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Brent Smith

Brent Smith is the Lead Pastor of Riverside Calvary Chapel in Langley, British Columbia.

Brent Smith

Brent Smith is the Lead Pastor of Riverside Calvary Chapel in Langley, British Columbia.

Brent Smith: From Gleaning To Grace — Ruth 2

In the second chapter of Ruth we see the initial stages of the Boaz and Ruth relationship, which is all by God’s providence. We...

Brent Smith: Trusting God Beyond The King — 1 Samuel 11-12

As we continue on in our study, we’ll see the character flaws start to unfold which led to Saul’s downfall. It doesn’t matter how...

Brent Smith: From Brokenness to Blessing — Ruth 1

The passage narrates Ruth's courageous decision to follow her mother-in-law Naomi back to Bethlehem after the death of their husbands, showcasing themes of loyalty,...

Brent Smith: Help for a Downcast Soul — Psalm 42

Psalm 42 teaches us that even amidst despair and feelings of depression, we are called to seek God, for He alone is our true...

Brent Smith: Flourishing or Fading? — Psalm 92

Psalm 92 serves as a reflection on the nature of God’s goodness and eternal faithfulness, emphasizing the importance of continual praise and worship. It...

Brent Smith: The Return of the King — Matthew 28:1-20

The Resurrection of Jesus was the single greatest event in history. This chapter highlights the witnesses at the resurrection (1-8), the wonder accompanying the...

Brent Smith: The Selection of Saul — 1 Samuel 9-10 

We left off last time with Israel demanding a king to rule over them, that they may be like all the other nations. They...

Brent Smith: The Darkness Before the Dawn — Matthew 27:45-66

The events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus were profound and purposeful. They depict for us what was being accomplished in the redemptive plan of...

Brent Smith: The King on the Cross — Matthew 27:27-44

Even in the depths of humiliation, God orchestrates redemption. Though Jesus was mocked, suffered, and rejected, He demonstrates that the real work of the...

Brent Smith: The Demand for a King — 1 Samuel 7-8

In 1 Samuel 7-8, the Israelites, after years of oppression, repent and turn back to God, seeking His help against the Philistines. Samuel, a...

Brent Smith: The Glory Returns — 1 Samuel 5-6

In this passage, we witness the severe consequences faced by the Philistines after capturing the Ark of the Covenant. God's hand becomes a symbol...

Brent Smith: The Garden of Distress — Matthew 26:31-56

Jesus reveals to His disciples the response they will have as things progress toward the cross. Jesus Himself reveals the sorrow He will endure...

Brent Smith: A Departure from the Lord — 1 Samuel 2:12-4:22

What a contrast we see between Samuel ministering to the Lord before Eli (2:11) and Eli’s sons who were corrupt and were abusing the...

Brent Smith: Watching, Waiting and Working | Matthew 25:14-46

Jesus warns His disciples that He is coming again, but not according to their timing. So, they need to live ready and expectant otherwise...

Brent Smith: Man of Sorrows — Isaiah 53:1-6

Isaiah 53 (and really beginning in Isaiah 52:13) details the suffering of the Messiah. It’s an incredible thing to have a Saviour that has...