Campbell River Baptist Church

In Galatians 5:22, Paul talks about faithfulness as a Fruit of the Spirit, reflecting on what it means to live by the Spirit. What exactly is faithfulness? Let’s consider the example of one of Jesus’ closest disciples who was unfaithful. In Luke 22:31-34, we see how Jesus remained faithful to Peter, even predicting his denial and praying for his faith not to fail. What does this show us? Can we se...

This Sunday we are looking at goodness; doing and being good. Most of us would like to be thought of as good people, but what does that mean? Is goodness more than what we do? Is there a difference between doing good and being good? Where does the ability to do good actually come from? And why aren't we more good than we are? Join us this week to find some answers to these big questions.

Would you call yourself a kind person? When we look around us, it seems that kindness has become somewhat of a novelty in our culture of rudeness and self-seeking self-promotion and self-centeredness. Yet, the internet is filled with videos of people doing random acts of kindness, we even have a day devoted entirely to kindness. What if kindness had a deeper purpose than simply making the world a...

What happens when God asks us to be patient longer than we know how? Do we expectantly look forward or take matters into our own hands? If you’re anything like me, the struggle of knowing how to be patient can at times cripple us. God how long, why are you asking me to wait, Lord there is no end in sight, what do I do? If these are questions you have asked don't worry you are in good company....

How do we find peace in life? Summer is all about slowing down and relaxing. It is a time when we try to find the peace that we don’t always feel during the rest of the year when work or school or other commitments can make life busy and stressful. Yet the Bible says that we can have peace in the midst of everyday life. This week we look at what peace can look like in our lives, and how we can exp...

One of the strange and wonderful markers of a Christian is a surprising kind of joy. It is a joy that is unique from worldly happiness, because it is not dependant on our circumstances being favourable and it is not self-centred. If you google search “happiness” you’ll quickly see that happiness is a billion dollar industry. It is on the contemporary mind. It’s easy to be swept away in the tide of...

As we begin our series on the Fruit of the Spirit, it is becomes quickly evident that we are in a battle with our fleshly nature. The flesh wants to be prideful, boastful, and arrogant, but the Spirit wants us to be patient, kind, and loving. In our time on Sunday we will explore the first aspect of our fruit, love, and what it actually looks like to live this out in our day to day walk. Paul will...

Often in Scripture we see people getting tripped up by focusing too heavily on their own needs or their own experiences rather than seeking a better understanding of God’s overall mission.  Acts 13 provides an important example of this and challenges us to always consider God’s kingdom-building plan.

In Acts 12, we see bad things happening to good people. Two Apostles are captured by Herod, and one is executed while the other is set free. But wait, that doesn’t seem fair! At some point in our lives, we will wrestle with the sovereign hand of God, but the question is how do you respond when life doesn’t seem fair? Are you quick to blame God and deconstruct your faith in Him? Or do you turn to t...

What does God’s blessing look like in our life? Why do some people suffer so much while others seem to have it easy? Where is God in all of this? In Acts 11:19-26, we explore how to follow the voice of God and recognize His blessings in our lives. First, we consider “What is the hand of the Lord?” understanding it as God’s active presence and guidance. Also, how does God’s hand help us remain fait...

Throughout the book of Acts, we have seen God’s miraculous hand over the Christian church. People were coming to faith, being baptized, and experiencing a new kind of community. But there was still one problem, the Jewish Christians couldn’t break their traditions and accept the new Gentile believers without circumcision. So what does God do? He breaks through and surprises the apostle Peter by re...

In Acts 9:23 -31, we see how the early church was faced with immense pressure, and yet, it led to the growth and strengthening of the church. First, the pressure they experienced produced surprising peace and the building up of people, as the early believers found unity and encouragement even in difficult times. Second, pressure fosters a deeper walk in the fear of the Lord, driving us to greater...

In Acts 9:1-19, we witness the profound transformation of Saul on the road to Damascus. This passage illustrates “The Road to Transformation,” where Saul, once a fierce persecutor of Christians, encounters Jesus and is radically changed. “The Road to Seeing” follows as Saul, blinded by the encounter, gains new spiritual insight through Ananias’ obedience and God’s healing power. And finally, “The...

As we carry on in our study of Acts, we find another clear example of God's faithfulness and His loving plan for all. In fulfilment of his promises throughout scripture, the gospel goes from Jerusalem to Samaria and to us. Join us as we explore another example of God's love and his goal for our lives.

In Acts 6 we are 3-5 years after Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit. God has been moving in His church, and many are coming to know Him daily. As the church grows, so do its problems, a group of within the church start to grumble about their widows being neglected. How will the apostles respond? Is this going to cause a rift in the church? The enemy knows the church is just beginning and wan...

In Acts 4:32 - 5:11 , we see the early church breaking out in worship and working together to meet the community’s needs as they encounter God. What does this mean for us? Can we experience God in this way? In our community of believers? If so, what would it look like? In the early church, we see authentic gathering and scattering practices by the early believers after experiencing God’s power and...

In Acts 4:1-22, we see the early believers facing persecution as they risk proclaiming the gospel. As the disciples face opposition, they risk their safety and reputation. Despite resistance, they stand firm on the cornerstone of their faith, Jesus Christ, refusing to compromise their convictions. Their transformed lives are marked by boldness, as they speak the truth fearlessly, empowered by the...

This week we are looking at the healing of the lame man in Acts chapter 3. This is the first story of the church after the coming of the Holy Spirit and it is one of miraculous healing. We will see how the ripples of this miracle impact not only in the man's life but also the early church. Are you interested in miracles, what they are, and what they mean for us today? Join us this Sunday as we...

In Acts 2:1-47, the Spirit of God shows up in a very dramatic way. Luke recounts an experience involving the elements of wind and fire through vivid auditory and visual descriptions. This was a divine encounter that affected their ability to speak. He says that they were filled with the Spirit. What does that mean? As you will see, when God shows up, He changes our perceptions, purpose, prayers, a...

As we lean into what happens next after Easter, we will ask the question: Can God use someone like you and me? If so, what does that look like? In Acts 1:1-11, the disciples are eagerly seeking guidance after Jesus’ resurrection. They are told to wait for the promised Holy Spirit, emphasizing the importance of patience and obedience in following God’s voice. In Acts 1:8, we read about the transfor...

In Matthew 28:1-10, we witness the dawn of a new era as Mary Magdalene and the other Mary visit the tomb of Jesus. As they encounter the angel who proclaims the resurrection, their doubts begin to fade, replaced by awe and wonder. Similarly, we all grapple with doubts in our faith journey, questioning the reality of Jesus’ resurrection and our own transformation. Yet, just as the women met the liv...

As we move towards Easter, we join the crowd that welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem. In considering who they were and what they thought they were doing, we’ll find challenges and encouragement regarding our own views and opinions of Jesus.

In this week’s sermon, we are going to ask the question: “How do you keep in step with the Spirit?” As we will see, Galatians 5:16-25 is teaching us to walk by the Spirit, to align our lives and hearts with God’s Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Letting the Spirit lead us will drastically transform our lives and produce good fruit. But how do we get to the point of producing fruit? How do...

This week we are excited to hear from Pastor Dayle, and to continue our series in Galatians. What does it mean to be free? What are we free from? What Paul’s letter to the Galatians teaches us is that once we have accepted Christ, we have a fundamental choice to make. We are free to choose whether we are going to listen to God’s spirit or our own. We can hear his voice, but in our humanness, in th...

This Sunday, we are continuing our Gospel Partners sermon series in Galatians 4:21-31, and we will be talking about “what do you need to be okay?” Is it control? Is it something or someone? How does our need for control impact our relationship with God? Paul urges us to reflect on what aspects of our lives we attempt to control. He contrasts two ways we can live: by the flesh, or by God’s promise,...