Pilgrim Church

Christ-like Victory with Joshua Liem John 16:16-33 How does Christ's victory over darkness empower us to overcome in our daily lives? How can we cultivate lasting joy and peace in a world full of tension and conflict? Join us this Sunday as we explore Jesus' final words to his disciples, and his call for us to have peace and joy. --- Home Churches for reflection & discussion: How has y...

Spirit-led Flourishing with Joshua Liem John 16:1-15 From assassination attempts to economic crises, how does the Holy Spirit guide and empower us to navigate these turbulent times with peace and purpose?  Join us this week as we dive deep into John 16, exploring how Jesus’ words to his disciples speak to our chaotic world today.   --- HOME CHURCHES for reflection & discussion: How does the id...

An Unexpected Invitation with Guest Speaker Selene Favreau Luke 19:1-10 The story of Jesus and Zacchaeus gives us a glimpse of God's extravagant love and unconditional acceptance.  Like Zacchaeus, knowing our identity as God's beloved children is always the starting point for transformation. Selene has been on staff, serving in various roles, with Power to Change Ministries in Canada for t...

FLOURISH Spirit-Led Flourishing in a Hostile World System with Joshua Liem John 15:18-6:1 What does it mean to truly flourish as Christians in a world that seems increasingly indifferent or hostile to the church? This Sunday, we'll explore Jesus' words about persecution and hatred, uncovering a radical vision of thriving that challenges our cultural norms. Join us as we dive into John 15 a...

FLOURISH in Friendship with Laura Wiens Join us this Sunday as we delve into the theme of friendship and joy from the words of Jesus in John 15:8-17. Discover how abiding in Christ's love and following His commandments lead to true joy and flourishing. Reflect on the profound friendship Jesus offers us and the transformative power of walking in His ways. -- Home Church For reflection & dis...

We’re starting a new sermon series, FLOURISH!   Over the next couple months, we’ll be exploring John 15-17 and how it relates to our vision of seeing our neighbours flourish.  This Sunday, we’ll ask what it means to flourish in a world filled with competing visions of fruitfulness.  How does abiding in Christ lead to true joy and fruitful living?  Join us this week as we dive into John 15:1-11! --...

Lean In #22: Matthew 7:7-12 with Guest Speaker Melissa Heerebout Pastor Melissa Heerebout's sermon on Matthew 7:7-12 delves into the profound nature of prayer, challenging us to rethink our approach to communicating with God. She shares her personal journey with health struggles and how persistent prayer played a role in her experiences. By understanding the historical context of prayer and re...

Matthew 7:1-6 with Ryan Guerra May 26, 2024 You can’t judge me… or maybe you can? But you shouldn’t! Or should… but in the right way? It can be a bit confusing. Join us on Sunday as we dig into what Jesus has to say about it.

Matthew 6:25-34 with Talasi Guerra May 19, 2024 We live in a world dominated by worry and stress. But the teachings of Jesus invite us to overcome worry with worship. Join us this week as guest speaker Talasi Guerra unpacks Matthew 6:25-34.

Lean In: Matthew 6:16-18 with Ryan Guerra May 12, 2024 Self-denial isn’t a popular practice in Canada in 2024. But deeply entrenched in the way of Jesus is an invitation to allow ourselves not to be mastered by our fleeting desires and to be willing to say “no” to ourselves. And what’s more is that the invitation is to trust that God’s reward is all the validation we need for such actions. Join us...

Lean In #18: Matthew 6:19-24 with Joshua Liem May 5, 2024 Dive into Matthew 6:19-24 with us this Sunday as we explore the complexities of wealth, stewardship, and ethical living. Join the conversation as we unpack biblical teachings and confront contemporary issues, challenging ourselves to align our values with the teachings of Jesus. 

Matthew 6:5-8 with Joshua Liem April 21, 2024 Every religious person prays. What is unique about Christian prayer? Join us this Sunday as we delve into the heart of prayer from Jesus' teaching in the center of the Sermon on the Mount.

Matthew 6:1-4 with Ryan Guerra April 14, 2024 When’s the last time you’ve let the world know how generous you are by playing the trumpet on a street corner? This is a strange picture which seems unimaginable in our context. Or, could it be that this is an excellent description of how many of us tend to practice good deeds?

This Sunday, we have the opportunity to gather and celebrate new life in Jesus together as a community! Join us for a morning of celebration, baptisms, and child dedications!

Matthew 5:43-48 with Joshua Liem March 24, 2024 The hardest, and perhaps most well-known yet least practiced teaching of Jesus is this: love your enemy. Jesus urges us to imitate God in this manner, thereby achieving perfection. But do you even want to worship a God who blesses your enemies? Join us this Sunday as we lean closer in discipleship to the Preacher on the Mount.

Matthew 5:38-42 with Guest Dr. Ed Ng March 17, 2024 Turn the other cheek" is a phrase that is deeply embedded in the English language. But if Christians are to take Jesus's teachings seriously, does this mean we are to allow ourselves to be victimized?

Lean In: Matthew 5:38-42 with Ryan Guerra March 10, 2024 Being wronged by others is a part of life that remains out of our own control. However, what is in our control is how we respond. Join us this week as we lean into Jesus’ teachings and dive into four ways to respond when being wronged.

Matthew 5:33-37 with Ryan Guerra March 3, 2024 *due to technical issue, recording is not complete* “Just tell the dang truth!” Sounds simple, but the real challenge comes when we try to live this out in our everyday lives. Yet, at the heart of the gospel, is a God full of truth, honesty, and integrity who invites us to shake off the dishonest way of the world and to join him in bearing his truth

The Secret of Contentment with Guest Brad Bruneski February 25, 2024 Contentment is elusive to us, both in seasons of plenty and seasons of lack. Paul finds himself writing from prison, where nothing about his circumstances say that he should be content, but he teaches us that he has learned the secret of contentment. We explore together what it means to learn this secret and how it impacts the wa...

Matthew 5:31-32 with Ryan Guerra February 18, 2024 What truly lies at the heart of relationships? What picture of commitment can we gain from the Preacher on the Mount? And what does God call us to as we interact with one another? Join us as we dig into the next passage in our Lean In series.

Matthew 5:27-30 with Joshua Liem February 11, 2024 Adultery, hell, dismemberment, and the desires of the heart—things get intense in this week’s text. Jesus advocates tearing out eyes and chopping off hands if they cause sin in Matthew 5:27-30, so where are all the one-eyed, one-armed Christians? Join us this Sunday as we explore this challenging text.

February 4, 2024 This Sunday’s message will be a panel discussion fueled by questions sent in by our church community.

Matthew 5:21-26 with Ryan Guerra January 28, 2024 Hate deals damage, love heals damage. There are many postures we take in life, and it’s important to understand that our treatment toward others is either something that brings life and healing or exerts damage on those around us.

Matthew 5:17-20 with Joshua Liem January 21, 2024 How are Christians supposed to read and interpret the Bible? Matthew 5:17-20 is considered by many to be the most significant passage in the entire Bible on how to understand Scripture. It is arguably why Jesus was crucified. Join us this Sunday as we take a closer look at the Preacher on the Mount.

Hearing the Voice of God with Amy Baker January 14, 2024 Does God really personally guide us? If so, how? Why do some seem to hear from Him continuously while others seem to not at all? This week we’ll be discussing the idea of God speaking to us, how we might hear from Him more clearly and what might get in the way of this life altering reality.