Gospel City Church – Toronto

Do you long for heaven? Do you long for Jesus to return and to establish the new heavens and the new earth? If you are in Christ, a better country awaits you. A world without sickness and disease. A world without depression and loneliness. And a world without evil and injustice. In that heavenly city, there will be no sin. There will be no tears, suffering, and longing. For Christ will be our all...

Maybe there's something in your life that you don't want anyone to know. Maybe there's a hurt that you haven't been able to address. Maybe there's sin that you've been hiding and hoping that nobody will ever find out. Whatever it is you're thinking, feeling or experiencing, know that the God of heaven, the God of Nehemiah, cares about you. Jesus invites us to go to him...

What does it mean to “walk by the Spirit”? Walking by the Spirit implies both direction and empowerment. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. He directs us into all the truth. And the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Power who teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions. So the question we need to ask ourselves is, “Am I walking by the Spirit? Am I consciously walking by the Spirit?” E...

Just as a tree's growth leads to the spread of seeds, so we are called to spread the message of Christ. It's not enough to be grounded and growing. We are also called to be reaching and multiplying. In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus gives his final commission to his followers: To go and make disciples of all nations. This mission is not optional. It is the heartbeat of the church and the ultimate...

The gospel is the source and the unshakable foundation for everything we do at GCC. The gospel is what keeps us grounded and growing. But a tree’s roots are only the beginning. Without a strong framework of branches, that tree would never bear fruit. In the same way, while the gospel is our foundation, love is the framework that shapes and sustains everything built upon it. You can hear the rest o...

Have you ever seen a tree stand firm in the midst of a violent storm? The winds howl, the rain beats down, yet somehow that tree remains upright and unmoved. How? Because its roots run deep. Beneath the surface, hidden from sight, an intricate network of roots anchors the tree to the earth. Those roots stretch far and wide, drawing in water and vital nutrients, giving the tree the strength to with...

When you’re in a difficult situation in life, what do you turn to? What is your first response and reaction to any trials that come in your life? Do you immediately go into problem-solving mode? Do you turn to your friends for support? Do you turn to the TV or go on social media to mindlessly distract yourself? Maybe it’s sports, alcohol, drugs, gambling, online shopping, video games, or pornograp...

If you could summarize 2024 in one word, what would it be? For some of us, 2024 has been a year of celebration: Answered prayers, unexpected blessings and dreams fulfilled. For others, this year might have been marked by trials: Unforeseen challenges or maybe you lost someone this year that brought you sorrow. But even in those moments, His grace has been a lifeline, holding us through when we fel...

God is love. His love is not a fleeting feeling or a selfish demand. His love stepped into our broken world, took on flesh, and walked among us. It is a love that does not ask, “What can I get?” but declares, “I will give.” It is a love that sacrifices, pursues, and never fails. This is the love we celebrate at Christmas. A love that did not remain distant but was born in a manger, endured the cro...

How often do we look for lasting joy in all the wrong places? It could be in warm family gatherings spending time with loved ones, or in our financial wealth to provide comfort and security, or maybe in a job promotion or having any kind of power and status to feel significant in society. But the problem with all of these things is that whatever joy it brings, it is always temporary. These momenta...

Peace often feels elusive. Look at the world today: War and conflict dominates the headlines. Nations are divided. Communities are fractured. And families are torn apart. Perhaps some of you are carrying heavy burdens, health struggles, broken relationships, financial stress, or anxieties about everything. We long for peace. But the question is: Where do we find it? The truth is that the peace we...

Why do we need hope? Because sometimes we feel hopeless. Life is hard. It’s full of trials and tribulation. It can feel overwhelming at times especially if you lose your job, or your health, or a loved one, or friend. We also face many fears in this life such as death, enemies, sorrow and pain, judgment, hunger and thirst, abandonment, or being alone.  We all struggle with one or more of these fea...

Winter is when the world feels stripped bear. The days are darker. Life slows down. Winter can be harsh. Perhaps some of you are feeling that way now – isolated, weary, or burdened by struggles you did not ask for. Here’s a thing about winter. It comes for us all. None of us can avoid it. Life is not a perpetual spring or summer. Seasons of hardship and loss will arrive. But the question we face i...

"When you are walking through a valley, don't just stare at the shadows; look for the light beyond it." This quote reminds us that while shadows may surround us, the light of Christ is constant, unchanging, and always present. In the passage this week (2 Timothy 4:6-8), we see Paul reflect upon his life, considering his present, past, and future, and how he is able to see the light of Christ throu...

Do we care supremely about the glory of God? And do we care sincerely about the flourishing of people's souls? Then we cannot shy away from holding people accountable to God's Word. Leaders must also be held accountable because God's Word is the highest authority. And if leaders are godly, then they will gladly accept Biblical correction because they are humble and contrite in spirit, and tremble...

The blood of Jesus is not a free pass to live a life of sin with no contrition or no remorse. That is by definition "ungodliness": Living without any fear or acknowledgment of God. Sadly, many spiritual leaders continue to live a life of sin with no contrition or remorse until they get caught. Even then they are remorseful about the consequences of sin, but not offending and dishonouring God's nam...

Imagine being responsible for something that has eternal consequences. The Apostle Paul in his final letter to Timothy gives him a gospel charge that has the power to change lives forever. But here's the thing. This gospel charge isn't just for Timothy. It's for us as well. In today's passage, we see how we're called to carry the gospel, bear this weight of responsibility, and be faithful to the t...

We desperately need godly leaders – elders, deacons, disciple makers – in our church and in our generation who tremble at the words of God. So how do you begin to tremble at God's word? How can you grow in the fear of the Lord? Growing in the fear of the Lord according to Scripture comes from hearing God's word, through reading and keeping God's word and doing what it says. There is a direct corre...

On Thanksgiving Day, it's a great time to think about thanksgiving as a daily practice – a way of living that transforms not just the holiday meal but the whole course of our lives. Giving thanks is a lot like the salad you see at every Thanksgiving table – it's healthy and good for you but it often gets ignored. We know it's important but sometimes it gets shadowed by everything else that's on th...

In our generation, we don't have much experiential knowledge of fasting. It seems something is missing in our generation in terms of our spirituality compared to previous generations. Many of us probably don't fast but we'll see how fasting is such a huge benefit to a Christian's life. Visit https://gospelcitychurch.ca for more information on Gospel City Church.

Do you know how much Jesus loves you? And have you experienced His love for yourself? Maybe you know Jesus loves you, but more intellectually, because that’s what the Bible says. Or maybe you’re asking yourself right now, have I truly experienced his love in my heart? There’s one simple way you can tell if the love of God is real to you and that is by seeing whether the fruit of the Spirit is evid...

What does it mean to be devoted to the Word? It means studying the Word, applying the Word, and then teaching others on how to study and apply the Word. And then they teach others how to study and apply the Word and so forth. This is how disciples of Jesus are made to the ends of the earth. Now some of you may feel like this is too daunting or say that you don't have the gifting to teach. But...

Just like we expect babies to grow into toddlers, toddlers into children, and children into teenagers, we also expect people to grow spiritually. It's normal for Christians to grow spiritually. If that's not happening, something is wrong. Physically when a child isn't growing, doctors call it "failure to thrive." And doctors don't just shrug their shoulders and ignore the...

Everyone needs godly examples to follow. The Bible is full of them. Moses had Jethro. Joshua had Moses. Samuel had Eli. David had Samuel. The disciples had Jesus. Paul had Barnabus. In today's passage we see how Timothy had Paul as a godly example. And we learn the importance of not just following godly examples but being a godly example to others by the grace of God. Visit https://gospelcityc...

While this message is tailored to the newly baptized, it is applicable to all Christians. Because any decision we make to please God and to take any steps forward in doing the will of God is prompted by the Holy Spirit. It is evidence of God's grace at work in your heart. Visit https://gospelcitychurch.ca for more information on Gospel City Church.