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The 2 Planes of Peacemaking: From Peace With God to the Peace of God (Matthew 5:9) | The Gospel of Matthew

We all crave peace, but what does it mean to make it? What kind of peacemaker is Jesus talking about in Matthew 5:9? Is being peaceful the same as being a peacemaker?  In The 2 Planes of Peace Making, join Pastor J.B. as he unpacks the most famous of Jesus’ Beatitudes. Learn why Jesus calls us to make peace on two levels you might not expect. This message will help you see peace with fresh eyes and experience it anew—not just as the absence of trouble, but as something more. - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a gift for you to thank you for spending your Sunday with us. Text “New” to (604) 285-5770 or visit https://MyThrive.info/new • Did you just pray the prayer to receive Jesus? Let us know! We have prepared a Thrive mug that we want to mail you; we'll also send you a series of videos that might answer your questions about Christianity. Visit MyThrive.info/receive-jesus • All your next steps: https://MyThrive.info/ - "The 2 Planes of Peacemaking: From Peace With God to the Peace of God" Speaker: Pastor J.B. Lim Streamed on May 24, 2026 at THRIVE Church Vancouver, Canada www.thrivechurch.ca Thrive Church is a community based in Greater Vancouver Area with the goal of reaching the world 🌏with the love of Christ. We worship, share a weekly message from our pastor, pray together, and most importantly, share in the great love God has for all of us.

Pure Hearts, Clear Vision (Matthew 5:8) | The Gospel of Matthew

What does Jesus mean when He says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God"?   Join Thrive Preaching Student Marci Mazariego as she continues our series on the Beatitudes and explores Matthew 5:8.  Learn what it takes to be "pure in heart" the way Jesus describes, and the connection between your heart and your vision.    What's filling your heart right now? And how is it affecting how clearly you can see God? - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a gift for you to thank you for spending your Sunday with us. Text “New” to (604) 285-5770 or visit https://MyThrive.info/new • Did you just pray the prayer to receive Jesus? Let us know! We have prepared a Thrive mug that we want to mail you; we'll also send you a series of videos that might answer your questions about Christianity. Visit MyThrive.info/receive-jesus • All your next steps: https://MyThrive.info/ - "Pure Hearts, Clear Vision" Speaker: Marci Mazariego (Thrive Preaching School Student) Streamed on May 17, 2026 at THRIVE Church Vancouver, Canada www.thrivechurch.ca Thrive Church is a community based in Greater Vancouver Area with the goal of reaching the world 🌏with the love of Christ. We worship, share a weekly message from our pastor, pray together, and most importantly, share in the great love God has for all of us.

The 3 Modes of Mercy (Matthew 5:7) | The Gospel of Matthew

We all know what it feels like to need mercy—but what does it mean to show it? Is mercy just "not giving people what they deserve," or is there more to mercy? In 3 Modes of Mercy, join Pastor J.B. Lim as he unpacks Matthew 5:7 (“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy”) and reveals how mercy shows up in ways you might not expect. This message will challenge how you speak, give, and forgive—and help you see mercy with fresh eyes. - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a gift for you to thank you for spending your Sunday with us. Text “New” to (604) 285-5770 or visit https://MyThrive.info/new • Did you just pray the prayer to receive Jesus? Let us know! We have prepared a Thrive mug that we want to mail you; we'll also send you a series of videos that might answer your questions about Christianity. Visit MyThrive.info/receive-jesus • All your next steps: https://MyThrive.info/ - "The 3 Modes of Mercy" Speaker: Pastor J.B. Lim Streamed on May 10, 2026 at THRIVE Church Vancouver, Canada www.thrivechurch.ca Thrive Church is a community based in Greater Vancouver Area with the goal of reaching the world 🌏with the love of Christ. We worship, share a weekly message from our pastor, pray together, and most importantly, share in the great love God has for all of us.

Starving to Treat You Right (Matthew 5:6) | The Gospel of Matthew

We all know what it’s like to crave something—but what if your deepest hunger isn’t for comfort, success, or approval? What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness?  In Starving to Treat You Right, join Pastor J.B. Lim as he unpacks Jesus’ fourth beatitude. This message will help you to see the idea of righteousness with fresh eyes and to hunger for it with a new longing. - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a gift for you to thank you for spending your Sunday with us. Text “New” to (604) 285-5770 or visit https://MyThrive.info/new • Did you just pray the prayer to receive Jesus? Let us know! We have prepared a Thrive mug that we want to mail you; we'll also send you a series of videos that might answer your questions about Christianity. Visit MyThrive.info/receive-jesus • All your next steps: https://MyThrive.info/ - "Starving to Treat You Right" Speaker: Pastor J.B. Lim Streamed on May 3, 2026 at THRIVE Church Vancouver, Canada www.thrivechurch.ca Thrive Church is a community based in Greater Vancouver Area with the goal of reaching the world 🌏with the love of Christ. We worship, share a weekly message from our pastor, pray together, and most importantly, share in the great love God has for all of us.

Licence to Mourn (Matthew 5:4) | The Gospel of Matthew

In “Licence to Mourn”, Pastor J.B. unpacks Matthew 5:4 from Jesus’ Beatitudes. Learn why "Blessed are those who mourn" isn't about universal comfort for everyone who's ever been sad, but it’s about something deeper. Discover the specific types of mourning Jesus is talking about, why following Jesus sometimes means experiencing sadness you didn't have before, and how to find comfort in the midst of every kind of pain.  If you've been denying your pain or drowning it in distraction, lean in. What if mourning is something you're actually allowed—even meant—to do? - Next Steps 💪 • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a gift for you to thank you for spending your Sunday with us. Text “New” to (604) 285-5770 or visit https://MyThrive.info/new • Did you just pray the prayer to receive Jesus? Let us know! We have prepared a Thrive mug that we want to mail you; we'll also send you a series of videos that might answer your questions about Christianity. Visit MyThrive.info/receive-jesus • All your next steps: https://MyThrive.info/ - "Licence to Mourn" Speaker: Pastor J.B. Lim Streamed on April 26, 2026 at THRIVE Church Vancouver, Canada www.thrivechurch.ca Thrive Church is a community based in Greater Vancouver Area with the goal of reaching the world 🌏with the love of Christ. We worship, share a weekly message from our pastor, pray together, and most importantly, share in the great love God has for all of us.