Thrive Church Calgary

Ever felt completely trapped? Like you're stuck between a wall of anxiety, depression, or addiction, and a past that refuses to stop chasing you? In this powerful message, Pastor Josiah takes us back over 3,500 years to a dramatic moment in biblical history: the Israelites trapped between the Egyptian army and the Red Sea. But this ancient story is far more than history—it’s a vivid picture of...

Are you tired of running your spiritual race on empty? Grounded in 1 Corinthians 16:13 , Pastor Josiah explores what it truly means to live with consistency, courage, and love—not through our own willpower, but through surrender to Jesus. Discover how God calls us to be "pacesetters" whose steady, Spirit-led lives naturally empower and encourage everyone around them to finish their race...

In this powerful message, Pastor Josiah reminds us that just as hikers need to pause and look back to see how far they've come, we need moments to recognize God's hand in our journey. Drawing from Lamentations 3:22-23, we're reminded that God's faithful love never ends, His mercies are new every morning, and great is His faithfulness. The testimonies shared—from miraculous healings...

"Seated & Sent" In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah addresses the spiritual authority believers have over their thought life through Christ. Believers are seated with Christ in heavenly places and therefore possess spiritual weapons to pull down strongholds, cast down arguments, and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. Through awareness, rebuking in J...

" Seated & Sent" In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah examines the often-overlooked story of Terah, Abraham's father, who stopped halfway on his journey to Canaan. This message explores how individual obedience and steps of faith create ripples into future generations. We are challenged as believers to not settle for "as good as it gets" or remain stuck in places...

"Seated & Sent" In part two of this series, Pastor Josiah emphasizes that Jesus's victory over sin, death, and the grave includes provision for physical and emotional healing. Through Christ's work on the cross, believers have inherited delegated authority to pray for the sick and see them recover. This is not reserved for special Christians or church leaders, but is availabl...

Seated & Sent In part one of this sermon series, Pastor Josiah explores the transformative truth that believers are not victims of their circumstances but victors through Christ Jesus. This message emphasizes that Jesus became our "holy substitute" (propitiation), taking our place and securing complete victory over sin, death, and all opposing forces. Because believers are spirituall...

In this message, Natalie explores the paradoxical truth that God's power works best through our weaknesses rather than our strengths. Drawing from Paul's teaching about his "thorn in the flesh," the message challenges the world's emphasis on hiding weaknesses and showcasing strengths. Instead, it invites believers to bring their weaknesses, struggles, and thorns to the feet o...

"Let the Dust Settle" In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah focuses on Isaiah 43:18-19, emphasizing that God is working beneath the surface of our circumstances even when we cannot see visible change. Just as plants develop roots underground before breaking through the soil, God is preparing breakthroughs in areas where believers have been praying and waiting. Join us for Thrive Chu...

"Let the Dust Settle" In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah encourages believers to pause in God's presence when emotions rise, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide decisions and responses rather than acting impulsively from anger, fear, or other strong feelings; allowing our flesh (the "dust") to settle rather than being driven by emotions and feelings. By practicing &q...

Let the Dust Settle In part two of this series, Pastor Josiah challenges us as believers to move beyond merely trying to resist the flesh and instead intentionally train to walk in the Spirit. He emphasizes making "no provision for the flesh" while actively filling ourselves with God's presence. When we are empty and weary, life's pressures crush us, but when filled with the Spir...

Let the Dust Settle In part one of this series, Natalie explains how believers can overcome their fleshly nature and walk in the Spirit. She emphasizes that our flesh, made from the dust of the earth, constantly battles against God's Spirit within us. Rather than relying on willpower or self-effort, transformation comes through planting the Word of God in our hearts like a seed, nurturing it t...

In this Easter Message, Pastor Josiah explains the resurrection wasn't a frantic escape but a completed work—Jesus didn't need the burial cloth anymore because death was finished, not final. This small detail reveals that the same God who carefully folded a cloth in the midst of conquering death also cares intimately about the smallest details of our lives. Jesus' resurrection changes...

This Palm Sunday sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey colt. Rather than simply commemorating a historical event, the message reveals how Jesus intentionally chose the donkey to signal that He came to bring peace between God and humanity—not through military conquest, but through His sacrificial death on the cross. Join us for Thrive Ch...

" Loonies, Toonies & Misconstrunies" In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah addresses the misconception that financial stewardship is either entirely our responsibility or entirely God's. He establishes that believers are called to be "co-laborers" with God in their finances—neither carrying the full weight alone nor being passive observers. When we partner with God...

"Loonies, Toonies & Misconstrunies" In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah addresses common misconceptions about tithing and presents a biblical understanding of giving. He emphasizes that tithing is not a legalistic requirement for God's love or a transactional means to obtain blessings, but rather a worship response to God's overwhelming goodness and mercy. Giving shou...

"Loonies, Toonies & Misconstrunies" In part two of the series, Pastor Josiah challenges the common misconception that our money belongs to us, revealing instead that everything we have is God's and we are merely stewards of His resources. He confronts the cultural lie of "self-made" success, and reminds us that the ultimate goal is to hear "Well done, good and fait...

"Loonies, Toonies & Misconstrunies" In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah addresses common misconceptions about money from a biblical perspective. He  challenges two prevalent "ditches" people fall into: believing money is the root of all evil (leading to poverty mentality) and viewing money as the ultimate source of happiness and security. The core message emphasizes t...

"Relationship Reset" In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah and Natalie address practical questions about maintaining godly relationships while keeping Christ at the center. They provide practical guidance on date nights, pursuing relationships, and dealing with burnout, always pointing back to seeking first the kingdom of God and allowing the Spirit, not just the letter of the law,...

"Relationship Reset" In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah addresses the importance of establishing biblical boundaries in relationships to help them flourish rather than struggle. God has established clear guidelines for relationships that define what is "in play" and "out of bounds." The message emphasizes that boundaries don't restrict life but actually e...

"Relationship Reset" In Part two of this series, Pastor Josiah draws parallels between Olympic athletes and Christian living, this sermon challenges believers to approach their relationships with the same intensity, purpose, and intentionality that athletes bring to competition. The ultimate goal is not merely participation but winning—achieving deep, meaningful, flourishing relationship...

"Relationship Reset " In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah focuses on the transformative power of words in our relationships, emphasizing that our speech can either bring life and growth or death and decay. Through intentional use of timing, tone, and truth, believers can reset destructive communication patterns and build relationships according to God's design. Join us for Thri...

"Build" In part 4 of this sermon series, Pastor Josiah poses the question, are we building our lives as genuine offerings to God, or are we constructing cheap imitations that merely look spiritual from a distance? We're challenged to examine the markers of our own spiritual construction, and reminded  that unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain (Psalm 127:...

"BUILD" In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah focuses on the account of blind Bartimaeus to illustrate how we must throw off false identities rooted in past hurts, failures, and limitations in order to build what God has called us to create. The core truth is that our identity is not found in our past, our failures, or our wounds, but in being the righteousness of God and children...

"Build" In part two of this series, Pastor Josiah explains the critical importance of building our lives in partnership with God rather than simply managing daily responsibilities. The central message is that believers should not merely survive life but flourish according to God's elevated plans. The sermon distinguishes between working "in" our lives versus working "o...