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This is episode 2 of our 2024 Lent Podcast series.  This week Ps. Katie, Jojo and Caris will continue the conversation about grace, diving deeper into God’s character as an abundant gift giver.

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Welcome to the first episode of our 2024 Lent Podcast series.  Listen in as Ps. Katie, Jojo and Caris remind us about the purpose behind the season of lent and kick off the conversation by discussing the differences between common grace and saving grace.

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SUN 20 AUGUST | Ps. Sam Picken

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SUN 9 JULY | Understanding the Lord's way | Ps Sam Picken

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Do you feel like you’re close to giving up? This Sunday, Ps Katie continues our Relationship series and reminds us in whom we should put our faith and hope. She shares about the one relationship we need and how all we have to do is to turn to Him. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

How do we discern what God wants in our partner from what we want?Is marriage a goal?How do we rebuild trust after a mistake?When it comes to relationships, we all have questions.Join us on this relationships panel Sunday, as the Pickens and Jojo take the time to open up and discuss the funniest, hardest and weirdest questions we have regarding our love life and friendships. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com

This week Pastor Gerry gave us some very on some basic life skills. First, he spoke about telling the truth no matter what we are fearing from the response. Second, to set a timer on anger and third that anger unchecked opens the door for the devil. |Let’s learn to live it out by controlling our anger properly. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

SUN 21 MAY | Relationships | Real Love | Ps Greg Fry

Our culture constantly tells us our voice has power, but are we using that power well? On Mother's Day, Ps Jess brings us a message from a mother on how we can direct the power of our voices to create good with the help of the Holy Spirit. See you in church!

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DEATH TO LIFE | TRUE LIFE IN GOD | ENRIQUE SOTO

Are we filling the engine of our lives with the oil of the Holy Spirit? Pastor Sam switches into full gear with Romans 8, exploring how too often we are tempted to live life in human strength instead of running on the fuel of the Spirit - the only way to live full of life and peace! See you in church - www.c3toronto.com 

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Tomorrow is Maundy Thursday, which reminds us of the Last Supper and Jesus’ command to remember Him through communion. In this final episode of our Lent series, Ps. Katie, Jojo and Caris chat about the biblical significance of remembering and why reminders, such as communion, are so important for us to practice.

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Do you struggle to understand Jesus’ ways in life ? On this Palm Sunday, Ps Gerry kicks off our new series, Death To Life. Through John 13, He helps us figuring out God’s perspective out of trust, before tying to do so out of understanding. As our understanding alone will always oppose God’s will, Ps Gerry encourages us to not lean on it but to embrace the love of God that always comes through in the most unexpected ways possible. : : See you in church - c3toronto.com

This is Episode 6 of our lent podcast! This week Ps. Katie, Jojo and Caris talk about what it means to grow and mature in Christ and how important it is to nurture our growth. You don’t want to miss it!

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Ever found yourself wondering; ‘What is my purpose?’Listen to Episode 5 of our lent Podcast, and join, Ps Katie, Jojo, and Caris as they discuss why God created humans and how we can engage more meaningfully with God’s intended purposes for us.Mattew 28:18-20

What are you relying on? God shows off His sense of humour when Ps Sam's recurring nightmare of his speaking notes crashing, comes true, the very week he'd plan to use the nightmare as an illustration. But this is more than just a funny coincidence, reminding us again that God alone is reliable. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com 

In the 4th episode of our lent podcast, Ps. Katie, Jojo and Caris chat about reliance. The world tells us to be independent and self-reliant, but is that how God intended it? Listen in as we continue our conversation about lent and how this time of fasting can help us identify where we’re drawing our strength from.

Do you know that we all have a race to run? This Sunday, Ps Sam kicks off our new series, Confident of This by reminding us how we can endure to finish the race and that even if it may seem tough, we are not doing it on our own. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

Lent is a season for repentance, but what is repentance? Why and how do we do it? Join Ps Katie, Jojo, and Caris as they discuss these questions and more in the 3rd episode of our lent series.

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This is episode 2 of our Lent series and we are talking about Temptation and how to deal with our desire to sin. Jesus was led into the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights and he was tempted by the devil. Listen in as Ps Katie, Jojo, and Caris discuss the temptation of Christ and what it all means for us today. (Read the story of Jesus in the wilderness in Luke 4:1-14.)

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This is the first episode in a series of Lent Podcasts. Listen in as Ps Katie, Jojo, and Caris discuss Lent, and how it all starts on Ash Wednesday with a sobering reminder of death. Our hope is that this podcast helps us journey through this season of lent together.

This Sunday, Ps Sam explored how by faith the impossible is made possible and that what we focus on will increase or decrease our faith. Whatever we feel called to do in this life, should be something left to future generations as a legacy. Fear counts the consequences but does not consider the responsibilities.  We need to count the right things!  What we sow by faith today will be reaped by future generations to come. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

As we learn more about God and His Word, we find that complicated things are simple after all.This Sunday, lean in as Ps Josh Adams of Igreja United Church brings us back to the basics. He reiterates the importance of our faith and how we can maintain our posture of faith knowing that ultimately, it’s the only thing that will please our God. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

As we learn more about God and His Word, we find that complicated things are simple after all.This Sunday, lean in as Ps Josh Adams of Igreja United Church brings us back to the basics. He reiterates the importance of our faith and how we can maintain our posture of faith knowing that ultimately, it’s the only thing that will please our God. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

What does faithfulness look like?Kicking off our new series, By faith, Ps. Sam Picken highlights the power of invitation fueled by faith. By anchoring our faith in the word, we are able to disciple people to believe in God and find the beauty of walking with faithfulness.:: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com

How do we keep God’s Word growing in our life in the midst of the troubles (weeds) that may sprout?Wrapping up our THRONES series, Ps Sam gets right into the central issue of our hearts by pointing out that our hearts are thrones and whatever we place on it matters, and how we can have a clean heart is when we are telling ourselves the right story.Be encouraged, center your heart on God, and learn how to tell your heart the right story. :: See you in church – www.c3toronto.com

Have you ever noticed how, when you spend a lot of time with someone, you start to pick up their phrases and habits? We often become like those we give our attention.This Sunday, Ps Gerry Duraisamy continues part two of his Thrones message, exploring how, when we give our full attention to God, we become more like him. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

We have a lot of things we want for our lives and God is all for our happiness, but how do we ensure that our wants do not come before God?This Sunday, let’s listen as Chrissy Burow, C3 Toronto’s Creative Director shares how we should respond when desires distract us from focusing on Jesus and how, in the process, we can come to find what’s essential. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

We have a lot of things we want for our lives and God is all for our happiness, but how do we ensure that our wants do not come before God?This Sunday, let’s listen as Chrissy Burow, C3 Toronto’s Creative Director shares how we should respond when desires distract us from focusing on Jesus and how, in the process, we can come to find what’s essential. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

New Year means new goals, rhythms and resolutions, but sometimes our grand plans turn into well wishes come February. So how do we set goals that have lasting power? This Sunday, Ps Gerry Duraisamy kicks off the new year and our new series exploring what it means to seek first the kingdom of God and how God's rule orients our priorities and keeps Him on the throne of our hearts.:: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com

Are you waiting for God’s answer to your prayers? Have you given up on them because they have been long unanswered? This Sunday, listen as Ps Gerry Duraisamy helps ease our doubts by reminding us that we may not get the response now, but God uses this season to build our character and more, by emphasizing that His presence is what we actually need. :: See you in church www.c3toronto.com ::

Fake favour usually concerns itself with stuff, looks really good and requires nothing of us, but what about God's favour? What does it concern itself with? How does it look? What does it require of us? This Sunday Chrissy Burow, C3s Creative Director, shares with us how we can differentiate between God's favour and fake favour and how we can actively walk out God's call on our lives.

When it comes to relationships we all have questions! Is there such a thing as “the one”? What’s the deal with submission? Why is it important to set boundaries? Navigating relationship can complicated, but the one truth we can stand firm on is that God is ALWAYS good! This Sunday, listen as Ps Sam Picken, and Ps Gerry and Kate Duraisamy answer questions about relationships in a practical, real and useful way based off of biblical truths. :: See you in church www.c3toronto.com ::

How is judgement affecting your relationships? Wrapping up our relationship series, Ps Sam Picken challenges our understanding of judgement. With eyes focused on God first, we can have a clear view of any situation. This happens once we learn to forgive and to seek the Lord’s wisdom with a heart filled with praise and worship. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com

How are your relationships? Are there some that need fixing or that are awaiting to be restored?This Sunday, lean in as guest speakers Bob and Audrey Meisner shed light on how to build healthy relationships. They share that the key is learning to respond with grace which is only possible when it springs from identities secured in Christ. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

How are your relationships? Are there some that need fixing or that are awaiting to be restored?This Sunday, lean in as guest speakers Bob and Audrey Meisner shed light on how to build healthy relationships. They share that the key is learning to respond with grace which is only possible when it springs from identities secured in Christ. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

What is the next step in your love life?Are you looking for clarity in your relationships?Tune in this morning as Ps Sam Picken teaches us about the rewards in God’s goodness. Those rewards come when we love with a heart that asks, seeks, and doesn’t let us take matters in our own hands, but looks for God’s voice in the quiet. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

Love is a word that holds different meanings to different people, but what is God’s definition of love?This Sunday Ps Gerry Duraisamy kicks off our new series “Love is…” exploring love as being long suffering and patient. He also reminds us that love doesn’t mean tolerating injustice, abuse or sin, but with kindness addresses truth.

Are you struggling to have faith in the middle of your circumstances? Do you doubt the future God has spoken on you ?Continuing the Vision Builders series, Ps Sam Picken tells us that God doesn’t build His house nor our identity based in what we see in the present but in what He promises for the future. Through his message, Ps Sam encourages us to take a step forward in the Kingdom of God and to believe in the work God, himself, has spoken over His Church and people. For faith is the means that turns our hopes into reality :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com

Are we awake to the things God is awake to? Does our life represent Him  This Sunday, Ps Sam Picken provides a Vision Builder update and reminds us of God's mission for our church. As we sow into the House of God and its mission, we are sowing into the kingdom, taking something passive and making it intentional, representing and serving more than ourselves while also bringing heaven to earth. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

Does your soul have the integrity to handle the weight of your dreams and God’s will for your life?On this post-conference Sunday, Guest Pastor Peter Haas from Substance Church reveals that our dreams and accomplishments will never bring happiness unless God enables them to do so. The lack of happiness isn’t a circumstantial problem but a spiritual one. God wants us to be happy, but before building our dreams, His desire is to build our character. When we can find true happiness in God, our souls will be equipped to bear the weight of things above our vision, above us and above all. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com ::

Do your efforts feel heavy? Has your focus been on what you can do instead of what God has already done? This Sunday, Ps Phil Pringle, lead pastor of C3 Global, delivers a global message reminding us that we do not build the Church, but that Lord does and that the first step in feeling unburdened and not working in vain is to place our lives on the altar and allow God to carry the weight we were never meant to carry. :: See you in church www.c3toronto.com ::

Do you have appetite for more joy in your life ? Are you looking for deep satisfaction ?Lean is as Ps Sam Picken talks about how to find complete joy through righteousness, love and truth. He reminds us that, as we remain in God’s unmeasurable love and listen to his commends, his Spirit helps us abide in his perfect will for our life. :: See you in church www.c3toronto.com

Have you been feeling low? Lacking hope? Trying to get yourself unstuck? This Sunday Ps Jess reminds us that it’s not our actions that bring us out of uncertainty, but that our hope lies in knowing God, receiving a fresh revelation and taking hold of the power that rose Jesus from the grave. ::See you in church -

Have you been longing to get back something the enemy has stolen?This Sunday, Ps Phil Pringle, from C3 Church Global, joins us, in person, to remind us to dream again. In his message, he encourages us to believe in the God who already has solutions to problems that we cannot foresee: the God of restoration. :: See you in church - wwww.c3toronto.com ::

As Christians, we have freedom through Jesus, but are we exercising it as we’re meant to? This Sunday, Ps Sam Picken shares what real freedom is and how we can attain it by denying our flesh and allowing ourselves to be led by the Spirit. : : See you in church – www.c3toronto.com

How do you see your giants? What if the giants of life weren’t really giants? Lean as Pastor Gerry reminds us that we’re never alone because God is with us, and that when we keep our eyes fixed on Him, all things are possible. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com :: (edited) 

Are you surrounded by doubt ? Do you feel like there’s no relief in your circumstances ? Do the voices of your giants seem louder than God’s ? This Sunday, Ps Gerry takes us to the book of Numbers to remind us of God’s unshakable promises and faithfulness. Hear God’s voice as He gives you the confidence that casts out the noise and helps us possess His promises. :: See you in church - www.c3toronto.com

Are you asking the right questions? Do you feel like you’re sitting just outside of something beautiful? This Sunday, lean in as Pastor Sam shares that when we face difficulties and trials, our best way out is to seek Jesus with a new question, expectation and a heart ready to receive all that God has for you. : : See you in church – http://www.c3toronto.com

Do you find yourself worrying about the future? Are you in distress because of life’s uncertainty? This Sunday, Ps Greg from C3 Saskatoon invites us to contemplate on the Lord’s prayer and dig deep on what it means when we ask God for our daily bread. We don’t know what tomorrow holds but our hope comes from the Lord. : : See you in church – www.c3toronto.com

Are you hoping for a miracle? Are you struggling to keep the faith in your circumstance? This Sunday, lean in as John and Candace Uhren share their first-hand experience of God’s love and faithfulness amidst a very challenging time. Be encouraged, inspired, strengthened by their story of faith, and believe that He is in every situation that you’re in.: : See you in church – www.c3toronto.com

Do you know how much God loves you? How can giving back to God what he has already given us bring us closer to Him? This Sunday Ps Katie Duraisamy shares how tithing is a like a diagnostic test that is also a treatment for our hearts. As we give our lives to God, who has already given us everything, our hearts heal from the things that may be holding us back from experiencing the fullness of his grace and mercy. God is drawing us close to him, are you ready to step towards him and experience his love?  : : See you in church - http://www.c3toronto.com 

Have you ever been in a place of total darkness? Have you ever felt consumed by fear? This Sunday, listen as Ps Shane Baxter of Enjoy Church Australia shares about going through dark valleys in life and how tuning out the noise and continuing to move forward will lead us to the light. : : See you in church – www.c3toronto.com

How do you handle delays in God’s promises? Where do you draw your strength from? Lean in as Ps Sam speaks about how we can add life to seasons of waiting by bringing your petitions to Jesus, believing in Him, and seeking Him because He knows your needs and wants to do life with you. : : See you in church – http://www.c3toronto.comhttp://www.c3toronto.com

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Have you been lacking confidence ? Feeling like some areas of your life are filled with hesitation ? Like you aren’t settled ? This Sunday, Ps Sam Picken preaches about loosing confidence in ourselves and our own ways, in order to find our identity through boldness in Christ. He explains how being in the presence of the Spirit transforms us and turns our shaky ground into a firm foundation risen for everyone to see glory and freedom. : : See you in church www.c3toronto.com

How can painful times of waiting become sweet times with God? How do you find peace in the pauses and hope for the future? This Sunday, Ps Chris Pringle, from C3 Church Global, shares how we can fight doubt and anxiety during the season of waiting by choosing to speak, read, and believe God’s voice. : : See you in church – http://www.c3toronto.com

Are you wondering what direction you are heading towards? What path you are following in your life ? If you’ve really been pursuing God ?Listen to Ps Gerry as he encourages us to not run after temporary pleasures provided by the idols in our life. Instead, he motivates us to follow the path of repentance. A path where God replaces the shame and guilt in our hearts with the passion and fire of His Spirit. : : See you in church www.c3toronto.com

Do you know all the incredible benefits of the Holy Spirit’s presence in your life? Could you be settling for less than everything God wants to do in you and through you? Ps Sam continues The Sound series this weekend, reminding us to soak in the spirit, live with your spirit-taught words, and watch your life transformed. : : See you in church – http://www.c3toronto.com

How can this be ?This Sunday, Ps Jess kicked off with a new series, The Sound. Through the book of Act, she points out the beauty of being a church burning in the presence of the Spirit. It’s a church where faithful people rise up and pray in unity. It’s a church where the Spirit can use each of their unique traits to make His fire shine so bright people will wonder how can this be ?  : : See you in church - www.c3toronto.com

Have you felt out of control of your life? Like there’s no hope? No way forward? Stuck in your current season? This Sunday Ps Nate Puccini of Substance Church, delivered a prophetic word of hope founded in faith strengthened by community. When life leaves you feeling empty and Jesus feels far, spiritual growth and maturity is built through intimate Christian connections. Life this side of heaven was meant to be done with others - who do you have in your corner championing your faith? Who can you champion faith for? : : See you in church - http://www.c3toronto.com

Do you really believe that God has the best plans for you? Often challenging and frustrating circumstances can cause us to doubt if we are in Gods will, and if He has the best for us. Abasifreke reminds us that God cares more about the journey than the destination. Through the process, God is building character, he is teaching us that the obedient journey is the best possible journey. That as we walk out life trusting God, we will discover that God truly does have the best plans for us : : See you in church - www.c3toronto.com

Are you a servant to your mind or is your mind a servant to you ?As human beings, we live out of who we are and tend to base it on how we think.Therefore, Ps Sam Picken reminds us of the importance of constantly renewing our mind. He exposes how the mind can be so powerful to a point where it traps us in negative thoughts generated by fear. Using that fear, the world will tell us we are broken and in need of repair. However, our identity is made out of the love of God and not of fear so that the power isn’t given to our mind but to ourselves. : : See you in church - http://www.c3toronto.com

RENEW | Fear is not my future | Guest Pastor Josh BowersWhat do you think of when you think about your future ?Join us this Sunday, as ou guest pastor, Josh Bowers from Cross and Anchor Church, followed on our Renew Series with a strong message about our thinking.Through the book of Ezra, he let us witness two different attitudes: those who see present circumstances as God’s future promises and those who see them as simple flashbacks of God’s past glories. Explaining them both, Pastor Josh demonstrates how, sometimes, reminiscing the past might get us trapped in a life full of memories but emptied from all visions. : : See you in church - www.c3toronto.com (edited) 

RENEW : I Have A Confession : Chrissy BurrowHave you ever felt overlooked? Is there anything missing in your life? What have you been focussing on? This weekend, lean in as C3 Toronto creative director Chrissy speaks about how the powerful love of God can heal disappointments and how we can find contentment in Him and not on the things that He provides. : : See you in church – www.c3toronto.com

How do you bounce back when you've messed up? What mistake is consuming you that prevents you from fulfilling God's destiny for your life? Lean in as Ps Gerry shares how we can renew our minds by allowing God to transform us as we let him work on our weaknesses and remain in our identity as His son/daughter. : : See you in church – www.c3toronto.com

Have you ever wondered if you could become new? Do you long to become the person you know you can be in God? Let’s begin this new series together with an opportunity to turn the page and start with a clean slate. Lean in as Ps Sam speaks about the process of renewing one’s self through Christ by offering yourself to Him, getting His thinking on it, aligning what you do, then watch the results. : : See you in church – www.c3toronto.com

Who do you put all your trust in ? Do you trust God ?On this Easter Sunday, Ps Sam Picken calls us to not fall under the weight of society but to turn to God. As he immerses us in the book of Luke, he tells us to follow Jesus’ lead by committing our full life to God, even when the world is shouting to only trust ourselves. ::See you in church http://www.c3toronto.com

Have you lost your appetite for life ?Where do you find your source of light ?In today’s message, Ps Sam Picken encourages us to choose the light that will turn us away from the darkness of this world. He demonstrates how darkness has managed to camouflage itself as a bearer of life and, therefore, warns us to not be deceived but to look for the true source of light that illuminates the path to a meaningful life. : : See you in church - http://www.c3toronto.com

What does the good news look like? How do you give hope to the needy? This special Sunday, Ps Phil Pringle, from C3 Church Global, shares how the church puts courage and faith in the hearts of people by sharing the good news, giving hope to the broken-hearted, and comforting those who mourn. : : See you in church – www.c3toronto.com

What is the fight God is calling you into ? How are you fighting ? Why are you fighting ?As the “City of God” series is coming to an end, Pastor Greg is preparing the warrior inside us, called to fight for God’s vision in our lives, our families and our cities. His message is encouraging us to use divine weapons and fight strongholds that are blocking the progress of the Kingdom, all, out of obedience to God.  See you in church – http://www.c3toronto.com

Where does your security lie? Would you stay on the boat or walk on the water with Jesus? Be encouraged this Sunday as Ps Sam speaks about how our God is a God of restoration. Seek Him, trust, obey—and whatever you think you may have lost, He is able to restore many times over. : : See you in church – www.c3toronto.com

Does flourishing life seem out of reach? Do you trust God with your givings? Join us in the first instalment of the City of God series as Ps Sam speaks about how we can live a life that is led well (driven by our love for God), goes as it should (peace from God), and feels good (joy from knowing Him). : : See you in church – www.c3toronto.com