Thrive Church Calgary

This message centers on the profound truth in Psalm 118:24 - 'This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.' It challenges us to approach each day with purpose and intentionality, recognizing that today is the 'big time' because God has made it. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with...

In this message, Pastor Josiah explores the idea that when faced with decisions and challenges in life, our first instinct should be to turn to God for guidance. The story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3) illustrates how they were tempted to listen to the serpent instead of trusting God's wisdom. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT...

In order for you to have a true life you need to be rooted and planted. To do that, we need to be part of a church community. As you are planted in the house of God, you will grow into what God has for you. Where you are rooted matters. Where you are rooted will determine whether you will withstand the storms. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Yo...

Join us for a special panel collective at Thrive where we are speaking to some of our members about the importance of community.  When we are gathered together, in community, it brings something additional out of us. When we are together, we go farther. As we do life together, we grow and it encourages each other to continue to pursue God. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or On...

Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed? So many in the Church today have never received the Holy Spirit; The Holy Spirit is the power of God, and you can have all the activities, and studies and schedules, but if He isn't there, there's no power.  If you have no power, it’s not going to work. Jesus didn’t demonstrate any miracles or power until He received the Holy Spirit. He...

In part two of the series, “Rooted for Life” Pastor Josiah reveals that whenever you have people there is going to be friction in the differences; But God can use this very thing to refine us. as Iron sharpens iron so does a friend sharpen a friend. The thing about sharpening iron, you need  proximity to be able to do it.  When we are planted in a community - it is built in closeness - and what do...

In part one of this series, “ Rooted for life” pastor Josiah explains that every seedling already has the DNA they need to thrive and flourish - but if it never gets a chance to mature, it will grow old but never grow up. Just like that seedling, we too need to mature. So how do we do that? Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partne...

In part 4 of this series, “ Anxious for Nothing, Except…” Pastor Josiah illustrates that anxiety is experiencing failure in advance, which can be a default mode for us. But God has a different way. Praising and thanking God before seeing the end result is experiencing victory in advance. As we boast in the Lord, faith arises in us that moves us forward; Just like David fighting Goliath, because he...

In part three of this series, “Anxious for Nothing, Except…” Pastor Josiah explains whenever God moves, He starts with His word (a seed). Although the enemy can come and try to steal the word (seed) with questioning thoughts  that create anxiety, we too can speak God's word and declare what He has said to interrupt those thoughts. Intentionality creates a place for us to receive, to then make...

In part two of this series, “Anxious for Nothing, Except…” Natalie reveals that to be worried or anxious is to divide something into parts. Anxiety can come anytime & anywhere; it’s a stress induced response. God's way into walking beyond anxiety - is through peace. Living beyond anxiety and stress is totally possible, as living a life of peace and rest is God's design for us. Join us...

In part one of this series “Anxious for Nothing, Except..” Pastor Josiah speaks on prayer, being an integral part of dealing with worry and anxiety. He explains that prayer is a dialogue not a monologue. Prayer is walking with Him, as He speaks to you, following Him. Slow cookers are Sunday but prayer is how you talk and with Jesus. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Su...

The day the stone was rolled away was an unforgettable day. An angel came down, the stone was rolled away, guards fainted, Jesus was risen and was no longer in the tomb. Why did that stone need to be rolled away? Pastor Josiah speaks on how there was a significance to it, as much then as there is today. God the creator of the universe wants to move in your life so that you can be as Mary Magdalene...

In part four of this series “Blessin or Stressin”, Pastor Josiah recalls Abraham looking at what he did not have. What he saw in the natural was the opposite of what God said. But God said “ I ” will be the one to bless you, he was sitting and stressing about the very thing God said HE would do. What God is asking you to do is not in your own strength. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more inf...

In part three of this series, “Blessin or Stressin”, Pastor Josiah says that God has designed a way for us to train and trust Him. Giving, trains our heart to trust in the Lord. Tithing is not transactional, it is a way we can align our hearts and trust what He is doing in our life. Whenever God is involved  - good happens. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:3...

In part two of this series, “Blessin or Stressin”, Pastor Josiah explains that when you change your perspective, the way you operate with your money will be different. Everything we have, we are stewards of it, even our money. A good steward handels what is given and grows it. We have the opportunity to change our ways and perspectives so that money is a blessing in our life, instead of a stressor...

In part one of this series, “Blessin or Stressin”, Pastor Josiah gives insight on money. It’s important to remember that money isn’t the material to build your life, it’s merely a tool that God has provided. When treated the right way, it becomes a blessing in your life instead of causing you to be stressed. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Yout...

In Part four of this series, “What Matters Most, You Don’t Get Paid For” Pastor Josiah explains that we are designed by God to do life together, we were never meant to be alone. Like a forest, when you are planted together in a community, you will flourish and thrive. By being together we actually refine each other, and something is created in one another. Join us for Thrive Church In person (more...

In part three of this message series, “What Matters Most, You Don’t Get Paid For”, Natalie speaks on difficult situations in life needing Godly tools to be solved. Sometimes we have the illusion of communication happening, but haven’t actually had the conversation. Difficult conversations, if done well, can actually improve your relationships, health and your production. Join us for Thrive Church...

In part two of this collection of talks, “What Matters Most, You Don’t Get Paid For”, Pastor Josiah reminds us to be intentional, not only in looking at what ways you can be a blessing with your words and actions, but also in setting the climate in your own household. Just like a greenhouse sets its own temperature, it’s not dependent on what's going on around it, we too, can make that decisio...

In Part one in this collection of talks, “What Matters Most, You Don’t Get Paid For”, Pastor Josiah reveals that God’s desire is for us to prosper and flourish, but our lives will only prosper to the extent that your soul is; the health of your soul is directly related. We can’t heal or fix ourselves - only God can.  Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT...

In part four of this series, Take the Land, Pastor Josiah reveals that Caleb made a declaration, “Give me this mountain,” in turn being determined, he declared, I will have what God has promised me. The journey from promise to promise land was not easy, but Caleb held on to God’s promise. He wasn’t moved by what the opposition was or what the challenge looked like. We too can have a spirit of Cale...

In part three of this series “Take the Land”, Pastor Josiah points out that Achan made the promise land about himself, and because of that didn’t get to go further into what God had for him. When stepping into the promised land - our Achan pride can come up. If we make the promises of God about ourselves, we too will only go so far into what He has for us.  Join us for Thrive Church In person (mor...

In part two of this series, “Take the Land”, Pastor Josiah illustrates in our life there will be lions and bears in order to develop courage and take the giant; Just as Joshua and David - practice makes courage, and we today have that opportunity. When you step out in the little, you don't just know God is with you, you experience that God is with you. You can grow in your courage and strength...

In Part one of this series, “Take The Land” Pastor Josiah explains that,  just like the Israelites, there are times when we want to go back to Egypt. It's easier than doing the work to go forward. The temptation is to go back, but in order to take the land and walk in the promises God has for you you can't go back. If it’s God’s idea, we can do it, He is the one calling you to the promised...

In part two of this series, “The Light has Come”, Pastor Josiah speaks on how there were two accounts of people being witness to Jesus’ birth: the shepherds and the wise men. The wise men had a very different journey than the shepherds, they knew something, saw something and then acted. Because they knew, they were intentional to look. We too have to be looking; we have to start the process so we,...