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In John 5, Jesus heals a man who had suffered for thirty-eight years. When questioned, the man cannot explain what happened. He only knows that everything changed. Jesus later says, My Father is always at His work to this very day, and I too am working (John 5:17).

On this Sunday's episode, we’ll be reminded that God is never inactive. Even when we cannot see it, His providence is unfolding. Christ’s work is not limited to the miraculous but includes sustaining grace in the ordinary.

Take time to reflect: Do I trust God is working, even when I cannot trace His hand? Let us rest in the truth that the Father and Son are always at work for His glory and our good.

Unchecked Boxes: Faith in the Face of the Unknown

After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to many, taught about the kingdom of God, and prepared His disciples for the mission ahead. On this Sunday's episode, we’ll turn to Acts 1 and 2, where the risen Christ ascends to heaven and His mission continues. The disciples are now empowered by the Holy Spirit to carry the gospel forward.

As we reflect on the beginnings of the Church, we are reminded that the same Spirit who empowered the apostles now lives in us. The call remains. The sending continues.

You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses —Acts 1:8

Take time to reflect: What is God calling you to walk in obedience to today? Are there places where He is asking you to wait and places where He is now calling you to go?

This  Easter Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope that now defines us. Jesus brought more than wise teaching, miracles or political upheaval. He brought new life. He restored what was broken between God and man. His victory over the grave secured our living hope. This Sunday we will remember the death of death and rejoice in the relationship made possible through Christ.

As we consider the grace poured out at the cross and the victory declared at the empty tomb, ask yourself: Is my heart shaped by gratitude for His sacrifice? Are there areas of my life still needing to come under the power of His resurrection?

Tom Birch takes us through John chapter 6 as we reflect on the weight of the cross and Christ’s sacrificial love. We remember that His sacrifice was intentional. “I shall lose none of all those he has given me but raise them up at the last day” (John 6:39). Through His body broken and His blood poured out, we come to the table and remember the mercy that secured our place with Him forever.

Pastor Lucas Chance: All four Gospels record Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and highlight it as a decisive unveiling of the promised King. He does not ride in on a war horse but on a donkey. He comes in humility, not conquest. The crowd shouts “Hosanna” and calls Him the Son of David, a title loaded with national expectation. They longed for political liberation rather than spiritual salvation.This moment reveals the tension between human desire and divine purpose. The same crowd that welcomed Him would soon cry out for His crucifixion. It reminds us how easily we can follow a version of Jesus shaped by our own desires rather than by the truth of who He is.Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry that lead to the cross and resurrection. As we remember this, we invite you to read and reflect on the Gospel accounts this week: Matthew 21:1–11, Mark 11:1–11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12–19.

Take time to reflect: Am I shaping Jesus by my own ideals or surrendering to the truth of who He is?00:06 Cold Hearts and Warm Crowds

10:18 Understanding God's Timing

16:18 The Prophecy of the King

21:46 The Tension of Expectations

24:12 Our Hope Beyond This Life

31:54 The Return of the King

34:39 Healing Through Prayer

On today's episode Pastor Lucas Chance takes us to the end of John 4, where we meet a royal official who comes to Jesus in desperation. His son is dying, and he begs for help. Jesus does not go with him. He simply speaks. “Go. Your son will live.” The man believes. He walks away with no sign or proof, only the word of Jesus.

The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went on his way. – John 4:50

Take time to reflect: Are we willing to trust Jesus without seeing the outcome? As we open the Word together let’s ask God to help us walk in quiet confidence, not based on what we see but on what He has said.

00:00 Begin

11:04 Everyday Annoyances

05:08 Wildfires

09:31 The Power of Words

12:43 The Samaritan Woman's Impact

17:47  A Royal Official's Desperation

19:12 Faith in Uncertainty

24:17 The Ripple Effect of Small Things

28:09 The Fire of the Holy Spirit

33:06 Calling for Transformation

Reaping the Harvest: Embracing Jesus' Urgency in His Mission - Tyler Alspaugh

Continuing our time in John 4, Jesus challenges His disciples to have the same fervour and drive that He had—to go forth and do the work of the Kingdom. His mission was clear, and He calls us to see with the same urgency.

Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. – John 4:35

Take time to reflect: Are we going through our lives simply sowing seeds, or are we stepping out and actively reaping the harvest? As we open the Word together, let’s ask God to align our hearts with His mission.

Today is Communion Sunday, and we take time to reflect on the cross—the ultimate demonstration of the forgiveness of sins. Without it, our debt remains unpaid. But we are redeemed through Christ’s sacrifice.

1 Corinthians 11:28 reminds us: Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. We are called to remember the forgiveness we have received and to extend that same grace to others.

Reflection: Are you walking in offense, or are you walking in the forgiveness Christ has shown you? Let’s come to the table ready to receive and ready to forgive.

In John 4, we will see how Jesus began to cross social and religious boundary lines in His early ministry. He strategically breaks through to someone initially not open to the gospel, meeting them where they are and leading them toward truth.

The Lord is a Master Gardener, showing us how He sows gospel seeds in our hearts, preparing the soil long before we even recognize our need for Him.

As you listen, consider this: What do we do when our spiritual life runs dry and we find ourselves neglecting the Word of God and prayer?

On today's sermon, Pastor Colin Weeks continues in John 3:31-36, where John reminds us of a crucial truth: The one who comes from above is above all. – John 3:31

Jesus is not like us—He is utterly different, set apart, and above all things. There is only one hope in which we can trust: the Gospel. All else will fail us. Trusting in who God is means embracing all of His attributes—not only the ones that comfort us, but also the ones that challenge us. As we open the Word together, let’s lean into the fullness of who God is.