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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.

  1. 4d ago

    More Than a Game

    Life often confronts us with questions that seem impossible to answer. Why did this happen? Why didn't God intervene? Why does the path forward remain unclear? In this powerful message, we journey through the life of David—a man who was anointed by God yet spent years waiting, suffering, and wrestling with unanswered questions. From the fields of Bethlehem to the throne of Israel, David's story reminds us that faith is not always about receiving explanations. Sometimes it is about learning to trust God in the silence. Drawing from Psalm 131, this sermon explores what it means to surrender burdens that are too heavy to carry, rest in God's presence like a child in a parent's arms, and find hope even when life doesn't make sense. If you're facing disappointment, grief, uncertainty, or prayers that seem unanswered, this message offers a gentle invitation to stop striving for explanations and start resting in the faithfulness of God. Key Scripture: Psalm 131 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

    33 min

  2. Jun 16

    The Beautiful Game: Praying For a Win

    As the world turns its attention to the FIFA World Cup, millions of people find themselves doing something unexpected: praying. Whether it's a last-minute goal, a penalty kick, or a championship dream, moments of competition often reveal what matters most to us. In this message, we explore what our prayers say about the condition of our hearts and what Jesus teaches about authentic prayer. Drawing from Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, we discover that prayer is more than asking God for favorable outcomes. It is an invitation into a deeper relationship that transforms our desires, strengthens our faith, and aligns our hearts with God's purposes. What happens when the victory we're seeking isn't the victory God is shaping us for? How do we pray through disappointment, loss, uncertainty, and competition? And what does it mean to trust God regardless of the final score? Join us as we reflect on prayer, surrender, character formation, and the lasting victory found in Christ. Scripture References: Matthew 6:21 Luke 22:42 Romans 8:28 Whether you're celebrating a win, enduring a loss, or simply navigating life's challenges, this message reminds us that our greatest identity is not found in results—but in being children of God. 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

    26 min

  3. Jun 9

    The Beautiful Game: The Weight Trophies Can't Carry

    As Vancouver prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, guest speaker John Romano launches our new teaching series, The Beautiful Game, by exploring a competition far greater than any sporting event. While billions of people around the world focus on a trophy made of gold, Scripture reveals that a much deeper battle is taking place—the battle for the human heart. Through the stories of the Rich Young Ruler and Zacchaeus, we discover how success, status, wealth, reputation, and achievement can become trophies we spend our lives chasing, yet never find lasting fulfillment in. What happens when the things we value most compete with our relationship with Jesus? And how do we recognize when we've placed other trophies on the throne of our hearts? This message challenges us to examine what we are pursuing and reminds us that true hope, purpose, and salvation are found not in what we achieve, but in the One who has already won the victory for us. Join us as we discover why Jesus is the only trophy that can truly satisfy the soul. 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

  4. Jun 2

    City by City: Feast of Babylon

    What happens when our hunger for success, power, control, and recognition becomes the driving force of our lives? In this episode, we journey through the story of Babylon—from the Tower of Babel to the reign of Nebuchadnezzar—to explore the difference between the empire humanity tries to build and the Kingdom God invites us into. Along the way, we'll meet Daniel and his friends, witness God's faithfulness in exile, and discover how pride can leave us empty while dependence on God leads to true fulfillment. At the center of the story stands Jesus' promise: "I am the bread of life." While Babylon teaches us to consume, Christ teaches us to receive and share God's abundance. Whether you're feeling spiritually hungry, searching for purpose, or wondering how to follow Jesus in today's world, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that God meets us in our need and provides what our hearts truly long for. 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

    24 min

  5. May 26

    City By City: Gates & Walls

    From Jericho’s collapsing walls to the open gates of the New Jerusalem, this week’s message in our City by City series explores a powerful question: What kind of city are we helping build? Throughout Scripture, cities are more than locations—they reveal human priorities, fears, hopes, and God’s mission for people. Jericho stood behind towering walls built for protection and exclusion. But God’s story ends with a very different city: a New Jerusalem with gates that never close. As we journey through Joshua 6 and Revelation 21, we discover that Jesus came not to reinforce barriers, but to tear down walls that divide and invite people into grace. In a city like Vancouver—beautiful yet often marked by loneliness, exhaustion, and spiritual hunger—followers of Jesus are called to embody hope, hospitality, and open-hearted community. What walls need to fall? How can we become a church with open gates? And how might God use us to seek the peace and flourishing of our city? Join us as we discover God’s heart for cities—and His heart for Vancouver. 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

    31 min

  6. May 20

    City by City: God's Hands of Hope

    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

  7. May 12

    City by City: The City Paradox

    What if the city isn’t just a backdrop in the Bible — but one of its main characters? In this message from our City by City series, we explore how Scripture tells the story of cities: from Babel to Babylon, from Jerusalem to the New Jerusalem. While cities often magnify human brokenness, they are also places God continually moves toward with compassion, redemption, and hope. Drawing from Genesis, the prophets, and Revelation, this sermon reframes the city not as a place to escape from, but as a place where God calls His people to serve, love, and bring healing. Through a fascinating look at the Hebrew words behind “helper” and “city,” we discover how God’s original design for community becomes distorted — and how He ultimately restores it through His presence. Whether you love city life or feel overwhelmed by it, this message invites us to see Vancouver — and every city — through the eyes of God: as a place filled with people He deeply loves. Listen now and rediscover God’s heart for the city. 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

    26 min

  8. May 6

    Monterey Bay Academy - Band & Choir Concert

    We we so glad to be able to host Monterey Bay Academy on the tail end our their band and choir concert tour. We are so richly bless be be able to enjoy their moving music. 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

    49 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.

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  • Creator
    OAC
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    205
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 OAC Vancouver
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