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Faith is not just something we believe—it’s something we choose.

In this message by Pastor Lucas Chance, we explore how faith becomes visible in the moment of decision. Scripture shows that the Christian life unfolds through a series of choices: choosing to believe the gospel, choosing to become who God says we are, and choosing to act in obedience.

The sermon walks through three key movements of spiritual growth:

1. Believe
Faith begins with a choice of the heart. While faith itself is a gift from God, we participate by responding to the work of the Holy Spirit and confessing our belief in Jesus Christ.

2. Become
When we believe, our identity changes immediately—we become children of God. Yet spiritual growth continues as we mature into who God has called us to be. What we focus on shapes what we become.

3. Act
Faith ultimately shows itself in action. The everyday decisions we make reveal what we truly believe about God and His promises.

Consider the daily choices that shape your faith and intentionally fix your eyes on Christ so that your life reflects Him.

Key Scripture

• Romans 10:10

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction – Faith and the Moment of Choice

• 02:08 Opening Prayer

• 03:00 Faith Demonstrated Through Choice

• 05:05 The First Choice: Believe

• 10:00 The Second Choice: Become

• 14:05 You Become What You Look At

• 19:10 Worship and Fixing Our Eyes on Christ

• 24:30 Growing Into Who God Calls Us To Be

• 30:05 The Third Choice: Act

• 34:40 Living Out Faith Daily

• 37:20 Final Encouragement

In this message by Pastor Lucas Chance, we explore what it means to live as a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and God’s special possession. Through 1 Peter 2:9 and the example of Stephen in Acts, we’re reminded that the answer to darkness isn’t panic or rage, but Spirit-filled believers who reflect the light of Christ.

👇 Chapters

00:00 Time Is Counting Down to Jesus
03:58 Our Identity: 1 Peter 2:9
06:15 The Answer to Darkness
07:10 The Word and the Spirit Together
08:53 The Most Influential Pastor: Your Algorithm
11:31 Living as Light in the World
12:33 Saved for Good Works
14:22 The Book of Acts Model
19:33 Stephen: Faith, Spirit, and the Word
23:19 Jesus Standing for Stephen
26:26 Invitation to Respond
34:55 Baptism Testimonies (John & Ingrid)
40:45 The Great Commission
43:30 Baptisms
46:37 Sent Into the Mission Field

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Chapters

(00:18) Opening Announcements

(03:20) Our Identity in Christ

(12:58) The Word and the Spirit

(14:24) Evaluating Our Spiritual Lives

(16:22) Seeking Revival and Renewal

(31:40) The Shift from External to Internal

(35:58) The Presence of the Holy Spirit

(38:49) Our Mission as Priests

(44:07) Closing Prayer and Invitation

Pastor Lucas Chance addresses the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, pointing out that the answer to darkness is not panic or rage. To quote, "We have to keep a clear head. We have to think about what the right response is as Christians, not just as Canadians. We can be angry at the darkness and the sin, but the answer to darkness is a holy people who reflect the light of Christ."

Men from Smithers, Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, and Prince George gathered at the annual Westside Family Fellowship Men's Retreat at Gavin Lake. Guest speaker: Scott Anderson challenged us with the "Husband's Mandate" - good preparation for the younger men who aren't husbands yet.

What does it mean to be righteous when we still struggle with sin? In this honest and hope-filled message, we explore how God sees believers who wrestle with failure, addiction, and moral weakness—and why “undeveloped, struggling righteousness” may be evidence of grace, not defeat.

Speaker: Pastor Dirk Haiste

(00:00) – Welcome & Introduction

(00:34) – A Hard Question: Sin, Addiction, and Salvation

(02:15) – Can a Believer Still Struggle With Sin?

(04:05) – Why Sin Feels Worse as We Mature

(06:01) – When Light Reveals What Was Always There

(08:25) – The Mark of Spiritual Maturity

(11:59) – The Plank, the Speck, and Judging Others

(14:06) – A Good Heart and Moral Failure

(17:33) – Undeveloped, Struggling Righteousness

(19:21) – What You Choose to Focus On

(20:46) – Lot: A Righteous Man Who Made Bad Choices

(27:13) – How God Ultimately Sees Lot

(29:44) – What Do We Do Now?

(31:51) – A Prayer for Daily Dependence

(33:09) – More Than Conquerors

(34:40) – Closing Prayer & Benediction

Men from Smithers, Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, and Prince George gathered at the annual Westside Family Fellowship Men's Retreat at Gavin Lake. Guest speaker: Scott Anderson challenged us regarding our theme of "Mentorship". Due to technical difficulties, we do not have the audio from Scott's Saturday presentation. His home church, Mountainview Assembly in Smithers, agreed to let us share a sermon Scott preached there a few weeks before our Men's Retreat. This is that sermon.

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