City Bible Church: Weekly Sermons

How do we trust God when life does not make sense? 1. We Anchor Ourselves in God (v.12) 2. We Confess Our Confusion (v.13-17) 3. We Wait with Hope (2:1)

What is Motherhood? Attacks on Motherhood God's View of Motherhood The Perfect Mother - Her Identity is in God - Her Husband is Her Priority - She is Tempted and Sins - She Struggles with the Consequences of Sin - She lives by Faith: Love, Holiness, and Self-Control

The prophet Habakkuk in v.2-4 questions God, "How long?" & "Why?" In response, the Lord of the universe declares that he is at work in v.5-11. May we be reminded that in our most challenging circumstances, God is working! 1. God Works 2. God Works in Unique Ways 3. God Works Amongst the Nations 4. God Works in His People 5. God Works for His Glory

Trouble & trust, providence & prayer, frustration & fear, God’s goodness & the presence of evil… In this new series we get to listen in on the prophet Habakkuk talk with God about a world that seems to be falling apart, and in doing so we’ll learn about the One who’s holding it all together. In the midst of troubling times the prophet Habakkuk ask's God two questions in v.1-4: 1. O Lord, How Long?...

We wrap up our study of Mark's Gospel with these three headings: 1. The Perfect Word of God 2. The Perfect Ending to Mark's Gospel 3. The Perfect Call to Action

May we place unwavering, life altering, hope producing confidence in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1. Proof for the Resurrection 2. Power of the Resurrection

On this Good Friday Evening, consider the glorious news that Jesus experienced every aspect sin's death, so that you don't have to, if you are united to Him. 1. Jesus Died according to the Scriptures 2. Jesus was Buried according to the Scriptures 3. Why? - Jesus Died for Sins - Jesus Died as a Substitute - Jesus Died to Demonstrate God's Love - Jesus Died to Free the Believer

Living a life of gratitude by looking at the gifts, benefits, & blessings of the cross. 3 Realities to be grateful for: 1. You Are Rescued (v.33-34) 2. You Are Brought Near (v.35-38) 3. You Have Received Sight (v.39)

We focus on the most important event in history, the cross. John Stott “The Cross is the blazing fire at which the flame of our love is kindled, but we have to get near enough for its sparks to fall on us." 1. The Palace before the Cross 2. The Path to the Cross 3. The Pain of the Cross 4. The Praise after the Cross

“When I consider my crosses, tribulations and temptations, I shame myself almost to death, thinking what are they in comparison to the suffering of my blessed Savior Jesus Christ.” Martin Luther “We can’t trace His hand, but we can trust His heart.” Spurgeon We often don’t know why, But we know the Who. 1. Behold, Our Silent King 2.Behold, Our Sinless Substitute We can rest in these truths: i. Our...

We look at Mark 14:66-72 as a reminder to trust the Lord, in the good times and in the bad, in the challenging and the easy, in times of peace and in times of persecution... a reminder to be true to your Lord. 1. Fear 2. Failure 3. Forgiveness

How do you make sense of God's glory in the midst of disappointment? 1 Kings 19 will help us answer that question. We'll make 4 observations from the text: 1. A Good Desire 2. An Unexpected Answer 3. A Discouraged Reaction 4. A Glorious Explanation

Alberto Solano, church planter in Mexico, is our guest speaker.

As we continue in the Gospel of Mark on Baptism Sunday, we are presented Four Facts about Jesus Christ that demand you to make a verdict: 1. Jesus is Without Sin 2. Jesus is the Christ 3. Jesus is God 4. Jesus is Human

We witness the betrayal in the garden of Gethsemane. We learn about apostasy & hypocrisy.

We have the privilege of beholding the Glory of Jesus Christ in His suffering: 1. Behold His Agony 2. Behold His Prayer 3. Behold His Resolve

Though the primary focus of Mark 14:26-31 is on Christ’s prediction of the disciples’ scattering when the Shepherd is struck, we want to learn a few lessons about Peter’s predicted failure. This account has been included in the Word of God not to shame Peter, but to help us. Let this predicted failure serve you in your walk with the Lord. 3 Lessons to be learned: 1. Faith Will Be Tested 2. A Promi...

Do we understand the significance of the most important meal in history? Let's look at four details of Last Supper in Mark 14:22-25. 1. The Bread 2. The Cup 3. The New Covenant 4. The Kingdom

Mark 14:12-21 shows us that Jesus is in control. All is perfectly prepared by Him, which ought to bolster our faith & trust. 1. Jesus is in control of His supper 2. Jesus is in control of His suffering

On Sept 9th, 2018 we began a journey together in Mark's Gospel. 55 sermons later… we have beheld the splendor and majesty of Jesus Christ. Now Mark 14:1-11 asks us the question, "Do you love Him?"

As we consider the New Year, Jesus wants you to know the future, so that you will see clearly in the present. (Part 3 of 3 of the Olivet Discourse) When Will Jesus Return? - You Will Know - You Will Not Know How Does This Affect the Present? - Don't Be Caught Sleeping - Stay Awake and Ready!

This is the last week of the year, and in this sermon, Jesus explains the last week of the world. Behold the glory of God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, Who knows the future. (This is Part 2 of the Olivet Discourse in Mark 13. Listen to Part 1 titled "No Surprises.") Three questions will be answered: Who is in Control of the Future? What Will Happen in the Future? How Will Christ Arrive in...

Three reasons to rejoice this Christmas: 1. Rejoice, You Have a Savior 2. Rejoice, You Have a King 3. Rejoice, You Have Hope

As we celebrate Jesus’ first coming, we look to Mark 13:1-13 (the Olivet Discourse) to learn about His second coming. We’ll look at two prophecies & then some application for us as a church. 1. Prophecy About the Temple 2. Prophecy About the Tribulation 3. Preparing Us for Today

Based on how you spend your time, energy, & money... do you have a self-centered or a God-centered heart? What does your financial stewardship say about you? 1. A Self-Centered Heart (v.38-40) 2. A God-Centered Heart (v.41-44)