City Church Cardiff Podcast

This opening sermon in the 'Babylon' series explores the concept of exile. Looking at the story of Daniel, we learn that heaven, not our current world, is our true home. As Christians living on earth, we belong to God's kingdom and must find ways to hold onto our true identity. This sermon offers guidance: remember who you are in Christ, maintain a royal mindset, rely on God's...

The tomb is empty! In this culminating message of our ‘From Death to Life’ series, we explore the life-changing truth of the resurrection. Unpacking Luke 24:1-12, we meet three very different responses to the empty tomb, revealing how some embraced or investigated the good news, while others hesitated. Discover some of the historical evidence for the resurrection and explore its profound impact on...

Calvary – the place where Jesus died - is the place of decision for every single human being. In this penultimate message in our ‘From Death to Life’ series, we journey to the foot of Calvary, witnessing the profound moment of Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday, as depicted in Luke 23:32-46. We explore what Jesus was doing on the cross and reflect on our need for the forgiveness that Christ of...

In this fourth sermon in our Easter series, we explore how Jesus’ trials, as described in Luke 22-23 reveal the true nature of His kingdom and authority. We see a clash between earthly power and God’s divine authority. Jesus’ responses to accusations and judgments highlight that His kingdom is built on sacrificial love and service. Learn how we as Christians belong to a different kingdom and see h...

This sermon explores the betrayals of Jesus by Judas and Peter in Luke 22. We see how though their motivations and outcomes differed, both Judas and Peter offer valuable lessons for us today about themes such as trust, betrayal, and redemption. How does betrayal by a trusted person impact us? Can we find forgiveness and restoration after our mistakes? Discover how the choices we make in the face o...

In this second sermon of the Easter series 'From Death to Life', we journey with Jesus to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus experiences profound agony and wrestles in prayer with the weight of His impending crucifixion. Drawing from Luke 22:39-46, we explore the depth of Jesus’ humanity as He grapples with the enormity of His mission and the weight of our sin. Despite facing overwhel...

For Christians, sharing in communion is a familiar part of our faith, but do we really understand the significance of this spiritual meal that Jesus began at ‘The Last Supper’ with His disciples? Get ready to understand in fresh ways how this intimate meal demonstrates the full extent of Christ’s love for us. Full sermon title: 'The Last Supper: Prelude to Sacrifice'

There are moments in the Christian life when God’s presence is readily apparent and evident, but there can also be times when His silence seems deafening - when we wonder if He is still there at all. How do we respond to those occasions when God seems distant or absent? Drawing out lessons from Bible characters such as David in Psalm 13, we discover the wonderful truth that when God seems absent,...

We don’t leave God’s presence behind in the church building on a Sunday but, through the Holy Spirit, carry His presence into our daily world. Learn how, being the temples of the Holy Spirit, believers today are the instrument that God uses to help others encounter the presence of God - wherever we go and whatever we are doing. Discover what it means to be carriers of God's presence even in t...

We know from the Bible that God’s presence is everywhere and in the heart of every believer. But what about moments when we sense his presence is more intense? This sermon explores what it means to experience the manifest presence of God. In Exodus 33, Moses appealed to God for His manifest presence to go with the people of Israel. In the same way, you can cry out for more of God’s transforming pr...

Experiencing the presence of God is more than warm feelings but an encounter with the holiness of God which transforms our hearts and even nations! Be challenged by this call to pursue the presence of God in our lives in a new and fresh way.

What does it look like to have generosity as a regular practice in your life? In this final part of our Devoted series, learn from the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand, that generosity is more a practice of the heart, that it starts with small actions and it is willing to keep on giving.

The first followers of Jesus were devoted to loving community and God wants you to live the same way today. But how do you do that if you are nervous about where to start? Or what if you have been hurt? Learn more in this practical sermon about building safe spaces, real relationships and deep transformation.

Engaging with the Bible is an essential for us to grow in our relationships with God. As Head of Bible Society in Wales, Siân Rees is passionate about helping people to read and understand ‘God’s Word.’ And it doesn’t stop there - God speaks to us through the His Word, it directs and guides us and it helps us to defeat the enemy!

Prayer is an essential practice for Christians - an opportunity to partner with God, to align our hearts to His will and purposes and to hear His voice. It is principally about relationship with Him. Be inspired to grow in your prayer life this season.

Be encouraged by this word at the beginning of New Year - Jesus said that you are the light of the world! You were made to shine bright in a dark word with little hope. Romans 5 says that hope often comes through suffering, then perseverance, then character development and finally a resilient hope begins to emerge! So as you step into this New Year, Let Hope Burn Bright!

The shepherds seemed an odd choice to first hear the news that a Saviour had been born. But God knew exactly what He was doing! Learn about how they point us towards Jesus as the Good Shepherd. You’ll be inspired to worship Jesus and share the Good News just like those Bethlehem shepherds did so long ago.

The Wise Men came seeking a king and found a baby being cared for by poor parents. This Christmas Day message reminds us to recognise that Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us, in our ordinary lives. You’ll be encouraged to respond like the Wise Men - to bow and worship Him again once again.

Joseph, the father of Jesus, knew he was a ‘son of David,’ and it was part of his identity. Do you have a clear sense of who you are? In this third part of ‘Unlikely Characters,’ be encouraged to see your identity in belonging to King Jesus!

The character of Elizabeth in the Christmas story is a fascinating one. She faced many years of struggle before God answered her with a special calling. Be inspired in this sermon by her faithfulness to God and allow God to craft you before the call!

In the bustle of Christmas, we can miss the best gift that God gave us! Just as Mary sat at the feet of Jesus while Martha hurried around stressed and busy, listen to this important reminder that one thing is needed - to love and listen to Him.

The story of Jesus’ birth highlights a host of unexpected people whom God chose to use as part of his amazing plan. Learn about Mary’s many limitations in the eyes of the world but God chose to use her significantly. And be encouraged that God has a special plan for your life too - he is not constrained by your circumstances because nothing is impossible with God!

It’s easy to become consumed by worry but the Apostle Paul instead instructs us to pray and give thanks. In the fourth and final part of this series on Philippians, be encouraged to experience the reality of God’s incredible peace.

The Apostle Paul said that everything in our lives, no matter how good or positive, is filth compared with knowing Jesus Christ! In the third part of our series on Philippians, be stirred by these provocative words to put Jesus right at the centre of your life.

What is your definition of greatness? Jesus said it is those who become a servant. In this second part of our series on Philippians, be inspired to choose humility, show concern and care less about your reputation, and more about honouring Jesus.