In Matthew 23, Jesus confronts the hypocrisy of the religious leaders of his day – who lack mercy – and are more concerned with their appearance and status rather than the substance of their life. Jesus preaches what he practices and He calls us to do the same. His way of integrity, humility, and mercy […]

In Matthew 22, Jesus is confronted with a series of questions, the last of which essentially asks the “deep question” of life: What is our purpose? What should I spend my life pursuing? His answer is surprising and encouraging. Contrary to common Western assumptions about love, we are not at the centre; God is at […]

The Resurrection of Jesus changed everything. Sin, evil, and death no longer have the authority. In this Easter Sunday message we examine the implications of this for our lives drawing from the 3 imperatives found in Matthew’s account of the resurrection: (1) “do not be afraid”, (2) “come and see”, (3) and “go and tell”. […]

This Palm Sunday, we dive into Matthew 21, the climatic chapter where Jesus Christ arrives in Jerusalem. Cascades Church is a church in the heart of Metro Vancouver longing to see our city renewed as we follow Jesus. If you’d like to learn more about Cascades Church, visit our website at http://cascadeschurch.ca LINKS Alpha: https://cascadeschurch.ca/alpha […]

In Matthew 22, Jesus confronts four controversial questions, the first of which is: is it lawful (right) to give tribute to Caesar? As we unpack this passage, we discover how Jesus intends for us to relate to God and governing authorities. Cascades Church is a church in the heart of Metro Vancouver longing to see […]

Jesus’s actions in the Jerusalem Temple and before the fig tree are often confounding, yet they are far from the outbursts of a temperamental or selfish man. A closer look reveals these as prophetic acts: a parable told through illustration. As we draw near to Easter, this message invites us to examine the “fruit” we […]

In this Family Service, we explore one of Jesus’s famous interaction with children. When Jesus’s disciples ask him who is the greatest in the kingdom, he uses a tangible object lesson: a little child. Living in the kingdom of Heaven means learning to live as a child of God. Cascades Church is a church in […]

As the tension of Jesus’ final days reaches its climax, Mary recognizes what others miss and pours out extravagant love in an act of untamed devotion that mirrors Christ’s own journey to the cross. May we be challenged to move beyond safe, calculated faith and instead live lives so fully surrendered to Jesus that our […]

Jesus’ humble entry into Jerusalem reveals a King who upends our expectations by holding majesty and mercy, might, and gentleness in perfect balance. This message invites us to consider how our search for earthly security can blind us to the true peace found in the Saviour who fights — and wins— our greatest battle. Cascades […]

The story of the two blind men offers a powerful invitation to stop hiding our needs behind distractions and instead call out to the Saviour who stops, listens, and touches our deepest wounds. This message explores how Jesus rewards persistent faith with a healing that restores our sight and sets us free to follow Him […]