City Church Memphis: Sermon Audio Podcast

This week, we step into the divine rhythm of God’s economy—where seed becomes substance, and surrender becomes supply. Harvest Time isn’t about what leaves your hand; it’s about what God releases from Heaven. The moment you trust Him with what you have, you invite Him to multiply what you could never manufacture on your own. When you sow, you don’t lose—you unlock. Because in God’s kingdom, genero...

Harvest Time is a journey through the biblical principle of stewardship and generosity. It’s not just about money—it’s about mindset, mission, and multiplication. In this series, we will discover Biblical keys to financially flourishing. Each week builds the connection between God’s economy and the Kingdom harvest, showing that generosity releases joy, purpose, and divine provision. [recorded at s...

When Jesus opened His arms to “notorious sinners” in Luke 15, the religious crowd shook their heads. But Jesus wasn’t building a country club for the polished—He was launching a rescue mission for the broken. In this message, Dr. Foster unpacks the three portraits of lostness that Jesus paints: the sheep that knows it’s lost but can’t find the way home, the coin that doesn’t even know it’s missing...

Well, howdy folks—welcome to The Great Round Up! Today we’re diving into Luke 15, where Jesus tells stories of lost things being found—sheep, coins, sons. And isn’t that all of us? At some point, we’ve wandered off, we’ve drifted far, or we’ve flat-out rebelled. But here’s the good news: Jesus is in the business of round-ups. He doesn’t wait for the lost to stumble home—He goes after them. He ligh...

This week in Fast & Fearless, Dr. Foster shifts gears from fast obedience to fearless faith—because fearless doesn’t mean the absence of fear, it means fear doesn’t own you. David didn’t run at Goliath because he felt no fear; he ran because God’s Spirit burned hotter than his fear. Paul told Timothy, “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind”—fear isn’t from...

Week One of Fast & Fearless kicks off with the roar of engines and the rush of faith. Just like racers battling for pink slips in Fast & Furious, David and Goliath stood toe-to-toe with the title deed of Israel on the line. For forty days, Israel stalled in fear—but one shepherd boy hit the accelerator of faith and ran straight toward his giant. This isn’t just about an ancient battlefield...

For fifteen weeks we’ve walked the ancient streets of Rome with Paul, and every step has carried us deeper into the heart of the Gospel—from the devastating diagnosis of sin to the breathtaking cure of Christ, from chains to adoption, from despair to unshakable hope. We’ve seen that God’s mercy is wider than oceans, His Spirit stronger than death, His love unbreakable steel. And now, as Paul dips...

What if the bride walking down the aisle on her wedding day looked less like a radiant vision and more like a battered fighter who just stumbled out of the ring? That’s the shocking image Paul paints in Romans 14—because when we gossip, criticize, and condemn each other, we’re not just throwing shade, we’re throwing punches at the Bride of Christ. Instead of preparing her to shine in splendor, we...

Week 12 of On Location: Rome is your divine IKEA moment — God’s handed you every piece you need for a life of purpose, joy, and impact, but Romans 12 is the Allen wrench that makes it all fit together. Skip His instructions, and you’ll end up with a wobbly faith, extra screws of regret, and a life facing the wrong direction. Follow them, and you’ll be transformed from the inside out — worshiping w...

Have you ever seen a job so badly done, you laughed and said, “You had one job!”? It’s funny — until it’s not. Romans 10 reminds us that when it comes to eternity, humanity has one job: to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. And yet, just like those “one job” fails, we overcomplicate what God made simple. Paul is heartbroken over people who are zealous for God, but aimlessly climbing the wrong relig...

This week we travel On Location to Rome with Dr. Foster. We scale the soaring heights of Romans 8 — the Everest of the New Testament. From the jagged cliffs of guilt in chapter 7 to the summit of “no condemnation” and the skyline of “no separation,” this chapter is a Spirit-filled anthem of freedom for every weary soul. The same power that raised Christ from the grave is alive in you. The courtroo...

In Week 6 of On Location: Rome, Dr. Foster helps us dig into the raw, resurrecting power of Jesus Christ. In this chapter Paul officiates a for your flesh. This isn’t spiritual self-help or behavior tweaks; it’s a full-blown resurrection revolution. Your old self? Dead and buried. Your new life? Fueled by the same power that rolled away the stone and raised Christ from the grave. This isn’t about...

Today, Dr. Foster takes us on location from Rome. In Romans 4, Paul brings the thunder: Salvation isn’t earned—it’s gifted. You can’t buy a $120K Hummer of salvation with $20 worth of good deeds. Just ask Abraham—before he followed any law, he believed, and God called him righteous. David? Same story. Broken but blessed. The gospel isn’t “Do more,” it’s “Done.” If you're tired of working for w...

In Week 3 of On Location: Rome, Dr. Foster leads us to explore the richness of God's grace revealed against the backdrop of our guilt. God’s righteousness is not a principle but a person — Jesus Christ, who took our sin, bore our punishment, and gave us His righteousness. In a scandalous exchange at Calvary, Adam’s sin was imputed to us, our sin was imputed to Christ, and Christ’s righteousnes...

In Week Two of On Location: Rome, Dr. Foster led us through the piercing words of Romans 2, where Paul shifts his spotlight from the obvious sinfulness of the world to the subtler, more dangerous sin of self-righteousness. It’s not our outward appearance or religious language that defines us, but a heart transformed by grace. Dr. Foster reminded us that God’s kindness isn’t permission to keep sinn...

Embark on an inspiring journey with Dr. Foster in "On Location: Rome," a powerful exploration of God's Word and its global impact. Discover the transformative power of the Gospel and grasp the profound significance of Christ's sacrifice against the backdrop of our own judgment, ultimately revealing the immense joy of salvation. No travel documents are needed—only a desire to unde...

 In the final installment of  The Deal with the Devil , we confront Satan as the Destroyer. Building on the past two weeks where we unmasked him as the Deceiver and the Accuser, this message isn’t about giving the enemy glory, but equipping believers for victory. Satan operates through cunning strategies—both external attacks and manipulates your will with two destructive tactics. Today, Dr. Foste...

Have you ever truly stopped to ask: what’s the real deal with the devil? In this eye-opening series, Dr. Foster pulls back the curtain on the ultimate deceiver — the architect of lies, the manipulator of minds, the serpent who whispers doubt into the depths of our souls. The enemy of our soul doesn’t march in with fire and fury — he slinks in through shadows. He hides behind pride, creeps through...

Can you relate to the disappointment that comes with empty things in life? An empty bank account, an empty relationship, an empty ice cream tub at the end of a hard day — these moments often echo a deeper emptiness within us. But 2,000 years ago, on that first Easter morning, the women and disciples discovered an emptiness that changed everything. The tomb was empty — not by accident, but by divin...

Imagine standing before a judge — guilty, condemned, and sentenced to death. Feel the weight of that moment: the hopelessness, the fear, the dread. But then, the unimaginable happens. The judge looks at you and says, “The sentence must be served — but I will take your place.” With the slam of the gavel, the judge is taken away in your place… to face death, not you. That was the scene unfolding in...

What do you do when you're confronted with life's most intense challenges? Are you ready to stand firm in your faith and boldly follow Christ, even when everyone else is conforming to today's culture? In today's message, Dr. Foster concludes our series Close Encounters of the God Kind by exploring an Old Testament appearance of Christ in the fiery furnace. You'll uncover powerf...

Christ appeared in the Old Testament to direct His people, protect His promise, and reflect His power. Today, Dr. Foster continues our series, Close Encounters of the God Kind, by examining one of the most unforgettable encounters between God and humanity — the burning bush. Together, we’ll explore how God has the power to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary and turn your desert into a h...

We serve a God who will not only fight for you but also loves you enough to fight with you at times. Today, in week four of our series Close Encounters of the God Kind, Dr. Foster gives us ringside seats to the wrestling match between Jacob and Jesus. When God fights with us, it is to refine us, not to rebuke us; it is not to defeat us but rather to define us. [note: recorded at service on 3/9/202...

Welcome to week three of our series, Close Encounters of the God Kind, where we explore Old Testament encounters with Christ. Today, Dr. Foster dives into one of the most enigmatic appearances in the Bible. A figure described as having no mother or father, no lineage, no beginning or end. His name means "King of Peace" and "King of Righteousness." This mysterious man appears to...

In week two of our series, Close Encounters of the God Kind, Dr. Foster explores the life-changing encounter between Abraham and Christ—an encounter that not only shaped the destiny of Israel but ultimately continues to impact the entire world. As we reflect on this pivotal moment, we’ll also discover keys to how we, too, can encounter Christ in our lives today through a deeper abiding relationshi...