Grace City Church of Calgary

In this sermon from John 18, Pastor Jeremiah walks us into the opening moments of the passion narrative to show that Jesus is not losing control but revealing it. As betrayal, arrest, and darkness close in, John’s Gospel makes clear that every step toward the cross is purposeful and willing: the King is fully in control, the Shepherd steps forward to shield His people, and the Savior freely drinks...

What is Christmas really all about? In this Christmas Eve message from Grace City Church, Pastor Dave explores the heart of Christmas by asking one powerful question: why did Jesus come? Using the timeless words of Hark the Herald Angels Sing, this sermon walks through the humility of Christ’s birth, the hope found in His death and resurrection, and the promise of new life available to all who bel...

Join Pastor Jeremiah for Grace City Church’s first Christmas Eve service in Oakridge as he reflects on the timeless message of hope found in Luke 2:11: “Unto you is born this day a Savior.” In this heartfelt Christmas message, Jeremiah invites listeners to rediscover the wonder of the Christmas story—moving beyond familiarity to encounter the personal, present, and life-changing good news of Jesus...

In this Advent message from Grace City Church, Pastor Jeremiah reflects on the profound gift of God’s presence—Emmanuel, “God with us.” Drawing a compelling contrast between the mystery of an anonymous artist like Banksy and the Christmas story, this sermon proclaims that God has not remained distant or hidden but has revealed Himself fully in Jesus Christ. Through Matthew 1, we explore how Jesus’...

In this Advent message from Grace City Church, we reflect on the deep longing for peace that surfaces at Christmas and why the peace we expect is often not the peace Jesus promises. We explore Scripture to uncover the true meaning of “peace on earth," which is not the absence of conflict, but reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ. This message invites both long-time Christians and those who...

Pastor Dave continues the series Unwrapping the Gift by exploring the gift of presence: Emmanuel, God with us. Through a memorable and heartfelt Christmas story, he challenges us to examine where we place our hope during the holiday season and reminds us how easily misplaced expectations can lead to disappointment. Looking at Israel’s longing for the Messiah and our modern Christmas hopes, this se...

Experience an encouraging Advent message as we explore “Grace: God For Us” through Romans 8:31–39. In this sermon, we reflect on the many facets of the gospel revealing how God meets us in our struggles, strengthens us in our weariness, and reminds us that nothing can separate us from His love in Christ Jesus. Through stories, Scripture, and the powerful imagery of God defending and restoring His...

Experience this uplifting Advent message from Grace City Church as guest preacher Kelly Reid invites us to unwrap “the gift of joy” found in the incarnation of Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 2:9, Kelly reflects on the humility of Jesus taking on flesh, the hope found even in His suffering, and the glory of His exaltation—showing why the birth of a child 2,000 years ago still fills our hearts with wo...

In this powerful message from Grace City Church, Elder Tim Smith closes our “Do You Believe?” series by exploring the doctrine of the future—Christ’s return, the resurrection of believers, God’s final judgment, and the eternal home promised to those in Christ. With Scripture as the foundation, Tim challenges us to ask the most important question: Are we prepared for our ultimate future? This sermo...

Join us for a powerful message from Grace City Church in Calgary as Pastor Dave shares a deeply personal story of loss, redemption, and the unwavering hope found in Jesus. Walking through John 17, we reflect on Christ’s prayer for all believers — that we would know we are loved, united through the Holy Spirit, and held in an eternal hope that cannot be shaken. Be encouraged by the reminder that be...

Experience a powerful message from Pastor Jeremiah at Grace City Church as he opens John 17 and reminds us of the sustaining grace of God: a grace that keeps, protects, sanctifies, and sends His people into the world with purpose. Through stories of Corrie Ten Boom, Adoniram Judson, and the words of Jesus on the night before His crucifixion, we’re shown that God doesn’t always remove us from suffe...

In this message, Pastor Jeremiah shares a deeply personal story of loss, prayer, and God’s faithfulness before leading us into John 17—Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer, spoken in the shadow of the cross. Together we explore what genuine glory means, how prayer reveals what we love, and why Jesus’ longing for the Father’s glory invites us to reshape our own pursuits. Through Scripture, reflection, and t...

Pastor Dave returns from a week of seminary study to continue our Ask Him Anything series with one of life’s most personal and pressing questions: How do I know God’s plan for my life and future? In this message, he shares his own story of wrestling with career, calling, uncertainty, and trust, while reminding us that God’s will begins not with clarity about tomorrow, but with relationship today....

Join Pastor Johnny as he shares heartfelt stories of partnership, mission work, and the deep human longing for more, a question we all ask sooner or later. In this message from the Ask Him Anything series, we explore what Scripture says about purpose, fulfillment, eternity, and the abundant life that Jesus offers. From humorous childhood memories to honest reflections on achievement, emptiness, fa...

In this message at Grace City, Pastor Jeremiah addresses a difficult and deeply personal question: “Why are there so many hypocrites in the church?” Speaking first to skeptics and seekers, he explores why hypocrisy offends us, how our moral intuition points to a deeper longing for truth, justice, and integrity, and why those very longings ultimately lead us to Jesus. He is the only one whose life...

In this message, Pastor Dave continues our series Ask Him Anything with a sermon titled “The Arrogance of Exclusivity: Why Is Jesus the Only Way?”. In a world that celebrates inclusion and tolerance, the exclusive claim of Jesus in John 14:6—“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”—can feel uncomfortable or even offensive. Yet Pastor Dave shows how this...

In this message from Grace City Church, we begin a new series titled Ask Him Anything. Today’s question addresses one of the most difficult and commonly asked issues: Where is God when everything goes wrong? Drawing from scripture, personal experience, and a comparison with other worldviews, we explore how Christianity uniquely addresses suffering and pain. This sermon provides a biblical framewor...

In this week’s message from Hebrews 12:1–2, we are reminded to lay aside every weight and fix our eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith. Elder Mike Murage shares a powerful sermon on the Christian life—also known as the perseverance of the saints—encouraging us that salvation is secure in Christ, sustained by His grace, and lived out through prayer, Scripture, and community. Drawin...

This week at Grace City Church, we explore Ephesians 5:25-27 and what it means to be a Jesus-focused church in a world longing for connection and hope. Pastor Travis unpacks God’s design for the church as one, holy, universal, and apostolic, showing how Jesus’ sacrifice, submission, and mission shape who we are and how we live. In a culture marked by loneliness and division, we’re called to embrac...

In this message, Justin unpacks the person and work of the Holy Spirit, exploring how God’s active presence guides, empowers, and transforms our lives. Drawing from Romans 8 and 1 Corinthians 12-14, we look at who the Spirit is, how He comforts us in suffering, equips us with spiritual gifts, and teaches us to discern God’s voice in a noisy world. Whether you’re a follower of Jesus or still explor...

This week at Grace City Church, Ben Gee continues our "Do You Believe?" sermon series with a powerful message on the doctrine of Union with Christ. Drawing from Romans 5:12–21, Ben unpacks how our identity is either in Adam or in Christ, and why understanding this truth is foundational to the gospel. Through Scripture, personal stories, and vivid illustrations, we see how being united with Christ...

In today’s message, Pastor Jeremiah continues our Do You Believe? series by exploring one of the most important questions Jesus ever asked: “Who do you say that I am?” Drawing from John 1 and Mark 8, this sermon unpacks the wonder of who Jesus is: fully God and fully man, and why that truth changes everything. We look at the work of Jesus on the cross, His resurrection, and His reign as King, and...

In this message, Pastor Dave walks us through Genesis 3:1-7 and unpacks the reality of sin, its devastating effects, and the hope we have in Jesus Christ. From the fall of humanity in the garden to the struggles we face today, we see that sin is more than breaking rules, it’s a rejection of God’s authority and a desire to live independently from Him. But the story doesn’t end there. God’s plan of...

In this sermon, Scott MacDonald helps us explore the doctrine of creation and what it reveals about God’s power, love, and purpose. From Genesis 1, we see that God created all things, including the seen and unseen, and continues to sustain them daily. We discuss why God created, how He relates to His creation, and what it means that humans are made in His image. Amid different perspectives on crea...