Declining or rejecting someone can sometimes make us look harsh or impolite - does that align with how we should live as Christians? When, if at all, should we say no to someone? The truth is, saying no to some things can make room for God’s best things in your life. Even Jesus said no to certain requests during His ministry on earth. Join Pastor J.B. as he helps us adopt wise discernment on saying no, putting the focus ultimately on God first, before anyone or anything else. - Next Steps...

How much are you willing to lean onto God and His ways? Sometimes, trusting God can feel like giving up our own balance and security - do we believe in Him enough to declare that He will catch us? Join THRIVE Preaching Student Carmen Hui as she provides living and biblical examples of the strength and blessings that trusting in God brings, and teaches us how to draw closer to the Father in fuller, deeper ways. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive...

Waiting for something or someone can drain us of energy and strength, whether it's sitting in traffic, listening to customer service on-hold music, or expecting an important email or exam result. Can waiting on God actually supply us the strength we need in our current seasons? Join Pastor J.B. as he explores what it means to wait on the Father, and how we can learn to be spiritually nourished in the midst of our waiting on Him. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a...

How do you regularly pray to God? We might pray to worship Him, to confess something to Him, to thank Him, or to ask Him for help, but we can also pray to declare His power and Word to set the direction of our lives. We’ve seen powerful declarations made by many throughout the Bible, from King David to Jesus Himself! Join Pastor J.B. as he unfolds how making declarations invites God’s transformative power and work into our lives, and how we can practically incorporate declarations into our...

How is giving thanks associated with what God is doing in our life? What difference would gratitude bring to our circumstances and problems?  On this Thanksgiving Sunday, Pastor J.B. teaches us how thanksgiving is not just another holiday, but also a lifestyle choice, one that invites God’s glory, power, and blessings into your life when you decide to practice it. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water Bottle for you to thank you for spending...

We cannot afford to lose God’s presence, especially as we step into the new seasons and callings that He gives. God makes great promises of blessings, power, and peace when we dwell in His presence, so how do we make room for Him? In this message, Pastor Tim Osiowy helps position us to tune into the presence of God, making room for Him in every situation to fill our souls and to manifest His power. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water Bottle...

There is power in deciding beforehand how we step into the new - before we even face what’s ahead, before we get shaken or overwhelmed by the challenges and uncertainties. What, or who, have you decided on in your new season? In this message, Pastor J.B. reveals the ways we can stand tall during the tough times when we pre-decide on God’s way of moving forward, nourishing ourselves on His life-giving Word. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water...

It is Kickoff Sunday in a NEW year here at THRIVE Church! We are so grateful for all that God has done so far, and we can’t wait to see what He has in store for us next. In this message, Pastor J.B. looks back on where we’ve been this past year, and casts NEW vision to how God wants to lead, nurture, create in, and equip us, in our community as well as within each and every single one of us. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water Bottle for you...

As citizens of God’s Kingdom, how do we live our fullest on this earth, when our values and purpose makes us aliens in the world today? Join Pastor Nick Osborne as he concludes our series on Hebrews with methods to flourish with God amidst foreign land, to fully understand and embrace God’s grace as displayed on the cross of Christ. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water Bottle for you to thank you for spending your Sunday with us. Text “New” to...

Have you ever felt like your walk with Jesus feels more like running a race? Sometimes, we feel absolutely pumped to live out this faith, but other times, not so much. So, what do we do when our walk with Jesus feels drained, like we’re about to fall off the treadmill at any moment? Join Thrive Preaching Student Timson Hui as he draws godly insights and new vision from the book of Hebrews to encourage and equip us to stay in the race. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a...

What kind of faith do you have in God? We all know the gospel story where Jesus died and rose again, but is that all there is to our spiritual walk with Him? The truth is, God didn’t give us faith in Jesus just so we can qualify for heaven; God made you to have a faith that both pleases Him and sustains you through all your days on earth. Join Pastor J.B. as he explores what this kind of faith looks like in each of our lives, and how we can use that kind of faith to rise above even our worst...

How can we know for certain we can approach the all Perfect and Holy God? What should be the nature of our approach to the Heavenly Father? Join Pastor Bon Marasigan as he dives deeper into the symbolism and connection between Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and the Old Testament temple sacrifices, all to unveil the confidence and transparency of our relationship with the Holy God through His Son. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water Bottle for...

What does the blood of Jesus mean to us today? What can we learn from what the blood of Jesus represents? Join Thrive Preaching Student Carmen Hui as she breaks down Jesus’ shedding of blood in His ultimate sacrifice, drawing connections and parallels from the Old Testament to reveal the freedom, the restoration, and the renewed purpose we have in God the Father. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water Bottle for you to thank you for spending...

Can we really be sure Jesus is really who the Scriptures says He is? How does God show His supremacy to us through the Bible? When our doubts and our struggles get the better of us, we can look to the promises, the covenants, that God has made through Jesus Christ for each and every single one of us. Join Pastor Bon Marasigan as he continues exploring the book of Hebrews to unveil the covenant God knit together throughout the Old and New Testaments, and how it secures His eternal and perfect...

Did you know God the Father swears? Maybe not in the form of curse words, but in the form of oaths, from which we can directly benefit today. Join Pastor J.B. as he explores the oaths God took, along with the hope, the love, the encouragement, and the purposes He guarantees for you as a result of His sworn statements about you. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water Bottle for you to thank you for spending your Sunday with us. Text “New” to...

It’s easy to declare life is worth living when life is fun, but how can we embrace this life when the going gets tough? Our lives in Jesus stretch so much further than our feelings, and we ought to grow our relationship with Him accordingly as He leads us deeper in His greater plans for us. Join Pastor Nick Osborne as he uses the simple yet transformative teachings in Hebrews 6 to guide us in developing our walk with God, beyond just the basics, towards His security and...

Everyone has heard of the biblical stories of Jesus, but who is Jesus to you, personally?  Beyond the great teacher and God that the Bible reveals Jesus to be, Jesus understands and wants to connect with each of us in a deep, personal, human way as well, as the Perfect Friend who doesn’t just like us at our best, but also loves us at our worst. Join Pastor J.B. as he dives into the book of Hebrews to depict Jesus’ personal pursuit of you, not as some critic or stranger, but as One who also...

We all know what it feels like to burn out, especially in our fast-paced world today, juggling several responsibilities at any given moment. How do we bounce back from burning out? Can people from ancient biblical times really teach us something about healing from and avoiding burnout? Join Pastor J.B. as he digs to the root of the fatigue and exhaustion, adapting the wisdom from the early Christians to provide us with real, spiritual, and heartful habits and remedies for a greater joy and...

How do we keep our faith in Jesus when we don’t see His work or presence in our lives? It can be easy to give up when the obstacles and frustrations coming our way seem endless, but as we learn more about the God that died for us, our perspective and direction can be strengthened beyond what we imagine. Join Pastor Tim Osiowy as he guides us through the lessons from Hebrews 3, to show you how you can be where God wants you to be, to achieve what God wants you to achieve. - Next Steps 💪  • Are...

Have you ever felt drained or drifting away from Jesus, struggling to see His power in the midst of trials and temptations?  Following Jesus sometimes means facing waves of hardship, some that threaten to pull us away from God entirely, especially when we don’t feel that He is near. However, our God is a God of grace and goodness, and His Word provides truths for us to hang onto during the storms. Join Thrive Preaching School Student Timson Hui as he extracts key truths from Hebrews 2 for...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or cornered by your surroundings or circumstances? Have you felt left in the dark with no answers, especially when you needed them the most? How is life worth living amidst all this chaos? Join Pastor JB as he draws from the book of Hebrews for a new perspective, studying how the book’s audience would survive through their struggles when they recognize the roles that Jesus plays in their lives. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a...

How is Christianity different from any other religion? Don’t these religions all claim they’re right in different ways? What makes Jesus so special?  Join Pastor Nick Osborne as he navigates through the narratives of various faiths in search of compelling reasons for faith in Christ, revealing the hand God stretches out to you out of His unconditional love shown on the cross. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water Bottle for you to thank you for...

Why does the God of the Old Testament tell “His people” to eradicate entire cities or nations? How can God be all-loving, yet support such violence and terror?  These texts can be difficult to apply in our lives and to teach our children, but when we dig deeper into the story that God tells, we can find a fuller understanding than just death and destruction. Join Pastor J.B. as he unpacks the passages and stories of the Old Testament, digging down to the root of God’s wrath and God’s grace...

If our salvation is only dependent on Jesus, why should we attend church on a regular basis, especially when it feels like a lot of work to do so? Join Pastor J.B. as he provides multiple perspectives around this question, shedding light on what the church really is, beyond just the building or the livestream. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water Bottle for you to thank you for spending your Sunday with us. Text “New” to (604) 285-5770 or...

What do we do when we are battling disturbing or negative thoughts, trying to deal with something that someone said or did? How do we handle offense in a godly way? Discord and disunity are some of the enemy’s most powerful and devious weapons, but God provides us with His presence as our defense. Join Pastor Tim Osiowy as he equips us with God’s Word and wisdom to pursue His vision and goals for our peace and restoration, united together under His love and grace. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you...