Gospel City Church Messages
633 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsEncouraging, informative, and challenging Bible teaching from Jeff Thompson, BJ Chursinoff, and Gospel City Church in Port Coquitlam, Canada.
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James 1:2-3 // Why God Tests You (Part 5)
May 14, 2024 17:02 - 26 minutes - 25 MBGod uses trials to test and refine our faith, revealing things like where we find our identity, hope, and sense of security. In this study, we'll illuminate more of the ways God works in our lives to do good through trials.
James 1:2-3 // Why God Tests You (Part 4)
May 07, 2024 18:55 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWhen our faith is tested, we are invited to draw closer to the God who draws near to us in our trials. In this study, we'll explore more of the ways God works good in our lives through trials.
James 1:2-3 // Why God Tests You (Part 3)
April 29, 2024 19:32 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBOne of the reasons God sends us trials is to reveal the genuineness (or lack thereof) of our faith. We'll talk about that in this study, as well as a profound perspective on trials that unfold in the aftermath of our failures. For discussion questions and video for this message, visit jeffthompsonministries.com/intheword.
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James 1:2-3 // Why God Tests You (Part 2)
April 24, 2024 00:48 - 30 minutes - 28 MBGod sends trials to get our attention and sometimes He sends trials to humble us. Learn why that's a good thing, and how the Lord uses trials to get us to the place where He can bless us. For discussion questions and video for this message, visit jeffthompsonministries.com/intheword.
James 1:1-2 // Why God Tests You (Part 1)
April 16, 2024 17:05 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBJames shares a shocking command, instructing believers to view their trials with joy. In this study, we’ll learn why God sends trials to His children, and why they’re so good for us.
James 1:2-3 // Why God Tests You (Part 1)
April 16, 2024 17:05 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBJames shares a shocking command, instructing believers to view their trials with joy. In this study, we’ll learn why God sends trials to His children, and why they’re so good for us. For discussion questions and video for this message, visit jeffthompsonministries.com/intheword.
James 1:1 // We Are Slaves of Christ
April 14, 2024 17:56 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBDespite being a recognized apostle and the half-brother of Jesus, James identifies himself as, "a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ". In this study, we'll talk about what it means to be a slave to Christ, and why it's the most blessed and free way to live. For discussion questions and video for this message, visit jeffthompsonministries.com/intheword.
John 20:19-20 // Unmet Expectations & Unexpected Joy
April 02, 2024 19:03 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBOn the first Easter Sunday, we find the disciples hiding together for fear of the religious leaders. Their expectations of who Jesus was and what He came to do were dashed to pieces when He was brutally murdered at the hands of the Romans. But all their unmet expectations evaporated when the resurrected Messiah walked into the room. This same Jesus will still change anyone’s life today when He meets with them too.
Acts 28:2-31 // The Gospel is Not Bound
March 26, 2024 15:11 - 49 minutes - 46.6 MBPaul continues his journey to Rome being used by God mightily along the way and, according to Church tradition, planting churches everywhere he went. And as we wrap up the Book of Acts, we are reminded that most of the time, the glorious truth of the good God is doing in each of us will only be revealed over time.
Acts 28:30-31 // The Kingdom of God
March 19, 2024 21:39 - 39 minutes - 37.3 MBThe final scene in the book of Acts doesn’t appear to be all that inspiring. The Apostle Paul is under house arrest in Rome. He’s allowed visitors, but he isn’t allowed to travel anywhere. But that’s OK. Because placing an Apostle under house arrest cannot stop the Kingdom of God from advancing.
Pressing On to the Abundant Life
March 17, 2024 16:33 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBJesus said that He came to give His followers abundant life. But none of us are magically transported into this blessing once we become a Christian. We need to follow Jesus by faith, through obstacles that stand in the way of us experiencing the quality of life that our Lord came to give us.
Acts 27:1-28:1 // Paul's Perilous Journey
March 05, 2024 04:25 - 38 minutes - 44.7 MBPaul finally begins his journey to Rome, only to run into a deadly storm on the Mediterranean Sea that threatens to kill him and the 267 other people on board. But amid the chaos and terror, Paul emerges as a leader filled with Christlike faith and an example for us to emulate.
Acts 25:1-26:32 // Paul Appears Before Festus and Agrippa II
February 27, 2024 04:15 - 49 minutes - 46.3 MBAs Felix, the governor of Judea, is recalled to Rome, a new governor, Festus, arrives. He examines Paul's case and puts on a special audience with Paul for King Agrippa II, allowing Paul to state his case by sharing his incredible testimony.
Acts 23:12-24:27 // Paul and Felix
February 21, 2024 18:14 - 49 minutes - 46.4 MBAn imminent assassination plot necessitates Paul being rushed out of Jerusalem by night under military escort. He is taken to the governor's mansion in Caesarea Maritima, where he is placed on trial before Felix. As Paul is afforded an opportunity to share the Gospel with Felix and his wife, Drusilla, we are reminded of the seriousness and urgency of responding to the conviction of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 22:22-23:11 // The Comfort of Christ
February 13, 2024 05:35 - 57 minutes - 61.2 MBThe Roman commander Claudius Lysias continues trying to figure out why the Jews in Jerusalem are so agitated by Paul. And in the midst of Paul's discouragement, a visit from Jesus teaches us about the nature of His supernatural comfort.
Acts 22:1-21 // Paul's Testimony
February 06, 2024 05:40 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MBPaul responds to being brutally attacked in Jerusalem by sharing his testimony with those who had just tried to take his life. His testimony serves as an example of how Christians can share their testimony when God provides opportunities to do so.
Acts 21:26-40 // A Riot in Jerusalem
January 30, 2024 18:07 - 52 minutes - 49.1 MBPaul's attempts to appease the Jewish believers in Jerusalem backfire, as a riot breaks out on the Temple Mount and he has to be rescued by a Roman commander and over 200 soldiers. We'll also dig a little deeper into one of the central issues of the Christian life - our identity in Christ.
Acts 21:15-24 // Tension in Jerusalem
January 23, 2024 04:49 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MBAs Paul arrives in Jerusalem, he is greeted with the news that he has become a lightning rod of controversy as issues of culture, heritage, ethnicity, and traditions collide with the Gospel. We'll see Paul display incredible humility, as he pursues unity in the Church through the power of the love of Christ.
Acts 21:1-14 // Living on Mission, Together
January 18, 2024 23:04 - 41 minutes - 39 MBPaul and his team are making their way to Jerusalem, and they get a lot of help along the way. There was a mission to fulfill and everyone played a part in getting the job done. In this message, we consider what it would look like today for the Church to live on mission together, as we see in the Book of Acts.
Acts 21:1-14 // Paul's Journey to Jerusalem
January 18, 2024 23:03 - 45 minutes - 42.9 MBPaul leaves the Ephesian elders in Miletus and heads for Jerusalem, which requires a few stops along the way. In this message, we'll witness the special bond between genuine believers and delve into some issues related to the gift of prophecy.
Acts 20:35 // How to Live a Blessed Life
January 02, 2024 01:35 - 42 minutes - 47.6 MBJesus says it is more blessed to give than to receive. In this message, we'll learn how to experience the blessing Jesus associates with giving, in our lives.
Acts 20:35 // Christmas in Miletus
December 29, 2023 18:47 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MBWhen Paul met with the Ephesian elders in Miletus, he called them to remember Jesus' words, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Jesus perfectly embodied these words in His earthly life. And this Christmas season, we are called to remember that He is blessed because He gave Himself for us and to us.
Acts 20:32-38 // On Guard (Part 3)
December 19, 2023 16:56 - 43 minutes - 49.2 MBAs Paul wraps up his parting words to the Ephesian elders, we'll learn what happened to the Church at Ephesus in the decades that followed.
Acts 20:30-31 // On Guard (Part 2)
December 12, 2023 06:32 - 35 minutes - 41.7 MBPaul continues warning the Ephesian elders about the danger false teachers pose to the Church. We'll survey some of what the Bible tells us about the motivations and practices of false teachers, along with some practical examples.
Acts 20:28-29 // On Guard (Part 1)
December 06, 2023 23:10 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBAs Paul continues sharing his parting words with the Ephesian elders, he commands them to prioritize their walk with Christ and watch out for "wolves."
Acts 20:20-27 // A Focused Life
November 29, 2023 05:32 - 46 minutes - 52 MBPaul continues sharing his final words with the elders of the Church in Ephesus, revealing the incredible power of life focused on Christ.
Acts 20:1-19 // Paul’s Heart for Ministry
November 14, 2023 17:20 - 48 minutes - 53.1 MBPaul begins his final missionary journey by visiting churches he planted over the years in Greece. A stop in Troas sees a young man raised from the dead before Paul continues to Miletus, where he meets with the elders of the Church in Ephesus, modeling love for Christ and His Church.
Acts 19:21-41 // The Riot in Ephesus
November 07, 2023 18:22 - 35 minutes - 41.9 MBAfter Christianity cripples the occultic book business in Ephesus, craftsmen worry their miniature silver idols business could be next. The result is a mob stirred up into a frenzy, which teaches us about the response turning to Christ can produce in those who still love the world.
Acts 19:13-20 // Radical Repentance
October 31, 2023 17:22 - 51 minutes - 48.2 MBSome traveling Hebrew exorcists learn the hard way that the name of Jesus is not a magic word or an incantation, and "many" Ephesians turn to Christ after witnessing His power through Paul's ministry in their city. The radical and immediate actions of those new believers remind us just how profound the immediate change produced by the Holy Spirit coming into a person's life is.
Acts 19:11-12 // Evil Spirits
October 24, 2023 17:17 - 53 minutes - 59.9 MBWhat are "evil spirits" and demons? Where did they come from? How do they get into our lives? In this study, we delve into the supernatural world and see what God's Word has to say about this very strange and yet very real phenomenon.
Acts 19:11-12 // Faith & Miracles (Part 2)
October 17, 2023 16:15 - 52 minutes - 56.9 MBWe continue to unpack the strange account found in these two verses by looking at the present-day "Prosperity Gospel," how our actions can release faith, and how sin can sometimes cause physical sickness, pain, and suffering.
Acts 19:11-12 // Faith & Miracles (Part 1)
October 10, 2023 17:08 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBIn Ephesus, a strange phenomenon occurs as people are miraculously healed by touching Paul's sweat cloths and aprons. We'll dig into what was happening, why, and what it can teach us about supernatural healing in the Church today.
The Biblical Prerequisite of Church Membership
October 03, 2023 16:46 - 42 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this final message, we'll hear one more biblical argument for the practice of church membership. And what does a person do if they want to become a member of the church after hearing all the arguments laid out in this series? We'll explain that process briefly in this message too.
The Biblical Prescription for Church Membership
September 26, 2023 00:14 - 45 minutes - 49.3 MBWhat does Jesus have to say about church membership? Lots, actually! In this message, we'll see that Jesus tells His disciples to practice church membership. It's a practice that the King prescribes.,
The Biblical Pattern of Church Membership
September 19, 2023 20:59 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MBIs church membership biblical? That's the question this series will attempt to answer. In this message, we look in the Bible at how God’s people have always practiced formal membership. It was practiced when it came to belonging to Israel in the Old Testament and it was practiced when it came to belonging to the Church in the New Testament. When we observe this pattern, it should lead us to ask the question: Can a practice be unbiblical if it is practiced all throughout the Bible?
The Biblical Pattern for Church Membership
September 19, 2023 20:59 - 56 minutes - 66.8 MBIs church membership biblical? That's the question this series will attempt to answer. In this message, we look in the Bible at how God’s people have always practiced formal membership. It was practiced when it came to belonging to Israel in the Old Testament and it was practiced when it came to belonging to the Church in the New Testament. When we observe this pattern, it should lead us to ask the question: Can a practice be unbiblical if it is practiced all throughout the Bible?
How to Suffer Well (Part 2)
September 13, 2023 00:33 - 41 minutes - 39 MBIn this study, we’ll continue discussing practical pointers on how to suffer well in life’s difficult seasons.
Message 4 // How to Suffer Well (Part 2)
September 13, 2023 00:33 - 41 minutes - 39 MBIn this study, we’ll continue discussing practical pointers on how to suffer well in life’s difficult seasons.
How to Suffer Well (Part 1)
September 05, 2023 00:31 - 44 minutes - 48.1 MBIf we’re going to suffer, how do we suffer well? How can we bring glory to God and experience as much peace, hope, love, and life as possible in our trials?
Why Am I Suffering?
August 29, 2023 01:37 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBIt is critical that we correctly diagnose the cause of our suffering so that we can respond appropriately. In this message, we’ll look at the four primary causes of suffering in the life of the believer, and how we should respond in each instance.
Why Does Suffering Exist?
August 22, 2023 21:58 - 59 minutes - 55 MBOne of the most frequently raised objections to Christianity is the problem of evil. How can a good God exist if there is so much pain and suffering in the world? I this message, we’ll explore what the Bible says about this classic existential dilemma.
Distinct: Introduction
August 20, 2023 02:26 - 42 minutes - 47 MBThis isn't the first time we're talking about church membership at Gospel City. This introductory message will explain why we're bringing up the topic again and will lay the foundation for a brand-new series by addressing one of the biggest pushbacks some people give - the claim that local church membership is too rigid.
Acts 19:1-10 // The Gospel in Ephesus
August 08, 2023 15:58 - 37 minutes - 43.7 MBAs we begin to follow Paul’s pivotal three years of ministry in Ephesus, we are reminded of the importance of yielding to the gracious revelation of truth by God. The alternative is a hardening of the heart, which produces disastrous results.
Acts 18:18-28 // The Eloquent Apollos
August 02, 2023 05:12 - 48 minutes - 53.4 MBAs Paul heads home to Antioch to end his second missionary journey, we are reminded to submit our daily lives, decisions, and plans to the Lord’s will.
Acts 18:9-17 // Comfort in Corinth
July 19, 2023 04:56 - 38 minutes - 44.6 MBDespite things going well in Corinth, Paul begins to see a familiar pattern emerging that usually ends with him being beaten within an inch of his life or thrown in prison, and having to flee persecution before he is murdered. But the Lord comes to Paul as he sleeps, speaks encouragement, and intervenes to change the course of events.
Acts 18:1-8 // Rest & Revival in Corinth
July 12, 2023 14:32 - 53 minutes - 50.1 MBPaul moves on to the city of Corinth, where God "shepherds" Paul by leading him into a season of rest before returning him to full-time ministry with wonderful results.
Acts 17:18-34 // Paul’s Areopagus Address
July 04, 2023 18:26 - 50 minutes - 55.7 MBPaul finds himself on the Acropolis of Athens before the Areopagus - the city’s rulers and leading philosophers, who ask him to share the message he has been preaching in the agora (the city’s marketplace).
Acts 17:10-17 // The Berean Benchmark
June 27, 2023 16:59 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBAfter being forced to flee Thessalonica due to persecution, Paul moves on to Berea, where he encounters a synagogue of “noble” men and women who receive the Gospel “with eagerness”.
Acts 17:2-9 // The Necessarily Offensive Gospel
June 20, 2023 17:09 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBOnce again, Paul’s powerful Gospel preaching evokes strong reactions both positively and negatively, bringing new souls into the Kingdom and stirring up a mob that seeks to drive him and Silas out of Thessalonica with the charge that they are “turning the world upside down.”