City Bible Church: Weekly Sermons

Faith that impacts the day to day, when you don’t know what to expect from the day to day. 1. Faith When You Don’t Know the Place 2. Faith When You Don’t Know the Pace 3. Faith When You Doubt Know the Possibility

In Psalm 38 David expresses physical and spiritual pain as a consequence of his sin. In this psalm you learn a pattern of lament that is helpful for dealing with sin in a biblical manner. 

Hebrews 11:7 helps us understand how faith and simple obedience are connected.

In Hebrews 11:5-6 we behold 4 features/ingredients of Enoch’s walk with God, as a result shaping & influencing our own personal walk with the Lord. 1. A Pleasing Walk 2. An Enduring Walk 3. A Faith Driven Walk 4. A Reward Filled Walk

By faith Abel offered a gift that was accepted by God. May this text aid us to more faithfully worship the Lord. 1. The Gift Described (v.4a) 2. The Gift Accepted (v.4b) 3. The Gift That Keeps On Giving (v.4c)

As we begin a new series in Hebrews 11, we look at 4 ways this chapter ought to minister to you in the coming weeks. 1. Remind You That Instability Is Certain 2. Urge You That Faith is A Non-Negotiable 3. Challenge You To See That History Matters 4. Motivate You By Illustrating Faith

1. The Shepherd Knows Me (v.1-6) 2. The Shepherd Supplies & Sustains My Life (v.7-10) 3. The Shepherd Loves Me (v.11-18)

Jesus, the Bread of Life, teaches that 1. Hungry Stomachs Are Superficial  2. Soul Satisfying Sufficiency Is Only in the Bread of Live 3. All A Supernatural Work of the Sovereign

In this sermon, Jesus wants nothing less than you to follow Him, and He will present three compelling realities to consider: the value of following Christ, the cost of following Christ, and the cost of not following Christ. 

Resurrection Sunday 2023 As we behold the resurrection of Lazarus, we ponder what the resurrection of Jesus means for us. Three pivotal lessons we learn from this passage and… really three pivotal lessons on why the resurrection of Jesus is a remarkable and unparalleled truth. 1. Death is the Great Enemy 2. Jesus is Lord of All 3. Victory is Now Ours

Good Friday 2023 The importance of not only understanding that Jesus is the resurrection and the life, but believing it. What does Martha know at the beginning of this passage & what does she believe at the end? 1. What Martha Knows 2. What Martha Needs To Believe

Palm Sunday We set off on remembering passion week, the final week in the ministry of Jesus Christ before the cross. His entrance into Jerusalem on Monday, last supper on Thursday, in the early hours of Friday morning His arrest, mock trials, crucifixion, death…. and the glorious resurrection from the dead on Sunday. To remember well, to meditate well, we turn to a familiar and yet pivotal portion...

As we conclude our series in 1 Thessalonians, we unpack Apostle Paul’s farewell. The parting words in this passage ought to be an oasis of refreshment, a moment of recharging, and a time of encouragement for our Christian walk. The God of peace will finish what He’s begun.

In Psalm 116 pastor Carl lays out three considerations why a Christian should love the Lord which are the psalmist's prayer, God's character, and the psalmist's promises. Psalm 116 is a wonderful display of praise while responding to God in love.

What was it like for the church before the New Testament was fully written? The Thessalonians are going to help us answer that question. As we understand what they were going through, it ought to help us better engage with our own full canon of God's Word. 1. Don’t Do This (v.19-20) 2. Do This (v.21-22)

The gospel & theology shape the Christian’s life. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Paul provides 3 commands that must to be a fundamental part of your life if you're In Christ. 1. Rejoice Always (v.16) 2. Pray Without Ceasing (v.17) 3. Give Thanks In All (v.18)

CBC’s 7 year anniversary This is how the church functions while we wait for the Lord’s return. We continue to maintain 3 relationships in the church: 1. The Pastors Relationship With You 2. Your Relationship With the Pastors 3. Your Relationship With Each Other

In Galatians 6:1-5 we see the importance of Christian community to revitalize fellow believers. Specifically, God has called the Church to restore and bear burdens of each other while taking individual responsibility before God. 

How do we live in light of Jesus’ return? 1. Be Confident That You Are A Child of Light (v.4-5) 2. Be Awake & Alert (v.6-8a)  3. Be Clothed With Armor (v.8b-10) 4. Be Building Each Other Up (v.11)

A key principle to the discipline of the mind is stewardship. The life of the redeemed mind is a precious responsibility that we must steward with diligent care. Living by faith is a stewardship of God’s grace. In this session we will consider the battle for the mind, habits of the heart, and the art of redeemed thinking. We will look at strategies for practically valuing Christ more, preparing fo...

In this session we will introduce the subject of disciplining the mind for the sake of loving God. We will then look at the immaterial anatomy of the human being from a biblical perspective. The situation of our minds will be considered from a biblical worldview, emphasizing both the noetic effects of the fall and the radical effects of the new birth. The goal of this session is to bring clarity t...

We were created to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Fulfilling the purpose for which we were made is essential to true satisfaction. The mind was made to love God and will never be truly satisfied in any other love. In this session we will consider the supply that God gracious gives us in Christ for the discipline of our minds: Scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. By these means we can seek t...

A Holy God must judge sin. His perfect wrath is a settled disposition against sin. in 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 we learn about the judgement that is to come, the day of the Lord. Three details about the day of the Lord: 1. A time of wrath 2. A time of mercy 3. A time to be prepared for

In this sermon, find out who the Father’s favorite Person is, and why that means all the difference in your life.

Normally we’d move onto the next portion of Scripture, but we spend one more Sunday in 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 to answer a few extra questions. God does not want us to be uninformed. 1. What happens next?  2. What does marriage have to do with this passage? 3. Why does this truth matter?