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Beware of Identity Theft!

cindy — Mon, 28 May 2012 00:19:15 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

Pastor Tom will tell us a bit about “identity theft” and that we need to protect our identity as a child of God.

Text: 1 John 3:1-10

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Learning about Prayer from King Solomon

cindy — Sun, 20 May 2012 17:23:59 +0000

Message by guest speaker Rev. Tony Schmidt

Rev. Tony Schmidt shares with us that prayer is a consistent way of life, a continuous activity.

Text: 1 Kings 3:5-9, 8:23

The Practical Purpose of Orthodoxy

cindy — Sun, 13 May 2012 22:39:43 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

Can you imagine Jesus standing just at the other side of the finishing line, a pile of t-shirts in his hand, ready to hand them out to all those crossing the line, and it simply says on them “finisher”?

Text: 1 John 2:19-29

Being World Christians In A Dangerous World

cindy — Sun, 06 May 2012 19:51:53 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

Jesus says you have got to live in the real world without loving the world.

Text: 1 John 2:12-17

Action Speaks Louder Than Words!

cindy — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:40:16 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

Jesus said that he came to love, and words were not enough. It was acted out on the cross, and he did not come as an actor who simply played the part.

Text: 1 John 2:3-11

The Lies We Tell Ourselves

cindy — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:19:42 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

“Let there be light” is the earliest expression of the nature and character of God. Without light, nothing will grow, nothing will be seen. Light is needed for life to exist. He is the light that reveals, nurtures, exposes.

Text: 1 John 1:5-2:2

The Case for Authentic Christianity

cindy — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:54:54 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

In this message, Pastor Tom shares about the four circles of credibility that may lead us into our experience with the authentic Christ.

Text: 1 John 1:1-4

I Am The Resurrection And The Life!

cindy — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:27:17 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

Pastor Tom shares with us that the death of Jesus and his public execution at the hands of the Roman soldiers was not the last word. Like a cosmic chess master, God still had one more move to make.

Text: John 11:1-3, 17-25, 38-44

Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem is our Journey

cindy — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:00:45 +0000

Message by Pastor Cindy

Jesus’ disciples were expecting the coming of long-awaited Messiah, the king of Israel, and not just of Israel but of all the earth. In the sermon, Pastor Cindy explains how the disciples’ understanding of Jesus’ last journey was flawed.

Text: Luke 19:28-40

Understanding Life from A to Z

cindy — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:13:27 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

What is the first chapter of our history as the human race? What is the last chapter? What is our beginning and origin? Jesus says that these critical questions are wrapped up in who he is.

Text: Revelation 1:1-8

How To Live A Fruitful Life

cindy — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:47:11 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

Would you like to know how you can live a fruitful and productive life? Pastor Tom will share with us about what does a fruitful life look like.

Text: John 15:1-11

Good Shepherds Still Needed!

cindy — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:26:18 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

One of the major responsibilities of church leaders, pastors, deacons, is to create an environment of safety and protection so that the church will be a safe place for people.

Text: John 10:1-16

Christ Is Not a Swear Word!

cindy — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:19:28 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

Christ is not a swear word. It is a word that is at the very heart of the identity of Jesus. It is a profound title for Christ. It declares that he is the anointed one of God.

Text: John 1:40-45, Matthew 16:13-16

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Why We Need Jesus as Our Light

cindy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:53:50 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

Jesus comes as the light of the world, not just to be the external light, but to be that inner light in each of us. The light that does get snuffed out.

Text: John 1:1-5, 8:12

What Jesus the Lamb of God Can Do for You Today

cindy — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:38:08 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

Imagine you were asked to introduce Jesus to a group of people, how would you do that? What kind of introduction would you go for?

Text: John 1:24-31

I Am The Bread Of Life

cindy — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:48:10 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

We know that we need bread for each day, shelter to sleep, all these physical needs, God knows that also, but he also knows that we need more, we need those things that we cannot touch and cannot see. We need faith to live, we need hope to get up tomorrow, we need love to sustain our hearts.

Text: John 6:26-35, 48-58

What Are You Living For?

cindy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:03:51 +0000

Message by Pastor Johnny

The Bible teaches us that what we do and how we live on earth determines how we will live in eternity.

Text: Luke 12:13-21, 22-34

Can We Handle The Truth?

cindy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:28:27 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

What is the truth? Truth is more than believing in Christ’s death, the one who is truth says to us, take up my cross. It is a place of submission, a place of surrender and a place of obedience.

Text: John 18:29-38

Jesus Is The Way!

cindy — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:18:51 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

Who or what is a Christian? Christians are to be fully human people, enjoying the life God intended us to have, and Jesus is the key to that.

Text: John 13:36-14:10

His Name Is Jesus

cindy — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:07:32 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

When the angel tells Joseph, you will give him the name Jesus, it is saying a great deal because embedded in his name is the focus of our worship, the authority of our ministry, the resolve against some injustice, and the authority of our message.

Text: Matthew 1:18-25

Do You Have Any Baggage?

cindy — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:10:01 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom

Is there any personal baggage from last year that you find yourself carrying into this new year? God says to lay it down.

Do You Have A Right Focus?

cindy — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:44:55 +0000

Message by Tony Schmidt

We should fix our eyes not on the seen but on the unseen.

Text: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Allowing God To Do The Impossible

cindy — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:33:38 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom Cowan

God asks something of us that lies beyond our knowledge. Beyond what is normal, which will require faith to trust him. We ask, how can this be? How will this all work out? Nothing is impossible with God.

Text: Matthew 1:18-25

What Will You Do With The Truth?

cindy — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:03:57 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom Cowan

What will you do with the truth? We need to understand how two different people ask exactly the same question. The wise men seeking Jesus as king to worship him and King Herod seeking Jesus to kill him are intended to challenge us to think about how we respond today to the truth of God.

So ask yourself: as you worship Christ this Christmas, how will the truth of Jesus this Christmas change your life?

Text: Matthew 2:1-12

How Can I Be Sure Of This?

cindy — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:01:01 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom Cowan

How can I be sure of this? Jesus said in his word that he would return. That is all we have. Just his word—only his word. The question is: do we accept the truthfulness of His word?

Text: Luke 1-18

Dialogue on Visionary Leadership

cindy — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:06:55 +0000

Learn about “Visionary Leadership” through an interesting dialogue between Pastor Tom Cowan and Rev. Alfred Kong.

Worship: The Transforming Priority

cindy — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:15:15 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom Cowan

What exactly is worship? Worship is our response to the character of God. Worship is the human response to all that God has done. Worship is also about anticipation.

Text: Psalm 95:1-2

Called to Serve

cindy — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:35:08 +0000

Message by Pastor Johnny Lo

God has given us spiritual gifts, talents and abilities. We are called to use them to serve God. How can you take that one step further in serving God today?

Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11

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Have You Met the Divine Philanthropist?

cindy — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:06:12 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom Cowan

We know that we are to reflect God’s love, his mercy and so on. What about his generosity?

Text: 1 Timothy 6:7-10

Stepping Deeper Into the Kingdom

cindy — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:23:15 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom Cowan

Pastor Tom continues his message from last week. Did you know that relationships are crucial for the health of the church and for the glory of God?

Text: Matthew 13:1-30, 36-43

Stepping Into the Kingdom

cindy — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:44:12 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom Cowan

What is the kingdom of God? What part does repentance play in stepping into the kingdom? Pastor Tom will be exploring the answers to these important questions.

Text: Matthew 5:20, 6:10, 33; Acts 1:3, 19:8 

Digging Deeper Into God’s Word

cindy — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:59:06 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom Cowan

Don’t know how the Bible equips us for life? Pastor Tom shares about 5 things that the Bible equips us for life, when life gets dangerous and things get tough.

Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

We Devote Ourselves to Prayer

cindy — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:41:05 +0000

Message by Pastor Cindy Bridges

Why should you pray? When you sacrifice everything to follow Christ, when he is your only hope and our only desire, when the longing of your heart day in and day out is to lead other people to faith in Christ, then you need prayer.

Text: Acts 2:42; Acts 4:23-31

Stepping Into Community

cindy — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:04:33 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom Cowan

Maturity is not about how much we know, rather it is about how we take what we know and put it into practice.

Text: Ephesians 4:12-13

Do I Need to Take the Step of Baptism?

cindy — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:12:18 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom Cowan

Baptism is closely connected to our belonging to the community of faith. Is this the next step you need to take as a follower of Jesus?

Text: Acts 2:38

Who is Your Neighbour?

cindy — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:20:36 +0000

Message by Lewis Chan, Team Leader for Tsawout Service Team

The team went to Tsawout Native Reserve in August to run the annual children’s program. Lewis, and his team members, shared about how they showed Jesus’ love to the children there.

Text: Luke 10:30-37

Taking One Step Forward

cindy — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:12:14 +0000

Message by Pastor Tom Cowan

As we start Fall, we need to ask ourselves how are we doing? Where do we need to be growing and moving forward spiritually in our lives?

Text: Colossians 2:6-7

Secrets of the Heart

cindy — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:23:39 +0000

Message by Pastor Johnny Lo

All of us have secrets in our lives. But did you know that some of our secrets can cause us to be distant from God?

Text: Matthew 19:16-30

Complete Intimacy

cindy — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:04:19 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Phillips, guest speaker

How can we have complete intimacy with God? It occurs when God fulfills his complete purpose in you.

Text: Philippians 3:8-11

Intimacy: Worship is Life

cindy — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:09:57 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Phillips, guest speaker

Worship is more than just singing. It is letting God change the way you think.

Text: Romans 12:1-2

A Changed Life: Paul’s Story

cindy — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:20:09 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Phillips, guest speaker

It’s not only important to know about God, but it’s also necessary to have a relationship with God.

Text: Acts 9:7-9

Neglected Treasure

cindy — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:01:44 +0000

Message by Pastor Hamish Buntain, guest speaker

Imagine the joy of being chosen. The Good News is that God has chosen you as His treasure. What an incredible privilege!

Text: Ephesians 1:3-14

The Lord’s Example

cindy — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:34:28 +0000

Message by Pastor Moses Seo, guest speaker

Jesus showed us the importance of serving one another in humility. How? By washing the feet of His disciples.

Text: John 13:12-15

The Prison of Discontent

cindy — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:17:42 +0000

Message by Tom Cowan, Interim Lead Pastor

Wonder where you could find the freedom to live in contentment with God? It is in Christ alone.

Text: Philippians 4:10-12

The Prison of Worry

cindy — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:21:07 +0000

Message by Tom Cowan, Interim Lead Pastor

Has worry imprisoned you and left you alone and afraid? You can ask God to send peace to your life and to stand guard over your heart and soul.

Text: Philippians 4:6-7

VBS Sunday

cindy — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:48:43 +0000

Message by Wesley Liu, guest speaker

Join Wesley as he shares about the five Bible points the children learned at VBS PandaMania this past week.

Text: Psalm 139

The Prison of Mediocrity

cindy — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:57:56 +0000

Message by Tom Cowan, Interim Lead Pastor

Pastor Tom tells us that our goal is not to be good, but to be great. What does it take to move from good to great?

Text: Philippians 3:12-21

The Prison of Pride

cindy — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:36:53 +0000

Message by Tom Cowan, Interim Lead Pastor

Pride is old stale air that will suffocate you. But grace is fresh air that will allow you to breathe.

Text: Philippians 3:1-11

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes

cindy — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:29:08 +0000

Message by David Collins, founder of Paradigm Ministries

Self-indulgence. Arrogance. Indifference. Sound familiar? These are traits that prevent us from loving others as God has invited us to love them.

Text: Luke 7:36-50

The Prison of Selfishness

cindy — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:17:18 +0000

Message by Tom Cowan, Interim Lead Pastor

So how did Christ really think? What really shaped his mind? What ideas are close to his heart? We are called to a process called metamorphosis, where we exchange self-ambition for mutual service.

Text: Philippians 2:1-11

The Prison of Despair

cindy — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:46:18 +0000

Message by Tom Cowan, Interim Lead Pastor

Do you get discontent about things? Do you worry about things? Pastor Tom teaches us that these are things in our hearts and in our lives that can imprison us.

Text: Philippians 1

Freedom Battles

linda — Sun, 29 May 2011 22:13:45 +0000

Message by Craig O’Brien, UBC church planter.

Conflict. No one likes being in the middle of it, but it’s always there. How should a Christian approach conflict? What is the right attitude?

Text: Galatians 5:13-26

Love and Family

cindy — Sun, 22 May 2011 19:59:23 +0000

Message by Alfred Lu, Lead Deacon of English Congregation.

How do you call for obedience? Or show credibility? Alfred Lu suggests that we “take them by the hand.” In other words, we are challenged to walk beside others.

Text: Ephesians 5:21-6:4

Freedom from Religion

linda — Sun, 15 May 2011 22:44:23 +0000

Message by guest speaker, Craig O’Brien, UBC church planter.

Our faith should not be a legal checklist. There needs to be freedom in how we worship God.

Text: Galatians 5:1-14

When You Feel Like Quitting

linda — Sun, 08 May 2011 22:53:02 +0000

Message by guest speaker, Tom Cowan.

To what or whom do you turn when the going gets rough? Pastor Tom suggests we turn to Asaph’s Psalm 73 and learn from this “worship leader” for King David. There are no clichés or trite sayings here. Come be comforted and encouraged.

Text: Psalm 73

The DNA of a Healthy Church

linda — Sun, 01 May 2011 22:19:28 +0000

Message by guest speaker, Tom Cowan.

What does a healthy church look like? Pastor Tom shows us the priorities of a healthy church and challenges us to measure up.

Text: Acts 2:42-47. Theme of the Month: Fruit of the Spirit

Why Does the Resurrection Matter?

linda — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:58:21 +0000

Message by Cindy Bridges, congregational life pastor

He is risen! Praise the Lord, He is risen! What wonderful news for all humankind! Why does it matter for us? How does the message of Christ’s resurrection apply to our lives?

Text: Matthew 28:1-9. Easter Sunday Message

Good Friday: The Nail in Our Hands

linda — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:54:30 +0000

Message by Johnny Lo, youth pastor.

What is the significance of the words that Jesus spoke before he died? May the message of the Cross pierce your heart, just as Jesus was pierced for us.

Text: Matthew 27:27-66. Good Friday Message

The Prince of Peace is the Key to Peace

linda — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:04:16 +0000

Message by Jeff Phillips, lead pastor at The Crossings Church.

Jesus is peace. We hear that all the time. But what does that mean for us? Pastor Jeff leads us to think about what it means to have peace. Pastor Jeff will also be this year’s Salt/Journey Camp guest speaker.

Text: Isaiah 9:6-7. Theme of the Month: Fruit of the Spirit (Peace)

How To Bring Joy To The Trials Of Life

cindy — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:32:41 +0000

Message by Ray Woodard, Church Planting Coach for the WestCoast Baptist Association.

Pastor Ray explains that Joy is what a Christian brings to the circumstances of life on a daily basis. So the real issue in life is our relationship with the living God that produces true Joy and not our circumstances that some allow to define themselves.

Text: James 1:1-11. Theme of the Month: Fruit of the Spirit

You Gonna Serve Somebody

cindy — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:21:30 +0000

Message by Gerry Taillon, National Ministry Leader of the Canadian National Baptist Convention.

Pastor Gerry explains that we can either make the decision to follow God or something else. When we decide to follow something other than God, we are worshipping idols. So who are you going to serve today? God or something else?

Text: Jeremiah 2:5-13. Theme of the Month: Fruit of the Spirit

The Inspiration for Obedience

linda — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:18:29 +0000

Message by Hamish Buntain, Consultant at Canadian National Baptist Convention.

God time and again tells us that obedience brings blessing, but why is it so hard for us? Through the story of Gideon, we can find a very interesting picture of how God calls us to obedience. And it might be easier than you think!

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. Theme of the Month: Obedience

Do You Love Me?

cindy — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:34:05 +0000

Message by Ragland Royappan, seminary intern at VCBC.

Ragland talks about how God has provided for us a set of rules to help us to become more like Jesus. God’s Word is God’s GPS for our life. Oftentimes, we don’t know how to get to our destination, but God is the one who sets the route to help us reach our destination.

Text: 1 John 5:1-5. Theme of the Month: Obedience

Money and Tithing

cindy — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:46:52 +0000

Message by Alfred Lu, Lead Deacon of the English Congregation.

Do you know that there’s an opportunity cost to everything that we have or do? For every dollar that we spend, there’s an opportunity cost of what we do not spend it on. What does that mean for our church? For you?

Text: Genesis 4:2-7; Acts 5:1-11. Theme of the Month: Obedience

Two Men and a Ship

cindy — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:49:22 +0000

Message by guest speaker Rev. Daryl Busby, Interim Pastor at the Fort Langley Evangelical Free Church.

Jonah was called by God to share the gospel with the Assyrians. God wanted the Assyrians to hear about His grace and salvation.

Text: Book of Jonah. Theme of the Month: Obedience

The Journey to Christlikeness

cindy — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:37:45 +0000

Message by guest speaker Hamish Buntain, Consultant at Canadian National Baptist Convention.

What makes a good spiritual leader? In this sermon, Pastor Hamish shares with us that God’s expectations of his people is to be spiritual adults. It is only as an adult one can be truly fruitful.

Text: 1 Peter 2:2-3. Theme of the Month: Christlikeness

Follow the Leader

linda — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:19:43 +0000

Message by guest speaker Pastor Daryl Busby, interim pastor at Fort Langley Evangelical Free Church.

What are the makings of a good leader? In this sermon, Pastor Daryl shares with us the different leadership styles of Saul and David and how that applies to us.

Text: 1 Peter 2:2-3. Theme of the Month: Christlikeness

How Life Transforms Us

linda — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:31:18 +0000

Message by guest speaker Pastor Tom Cowan.

Let’s face it. Life is hard. But it can also transform us. How can face all that life throws at us without becoming embittered and in despair?

Text: James 1:2-4. Theme of the Month: Christlikeness

Genuine Transformation

linda — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:54:53 +0000

Message by guest speaker Pastor Tom Cowan.

I was given your teaching theme for February: Christlikeness. It reminds us that none of us has arrived; we are on a journey. So let me ask you: are you satisfied with where you are in your Christian life right now?

Text: Luke 22:39-43. Theme of the Month: Christlikeness

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Facing Rejection with Grace

linda — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:31:22 +0000

Message by guest speaker Craig O’Brien, church planter at UBC.

Part of the challenge of loving is being vulnerable, getting hurt, and sometimes being shoved to second place.

Text: Luke 9:51-56. Theme of the Month: Love in the Body of Christ.

The Source of Love for the Community

linda — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:24:25 +0000

Message by guest speaker Ray Woodard, Church Planting Coach for the WestCoast Baptist Association.

These are familiar passages to us, but let’s think deeper about what they really mean. What ignited this movement of God? What was the power that changed the band of twelve into incredible people used by God to change the world?

Text: John 13:34-35; Acts 1:1-8. Theme of the Month: Love in the Body of Christ.

The Measure of a Church

linda — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:40:23 +0000

Message by Ragland Royappan.

Love. A basic Christian concept, right? How much do we really know what it is. Ragland analyses for us what love means and how we’re called to respond.

Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; John 21:15-17; 13:34-35. Theme of the Month: Love in the Body of Christ.

The Church that Forgot How to Love

linda — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:49:53 +0000

Message by Rev. Tom Cowan, guest speaker.

If you were to invite a consultant to come and do a spiritual health check up on Vancouver Chinese Baptist Church—what would he discover? What would his report say to the pastors and Board? How do you think you would rate as a church?

Text: Revelation 2:1-7. Theme of the Month: Love in the Body of Christ.

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Happy New Year

linda — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:17:29 +0000

Message by Alfred Lu, Lead Deacon of VCBC.

A new year. A fresh start. Perhaps it’s time to get back to the basics of our faith. What does it mean to “love in the body of Christ”?

Text: John 21:15-19. Theme of the Month: Love in the Body of Christ.

Waiting After Christmas

linda — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:08:19 +0000

Pastor Craig O’Brien, guest speaker and church planter.

It’s the day after Christmas. Is it time to hit the malls or is it a time for deeper reflection?

Text: Luke 2:22-38. Theme of the month: The Coming of Christ.

Advent: What’s So Special about Christmas?

linda — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:09:12 +0000

Message by Pastor Cindy Bridges.

This week the whole world will focus on one event—Christmas. Everything will become secondary for one 24-hour period while we celebrate Christmas. So what’s the big deal?

Text: Philippians 2:5-11. Fourth Sunday of Advent. Theme of the month: The Coming of Christ.

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Advent: Bringing Joy to Life

linda — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:01:16 +0000

Guest speaker: Pastor Craig O’Brien.

Christmas is a leak of joy to earth from heaven. We, through the shepherds, get a special peek at just how joyous an event this is. Celebrate with us Christ’s birth!

Text: Luke 2:8-21. Third Sunday of Advent. Theme of the month: The Coming of Christ.

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Advent: Bringing Peace to Life

linda — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:28:04 +0000

Guest speaker: Pastor Craig O’Brien.

For unto us a Child is born. This Child interrupted the trajectory of the lives of Mary, of Joseph, of the shepherds, and indeed it should do the same to ours. Will you let Him?

Text: Isaiah 9:1-7. Second Sunday of Advent. Theme of the month: The Coming of Christ.

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Advent: Something’s Coming…Something Great!

cindy — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:35:48 +0000

Message by Ragland Royappan, seminary intern at VCBC.

Advent is upon us! Find out why we are called as Christians to commit to this season of waiting.

Text: Matthew 24:36-51; Titus 2:11-13. First Sunday of Advent. Theme of the Month: The Coming of Christ.

Watch the special Advent season video below.

The God Who Comforts

cindy — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:41:33 +0000

Message by Pastor Johnny Lo.

Where do you go for comfort when you are suffering? When you are in pain, when you are facing troubles and trying to overcome difficulties, where do you go for comfort?

Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. Theme of the month: Healing and Rebirth.

Tsawout Mission Sharing

cindy — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:19:24 +0000

The Tsawout Service Trip has become an annual event each August for VCBC English. Team members share their experiences on this trip and how God has worked in the lives of the children and families living on the Tsawout First Nations Reserve.

Focusing on Jesus

cindy — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:42:48 +0000

Message by Pastor Cindy Bridges.

Jesus comes to his followers who are in trouble, in a boat tortured by the storm, to rescue them. Why? Because he represents God and that’s what God does. Our God saves. And that is a very comforting thing.

Text: Matthew 14:22-33. Theme of the month: Healing and Rebirth.

Focusing

cindy — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:18:02 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

God is a God of miracles. God can provide for our needs. God can help us accomplish our dreams. Focus on that.

Text: Matthew 14:13-21. Theme of the month: Worship as a Lifestyle.

True Worship

cindy — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:41:49 +0000

Message by Ragland Royappan.

What is true worship? Why should one worship? What is the significance of worship? What aspects constitute true worship? While searching for answers, I looked up Romans 12 and found the answer.

Text: Romans 12:1-2. Theme of the month: Worship as a Lifestyle.

Making the Most of It

cindy — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:23:45 +0000

Guest speaker, Brian McConaghy of Ratanak International

Are we merely making do in life? Are we just coasting through? This is not the model set out for us in Scripture. Due to its sensitive nature, Brian’s message recording has been truncated to protect Ratanak’s work in Cambodia.

Text: Jeremiah 29:4-7. Theme of the month: Worship as a Lifestyle.

Calm in the Storm

cindy — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:21:09 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Peace is a precious commodity and it is so, so elusive. Where do you find peace? That is the longing of every heart.

Text: Mark 4:35-41. Theme of the month: Worship as a Lifestyle.

The Blessed Poor

cindy — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:07:16 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

The Sermon on the Mount is possibly the most famous thing Jesus ever said. He prefaces the rest of his sermon with the Beatitudes. How do they inform our faith?

Text: Matthew 5:1-12. Theme of the month: Ministry, Service and Stewardship.

Life Without Regrets

cindy — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:30:28 +0000

Message by Rev. Alfred Kong, guest speaker.

God can use you, no matter how small or weak you think you are, to do great things. Learn to live life without regrets, and trust in Him to give you strength.

Text: Matthew 25:24-28. Theme: Ministry, Service and Stewardship.

Why is the News so Good?

cindy — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:16:07 +0000

Message by Edith Watt from Links International (Canada).

Chapter 8 of Romans begins with one of the greatest promises in the entire Bible. It’s the Christian’s declaration of freedom because of our union with Christ. But I believe many of us really never get off the ground with our faith because we don’t grasp the whole signiﬁcance of this freedom.

Text: Romans 8:1-2. Theme of the month: Ministry, Service and Stewardship.

Claiming the Prize

cindy — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:04:13 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

To our modern ears it may sound strange, but in the Old Testament and Jesus’ time, people dreamed of ﬁnding treasure buried in a ﬁeld or at least discovering a precious stone lying in the road.

Text: Matthew 13:44-52. Theme of the month: Life Together — Church and Community.

Tearing Down Walls: A Church in Community

cindy — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:01:33 +0000

Message by Pastor Cindy Bridges.

Walls. They are everywhere. Walls to keep people out and to keep people in. Walls covered with graffiti. The Berlin Wall. Walls in our relationships. Do walls have a place in our church community?

Text: Ephesians 2:11-22. Theme of the month: Life Together — Church and Community.

We Would Like To See Jesus

cindy — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:45:29 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

We need Jesus for life. We need Jesus to give a lasting meaning to our existence. We need Jesus to free us and liberate us and forgive us our sins. We need Jesus to give us insight into the meaning of life and, more particularly, my life and your life. And so we ask with those Greeks, “Sir, we would like to see Jesus.” Where do we see Jesus?

Text: John 12:20-33. Theme: Life Together — Church and Community.

Fully Alive

linda — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:15:32 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

God loved us when we weren’t even likeable. We are the objects of God’s grace and love. Now, of course, that offends some of us: What me, unlikeable? Me, a sinner?

Text: Matthew 21:28-32. Theme of the month: Life Together — Church and Community.

Beyond Good Intentions

linda — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:08:04 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

The other father-son story in the Bible that we hear much less about. What implications does it have for your life?

Text: Matthew 21:28-32. Theme of the month: Life Together — Church and Community.

What Are You Looking For

cindy — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:06:07 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

We, who have gathered today in this church, what are we looking for? As members of the community of Christ, as followers of Jesus Christ, what should we be looking for? What should come ﬁrst in our lives?

Text: Matthew 13:44-52; Jeremiah 29:11-13. Theme of the month: Life Together — Church and Community.

The Will of God

cindy — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:53:01 +0000

Message by Ragland Royappan.

One of the most frequently asked questions is: What is God’s will for my life? How do we find out? What does the Bible tell us?

Text: Romans 12:1-2. Theme of the month: Life Together — Church and Community

VBS Sunday

linda — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:04:45 +0000

Join Alfred Lu and the VBS Worship Team as they share about what the children learned and did in the past week at VBS High Seas Expedition.

Being Church: Getting There

cindy — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:07:48 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

In the Book of Acts, the early Christian community is described as turning the world upside down. Are we doing that? Are we making that sort of impact on our community?

Text: Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-35. Theme of the month: Life Together — Church and Community.

Go and Do Likewise

cindy — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:15:54 +0000

Message by Pastor Moses Seo, guest speaker.

Pastor Moses and his church, Tsawout Assembly of Praise on Vancouver Island, has been a partner of VCBC since 2007. We’ve sent teams to the Tsawout First Nations Reserve each summer to organize VBS and help with building projects. This is his first time sharing with us in person.

Text: Luke 10:25-37. Theme of the month: Intimacy and Family

Showing Grace and Love

cindy — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:10:20 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

This is Father’s Day. Never has there been a time when Christian dads were needed more than today. So we honour our dads. And dads, we are also reminded of our privilege and responsibilities as fathers.

Text: Romans 5:6-8. Theme of the month: Intimacy and Family

Will Our Children Have Faith?

cindy — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:47:29 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Most of us who are Christian parents are very much interested in learning how to help our children have faith in God and how to help them grow in their faith. The question is, how?

Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 2 Timothy 1:3-5. Theme of the month: Intimacy and Family.

Servant Leaders for a Servant Church

cindy — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:09:34 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Today’s sermon is a bit different in that it is more informational. Learn about our new Deacon Ministry and what the Bible’s definition of a deacon is.

Text: Acts 6:1-7; 1 Timothy 3:1-13. Theme of the Month: Intimacy and Family.

Getting to Know God

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 18:55:06 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp on Trinity Sunday.

People who think and speak about God and God’s meaning for this world and our lives are doing theology. We are in some ways “deﬁning” God. The real temptation is that we will have a defective theology. So who is God exactly?

Text: Matthew 28:16-20; 2 Corinthians 13:11-14. Theme of the month: Intimacy and Family.

The Power of the Spirit

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:33:24 +0000

Message by Pastor Johnny Lo.

Who is the Holy Spirit? Why don’t we talk about Him more?

Text: Acts 2:1-21. Theme of the month: Intimacy and Family

A New Song

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 18:26:28 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Loneliness is, without question, one of the great problems of our time, but that is not life as God meant it to be. There’s hope for us!

Text: Psalm 40:1-3. Theme of the month: Intimacy and Family.

The Mother Side Of God

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 19:20:39 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Come hear where true comfort can be found and be encouraged! Happy Mother’s Day to all the special moms out there.

Text: John 14:15-21; Isaiah 66:13. Theme of the month: Intimacy and Family.

Discipleship in the Home

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:40:09 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

If a home is Christian, it should reﬂect the values and heart of Christ, that is, it should be a place where gratitude and thankfulness are a constant theme. Is yours?

Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-5; Philemon 1-7. Theme of the month: Intimacy and Family.

How God Feels About Us

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:32:20 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Luke 15:1-10. Theme of the month: Living and Sharing the Good News.

Only Christ

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:37:28 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: John 6:46-58, 66; 1 Corinthians 10:14-17. Theme of the Month: Living and Sharing the Good News.

Their Eyes Were Opened

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:37:59 +0000

Easter Sunday message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Luke 24:13-35. Theme of the month: Living and Sharing the Good News.

A Cross! Me?

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:02:49 +0000

Good Friday message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Matthew 27:27-66; Luke 9:21-26. Theme of the month: Living and Sharing the Good News.

Making Some Progress

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:39:36 +0000

Palm Sunday message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Matthew 16:21-27. Theme of the month: Spiritual Reflection and Renewal.

Caring like Jesus

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:24:32 +0000

Message by guest speaker Cindy Bridges.

Text: Matthew 25:31-46. Theme of the month: Spiritual Reflection and Renewal.

How Do You Respond?

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:29:47 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. Theme of the month: Spiritual Renewal and Reflection.

One Thing to Fear

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:39:01 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Matthew 10:26-33. Theme of the month: Spiritual Renewal and Reflection.

Eternal Life

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:10:08 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: John 17:1-11; 2 Peter 1:3-4. Theme of the month: Spiritual Reflection and Renewal.

Imagining the Unexpected

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:54:35 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Matthew 13:1-23. Theme of the month: Spiritual Reflection and Renewal.

Ash Wednesday: Rend, Return, Receive

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:17:54 +0000

Ash Wednesday meditation by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Joel 2:12-17; Colossians 2:13-14; 1 John 1:9. Theme of the month: Spiritual Reflection and Renewal.

Going for More Than Gold

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:04:11 +0000

Message by Pastor Johnny Lo.

Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Theme of the month: Spiritual Reflection and Renewal.

Worthy Life

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:53:03 +0000

Message by Ragland Royappan.

Text: Ephesians 4:1-16. Theme of the month: Mentorship – Growing, Maturing, Serving.

Something More

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:51:54 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Philippians 1:21-27; 1 Peter 3:15. Theme of the month: Mentorship – Growing, Maturing, Serving.

Learning to Connect

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:49:41 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: John 15:1-17. Theme of the month: Mentorship – Growing, Maturing, Serving.

Basin Theology

admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:09:41 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Matthew 20:17-28. Theme of the month: Mentorship – Growing, Maturing, Serving.

Following and Becoming

admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:07:17 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Philippians 3:12-21. Theme of the month: Mentorship – Growing, Maturing, Serving.

The Journey Continues

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:20:08 +0000

Message by Ragland Royappan.

Text: Colossians 3:7-15; Joshua 1:9, 3:5. Theme of the month: The Coming of Christ.

Christmas: The Story…Continues

admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:18:31 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Matthew 1:1-17. Theme of the Month: The Coming of Christ.

Note: This sermon was prepared but not preached, so there is no recording available. There was heavy snowfall that day and the service was cancelled. The sermon text, however, is provided.

Advent: Comfort My People

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:17:04 +0000

Fourth Sunday of Advent.
Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Isaiah 40:1-11; John 3:16. Theme of the month: The Coming of Christ.

Advent: New Beginnings

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:15:12 +0000

Third Sunday of Advent.
Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Matthew 1:18-24; Romans 14:17. Theme of the month: The Coming of Christ.

Advent: Learning to Sing the Song of Peace

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:12:05 +0000

Second Sunday of Advent.
Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Isaiah 2:1-4; John 14:27. Theme of the month: The Coming of Christ.

Advent: Our God Comes

admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:58:32 +0000

First Sunday of Advent.
Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Mark 13:24-37; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9. Theme of the month: Mission.

Missions series: Two Worlds Apart

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:56:19 +0000

Message by Pastor Johnny Lo.

Text: Matthew 25:31-46. Theme of the month: Mission.

Missions series: Let’s Get to the Heart of IT

admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:52:56 +0000

Message by guest speaker, Edith Watt of Links Canada.

Text: John 21:15-19. Theme of the month: Mission.

Missions series: Shine Your LIGHT

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:45:30 +0000

Message by Ragland Royappan.

Text: Matthew 5:14-16; John 1:1-6. Theme of the month: Mission.

Missions series: Serious about Missions

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:43:27 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Matthew 9:35-38. Theme of the month: Mission.

Core Values series: The Reality of the Unseen

admin — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:49:00 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp. Core Value: Visionary Leadership.

Text: 2 Kings 6:8-23. Theme of the month: Family.

Core Values series: Turning the World Upside Down

admin — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:08:59 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp. Introduction to Core Values.

Text: Acts 17:1-9. Theme of the month: Family.

No People, God’s People

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:18:52 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: 1 Peter 2:1-10. Theme of the month: Family.

The God Who Satisfies

admin — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:58:10 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Philippians 4:8-20

Baptism Sunday

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:34:59 +0000

Testimonies from our newly baptized brothers and sisters.

VBS Sunday

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:32:51 +0000

Power Lab VBS Summer Day Camp Wrap-up.

Bound Together

admin — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:21:28 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Journeying Together in Faith

admin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:32:41 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Hebrews 11:8-16

A Few Words for Fathers

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:55:00 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Ephesians 6:1-4

Just One Thing is Needed

admin — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:36:27 +0000

Message by Pastor Jeff Sharp.

Text: Luke 10:38-42

Calling All Youth to Live as a Counterculture

admin — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:19:15 +0000

Message by Edith Watt.

Text: 1 Timothy 4:12