Beste Crucible Church podcasts (2025)

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"JESUS: A Different Kind of King" (Luke 19:28-44) March 23, 2025 43:18

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Send us a text In today's sermon, P. Sam helps us unpack the passage found in Luke 19. Traditionally, this passage is preached a week before Easter Sunday. However, P. Sam takes a look at what the passage could mean for us, even if it's not Easter season. What does God want us to understand in this passage? What is it about Jesus' kingship that God…

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"Stewards of Grace: Investing in God’s Work" (Luke 19:11-27) March 16, 2025 41:55

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Send us a text Join us today as we continue in our journey in Luke's Gospel. Pastor Sam helps us unpack Luke 19:11-27, and to see how this parable that Jesus teaches, has application for us today in our lives. We can also be found on the following Social Media Platforms: Website Facebook Instagram Threads LinkedIn Apple Podcast Spotify…

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"No One Is Too Lost for Jesus to Save" (Luke 19:1-10) March 09, 2025 47:49

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Send us a text We work through Luke 19 on the story of Zacchaeus. Who was this man? What his story? And how does God's story in Christ form and shape Zacchaeus's story? What was Jesus' main mandate in Luke 19? Join us as we explore these questions, and many more, to find application and relevancy of God's word to our own lives. We can also be found…

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"The Gospel of Grace: Why Our Works Will Never Be Enough" (Luke 18:9-14) March 02, 2025 44:32

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Send us a text Today we look at Luke 18:9-14, as we continue to work through our current sermon series on the Gospel of Luke. We unpack the meaning of this passage, and how this parable affects our lives today. The question that we're asking in this passage is "Am I approaching and relating to God in the right? Is there a right way to approach God?…

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"Double-Edged Psalm" (Psalm 95) February 23, 2025 36:00

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Send us a text Our guest speaker, Toby Lam, unpacks Psalm 95, and offers us a challenge from the Psalm. Join us for a rich and deep explanation of Psalm 95 by Toby. You can find more of his content and ministry at BiblePoetry. We can also be found on the following Social Media Platforms: Website Facebook Instagram Threads LinkedIn Apple Podcast Spo…

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"Faith, Humility, and Service: The Marks of a Disciple" (Luke 17:5-10) February 16, 2025 35:37

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Send us a text As we enter into the passage of Luke 17:5-10, P. Sam helps us unpack what these words mean to us today for our lives. What did the disciples mean when they asked Jesus to increase their faith? What does having more faith mean? Join us as we unpack these kinds of questions, but also find relevance in what the Scriptures are speaking t…

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“The Rich Man and Lazarus: A Tale of Two Destinies" (Luke 16:19-31) February 02, 2025 1:00:15

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Send us a text We arrive at the back half of Luke 16, where Jesus speaks on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. He speaks about it because the Pharisees had an issue with Jesus' teaching prior about the use of money. So this parable was given in response to the Pharisees' response to Jesus. Jesus has a harsh warning to all of us - that at the …

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“Mind Blown” (Luke 16:14-18) January 26, 2025 40:15

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Send us a text Today, Dan walks us through Luke 16:14-18. These verses can seem a little confusing especially the last part where Jesus talks about divorce. But Dan helps us unpack what these verses mean for us today. Join us as we look at the text and uncover the meaning of these words from Jesus. We can also be found on the following Social Media…

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“Using Money for Heavenly Goals" (Luke 16:1-13) January 19, 2025 40:01

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Send us a text In today's sermon, P. Sam walks us through Luke 16:1-13 on the Parable of the Shrewd Manager. What does this parable speak about? How is it speaking into our lives and hearts? What does God want us to hear from His word about how we use our money and our finances? Join us as we unpack this passage together, and hear from God's word w…

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"The Cost to Follow Jesus" (Luke 14:25-35) January 12, 2025 35:11

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Send us a text Today, P. Sam invites us to look at Luke 14. It is here that we look at Jesus invitation to consider the cost of following Him. Have we considered the cost and the price of what it would mean to follow Christ? Join us as we explore this passage together and find the relevance of what following Jesus means today, and whether the cost …

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What's In A Name?" (Isaiah 48:10; Malachi 3:2-3; 1 Peter 1:6-7; Proverbs 27:17) January 05, 2025 34:54

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Send us a text Today, we take a break from our current sermon series on Luke, and P. Sam's heart was to offer space for us to come and look at the meaning of the name of the church. What is behind the name Crucible? Why was this name chosen? Will the name of the church help further shape our community? Join us as we look at various Scriptures toget…

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"Judging Others" (Matthew 7:1-6) December 29, 2024 28:59

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Send us a text P. Dan offers us a word from Scripture about the dangers of judging others as we end our 2024 year together. Do you struggle when it comes to judging others? Why do we do it? Is it possible NOT to judge other people? Join us as we look at Matthew's Gospel in Matthew 7 on what Jesus says about judgement. We can also be found on the fo…

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“Advent: The Father’s Pursuit - A Christmas Story" (Luke 15:11-32) December 22, 2024 52:45

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Send us a text In today's Christmas message, P. Sam invites us to look at the story of the Prodigal Son. It is not a traditional Christmas message, but it is a Christmas story! P. Sam helps us to understand the heart of the Father in the story, but also the heart of our Heavenly Father. What is God's heart? What does this story of the Prodigal Son …

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"Advent: Mary’s Example" (Luke 1:26-45) December 15, 2024 40:37

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Send us a text In today's passage, P. Sam walks us through Luke 1:26-45, specifically focusing on Mary's example. We all have people in our lives that God has placed for us to pattern and model our faith after. What can we learn from Mary's life and faith? Are there certain things about how she handled God's revelation to her through the angel Gabr…

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"Dreading the Christmas Season" (Luke 10:38-42; Psalm 46:10) December 08, 2024 [Christmas Banquet Message] 27:10

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Send us a text In this Christmas Banquet sermon, P. Sam walks us through Luke 10:38-42 - the story of Mary and Martha. Though not a traditional Christmas text, P. Sam wanted to explore the themes of slowing down during this Christmas season. December can be a frantically insane-paced month. It can be wonderful, or it can exasperate what is already …

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"Advent: The Forgotten" (Luke 2:1-21) December 08, 2024 38:05

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Send us a text In today's sermon, Brian helps us look at Luke 2:1-21, and the characters that we tend to lose sight of and forget are the shepherds. Why do we tend to forget about these shepherds in the Nativity Story? Who were these men? Join us as we explore the old story's significance for the world and our lives. Please follow us for weekly upd…

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“Advent: Hopeful Expectation" (Matthew 1:18-2:12) December 01, 2024 1:03:14

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Send us a text In this sermon, we explore Matthew 1:18–2:12, a powerful passage recounting the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ and the visit of the Magi. Join us as we dive into the story of Mary and Joseph, the angel's reassurance in a dream, and the prophetic fulfillment of the virgin birth of the Messiah. We also follow the Wise Men from the Ea…

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“Fertilizer and B*mbs" (Luke 12:35-48) November 24, 2024 38:33

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Send us a text In Luke 12:35-48, Jesus teaches us the importance of being watchful and prepared for His return. Using the imagery of servants waiting for their master, He emphasizes the need for constant readiness, as the Son of Man will come at an unexpected hour. Faithful servants found doing their duties will be rewarded, while those who are unp…

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“God’s Perspective on Wealth: Guarding Against Greed" (Luke 12:13-21) November 17, 2024 51:49

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Send us a text In Luke 12:13-21, Jesus addresses the dangers of greed and warns against placing trust in earthly riches. When a man asks Jesus to mediate a family inheritance dispute, Jesus refuses and uses the opportunity to teach about avoiding covetousness. He shares the parable of the rich fool, in which a wealthy man hoards his abundant crops …

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"God Sees the Heart: Guarding Against Hypocrisy" (Luke 12:1-12) November 10, 2024 40:36

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Send us a text Luke 12:1-12 presents a powerful message from Jesus on authentic faith, fear of God, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. In this passage, Jesus addresses a large crowd and warns His disciples about the "leaven of the Pharisees," which symbolizes hypocrisy. He urges His followers to live with integrity because all hidden actions and motiv…

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"The Danger of External Religion" (Luke 11:37-54) November 03, 2024 45:59

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Send us a text In Luke 12:1-12, Jesus warns His disciples and followers to avoid the “leaven of the Pharisees,” meaning their hypocrisy. He emphasizes that hidden things will be revealed, and secret words will be brought to light. Jesus encourages His listeners to have a healthy fear of God rather than fear of human judgment, as only God has author…

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"Loosing and Binding" (Luke 11:14-32) October 27, 2024 47:14

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Send us a text We continue in our journey through the Gospel of Luke. In this sermon, we explore Luke 11:14-32, a compelling passage that showcases Jesus’s authority over demons, his teachings on unity, and a call to genuine repentance. The episode opens with Jesus casting out a demon from a mute man, stirring reactions that reveal the crowd's divi…

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"The Power of Persistent Prayer" (Luke 11:1-13) October 20, 2024 46:01

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Send us a text We continue in our journey through the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 11:1-13, Jesus teaches His disciples about the importance of prayer. When they ask Him to teach them how to pray, He provides the Lord's Prayer as a model, emphasizing reverence for God, asking for daily needs, forgiveness, and deliverance from temptation. Jesus further e…

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"The Measure of True Love" (Luke 10:25-37) October 13, 2024 42:55

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Send us a text Today is Baptism Sunday! The passage that we will be looking at will be Luke 10:25-37, the story of the Good Samaritan. What does this parable have to do with baptism? Tune in to find out! But this story that Jesus gives is one that challenges us - do we love our neighbour? Can we be saved by doing good things and good works? If so, …

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"The Laborers Are Few: Responding to the Need" (Luke 10:1-24) October 06, 2024 59:30

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Send us a text Today, P. Sam walks us through Luke 10:1-16 - the passage on the 72 disciples being sent out on their mission. What did this mean for the disciples being sent out? What message were they to carry with them? How does this apply to us today? Do we have a sense of urgency when it comes to helping people move towards Jesus? Join us as we…

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"Our Father, My Shepherd" (Psalm 23; Matthew 6:9-13) September 29, 2024 41:10

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Send us a text Join us as we listen to P. Ralph work through Psalm 23 and Matthew 6:9-13 - the Lord's Prayer. Please follow us, for weekly updates for sermons! If you're looking for a community to be a part of. We hope you come in person to check us out. We meet weekly at the City Centre Community Centre in Richmond, British Columbia. We gather for…

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"Glory Revealed: The Transfiguration of Jesus" (Luke 9:28-36) September 22, 2024 59:06

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Send us a text This week, we continue to work through our series on Luke. We look at Luke 9 on the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration. It’s an amazing passage but a difficult one to understand because of the word glory. What does glory mean? And specifically what does God’s glory mean and look like tangibly for us today? Have you experienced God’s glo…

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"Counting the Cost: The True Price of Following Jesus" (Luke 9:18-27) September 15, 2024 47:02

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Send us a text As we continue in our series in Luke's Gospel. P Sam invites us to explore and examine what Jesus meant when he said that whoever wanted to follow Him must pick up their cross, deny themselves, and die to themselves daily. What did Jesus mean by this? What does it mean to pick up our cross? Is it a literal cross? Was he speaking figu…

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"The Power of Extravagant Worship, Forgiveness and Love" (Luke 7:36-50) September 08, 2024 45:55

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Send us a text Today, P. Sam unpacks Luke 7:36-50. It is a familiar story about Jesus being anointed by an unnamed sinful woman. But the story challenges us to ask who we are in the story. Are we the unnamed woman anointing Jesus? Or are we like Simon the Pharisee? This story is an incredible story of worship, and this unnamed woman teaches us how …

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"God's Plan vs. Our Expectations" (Luke 7:18-35) September 01, 2024 37:17

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Send us a text Today, P. Sam helps us unpack Luke 7:18-35 with multiple themes in these passages on doubt, greatness in God's Kingdom and the pursuit of becoming more childlike in God's kingdom as a sign of spiritual maturity and growth. Sometimes in life our expectations about God tend to be bent out of shape, or is not steeped in reality. We stru…

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"Faith Not Seen" (Luke 7:1-7) August 25, 2024 30:31

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Send us a text Today, P. Ralph walks us through Luke 7:1-7. The story of the centurion. What do we learn from this man's faith? What does it mean to believe, to have faith? P. Ralph helps us work through this, and the meaning of what it means to have faith just like the Centurion did. If you're looking for a community to be a part of. We hope you c…

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"Fruitful Lives: What Your Words & Actions Reveal" Luke 6:43-49 (August 18, 2024) 31:17

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Send us a text We look at Luke 6:43-49 today. There are two stories/analogies that Jesus gives, and from the outset they don't look like they correlate. But they do. These stories come out of the teachings on the Beatitudes. The story of the tree and its fruit, and the wise and foolish builders are both stories that represent what a Kingdom citizen…

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"Love Without Limits: Jesus' Command to His Followers" Luke 6:27-36 （August 11, 2024） 42:30

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Send us a text As we explore Luke 6:27-32, we look into the counter-cultural statement of Jesus "Love your enemies". It was counter to the culture of His day, and it still remains counter to our culture today. How do we do this, though? What does loving our enemies mean? How do we define who are our enemies are? Join us as we look at Jesus' teachin…

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"The Mission of Jesus: Calling Sinners to Repentance" Luke 5:27-32 (August 04, 2024) 38:59

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Send us a text As we continue to walk through the Gospel of Luke, we look at Luke 5:27-32 - the story of Jesus calling a man named Levi to follow him. We look at the context of the tax collector, and why they were so hated (Levi's job was collecting tax for the Roman Empire at the time). How could Jesus call this man to follow Him? Wasn't Jesus con…

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"Persistent Faith: Overcoming Obstacles to Reach Jesus" Luke 5:12-26 (July 28, 2024) 42:39

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Send us a text In Luke 5:12-26, the Gospel recounts two remarkable miracles performed by Jesus, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion. First, Jesus encounters a man afflicted with leprosy. Moved by the man's faith, Jesus heals him with a touch, commanding him to show himself to the priest as a testimony of his cleansing. This miracle un…

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"Casting Into The Deep: Trusting Jesus Beyond Our Limits" Luke 5:1-11 (July 21, 2024) 41:54

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Send us a text In Luke 5:1-11, we are given the story of Jesus and the miraculous catch of fish. How the call to follow Jesus is closely connected to the new purpose of 'catching men and women' for the Kingdom of God. This is Peter's encounter with Jesus. He went from businessman, to fishing for people for God's kingdom. But we learn a few things f…

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"The God of Daniel: The God of All Races, Nations and Languages" (July 14, 2024) 39:03

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Send us a text Lisa Rohrick from the Pacific District head office comes and shares with us about the Book of Daniel and how God is the God of all peoples, nations, and languages! We are united in Christ together with one vision and one mission. We meet weekly at the City Centre Community Centre in Richmond, British Columbia. We gather for worship o…

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"Temptation in the Wilderness" (Luke 4:1-13) July 7, 2024 51:14

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Send us a text In Luke 4:1-13, the story of Jesus’ Temptation in the Wilderness is where we we find the “son of God" immediately after his baptism in the Jordan River. For 40 days and night, Jesus ate nothing and was tested by the devil. We often read this story as one of Jesus’ identification with us as fully human. He is hungry, he is physically …

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"The Call to Change" (Luke 3:1-21) June 30, 2024 22:00

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Send us a text As we continue in our series on Luke, P. Dan Forest helps us look at Luke 3:1-21, which describes the ministry of John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus. This passage begins with a historical context, naming key political and religious leaders of the time. John the Baptist, fulfilling Isaiah's prophecy, calls people to repentance …

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"In The Father’s House" (Luke 2:41-52), June 23, 2024 38:24

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Send us a text We continue to walk through our series in Luke. The passage in Luke 2:41-52 is a key passage in the Bible, recounting the story of young Jesus at the Temple. In this narrative, Jesus, at twelve years old, travels with His parents, Mary and Joseph, to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover. After the festival, Jesus stays behind in the T…

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"A Legacy of Faith and Obedience" (Luke 2:21-40) June 16, 2024 59:09

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Send us a text As we continue in our current sermon series on Luke, we dive into the rich narrative of Luke 2:21-40, where the early life of Jesus is illuminated through significant events like His circumcision, naming, and presentation at the Temple. This passage highlights the faithfulness and obedience of His parents, Mary and Joseph, and introd…

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"Willing Obedience" (Luke 2:1-21), June 09, 2024 43:39

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Send us a text As we continue in our series on Luke, Brian unpacks Luke 2:1-21 for us. We look at the characters in this chapter - the shepherds, Mary and Joseph - all obeyed God despite their circumstances that were not ideal or comfortable. We are invited to also obey God in all things, not just when it's convenient, but especially when times are…

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"God's Promises Fulfilled in His Perfect Time" (Luke 1:1-38), June 02, 2024 42:20

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Send us a text We begin a new sermon series on Luke! In the opening chapter of Luke's Gospel, P. Sam looks at the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, as well as Mary and Joseph, and how God's timing is always on time and on cue. God is never early; He is never late. He is always on time, and we can trust in God's timing. Join us as we explore toget…

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"Why is this Man Smiling?" (Philippians 1:12-26) May 26, 2024 35:46

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Send us a text In this sermon, our Assistant District Superintendant, Dwayne Toews, speaks to us on Paul's letter to the Philippians. Paul had every reason not to smile and be filled with joy, and yet this Christian joy was a characterization of Paul's life. Could it be a characterization of our lives as well today? Join us as we explore what God h…

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"The Holy Spirit: As Gift-Giver" (1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:4-8) May 19, 2024 30:01

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the Holy Spirit's vital role as the giver of spiritual gifts, focusing on the teachings of 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 and Romans 12:4-8. Learn how these gifts are bestowed upon believers to serve the body of Christ and fulfill God's purpose. From wisdom and healing to prophecy and discernment, we discuss each g…

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"The Holy Spirit: As Intercessor" (Romans 8:26-27) May 12, 2024 30:19

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the profound role of the Holy Spirit as our intercessor, guided by the powerful verses of Romans 8:26-27. Discover how the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words, aligning our prayers with God's will and offering divine support in our moments of weakness. Join us as we explore t…

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"The Holy Spirit: As Comforter" (John 14:26; 15:26) May 05, 2024 34:26

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Send us a text In this sermon, Sam looks at John 14:26 and John 15:26 and how the Holy Spirit acts as an agent of comfort. But what does it mean to bring comfort? We tend to understand this word as God bringing an "easiness" and "lightness" to our lives. But is this what the Holy Spirit does? Is that His work? We explore this, and many other aspect…

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"The Holy Spirit: Presence, Participation and Power" (John 14, 15, 16) April 28, 2024 28:53

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Send us a text As we continue in our sermon series on the Holy Spirit. We welcome our District Superintendent, Mark Peters, as he speaks on the presence, the participation and the power of the Holy Spirit. Come and join us for service. Everyone is welcome :) We meet weekly at the City Centre Community Centre in Richmond, British Columbia. We gather…

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"The Holy Spirit: As Convicter" (2 Samuel 11:1-16; 26-27; John 16:7-9) April 21, 2024 50:59

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Send us a text We are continuing our sermon series on the Holy Spirit. As we enter week 3 of our series, we look at the Holy Spirit as Convicter. We will explore what the Scriptures say when it comes to Biblical conviction. What does it mean to be convicted of sin? How do we know if we are sinning? What is sin? Join us for this message as P. Sam lo…

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"The Holy Spirit: As Sanctifier" (Galatians 5:16-18; 19-26) April 14, 2024 44:00

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Send us a text We continue in week 2, in our current series on the Holy Spirit. Today we look at the Spirit of God as Sanctifier. We'll be looking at Galatians 5 to see what is said about the Holy Spirit's activity and work of sanctifying us. What does it mean to sanctify? How do we participate in the work of sanctification in our lives? Join us as…

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