Centre Church

In this episode Erin sits down with Pastors Matt and Cliff to answer your questions about suicide, Christian content creators, fearing God, and what Bible translations we should be using. They also answered your question about which one of them would win a bike race around Stanley park. Thanks for joining us today!

A blind person is always aware that they are blind and they take steps to learn how to perceive without eyesight. That same level of awareness isn’t always the case with spiritual blindness. Series: John Speaker: Cliff Ursel Date: April 13, 2025 Text: John 19:31-42 To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.centrechurch.ca

In this episode Erin sits down with Pastors Matt and Cliff to discuss your brilliant questions about marriage, a biblical sex ethic, prenups, idle words and disparaging talk about men in the church and culture. But first, we hear the origin story of Cliff and Matt’s friendship. You definitely don’t want to miss this one!

In this sermon we’ll walk through the tension Pilate experienced as he encountered Jesus but fought the fear of man and love of the world. Series: John Speaker: Matt Menzel Date: April 6, 2025 Text: John 19:23-30 To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.centrechurch.ca

In this episode, Erin Ursel and Pastor Matt continue to respond to your questions from Centre Church Day about our MVV, discipleship, and care pathways within the church.

In this sermon we’ll walk through the tension Pilate experienced as he encountered Jesus but fought the fear of man and love of the world. Series: John Speaker: Matt Menzel Date: March 30, 2025 Text: John 18:33-19:22 To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.centrechurch.ca

In this episode, Erin Ursel and Pastor Matt respond “rapid fire” to the questions we received from you during Centre Church Day (there were a lot!) about GCs and GC training.

In this sermon we’ll see the delusion of the religious leaders as they move to murder the Law Giver in the name of the law. Series: John Speaker: Matt Menzel Date: March 23, 2025 Text: John 18:19-24, 28-32 To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.centrechurch.ca

In this episode we share the morning session from our recent Centre Church Day as Pastor Matt unpacked our mission, vision, and values and pathways for discipleship within Centre Church.

In this sermon we’ll see how Peter was defeated as a disciple of Jesus and what Jesus did to restore and then call him. Series: John Speaker: Matt Menzel Date: March 16, 2025 Text: John 18:15-18, 25-27 To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.centrechurch.ca

In this episode Erin sits down with Pastor Matt to discuss what the Bible says about babies going to heaven, waiting for good things to happen, and if gambling is a sin.

In this sermon we see how Jesus trusted God completely, even when He was betrayed and arrested. We are reminded not to just say we love God but to build a true, deep connection with Him. Series: John Speaker: Cliff Ursel Date: March 9, 2025 Text: John 18:12-14 To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca

In this episode Erin sits down with Pastor Matt to respond to your questions about relationships, reconciliation, marriage, and the impetus behind the Apostle Paul “becoming all things to all people”.

In this sermon we’ll see that Jesus came to save us and that the price of our salvation was Him drinking the cup His Father gave Him. Series: John Speaker: Matt Menzel Date: March 2, 2025 Text: John 18:1-11 To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca

In this episode Erin sits down with Pastor Matt for a riveting discussion responding to your Bible questions about the Nephilim, can Christians be demon-possessed, and praying for protection in light of persecution and suffering.

In this sermon we’ll see that Jesus’ vision for our life with Him is bigger than many of us have imagined. Series: John Speaker: Matt Menzel Date: February 23, 2025 Text: John 17:24-26 To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca

In this episode Erin sits down with Matt and Cliff to discuss some recent questions we have received about the sermons and some of the more difficult texts involving Judas’ temptation and the consequences of David’s sin and its impact on his family.

In this sermon we’ll discuss the need of the fear of the Lord in Jesus’ church today. Series: Speaker: Matt Menzel Date: February 16, 2025 Text: Joshua 24:14-15 To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca

In this episode Erin and Pastor Matt discuss if video games are sinful, helpful tools for memorizing scripture, and differentiating biblical love from cultural self-love.

In this sermon even when hated by the world we can have joy, peace and purpose. Series: The Gospel of John Speaker: Cliff Ursel Date: February 9, 2025 Text: John 17:14-19 To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca

In this episode Erin and Pastor Matt discuss the distinction between the reading of God’s word and preaching, the benedition, hearing from the Holy Spirit, and seeking the face of Jesus.

In this sermon we’ll see that because Jesus preserves us, we can have amazing Joy even when hated. Series: The Gospel of John Speaker: Cliff Ursel Date: February 2, 2025 Text: John 17:12-14To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca

In this episode Erin and Pastor Matt discuss the doctrine of election, Gods will, the workers in the vineyard, and why Isaac was the son of the promise.

"In this sermon well unpack one of Jesus deepest desires for His Church. " Series: The Gospel of John Speaker: Matt Menzel Date: January 26, 2025 Text: John 17:10-11; 20-23 To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca

In this episode Erin and Pastor Matt discuss the difference between fear and the fear of God, feeding the hungry, intimacy with Jesus, and whether or not Jesus experienced sexual temptation.