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?
Survival of the Meekest (Matthew 5:5) | The Gospel of Matthew
Our culture rewards big swings, big voices, and big outcomes. Jesus points to something completely different. Join Thrive Preaching School Student Timson Hui for Survival of the Meekest as we explore Jesus’ promise that the meek will inherit the earth. This isn’t about being passive or getting walked over. It’s about a kind of strength that doesn’t need to panic, retaliate, or perform. What if self-control is strength? And what could change if you stopped swinging so hard?
You Lucky Bum: Blessed are the Poor In Spirit (Matthew 5:3) | The Gospel of Matthew
Join Pastor J.B. as we step into the surprising opening of the Beatitudes—“Blessed are the poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3). In a world that celebrates self-sufficiency, Jesus points to a different path—one that begins with desperation, dependence, and an unexpected kind of blessing. Through vivid imagery from Isaiah 6 and a disarming personal story, this message invites you to reconsider the way to be "blessed". Could your need be the very place where God meets you?
An Unexpected Road to Hope (Easter at Thrive 2026) | The Gospel of Matthew
The words “blessed are…” sound beautiful—until you realize who Jesus calls blessed. Join Pastor J.B. Lim for An Unexpected Road to Hope as he explores Matthew 5:1–12 and reveals why Jesus’ path to happiness challenges everything we assume. We bet you’ve never heard Jesus’ eight statements on happiness (the Beatitudes) taught quite like this before! This message isn’t just information—it’s a reorientation toward real hope rooted in Jesus. If you’ve been feeling weary or spiritually dry, lean in. What if the hope you need is hiding in the place you least expect?
Called to Follow and Fish (Matthew 4:18-25) | The Gospel of Matthew
Today we are blessed to have a special guest Pastor Bon Marasigan bringing the message. Listen as he breaks down Matthew 4:18-25 and gives real life examples of going where people are, sharing the gospel, praying with them, and helping them become disciples.
Through the calling of the first disciples and the power of the Holy Spirit, discover why following Jesus always leads to fishing for people.