Christian Life Centre Sermons

What does it cost to follow Jesus when eternal life is a gift? In 1 Chronicles 21:18–26, David is offered everything he needs to build an altar and make a sacrifice. He insists on paying full price because he wants to give God an offering that costs him something.On Missions Sunday, Pastor Dan Collado connects David’s decision to the grace we’ve received through Jesus and the commitment that grace invites from every believer. He shares how Aboriginal Bible Academy equips Indigenous believers across Canada and tells the story of Michael, who began following Jesus at 59 and went on to serve others on the same Vancouver streets where he once lived.If this message encouraged you, give it a like. What does commitment to Jesus look like in everyday life? Share a thought in the comments, and send this message to someone who would be encouraged by Michael’s story.📖 Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:18–26, Luke 14:28–30, 33📍 Christian Life Centre, Ajax, Ontario🎙️ Pastor Dan Collado

Have the labels others placed on you changed how you see yourself? In Matthew 5:1–12, Jesus challenges our understanding of the blessed life, showing that grief, hardship, and opposition do not put his followers outside God’s blessing.In this message, Pastor Josh Samuel explores the Beatitudes and the different lens Jesus gives us for life in his kingdom. From depending on God and extending mercy to pursuing righteousness and making peace, discover how Jesus’ teaching reshapes both our identity and our everyday choices. His promises offer comfort in the present and hope for what is still to come. Your circumstances may be difficult, but they do not define your standing with the King.Like this video if the message encouraged you, comment with a Beatitude you want to put into practice this week, and share it with someone who needs encouragement during a difficult season.📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12; 2 Corinthians 1:3–5; Revelation 21:4; 2 Peter 3:10–13; Psalm 24:3–5📍 Christian Life Centre, Ajax, Ontario🎙️ Pastor Josh Samuel

What happens when following Jesus challenges the things you depend on for security? In Matthew 4:12–25, Jesus begins his public ministry, announces that the kingdom of heaven has come near, and calls ordinary fishermen to leave their nets and follow him.In this message, Pastor Josh Samuel explores how Jesus’s invitation shapes our lives today—from trusting God in seasons when we feel unnoticed to turning away from sin and becoming committed disciples. Following Jesus reaches beyond a prayer or a church title. It means valuing him above the things we rely on, serving wherever we are, and remaining faithful even when nobody sees. Pastor Josh also considers how Jesus’s teaching, preaching, and healing offer a taste of the kingdom while we await its fullness.

Does facing a battle mean you’re outside God’s will? In Matthew 4:1–11, Jesus moves from the affirmation of His baptism into the wilderness, where He faces temptation. His response reveals both His faithfulness as our Saviour and how we can face the battles in our own lives.In this message, Pastor Josh Samuel explores how Jesus remained faithful where humanity had failed, becoming the perfect sacrifice for our sins and the One who understands our weaknesses. He also examines the enemy’s tactics: twisting Scripture, questioning God’s goodness, appealing to our cravings, and encouraging pride. Through Jesus’ example, we discover the importance of God’s Word and the Holy Spirit working together, applying Scripture to everyday life, and choosing humility.Whatever wilderness you’re walking through, you can approach Jesus with confidence, trusting Him for mercy, grace, and help in your time of need.📖 Scripture: Matthew 4:1–11; Hebrews 4:14–16; Ephesians 6:17; James 1:22–25; James 4:6–10📍 Christian Life Centre, Ajax, Ontario🎙️ Pastor Josh Samuel

What if the pressure to be noticed is keeping you from joy? In Matthew 3:1–17, John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, showing us the freedom of pointing people to someone greater than ourselves.In this message, Pastor Josh Samuel explores how making much of Jesus changes both our priorities and the way we live. John’s call to repentance challenges us to move beyond family history or a religious appearance toward faith expressed through integrity. At Jesus’ baptism, we see the faithful King who fulfills all righteousness, the Spirit descending, and the Father declaring his pleasure in his Son. Together, these scenes invite us to turn toward God, depend on the Holy Spirit, and find joy with Jesus at the centre.Like this video if it encouraged you. Comment with one everyday way you can point people to Jesus, and share it with someone feeling the pressure to prove themselves.📖 Scripture: Matthew 3:1–17; Isaiah 40:3; Luke 1:11–17; John 3:29–30📍 Christian Life Centre, Ajax, Ontario🎙️ Pastor Josh Samuel

What happens when God’s plans conflict with the life you wanted?In Matthew 2, Herod, the Magi, and Joseph encounter the rightful King—and their responses invite us to consider how we respond when Jesus challenges our own plans.In this message, Pastor Kaeden continues our series, The King and His Kingdom, exploring the tension between holding on to control and welcoming Jesus’ authority. Through these three portraits, we’re invited to recognize resistance, pursue Jesus for who He is, and take the next step of obedience even when we don’t understand. Obedience doesn’t guarantee an easy life, but God is still at work shaping our character. And through Jesus’ death and resurrection, even the places marked by our destructive choices can become places of redemption and new life.If this message encouraged you, like the video and comment with one simple way you can make room to pursue Jesus this week. Share it with someone learning to trust God when life takes an unexpected turn.📖 Scripture: Matthew 2; Matthew 16:25; Deuteronomy 4:29; Galatians 6:9; Acts 2:23–24, 36, 38📍 Christian Life Centre, Ajax, Ontario🎙️ Pastor Kaeden

Will you trust God when following him could cost you other people’s approval? In Matthew 1:18–25, Joseph faces an unexpected choice: walk away from Mary or believe God’s message about the child she carries. His response invites us to consider what trusting God looks like beyond simply agreeing with what we hear.In this message from The King and His Kingdom, Pastor Josh Samuel explores the miraculous conception of Jesus, why he came to save us from our sins, and Joseph’s example of obedient faith. Along the way, he introduces the Gospel of Matthew and considers why its testimony can be trusted. This familiar story challenges us to move beyond comfortable routines and respond to Jesus with faith that shapes how we live.Like this video if it encouraged you, and comment with one way this passage challenges your understanding of trust. Share it with someone facing a difficult step of faith.📖 Scripture: Matthew 1:18–25; Genesis 1:1–2; James 2:14–19; 1 Corinthians 3:1–3📍 Christian Life Centre, Ajax, Ontario🎙️ Pastor Josh Samuel

Have you ever wondered whether your past puts you beyond God’s invitation?In Matthew 1:1–17, Jesus’ family line tells a story of faithful promises and redemption—a story that invites us to come to the King.In this message, Pastor Josh Samuel begins our series, Matthew: The King and His Kingdom. Through God’s promises to Abraham and David and the unexpected people included in Jesus’ genealogy, discover why your history does not place you beyond God’s redeeming power. Jesus is the promised King and Messiah who delivers us from sin and welcomes us by grace. Whether you’re waiting on God or wondering if you can return to Him, this message invites you to trust His faithfulness and respond to His invitation.Like this video if it encouraged you. In the comments, which truth about Jesus gives you hope today? Share this service with someone who needs reminding that their story is not beyond God’s redemption.📖 Scripture: Matthew 1:1–17; Genesis 12:1–3📍 Christian Life Centre, Ajax, Ontario🎙️ Pastor Josh Samuel