https://youtu.be/IajYZWDLx8g In our final message of Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make, Pastor Claire walks us into Nehemiah 12 and 13 and shows how great leaders choose gratitude in a world marked by ingratitude. As the walls of Jerusalem are dedicated, the people...
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Claire Bertrand
6 Tips To Date God’s Way | Claire Bertrand & Gavin Epp | Better Now: The Blessing of Doing Relationships God’s Way
The world has a lot to say about how we should approach dating, but a lot of it is focused on our own benefit and finding our worth in someone else. But the thing is, our true worth is in Jesus! While the Bible doesn’t talk about dating, it does talk about singleness,...
Everlasting Joy & Peace | Claire Bertrand | New Year, New Me: God’s Plan For Our Transformation
As we wrap up our New Year, New Me series, we’ve learned that the best goals in life are the ones that keep us close to Christ. As we connect with Him, He transforms our hearts and minds to look like His and gives us a purpose to faithfully serve Him. Philippians 4...
Jesus Is Greater Than Your Future | Claire Bertrand | Greater Than: How Christmas Changes Our Fears & Future
We pick up the Christmas Story with Joseph’s perspective on Mary conceiving a child before they are married. Since Joseph does not know yet that this is the Holy Spirit’s plan for Jesus to be born, the future he expected is totally shattered. However, Joseph remains...
Give Your Treasures Away | Claire Bertrand | Give Your Life Away: The Radically Different Way Of Living Generously For God
For the last 3 weeks, we have discussed that surrendering our lives to Jesus involves the recognition that everything we have is not ours, but rather a gift from God. This includes our talents, time, and treasures. Jesus spoke much about money and possessions, and His...
Give Your Talents Away | Claire Bertrand | Give Your Life Away: The Radically Different Way Of Living Generously For God
Jesus made some pretty shocking statements during His life and ministry, including this: people who want to find true life must first lose their life. In other words, gaining the world is meaningless if you lose your soul too – and your soul is found when you...
Don’t Be A Hypocrite | Claire Bertrand | A Faith That Works: A Study of The Book of James
How discouraging is it when people’s actions don’t line up with their beliefs or words? James encourages Christians not to fall into that trap and instead make sure they don’t just listen to God’s Word, but they obey it too. Christians’ actions should always reveal...
Glad I’m Going Through It? | Claire Bertrand | A Faith That Works: A Study of The Book of James
The book of James in the Bible is a letter written to the early Christian church, which was facing persecution for its faith in Jesus. In James’ opening verses, Christians are commanded to respond to life’s trials and suffering with something unnatural to humans when...
Life Group Covenant Night | Claire Bertrand
We're starting off the school year being intentional with our community and Life Groups! Tonight we talked about the covenant God made to save and love all of His people, and now as His community we're making covenants with each other on what we want to value and grow...
A Picture of Life with God | Claire Bertrand | Never The Same (Week 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml-7_X3BJeU https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ What does life look like when we trust God as our Good Shepherd? In one of the most beloved psalms in Scripture, Psalm 23 paints a vivid picture of God’s presence, provision, and peace in...
Jesus’ Dinner Invitation | Claire Bertrand | At The Table: Where Jesus Teaches & Feeds
One of the best ways to connect with others is over a meal! Jesus seemed to know that too, and preached to His disciples during many meals. Starting tonight, HSM will study the Gospel accounts where Jesus taught over a meal all summer long. These tables show us that...


