City Church Cardiff Podcast

When Jesus said “I am thirsty” on the cross, these were words that not only revealed His full humanity and the extent of His suffering for us, but also His full divinity and desire to give us living water. In this Good Friday sermon, Elim General Superintendent Chris Cartwright unpacks these words of Jesus which offer hope and new beginning to all who are thirsty for real life

This Easter Sunday sermon highlights Jesus’ sixth statement on the cross: “it is finished”. By this Jesus meant that the debt of our sin has been paid for in full. These glorious words show that our search for salvation is over - that in Jesus we can find hope, meaning and love. They also remind us that the power of sin is broken – that the barrier to God is removed and that in Jesus we can find l...

This fourth statement from the cross shows Jesus’ cry of abandonment, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Yet Jesus spoke these words precisely so that we His followers would never have to say them. Discover through this sermon how Jesus was forsaken that we might be accepted and be blessed as you learn about what Jesus was doing and what He achieved for us when He took our place on the cr...

This sermon takes us right to the very heart of the gospel message. Looking at each of the men on the cross either side of Jesus - the criminal who repented and the other criminal who remained resolute in his forsaking of Jesus - we are confronted with the question: which side of the cross am I on - the side of rejection or the side of repentance? Depending on how one responds to Jesus, Christ&apo...

Just a few hours before He breathes His last, Jesus entrusts His mother into the care of His disciple John. In this message, Siân Rees – member of City Church and Director of Evangelical Alliance Wales – unpacks the amazing significance of this beautiful act: Jesus sees our need, Jesus refines family and Jesus changes our future. He also gives us a foretaste of His Church that is to come and the c...

This sermon kicks off our brand new series, ‘SEVEN Words From The Cross’. Here, in the first of the seven sayings, Jesus offers up a prayer for his enemies: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing”. As your eyes are opened through this message to what Jesus was doing for us on the cross, discover lessons from Jesus about intimacy with the Father, prayer and also forgiveness...

In this final sermon in our ‘Saturated’ series, we learn from the strange story about the seven sons of Sceva in Acts 19 that true spiritual power flows out of both personal relationship with God and submission to Christ. Are you walking in spiritual authority? Are there open doors in your life to the enemy? Does the devil see Jesus on the inside of you? Though the seven sons of Sceva had no power...

The Holy Spirit gives us power for living. He helps us in growing our relationship with God; He helps us to become more like Jesus and to follow God's will for our lives. But the power and presence of the Holy Spirit is not only for our own benefit but for the sake of others too because He empowers us for mission. This encouraging sermon shows how the Holy Spirit equips us to be God's wi...

This sermon shows how to experience the baptism and fresh filling of the Holy Spirit. Presenting the baptism of the Holy Spirit as an invitation into a deeper relationship with God, Regional Leader for Elim churches in Wales, Steve Ball, gives us practical ways in which to experience God's gift of Holy Spirit baptism and deals with common hindrances that stop us from walking in that reality.

This sermon kicks off our 'Saturated' series. You will discover that while you cannot be a Christian without the Holy Spirit indwelling you, it is possible to go about the Christian life, and even live a satisfactory Christian life, without seeking the empowerment of the Spirit. But having our sins forgiven is just the beginning of our Christian walk; the Christian life is also about hav...

In this final sermon in our 'Shalom' series, we learn that God has created our emotions and that they have purpose. Whether we are feeling overwhelmed, are struggling to make sense of what we're feeling, or have become numb from the weight of everything that's going on, God's heart is to bring us to a place of emotional wellness. Learn practical ways of pursuing emotional...

Sometimes Christians may be tempted to think that it is only the spiritual rhythms that are important – this sermon reminds us of the importance of, and spirituality of, physical rhythms such as sleep, exercise and eating. God wants us to experience His “shalom” – wellbeing - in our physical bodies – we need to partner with Him so we are fit and able to complete the assignment He has prepared for...

Relationships matter to your wellbeing. Forming life-giving, energising relationships - including connecting into church and small groups - will do wonders for your wellbeing. This sermon, by guest speaker Sarah Parkinson, will help you to grow in your relational health and enjoy better, more fulfilling relationships.

In this first message in our ‘Shalom’ series, learn how to partner with the Holy Spirit to come to a place of shalom, even amidst challenging life circumstances. Though commonly translated as ‘peace’, ‘shalom’ in the Bible is much more than that – it is about wholeness, completeness and wellbeing too. Discover what it means to experience shalom in all spheres of life: physical, emotional, spiritua...

Pastor Stephen is joined by Andre the Monkey for this fun-filled Christmas Day sermon for all the family!

In this sermon we discover how we can be like Simeon in Luke 2 who was moved by the Spirit, and Anna who worshipped day and night. Learn how a mark of someone who has the Spirit is their ability to hear God’s voice, and how worship propels us into mission.

Based on the journey of Terah in Genesis 11 who left Ur to go to Canaan but settled halfway in Haran, this sermon challenges us not to stop halfway to the promise but keep on progressing in our journey of discipleship. By not taking his next steps, Terah missed out on God’s best; he died in Haran and failed to experience many of the things that God had for him. Be encouraged this year to keep on m...

We often skip over the genealogy at the start of Matthew’s Gospel thinking that the Christmas action really begins in Matthew 1:18. This enlightening short sermon, preached at Cardiff Carols, shows how crucial the genealogy is for understanding not only the Christmas story but the mission and ministry of Jesus. Looking at the names on Jesus’ family tree which includes the disqualified, disenfranch...

What if that baby in the manger really is God? This short sermon, delivered on the occasion of our Kids Nativity, reminds us that the Christmas message demands a personal response. Wherever you are on your journey of faith in Jesus, there are great blessings to be discovered when Christmas comes if you have a posture of openness and curiosity.

At the end of this strange and difficult year we may not know what to expect this Christmas time. This sermon explores the account of the shepherds in the Christmas story and shows us three things that we can expect this Christmas. Look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus and expect joy, expect presence and expect transformation.

Holiness is not just about the absence of sin but also about being wholly committed to Jesus and passionately pursuing Him. Holiness, or sanctification, involves a lifetime of being changed into the image of Christ. Contrary to popular misconceptions of holiness, this sermon will open your eyes to the beauty and power of holiness and the deep and lasting satisfaction it brings. You will learn how...

When we truly develop a heart of compassion, we will see, feel and act a little more like Jesus. This sermon reminds us about the heartbeat of Jesus for the lost and the broken and shows us how to reflect Jesus' character, culture and concepts.

This sermon reveals how in the kingdom of God love for, service to and empowerment of others are the prerequisites for true greatness. Jesus came to serve others and God - that was how He lived His life. In order to become more like Jesus, we should be intentional about our service to others and God as well; in this way we can act, speak and love like those who belong to Christ.

Spiritual discernment is an ability to distinguish by the physical and spiritual senses or by understanding in order to make good judgments whilst in partnership with the Holy Spirit. This sermon will teach you about discerning through your action, through your words and through your revelation.

God’s plan for our lives is that we become more and more like Jesus and as followers of Jesus we can grow in Christlikeness by becoming more truthful. This sermon, which kicks off our 'Becoming' series, will inspire you to love the truth, live the truth and speak the truth - to be committed to truth, to live integrated lives and to speak up for the vulnerable and the marginalised.