Cities Church Sermons

In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon John 13:18-30. This dark story, centered on betrayal, is an emotionally heavy moment for Jesus and for us. But even in the Judas sermon, it’s a story of the great love of Jesus. Pastor David walks through what happened to Judas, and asks two very personal questions for all of us.

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon John 13:12-17 where Jesus teaches his disciples why he’s washing their feet. We should grow as joyful servants of one another like Jesus is of us.

In this sermon on John 13:1-11, Pastor Mike Schumann sets the scene for section two of John’s gospel which is known as the book of glory. In this section, John brings us in to the most intimate and pivotal moments of Jesus’s life prior to the cross. And in this passage we see four things: the identity of Jesus, the love of Jesus, and two warnings from Jesus.

In this sermon on John 12:35-50, Pastor Jonathan Parnell concludes part one of the Gospel of John by expounding upon the three themes John gives us so far, and the difference they each make in our lives today.

In this sermon, Pastor Marshall Segal expounds upon John 12:20-36. Jesus says that the hour has come for the Son to be glorified. John has been telling us that this moment was coming and now Jesus says it’s here. But what hour is this? Jesus unpacks this for us in four ways.

In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon John 12:12-19 in which we see three mentions of Jesus’s coming (Advent). The way that Jesus comes surprises the people. It’s as if Jesus found the perfect way to say, “I am the long-expected King, but not the King you expect.”

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon John 12:1-8 in which we learn to be more like Mary in our devotion to Jesus the King. What is Jesus calling you to do that would simply reflect his worth?

In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon John 11:45-57. In this passage, Jesus continues to rise and it is turning the city and its leaders upside down. Emerging here are two different visions for the coming death of Jesus – one meant for evil and one meant for good – that teach us how not to be and show us marvels of our God and his Son.

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon John 11:25-44 in which the emotional life of our Lord is on full display as John uncovers the heart of Jesus for us. Jesus displays anger against our enemy, sadness in our grief, and zeal for our salvation. Now what difference does this make in our lives?

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon John 11:5-27. Lazarus has died and Jesus visits the family. In response to Martha’s pain, Jesus shares some of the most amazing words he ever spoke – but there’s a gap between the reality of Jesus’s words here and our experience of life. So how can we close that gap?

In this sermon, Pastor Mike Schumann expounds upon John 11:1-7 where Jesus hears about the illness of Lazarus. Jesus’ response to this news gives us three truths about the heart and character of Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor Marshall Segal expounds upon John 10:22-42. Why would anybody hate and reject Jesus? Why would anybody love Jesus?

In this sermon, our global partner from Cameroon, Dieudonné Tamfu, expounds upon Mark 3:7-35. The mission of the Son of God is to create a new family defined by a people who do God’s will. We are not united by what we look like, but rather our relationship with Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon John 10:1-21. Jesus offers us the “abundant life” and it’s for his greatness. But how can we know and experience this abundant life? In this passage, Jesus offers at least five aspects of this abundant life.

In this sermon on John 9:1-5, Pastor Jonathan addresses one of the most relevant topics in the human experience – the reality of suffering in this world. Here are three truths for when we are confronted with suffering that should help us endure hardships, comfort the hurting, and lead full lives before and unto God.

In this sermon on John 9:1-41, Pastor Mike Schumann expounds upon the miracle of Jesus giving sight to the blind man and the responses from the people in the story. This story gives us three claims about Jesus and his polarizing effect. When Jesus comes around, do you turn and come to the light or do you flee?

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon John 8:48-59 which is the fourth and final dialogue in the chapter. As Jesus goes back-and-forth with the Jewish leaders: he possesses radical security, exposes false allegiance, and issues a wonderful invitation to life everlasting. We should learn from Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon John 8:31-47. With the sheer senseless evil in recent days across our country and in our own Twin Cities, the main point of this passage reminds us that those who are “of God” stay with Jesus. How do we know if our belief is real and will endure?

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon John 8:12-30 and shows three ways that Jesus is unlike any other person you’ve met before. These three ways relate to his judgement, origin, and mission and will guide us in our worship and devotion to him.

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon John 8:12-20 in which the Pharisees give a masterclass in how to misunderstand Jesus. They are a cautionary tale. If you don’t want to be like the Pharisees, there’s three responses to Jesus here that we should take.

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon John 7:25-52. The city of Jerusalem is packed with people and the whole city is abuzz with talk about a man named Jesus. There’s three life-changing ways we should respond to the buzz about Jesus in this chapter.

This week we return to our series through the gospel of John. In this sermon, Pastor Mike Schumann expounds upon John 7:1-24 in which Jesus exposes our darkness. There’s four marks of darkness here and each one offers an opportunity for us to recognize it in ourselves and turn from it.

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Psalm 96. You were made to worship God, but what is the meaning of true worship? Worship might be the most important calling in our lives that we know the least about. This psalm gives us at least two truths about true worship.

In this sermon, Pastor Mike Schumann expounds upon Psalm 95. This psalm directs us to the place where life is found and gives us a warning for once we have found it. When we have found the spectacular one who can save and satisfy, let’s be careful to not turn back on him who should receive our humble worship.

In this sermon, Pastor Marshall Segal expounds upon Psalm 94 which is a ‘how long’ song. This psalm is about wrestling with wickedness and waiting for God’s justice, and much of it applies to any pain or uncertainty that you’re carrying right now. In an honest and faith-filled way of expressing their anguish to God, the people asked “How long, O Lord?”