City Church Boulder

We live in a world that’s screaming “what you don’t have is what you need;” where the pursuit and desire for more never ends; where our ability to be present with what really matters is constantly challenged. While we might be aware of the struggle, we don’t seem to be winning. What if there was a practice from the way of Jesus that could set us free from all of this? What if there was a way to fi...

If you’re considering, wrestling with, or have embraced the Christian faith, there’s something super important that happened (and is actually still happening) that you need to know about. It’s something that is difficult to explain unless we consider the possibility of Jesus being who He said He was and doing what He said He would do. This something comes with an invitation we should all consider...

The ability to believe is powerful. Human belief has changed the world over and over again. But when conversations around belief shift into the religious sphere, things can start to get confusing. What is the role of belief (or faith) in terms of religion and what, if anything, makes Christianity any different from other forms of belief? Is it possible religion in general and Christianity specific...

For many, religion has communicated that God wants something from us; that if we play our cards just right, we can get in good with the “big guy upstairs.” Or at least that’s how it can feel, right? But what if God’s not into negotiating? What if God doesn’t want something FROM us? What if God wants something FOR us? CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You...

We all have stuff that we’ve done and/or stuff that has been done to us we wish we could go back and erase. Sometimes, we can do a pretty good job of burying it and moving on. And sometimes it comes back up. Can we ever get away from some of the guilt and shame that follow us around? Is there anything that can wash that “stuff” away? CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHE...

One of the big hang-ups many people struggle with when it comes to conversations around faith is the role of rules. We know they’re there, but what do they mean? It can be confusing, frustrating, inconsistent, and altogether unclear at times. Lean in for Week 4 of Starting Point as we discover “the role of rules” when it comes to having a relationship with God. CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FI...

Most of us struggle with or have struggled with this tension: "If there is a God, where do I stand with Him? How do I know? Can I ever know?" Not only does faith have a starting point, but the story of faith has a starting point, and that starting point can carry some encouragement and insight into that tension. CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You can f...

While “the Bible says,” is not an adequate starting point for faith for many adults as we discussed in Week 1, it’s not the only challenge we wrestle with. Lean in for Week 2 as we walk through a struggle you’re probably familiar with regardless of your faith background and new starting point to consider as a result. CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You...

Everything has a starting point. Even faith has a starting point. But for many, there is an increasing gap between their faith and their experiences. Or maybe that’s the reason they stayed away from faith altogether. They made the decision to never have a starting point. But what if we could hit the restart button? What if we had reason to start at all? Maybe we need a new starting point. CITY CHU...

We’re so grateful to have an outwardly focused and radically generous church. As a result we have the privilege of investing financially and through prayer in new churches like The Brook in Denver! This week, we have Pastor Tim speaking at City Church to share about God’s activity in and through their new community and remind us that we’re a part of something much bigger than ourselves. CITY CHURC...

As John wraps everything up, he circles back around to leave us with the same big idea he’s been communicating throughout the entire letter: it’s all about Jesus. John repeating himself could be humorously blamed on his age, but the reality is you and I are pretty good at forgetting things, and we could use the reminder. CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE....

Our view of God dictates how we relate to Him. So what’s your view? How was it shaped? Who and what influenced it? What if there were someone who could give you an undiluted view of God? An accurate view of God? A helpful view of God? Our author, John, happens to know a guy. CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You can find us here: www.citychurchboulder.com...

You and I are constantly in positions and circumstances connected to our relationships that put us at a crossroads: we can choose to withhold, withdraw, and be selfish or, we can choose to love, serve, and be selfless. Most of the time, the latter tends to serve us and others better in the long run; but what happens when you just don't have anything left to give? What do you do when you're running...

When it comes to following Jesus, everyone encounters at least a “few" pressure points; it’s not an issue of IF but WHEN. What would it look like if we took more time to consider where that pressure points? CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You can find us here: www.citychurchboulder.com www.facebook.com/citychurchboulder www.instagram.com/citychurchbould...

As we continue through our series in 1 John, John shifts into some practical advice concerning the expression of our faith in the way we handle our relationships. Lean in as our very own Charley Vlietstra walks us through it! CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You can find us here: www.citychurchboulder.com www.facebook.com/citychurchboulder www.instagram....

There’s a lot of life that leaves us feeling beat up and run down. Unfortunately, for many, sources like the church and religion have left us feeling much of the same. Lucky for us, Jesus has a better way; so lean in as our very own Madi Surrency brings us some good news for beat up christians. CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You can find us here: www.c...

Do you ever feel like you’re taking one step forward and two steps back? Like the progress you’d like to see is slower than you thought it would be? Whether its in relationship to your character, your life-stage, your career, your relationships, your finances, or life in general, you’re not alone in the struggle. The good news is… well... you’re not alone. Lean in for this weeks message as John te...

Who is Jesus? There have been more books written about Jesus than any other figure in the history of the world… and they don’t all agree. That’s true today and it was true as John writes this letter. So, who is Jesus to John? Who is Jesus to you? CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You can find us here: www.citychurchboulder.com www.facebook.com/citychurchb...

Lean in as we hear from guest speaker, Lisa Robinson, as she shares her amazing story of faith, struggle, and the goodness of God. CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You can find us here: www.citychurchboulder.com www.facebook.com/citychurchboulder www.instagram.com/citychurchboulder

As an older man, John is familiar with that chase of the human heart to find fulfillment and satisfaction with whatever is in front of us; he’s also familiar with the big gaps we’re left with when we finally “get” whatever it is we’re after. With experience in hand and love in his heart, John encourages and directs us to a better path. CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM W...

As we walk into week 3 of 1 John, we’re reminded as followers of Jesus that we don’t work FOR our identity but FROM our identity. As a result, it’s FROM our identity we can receive instruction not as confrontation, but as an invitation; and that invitation is to continue to walk with Jesus. CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You can find us here: www.cityc...

Have you ever heard the phrase, “let’s shed some light on the situation?” As we move into week 2 of this book study, John is going to remind us of something he heard Jesus teach and demonstrate often, that Jesus was “the light of the world” and that he came to do what light does- Heal and Reveal. CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You can find us here: www...

Odds are, one of the best ways to get to know you other than spending time with you, is getting to know the people closest to you. The same can be said of Jesus. In addition to looking at the life of Jesus, we’re going to be spending the next 13 weeks with Jesus’ best and closest friend, John. So lean in for week one as we get to know John a little better, and in turn get to know Jesus a little be...

Lean in for the last week of “The Sauce” as Jason Soderstrom, from The Brook Church in Denver, brings an incredible challenge concerning living life on mission. CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You can find us here: www.citychurchboulder.com www.facebook.com/citychurchboulder www.instagram.com/citychurchboulder

Lean in for Week 3 of our message series “The Sauce” as we hear from one of our very own church planters, Brady Wright from Fresh Hope Church! CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You can find us here: www.citychurchboulder.com www.facebook.com/citychurchboulder www.instagram.com/citychurchboulder