Cities Church Sermons

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon the author's warning in Hebrews 3:12-19 of an evil, unbelieving heart. The heart of the warning is a warning about our hearts. Every sin comes from the heart, especially the sin of unbelief. The hard heart is the heart that is incapable of faith. The command here is to exhort one another to cling to Jesus, lest we be deceived by sin.

In this sermon on Hebrews 3:1-11, Pastor Joe Rigney explains how the author of Hebrews wants us to consider Jesus through what God has done in the past. Let's worship God with gratitude, and let's consider Jesus in his suffering and death, and in his triumph and life.

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon what Hebrews 2:10-18 tells us about Jesus's relationship to us. Jesus suffered because he became human. And because Jesus suffered, with the same things that we suffer, he knows how to help us. When we cry out to Jesus for help, we must know – He has been there.

In this sermon, Pastor Kenny Ortiz preaches from Hebrews 2:5-9 which speaks of a future world to come, where all things will be redeemed. We are more sinful than we realize, yet at the same time we are more valuable than we realize. Jesus was made lower than the angles for a little while, but then the lower surpassed the greater. By the grace of God, Jesus tasted death for everyone. God became low...

In this sermon, Pastor Kenny Ortiz expounds upon Hebrews 2:1-4 which implores us to "pay much closer attention" to Jesus. If we do not listen closely to Jesus, we will drift away before we even realize it.

In this sermon on Hebrews 1:7-14, Pastor Joe Rigney explores how the role of angels are a real part of the biblical vision of reality. We should recognize the place of Angels in God's works, let the loves and hates of Jesus shape our own, and know that the joy of Jesus anchors us in his rule and reign. Angels are real; Jesus is better.

In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds Hebrews 1:4-6 by emphasizing the timing, the location, and the significance of Jesus's coronation. Jesus sat down on the throne as the long-promised greater son of David. Jesus sits in the presence of God. Let's draw near to this throne of grace.

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell begins our Hebrews series by examining an essential truth from Hebrews 1:1-4: Jesus is better than any other thing. Hebrews puts Jesus right in front of our heart's face. The prose is careful; the arguments are beautiful; the repetitions are strategic; and Jesus is front and center throughout the whole thing. Welcome to the Book of Hebrews.

In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Joe Rigney preaches on an obedience that shines by expounding upon words from Paul's letter in Philippians 2:12-18. God works within us so that we can work out a proper mindset and spirit – cheerful, without grumbling or complaining, looking first to the interest of others – so that God is happily pleased.

In this sermon, on Christmas Sunday, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds 2 Timothy 2:9-10. Let's be unashamed of the gospel and remember Jesus Christ. Remembering Jesus is a mental action, scripture-led, and personal.

In this sermon, on the fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Josh Foster expounds upon 2 Corinthians 4:1-6. All we have is from God's grace and mercy. God's amazing grace is all we have. We once were blind, but now we see. We see Jesus. Do You See Him?

In this sermon, on the third Sunday of Advent, church planter Jordan Hecox expounds upon John 12:27-35. The time is short and the danger of darkness is real but God's offer still stands. Believe in the light so that you might become sons of light.

In this sermon, on the second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Joe Rigney looks at the gospel of John (1:1-13) to expound upon the link between the story of Jesus and what came before. The Word is Light and the True Light came and is still coming into this world. Let's recognize the darkness and point to the True Light that is Jesus.

In this sermon, on the first Sunday of Advent, Pastor Kenny Ortiz expounds upon God's promise of deliverance in Luke 1:67-79. God's mercy shall be a light in the darkness. God will rescue us.

In this sermon, Pastor Kenny Ortiz explores God's commands in Leviticus 23-27. God instructs the people in means of remembrance. Remember what God has done to cleanse our sins, and remember that the Holy God now dwells with us.

In this sermon on Leviticus 21-22, Pastor David Mathis draws out both what was made known about our God and the mysteries kept secret but revealed through Jesus. God is holy and God makes his people holy and without blemish - despite our sinfulness.

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell draws out three timeless truths that are especially relevant for today. These truths in Leviticus 17-20 teach us how to love our neighbors, honor our bodies, and order sexual relations.

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon the significance of two goats found in Leviticus 16. Verses 15-22 are at the center of chapter 16, chapter 16 is at the center of Leviticus, and Leviticus is at the center of the Pentateuch. These two goats are the center of the center of the center of the center. Jesus is the goats. He is our High Priest and our scapegoat.

In this sermon on Leviticus 11-15, Pastor Jonathan Parnell connects these chapters to the rest of the story of the Christian life. Becoming like Jesus is the whole point. Being close to God requires purity and sanctification, but we need not worry, for God will sanctify his people. It's about surrender, not self-improvement. We either move lifeward or deathward.

In this sermon on Leviticus 8-10, Mike Schumann expounds upon the sacrificial system and the significance it holds for us today. God gifted us with his son, the Great High Priest, Jesus Christ, allowing us to be near to him. We cannot create our own way to God, but we must pursue God as he has instructed us to do.

In this sermon on Leviticus 1-7, Pastor Joe Rigney provides some insight into understanding the sacrificial system. This system of atonement was Israel's process of drawing near to God, but thanks to Jesus–the unblemished Lamb of God, slain for us, then resurrected and ascended to heaven on our behalf–the living and holy God invites us to draw near!

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell provides an introduction to the book of Leviticus. He explains the significant background it provides to the meaning of the gospel and explores the chiastic structure of the Pentateuch – revealing sacrifice as the very center. Although nobody puts verses from Leviticus on coffee mugs or decor, Cities Church is committed to preaching the whole counsel of God....

In this Sermon on Psalm 61, Pastor Jonathan Parnell gives three steps to take when we feel far away. It begins with desiring change, followed by remembering God is for us, and then we must also have hope in the Messiah. David has this hope moving from distance to devotion and he wants us to know that it is centered on Jesus.

In this sermon from Pastor David Mathis, we learn from Psalm 60 the spiritual dynamic of fleeing to God in our devastation. God's sovereignty inspires our hope, we should flee to the banner of his word, we should call upon his decisive action in prayer, and we should know that God protects his own – without even breaking a sweat.

In this sermon, Pastor Kenny Ortiz exposits David's feelings of being hunted by Saul's men in Psalm 59. God has determined David to be the next king and it is laughable to try and stop God's plan. David is confident in the steadfast love of God, therefore he will build his life upon this truth. Thus, he does not seek vengeance when the spears are hurling toward him. When faced with persecution, do...