Pathway Church Podcast
by Pathway Church Podcast
The Pathway Church Podcast features weekly sermon messages from Pathway Church in Peterborough, Ontario. Each episode offers biblical teaching and practical encouragement to help you grow in faith, follow Jesus, and live out what you believe.Pathway Church exists to reach people far from God and see them become devoted followers of Jesus. New messages are published weekly.
Episodes
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Future in Focus Part 2: Are You In?
As we look toward Pathway’s future, how do we move from vision to action? In the final message of our Wayfinding series, Pastor Nathan returns to Jesus’ parable of the great banquet and challenges us to consider what might be holding us back from participating in God’s mission. Together, we…
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Future in Focus Part 1: Us vs. Them
What does it mean to be a church that makes room for others? In “Us or Them,” Pastor Nathan looks back at the priorities that have shaped Pathway from the beginning and invites us to consider where God is leading us next—not simply for our own sake, but for those who are not here yet.
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Thanksgiving Sunday: Don't Forget
Before looking ahead to where God may be leading Pathway, we need to remember the One who brought us here. In this Thanksgiving message, we’re reminded to cultivate gratitude, keep our hearts centred on God, and trust Him as we prepare for what’s next.
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The Next Yes (Andrew Friesen)
Faith isn’t only what we believe. It’s what we do with what we believe. One of our elders, Andrew Friesen, walks through Gideon’s story and explores how God meets us in fear, grows courage through obedience, and invites us to take the next step of trust. What might your next yes to God be?
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Faith Is ... Part 3: A Faith That Will Not Fail
Join us as we celebrate steps of faith on this baptism Sunday and wrap up our 3 week message series called “Faith is”. We’ve learned what faith is, how to get more of it, now we will be encouraged to hold on to our faith and to remember that even though we may fail, our faith doesn’t have to.
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Faith Is ... Part 2: Where Is Your Faith?
If faith is essential to pleasing God, receiving salvation, and living the Christian life… then where do we get it? The New Testament describes people with no faith, little faith, growing faith, and great faith. So what makes the difference? How does faith grow? And is it possible to have more...
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Faith Is ... Part 1: What is Faith?
Join us as we kick off the fall season exploring BIG FAITH. When you hear the word faith, what comes to mind? For many people, faith can mean different things. But whatever faith is, it is important enough that the author of Hebrews tells us, “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” So…
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Summer in the Psalms Part 6: From A to Z: The Kingdom of Praise (Matt Trussell)
In Psalm 145, David calls every generation to remember God’s goodness and declare His praise. Pastor Matt concludes Summer in the Psalms by exploring how praise becomes a daily response to who God is through our joy, our struggles, and every part of our lives.
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Summer in the Psalms Part 5: Home
As we journey through life, we will experience highs and lows. Like the nation of Israel in the wilderness, we will sense God’s presence and power one moment, and feel lost in the next. What if we took a step back? What if we could zoom out our perspective to see our life and our world through...
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Summer in the Psalms Part 4: Reframed (Matt Trussell)
What do we do when what we know to be true about God doesn’t match what we’re experiencing? In Psalm 44, we find an invitation to pause, reflect, and trust that our hope for deliverance rests not in ourselves, but in God and His steadfast love.
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Summer in the Psalms Part 3: Selah - Pause
What do we do when what we know about God doesn’t seem to match what we’re experiencing? Through Psalm 44, Pastor Nathan invites us to pause, reflect honestly, and discover what it means to trust God as our deliverer rather than relying on ourselves.
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Summer in the Psalms Part 2: The Return of the King (Henry Haemel)
In week two of Summer in the Psalms, elder Henry Haemel explores Psalm 24 and the procession of the Ark into Jerusalem. Through this ancient song, we’ll encounter the King of Glory and consider the question—and invitation—at the heart of the psalm.
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Summer in the Psalms Part 1: Beyond the Shuffle (Matt Trussell)
The Psalms are more than a shuffled collection of prayers and songs for different moods. In “Beyond the Shuffle,” Pastor Matt explores their intentional structure and how Psalms 1 and 2 invite us to become rooted in God’s Word, take refuge in His King, and follow the journey from lament to praise.
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Jesus Always Part 4 - When Your Life Feels Like a Dead End (Tim Doremus)
When life feels stuck, it can leave us wondering if God sees us—or if anything will ever change. In this message, Tim Doremus helps us look to Jesus when life feels like a dead end and remember that God is still present, even when the way forward is hard to see. This message is part of the Jesus...
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Jesus Always Part 3 - Still Holding On (Craig Groeschel)
Sometimes faith looks less like having all the answers and more like holding on when you’re barely standing. In this message, Craig Groeschel looks at Jacob’s wrestling with God and reminds us that Jesus is still close in our questions, our pain, and our darkest nights. This message is part of…
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Jesus Always Part 2: When God Feels Silent (Craig Groeschel)
When life hits hard, it can leave us wondering if God sees us, hears us, or is still at work. In this message, Craig Groeschel helps us look at what to do when God feels silent—and why His silence is not the end of the story. This message is part of the Jesus Always series from Life.Church. It is…
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Jesus Always Part 1
What if the greatest story ever told is bigger than you thought? It's easy to assume Jesus was only present for part of the story. But in our series, Jesus Always, we'll look back and discover that Jesus was there from the beginning—and that He’s right here, in whatever we’re facing today. This...
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Baptism Sunday - It's Not About the Water
The story of Naaman reminds us that God often works in ways that challenge our pride, expectations, and desire for control. In this baptism message, we consider what it means to respond to God with faith-filled obedience.
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Outdoor Father's Day Message
What if it’s not too late? In this Father’s Day message, Pastor Nathan shares from Mark 5 about Jairus, a father desperate enough to fall at Jesus’ feet and invite Him into his home. When everyone else thought the story was over, Jesus stepped in and changed everything. It’s never too late to...
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The Joy of Generosity Part 3: Don't Stop!
Did you know that there are levels to generosity? This week we will discover the 5 levels of generous living that can impact others and change us as we live with open hands and open hearts. We can stop where we are, or graduate to the next level of generous living.
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The Joy of Generosity Part 2: It's Not About the Money (Matt Trussell)
What if generosity isn’t mainly about how much you give, but about what your giving reveals? In part two of The Joy of Generosity, we’ll look at how God invites us to move beyond leftovers—whether with our money, time, or attention—and discover the freedom that comes from putting Him first.
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The Joy of Generosity Part 1
What does it really mean to be generous? This week, we begin The Joy of Generosity by looking beyond some of the common assumptions people bring to the topic. Together, we’ll consider how generosity is connected not just to what we give, but to the kind of people God is forming us to become.
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Youth Takeover - Outlaws
This week’s message is a special Youth Takeover edition, featuring three of our students sharing what God taught them at Youth Retreat. Through the theme “Outlaws,” they reflect on stories of failure, grace, and new life, reminding us that through Jesus we are free, through Jesus we are clean…
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Vision Sunday: Made For More
The Church matters deeply to God—and we believe the local church is still His primary means of bringing hope to the world. Join us this Sunday for Vision Sunday as we talk about what makes a healthy church, how we are seeking to embody that at Pathway, and where we believe God is leading us next....
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Who Told You That? Part 5: You Do You
This message explores the cultural lie of “you do you” and contrasts it with Jesus’ call to surrender and follow Him. Through Matthew 16, we see that a self-centered life ultimately leads to loss, while an identity anchored in Christ brings freedom, stability, and purpose. Jesus invites us to…
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Who Told You that? Part 4: You Are Your Desires
The sexual revolution told us desire is destiny, and millions have built their identity on that belief. But what if that foundation is collapsing under us? In this message, we dismantle the cultural lie that “you are your desires” and discover the life-changing truth of who God says we are, why…
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Who Told You That? Part 3: You Are What They Say (Todd Cook)
Do you ever feel like you’re not enough unless someone approves of you? We live in a world obsessed with approval — likes, follows, and opinions. But what happens when others’ voices become louder than God’s? This message will help you break free from the pressure of people’s opinions and…
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Who Told You That? Part 2: You Are What You Do
Do you ever feel like you’re only as good as your last accomplishment? From school grades to career goals, our world teaches us that achievement defines our worth. But what happens when you fail, or when success still doesn’t satisfy?In this message from our series Who Told You That?, we uncover...
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Who Told You That? Part 1: You Are What You Own
Have you ever thought, “If I just had a little more, I’d finally be happy”? From childhood to adulthood, we’re told that what we own defines our worth — that “more” will fix the ache inside. But what if more is never enough? In the first message of our new series Who Told You That?, we will…
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Easter Sunday - Exhibit A
For centuries people have searched for evidence of the resurrection of Jesus. Historians have studied it, skeptics have questioned it, and believers have celebrated it. But if we really want to know the truth, our investigation must leave no stone unturned (pun intended). Join us this Easter as…
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Palm Sunday - One Last Thing (Andrew Friesen)
This Palm Sunday, guest speaker Andrew Friesen, one of Pathway’s elders, shares a message from Luke 21 about staying spiritually awake as Jesus entered His final week before the cross. As we begin Easter week, we’ll be invited to bring our heavy, distracted, or anxious hearts to Jesus and find...
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How to Study the Bible Part 2: Mastering the Art of Studying the Bible (Craig Groeschel)
In this message, we explore how God’s Word is meant not just to inform us, but to transform us. Looking at the short book of Philemon, we learn practical steps for studying the Bible and discover how Scripture reveals God’s grace, forgiveness, and power to change lives. When we commit to engaging...
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How to Study the Bible Part 1: Beginner's Guide to Studying the Bible (Craig Groeschel)
In this message, Pastor Craig Groeschel of Life Church explores practical, approachable steps for studying the Bible in a way that actually makes sense in everyday life—choosing a translation you understand, finding a consistent rhythm, and learning to read with context and purpose. Through the...
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Made for THIS Part 10: Change the Pattern
This Sunday, we wrap up Made for THIS by exploring how God calls us to move forward by changing the patterns that keep us going in circles. In Nehemiah 9–10, we see that true renewal begins when we acknowledge our sin, take responsibility, and trust Jesus—the one who gives us the power to live...
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Made for THIS Part 9: Keep It
Week 9 of Made For THIS follows Nehemiah 7–8 as the wall is finished, leadership is entrusted to the next generation, and God’s Word gathers and reshapes His people. In Nehemiah 8 we see three movements—Hear what God has said, Receive what God has done, and Remember God’s faithfulness—pointing us...
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Made for THIS Part 8: Dealing with Distraction
In Nehemiah 6, we see how the enemy shifts tactics from opposition to distraction—targeting Nehemiah with manipulation, accusations, and pressure to compromise. This message explores “the power of NO”: staying focused on God’s calling, guarding your integrity, and refusing distractions so the…
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Made for THIS Part 7: Friendly Fire
Week 7 of our “Made For THIS” series frames opposition not just as “out there” (external enemies), but “in here” (internal conflict—selfishness and greed within God’s people). Nehemiah 5 shows how “friendly fire” can wound a community, and how wise leadership confronts sin, calls for repentance,...
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Made for THIS Part 6: Facing Opposition
In Week 6 of Made for This, we follow Nehemiah 4 as rebuilding moves from “smooth sailing” to real opposition through mocking, criticism, and threats meant to stop the work. Nehemiah shows us how to respond: give it to God, keep building, and when pressure rises, pray and prepare with a clear…
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Made for THIS Part 5: All Hands on Deck
This Sunday in Made For This (Week 5: “All Hands on Deck”), we’ll dig into Nehemiah 3 and discover why what looks like “just a list of names” is actually a blueprint for how God builds big things: organized work, shared ownership, and every person contributing. We’ll be challenged to lead with a...
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Made for THIS Part 4: Making Vision Stick
In Week 4 of our Made For This series, we follow Nehemiah (Nehemiah 2:9–18) as he arrives in Jerusalem and turns God-given vision into a practical plan. This message explores why a vision without a plan stays a daydream—and how wise timing, counting the cost, and leading with a clear “why” helps...
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Made for THIS Part 3: Faithful in the Little
In Week 3 of our Made for This series, we explore Nehemiah 2:1–8 and the call to be faithful in the little things while you wait for clarity about what breaks your heart and where God is leading. Nehemiah’s daily faithfulness positioned him for God’s favor when the moment came, reminding us that...
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Made for THIS Part 2: Give Me Favour (Tim Coles)
In the second week of our "Made for This" series, guest speaker Tim Coles explores how God grants us favour with others to help realize the unique visions He places on our hearts. By examining Nehemiah’s bold prayer before King Artaxerxes, we will discover how to bridge the gap between "what is"...
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Made for THIS Part 1: What Breaks Your Heart?
As we begin our "Made for This" series, we explore the life of Nehemiah to discover how a unique calling often starts with the soul-searching question: "What breaks your heart?" Through the story of a royal cupbearer who sought to rebuild a broken city, we see that a calling is more than just a...
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The Gift Part 3: A King Like No Other
This Christmas season, we will refocus our hearts on the true meaning of Christ’s coming by exploring the significance of the gifts brought by the wise men — gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Though these were customary offerings for a king, each gift reveals something profound about who Jesus is…
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The Gift Part 2: Jesus Our Sacrifice
This Christmas season, we will refocus our hearts on the true meaning of Christ’s coming by exploring the significance of the gifts brought by the wise men — gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Though these were customary offerings for a king, each gift reveals something profound about who Jesus is…
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The Gift Part 1: Jesus Our High Priest
This Christmas season, we will refocus our hearts on the true meaning of Christ’s coming by exploring the significance of the gifts brought by the wise men — gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Though these were customary offerings for a king, each gift reveals something profound about who Jesus is…
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Grace Anatomy - Carlo Raponi
Join us as guest speaker Carlo Raponi leads us through “Grace Anatomy,” an honest look at the ways we try—and fail—to reach God on our own, and the surprising hope found in grace instead of self-effort. Discover why this gift changes everything.
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Baptism Sunday - The Meaning of Baptism
On this Baptism Sunday, Pastor Nathan unpacks the beautiful symbolism of baptism as cleansing from sin, dying to our old life, and being raised to new life in Christ, tracing how the early church responded to Jesus in the book of Acts. He reminds us that baptism isn’t the finish line of faith but...
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Developing a Heart for God (Kirk Goodman)
Guest speaker Kirk Goodman unpacks what it means to develop a heart for God as seen in Nehemiah 2. He explores how honesty, courage, prayer, and spiritual attentiveness shape a life that follows God faithfully. This message calls us to open our hearts to God’s renewing work and to live with…
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That Ship Has NOT Sailed Part 6: Courageous Conversations
It’s impossible to be in any relationship for long without facing conflict. When boundaries are crossed, communication breaks down, or expectations go unmet, things can quickly turn tense or even toxic. In this message, we’ll explore Jesus’ guidance on how to have courageous conversations—the…
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The Pathway Church Podcast features weekly sermon messages from Pathway Church in Peterborough, Ontario. Each episode offers biblical teaching and practical encouragement to help you grow in faith, follow Jesus, and live out what you believe.Pathway Church exists to reach people far from God and see them become devoted followers of Jesus. New messages are published weekly.
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