Pilgrim Church

Pilgrim Church

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If you are new here, we're so glad you found us! We exist to love our city and to invite our neighbours to flourish by rooting our lives in the outrageous love and life of Jesus. Pilgrim Church is located at 6075 Inverness St, Vancouver, BC! We gather for worship on Sundays at 10:30am. Come join us! You are always invited :) Follow us on Instagram @pilgrimyvr, Youtube @pilgrimchurchyvr, and www.pilgrimchurch.ca

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Centered-Set Church with Joshua Liem

Centered-Set Church with Joshua Liem Luke 15 What are we aiming for as a church? This Sunday, we will set up our next sermon series in Galatians by re-reading the parable of the Prodigal Son and asking: what does this story reveal about the journey of repentance towards God at the center of life? For reflection & discussion: If you’ve heard of the parable of the Prodigal Son before, which character did you most identify with? Has that changed over time? The sermon pointed out that Jesus doesn’t actually use the word “repent” in the third parable, and we never get a clear look at the younger son’s heart. Does the sincerity of his repentance matter to the story? Why or why not? The father in the parable is revealed to have real flaws — he overindulges one son, overlooks the other, and only realizes he's lost the older son when the older son explodes. What was your reaction to the idea that the father in this parable is not a perfect picture of God? Think back on the churches or faith communities you've been part of. Which of the three models (bounded, fuzzy, or centered) best describes each one? What fruit did you see from that approach? What does it look like, practically, to keep Jesus himself at the center of our life together? What helps us avoid drifting toward a lesser center? The sermon suggested that the first two parables (sheep, coin) show reconciliation "in the abstract," while the third shows reconciliation as it actually happens: slow, messy, and unfinished. Where have you seen real reconciliation play out in your life or someone else's? Was it clean or complicated? Is there a journey of reconciliation that God is calling you to? If so, how can we support and pray for you?

28 min
APR 20

The Generosity of the Good Shepherd with Guest Dr. Sean Wood

The Generosity of the Good Shepherd with Guest Dr. Sean Wood John 10:1-8 In a world where leaders often take, Jesus reveals a Shepherd who gives. In John 10, Jesus describes a radically different kind of leadership. It is marked not by power or control, but by sacrificial love. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep, knows them by name, and leads them into life that overflows. What if Christian generosity does not begin with obligation, but with encounter? Join us this Sunday as we explore how Christian generosity flows from encountering the generous heart of the Good Shepherd. Sean Wood is currently serving as a Church Advisor for World Vision Canada. Sean brings over 20 years of pastoral experience serving some of Canada’s most influential churches. He holds a Doctor of Ministry in Global Leadership from Bethel University, and a Master of Divinity from Tyndale University. He is passionate about life transformation and building a better world where every child can live life in all its fullness. For reflection & discussion: What stood out to you most from the sermon, and why? How does this message challenge or affirm your current understanding of God or faith? Was there a specific story, scripture, or phrase that you found especially meaningful or difficult? How can we live this out together in our daily lives or as a group? What is one step you feel invited to take this week in response to the sermon?

43 min
APR 12

God’s Command to Party with Joshua Liem

God’s Command to Party with Joshua Liem Exodus 34 After the golden calf, Israel's greatest failure, God does something no one expects. He doesn't tighten the rules. He throws a feast. (Three of them, actually!) This week, as we close our Exodus series, we explore why God's answer to anxiety, idolatry, and a world in crisis isn't just more discipline but celebration, and what that celebration has to look like if it's going to be real. Join us as we gather at the table together. For reflection & discussion: "What's the best party or meal you've ever been to, and what made it so good?" When you're stressed or anxious, what do you default to? What habit or coping mechanism do you reach for almost automatically? Is it helpful or harmful? God's feasts explicitly name the foreigner, the orphan, the widow, and the servant as invited guests. Who in your life or neighbourhood might be invisible or excluded from your table? What would it take to invite them? How about for our church potlucks/feasts? Practically, what would budgeting for feasts described in this sermon look like on a personal/family level? What about on a church budget level? And how does that make you feel? As we close this Exodus series: what image of God, what story, what moment from this journey through Exodus has stayed with you most? How has it shaped how you see God, yourself, or the world?

28 min
APR 5

The Problem of the Heart with Joshua Liem

The Problem of the Heart with Joshua Liem John 10:9-18 What if we could live forever? Is a world without death paradise, or would that just be a world where the worst of humanity would have more time to do whatever they want? This Easter Sunday, we explore what Jesus meant when he said he came to give “life to the full,” and the hope of resurrection. For reflection & discussion: The sermon started with the idea that technology might soon let us reverse aging. If that became available and affordable, would you do it? Why or why not? What would excite you about it and what would concern you? Jesus said he came to give "life to the full." Without overthinking it, what does a "full life" look like to you? Has your picture of that changed over the years? The sermon described Jesus' followers as a surprisingly diverse group — revolutionaries and Roman soldiers, fishermen and tax collectors, women and children. Is there anything in you personally, or us as a community, that is a barrier to this diversity at our home church or Pilgrim? The sermon argued that the people who killed Jesus weren't evil villains but people with good intentions — Caiaphas protecting his nation, Pilate managing a crisis, soldiers following orders. Where else have you seen good intentions lead to terrible outcomes? The first gift Jesus gave his disciples after the resurrection was the power to forgive. Why do you think forgiveness is so hard? What makes it feel risky or costly? And have you ever experienced — either giving or receiving — a moment of forgiveness that genuinely changed something? Jesus compared the kingdom of God to a seed that must be buried in order to grow. The sermon invited us to live as people who are "free to give it all away as a seed." What would that look like concretely in your life this week — with your time, your money, your attention, or your relationships? What's one thing you're holding onto out of fear that you could release?

24 min
MAR 29

The Golden Calf with Guest John Hau

The Golden Calf with Guest John Hau Exodus 32 John Hau is the lead pastor at Reality Church in Vancouver — a community centered on the person, life, gospel, and hope of Jesus. John is a father of three and is married to his wife, Sarah. John loves to be active and enjoys reading, biking, and running in his spare time.

44 min
MAR 22

God’s Solution for Tough Times with Guest Bronwyn Spilsbury

God’s Solution for Tough Times with Guest Bronwyn Spilsbury Exodus 31:1-11 The people of Israel were in a season of change, when everything familiar vanished and they had to find a new pattern of life. God provided a plan, a person, and the power for wonder, worship, and a way forward in wilderness. Do you need that? Discover God's priorities and what happens if they're followed - or not. See where your season of life matches, and learn how to thrive in tough times. Bronwyn Spilsbury is an intrepid explorer of land and spirit and loves being with people. She is passionate about leading groups to discover their spiritual heritage in the places where Biblical stories are rooted. In the process, we become friends!

42 min
MAR 16

Slavery, Retaliation, Death Penalties, and Enemy Love with Joshua Liem

Slavery, Retaliation, Death Penalties, and Enemy Love with Joshua Liem Exodus 20:22-23:19 This Sunday we begin exploring the Covenant Law Code in Exodus 20-23: the messy, controversial, and surprisingly beautiful laws that follow the Ten Commandments. We'll wrestle with what the Bible actually says about slavery and capital punishment, discover enemy-love hiding in plain sight in the Old Testament, and see how Jesus read these same texts and followed them all the way to the cross.

30 min
MAR 9

Ten Words with Joshua Liem

Ten Words with Joshua Liem Exodus 20 This Sunday we're diving into the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20. These are a portrait of God's character, given to a people he'd already rescued, meant to be meditated on and embodied in everyday life. We'll explore what these ancient words reveal about who God is, how Jesus brought them to life, and what it looks like for us to do the same as we gather at the communion table together.

25 min

If you are new here, we're so glad you found us! We exist to love our city and to invite our neighbours to flourish by rooting our lives in the outrageous love and life of Jesus. Pilgrim Church is located at 6075 Inverness St, Vancouver, BC! We gather for worship on Sundays at 10:30am. Come join us! You are always invited :) Follow us on Instagram @pilgrimyvr, Youtube @pilgrimchurchyvr, and www.pilgrimchurch.ca

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Pilgrim Church
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2018 - 2026
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