Citadel Square Sermons

Pastor Jonathan Suggs preaches from 2 Peter 3:14-18. Stability is kind of like trust: it’s hard to build and easy to lose. But can you actually keep it? In our culture, Christianity is just one approach among many, deconstruction is celebrated, and doubt hits everyone. So, then what do we do? As Peter ends his letter, this is the pastoral concern at the top of his mind: What must we do to remain s...

Pastor Jonathan Suggs preaches from 2 Peter 3:8-13. Waiting can be agonizing. In these seasons, we feel agitated, disappointed, and maybe even frustrated with God. When the waiting seems endless, we can easily become distracted or settle for something less than what we originally hoped. Yet, in this passage, Peter talks about the Christian life not in terms of immediate flourishing and satisfactio...

Pastor Steve Lindenmeyer preaches from 2 Peter 3: 1-7. Mockers are nothing new. In a world that scoffs at the promises of God, Peter calls the church to do one thing: remember. Remember the words of the prophets. Remember the commands of the apostles. Remember that Christ is coming back. This week, we continue in 2 Peter 3, where Peter arms believers with the one thing that silences every doubt —...

Pastor Ben Miller preaches from 2 Peter 2:17-22. In his final indictment against the false teachers, Peter ends chapter 2 with an exposing treatment of the motives of these individuals. However, there are questions that remain for us: Why do the false teachers have “success?” Why do they gain a following in the first place? Moreover, what does it look like for God’s people to do more than just sta...

Pastor AJ Rankin preaches from 2 Peter 2:10b-16.  Previously, Peter warned us that false teachers are real and their judgment is certain. This week, he goes even deeper by building a profile so God’s people know exactly what to look for. In 2 Peter 2:10-16, Peter exposes the reckless arrogance, unchecked appetite, and greedy corruption that mark false teachers. God loves His church too much to lea...

Pastor Steve Lindenmeyer preaches from Psalm 42.

Pastor Steve Lindenmeyer preaches from 2 Peter 2:1-10a. False teachers are real, and they're dangerous, but so is the God who guards His people. This week we return to 2 Peter 2:1-10, where Peter issues a sobering warning: false teachers will come, their motives are destructive, their followers are many, and their judgment is sure. But don't miss the other side of Peter's message: in the middle of...

Pastor Steve Lindenmeyer preaches from Exodus 2:1-10. This week, we look at a familiar story with an unfamiliar hero. Moses’ mother will capture our attention as we discover her conviction and courage in the midst of severe hardship. We will see her choose faith over fear and sacrifice over selfishness as she entrusts her son into the hands of a mighty God.

Pastor Ben Miller preaches from 2 Peter 1:20-21. Peter concludes chapter 1 with a final word to his readers before engaging the false teachers in chapter 2. What does Peter point toward that will anchor God’s people for the days ahead? The written Word of God. Christians are self-proclaimed ‘people of The Book,’ and in this week’s sermon, we immerse ourselves in the same truth: The Word of God is...

Pastor Jonathan Suggs preaches from 2 Peter 1:12-19. “Christians believe in fairy tales.” “The Bible is just a bunch of made up stories.” Of course, we hear these accusations in our own culture, but they are certainly not new. This week, we see Peter—motivated by his looming death—respond to this serious charge in his own day. Concerned that his readers will be crippled by doubt, he persuasively s...

Pastor AJ Rankin continues our series and preaches from 2 Peter 1:5-11. This week, the apostle Peter — a man who failed spectacularly at faith, self-control, steadfastness, and love — calls us to make every effort to grow in the qualities that mark a genuinely transformed life. The grace that saved you is the same grace fueling you to grow. This is not a self-optimization checklist. It's applied t...

Pastor AJ Rankin begins our series on 2 Peter and preaches from 2 Peter 1:1-4. We live in a world drowning in false narratives. These stories overpromise and underdeliver, offering more and leaving you empty. The first-century church was facing the same pressure. False teachers had infiltrated the congregation, denying the return of Christ, distorting Scripture, and pulling people away from the tr...

Pastor Steve Lindenmeyer preaches from John 3:16-21 on Easter Sunday as we wrap up our Born Again series. On Good Friday, we reflected on the crucifixion of Jesus and what that means for our redemption today. But the reality of true Christian faith is incomplete without the resurrection of Jesus. Three days after Christ’s death on the cross, he rose again. In this mighty act of sovereign power, Je...

Pastor AJ Rankin preaches from Hebrews 9:11-14 for our Good Friday service. The Friday before Easter is known as Good Friday. This day, we remember the crucifixion of Jesus, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. It is a time of reflection on Christ's sacrifice to cover our sin as fallen humanity, unable to save ourselves, and therefore in need of a perfect redeemer to make us right...

Pastor Ben Miller preaches from John 3:9-15. This week, we re-enter Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3:9-15. Following Jesus’ statements on the new birth, this week we see Nicodemus‘s theology and way of viewing life completely unravel. What does Jesus have to say to those whose foundations have been shaken? What hope does he give to a world that is desperate to know what is true and who...

Pastor Jonathan Suggs begins our Born Again series and preaches from John 3:1-8. As we begin our series in John 3, we see a man named Nicodemus, who is so curious and hungry to know more about this new spiritual teacher and miracle-worker, Jesus, that one night he comes to talk with him. But quickly, Nicodemus is put on his heels and unexpectedly finds his foundation shaken when Jesus tells him th...

Pastor Steve Lindenmeyer concludes our Song of Solomon series and preaches from Song of Solomon 8:5-14. How does a great love story end? Not with a fading flame, but with a fire that cannot be extinguished. Join us this Sunday as we reach the crescendo of the Song of Solomon and discover what selfless and sacrificial love looks like in the golden years — strong, enduring, and priceless.

Pastor AJ Rankin preaches from Song of Solomon 7:1-8:4. Everything about today's culture says a commitment as serious as marriage kills passion. Close every other door, and you'll miss out. Keep your options open, and you'll find freedom. But what if the world has it exactly backward? In Song of Solomon 7:1–8:4, we find a husband and wife whose intimacy isn't diminished by exclusive covenant love—...

Pastor Steve Heron preaches from Song of Solomon 6:4-13. Every marriage is going to face times when sin rears its head and threatens the unity between spouses. The issue isn't if we will deal with sin, but how we will deal with sin. Will we keep a list of our spouses' failures? Will we remain distant and cold until they earn our favor again? Will our desire for vindication control our marriage?  T...

Pastor Ben Miller preaches from Song of Solomon 5:2-6:3. On the heels of the honeymoon night, we now watch our couple experience a little trouble in paradise. This week, we encounter this couple in the midst of what every marriage knows all too well: conflict. It's a reality of relationships, particularly in marriage, that we would all avoid if possible. However, what if God has something differen...

Pastor Steve Heron preaches from Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1. The wedding night has come, and it's filled with delight, fragrance, and most of all romance. Song of Solomon has been anticipating this night, and God gives us an inside look at the intimacy of this couple. While the honeymoon is certainly foremost in the minds of any couple entering into marriage, we also see that marital intimacy is buil...

Pastor Jonathan Suggs preaches from Song of Solomon 3:6-11. It’s finally here. The moment this young couple has been longing for has now arrived. The preparations are complete, and the procession is beginning. It’s the wedding day! But instead of watching as an attendant, we get the unique privilege of hearing the bride’s own perspective on one of the most important days of her life. We will see w...

Pastor Steve Heron preaches from Song of Solomon 2:8-3:5. The relationship between the Bride and her Beloved intensifies. With great interest and intentionality, he comes searching for her. He invites her come away with him, to develop and deepen their relationship. We see the pattern of a deepening relationship that includes pursuit, intentionality, and even dealing with obstacles that prevent a...

Pastor Steve Lindenmeyer preaches from Song of Solomon 1:5-2:7. This week we continue our study in the Song of Solomon, exploring the powerful attraction and deepening affection between the Shulammite bride and her beloved. Through their intimate dialogue and poetic exchange, we'll discover that true attraction flows not merely from outward beauty, but from inward strength and proven character. Th...

Pastor Steve Heron begins our series in the Song of Solomon and preaches from Song of Solomon 1:1-4. The Song of Solomon stands as one of the most insightful looks at the world of dating, marriage, and intimacy. However, many of us have stumbled through the difficulties and heartache of romantic relationships. Thankfully, our God has not left us to navigate the waters of romance without instructio...