Writings and sermons of Rev. Blake Wagner

Psalm 6 – Remember – No Pain – No Gain?

“Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past. Ask your father and he will tell you, your elders, and they will explain to you” (Deuteronomy 32:7 (NIV). I don’t know how many times I need to hear this lesson but seems that the Lord brings it up again and again.  Remember no pain, […]

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Lorne Wagner

Lorne, beloved husband of MaryannWagner (nee Vargo) of Calgary, Alberta , passed away on Thursday, October, 22, 2020 at the age of 97 years.

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James 1:1-4 Refining faith God’s way.

Zach (my son-in-law) was telling me the other day that the first couple of weeks at the Gym in the new year are particularly busy but that quickly trails off as people begin to realize the perseverance it takes to retain never mind grow healthy muscle tone. Those muscles don’t happen over night.  Sometimes people […]

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Let’s Talk about Easter – I Like Dark Chocolate best!

What does Easter mean today?  What evidence do we see in our culture that Easter exists? How do we know it’s Easter?  Can you prove it? Take a walk thru any mall.  As you do you’ll find store after store with various Easter displays.  In some you’ll find large bunnies, or maybe little chicks and […]

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Cameos in HIStory: Acts 4:13-22

Should we actually greet people with Merry Christmas? I have a confession to make…I love this season.   The whole season of Advent.  I admit it.  Christmas is one of my favourite times of year!  Even with its hustle and bustle and everything else that comes with it.   So I’m probably not the best […]

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Stuck at a crossroads? Remember the cross.

Lately I’ve been thinking about this verse in Jeremiah: “This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls….” (Jeremiah 6:16) A couple thoughts immediately come to mind.  God says we will […]

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Acts 3:1-10 You and me making HIStory

Can you think of an event in your life that caused you to believe that God was real? Few things overwhelm our soul and generate faith like personal encounters with our God.  I’m talking about those times when God acts in and through us that opens our eyes to the reality of the Almighty.  And […]

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Luke 17:11-19 Healing Graces

Lately I’ve been counting my blessings as I’ve been privileged to see God answer prayer in so many ways.  Those of you who are connected by Facebook to Sylvia’s page have seen several testimonies of God’s wonderful grace.  The one from Kamloops of the young lady who clearly doesn’t know Jesus but was prayed for […]

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