A podcast of the weekend messages from Fort City Church in Fort McMurray, AB. The staff team at Fort City is made up of a diverse mix of guys and girls who are passionate about making church and the Gospel accessible for all people. Each staff member arrived at Fort City by following their own uniq…
God's presence often goes unnoticed—not because He is absent, but because we're not always aware. Throughout Scripture, people encounter God without realizing it at first: a woman mistakes the risen Jesus for a gardener, disciples don't recognize Him until He breaks bread, and fishermen fail to see Him on the shore until He fills their nets. These moments reveal a God who is near, even when hidden. Then, at Pentecost, something shifts—God no longer simply appears around His people, He comes to live within them. The Holy Spirit fills ordinary people with extraordinary power, marking them not with a place, but with His presence. Fire no longer falls on altars or mountaintops; it burns in hearts. God's Spirit becomes the proof of His nearness—empowering, transforming, and dwelling within those who believe.
In seasons of uncertainty, distraction, and change, it's easy to lose focus and drift off course. This message is a call to fix our attention on what matters most. Drawing from scripture and real-life moments, we're reminded that our direction is shaped by our focus—and that faith often means stepping into the unknown with our eyes locked on the One who leads us. Whether you're in the middle of a storm or standing on the edge of something new, this episode invites you to trust fully, follow faithfully, and refuse to turn back.
God invites ordinary people into extraordinary journeys of faith, often asking them to surrender their deepest securities—family, land, comfort—for something far greater: a life aligned with His purposes. Drawing from the story of Abraham's radical obedience at age 75, the message explores how faith often begins with a promise, is tested through problems, and finds its fulfillment in God's provision. This isn't just ancient history—it's a pattern that plays out today in individuals and churches alike. Whether you're young or old, God may be calling you to go, give, do, or become something for His glory. The question is: will you trust Him enough to say yes? Even when the way forward seems uncertain, God proves faithful, and His strength shines brightest in our weakness. So what “coffin”—what costly yes—are you willing to carry to follow Him fully?
Perspective has the power to shape how we see everything—our struggles, our past, and even our future. Sometimes the truth is right in front of us, but we miss it because our focus is clouded by fear, doubt, or pain. Yet when we fix our eyes on Jesus and place him at the center of our lives, everything else begins to fall into its proper place. The worries that once seemed overwhelming shrink in the light of his presence. Faith is not about having all the answers, but about trusting the One who holds them. When we see clearly who Jesus is—our Lord and our God—our whole view of the world shifts, and we find the courage, peace, and clarity we've been longing for.
Practicing the Way #2: One study suggests that it takes two adults 50 hours together to move from acquaintance to friend, and an additional 200 hours to become close friends. The best relationships we have come from quality time spent together. What does it look like to spend time with Jesus?
Our kids are not the future church. They are the church today and right now. How can we build families of faith with Jesus at the center?
Since 2010, there has been a dramatic rise in anxiety, depression, and self-harm among children and teenagers. An entire generation is looking for answers and hope but finding none. What can be done? How can parents lead their families through this crisis?
You might have heard the famous story of the Prodigal Son, but have you heard the one about the Prodigal Father? Let's talk about it
3 Hall of Faith-ers #2 - Sarah: If you're tired, you've earned some rest. If you're empty, it means you can be filled. If you've hit rock bottom, you've found a place to start.
3 Hall of Faith-ers #1 - Joshua: God will meet you where you are and take you to places you never thought possible. How to join the adventure.
I AM - Jesus in His own words #6: When you look around you at the brokenness in the world— division, injustice, and the rampancy of death and disease— are you going to put your head down and just survive? Or are we going to be heavenly-minded people who forcefully advance the kingdom of God into the world around us?
I AM - Jesus in His own words #5: Could it be that the hunger deep within can only be satisfied with bread from above?
I AM - Jesus In His Own Words #4: Jesus said, "I am the vine; you are the branches." - John 15:5
I AM: Jesus in His own words #3 - Jesus said, “I AM the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— John 10:14 // Why would Jesus refer to himself as the good shepherd? Let's talk about it.
I AM - Jesus In His Own Words #2: Jesus answered, “If you knew the generosity of God and who I am, you would be asking me for a drink, and I would give you fresh, living water... The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life.” - John 4:10,14 We're looking at what Jesus meant by saying he will give us "fresh, living water". This gift blesses us and the people around us, let's talk about it.
What does it mean for you and me when Jesus says, “I AM the light of the world? How does that impact me personally? Let's talk about it.
Peaks & Valleys #4: God met Elijah in his lowest moment on a mountain peak. Elijah was precious to God, but not only because of his accomplishments. Let's talk about it.
Peaks & Valleys #3: Elijah had fought the good fight, but he was convinced he had failed, that the mission God had sent him on was over, and that it was time to give up. But God supplied him with strength again.
Peaks & Valleys #2: Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal leaves us with a thought-provoking question: Am I fully devoted to the way of Jesus, or am I making compromises that are holding me back?
Peaks & Valleys #1: Elijah has learned to trust God through it all. He knew in the desert wasteland that, the God of Heaven was faithful to provide. Elijah is not afraid of scarcity or intimated by these circumstances. He has been to Peaks & Valleys.
Join us as we gather online only. This is a chance for us to pause, rest, and remember the faithfulness of God to our church and each one of us.
Hard Sayings of Jesus #5: Not peace but a sword? What did Jesus mean? Join us as we explore these hard words of Jesus.
Hard Sayings of Jesus #3: Nobody wants to suffer. Nobody wants to hurt. Nobody wants to fail. So why did Jesus choose to opt-in to the optional suffering? Lets talk about it.
The War Within #3: Overcoming Self Destruction
The War Within #2: Portrait of a Struggling Christian
The War Within #1: Life can be a lot. Adulting is hard. There's always one more thing. Is there hope? Let's talk about it.
Pentecost Sunday: The Comforter Meets Us At Our Point of Need
Crucial Conversations with Your Kids #6: Join us as we hear from three mothers on how their faith has impacted their parenting and how being a parent has affected their relationship with God.
Crucial Conversations With Your Kids #5: Join us as we hear from three fathers on how their faith has impacted their parenting and how being a parent has affected their relationship with God.
Crucial Conversations With Your Kids #4: The Sex Talk You're Afraid To Give
Crucial Conversations With Your Kids #3: The device in your hand right now is a powerful gateway to everything you might ever want to know... but it can also be destructive to your emotional and physical health. How can we have device discipline in a digital world?
Crucial Conversations With Your Kids #2: Does it seem like the world is getting meaner and not kinder? Let's talk about it.
Crucial Conversations With Your Kids #1: Identity In An Age Of Gender Confusion
When it seemed like all hope was gone and death was the end of Jesus' story, He is Risen! Three days after his death, Jesus came back to life, victorious over sin, death, and the grave! Jesus' resurrection changed everything!
Beginning with Palm Sunday, Holy Week reminds us that love conquers all. Join us as we talk through the last week of Jesus' life, remember His death, and celebrate His resurrection.
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