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Today, let us approach 2026 with an expectation of a great harvest. We can be expectant of the future because God has proven in our past to always be faithful. Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen
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Encountering Jesus at Christmas moves us to respond with obedience, share the joy we have received, and return to everyday life transformed by His presence. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Advent invites us to stand in awe of God’s unsearchable wisdom revealed in the birth of Jesus and to rejoice in the mercy that has drawn us near. In view of that mercy, we are joyfully challenged to offer our whole lives as living worship, allowing the wonder of Christmas to lead us into renewed surrender and transformation. Support the show…
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For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light" (Ephesians 5:8) Paul contrasts our past darkness with our present spiritual illumination, urging us to live lives of righteousness, and truth, bearing the "fruit of the light". Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen
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Romans 12: 1-2 calls believers to offer themselves fully to God, allowing Him to reshape their minds and reorder their desires. As we surrender, He leads us into a life aligned with His good, acceptable, and perfect will. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Joshua calls God’s people to make a clear and personal decision to serve the Lord rather than allowing faith to be assumed or inherited. That choice influences the direction of the home, removes competing loyalties, and shapes a spiritual legacy for the generations that follow. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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The fire of God is a divine force available to believers today, representing the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit to purify, activate, and equip them for their calling. It empowers believers to live a life fueled by passion, purpose, and spiritual strength, enabling them to overcome challenges and advance God's kingdom with boldness and authori…
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Elim City Church welcomes Pastor Stephen Carriman from Toronto Impact Church. Support the showBy Pastor Stephen Carriman
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True Christian leadership doesn’t rise by status but bows in service. Those who lead well in God’s kingdom do so from the low place — walking in humility, building harmony, and bringing honour to Christ through a life of faithful service. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelations 1:8) Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen
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True humility is not thinking less of ourselves, but seeing ourselves rightly before God. In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus contrasts a proud Pharisee and a humble tax collector to reveal that only the broken and repentant heart receives grace. Pride compares and separates, but humility confesses and connects. Support the show…
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It's Thanksgiving! As Christians we can go beyond gratitude and live in harmony with one another. By choosing unity, humility, and love, we honour God and offer a living sacrifice of thanksgiving. This witness of harmony, rooted in Christ, can bring peace to a divided world. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Have life and have it more abundantly! (John 10:10) Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen
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Paul’s affirmation in Romans 8:38-39 declares that nothing can separate us from God’s love. This unbreakable love, unlike human love, is fierce, faithful, and fixed, providing freedom, rest, and confidence. Regardless of life’s challenges, we can live loved and secure in God’s embrace. Support the show…
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We declare His truth. We trust His provision. We receive His grace. We pray with boldness. We live with courage. The cross settled the question forever: God is for you. So don’t just believe it—live like it! (Romans 8 :31-32) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Moses, Joshua, Aaron, and Hur demonstrated the power of spiritual unity in battle. Their victory, achieved through collective faith and action, highlights the importance of spiritual unity of the body. (Exodus 17: 8-13) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Spiritual unity, not uniformity, is the goal. It is cultivated through shared surrender, prayer, and expectation, as seen in the upper room in Acts 2. Spiritual unity is not about just being in the same room, it is essential for revival and invites God’s presence and blessings. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Raising children to be devoted followers of Jesus is a father’s most vital role. By being involved in God’s work, and living out faith, dads can increase the likelihood of leaving an eternal legacy of their children loving the Lord. (Ephesians 6: 1-4) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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God has given us faith. While unbelief is synonymous with doubt, it does not indicate a lack of faith. How do we increase faith and decrease of unbelief? (Mark 9:24) Support the showBy Sue Rashotte
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Serving God, the gracious master, leads to sanctification and eternal life, while serving sin, the cruel master, leads to shame and death. Let's serve the right master! (Romans 6:19) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Are you planting seeds of legacy that you may never see but trust God will grow? What can we learn from the life of Jochebed? (Exodus 2: 1-10) Support the showBy Holly Kristensen
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Elim City Church welcomes Pastor and Evangelist Zach Davy, from Global Harvest Ministries International. Support the showBy Zach Davy
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Jesus’ sacrifice for humanity demands a response from everyone, regardless of belief. This Easter, consider Jesus’ identity and the life He offers, as God’s love for you is unconditional and eternal. (Isaiah 53:4-6) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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The act of self-examination should not lead us to self incrimination. Instead, it should point us to what we are missing out on. (1 Corinthians 11:27-29) Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen
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Will you lay down your cloak, your pride, your expectations—just as they laid theirs before Him—and receive the King not just with shouts, but with surrender? (Matthew 21: 6-11) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus illustrates how easily we can miss Jesus’ presence in our lives when facing trials. True faith is demonstrated by how well we endure suffering with unveiled eyes and a steadfast heart, trusting in God’s goodness and sovereignty. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Rules based religion and legalism limits God’s power by reducing spiritual growth to human-made regulations, trading transformation for stagnation. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Elim City Church welcomes Pastor Pat Sparrow from Equippers Church Central Coast, California. Support the showBy Pastor Pat Sparrow
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Hebrews 3:11-14 criticizes the recipients for their lack of spiritual maturity, likening them to infants needing milk instead of solid food. This passage serves as a call to action for believers to grow in their faith and understanding of God’s word and to move beyond the basics. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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"...by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body..." (Hebrews 10:20) Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen
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Mankind is always in the pursuit of freedom. True freedom however, comes from the presence of the Holy Spirit, who transforms believers into the image of Christ. This transformation involves a change in desires and hearts, aligning them with God’s desires. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Happiness is a natural emotion, but it doesn’t always reflect reality. While God cares about our emotions, He prioritizes righteousness and our relationship with Him over constant happiness. Joy on the other hand, gives us a foundational state to handle every circumstance that comes our way (Philippians 4:4). Support the show…
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When we enter the presence of God, we also carry His presence out with us. This enables us to carry the power of God no matter the circumstances we face in this present age (John 10: 9-11). Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen
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To have focus in life has become increasingly difficult. Any focus requires something to focus on. Focus needs an object. If we want our lives to follow the path that God has set for us, the object of our focus has to be independent of ourselves. (Colossians 3: 1-3) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Distractions are a given in the modern age and they all serve the same function; to take us off the path that God wants us to follow. Nehemiah gives us some good insight on how we can stay on track. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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There is something about celebration that lets us see that God is moving that is God is here, that he is still the God of miracles regardless of our circumstances. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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We all get to be a part of the plans and purposes of God when we connect with Him through prayer. We can never underestimate the power prayer has over our lives. Support the showBy Sue Rashotte
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What does moving into a new year mean for us? History shows us that God wants to move us into our inheritance in Jesus Christ. There is promise in this life. Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen
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Great things can have humble origins. God has the tendency to work big things in ways that are almost always unexpected. (Micah 5:2) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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In this time of anticipation for the arrival of our saviour, we learn that waiting on, for and with God is always worth the wait. Support the showBy Holly Kristensen
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In this season of Advent, we need to mirror the humility that allowed three wise men of high stature to bow down in worship before a child. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3) What a promise! If we choose to dedicate our plans and desires to the Lord, He will help us. Whatever we commit, He will bless. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Part 3 in series Sacrifice, Surrender and Submission. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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1:12:42Elim City Church welcomes local missionaries Rani and Banin Ibrahim. Support the showBy Rani & Banin Ibrahim
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Part 2 in series Sacrifice, Surrender and Submission. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Part 1 in series Sacrifice, Surrender and Submission. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Elim City Church welcomes Pastor Vincent James from the Apostolic Church in Jamaica. Support the showBy Pastor Vincent James
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Can these bones come alive again? Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! It is the season to speak life and hope into your situation, your circumstance, your season, your country and everything else that is dry. (Ezekiel 37:4) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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Elim City Church welcomes Pastor James Telep from Impact Toronto Church. Support the showBy Pastor James Telep
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Jesus was the servant King who did not come to be served, but to serve. This is the way we need to orient our hearts as well. Sounds great; unfortunately it is completely opposite to the way the world works. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen
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