11 Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, 12 waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn! 13 But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. (2 Pet 3:11-13 ESV)   The Day of the Lord will be the most terrible, yet awesome and unforgettable day that the world has ever seen. The Lord God himself will descend from the heavens, surrounded by legions of shining angelic warriors, ready to make war against those who defy their Master. His arrival will be sounded by a deafening trumpet blast in the vault of the heavens that will echo in every corner of the earth—from the deepest jungles of the Amazonian rainforest to the skyscrapers of the densest metropolises of the world. The clarion call will seize the attention of every single human being, from the mighty president of a country who sits in his official residence to the common worker in the field (Matt 24:29-31). The very earth itself will not be unaware of his coming and will tremble violently in the presence of the matchless, unbridled power of our immortal Lord. His feet shall stand on the Mount of Olives and at his slight touch, the entire mountain will be torn in two as the creation itself bows in humble deference to its Creator. In that day, the nations of the world will find themselves in a battle that they have absolutely no hope of winning and will wail at the coming of the Son of Man.  But at the same time, that very day of abject horror for many, will be a joyous day for all who have longed for the appearing of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For the Lord himself will gather his elect, his precious bride, the church, to be with him in the heavenly mansions that he has gone to prepare for us in his Father’s land. The swords of the angels will bathe themselves in the blood of God’s enemies, but they will not harm a hair on the heads of the people of God. The dead in Christ will rise at the sound of our Master’s voice and those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness will have their mourning turned into joy as their Savior comes to relieve their sufferings.   But that day which is known to God and has been fixed by him (Acts 17:31) is not a day that we are to passively wait for. Though God’s sovereignty has decreed the very day on which he shall return, his sovereignty does not exclude our responsibility to live holy lives that model the Gospel of Jesus Christ and “hasten” the day of the Lord. How remarkable this is! To think that God has determined that the holiness and godliness of his people would seize the very hands of the divine, heavenly clock and push them towards that final day—the day on which our Lord Jesus returns! Is this not what the Bible teaches? Did not Christ command us to pray, “Your kingdom come?” Did not Christ teach us that the “gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (Matt 24:14)? Did our resurrected Lord not command us to go into the world and make disciples of all nations?   Brothers and sisters, we must never think that our daily actions are insignificant. For every soul that is saved for Christ, brings us one soul closer to the grand total of the redeemed who will one day stand before the throne of God dressed in white robes and waving palm branches in their hands shouting, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb" (Rev 7:10)! Our actions matter! For God has ordained that the godly actions of his people would accelerate the heavenly timetable and hasten the coming of that day when our precious Saviour will stand at our side. So, if Christ is our treasure and ultimate joy, let us expend ourselves fully as ambassadors for Christ and hasten the day of our Saviour’s return. Let us be diligent about our Master’s work and declare the Gospel to this world and complete the unfinished task! And when our work is done, we will receive our life’s greatest reward—the ultimate joy of seeing Him whom our soul loves.  Come Lord Jesus, come!  Article by: Samuel Chua

“Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.” (1 Kings 19:18 ESV)   Despair and loneliness are merciless fraternal twins who have chased God’s faithful—great and small—for thousands of years. Even the great prophets and mighty kings of old were not spared from their relentless onslaughts and assaults. Elijah was used by God to bring about a great victory against the prophets of Baal as the Lord God answered his pleas and sent fire from heaven on his offering on Mount Carmel. Subsequently, four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal were executed by the people of Israel and rain miraculously fell from the heavens after three and a half years of drought. But despite these powerful victories and the very visible manifestations of the unmatched power of God, the mighty prophet trembled at Jezebel’s threats against his life and ran away into the desert. Though he was a firsthand witness to the awesome hand of God at work through him, he found himself despairing of life itself. Brother and sisters, is this not our human condition? Too often we think to ourselves when we are pursuing the things of God with zeal, “Lord, the godly have perished from the face of the earth (Micah 7:2)! God, I am the only one left!” We look around us and can see only those who seek to lay snares for our lives while our closest friends stand far off (Ps 38:11-12). And even though God has worked for us such a great salvation by delivering us from slavery in the Egypt of our sin, we are prone to grumble when we are walking through wildernesses of life. We forget the power that parted the Red Sea and we long to return to slavery. But how grateful we are that our God is a gracious and powerful God! For when the prophet was at his lowest, the still small voice spoke the truth with the gentleness of a father speaking to his young child. There on the mountain, God dealt kindly with his discouraged heart and reminded him he was not alone. For God had preserved for himself a remnant, chosen by grace, of 7,000 who had not bowed the knee to Baal (Rom 11:5). Christian, do you feel alone? Do you feel despair in your home, or at your workplace, or even in your church, because you think that you are alone in your struggle to be a faithful follower of God? Do you find yourself so overwhelmed by the trials of your daily life that when you look to the horizon, you see only unending days of lonely work and despair? Take heart, Christian! Though we might feel alone in our sufferings, let us remember that the Lord God sees us in our afflictions. Though it may seem like his church is on the defensive or disappearing where we live, he has promised us that the gates of hell would not prevail against his church. When we are unable to lift our heads and perceive ourselves to be alone in the midst of our enemies, let us remember that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself. Though the Philistine giants of despair and loneliness might beat you with their brutal clubs, they are no match for the keen edge of the sword of the Spirit—that is the Word of God. He has promised to never leave us or forsake us, and he has purchased for us a family of co-labourers and co-sufferers. We are not alone. God always has his 7,000. And nothing in all creation can ever rob us of the immeasurable joy that we have in Christ Jesus who died on the cross for our sins so that we might live in relationship and joy with him—forever, and together. Article by: Samuel Chua

And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life." (John 12:23-25 ESV) An immeasurable blessing of the Christian faith is that were not just given words to follow, but an example to follow in our precious Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Christian’s desire to sacrifice one’s own life does not come from any power within ourselves, but from our Lord and his example that defies the logic and values of this world. In his kingdom, the last shall be first. In his kingdom, the humble will be exalted. In his kingdom, losing your life is the means by which you gain it. Here, Jesus speaks about the counterintuitive nature of his own upcoming death and resurrection. It is only through dying that much fruit will come. If the Son of Man chooses to take up the sword and destroy his enemies, he would destroy the very ones he came to save because they would still be lost in their sins. However, if the Son of Man allows the sword of God’s wrath to fall on his own neck, his own people will be saved. This is the secret of the Christian church. We win souls for Christ not through making others suffer but rather by allowing ourselves to suffer for the sake of others. It is marvelous to watch a great leader exercise his authority and enact justice in his land. But it is awe-inspiring beyond words to see a mighty, eternal king give up his power and sacrifice himself for the good of those whom he loves. And because of his humility, God has exalted him to the highest place and our Lord Jesus Christ now rules from his throne forever and ever. Oh, the depths of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! Who has known his mind or who can offer him counsel? Brothers and sisters, as we approach this Easter season, let us celebrate the king who came in humility rather than power. On Palm Sunday, he rode a donkey not a warhorse so that we might become his children and not his defeated foes. As we think of the death and resurrection of Jesus at Easter, let us be attentive to how the Lord would have us lay down our lives in humility, so that by our dying to self, others might find true life. Article by: Samuel Chua

Check out what's happening this Sunday! Find out who is preaching, sermon topic, and any special events after service. This Sunday Sundays at 10 am 1 341 27th St E, No rth Vancouver, BC Request Livestream Sunday, Mar 15, 2026. Speaker & Topic. Pastor James Wong Blessings that Faithfulness Brings in This Life (various verses) During Service. Children's Ministry is held downstairs as usual during sermon time. Nursery for children ages 0-5 will be open at the start of service. For more info on what we do during our Sunday services, check out our Sunday Worship page and how to find us . After Service. Russian-language service is held at 12:30 p.m. Last updated: Sat, Mar 14, 2026

Westlynn Baptist Church in North Vancouver seeks to glorify Jesus Christ and live in accordance with His Word. Join us Sundays 10 am. We exist to glorify Jesus Christ. Join us Sundays at 10 am 1341 27th St E, North Vancouver, BC This Sunday فارسی Farsi по-русски Russian Upcoming Events. More Events Good Friday Service Fri, Apr 03 Details Easter Sunday Service Sun, Apr 05 Details Overflowing Women's Conference Sat, Apr 11 Details Latest Sermons. Request Livestream Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing The Shadow of the Saviour: Melchizedek | Christmas in Genesis | Sam Chua 54:36 Play Video Now Playing The Fine Line of Love | 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 | Markos Fehr 58:14 Play Video Now Playing Knowing Christ | Dr. Mark Jones | Westlynn Baptist Church Men's Ministry | Men's Breakfast 53:15 Play Video Now Playing A Painful Visit | 2 Corinthians 1:20-2:4 | Sam Chua 56:30 Play Video God has a purpose for you . What We Believe Learn More Our Story Learn More Sunday Worship Learn More Latest Blogs. Jesus Will Come Sooner If Only We Will Work (2 Pet 3:11-13) 2 days ago 3 min read You Are NOT Alone (1 Kings 19:18) Mar 5 2 min read The King in His Humility (John 12:23-25) Feb 18 2 min read Read More We want to help you take your next step with God. Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message Thank you for submitting a message! Submit

Westlynn Sports Camp Westlynn Sports Camp Ages 5.5-13 (Grades K-7) with Registration Last Week of July, Annually Westlynn Sports Camp (click here to watch video) is an annual, week-long, multi-sport, day-camp for children who finished grades K-7 by summer. Our camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The earliest drop-off for campers is at 9 a.m. after our morning staff meeting is finished. We offer a variety of different sports lead by volunteer coaches and leaders, and also daily Bible-based lessons for all campers. Along with all the sports and Bible lessons, we sing and dance during the opening and closing rallies, and younger children make arts and crafts. We also provide all the snacks and lunches so parents don’t need to worry. On the last day, we invite the parents and families to join us for an evening ice cream social where we present our Sports Camp video and give the parents a little taste of what camp was like for the week. This year (2026) Westlynn Sports Camp will be held on July 27-31. If you'd like to register your children as campers, the link will be posted in April.