Wake Up Sunday Morning

New Community #5 - Fresh Boldness. (Acts 4: 23-31). Rather than being discouraged by opposition and threats, these disciples found God’s perspective and experienced fresh boldness. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is: Andy Park “The Lord Bless you and Keep You!”. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman. Today is the final episode of Wake Up Sunday Morning.  Our special thanks to all our supporters and listeners.  It has been fun!   -30-

Podcast Description:New Community #4 - Generosity. (Acts 4: 32-37). This new community is overflowing with generosity. This will be at the core of every great church. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured songs are: Ron Kenoly with “Give to the Lord” and Matthew West with “Do Something!”. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

New Community #3 - In the Name of Jesus. (Acts 4: 5-12). This new community is founded and grounded on the name of Jesus Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured songs are: Tasha Cobbs with “There is Power in the Name of Jesus” and Kelly Warren with “Jesus, Name above all Names”. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

New Community #2 - Power. (Acts 1:8). Jesus says that his disciples will receive power. What is this power? Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured songs are: City Harmonic with “Manifesto” and Paul Turner with “I Believe”. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

New Community #1 - Waiting. (Acts 1:4). What does the Bible say about purposeful waiting? Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured songs are: Darlene Zschech “Holy Spirit Rain Down” and CeCe Winans “Holy Spirit Come and Fill this Place”. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

Make or Break Moments: A Tale of Two Sauls. There are make or break moments in our lives. We see this illustrated in the two Sauls of the Bible. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is: “Onward Christian Soldiers” by Fountainview Academy. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

Easter #6: Today we continue our focus on the resurrection of Jesus and our text is Mark 16: The Risk and the Mission. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is: “I Believe” by Paul Turner. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

Easter #5: Today we continue our focus on Easter and our text is John 20:24-29. Thomas: Seeing & Really Seeing. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured songs are: “He Will Hold Me Fast” by Shane and Shane and “Open My Eyes Lord God” by Hillsong. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

Easter #4: Today we continue our focus on Easter and our text is Luke 24: “Open Eyes; Open Heart”. Today is also the third Anniversary of “Wake Up Sunday Morning”! Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured songs are “Kyrie Eleison” by Chris Tomlin and “Is He Worthy?” by Shane and Shane. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

Called by Name.   Today we continue our focus on Easter and our text is John 20:16. Mary Magdalene. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is “Celebrate Jesus” by Don Moen. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

Today we continue our focus on Easter and our topic is, “Hard Hearts and Soft Hearts”. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured songs are “Amazing Grace” by Andrea Bocelli and Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus sung by Andre Rieu orchestra & choir. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

Easter message 2020. Our Bible focus is 1 Peter 1. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is “Forevermore” by Kari Jobe. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

The Bible’s School of Prayer #6 - The prayer that Jesus taught us -- The Lord’s Prayer. Our Bible focus is Matthew 6:9 -15. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is The Lord’s Prayer by Andrea Bocelli. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

The Bible’s School of Prayer #5 - Prayer in a Pandemic (Habakkuk part 2). Our Bible focus is on Habakkuk in this time of pandemic. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is by Mandessa with her song called “Overcomer”. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

The Bible’s School of Prayer #4 - Broken-hearted Prayer (Hannah). Our Bible focus is on 1 Samuel chapters 1 and 2. Teaching by Diane McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is by Misha & Marty Goetz with “The Plans I have for You”. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

The Bible’s School of Prayer #3 - Faith Commitment Prayer (Ruth). Bible focus on the book of Ruth. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is by Misha & Marty Goetz with their version of “Ruth’s Song”. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

The Bible’s School of Prayer #2 - Frustration in Prayer (Habakkuk). Bible focus on the book of Habakkuk. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is “The Habakkuk Song” by Broken Lantern. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

The Bible’s School of Prayer #1 - Beginning Prayer (Eliezer). Bible focus on Genesis 24. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is “Come as You Are” by Paul Turner. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

Generosity #4 - A Trusting Heart. Bible focus on John 6: 1-14. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is “Do Something” by Matthew West. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

Generosity #3 - A Yielded Heart. Bible focus on Luke 6:38. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is “Take My Life” by The Maranatha Band. Co-host & production by Derek Welsman.

Generosity #2 - A Soft Heart. Bible focus on 2 Corinthians 8: 1-9. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is “We Are an Offering” by Chris Christian. Production by Derek Welsman.

Generosity #1 - A Big Heart. Bible focus on 1 Kings 4:29. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is “God is the Strength of My Heart” by Don Moen. Production by Derek Welsman.

Psalm 23 - God’s Provision. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our featured song is “Psalm 23” an uptempo version by Stuart Townsend. Production by Derek Welsman.

Psalm 100 - God’s worshipping People. Psalm 100 is all about being a worshipping people. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our music is two sung versions of Psalm 100: Anglican plain-chant and a Youth Chorus version. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Psalm 1 - God’s Path. To help us launch the New Year we will focus on Psalm 1. This psalm introduces the whole Book of Psalms and provides a great foundation for 2020. It lays out God’s Path. Teaching by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church in Barrie ON. Music includes: Psalm 1 sung by the Gregg Smith Singers (from the Bay Book of Psalms); Allwyn Jacob with a modern sung version of Psalm 1; and Psalm 1 sung in Hebrew as a blessing. Production by Derek Welsman.

This is our year-in-review show. This morning we will bring you the top 8 Christian, faith, news stories of 2019. Our featured songs are “Overcomer” by Mandisa and “May the Lord Bless You” by Andy Park. Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church in Barrie with co-host Derek Welsman.

The Song of Mary #2 - A Song of Judgment. The opening of Luke’s Gospel is full of songs. The most notable of these is the Song of Mary (also called the Magnificat). Today we focus on the middle verses of Mary’s song in Luke 1: 51-53. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our music is two sung versions of this scripture: “Tell out My Soul” by the Huddersfield Chorale Society and “The Magnificat” by Ruth Dallas Rich. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

The Song of Mary #1 - A Song of Praise. The opening of Luke’s Gospel is full of songs. The most notable of these is the Song of Mary (also called the Magnificat). Today is an introduction to the Song of Mary. Our key text is Luke 1: 46-55. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church, Barrie ON. Our music is two sung versions of this scripture: “The Canticle of Mary” by the Anderson University chorale and “The Magnificat” by the Asaph Youth chorus. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Christmas - God’s Timing: sometimes God seems to be too slow; at other times he seems to be too fast. Our topic today is “God’s Timing” as shown in the events of Jesus‘ birth. Our key text is Luke chapter 1. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured songs are “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” by Red Mountain Music and “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” by the Celtic Woman. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Overcomer #4: How can I be an overcomer? Today we focus on the healing that Jesus brings to our physical, emotional and spiritual brokenness helping us to be an overcomer. Our key text is Luke 17: 11-19. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “He Still Does Miracles” by Hawk Nelson. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Overcomer #3: How can I be an overcomer? Today we focus on the priority of prayer in helping us to be an overcomer. Our key text is 1 Timothy 2:1. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “Pray” by Sanctus Real. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Overcomer #2: How can I be an overcomer? Today we focus on the words and life of Jesus. Our key text is Revelation 12:11. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “Enough” by Koryn Hawthorne. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Overcomer #1: How can I be an overcomer? Today we focus on the words and life of St. Paul. Our key text is 2 Corinthians 4. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “Overcomer” by Mandisa. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Last week we concluded a series of teachings on the Beatitudes. These are the short pithy statements of Jesus which we find at the beginning of Matthew chapter 5. Today we come to Remembrance Day. There is one Christian hero who combines both of these themes. This Christian hero was killed by direct orders of Hitler at the end of the second world war; and this man both lived and taught the Beatitudes. Who is this? This morning we will be focusing on Dietrich Bonhoeffer.  Special music.  Co-Hosts Pastor Brian McVitty and Derek Welsman.

The Beatitudes #8 - The Persecuted. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”. Jesus gives us 8 short sayings on being blessed. These sayings are called The Beatitudes. Today we focus on Matthew 5:10. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is the classic “For All the Saints” by The Big Sing. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

The Beatitudes #7 - Peacemakers.   “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons and daughters of God” Jesus gives us 8 short sayings on being blessed. These sayings are called The Beatitudes. Today we focus on Matthew 5:9. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” by The Celtic Woman. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

The Beatitudes #6 - “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God” Jesus gives us 8 short sayings on being blessed. These sayings are called The Beatitudes. Today we focus on Matthew 5:8. Message by the Rev. Dr. Adebusola Onayemi. Our featured song is “I Can Only Imagine” by One Voice Children's Choir. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

The Beatitudes #5 - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness sake. Jesus gives us 8 short sayings on being blessed. These sayings are called The Beatitudes. Today we focus on Matthew 5:6. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “We are Hungry” by Bethel Music. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

The Beatitudes #4 - Blessed are the meek. Jesus gives us 8 short sayings on being blessed. These sayings are called The Beatitudes. Today we focus on Matthew 5:5 “blessed are the meek”. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “Choose Life” by Big Tent Revival. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

The Beatitudes #3 - Blessed are those who mourn. Jesus gives us 8 short sayings on being blessed. These sayings are called The Beatitudes. Today we focus on Matthew 5:4 “blessed are those who mourn”. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “City on a Hill” by City Harmonic.  Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

The Beatitudes #2 - Blessed are the poor in spirit. How can being “poor” be a blessing? Jesus gives us 8 short sayings on being blessed. These sayings are called The Beatitudes. Today we focus on “blessed are the poor in spirit”. Matthew 5:3. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “Overcomers” by Mandisa. Host Pastor Brian McVitty. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

The Beatitudes #1 - An Introduction. Happiness is something that we chase after but is it a worthy goal? Jesus gives us 8 short sayings on being blessed. These sayings are called The Beatitudes. Today we introduce the series. Matthew 5: 1-12. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “The Beatitudes” by Hillsong. Host Pastor Brian McVitty. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

College and University Show (encore): Today is our second youth show and we are focusing on College and University students. Perhaps you have a youngster who has just left home to a college campus last week. What are the challenges they face? What are some strategies for success as a follower of Jesus and for their academics? Today we interview 4th year student Evelyn. She will also provide some tips on summer jobs so that it not only pays those University bills but also advances you towards your goals (and builds some character as well). Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church in Barrie ON.Our featured songs today are: City on a Hill by City Harmonica and May the Lord Bless you by Andy Park. Production by Derek Welsman.

Faith Foundations of Canada - Canadian Heroes -- encore. Woven into the foundations of Canada are Biblical Values. Why do we know so little of our history and our nation’s heroes? Today we profile John Graves Simcoe and Agnes McDonald. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Featured songs: City on a Hill by City Harmonic and You’re the God of this City by Chris Tomlin. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Canadian Values - encore. What are Canadian Values? Psalm 72:8 and Hebrews 11:16 are inscribed on the Canadian coat of arms and speak about our values as a country. Special music includes “O Canada” and “A Song for Canada” by Lianna Klassen Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Healing Today. Luke 17:11. Healing of the ten lepers. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “Keep Holding On” by Will Walker. Host Pastor Brian McVitty. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Mark #12 - Mark 9: 14-29 - Faith in the face of Pain. Can we maintain faith in the face of physical and emotional pain?  The is the last episode in this series from Mark's Gospel.   Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “Lord I Life Your Name on High” by Petra. Host Pastor Brian McVitty. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Canadian Heroes - Canadian Values.  Woven into the foundations of Canada are Biblical Values. Why do we know so little of our history and our nation’s heroes? Today we profile John Graves Simcoe and Agnes McDonald. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Featured songs: City on a Hill by City Harmonic and You’re the God of this City by Chris Tomlin. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Apollo 11 Moon Landing --  Faith in Space. This past week we marked the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and the landing on the moon. Missing from all the anniversary remembrances was the place of faith in the lives of the astronauts. In this show you will hear from astronaut Nicole Scott who says that most astronauts are people of faith who see the hand of the creator in the wonders of space. Did you know that Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon, celebrated Communion on the moon? Presented by Pastor Brian McVitty and Derek Welsman.

Mark #11 - Mark 9: 1-13 - A Sight to Behold. The transfiguration of Jesus. Message by Diane McVitty. Our featured song is “So Good to be Here” by Marty Haugen.  Host Pastor Brian McVitty. Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.

Mark #10 - Mark 4: 1-20 - Be Fruitful. Three-quarters of those who receive the message of Jesus lose out and miss the blessing. Jesus‘ parable of the sower. Message by Pastor Brian McVitty. Our featured song is “Fairest Lord Jesus” . Co-host and production: Derek Welsman.