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February 21, 2021 • Mark Helvadjian
As we conclude our FIRST series, in a short summary talk followed by a live Q&A session, Mark encourages us to get to know Jesus. Providing 6 practical tips on we can do so, we see that rather than being a magic formula, it is all about relationship with, and being with, Jesus.
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February 14, 2021 • Mark Helvadjian
As we continue looking at our purpose in a ‘Christ-First’ world, we realise that our purpose is more than ‘doing’, that our ultimate purpose is about our response to what Christ has done for us. Looking at Romans 12:1, we see that while Jesus offered himself as a sacrifice for our sins, we are called to offer ourselves as a sacrifice of praise.
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January 31, 2021 • Mark Helvadjian
Which world do you live in? Do you live in a ‘Me-First’ world or a ‘Christ-First’ world? Understanding and answering this question will determine how we fulfil the purposes God has for us. Looking at John 12:20-27 and Jesus’ own words, this first part of a two-part talk challenges us to assess which world we truly live in and what our purpose should be.
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January 24, 2021 • Mark Helvadjian
God promises to provide for all our needs and yet we find that often we look to others before Him. Why is this? Mark looks at 5 common blocks we experience when it comes to God’s promise of provision and gives us some practical ways in which we can rightly respond.
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January 17, 2021 • Mark Helvadjian
In a time where being protected from the virus is top of mind for us all, we recognize that our hearts and minds are also in need of protecting. As we look at the Bible, we see that not only is the Lord our protection in these current difficult times but that we are also protected for all eternity.
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January 10, 2021 • Mark Helvadjian
Do you long for a type of peace which isn’t based on the ever-changing circumstances around you? A peace which is sure and certain. In this new mini talk series, Mark encourages us to seek Jesus First, and that as we do, we realise that Jesus offers each of us a peace which is not of this world.