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Everyone wants the win. Whether it's cheering for your favorite team during the FIFA World Cup, crossing the finish line of a race, or reaching a personal goal, we're naturally drawn to moments of victory. But what if the greatest victories aren't found at the finish line—but in the journey that leads there? In this message, we explore Jesus' invitation in John 15 to "abid...

What makes the world truly beautiful? In this special International Sabbath message, we journey from the beautiful game of soccer to the beautiful world God created, ultimately arriving at the beautiful message of the gospel. Through stories of teamwork, culture, and faith, we're reminded that our differences aren't barriers—they're part of God's beautiful design. No matter you...

Life often confronts us with questions that seem impossible to answer. Why did this happen? Why didn't God intervene? Why does the path forward remain unclear? In this powerful message, we journey through the life of David—a man who was anointed by God yet spent years waiting, suffering, and wrestling with unanswered questions. From the fields of Bethlehem to the throne of Israel, David'...

As the world turns its attention to the FIFA World Cup, millions of people find themselves doing something unexpected: praying. Whether it's a last-minute goal, a penalty kick, or a championship dream, moments of competition often reveal what matters most to us. In this message, we explore what our prayers say about the condition of our hearts and what Jesus teaches about authentic prayer. Dr...

As Vancouver prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, guest speaker John Romano launches our new teaching series, The Beautiful Game , by exploring a competition far greater than any sporting event. While billions of people around the world focus on a trophy made of gold, Scripture reveals that a much deeper battle is taking place—the battle for the human heart. Through the stories of the Rich Young R...

What happens when our hunger for success, power, control, and recognition becomes the driving force of our lives? In this episode, we journey through the story of Babylon—from the Tower of Babel to the reign of Nebuchadnezzar—to explore the difference between the empire humanity tries to build and the Kingdom God invites us into. Along the way, we'll meet Daniel and his friends, witness God&a...

From Jericho’s collapsing walls to the open gates of the New Jerusalem, this week’s message in our City by City series explores a powerful question: What kind of city are we helping build? Throughout Scripture, cities are more than locations—they reveal human priorities, fears, hopes, and God’s mission for people. Jericho stood behind towering walls built for protection and exclusion. But God’s st...

Visit Us at oacvancouver.ca We believe that Jesus is needed and relevant for people in Vancouver today. The message of God's love and promise of wholeness was destined to be experienced within a faith community that worships, studies scripture and prays together. Let us warmly welcome you to journey with us toward greater connection, purpose and peace. Follow Us Instagram: instagram.com/oacva...

What if the city isn’t just a backdrop in the Bible — but one of its main characters? In this message from our City by City series, we explore how Scripture tells the story of cities: from Babel to Babylon, from Jerusalem to the New Jerusalem. While cities often magnify human brokenness, they are also places God continually moves toward with compassion, redemption, and hope. Drawing from Genesis,...

We we so glad to be able to host Monterey Bay Academy on the tail end our their band and choir concert tour. We are so richly bless be be able to enjoy their moving music. Visit Us at oacvancouver.ca We believe that Jesus is needed and relevant for people in Vancouver today. The message of God's love and promise of wholeness was destined to be experienced within a faith community that worship...

What if we approached our everyday lives with the same sense of purpose and urgency as a space mission? In this powerful message from Oakridge Adventist Church, we explore how the wonder of space exploration—like the Artemis mission—points us to a deeper spiritual reality. Just as astronauts return with a renewed awe for Earth, we’re invited to rediscover the uniqueness of Jesus as the true source...

What does it really mean to follow Jesus—not just individually, but together? In this powerful message, we explore the heart of discipleship and uncover a truth we often overlook: we were never meant to walk this journey alone. While Jesus calls us into mission, He also calls us into community—into relationships that strengthen, support, and shape us. We reflect on three common limiting beliefs th...

Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. But what happens after the celebration fades? What does the resurrection actually call us to live out today? In this powerful and deeply personal message, we’re invited to rediscover the awe of the resurrection —not as a distant historical event, but as a present reality that transforms how we live, serve, and relate to one another. Visit Us at oacvancouver.ca...

What are you wearing? This Easter message takes us beyond Bethlehem… all the way back to Eden. Before the cross, before the resurrection, there was a moment of brokenness—when humanity first tried to cover shame with fig leaves. But God had a better plan. From the garments of skin in Genesis… to the purple robe placed on Jesus in mockery… to the seamless tunic at the cross… and finally to the fold...

What happens when shame meets grace? In this powerful message, guest speaker Aden Friedman from Jews for Jesus unpacks the story of the Samaritan woman in John 4 —a story of brokenness, identity, and transformation. Through a deeply personal and mission-driven perspective, we are reminded that Jesus doesn’t avoid our pain—He meets us in it. The woman at the well came in shame, hiding from others…...

What if the breakthrough you’re praying for isn’t just about your faith—but the people you surround yourself with? In this powerful message from Luke 5:17–26, Pastor Max shares the story of four friends who refused to give up on bringing someone to Jesus. Through their persistence, faith, and boldness, a paralyzed man encounters not just physical healing—but something even deeper: forgiveness and...

On this special Pi Day Sabbath, we explore a powerful connection between faith, mathematics, and the nature of God. What does an infinite number like pi reveal about our longing for meaning? Why does the universe operate with such precise order and consistency? And how does all of this point us toward a Creator who is both infinite and deeply personal? Through Scripture, science, and reflection, t...

Humanity has spent centuries trying to understand the brokenness of our world. Philosophers, thinkers, and worldviews have all attempted to explain suffering, evil, and injustice. But explaining the problem is not the same as solving it. Looking at Romans 8:31–39, we discover that the gospel does not merely analyze the problem of sin—it provides the solution. Through the life, death, resurrection,...

In this moving message, Pastor Widens shares a deeply personal journey through grief, calling, and healing. After the loss of his mother, he wrestled with anger toward God and the weight of ministry. Yet through prayer, worship, and the embrace of his children, he discovered something profound: connection brings healing, and healing leads to rest. Through Scripture, he reminds us that the Sabbath...

Who doesn’t love a good love story? From action heroes to childhood crushes, from Isaac and Rebekah to Ruth and Boaz — something in all of us longs for a story where love wins in the end. But what if the greatest love story ever written isn’t just poetic… it’s prophetic? In this culminating message of our “Wanted” series, Pastor Jess explores Song of Songs 8:6–7 and uncovers the deeper meaning beh...

Valentine’s Day on Sabbath only comes around every seven years — and this week at Oakridge Adventist Church in Vancouver, we leaned into it. Continuing our Wanted series through the biblical book of Song of Songs, this message explores a powerful truth: our human desire, attraction, and embodied love are not accidents of biology — they are sacred design. Often misunderstood or over-spiritualized,...

How would you fill in the blank? Loves? Wants? Or, if we’re honest… tolerates? Is disappointed with? Ignores? In this opening message of our new series Wanted , we begin an unexpected journey through one of the most poetic — and often avoided — books of the Bible: the Song of Songs. Far from being just romantic poetry, this ancient text reveals something startling about the heart of God. Through t...

What does it mean to be made new? In this deeply moving message, we explore baptism as a sacred renewal ritual—one that speaks to a universal human longing for cleansing, rebirth, identity, and belonging. Drawing from ancient faith traditions, Indigenous practices, and the shared human story of water as a threshold, this message reveals how Christian baptism builds upon a timeless instinct: the de...

What truly holds first place in your life? In this message from our Renewed series, we explore what it means to be renewed through praise . Drawing from Philippians 3 and Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, we’re reminded that renewal doesn’t begin when our circumstances change—it begins when Christ takes His rightful place at the center of our lives. Through honest reflections on social medi...

Renewal was never meant to be a solo journey. In this message from Oakridge Adventist Church’s January teaching series Renewed , we explore what it means to experience spiritual renewal together . Building on the themes of personal prayer and renewed mission, this teaching invites us to rediscover discipleship as something formed and sustained in community. Drawing from James 5, Acts 2 & 4, an...