The City Church

What happens when we truly encounter Jesus? In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well. It's an unexpected encounter that crosses cultural boundaries, confronts personal brokenness and challenges religious expectations. But through it all, Jesus offers something extraordinary: living water that satisfies forever. In this message, John explores three barriers that Jesus breaks down: cultura...

What happens when we truly encounter Jesus? In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well. It's an unexpected encounter that crosses cultural boundaries, confronts personal brokenness and challenges religious expectations. But through it all, Jesus offers something extraordinary: living water that satisfies forever. In this message, John explores three barriers that Jesus breaks down: cultura...

Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit still for today? And are they really for everyone? Continuing our A Charismatic People series, we explore why we believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit are just as relevant for the church today as they were in the New Testament. Drawing from Scripture, church history and the promise of Christ’s return, we unpack why God continues to give spiritual gifts to His people...

Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit still for today? And are they really for everyone? Continuing our A Charismatic People series, we explore why we believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit are just as relevant for the church today as they were in the New Testament. Drawing from Scripture, church history and the promise of Christ’s return, we unpack why God continues to give spiritual gifts to His people...

What does it really mean to be a charismatic people? In this message, John continues our series exploring the person and work of the Holy Spirit, looking at the biblical meaning of charisma - a gift of grace. Through Ephesians 2, we see that grace is at the heart of the Christian life: grace that saves us, grace that gives to us, and grace that keeps on giving. We are saved not by what we can achi...

What does it really mean to be a charismatic people? In this message, John continues our series exploring the person and work of the Holy Spirit, looking at the biblical meaning of charisma - a gift of grace. Through Ephesians 2, we see that grace is at the heart of the Christian life: grace that saves us, grace that gives to us, and grace that keeps on giving. We are saved not by what we can achi...

What is God calling us to as a church in this next season? On Vision Sunday, Martin looks at Isaiah 49 and the mission God has given His people: to be called by Him, sent into our neighbourhoods, and to carry the good news of Jesus to the nations. The mission of The City Church remains the same: inviting everyone to encounter Jesus. Whether that means loving the people on our street, sharing Jesus...

What is God calling us to as a church in this next season? On Vision Sunday, Martin looks at Isaiah 49 and the mission God has given His people: to be called by Him, sent into our neighbourhoods, and to carry the good news of Jesus to the nations. The mission of The City Church remains the same: inviting everyone to encounter Jesus. Whether that means loving the people on our street, sharing Jesus...

What does it actually mean to be led by both the Word and the Spirit? In this message, we explore why Christians need both: the truth and direction of Scripture, and the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. The Bible helps us know who God is and how He calls us to live. The Holy Spirit helps us actually live it out, bringing freedom, courage, transformation and the strength to follow Jesus in ev...

What does it actually mean to be led by both the Word and the Spirit? In this message, we explore why Christians need both: the truth and direction of Scripture, and the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. The Bible helps us know who God is and how He calls us to live. The Holy Spirit helps us actually live it out, bringing freedom, courage, transformation and the strength to follow Jesus in ev...

Who is the Holy Spirit, and what difference does He actually make in our lives? In the first message of our new series, A Charismatic People, Martin explores what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit: not an impersonal force or something reserved for extraordinary moments, but God Himself, present with us, living in us and empowering us. Looking through John 14 and across the New Testament, we...

Who is the Holy Spirit, and what difference does He actually make in our lives? In the first message of our new series, A Charismatic People, Martin explores what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit: not an impersonal force or something reserved for extraordinary moments, but God Himself, present with us, living in us and empowering us. Looking through John 14 and across the New Testament, we...

Why is prayer often so challenging, and why do we tend to shrink back when it comes to praying with others? Kickstarting our Week of Intentional Prayer, this message dives into Luke 11:1–13 to explore why the disciples asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray." In this sermon, we unpack three fundamental truths about prayer: 1. The Priority of Prayer – How prayer reflects our true dependence on God. 2...

Why is prayer often so challenging, and why do we tend to shrink back when it comes to praying with others? Kickstarting our Week of Intentional Prayer, this message dives into Luke 11:1–13 to explore why the disciples asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray." In this sermon, we unpack three fundamental truths about prayer: 1. The Priority of Prayer – How prayer reflects our true dependence on God. 2...

What does it mean for the church to be God’s army? In the final message of our Church series, we explore Ephesians 6:10–18 and Paul’s call to put on the full armour of God. Jesus has already defeated sin and death, so we are not fighting to earn victory—we stand together and proclaim the victory He has already won. This message considers the reality of spiritual warfare, the strength we receive fr...

What does it mean for the church to be God’s army? In the final message of our Church series, we explore Ephesians 6:10–18 and Paul’s call to put on the full armour of God. Jesus has already defeated sin and death, so we are not fighting to earn victory—we stand together and proclaim the victory He has already won. This message considers the reality of spiritual warfare, the strength we receive fr...

How does God bring about His purposes? In this message from Genesis 1:1–5, we explore the remarkable way God works, bringing light out of darkness, creating something from nothing, and fulfilling His promises through the power of His Spirit. Mike Betts reminds us that God has not abandoned His world. From creation to the Church today, God's heart has always been for the earth and for His people to...

How does God bring about His purposes? In this message from Genesis 1:1–5, we explore the remarkable way God works, bringing light out of darkness, creating something from nothing, and fulfilling His promises through the power of His Spirit. Mike Betts reminds us that God has not abandoned His world. From creation to the Church today, God's heart has always been for the earth and for His people to...

In this message from our The Church series, we explore Paul’s powerful declaration in 1 Corinthians 3:16–17 that the Church is God’s temple—the place where His Spirit dwells among His people. Tracing the story of the temple throughout Scripture, from creation to the tabernacle, the temple in Jerusalem, and ultimately to Jesus and His Church, this sermon reminds us that God’s desire has always been...

In this message from our The Church series, we explore Paul’s powerful declaration in 1 Corinthians 3:16–17 that the Church is God’s temple—the place where His Spirit dwells among His people. Tracing the story of the temple throughout Scripture, from creation to the tabernacle, the temple in Jerusalem, and ultimately to Jesus and His Church, this sermon reminds us that God’s desire has always been...

What does it mean to be part of God’s royal priesthood? In this message from 1 Peter 2:9–10, we explore the incredible identity every believer has in Christ. Through Jesus, we are no longer distant from God. We are chosen, forgiven, and invited to carry His presence into the world. Looking at the role of priests in the Old Testament and how Jesus fulfils that role as our Great High Priest, this se...

What does it mean to be part of God’s royal priesthood? In this message from 1 Peter 2:9–10, we explore the incredible identity every believer has in Christ. Through Jesus, we are no longer distant from God. We are chosen, forgiven, and invited to carry His presence into the world. Looking at the role of priests in the Old Testament and how Jesus fulfils that role as our Great High Priest, this se...

What does it mean to be part of God’s royal priesthood? In this message from 1 Peter 2:9–10, we explore the incredible identity every believer has in Christ. Through Jesus, we are no longer distant from God. We are chosen, forgiven, and invited to carry His presence into the world. Looking at the role of priests in the Old Testament and how Jesus fulfils that role as our Great High Priest, this se...

What does it mean to be part of God’s royal priesthood? In this message from 1 Peter 2:9–10, we explore the incredible identity every believer has in Christ. Through Jesus, we are no longer distant from God. We are chosen, forgiven, and invited to carry His presence into the world. Looking at the role of priests in the Old Testament and how Jesus fulfils that role as our Great High Priest, this se...

What does it mean to be the household of God? As we continue our series exploring the nature of the Church, this message looks at Paul’s powerful picture of the Church as God’s household in Ephesians 2:19–22. More than an organisation or a weekly gathering, the Church is a family brought together through Christ, united by a shared identity, a shared belonging, and a shared purpose. In this sermon,...