Jesus’ teaching on lust and divorce can sound severe until we see the heart behind it. In The Heart of the Matter, join Pastor Nick Osborne from The Wild Way as he unpacks Matthew 5:27–32 and shows how Jesus is protecting people, confronting hardness of heart, and calling us toward a more whole and flourishing life. If you’ve carried wounds, regret, or questions around relationships, this message offers truth with grace.
Can We Settle This Matter? (Matthew 5:21-26) | The Gospel of Matthew
Join Pastor J.B. in "Can We Settle this Matter?" as he unpacks Matthew 5:21-26. Learn why these famous words from Jesus are not so much about anger or murder but about something else much bigger that we all need to be thinking about.
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.