Delisle Community Church Podcast

This Sunday, we participated in a child dedication. What a beautiful celebration they are. They are also a powerful reminder of the role that families and the church community play in the spiritual formation of children. Today is an invitation to commit ourselves to that important work!

Our stories are one of the most powerful tools we have for sharing the good news of the gospel.Because Jesus is alive, He is still meeting people today—and that means we each have a story to tell.This Sunday, we sat at the feet of one of the great masters of testimony: Apostle Paul.

"I was one way and now I am completely different. And the thing in between was him."This week, we got practical looking at a biblical framework to help us see our stories with Jesus at the center. Take a listen.

Eastertide is such a joyous season! It's the continued celebration that, "He is Risen!!" But this joyous celebration is only the beginning, because the resurrection of Jesus doesn't not just invite celebration, but also participation. And one of the greatest ways we get to participate is by sharing our story of encountering the risen Jesus! Whether you think your story is exciting or not, it has power! Listen to find out why.

Doug Barr, Camp Director at Ranger Lake Bible Camp, was with us this week to promote there upcoming camp season and their theme for the year. As church, we love camp and want to partner with them introducing campers to Jesus. Join us in that important work by:1. Praying for this amazing ministry2. Listen to this podcast episode so that you can help get others excited about another year of camp!

What a beautiful day of celebration! He is Risen!!! 🙌 🙌 🙌The resurrection of Jesus is the definitive moment in history! It changes everything! And it can change everything for you.Give our Easter message a listen!

Psalm 130 feels like it was written for Good Friday. Let us use as a guide leading us in both the posture of Hope and Humility.

"Do you want to live a blessed life?"🙌Most of us would answer that question without a second thought. A resounding "Yes!" The real question isn't whether we want a blessed life or not, it's whether we are willing to do what it takes to experience it. Psalm 128 shows us the road: "Blessed are all those who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to Him" Listen to hear more! 🎧

“Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem.” We’ve arrived.The spirit of this Psalm is the relief that comes after a long journey. The moment when tired feet finally reach their destination. You’ve made it.But the painful reality is that neither we—nor our world—have arrived at our final destination just yet. There is still so much brokenness along the road.So what are we to do in the meantime?The psalmist gives us a task. Something to do as we continue the ascent.Listen to find out what it is.

“I lift my eyes to the mountains. Where does my help come from?”In other words: Where do you go when life gets hard?In the ancient world, people often worshipped on the high places. When they looked to the hills, they were looking to the places where others believed help could be found.We might not climb mountains to find help today, but we still search for it in all kinds of places: money, comfort, control, distraction. Psalm 121 gently redirects our gaze.This week, we talked about learning to fix our eyes on the One our help truly comes from.

Three times a year, the people of Israel would leave their homes and make the journey up to Jerusalem to worship.Along the road, they sang the Songs of Ascents—melodies shaped for the climb.Which means that during Passover, Jesus, his disciples, and the crowds filling the city would have had these songs echoing in their hearts.As we journey toward Easter, maybe these ancient songs can shape our steps too.

A lot of attention in Matthew 11 goes to the identity of John and Jesus. But here, Jesus shifts his focus to the crowd—and how they’ve responded to the message.His challenge is simple, direct, and still relevant today: “Stop being childish!”

This Sunday, we stepped back into the Gospel of Matthew, picking up right where we left off—questions and doubts surrounding Jesus’ identity.After responding to John’s disciples, Jesus turns to the crowd and leaves little room for doubt. Without saying it outright, he makes it clear exactly who he is.

As our Practice Series comes to a close, we turn our attention to one of the great dangers of Christian community: turning inward.The church was never meant to be a closed circle, but an open table. A place where the broken, the outsider, and the lonely are warmly welcomed.This week, we wrestle with how to resist the temptation to prioritize comfort over calling, and how to remain a community shaped by Jesus’ outward-facing love.

Is Jesus anti-family?Some of his words might make it sound that way. But look a little closer, and you’ll see the opposite is true.Jesus wasn’t tearing family down—he was expanding it. The community he was forming wasn’t meant to be an event or a building, but a family.Through him, we gain a Father. And we gain brothers and sisters.

There are two parallel phrases about Jesus in the Gospels that belong together: “The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost,” and “The Son of Man came eating and drinking.”One tells us why Jesus came: to rescue the broken and overlooked. The other tells us how he did it: by sharing meals.A shared meal does more than fill our bodies. It softens walls, turns strangers into friends, and shows the world what the Kingdom looks like in everyday life.Community isn’t built in isolation — it’s built around the table.Watch the video referenced here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLsSy64xILI

In 2017, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health epidemic. Across the world, countless people feel its quiet weight.Maybe that’s you right now.Here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to stay that way. In the life of Jesus, we see a practice that cuts through isolation and leads us to what we’re really longing for—meaningful connection.This year, our Practice Series is focused on Community.

This Sunday, we returned to the Gospel of Matthew to continue our intentional walk through the whole story of Jesus together.We come back to the story at a junction. Jesus's disciples have been sent on a mini missions trip, Jesus continues to share the good news of the Kingdom, and John is in prison.And it's from his prison walls that John teaches us something profound.

Well, we did it! We sang the songs, read the story, lit all the candles and celebrated with loved ones. Christmas has come and gone. But does that mean it's time to pack it all away until next year? Or is there something we are intended to take with us? This week, we met with two final characters of Christmas and explored how their stories point us to a new kind of waiting.

This Christmas Eve, we reminded ourselves of the truth that Christ's birth was a "Let there be Light" moment. Give this Christmas Eve reflection a listen to hear how that light overcomes the darkness, not just in the world, but in each one of us.

O. Henry once suggested that our tradition of gift-giving finds its roots in the example of the wise men.But I’d argue the story goes deeper.If anyone deserves credit for gift-giving, it is God Himself—who set the pattern not with gold, frankincense, or myrrh, but with self-giving, self-sacrificial love. In sending His Son, God didn’t just give a gift; He gave Himself.

What is joy? Is it something we find after everything settles down… or could it be found right in the middle of life’s disruption?This week, we continue our Advent series by turning to Mary, a young woman with real plans for her life that were suddenly and completely upended by an angel’s announcement. Nothing unfolded the way she expected. And yet, remarkably, Mary experiences joy. Not later. Not once things make sense. But in the midst of uncertainty and disruption.So how is that possible? That’s the question we wrestle with in this week’s episode.If you’re navigating change, disappointment, or a season that doesn’t look the way you hoped it would, this episode is for you.

"On Earth Peace..." That's what the Heavenly Host proclaimed to a ragtag group of shepherds the night Jesus was born.But how does the birth of Jesus bring peace? This week, we explored how this announcement to these shepherds all points to God's mission of bringing peace to earth. Listen now.

What is Hope?Is it wishful thinking? Naïve optimism? Or is it something more?This week, we begin our Advent series by stepping into the quiet, overlooked corner of the Christmas story: the lives of Elizabeth and Zechariah. They don’t usually appear on Christmas cards, but their story is Act One of the drama God is unfolding. And within their long waiting, honest doubts, and unexpected joy, we discover a rich picture of what Christian hope truly is.If you’re longing for a hope, this episode is for you.Take a listen!

This week, we finished our Core Values series with: Relying on God. Together, we reflect on what it means to rely on God, not through striving, but through closeness. Join us as we explore prayer, waiting, longing, and the love of a Father who always moves toward His children.

Life has a way of getting cluttered—our schedules pack tight, our closets overflow, and before long, we’re living with almost no margin to move, breathe, or even think. Maybe you feel that deep in your soul right now.The good news? This week’s core value speaks directly into that reality. Living Simply invites us into a way of life that creates space, brings freedom, and helps us refocus on what truly matters.

This week, we welcomed Randy from MCC SK to help us explore our core value of Pursuing Peace.Randy grounded this conversation in the life and teaching of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, reflected on our BIC heritage as a peace church, and shared inspiring stories of how MCC is actively fostering peace both here at home and around the world.As we enter a season of remembrance, when we honour those who have sacrificed for the sake of others, this conversation invites us to consider what peace really looks like in our communities and how we might practice it here and now.

From the very beginning, God has invited His people to participate in His work in the world. We are not just observers of His mission—we are participants in it. In this message, we explore two key ways we join God in what He is doing: serving and witnessing.Listen now on the Delisle Community Church Podcast — available wherever you get your podcasts or at delislecommunitychurch.com/media

This week, we explored our core value: Believing the Bible.Guest speaker Todd Lester, Director of Leadership and Global Programs for the Be in Christ Church of Canada, joined us to unpack what it means to build our values on the firm foundation of God’s unchanging truth.There’s only one reliable source strong enough to anchor our lives and beliefs — the revelation we find in Scripture.Listen now and be reminded why the Bible remains our unshakable foundation.

This week, we paired two of our core values together: Worshipping God and Belonging to a Community of Faith. These two go beautifully together because they capture 2 of the 3 main function of the church. They highlight our Upward response to God and our Inward commitment to one another. In two weeks, we will look at the third function: our Outward missional calling.

This week, we continued in our fall series exploring our BIC Core Values. Our second core value is: Following Jesus. If Jesus died in our place so that we could have life, how then should that define us?

This week, we kick off our fall series exploring our shared BIC core values. This first value: Experiencing God's Grace and Love is the foundation not just of our Christian life but all the other values we are rooted in.

After a wonky September schedule… the weekly sermon podcast is back! 🎉This week, we welcomed guest speaker Jill Thompson, who reminded us of who we are in Christ. In a world that often leans on feelings over truth, she anchored us in our truest identity.

If the author of Hebrews is right, and we have full access to the Father, then prayer cannot be an optional add-on for followers of Jesus. It's the greater work!Join us this week as we kick off the Global Week of Prayer (Sept 1 - 7, 2025).

Every job has its challenges… but also its rewards.In Matthew 10:32–42, Jesus makes it clear: the work He calls us into isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. Recognition, belonging, and eternal reward come to those who stay faithful in the field.The harvest is hard, but the payoff is greater than we can imagine.

Before you start a new job, there’s usually some training—and maybe even a safety briefing.In Matthew 10, Jesus gives His disciples both: first the job description then the hazard report. Following Him means stepping into the work, but also being prepared for the risks that come with it.This week’s sermon unpacks what that looks like for us today.

Was the ministry of Jesus intended to end with him? What about with his 12 closest disciples? Did it end with them? No, we don't think so! This week, we looked at how Chapter 10 is a direct response to the end of Chapter 9. Jesus sent his disciples out to work the field with him. That means us!

What if Jesus is waiting on you?In Matthew 9, Jesus looks at the broken, hurting crowds with gut-wrenching compassion and says, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.”What if he’s saying that to us today?This week’s message is a call to step off the sidelines and into the field with Jesus.

This week, we welcomed back guest speaker Gerry Wilms, who walked us through 2 Peter 1:3–11, where Peter, now older and wiser, shows us what it really looks like to grow in godly virtue.How do we actually grow in our faith? What steps can we take to see real change in our lives? Gerry breaks it down and helps us see how Peter’s wisdom still speaks powerfully to us today.

This Sunday, Carlin Fehr shared a message with us that he's been pondering over a busy week.

What is faith? Or better yet, what do we mean when we use that word? Faith is not wishful thinking or naive. It's a reasonable step of trust based on evidence. The next stories in Matthew show us this in action.

“Why don’t your disciples fast?”It’s a simple question, but Jesus’ answer is anything but. It points to something new, joyful, and radically different.This summer, we’re jumping back into the Gospel of Matthew. Join us as we follow the story of Jesus and discover what it means to live in light of the new wine he brings.

Pastor Marvin Wojda joined us for our 9th Annual Motorcycle Sunday and shared a powerful invitation: to experience the ride of a lifetime — life with Jesus.

The Apostle Paul gave us a breathtaking vision: as followers of Jesus, we are Citizens of Heaven. But what does that really mean?It means we live here, but our hearts and hopes point there. We’re called to bring Heaven closer, to live today in a way that pulls eternity into the present.

When you think about the task that we, as citizens of Heaven, have, it can feel like an impossible one. And it is. But thankfully, we aren't alone. God sent us a helper—someone who makes the impossible possible.

We’ve been exploring what it means to be citizens of Heaven first. On Sunday, we talked about the tension of being citizens of Heaven while still living here on Earth. A tension the biblical authors called exile.As citizens of God's Kingdom, we are called to walk the way of the exile.

This week, we explored the radical and surprising nature of God’s Kingdom. A Kingdom where the poor are blessed, enemies are loved, and power is displayed through humility and sacrifice. As citizens of this Kingdom, that requires us to live in an upside-down way.

What does it mean to follow Jesus in an age of political division? This week, we explore how being citizens of heaven shapes our engagement with the world, not as partisans, but as ambassadors of Christ.It’s not about choosing a side, but choosing the way of the cross.

Mother’s Day can be a day of celebration—or a day of sorrow. Sometimes both. In this message, we acknowledge the complexity of this day—the joy of being loved well, the ache of loss, the weight of longing, and the beauty of memories.Turning to the story of Hannah, we reflect on how Scripture holds space for the full range of human experience. And how God meets us, not after we’ve figured it all out, but right in the middle of the tension.

This week, we welcomed Scott Hildebrandt, Associate Director at Ranger Lake Bible Camp, to share a powerful message on what it means to be made in the image of God. Rooted in Genesis 1, Scott unpacks the deep truth of our identity as image-bearers and how that shapes the way we live, relate, and serve.