The ECC Podcast

This summer, we're turning to the most famous words Jesus ever spoke, and arguably the most misunderstood: the Beatitudes of Matthew 5. Too often these eight "blessed are" statements get heard as impossible idealism or crushing legalism, one more ladder to climb. But Jesus isn't handing out a new law on the mountain. He's announcing that the kingdom of God is breaking into th...

As it is National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are taking a pause from our Ecclesiastes series and will be hearing from Ray as he shares his reflections.  Dr. Raymond Aldred is the director of the Indigenous Studies Program at the Vancouver School of Theology, where he partners with the Indigenous Church around theological education. Status Cree from Swan River Band, Treaty 8, he was born in Norther...

What is the meaning of life?  It is the oldest question humanity has ever asked, and one we are still wrestling with today. This spring, we are journeying through one of the Bible's most provocative and searching books: Ecclesiastes. Often described by scholars as "unsettling," Ecclesiastes refuses to offer easy answers. Instead, it confronts us with the raw, unfiltered questions we...

After having discounted pleasures, riches, accomplishments and fame as pursuits that are all a "chasing after the wind" in the previous messages in this series, we now turn with Qoholeth to examine the pursuit of wisdom. While earthly wisdom offers advantages in living life and discerning the best approach to living life successfully, it ultimately is also a "chasing after the wind&...

Ecclesiastes  at first glance appears to be very negative and dark. A closer look reveals exactly the opposite, that it is intended to direct us to an incredibly positive perspective. Even in the midst of our broken world, God desires to give us the gift of joy, meaning, and contentment in the simple things in life. After an overview of these 2 perspectives, we will look at one specific issue in c...

This message celebrates Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples in Jerusalem and the church was born. What happened fifty days after Easter wasn't just a historical moment, it marked a seismic shift: the Spirit who once rested on select prophets and kings was now given to every believer, permanently.  That's still our story.  We carry the same Spirit that raised...

Sherah leads us in exploring Ecclesiastes 3's three themes of time, judgment, and death. In this message, we will see how the author shows us the human perspective vs. God’s perspective on these themes.

In celebration of Mother's day, we are taking a pause from our Ecclesiastes series to reflect on 2 Timothy 1:3–7. Through Paul’s encouragement to Timothy, we’ll explore how sincere faith is passed down through generations, strengthened through prayer, and stirred into action through the spiritual gifts God has given us. Together, let us discover how we can live out a bold and active faith toda...

What is the meaning of life?  It is the oldest question humanity has ever asked, and one we are still wrestling with today. This spring, we invite you to journey with us through one of the Bible's most provocative and searching books:  Ecclesiastes . Often described by scholars as "unsettling," Ecclesiastes refuses to offer easy answers. Instead, it confronts us with the raw, unfilte...

We invite you to continue to journey with us as Ben speaks from Ecclesiastes 2. Over the course of this series, we will explore whether the things we most often chase (pleasure, wealth, success, justice, and even wisdom) can truly deliver the meaning we are longing for. You may find that some of what Ecclesiastes exposes is not just a tension in the ancient world, but a tension alive in our own he...

Join Pastor Sherah as we look at how we can listen to God's purpose for our lives and work as families and individuals on our own happiness projects.

The small moment Jesus has with Zacchaeus as he is passing through Jericho has a huge impact on the Jewish society that observes it. Jesus challenges their social expectations and behaviors and shows them a new way to acknowledge those that society considers beneath it.

In this message, Dan will finish up our series on Small Moments, Big Impact as we consider Holy Interruptions in our lives, including the greatest Interruption of them all, the miracle of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Most of us have been taught that making a difference means going big, but what if Jesus measures impact differently than we do? This week, we look at one of the strangest episodes in Jesus' ministry, a cursed tree, an overturned table, and a kingdom that values faithfulness over flashiness. Things that looked impressive on the outside turned out to be dead on the inside, and the moments nobody...

On his final journey to Jerusalem, Jesus heals a blind beggar named Bartimaeus. Jesus declares it was his faith that saved him. What marks of faith did Bartimaeus display? And what can we learn today from the faith of a blind beggar who encountered Jesus one day in Jericho 2,000 years ago? Join Mark as he explores Mark 10: 46-52.

Charlene explores the stories of two different people who desperately needed Jesus’ healing touch: First, Jairus who was wealthy and influential, and second, an unnamed woman who was poor and an outcast. This messages takes us back to this seemingly small moment when this woman who touches the edge of Jesus’ cloak experiences a powerful impact on her body, her faith, and her whole well-being. Jesu...

Luke explores chapter 1 of the Book of Ruth and uncovers the powerful theme of sacrificial and steadfast love woven through a story of suffering and uncertainty.

In the first message of our new series Small Moments, Big Impact, we step into the powerful story of a woman who breaks open an alabaster jar and pours out perfume worth a year’s wages on Jesus. What looked wasteful and unnecessary to others, Jesus called “a beautiful thing.” In a world obsessed with big platforms and bigger results, this quiet, costly act of love reveals the heart of His upside-d...

What if the secret to the early church's explosive growth wasn't programs or strategies, but something far more radical? In Acts 2, after 3,000 people are added in a single day, Luke "pops the hood" to reveal the engine driving this movement: a community so marked by sacrificial love that the world couldn't help but ask, "What's going on over there?" In this mes...

What does true biblical friendship look like? Can singleness be seen as a gift in the church? In this message, Sherah leads us as we explore these issues and learn how to be true friends to the single members of our congregation.

Rev. Dr. Raymond Aldred dives into the passage of Matthew 5:1-12 and discuss how Jesus redefines what it means to follow God's path in the context of neighborly love.

What motivates us to serve and share our faith with others? Are we duty-bound, or serving out of a feeling of guilt and obligation? Or have we found the wellspring of motivation that comes from true acquaintance with Christ-like love? This Sunday, we'll have the privilege of hearing from Gatlin from the  Daybreak Point Bible Camp  team who will be sharing about what motivates them to serve the...

Andreas Russell gives an update on his student ministry work with the Navigators of Canada. He'll share about the exciting growth he's witnessing and reflect on how God is making Himself known to students and to us.

Mary's example has much to teach us today about obedience and humility. In this message, Sherah will lead us as we continue to dig deeper into Mary's story and reflect on our own posture towards God.

We all have that picture of Mary in our heads — calm, glowing, wrapped in blue — but what if the real Mary was way more real and relatable than we think? Come explore her story with fresh eyes and see how God shows up in ordinary people and everyday moments… including yours.