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Passion Centre

Passion Centre

By Tony Silveira

The Passion Centre is located on the South Shore of Montreal, Quebec. At Passion, we teach people to REACH UP and have Passion for God, we REACH IN and value Passion for people, we also REACH OUT and demonstrate God's Passion for the World. This podcast includes our most recent sermons from our Lead Pastor Tony Silveira, other leaders and guest speakers.
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Encouragement for Hard Times - Gordon Johnston

Passion CentreDec 13, 2020

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Sacrifices et offrandes dans la Bible - Martin Paquette

Sacrifices et offrandes dans la Bible - Martin Paquette

Sacrifices and Offerings in the Bible. Martin Paquette at "Église Béthanie de Longueuil" Translation by Pierre Cadoret.

Sep 17, 202339:11
Bible secrets to sleep like a baby

Bible secrets to sleep like a baby

Learn how to get rest in Christ. Message preached at Eglise Bethanie de Longueuil
Sep 11, 202340:53
The Butterfly effect

The Butterfly effect

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The butterfly effect is a concept that states that "small causes can have larger effects".

This concept was initially used in theories about weather prediction but later the term became a popular metaphor in science writing.

According to this theory “Each path produces a different outcome”

The butterfly effect is the idea that small things can have non-linear impacts on a complex system. The concept is imagined with a butterfly flapping its wings and causing a typhoon. Translated into mass culture, the butterfly effect has become a metaphor for the existence of seemingly insignificant moments that alter history and shape destinies.

Actually the term “The Butterfly Effect”, was a phenomenon proposed in a doctoral thesis written in 1963 by Edward Lorenz. It states that a butterfly, by flapping its wings in one place and time is able to create a major weather event in another place and time, eventually having a far-reaching ripple effect on subsequent events.

Do not despise these small beginnings — Zechariah 4:10

Nov 15, 202238:42
Renewed Hope

Renewed Hope

What do you do when your Hope dies? Why should we have hope in Christ?  Because he has plans for us for good, to give us a future and a hope for better things, either in this life or the next.   Psalm 94:19  New Living Translation   When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer

Oct 24, 202234:40
Rebirth

Rebirth

Job tells his friends that he will go to his nest and experience rebirth like the Phoenix. Learn the power of God to give you second chances.

Oct 17, 202239:33
Who is your God?

Who is your God?

Do you really know the God of the Bible, or do you just know about him? God sees you right where you are. He is using what you’re going through to prepare you for great things ahead.

Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Do you know who your God is?

You can quote Scripture, plaster inspirational quotes on your social media, fluently use God-talk, show up at church every time the door is open, and still demonstrate that you don’t really believe God is who He says He is.

Today most Christians expect the church to give them something that only God himself can give.

Jesus says in Matthew 20:28, that he “did not come expecting to be served by everyone, but to serve everyone…”

Sep 05, 202239:59
Wait for your victory

Wait for your victory

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Psalm 27:14 Wait on the Lord: Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: Wait, I say, on the Lord.

One of the problems I keep seeing in Christians is that they act and make decisions without God. It is important to think about the consequences of not waiting on the Lord.

Aug 28, 202227:54
Nothing is impossible

Nothing is impossible

Luke 1:37 For nothing will be impossible with God.”

His promises will never fail us. We can, and should, have complete faith and confidence that we can rely on his Word. Why? Because all things are possible for God.

Aug 08, 202239:01
The day of small things

The day of small things

SEVEN EYES, SEVEN LAMPS, AND SEVEN SPIRITS

Zechariah 4:2 says, “And he said to me, What do you see? And I said, I see that there is a lamp-stand all of gold, with its bowl on top of it and its seven lamps upon it.” Chapter three says that “upon one stone are seven eyes” (v. 9). Chapter four says that upon the lamp-stand are seven lamps.

verse 10 of chapter four says, “For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven….”

The seven lamps in chapter four are, without a doubt, the seven eyes of God.

Aug 02, 202227:19
Jesus heals a blind-mute man

Jesus heals a blind-mute man

Matthew 12:22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see.

The Man

We see  Jesus healing and removing a demon from a person that was both blind and mute. This man’s inability to hear or communicate had put him in danger, as people use their hearing more than they realize to avoid harm

The infirmity was more than physical. The cause for this extreme disability was spiritual in its roots.

The reason for his condition appears to have been oppression by a demon. Demons, as shown in the New Testament, can sometimes cause disabilities in their victims.

Jesus immediately solves the man's problem by healing him, likely by casting the demon out. Suddenly the man can see and speak.

Isaiah 35:5 "Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped."

The crowds

Matthew 12:23-24 And all the people were amazed, and said, “Can this be the Son of David?” But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons.”

Following this healing the crowd is amazed and impressed.

Satan has a way of making every life miserable he comes into contact with. In mercy, Jesus heals.

The viewers of the miraculous were overwhelmed – quite literally beside themselves with amazement and wonder. They knew healings like this had to be the handiwork of God.

the crowds began to question: "Could this be the Son of David?"

Reaction

This will lead to something more than a denial of a miracle. Rather than expressing doubt that this was a supernatural event, the Pharisees will accept that it's miraculous. However, they are so hardened against God that they'll insist the power comes from Satan (Matthew 12:24)

Jesus took the Pharisees nonsensical accusations and showed them for the foolishness that they truly were.

Proverbs 3:30 Do not accuse a man for no reason--when he has done you no harm

Do you need deliverance?

Jesus makes the obvious point that kingdoms cannot stand which are divided against themselves. The common end to divisions is desolation. If you need deliverance make up your mind about Christ!

There is no greater power that can heal completely but Jesus. Seek the Father’s Will for your life, embrace the Holy Spirit and become a child of God.

John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

When the healing becomes known, the people declare that He had done all things well (literally "beautifully")

Jul 11, 202226:08
The Spirit of the Lord will carry you

The Spirit of the Lord will carry you

1 Kings 18:12 As soon as I am gone from you, the Spirit of the Lord will carry youto a place I do not know, and so when I come and tell Ahab and he cannot find you, he will execute me. But I, your servant, have feared the Lord since my youth.

Being transported physically or translated in the spirit is when you are taken away to another place to deliver a message or prophetic word of God. God will speak to His people through being transported in the Spirit of God

Elijah was frequently transported by the Spirit of God from one location to another. He would just disappear from sight as he was carried by God to different places.

Philip was supernaturally teleported from the desert to Azotus (Acts 8:40).

Jun 27, 202217:33
Greater Works

Greater Works

As Christians we are carrying on the work of Jesus. This is a promise to all believers. This is astonishing. So there is no exclusion here if you are a Christian. We should move in this faith if we are true follower of Jesus!

The text says, “whoever believes in me.” This exact phrase is also mentioned other times by the Lord.

Jun 19, 202218:00
Jesus healed them all

Jesus healed them all

As the apostles established the early church after Christi's resurrection, they traveled preaching the gospel, healing diseases, raising the dead, and exorcising demonic spirits.

Everyone Who Came To Jesus Was Healed

When Jesus walked on earth, more than two-thirds of His ministry involved healing the sick. They brought them all to Jesus; the sick, demon possessed, afflicted, tormented, in severe pain, paralyzed, etc, and He healed delivered and set them all free.

Jun 01, 202233:41
Malchus

Malchus

Malchus, whose name means "king"

Malchus' story is found in all four Gospels. Though he is specifically named only in John 18:10-11, he is also found in Mark 14:45-49, Matthew 26:50-54, and in Luke 22:49-53 as the "servant of the high priest."

May 16, 202230:31
Show yourself to the priest

Show yourself to the priest

Jesus cleansed ten lepers - Luke 17:11-19 - Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and  he was a Samaritan. Jesus  asked, “Were not all ten lepers  cleansed? Where are the  other nine? Has no one  returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made  you well.”

The Location

The land between Samaria and Galilee is a place where one might find oneself unsure of who belonged and who didn’t, where one might be uncertain, un-trusting, even a little fearful. It is a place where the costumed rules might not apply

The 10 lepers, are a group of people excluded from community life because of their medical condition, and one leper was considered to have been doubly excluded because of his ethnicity. He was a Samaritan.

The Healing

The lepers, “keeping their distance,” call out to Jesus, not specifically to heal them but to “have mercy on us!”

When Jesus sees them, he sends them to the  priests, who will determine according to the law  of Moses, specifically Leviticus 14, whether they have been healed of leprosy. The lepers immediately demonstrate their faith by following Jesus’ instruction even though they still have their disease.

Only as they are on their way, do we find out that “they were made clean.”

The Samaritan

The gospel says that only the Samaritan turns back to praise God and (literally translated) “fell before his feet” and thanks Jesus.

Jesus asks rhetorically, “Were not 10 made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?

Jesus then addresses the healed Samaritan: “Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.” But was not the Samaritan already well even before he came back praising God and giving thanks to Jesus?

The Samaritan’s return allows Jesus to demonstrate that no one, not a leper, nor a Samaritan, is beyond God’s mercy.

Why go to the ceremonial priests when the Great High Priest was right there?

Jesus didn’t have the robes and the air of self importance like most preachers have, He was cloaked in humility, yet He was authentic.

God’s mercy is for all

- Jesus is there when we cry out to Him for his mercy

- Jesus is not a respecter of persons

- It often takes a step of obedience before we see God’s miracles

- Our faith in Christ will cause us to fall at His feet in worship

WHO IS YOUR PRIEST?

May 02, 202226:07
Jesus Uses Spit To Heal

Jesus Uses Spit To Heal

Jesus cured a deaf and mute man. 

Mark 7:31-37

Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him. 33 After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. 34 He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means “Be opened!”).35 At this, the man’s ears were opened, his  tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly. 36 Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. 37 People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said.“He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”

Apr 25, 202216:04
The man who helped Jesus

The man who helped Jesus

Luke 23:26 (ESV) And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.

Simon of Cyerene

Mark 15:21 And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross.

Cyrene is a city in North Africa, today’s Libya. We don’t know if he was Jewish or Gentile because the name Simon was common for Greeks and Jews

Luke is the only one of the Gospels that says Simon carried the cross behind Jesus. All the other Gospels that mention this just say he carried it.

Luke 9:23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

Suffering with Jesus

Simon was chosen so suddenly and unexpectedly for the heavy task be Luke’s way of teaching us that we don’t always choose the moment of our cross bearing?

We don’t always choose the moment of our suffering. They come upon us in unexpected ways, frightening ways, heavy ways, painful ways, seemingly random ways.

The call to suffer for Jesus is often sudden and costly and seemingly random

Accidentally following Jesus

There is speculation, based on some church tradition, that Simon of Cyrene later became a Christian

There is also tradition that the Rufus mentioned in Mark 15:21 is the same Rufus mentioned in Romans 16:13. If this is the case, then it would lend credence to the idea that Simon and his family were prominent in the early church

Carrying the cross

The act of carrying the cross was forced upon Simon of Cyrene, symbolizing another important truth: Carrying our cross isn’t necessarily a choice

The cross is more than a place where Jesus died. It’s a place of transformation,

Luke 14:27 Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.

Apr 19, 202225:57
Jesus healed a leper

Jesus healed a leper

In the Bible, the word leprosy is mentioned upwards of 40 times. Leprosy is a painful and infectious disease that is seen on the skin. The symptoms range from white patches on the skin to running sores to the loss of digits on the fingers and toes. Incurable by man, many believed God inflicted the curse of leprosy upon people for the sins they committed. A leper wasn’t allowed to come within six feet of any other human, including his own family. The disease was considered so revolting that the leper wasn’t permitted to come within 150 feet of anyone when the wind was blowing. Lepers lived in a community with other lepers until they either got better or died. This was the only way the people knew to contain the spread of the contagious forms of leprosy.

The Miracle

Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: “See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Apr 12, 202221:40
Planning for Greatness

Planning for Greatness

Sunday Service at the Passion Centre with pastor Tony Silveira. This is the begining of the year and many people plan their season ahead. Learn to plan for greatness, in the Word of God.

Jan 02, 202221:28
Luc Gingras

Luc Gingras

Luc Gingras at the Passion Centre

Oct 25, 202135:07
Strength

Strength

Pastor Tony Silveira at the Passion Centre. Jesus’ upside-down approach to our world. It is the way of his grace

We live in a world where the biggest, best, and brightest succeed, while the littlest, last, and least get trampled. But Jesus disrupts and interrupts our quest for power and our lust for significance.

"God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God" 1 Corinthians 1:27–29  

Oct 18, 202141:26
Superpowers from the Bible

Superpowers from the Bible

Pastor Tony Silveira LIVE at the Passion Centre in Montreal. In the entertainment world we see multiple super heroes with different powers and abilities. Those are fantasy powers they are an illusion. The powers described in the Bible are REAL. God can empower you and me to do extraordinary things. The powers in the Bible are amazing and true.

Oct 11, 202142:01
Covid-19 forum - Christian Perspectives on vaccination issues

Covid-19 forum - Christian Perspectives on vaccination issues

This is not medical or spiritual advice in favour or against vaccination. The opinions on this video where part of a public discussion on vaccination issues from a Christian perspective. Presented and moderated by the pastors of the Passion Centre, Tony Silveira and Steph Martin in Montreal Quebec in October 2021.

Oct 04, 202151:44
Vital Necessity

Vital Necessity

Pastor Tony Silveira at the Passion Centre. he Amplified Bible is the ONLY translation that uses the phrase “vital necessity” in our relationship with and to God: Jeremiah 29:13 Then [with a deep longing] you will seek Me and require Me [as a vital necessity] and [you will] find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. What things do you consider a vital necessity in your life? In other words, what can’t you live without? Most people would immediately think of food, water and shelter; but in reality, we can’t really live unless our minds and hearts are set on seeking the Lord.

Sep 27, 202140:60
Sylvie Lacoste - Morning Service

Sylvie Lacoste - Morning Service

Bilingual message at the Passion Centre in Montreal, Quebec

Sep 08, 202148:23
Prayers

Prayers

Tony Silveira at the Passion Centre. The first prayer in the Bible, the prayers of Jesus, and the last prayer in the Bible.

Aug 30, 202135:46
Guérison Intérieure - French

Guérison Intérieure - French

Pasteur Tony Silveira à Cité Passion Jésus a la mission déclarée de guérir les cœurs brisés. La guérison intérieure est au cœur de ce que Jésus fait. La Bible n’utilise pas le mot «survivant», mais il utilise le mot "vainqueur". C’est très intéressant le sens dans la langue originale (grec), il sidnifie de prévaloir, de passer au dessus, d’avoir la victoire. Je ne veux pas simplement survivre, je veux obtenir la victoire, je veux être un vainqueur!

Aug 23, 202143:25
Unlock the anointing

Unlock the anointing

Tony Silveira at the Passion Centre in Montreal, Canada. Honor is the key factor to unlock the anointing and the Power of God.

Aug 18, 202140:29
Attitudes

Attitudes

Airplane pilots often use "attitude" to describe their horizontal relationship with the runway then they land. If their attitude isn’t aligned properly, the plane will make contact with the ground at the wrong angle and it will cause them to crash. Learn to develop the best attitude in your life journey.

Aug 12, 202140:24
Emotional Stability - Stabilité Emotionelle (bilingual French-English)

Emotional Stability - Stabilité Emotionelle (bilingual French-English)

Rose Alexis is a psichosocial therapeuth. Find her at therapeuteexpert.com

Jul 12, 202131:57
Stability and Balance

Stability and Balance

God is our stability in an unstable world. He is our unchangeable certainty when everything around us is changing.We need the correct weight in order to balance our lives properlyJames 1:5-8 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;  he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Jul 06, 202140:21
Talking about mental illness in the Bible

Talking about mental illness in the Bible

A message by Tony Silveira. Some Christians say that severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are caused by demonic forces. This assessment  was widespread throughout much of the Middle Ages. Today it still exists in charismatic circles. We cannot say that mental illness is demonic possession. Tony Silveira teaching on this matter.

Jun 20, 202136:49
Candy in your gas tank

Candy in your gas tank

There is a myth that if you put sugar in a car’s gas tank the engine will be busted. Well this happened with old engines but now it really doesn’t pass the gas filter however if you put candy, caramel or a snickers bar on the tank the engine will start to have problems and there is a permanent damage. The only solution is to replace the engine or trash the car. Today I want to talk about those sweet things that can destroy your spiritual life without you noticing.

Jun 08, 202143:27
My Tears in your bottle

My Tears in your bottle

God Is Aware Of Every Tear You Cry. There is not a drop of water that has fallen from your eye that God has not seen.

You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.
My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help This I know: God is on my side!' PSALM 56: 8-9

Tony Silveira at the Passion Centre in Montreal Canada

May 31, 202136:59
Close Encounters of the God Kind - Jacob

Close Encounters of the God Kind - Jacob

Jacob had an encounter with God in Peniel. There is identity was changed from Jacob into Israel. Peniel was a place of struggle and violence. Jesus said that since the days of John the Baptism the Kingdom of God suffereth attacks and that the violent take if by force. Learn the principle of persitence and how to cultivate a "Holy stubborness" that will allow you to have a change of identity.

May 09, 202142:19
Stepping into the miraculous - Harry Felix

Stepping into the miraculous - Harry Felix

Sunday service at the Passion Centre with Harry Felix

May 02, 202147:40
Close Encounters of the God Kind

Close Encounters of the God Kind

People are fascinated about encountering Aliens. Hollywood made a movie about "close encounters of the third kind". Today we start a series on Encounters with God and we will see how Abraham reacted when he encountered God. What should be our reaction when encountering God?  Tony SIlveira at the Passion Centre in Montreal.

Apr 26, 202143:32
Free indeed

Free indeed

If Christ sets you free you are free indeed. Learn about the freedom we have in Christ in this message preached by Tony Silveira ayt the Passion Centre

Apr 14, 202146:35
The foolisness of the Cross

The foolisness of the Cross

Easter message at the Passion Centre in Montreal, Canada. Pastor Tony SIlveira teaches on Paul's theme of Christ and Him crucified.

Apr 05, 202137:15
The power of a broken vessel

The power of a broken vessel

We are compared in scriptures to clay vessels that contain a treasure wish is the presence of God. Learn about the secret power of broken vessels in the message by Tony Silveira at the Passion Centre in Montreal.

Mar 29, 202141:42
The Fruit of the Spirit

The Fruit of the Spirit

The Fruit of the Spirit is produced by God in the life of the believer. Is your fruit sweet? The Bible talks about fruit from cover to cover. Learn what fruit is in the spiritual language of Scripture. Tony Silveira brings this message live from the Passion Centre in Montreal, Canada.

Mar 01, 202133:43
Go beyond your limits

Go beyond your limits

God is calling you to go beyond your limits! We all have a breaking point but the hand of God, when placed upon us, can allow us to rise above the difficult circumstances of our lives

Feb 15, 202130:52
Triumphal Procession

Triumphal Procession

Sunday Service at the Passion Centre with pastor Tony Silveira. Learn about TRIUMPH. Paul gives a description of the Roman triumphal procession and compares it to our Christian life

Feb 08, 202126:44
There is still room for more

There is still room for more

There is still room for more in God's banquet. Learn this parable of Jesus with pastor Tony Silveira. Live from the Passion Centre sunday service

Feb 01, 202115:14
Luc Gingras at the Passion Centre

Luc Gingras at the Passion Centre

Sunday service with Luc Gingras. Part 1 of his message

Jan 24, 202120:07
Courage

Courage

Tony Silveira at the Passion Centre in Montreal, Canada. A message on courage!

Jan 17, 202115:10
Stay at the Temple

Stay at the Temple

Luke 24:53 And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.  This is the last sentence writen by Luke in his gospel. Why is this meaningful?  Let's notice how the gospel of Luke starts Luke 1:1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilledamong us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3 With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

Dec 27, 202047:12
Encouragement for Hard Times - Gordon Johnston

Encouragement for Hard Times - Gordon Johnston

Encouragement for Hard Times - Gordon Johnston at the Passion Centre

Dec 13, 202053:37
Living by faith during a crisis

Living by faith during a crisis

Tony Silveira live from the Passion Centre. Gideon had to learn to live by faith during a season of crisis. Learn how to apply these principles to your life.

Dec 10, 202043:08
Angels of the third sphere

Angels of the third sphere

The first sphere are said to be direct servants of God.

The second sphere of angels rule over Earth.

The third Sphere have as their primary job helping humans. They are guides, messengers, and protectors.

Nov 29, 202052:04