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After years of faithfully preaching at Evangel Church, Pastor Lucas delivers his final sermon as lead pastor, drawing on 2 Timothy 2:14–26. In this powerful farewell message, Pastor Lucas challenges the church to reject empty arguments, hold firmly to the truth of Christ, and carry that truth with gentleness, holiness, and love. This sermon explores: Why Christians must unite around Christ, not quarrel over opinions The danger of empty and irrelevant teaching Holding tightly to truth while holding gently to people What it means to become a useful vessel in God’s house Why the church needs holiness and Christlikeness more than louder arguments

What does it take to live out your faith with endurance? In this message from 2 Timothy 2, we explore three foundational truths for every believer: Grace is our source. Multiplication is our mission. Discipline is our method. Using powerful imagery of a soldier, athlete, and farmer, the Apostle Paul challenges us to live with focus, integrity, and patience. Just like in sports, the real work happens in the discipline before the game. The same is true in our spiritual lives. 🔹 Feeling overwhelmed in your faith? 🔹 Wondering if you have what it takes? 🔹 Struggling to stay consistent? This message will remind you: You don’t do this in your own strength; you rely on the grace of Christ. 📖 Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1–9 (CSB) 🔑 Key Takeaways: Grace provides strength, resources, and people The gospel is meant to be multiplied, not hidden Faith requires discipline, endurance, and obedience God works through you to impact others 🙌 Next Steps: Who is pouring into your life? Who are you pouring into? Take one step this week toward multiplication

Why are you here? What brings a group of people together to believe in a God we can’t see, trust in a Savior we’ve never physically met, and build our lives on it? The Apostle Paul doesn’t avoid that tension; he leans into it. In this message from 2 Timothy 1, we confront a real temptation every believer faces: the temptation to be ashamed of the gospel. Paul, writing from prison near the end of his life, calls Timothy and us to something deeper: Faithfulness requires courage and a firm grip on truth. In this sermon, we explore: Why the message of the cross seems foolish to the world The real pressure and cost of following Jesus publicly How to stand firm without compromising truth What it means to “hold fast” to sound teaching Why we must not reshape the gospel to fit culture The power of personal testimony and lived experience This is a call to bold, grounded, unashamed faith—rooted not just in ideas, but in a real encounter with Jesus.

Paul is in prison. His life is coming to an end. And with some of his final words, he writes a deeply personal letter to Timothy, a spiritual son entrusted with carrying the gospel forward. In this opening message of our 2 Timothy series, we explore the weight, urgency, and heart behind Paul’s last letter. What do you say when you know your time is short? Paul points us to legacy, faith, courage, and responsibility. This message is a call to action: Faith must be actively stirred up, not passively assumed. We unpack: The power of spiritual legacy (Lois, Eunice, and Timothy) Why Christianity is fulfillment, not a new idea How to rekindle the gift of God in your life Living without fear: power, love, and sound judgment What faithful, everyday obedience really looks like Whether you feel spiritually stagnant, fearful, or unsure of your calling, this message will challenge and encourage you to fan into flame what God has already placed within you.

Today is the day they had been waiting for… but everything unfolds differently than expected. In this powerful Palm Sunday message, we walk through Mark 11 and the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, a moment filled with praise, expectation, and misunderstanding. The crowd thought they were welcoming a conquering King, but Jesus came, revealing a Kingdom far greater than they imagined. Discover what it means that Jesus is: The King who is in control The King who is meek The King who is worthy The King who sets the terms This sermon challenges us to let go of control, trust God’s plan, and follow Jesus even when the journey doesn’t make sense. If He is King… you must trust Him with the journey?

What if you’ve been right about Jesus… but still completely wrong? In this powerful sermon from the Gospel of Mark, we explore one of the most overlooked realities of the Christian faith: it’s possible to recognize Jesus as the Messiah—and still misunderstand Him completely. The disciples did it. Peter did it. Even after declaring, “You are the Messiah,” they struggled to grasp what that truly meant. In this message, we unpack: Why Jesus rebuked Peter with, “Get behind me, Satan” How the disciples misunderstood the mission of Jesus The tension between a conquering King and a suffering servant Why misunderstanding Jesus leads to misunderstanding discipleship What it really means to take up your cross and follow Him Walking through key passages in Mark 8, Mark 9, and Mark 10, this sermon challenges modern believers to rethink assumptions about faith, suffering, humility, and what it truly means to follow Christ. In a culture chasing status, comfort, and success, Jesus offers a radically different path, one marked by surrender, service, and sacrifice.

The Old Testament is full of powerful moments that point forward to Jesus. In this message, we explore how the journey of Israel into the Promised Land foreshadows the ministry of Jesus, from the wilderness to the Jordan River, to Jericho, and ultimately toward Jerusalem and the cross. Israel crossed the Jordan to take the land, but Jesus crossed the Jordan to give the Kingdom. As we prepare for Easter, we see how the entire story of Scripture points to one hero—Jesus Christ. In this video, you'll discover: How Joshua and Jesus share the same name: Yeshua (The Lord Saves) Why Israel’s 40 years in the wilderness parallels Jesus’ 40 days of testing The powerful symbolism of crossing the Jordan River Why Jesus’ visit to Jericho transforms a battlefield into a place of healing The surprising east-to-west pattern throughout the Bible The Bible is a library written over 1600 years by dozens of authors, yet it tells one unified story of redemption. As Psalm 103:12 reminds us: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us."

What happens when a church faces a major leadership transition? When trusted pastors step away, it can feel like everything has changed. In this sermon, we explore the powerful biblical transition from Moses to Joshua and discover a timeless truth: "God’s promise precedes and outlasts every servant." Looking at passages from Deuteronomy 34, Joshua 1, and Joshua 3, we see how God prepares His people to move forward even when leadership changes. Israel stood before the overflowing Jordan River with an uncertain future, but God was already leading the way. This message speaks to anyone navigating change, uncertainty, leadership transitions, or new seasons in life and ministry. Learn how to keep your eyes off the “Jordan Rivers” in front of you and fix them on the God who saves. Topics in this sermon include: • Leadership transition in the church • Trusting God in seasons of change • The calling of Joshua after Moses • Following God’s Word and presence • Faith, courage, and consecration in uncertain times If you're facing a transition in life, ministry, or leadership, this message will encourage you to trust the God whose promises never fail.

How do you respond when life feels out of control? In the final message of our series through 1 Peter, we examine Peter’s closing encouragement to believers living as exiles, people navigating fear, suffering, uncertainty, and spiritual opposition. In 1 Peter 5:6–14, Peter calls the church to: • Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God • Cast your cares on Him because He cares for you • Be sober-minded and alert • Resist the devil, firm in the faith • Stand firm in the true grace of God This message explores what it means to release control, trust God’s sovereignty, and endure suffering with hope. We unpack powerful imagery from the Greek text, how God restores, establishes, strengthens, and supports His people after suffering “a little while.” We also reflect on: Exile theology and Christian identity Spiritual warfare and resisting the enemy Shared suffering in the global church God’s grace in seasons of transition What it means to “stand firm” This message also includes a personal announcement about a new season for our family and ministry. If you’ve been walking through tension, fear, or uncertainty, this final message in 1 Peter is for you.

In 1 Peter 5:1–5, Peter addresses the elders of the church directly, but this passage also speaks to all of us. What does godly leadership look like? Not power. Not control. Not money. Peter warns of three temptations leaders face: • Serving out of compulsion • Serving for financial gain • Lording authority over others Instead, he points us to something radically different: humble, willing, eager service. From the shared leadership of Moses in Numbers 11… To the establishment of elders in the New Testament church… To Jesus kneeling with a towel in John 13… Biblical authority is modeled by a servant. “And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.” 1 Peter 5:4 Whether you’re an elder, a ministry leader, or simply part of the body of Christ, this call to humility belongs to all of us.

What is the most powerful defense of the Christian faith? According to the Apostle Peter, it isn’t just strong arguments, it’s Christlike character. In this message from 1 Peter 3–4, we continue our series on exile theology, exploring how believers are called to endure suffering, love sacrificially, and live differently in a world that no longer feels like home. Peter reminds us that: Character is our primary apologetic Suffering for righteousness is not failure Hope in Christ’s victory reframes present pain Following Jesus means breaking up with our old way of life As exiles in this world, our response to hostility, misunderstanding, and suffering becomes a living witness to the gospel. When we choose sympathy over pity, love over retaliation, and faithfulness over comfort, the world sees a better way, the way of the Kingdom. 📖 Key Scriptures: 1 Peter 3:8–17 1 Peter 4:1–19 John 13:34–35 Psalm 34 💬 Whether you’re wrestling with suffering, faith in a secular culture, or how to live authentically as a Christian today, this teaching invites you to endure as Christ endured, with love, hope, and trust in God’s final vindication.

What does it mean to follow Jesus in systems that are broken, unjust, or misaligned with the Kingdom of God? In this message from 1 Peter 2:11–3:7, Pastor Lucas Mitchell walks through one of the most challenging passages in Peter’s letter—submission to governing authorities, masters, and within the household — and frames it through the lens of exile theology. Peter writes to believers living under Roman rule, facing real oppression, and calls them to a way of life that prioritizes public witness over political power, faithfulness over rebellion, and obedience to God above all else. This sermon explores: What biblical submission actually means—and what it doesn’t Where obedience to human authority ends Why Peter addresses slavery and marriage the way he does How early Christian ethics planted the seeds for cultural transformation How believers today live faithfully in a world that doesn’t share their values Peter’s call is not passive compliance, but Christ-shaped faithfulness that trusts God’s justice and bears witness to a greater Kingdom.

What is the foundation of your life really built on? As we continue through this study in 1 Peter, Pastor Lucas Mitchell teaches 1 Peter 2:1–12, where Peter calls believers to strip off old patterns, hunger for the Word, and be rebuilt on Jesus Christ, the Cornerstone. Using powerful imagery of foundations, living stones, and spiritual rebuilding, this sermon explores: Why the Word of God is foundational, not optional What it means to strip off “grave clothes” that destroy community How believers are being built together into a living temple Why Jesus aligns everything—or exposes what is misaligned How identity precedes obedience in the Christian life Peter reminds the church in exile—and us today—that faith is not built on tradition, culture, or preference, but on Christ alone. When Jesus is the cornerstone, everything else finds its place.

We had a special guest with us this past Sunday! Jenny Colwell is the Director of Children and Families Ministries at the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada BC/Yukon District. Join us as Jenny leads a conversation about discipleship, the power of family, and how the dinner table can become a sacred place for spiritual formation.

What does it mean to live in a world where you don’t quite belong? In this message and study through 1 Peter, Pastor Lucas Mitchell unpacks 1 Peter 1:13–25 exploring the biblical identity of Christians as aliens and exiles. This isn’t metaphorical language; it’s a call to live with an eternal perspective that reshapes how we think, act, and love in the present. In this sermon, we explore: Why Scripture describes Christians as strangers in the world How being “heavenly-minded” leads to meaningful earthly impact What it means to gird up the mind and live sober-minded lives The relationship between grace, holiness, and obedience Why our identity cannot be rooted in culture, family history, or tradition Peter’s message is not about escaping the world, but about engaging it with hope, clarity, and faith—because our citizenship belongs to another kingdom.