Citizens Church of Orange County

For the past several weeks, we’ve been discovering the goodness of God on every page of the Old Testament, but this week, we paused with David in Psalm 19 to consider something both breathtaking and intimate. The psalmist is struck by the enormity of creation—“the heavens declare the glory of God”—but even more so by the God who draws near, speaking not only through stars but in whispers and words...

Feeling confident in God on Sunday but struggling by Monday morning? In this week’s message on Psalm 27, Pastor Josh Harrison reminds us that true fearlessness comes from making God our “one thing” above all else. Whether we’re on the mountaintop or deep in the valley, authentic worship is both awe and action—gazing on His beauty and seeking His face. Even when life gets hard, God’s presence is ou...

What does it mean to worship when life feels dry, difficult, or disorienting? In this week's sermon on Psalm 63, we unpack how David teaches us to show up, remember God’s faithfulness, and cling to Him—even in the wilderness. Worship isn’t just for the mountaintop moments; it’s an act of faith when we offer God our brokenness, exhaustion, and longing. Whether you feel close to God or far away,...

God is faithful—even in our exhaustion and brokenness. This week, Pastor Sheridan McDaniel walked us through 1 Samuel 30, where David’s men lost everything, wept till they had no strength, and yet found hope by turning to God. Sometimes, the battle gets tough and some can’t go on. But God’s victory is for everyone—those on the frontlines and those too weary to fight. No matter our role, God restor...

David was called a man after God’s own heart, yet his story is one of sin, brokenness, and redemption. From adultery and cover-ups to repentance and restoration, we see how even our worst moments can’t separate us from God’s love when we turn back to Him. Sin often starts small, building until it feels unstoppable—but grace meets us when we own up and realign our hearts. If you’re struggling, know...

Explore the story of Saul and the challenges of obedience, leadership, and people-pleasing in this week's "First Gospel" series. Josh Harrison breaks down the roots of Saul’s downfall and how it connects to our own journeys. The transition from the Judges to the first king of Israel and why the Israelites demanded a king How Saul’s outward qualities masked deep foundations of insecur...

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Are you ready to see heroes in a whole new light? In this deep dive into the story of Gideon from the book of Judges, Pastor Joshua Harrison uncovers how God uses the most unlikely, doubtful, and fearful people to turn the tide in moments of crisis. What happens when God calls a hidden, hesitant man “mighty warrior”? And what if your doubts don’t disqualify you from being used by God—but actually...

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The real meaning of the Year of Jubilee

In this episode, we discuss the real meaning of the Day of Atonement.

In this powerful message, Pastor Joshua Harrison invites us to rediscover the true meaning of resurrection—not as a distant promise at the end of time, but as a bold, world-changing reality that breaks into our everyday lives right now. He unpacks how the first Easter wasn’t just surprising—it upended everything people thought they knew about God, life, and what happens after death. What if resurr...

In this conversation, Joshua Harrison shares a narrative inspired by the Easter story, focusing on Simon the Zealot, one of Jesus' disciples. The story explores themes of expectation, the nature of Jesus' kingdom, and the personal struggles of faith. Through Simon's journey, listeners are invited to reflect on the contrast between human expectations of power and the humility of Jesus&#...

This sermon explores the themes of freedom and obedience in the context of the Exodus narrative, emphasizing the distinction between liberation and true freedom. It discusses the significance of the Ten Commandments, the consequences of disobedience as illustrated by the golden calf incident, and the importance of God's presence in the lives of His people. The conversation concludes with a ref...

Throughout our First Gospel series, we’ve noticed time and again the vital connection between faith and action, between belief and obedience. In Exodus 20:1-17, what we refer to as the Ten Commandments, God outlines his most foundational expectations for his people. If they will just obey these commandments, not only will they experience his blessing but they will also become a blessing to the wor...

This week's First Gospel conversation comes out of Exodus 19:1-6 where we hear directly from God what it means to be his people. It means: we are loved and rescued by his grace, we are invited into a mature relationship with him defined by obedience and partnership, and because of this, we are able to represent him in the world, to live in conspicuous and compelling freedom and so to draw othe...

In this week’s First Gospel story, we study Exodus 16 and learn that there is a significant difference between liberation and freedom. When God leads his people out of Egypt, he doesn’t take the directly to the Promised Land but first into the wilderness where he can teach them what it means to live as the free people of God.

This week, we continue our study of the Old Testament by seeking to better understand the plagues in Exodus 7-12. These are not simply creative punishments against the Egyptians but are instead a direct assault on the spiritual powers that lead to Empire. They are Yahweh dealing with the root causes of slavery and oppression so that his people--and, through them, the whole world--can truly live fr...

In this week's message, we move into the book of Exodus and, after a bit of context, land in the famous story of the burning bush in Exodus 3. From it, we learn what it means to be called by God, how to be more attentive to holy ground, and most importantly what distinguishes this God from all others.

This week, we wrap up the Genesis portion of our First Gospel series by taking a look at the remarkable and pivotal story of Joseph (Genesis 37-50). Through him, we learn that God's timing is not always the same as ours, that God's plan is much bigger than we could have imagined, and that forgiveness has the power to change the world.

In this week's sermon, we journey through the story of Jacob (Genesis 25-32) to learn the difference between simply being blessed by God and participating in God's blessing on our lives. 

This week in our  The First Gospel  series, we return to Abraham and take a look at two formative moments in his story involving his two sons: Ishmael and Isaac (Genesis 16 & 22). But remember, the focus isn't just on the characters of the story but on the God who is revealing his character to, in, and through them.

This week, in our series, The First Gospel, we met a man named Abraham who showed us the meaning of blessing, the nature of faith, and most importantly the God who is grace.