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Thrive Church Calgary
by Thrive Church
Thrive Church is a Jesus-centred, Word based, spirit-filled church in Calgary, Alberta. Our desire is to see every person Thrive with God and Thrive In Life! We would love to have you join us Sundays in person or online. For more information go to https://www.thrivecalgary.ca
Episodes
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Your Identity Has Changed — Pastor Josiah
"Out of the Shadows" In part one of this mini-series, Pastor Josiah establishes that spiritual darkness is not merely a condition but an absence — the absence of God's presence — and that Jesus, as the light of the world, is the only remedy. While affirming that believers are genuinely…
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Thankful "IN" the Circumstances — Pastor Josiah
Drawing from Paul's closing words in 1 Thessalonians 5, Pastor Josiah presents thankfulness, prayer, and joy not as a checklist of behaviors to perform, but as a divine prescription for navigating life's difficult and in-between seasons. Paul wrote to a church in Thessalonica that faced real...
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Steered Right — Pastor Josiah
"Foolproof Your Life" What if the decisions we make every single day are actually the steering wheel of our lives? In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah challenges us to rethink how seriously we take the small and large choices we face. Drawing from Ephesians 5, we are reminded that wisdom…
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Intelligence vs. Wisdom — Guest Speaker: IT Falohun
"Foolproof Your Life" What if the greatest decision-making tool available to us is not a spreadsheet, a mentor, or even an AI chatbot, but a living presence dwelling inside us? In part three of this series, guest speaker IT Falohun takes us on a journey through the tension between human...
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Growing in Wisdom — Pastor Josiah
"Foolproof Your Life" In part two of this series, Pastor Josiah explores what it means to grow in wisdom as followers of Jesus. Using the account of the young Jesus in the temple as a framework, Pastor Josiah demonstrates that wisdom is not something people are simply born with, but something…
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The Power of a Dream — Guest Speaker: Pastor Wayne Crook
When life pushes you to stop believing, what keeps you moving forward? In this empowering message, Pastor Wayne Crook, from One Co Mission, explores how the Holy Spirit awakens a vision within us that transcends our current limitations. Rooted in Acts 2:17-18, this sermon unpacks how God gifts...
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Are You Wise, or Just Smart? — Pastor Josiah
"Foolproof Your Life" In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah unpacks what it truly means to walk wisely in a foolish world (Ephesians 5:15–17). We discover the practical differences between a wise life built on God's truth and a foolish life built on self-reliance, and learn how to actively…
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Re-Dig the Well: Uncovering God's Promised Provision — Pastor Josiah
When circumstances look dry on the surface, it is easy to wonder if God’s provision has run out—but what He promised is still right beneath the surface. In Genesis 26, when Isaac prospered, the Philistines tried to cut off his future by throwing dirt into his father Abraham’s wells. Instead of...
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Create in me a Clean Heart — Pastor Josiah
What does it mean to truly have a heart that is open and receptive to God? This message takes us on a deeply personal journey through Psalm 51:10-12, where David cries out to God to create in him a clean heart and restore the joy of his salvation. We are challenged to ask ourselves a sobering...
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In the Valleys of Life — Guest Speaker: Pastor Willie Dueck
In this message, Pastor Willie declares that the same God who meets people on the mountaintop is equally present and active in the valleys of life. Pastor Willie walks through several named valleys found in Scripture, demonstrating that God does not abandon his people in their lowest moments but...
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Beyond the Default Setting — Pastor Josiah
"Rebuild" In part five of this series, Pastor Josiah poses the question: What does it actually take to build something that lasts? Whether we are talking about a marriage, a career, a business, or our walk with God, the answer might be simpler than we expect -- and more demanding than we would...
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In the Big & the Small — Pastor Josiah
"Rebuild" In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah draws from the account of the plague of darkness in Exodus 10, he explores the profound truth that without God, human beings can do nothing. The plague of darkness was not merely a natural phenomenon but a withdrawal of God's sustaining…
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Building Blocks for Resilience — Chris McDonald
"Rebuild" What happens when opposition comes and we feel the pressure of resistance on our journey of faith? This message tackles that question head-on with a surprisingly simple but deeply powerful framework built around three foundational truths: Jesus is alive, God is bigger, and He is...
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Built to Build — Itunuoluwa Falohun
"Rebuild" In part two of this series, we discover that God calls us not just to be built by Him, but to step up as builders ourselves. Every life is actively constructing something—the real question is what foundation we're standing on. True building starts when we hear God’s word, put it into...
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What is Your Life Built On? — Pastor Josiah
"Rebuild" In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah challenges us to examine the very foundation upon which we are building our lives. Drawing from Jesus's parable in Luke 6 about two builders, we are confronted with a critical question: what are our dreams, goals, and daily decisions actually...
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Stand Still, Step Forward — Pastor Josiah
Ever felt completely trapped? Like you're stuck between a wall of anxiety, depression, or addiction, and a past that refuses to stop chasing you? In this powerful message, Pastor Josiah takes us back over 3,500 years to a dramatic moment in biblical history: the Israelites trapped between the...
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The Pace Setter — Pastor Josiah
Are you tired of running your spiritual race on empty? Grounded in 1 Corinthians 16:13, Pastor Josiah explores what it truly means to live with consistency, courage, and love—not through our own willpower, but through surrender to Jesus. Discover how God calls us to be "pacesetters" whose steady,...
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By the Word of their Testimony — Pastor Josiah
In this powerful message, Pastor Josiah reminds us that just as hikers need to pause and look back to see how far they've come, we need moments to recognize God's hand in our journey. Drawing from Lamentations 3:22-23, we're reminded that God's faithful love never ends, His mercies are new every...
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The Authority of Awareness — Pastor Josiah
"Seated & Sent" In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah addresses the spiritual authority believers have over their thought life through Christ. Believers are seated with Christ in heavenly places and therefore possess spiritual weapons to pull down strongholds, cast down arguments, and bring...
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Don't Stop at Halfway — Pastor Josiah
"Seated & Sent" In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah examines the often-overlooked story of Terah, Abraham's father, who stopped halfway on his journey to Canaan. This message explores how individual obedience and steps of faith create ripples into future generations. We are challenged as...
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Ordinary Hands, Extraordinary Power — Pastor Josiah
"Seated & Sent" In part two of this series, Pastor Josiah emphasizes that Jesus's victory over sin, death, and the grave includes provision for physical and emotional healing. Through Christ's work on the cross, believers have inherited delegated authority to pray for the sick and see them…
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The Position of Victory — Pastor Josiah
Seated & Sent In part one of this sermon series, Pastor Josiah explores the transformative truth that believers are not victims of their circumstances but victors through Christ Jesus. This message emphasizes that Jesus became our "holy substitute" (propitiation), taking our place and securing...
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Reframing Your Weakness — Natalie Gursney
In this message, Natalie explores the paradoxical truth that God's power works best through our weaknesses rather than our strengths. Drawing from Paul's teaching about his "thorn in the flesh," the message challenges the world's emphasis on hiding weaknesses and showcasing strengths. Instead, it...
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Under the Surface — Pastor Josiah
"Let the Dust Settle" In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah focuses on Isaiah 43:18-19, emphasizing that God is working beneath the surface of our circumstances even when we cannot see visible change. Just as plants develop roots underground before breaking through the soil, God is preparing...
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Don't Drive in the Dust — Pastor Josiah
"Let the Dust Settle" In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah encourages believers to pause in God's presence when emotions rise, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide decisions and responses rather than acting impulsively from anger, fear, or other strong feelings; allowing our flesh (the…
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There's No Room Here — Pastor Josiah
Let the Dust Settle In part two of this series, Pastor Josiah challenges us as believers to move beyond merely trying to resist the flesh and instead intentionally train to walk in the Spirit. He emphasizes making "no provision for the flesh" while actively filling ourselves with God's presence....
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Seed, Soul & Spirit — Natalie Gurnsey
Let the Dust Settle In part one of this series, Natalie explains how believers can overcome their fleshly nature and walk in the Spirit. She emphasizes that our flesh, made from the dust of the earth, constantly battles against God's Spirit within us. Rather than relying on willpower or...
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Easter Sunday: This Changed Everything — Pastor Josiah
In this Easter Message, Pastor Josiah explains the resurrection wasn't a frantic escape but a completed work—Jesus didn't need the burial cloth anymore because death was finished, not final. This small detail reveals that the same God who carefully folded a cloth in the midst of conquering death...
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Palm Sunday : Triumphant Entry — Pastor Josiah
This Palm Sunday sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey colt. Rather than simply commemorating a historical event, the message reveals how Jesus intentionally chose the donkey to signal that He came to bring peace between God and…
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The Source of the Seed — Pastor Josiah
"Loonies, Toonies & Misconstrunies" In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah addresses the misconception that financial stewardship is either entirely our responsibility or entirely God's. He establishes that believers are called to be "co-laborers" with God in their finances—neither carrying…
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Response, Not Result: Why We Give — Pastor Josiah
"Loonies, Toonies & Misconstrunies" In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah addresses common misconceptions about tithing and presents a biblical understanding of giving. He emphasizes that tithing is not a legalistic requirement for God's love or a transactional means to obtain blessings…
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The "My Money" Trap — Pastor Josiah
"Loonies, Toonies & Misconstrunies" In part two of the series, Pastor Josiah challenges the common misconception that our money belongs to us, revealing instead that everything we have is God's and we are merely stewards of His resources. He confronts the cultural lie of "self-made" success, and...
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Money: Root, Fruit or Tool? — Pastor Josiah
"Loonies, Toonies & Misconstrunies" In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah addresses common misconceptions about money from a biblical perspective. He challenges two prevalent "ditches" people fall into: believing money is the root of all evil (leading to poverty mentality) and viewing money…
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The Unfiltered Sit-Down Q&A — Pastor Josiah & Natalie
"Relationship Reset" In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah and Natalie address practical questions about maintaining godly relationships while keeping Christ at the center. They provide practical guidance on date nights, pursuing relationships, and dealing with burnout, always pointing back…
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Finding Freedom Within Boundaries — Pastor Josiah
"Relationship Reset" In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah addresses the importance of establishing biblical boundaries in relationships to help them flourish rather than struggle. God has established clear guidelines for relationships that define what is "in play" and "out of bounds." The...
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Run the Race to Win — Pastor Josiah
"Relationship Reset" In Part two of this series, Pastor Josiah draws parallels between Olympic athletes and Christian living, this sermon challenges believers to approach their relationships with the same intensity, purpose, and intentionality that athletes bring to competition. The ultimate goal...
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The Reset Button — Pastor Josiah
"Relationship Reset " In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah focuses on the transformative power of words in our relationships, emphasizing that our speech can either bring life and growth or death and decay. Through intentional use of timing, tone, and truth, believers can reset destructive...
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The God Gap — Pastor Josiah
"Build" In part 4 of this sermon series, Pastor Josiah poses the question, are we building our lives as genuine offerings to God, or are we constructing cheap imitations that merely look spiritual from a distance? We're challenged to examine the markers of our own spiritual construction, and...
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Get Up! — Pastor Josiah
"BUILD" In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah focuses on the account of blind Bartimaeus to illustrate how we must throw off false identities rooted in past hurts, failures, and limitations in order to build what God has called us to create. The core truth is that our identity is not found…
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Built by Prayer — Pastor Josiah
"Build" In part two of this series, Pastor Josiah explains the critical importance of building our lives in partnership with God rather than simply managing daily responsibilities. The central message is that believers should not merely survive life but flourish according to God's elevated plans....
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The Blueprint for 2026: Palace or Temple?
"Build" In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah challenges believersto examine what they are building with their lives in 2026. Using King Solomon's life as a cautionary tale, the message contrasts building a "palace" (focused on self-rule, personal ambitions, and individual desires) with...
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He Will be Our Peace — Pastor Josiah
" A Peace of Christmas " In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah explores the true nature of peace that God offers through Jesus Christ. Rather than peace being a destination we arrive at when circumstances are perfect, the message reveals that peace is a person - Jesus himself. Despite...
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Didn't See That Coming — Pastor Josiah
"A Peace of Christmas" In part two of this series, Pastor Josiah explores how believers can experience genuine peace amid life's uncertainties and unexpected challenges through understanding Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Drawing from Micah's prophecy about the coming Messiah, the message emphasizes...
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The Promise of Peace — Pastor Josiah
"A Peace of Christmas" In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah guides us through the ancient prophecy of Micah, written 750 years before Jesus was born. We discover something profound: peace was prepared before our problems ever existed. God prepared peace for us before time, anticipating...
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From Prison to Praise — Pastor Josiah
"But God" In part five of this series, Pastor Josiah takes us into one of the most dramatic healing accounts in the Gospels—the story of four friends who literally tore through a roof to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus. What unfolds in Mark 2 is more than just a miracle; it's a profound...
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One Touch of Faith — Pastor Josiah
"But God" In part four of this series, Pastor Josiah explores the intersection of impossibility and divine intervention through the lens of Mark 5, where we encounter a woman who had suffered with bleeding for twelve years. Her story becomes our story when we find ourselves exhausted from trying...
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Borrowing Room for God — Pastor Josiah
"But God" In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah explores the transformative truth that what appears impossible in our lives becomes possible with God. Through the story of the widow and Elisha in 2 Kings 4, we discover how desperate situations can become miraculous testimonies when we step...
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Forgiveness & Restoration — Pastor Josiah
"But God" In part two of this message series, Pastor Josiah takes deep into the story of Joseph, reminding us that what we see on the surface rarely tells the whole story. Joseph's journey from betrayed brother to Egypt's second-in-command isn't just an ancient tale of rags to riches. It's a...
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Stepping from Impossible to Possible — Pastor Josiah
"But God" In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah takes us to the Jordan River, where faith met the impossible. The waters didn’t part before the priests stepped in—they parted when they did. This message reminds us that God’s power moves when we do, turning impossible moments into “But God”...
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Living Out Your Role in God's Plan — Pastor Josiah
"Our Goal / My Role" In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah reminds is that we are the light of the world, called to shine brightly for God's glory. The central scripture, Matthew 5:14-16, challenges us not to hide our light under a basket, but to let it shine for all to see. This imagery...
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Thrive Church is a Jesus-centred, Word based, spirit-filled church in Calgary, Alberta. Our desire is to see every person Thrive with God and Thrive In Life! We would love to have you join us Sundays in person or online. For more information go to https://www.thrivecalgary.ca
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