2 Cities Church Podcast

Amos 3:3 Can two walk together without agreeing to meet? Big Idea: A steep path with Jesus is better than an easy path without him. 1. Don’t forget where you came from  V. 1-8 Listen to this message that the Lord has spoken against you, Israelites, against the entire clan that I brought from the land of Egypt: I have known only you out of all the clans of the earth; therefore, I will punish y...

AMOS: A voice that can’t be silenced Amos 2:4-16 1. Ghosted God  V. 4-5 The Lord says: I will not relent from punishing Judah for three crimes, even four, because they have rejected the instruction of the Lord and have not kept his statutes. The lies that their ancestors followed have led them astray. Therefore, I will send fire against Judah, and it will consume the citadels of Jerusalem. 2....

Amos: A Voice That Can’t be Silenced Amos 1:1-2 The words of Amos, who was one of the sheep breeders from Tekoa—what he saw regarding Israel in the days of King Uzziah of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. He said: The Lord roars from Zion and makes his voice heard from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds mourn, and the summit of Carmel wi...

Helping you go from stimulus to solid Spending Isaiah 55:1-3 Big Idea- Spending problems are often spiritual problems Isaiah 55:1-3 “Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the water; and you without silver, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without silver and without cost! Why do you spend silver on what is not food, and your wages on what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and ea...

Week 2 of a series on managing money from Pastor Jeff Struecker   Action Steps:  1. Today, I surrendered everything to King Jesus  2. I've listened to money more than the Holy Spirit lately.  3. I will not let my net worth become my idol.   Download our app: Text "2CITIESAPP" to 77977 to download.   Join a life group, or subscribe to our email list: https://linktr.ee/...

Big Idea- WORK doesn’t have to be a 4-letter word. 1. We are all called to work. Genesis 2:15 The Lord God took the man and placed him in the garden of Eden to work it and watch over it. 2. Work brings dignity. Proverbs 12:11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense. 3. Worship at work 1 Peter 4:7-11 The end of all things is near; therefore, be...

Vision Sunday: Where we're headed in 2021 Big Idea- No amount of darkness can overpower one small light. John 1:4–5 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 That light shines in the darkness, and yet the darkness did not overcome it Push for change Back to reality “Darkness cannot drive out darkness” Action Steps: Today, I saw “the light” and Jesus saved me I will push back dark...

Big Idea- No one exchanges the gift of love.   Ro 5:1–5 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction p...

Merry Christmas!   Luke 2:10 -11 "But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: 11 Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord."   Big Idea- Joy and love are hand and glove in Jesus. Join our email list at: https://linktr.ee/2citieschurch

The birthplace of HOPE is a manger in Bethlehem.   Ro 5:1–4 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produce...

Christmas: Live and in the Flesh Romans 5:2 Big Idea- The gift of faith gets better the more you use it Ro 5:1–2 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Faith is your doorway to God’s grace Faith he...

Christmas: Live and in the Flesh What is REAL peace?   Romans 5:1 Big Idea- God’s greatest gift is wrapped in a priceless package Ro 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1. Your relationships are right 1 Ki 22:44  Jehoshaphat also made peace with the king of Israel. 2. Your debts are paid Lk 2:14 Glory to God in...

Due to technical difficulties in the live service, this is a re-recording Jeff did for you from his home.  At Our Core- Have Fun Big Idea: If following Jesus isn’t fun, you’re doing it wrong. Ps 92:4  For you have made me rejoice, Lord, by what you have done; I will shout for joy because of the works of your hands. 1. F ree to be yourself Ps 92: 4 You have made me rejoice… I will shout f...

At Our Core- Reach Far Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Bi...

At Our Core- Love Fiercely Matt 22:37-40 Mt 22:37–40  He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. 38  This is the greatest and most important command. 39  The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself . 40  All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.” Big Idea- Jesus is worthy of love at 💯 1. A...

At Our Core Live Free- Gal 5:1 Big Idea- Only a free life is worth living- because they can’t put chains on your soul! Ga 5:1 For freedom, Christ set us free. Stand firm, then, and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery. Free from your Flesh Ga 5:16–17 I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is agai...

At Our Core:  Wow Folks- Luke 10:42 Big Idea- WOW is Everyday excellence.  This happens by saying “no” to good things so that we can say “yes” to great things. Lukek 10:38-42 While they were traveling, he entered a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what he said. 40&n...