September 22, 2024 • Pastor Tony Stewart • Colossians 3:23, Exodus 37:1–2, Matthew 11:20–24
Pastor Tony Stewart shares the journey of citylife church, the mission, and the core values that we uphold. In Colossians 3:23 it says, "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." Remember, alignment always precedes assignment.
God Is My Helper
August 25, 2024 • Pastor Chris Moody • John 11:38–44, John 12:1–2
Looking Unto Jesus
July 21, 2024 • Pastor Edwin Lipsey • Hebrews 12:1–2
Pastor Edwin Lipsey encourages us to focus on Jesus as the ultimate source of healing, hope, and help. He draws from Hebrews 12:1-2 to emphasize the importance of shedding our burdens and sins and to run our life's race with perseverance while looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Pastor Lipsey highlights Jesus' endurance of the cross and his exaltation to the right hand of God as a reminder of the hope and strength we can find in him.
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June 23, 2024 • Dr. David Cooper • John 1:19–23, John 3:30
Who's Your Daddy | Father's Day
June 16, 2024 • Reggie Dabbs • 1 Corinthians 16:13–14, 1 Samuel 17:48, 1 Samuel 17:55–56
Spiritual Maturity
June 2, 2024 • Hebrews 6:1, Romans 8:39, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 7:24–25, Hebrews 5:12
Spiritual Maturity can sound awesome but is challenging to obtain and maintain. In today's message, Pastor Jason illuminates five ways to produce spiritual growth in our lives: 1. Grow Down 2. Grow Up 3. Grow In 4. Grow Out 5. Grow together.
It Is Always Too Soon To Quit
May 26, 2024 • Bishop Tim Brown
The Power Of Legacy
May 19, 2024 • Pastor Tony Stewart • Joel 2:28, 1 Kings 19:19–21, 2 Kings 2:9–15, Luke 24:49
The God Who Cares
May 12, 2024 • Pastor Kaci Stewart • Exodus 34:6, Psalm 145:8, 1 Kings 19:3–14
Pastor Kaci shares an inspiring message about how God sees where you are and knows what you need because He cares about you. We can learn and gleam from Prophet Elijah’s life, as he had high mountaintop experiences and low valley moments, but God was still gracious and compassionate to take care of him. There are moments in our journey when we need to just stop, Look, and listen.
Made In The Shade
May 5, 2024 • Pastor Rocky McKinley • Psalm 91:1, John 1:45–50, Jonah 4:5, Jonah 4:6, Psalm 121:5
Sometimes, life can feel like we “have it made in the shade” in one moment, and then the next is turned completely upside down. We often don’t get to choose our circumstances, but we can choose to find rest in the shade of the Most High and draw strength from His peace that passes all understanding.
Kingdom Living | Living In The Spirit
April 28, 2024 • Pastor Mike Nelson • Romans 14:17, 2 Timothy 2:6, Galatians 5:25
Our “Kingdom Living” series continues as we hit week three, where Pastor Mike shares an encouraging message on Living a Spirit-Filled Life. Living the Christian life is not about following a series of laborious religious rituals to make us a better person. Living the Christian life is about joyfully pursuing Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. A life that bears fruit and is an open vessel to receive spiritual gifts by the power of the Holy Spirit in your life. We were encouraged to be led by the spirit, developed by the spirit, equipped by the spirit, and empowered by the spirit.
Kingdom Living | Peace & Joy
April 21, 2024 • Pastor Tony Stewart • Romans 14:17, 2 Corinthians 4:16–17, Philippians 4:11
Our “Kingdom Living” series continues as we hit week two, where Pastor Tony shares an encouraging message on Joy. If you have ever felt like your happiness was momentary, it is. Happiness is external; joy is internal. Many times, our happiness is situational, but joy is spiritual. We can choose joy no matter the trials and circumstances we may face. Jesus empowers us to have an un-circumstantial joy! We can always have joy if we look at joy through the lens of God’s promises.
Prepare The Altar
April 7, 2024 • Pastor Jason Bonilla • Leviticus 6:8–13, Leviticus 9:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:12–24, 1 John 1:9
Pastor Jason shares a powerful message about how to prepare the altar of our hearts. Just like in the Old Testament, the Levitical priest had to set up the proper altar for the burnt offering. For the fire to burn, it needs the right wood (fuel) and must be cared for and cleaned out daily.
The Good News
March 31, 2024 • Pastor Tony Stewart • Mark 16:15, John 19:28–30, Matthew 28:18–19, 2 Corinthians 12:9
You Have Choices
February 4, 2024 • Dr. Stafford Petersen • 2 Kings 7:3, 2 Kings 7:1, 2 Kings 5:27
Have you ever become a victim of your past? In today’s message, Dr. Stafford Peterson delivers a message encouraging us to leave our past and STEP into all God has for us. We cannot stay stuck in our current circumstances but instead get up and move out of the brokenness and pain we may be experiencing. We pray that God speaks to you today as you hear the word of the lord.