Cities Church Exhortations

In this exhortation, Pastor Josh Foster encourages us that despite our circumstances we shall never forget who God is and what he has saved us from. We shall remember who Christ is and what he has done. Christ is our eternal hope.

In this exhortation, Jordan Hecox looks to the apostle Paul's frequent encouragement to persevere through the many trials that we will face on our journey to God's kingdom because as Isaac Watts puts it "though death and hell obstruct the way" we shall not fear and we shall press on.

In this exhortation, Pastor Mike Polley encourages us to go to God with honesty. We must humble ourselves to the truth of who God is and who we are. Then, He will rescue us.

In this exhortation, Pastor Kevin Kleiman gives an example from Luke 18 of how Jesus responds to interruptions. We should be ready to respond to the interruptions that God places in our lives and we should ask for God's help to respond in love like Jesus – no matter the significance of our halted circumstance.

In this exhortation, Jordan Hecox compares us to sheep because in every season, every decision, and every relationship we need a shepherd – or else we will go astray. We need a shepherd like Jesus Christ.

In this exhortation, Pastor Josh Foster gives a series of fitting exhortations, directed to Pastor Ryan Griffith as he departs MN, to continue to reflect Jesus in every endeavor because we know that we represent a kingdom that cannot be shaken.

In this exhortation, Pastor David Mathis encourages us to patiently endure as Christians – despite the shortcomings and temptations of this flighty, flaky, flimsy, noncommittal, impatient, non-enduring age – because we know Jesus is watching and he stands ready to help.

In this exhortation, Pastor Mike Polley reminds us to run back to our true freedom that is in God. We should turn away from the idols that entangle us, and actually pursue the joy that God has for us – the true, abounding, and eternal joy.

In this exhortation, Mike Schumann invites us to no longer put on a perfect performance at Church. Rather, we should come to Church as vulnerable – giving all of our thoughts about our own imperfections, burdens, anxieties, and fears over to God and the community of believers surrounding us. Jesus is our head physician, the Church welcomes the sick.

In this exhortation, Pastor Joe Rigney expresses how American Christians should respond to July 4th by being grateful, grieved, and hopeful.

In this exhortation, Pastor David Mathis reminds us to honor God through thanksgiving for the countless blessings and answered prayers we have graciously received from him. We thank God for the end of Roe.

In this exhortation, Max Kozak explains the reminder from Psalm 1 that what we choose to immerse ourselves in will ultimately shape our affections, thus impacting who we are becoming.

In this exhortation, Pastor Jonathan Parnell illustrates how sin will almost take you further than you meant to go. Today is the day — now is the moment — to get out.

In this exhortation, Pastor Joshua Foster explains how God’s trinitarian love shapes the way we interact with others. The Bible doesn’t just say that God loves but that he is love. He is the essence of love.

In this exhortation, Pastor Mike Polley illustrates that you don’t have to understand how something works in order for it to save your life.

In this exhortation, Pastor David Mathis encourages us to not back away from the details of God’s word to find true unity. Lean into Jesus, in the word. It is good and pleasant when brothers dwell in unity.

In this exhortation, Marshall Segal exhorts us that we each do what it takes, in each season of life, to have and keep good friends.

In this exhortation, Pastor Ryan Griffith reminds us about the high calling of motherhood.

In this exhortation, Pastor Jonathan Parnell explains how in the New Testament, the gospel of Jesus Christ is described almost like a force. It’s a power all its own that is wildly untamable and yet deliberately targeted and purposely irresistible. It turns the world upside down.

In this exhortation, Mike Schumann reminds us that our Father knows how and wholeheartedly enjoys to give gifts. We should not be content to limit the gift of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

In this exhortation, Pastor Kenny Ortiz reminds us of the great truth that the resurrection is not a myth, it’s not a legend, it’s not a metaphor, it’s a matter of history. It actually happened. It is the most victorious moment in all of human history, and it should change everything. It should greatly change the way we live our daily lives, even in the most mundane tasks.

In this exhortation, Daniel Helstrom encourages us to forgive despite all that might be swirling around us this morning – war in Ukraine, mass shootings at home, suicide bombings abroad, false and misleading ideologies, lying and corrupt leaders and politicians, betrayal by friends and loved ones, divorce, death, and despair.

In this exhortation, our church planting resident Jordan Hecox exhorts us to wake up and take note of how God has revealed himself to us through his world and his Word.

In this exhortation, Pastor Joe Rigney explains the false perception our culture has of women. It despises women, and would love to erase all that makes women distinct and glorious. He then answers the question: so what is a woman?

In this exhortation, Max Kozak lifts up the significance of corporate worship. When the church of Christ: purchased by His blood, united into His body, raises its voice - singing together to our Glorious savior – we are encouraging, building up and strengthening one another.