brent Smith: Between The Promise and The Throne | 1 Samuel 20 & 21

This period of time that we’re looking at in David’s life is a difficult time. It’s one where he is on the run from...
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Brent Smith: Why I Believe in a Pre-Trib Rapture

Since we just studied through 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 last Sunday, which is the premier passage on the rapture, I thought I’d take this Sunday...
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Brent Smith: Resurrection, Rapture and Real Hope | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Paul writes to bring clarity over the coming of the Lord especially in relation to those who have passed away. The certainty of our...
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Brent Smith: Leading By Spears or By Spirit? | 1 Samuel 18 & 19

David begins to be publicly praised for his heroism and good character, while Saul grows jealous of David’s accolades. It leads to Saul’s attempts...
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Brent Smith: Sanctified Steps for Saints | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-1

In this passage, Paul exhorts the Thessalonian church to live in a way that distinguishes them from the surrounding culture, emphasizing the need for...
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Brent Smith: Overflow of Joy and Outflow of Love — 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

In this passage, Paul expresses his deep gratitude and joy for the Thessalonian church, highlighting his concern for their faith in the face of...
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Brent Smith: David vs. Goliath: The Battle Belongs to The Lord | 1 Samuel 17

The encounter between David and Goliath illustrates the stark contrast between faith and fear, showcasing how David's trust in God allowed him to confront...
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Brent Smith: Marks of A Worthy Walk | 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

In this passage, Paul recounts his ministry among the Thessalonians, emphasizing the authenticity of his message and the character of his conduct. He highlights...
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Brent Smith: The Gospel Changes Everything | 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Paul shares how the gospel came to the Thessalonians and the effect it had on them. We’ll look at how the Gospel provides Power,...
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Brent Smith: To Obey Is Always Better — 1 Samuel 14:24-15:35 

In last week’s study we saw further erosion in Saul’s life where he placed a greater dependency on himself than he did on the...
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Brent Smith: A Church Worth Thanking God For — 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

In this passage Paul expresses gratitude for the Thessalonian church for their steadfastness. We’ll look at how they’ve been grounded in grace, are growing...
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Brent Smith: Marriage Made In Heaven — Ruth 3-4

In Ruth 3-4 redemptive love is on full display as the story of Ruth and Boaz come to a completion with Boaz receiving Ruth...
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Brent Smith: Faith Over Fear — Stadium Sunday

Christians have confidence that the end result for every believer is heaven. What a difference our outlook becomes when we focus on the uplook.
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Brent Smith: From Gleaning To Grace — Ruth 2

In the second chapter of Ruth we see the initial stages of the Boaz and Ruth relationship, which is all by God’s providence. We...
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Brent Smith: Trusting God Beyond The King — 1 Samuel 11-12

As we continue on in our study, we’ll see the character flaws start to unfold which led to Saul’s downfall. It doesn’t matter how...
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Brent Smith: From Brokenness to Blessing — Ruth 1

The passage narrates Ruth's courageous decision to follow her mother-in-law Naomi back to Bethlehem after the death of their husbands, showcasing themes of loyalty,...
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Brent Smith: Help for a Downcast Soul — Psalm 42

Psalm 42 teaches us that even amidst despair and feelings of depression, we are called to seek God, for He alone is our true...
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Brent Smith: Flourishing or Fading? — Psalm 92

Psalm 92 serves as a reflection on the nature of God’s goodness and eternal faithfulness, emphasizing the importance of continual praise and worship. It...
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Brent Smith: The Return of the King — Matthew 28:1-20

The Resurrection of Jesus was the single greatest event in history. This chapter highlights the witnesses at the resurrection (1-8), the wonder accompanying the...
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Brent Smith: The Selection of Saul — 1 Samuel 9-10 

We left off last time with Israel demanding a king to rule over them, that they may be like all the other nations. They...
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Brent Smith: The Darkness Before the Dawn — Matthew 27:45-66

The events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus were profound and purposeful. They depict for us what was being accomplished in the redemptive plan of...
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Brent Smith: The King on the Cross — Matthew 27:27-44

Even in the depths of humiliation, God orchestrates redemption. Though Jesus was mocked, suffered, and rejected, He demonstrates that the real work of the...
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Brent Smith: The Demand for a King — 1 Samuel 7-8

In 1 Samuel 7-8, the Israelites, after years of oppression, repent and turn back to God, seeking His help against the Philistines. Samuel, a...
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Brent Smith: The Glory Returns — 1 Samuel 5-6

In this passage, we witness the severe consequences faced by the Philistines after capturing the Ark of the Covenant. God's hand becomes a symbol...