Christ's Church Vancouver Island

Christ's Church Vancouver Island

di Fr. Ryan Matchett

The Fragrance of Christ (1Pt 1:3-9) - Rev Peter Norman

As we continue our celebrations of the Resurrection of Jesus, Honorary Assistant Peter Norman preaches on 1 Peter.

The Beasts of Burden - Mtt 21:1-11 (Palm Sunday)

What is the significance of Jesus not just requiring one "Beast of Burden" (donkey) but two? In this episode Fr Ryan looks at Jesus as the final relief of our burden ridden labour.

Radical Generosity In the Way of Jesus - 2 Cor 8

In this sermon Fr Ryan explains Christ's Church's culture of Radical Generosity and answers questions around tithing, healthy motivations for giving, toxic church pressure, and the church's call to make itself poor that the world would become rich in Christ.

The Sign of Jonah - Mtt 12:38-42

How can we know that we can trust Jesus? Is there a sign that God could give us that would help us to trust unreservedly and even in difficult times? In this sermon Fr Ryan unpacks Jesus' response to the Pharisees and Scribes request for a sign in Mtt 12:38-42.

Heart Speak - Mtt 12:33-37

How serious are our words? What about those of us who just need to verbally process? What about those who struggle with negativity or anger? In this text of Scripture Jesus explains why our words are important (psst its the heart), what the eternal consequences are for our words, and how He is the Good News our hearts and our words have been waiting for.

Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit - Mtt 12:22-32

In this sermon Fr Ryan unpacks a section of Jesus' teaching which St Augustine called the most difficult passage of Scripture with applications for cultivating true unity in the Church.

Membership In the Family of Christ - Mtt 12:46-50

In this sermon Fr Ryan looks at Jesus' words concerning who His true family and so it seemed like the perfect time talk about the heart of membership in Christ's Church and welcome new ones!

Freedom from Performance - Mtt 12:1-14

In this final sermon on Jesus' invitation to COME TO HIM we look at Jesus' heart to defend the relaxed spirit of His followers against the judgements and condemnation of those suffering under a yoke of religious performance.

All Who Labor And Are Heavy Laden - Mtt 11:25-30

What exactly is the labor that we are overwhelmed by? What are the heavy burdens upon our souls? How are these connected to modern and religious ideologies? In the message Fr Ryan explains how the yoke of Jesus offers us the relief we are so desperate for, the rest that evades us, and the intimate mentorship which Jesus describes as "gentle and lowly."

Why Come to Jesus? Mtt 11:25-28

Why should we consider "Coming to Jesus" when there are so many other options and sources for wisdom, solutions, and ways of living? Why would we want to narrow our believing, thinking, and acting to the Way of Jesus when we can just pick and choose what we want to integrate into our lives from all the other beliefs, ideologies, and philosophies out there? In this sermon Fr Ryan looks at the singular claims of Jesus that set Him apart from every other option out there and solidify Him as the only one who truly deserves our full trust.

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