PORTICO Community Church

How do you react when you feel intimidated? Today we continue our sermon series, “Easter from the other side”. Pastor Rick Carrol takes us through some of the occurances leading to Jesus’ arrest and highlights how in spite of our intimidation and insecurity, God invites us to a place of identification with the Father’s mission.  Intimidation blurs reality Insecurity permissions aggression Identifi...

Should we talk about politics in the church? Why or why not? Today we begin our sermon series, “Easter from the other side”. Pastor Rick Carrol & Doug Rhind discuss why political systems are imperfect, how God’s purposes prevail in spite of political agendas, and how Jesus lived with kingdom focus in a political world.  Political systems are imperfect. God’s purposes prevail in spite of politi...

Do you live for the moment or for the future? Today we conclude our sermon series, “Understanding Jesus”. Pastor Doug Rhind and Duane Henry discusses how Jesus meets us at our point of need, shifts our perspectives, and shows us the way to heaven.  Jesus meets us at our point of need. Jesus shifts our perspective from dirt to divine. Jesus shows us the way to heaven. Broadcasted from the Mississau...

This is the PORTICO podcast. We are ONE Church, ONE message, MANY expressions. Our goal with this podcast is to ask the question "how can we respond to culture" and facilitate the following conversation.  We sit down with our PORTICO executive pastor Amitabh Singh to discuss how administration and digital advancements have changed the (big 'C') Church for the better! In this ep...

Where do you go that makes you feel like an outsider? Today we continue our sermon series called, “Understanding Jesus”. Pastor Rick Carrol discusses Jesus’ heart towards those that were despised and seen as  “outsiders” We learn that although Jesus differentiated, He never excluded. Jesus expanded the understanding of God’s kingdom and ultimately initiated a new covenant. Jesus differentiated, bu...

What are some challenges you’ve faced with organized religion? Today we continue our sermon series, “Understanding Jesus”. Pastor Doug Rhind discusses how Jesus challenged religious exclusivity, deconstructed organized religion, and extended unconditional grace.  Jesus challenged religious exclusivity. Jesus deconstructed organized religion. Jesus extends unconditional grace. Broadcasted from the...

What is your take on ghosts or paranormal activity? Today we continue our sermon series called, “Understanding Jesus”. Pastor Rick Carrol discusses the third and yet equal person of the Godhead, the Holy Spirit. Find out why Jesus needed the Holy Spirit in today’s message.  Jesus' life was designed by the Holy Spirit Jesus was directed by the Holy Spirit Jesus was dependant on the power of th...

Have you been a part of a family business? Would you work with a family member? Today we continue our sermon series called, “Understanding Jesus”. Pastor Doug Rhind discusses the oneness that Jesus shared with the Father and why it’s a pattern for how we ought to live our lives.  Jesus fulfilled the Father’s mission Jesus lived in submission to the Father Jesus was entrusted with full authority fr...

This is the PORTICO podcast. We are ONE Church, ONE message, MANY expressions. Our goal with this podcast is to ask the question "how can we respond to culture" and facilitate the following conversation.  This month, former PORTICO Director of Serve Geninne Bridge joins Dwayne and Duane 2.0 (Henry) to discuss the churches response to race, culture and reconciliation.  In this episode, we...

Who is Jesus to you? Today we begin a new sermon series called, “Understanding Jesus”. Pastor Doug Rhind and Duane Henry discuss the confusing, polarizing, and yet convincing message of Jesus.  The story of Jesus is confusing, polarizing and yet convincing.  The greatest right that you and I will ever have is to be a son/daughter of the most high God.  Broadcasted from the Mississauga campus. If y...

What’s the best piece of marriage advice that you have ever received? Today we conclude a sermon series called, “Hallmark, Hollywood, or Holiness”. Pastor Rick Carrol and Doug Rhind discuss God’s original design for marriage and why a foundation of faith is important when navigating through a marriage covenant. A thriving marriage recognizes it's a covenant, it requires sacrifice and embraces...

Which do you prefer, Hollywood love stories or Hallmark love stories Today we begin a sermon series called, “Hallmark, Hollywood, or Holiness”. Pastor Rick Carrol discusses God’s original design for sex, the importance of biblical sexuality, and why sexual purity is essential when it comes to partnership and marriage. Let's learn what the bible teaches about sexuality! We are created as sexua...

iChurch What is the best/worst things about attending church online? Today we conclude our sermon series, “Matters of the Heart”. Pastor Rick Carrol & Doug Rhind discuss the importance of participating in a modern day church experience regardless of the change in church culture . Although we may have disagreement in preference, the church of Jesus Christ stays united through purpose.  Key Text...

Biblical Fasting In our brand new series called, "Matters of the Heart" we take a look at some ancient disciplines found in the Bible and how we can practically apply them to our lives in 2022. Today we continue with our sermon series called, “Matters of the Heart”. Pastor Doug Rhind teaches on the importance of biblical fasting and how fasting anticipate the presence of God. How will yo...

Why Christians Shouldn't Tithe What’s the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought for someone? In our brand new series called, "Matters of the Heart" we take a look at some ancient disciplines found in the Bible and how we can practically apply them to our lives in 2022. Today we continue with our sermon series called, “Matters of the Heart”. Pastor Rick Carrol (Senior Pastor) teach...

Google Vs God Is the Bible a good read?  In our brand new series called, "Matters of the Heart" we take a look at some ancient disciplines found in the Bible and how we can practically apply them to our lives in 2022. Today Pastor Doug Rhind (Teaching Pastor) and Pastor Arnold Palaganas (Director of GROW) teaches on why the bible is not just a good read but an essential part to living th...

Prayer In this sermon series called "Points of Interest", we explore many pivotal points in the Bible that define who God is.  Pastor Rick Carrol and Pastor Doug Rhind discuss why prayer matters and how God answers prayer in accordance to His will.    Key Text: Luke 11:5-8 NLT Then, teaching them more about prayer, he used this story: “Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wa...

Rebuild The Temple In this sermon series called "Points of Interest", we explore many pivotal points in the Bible that define who God is.  Pastor Rick Carrol and Pastor Doug Rhind discuss why Jesus is greater than the temple in today’s message. Although the temple held significant value that led to holy practices, through the power of the Holy Spirit, God now has set us apart to be livin...

The Promise Of Bethlehem What is your favourite type of bread?  In this sermon series called "Points of Interest", we explore many pivotal points in the Bible that define who God is.  Bread is often a staple to every meal and seems to be a recurring theme throughout scripture. Pastor Rick Carrol continues with our “Points of Interest” sermon series, and discusses why Bethlehem (House of...

Christmas In Jerusalem In this sermon series called "Points of Interest", we explore many pivotal points in the Bible that define who God is.  This week, our Points of Interest series takes us to Jerusalem, the epicentre of life in this ancient near-east region of Palestine. Pastor Doug Rhind discusses how Jesus  was no ordinary baby, for some were claiming that this child was born to be...

What Good Can Come From Nazareth? In this sermon series called "Points of Interest", we explore many pivotal points in the Bible that define who God is.  In this week’s sermon series “Points of Interest”, Pastor Rick Carrol and Pastor Doug Rhind discuss how God often uses small settings to reveal big things. We are reminded through scripture that God is faithful in obscurity, adversity,...

When God Is Silent  In this sermon series called "Points of Interest", we explore many pivotal points in the Bible that define who God is.  In this weeks sermon series “Points of Interest”, Pastor Rick Carrol discusses how we must respond when God is silent. We are reminded that silence is for a season, produces maturity in our faith, and is never an indication of inactivity.  Galatians...

In this sermon series called "Points of Interest", we explore the gift of prophecy. This week, Rick Carrol (Senior Pastor) and Pastor Duane Henry (Director of Care) talk about God Pastor Rick Carrol (Senior Pastor) and Pastor Duane Henry (Director of Care) discuss God’s primary intent for prophecy. We discover in scriptures that prophecy reminds us that God is in control, prophesy is res...

In this sermon series called "Points of Interest", we are reminded how God calls us to be different. This week, Rick Carrol (Senior Pastor) and Pastor Doug Rhind (Teaching Pastor) discuss why God has destined us to be different. We are not defined by our gender, race, culture, social or economic status. We are children of God with nothing more and nothing less. 1 Samuel 8:5-7 NLT “Look,”...