CITC/BA Insights

Pastor Michael Walker identifies self-centeredness as the primary obstacle to true freedom and explores its roots in human nature, modern culture, and the church. Pastor Michael calls for a shift toward humility and self-forgetfulness, emphasizing that a life focused on serving God and others is the only way to find your true self.

Tom Cooper warns that modern advancements like AI, digital currency, and gene editing are fulfilling biblical prophecies regarding end-times deception and centralized global control. Tom urges that we must stay spiritually vigilant and choose a relationship with God over the deceptive promises of technological immortality and worldly security.

Jesus never issues a casual invitation. To climb with Him costs separation, changes the one who ascends, and always requires a descent back to real life. Guest Pastor Dr. Leslie Richardson traces the whole gospel through nine verses — climb, transfiguration, correction, descent — and closes with a personal RSVP.

Tom Cooper traces the prophetic highway from Eden to Revelation… holding today's headlines next to Scripture and calling us all to sober holiness as we read the signs of the times.

Pastor Michael Walker emphasizes that true spiritual freedom is found by extending the same radical forgiveness to others that God has already granted to us. Using the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, Pastor Michael illustrates that our debt to God is insurmountable… making any hurt caused by others small in comparison to the grace we have received. Ultimately, forgiveness is a choice that free...

Tom Cooper's urgent Sabbath message: the prophetic clock is ticking, the Glory of God is our only shelter, and every believer has been handed a shofar of warning.

Pastor Michael Walker explores finding freedom from anger, identifying it as a contagious emotion that can enslave a person's thoughts and actions if left uncontrolled. We must learn to distinguish between righteous anger against injustice, and destructive human anger that damages relationships and hinders one's spiritual connection with God. Pastor Michael calls us to follow the example of Jesus...

Pastor Michael Walker examines Matthew 9:35–10:2, highlighting Yeshua’s compassion for the "harassed and helpless" crowds and his declaration that while the harvest is plentiful, the workers are few… emphasizing that believers must transition from being passive disciples who merely follow to being "sent ones" who actively participate in God's plan for the world.

Worry is a thief that tears the mind apart. Christ has set us free — so why return to that bondage? Pastor Michael Walker maps the two-sided reality: the problem of worry… and the path out of it… a five-step way to calm.

In this message, Pastor Michael Walker teaches that because Yeshua possesses absolute authority over sickness, nature, demons, sin, religion, and death… He warrants absolute, unqualified allegiance. Two blind men were the first in Matthew's gospel to call Him Son of David. The seeing Pharisees, staring at the same miracles, called it demonic. The harvest is plentiful — the laborers are few.

Pastor Michael Walker discusses the foundational principle that the voice an individual chooses to believe dictates the future they will experience. Drawing from Isaiah 55 and John 10, Pastor Michael contrasts the life-giving invitation of God with the destructive lies of the enemy… who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy through deception and mental interference.

Pastor Michael Walker begins a new series on freedom. In this message, Pastor Michael names fear as a prison and offers a four-part practice — the F.E.A.R. acrostic — for walking out of it. If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed.

Pastor Michael Walker delivers a stern warning to believers who may be walking the easy road, tickling their ears with false teaching, or professing "Lord, Lord" without obedience. Jesus closes His sermon on the mount with three choices no one can avoid — each with eternal weight.

Pastor Michael Walker explores the intersection of national independence and spiritual liberty, specifically focusing on the biblical definition of freedom. Pastor Michael distinguishes between two Hebrew concepts: Shofesh, which represents a self-serving, unrestrained freedom to do as one pleases, and Sherut, which is the freedom to live in alignment with God’s will and serve Him. Central to the...

Pastor Michael Walker examines the biblical parable of the wise and foolish builders found in Matthew 7:24-27, which serves as a framework for navigating life's inevitable crises. Pastor Michael emphasizes the necessity of building one's life on a solid foundation—defined as obedience to God’s Word—rather than a shifting foundation of personal desire or superficial religious practice. The “storms”...

Pastor Michael Walker teaches that we must shift our perspective to recognize our identity as the dwelling place of God. The appropriate response to the Father’s love is a life of obedience, worship in Spirit and truth, and total submission to His will… mirroring the example set by Yeshua. Pastor Michael encourages us to prioritize intimacy with the Father, trusting in His sovereignty and the prom...

Pastor Gavenski Seide teaches that there is no middle ground in the walk of faith; one must either choose life in Christ or face the consequences of eternal separation from Him. Pastor Gavenski urges us to prepare for future trials by grounding ourselves in the Word, and praying for the strength to remain steadfast when faced with opposition.

Pastor Michael Walker teaches that believers must move beyond the burden of religious regulations and instead prioritize a life led by the Holy Spirit… abandoning the pursuit of self-righteousness through ritual... and instead embracing the transformative power of Yeshua. We must allow the fruits of the Spirit—such as joy, peace, and patience—to manifest in daily life, so that we may live out God’...

Pastor Michael Walker exhorts that no situation is beyond the reach of God’s power, emphasizing that when we reach the end of our own resources, we must turn to Yeshua with humility and persistence. Pastor Michael encourages us to surrender specific areas of our lives—including financial, health, marital, and emotional struggles—to Yeshua... trusting in His ability to "turn it around" through His...

Pastor Michael Walker draws from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 to address modern loneliness and isolation… contrasting artificial connections like AI companions with the biblical call for genuine human relationships rooted in God's design. Humans are created for relationship and community, not solitude; embracing authentic connections centered on faith enables resilience, purpose, and fulfillment to help us...

Pastor Simon Obert teaches that the Holy Spirit fulfills rather than replaces the law, enabling believers to live out God's decrees through abiding in Christ. As vessels of the Spirit, we are called to receive ongoing empowerment to fulfill our kingdom purpose, living overcome by God's presence rather than life's circumstances.

Pastor Michael Walker teaches us that Shavuot demonstrates God's perfect timing and faithfulness… calling Jew and Gentile alike to dwell in His presence, receive the Spirit's power, and walk in unified obedience as one people—bearing fruit for the kingdom until the full harvest is gathered.

Pastor Simon Obert teaches that true sharing alleviates poverty, builds community, and spreads the good news. Sharing originates from God's heart and is essential for followers of Christ; believers are called to go "all in," pouring out our lives freely to reflect His glory, meet needs, and proclaim the gospel.

Pastor Michael Walker encourages us to trust God's timing, enjoy His gifts, revere Him above all, rely on His justice, and live prepared for eternity. Desires unmet in this world point us to our true home… leading to a life of sanity, balance, and unshakable confidence in Yeshua.

In an insightful Mother’s Day message, Pastor Simon Obert encourages that God never leaves or forsakes His children… and often champions women as powerful image-bearers who nurture through His grace. Whether through biological or spiritual motherhood, the call is to pour out blessings, seek mentorship, and draw near to the Lord for healing, strength, and multiplication in a broken world.