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Jesus often used money as a subject matter in His parables. But why would the God of the universe focus on human finances? What was Jesus trying to say about wealth? Our heavenly Father loves us so much more than just providing us with banknotes and assets - He wants us to understand and receive His heavenly treasures, way beyond what the world can offer. Join Thrive Preaching Student Carmen Hui a...

How did Jesus manage His time on earth? What can we learn from the approaches and perspectives that Jesus used to carry out His jam-packed mission and ministry? Join Pastor J.B. Lim as he explores several snippets of Jesus’ life on earth to gather some of Jesus’ tips on busyness and prioritization, anchored in the sufficiency of the grace of the Father. ABOUT THIS SERIES Before we can do as Jesus...

We all have times filled with concern, fear, and uneasiness - how can we combat the stress of our problems and our future? What perspective does Jesus use to approach worry? Join Pastor J.B. Lim as he dives into Jesus’ words on worry in the book of Luke, teaching us to focus on and follow our Father instead of our anxiety, seeking first His Kingdom and His righteousness. ABOUT THIS SERIES Before w...

Before we can do as Jesus does, we first need to see as Jesus sees. Our spiritual vision reflects our spiritual health and our closeness to Jesus - how is your spiritual eyesight today? Join Pastor J.B. Lim as he opens up our new series, Jesus Vision, by assessing the spiritual vision of a few types of Jesus followers, teaching us how to adjust our own focus back towards the Saviour Himself. - Thr...

As this new year comes with new changes and challenges, how often to we bring these things to Jesus? What should our approach be when we reach out to Him? Join Pastor Bon Marasigan as he explores the stories of Jairus and the bleeding woman reaching out to Jesus in search of desperate answers. Their persistent faith and trust in Jesus gives Him the room to heal and to transform, forging powerful t...

What an incredible year at THRIVE that we’ve had in 2023! Join us for a special New Years’ Eve Sunday service as we look back on some of the best moments in our messages, as well as many highlights from our community! We can’t wait to step into 2024 with you, praying that God will do so much more in and through us in this upcoming new year! - Thrive's Debut Album-All For One Name (By All For...

The Christmas nativity scene is so well-known that many of us don’t stop to give it a second thought - why would baby Jesus be placed in a manger? What was God trying to tell us through this detail? Join Pastor J.B. in this special THRIVE Christmas message as he digs deeper into the gospel of Luke, drawing connections with many other Bible verses to reveal the manger’s significance and implication...

Christmas is fast approaching, filled with times of celebration, food, gift-giving, and shopping! However, it’s easy to get lost amongst the busyness and our ever-growing to-do list - is there any more room left for Jesus in our minds and schedules? Join THRIVE Preaching Student Timson Hui as he helps refocus our hearts toward the Reason for this season, making room for the Holy Spirit to retake l...

What mindset approach should we adopt when tackling a tough task? What roles do optimism and “focusing on the good” play in our faith? Join Pastor J.B. in our last episode of the “Empowered” Series as he helps us forge the right attitude for our walk with God, drawing from His confidence offered to us. In Jesus, we might not become everything we want to be, but we can be everything God made us to...

How does your life reflect your worship of Jesus? Are there different forms of worship we can give, beyond just singing songs? How can we take the next intentional step in our worship? Join Pastor J.B. and our very own All For One Name worship team as they help us identify ways we can enhance our form of worship to our Heavenly Father. Together with the team, we are unveiling a brand-new, original...

We all love to experience transformative moments with God and with Scripture, so how do we regularly experience that transformation, outside of our “spiritual high points”? Join Pastor Nick Osborne as he dives into Jesus’ teaching on transformation, leading us to implement practical, specific steps in encountering and obeying the God who yearns to build us up. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thr...

Our worship to God is not complete without worship in community - we are designed to grow stronger when we grow with each other. How connected are you to your church? What does it look like to worship with fellow followers of Jesus? Join Pastor J.B. as he shares some practical ways to bless and bond with our church family, being united as one body under one God, for His purposes and glory. - Next...

Satan and evil spirits actively try to cause trouble to all of us, sometimes in very sneaky ways. The good news is that when we are too weak to face them, Jesus has already defeated them on the cross and through the grave! Are you willing to come under Jesus’ authority to overcome evil spirits? Join Pastor J.B. as he teaches us about what evil spirits are, and how we can exercise our God-given aut...

Declining or rejecting someone can sometimes make us look harsh or impolite - does that align with how we should live as Christians? When, if at all, should we say no to someone? The truth is, saying no to some things can make room for God’s best things in your life. Even Jesus said no to certain requests during His ministry on earth. Join Pastor J.B. as he helps us adopt wise discernment on sayin...

How much are you willing to lean onto God and His ways? Sometimes, trusting God can feel like giving up our own balance and security - do we believe in Him enough to declare that He will catch us? Join THRIVE Preaching Student Carmen Hui as she provides living and biblical examples of the strength and blessings that trusting in God brings, and teaches us how to draw closer to the Father in fuller,...

Waiting for something or someone can drain us of energy and strength, whether it's sitting in traffic, listening to customer service on-hold music, or expecting an important email or exam result. Can waiting on God actually supply us the strength we need in our current seasons? Join Pastor J.B. as he explores what it means to wait on the Father, and how we can learn to be spiritually nourishe...

How do you regularly pray to God? We might pray to worship Him, to confess something to Him, to thank Him, or to ask Him for help, but we can also pray to declare His power and Word to set the direction of our lives. We’ve seen powerful declarations made by many throughout the Bible, from King David to Jesus Himself! Join Pastor J.B. as he unfolds how making declarations invites God’s transformati...

How is giving thanks associated with what God is doing in our life? What difference would gratitude bring to our circumstances and problems?  On this Thanksgiving Sunday, Pastor J.B. teaches us how thanksgiving is not just another holiday, but also a lifestyle choice, one that invites God’s glory, power, and blessings into your life when you decide to practice it. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to...

We cannot afford to lose God’s presence, especially as we step into the new seasons and callings that He gives. God makes great promises of blessings, power, and peace when we dwell in His presence, so how do we make room for Him? In this message, Pastor Tim Osiowy helps position us to tune into the presence of God, making room for Him in every situation to fill our souls and to manifest His power...

There is power in deciding beforehand how we step into the new - before we even face what’s ahead, before we get shaken or overwhelmed by the challenges and uncertainties. What, or who, have you decided on in your new season? In this message, Pastor J.B. reveals the ways we can stand tall during the tough times when we pre-decide on God’s way of moving forward, nourishing ourselves on His life-giv...

It is Kickoff Sunday in a NEW year here at THRIVE Church! We are so grateful for all that God has done so far, and we can’t wait to see what He has in store for us next. In this message, Pastor J.B. looks back on where we’ve been this past year, and casts NEW vision to how God wants to lead, nurture, create in, and equip us, in our community as well as within each and every single one of us. - Nex...

As citizens of God’s Kingdom, how do we live our fullest on this earth, when our values and purpose makes us aliens in the world today? Join Pastor Nick Osborne as he concludes our series on Hebrews with methods to flourish with God amidst foreign land, to fully understand and embrace God’s grace as displayed on the cross of Christ. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a S...

Have you ever felt like your walk with Jesus feels more like running a race? Sometimes, we feel absolutely pumped to live out this faith, but other times, not so much. So, what do we do when our walk with Jesus feels drained, like we’re about to fall off the treadmill at any moment? Join Thrive Preaching Student Timson Hui as he draws godly insights and new vision from the book of Hebrews to encou...

What kind of faith do you have in God? We all know the gospel story where Jesus died and rose again, but is that all there is to our spiritual walk with Him? The truth is, God didn’t give us faith in Jesus just so we can qualify for heaven; God made you to have a faith that both pleases Him and sustains you through all your days on earth. Join Pastor J.B. as he explores what this kind of faith loo...

How can we know for certain we can approach the all Perfect and Holy God? What should be the nature of our approach to the Heavenly Father? Join Pastor Bon Marasigan as he dives deeper into the symbolism and connection between Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and the Old Testament temple sacrifices, all to unveil the confidence and transparency of our relationship with the Holy God through His Son. -...