Jubilee Sermons
342 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -We were a church in Maple Ridge, Canada that closed in September 2023. These are our sermons from Sunday gathering, hopefully they are an encouragement to you as they were to us.
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Advent: Unexpected People
December 17, 2017 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBGod is in the business of bringing joy and life to barren places and barren people. These are the unexpected people God uses to bring His Kingdom, an old barren woman and a virgin girl.
Advent: Unexpected Places
December 10, 2017 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBPassage: Luke 2:1-13 God shows up in the nativity story in some unexpected places. Jesus brings peace in unexpected places.
Advent: God in the Unexpected
December 03, 2017 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBPassage: John 1:1-13As we are challenged by our own Christmas expectations, we see that God often shows up in the unexpected, wanting us to recognize and receive Him.
Luke: Henny Penny
November 26, 2017 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBPassage: Luke 13:31-35Unlike Henny Penny, Jesus wants to gather us under his saving wings, but we are not always willing.
Luke: The Narrow Door
November 19, 2017 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBPassage: Luke 13:22-30Today we join in a burning question of our day, will only a few be saved? We hear Jesus personalize the challenge and invite us to respond.
Luke: Patience & Perfection
November 12, 2017 05:00 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBPassage: Luke 13:18-21As we explore the simple parables of Jesus, we see both a vision of the Kingdom of God in perfection and yet something we don't see in fullness yet.
Luke: Standing Tall
November 05, 2017 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBPassage: Luke 13:10-17As Jesus heals on the Sabbath, we find that Jesus enters our bent world and speaks into it and frees us to stand tall regardless of what happens to tall people.
Luke: A Patient Gardener
October 29, 2017 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBPassage: Luke 13:5-9The idea of God seeking fruit and us giving account can seem scary, especially when we realize how challenging it is to grow fruit. But by responding to Jesus, the patient gardener, we see world-changing fruit growing by His Spirit.
Luke: The Comparison Killer
October 22, 2017 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBPassage: Luke 13:1-3Tim brings us the challenge of walking before God without living in comparison with others.
Luke: Fire on the Earth
October 15, 2017 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBPassage: Luke 12:49-59As we continue in Jesus message in Luke, we find more controversial and difficult to understand language. In context, we hear Jesus calls us to lives of costly, radical following.
Luke: Found Awake
October 08, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBPassage: Luke 12:35-48We are challenged by Jesus that Kingdom Christians live fully awake, on target and in the Spirit. For this we'll be accountable at the end of all things.
Luke: Heart & Treasure
October 01, 2017 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBPassage: Luke 12:13-34The Kingdom confronts and challenges our presets on money and generousity. Stingy living is about fear, Jesus calls us to trust God, and live in generous Kingdom investment.
CL: Proclaim
September 24, 2017 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBPassage: John 15:18-27We proclaim from a place of identity in the person and work of Jesus. Proclamation extends to our practical and demonstrative love for other. We end this message series with a foot washing.
CL: Love One Another
September 17, 2017 04:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBPassage: John 15:12-17As we explore Jesus words in the upper room, we are confronted by love as the example, invitation and lasting fruit. We cannot be Christians without it.
CL: Grow
September 10, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBPassage: John 15:8-11We are challenged by the words of Jesus that being a Christian means transformation into joyful fruit bearers.
CL: Abide
September 03, 2017 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBPassage: John 15:1-7 As we explore the Upper Room Discourse, we find that Jesus makes it very clear that being a Christian means abiding in the presence of Jesus.
Ps 6: A Psalms Approach
August 27, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBPassage: Psalm 6Our psalmist gives us a window into how we approach God.
Ps 136: Loved to Worship
August 20, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBPassage: Psalm 136 Today as we share the most repetitive Psalm ever, we are challenged to see that God's love in action awakens us to worship Him in gratitude.
Ps 139: The Clay and the Cross
August 13, 2017 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBPassage: Psalm 139The definitive human question is, who are we? We grapple with who we are, God's power and presence, and the definitive work of Christ at the cross, as we see ourselves reimagined in Kingdom light.
Ps 40: Out of the Mire
August 06, 2017 04:00 - 36 minutes - 17 MBPassage: Psalm 40God saved us out of the mire, transforming us daily to be wonders of His glory and grace. *we apologize the podcast starts a few minutes into the message
Ps 46: Be Still and Know
July 23, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBPassage: Psalm 46We are challenged to let go of our fear, still our hearts and encounter our faithful God.
Ps 19: God Is Better
July 09, 2017 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MBPassage: Psalm 19Worship leader Ben leads us in pursuit of the wonder of God.
Ps 72: The Dominion of Jesus
July 02, 2017 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBPassage: Psalm 72As we move into our summer Psalm series, we celebrate Canada Day and the Psalm on which our name was founded. But the revival we need in Canada is a turning of our hearts to Jesus, to His rule and reign.
Luke: Sick of Hypocrisy
June 25, 2017 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBPassage: Luke 12:1-12In part 2 of our discussion on hypocrisy, we find that the only cure for our symptomatic hypocrisy (rooted in fear) is to welcome the work of the Holy Spirit.
Luke: Who Are You Really
June 19, 2017 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBPassage: Luke 11:37-54As Jesus goes after the Pharisees and Lawyers, we are challenged to deconstruct our compartmentalized lives which restrict us and others from experiencing God's abundant life.
Luke: One More Sign
June 11, 2017 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBPassage: Luke 11:27-36It's a struggle to trust. Leaving our natural skepticism behind and embracing a life of wide open wonder and faith is the call of Jesus.
Are You Done Yet?
June 04, 2017 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBAs we celebrate Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit, we are challenged to live our lives continually in and by his power. Stopping our own efforts, waiting and being filled is the calling.
Are You Done Yet?
June 04, 2017 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBAs we celebrate Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit, we are challenged to live our lives continually in and by his power. Stopping our own efforts, waiting and being filled is the calling.
Luke: One Stronger
May 28, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBPassage: Luke 11:14-26 We are confronted by the reality of an ongoing spiritual battle, but Jesus is stronger and has given us the victory.
Luke: One Stronger
May 28, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBPassage: Luke 11:14-26We are confronted by the reality of an ongoing spiritual battle, but Jesus is stronger and has given us the victory.
Luke: Impertinent Prayer
May 21, 2017 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBPassage: Luke 11:5-13In this message we are challenged to the point of discomfort by the teaching of Jesus on prayer. Christians are invited to pray shamelessly and persistently in child-like expectancy.
Luke: Breaking Boundaries
May 14, 2017 04:00 - 36 minutes - 17 MBPassage: Luke 10:38-42The good news of Jesus breaks boundaries and invites us to undivided pursuit.
Luke: Learning to Pray
April 30, 2017 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBPassage: Luke 11:1-4 Jesus teaches us and the first disciples to pray with an example. We are challenged to align ourselves with our good Father and His Kingdom as we pour out our hearts before Him.
Luke: The Good Samaritan
April 23, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBPassage: Luke 10:25-37We are challenged to rethink the implications of the well-known parable of the good Samaritan in a new light. We are rescued by a compassionate Saviour and called to the same.
Resurrection Fullness
April 16, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBPassage: Colossians 2:9-15 (NIV)As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we realize the incredible blessings available to us because of Jesus. Because He rose, we can be filled to all fullness.
Luke: Learning to Rejoice
April 09, 2017 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBPassage: Luke 10:1-24As Jesus sends out the disciples we grapple with what causes God to rejoice and consequently what we are called to rejoice in.
Luke: A Kingdom of Hope
April 02, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBPassage: Luke 8:40-56Returning to an earlier part of the Luke account, we are challenged that hope comes in our realization that we need Jesus, who knows and restores.
Luke: Beauty and Hard Work
March 26, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBPassage: Luke 9:49-60Pastor Jonathan compares the Kingdom life to marriage in that both are about beauty and hard work.
How to be Rich and Godly
March 12, 2017 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBPassage: 1 Timothy 6:17-19Guest preacher Matt tackles the difficult topic of managing our money. Using a Kingdom view of finances, we are challenged to enjoy what God has given us while stewarding our resources for the Kingdom.
Luke: This Isn't Camping
March 05, 2017 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBPassage: Luke 9:18-36We are encouraged and challenged by the story of Jesus' transfiguration. We experience the glory of God to move us to mission. Sleepyheads beware!
Luke: Costly Following
February 26, 2017 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBPassage: Luke 9:18-36Following Jesus in real life is both harder and easier than it seems.
Luke: More Than Enough
February 19, 2017 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBLuke 9:11-17As Jesus multiplies bread and fish to feed the five thousand, we hear the promise of Jesus that he alone is able to satisfy the deepest need of every heart.
Luke: Weak to Weak
February 12, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBPassage: Luke 9:1-9As we continue in our Luke: For Everyone series, Ben challenges us with the sending of the twelve that Jesus is using our weakness, failure and success for His strength and glory.
The Empowered Church
January 22, 2017 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBPassage: Ephesians 4:15-16Pastor Jonathan blends stories from his time in Haiti with a challenge to the Church to move forward into becoming the functional Body of Christ.
Grace Wins
January 15, 2017 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBAs we grapple with what it means to be the Church, Brian challenges us to become a people and community shaped by grace.
Come & See
January 08, 2017 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBPassage: John 1:43-49In the opening message of our Bricks & Mortar series, we are challenged that as followers of Jesus we must become compelled to be invitational people.
Come & See
January 08, 2017 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBPassage: John 1:43-49 In the opening message of our Bricks & Mortar series, we are challenged that as followers of Jesus we must become compelled to be invitational people.
Advent Luke: A Real Love
December 18, 2016 05:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBPassage: Luke 2:1-20 We are challenged by the most widely known Christmas narrative, that real love is meant to be experienced and then shared.
Advent Luke: A Song of Joy
December 11, 2016 05:00 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MBPassage: Luke 1:56-80We wrestle our joy questions: Where, Why and How, to come to understand that our joy is in God, who gives it, because it's who He is.
Advent Luke: Mary Said Yes
December 04, 2016 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBLuke 1:26-38Guest preacher Mark Burch from our C2C Network challenges us with both the implications of Jesus' Kingdom here and coming and the example of Mary's obedience and surrender to God's call and purpose.