A lot of people claim that Jesus was against religion. He broke the Sabbath Laws, He called out the religious elite, and emphasized love over everything else. If this “ANTI-RELIGIOUS" Jesus saw our churches today, He’d be appalled! But is this the real Jesus? Watch this message to discover who the real Jesus is, and how He viewed religion.
There are versions of Jesus that – on the surface – look like the real thing, however, upon closer inspection, they are exposed as counterfeits. Today, we are exposing and debunking the “ANTI-EVANGELISM” version of Jesus. This is the Jesus that tells us all religions are basically the same. This is the Jesus that tells us it doesn’t really matter what you believe, as long as you’re sincere and do your best. We will contrast the “ANTI-EVANGELISM” Jesus with the “real” Jesus that is depicted in the Bible, and we will discover that this version falls far short of the real thing!
There are versions of Jesus that – on the surface – look like the real thing, however, upon closer inspection, they are exposed as counterfeits. Today we are looking at the counterfeit known as the “Everyman” Jesus. This is the Jesus who was exactly like us, just a better and more accomplished version than us. This version of Jesus is nothing more than a good example for us. We will contrast the “Everyman” Jesus with the “real” Jesus that is depicted in the Bible, and we will discover that the “Everyman” version falls far short of the real version.
What is the difference between Thor, Spiderman, and Jesus? How do we know that the story of the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just another in a long line of fanciful legends? In today’s teaching, we will discover the evidence for the resurrection, and debunk 2000 years’ worth of skeptical alternatives.
What comes to your mind when you imagine what heaven is like? Do you picture pearly gates? Are people sitting on clouds and playing harps all day long? Do we have wings? What do our bodies look like? Are we just spiritual beings flying around? At the end of human history, what will eternity in heaven be like? It’s those questions (and more!) that we will be answering in the final week of the Big Picture Series.
The resurrection of Jesus stands as the pinnacle of human history… but what happens next? Hold on to your seats because in Act 5: the Holy Spirit comes, the Church is born, and this new rag-tag group of Christ-followers is set on a collision course with the Roman Empire and the Jewish Religious Authorities. Fireworks fly as the Early Church becomes distinctively different from the world around them and their witness begins to spread to all nations.
Have you ever read something that Jesus said, and wondered why he would say such a thing? For example: after watching Jesus perform a bunch of miracles, his followers inform him that they have finally come to the realization that he is the promised Messiah. And how does Jesus respond? “Then Jesus ordered his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.” (Matthew 16:20) What?! Why would he say that? There’s a reason for Jesus’ response. There’s a very good reason for it. And, in Act Four of this series, we are going to discover that reason. It will all make sense when we understand the context, the back story, the BIG PICTURE of Jesus’ words.
God chooses a couple. That couple becomes a nation - the nation of Israel. Sadly, that nation fails miserably. Nonetheless, through His prophets, God reminds the people that He still has a plan and He still has a promise yet to be fulfilled. God’s prophets drop hints about a coming Messiah, right up until the end of the Old Testament. Today, in Act Three, we will take a fast-forward trip through this entire story!
What takes place in the third chapter of Genesis is responsible for every tragedy, every death, every trauma, every trial, every war, and every assault that has ever happened, that is happening, and that will ever happen. They can all be traced back to what takes place in the passage that we are studying in Act Two of “The Big Picture” series.
Have you ever found yourself looking at the world around you, seeing the pain, pondering the tragedy, and wondering: “God, where are you? What are you doing? What is the point of all this?” You cannot answer these questions by solely focusing upon this present moment. You will only be able to answer them by getting a glimpse of the “big picture”, and, biblically speaking, that means beginning at the beginning: the first two chapters of Genesis.
A lot of people claim that Jesus was against religion. He broke the Sabbath Laws, He called out the religious elite, and emphasized love over everything else. If this “ANTI-RELIGIOUS" Jesus saw our churches today, He’d be appalled! But is this the real Jesus? Watch this message to discover who the real Jesus is, and how He viewed religion.
There are versions of Jesus that – on the surface – look like the real thing, however, upon closer inspection, they are exposed as counterfeits. Today, we are exposing and debunking the “ANTI-EVANGELISM” version of Jesus. This is the Jesus that tells us all religions are basically the same. This is the Jesus that tells us it doesn’t really matter what you believe, as long as you’re sincere and do your best. We will contrast the “ANTI-EVANGELISM” Jesus with the “real” Jesus that is depicted in the Bible, and we will discover that this version falls far short of the real thing!
There are versions of Jesus that – on the surface – look like the real thing, however, upon closer inspection, they are exposed as counterfeits. Today we are looking at the counterfeit known as the “Everyman” Jesus. This is the Jesus who was exactly like us, just a better and more accomplished version than us. This version of Jesus is nothing more than a good example for us. We will contrast the “Everyman” Jesus with the “real” Jesus that is depicted in the Bible, and we will discover that the “Everyman” version falls far short of the real version.
What is the difference between Thor, Spiderman, and Jesus? How do we know that the story of the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just another in a long line of fanciful legends? In today’s teaching, we will discover the evidence for the resurrection, and debunk 2000 years’ worth of skeptical alternatives.
What comes to your mind when you imagine what heaven is like? Do you picture pearly gates? Are people sitting on clouds and playing harps all day long? Do we have wings? What do our bodies look like? Are we just spiritual beings flying around? At the end of human history, what will eternity in heaven be like? It’s those questions (and more!) that we will be answering in the final week of the Big Picture Series.
The resurrection of Jesus stands as the pinnacle of human history… but what happens next? Hold on to your seats because in Act 5: the Holy Spirit comes, the Church is born, and this new rag-tag group of Christ-followers is set on a collision course with the Roman Empire and the Jewish Religious Authorities. Fireworks fly as the Early Church becomes distinctively different from the world around them and their witness begins to spread to all nations.
Have you ever read something that Jesus said, and wondered why he would say such a thing? For example: after watching Jesus perform a bunch of miracles, his followers inform him that they have finally come to the realization that he is the promised Messiah. And how does Jesus respond? “Then Jesus ordered his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.” (Matthew 16:20) What?! Why would he say that? There’s a reason for Jesus’ response. There’s a very good reason for it. And, in Act Four of this series, we are going to discover that reason. It will all make sense when we understand the context, the back story, the BIG PICTURE of Jesus’ words.
God chooses a couple. That couple becomes a nation - the nation of Israel. Sadly, that nation fails miserably. Nonetheless, through His prophets, God reminds the people that He still has a plan and He still has a promise yet to be fulfilled. God’s prophets drop hints about a coming Messiah, right up until the end of the Old Testament. Today, in Act Three, we will take a fast-forward trip through this entire story!
What takes place in the third chapter of Genesis is responsible for every tragedy, every death, every trauma, every trial, every war, and every assault that has ever happened, that is happening, and that will ever happen. They can all be traced back to what takes place in the passage that we are studying in Act Two of “The Big Picture” series.
Have you ever found yourself looking at the world around you, seeing the pain, pondering the tragedy, and wondering: “God, where are you? What are you doing? What is the point of all this?” You cannot answer these questions by solely focusing upon this present moment. You will only be able to answer them by getting a glimpse of the “big picture”, and, biblically speaking, that means beginning at the beginning: the first two chapters of Genesis.
Have you ever needed direction in life? It seems like all throughout the Bible, God reveals His calling to His followers, but you might be left clueless as to what your calling is. Why can’t God just tell us what to do? Why can’t He tell us who to marry, what city to live in and what career path to follow? Join us to find out how to discover God’s calling on your life.
Today’s message explores the topic of why we do what we do. Pastor Paul gives us an update on the global outreach efforts of Broadway Church, and while doing so, highlights our global workers and the reason that they do what they do.
Why do we have to talk about money at church? The answer is because there is a right way and a wrong way to view and handle money. Unfortunately, most people view and handle money the wrong way! How do I know if I fall into that category? Is there a way to combat this? What does it look like to steward my finances in a God-honouring way? You will have to watch to find out!
If you were to ask the average person on the street what Jesus thought about money, most would tell you that He avoided the topic, that He was too holy to talk about something so worldly, that He had purer things to discuss than financial matters. Most people would tell you that, but most people would be wrong. In this teaching, we are going to listen carefully to what Jesus had to say about money!
The list of things we worry about can seem unending. What do we do when we find ourselves stuck in unknown and uncertain circumstances and find our hearts and minds troubled? Is there a way we can overcome worry? Let’s dig a little deeper and see what the bible has to say on the topic of worry.
How do you determine who receives a gift from you? Of all the people in your life, how do you decide who makes it onto your list? The answer to that question holds more power than you may realize, and the truth behind it will serve as our third and final ‘Christmas Trigger.’
You and I tend to become very familiar with our credit cards over the Christmas season. How would you like it if we could turn that tiny piece of plastic into a trigger for spiritual life in your world? What if we could give you something that would turn a lineup at the cash register into a holy place in your life?
Santa and the reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch, Joseph and Mary at the manger... We see these depicted everywhere during the Christmas season. And that’s part of the problem... Is the classic “nativity scene” just like Santa and his reindeer? Is the story of Jesus’ birth nothing more than a Christmas legend?
Have you ever asked the question: If Jesus defeated sin on the cross then why is sin still in the world? We live in a world that is full of sin, evil, and suffering. Will there ever be a day where Jesus does away with sin once and for all? That’s what we seek to answer as we conclude our series “Evil”.
We learned in week one that “Evil is what we experience when we choose to walk away from the goodness of God.” In our best moments, we do not want to do that. But, if we’re honest, we have to admit that there are moments when we do that very thing. Is there a way to fight this temptation? Is there a way to resist the pull of evil? We will discover the answer to that question in today’s teaching.
If God created the world, why is there so much evil in the world? Where did evil come from? Why would God create a world that would eventually give rise to evil? Isn't the very presence of evil an obvious design flaw in God's creation? We will discover the answer to these questions in today’s teaching.
Have you ever wondered if Jesus was being cruel by delaying answering your prayers? In the book of Mark, a woman approaches Jesus and asks him to heal her daughter. How does he respond? He delays AND responds in an unusual and confusing riddle. Join us as we break down this story and unpack this confusing moment in the life of Jesus.
Why would Jesus make cannibalism a requirement for eternal life?! Why would He tell people they had to eat His flesh and drink His blood in order to experience eternal life? He knew this would confuse and disturb people. So why did He do it? That is what we are discussing in today’s teaching.
If I do something really bad, will God always forgive me? Can I ever be “too far gone”? How far can I push the limits of God’s grace and forgiveness? Have you ever wondered if there is an unforgivable sin? Actually, according to Jesus, there is! Well, what is it? How can I know I am not committing this “sin” by accident? How do I know I have not already committed it? And how is it possible for an all-loving God to NOT forgive my sin? That’s exactly what we will be unpacking in today’s message.
How would you respond if Jesus asked you to come and follow Him? In this message we’re going to take a look at a man who said “Not Yet” to Jesus and discover Jesus’ very confusing response.
Our Guest Speaker Joanne Goodwin brought a word about how God is parenting us. As a parent feeds their children, God also feeds us while He is comforting us. Wondering how He does that? Watch this message to find out.
How should we act around someone with whom we are in conflict: whether it be a rebellious child or a former friend? What are the most effective ways to communicate love to another person? In today’s teaching, we are going to learn three simple but powerful keys to expressing love.
What do you do when you are waiting on God? How do you manage the tension between trusting God and doubting God? Using advice from the Apostle Paul, we are going to discover three key activities that will keep us moving while we are waiting.
Do you know what it feels like to invest your heart and soul into a relationship, and then have it all go wrong? How do you respond when everything you have stood for has been rejected by someone you love? How do you survive a storm like that? In today’s teaching, we are going to learn how to respond when a relationship storm descends.
If someone asked you, “What does a person have to do to grow physically stronger?” you would likely be able to offer some diet and exercise advice. What if someone asked you, “What does a person have to do to grow spiritually stronger?” What advice would you give them? After listening to today’s teaching, you will be equipped to answer that question in a simple, practical, and highly effective way.
Every faith-based nonprofit has a dilemma: How much of our time and energy should be spent on meeting PHYSICAL NEEDS vs. how much of our time and energy should be spent on meeting SPIRITUAL NEEDS? It’s not a problem we need to solve, but it’s a tension we need to manage. In today’s message, Pastor Simon walks us through the impact that CityReach (Broadway’s nonprofit) is having in our community and how we manage this dilemma. You may laugh, you may cry, but you are guaranteed to be inspired!
We live in challenging times. But we serve an incredible God. Today is Global Outreach Sunday and we are going to talk about the problems associated with Global Work in 2023 as well as the answer and response we as a church should have.
What does a person have to do in order to experience divine healing? Are there hoops that need to be jumped through? Are there mantras that need to be recited? In today’s teaching, we are going to learn the amazingly simple truth. We are also going to discuss how to respond to some incredibly difficult (and disappointing) moments.
As followers of Jesus, we recognize that God still does the miraculous in response to prayer. God still displays His power in supernatural ways. However, we also recognize that the realm of divine healing has become cluttered with a lot of garbage over the centuries. In today’s teaching, we are going to do our best to debunk three of the most common (and destructive) myths.
Who isn’t feeling the financial challenge of the current economic climate? We want to be generous and help others but we feel it’s all we can do to pay our own bills. Is there a way we can pay our bills and still be generous? The Apostle Paul helps us navigate this tension.
Even mature Christ followers can become confused when it comes to what happens to us after we die. Do we cease to exist? (No.) Do we become angels? (No.) Do we become eternally free-floating spirits? (No.) In today’s teaching, we will discover the biblical destiny for every follower of Jesus.
Followers of Jesus either spread a message that holds the key to eternal life, or followers of Jesus are the biggest liars and fools the world has ever seen. It’s one or the other, so which one is true? That is what is at stake in today’s teaching.
The Bible gives some very specific instructions about how a worship service is to be conducted. So how do these guidelines apply to us today? When is speaking in tongues appropriate? How can we discern whether a word is from God or not? And how does all of this contribute to the goal of building up the church? This is what we will be unpacking in today’s message.
There can be some confusing and polarizing topics in the Bible. The spiritual gift of “Speaking in Tongues” is one of those topics. What is this gift? How does it work? When should it be used? How can it be abused? And, how can I access it? Those are the questions we are asking and answering in this message.
Have you ever thought about what following God actually looks like? Or better yet, what is doesn’t look like? Think about it. How do you know if you are truly following God? Are there signs? Is it possible to think you are following God but, in reality, you are not? These are the questions that we will be unpacking today, and the answer revolves around the Ancient Greek meaning of the word “love."
What are spiritual gifts? How do I know if I have one? Is one gift better than another? These are the questions we answer as Pastor Paul leads us through 1 Corinthians 12 in the Life Hacks series.
Just like there are misunderstood song lyrics, there are also misunderstood Bible passages. Today, we are bumping up against just such a passage. And the misunderstanding of this passage has kept people locked in all kinds of guilt and shame. The misunderstanding of this passage has created a wall between followers of Jesus and the love of God. Today, we are going to clarify this passage and tear down that wall.
Over the years we’ve been asked a lot of questions like: “Is it ok to get a TATTOO?” or, “What about a PIERCING?” or, “What makes an outfit appropriate or inappropriate?” We’ve been asked to serve as some kind of Theological Fashionista! But what they are really wanting to know is DOES GOD CARE HOW WE LOOK?
Today we are going to learn from the wise advice of the Apostle Paul as he deals with a tricky 1st Century fashion dilemma full of deeply rooted cultural dynamics, and apply a profound LIFE HACK directly to our 21st Century lives when it comes to our appearance.
Living a life marked by loyalty to Jesus is challenging in our world. The Bible gives some insight on how to live faithfully different in the real world around us.
Is experiencing a miracle a sign of spiritual maturity? Are outward signs of blessing a direct result of inward signs of health? Today we are going to discover that things are not always as they appear as dive into the world of what it means to be spiritually healthy vs being spiritually sick. There are lots we can learn from the early Christ followers in the ancient city of Corinth and their ancestors, the Nation of Israel. Using them as an example to us, today we are going to take our own spiritual pulse and assess how we’re doing on the inside!
The purpose of marriage, the vital role and frequency of sex in a marriage, a way to ‘affair-proof’ a marriage, options when there is turmoil in a marriage, and options for remarriage when a divorce takes place... All of these issues are addressed in this fast-paced, information-packed teaching from 1 Corinthians!
Many people today seem to view singleness as a ‘pre-marital’ stage, as a problem to be solved with marriage held up as the ‘ideal’. Did you know that the Apostle Paul, under inspiration of the Holy Spirit, presented the opposite view? According to Paul, it is not getting married but it’s remaining single that is the ‘ideal’. In today’s teaching, we will discover the reasons why.
Have you ever found yourself wondering about chaos and crises, and why things just don’t seem to work out right? Have you ever felt that God has abandoned you in the middle of a complex situation?
In this message, our guest speaker, Ken Russell, is teaching us what to do when life doesn’t feel fair.
In this message we are going to unpack a very interesting situation that was happening in a church congregation 2000 years ago. While on this journey we will be asking and answering a lot of questions surrounding the Bible and sex. Questions like: Why should I care about what the Bible teaches regarding sex? What moral boundaries are given? Why does it seem like there are so many rules about sex? And, why does God care so much about my sexuality? Check out the message to hear all the answers.
Have you ever had to have a tough conversation with someone? Whether we have had tough conversations with our spouse, family members, friends or colleagues, this message is on HOW to be redemptive with conflict and discipline when tough conversations need to be had.
Paul shows us how to avoid being blindsided by our blind spots.
The moment with the highest tension in every court case has to be the moment when the defendant is standing before the Judge and Jury, as the final verdict is being read aloud. Can you imagine what that would feel like, as your entire future hangs in the balance?
Did you know that every follower of Jesus will one day stand before the throne of God, their life will be examined and a pronouncement will be made? You’re thinking to yourself, “What kind of an examination? What kind of a pronouncement? I thought a Christ follower’s sins were paid for! Are you saying that Christians still have to worry about being judged and condemned by God?”
You may know of Baby Jesus in a manger. You may know of Crucified Jesus on a cross. But have you heard of the Resurrected Jesus?
This Easter Sunday, come hear the story of one man’s incredible experience with the Resurrected Jesus! …Because the Resurrected Jesus is the best one to know!!
The Bible teaches that when you follow Christ, God’s Spirit dwells within you; God’s Spirit lives in relationship with your spirit. And while in that relationship, God’s Spirit communicates with your spirit. But what does that communication sound like? Is it possible to receive God’s thoughts? Is it possible to hear God’s voice? That is what we are going to investigate in today’s teaching.
You and I, we have a problem.
👍 The GOOD NEWS is it’s not a problem that is new to us. This problem existed long before we got here.
👎 The BAD NEWS is some of the smartest thinkers, philosophers, scholars, and world’s most brilliant debaters have been trying to tackle this problem for centuries and they still can’t agree on a solution.
Join us as we uncover God’s answer to our most basic problem.
It has been said that ‘the church of Jesus Christ is the hope of the world.’ If that is true, if the church is so powerful and so important, why do some churches wither and die? In today’s teaching, we will discover one possible reason and how to avoid it.
What do you do when someone you know and love has a serious failure in life? How do you respond when you are responsible to address the fallout from the errors of others? The Apostle Paul was called upon to do that very thing, and he provides us with a master class on where to begin.
The last 12 months have provided Broadway Church was an incredible opportunity to invest in our Global Outreach partners across the world. Pastor Paul is going to talk a little bit about the things that we've been able to partner with over the last 12 months as well as give a sincere “Thank you” to all those who have faithfully given.
Today’s Strange Story is not for the faint at heart. It is about a left-handed assassin who you’ve probably never heard of. It is gruesome and graphic, and it has stumped many readers. Why was this Strange Story even included in the Bible in the first place? And what lessons can we glean from its bizarre characters, Ehud and Eglon? This message will encourage you and remind you that God uses the unlikely to do the unexpected.
This strange story revolves around a letter written by a prisoner, to a slave owner about a run-a-way slave. What do these people have in common? What does the letter say? And is God endorsing slavery here? Check out today’s message to find out!
POWER: Properly Pursuing Excellence A. Why Should We Pursue Excellence? 1. As followers of Jesus, we should pursue excellence because, being made in God’s image, such a pursuit is ______________________________________ us. “Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so …
What do we mean by “power”? We mean the ability to exercise a measure of control in your life and get what you want in life. Essentially, when we talk about “power” we are talking about “success”. In today’s teaching we are going to learn a powerful lesson when it comes to power. We are going to learn about the serious danger of placing the pursuit of success at the center of your life!
In our culture, sex has become an idol. As followers of Jesus, how can we honour God with our bodies and minds when we live in a world that offers sex up to us on a silver platter? In this message, we will debunk the two extremes when it comes to how our culture views sex and offer practical advice on how to overcome sexual temptation in your life.
OUR BATTLE WITH SEX What does the Bible say about sex? 1. God ______________. Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. – Colossians 1:1 …
Last week we learned that the danger with money is falling in love with it. Is there a way to avoid this temptation? There is. There is a God-endorsed way of resisting the lure of loving money - a systematic way that will enable a person to prosper without guilt while living in financial and spiritual freedom. This teaching unpacks that God-endorsed way.
What lies at the center of your existence? What do you look to for your source of strength and security in life? The answer to this question might not be as obvious as you imagine. (And it might be far more important than you imagine!)
VISION CAST SUNDAY JANUARY 2023 HOW TO GROW STRONGER www.broadwaychurch.com A. What Should Be Happening Within You… 1. As followers of Jesus, this should be our reality: while our _______________ is getting _______________, our _______________ should be getting ___________________. “Though outward …
It’s not about what you deserve a. What the people _______________… (Luke 7:4-5) “When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him. ‘This man deserves to have you do this, because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.’” b. What the centurion _______________… (Luke 7:6-7 …
God at Work Sunday 2 Cor 1:3-4 – Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. Romans 8:28 – And we know t …
Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a rut? Have you ever felt burnt out or exhausted? Together let's look at a story from the Bible that can show us how to prevent and/or get unstuck from burnout and get back to a place where we are thriving and focusing on what God has called us to do.
Have you ever felt stuck? And alone? This message explores the causes of modern-day loneliness and how to get unstuck from feelings of loneliness, frustration, and the realities of being alone.
What do you do when you feel bored with life? What do you do when your life lacks purpose? Should you just get busy? Should you look to make radical changes? Should you change spouses, careers, or locations? What should you do when you feel stuck? That is what we’re going to look into in this teaching, and the answer to the question is (likely) not at all what you think!
Have you ever felt stuck? Join us for the next four weeks for a practical conversation on different ways we get stuck in our lives and how to get unstuck. This week, we kicking off the series talking about what happens when we get stuck in our faith and how to move forward with a thriving and confident faith.
This week we will hear about our Global Outreach program which helps the Good News of Jesus Christ reach the 4 corners of the Globe. Come and hear Pastor Paul share stories of the great work our Global Workers are doing and how God is using them in this season.
Last week we looked at how NOT to FIND God’s will. This week Pastor Darin unpacks how TO FIND God’s will. In this teaching, he lays out God’s revealed will for your life, and he then even goes on to show you how to recognize God’s unrevealed will for your life. You might be shocked at what you discover!