City Bible Church: Weekly Sermons

What does it look like for the local church to "suffer with one another" and to "rejoice with one another"? How does the church suffering with and rejoicing with its members display the wisdom of God in the gospel to the watching world? 

How is every single member of the body, significant or seemingly insignificant, vital to the spiritual well being of the church? How can we think about ourselves rightly in the church body when we are tempted to either check out or compare ourselves with others and their role in the church? 1. We belong to one another 2. We are on a mission together 3. We are to honor one another 4. We are to care...

What is it about the church that makes it stand out among any other group, organization, or entity? How does the identity of the church being the body of Christ shape not only its identity and purpose but the priorities of its individual members and their relationship with other members as they use their spiritual gifts for the benefit of the church body? 1. You are part of the body 2. You are par...

How do we as modern day believers understand the purpose and place of the prophetic and revelatory gifts in redemptive history? How do we understand the role these gifts had in the spread of the gospel through the early church?

What power is available to the believer? What words can the believer pray for God’s strength and love to be made known to them?  1. God’s Power Helps You Experience Christ 2. God’s Power Astounds You with the Love of Christ 3. God’s Power Helps You Live Like Jesus

What does the Bible have to say about spiritual gifts? How does knowing and using your spiritual gift become a way for you to be a blessing to the church? 1) Unity in Purpose 2) Variety in Gifts 3) Uniqueness in Corinth

City Bible Church Men's Retreat "To Live is Christ" Speaker Todd Bolton

City Bible Church Men's Retreat "To Live is Christ" Speaker Todd Bolton

City Bible Church Men's Retreat "To Live is Christ" Speaker Todd Bolton

What is the litmus test for discerning whether something is of the Holy Spirit or not? How might this evaluation help us better use our spiritual gifts in a way that honors the Lord? 1) Is it Gospel Centered 2) Is it Christ Centered 3) Is it Others Centered

How does a vibrant and seemingly spiritual church find itself on the end of being condemned for losing its first love? How do Jesus's words to the church in Ephesus reveal what it is that Chist cares about and desires from His Bride, the church? How should we heed this warning? 1) Jesus Cares About His Church 2) Jesus Compliments His Church 3) Jesus Confronts His Church 4) Jesus Counsels His Churc...

How do we deal with the instability and uncertainty of a fallen world as followers of Christ in this coming year? What truths concerning God's character do we cling to in such uncertain times? John gives us a glimpse into the very character of God through his greeting in Revelation 1 to the seven churches in Asia. 1. God is Unchanging 2. God is at Work 3. God is a Faithful Witness 4. Christ is the...

How is it that we ought to cherish the King who comes as a humble baby? How does Matthew help us see more clearly who this king is and what it is that he fulfills? 

How does the effort to save the life of one child change the course of redemptive history forever? How is God's faithfulness to His promise and perfect providence put to the test and proven to be true through the faithfulness of seemingly unknown and insignificant people? 1. The promise is at risk 2. The promise has a hero 3. The promise is secured 4. Is the promise fulfilled?

What does a life devoted to the Lord look like? What specific elements that mark someone who desires to live a life pleasing to God as a servant? 1. Seek the Lord 2. Separate from Sin 3. Submit to God's Word 4. Surround yourself with Godly Counsel 4. Serve the Lord Completely

In 2 Samuel 12:1-23 we learn three things about son: it should be confronted, there are consequences, and lastly there is comfort from sin because of the lovingkindness of the Lord. 

How are believers to examine themselves before partaking in the Lord's table? Do we have room in our theology for the reality that God may judge those who participate in an unworthy manner? Why is proper self examination crucial to being able to enjoy the blessings of the elements?  1. To Examine Oneself 2. Leads to Avoiding Discipline 3. Leads to Enjoying the Blessing of the Elements

Although the Lord's table is a feast for believers, those who participate are called to first consider their conduct before the table. What does it look like to enjoy and properly cherish the Lord's Table?  1. Cherish His Church 2. Cherish His Sacrifice  3. Cherish His Covenant  4. Cherish His Return

Husbands are called to lead their wives under the headship of Christ as wives are called to submit to their husbands as those under their headship. But in what ways does your faithfulness to your calling affect the corporate gathering? How can living according to your God-given gender glorify God? 1. The Theological Foundation of Headship 2. The Cultural Outflow in the Church 3. Support from Scrip...

Mark's account of Jesus' encounter with a leper gives us a window into the person of our Lord, the suffering servant, who is willing and able to make clean those who are unclean. 1. Witness the Pain of the Leper 2. Witness the Pity of the Lord 3. Witness the Passion of the Liberated

What does the Bible say about how a Christian should navigate the gray areas of life? What do God's glory, other's consciences, and our own well being have to do with how we pursue our liberties?  Three Questions to Ask Before Doing Anything 1. Does this benefit me?  2. Does this build up others? 3. Does this bless the Lord?

The hope of heaven is often what has motivated saints to do great things for the kingdom throughout church history. Heaven boasts of so many promises that believers can stake their claim on despite the many struggles of living in a fallen world today. However, how can dwelling on what heaven is missing actually encourage believers to long for heaven even more so than they do now? 1. God’s Judgemen...

A seat at the dinner table implies fellowship and communion. Which table should a believer partake in, the Lord's table or the table of demons? Paul gives the Corinthians and us two choices for which meal to choose. Two Meals One Choice 1. A Meal to Enjoy 2. A Meal to Avoid

God's people throughout redemptive history have always struggled with the temptation towards idolatry and distrust in God's goodness. So what purpose do records of these examples in texts of Scripture like 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 serve for the believer today?  3 Statements to Ponder 1. We Are a Blessed People 2. We Are a Vulnerable People 3. We Are a Hopeful People

How is a Christian called to run the race of his or her Christian life? Why is it so crucial that we not only run this race, but run to win? What reward lies at the end of this life for the Christian who faithfully finishes this race? 5 Aspects of a Champion's Mindset - Runs to Win - Exercises Self Control - Keeps Eyes on the Prize - Ignores Distractions - Fears Disqualification