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Become like Jesus

January 26, 2025 • Martin Segal • Luke 6:39–40

As we continue our Practising the Way series, we explore the second key goal of apprenticeship to Jesus—becoming like Him. Building on last week’s message about being with Jesus, this sermon delves into the process of spiritual formation, highlighting how our habits, relationships, and environments shape us. Drawing from Luke 6:39–40, we examine Jesus’ parable of the blind leading the blind and reflect on how the world is constantly forming us, often without us realising it. The message challenges us to be intentional in our discipleship, aligning our lives with Christ through the teachings of Scripture, spiritual disciplines, and community. This series encourages us to reflect on how we can follow Jesus in a deeper, more intentional way. It challenges us to move beyond cultural Christianity and embrace a way of life shaped by our relationship with Christ. Stay tuned for the rest of the series, as we continue to unpack the key themes of spiritual formation and practical discipleship. 🏠 Visit our website https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons ABOUT THE CITY CHURCH Our vision is to invite everyone to encounter Jesus - no matter who you are or where you’ve come from, the message of hope that Jesus gives is for all people. https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk We are based in Canterbury in the UK, and we’d love to have you join us for a Sunday service or connect in by watching our livestream every Sunday morning at 10:30am. https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk/sundays FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://http://www.facebook.com/thecitychurchincanterbury Instagram: https://http://www.instagram.com/thecitychurchincanterbury TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecity.church YouTube: https://http://www.youtube.com/channel/uc_w9wzs7dnkclqmvgrlzg0g

Being with Jesus

January 19, 2025 • Carrie Clark • John 15:1–9

As we continue our Practising the Way series, we explore the foundation of all transformation and action – being with Jesus. Drawing from John 15, Carrie explains that abiding (or remaining) in Jesus is the ultimate goal of the Christian life. While fruitfulness and obedience are important, the primary focus should be on intentionally dwelling in God’s presence. Transformation and action naturally flow from this place of communion with Him. This series encourages us to reflect on how we can follow Jesus in a deeper, more intentional way. It challenges us to move beyond cultural Christianity and embrace a way of life shaped by our relationship with Christ. The series runs over the next seven weeks, with study materials based on Practicing the Way. Small groups are encouraged to engage with the book and its study guide to deepen their understanding of discipleship. Join one of our Small Groups here: https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk/small-groups Stay tuned for the rest of the series, as we continue to unpack the key themes of spiritual formation and practical discipleship. 🏠 Visit our website https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons ABOUT THE CITY CHURCH Our vision is to invite everyone to encounter Jesus - no matter who you are or where you’ve come from, the message of hope that Jesus gives is for all people. https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk We are based in Canterbury in the UK, and we’d love to have you join us for a Sunday service or connect in by watching our livestream every Sunday morning at 10:30am. https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk/sundays FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://http://www.facebook.com/thecitychurchincanterbury Instagram: https://http://www.instagram.com/thecitychurchincanterbury TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecity.church YouTube: https://http://www.youtube.com/channel/uc_w9wzs7dnkclqmvgrlzg0g

Following Jesus

January 12, 2025 • Nii Noi Osuteye • Mark 8:34–37

This sermon introduces Practising the Way, a new series exploring what it means to live as lifelong apprentices to Jesus. Drawing inspiration from the book Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer, the series focuses on following Jesus in every area of life, growing as disciples, and rediscovering what it means to live out our faith in today’s world. In this message, based on Mark 8:34–37, we consider three key challenges from Jesus: Deny yourself Take up your cross Follow Him The sermon unpacks the practical meaning of these instructions and highlights the transformation that true discipleship brings. It also examines the importance of surrendering self-interest, prioritising a life centred on Christ, and the value of living as disciples who are identifiable by their way of life. This series encourages us to reflect on how we can follow Jesus in a deeper, more intentional way. It challenges us to move beyond cultural Christianity and embrace a way of life shaped by our relationship with Christ. The series runs over the next seven weeks, with study materials based on Practicing the Way. Small groups are encouraged to engage with the book and its study guide to deepen their understanding of discipleship. Join one of our Small Groups here: https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk/small-groups Stay tuned for the rest of the series, as we continue to unpack the key themes of spiritual formation and practical discipleship. 🏠 Visit our website https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons ABOUT THE CITY CHURCH Our vision is to invite everyone to encounter Jesus - no matter who you are or where you’ve come from, the message of hope that Jesus gives is for all people. https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk We are based in Canterbury in the UK, and we’d love to have you join us for a Sunday service or connect in by watching our livestream every Sunday morning at 10:30am. https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk/sundays FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://http://www.facebook.com/thecitychurchincanterbury Instagram: https://http://www.instagram.com/thecitychurchincanterbury TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecity.church YouTube: https://http://www.youtube.com/channel/uc_w9wzs7dnkclqmvgrlzg0g

The Incarnation | God With Us

December 8, 2024 • Ryan Hunt • John 1:1–14

Starting our Christmas series, we look at the profound truth of the incarnation—God becoming human in Jesus Christ. It is through the incarnation that Jesus Christ saves us from our pit, shows us who God is, and shares with us his status and his Spirit. Come and see how Jesus Christ is the light that shines in the darkness.

Prayer

December 1, 2024 • Martin Segal • James 5:13–20

In the final part of our series in James, Martin unpacks timeless truths about true wisdom. We delve into themes such as suffering, cheerfulness, sickness and sin, seeing that prayer is the truest expression of wisdom in all seasons of life. 🏠 Visit our website https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons ABOUT THE CITY CHURCH Our vision is to invite everyone to encounter Jesus - no matter who you are or where you’ve come from, the message of hope that Jesus gives is for all people. https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk We are based in Canterbury in the UK, and we’d love to have you join us for a Sunday service or connect in by watching our livestream every Sunday morning at 10:30am. https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk/sundays FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://http://www.facebook.com/thecitychurchincanterbury Instagram: https://http://www.instagram.com/thecitychurchincanterbury TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecity.church YouTube: https://http://www.youtube.com/channel/uc_w9wzs7dnkclqmvgrlzg0g

The Jesus Revolution: How One Life Changed the World Forever

November 24, 2024 • Glen Scrivener • Matthew 13:3–9, Matthew 13:31–33

Discover the profound impact of Jesus Christ in this powerful sermon by guest speaker Glen Scrivener, where we delve into the heart of the Jesus Revolution—the most transformative movement in human history. From his humble beginnings to his extraordinary influence, Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection sparked a revolution that continues to shape our understanding of equality, compassion, freedom, and hope. Whether you're curious about faith or seeking to deepen your understanding, this sermon invites you to see Jesus not just as a figure of the past but as the King of a movement that transforms lives today. His revolution began with a cross and continues to change hearts across the world. Glen Scrivener is Director at Speak Life, a fantastic organisation that wants to see both church and world re-evangelised through captivating, Christ-centred proclamation. https://speaklife.org.uk 🏠 Visit our website https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons ABOUT THE CITY CHURCH Our vision is to invite everyone to encounter Jesus - no matter who you are or where you’ve come from, the message of hope that Jesus gives is for all people. https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk We are based in Canterbury in the UK, and we’d love to have you join us for a Sunday service or connect in by watching our livestream every Sunday morning at 10:30am. https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk/sundays FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://http://www.facebook.com/thecitychurchincanterbury Instagram: https://http://www.instagram.com/thecitychurchincanterbury TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecity.church YouTube: https://http://www.youtube.com/channel/uc_w9wzs7dnkclqmvgrlzg0g

The Good Samaritan

November 17, 2024 • Jonathan Lewis • Luke 10:25–37

What does it mean to love your neighbour? On our Shoebox Sunday, Jon shared a powerful message on the story of the Good Samaritan. Through questions, stories, and reflection, he challenged us to think beyond proximity and embrace availability in showing kindness and love. 🏠 Visit our website https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons ABOUT THE CITY CHURCH Our vision is to invite everyone to encounter Jesus - no matter who you are or where you’ve come from, the message of hope that Jesus gives is for all people. https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk We are based in Canterbury in the UK, and we’d love to have you join us for a Sunday service or connect in by watching our livestream every Sunday morning at 10:30am. https://http://www.thecitychurch.org.uk/sundays FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://http://www.facebook.com/thecitychurchincanterbury Instagram: https://http://www.instagram.com/thecitychurchincanterbury TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecity.church YouTube: https://http://www.youtube.com/channel/uc_w9wzs7dnkclqmvgrlzg0g