City Baptist Church Vancouver

Pastor Mike Hollen reflects on the way God’s people obtained a "good report" not through their talents or status, but through their faith—whether they were patriarchs like Abraham or outsiders like Rahab. Faith is depicted as the primary, personal, and practical means by which believers please God. It’s not enough to rely on heritage or good deeds; each individual must exercise personal...

Jesus, despite being misunderstood and accused by those closest to him, remained steadfast in His mission. Jesus' commitment, even in the face of familial concern and accusations from religious leaders, demonstrates His divine authority and the importance of obedience to God's will. Pastor Paul encourages us to seek our identity and purpose in Christ, not in the fluctuating opinions of oth...

In Mark 3, we see Jesus facing increasing opposition from the religious elites who seek to discredit and destroy Him. Despite the growing pressure and the relentless demands from the crowds, Jesus exemplifies a life of purposeful retreat and prayer. His response to the overwhelming stress is to withdraw and commune with His Father, demonstrating the importance of finding peace and strength in God...

We live in a world today saturated with opinions and social media influence. Jesus transcends the noise by rejecting societal norms and public validation, focusing instead on serving others with profound love and compassion. He challenges the self-righteousness of religious elites and reaches out to the marginalized, demonstrating the transformative power of grace. This narrative urges us to follo...

In this message, Jesus presented as the powerful yet humble servant king, who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. Jesus' actions, from healing physical and spiritual ailments to calling the despised tax collector Levi (later called Matthew), reveal His compassionate authority and His heart for the outcasts. Jesus sees the potential in every individual, r...

Our greatest need is spiritual, the forgiveness of our sins, rather than any physical or material needs. The story of Jesus healing the paralytic in Mark 2 highlights this as Jesus first forgives the man's sins before addressing his physical condition, showing Jesus' authority to forgive sins and his priority of spiritual healing. Pastor Levi encourages believers to have confident, courage...

In this installment of our series in the Gospel of Mark, we examined how Jesus, through his actions and teachings, emphasized his servant nature and his compassion. We're reminded to come to God with a posture of humility as we submit ourselves to His will for our lives because it's always what's best. Lastly, as we witness the miracle of salvation in our own lives, we are called to sh...

We continued our series through the Gospel of Mark, emphasizing Jesus' authority and His role as a servant. We're challenged to submit to the authority of Jesus Christ in all aspects of life, recognizing His power and following Him. With a willing heart, God can use us to accomplish great things for His glory.

We begin a brand new series in the Gospel of Mark. Written by John Mark, a young follower of Jesus with close ties to early church leaders like Peter and Paul, this gospel captures firsthand accounts of Jesus' ministry focusing on its background and unique aspects. The narrative starts with John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus by preaching repentance and baptizing people and Jesus...

Walking in the light does not mean perfection but a life of repentance. As we wrap up our series, Pastor Paul reminded us about what God has been revealing through 1 John - foundational truths that requires our response. God has called us to reflect his light in this lost and dying world. Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21 🔗 Website: https://citybaptist.ca 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Connect with Us: https://citybaptist.ca...

Last Sunday, we were reminded that an effective prayer life starts with aligning our desires with God's will. When we pray, we can have full confidence that God hears us and He will answer with the best response. Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21 🔗 Website: https://citybaptist.ca 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Connect with Us: https://citybaptist.ca/contact ✨ Online Giving: https://citybaptist.ca/give

"God has called us to make a difference, not just an impression." Pastor Paul encouraged us as believers to fearlessly live out their faith, openly practice our beliefs, and make a genuine impact in our city through unity and boldness. We are to reflect God's light in a dark world, to stand firm in the face of opposition, and live in a manner worthy of the gospel as highlighted in th...

"Jesus is God and eternal life is found through him. That's the message of the gospel. That's the message for you. That's the message for this city. And it's the message for the world. And what a privilege that God has entrusted us with that message." Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13 🔗 Website: https://citybaptist.ca 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Connect with Us: https://citybaptist.ca/contact ✨ O...

Pastor Paul outlines the Apostle John's reluctance to conclude his letter, emphasizing his desire to reiterate critical truths about Christian faith, particularly the characteristics of genuine believers. Paul discussed three main tests to ascertain one's faith: belief in Jesus Christ, joyful obedience to God's commands, and victory over worldly challenges through faith. Faith is not s...

Session 3 - Family Enrichment Conference ✨ Cody discussed how God desires intimacy with us in John 15 and how we can build intimacy in marriage spiritually, emotionally, and physically. 🔗 ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 ⁠⁠Connect with Us⁠⁠ ✨ ⁠⁠Online Giving

Session 2 - Family Enrichment Conference ✨ Cody talks about how to apply grace and truth and have joy in parenting. 🔗 ⁠Website⁠ 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 ⁠Connect with Us⁠ ✨ ⁠Online Giving

Session 1 - Family Enrichment Conference ✨ Pastor Cody laid out the biblical model of the first family and what that would look like today. As believers, we are to be an extension of Christ in our family. The fruits of the Spirit produced as we bond and connect with God are the fruits for other people to enjoy off our lives. Scripture: Genesis 2:16-25 🔗 Website 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Connect with Us ✨ Onlin...

Grasping the fullness of God's grace—His forgiveness and the sacrifice of His Son—inspires us to love everyone, both within and beyond our community. This love, a reflection of God's own, reaches out and sacrifices just as He did for us. Pastor Paul walks through 1 John 4 as he challenges us to reveal Christ to the world through our love.

"If you're going to move forward in your walk with God, you're going to have to be willing to put yourself in vulnerable positions and take risks. And trust God. That's how you grow. You're not going to see God work in your life and use you if you're not willing to trust him and obey him and take his word." - Pastor Josh Towns

Pastor Paul resumes on John's teachings on discerning truth, error, and the role of the local church. We are to distinguish between true and false teachings, the battle between light and darkness, and the importance of aligning with Scriptural truths. As called out people, we as a local body should be committed to sharing the truth of Jesus Christ and being faithful to His Word and realize tha...

God's forgiveness is greater than our failures. When we struggle with imperfect obedience, we know that we can be forgiven and we know that our prayers can be answered. The genuinely saved person can live securely in their salvation.

As believers, God has made us free, given us liberty in Christ, so that we could use our freedom to serve each other in love. That's what the body of Christ is all about, and if there's no evidence of that in our lives, if there's no action behind our love, we need to get moving. Because love does. The world will know that we are of God through our love for one another. Scripture: 1 Jo...

As believers, we are to remember who we are in Christ. We are children of the King, God is our Father, and there are indicators - God loves us, He died for us, and He gave us a new nature. These truths changes everything for us. We are to pursue a life of holiness and put on our new self. Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

In this latest installment of the 1 John series, we are reminded that God wants us to understand the truth and we have to be determined to pursue it. We have to be determined to live a life that is formed by being led by the Spirit and conformed by the Word of God.

There is a spiritual battle going on, and our adversary, the devil, is the one that is in charge of the system, the world. The love of the world can consume us and will never satisfy us. As believers, we are to live holy, set apart, from the world but it's a decision we have to make. True satisfaction and contentment can only be found in the presence of God. Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14