City Collective Podcast

Hearts of Joy

City Collective — Sun, 10 May 2026 15:46:47 -0700

Breaking the Cycle

City Collective — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:48:33 -0700

Pulling Weeds: Uprooting Shame

City Collective — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0700

The Well at Noon

City Collective — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:11:54 -0700

The Voice that Matters

City Collective — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:08:21 -0700

Clothed in Resurrection

City Collective — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:07:30 -0700

From Palms to Peace

City Collective — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:50:55 -0700

Truth, and Nothing but the Truth

City Collective — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:43:45 -0700

Learning to Love

City Collective — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:01:56 -0700

A Conversation On Incarnational Living

City Collective — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:30:02 -0700

Incarnational Living: The Desert Dirt Road

City Collective — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:29:12 -0700

Moving Past Pride: The Downward Path

City Collective — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:40:01 -0800

Learning How to Act

City Collective — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:45:59 -0800

Learning How to See

City Collective — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:32:22 -0800

Welcome to City Collective Church. Pastor Jason looks at what Ananaias' encounter with God can teach us about loving our enemies. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

More information about how to connect in February and other upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

Learning how to Speak

City Collective — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:46:37 -0800

Pastor Jason looks at what Isaiah can teach us about encounters with a Holy God. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

More information about how to connect in February and other upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

Learning How to Wrestle

City Collective — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:13:21 -0800

Pastor Jason looks at what Jacob wrestling in Genesis 32 can teach us about our interaction with the Holy Spirit. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

More information about how to connect in February and other upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

Outward

City Collective — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:13:29 -0800

Pastoral resident Jordan looks at passages from Matthew and Luke and what they can teach us about an Outward Rhythm. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

More information about how to connect in January and other upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

Rhythms

City Collective — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0800

Pastoral Resident Jordan sits down for a conversation on Rhythms with Bless and Sophia.

SHOW NOTES:
Rhythms Description from Sanctuary Church
6:34 - 2 Corinthians 10:5
30:41 - Alpha Details
46:19 - 1 Peter 3:15

Looking for an easy Rhythm to add to your walk with Jesus? Try adding City Collective on the YouVersion Bible app!

Withward

City Collective — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:06:45 -0800

Pastoral resident Jordan leads a discussion on our Withward rhythm. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

More information about how to connect in January and other upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

Inward

City Collective — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:04:32 -0800

** Technical Note** We had a storage issue, so the sermon is only the first half!

Welcome to City Collective Church. Pastor Jason continues our Rhythm's series, looking at what it means to turn Inward. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

More information about how to connect in January and other upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

Upward

City Collective — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:13:12 -0800

Pastor Jason kicked off the first of our Rhythm's series, looking at what it means to connect "Upward" with God and what it means to be with God, not just be busy for him. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

More information about how to connect in January and other upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

Glory at 3 AM

City Collective — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:53:28 -0800

Pastor Jason takes a look at what the Angels midnight Gloria in Luke 2:8-30 can teach us about joy. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

We would love to have you join us for our candlelight Christmas Eve Service on December 24th. More information about Christmas eve and other upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

GLORIA: New Melodies Breaking Forth

City Collective — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0800

Pastoral Resident Jordan is joined by midwife in training, Indie, for a conversation about advent and our "GLORIA" series.

Show Notes:
1:35 - New to Advent? Check out this deep dive we did in 2023.
7: 18 - “I always think that Christmas is a bit like an emotional magnifying glass. If you feel loved and happy, Christmas will make you feel even happier and more loved. But if you feel lonely or unloved, the magnifier gets to work and makes all those bad things feel bigger and worse.” - That Christmas (2024)
8:11 - Mary and Elizabeth celebrate together, Luke 1:39-56
11:35 - Luke 2:19
13:45 - "Yet when we hear about this song of praise and when we realize that God did not send one angel alone, but that the multitude of the heavenly host was present with their song of praise, might we not be carried away just as we fall in step when a good band plays or unconsciously hum or whistle a well-known tune that falls on our ears? That would be it! Then we would freely listen to and freely participate in the Christmas story!"
— Karl Barth
17:50 - Honest Advent by Scott Erickson
22:30 - Phillipians 4:7
22:51 - The Lives We Actually Have by Kate Bowler

Did this spark some curiosity around Christmas and advent traditions for you? Continue the conversation by emailing hello@citycollective.com

You are also invited to our Candlelight Christmas Eve service, December 24th at 3:30 pm, at H.D.Stafford. WE look forward to seeing you there!

A Journey of Belief | Guest Speaker: Krista Penner

City Collective — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:51:13 -0800

Guest speaker Krista Penner leads us through the story of Zechariah and his journey of belief at the end of Luke chapter 1. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

Check out more of our upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

A Song Of Hope

City Collective — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:50:25 -0800

You've Taken My Gods

City Collective — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:13:02 -0800

Welcome to City Collective Church. Pastor Jason takes us through Judges 17+18 looking at Micah the Hillman. He looks to answer: "What is required for a true spiritual foundation?" To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

Get the Prayer guide here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14XwlU3CKkXoy4iWeY-zMogtSCNmWPzUr/view

Christmas Outreach information here:
https://www.citycollective.com/christmas-outreach-25

Check out more of our upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

Judges: Learning from the Called and Complicated

City Collective — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:20:34 -0800

Pastor Jason and pastoral resident Jordan expand on our latest series: Judges. They look at God's theological accommodation, the purpose of Judges inclusion in the bible, and how calling can be comforting rather than crushing.

Notes:

9:21 - “The book of Judges demonstrates that God’s commitment to his people often exceeds their commitment to him.” - Daniel Block (New American Commentary on Judges)
10:46 - Philippians 2:12-13
12:56 - Esther 4:12-14
20:31 - “Judges demonstrates the terrible spiral of increasing apostasy and violence that results when God’s people abandon their covenant commitments.” - Tremper Longman the Third (Theological Introduction to the Old Testament)

We hope you join us for our week of prayer from November 23rd - November 29th. For more information about our upcoming events or our church in general, check out citycollective.com

Glory, Gideon + God

City Collective — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:38:54 -0800

Pastoral Resident Jordan brings us the second instalment of our "Judges" series. She took a look at what Gideon in Judges 6-8 can teach us about who God is and about what we can learn from his story. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

Faithful in Chaos

City Collective — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:37:13 -0800

Pastor Jason begins our "Judges" series looking at Deborah in Judges 4, and how she was an example of faithfulness in the midst of chaos. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

Check out more of our upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

The Divine Godfather

City Collective — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:32:28 -0800

Pastor Jason wraps up our journey through Matthew 12, looking at what it means to belong in the family of God. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

When You Are Afraid You've Gone to Far

City Collective — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:35:52 -0700

Pastor Jason continues in our journey through Matthew 12, looking at the ways that the lies we believe keep us from seeing the truth. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

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CollectiveKIDS: hello@citycollective.comPastor Jason continues in our journey through Matthew 12, looking at the ways that the lies we believe keep us from seeing the truth. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

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If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

Clear As Mud

City Collective — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Pastor Jason, Resident Jordan, and Intern Sarena share a conversation around our latest series "Clear as Mud," looking at some of our assumptions of faith.

Show Notes:
8:45 - Luke 16:10
17:10 - Sermon from October 12th
26:11 - Isaiah 54:8
32:16 - Hosea 6:6

Thanks for listening! Stay up to date with all thing City Collective at citycollective.com

Working on the Sabbath | Guest Speaker: Ryan Guerra

City Collective — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:23:58 -0700

Welcome to City Collective Church. Guest preacher Ryan Guerra takes us through Matthew 12 as we continue through our "Clear as Mud" series. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

Join us for our family discipleship morning on October 25th!
Check out more of our upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

Blessed are the Doubter's

City Collective — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:04:13 -0700

Welcome to City Collective Church. Pastor Jason continues our "Clear as Mud" series going through Matthew 11. He dives into how doubt emerges and how Jesus responds. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

Check out more of our upcoming events at: www.citycollective.com/around-the-table

If you've never been to City Collective, or are looking to try church we would love to have you with us!

Striving vs. Surrender

City Collective — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:45:13 -0700

Betrayal, Bread, & Blessing

City Collective — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:18:14 -0700

A Tale of Two Tables

City Collective — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:38:05 -0700

Pastor Jason shares the third message of our series "Creating Space." He shared on the story of the woman with the alabaster jar and what Jesus was trying to teach Simon at the table in Luke 7.

A conversation on Creating Space

City Collective — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:21:58 -0700

Pastor Jason and pastoral intern Jordan engage in a conversation about "creating space" and what it means as part of City Collectives mission statement.

Notes:
9:23 - Luke 15:12-14
15:10 - Walter Brueggemann "Hospitality is the practice of making room for the stranger. It's the practice whereby God's own generosity and welcome are enacted in our midst."
18:41 - Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (Stephen Lewis, Mathew Wesley Williams, Dori Baker)
21:56 - City Collective Journal 2025-26, Around the Table (pg. 10-11), Table Talks (pg. 20-21)

The Good Portion

City Collective — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:00:22 -0700

Together

City Collective — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 20:02:33 -0700

Delighting Each Day

City Collective — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:49:57 -0700

Pace Check | Guest Speaker Dan Comrie

City Collective — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:35:35 -0700

HUB Sunday, July 27th

City Collective — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:34:58 -0700

HUB Sunday, July 6th

City Collective — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:34:24 -0700

A Conversation on JOY

City Collective — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:48:48 -0700

Pastor Jason and pastoral intern Jordan engage in a conversation about JOY and Phillippians.

Show Notes:

5:39 - "I am so sure of God's guiding hand, that I hope I shall always be kept in that certainty. You must never doubt that I am travelling with gratitude and cheerfulness along the road where I am being led." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

6:43 - "Full of joy we are enabled to believe that there was and is one to whom no human suffering or sin is foreign, and who in deepest love accomplished our redemption." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

23:03 - Matthew 18:3

26:54 - "Humor can be the bridge that gets us from hanging our heads in shame at the harm we're capable of causing to holding these patterns of crap with compassion and understanding, while releasing ourselves from their grip." - Elizabeth Orr

Multiple references to Jesus calming the storm - Matt. 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, and Luke 8:22-25

Thanks for listening! Check out our Summer schedule for your next in person connection with us.

Community Group Sunday | July 13th

Pool Sunday | July 20th | Bear Creek Pool @ 10:30 am

Church at the HUB | July 27th | Unit #2, 19102 27 Ave, Surrey.

Sabbath Sunday | August 3rd

Pool Sunday | August 10th | Bear Creek Pool @ 10:30 am

Church at the HUB | August 17th | Unit #2, 19102 27 Ave, Surrey.

Church at the Park | August 24th | Noel Booth Community Park @ 10:30 am

IF you have any questions or comments about todays episode, please email hello@citycollective.com.

Bold Faith

City Collective — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:27:07 -0700

Contentment & Delight

City Collective — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:29:02 -0700

Radical Obedience

City Collective — Sun, 25 May 2025 14:55:05 -0700

Pursuing Holiness

City Collective — Sun, 18 May 2025 15:23:48 -0700

Regarding Reconciliation

City Collective — Sun, 11 May 2025 14:22:58 -0700

Family Forgiveness

City Collective — Sun, 04 May 2025 15:38:20 -0700

Living Forgiveness

City Collective — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:44:31 -0700

Resurrection Encounters | Easter Sunday

City Collective — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:40:46 -0700

The King We Need | Palm Sunday

City Collective — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:01:00 -0700

HOPE in the Midst of Grief

City Collective — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:57:37 -0700

CONTINUING in the Midst of Grief | Guest Speaker: Rob Peterson

City Collective — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:57:37 -0700

GOD + FAITH in the Midst of Grief | Guest Speaker: Rita Jeet

City Collective — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:56:05 -0700

A Conversation on Grief

City Collective — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:06:25 -0700

Pastor Jason and Haide Giesbrecht embark on a conversation on Grief. As there is discussion of grief, particularly around death in this episode, if that is something that is especially raw for you right now consider reaching out to one of the resources listed below.

Grief Resources:
Hospice society - search for hospice resources in your area. There is often free counselling information and access to support groups available through Hospice.

Langley Hospice Society
Peace Arch Hospice Society
GriefShare

Grief expert David Kessler offers online groups for all kinds of losses including some more general and some quite specific. Check out this link for more info https://grief.com/

Find a counsellor in your area or online. BCACC here in British Columbia has a “Find a Counsellor” tool that allows you to search for the person you need. Https://bcacc.ca/counsellors/

LAMENT in the Midst of Grief

City Collective — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:14:25 -0700

Week one of our "In the Midst of Grief" series, Pastor Jason looks at what Ruth 1 has to teach us about Lament.

Prayer that Transforms

City Collective — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:03:42 -0800

Pastor Jason wraps up our "In the Garden" series, looking at what Matthew 26 has to say about adoration and consecration in prayer.

Prayer that Grows

City Collective — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:20:11 -0800

In our second week of our "In the Garden" series Pastoral intern Jordan takes a look at three calls to prayer from James 5:13-16 and how we can utilize them to pray powerfully for each other. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

A Conversation on God + Media

City Collective — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:52:16 -0800

Pastor Jason, Intern Jordan and Gabi engage in a conversation on God and media.

If you have any questions or would like to engage further, email us at hello@citycollective.com

Thanks for listening!

Praying with Purpose

City Collective — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:10:17 -0800

Week one in our "In the Garden: Learning Ways to Pray" series, looking at Matthew 26:36-44 and Luke 22:39-44.

Share the Love

City Collective — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:49:21 -0800

Truth, Trust, and Tongues

City Collective — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:48:52 -0800

Pastor Jason teaches on the Gift of Tongues, using 2 Corinthians 12 + 14 as a foundation.

Prophecy in Practice

City Collective — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:11:29 -0800

Week 4 of our "Come Holy Spirit: Gifts" series. Pastor Jason reviews the gift of prophecy, using our series scripture from 1 Corinthians 12.

A conversation on the Gifts of the Spirit

City Collective — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0800

Join us for a conversation around Gifts of the Spirit. Pastor Jason and Intern Jordan engage in a conversation ranging from prophecy, to french fries, to small-town revivals making a big impact.

Additional Gifts of the Spirit Resources

Digital Gifts of the Spirit Magazine

Gifts: Knowledge, Wisdom, & Healing | Guest Speaker: Craig Millar

City Collective — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:28:50 -0800

In our third week of our Gifts of the Spirit series, Craig Millar joins us to provide a brief overview of the gifts of words of knowledge and wisdom, and Healing. Using 1 Corinthians 12 as a foundation, he brings great insight into these gifts (including personal experience and helpful questions!).

Gifts: Faith, Discernment + Miracles

City Collective — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:13:00 -0800

Welcome to City Collective Church. In our second week of our Gifts of the Spirit series, Pastor Jason provides a brief overview of the gifts of faith, discernment and miracles. Using 1 Corinthians 12 as a foundation, Pastor Jason shares on what these gifts are, as well as some ways to grow in them. To learn more about City Collective you can visit citycollective.com. We would love to hear from you!

Seek First

City Collective — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:24:38 -0800

Week one from our "Come Holy Spirit: Gifts" series. Pastor Jason talks 1 Corinthians 12.

Love from All Angles

City Collective — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:38:52 -0800

Week 4 of our RESOUND series. Pastor Jason teaches on Anna the Prophetess and what she can teach us about Love in Luke 2.

Wells of Joy

City Collective — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:02:05 -0800

Week 3 of our "Resound" series. Pastor Jason preaches on Leah in Genesis 29.

Resound: Declaring God's Goodness this Advent

City Collective — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0800

5:02 - Story of Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45)
15:55 - Psalm 119:105
17:45 - Story of Jael ((Judges 4:17-22)

Join us for our candlelit Christmas Eve service at H.D.Stafford, 3:30 pm on December 24th.

A Person of Peace

City Collective — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 15:00:26 -0800

Week 2 of our Advent series: "Resound." Pastor Jason leads us through what we can earn about peace through the story of Lydia in Acts 16.

Hope in the Waiting

City Collective — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:36:18 -0800

The Cost to Follow

City Collective — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:25:37 -0800

Pastor Jason finishes out our "Does my life matter?" series with a look at the end of Matthew Chapter 10.

On Seeing and Being Seen

City Collective — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 16:11:38 -0800

*** Technical Note: The audio does have some minor breaks and pops, hopefully this doesn't detract from your listening experience.***

Week 4 of our "Does my Life Matter?" series. Intern Jordan Ravensbergen shares on what Matthew 10:16-33 has to say about how God can help us to see Him more clearly.

Some Faith Required

City Collective — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:55:55 -0800

A Conversation on Calling

City Collective — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0800

Pastor Jason and intern Jordan embark on a conversation about calling and purpose to accompany our "Does my Life Matter" series.

Show Notes:
2:14 - 1 Thessalonians 5:24
6:33 - Matthew 3:13-17 (Jesus Baptism)
13:06 - "The greatest way to undermine the concept of calling is to interpret it through what it brings to us, rather than what we bring to God's kingdom." - John Stott
17:57 - How do we speak to someone when they are committed to the idea of personal success?
23:03 - Matthew 10:16-17

For more information on this series checkout pages 30-31 in the City Collective journal, or watch the first two sermons on youtube now.

Thanks for listening, if you have any questions or concerns please email hello@citycollective.com

A Higher Call

City Collective — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:10:32 -0800

Week 2 of our "Does My Life Matter?" series. Pastor Jason talks finding a purpose from outside of ourselves while drawing from Matthew chapters 9 +10.

A Life Worth Living

City Collective — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:05:23 -0700

Week one of our "Does my Life Matter" series. Pastor Jason takes us through Matthew 9+10, looking at what we can learn about calling and purpose.

Royal Representatives | Guest Speaker: Ryan DelBlanc

City Collective — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 15:18:23 -0700

The final instalment of our Exodus series. Ryan DelBlanc (Dean of Students, PLBC) shares on Exodus 19:1-10.

Standing in the Gap

City Collective — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:18:57 -0700

Week 5 of our EXODUS series. Pastor Jason preaches on Exodus 17:10-13 and 18:13-18.

Dealing with Disappointment

City Collective — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 16:45:42 -0700

Week four of our Exodus series. Pastor Jason shares on Exodus 15:19-23 and 16:10-26.

I Will (Not) Fear

City Collective — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:25:17 -0700

Week 3 of our "Exodus" series. Pastor Jason takes us through Exodus 14:5-15 and looking at the ways fear can form our faith.

Pillars, Plans and Promises

City Collective — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:59:12 -0700

An Introduction to Exodus

City Collective — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Pastor Jason, interns Kellie and Jordan engage in a conversation about our new series "Exodus: A Journey to finding freedom."

Throughout Exodus we see complex dynamics play out and the genuine struggles of an oppressed nation learning how to be and live free. It is a powerful picture in which we are extended an invitation to trust Yahweh, as we watch him save and guide a lost and wandering peole.

We can all relate to Exodus. We've all been there. We've all questioned God's character. We've all wondered who God helps and why. We've all faced the challenge of waiting for clarity. In our journey of freedom we can often be left asking - Is this what it means to live free?

Show Notes:

14:27 - Ephesians 3: 20

Book Overview - www.citycollective.com/collective-blogs/s5ssvkni4x5umqfos15q9l9qpgtlx1

See upcoming events and find more information at citycollective.com

We’d love to have you join us through the series “Exodus" (Series description on Page 17 of the City Collective Journal. (Still copies available in the lobby at church or digitally))

Learning to Live Free

City Collective — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:56:31 -0700

Week one of our "Exodus" series. Pastor Jason shares the vision for the year ahead, using the Exodus story as a backdrop.

Freedom Stories

City Collective — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:22:36 -0700

This week we hear stories of freedom from our community. Sophia, Rose and Pastor Jason share moments in their life when they moved from a place of doubt, fear or pain into the love and freedom Jesus offers.

Meaning in the Meaningless

City Collective — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 15:24:00 -0700

The final week in our "Chasing the Wind" series. Pastor Jason wraps up and recaps what we've learned in Ecclesiastes and the eternal perspective at its heart.

The Wisdom of Humility

City Collective — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:46:15 -0700

Pastor Jason Continues in Week 3 of our "Chasing the Wind" series. He leads us in a discussion of Ecclesiastes 5, on pride and humility.

Hevel, Humility, and Hope

City Collective — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 20:46:35 -0700

Pastor Jason shares on the book of Ecclesiastes in our first teaching week of "Chasing the Wind."

The Power of Prophecy

City Collective — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 16:13:09 -0700

Matthew DelBlanc (President of PLBC) concludes our "Come, Holy Spirit." Series, giving us the what, why, how and who based out of 1 Corinthians 14.

The Voice of God | Guest Speaker: Glenn Peterson

City Collective — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 17:25:08 -0700

The second week of our "Come Holy Spirit" series. Glenn Peterson teaches on 1 Corinthians 2:6-13.

Come Holy Spirit

City Collective — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 19:12:59 -0700

The first week in our return to our "Come Holy Spirit" series.

An Essential Action

City Collective — Sun, 26 May 2024 15:27:24 -0700

The final instalment of our "The Book of James" series. Pastor Jason teaches on James 5:7-19.

A 'Peace' of Wisdom | Guest Speaker: Grace Shim

City Collective — Sun, 19 May 2024 17:14:28 -0700

The third week of our "The Book of James" series. Grace Shim (Executive Minister of Serve Globally) brings us a word on putting our faith into action by being peacemakers.

Genuine Faith

City Collective — Sun, 12 May 2024 16:08:07 -0700

Week 2 of our "The Book of James" series. Pastor Jason teaches on James 2:14-26

Facing the Empire: Sex

City Collective — Tue, 07 May 2024 14:13:31 -0700

The final week of our "Empire" series, where Pastor Jason looks at how the empire has corrupted our view of sex.

More than Words | Guest Speaker: Jason Condon

City Collective — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:14:49 -0700

Jason Condon shares on James 1:19-27 as the first week of our "The Book of James" series.
April 28th, 2024

Facing the Empire: Power

City Collective — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 15:12:50 -0700

From April 7th, the first week in our "Empire" series where Pastor Jason preaches on Acts 19:23-41.

Empire | A series on Sex, Power + Money

City Collective — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Pastor Jason, intern Sophie, and creative director Jordan engage in a conversation about our upcoming series "EMPIRE: A Series on Sex, Love and Power."

In the season of Eastertide, we consider what it means to be a resurrection people contending against false empires of power, sex, and money. Resurrection people sit at the heart of God’s mission to overtake the earth with the life of heaven. We are invited to belong to it, but that is easier said than done. Have we truly decided to have Jesus be the master of our lives? Or do the thrones of our lives remain filled with false idols promising life that Jesus claims is found in Him? Together, we confront the empires of our world by asking:

Whom do I actually choose to serve?

Show Notes:

1:17 - James K.A. Smith, You Are What You Love
11:05 - Lecrae, “just because you get to choose your master doesn’t mean you aren’t a slave.”
14:15 - Tim Keller, Every Good Endeavour
16:23 - James 4:7
20:05 - Numbers 14:2-4

We’d love to have you join us through the series “Empire" (Series description on Page 67 of the City Collective Journal. (Still copies available in the lobby at church or digitally))

Easter Sunday: Right Where You Are

City Collective — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 19:55:19 -0700

Easter Sunday | March 31st
Pastor Jason dives into John 20:11-18 and the Easter Story.

Pigs, Power + People

City Collective — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:33:11 -0700

Week Six of our revisited Gospel According to Matthew series.
Pastor Jason dives into Matthew 8:28-34.

Foxes, Fathers, and Following Jesus

City Collective — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:32:53 -0700

Week Five of our revisited Gospel According to Matthew series.
Pastor Jason explores Matthew 8:18-23.

Jesus in the Storm | Guest Speaker: Neil Josephson

City Collective — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:12:42 -0700

Week four of our revisited Gospel According to Matthew series.
Guest Speaker Neil Josephson shares on Matthew 8:23-27.

The God Who Heals (Still)

City Collective — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 17:08:13 -0800

Week Three of our revisited Gospel According to Matthew series.
Pastor Jason explores Matthew 8:14-17.

What is Faith?

City Collective — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:46:31 -0800

Week Two of our revisited Gospel According to Matthew series.
Pastor Jason explores Matthew 8:5-13.

Make Me Clean

City Collective — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:18:08 -0800

Week One of our revisited Gospel According to Matthew series.
Pastor Jason explores Matthew 8:1-4.

The Practice of Lent

City Collective — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0800

Join us for a conversation on Lent. Pastor Jason and Intern Sophie dive into what this practice is and some things to ponder if you would like to practice it yourself. This year lent begins on Valentines day (February 14th).

If you would like an easy to follow daily devotional for this season, we have one available starting on page 104 of the City Collective Journal.

1:06 - Quote from unknown source
1:58 - Val-LENT-times meme
8:30 - Journal Page 104, "Before we can jump ahead to the celebration of Easter we must wrestle with our humanity and sin." - Rebecca David
23:30 - Henri Nouwen, Show Me the Way
24:34 - Matthew 4:1-4
39:25 - Prayer from Henri Nouwen

Thanks for listening!

Wedding Plans

City Collective — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:24:28 -0800

Week 5 of our Truly Human series. Pastor Jason explores what being a bride has to do with our identity as Christians.

Can I Get a Witness?

City Collective — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:04:33 -0800

Week 4 of our Truly Human series, Pastor Jason explores what being a witness means as a Christian.

What We Do When We Sing | Guest Speaker: Jeremy King

City Collective — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 17:08:36 -0800

Week 3 of our Truly Human series. Jeremy King explores what it means to be a "worshipper."

Grace Graffiti | Guest Speaker: Brad Julihn

City Collective — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 15:23:21 -0800

Today we take a break from our Truly Human series and hear from Brad Juhlin on "Grace Graffiti" from the Message version of Psalm 17.

Priestly Purpose

City Collective — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:41:40 -0800

Week 2 of Our Truly Human series.
Main Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Who Am I?

City Collective — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 19:23:37 -0800

Week 1 - Truly Human
Main Scripture: Luke 15

Christmas Eve

City Collective — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 19:22:02 -0800

Truly Human | Jesus' Identity and the Old Testament

City Collective — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0800

Join us for a conversation with Pastor Jason, Intern Stephen and special guest Ryan Guerra as they embark on a conversation about Jesus' Identity and the Old Testament.

**TECHNICAL NOTE: Apologies if you listened to this early and got a cut-off version of the end of the podcast - take a listen to the last 10 min now!**

• We’d love to have you join us through the series “Truly Human" (Series description on Page 45 of the City Collective Journal. (Still copies available in the lobby after church or digitally))

1:55 - Quote from Soren Kierkegaard (Also on page 45 of the City Collective Journal)
10:38 - Sacrifice of Isaac - Genesis 22:1-19
15:01 - John 1:1, Genesis 1:1
30:46 - Jesus as Second Adam - 1 Corinthians 15:45

A huge thank you to Ryan Guerra for joining us for this episode, if you want to hear more from him check out his guest preaching episodes from 2023 on our profile or check out his website here.

Joy to the World

City Collective — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0800

Week 3 of our "Yakhal: to Hope and to Wait for" series.

Peace and Priests

City Collective — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:47:03 -0800

Week 2 of our "Yakhal: to Hope and to Wait for" series.

Why Should I Hope?

City Collective — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:46:20 -0800

Week 1 of our "Yakhal: to Hope and to Wait for" series.

Advent and Yakhal (to Hope or to Wait for)

City Collective — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0800

Welcome! Join us for a conversation with intern Sophie, staffer Jordan and volunteer Nef about Advent and what it means to anticipate the arrival of baby Jesus.

• Do you want to learn more about Advent? Check out our overview on our website.
• We’d love to have you join us through the series “Yakhal: To hope and to wait for” starting this Sunday December 3rd!
• Looking for a weekly advent devotional check out the Devotional at the back of our City Collective Journal. (Starts on Pg. 100 - so easy to remember)
• Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (not ceremony as Jordan says in the episode) on December 24th, at 10:30 am at H.D. Stafford.

5:31- Week 1 - Hope or Prophecy Candle
5:54 - Isaiah 9:6 “Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given…”

7:57 - Week 2 - Peace or Bethlehem Candle
8:28 - Phillipians 4:7 “The peace of Go, which surpasses all understanding…”
9:09 - John 14:27 “My peace I leave with you…”

11:45 - Week 3 - Joy or Shepherds Candle
15:10 - John 15:11 “ I have told you these things so that My joy may be complete.”

16:14 - Week 4 - Love or Angels Candle

18:52 - Christmas Day - Christ Candle

19:20 - Deep Dive into Hope (Yakhal: to hope or wait for)
20:00 - Reading from “The Trinity Advent Play” by Lloyd A. Arnett
28:49 - City Collective Journal (pg 35) “Hopeful people in the Bible often recognize there’s no evidence things will get better, but choose hope anyway.” (Also from the Bible project word study series)
31:42 - Exodus 14:19-31 - Parting the Red Sea
31:53 - Hebrews 11:1 - “Faith is being sure of what you hope for, certain of things unseen.”
38:09 - Prayer from Henri Nouwen

A huge shoutout to Neftali Tuyub for joining us for this episode (be sure to check out the Advent devotional in the City Collective journal to read Devon’s written by Nef and others!)

The End of the Beginning

City Collective — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:31:35 -0800

Week 8 of our "Upside Down Kingdom" series.
Pastor Jason shares on Matthew 7:24-29.

The True vs. The False Self

City Collective — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 18:07:03 -0800

Good and Bad Fruit

City Collective — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 15:42:46 -0800

Week 6 of our "Upside Down Kingdom" series.
Stephen (one of our interns) shares on Matthew 7:15-20.

Narrow & Wide

City Collective — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:42:55 -0800

Week 5 of our Upside Down Kingdom Series.

Sermon on the Mount Recap

City Collective — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Join Stephen, Samuel and Pastor Jason as they embark on a conversation recapping our Sermon on the Mount Series.

References and timestamps:

1:28 - Eugene Peterson, from A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, "The life of faith isn't meant for tourists, it's meant for pilgrims."
2:24 - Matthew 5:5 "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."
4:11 - Matthew 5:21-26 - Murder (Anger)
7:00 - Matthew 5:27-32 - Adultery
9:07 - Matthew 6:5-15 - Prayer (The Lord's Prayer)
13:44 - Matthew 7:7-12 - Ask, Seek, Knock.
14:44 check out our previous podcast on prayer!
17:39 - Micheal J. Wilkins - "Ask, seek and knock all indicate a holy pursuit of the Father and His will. I would say in that context the prayer isn't answered because it doesn't align with His will that is being pursued."
21:22 - N.T.Wright - "But for most of us, the problem is not that we are too eager to ask for the wrong things. The problem is that we are not eager enough to ask for the right things."
22:20 - Matthew 5:27-32 - Adultery
27:30 - Job 38 - God responds to Job
31:04 - Matthew 7:13-14 - The Narrow and Wide Gate
37:33 - F. Dale Bruner - "Everybody does it will not be a very criterion in Christian ethics."
37:52 - F. Dale Bruner - "There is no need to fool ourselves by saying that Jesus ethic is not difficult. Jesus' sermon on the mount requires red blood and moral investment. It is a tough way... The succession of both secularity and super-spirituality takes the moral fibre and intellectual meaning found in life lived in obedience to Jesus demands."
43:15 - Matthew 7:15-23 - True and False Prophets/Disciples
46:06 - Luke 15: 11-32 - Parable of the Prodigal/Lost Son
47:43 - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 - Love
49:35 - Cyril of Alexandria - "There may be some who, in the beginning believed rightly and assiduously laboured in virtue. They may have even worked miracles and prophesied and cast out demons. And yet later they are found turning aside to evil, to self assertive deception and desire. Of these Jesus remarks that He "never knew them.""
53:07 - Matthew 7:24-27 - The Wise and Foolish Builders
57:18 - James 1:22-25 - Be doers of the Word

Thanks for listening!

Trust Issues

City Collective — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 17:34:10 -0700

Upside Down Kingdom Week 4 - October 29th, 2023

Only God Can Judge Me

City Collective — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:50:13 -0700

Upside Down Kingdom Week 3 - October 22nd, 2023

Working Through My Worry

City Collective — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:44:30 -0700

Upside Down Kingdom Week 2 - October 15th

Where's the Treasure?

City Collective — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 16:38:25 -0700

Upside Down Kingdom - Week One
October 8th, 2023

Fighting to Fast

City Collective — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 16:39:13 -0700

Teach Us to Pray - Week Four
October 1st, 2023

Practicing the Way: Fasting

City Collective — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Join Stephen, Samuel and Pastor Jason as they embark on a conversation on fasting.

Resources:

Our City Collective resource hub online. Click HERE for Prayer Resources.
Bridgetown Church Podcast on Fasting and our relationship with food, featuring Bethany Allen, HERE.

Notes and References:

1:16 - Samuel references a sermon that Jason hasn't preached yet. This is simply a scheduling change in the release of this episode and now you can look forward to connecting the dots between this episode and the sermon!
17:26 - References to feasting: Gen. 2:9, Gen. 2:16, Rev. 19:6-9, Matt. 4:11, Matt. 26:17-30
31:46 - Isaiah 58

Thank you so much for listening.

Love God, Love people, Be the Church.

"Practicing the Way" was originated with John Mark Comer and Bridgetown Church and while we are not associated, we appreciate their resources being open and available for all.

Prayer that Matters

City Collective — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Teach Us to Pray - Week Three
September 24th, 2023

Kingdom Prayer

City Collective — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Teach Us to Pray - Week Two
September 17th, 2023

Practicing the Way: Prayer

City Collective — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:29:39 -0700

Join Stephen, Samuel and Pastor Jason as they embark on a conversation on prayer.

For more resources on prayer check out:

Page 18 in the City Collective Journal
Our City Collective resource hub online. Click HERE for Prayer Resources.

References and timestamps:

1:05 - Quote from C.S. Lewis' "The Magicians Nephew"
Editor's Note: In this episode it's mentioned a few times that Digory's mother isn't healed, which is incorrect. Digory's mother is healed eventually, though Digory first goes through a time of believing she won't be. Hopefully the comments made in this episode still make sense and add to your thoughts on the practice of prayer.
11:10 - Quote from Mother Theresa "Prayer enlarges the heart until it is capable of containing God's gift of Himself."
11:58 - Quote from Andrew Murray "The power of prayer depends almost entirely upon our apprehension of who it is with whom we speak."
31:37 - Hebrews 11:5-6
33:17 - James 1:22-25
37:36 - 1 Kings 19:9b-18
42:48 - John 10:27
46:41 - 1 Kings 19: 12-13

Thanks for listening!

"Practicing the Way" was originated with John Mark Comer and Bridgetown Church and while we are not associated, we appreciate their resources being open and available for all.

"Our Father..."

City Collective — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:36:26 -0700

Teach Us to Pray - Week One
** Technical Note - This is only part of the sermon as we had some technical difficulties with recording this week.**

We have a bonus episode on the Practice of Prayer releasing September 12th. Check it out for more of a conversation on prayer!

Vision Sunday

City Collective — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:33:30 -0700

Vision Sunday - An overview of the Church's vision for this next season.

Dear Friend: 3 John | August 27th

City Collective — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 16:47:09 -0700

Dear Friend: 1 John 5 | August 13th

City Collective — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:01:06 -0700

Dear Friend... | August 13th

Pastor Jason leads a discussion on victory and idols from 1 John 5.

Dear Friend: 1 John 4 | July 30th

City Collective — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:52:46 -0700

Curators: The Tree of Life | June 25th

City Collective — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:25:14 -0700

Curators: The Dirt and the Divine | June 18th

City Collective — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:08:23 -0700

Curators: Ryan Guerra (Guest Speaker) | June 11th

City Collective — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:13:13 -0700

Come Holy Spirit: The Flesh and The Fruit | June 4th

City Collective — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:20:52 -0700

Come Holy Spirit: Ryan DelBlanc (Guest Speaker) | May 28th

City Collective — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:19:25 -0700

Come Holy Spirit: A Spirit Empowered People | May 21st

City Collective — Sun, 21 May 2023 17:14:05 -0700

Come Holy Spirit: A Spirit Empowered People | May 14th

City Collective — Wed, 17 May 2023 12:53:33 -0700

Come Holy Spirit: The Boldness of the Spirit | May 7th

City Collective — Wed, 17 May 2023 12:52:33 -0700

Come Holy Spirit: What does the Holy Spirit do? | April 30th

City Collective — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 17:03:08 -0700

Come Holy Spirit: Ryan DelBlanc (Guest Speaker) | March 26th

City Collective — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:43:33 -0700

Come Holy Spirit: Who is the Holy Spirit? | April 16th

City Collective — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:36:09 -0700

Easter Sunday: New Life Grows | April 9th

City Collective — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:32:09 -0700

Palm Sunday | April 2nd

City Collective — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:38:25 -0700

Upside Down Kingdom: Misplaced Motivation | March 26th

City Collective — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:21:48 -0700

Upside Down Kingdom: Love Your Enemies | March 19th

City Collective — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 17:21:03 -0700

Upside Down Kingdom: Oaths & Retaliation | Neil Josephson (Guest Speaker) | March 12th

City Collective — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:43:15 -0700

Upside Down Kingdom: Adultery & Divorce | March 5th

City Collective — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:44:48 -0800

Upside Down Kingdom: Anger & Murder | Ryan Guerra (Guest Speaker) | February 26th

City Collective — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:24:56 -0800

Upside Down Kingdom: Salt & Light | February 19th

City Collective — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 18:10:50 -0800

It's Complicated: Community Group Sunday | February 12th

City Collective — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:24:40 -0800

It's Complicated: Rules for Relationships - Boundaries | February 5th

City Collective — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 19:04:30 -0800

It's Complicated: Testimony Sunday | January 29th

City Collective — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 17:52:54 -0800

It's Complicated: Forgiving Yourself | January 22nd

City Collective — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 17:43:59 -0800

It's Complicated: The Way of Forgiveness | January 15th

City Collective — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 18:29:37 -0800

It's Complicated: Stars, Heifers and Covenants | January 8th

City Collective — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:05:28 -0800

Messiah: God in the Tragedy | December 18th

City Collective — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0800

Messiah: Thrones & Kingdoms | December 11th

City Collective — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:44:34 -0800

Messiah: Joseph's Journey | December 4th

City Collective — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 16:21:51 -0800

Messiah: A Genealogy of Promise | November 27th

City Collective — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:07:36 -0800

The Gospel According to Matthew: Blessed are the Persecuted | November 20th

City Collective — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0800

The Gospel According to Matthew: Craig Millar (Guest Speaker) | November 13th

City Collective — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:10:46 -0800

The Gospel According to Matthew: Talasi Guerra (Guest Speaker) | November 6th

City Collective — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:22:05 -0800

The Gospel According to Matthew: Rob Peterson (Guest Speaker)| October 30th

City Collective — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:14:55 -0700

The Gospel According to Matthew: Traps on the Path | October 23rd

City Collective — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:10:04 -0700

The Gospel According to Matthew: The Mark of Mercy | October 16th

City Collective — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 17:43:43 -0700

The Gospel According to Matthew: Thanksgiving | October 9th

City Collective — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:46:23 -0700

The Gospel According to Matthew: Transforming our Affections | October 2nd

City Collective — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:20:34 -0700

The Gospel According to Matthew: Follow Me | September 25th

City Collective — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:35:23 -0700

The Gospel According to Matthew: Water to the Wilderness | September 18th

City Collective — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:14:38 -0700

The Gospel According to Matthew: Moments that Matter | September 11th

City Collective — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:11:51 -0700

The Gospel According to Matthew: Turning Around | September 4th

City Collective — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 12:28:30 -0700

The Good Life: Friendship | August 28th

City Collective — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Good Life: Talasi Guerra (Guest Speaker) | August 21st

City Collective — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Good Life: Figuring out Fear | July 24th

City Collective — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:37:03 -0700

The Good Life: The Joy of Lady Wisdom | July 10th

City Collective — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:27:15 -0700

The Good Life: Tests of Wisdom | July 3rd

City Collective — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:25:13 -0700

Unpopular: Lyndon DoJohn (GAiN Guest Speaker) | June 26th

City Collective — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:21:56 -0700

Unpopular: Patience, Calling, & Hope | June 19th

City Collective — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:19:14 -0700

Unpopular: Glenn Peterson (Guest Speaker) | June 12th

City Collective — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:32:46 -0700

Unpopular: Honest, but Hopeful | June 5

City Collective — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:44:40 -0700

Unpopular: What Matters the Most | May 29

City Collective — Tue, 31 May 2022 15:30:55 -0700

Kintsugi: Holy Spirit Change | May 22

City Collective — Thu, 26 May 2022 09:50:04 -0700

Kintsugi: Kingdom Spirit | May 15

City Collective — Fri, 20 May 2022 12:35:00 -0700

Kintsugi: Renewal of the City | May 8

City Collective — Fri, 20 May 2022 12:34:00 -0700

Kintsugi: New Life with a New Identity | May 1

City Collective — Fri, 20 May 2022 12:33:00 -0700

Kintsugi: With Great Power | April 24

City Collective — Fri, 20 May 2022 12:32:00 -0700

The Gospel According to John: He is Risen | April 17

City Collective — Fri, 20 May 2022 12:31:00 -0700

The Gospel According to John: Not From this World | April 10

City Collective — Fri, 20 May 2022 12:30:00 -0700

The Gospel According to John: Pride, Generosity & Surrender | April 3

City Collective — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0700

The Gospel According to John: Lazarus, Come Out | March 27

City Collective — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:25:00 -0700

The Gospel According to John: Born Again | March 20

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:11:00 -0700

The Gospel According to John: First Impressions | March 13

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:10:00 -0700

The Gospel According to John: More than Meets the Eye | March 6

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:09:00 -0700

XOXO: Holy Discontent | February 27

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:08:00 -0700

XOXO: Neil Josephson (Guest Speaker) | February 20

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:07:00 -0700

XOXO: Relationship is an Art | February 13

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:06:00 -0700

XOXO: Love is a Habit | February 6

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:05:00 -0700

Snakes & Ladders: Life, Grief and the Pursuit of Happiness | January 30

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:04:00 -0700

Snakes & Ladders: Dealing with Toxic Relationships | January 23

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:03:00 -0700

Snakes & Ladders: Learning to be Alone | January 16

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:02:00 -0700

Snakes & Ladders: Family, Offence and How to Fight Well | January 9

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:01:00 -0700

The Consolation: Christmas Eve

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:00:00 -0700

The Consolation: What is Love? | December 19

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:59:00 -0700

The Consolation: Finding Joy in Suffering | December 12

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:58:00 -0700

The Consolation: Finding Peace | December 5

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:57:00 -0700

The Consolation: Waiting Well | November 28

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:56:00 -0700

Hidden Figures: Living with Letdown | November 21

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:55:00 -0700

Hidden Figures: Pastor Shanda Millar (Guest Speaker) | November 14

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:54:00 -0700

Hidden Figures: Is the Bible Good or Bad for Women? | November 7

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:53:00 -0700

Deconstruction: Three for Three | October 31

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:52:00 -0700

Deconstruction: Who is Jesus & Why Does it Matter? | October 17

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:51:00 -0700

Deconstruction: Does the Church Matter? | October 10

City Collective — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:50:00 -0700

Deconstruction: Bullies & Saints | September 26

City Collective — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:18:36 -0700

Around the Table: Vision Sunday | September 19

City Collective — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:17:55 -0700

Around the Table: A New Story | September 12

City Collective — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:17:21 -0700

Tension in Transition | September 5

City Collective — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:16:46 -0700

The Good Shepherd | August 29

City Collective — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:51:41 -0700

Patience is a Problem | August 22

City Collective — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:51:05 -0700

Pastor Jason Eliason: The God of Forgiveness | August 15

City Collective — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:49:47 -0700

Clare Williams: God's Heart for Justice | August 8

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:10:00 -0700

Captive in the Cave | July 25

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:09:25 -0700

Pastor Craig Millar: Wait on the Lord | July 18

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:08:48 -0700

Knowing the God Who Knows You | July 11

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:08:03 -0700

Psalm 88: Trauma Literature | July 4

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:07:13 -0700

Pursuing Patience | June 27

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:06:35 -0700

Father's Day: Money on My Mind | June 20

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:06:08 -0700

Guest Speaker: Neil Josephson | June 13

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:05:41 -0700

Guest Speaker: Pastor Alanzo Paul | June 6

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:05:07 -0700

Put It To Work | May 30

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:03:06 -0700

A Steadfast Cycle | May 23

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:02:34 -0700

Q&A Sunday | May 16

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:02:02 -0700

Mother's Day: A Lasting Legacy | May 9

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:01:15 -0700

The Gifts of the Spirit | May 2

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:00:40 -0700

The Fruits of the Spirit | April 25

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:00:04 -0700

Spirit Lead Me | April 18

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 22:59:33 -0700

Stir It Up | April 11

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 22:58:48 -0700

A Resurrection Interruption | April 4

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 22:58:17 -0700

Guest Speaker: Pastor Alanzo Paul | March 28

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 22:57:27 -0700

Naming Your Neighbour | March 21

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 22:56:42 -0700

Guest Speaker: Pastor Maurice Cox | March 14

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 22:55:35 -0700

Searching for Sheep | March 7

City Collective — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 22:54:50 -0700

5 for 5 Sunday | February 28

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What Love Requires | February 21

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Somebody to Love | February 14

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Should I Really Love Myself? | February 7

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Deeply Formed: Rhythms | January 31

City Collective — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:49:19 -0700

Deeply Formed: Forgiveness | January 24

City Collective — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:47:20 -0700

Deeply Formed | January 17

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An Overcoming Spirit | January 10

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Holy Ambition | January 3

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Emmanuel - Pt 3

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:28:55 -0700

Emmanuel - Pt 2

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:24:06 -0700

Emmanuel - Pt 1

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:18:16 -0700

Puzzling Parable + Pt 3

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:13:28 -0700

Puzzling Parables + Pt 2

Ps Jason Charles — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:05:11 -0800

Exodus + Pt 5

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 12:03:43 -0800

Exodus + Pt 4

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 11:58:58 -0800

Exodus + Pt 3

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 11:52:13 -0800

Exodus + Pt 2

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 11:45:59 -0800

Exodus + Pt 1

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 11:34:08 -0800

Ravens & Roses + Pt 4

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 11:26:40 -0800

Ravens & Roses + Pt 3

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 11:21:21 -0800

Ravens & Roses + Pt 2

Ps Jason Charles — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 10:55:30 -0800

Ravens & Roses + Pt 1

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:00:19 -0700

September 6th

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 16:01:24 -0700

Acts + Pt 8

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:17:44 -0700

Acts + Pt 7

Ps Dani Kilgore — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:03:30 -0700

Acts + Pt 6

Ps Terrence Williams — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 11:52:28 -0700

Acts + Pt 5

Ps Jason + The City Collective Team — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:36:27 -0700

Acts + Pt 4

Ps Jason Charles — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 22:36:00 -0700

Acts + Pt 3

Ps Maurice Cox — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:57:43 -0700

Acts + Pt 2

Ps Jason Charles — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:37:36 -0700

Acts + Pt 1

Neil Josephson — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:11:57 -0700

Beatitudes + Have Mercy

Ps Jason Charles — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 23:51:46 -0700

Join us for week 3 of our journey in Mathew 5 as we dive into The Beatitudes. It’s our prayer that this message is a blessing to you but that it also pulls you closed to God in this time of confusion and chaos. Whether you’re in the car, chilling at home, or hitting a quarantine work, be encouraged to dive in, open your heart, and be ready for God to do something in you!

If you missed a Sunday with us, you can get all our sermons on your favorite podcast platform or on Youtube! Just search City Collective Church and catch up! You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram!

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Beatitudes + Poor In Spirit

Ps Ian Graham — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:32:44 -0700

This week in our second installment of our Beatitudes series, Pastor Ian Graham from Ecclesia Church in Princeton New Jersey brought us a message speaking to the question, “Who doesn’t get to go to heaven?”. Grab your bible, a notebook, and let’s dive in.

If you missed a Sunday with us, you can get all our sermons on your favorite podcast platform or on Youtube! Just search City Collective Church and catch up!

If you would like to partner with us financially, you can do so at citycollective.com/give .

Beatitudes + Hunger Pains

Ps Jason Charles — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:14:42 -0700

Summer is starting and at City Collective we’re starting a new series on the Beatitudes and diving into what each part really calls us to. Join us each week as we dive into God’s word and continue to engage as a community!

If you missed a Sunday with us, you can get all our sermons on your favorite podcast platform or on Youtube! Just search City Collective Church and catch up!

If you would like to partner with us financially, you can do so at citycollective.com/give .

Pentecost Sunday + 5 For 5

City Collective Team — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:28:43 -0700

Hello, City Collective Online! Wherever you are listening from, it’s our hope that this message chalenges and inspires you!

On this Pentecost Sunday, we are going to dive through a scene in the Book of Acts where the Holy Spirit is bestowed upon the dicsiples in the upper room. For us, this means that we aren’t just an individual but a collective that has cone together and has experienced the Spirit of God. This message is a collection of 5 leaders from our community speaking on this topic, sharing their own stories and wisdom, and leading us through what it means to be filled with the Spirit.

Grab a cup of coffee or a sparking water, a notebook and let’s dive into God’s word!

Jonah + When You Don't Get Your Way

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 24 May 2020 22:35:30 -0700

Join us for week 6 of our Jonah series, When You Don’t Get Your Way! Grab your bible and lets dive into God’s word together!

Join us for our Sunday morning services ONLINE on our Facebook and our Youtube page. Search City Collective Church and we’ll see you then!

If you are in need of support during this time or if you are symptom free and willing we have a team of individuals who we are mobilizing to support people in our church who are unable to get access to items or services for themselves, click the link below and let us know!

https://citycollective.com/be-the-church

Jonah + With Great Power...

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 24 May 2020 21:53:59 -0700

Join us for week 5 of our Jonah series, With Great Power…! Grab your bible and lets dive into God’s word together!

Join us for our Sunday morning services ONLINE on our Facebook and our Youtube page. Search City Collective Church and we’ll see you then!

https://citycollective.com/be-the-church

Jonah + Second Chance Struggles

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 17 May 2020 22:20:50 -0700

Happy Mother’s Day!! Join us for week 4 of our Jonah series, Second Chance Struggles! Grab your bible, give mom a hug, and lets dive into God’s word together!

Join us for our Sunday morning services ONLINE on our Facebook page. Search City Collective Church and we’ll see you then!

https://citycollective.com/be-the-church

Jonah + Prayers From The Gut

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 17 May 2020 21:38:09 -0700

Join us for Week 3 of our Jonah series, entitled Prayers From The Gut! Grab a bible, notebook, cup of something and let’s go!

Join us for our Sunday morning services ONLINE on our Facebook page. Search City Collective Church and we’ll see you then!

https://citycollective.com/be-the-church

Jonah + How Did I Get Here?

Ps Jason Charles — Fri, 01 May 2020 01:28:05 -0700

Join us for week 2 of our Jonah series as we continue through some of the questions thatr are posed to us in a sermon titled, How Did I Get Here?

Grab your bible, a notebook, maybe a cup of coffee and get ready for what God is going to do within you.

Join us for our Sunday morning services ONLINE on our Facebook page. Search City Collective Church and we’ll see you then!

https://citycollective.com/be-the-church

Jonah + Not What I Had In Mind

Ps Jason Charles — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:39:35 -0700

Hey CC Online Fam! We are so excited that you would take the time out of your day to dive into God’s word with us! This is the first message from our Jonah series, entitled Not What I Had In Mind. In this series, we’re going to dive into some of the hard questions that are presented in the book of Jonah.

This isn’t your average Sunday school lesson in the book of Jonah but an opportunity to discover some amazing truths that are applicable to your everyday life!

Join us for our Sunday morning services ONLINE on our Facebook page. Search City Collective Church and we’ll see you then!

https://citycollective.com/be-the-church

Final Words + Palm Sunday

Ps Jason Charles — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 23:25:59 -0700

Hey City Collective fam! We are so excited that you are joining us for this message! Just ahead of time, it’s going to be formatted a little different based on how we did our online service for Palm Sunday. Grab a pen, a notebook, and come expectant that God is going to do something in you, today. Love y’all! Enjoy the message!

Join us for our Sunday morning services ONLINE on our Facebook page. Search City Collective Church and we’ll see you then!

https://citycollective.com/be-the-church

Final Words + Learning To Love

Ps Jason Charles — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:36:49 -0700

It’s our prayer that in this time of craziness that you’re encouraged by this message Pastor Jason brought in our first online service. We hope that encourages you and gives you HOPE in this time of unknown.

LOVE GOD. LOVE PEOPLE. BE THE CHURCH.

Join us for our Sunday morning services ONLINE on our Facebook page. Search City Collective Church and we’ll see you then!

https://citycollective.com/be-the-church

Final Words + What Makes You Whole?

Ps Jason Charles — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:02:20 -0700

Through a few technical difficulties and some rocky audio, we dove head first into the second installment of Final Words and talked all about Forgiveness. Open up your bible, get to Luke 23:32-38, and let’s get going!

If you are in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, come join us for a Sunday! We meet at HD Stafford Middle School in Langley, BC at 10:30am. See you then!

20441 Grade Crescent, Langley City, BC V3A 4J8, Canada

Final Words + What Happens When You Meet God

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 18:40:16 -0700

Final Words is all about Jesus’ journey to the cross and all the way through Easter, we’re going to follow him there by taking a look at some of the things he said right before this moment.

Here’s the catch though, if you don’t believe that the words of Jesus have a lot of impact than talking about his final words won’t have any impact either. Ps Jason challenges us with the question of “What happens when we meet God?”. He dives into the story of the woman at the well and challenges us to look inside of ourselves to find the place where the Holy Spirit wants to meet us, right where we are.

LOVE GOD. LOVE PEOPLE. BE THE CHURCH.

If you are in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, come join us for a Sunday! We meet at HD Stafford Middle School in Langley, BC at 10:30am. See you then!

20441 Grade Crescent, Langley City, BC V3A 4J8, Canada

Boldness & Blessing + 5 For 5

City Collective Team — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:45:23 -0800

Boldness & Blessing, a series on the vision of City Collective Church, wrapped up this weekend with an awesome series of messages brought to us in 5 For 5! 5 of our team members took to the platform to speak life and truth into our community. Speaking out of Luke 6, the team spoke on the position of our hearts, the habits that rule us, foundations, obedience, and actually listening to God.

Brenden Graham

Brenden kicked off our 5 For 5 with an awesome word about how what we say shows the character of our hearts. He really challenged us by asking deep and thoughtful questions about identity and priorities.

“Why do I try to conquer the world when Jesus has already done it for me? Why do I rely on my own strength when true strength is shown by submitting everything to God and letting him take full control.”

Victoria Suen

Victoria brought a vulnerable and real message on the importance of building on solid ground and being in the world but not of it. She spoke on real world experience with Instagram and The Bachelor and how God called her to put those aside, to draw her closer to Him.

“It takes boldness to question what everyone else says is okay and stop a habit that is actually hurting you, spritually.”

Sophia Splane

Sophia spoke specifically on how following Jesus is going to go against what culture says but how making small steps in our everyday practices can lead to a big change in our relationship with God. She reminded us that obedience to God can be risky or dangerous but that the alternative is getting knocked down by the littlest troubles.

“If you want to become do-ers of the word. If you want to actually experience being rooted in Jesus and standing up against storms and if we want to experience the blessing of God in our lives; we need to take small, insignificant steps in the same direction towards Jesus.”

Angela Orellana

Angela spoke on how even in the difficulties of life, God is near and is in your corner. In her own story, Angela has experienced the lies of the devil in believing that she has to be perfect. She denied that perfectly when she said, “that’s a lie from the devil.”

“Boldness means obedience. Being willing to follow God’s word and stepping out of your comfort zone. And even if it hurts, being willing to follow God.”

Stewart Warnock

Finally, Stewart wrapped up our 5 For 5 by reminding us that life with Jesus doesn’t mean the storms won’t come but that when they do come and we listen to God, we discover a life where we are not easily shaken. It’s not a matter of if the storms are coming it’s ...

Boldness & Blessing + VISION SUNDAY

Ps Jason Charles — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:05:44 -0800

“Boldness and blessing. Boldness is our responsibility, blessing is God’s, but boldness comes from a place of obedience and placing God as the priority in our story and allowing his desires to become our desires along the way.”

The blessing of God is not your responsibility but rather having the boldness to follow Jesus in every facet and every turn of your life is. The call of our community isn’t to just grow for growth’s sake or to be a group of people who get together to just hang but it’s to truly live into the mission we have been given. To create space for everyone to discover life in Jesus. We aren’t here to convince but are here to show people how our lives have been restored by Jesus. We are going to Love God, Love People, and be a church where people don’t just see Jesus but get to discover life in Him.

Love On The Brain + Relationship Status

Ps Jason Charles — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 21:57:54 -0800

This week Pastor Jason brought us an awesome and real word on love and relationships. With Valentine’s Day coming up, and just in life, we tend to spend a lot of time thinking about relationships and our relationship status.

Relationships are awesome but sometimes we place our relationship status with others over our relationship status with God. Ps Jason challenged us with the idea of taking the priority of identity off our relationships with others and placing it on our relationship with God.

LONELY + Always On My Mind

Ps Jason Charles — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:17:23 -0800

What a weekend!! Baby dedications and baptisms made for an incredible morning and we are so grateful to have been apart of it!

This week, we wrapped up our first series of 2020, entitled LONELY, and Pastor Jason brought us a message asking “In a life in which God promises us peace and invited us to experience joy, I am left with the question… Why am I anxious?” We dove into what is the difference between fear and anxiety, the reality of mental health issues, and why we need to bring our fears to God so that he can bring strength into our weakness.

Lonely + Neil and Sharol Josephson

City Collective Church — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:08:29 -0800

Intimacy is hard.

This week, we kicked off our Lonely series with Guest Preachers Neil and Sharol Josephson. Lonely is all about loneliness and mental health and Neil and Sharol kicked us off by speaking on the topics of intimacy and sex. They challenged us with what it looks like to be intimate with God and others and equipped us with some tools to help grow that intimacy.

Dancing Lessons + Ps Phil Adkins

Ps Phil Adkins — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:31:48 -0800

essentials. + Week 1 + Worship

Ps Jason Charles — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 08:41:53 -0700

These are our essentials. worship.

This week Ps. Jason Charles unpacked what makes worship essential in our lives.

ONE Year Anniversary

Ps Jason Charles — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 21:21:35 -0700

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The End of the Beginning

Ps Jason Charles — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:56:48 -0700

This week Pastor Jason talked about the Apostle Paul and how even though he got a new start on the road to Damascus, It was really just the beginning of His Journey.

5 for 5

Collective Team Members — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 20:14:00 -0700

What a Sunday!! We got to hear from 5 of our Collective Team Members (Becca, Audry, Benji, Jenn, and Anthony). We gave each of them 5 minutes to preach on the same passage (Romans 5:1-11), and we couldn’t be prouder and more inspired!

Six words that will change your Life - Ps Nic Arkley

Ps Nic Arkley — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 12:21:00 -0700

We were so excited to have Pastor Nic Arkley join us this past Sunday. Pastor Nic, his wife Sarah, and their two kids, recently moved to Vancouver to plant a new life giving church. This past Sunday, Nic talked about six words in the book of Luke that changed his life and just might change yours.

Tension in the Transition

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 11:05:00 -0700

Have you ever found yourself in a wilderness of some sort. Relational, spiritual, emotional dryness that has been frustrating to navigate through. The story of Jesus in Luke 4 tells of his experience of the wilderness as well but also resonates with the element which often causes us to feel that way: CHANGE. This week Pastor Jason talks about the Tension in the Transition and how the story of Jesus reminds us of the opportunity within it.

Wilderness Seasons - Pastor Shanda Millar

Ps Shanda Millar — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 14:53:00 -0700

This past Sunday we loved having Pastor Shanda Millar from Horizon Church sharing with our community. She opened up our two week series on the Wilderness and the journey that Jesus finds himself on in Luke 4. It was a powerful morning that we hope encourages you today!

Throwdown in Torah - Face to Face

Ps Jason Charles — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 10:47:12 -0700

We reached the final week of our Throwdown in Torah as Jacob is brought face to face with his brother Esau. 20 years have passed and Jacob is a changed man. However, the last moment he shared with his brother remains the lasting memory of who he believes his brother to be but it is clear that just as Jacob has changed so has Esau. A journey of hurt and mistakes comes together as we see how God is at work in all of our stories and just as our mistakes are not meant to define us, neither are our hurts. Forgiveness, reconciliation and the hurts we live with lead us to know God as we wrap up our journey with Jacob this week. Check it out!

Throwdown in Torah - Wrestling with God

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:30:00 -0700

This past Sunday we reached the namesake story of our series in Genesis 32 as we find Jacob wrestling with God. Heartache, betrayal, deception and running all have seemingly been common themes in Jacob’s life up to this point and yet in this moment where it seems like he is about to face the consequences for a lifetime of poor decisions God meets him. And not from the sky or in the distance but in the most intimate of ways choosing to wrestle with Jacob for as long as it takes. We see a man much like ourselves in need of a moment with God where we wrestle not to display our strength but to reveal weakness. Wrestling, name changes and the continued fulfillment of a promise. Join us this week as we continue with Jacob!

Throwdown in Torah - Ps. Neil Josephson

Ps Neil Josephson — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:05:36 -0700

We all have Bethel’s in our life, these moments that change the trajectory of our lives. Jacob has a moment like this and then experience some pretty extreme family drama. But for the first time instead of being met with anger from his Uncle his met with forgiveness. Pastor Neil considered it all this week from unresolved generational family strife to fear of rejection and ultimately searching for an identity more than our decisions might dictate.

Throwdown in Torah - Passion In our Purpose

Ps Jason Charles — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:56:25 -0700

Are there moments in your life that you just aren’t yourself? We often think this is a behaviour issue but God leads us to see it is a source issue. Our continued story of Jacob reveals that his pitstop in Bethel was more than a moment where God met him, but it was a moment where God changed him. His actions that followed in the years that followed paint the story of a different man than the one at the beginning. Pastor Jason asks the question - what changed? And what needs to change for us if we are to truly walk in our purpose in life. Our journey of faith is more than moments that inspire us, rather they are moments when God transforms us.

Throwdown in Torah - A Date with Destiny

Ps Jason Charles — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:19:30 -0700

What are you willing to do to achieve your destiny? And what lengths are you willing to go to when you believe that it is a God-given destiny? This is the question we see Rebekah confronted with in the story of Jacob. As he continues to covet the life of his brother Esau. In a culture that is fascinated with the success of others we can relate with the drive behind Jacob’s actions. Desiring the success of others as our own never seems to be enough. Pastor Jason dives into how our path towards our destiny matters even more than the destination we think we are called to.

Throwdown in Torah - Birthrights for Bowls

Ps Jason Charles — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:19:25 -0700

Have you ever made a bad trade? In many ways the story of Jacob and Esau seems ridiculous. A hungry brother, a bowl of red stew, and the trading of a birthright don’t seem to make much rational sense but yet this is our story today. In a world of instant gratification we are constantly find our rationality and our need for a quick fix at odds with one another. Money, Sex, Power and so many other areas seem to lead to some bad trades. In part two of our series on Jacob we see a warning against giving up what we want most for what we want now. But also a incredible example of grace at work even when we make a poor decision.

Throwdown in Torah - More than a Jostle

Ps Jason Charles — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:19:20 -0700

It can often feel like we are simply passengers in the grand story of life. Situations happen, conflict hurts, and our story seems like it is moving quicker than you can respond. In this first week of our journey with Jacob we see how the story seems predetermined for so many of the characters but God is revealed over and over. We dive into the idea of perhaps our journey being important than our pursuit of God, and how God is actually the one in constant pursuit of you.

Rhythms - Play

Ps Jason Charles — Fri, 31 May 2019 12:31:24 -0700

In the final week of our series on RHYTHMS we talked about the idea of play. If work is about our participation in the ongoing creation of the world around us, and rest is about our intentional stepping away from productivity being our source of value. Then Play is about investing ourselves in a completely different type of outcome. C.S. Lewis said that the greatest thing that the Psalms did for him was express the joy that made David dance. A rhythm of play is a response to the hurt and suffering we see in the world around us. That joy is stronger than grief, that hope is more powerful than pain, that the grace of Jesus is more than we could ever imagine. PLAY is the RHYTHM of our life where we most experience generosity as it is meant to be given. Unconditional, without personal benefit and from a place of love. A Jesus Life. This is the idea we uncover this week!

Mothers Day 2019 - The Power of the Common

Ps Jason Charles — Thu, 23 May 2019 22:34:38 -0700

As a church we believe deeply in the need and importance of women within our community. Not simply as a bystander but as leaders, pastors, preachers and care givers of our community. For too long the church was negligent in identifying and celebrating the beauty and importance of woman within our faith. We are missing the fullness and beauty offered to us through Jesus when we do not include or listen to the voices of the women in our lives. So in today’s sermon we recognize the incredible story of redemption and restoration in the life of Ruth and how the most common and mundane moments of our lives create space for God to operate in power.

Rhythms - Rest

Ps Jason Charles — Thu, 23 May 2019 22:15:36 -0700

A large portion of our life is committed to the idea of rest but in many ways we treat it as a space of recovery or simply resent how we aren’t being productive in the midst of it. From the very beginning God introduces and models the idea of rest and then invites the Israelites to include it in the rhythms of their lives as well. Rest however, was always about more than simply being a space between moments of work. Rest was always intended to be holy. Why is that important? That is the question we ask this week.

Rhythms - Work

Ps Jason Charles — Thu, 09 May 2019 01:14:49 -0700

The manner in which we talk about work and treat our work environments and our faith experiences feels very much like a picky eater who doesn’t want their food touch for fear that one will be tainted by the other. Let’s work really hard for majority of our lives so that maybe if we are lucky and save well one day we can not work for a small part of our lives before we die. That isn’t the story of work in the imagination of God though. From the very beginning work was designed by God to be more than something to survive in. What would happen if we had a shift in our thinking about our work and careers and began to view it as God does?

Easter Sunday - The Things We Crave

Ps Jason Charles — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:44:15 -0700

What compels our actions, our thoughts and our interactions. Research shows that though there is a clear growing trend towards isolation in terms of the usage of our time, it still functions from a desire for connection and relationship. Pastor Jason explores the cravings we have as humans and the heart that Jesus has for us. The idea of the resurrection can be challenging for us in our finite perspective but there is an incredible hope to discover in the desire driving Jesus’ path to the cross. His resurrection is a celebration of His victory over death, but what does that mean for us in the here and now? We explore that conversation this Easter Sunday.

Palm Sunday - Crown Him or Crucify Him

Ps Jason Charles — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:44:10 -0700

Have you ever been left disappointed? We all have. It is part of being human and something that we often don’t know what to do with. Do we withdraw from it? Do we engage with it? Do we ignore it? With the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem we see a crowd welcoming a conquering king. His arrival was an illustration of God’s deep commitment to them but yet Jesus’ week that followed didn’t check all the boxes they had in mind. Soon their cries of Hosanna changed to Crucify Him. Disappointment became the cry of their hearts. You may have been disappointed. You may have been hurt. But the story of Jesus is that God will catch and can handle the full weight of your life. It just might not be in the exact way that you expect. We explore this conversation of disappointment on Palm Sunday and how Jesus doesn’t always arrive as we anticipate.

The F Word + Backhands & Boundaries (Wk 4)

Ps Jason Charles — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 23:14:44 -0700

One of the most shocking findings of Brene Brown’s work is the idea that the most compassionate people she had interviewed were actually the most boundaried. A definition of boundaries is simply what is ok and what is not ok. What we do is not set boundaries. In our talk this week we had talked the necessity and power of boundaries in our process of forgiveness. If revenge is our default what is Jesus saying in Matthew 5 when he says to turn the other cheek? Is he asking us to have a passive faith or is there more to it. Pastor Jason led us to this final thought:

“So my prayer today as we close this conversation on forgiveness is that you recognize that you are worthy of more than the way you have been mistreated. But that you can reclaim your respect, autonomy and dignity through forgivness and non-vioence without using revenge and bitterness. That you know you need healthy boundaries in your life not simply to protect yourself but to forgive well, to live well and to love from a place of overflow. May your face the future with a renewed imagination of what is healthy for you. With hope for the day that you might be free of those things you thought would be with you forever.”

The F Word + A Bad Joke (Wk 3)

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:35:10 -0700

Revenge is sweet. Have you heard that before? Sure we can believe that about others but are we aware of how true that is for ourselves. Revenge is one of the most negative outcomes of hurt in our lives and whether we are aware of it or not, we are all guilty of it. Perhaps not in the big dramatic ways that we associate with the word but in a cold shoulder to a word spoken against you, a spark of gossip when you feel rejected, the silent treatment when things don’t go your way. In order for us to move to a place of reconciliation as Jesus desires for all of us, we need to understand what revenge is and how we can diffuse it. Pastor Jason opens up the story of Samson for us this week as we consider where revenge leads us and what Jesus wants for us.

The F Word + What Forgiveness Isn't (Wk 1)

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 22:56:36 -0700

Forgiveness is difficult. C.S. Lewis gets it when he says that “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.” There is a difficult reality that we are faced with when it comes to forgiveness. That forgiveness means not getting even, it means it won’t ever be made fair, it means that you won’t get to enact all of those elaborate revenge fantasies that you have been constructing in the back of your mind somewhere.

So we began this journey together by looking at what forgiveness isn’t. We reflected on what Jesus has to say in Matthew 18:21-35 and what it means for us today. Pastor Jason noted that Peter’s question of number had less to do with the number and more to do with the heart. To often when we are asking when my forgiveness is enough, is really asking at what point is revenge acceptable. There are three areas we looked it:

Forgiveness isn’t a Feeling
Forgiveness isn’t Forgetting
Forgiveness isn’t For Them

All three led us to a simple foundation to our month long conversation - Forgiveness is a choice to begin the process of healing. Forgiveness is the death of a debt.

- We are excited to continue into Part 2 of the series next week as we talk about FORGIVING YOURSELF -

Church Clothes - Finding Freedom - Week 4

Ps Jason Charles — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:56:33 -0800

For many of us true freedom doesn’t feel familiar and we would rather stay in something that enslaves us that is predictable rather than embrace something that is new, and good and true, and pure.So we will go back to familiar mindsets, we will go back to familiar toxic emotional states because it feels normal to us. And we will choose normal over new. And just because it is normal doesn’t mean that it is right.It’s not hard for God to bring you into freedom, the hard part is teaching us to live in it.

“You lose your power to love others when all you are trying to do is fulfill the law for yourself.”

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We start our new series The F-Word this upcoming Sunday on all things Forgiveness! Service gets going at 10:30am

Church Clothes - Religious FOMO - Week 3

Ps Jason Charles — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:08:30 -0800

We continued with our series “Church Clothes” this weekend, as Pastor Jason continued into Galatians 3. We looked at the impact of our past on our current understanding and experience of grace. And how Paul invites the Galatians to live with no separation between them to not be against one another but know that they are all unified in Christ. Are we living from a place of what we are for? Or from what we are against?

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Next week is our SERVE Sunday so come ready to join us in loving on our community. So make plans to stick around after service. Lunch is on us!

Church Clothes - Is there a Dress Code? - Week 2

Ps Jason Charles — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:07:37 -0800

We continued with our series “Church Clothes” this weekend, as Pastor Jason continued into Galatians 2. We looked at what graceful confrontation really looks like, and the value propositions we are faced with everyday indicating where our priorities truly lie. Are we pursuing a lifestyle of comfort or God’s calling?

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Next week right after service we are having a Meet, Eat and Greet after church lunch. This is one of the best ways to get to know some of the amazing people that make up City Collective. So make plans to stick around after service. Lunch is on us!

Church Clothes - Grace without the Grandeur - Week 1

Ps Jason Charles — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:42:57 -0800

This past Sunday was the beginning of our new series Church Clothes as Pastor Jason walks us through the book of Galatians. Are we living a life out of grace or for grace? Have we overcomplicated a simple truth through qualifications in our faith? Why is a simple grace so difficult to understand and grab onto?

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Next week right after service we are having a City Collective Info Session where we take 15 Minutes with Pastor Jason to paint a picture of all the different things happening at the church and hopefully answer some questions along the way. If you are interested in learning more about the church this is a great opportunity! Snacks will be provided.

Sunshine & Shadows - Daniel Whitehead - Week 3

Daniel Whitehead — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:37:52 -0800

We had a fantastic morning with guest speaker Daniel Whitehead from Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries! He spoke out of Psalm 130 for the last instalment of the Sunshine & Shadows series. He said, "The pursuit of happiness is not the Christian ideal ... joy is a part of our walk in faith, but happiness is not the primary pursuit."

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His prayer for the church was this: God save us from listening to testimonies from people only once they are well. God save us from being people who need neat and tidy concepts. In the depths of darkness, let us discover the depth of God's love.

Sunshine & Shadows - Panel - Week 2

City Collective Team — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:33:03 -0800

We had an incredible Sunday with voices from the health and counselling community speaking into the area of mental health! Food, friends and family made for a morning of honest conversations and new friendships. Thank you to our panelists for speaking so well into the subject!

Sunshine & Shadows - It's Going to be Ok? (Week 1)

Ps Jason Charles — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:09:41 -0800

This Sunday we launched a new series called Sunshine & Shadows: A Conversation about Mental Health. Pastor Jason talked about the power of perception in our understanding of it and the opportunity of the church to be a place of hope in the reality of its weight in our society. Moving from a place of comfortable to vulnerable, from a mindset of curing to healing, and from a posture of inclusivity to belonging. Tacos, Legolas, Mental Health facts and the Bible made for an incredible Sunday! #SunshineandShadows

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We have workshops at Trinity Western House next week and a panel conversation happening this upcoming Sunday that you don’t want to miss. And make plans to stick around after church for our first Eat, Meet & Greet (after-church lunch) of 2019 right after service!

Join us Sunday, 10:30am @ H.D. Stafford Middle School

It Was a Setup

Ps Jason Charles — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:57:03 -0800

This Sunday we explored the journey of Peter through John 13 and John 21 considering how we see each moment in a culture of instant gratification and how Jesus views the world with a wider context. Instant gratification has become the norm for us but often prevents us from seeing the grander story that God is working in the world around us. Pastor Jason considered how the journey Peter went on prepared him to respond and receive the love that Jesus had for him on that beach after the resurrection and what that means for our story today. #ItWasASetup

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We have community groups happening throughout Langley starting this week and the start of our lunch program serving at H.D. Stafford this Friday @ 10:45am.

Next week we start our new series: SUNSHINE & SHADOWS - A Conversation Around Mental Health.

Join us Sunday, 10:30am @ H.D. Stafford Middle School

Advent + Week 3 + Recap

Ps Jason Charles — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 23:29:00 -0800

Week 3 from our Series: Advent

Advent + Week 2 + Recap

Ps Jason Charles — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:16:05 -0800

This past Sunday we looked at the possibility found in an unexpected interruption. And how sometimes the best answer to an interruption is a simple response of yes.

Advent + Week 1 + Recap

Ps Jason Charles — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:15:48 -0800

Week 1 of our Series: Advent

ALL THINGS RELATIONSHIPS + November 25

Neil and Sharol Josephson — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:18:43 -0800

Ps Neil and Sharol Josephson from Family Life Canada share their thoughts on Relationships

Not What it Seems - November 18

Ps Jason Charles — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 21:07:50 -0800

A unique take on David and Goliath

Table Talks + Week 6 + Recap

Ps Jason Charles — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 22:02:00 -0800

Week 6 of our collection of talks studying significant moments Jesus had around the dinner table.

Table Talks + Week 5 + Recap

Ps Jason Charles — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:30:00 -0800

Who am I comparing and measuring myself against? This is a struggle we all encounter. Where we are so worried about the person on our right and our left that we are unable to be content. In Luke 22 Jesus is interrupted in his final discourse by a dispute of comparison and greatness amongst the disciples - and in a moment when they were invited into communion they fell into comparison.

Continuing with a collection of talks called Table Talks, Pastor Jason dives into the Gospel of Luke. Robert Karris lists no less than 51 passages related to eating and drinking and states that the considerable truth of Luke’s Gospel is that - Jesus is either going to a meal, at a meal, or coming from a meal. There is something to significant that happens every time - so each week we are considering what Jesus has to teach us about himself, about each of us and what that means for us today.

This week, Pastor Jason took us to Luke 22 and the story of The Last Supper. And challenged us to consider how comparison has robbed us of the invitation of communion in our own lives.

God wants you to be great, but great by his definition. As the one who serves, not just the one who sits. So he will place opportunities in your life to be great – to serve, to love, to sacrifice – and the question we are left with is: will we be so caught up in our comparison that will miss our moments of communion?

We then had the opportunity to take part in communion at the end of our time together that morning. Great conversations continued into the foyer and everyone went off to enjoy some sunshine!

Check out the podcast and photos below, and make plans to join us this Sunday for Baptism Sunday and our final week of Table Talks! Community Groups are happening as well all week. You can find more information on these HERE

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