City Church

There is a lot of confusion today for high school boys and young men today. What kind of man am I supposed to be? An Alpha Male like Andrew Tate? Or..an androgynous, apologetic male?  What Kind of Man is Jesus? 

In the first chapters of The Bible, The Garden of Eden is described as an idyllic place created by God for the first humans to enjoy. But this beautiful place where God and man could co-exist didn’t last long. By the third chapter of Genesis, paradise was lost, and the first humans were removed from Eden.  Many people criticize The Bible for being haphazard, but in fact, the last two chapters of T...

What do you visualize when it comes to heaven? Do you ever think about it?  Many of us don’t think about heaven at all because we don’t have any clear or compelling vision for what it will be like. That is tragic, because so much of the hope that Jesus and his Apostles taught is derived from a theology of our forever home.  In this message, Pastor Chris will be our tour guide to help us better vis...

What comes to your mind when you think about Heaven? For many of us, we picture clouds, white robes and harps. It’s no wonder that we are so far removed from the dynamic vision that Jesus painted for us. As we kicked off this brand new series, we are going to fill in some of the pictures that will help us recover the hope for our true home.

A brand is a promise from a company to its customers. Every company, every school, every family has a unique brand that sets it apart. What is the brand of Christianity? Jesus made that answer very plain just hours before his crucifixion. A better question is, Are Christians living that brand?

In the Bible, the heart is much more than a physical entity.  The heart represented our will, morality, and the centre of our being.  While we tend to focus on fixing external realities, God focused on the internal. We life hack our way to make marginal gains, while God works on total transformation.  Watch or listen to Sunday’s sermon from Pastor Chris as he unpacks why the cross and resurrection...

If anyone can describe the transformation that Jesus can provide, it is the Apostle Paul.  He started his career directly opposed to Jesus and Christianity. In fact, he was present at the martyrdom of Stephen in the book of Acts.  It was Paul who wrote about the “New Creation” that Jesus offers his followers.  Listen or watch as Pastor Chris started a new teaching series called, Brand New. 

Jesus told a story that Mark Twain once described as “The best story ever told.” As we concluded our series describing the various ways that we create barriers between us and God, Pastor Chris shared two final barriers that keep us lost. Listen on your favourite Video platform our Podcast to the “Prodigal Son” story that is actually better described as “The Good Father.”

Have you ever wondered why you feel joyless, even aimless in life? You could be battling sloth—an ancient word with a very modern application.  Whether you are weighed down with problems, misunderstanding the purposes of God, or struggling in your spiritual life, it is a very disorienting season. Listen to apply practical strategies to get you moving forward.  Catch up on Sunday’s message with our...

Leaving Lust Vegas Living in the #MeToo, Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein world has brought horrific darkness to light. But we still have a long way to go…inside and outside the church.  Outside the church and Christianity, our culture is waking up to the destructive effects of porn, and other temptations.  Whether you are looking for an audio podcast or watch via video, check out the latest m...

We launched a brand new teaching series on Sunday as we prepare for the celebration of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.  Lent is a season where we take time to reflect on our lives to make greater room for our relationship with God.  How are we aligned, or misaligned to Jesus? Where are we growing, and where do we need extra grace? Watch or listen to Sunday’s message as we found out the one vice tha...

We had an amazing Sunday Funday last weekend!  Whether you were in-person or online with us, we hope that you had a chance to celebrate that summer is on the way…sooner than you think. Catch-up on Sunday’s message as our Pastor reminded us that rest is actually commanded by God so that we would escape the meaningless of endless work and production. Be reminded how Jesus personally invites us to ex...

Like any relationship, we have to guard against complacency. Relationships don’t shrivel overnight; it is a slow withdrawal that destroys relationships over months and years.  In our relationship with God, we also must guard our hearts. Complacency and cynicism can destroy the vibrancy of our faith. Distractions are another avenue.  As we continue our series on Consecration, we invite you to watch...

It is easy for us to to get discouraged in our spiritual life. Whether personally or as a part of an imperfect community, we lament the slow progress, frustrations, and trials of everyday life. It is in times like these that we need to anchor our hope in God’s activity around us. When we remember what God did for his people in the Word of God, or in contemporary examples, our perspective and our h...

This past Sunday was week three of our Consecration teaching series. In a world that is shifting rapidly, we are looking at what it would look like to fully devote ourselves for the purposes of God.   King Josiah is a stellar example of a man who lived amidst a culture of great compromise. We can learn a lot from his courage and tenacity as we swam against his culture to lead his nation back o God...

Our identity matters much more than we think.  Throughout the Bible, God always reminds his children who they are before he asks them to do anything. This is true of the Genesis creation story, as well as our teaching text in 1 Peter 2 from Sunday. On Sunday, we were reminded that we are God’s prized possession, redeemed with the life of Jesus. Because of that, we get the distinct privilege of rep...

On Sunday, we kicked off 2024 with a brand new teaching series called, “Consecration”.  Consecration is about fully devoting ourselves to God and Pastor Chris shared this great message from Joshua 3.  As we begin a new year with lots of uncertainty, we encourage you to trust God who is already ahead of us.  We are in the early days of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Are you joining us? Today's...

In episode two of our new series, Hidden Treasure, we look at Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:19-24 Jesus describes two places to store treasure, two kinds of eyes, and two masters. Jesus shows us how our whole life flows from our view of money. 

“The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” (Psalm 24:1) Throughout Scripture God gently reminds us that He is the Creator of all things. The first born son, the firstfruits from a new harvest, and the Sabbath are all signposts. So is the tithe. Do you want to be a generous person? Do you want to demonstrate honour to God? Learn how the tithe helps aligns God’s goodness with our treasure.

Who is responsible for renewal. Since the time of Abraham, we have wrestled with a very difficult tension. Is it God, or is it me? Where does God’s responsibility collide with the responsibility of man?  As we re-examine the story of Ezra and Nehemiah, we start to see some clear principles as we seek the renewal of our own city, in our time. 

Do you have a pet sin in your life? It’s often the thing that holds you back from walking fully in God's purpose, and our enemy, the devil, will use any opportunity to keep us stuck in that. If you are a follower of Christ, you would also know that it deeply breaks your Father’s heart. Because of Jesus, God’s wrath and anger on our sin is overshadowed by Christ death on the cross. He Loves You mor...