THRIVE CHURCH PODCAST

We all carry something we'd rather keep hidden from the people around us. In Come Closer, Thrive Preaching Student Marci Mazariego unpacks Matthew 8:1-4 and tells the story of a man who lived at a distance from everyone around him, until Jesus did something no one expected.  Experience this powerful message about faith, vulnerability, and the God who meets us in our isolation, and consider wh...

If life feels full and church has started to feel like one more thing to fit in, this message is for you. In "Connected by Conviction," Pastor J.B. Lim unpacks Acts 2:42-47 and offers a gentle but honest word about what we quietly lose when devotion to a church family slips down our list.  There's no shame here, only an invitation to reconsider what's actually possible when con...

Kickoff Sunday is here, and a new ministry year is beginning. Join Pastor J.B. for a special message as he reveals the theme for the year ahead and invites Thrive Church to step into a fresh season of mission, community, and hope.  If you’re wondering where Thrive is going and how you can be part of it, this message is a great place to begin. - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've pre...

What is hidden under the surface often determines what survives the storm.  In Foundation On The Rock - Shaken, Not Stirred, Thrive Preaching Student Timson Hui unpacks Matthew 7:24–29 and Jesus’ final parable in the Sermon on the Mount. This message asks a sobering but hopeful question:  Are we simply impressed by Jesus, or are we anchored to Him? - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We'...

If you've ever tried to look okay when you weren't—putting on peace you didn't feel, performing joy you didn't have—this message is for you. In "What's Growing On?", Thrive Preaching Student Marci Mazariego unpacks Matthew 7:15-23 and gently invites us to stop decorating the outside and start paying attention to what's happening at the root. There's gra...

Have you ever asked God for something and wondered why the answer did not come the way you expected? In “Seek and You Will Find”, join Thrive Preaching Student Carmen Hui as she walks through Matthew 7:7–14 and helps us wrestle with one of Jesus’ most familiar promises. Discover a fresh approach to prayer, trust, and the deeper search beneath our requests. - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive?...

Maybe you've been hurt by someone who judged you without ever knowing the full story. Or maybe you've done the same to someone else. In "Do Not Judge," guest speaker Pastor Bon Marasigan unpacks Matthew 7:1-6 and shows how to take a closer look at our own hearts before trying to correct someone else. - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a gift for you to...

What do you do when life feels uncertain and your mind keeps racing ahead? In Worry…No Way!, join Pastor Tim Osiowy as he explores Matthew 6:24–33 and Jesus’ call to seek first the kingdom of God. This message is a powerful invitation to stop letting worry lead, and start trusting the Father who already knows what you need. - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a gift for yo...

Face. Eyes. Heart.  Join Pastor Christopher Ogundare in this deep reflection on Matthew 6:16-23. In “Heavenly Treasures: The Eternal Investment”, discover and unpack Jesus’ call to store up treasures in heaven. Consider through this message what it really looks like to make investments that last for eternity. - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a gift for you to thank you...

You can recite the right words and still miss the heart of prayer. In One Thing That I Seek, join Thrive Preaching Student Timson Hui as he explores Matthew 6:7–15 and what Jesus teaches through the Lord’s Prayer. Learn the essential structure of the Lord's Prayer, discover what truly matters when you approach God, and understand why beginning with worship and submission changes everything. -...

The purest worship is not always the loudest or the most visible. Sometimes it happens in secret, where no one is watching but God.  In "Don’t Turn Your Worship Into a Show", join Thrive Preaching Student Carmen Hui as she unpacks Matthew 6:1–6 and reveals why Jesus cares so deeply about our motives. If you’ve ever felt caught between serving God and seeking approval, this message will h...

In Unshrink Me, join Pastor J.B. Lim as he unpacks Matthew 5:43–48 and Jesus’ challenging call to love our enemies.  This message is a call to a bigger heart, a wider vision for your life, and a love that looks more like God’s. Learn what true forgiveness is, and discover the steps toward freedom when you choose to forgive. - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a gift for yo...

Pressure has a way of revealing what’s really inside us. In "Revealing Christ Under Pressure", join Thrive Preaching School Student Raul Mazariego as he unpacks Matthew 5:33–42 and explores how Jesus calls His followers to respond when integrity is tested, pride is wounded, relationships are strained, and generosity costs something. This message is not just about controlling reactions. I...

Jesus’ teaching on lust and divorce can sound severe until we see the heart behind it. In The Heart of the Matter, join Pastor Nick Osborne from The Wild Way as he unpacks Matthew 5:27–32 and shows how Jesus is protecting people, confronting hardness of heart, and calling us toward a more whole and flourishing life. If you’ve carried wounds, regret, or questions around relationships, this message...

Join Pastor J.B. in "Can We Settle this Matter?" as he unpacks Matthew 5:21-26.  Learn why these famous words from Jesus are not so much about anger or murder but about something else much bigger that we all need to be thinking about. - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a gift for you to thank you for spending your Sunday with us. Text “New” to (604) 285-5770 or...

A missing punctuation mark can change a sentence. A missing piece can change the whole picture. In Every Stroke Counts, join Thrive Preaching School Student Timson Hui as he explores why Jesus says not even the smallest stroke of Scripture will disappear until everything is accomplished. This message invites us to see the Bible not as optional fine print, but as the story that points us to Jesus a...

Every building tells a story. But the greater story is what God does through the people inside it. In this special message, Pastor George Wong from ECBC Church shares encouragement for a church stepping into a new season with gratitude, unity, and mission. Whether you’re part of Thrive Church or simply curious about what a church is meant to be, this message offers 6 keys for the hope-filled, miss...

What does it mean to be “blessed” when following Jesus costs you something? In Where Feet May Fail , join Thrive Preaching School Student Carmen Hui as she continues through the Beatitudes and explores Jesus’ words about persecution and the surprising hope hidden in them.  This message doesn’t minimize rejection, pressure, or the fear of standing out, but points us to a deeper confidence: when our...

We all crave peace, but what does it mean to make it? What kind of peacemaker is Jesus talking about in Matthew 5:9? Is being peaceful the same as being a peacemaker?  In The 2 Planes of Peace Making, join Pastor J.B. as he unpacks the most famous of Jesus’ Beatitudes. Learn why Jesus calls us to make peace on two levels you might not expect. This message will help you see peace with fresh eyes an...

What does Jesus mean when He says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God"?   Join Thrive Preaching Student Marci Mazariego as she continues our series on the Beatitudes and explores Matthew 5:8.  Learn what it takes to be "pure in heart" the way Jesus describes, and the connection between your heart and your vision.    What's filling your heart right now? A...

We all know what it feels like to need mercy—but what does it mean to show it? Is mercy just "not giving people what they deserve," or is there more to mercy? In 3 Modes of Mercy, join Pastor J.B. Lim as he unpacks Matthew 5:7 (“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy”) and reveals how mercy shows up in ways you might not expect. This message will challenge how you speak,...

We all know what it’s like to crave something—but what if your deepest hunger isn’t for comfort, success, or approval? What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness?  In Starving to Treat You Right, join Pastor J.B. Lim as he unpacks Jesus’ fourth beatitude. This message will help you to see the idea of righteousness with fresh eyes and to hunger for it with a new longing. - Next Steps...

In “Licence to Mourn”, Pastor J.B. unpacks Matthew 5:4 from Jesus’ Beatitudes. Learn why "Blessed are those who mourn" isn't about universal comfort for everyone who's ever been sad, but it’s about something deeper. Discover the specific types of mourning Jesus is talking about, why following Jesus sometimes means experiencing sadness you didn't have before, and how to fin...

Our culture rewards big swings, big voices, and big outcomes. Jesus points to something completely different. Join Thrive Preaching School Student Timson Hui for Survival of the Meekest as we explore Jesus’ promise that the meek will inherit the earth. This isn’t about being passive or getting walked over. It’s about a kind of strength that doesn’t need to panic, retaliate, or perform. What if sel...

Join Pastor J.B. as we step into the surprising opening of the Beatitudes—“Blessed are the poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3). In a world that celebrates self-sufficiency, Jesus points to a different path—one that begins with desperation, dependence, and an unexpected kind of blessing. Through vivid imagery from Isaiah 6 and a disarming personal story, this message invites you to reconsider the way to...