In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Philippians 1:27-30 in which Paul tells the local church how they should be doing. There are things in this passage that are especially relevant for Cities Church as we enter our tenth year of life together as a church. The main exhortation from this passage is: It is absolutely necessary that our church’s life together in this world witness to the all-satisfying value of Jesus.
Our Primary Calling
CC Sermon • Philippians 1:27-30
February 11, 2024 • Jonathan Parnell • Philippians 1:27–30
Agree in the Lord
May 12, 2024 • Jonathan Parnell • Philippians 4:2–3
In this sermon on Philippians 4:2-3, Pastor Jonathan Parnell highlights three observations in these verses that are relevant for our life together as a local church. With the disagreement between Euodia and Syntyche, Paul teaches us that local church unity really matters, it is owned by everyone, and local church members’ names are written in the book of life.
Our Homeland Now Is Heaven
May 5, 2024 • David Mathis • Philippians 3:20—4:1
In this sermon on Philippians 3:20-4:1, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon Paul’s contrast between enemies of the cross (v.19) and those who are friends of the cross and citizens of heaven. As Christians, our true place of belonging is in heaven and it is real, right now. We marvel at the power of our king, anticipate the spectacular upgrade of our bodies, and wait eagerly to see Jesus face to face.
Imitate Those Who Walk Well
April 28, 2024 • Mike Schumann
In this sermon, Pastor Mike Schumann expounds upon Philippians 3:15-19 in which Paul entreats the Philippians to think in a way that says: ‘I’m a member of God’s true people, because of Christ, who is my treasure. And I’m not there yet, but I am pressing on.’ A mature Christian thinks this way. Paul entreats us to imitate those who have walked the Christian life well.