City Bible Church: Weekly Sermons

Praise must be on our lips for He is a Great Deliverer and a Great Savior See the Story  Internalize the Lessons The Result Must Be Praise 

God uses weak vessels to show the power of the Gospel.  - The Gospel Treasure Works through Weakness - The Gospel Treasure Moves us to Speak - The Gospel Treasure Prepares us for an Eternal Weight of Glory 

There are no odds that our God cannot overcome. With God, all things are possible.  1.The Way God Works 2.Be shocked by the people God uses  3. The odds God overcomes 

Pursuing God half-heartedly will ruin our spiritual life.  Half hearted remembrance  Half hearted religion  Half hearted relationship Half hearted repentance 

God is faithful and does not give up on his people. The book of Judges reminds us about the sinfulness of man, and the great mercy and grace of God.  -God sends His people  -God is the main character -God works through broken sinners -God blesses obedience  -We are prone to compromise -We underestimate sins danger  -God graciously saves 

Psalm 42 along with Psalm 43 lays out the cry of the troubled saints. In these Psalms, God provides a cure for those who are troubled.  -The cry of the troubled heart  -The cure of the troubled heart 

Believers need to find their rest in Jesus.  - Rest is Received Through Revelation  - Rest is Realized in Relationship  - Rest is Relief through Responsibility 

What is the greatest danger to a church? How do the parting words of the Apostle Paul to the church in Ephesus serve as a warning and encouragement to the church today?  -Deficient Doctrine -Proud People

Jesus is the eternal King who takes on humanity to redeem His people from their sins.

God is gracious in providing the office of the Priesthood to atone for sin and to bring the people up to God. Jesus fulfills the office of the Priesthood in His Sacrifice on the cross to atone for sin and His daily intercession for the saints. He is our Great High Priest forever! 

How can we know what we truly need from God? The Father sent Jesus to speak truth to sinners who are desperately in need of Him. Jesus is the ultimate prophet who reveals God to His people. 

Song of Solomon reveals God’s intention for marital intimacy. Romantic love in marriage is not distant from God’s goodness - it is His design. - A Pure Romance - A Wooing Romance - An Affectionate Romance - A Maturing Romance - A Persistent Romance 

What does true servanthood look like? The Son of Man gives us a perfect example about servanthood and calls us to greatness as we live in service to Him and to others.  - Greatness in the home will include suffering  - Greatness in the home must include servanthood

Why for forgiven people forgive? How does the forgiveness we receive in the gospel motivate us to think radically about forgiving those who sin against us? How do we pursue forgiveness according to God’s instruction?  You must expose the sin Repent of the sin Forgive the sin Look for the Lord for Strength  Be motivated by the gospel 

How does conflict ultimately arise within relationships? How do we pursue biblical peace within relationships? Is lasting relational peace truly possible? 1) The Root of Why We Fight? 2) The Danger of How We Fight 3) The Solution for Why We Fight?

Friendships matter in marriage and in the church. The book of Proverbs gives us many principles that help us cultivate and maintain godly friendships. We can only be good friends when Jesus, the friend of sinners, transforms how we think about friendship.  - Best Friends are Intentional - Best Friends Communicate - Best Friends Value Wisdom - Best Friends Focus on Forever

What does it look like for a woman to build the home in a way that honors the Lord? How does her personal relationship with Christ influence the way she sees her role as a builder of the home and a helpmate to her husband?  1. Embrace Your Unique Identity 2. Prioritize Your Inner Beauty  3. Live Out Your Role As a Helpmate  4. Respect Your Husband 5. Behold the Beauty of Biblical Submission 

What does courageous biblical manhood look like? What does affectionate Christlike love look like and how are husbands to strive to love in this way? 

How can you make sure that your marriage works?  How do we stay faithful to the end? God has gifted us with His blueprints for marriage, which drive us to live for His glory and our good.  - Your marriage has a divine source - Your marriage is an act of worship - Your marriage is a picture of the gospel - Your marriage is permanent, yet temporary

How does the body of Christ function like a family? What does that practically look like in the context of body life? How does the family of God function to encourage, refresh, and if needed correct one another in love? 1. A Family That Serves 2. A Family That Refreshes 3. A Family That Commends 4. A Family That Shows Affection 5. A Family That Shows Tough Love

What does it mean that the Christian is called to be watchful over their faith, firm in conviction, yet living in their conduct? How do these imperatives come together in the Christian life?  1. Be Watchful 2. Stand Firm in the Faith 3. Act Like Men 4. Be Strong 5. Love Well

How does the resurrection affect the way that we think about our giving to the Lord? How do we think about stewardship as an act of devotion and worship to the Lord? How does living in light of eternity affect how we use our finances today? 1. Giving is a Stewardship 2. Giving as an Act of Worship 3. Giving With a Faithful Rhythm 4. Giving with Confidence

How does the victory of Christ lead the believer to live confidently in the face of death? How does the death and resurrection of Christ shape our labor for the Lord today?  1. The Kindness of the Lord  2. The Victory of the Lord  3. The Command For the Lord

If eternity is a place of community, service, work, and time with God, how does that need to shape our daily lives? How does familiarizing ourselves with the new heaven and new earth lead us to live as sojourners today? 1) Is Heaven Anything Like This World 2) What is This New Heaven Going To Look Like 3) What Will We Do in Heaven? 4) What Will Our Relationship with Jesus be like?

How does the reality of a resurrected body encourage us to live more faithfully today? How does the resurrection shape our hope when we observe the brokenness of life in a fallen and broken world? How does belief in the resurrection assure us of God’s power? 1. The Resurrection Body is Secure By God’s Power 2. The Resurrection Body Will Have Sweet Similarities  3. The Resurrection Body Has Gloriou...