Christians & Culture
July 3, 2022 • Brad Leach • Romans 6:3–4, John 17:19, Daniel 1:1–20
What should our relationship to our culture be? Christianity has culture, our country has a culture, our families have cultures - but what if we removed those cultural barriers to make space for accessibility to others? Culture is something that ebbs and flows, but our identity in Christ transcends all of that. Lean into your convictions and character - it could transform culture itself.
Content to Remain
February 27, 2022 • Leah Leach • 1 Corinthians 7:17–24, James 4:2–4, John 15:7
What is the secret to contentment? What do we do with that tension between what we hope for and what is reality? Maybe we just need to remain. What does that even mean, to remain? Pastor Leah shares with us the power of remaining in God's calling and purpose for our lives, wherever that may take us.
We Move Toward Spiritual Friendship
January 30, 2022 • Bill Leach • Galatians 5:26—6:5, John 15:13, Proverbs 18:24, Isaiah 53:4–5, Hebrews 4:15
Pastor Bill Leach shares with us the importance of all kinds of relationships, specifically friendships. God created us for communion with Him and one another. We need a few trusted people that have permission to tell us the truth about our hearts and blind spots that we might miss. We need someone to remind us of our deepest aspirations and to warn us when we are getting off track. One opportunity we have at City Life to put this into practice is through Life Groups. They provide an environment where we can be known, loved, and challenged.
How To Survive A Beating
December 5, 2021 • Brad Leach • Acts 14:8–22, James 5:16, John 20:19–20, Isaiah 53:5, 2 Corinthians 4:9
It's difficult to see the future through the lens of pain. Has this last year taken a beating on you financially, relationally, maybe even spiritually? Are you suffering today? God knows exactly how you're feeling. In today's message we are going to find out that through our pain, we can become more resilient, discover healing, and find hope in the fact that God isn't done with us yet!