Iowa City Church Podcast

In this sermon we are continuing our sermon series through  Exodus  with part two of the story. We'll look closely at Moses' reluctance to step into God's mission for his life—leading God's people out of slavery. Even after God promised to be with him and to work powerfully through him, Moses was convinced God had chosen the wrong person. His plea was simple and honest:  "Please send someone else....

As we step into a new year, we're asking an honest and important question:  What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this sermon we'll look at Jesus' words to the church in Laodicea in Revelation 3—a loving but challenging call to move beyond comfortable, halfway faith and into a life of full surrender. Whether 2025 was a year of joy, struggle, growth, or disappointment, this message speaks di...

In this sermon we're launching a brand-new Christmas series called  Seeing Christmas with Fresh Eyes , and we're kicking it off by looking at a story we think we already know—Mary's. We've heard the Christmas story so many times that we forget how shocking, unexpected, and downright messy it really was. But when we pause and look again with fresh eyes, we discover a God who writes stories differen...

Thanks for joining us as we continue our series  Our Church , exploring what it looks like to live as disciples of Jesus and make an eternal impact with our time, talents, and resources. In this sermon, we'll focus on the spiritual discipline of generosity—discovering how the way we use what God has given us reveals whose Kingdom we really belong to.

This week on the Iowa City Church sermon podcast, we continue our Our Church series with a message called "Shaped for a Purpose." In this sermon, we explore how God has uniquely designed each of us—through our Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences—to live a life of meaningful service. When we discover our SHAPE, we begin to understand the specific calling God has placed o...

In this episode of the Iowa City Church Podcast, we continue our  Our Church series by focusing on one of the most vital yet often misunderstood spiritual disciplines— repentance . Repentance isn't just a one-time decision to follow Jesus; it's a daily practice of turning our hearts back to Him so that His Spirit can shape us into His likeness. As followers of Jesus, we're called to holiness—a lif...

Created to Worship Worship isn't just something we do on Sundays—it's a way of life that centers our hearts on God's greatness and reminds us who we are in Christ. In this message, Daniel McCoy helps us explore what it means to worship "in spirit and in truth" and how this rhythm of worship transforms our daily walk with Jesus. Whether you're a longtime believer or simply curious about following C...

Abiding in Prayer Life can sometimes feel like we're paddling hard against the wind—trying our best but getting nowhere. Yet God never intended for us to move through life on our own strength. In this message, Pastor Tom reminds us that prayer is how we lift the sails of our hearts to catch the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Discover how to move from striving to abiding, and experience th...

🎙️ Sermon Podcast: "The Lord's Supper" — Part 7 of Our Church This week at Iowa City Church, we're focusing on one of the most meaningful practices Jesus gave His followers — the Lord's Supper . In this message, we'll discover why this sacred meal is central to our worship and how it helps us remember Jesus' sacrifice, renew our relationship with Him, and unite as one body . Whether you've been wa...

We're diving into one of the most important parts of following Jesus — sharing the good news . Jesus calls us to be sowers of the gospel, but many of us wonder where to start or how to do it naturally. In this message, we'll unpack what it means to be a "sower" in today's world and how everyday moments — conversations, acts of kindness, and relationships — can become powerful opportunities for God...

In this teaching from Iowa City Church we'll begin learning together how to share the gospel in simple, everyday ways. The first step isn't complicated—it's prayer. Before we talk about Jesus with anyone, we can begin by praying for them, asking God to open doors and prepare their hearts. Prayer is something we can all do, and it's where sharing the good news really begins. To learn more, give a l...

In this episode, we continue our fall teaching series  Our Church , where we're looking closely at who we are, what we believe, and how we live as a Jesus church in Iowa City. Each week has been about going deeper into what really defines us as God's people. In this sermon, we'll talk about one of the most powerful and defining moments in a Christian's life:  baptism . Baptism isn't just a ritual...

In this episode of Our Church , we continue exploring what makes the church unique—our purpose, our beliefs, our values, and our mission. This week we dive into what it means to be the light in the darkness, right here in Iowa City. Jesus gave us a clear mission: love God, love people, and make disciples. It may sound simple, but living it out has the power to transform lives and bring hope where...

Throughout this series, we are taking a closer look at what defines us as a church family and why those things matter. Last week we laid the foundation, and now we're excited to build on that as we move into part two. This week we'll be focusing on one of the most important questions for any church:  Why is the Bible our primary authority? In a world filled with competing voices, opinions, and inf...

In this sermon launch a brand-new series called  Our Church , where we'll explore who we are as a church family, what we value, and the mission God has called us to. We will begin with the truth that in God's Kingdom, it's the  small things  that make the biggest impact. Just like James Clear's story from  Atomic Habits , we will see that lasting transformation doesn't come from one big moment, bu...

In this sermon we wrap up our August series, Does God Really Love Me?  by talking about something that touches all of us at some point—anxiety. When life feels out of control and the world seems to be falling apart, it's easy to wonder if God really loves us or if He's even paying attention. But the good news of Scripture is that nothing can separate us from God's love in Christ Jesus. His love is...

Have you ever had those moments where you just don't like yourself very much? Maybe you replay past mistakes, wrestle with insecurities, or feel like you'll never measure up. I think we've all been there. And when we're stuck in that place, it's easy to wonder:  If I can't love myself, how could God possibly love me?  That's exactly what we're going to talk about this Sunday in our series  Does Go...

We've all been there. At some point in your walk with God, you've probably had questions. You've probably wondered why prayers seem unanswered, why life feels unfair, or why following Jesus can feel so hard in a world going a different direction. Those moments of doubt can be unsettling — not just because they shake our faith, but because they make us wonder,  "Does God still love me if I'm not 10...

 In part two of our sermon series, we're diving into one of the most honest and necessary conversations the church can have: Does God really love me when I'm depressed and anxious?  If you've ever felt the crushing weight of depression or the unshakable grip of anxiety, you know how hard it can be to believe that God hasn't walked away. Maybe you've asked yourself,  If I were stronger in faith, I...

With this sermon we kick off a brand new sermon series centered around one of the most common spiritual questions:  Does God really love me, even when I've done bad things?  Many people—Christians included—struggle with feelings of guilt, shame, or inadequacy that distort their view of God's love. Whether it's due to religious trauma, performance-based theology, or underdeveloped faith, these barr...

We continue our sermon series Summer in the Sand , where we explore how God works in the lives of people navigating sandy and difficult places—just like He did throughout Scripture. From the Israelites wandering the desert to prophets and apostles sent on uncertain journeys, the wilderness has always been a place of challenge and transformation. In this series, we're discovering that God is still...

In this episode we continue our sermon series, Summer in the Sand:  learning from wilderness journeys in the Bible . For this sermon we will move to the sandy wilderness near the city of Nineveh where the Old Testament prophet Jonah, still recovering from his traumatic fishing story, contemplates his next move.  God had called the prophet Jonah to preach a message of repentance to the city of Nine...

In this episode we continue our sermon series, Summer in the Sand:  learning from wilderness journeys in the Bible . For this sermon, our ministry resident Gabe Solis preaches about Israel's wilderness wanderings in the sand as described in the Old Testament book of Exodus. After rescuing Israel from slavery in Egypt, God didn't lead them straight to the Promised Land—instead, He led them into the...

In this episode, we continue our sermon series, Summer in the Sand:  learning from wilderness journeys in the Bible . In this edition, we find Moses wandering around the wilderness sand of Midian tending his father-in-law's sheep. While plodding through the sand, far from the power and prestige of Egypt, God called him through a burning bush to lead His people out of slavery. Though Moses felt ina...