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Settle for being just a friend to your kids, and your family drifts without a rudder. As part of our series from the Book of Proverbs, this sermon challenges us to embrace the high calling of leading with conviction, strength, and heart-level discipline. True freedom for our kids isn't found in a lack of boundaries—it’s forged through intentional training, gracious authority, and building a home anchored in Jesus above all else. Support the show

What makes a true friend? Friends shape who we become, so we must choose them wisely and never let any friendship replace Jesus. In this message from Proverbs, Joel explores the difference between having many acquaintances and having real friends. Proverbs shows us three ways to build lasting friendships: tact, faithfulness and honesty. But we can only be good friends when we know the greatest friend of all, Jesus, who was born for our adversity and loves at all times. Support the show

We’ve all got a cynical, quick-to-judge side that loves to roast people and tear them down—even if we hate admitting it. But constantly mocking others only leaves everyone wounded and empty. The only way out of that toxic cycle is to look at Jesus: He took the ultimate humiliation so we could drop the front, heal from our own shame, and start using our strength to build people up instead. Support the show

What happens when a man gets so comfortable in his own opinion that he becomes unteachable? In this message, we unpack the trap of being "wise in your own eyes" and rejecting correction. Proverbs reveals how ego makes us hate discipline, how self-reliance blinds us to sound advice, and how reckless choices damage our families and relationships. True strength isn't about having all the answers—it’s having the humility to drop the ego, accept instruction, and build a life on Christ-centered wisdom. Support the show

Most people, and certainly most men, don't wreck their lives in a single, catastrophic moment—they drift there. We live in a world flooded with endless options, quick-fix hacks, and self-help advice, yet so many of us are trapped in an overconfident, indecisive autopilot. In this sermon, we kick off a new series in the book of Proverbs to unpack what true wisdom actually looks like. We pull back the curtain on why real decisions are painfully costly, why even the wisest leaders in history ultimately failed, and how the "fear of the Lord" isn't a restrictive set of rules, but the foundational anchor our lives desperately need. Support the show

Forget passive Christianity; Jesus is training us for battle against a real, persistent enemy who wants nothing more than to wreck your life, family, and purpose. Spiritual warfare isn't about Hollywood-style demon hunting—it’s hand-to-hand combat in the daily grind. It’s choosing discipline over indulgence, standing firm against tailored temptations, and keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus. Support the show

As part of our series on the Holy Spirit, this sermon explores 1 Corinthians 14, where Paul describes tongues as a special prayer language from the Holy Spirit — one that helps us pray even when we don’t know what to say. In church gatherings, though, tongues need interpretation, so that everyone present, including newcomers, can understand and be welcomed. Support the show

Are you tired of running on the treadmill of "good behavior" just to please God? Many of us grew up thinking Christianity was just a long list of rules to keep—or things to stop doing. But what if the "good news" isn't actually about being good? In this sermon, we open Romans 7 to explore the radical difference between living under the exhausting weight of the law and walking in the life-giving freedom of the Spirit. We’ll look at the burden of performance, the gift of our new "marriage" to Christ, and how to stop trying to please an old master. If you’ve felt like you’re constantly trying to "win" your faith but are only finding low-grade exhaustion, this sermon is an invitation to rest in the finished work of Jesus. Discover how to stop performing, start living, and embrace a relationship with the Saviour who loves you at your worst. Support the show

When conversations around gender often feel like navigating a minefield of power struggles, how do we find a path that leads to flourishing rather than friction? In this sermon, we're continuing our series on church membership by exploring one of our core distinctives: the biblical design of family, and how that pertains to gender and gender roles. Moving beyond "who gets to be in charge," we look at God’s original design in Genesis as a "lighthouse"—not a restriction to bind us, but a means of mercy to keep us from drowning in the chaos of a broken and confused world. Support the show

Our culture hasn’t just drifted from God’s design for sex and marriage — it has inverted it, treating personal sexual freedom as sacred and God’s wisdom as the problem. This sermon looks at what’s behind that shift, what the Bible actually teaches about marriage from Genesis to Revelation, and what it means to respond faithfully — whether that calls us to repentance, to costly obedience, or simply to pursue Jesus with fresh wonder. Support the show

What is the difference between knowing the language of Christianity and actually being surrendered to Jesus? In this sermon, and as part of our series on church membership, Rich and Natalia Crosby share the story of Grace City Church, including their own story of moving past a "christianized" upbringing to discover the transformative power of grace. From the early days of planting Grace City Church in Ottawa, to the restorative power of the cross in their own marriage, this conversation challenges our modern desire for comfort and invites us into a more authentic, open-door faith. Support the show

The Bible pictures the church as a human body — many different parts, all belonging to one whole. This idea shapes everything about membership. When someone becomes a Christian, they are not only saved from sin - they are added to a community of people. This means being truly interconnected, because you cannot follow Jesus alone. It also means knowing your family — the specific people you are called to love, serve, and be honest with. Membership also matters when things go wrong. A clearly defined community makes loving discipline and restoration possible. Finally, it works in both directions: leaders need to know their people, and every member needs to know their leaders — the people God has given them to follow. Support the show

The Bible calls church leaders to be shepherds—a rich, ancient image running through the entire biblical narrative—not CEOs, therapists, or entertainers. Leadership is a gift from God to His people. Good shepherding means knowing your people personally, feeding them on Christ through the Word, leading them courageously (even when that requires correction), and protecting them sacrificially. The only right motive is love for Jesus: 'Do you love me? Feed my lambs. Support the show

In a culture of self-promotion and competing rights, Peter calls for a countercultural marriage rooted in Christ. Wives are invited to a "quiet spirit"—not out of timidity, but as a bold trust in God that prioritizes inner beauty over outward attention. Similarly, husbands are called to lead through self-giving sacrifice rather than entitlement. Together, they mirror the Gospel: a partnership where submission and leadership both reflect the selfless love of Jesus. Support the show

Peter’s message in 1 Peter 2:11–12 is simple: because we are God’s beloved exiles, we should live differently. We are called to trade soul-crushing passions for a life of such visible goodness that our neighbours see Christ in us. Transforming change doesn't come from just trying harder—it comes from loving Jesus more. Support the show