Church of the City

Join us on September 7th as we begin our 2025 Vision Series. This year's vision series might feel a little different. We often spend our vision series focusing on what makes Church of the City unique but this year we want to consider what binds all Christian communities together: the saving work of Christ and his command to make disciples. What is a disciple of Christ? How do we make them? If...

Join us this Sunday for a special message, as we dive into 1 John 4:9–10 and explore what it means to both give and receive love the way God intended. Jason will touch on how this plays out in all relationships—including marriage. Whether you’re single, married, or somewhere in between, this message will speak to the heart of how we love one another.

Friends, we’re thrilled to have guest speaker Paul Schuster with us this Sunday as he shares a message: On Being Sent into the World. We'll be looking at John 20:19–22, where Jesus appears to His disciples after the resurrection. In the middle of their fear and uncertainty, He speaks peace over them and says, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” It’s a simple but powerful reminder th...

Join us Sunday as we look at the final verse of Psalm 23. David brings things to a beautiful crescendo as he considers God's presence with us. We'll consider how David's words echo throughout the rest of Scripture and form an essential distinguishing mark of the Christian faith. We can't wait to reunite again!

This Sunday, we continue our journey through Psalm 23 with a powerful look at verse 5. In "The Banquet Host," we'll explore how God prepares a table for us—even in the presence of our enemies—and what it means to live under His abundant care and unshakable peace. Come be encouraged and refreshed by the  Good Shepherd  who welcomes us to His table.

Charles Spurgeon once said, "The Road to sorrow has been well trodden, it is the regular sheep track to heaven, and all the flock of God have had to pass along it." You have likely found this to be true if you have followed Jesus for any length of time. Jesus himself said, "In this world you will have trouble." So how do we handle these seasons of darkness, of fear, of despair?...

This Sunday, Jason will lead us through verse 3 of Psalm 23. Get ready for a bit of a leadership check from David this week: all of the leading and providing that God does for us is not actually for us! It's for his own name's sake. We trust you've been encouraged this summer as we journey through the deep waters of this text!

" I shall not want." The second line of Psalm 23 has been interpreted many different ways over the years. Is David making a statement of fact, or is this determined self-motivation? Join us Sunday as we consider.

After considering the image of the shepherd throughout the arc of Scripture last Sunday, join us this week for Reunion as we zoom into Psalm 23 and consider David's declaration: "The Lord is my shepherd." What a statement! It requires a certain amount of boldness to declare "mine!" in regards to the God of the universe! And yet, these words, when we make them our own, carry...

This Sunday, we’re excited to begin a new sermon series called The Good Shepherd , rooted in the comforting and powerful words of Psalm 23. Throughout the series, we’ll reflect on what it means to be led, known, and cared for by God as our shepherd. To begin, we’ll look at John 10, where Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and lays down His life for them. We’re also thrilled...

Join us this Sunday as Jason brings our series, Christ Over All , to its conclusion. We hope you have been encouraged, church, as we've considered the supremacy of Christ over every area of life. We serve a great king!

Join us for worship on June 8 as we continue our series  Christ Over All  with a message titled  Christ’s Power in Us . Together, we’ll explore the Christian response to spiritual forces—what Scripture says about the unseen battles we face and how we can stand firm in the power and authority of Christ. Whether you’re just beginning to ask questions or have walked with Jesus for years, this is a me...

Join us for a powerful message as guest speaker  Samir  shares insights from  Daniel 10  and  Luke 10:18 , exploring the unseen spiritual battles and the radiant power of God’s truth. Samir will also speak about the work being done through the  Lumens of Truth: Afghan Ministry —a testimony of light shining in some of the world’s darkest places. Come be inspired and equipped to carry the light of C...

Join us this Sunday as we transition into Part Two of our Christ Over All series, where we'll explore Christ's supremacy not just over earthly rulers and authorities, but the spiritual forces at work in our world as well. C.S. Lewis famously said this about spiritual powers in the world: "There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to...

Join us this Sunday as we continue considering how the People of God interact with power. Last week we looked to the Old Testament to see that, in some ways, the Hebrew Scriptures are all pointing to the problematic nature of power for human authorities. Thankfully, Jesus came as the truly faithful king in David's line—so how did the New Testament church think of power and authority in light o...

Join us this Sunday at Reunion as we continue our series Christ Over All . Last Sunday we considered the relationship between God and human authority; this week we'll consider how God's people relate to authority. This should be straightforward, right? If only that were the case! The story the Scriptures tell reveals a complicated relationship between God's people and power. Join us as...

This week week at Church of the City, we continue our sermon series Christ Over All with a powerful look at God and human authority. Drawing from Genesis 1 and Psalm 8, we’ll explore how God created humanity in His image to steward creation under His supreme rule. Come discover what it means to live faithfully under Christ’s authority in every area of life.

Holy Week is here. We look forward to celebrating together one of the most significant weeks in world history; days in which our true King was revealed, sin and death were defeated, and our hope of resurrection was born. Have a look below for some more details on how we'll be gathering as a church.

Join us this Sunday as we conclude our series, Deeper Still, by looking at Jesus' final words in at his last supper with his disciples. Remarkably, those last words were spent praying for you! How does it make you feel to know that the eternal Son of God prayed for you in some of his final moments before heading to the cross?

This Sunday, we’ll dive into the first half of John 17:1-19, where Jesus prays not only for his disciples, but also for himself. Why would the Son of God need to pray for himself, we might ask? And how is that prayer relevant for us? Join us as we consider this prayer from Jesus as he approached the cross.

This Sunday we'll be exploring the rest of John 16. If Jesus promised to give us his peace (John 14:27), then why do our lives still feel un-peaceful so much of the time? If he promised to answer whatever we ask in his name, then why do we still feel anxious so often, even when we seek relief in him? Join us at Reunion as we explore some of the answers to these questions, and the durable hope...

Join us this Sunday as we explore John 15 and 16. We see Jesus return to the theme of the Helper, the Spirit of God, that He sent to us. What role does the Spirit play in our lives? What role does the Spirit play in the world as we await Christ's return? And can it really be true that we are better off without Jesus here with us in the flesh?

This Sunday when we join together in Reunion we'll be considering Jesus' words in John 15. Andrew Murray once said that if every Christian would let the words of this passage sink into their hearts, then "all will be right." Let's come together and soak up these words from our friend and King, Jesus!

Hello COTC family! We have a bold, beautiful vision for Guelph. We long for a day when every person in our city could encounter Jesus and experience the wholeness of life in his kingdom. In some ways, this vision grows bolder every year, as our city continues to grow: the Guelph census area surpassed 180,000 people last year! Sadly, the church in Guelph is far from keeping pace with this growth. W...

Hello COTC family - Spencer here. As we finished our series, "The Missional Heart of God," it felt like we as a church needed to spend more time on these themes, so we have decided to camp out in a section of Scripture that many believe shows us the deepest parts of Jesus' heart: in the upper room, before his crucifixion, with his disciples. Join us we explore John 13-17 and dive dee...