City Bible Church: Weekly Sermons

Five truths from 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 to make Maranatha (Come, Lord Jesus) a watchword/keyword for us as believers. 1. Jesus Returning for His Church is Certain 2. Jesus Returning for His Church is Imminent 3. Jesus Returning For His Church Guarantees Our Glorified Bodies 4. Jesus Returning for His Church Guarantees our Reunion With the Church 5. Jesus Returning for His Church Guarantees Our Re...

Grieving well. Understanding death. Being infused with hope to press on faithfully. The pain of grief can be profound. Thank God for clarity that helps the grieving Christian understand what happens next. Three ways Paul will change the Thessalonians thinking, and as a result three ways the Christian's thinking can be transformed when it comes to grief, death, and hope.

If someone provided the blueprints for how to cultivate joy this year, would you listen? In Psalm 119, we find four reasons why regularly reading the Bible is a resolution worth keeping this year. Joy In Seeing GodJoy In Living WiselyJoy In Growing SpirituallyJoy In Possessing Hope

Christmas Day Service 2022 This Christmas we go back in time, in order to look into the future…. We turn to Isaiah in order to look at the first and second advent of Jesus. To instill hope, produce courage, and stir up celebration. The Perfect KingThe Perfect Kingdom

In these last three Sundays we looked at what pleases the Lord. We turn to 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 to further unpack the Lord’s will for our lives. 1. God Is Pleased, When We Cultivate Love 2. God Is Pleased, When We Don’t Exploit Love

Apostle Paul has encouraged the Thessalonians that they’re doing what they’re suppose to be doing, and now he urges them to not grow weary, but instead press on and excel still more! To grow in their sanctification, which means to take their sexual sin seriously. The What - Three Things God Wants Us To Do God Wants Us To Keep AvoidingGod Wants Us To Keep ControllingGod Wants Us To Keep Protecting...

Apostle Paul has encouraged the Thessalonians that they’re doing what they’re suppose to be doing, and now he urges them to not grow weary, but instead press on and excel still more!  In this passage we unpack three requirements of Pursuing Excellence. In doing so, we will be challenged to take sanctification seriously. How the vital doctrine of the Gospel & Christ’s return shapes our ability to l...

City Bible’s 2022 Thanksgiving Service. This Psalm reveals that the secret to thankfulness is looking to God’s everlasting love. The psalmist ignites our hearts by telling us 4 short stories that describe a good God coming to the rescue of those in need. And if you look closely, you’ll see yourself in these four visual masterpieces. 1. Wanderers Are Retrieved 2. Prisoners Are Freed 3. The Sick Are...

You can learn a lot from letter. In this sermon, see five desires in the heart of Christ’s faithful ministers. 

Main theme of this letter is what it means to stand firm in the present, in light of the steadfast hope of the future. How the vital doctrine of the Gospel & Christ’s return shapes our ability to live and suffer well. In these few verses we learn about the importance of being prepared to suffer well. We Need A Faithful Church Family To Help Stabilize Our FaithWe Need A Proper Theology of Suffering

John 13:34-35  is an encouragement from Christ to believers to love one another in the same way He loved them. In this text we learn the manner of Christ’s love which sets the standard for the church.

“Some Christians try to go to heaven alone, in solitude. But believers are not compared to bears or lions or other animals that wander alone. Those who belong to Christ are sheep in this respect, that they love to get together. Sheep go in flocks, and so do God’s people.” —C. H. Spurgeon Paul’s longing to be with the Thessalonian church is an example for us. Their relationship, their friendship is...

In 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 we go back to the basics… Going back to the basics to evaluate our relationship with the Word. Paul express gratitude for the Thessalonians reaction and relationship with The Word. And it brings insight into our own relationship with the Word. 4 details… 1. The Word Received 2. The Word Believed 3. The Word Trusted 4. The Word Unhindered

In this passage we get a glimpse of Paul’s heart and ministry. As a result, may our view of service to others be impacted. 1. Serve With A Monthly Affection 2. Serve With A Fatherly Instruction

Paul’s description & defense of his ministry to the Thessalonians provides us a good example of how to minister to others. We look at 3 details of the good steward who has been entrusted with ministry from God. 1. A Ministry of Courage & Commitment 2. A Ministry with Honesty Motives 3. A Ministry Aimed at Pleasing God

What is it about the Thessalonians… their transformation that makes their hope and joy go viral? As we look to their example… we too are encouraged to see how the Lord can use us to advance His purposes. 1. The Ripple Effect (v.8) 2. The Reason (v.9-10)

The mighty work of God that was unpacked in 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5, is a work that requires the power of the Holy Spirit. The power of the Spirit in the lives of Thessalonians manifested in 4 ways: 1. Power of the Spirit for belief 2. Power of the Spirit for joy 3. Power of the Spirit for imitation 4. Power of the Spirit for being an example

Pastor Scott Hollingshead from Doxa Church preached on the believers' call to trust God in all circumstances, which turns our fears and anxieties from "what ifs" to "even ifs" as we trust in His wisdom and goodness in light of adversities.

Paul is grateful to the Lord for what He has done & is doing in the lives of the Thessalonians; & we too need to be aware of what God has done in your life. 1. A Work of God Revealed in Their Day to Day Lives 2. A Work of God Rooted in Eternity Past

In this series we’ll unpack what it means to stand firm in the present, in light of the steadfast hope of the future. How the vital doctrine of the Gospel & Christ’s return shapes our ability to live and suffer well. In this introductory sermon, we’ll look at 4 ways this letter ought to impact us: 1. This Letter Will Encourage Us 2. This Letter Will Give Us a Fresh Perspective on the Power of the...

Before we launch into our series in 1 Thessalonians. We focus on Hebrews 11:1-3 to define and describe a word central to our Christianity, Faith. Three Facts About Faith: 1. Your Faith is interconnected with Hope 2. Your Faith Results in Perseverance 3. Your Faith is a Response to Revelation

In celebrating our first Sunday in the new building, we go back to the basics and take a look at the architect of the church in Matthew 16:13-28. 1. The Church’s Architect, is the King of the Universe v.13-17 2. The Church’s Architect, Makes an Unbreakable Promise v.18-20 3. The Church’s Architect, Lays Down His Life for His People v.21-23

For our last Sunday in the high school auditorium, before we transition to our very own building, we go to a text that reminds us of how generous, how widespread, and how powerful the grace of God is. May we behold God’s lavish Grace be put on display and witness that the work of God has no boundaries. 1. Grace Guides (v.1-8) 2. Grace Humbles (v.9-14) 3. Grace Transforms (v.15-19) 4. Grace Warns (...

How are we to be confident and courageous in the day of trouble? David provides guidance to us in Psalm 27. 1. Look to the Past (v.1-3) 2. Desire to Praise (v.4-6) 3. Genuinely Pray (v.7-12) 4. Confidently Preach (v.13-14)

In this sermon, we see a comparison between the works of man and the works of God.