Christian Life Assembly - Abbotsford Campus Podcast https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/channels/21688 Joining God in Transforming Abbotsford. Visit us on Sundays. For more information, go to www.clachurch.com/locations/abbotsford en-us Christian Life Assembly communications@clachurch.com Christian Life Assembly false Receive & Believe God's Glory https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/408829 As we enter the Advent season, we're invited to rediscover the most gripping story in human history - the incarnation of God's glory in Jesus Christ. The Gospel of John tells us 'the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,' a profound statement that bridges the cosmic and the personal. No human story is beyond God's redemption. As we reflect on this 'dirty glory,' we're called to see how God's once untouchable presence now shares in our earthly existence, ready to meet us in our messiness and brokenness.

]]> As we enter the Advent season, we're invited to rediscover the most gripping story in human history - the incarnation of God's glory in Jesus Christ. The Gospel of John tells us 'the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,' a profound statement that bridges the cosmic and the personal. No human story is beyond God's redemption. As we reflect on this 'dirty glory,' we're called to see how God's once untouchable presence now shares in our earthly existence, ready to meet us in our messiness and brokenness.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/408829 false Recieve & Believe God's Grace https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/410884 Jesus is the embodiment of God's fullness, offering us an unending refreshment of grace. This grace isn't a replacement of the old covenant but a 'refreshed continuity' that reorders our approach to God. In this message, we're challenged to see Jesus as the better grace, one who makes faithful obedience possible through desire and delight rather than obligation.

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Christian Life Assembly - Abbotsford Campus
Sermon title: Recieve & Believe God’s Grace
Speaker: Isaac Downie
Series: Advent 2024 - Recieve & Believe

]]> Jesus is the embodiment of God's fullness, offering us an unending refreshment of grace. This grace isn't a replacement of the old covenant but a 'refreshed continuity' that reorders our approach to God. In this message, we're challenged to see Jesus as the better grace, one who makes faithful obedience possible through desire and delight rather than obligation.

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Christian Life Assembly - Abbotsford Campus
Sermon title: Recieve & Believe God’s Grace
Speaker: Isaac Downie
Series: Advent 2024 - Recieve & Believe

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/410884 false Recieve & Believe God's Invitation https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/418503 The contrast between Herod's troubled reaction and the Magi's joyful worship presents a stark choice: Will we, like Herod, resist Christ's lordship, or will we surrender in adoration? This message urges us to examine our hearts, remove competing 'thrones,' and allow Jesus to reign supreme in every aspect of our lives. It's a call to rediscover the wonder of the gospel and to share that 'star in the east' - the good news of God's invitation back into His family

]]> The contrast between Herod's troubled reaction and the Magi's joyful worship presents a stark choice: Will we, like Herod, resist Christ's lordship, or will we surrender in adoration? This message urges us to examine our hearts, remove competing 'thrones,' and allow Jesus to reign supreme in every aspect of our lives. It's a call to rediscover the wonder of the gospel and to share that 'star in the east' - the good news of God's invitation back into His family

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/418503 false A Framework for Formation: Formation Pt 1 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/420762 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/420762 false A Framework for Formation: Formation Pt 2 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/429427 We're all being formed every day - by our habits, relationships, and the stories we believe. But to be formed in the way of Jesus takes intention.

]]> We're all being formed every day - by our habits, relationships, and the stories we believe. But to be formed in the way of Jesus takes intention.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/429427 false On Earth as It Is in Heaven (Intercession Prayer) https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/429442 Have you ever wondered if your prayers really matter? Do they make a difference to God or in the grand scheme of the world? We're invited to join God in His great act of transformation through prayer. To pray "in Jesus' name" is to pray with this recovered authority. This type of transformative prayer is often called intercession, and it is the way we can truly see on earth as it is in heaven.

]]> Have you ever wondered if your prayers really matter? Do they make a difference to God or in the grand scheme of the world? We're invited to join God in His great act of transformation through prayer. To pray "in Jesus' name" is to pray with this recovered authority. This type of transformative prayer is often called intercession, and it is the way we can truly see on earth as it is in heaven.

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/429442 false For The Sake of The City https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/433916 In a world often marked by self-centeredness and indifference, we are called to a radical way of living that challenges our comfort and pushes us toward the heart of God. This call is not for a select few but all claiming to follow Jesus. Throughout the Bible, we see God's heart break for injustice, and His movement is always towards the lowly, the widow, the poor, and the orphan. In serving our city and loving our neighbours, we will always find more of Jesus, and He will always find more of us.

]]> In a world often marked by self-centeredness and indifference, we are called to a radical way of living that challenges our comfort and pushes us toward the heart of God. This call is not for a select few but all claiming to follow Jesus. Throughout the Bible, we see God's heart break for injustice, and His movement is always towards the lowly, the widow, the poor, and the orphan. In serving our city and loving our neighbours, we will always find more of Jesus, and He will always find more of us.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/433916 false For The Sake of The Stranger https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/445598 The parable of the Good Samaritan challenges us to redefine our understanding of who our neighbours are and how we should treat them. This powerful story from Luke 10 reminds us that true neighbourliness isn't about proximity or similarity but about compassion and action. Jesus calls us to move beyond our comfort zones and extend love to those who are different from us or in need. The Samaritan's response to the beaten man exemplifies the kind of radical hospitality God desires from us - one that's costly, inconvenient, and transformative. As we reflect on this parable, we're invited to consider: Are we becoming true neighbours? Are we allowing God's love to overflow from us to others, especially those society might consider 'outsiders'? This message urges us to encounter God's love afresh so that we can be conduits of that same love to a world in desperate need of healing and compassion.

Series: We Are Missions
Speaker: Bryce Lefebvre
Date: February 16th, 2025

]]> The parable of the Good Samaritan challenges us to redefine our understanding of who our neighbours are and how we should treat them. This powerful story from Luke 10 reminds us that true neighbourliness isn't about proximity or similarity but about compassion and action. Jesus calls us to move beyond our comfort zones and extend love to those who are different from us or in need. The Samaritan's response to the beaten man exemplifies the kind of radical hospitality God desires from us - one that's costly, inconvenient, and transformative. As we reflect on this parable, we're invited to consider: Are we becoming true neighbours? Are we allowing God's love to overflow from us to others, especially those society might consider 'outsiders'? This message urges us to encounter God's love afresh so that we can be conduits of that same love to a world in desperate need of healing and compassion.

Series: We Are Missions
Speaker: Bryce Lefebvre
Date: February 16th, 2025

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/445598 false For The Sake of The Addicted https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/445603 The statistics are staggering. In British Columbia alone, 225,000 people are currently using unregulated drugs, with 1,700 deaths from overdoses in 2024. Unregulated drug toxicity is the leading cause of death in the province, surpassing homicide, suicide, and disease combined. These aren't just numbers; they represent real people – our neighbours, colleagues, and perhaps even family members. But there's hope. Our weakness is where His strength shines brightest. Our brokenness invites His healing. Our addiction opens the door to true dependence on Him.

Series: We Are Missions
Speaker: Whitney Bender
Date: February 23rd, 2025

]]> The statistics are staggering. In British Columbia alone, 225,000 people are currently using unregulated drugs, with 1,700 deaths from overdoses in 2024. Unregulated drug toxicity is the leading cause of death in the province, surpassing homicide, suicide, and disease combined. These aren't just numbers; they represent real people – our neighbours, colleagues, and perhaps even family members. But there's hope. Our weakness is where His strength shines brightest. Our brokenness invites His healing. Our addiction opens the door to true dependence on Him.

Series: We Are Missions
Speaker: Whitney Bender
Date: February 23rd, 2025

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/445603 false The Blessings Enabled in Christ https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/454512 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/454512 false The Life Enabled in Christ https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/454515 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/454515 false The Love Enabled in Christ https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/454516 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/454516 false The Unity Enabled in Christ https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/454517 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/454517 false The Light Enabled in Christ https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/464636 Focusing on Ephesians 5:8-20, we explore how to live authentically in God's light. The central theme is the stark contrast between our former lives in darkness and our new reality in Christ. We're reminded that this transformation isn't just about avoiding sin but actively pursuing goodness, righteousness, and truth. This message discusses three key movements: leaving darkness, living in the light, and being filled with the Spirit.

]]> Focusing on Ephesians 5:8-20, we explore how to live authentically in God's light. The central theme is the stark contrast between our former lives in darkness and our new reality in Christ. We're reminded that this transformation isn't just about avoiding sin but actively pursuing goodness, righteousness, and truth. This message discusses three key movements: leaving darkness, living in the light, and being filled with the Spirit.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/464636 false The Endurance Enabled in Christ https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/464651 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/464651 false Palm Sunday 2025 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/468237 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/468237 false Easter Sunday 2025 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/468242 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/468242 false From Overlooked To Honoured https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/471832 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/471832 false From Isolation To Friendship https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/475688 Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/475688 false From Folly To Living Wise https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/483475 Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/483475 false From Hiddenness To Confession https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/483674 Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/483674 false From Bitterness To Forgiveness https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/487785 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/487785 false Courageous Relationships https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/491852 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/491852 false From Hurt to Hope - Becoming A Church Who Weeps https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/493934 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/493934 false From Pride to Humility https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/495812 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/495812 false Citizens of the Kingdom https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/505254 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/505254 false In & Through: Spirit In Creation https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/505362 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/505362 false In & Through: Spirit in the Prophets https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/515407 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/515407 false Why We Gather - Living The Mission (Acts 2v42-47) https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/535565 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/535565 false How We Grow - Living The Mission (Matthew 7v13-14) https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/535568 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/535568 false Servanthood In Practice: Living The Mission (Matthew 20v26-28) https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/549089 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/549089 false Living 'Together': Living The Mission (Luke 6v12-16) https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/549090 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/549090 false Answers: Does God Really Exist? (Hebrews 11v3) - Bryce Lefebvre https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/553935 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/553935 false Answers: What does it mean to made in "The Image of God"? (Genesis 1v26-30) - Isaac Downie https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/568024 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/568024 false Answers: Is Jesus Really The Only Way? (John 14v6-7) - Derrick Hamre https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/568025 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/568025 false Answers: Why Does God Allow Suffering? (Romans 12v12) - Bryce Lefebvre https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/571211 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/571211 false Advent: Peace https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/581103 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/581103 false A Prayer Shaped Life: The Invitation to Prayer - Matt Bender https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/602101 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/602101 false A Prayer Shaped Life: Praying in the Name of Jesus (Matt 6:9-10) - Bryce Lefebvre https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/602113 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/602113 false A Prayer Shaped Life: A People Devoted to Prayer (Col 4:2) - Bryce Lefebvre https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/609881 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/609881 false The Path to Passion: A Basin & Towel (John 13v1-17) - Bryce Lefebvre https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/636189 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0800 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/636189 false The Path to Passion: Two Denials & Two Differences (John 18) - Bryce Lefebvre https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/636202 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0700 https://clachurch.churchcenter.com/episodes/636202 false