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"Roots & Fruits" In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah  encourages believers who feel far from the faith of biblical heroes to recognize that spiritual growth is a process that begins with a seed. Just as every great tree starts small, God's purposes in a person's life begin with His Word taking root in the heart and develop through consistent, faithful obedience over time. The sermon emphasizes that fruitfulness is not achieved through one grand act but through daily, small steps of trust and faithfulness to God.Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church:https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-online

In this message, Pastor Josiah reminds us that through Jesus, we are no longer in darkness—we are the light of the world. The light of Christ within us is not fragile or easily extinguished, but powerful, Spirit-filled, and meant to advance into dark places. Pastor Josiah challenges us not to hide our light through fear, insecurity, busyness, or comfort, but to boldly step into everyday “God opportunities” to pray, encourage, serve, and point others to Jesus. This message is a call to live with courage, shine where God has placed us, and trust that wherever the light of Jesus goes, darkness must retreat.

"Out of the Shadows" In part one of this mini-series, Pastor Josiah establishes that spiritual darkness is not merely a condition but an absence — the absence of God's presence — and that Jesus, as the light of the world, is the only remedy. While affirming that believers are genuinely transformed into children of light through salvation, the sermon honestly addresses why many Christians still stumble in certain areas of life. The answer lies in two shadow-casting forces: shame and pride. Both cause isolation and withdrawal, preventing believers from walking in the fullness of what God has provided.Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church:https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-online

Drawing from Paul's closing words in 1 Thessalonians 5, Pastor Josiah presents thankfulness, prayer, and joy not as a checklist of behaviors to perform, but as a divine prescription for navigating life's difficult and in-between seasons. Paul wrote to a church in Thessalonica that faced real opposition, pagan culture, and imperial pressure, yet he called them to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. Thankfulness is not gratitude for difficult circumstances, but gratitude in the midst of them, keeping our eyes fixed on God rather than on ourselves. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church:https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-online

"Foolproof Your Life" What if the decisions we make every single day are actually the steering wheel of our lives? In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah challenges us to rethink how seriously we take the small and large choices we face. Drawing from Ephesians 5, we are reminded that wisdom is not reserved for Sunday mornings or spiritual moments alone. It is meant to saturate every corner of our lives. The message unpacks a powerful and practical question we can bring before God in any moment of uncertainty: what is the wise thing to do in light of my current situation, my past experience, and the future God has for me?Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church:https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-online

"Foolproof Your Life" What if the greatest decision-making tool available to us is not a spreadsheet, a mentor, or even an AI chatbot, but a living presence dwelling inside us? In part three of this series, guest speaker IT Falohun takes us on a journey through the tension between human intelligence and divine wisdom, reminding us that knowing a lot and knowing what to do are two very different things. Drawing from Ephesians 5, we are challenged to walk not as fools but as wise, to understand the will of God, and to be filled with the Spirit. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church:https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-online

"Foolproof Your Life" In part two of this series, Pastor Josiah explores what it means to grow in wisdom as followers of Jesus. Using the account of the young Jesus in the temple as a framework, Pastor Josiah demonstrates that wisdom is not something people are simply born with, but something that must be intentionally cultivated. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church:https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-online

When life pushes you to stop believing, what keeps you moving forward? In this empowering message, Pastor Wayne Crook, from One Co Mission, explores how the Holy Spirit awakens a vision within us that transcends our current limitations. Rooted in Acts 2:17-18, this sermon unpacks how God gifts ordinary people of every age with the power to dream beyond their circumstances.Discover how the Holy Spirit does more than just help you endure a difficult season—He gives you the divine ability to see what could be.Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church:https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-online

"Foolproof Your Life" In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah unpacks what it truly means to walk wisely in a foolish world (Ephesians 5:15–17). We discover the practical differences between a wise life built on God's truth and a foolish life built on self-reliance, and learn how to actively seek wisdom like hidden treasure. It’s time to move beyond simple behavior modification and step into heart transformation. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church:https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-online

When circumstances look dry on the surface, it is easy to wonder if God’s provision has run out—but what He promised is still right beneath the surface. In Genesis 26, when Isaac prospered, the Philistines tried to cut off his future by throwing dirt into his father Abraham’s wells. Instead of giving up or walking away, Isaac chose to re-dig.Opposition does not mean you are out of God's plan; often, it just means you are standing on ground worth fighting for.

What does it mean to truly have a heart that is open and receptive to God? This message takes us on a deeply personal journey through Psalm 51:10-12, where David cries out to God to create in him a clean heart and restore the joy of his salvation. We are challenged to ask ourselves a sobering question: is what breaks God's heart actually breaking our hearts?Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church:https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-online

In this message, Pastor Willie declares that the same God who meets people on the mountaintop is equally present and active in the valleys of life. Pastor Willie walks through several named valleys found in Scripture, demonstrating that God does not abandon his people in their lowest moments but instead transforms those valleys into places of breakthrough, refreshing, and hope

"Rebuild" In part five of this series, Pastor Josiah poses the question: What does it actually take to build something that lasts? Whether we are talking about a marriage, a career, a business, or our walk with God, the answer might be simpler than we expect -- and more demanding than we would like.  Wherever we find ourselves lacking endurance right now, this message invites us to look up -- because the vision that comes from looking to Jesus is exactly what will carry us through. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church:https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-online

"Rebuild" In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah draws from the account of the plague of darkness in Exodus 10, he explores the profound truth that without God, human beings can do nothing. The plague of darkness was not merely a natural phenomenon but a withdrawal of God's sustaining creative power, rendering even the simplest human tasks impossible. Pastor Josiah challenges believers to move beyond knowing this truth intellectually and to actually live it out by acknowledging God in both the significant and mundane areas of life.

"Rebuild" What happens when opposition comes and we feel the pressure of resistance on our journey of faith? This message tackles that question head-on with a surprisingly simple but deeply powerful framework built around three foundational truths: Jesus is alive, God is bigger, and He is compassionate. These are not just Sunday school answers. They are the layers of insulation that keep the power of God flowing through us without interference and without misdirection.Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church:https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-online