What happens to us, after we die? Do we cease to exist? Do we simply become unconscious? Do we float around as ghosts, wandering the earth? Do we go to some heavenly location, playing harps on a cloud? What does the future hold for us after death? If you have ever wondered about these things, you will not want to miss this sermon.
How can humans have free wills to do as we please, and God have control over the universe at the same time? Isn’t that impossible? And if God knows what we are going to do tomorrow, doesn’t that mean we are destined to do what we do tomorrow? How is that having a free will? All of these questions will be answered in this one, fascinating teaching!
How is the concept of repentance relevant to my life in today's world? Who needs to repent and what does that even mean? Why would I confess my sins to someone else? In this week's sermon, we explore these questions and more, as we consider how to live life "in the light".
This question isn't just some theoretical debate. It's a deeply personal issue that hits close to home, affecting people we know and love. While there’s no easy answer tied up in a bow, we’ll explore what the Scriptures say and look at the very heart of God to find understanding and hope.
It does not matter if you are “single and looking” or “married and taken”, this topic is for you. We are going to discover some life-changing, biblical principles for those who are in any stage of life.
Sex before marriage? Sex after marriage? Sex outside of marriage? Sex inside of marriage? What does the Bible say about sex? Who should have sex, with whom, and when, and why? And an honest conversation about “purity culture” that no one is talking about.
Following Jesus seems to make sense when you’re feeling lost or hopeless - when you need Him to fix things. But what about when your life is great? Why should you follow Jesus when you’re already feeling pretty comfortable? In this first message of our “You Asked For It” series, we unpack what it truly means to follow Jesus, and why this still matters whether our life is “fine” or not.
The Bible teaches that there are unicorns. The Bible endorses slavery. The God of the Bible commanded genocide. How can anyone consider the Bible and the Bible’s God to be a reliable and authoritative guide?” If someone confronted you with these claims, how would you respond? You will be equipped to respond in this, the closing message of our “How (Not) to Read the Bible” series!
The Bible is full of stories and verses that, at times, can be hard to make sense of. And yet, in every part, it all points to Jesus. Don't believe us? Dive into the entire story of the Bible as we unpack just how evident Jesus is from the beginning of scripture all the way to the end.
The Bible is filled with promises from God: declarations that God has made, vows that God has declared. And many people, over the years, have shipwrecked their faith by claiming some of these promises for themselves. Why is that wrong? How is that a problem? That is the dynamic that we are focusing upon in this week’s teaching.
We’ve all done it. Flipped open our Bible to a random page, and put our finger on a random verse hoping that God would give us a message of encouragement or direction. This might seem like a very spiritual thing to do, but it can actually lead to a lot of confusion and misinformation. In this week’s message we’ll learn the proper way to read the Bible.
Many have experienced the power that comes from interacting with the Bible. Many have also experienced the confusion that can come from interacting with the Bible. Many can personally attest to the fact that reading the Bible canbuild you up, and reading the Bible can mess you up. In today’s teaching, we are going to learn why this is true, and how we can ensure we are interacting with the Bible in a healthy and life-giving way.
This message will give you HOPE. Today we are putting God’s faithfulness on display as Pastor Simon shares the miracle story of the CityReach Care Society. We’re starting all the way back in 1910 when Broadway Church first got its start in Vancouver and decided that we wanted to be a church that would always be in the HOPE BUSINESS. Today’s message will not only give YOU HOPE but also invite you to join us in the HOPE BUSINESS!
When you accept God’s gift of forgiveness and cleansing, and become a follower of Jesus Christ, you automatically step into the most amazing and life-changing experience that a human being could ever imagine. After watching this week's teaching, we hope that you have a deeper understanding, as well as a more intimate experience of the supernatural presence of God in your life.
If you have health and wealth, does that mean God is blessing you because of a life well lived? If you don’t have health and wealth, does that mean God is cursing you because of a life not well lived? In this message we are going to answer those questions and debunk this counterfeit version of Jesus.
The counterfeit version of Jesus that we’re investigating today has a very simple message for the world: JUDGE NOT! Those appear to be the only two words this Jesus ever spoke. Apparently, this version of Jesus believes that it is always wrong to tell someone that they have done something wrong. Can you see the problem with that worldview? (Hint: it’s self-defeating...) Well, that’s just the beginning of the problems when it comes to this counterfeit. We’re about to learn more in today’s teaching.
The "SOCIALIST" Jesus is a counterfeit version of Jesus that believes that poverty is next to godliness. He believes the less you have, the more you’re blessed. In this message, we’re going to discover that this kind of thinking is rooted in Dualism and that the real Jesus never actually taught or believed this. So, what did the real Jesus actually teach when it came to earthly possessions and our relationship with our stuff? How you answer that question will reveal a lot about what you own and what really owns you.
A lot of people claim that Jesus was against religion. He broke the Sabbath Laws, He called out the religious elite, and emphasized love over everything else. If this “ANTI-RELIGIOUS" Jesus saw our churches today, He’d be appalled! But is this the real Jesus? Watch this message to discover who the real Jesus is, and how He viewed religion.
There are versions of Jesus that – on the surface – look like the real thing, however, upon closer inspection, they are exposed as counterfeits. Today, we are exposing and debunking the “ANTI-EVANGELISM” version of Jesus. This is the Jesus that tells us all religions are basically the same. This is the Jesus that tells us it doesn’t really matter what you believe, as long as you’re sincere and do your best. We will contrast the “ANTI-EVANGELISM” Jesus with the “real” Jesus that is depicted in the Bible, and we will discover that this version falls far short of the real thing!
There are versions of Jesus that – on the surface – look like the real thing, however, upon closer inspection, they are exposed as counterfeits. Today we are looking at the counterfeit known as the “Everyman” Jesus. This is the Jesus who was exactly like us, just a better and more accomplished version than us. This version of Jesus is nothing more than a good example for us. We will contrast the “Everyman” Jesus with the “real” Jesus that is depicted in the Bible, and we will discover that the “Everyman” version falls far short of the real version.
What is the difference between Thor, Spiderman, and Jesus? How do we know that the story of the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just another in a long line of fanciful legends? In today’s teaching, we will discover the evidence for the resurrection, and debunk 2000 years’ worth of skeptical alternatives.
What comes to your mind when you imagine what heaven is like? Do you picture pearly gates? Are people sitting on clouds and playing harps all day long? Do we have wings? What do our bodies look like? Are we just spiritual beings flying around? At the end of human history, what will eternity in heaven be like? It’s those questions (and more!) that we will be answering in the final week of the Big Picture Series.
The resurrection of Jesus stands as the pinnacle of human history… but what happens next? Hold on to your seats because in Act 5: the Holy Spirit comes, the Church is born, and this new rag-tag group of Christ-followers is set on a collision course with the Roman Empire and the Jewish Religious Authorities. Fireworks fly as the Early Church becomes distinctively different from the world around them and their witness begins to spread to all nations.
Have you ever read something that Jesus said, and wondered why he would say such a thing? For example: after watching Jesus perform a bunch of miracles, his followers inform him that they have finally come to the realization that he is the promised Messiah. And how does Jesus respond? “Then Jesus ordered his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.” (Matthew 16:20) What?! Why would he say that? There’s a reason for Jesus’ response. There’s a very good reason for it. And, in Act Four of this series, we are going to discover that reason. It will all make sense when we understand the context, the back story, the BIG PICTURE of Jesus’ words.