BVCC Weekly Teachings: Recent Episodes
Bow Valley Christian Church
Have you ever been falsely accused and wished you had a witness to prove your innocence? In the Psalms, David wrestled with false accusations and sought justice, but through the struggle, he discovered a deeper relationship with God.
David's final psalm leaves us with a lasting reminder: God is always good, always faithful, and always worthy of our praise. Whatever you're facing today, discover why He is the One you can trust completely.
What if one of God's greatest gifts for today is remembering yesterday? Psalm 126 shows us how reflecting on God's past faithfulness fills us with joy, strengthens our faith, and helps us face the future with hope.
Psalm 13 dares us to pour out our unfiltered complaints to God and discover the deep joy that comes from calling on Him and putting our trust in His unfailing love.
Who is your help in times of hardship, when you desperately need someone to come alongside you? More than a helping hand, we long for a caring presence that brings peace, comfort and healing. Join us as we discover how God meets us in our deepest needs with His unfailing love.
When life's challenges make us question God's care and His grace, the Psalms remind us that peace is found not in having every problem resolved, but in trusting Him. His love never fails, and His grace is always enough.
God never ceases to pour out His love and blessings upon us. As we receive His abundant grace, may we not keep it to ourselves, but faithfully share it with those around us. May His love flow through our lives to bless others, becoming an unending stream of grace that brings glory to Him and reflects His heart to the world.
The world often shapes us in subtle ways that can draw us away from God's design. Through God, we can rediscover true joy and become deeply rooted in a life of flourishing.
We always have the choice to hope and trust when we believe that God is present and at work, no matter what circumstances we face. What do hope and trust mean to you?
In 2 Corinthians 9, God not only provides bread for His people but also supplies seed to those who sow. He loves cheerful givers and promises an abundant harvest to those who faithfully plant their seeds in the soil of His Kingdom.
Jesus calls us to live with conviction yet love without conditions. This message reminds us that true acceptance - like Christ’s - means opening our hearts to others, not to approve or agree, but to reflect God’s love and win hearts instead of arguments.
Forgiveness breaks the cycle of bitterness and opens the door to healing. In this sermon, discover how Jesus forgave - and how we can walk in that same freedom today.
In this week’s sermon, we look at how Jesus served and how His way of serving was very countercultural compared to how we see service in the world today.
“For Jesus, love was at the core of what He was about.” Today was look at how Jesus defined love and how the Bible defines love in a radical way.
Do we see ourselves the way that Jesus sees us? Today we look at Matthew 9:36 and observe how Jesus saw people, and how that can change the way that we see & love others.
Are we ravished by Christ? Today we ponder this question as we look at verses 44 - 46 of Matthew 13. If the King is in His right place, everything else is in harmony.
Today we’re in Luke 15: the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin.
God’s heart aches for the lost and reaches for ours. He longs for us to give our hearts to Jesus, our King. As believers, we share His mission: seek the lost and celebrate the found....not by our power, but by His.
In this week’s sermon, we look at the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke chapter 12. It’s not about how much money we have, but about our relationship with money and how we view it in our lives.
We all have one thing in common: we will all die. We have one life here on earth, but God cares deeply about this earthly life and what we will do with it. In fact, there will come a day when we must take account of our lives and the things we have done. This week’s sermon encourages us, through the Parable of the Bags of Silver, on what to do with our one earthly life.
The story of the Prodigal Son…the word ‘prodigal’ has become so common in today’s culture that the meaning of the word has almost been changed. Today we go back to the Bible to understand the true meaning of ‘prodigal’.
Today we look at the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard where Jesus gives a glimpse of what the Kingdom of Heaven will look like…and that actually, the Kingdom of Heaven is here with us right now.
Today we look at the Parable of the Good Samaritan in the Word of God. This story encourages us on how we can use our time, wisdom, discernment, courage and vulnerability….and how we can live out the Gospel through this parable.
What does it look like when Jesus is King of our life? Today we are reminded how to calibrate our hearts to Him through the Parable of the Sower.
Even the smallest expressions of God’s Kingdom—like a mustard seed or a bit of yeast—carry quiet, unstoppable power to transform everything they touch. Jesus invites us to trust that His Kingdom is growing, even when we can’t yet see the full impact.
In this final message in our For King & Kingdom series, as we explore 'The Last Kingdom'—a powerful reminder of King Jesus's eternal reign.
“The Tale of Two Kingdoms,” we explore the tension between God’s Kingdom and the kingdom of this world. One is built on truth, grace, and eternal purpose. The other runs on power, pride, and self-interest.
This week, discover the life-changing message of Jesus—our King who still speaks today.
Behold, Your King! In this message, we take a fresh look at Jesus—not just as Savior, but as King. Watch now and reflect on what it means to live under His loving rule.
We often recognize Jesus as Savior—but forget that He is also King. In this opening message of our new series For King & Kingdom, Pastor Steve walks us through the promises and prophecies that reveal Jesus as the eternal King who reigns with justice, righteousness, and peace. This week is a call to remember the rightful King and to realign our lives under His rule.
Join Pastor Steve for the final chapter of our Jonah series! Jonah 4 reveals God’s deep compassion for all people, showing us how His grace reaches beyond our expectations. Through Jesus, we are called to share that same grace, building communities of love and acceptance.
Discover Jonah chapter 3 and the power of grace! Through second chances and do-overs, Pastor Steve shows how God transforms failures into new opportunities and calls us to share His grace with others.
Pastor Steve McMillan delves into Jonah's story, exploring disobedience, hopelessness, and the importance of turning to God in difficult times. He emphasizes worshiping in faith even before deliverance, reminding us that true rescue comes through surrendering our flaws and trusting in God's salvation.
Through the story of Jonah and personal examples, Pastor Steve McMillan illustrates grace as a daily reminder of God’s compassion and His desire for restoration over judgment.
Join us as we experience the power of Easter, "Because Jesus Rose." Discover how Christ's triumph over death brings new hope and transforms our lives today. Together, we'll explore how the resurrection offers forgiveness, restores relationships, and gives us a fresh start. Don't miss this inspiring Easter message as we celebrate the life-changing reality that Jesus conquered death for us all.
Join us as Cal Hutlgren closes out our Cross Examination series with "The Cross as a Place of Reconciliation." Discover how Christ's ultimate sacrifice not only addresses our separation from God but actively restores our relationship with Him. Together, we'll explore how the cross bridges the divide between humanity and divinity, offering peace where there was conflict and unity where there was estrangement. Don't miss this powerful conclusion to our series as we examine how reconciliation through the cross transforms our relationships with God, others, and even ourselves.
As part of our Cross Examination series, Andrew Kobe explores the profound truth of "The Cross as a Place of Adoption." Together, we'll discover how Christ's sacrifice does more than save us—it welcomes us into God's family. Join us as we learn how the cross connects to our identity as adopted children of God, transforming our understanding of belonging and purpose in a world searching for connection.
In Part One of On Repeat, Pastor Steve dives into Jesus’ radical invitation to remain in Him. At BVCC, we’re all about helping people discover and follow Jesus—growing in Him, shining His love, investing in His Kingdom, and belonging to His family.
As part of our Cross Examination series, Pastor Steve explores the comforting truth of How the Cross Helps the Hurt. Together, we’ll discover how Christ’s sacrifice brings healing, hope, and restoration to our deepest wounds.
As part of our Cross Examination series, Pastor Steve unpacks the powerful message of When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. Together, we’ll reflect on the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and what it means for our lives today.
"Come to the Table" - Luke 14:15-23
This teaching is Part Four in our series called, "On Repeat." We are listening again to the radical invitations of Jesus!
Join Pastor Steve for Part 3 of our sermon series On Repeat – Empty the Jar: INVEST. Jesus invites us to pour out what we’ve been given and invest fully in what truly matters. Don’t miss this powerful message on surrender, trust, and radical generosity.
Join Pastor Steve for Part 2 of our sermon series On Repeat—Wreck the Roof! Sometimes, barriers stand in the way of people meeting Jesus. Just like the friends who tore through a roof to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus, we’re called to remove obstacles and create pathways for others to experience His love.
A father who is strong enough to carve rock for a living but not strong enough to fix his daughter encounters someone who is gentler and more powerful than he could ever imagine. Based on Luke 8:42-48.
John 8:2-11 is a tense story of three characters: one filled with contempt, another broken and downcast, and the third stoops and sees what can be.
Having our life interrupted by someone is often annoying. What if God uses those interruptions to refocus our love on the right things?
Walk with us down the layers of time to the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus asks a man, lame for 38 years, if he really wants to be healed.
Where do we go when a relationship breaks down? Cal suggests two places: the church and the bathroom. This message is a look at Jesus' words in Matthew 5:23–24 and Paul's words in Ephesians 5:13.
This teaching is a look at three things that keep faith in our marriages: turning towards, "Yes, and…" and being other-centred.
We all may have failed at times throughout our life but history judges us more so by how we finished. This teaching time looks at the lessons of the final acts and faith of Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. What we can learn from their last steps?
A look at Hebrews 11:8–12,17–18 and how God's call for Abraham to have faith is God's call for us too.
Why is Abel and Enoch included in Hebrews 11? What does their story teach us about our own faith in God?