City Baptist Church Vancouver

When the world feels fractured and faith feels faint, the church should shine brightest—not by our perfection, but by our unity. Jesus said the world would know we’re His by the way we love each other. That’s not some vague, feel-good idea—it’s a gritty, Spirit-empowered choice to stay committed, forgive freely, and lock arms in mission even when it's hard. Unity in the church doesn’t just reflect Jesus; it reveals Him. So let’s be the kind of people who love one another so deeply, the watching world has no choice but to wonder about the God who made it possible.

You weren’t made to sit on the sidelines—you were made for more. Jesus didn’t die and rise again to create a church full of spectators; He rose to build a body where every person matters, and every member plays a vital role. The local church isn’t a spiritual country club—it’s a living, breathing mission, and you have a place in it. When we step into the role God’s given us with hearts full of love instead of a sense of obligation, that’s when the church becomes unstoppable. So don’t just attend—belong, serve, and make it count.

Maybe you walked in today with doubts, grief, or even a little fear in your heart—but here’s the good news: the resurrection of Jesus changes everything. It takes grief and replaces it with joy, turns fear into peace, and transforms doubt into bold, living faith. Jesus didn’t just rise to make a point; He rose to meet you personally, right where you are. Just like He called Mary by name or stepped into that locked room with the disciples, He’s showing up today to remind you: “I’m alive, and I’ve got you.” The empty tomb means your story isn't over—it’s just getting started.

Picture this: the same crowd shouting “Hosanna!” on Sunday would be shouting “Crucify Him!” by Friday. Why? Because their view of Jesus was incomplete. They saw a Savior who would rescue them politically, not one who would rule over their hearts. But Jesus is both the Son of David and David’s Lord—fully human, yet fully God. And that changes everything. The only right response is to not just say Jesus is Lord, but to live like it—surrendered, sacrificial, and fully His. Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

So many of us live in a swirl of questions—Why am I here? What should I do? How do I make sense of this broken world? But what if the most important answer isn’t found in solving every problem but in surrendering to the One who holds all truth? When Jesus was confronted with loaded questions meant to trap Him, He didn’t dodge or deflect—He pointed people to what matters most: love God with everything you are, and love your neighbor as yourself. That’s not just a nice thought—it’s the heartbeat of the kingdom. When we give God what bears His image—our lives—we step into a freedom and purpose the world can’t offer. And in a world full of noise, Jesus is still the only answer worth marveling at. Scripture: Mark 12:13-34