City Church Cardiff Podcast

Jesus has commissioned us to share the Good News to the ends of the earth! But what does that mean? You’ll be inspired in this sermon to start where you are, even if that means getting uncomfortable!

If you are a follower of Jesus, you are called to share the Good News with others. But you need help! This sermon will stir you to be filled the Holy Spirit so you can connect people to Jesus. He will give you boldness to be a sign and a wonder of God’s power wherever you go!

Why do we get scared when it comes to sharing the Good News? In this second part of our Bridges series, this sermon will stir you to not be ashamed of Jesus and to take every opportunity to share your faith!

If you are a Christian, you have been commissioned to connect people to Jesus! In this message, will be stirred afresh to make disciples and to take the words of Jesus seriously to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Him.

We are prone to wander off course like the people of Israel in the Old Testament and God’s desire is for you to return to Him with all your heart! Be challenged by this message to get rid of any idols, to confess your sin and allow this time to be an ‘Ebenezer moment’ - when you can say, ‘Thus Far The Lord Has Helped Us.’

Continuing our series from the book of Proverbs, Siân helps us understand the importance of living lives of integrity and honesty and why they are central to being a disciple of Jesus. You will learn how to live differently for God in your everyday life.

Pastor Chris Cartwright takes us forward in our Pearls of Wisdom series from the book of Proverbs, looking at how to live life with a new identity and purpose. He helps us understand that our identity is rooted in reality and revealed in relationship and that our purpose is to live for him as we walk with him.

Controlling your emotions is difficult, right? So is there a way for followers of Jesus to live differently? Continuing with our series in Proverbs, this sermon looks at issues like anger, anxiety and hatred and will challenge you to grow in gentleness, peace, joy and love!

How do you grow in wisdom? How do you learn to avoid foolish choices? In the second part of our series, Pearls of Wisdom, we consider how to draw help from God to make good decisions. The book of Proverbs is full of words of wisdom and so this sermon will encourage you to start by fearing God and to search for wisdom and to guard it with all you’ve got!

God created you to be fruitful in your work - so how do you do that for His glory? And what about the challenges we often face with our own abilities or with other people? This sermon is the beginning of ‘Pearls of Wisdom,’ a series where we dive into Proverbs to learn from this ancient book of wisdom in the Bible. You’ll be encouraged to be diligent, to be righteous and to love others just like J...

Join Pastors Dominic & Catherine for their final sermon as Senior Leaders of City Church! In this prophetic message, they draw inspiration from 2 Kings 2:19-22, the story of the healing of the bitter waters of Jericho. They explore how, even in seemingly pleasant places, a deeper spiritual barrenness can exist – and how as Christians, we are called to be agents of change, applying our salt to...

In this message on Ephesians 3:16-19 we explore Paul's powerful prayer and see that it is not just for the Ephesians but for us today too. Discover how to access God's limitless strength, build a foundation of unshakeable love in Christ, and experience His immeasurable presence within you. Learn to face challenges in life, grow deeply in your faith alongside others, and be filled to over...

This message by guest speakers, Greta and David Peters (SpiritLife Ministries, New Zealand), dives into God's promises for 2024. The Peters - sharing a prophetic word with us - explore seeking deeper intimacy with Jesus, leading to revelation and new assignments. The message also highlights God's power to overcome challenges and the impact we can have by encouraging others on their journ...

Have you ever considered the spiritual impact you have on the people around you? In this sermon, we look at the story of Peter’s shadow in Acts 5 as a metaphor for the incredible potential every Christian has to be a powerful force for healing and hope. We explore how we can each cast a far-reaching spiritual shadow by becoming carriers of the presence of God into the world around us.

How well do you really love others? The challenge is that your heart can be bruised and battered by the people close to you and you can end up hardened and closed. This sermon will encourage you to learn from the example of Jesus and to consider powerful words by the Apostle Peter to love each other deeply.

Have you ever wondered why Jesus got angry in the temple? This thought-provoking sermon dives into this intriguing moment; we explore how Jesus' anger wasn't rage but a righteous response to injustice. Discover what Jesus might want to overturn in our own lives to make room for Him and His purposes and be stirred by a powerful call to pursue justice and righteousness.

This sermon explores the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, contrasting their earthly lives and their eternal destinies. We discover how viewing life through the lens of eternity, with God's values as our guide, can radically change our perspective and the way we live our lives today. Learn how to navigate suffering with hope and also confront the reality of hell and what this should mean f...

This sermon reminds us about the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Looking at the transformative power of the Spirit in Peter’s life, we explore how the Holy Spirit equips believers with spiritual gifts, such as speaking in tongues, faith, and healing. Empowered by the Spirit, be challenged to step out in faith to impact your world with the love and power of Christ.

This Pentecost Sunday sermon will stir your spirit with a love, zeal, compassion, desire, and holy restlessness to serve God. Guest speaker Pastor Victor Adeyemi - President and Founder of Global Harvest Ministries - teaches us what it means to be baptised in the fire of the Holy Spirit. Discover how the fire of God energises, generates heat, illuminates, consumes, and ignites - and what that mean...

In this sermon we look at the teaching in Leviticus 6:8-13 and 9:24 to discover how to rekindle the fire of God on the altar of our own hearts. We look at repairing our connection with God by addressing sin, clearing away the ashes of the past, offering ourselves completely, and fuelling our fire with intentional acts of daily devotion and obedience. The message shows that while God ignites the fi...

The first followers of Jesus encountered the Holy Spirit like fire coming to rest on each of them and their lives were ignited with a passion to share the Good News. In the first part of this series, we look at the life of Philip the Evangelist - initially unknown but who came to be an inspiration as he stepped out with the Holy Spirit’s enabling. If you long for fresh and powerful encounters with...

This final sermon in our ‘Babylon’ series delves into the story of Daniel in the lions’ den. We see how Daniel took a courageous stand for God in a hostile Babylonian culture. Looking at how Daniel faced the ultimate test, the message explores the challenges of living a Christian life in a changing world, where persecution is becoming more common; it offers guidance on finding strength and faith e...

This sermon shows how Christians can positively navigate culture without fear, even in a society where there is a declining Christian population. We learn how Daniel didn’t just avoid or get angry at cultural practices but actively engaged with Babylonian society with wisdom and tact – all the while staying true to his faith and relying on God for discernment. The message highlights the importance...

Feeling pressured to fit in? This sermon dives into the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, exploring the challenges they faced in Babylon and how they resisted the temptations of compromising faith for cultural acceptance. Be equipped to respond to pressures facing Christians today, to understand the importance of standing firm in your Christian values, and to live a life of integrity that...