Every Stroke Counts (Matthew 5:17-20) | The Gospel of Matthew

A missing punctuation mark can change a sentence. A missing piece can change the whole picture. In Every Stroke Counts, join Thrive Preaching School Student Timson Hui as he explores why Jesus says not even the smallest stroke of Scripture will disappear until everything is accomplished. This message invites us to see the Bible not as optional fine print, but as the story that points us to Jesus and shapes our lives from the inside out.

Words of Blessing at Thrive's Building Dedication & Thanksgiving Service

Every building tells a story. But the greater story is what God does through the people inside it. In this special message, Pastor George Wong from ECBC Church shares encouragement for a church stepping into a new season with gratitude, unity, and mission. Whether you’re part of Thrive Church or simply curious about what a church is meant to be, this message offers 6 keys for the hope-filled, mission-fueled church.

Where Feet May Fail (Blessed Are the Persecuted) (Matthew 5:10) | The Gospel of Matthew

What does it mean to be “blessed” when following Jesus costs you something?

In Where Feet May Fail, join Thrive Preaching School Student Carmen Hui as she continues through the Beatitudes and explores Jesus’ words about persecution and the surprising hope hidden in them.

This message doesn’t minimize rejection, pressure, or the fear of standing out, but points us to a deeper confidence: when our faith feels weak, Jesus is still holding on to us.

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

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.