Raising children to be devoted followers of Jesus is a father’s most vital role. By being involved in God’s work, and living out faith, dads can increase the likelihood of leaving an eternal legacy of their children loving the Lord. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

God has given us faith. While unbelief is synonymous with doubt, it does not indicate a lack of faith. How do we increase faith and decrease of unbelief? (Mark 9:24) Support the showBy Sue Rashotte

Serving God, the gracious master, leads to sanctification and eternal life, while serving sin, the cruel master, leads to shame and death. Let's serve the right master! (Romans 6:19) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Are you planting seeds of legacy that you may never see but trust God will grow? What can we learn from the life of Jochebed? (Exodus 2: 1-10) Support the showBy Holly Kristensen

Elim City Church welcomes Pastor and Evangelist Zach Davy, from Global Harvest Ministries International. Support the showBy Zach Davy

Jesus’ sacrifice for humanity demands a response from everyone, regardless of belief. This Easter, consider Jesus’ identity and the life He offers, as God’s love for you is unconditional and eternal. (Isaiah 53:4-6) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

The act of self-examination should not lead us to self incrimination. Instead, it should point us to what we are missing out on. (1 Corinthians 11:27-29) Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen

Will you lay down your cloak, your pride, your expectations—just as they laid theirs before Him—and receive the King not just with shouts, but with surrender? (Matthew 21: 6-11) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus illustrates how easily we can miss Jesus’ presence in our lives when facing trials. True faith is demonstrated by how well we endure suffering with unveiled eyes and a steadfast heart, trusting in God’s goodness and sovereignty. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Rules based religion and legalism limits God’s power by reducing spiritual growth to human-made regulations, trading transformation for stagnation. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Elim City Church welcomes Pastor Pat Sparrow from Equippers Church Central Coast, California. Support the showBy Pastor Pat Sparrow

Hebrews 3:11-14 criticizes the recipients for their lack of spiritual maturity, likening them to infants needing milk instead of solid food. This passage serves as a call to action for believers to grow in their faith and understanding of God’s word and to move beyond the basics. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

"...by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body..." (Hebrews 10:20) Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen

Mankind is always in the pursuit of freedom. True freedom however, comes from the presence of the Holy Spirit, who transforms believers into the image of Christ. This transformation involves a change in desires and hearts, aligning them with God’s desires. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Happiness is a natural emotion, but it doesn’t always reflect reality. While God cares about our emotions, He prioritizes righteousness and our relationship with Him over constant happiness. Joy on the other hand, gives us a foundational state to handle every circumstance that comes our way (Philippians 4:4). Support the show…

When we enter the presence of God, we also carry His presence out with us. This enables us to carry the power of God no matter the circumstances we face in this present age (John 10: 9-11). Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen

To have focus in life has become increasingly difficult. Any focus requires something to focus on. Focus needs an object. If we want our lives to follow the path that God has set for us, the object of our focus has to be independent of ourselves. (Colossians 3: 1-3) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Distractions are a given in the modern age and they all serve the same function; to take us off the path that God wants us to follow. Nehemiah gives us some good insight on how we can stay on track. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

There is something about celebration that lets us see that God is moving that is God is here, that he is still the God of miracles regardless of our circumstances. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

We all get to be a part of the plans and purposes of God when we connect with Him through prayer. We can never underestimate the power prayer has over our lives. Support the showBy Sue Rashotte

What does moving into a new year mean for us? History shows us that God wants to move us into our inheritance in Jesus Christ. There is promise in this life. Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen

Great things can have humble origins. God has the tendency to work big things in ways that are almost always unexpected. (Micah 5:2) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

In this time of anticipation for the arrival of our saviour, we learn that waiting on, for and with God is always worth the wait. Support the showBy Holly Kristensen

In this season of Advent, we need to mirror the humility that allowed three wise men of high stature to bow down in worship before a child. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3) What a promise! If we choose to dedicate our plans and desires to the Lord, He will help us. Whatever we commit, He will bless. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Part 3 in series Sacrifice, Surrender and Submission. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Elim City Church welcomes local missionaries Rani and Banin Ibrahim. Support the showBy Rani & Banin Ibrahim

Part 2 in series Sacrifice, Surrender and Submission. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Part 1 in series Sacrifice, Surrender and Submission. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Elim City Church welcomes Pastor Vincent James from the Apostolic Church in Jamaica. Support the showBy Pastor Vincent James

Can these bones come alive again? Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! It is the season to speak life and hope into your situation, your circumstance, your season, your country and everything else that is dry. (Ezekiel 37:4) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Elim City Church welcomes Pastor James Telep from Impact Toronto Church. Support the showBy Pastor James Telep

Jesus was the servant King who did not come to be served, but to serve. This is the way we need to orient our hearts as well. Sounds great; unfortunately it is completely opposite to the way the world works. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Elim City Church welcomes guest speaker Paul Sumerville, director of Empower Asia Latin America. https://www.empowerala.org/ Support the showBy Paul Sumerville

Paul gives us a distinct contrast between who we are in and outside of Christ. When we are in Christ, we lose all that holds us back from receiving the love of God. (Romans 7, 8) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

In Ephesians 4 Paul doesn’t just say to take off the old clothes of our life before Christ. He says to put on the new clothes, provided by God. One of these garments is our ability to use words that bring life. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Putting on the new self does not just mean to put on a smile, It means to put on Jesus, the Holy Spirit and His ways. It means to be clothed in His Righteousness. (Ephesians 4:22-25) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Elim welcomes Pastor Mark Davey from Global Harvest Ministries International (ghmi.ca) Support the showBy Pastor Mark Davey

In our spiritual journey, there is an ongoing battle for what or who will hold the supreme position in our lives. How do we make sure that Christ remains first of all? (Matthew 6:33) (Matthew 6:33) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33). How does seeking the righteousness of the Lord change us personally? Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen

The story of Joseph is an example of the importance of humbly relying on divine guidance instead of our personal ambition or self-sufficiency (Genesis 37: 3-8). Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

If you are being used by God and have a good relationship Him, your readiness to hear what God is saying also brings the responsibility to deliver that message at the right place and at the right time. Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

What can we learn from Mary about carrying the presence of Jesus? (Luke 1: 28-35) Support the showBy Holly Kristensen

How does God plan to get the good news out to everyone so they can not only hear it but also respond? “God is making his appeal through us.” He’s doing it through you and me. He’s doing it through His church (2 Corinthians 5). Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

(Ephesians 4:11-12) So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen

The Ethiopian started following Jesus because Philip invited him to. There is a general rule we can pull from this scripture; People follow Jesus because someone invited them to Him (Acts 8:26-29). Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

The Holy Spirit can change your very nature. It does however mean that you will want to surrender everything to Him. Support the showBy Sue Rashotte

The best news ever is something no one expected (Mark 15: 46-47) Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

Because life works in a world that is broken by sin, many things come at us that are hard and unfair. As we celebrate Easter, we can recognize that Jesus knows this by experience. His example teaches us how to respond to our unfavourable circumstances (Mark 14: 36-38). Support the showBy Pastor Joel Kristensen

In my father's house there are many abiding places (John 14:2) Support the showBy Pastor John Kristensen