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Dec 14, 2025 32 min

The Gift We Didn’t Expect

from THRIVE CHURCH PODCAST

Have you ever exchanged gifts and realized you walked away with something far better than what you gave? That’s exactly how it is with Jesus. We bring what we have: our worries, our burdens, our limits, and He gladly receives them, knowing He has something infinitely greater to give in return. Join us this week as Preaching Student Marci Mazariego shares a powerful message about God’s invitation to exchange our burdens for His joy and glory. In the heart of the Christmas season, this is a message that will stir gratitude and remind us of the generous, grace-filled heart of God. - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a gift for you to thank you for spending your Sunday with us. Text “New” to (604) 285-5770 or visit https://MyThrive.info/new • Did you just pray the prayer to receive Jesus? Let us know! We have prepared a Thrive mug that we want to mail you; we'll also send you a series of videos that might answer your questions about Christianity. Visit MyThrive.info/receive-jesus • All your next steps: https://MyThrive.info/ - "The Gift We Didn’t Expect" Speaker: Marci Mazariego (Thrive Preaching School Student) Streamed on December 14, 2025 at THRIVE Church Vancouver, Canada www.thrivechurch.ca Thrive Church is a community based in Greater Vancouver Area with the goal of reaching the world 🌏with the love of Christ. We worship, share a weekly message from our pastor, pray together, and most importantly, share in the great love God has for all of us.

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Have you ever exchanged gifts and realized you walked away with something far better than what you gave? That’s exactly how it is with Jesus. We bring what we have: our worries, our burdens, our limits, and He gladly receives them, knowing He has something infinitely greater to give in return. Join us this week as Preaching Student Marci Mazariego shares a powerful message about God’s invitation to exchange our burdens for His joy and glory. In the heart of the Christmas season, this is a mes...

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