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We’re celebrating the true meaning of Christmas this week at Maplewood. Join us as we explore the secret ingredient that distinguishes the Christian faith from all other religions in the world–love!

We are enjoying the Advent season at Maplewood. This week, along with the message, we are excited to share sample of a few of the Christmas songs that have been part of our celebration of the season. Before we get to the message from Pastor Ed Klett, we share two quick pieces of music from our service this week. First, Pastor Vicki and our friend Rachel B on a piano duet. And second, the Maplewood singers share a rendition of Silent Night. Click, listen and enjoy…

No Jesus. No Peace. Know Jesus. Know Peace. Eight simple words that are at the heart of this week’s Advent message from Maplewood. Join us as we explore the Christmas story of Jesus’ earthly father, Joseph and the choice he made to help usher in Peace on Earth.

Maplewood is kicking off the Advent season with a focus on the Hope we find in Jesus Christ. Join us this week–and throughout December for a special series of messages that aim to prepare us to accept the gift of Christmas. This week, Pastor Joe focuses on how we can realize the Hope of Christmas in our lives today….

In this week’s episode, Maplewood continues its focus on the Sermon on the Mount in the gospel of Matthew. Pastor joe focuses on what it. means to hunger and thirst for righteousness and challenges us to hand over the keys to our hearts so that we can realize our full potential.

This week at Maplewood, we are continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. Today, Pastor Joe explores the common thread that ties together the first three of the Beatitudes that Jesus teaches as He kicks of his mountain-top master class. Join us as we explore the importance of humility as we strive to become the people Jesus wants us to be. (p.s. Pastor Joe may sing during this podcast…)

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This week, Maplewood is continuing its study of the Sermon on the Mount found in the Gospel of Matthew. Pastor Joe challenges what we think we know about the Law of Moses and the 10 Commandments by looking as seen through the lens of Ezekiel 36:23-36. Join us for this powerful message that takes a fresh look about what it really means to be salt and light. Are you ready for a spiritual upgrade? Click the play button, listen and share…

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This week, Maplewood begins a new series of sermons on the Sermon on the Mount. This teaching of Jesus is unique, challenging, and in many respects, RADICAL. This morning, Pastor Joe hones in on the first two verses of Mathew 5 to ground us and prepare us for the journey into what some say is the magnum opus of Jesus’ teachings. Join us…and get ready to unlearn everything you thought you knew….

This week, Maplewood wraps up our multi-week series on what it means to Be the Church. We’ve been focussed on Acts 2:42 and this week we discover that we are called to worship, not only on Sunday, but all the time. Join us and find our more about what it means to Be a Worshipper 24/7/365…

What does it really mean to be a friend? This week, Maplewood continues to explore what it means to be the church–the body of Jesus Christ here on Earth. As part of our ongoing study of Acts 2:42, Pastor Ed Klett digs into the biblical concept of friendship, which is something badly needed in our world today….