OAC Vancouver

OAC

We believe that Jesus is needed and relevant to everyone today.The message of God’s love and promise of wholeness was destined to be experienced within a faith community that worships, studies scripture, and prays together. Let us warmly welcome you to journey with us toward greater connection, purpose, and peace.

  1. FEB 17

    Sacred Chemistry

    Valentine’s Day on Sabbath only comes around every seven years — and this week at Oakridge Adventist Church in Vancouver, we leaned into it. Continuing our Wanted series through the biblical book of Song of Songs, this message explores a powerful truth: our human desire, attraction, and embodied love are not accidents of biology — they are sacred design. Often misunderstood or over-spiritualized, Song of Songs reminds us that intimacy carries theological weight. From eye contact that bonds us… to the calming power of a loving voice… to the science behind touch, scent, and even a kiss — this message unpacks how modern neurobiology beautifully affirms what Scripture has always celebrated: we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Rather than separating body and spirit, this sermon reveals how our biology actually points to theology. The God who created galaxies also created goosebumps. The One who formed the universe formed the chemistry of connection within us. Whether you’re single, married, grieving, celibate, or somewhere in between — this message invites you to see your whole self as sacred and designed for covenant love. ✨ Attraction. Attachment. Covenant.  ✨ Not lust, but wholeness.  ✨ Not shame, but sacred embodiment. Listen now and rediscover the holy purpose woven into your very design. Visit Us at oacvancouver.ca We believe that Jesus is needed and relevant for people in Vancouver today. The message of God's love and promise of wholeness was destined to be experienced within a faith community that worships, studies scripture and prays together. Let us warmly welcome you to journey with us toward greater connection, purpose and peace. Follow Us Instagram: instagram.com/oacvancouver Facebook: facebook.com/oacvancouver Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cjUJ9XmAMJc1piS1IwOQH?si=dc0f2377d0454e31

    27 min
  2. FEB 11

    God ___ Me

    How would you fill in the blank? Loves? Wants? Or, if we’re honest… tolerates? Is disappointed with? Ignores? In this opening message of our new series Wanted, we begin an unexpected journey through one of the most poetic — and often avoided — books of the Bible: the Song of Songs. Far from being just romantic poetry, this ancient text reveals something startling about the heart of God. Through the voice of a marginalized, sun-darkened working woman boldly declaring, “I am dark and beautiful,” we discover a gospel reversal: the King desires the overlooked. The Beloved chooses the one the world devalues. This is not love rooted in status, image, or perfection — it is love that pursues, affirms, and delights. In a culture obsessed with comparison, hustle, and curated worth, this message speaks directly to the ache so many carry: Am I truly wanted? The answer of Scripture is clear. You are not tolerated.  You are not an obligation.  You are desired.  You are beloved.  You are wanted. Join us as we explore how God’s love meets us in the middle of our story — and how receiving that love transforms the way we see ourselves and others. Visit Us at oacvancouver.ca We believe that Jesus is needed and relevant for people in Vancouver today. The message of God's love and promise of wholeness was destined to be experienced within a faith community that worships, studies scripture and prays together. Let us warmly welcome you to journey with us toward greater connection, purpose and peace. Follow Us Instagram: instagram.com/oacvancouver Facebook: facebook.com/oacvancouver Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cjUJ9XmAMJc1piS1IwOQH?si=dc0f2377d0454e31

    23 min

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We believe that Jesus is needed and relevant to everyone today.The message of God’s love and promise of wholeness was destined to be experienced within a faith community that worships, studies scripture, and prays together. Let us warmly welcome you to journey with us toward greater connection, purpose, and peace.