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Jesus Says You Can Sit Here: Why Belonging Matters in Faith

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 by Gregory Hartman
In today’s world we see more and more division and exclusion. On Sunday, June 7th we explored our next core value: Belonging Matters. Throughout the gospels Jesus chooses mercy over religious rule-keeping. The church must do the same! Jesus says you can sit here! 30-Second Sermon Summary In Matthew 12, Jesus meets hungry disciples and
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Put Down the Stones (John 8:2-11)

Monday, 23 March 2026 by Gregory Hartman
Put Down the Stones (John 8:2-11) In a world that seems more and more divided into us vs. them, we are confronted with John 8:2-11) The full worship service that this Sermon Reflection comes from is available here. How often do we walk around with stones in our pockets? That question sits right in the
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