City Baptist Church Vancouver

City Baptist Church
City Baptist Church Vancouver

Welcome to the weekly podcast of City Baptist Church in Vancouver, led by Pastor Paul Conner. To learn more, visit our website at https://citybaptist.ca.

  1. The Servant and His Triumph | Mark 11:1-19 | Paul Conner

    4D AGO

    The Servant and His Triumph | Mark 11:1-19 | Paul Conner

    Jesus, the sovereign King, rides into Jerusalem—not on a warhorse, but on a humble colt, a King of peace rather than conquest. The crowd cries, "Hosanna," but their lips soon betray their hearts, for worship without surrender is empty noise. The fig tree stands lush with leaves but bears no fruit, a vivid picture of religious pretense that lacks true spiritual life. And in the temple, Jesus overturns tables, confronting a worship that had become commerce, a faith hijacked by greed. The lesson is clear: Jesus does not seek outward appearances but hearts truly surrendered to Him—hearts that bear fruit, worship in spirit and truth, and embrace His refining hand rather than resist it. Scripture: Mark 11:1-19

    43 min
  2. The Servant and Bartimaeus | Mark 10:46-52 | Paul Conner

    MAR 9

    The Servant and Bartimaeus | Mark 10:46-52 | Paul Conner

    Jesus walks through Jericho for the last time before His journey to the cross, and in the crowd of voices, a blind man cries out, desperate for mercy. The world, as it often does, tells him to be silent, to settle for his brokenness—but he refuses. He cries louder, and Jesus, the King on His way to die, stops. In this moment, we see the heart of our Savior: undistracted by the weight of His coming suffering, He listens, He calls, He heals. And the blind man, now seeing, does what every redeemed soul must do—he follows Jesus on the way. Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

    38 min
  3. The Servant and His Example | Mark 10:32-45 | Paul Conner

    MAR 2

    The Servant and His Example | Mark 10:32-45 | Paul Conner

    Jesus, the King of Glory, marches toward Jerusalem with unwavering resolve, His heart set on the suffering that will purchase our redemption. He does not seek a throne of power, but a cross of shame—an act that turns the world’s definition of greatness on its head. In a moment of tragic irony, His disciples, blinded by ambition, grasp for status, failing to see that true greatness in God’s kingdom is found in servanthood and sacrifice. Yet Christ, ever patient, calls them—and us—not to rule, but to serve; not to grasp, but to give. For in His kingdom, the first are last, and the greatest are those who lay down their lives for the sake of others. Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

    48 min
  4. The Servant and Material Wealth | Mark 10:13-31 | Paul Conner

    FEB 23

    The Servant and Material Wealth | Mark 10:13-31 | Paul Conner

    The kingdom of God belongs to those who come to Him with empty hands and childlike trust, not those weighed down by their own self-sufficiency. Jesus, in His wisdom, shatters the illusion that wealth and power secure our place in eternity—instead, He calls us to release our grip on the temporal and cling to Him alone. The rich young ruler, though moral and accomplished, missed eternal treasure because his heart was tethered to fleeting riches. Yet, for those who forsake all for Christ, there is an abundance beyond measure, not just in eternity but even now, in the fullness of knowing Him. The question for us today is not simply what we possess, but whether what we possess has begun to possess us. Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

    55 min
  5. The Servant and The Family | Mark 10:1-12 | Paul Conner

    FEB 16

    The Servant and The Family | Mark 10:1-12 | Paul Conner

    Marriage is not a mere social contract or a fleeting human arrangement—it is a divine covenant, a sacred gift from God, designed for our joy and His glory. From the very beginning, God established the union of man and woman, not as something to be discarded at convenience, but as a lifelong bond reflecting Christ’s love for His Church. In a world that trivializes commitment and exalts self-gratification, we must remember that biblical marriage is not about personal fulfillment alone but about faithfulness, sacrifice, and the pursuit of holiness together. And yet, for those who have experienced the pain of broken vows, the grace of Christ is greater than our failures—He is the Redeemer who restores, the Healer who binds up the brokenhearted. So whether you are single, married, or have walked through the valley of divorce, let us uphold the sacredness of marriage and trust that God’s design, though often tested, is always good. Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

    43 min
  6. Not A Fable - 2 Peter 1

    FEB 9

    Not A Fable - 2 Peter 1

    Equip 2025 - Apologetics Weekend with Tobi England In the darkest valleys of loss and suffering, when the weight of this world presses heavy, the gospel stands as an unshakable anchor. Peter, writing to a persecuted church, reminds us that our faith is no myth, no cunningly devised fable—it is the surest reality, rooted in history, attested by eyewitnesses, and fulfilled in Christ. The righteousness we could never achieve is freely given in Him, and the promise of His return burns brighter than the morning star. This world is but a tent, a fleeting dwelling, yet we live in the tension of the now and the not yet, where our hope is fixed on the day when the King returns to make all things new. Until then, we take heed, we press on, and we hold fast to the word that will never fail. Scripture: 2 Peter 1

    44 min
  7. Is the Resurrection of Jesus Real?

    FEB 8

    Is the Resurrection of Jesus Real?

    Equip 2025 - Apologetics Weekend with Tobi England Christianity does not rest on myths or empty traditions—it stands or falls on a historical event: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If Christ did not rise, our faith is in vain, our sins remain, and death is the final word (1 Corinthians 15:17). But if He did rise, then everything changes—death is defeated, sin is conquered, and hope is eternally secured. The weight of history, the testimony of eyewitnesses, and the unshakable transformation of the disciples all point to one glorious reality: Jesus lives. And because He lives, our labor is not in vain, our faith is not empty, and our eternity is not in question.

    28 min
  8. Is the Bible Reliable?

    FEB 8

    Is the Bible Reliable?

    Equip 2025 - Apologetics Weekend with Tobi England The reliability of Scripture is not a blind leap of faith—it is an anchor grounded in history, archaeology, and careful preservation. The same God who spoke the universe into existence has sovereignly ensured that His Word has been accurately transmitted through generations. Every tested claim—whether in prophecy, historical figures, or manuscript evidence—confirms what the Bible declares about itself: that it is God-breathed and profitable for all of life. Legends take centuries to form, but the Gospels were written within the lifetimes of eyewitnesses who could verify or challenge their truthfulness. We do not trust the Bible merely because it claims to be true; we trust it because, time and again, it proves to be true.

    27 min
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Welcome to the weekly podcast of City Baptist Church in Vancouver, led by Pastor Paul Conner. To learn more, visit our website at https://citybaptist.ca.

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  • Creator
    City Baptist Church
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    278
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    Clean
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    © City Baptist Church
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    City Baptist Church Vancouver

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