Not What You Expect
by Prepared with AI assistance from Sunday morning sermon on July 7th, 2026
The Upside-Down Kingdom: When Jesus Defies Our ExpectationsHave you ever bitten into something expecting one taste, only to experience something completely different? That jarring disconnect between expectation and reality can be deeply unsettling. One missionary discovered this the hard way when eating in a dimly lit restaurant in Bolivia, convinced he was eating chicken until his taste buds viol... Read More
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Give Thanks
by Prepared with AI assistance from Sunday morning sermon on June 30th, 2026
The Transformative Power of Gratitude: Finding Thanks in Every CircumstanceLife has a way of testing our ability to remain grateful. When the storms come—when people disappoint us, circumstances overwhelm us, or we face unexpected losses—gratitude can feel like the last thing on our minds. Yet what if the secret to navigating life's challenges lies not in waiting for better circumstances, but in c... Read More
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Father's Day 2026
by Prepared with AI assistance from Sunday morning sermon on June 23rd, 2026
Walking Ahead: Four Foundations Every Father Should BuildFather's Day carries a unique weight. For some, it's a celebration of connection and gratitude. For others, it's complicated by absence, loss, or disappointment. Yet within this complexity lies a universal truth: the role of a father shapes lives in profound and lasting ways.No manual exists for perfect fatherhood. There's no book titled "Th... Read More
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The Gospel is... Global
by Prepared with AI assistance from Sunday morning sermon on June 16th, 2026
Where Do I Fit in God's Mission?The question echoes in the hearts of many believers: "Where do I fit in?" When we consider the vastness of global missions and the Great Commission's call to make disciples of all nations, it's easy to feel inadequate. We look at ourselves—ordinary people with ordinary jobs and ordinary lives—and wonder what possible role we could play in God's grand redemptive plan... Read More
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The Gospel is... Local
by Prepared with AI assistance from Sunday morning sermon on June 10th, 2026
Going Where Others Won't: The Call to Share the Gospel LocallyThere's something deeply convicting about examining the excuses we make. Whether it's about starting an exercise routine, pursuing a dream, or stepping into uncomfortable conversations about faith, we've all mastered the art of justification. But what happens when we realize that our carefully constructed reasons for avoiding something ... Read More
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The Gospel is... Personal
by Prepared with AI assistance from Sunday morning sermon on June 2nd, 2026
The Gospel That Changes Everything: From Death to LifeWe live in a society built on the foundations of faith, hope, and love—concepts so woven into the fabric of our culture that we often take them for granted. Democracy itself relies on trust between citizens, the hope that peaceful transitions of power will continue, and the love of neighbor that keeps communities functioning. Yet increasingly, ... Read More
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Perseverance vs Efficiency
by Prepared with AI assistance from Sunday morning sermon on May 26th, 2026
The Hidden Power of Perseverance in an Age of Instant EverythingWe live in a world that moves at lightning speed. Information appears at our fingertips in milliseconds. Questions that once required hours in a library now get answered before we finish typing. Artificial Intelligence can summarize documents 20 times faster than we can, search through data 1,000 times quicker, and complete routine ta... Read More
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Authentic vs Fake
by Prepared with AI assistance from Sunday morning sermon on May 19th, 2026
The Kingdom of Heaven in an AI World: Holding Fast to Authentic FaithWe live in an extraordinary moment in human history. Artificial intelligence has woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives, often without us even realizing it. When you ask your phone a question, check your email spam folder, or receive a suggested route around traffic, you're interacting with AI. It filters, suggests, crea... Read More
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Be Present
by Prepared with AI assistance from Sunday morning sermon on May 12th, 2026
The Gift of Presence: Building a Legacy That LastsIn our fast-paced world, where productivity is prized and busyness is often worn as a badge of honour, we can easily lose sight of what matters most. The ancient story of two sisters offers us a profound truth that challenges our modern sensibilities: presence will always outweigh perfection when it comes to what truly matters.Choosing What Cannot ... Read More
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Shine
by Prepared with AI assistance from Sunday morning sermon on May 5th, 2026
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Compassion Sunday 2026
by Deer Run Church on April 28th, 2026
When Compassion Becomes More Than a Feeling: The Power of Love in ActionThere's something profoundly transformative about compassion. Not the fleeting emotion we feel when scrolling past a heartbreaking news story, but the kind of compassion that compels us to move, to act, to change someone's reality.Consider for a moment: When has someone shown you compassion in your darkest hour? Perhaps it was... Read More
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When the Spirit Interrupts
by Prepared with AI assistance from Sunday morning sermon on April 21st, 2026
When God Interrupts: Embracing Divine DisruptionInterruptions. The very word carries negative weight. We schedule our lives, build protective walls around our time, and do everything possible to avoid being derailed from our carefully crafted plans. Yet what if the very thing we're trying to prevent is exactly what we need most?The Unexpected Gift of InterruptionSome of history's greatest discover... Read More
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