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How do we cultivate a faith that’s strong enough to survive all of life’s storms? Jesus said it’s by anchoring ourselves in Him. In today’s message, pastor Dan explains what it means to abide in Christ, and why it is such an essential starting point for our discipleship. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

During the events of Good Friday, a random man named Simon was unexpectedly pulled into history's greatest moment. He had no way of knowing that this "divine interruption" would transform generations and become one of scripture's most vivid pictures of following Jesus. Join us as Pastor Amber shares how one encounter with Christ can transform your HEART, HEAD and HANDS! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectc...

Do you ever worry that you’re not growing in your faith? Are you unsure of what your next spiritual step should be? In today’s message pastor Dan outlines God’s plan to turn every sinner into a saint through the power of the Spirit! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Do you ever wonder if you are wanted? If your life has value? Most of us have at one time or another. Which makes Jesus’ words in John 15:16 something we all desperately need to hear. In today’s 10th anniversary message, pastor Dan reminds us of the glorious truth that we have been chosen by the Chosen One! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Once a year we invite 5 fresh voices out of the seat and onto the stage to share a 5 minute message of their choosing. It might be a mini-sermon, a testimony, or a comedy set; it’s always amazing! Today’s Five for Five features T.C., Andrea, Reuben, Becca and John. Listen as the Lord speaks through them and then show them some love in the comments below! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give t...

One of the most common metaphors for sharing Jesus in the New Testament is gardening - the gospel is like a seed that must be planted, watered, and protected if it’s ever to bear fruit. And like a plant, the initial growth often happens on the inside, where we aren’t even aware it’s happening. In today’s final instalment of “Share Jesus” pastor Dan explains why evangelism often takes longer and re...

Witnessing to others at work brings a unique set of tensions for Christians to navigate. In today’s panel discussion, pastor Dan interviews Christians in the corporate and small business world to offer their experience sharing Jesus while on the job. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Very often, our attempts to Share Jesus devolve into debates and arguments. It doesn’t need to be this way! In today’s message Pastor Dan reminds us that as followers of Christ our primary mission is evangelism (sharing the faith), not apologetics (defending the faith). -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Talking about Jesus with others brings certain tensions you’ll have to learn to manage: How close should my relationships be to non-believers? How long should I wait before I bring up faith? How do I keep myself from viewing them as a project, not a person? In today’s message Pastor Dan explains what not to do as you Share Jesus. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflo...

Witnessing to others can often come with awkwardness and anxiety. Sometimes it can devolve into arrogance and arguments. In today’s message, pastor Dan explains how we can “always be ready” to share Jesus with wisdom, clarity and love. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. 44f1c390-8e0d-11f1-b94c-43a5325feb83

What do you do when you feel like you’ve reached the limit of your own knowledge, strength, or abilities? Six short verses from Exodus 17 give a surprisingly full picture of what to do in the midst of struggle, how we’re meant to fight our battles, and how to claim ultimate victory! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. 44f1c390-8e0d-11f1-b94c-43a5...

Jesus made many wonderful promises to us during his ministry. But one that is often overlooked is when he said, “In this world you will have trouble.” (John 16:33) Christ was certainly right about that! And yet, Jesus wasn’t really warning us of difficulty, he was promising us victory. We don’t have to feel overwhelmed when the One who has overcome is on our side! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary...

If you read the gospel of John closely, you might notice an interesting quirk: John never refers to himself by name. Rather, he always calls himself "the disciple whom Jesus loved." In the final message of "On Our Side," pastor Dan explains how John's sense of self changed during his time with Jesus, and how we, too, can step into our God-given identity. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give t...

In John 18, Peter denies Jesus three times in order to save himself from arrest and execution. From that moment on Peter believes his decisions have destroyed his destiny. But Jesus is more merciful than we are sinful, and he remains on our side - even after our worst choices! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

In John 12 a woman is accused of wasting her money on Jesus. But what the crowd called a waste, Jesus called true worship. Her story is a powerful testimony that no thing and no one is more valuable than Christ. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Is it possible that Jesus’ absence can prove he is On Our Side just as surely as his presence? That seems to be the surprising message behind the resurrection of Lazarus in John 11. If it’s ever felt like God was distant or delayed when you needed Him to show up, today’s message is just what you need to hear! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

In John 10, Jesus speaks of thieves, robbers and hirelings that harass his sheep. But he promises us as the Good Shepherd that he will never quit fighting for his flock! If you’ve ever been wounded by others (especially people inside the church), today’s message from pastor Dan will bring you hope and healing! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Sometimes Jesus performed familiar miracles using very unusual methods. For example, in John 9 Jesus restores the sight of a blind man using his own saliva! This strange episode reminds us that salvation is a type of recreation; Jesus is the one who can make us truly new. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

When a woman is caught in the act of adultery in John chapter 8, religious leaders drag her to Jesus demanding she be punished. But, as is always the case, Jesus does the unexpected - proving that God remains on our side even when we sin! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

In John chapter 6 a little boy’s lunch is transformed into one of Jesus’ most famous miracles (the feeding of the 5,000). In today’s edition of “On Our Side,” pastor Dan reminds us that when we need a miracle, we only have to focus on the who, not the how! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

One of the great promises of Scripture is that God sees us even when no one else does. Today’s episode of “On Our Side” proves that we are never helpless or hopeless when “El Roi” (Hebrew: The God Who Sees) is watching out for us. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Sometimes God answers our prayers only partially (or He does so in a way we never considered). Today’s message is centered on the miraculous healing of a young boy in John 4, revealing how we can remain confident that Jesus is on our side - whether he grants all, some, or none of a particular prayer request. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Life rarely turns out the way we expect it to; surprises, set backs and slip ups are a regular occurrence. In John 4, Jesus encounters a woman who has seen her fair share of struggles. But rather than overlook her hardships, he redeems them - proving that no pain is wasted in the Lord's plans! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Sometimes Jesus shows up with confrontation rather than comfort; the cleansing of the temple in John 2 is a prime example. In today’s message, pastor Dan explains this strange episode from the life of Christ and why we can be confident that God remains “On Our Side,” even when He turns our lives upside down. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Jesus’ first miracle was turning water into wine at a wedding reception. To many people, that seems more like a party trick than a display of God’s power. But in today’s message pastor Dan explains why this is arguably Christ’s most meaningful miracle (other than the resurrection). It proves that God is on our side in more ways than we could ever imagine! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give...