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Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers hosted by Mark StevensCam Torrens: From Air Force Pilot to Thriller Writer Oct 17, 2024Over a 30-year Air Force career, author Cam Torrens delivered combat supplies and personnel across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He piloted the first mobility aircraft into Iraq during the Iraq War, served as the United States Air Attaché at the US Embassy in Beijing, China, and spent four years as the Professor of Aerospace Studies at Virginia Tech. Cam is proud graduate of the Class of 1984 at Montesano High School.
A father of six, Cam and his spouse live in Buena Vista, Colorado where he serves as the Vice President of the Central Colorado Writers, volunteers with the C...
2025-07-2834 min
Health and Safety ConversationsCam StevensThe enigmatic Cam Stevens joins us on this weeks Conversation
Cam Stevens is the trusted voice for safety innovation, technology and digital transformation; A chartered safety professional with an MSc in Human Factors, postgraduate studies in artificial intelligence ethics and extensive experience in both safety and technology roles. Cam has supported more than 200 emerging technology deployments in high risk enterprises across the globe.
As the CEO of boutique safety transformation consultancy Pocketknife Group and Founder of the Safety Innovation Academy, Cam is a world leader in digital safety transformation. Cam Stevens...
2024-05-0645 min
Safeopedia PodcastsSafeonomics | Episode 10 with Cam StevensJoin us in an insightful conversation with Cam Stevens, a tech visionary and expert in safety innovations. In this episode of Safeonomics, Cam shares his remarkable journey, highlighting his experiences and learnings in the dynamic safety tech landscape.We explore the future, discussing the tech trends on the horizon for 2024 and 2025. Cam provides valuable insights into what companies and safety professionals should consider, even if these trends aren't currently on their radar. He explores the small tech advancements that have quietly but significantly impacted safety practices, making us rethink our approaches.For organizations with limited...
2023-11-2657 min
The Cam & Strick PodcastRon Francis on The Cam & Strick PodcastOn this episode the boys are joined by Seattle Kraken GM and one of the "100 Greatest" players in NHL history Ron Francis. Ronnie was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007 after winning 2 Stanley Cups, a Selke, and 3 Lady Byng trophies. Awards aside, he has cemented his name in the history books with his longevity and production, ranking 5th all time in points along with games played and 2nd in all time assists behind you know who. Ronny tells us about drafting Shane Wright and the reports of him staring the Canadiens draft table down, the Seattle expansion...
2023-06-063h 03
Pastor Cam StevensWho we praise We are to praise the Lord, not because of what we get from Him, but for who He is. He is worthy of our praise. He is worthy of our worship. He is Almighty God. He is praiseworthy. Pastor Cam walks us through Psalm 48 to better understand who deserves our praise and why.
2021-11-1438 min
Pastor Cam StevensMissions Anywhere Typically when we think of missions, we think of those who go to other countries to share the gospel or help establish churches. Although this is true, and should be supported, not everyone is called to go on the international mission field. Yet, every single one of us is called to GO. Jesus told us that we will be His witnesses anywhere and everywhere we go. We need to be prepared as we venture in to our mission field. Pastor Cam walks us through 3 important things we need before we cross the S.E.A.
2021-10-2441 min
Pastor Cam StevensJoshua 2 Who would have thought that God would use a lying prostitute to help further His kingdom on earth? Rahab's life is an amazing example of faith, salvation, and redemption. Pastor Cam deals with a couple major issues in this story: 1. Is ever justified to lie? 2. How can God use such a depraved individual? It is a story that we all can relate to. Your individual response to God's offer of salvation and obedience to what He gives you is vital. How are you going to respond?
2021-06-1351 min
Pastor Cam StevensForward-Looking Faith Did you get what you wanted for Christmas? Is it everything you hoped it would be? Did anyone receive their gifts and NOT open them? That would be silly. But we tend to do that with what God has given to us. We accept our gift of salvation, but don't open it to its fullest extent. As we do our best to leave 2020 behind, let's look forward in faith for all that God has for us. Let's live now based on what He promises us in the future!
2020-12-2742 min
Pastor Cam Stevens"A Child Born" (Isaiah 9:6)We love this time of year, celebrating the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ! As we read through the story of the birth of Jesus, we also take a look at a prophetic message about this child born that was given some 700 years before His miraculous birth. Who this child would become beyond the manger is of utmost importance to us. He is our Wonderful Counselor, Might God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Amen!
2020-12-2529 min
Pastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark In this final section of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus continues to reveal Himself after His resurrection. He allows hundreds of others to become eye-witnesses to the power of God. He then commissions His disciples, and us, with the greatest responsibility we have as followers of Christ to go and proclaim the gospel, the good news of salvation to the world.
2020-11-2254 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark The resurrection of Jesus is the single greatest recorded event in human history! It is what stamps the seal of justification on our soul and solidifies our name in the Lamb's book of life. Yet, it is still up to the individual to accept Jesus as the risen Savior that He is, or not. Jesus desires a relationship with you. He rose from the grave to welcome you in to the family of God. He desires to have forever fellowship with you. Will you trust in Him today?
2020-11-1542 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark For three hours on the cross, everything goes dark. In those hours Jesus bears the full weight of man's sins upon His shoulders. In those final moments, He cries out to His Father, and finally breathes His last breath and gives up His Spirit. This is one of the most powerful moments for us. This is the very moment our sins were forgiven. This is the very moment we are granted access in to the very presence of God through the death of Jesus Christ. While Jesus' earthly ministry comes to an end, the story doesn't end here...
2020-11-0848 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark After a parody of mocking and abuse at the hands of Roman soldiers, Jesus is paraded out to be crucified at Golgotha. There He endures a few hours of life-ending suffering and persecution as He bore the sins of the world. It is at the cross that we find forgiveness. Like thief #2, we must recognize that we deserve death because of who we are apart from Christ. We must repent of our sins and call on the name of Jesus. There is no other way. Will you accept Jesus today?
2020-11-0143 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark In this week's sermon, Pastor Cam continues to walk us through the trials of Jesus. The Sanhedrin make their final decision and march Jesus to be tried by Pilate, the Roman Governor. Three times Jesus is questioned by Roman authority, only to be found not guilty. Yet the chief priests and others demand his crucifixion. As was the plan from the beginning of time, Jesus stands accused, punished, and convicted for crimes He didn't commit. Jesus took our place. He became the propitiation for our sins. He willingly sacrifices Himself for our sins. The question we must face, is...
2020-10-2543 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark After His arrest in the garden, Jesus is now led before His Jewish accusers. He first appears before the former high priest, Annas, who questions Him and then sends Him to Caiaphas and the rest of the Sanhedrin. There He is accused of blasphemy and sentenced to die. In the outer court, Peter returns to see the end, and fulfills the prophecy of Jesus by denying Him three times. Ultimately, what is our response to the prosecution of Jesus and Peter’s denial? We ought to be willing to bear the humiliation and pain that our Savior experienced. We ou...
2020-10-1844 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark As Jesus enters His final hours of ministry, He lets Peter know he will betray Him, the rest of the disciples will scatter, and He will be arrested... but not without hope. What we learn from these moments is that we, at all times, must stay alert. As we walk through life, we will be tempted and tried. We must keep Heaven before us at all times, so we have a proper perspective during those trial moments. That's why Jesus would ask of His disciples, and us, "watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation."
2020-10-1139 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Amidst an act of treachery on the part of one of His disciples, Jesus shares one final Passover meal with the 12. In so doing, He institutes a new covenant by replacing the Passover lamb, unleavened bread, and wine with Himself. Through the broken body and shed blood of Jesus, we are set free of our sins. This is why we celebrate the Lord’s Supper/Communion today. We remember and proclaim His death, forgiveness, and salvation until He comes again! Amen!
2020-10-0432 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Jesus is anointed in Bethany. From Mark’s perspective this amazing display of sacrificial worship is sandwiched between two accounts of hatred, selfishness, and greed. When we’re caught between a rock and a hard place, where do we find ourselves? Our wholehearted devotion to Jesus should be our desire. Not for selfish gain or public attention, but for the glory and worship of God alone. Mary’s example of sacrificial worship is one we can and should emulate daily in our walk with Jesus.
2020-09-2734 min
Pastor Cam StevensPurpose In Your Pain Why do we have to experience pain? What good can come from going through tragedy, disease, unemployment, death, natural disasters, or a worldwide pandemic?! When we view everything we go through as part of God’s sovereign plan, it will provide us a better understanding as to the purpose in our pain. It will benefit us, those closest to us, and those unseen. We must do all we can to remain faithful, patient, and trust in Him.
2020-09-2046 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastKevin Stevens on The Cam and Strick PodcastKevin Stevens, yes that Kevin Stevens. Two-time Stanley Cup winner, two-time 50 goal scorer, and an absolute legend in the 1990s with the Pittsburgh Penguins. As fast as his rise was as a player, Stevens fell just as hard. Arrests, drug addiction, and trips to rehab defined a good portion of his post-playing career. Until now. Stevens is clean and living a productive life, he may not have the millions of dollars he earned as an NHL superstar, but he has his health, he has his life. His bond with former teammates in Pittsburgh will never be broken. Teammates stick...
2020-09-151h 42
Pastor Cam StevensSoli Deo Gloria Soli Deo Gloria means, “Glory to God alone.” He is worthy to be praised, worshipped, served, and loved. He and He alone loved us enough to send His Son to die for our sins and accept us in to His eternal family. He is our rock, our refuge, our protection. Let us not lose sight of His glory and become complacent in our faith.
2020-09-1335 min
Pastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Jesus finally answers the disciples first question that started this discourse: When will all these things happen? He lets us know that no one knows the hour of His return. So what we do while we wait in anticipation is of utmost importance! He has left us to share the gospel with as many as we can. That is our great responsibility!
2020-09-0644 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Last week we talked about the “beginning of birth pains”. All the signs that would precede the last days. Jesus now discusses the events that will immediately precede His 2nd coming. The Tribulation is a period of 7 years that will not be like any other time. God’s wrath and righteous judgement will fall upon the earth. Then, in glory and power, Jesus will return to gather all believers unto Himself. The call for those who believe in Him is to be alert, be aware, be on guard, and anticipate the glorious return of our Savior!
2020-08-3047 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark It seems like the world is falling apart right in front of our eyes, but is this the end? Jesus begins a discourse on the end times in Mark 13. Discussing the end of the world can be scary. There is a lot of uncertainty and confusion. But as followers of Jesus, we can rest assured that everything happening in the world today are ‘pre-labor pains’. In Christ, we can find peace, and know that it is all a part of God’s amazing plan for man’s redemption.
2020-08-2342 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark In a final attempt to test and entrap Jesus, a lone Scribe asks Jesus a very important question, “What is the greatest commandment?” Jesus’ answer is one that had been written long before His earthly ministry, and should still resonate with us today. We are to love God above all else, and love others. Through the example of a poor widow and her offering, Jesus makes the distinction between how we are to love, serve, and sacrifice with the Love of God. This all comes down to how we shape our character in line with who Christ is and our ob...
2020-08-1645 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark The religious and political elite of the day now come at Jesus with everything they got to entrap and destroy him. They try to tangle him with questions relating to political authority (paying taxes) and life after death. How relevant this is for us today with the immensity of political drama and cultural chaos that goes on around us. Our peace and security is in Christ alone. He has granted us freedom from sin and everlasting life by the power of his resurrection. Yet, while we are here, we submit and respect those in authority over our lives, honor...
2020-08-0944 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Jesus tells a parable about some evil tenants overseeing a vineyard. After mocking or killing all of the owners servants, they finally kill the owner’s beloved son. This parable was not veiled from the Pharisees. They perceived what Jesus had said. They would ultimately reject God’s Son by crucifying Him on the cross. The message is clear for us today: accepting Christ is our only hope of salvation.
2020-08-0233 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastScott Stevens on The Cam & Strick PodcastKeep your head up and your stick on the ice. Good advice for any hockey player, especially when the most dangerous, devastating hitter in the history of the NHL is on the ice. Scott Stevens wouldn't just bump you off the puck, he'd absolutely destroy you, as in leave you lying motionless on the ice. If you don't believe us, google his name. Stevens is known for his hits on Eric Lindros and Paul Kariya among others, but he could flat out play and was among the best Captains the game has ever seen. Plus he's a winner winning...
2020-07-281h 21Pastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Jesus teaches us an extremely valuable lesson through a fig tree. The tree was cursed because it was giving the impression it had the very thing it’s purposed for, but in fact, did not. Faith in Jesus is deeper than religious title. Our body is a temple and we’re obligated to keep it swept clean of anything that would cause us to lie, deceive, or entrap others into believing we have something we don’t. The value of prayer and forgiveness are key to a deeper and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ.
2020-07-2634 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark The timing is perfect, as was spoken about over 500 years prior. His purpose is clear as to why He’s doing it. How He does it shows humility, trust, and obedience. What He hears is nothing short of the praise due to who He is and what He came to accomplish. Jesus triumphantly rides in to Jerusalem to do what He came to do: serve and sacrifice His life for the sake of all.
2020-07-1935 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Those that can see or a blind begger? Who has the better vision of who Jesus is? The answer may surprise you. Jesus calls us to humble, dependent, sacrificial faith. Already following Jesus? Than it may be time to re-evaluate how you are serving Jesus. Jesus came to serve and to sacrifice for others. Are we doing the same?
2020-07-1234 min
The DOPE ShowThe DOPE Show Episode 14 | Is Cam Newton Still Elite? |On Episode 14 of The DOPE Show the four return in a new recording spot. They discuss the topics of Statues being taken down, Kanye West president announcement, & Cam Newtons Contract.
The New segments include:
Justin's Corner: Discussing The text message that you get from your girl that shows you she is mad.
Questions and Answers with An Athlete: Tee answers the question of his toughest transition from high school to college.
Mighty Motivation: MarTrey Discusses chasing your goals off passion.
Quon Got His Groove Back: ShaQuon Discusses Being Patient...
2020-07-071h 16Pastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark What has your attention in this world? What is keeping you from following Jesus? God's Word makes it very clear that our love of money and material possessions will only hinder our commitment to Him. If Jesus were to ask you today to sell everything you own, move to a 3rd world country, live in abject poverty, and preach the gospel, what is your first inclination? May the Holy Spirit reveal to us the specific things we need to let go of so He can continue to use us for His glory!
2020-07-0545 min
Pastor Cam StevensPodcast (Episode 7) Culture and Society is currently on fire. How are you allowing yourself to be shaped by these times? Are you a carrot, egg, or coffee? I share my thoughts on how we should biblically respond to the woes of society. Sadly, many Christians are simply responding based off raw emotion, as opposed to Holy Spirit-inspired thoughts.
2020-07-0330 min
Pastor Cam StevensLetter to the Philippians Our joy and contentment in this life is not based on what we receive materially. Rather, it is the power of Christ within us where we draw our strength to press on regardless of our circumstances. When we press in to what Jesus wants to do, for His glory, He will supply everything we need to get the job done! In Him, we will find true joy in this fallen world.
2020-07-0127 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark The Pharisees try to test Jesus once again, this time regarding divorce. Jesus brings them right back to the Word of God to answer their question. But instead of discussing divorce, He brings focus to the original intent of marriage, an institution created by God. If we truly seek to understand the deeper meaning of biblical marriage, and sought to exemplify that in our relationships, we would have fewer discussions today regarding divorce. Jesus didn't make it an option. Neither should we.
2020-06-2840 minPastor Cam StevensLetter to the Philippians As he begins to conclude his letter to the Philippian Church, Paul provides 5 marks of a faithful follower of Jesus. In our constant pursuit of Christlike character, if we practice these things, we will find peace and joy in our life, regardless of our circumstances.
2020-06-2434 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastLou Lamoriello on The Cam & Strick PodcastWe figured since it's our 50th episode we'd bring something special to the table. Lou Lamoriello, the Hall of Fame Hockey Executive and architect of the three-time Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils, gave a very rare, long-form interview. Lamoriello won't give you much, but still when he speaks people listen. He's the Godfather of hockey and does things only one way, Lou's way. While his players may slightly fear him while under his umbrella, there's no denying the respect he commands and the family-like environment he's created with every organization he's run. At 78 years old, Lamoriello remains on...
2020-06-231h 25
Pastor Cam StevensFather's Day Dad, you have been given a tremendous responsibility to bring up your children in the Lord. This does not fall on your child’s education, Sunday school program, culture, social media, or solely Mom. Scripture makes it very clear that you have been tasked with bringing them up in today’s world according to Scripture. But you need to first look in the mirror and strive to be the man God created you to be, so that you can then train, build, encourage, discipline, and instruct your children to pursue God.
2020-06-2141 minPastor Cam StevensLetter to the Philippians Our purpose in life is to keep moving forward. Keep pressing on. Our goal is Jesus Christ. The prize? Eternal glory and blessing. Like an athlete who commits to a team, we are to submit ourselves in every way to conform to the image of Christ. Commitment to Christ, and then making no concerted effort to change your life is not commitment. Eliminate everything in front of you that will hinder your pursuit of being like Christ!
2020-06-1739 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Jesus teaches us four very important things that we are to exemplify in our lives as His disciples. The world is in desperate need of salvation. That can only come through the grace of God through faith. However, we have the opportunity to lead others to an understanding of what that means by the way we operate in this world. May our lives be marked by wisdom, humility, unity, and purity.
2020-06-1440 minPastor Cam StevensLetter to the Philippians What we pursue in this life should not be counted in our relationship with Jesus. Rather, it is by His Spirit that we live. It is in Jesus that we claim to have everlasting life. Nothing in this life will satisfy except the love, hope, and redemption found in Christ alone.
2020-06-1030 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Through His transfiguration, Jesus reveals His heavenly glory and gives us a glimpse of the glory to come for those who believe. And, through the miraculous healing of a boy with an unclean spirit, Jesus provides us an understanding of our life without Him, but more importantly, what it can look like with Him! We must believe, devote ourselves to His Word, and to prayer, and He will transform our life from death to life.
2020-06-0738 minPastor Cam StevensPodcast (Episode 6) I continue to process my thoughts and emotions as we navigate our current state of affairs regarding racism and hatred in our communities. “We need to make a change together. Or the same thing will happen over and over and over again. What can I do to make this better? If we don’t stand up together, we’re gonna fall divided constantly.” (Mark Jackson). We have the individual mandate to do better.
2020-06-0426 minPastor Cam StevensLetter to the Philippians As we pursue unity, humility, and the responsibility to share the gospel, we are to be a light in our world. We do that by holding fast to the Word of God and being a Christlike example to those around us.
2020-06-0334 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Jesus provides a strong word of warning and encouragement to those who make the decision to follow Him. Trusting in Jesus is not an easy road, but it is cloaked in joy, peace, and will end in glorious eternity. In order to properly respond to the hurt and division we see in the world around us, we need to view it all through the lens of the gospel. We are called to love others regardless of who they are. Jesus died on the cross for everyone, therefore we are love everyone!
2020-05-3140 minPastor Cam StevensLetter to the Philippians We look at three very important words that should define our existence in Christ on earth: Unity, Humility, and Responsibility. Jesus is our ultimate example in how He unified us in the Spirit and love. He humbled Himself in obedience to the will of His Father and service to mankind. He encourages us to take the responsibility to treats others the same and make Him known.
2020-05-2737 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark At the center point of Mark's gospel, Jesus asks His disciples one of the most important questions. One in which we all must answer, "But who do you say that I am?" Our response will dictate the depth of our willingness to follow Him. If you answer in the same way Peter does, how does your life represent that response?
2020-05-2437 minPastor Cam StevensPodcast (Episode 5) During a time of prayer, the Lord gave me something I thought necessary to share with you. I believe this to be absolutely vital to how we approach all things lately; reopening society and churches, engaging in social media conversations, relationship with others, and even our own personal lives. I pray it's an encouraging word to you.
2020-05-2026 minPastor Cam StevensLetter to the Philippians Paul’s encouragement to the church is to live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Therefore, our life, work, family, relation and response to the world around us should speak volumes to the Good News of Jesus.
2020-05-2029 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Jesus performs yet another amazing miracle, yet so many fail to comprehend who He is. Even His disciples forget the amazing things Jesus has done and focus on the wrong thing. How many times do we need to be shown how to do something in order to be provided proper understanding? How may times could we be found guilty of forgetting all that God has done for us? Jesus is all we need. Are we listening intently to what He is saying, and ultimately, what He is offering us?
2020-05-1742 minPastor Cam StevensPodcast (Episode 4) Our testimony is powerful. Whatever it may be. How plain or extravagant it may be. It is yours. It is what God granted for you. It’s what He’s allowed you to experience. Your job is to share it. Your purpose is to declare how Jesus saved you, and how he is now working in and through you for the sake of His glory, Amen?! What’s your story?
2020-05-1421 minPastor Cam StevensLetter to the Philippians The Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi is one of encouragement, love, and hope. He sends his love from a Roman prison with the purpose to encourage the church to continue in advancing the gospel of Jesus. All of us play a role in the gospel. We are not merely spectators. We are ALL participants.
2020-05-1335 min
Pastor Cam StevensMother's Day The title of Mom is a blessed gift from the Lord. Yet it carries a heavy weight of responsibilities. How do you as a Mom walk the line between your love for Jesus and your labor of love, your family? Our hope and prayer is that you find encouragement in this message designed to encourage & equip you to be the wife and mother God designed you to be.
2020-05-1031 minPastor Cam StevensPodcast (Episode 3) How are you doing with balancing your faith in Jesus and His Word, versus the mental and emotional response this pandemic and quarantine is causing you to have? It is vital we consider our response to the slew of information we receive on a daily basis. This is what we’ll address on this episode of Pastor Cam’s Podcast. Let’s talk!
2020-05-0923 minPastor Cam StevensPodcast (Episode 2) Submission to authority is something we are called to do according to God’s Word. We’re called to submit to one another in marriage and in the church. But why do we stop short when it comes to those in political authority over our lives? How do we as followers of Jesus balance our citizenship in Heaven with our citizenship in America?
2020-05-0432 min
Pastor Cam StevensWhy do you do that?! What does ‘baptism’ and ‘communion’ mean? Why do we practice these things in the church? Are they a means to salvation? What happens if I’m not baptized or partake in the communion process? Why are these so-called ‘sacraments’ such an embedded part of the church? These are just a few of the questions we’ll address in the final session of this series. We pray is resolves some hesitation as to why we do the things we do in church.
2020-05-0342 minPastor Cam StevensPodcast (Episode 1) Our new normal is causing a lot of unfiltered emotions and response due to the government’s stay-at-home orders. Now that the order has been extended to June 19, we’re starting to see more cultural response. What should our response, as Christians, be during this time? At the very least, we have to have some conversation. So let it begin.
2020-04-3012 minPastor Cam StevensWhy do you do that?! What does it mean to 'tithe'? What's the difference between a tithe and an offering? Why do we give our money to the church? If the church isn't meeting in a building because of COVID-19, do I still tithe? These are just a few of the questions we'll address in Part 2 of our series "Why do you do that?!" Ultimately, God's Word speaks volumes to giving back to the Lord, especially when it comes to our financial provision.
2020-04-2639 minPastor Cam StevensWhy do you do that?! What is worship? Why do we sing in church? Does the style of music matter to God? Why are songs sung typically at the beginning of the church service? These may be just a few of the questions people have regarding worship music. Ultimately, we want to know what God has to say about it. What does His Word teach us about worship?
2020-04-1946 minPastor Cam StevensSeries Promo We’re starting a new series at church called, “Why do you do that?!” We’ll take a look at why we do some of the things we do in church. Things like Worship music, Baptism, Communion, and Tithing. We’ll look for answers as to why we do these things, how we should do them according to God’s Word, and how those things may be practiced currently while in quarantine. Hint: all the answers are almost identical. We look forward to what God will show us these next few weeks!
2020-04-1702 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastEric Lindros on The Cam & Strick PodcastBig Eric Lindros stopped by the Cam and Strick Podcast to chat about his incredible life. In hockey. This guy reached Gretzky-like status long before ever stepping foot on an NHL rink. He backed it up too before head injuries derailed his career. He opens up about his head injuries, beef with owners and team executives, and how the Scott Stevens hit changed his life forever. Lindros, a former Hart Trophy winner, Had much of his prime taken away because of injury but still managed to carve out a Hall of Fame career. Why didn’t he want to pl...
2020-04-171h 03
Pastor Cam StevensThe King of Kings On Easter Sunday, we take a look at thee greatest event in human history. Jesus rises from the dead, only to secure our salvation and names in the Lamb’s book of life. Do you know Him? Do you have a relationship with Him? Now is the time. He came for you. He died for you. He rose again on the third day for you. Jesus loves you! He is ALIVE!
2020-04-1242 minPastor Cam StevensThe Crucified King On this Good Friday, we take an extensive look at the final hours of the life of Jesus. From His troubled prayer in the garden, to his arrest, trials, conviction, and eventual crucifixion, Jesus willingly laid down His life so that we could be free. This is why we refer to this Friday as ‘good’. Jesus took on your sins and nailed them to the cross. Will you give Him your life today?
2020-04-1045 minPastor Cam StevensThe Misunderstood King Palm Sunday is a day to remember and celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry. As he rode in on a donkey, fulfilling yet another prophecy, the people shouted “Hosanna in the highest!” However, their praise was misunderstood as to what Jesus was riding in to Jerusalem to do. He was there not to rule politically, but rather to humbly and sacrificially lay His life down for our sins.
2020-04-0539 minPastor Cam StevensThe Coming King Multiple times during His ministry, Jesus spoke of His death and resurrection. He also pointed out how all of Scripture points to Himself. So to fully understand why He had to suffer and die, we need to know why He came. In part 1 of our Easter series, we look at how the Old Testament speaks to Jesus as our King of Kings and why He temporarily vacated His heavenly throne for our salvation.
2020-03-2941 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Two more amazing miracles performed by Jesus. First, due to the persistent faith of the Syrophonecian Woman, her daughter was set free from her demon. Second, Jesus heals a deaf and mute man. Three things we gain from our study: 1. God always hears our cries for help. 2. God will answer our prayers. 3. God will always provide for us. It may not be want we want, but it will always be what we need.
2020-03-2233 min
Pastor Cam StevensCOVID-19 and the Church As the world goes on lock down due to COVID-19, we are all forced to adapt and change our routine. For today’s church, that means lots of changes in the way we ‘do church’. Most, if not all are now live-streaming Sunday service and engaging in community online. So what is our responsibility in all this as the Church. The writer of Hebrews provides us a solid foundation from the Word of God in what our responsibilities are, even as we are quarantined.
2020-03-1922 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark The Pharisee’s once again try to entrap Jesus regarding their traditions. Jesus responds by bringing them back to the word of God. It’s always valuable for us in the church to evaluate all that we do against the commands of God. We might be surprised that what we thought has been religious practice, is in actuality just man-made tradition. It doesn’t necessarily mean those things are right or wrong. We just need to check our heart and what God wants to accomplish through us in all that we do.
2020-03-1548 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark After feeding the 5,000, Jesus spends some time in prayer as he sent His disciples in the boat to the other side of the sea. Although we don’t see it at times, there is always a plan for what we go through in life. We need to learn to press in to Jesus through the reading of His word and prayer, so that when the storms of life hit us, we can set our eyes on Him. He is always with us.
2020-03-0840 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Through a miraculous act, Jesus feeds 5,000 with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. We see our Good Shepherd have compassion and provide for those in need, both the masses of people and His disciples. If we seek Jesus, follow Him, and are obedient to His word, He will provide us everything. It may or may not be what we want or when we want it, but it will always be exactly what we need. We just need to trust in Him.
2020-03-0119 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark The death of John the Baptist can teach us many things from a couple perspectives: 1) Herod’s perspective: A life of deeply rooted lust, pride, and sin will only lead to your ultimate destruction, and will have an unfortunate generational affect on you and your family. 2) John’s perspective: A life dedicated to the service of God and the declaration of the gospel will lead to persecution and suffering. However, the glorious, far-reaching affects and joy of that ministry is beyond comparison.
2020-02-2347 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Jesus is rejected in his own hometown. They heard Him teach. They heard about all the things He did. But they couldn’t bring themselves to have faith in Him. People will often reject what they don’t know or understand. So we’ve been given the commission to share the love and hope of Jesus. Some will not accept Him, but some won’t immediately reject Him either. It’s not up to us to decide. It’s up to us to simply share what He’s done for our lives and give others the hope of salvation in Jesus name.
2020-02-1644 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Faith will come in different ways. For a leader in the synagogue, it came with potential prior knowledge or experience with Jesus. For an unknown woman, it came from ‘reports’ about Jesus. Regardless, in their individual circumstances, they needed a healing touch from Jesus. The Word of God tells us that faith is the assurance of things hoped for, and the conviction of things not seen. Our faith in Jesus needs to go beyond our immediate need. Our faith should be rooted in who Jesus is, whether times are good or bad.
2020-02-0949 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark The freedom and salvation of the demon-possessed man is truly incredible. Jesus’ display of His deity and authority is powerful. But what is often missed in this story is that Jesus took His disciples through a storm for the salvation of one man. His life was important enough to save despite being sent to the outskirts to die. Upon salvation, he is given the commission to go and tell others what Jesus had done for him. This serves as a tremendous challenge for us to share our testimony. Our story is powerful and someone needs to hear it. Who is...
2020-02-0244 min
Pastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Jesus called His disciples in to a close relationship. A big part of that was their Teacher-Student relationship. As a former classroom teacher, I can this, what is teaching without a test? We are all called in to the same relationship with Jesus. As a part of our learning, we experience tests and trials that will serve to strengthen our faith, if we focus on our teacher and what He has taught us. The words of Jesus are just as powerful today. But, how will we come to trust in His promises if we don’t seek to understand Hi...
2020-01-2646 min
Pastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Dependent on the type of seed, it will take up to 7-10 days or longer for the seed to germinate and break the surface. An oak tree won’t come to full maturity for 15-20 years! So how does this apply to our life in Jesus? As we look at the Parable of the Seed Growing and Mustard Seed, we have to ask ourself, “Am I trusting God in the waiting?” More often than not, God will not answer us right away. So we need to maintain our trust and faith in His promises. But we also can not just s...
2020-01-1940 min
Pastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Jesus continues His conversation with His disciples regarding their responsibility in receiving the 'seed' of His Word. Now the responsibility shifts from receiving His Word to sharing the Word. As followers of Christ, we are to let our light shine and not keep it hidden. Light is meant to reveal and point the way towards Jesus. Let's set our vision on the Light of the world, so we can shine bright to the world around us.
2020-01-1245 min
Pastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark Jesus begins to teach His followers using parables. A parable is defined as “a spiritual truth walking hand in hand with daily living”. But more than that, parables necessitate a response from the hearer. In the “parable of the sower”, Jesus explains our responsibility and our response to the ‘seed’ of His word. It is up to us to cultivate the ‘soil’ of our heart to receive His word and let it take root so that when trials and temptations come our way, we are grounded in the truth of His word. It is our responsibility to sow the word to ourselve...
2020-01-0541 min
Pastor Cam StevensBe Strong and Courageous Through the lens of the book of Joshua, Pastor Jason calls us to remember the promises of God as we finish out 2019, and head in to a new year. The Word of God calls us to remember the things God has done for us and through us. Are we looking to Him and His Word when we’re up against the walls we seemingly can not overcome? Are we laying aside the entanglements and weight of sin that can so easily pull us down and away from what God wants to accomplish in our life? Let’s move forward in f...
2019-12-2949 min
Pastor Cam StevensA Child Born We love this time of year, celebrating the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ! As we read through the story of the birth of Jesus, we also take a look at a prophetic message about this child born that was given some 700 years before His miraculous birth. Who this child would become beyond the manger is of utmost importance to us. He is our Wonderful Counselor, Might God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
2019-12-2234 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark In their quest to destroy Jesus, the Pharisees resort to name-calling, saying that Jesus is possessed by Satan. Jesus immediately breaks down their argument by using parables that clearly cause their accusations to crumble. In their continued hardness of heart and rejection of Him, Jesus warns them that they are dangerously close to blaspheming the Holy Spirit, the unforgivable sin. If we are called to follow Jesus, absolutely nothing, including those closest to us, should hinder our obedience to what God calls us to do.
2019-12-1546 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark The Pharisees continue their quest to entrap Jesus so they can accuse and ultimately destroy Him. Yet, in their questioning of Jesus regarding the law and Sabbath, Jesus takes them back to scripture. He points to the needs of man that supersedes keeping legalistic, religious law. Do we allow our legalism to keep us from showing others the love of Jesus? Do we need salvation from our religiosity and live in obedience to the word of God? Do we need to evaluate the density of our heart towards others?
2019-12-0839 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark The Pharisees raise a question to Jesus regarding fasting. But what we see is that they weren’t so concerned with learning from Jesus, as they were trying to entrap Him so they could accuse Him. Jesus answers their question in the form of 3 parables: a wedding, clothing, and wine. It all boils down to whether we live a ‘new’ life in Christ, or reject all that He has for us and live in our ‘old’ ways. We have to make a choice. There is no blending of the two.
2019-12-0136 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark A sermon from the home office :) Jesus proves His authority as God the Son in the miraculous healing of a paralytic. The Pharisees question whether or not He has the authority to forgive sins, and so Jesus proves it. We also see the “destructive” passionate faith of four friends that did whatever it took to get their paralyzed friend to the feet of Jesus. Jesus then calls His fifth disciple in Matthew and reclines at the dinner table with a bunch of sinners. What is our response when Jesus calls us? Do we immediately respond? Do we do whatever it t...
2019-11-2430 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark The early ministry of Jesus was filled with compassion, prayer, and obedience. We see and learn of multiple healings, either from sickness or demon possession. Whether we experience healing in the physical sense or not, we are most assuredly set free from the bondage of sin. Our response to the grace of God in our life should be one of gratitude and service. Jesus doesn’t set us free to live how we want. He sets us free so that His grace can be put on display as a miraculous sign of His saving power.
2019-11-1741 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark The Holy Spirit drives Jesus in to the wilderness after His baptism. Here He will experience temptation by the devil. Like His baptism, did Jesus have to go through temptation? No He didn’t. But He does so to associate with us so that we can identify with Him. What we learn from Jesus in His temptation is that we are to respond to our trials and temptations with the Word of God. We then look at the purpose statement of Jesus’ ministry, and the choosing of His first 4 disciples. When Jesus calls, we follow without hesitation and without pre...
2019-11-1037 minPastor Cam StevensThe Gospel of Mark We begin our study of the gospel of Mark. The foundation to all that we are, and all that we do is because of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We’re introduced to Jesus through the ministry of John the Baptist. We are witness to the triune God in the baptism of Jesus, the anointing of the Holy Spirit, and the approval of God the Father. Like John the Baptist, we too are to live our life in a way that points to the salvation that only Jesus can provide.
2019-11-0329 min
Pastor Cam StevensFour Pillars: Justice The fourth core value of our church is Justice. We set out to provide hope, through love and service to those around us. In order to understand true, biblical justice, we need to know God and walk humbly with Him. In so doing, we will better understand what it is to love kindness and mercy, and then act justly for those who need it.
2019-10-2744 minPastor Cam StevensFour Pillars: Love One of the four values of our church is Love. We unashamedly love and provide for those around us through the agape love of God. The only way we love others in this way is by abiding in God through prayer and the reading of His Word. Should we not spend time with Him, we will become dry and will be of no use to others. As Christ sacrificed His life because of His love for us, so we should lay our lives down for others so they can experience the love of God.
2019-10-2042 minPastor Cam StevensFour Pillars: Humility One of the four values of our church is Humility. Humility is not perpetually living in last place or acting as if you’re always picked last. It is simply knowing the worth and value you have been given by Jesus, and seeing that in others. You set your own agenda aside to do what is necessary to serve and sacrifice for others. Without humility, you will never put yourself in a position to serve. We have been given the greatest example of humility in Jesus. So let’s clothe ourselves in humility and serve others for the glory of G...
2019-10-1339 minPastor Cam StevensFour Pillars: Wisdom One of the four values of our church is Wisdom. It is imperative that we establish ourselves on the solid foundation that is Jesus Christ and the Word of God. Through it we see the world around us. However, it is more than just information and knowledge. Biblical wisdom goes deeper in that it accounts for the decisions we make and the actions we take. If we seek God’s wisdom, we will have a better understanding of who He is and what He desires for our life. But it is up to us to seek it out and tr...
2019-10-0638 min
Pastor Cam StevensAs the Church... (part 3) In the third and final message of our series entitled “As the Church...”, we look at our great responsibility to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Pastor Cam takes a look at the gospel message presented by Paul to those in the synagogue at Antioch Pisidia. The Apostle Paul shares the gospel by retelling Israel’s history and how it all points to the Messiah, Jesus. The entirety of scripture points to Jesus, and we therefore must know what the gospel is. If we know the Good News, and seek to understand, we will be able to effectively procla...
2019-09-2942 minPastor Cam StevensAs the Church (part 2) In part 2 of our series, “As the Church...”, we look at the purpose of the Holy Spirit in our life. In Acts 1:4-11, prior to His ascension in to Heaven, Jesus told the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Helper. Once they were clothed in the power of the Holy Spirit, their ministries would flourish. The same applies to us today. The same Spirit that indwelled Jesus and the disciples is the same Spirit in our life. The Holy Spirit gives us power, but also keeps us accountable, frees us, and teaches us so that as the Church, we c...
2019-09-2234 minPastor Cam StevensAs the Church (part 1) We see God leading His people in the wilderness, and at His command they camp. And at His command they set out. Are you willing to follow and obey? God also directed Moses to build Him a sanctuary so that He could dwell in the midst of His people. The same applies to us today. God desires to be with you. Are you willing to be with Him? As the Church, we abide in the presence of God. Not only on Sunday, but everyday through the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
2019-09-1530 min
Pastor Cam StevensDo We See Jesus? When we lose sight of Jesus, because of our preoccupation with other things, anxiety and fear will grip us. But if we fix our eyes on Him every moment of every day, our faith will be strengthened.
2019-08-0429 min
Pastor Cam StevensWhen the Going Gets Tough How we respond to our circumstances, especially when the going gets tough, is of upmost importance. The story of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego helps us remember that God is sovereign and His plan is perfect. We need to see every circumstance as a divine appointment, in which we seek biblical wisdom and spiritual strength to glorify God.
2019-07-2131 min
Pastor Cam StevensUnified. Knowledgeable. Mature. By God's grace, death has been defeated, and gifts have been given so we can build the church of Christ. By striving towards unity, with the knowledge of God, becoming mature believers who are ready to fight the battles we face every day! Are you growing in your faith and knowledge of Jesus and His Word?
2019-02-1740 min
Pastor Cam StevensYesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Yesterday reminds us of who we are, because of what the Lord has brought us through. Today is about standing on the promises of the I Am. Tomorrow, we press on with the hope of eternal glory. This is the time of year when most are anticipating the New Year. What’s new? What lies ahead?
2018-12-3037 min
Pastor Cam StevensFly Before You Walk Pride: a word that will determine our course of life, experiences, successes and failures. Therefore the highest mountain you will ever climb, is getting over yourself. The choice is ours, be the eagle in Obadiah that will be brought down by the Lord because of pride? Or, be the eagle in Isaiah that soars on the strength of God? Defeat pride. Live in humility. Fly with Jesus.
2018-10-1435 min