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John Joiner
Jan 223 min read
Keeping in Step with the Spirit: The Daily Battle
Have you ever felt like you’re being pulled in two directions at once? At Heritage Church, we talk often about how this tension impacts...
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John Joiner
Jan 152 min read
Keeping in Step with the Spirit: Finding Freedom Through Service and Love
As I reflect on Paul’s words in Galatians 5:13-15, I’m reminded of how easily we can misunderstand what freedom in Christ truly means....
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John Joiner
Jan 72 min read
Keeping in Step with the Spirit: Discovering Abundant Life in Christ
Life can sometimes feel like trying to assemble one of those massive LEGO sets without the instruction booklet. You fumble with the...
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John Joiner
Dec 30, 20243 min read
The Word Became Flesh
Christmas is a season filled with joy, lights, and the warmth of togetherness, but it’s so much more than traditions or decorations. At...
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John Joiner
Dec 23, 20243 min read
Advent: Gift of Love
Christmas is this week! It’s so hard to believe we are already here. I find myself reflecting on the fourth week of Advent, a time...
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John Joiner
Dec 16, 20243 min read
Finding True Joy in the Midst of Chaos
The holidays are supposed to be a time of peace, joy, and celebration, but let’s be honest—sometimes it feels like the opposite. Between...
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John Joiner
Dec 10, 20243 min read
Understanding True Peace: A Reflection on Advent
As we move deeper into the Advent season, I’ve been reflecting a lot on what it means to experience peace. Honestly, the holidays can...
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John Joiner
Dec 3, 20242 min read
Finding Hope in the Unexpected: Lessons from Mary and Joseph
Advent is a time of anticipation, reflection, and preparation—a season where we remind ourselves of the HOPE that came into the world...
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John Joiner
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Embracing Gratitude: A Lesson from Jesus
As Thanksgiving approaches and we prepare for the Advent season, I’ve been reflecting on the profound ways Jesus modeled gratitude. It...
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Sam Wadsworth
Nov 19, 20243 min read
Embracing Gratitude: Overcoming the Blockers to a Thankful Heart
Why Do We Struggle with Gratitude? Despite feeling uplifted and inspired after a sermon or worship service, many of us find it...
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John Joiner
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Returning Thanks
This week, as we look at the story of Jesus healing ten men with leprosy in Luke 17, we can find a lot to learn about thankfulness and...
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John Joiner
Nov 4, 20243 min read
Lazarus and The Gratitude Party
Gratitude is more than a passing feeling; it’s a lifestyle that reflects our relationship with God. This past week, I spoke about...
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John Joiner
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Understanding Generosity: A Heart Issue
In this week’s message, we took a deep dive into the essence of generosity and what it truly means to give. It's easy to view generosity...
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John Joiner
Oct 22, 20242 min read
Own the Vision: Gifted to Serve
Each of us has a unique calling, a special role in God’s kingdom. And today, I want to encourage you to think about the gifts God...
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John Joiner
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Sharing God's Love: A Call to Action
In our recent sermon from the Vision series, we’ve been focusing on how we, as a church, can live out God's love in every part of our...
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John Joiner
Oct 7, 20243 min read
Deepening Your Relationship with Jesus: A Path to Spiritual Growth
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just treading water spiritually, or maybe even drifting, I get it. Let’s talk about some key points and...
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John Joiner
Sep 24, 20243 min read
Discipleship Pathway – NEXT STEP
As many of you know, the heart of our 10:04 Worship Service is centered on discovering and deepening our relationship with Jesus ....
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John Joiner
Sep 17, 20243 min read
It Counted For You
This week I shared a story from my own life—a time in college when a party spiraled out of control, leaving me with a shattered vase that...
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John Joiner
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Discovering the Call to Make Disciples
Welcome to this week’s reflection on our "Make a Difference" series. This week, we’re diving into the heart of our mission as followers...
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John Joiner
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Discovering Faith Through Desperation
This week, I had the privilege of sharing a message from Mark 2, and it’s one that really hits home for me. As I reflected on this...
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