City Bible Church: Weekly Sermons

4 Christmas Promises from Micah 5:1-15 that should comfort us this advent season: 1. The Promise of a Perfect Plan 2. The Promise of a Perfect King 3. The Promise of Perfect Care 4. The Promise of Perfect Peace

In this sermon, we're given six reminders about God's Gospel, so that you might be strengthened in your treasure of it, and encouraged in your desire to proclaim it. God's Gospel is God's God's Gospel is Good News God's Gospel was Promised in History God's Gospel is Jesus Christ our Lord Jesus was Born Jesus was made a Descendant of David Jesus was made Fully Human Jesus was proven the Son of God...

Two goals for this message: You will learn what the unforgivable sin is. You will get a fresh look at Christmas. 1. The Claim of the Scribes 2. The Counterargument of Jesus 3. The Consequences of Unbelief 4. The Catastrophe to Avoid

In this narrative we see a contrast between the crowds and the committed, the fans and the followers. So which one are you? 5 Facts about the Disciples: 1. They Are Different than the Crowds 2. They Are Given a Unique Title 3. They Come from Varying Backgrounds 4. They Are Given a Specific Commission 5. They Are Changed by the Lord, in order to Change the World

One of the greatest enemies of our thankfulness is our forgetfulness. So in Psalm 33 we go back to the fundamentals of gratitude. 3 Simple questions, & 3 profound answers. 1. Who Should Give Thanks? 2. Why Should You Give Thanks? 3. How Should You Give Thanks?

Heartless religion is dangerous. In Mark 2:23-3:6, Jesus declares and demonstrates that He is Lord of the Sabbath. But we also learn, from the example of the Pharisees, about the dangers of heartless religion. 1. Heartless Religion Hurts You 2. Heartless Religion Hurts Others

In our text for this morning Jesus says “Time for something New." Something that not just looks new or seems new, but is truly like nothing you have seen before. Do you want it? 1. Jesus brings Gladness, not Sadness 2. Jesus brings Transformation, not Decoration

Throughout the New Testament, the sinner and the self-righteous are contrasted in terms of the tax collector and Pharisee. In this text, Jesus will reveal your position based on how you see "bad people." Jesus Chooses a Bad Person Jesus Eats with Bad People The Self-Righteous Avoid Bad People Jesus Only Saves Bad People

Jesus is the Great Physician that heals both body and soul. 4 Snapshots in Mark 2:1-12: 1. The Gathering Crowds 2. The Desperate Five 3. The Doubting Leaders 4. The Son of Man 4 Lessons we learn: 1. Jesus 2. Forgiveness 3. Faith 4. Doubt

An emotional scene that provokes us to analyze our heart. How do I feel about Jesus? How do I feel about my sin? How do I feel about other people? Witness 3 vivid emotions in Mark 1:40-45: 1. The Pain of the Leper 2. The Pity of the Lord 3. The Passion of the Liberated

Guest preacher, Keung Jinn shows how Jesus, in the midst of busy ministry, kept the main thing... the main thing. Therefore, we learn how to keep the main thing... the main thing. Following along as Jesus' Galilean ministry continues to unfold: 1. An Amazing Evening with Jesus 2. Jesus' Amazing Declaration

We are shown the astonishing authority of Jesus - the amazing personhood of Jesus, as we spend the day with Him in Capernaum. 1. Amazed by His Teaching 2. Amazed by His Identity 3. Amazed by His Power

As Jesus begins His Galilean ministry He talks about the kingdom, the message of the kingdom, and those who will participate in this work, His followers. 1. Christian, this is your kingdom hope 2. Christian, this is your kingdom message 3. Christian, this is your kingdom calling 4. Christian, this is your kingdom mission

Can I be confident that Jesus can forgive me? That He has dealt with all of my failures and reconciled me to the Father? That I find my new identity, strength and everything else in Him? In Mark 1:9-13, we find two reasons we can be confident that Jesus is the One who saves us: 1. We can be confident because Jesus went into the waters 2. We can be confident because Jesus went into the wilderness

1. The Messenger 2. The Mission 3. The Message 4. The Meaning

As we introduce this book, we'll look at 3 life impacting blessings we'll get from our study of Mark’s Gospel. 3 things we can expect… 1. We Will Encounter Jesus 2. We Will Adore Servanthood 3. We Will Follow Our Shepherd

On this Sunday when we celebrate the Lord’s Table, may we have the assurance that there is victory in our suffering, because there was/is great victory in Christ’s suffering. Three Lessons from 1 Peter 3:18-22 1. The Aim of Suffering 2. The Triumph in Suffering 3. The Reward of Suffering

In preparation for our series in the Gospel According to Mark, we look to 1 Peter 1:3-9. Three ways to fuel our joy! 1. You Fuel Joy, By Remembering Your Living Hope 2. You Fuel Joy, By Redefining Trials 3. You Fuel Joy, By Refocusing on Christ

The concluding message in our Proverbs series. Two banquets, two hosts, two invites, & only one choice.

Tranwei serves as the Pastor over Student Ministries and Membership at Grace Community Church of Jacksonville FL. He is originally from Sacramento, CA, where he came to faith in Jesus Christ at a summer camp while in junior high. After graduating from UCLA with a degree in math, he worked in Los Angeles as a middle school math teacher before attending The Master's Seminary. While in seminary, he s...

Guest Speaker: Chris Gee Chris was born in Oakland, California and raised in the nearby city of Castro Valley. In 2004, he made the trek down to Los Angeles to attend UCLA where he studied mass communication and English. After graduating college, he moved on to study at The Master’s Seminary and earned his M.Div. and Th. M. degrees. He currently serves as the Director of Shepherds Conference and a...

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." 1. The Parenting Principle 2. The Parenting Principle Applied -You Pass On Your Greatest Heritage -You Provide Biblical Instruction -You Apply Loving Discipline

Jesus didn't gossip; He did not slander; nor did any other falsehood come from His mouth. Perhaps one of the most beautiful things about Christ is that we never have to doubt what He thinks of us! The mind and heart of God is revealed in His Word, and He never wants you to be confused or unclear about His thoughts or intentions for you. Isn't this comfort and freedom? May God's people be known as...

We look to Proverbs 7 to see the path to moral compromise. May this passage persuade you to avoid this path, or to jolt you off of it. Avoiding the four stepping stones to moral compromise: 1. Be Weak in the Word 2. Willing to Flirt with Fire 3. Underestimate the Seduction of Sin 4. Do Not Count the Cost

Friendship is a gift from God. We look at 4 traits of a good friends in Proverbs. Become it, seek it, enjoy it. 1. A Good Friend Is Loyal 2. A Good Friend Is Honest 3. A Good Friend Is a Peacemaker 4. A Good Friend Makes You Better