City Church OTR Messages

Gold. Frankincense. Myrrh. Unusual gifts for a baby born in unusual circumstances. But there's more to these gifts than meets the eye, each one a unique telling of this child's true identity. A baby himself born to be a gift to a world in need. This week, Chris Marlin teaches on frankincense and the power of intercession.

Gold. Frankincense. Myrrh. Unusual gifts for a baby born in unusual circumstances. But there's more to these gifts than meets the eye, each one a unique telling of this child's true identity. A baby himself born to be a gift to a world in need. Join us at City Church OTR in December as we explore The Gift(s). This week, Rob Groves kicks off the series teaching about the gift of gold, gener...

What if the point of all we do is to be in the presence of God? The thing that changes everything for us. It brings healing, peace, restoration, and wholeness. What if more than anything else, His presence is all we need? And, what if it’s more accessible than you think? This week, during our annual Sermon Slam, Cole Martin, Jason, Bart, Lena, and Kristen share on their personal experience with th...

What if the point of all we do is to be in the presence of God? The thing that changes everything for us. It brings healing, peace, restoration, and wholeness. What if more than anything else, His presence is all we need? And, what if it’s more accessible than you think? This week, Chris Marlin teaches that we need to believe that we can go after the presence of God, and that we should be going af...

What if the point of all we do is to be in the presence of God? The thing that changes everything for us. It brings healing, peace, restoration, and wholeness. What if more than anything else, His presence is all we need? And, what if it’s more accessible than you think? This week, Rob Groves speaks on manifest presence: God breaking into our present reality.

What if the point of all we do is to be in the presence of God? The thing that changes everything for us. It brings healing, peace, restoration, and wholeness. What if more than anything else, His presence is all we need? And, what if it’s more accessible than you think? This week, Chris Marlin teaches on fight cynicism, choosing a position of hunger for the presence of God, and the ministry of Pe...

This week, Dwight Young talks about Jeremiah, The Weeping Prophet. Similar to Jesus’ ministry in many ways, Jeremiah’s story teaches us the power of Purpose, Passion, and Hope.

In a world of both/and, sometimes Jesus confronts us with an either/or. Sometimes we hold the tension of the AND, and sometimes choosing one thing is good. Paul writes the letter of Galatians to a church living in the tension of navigating opposing ideologies. This week, Chris Marlin wraps up our Galatians series with a look at the old creation vs. new creation.

In a world of both/and, sometimes Jesus confronts us with an either/or. Sometimes we hold the tension of the AND, and sometimes choosing one thing is good. Paul writes the letter of Galatians to a church living in the tension of navigating opposing ideologies. This week special guest teacher, Dave Workman, unpacks the two kingdoms at war in show in Galatians 5: the flesh vs the spirit.

In a world of both/and, sometimes Jesus confronts us with an either/or. Sometimes we hold the tension of the AND, and sometimes choosing one thing is good. Paul writes the letter of Galatians to a church living in the tension of navigating opposing ideologies. Chris Marlin explores the tension of slave versus free in Galatians 4. A special prayer exercise follows the message by Kristin Scott of Ac...

In a world of both/and, sometimes Jesus confronts us with an either/or. Sometimes we hold the tension of the AND, and sometimes choosing one thing is good. Paul writes the letter of Galatians to a church living in the tension of navigating opposing ideologies. Looking at Galatians 3, Rob Groves explores the opposition of grace versus the law.

In a world of both/and, sometimes Jesus confronts us with an either/or. Sometimes we hold the tension of the AND, and sometimes choosing one thing is good. Paul writes the letter of Galatians to a church living in the tension of navigating opposing ideologies. This week, Chris Marlin teaches from Galatians chapter 2 where it's Paul versus Peter.

In a world of both/and, sometimes Jesus confronts us with an either/or. Sometimes we hold the tension of the AND, and sometimes choosing one thing is good. Paul writes the letter of Galatians to a church living in the tension of navigating opposing ideologies. This week Chris Marlin explores THE Gospel versus the American Gospel.

As we celebrate City Church's 3rd birthday and all that God has done here, Chris Marlin reflects on who we are, where we've been, and where we're going.

Like Jesus left the ninety-nine to go after the one, we are called to run after the “one” in our lives and our spheres of influence. The New Testament Church experienced the power of the Gospel, miracles, testimony, and service to others as ways to introduce people to the love, mercy, and power of Jesus. This week Michelle Santora unpacks how a lifestyle and a heart of serving can be used to intro...

Like Jesus left the ninety-nine to go after the one, we are called to run after the “one” in our lives and our spheres of influence. The New Testament Church experienced the power of the Gospel, miracles, testimony, and service to others as ways to introduce people to the love, mercy, and power of Jesus. This week Rob Groves shares how our unique testimony reflects God's kindness and power and...

Like Jesus left the ninety-nine to go after the one, we are called to run after the “one” in our lives and our spheres of influence. The New Testament Church experienced the power of the Gospel, miracles, testimony, and service to others as ways to introduce people to the love, mercy, and power of Jesus. This week Chris Marlin shows how God has used the supernatural for centuries to bring about th...

Like Jesus left the ninety-nine to go after the one, we are called to run after the “one” in our lives and our spheres of influence. The New Testament Church experienced the power of the Gospel, miracles, testimony, and service to others as ways to introduce people to the love, mercy, and power of Jesus. This week Chris Marlin shares why and how we take courage to share the Gospel to reach the one...

Like Jesus left the ninety-nine to go after the one, we are called to run after the “one” in our lives and our spheres of influence. The New Testament Church experienced the power of the Gospel, miracles, testimony, and service to others as ways to introduce people to the love, mercy, and power of Jesus. This week Chris Marlin introduces this new series and shares our "why" for going aft...

Through the month of July, we are exploring the book of James to learn how we turn faith into action. True saving faith is a life changing faith - a faith that will transform us. This week, Caitlin Snyder shares from James 5 how faith empowers us to persevere through challenges.

Through the month of July, we are exploring the book of James to learn how we turn faith into action. True saving faith is a life changing faith - a faith that will transform us. This week, Dwight Young challenges and encourages us from James 4 to end the wars among us, within us, and above us that ruin the testimony of our faith and our ability to love God and our neighbors.

Through the month of July, we are exploring the book of James to learn how we turn faith into action. True saving faith is a life changing faith - a faith that will transform us. This week, Michelle Santora shares how the way we use our tongue exposes us, forms us, and shows us our need for healing.

Through the month of July, we are exploring the book of James to learn how we turn faith into action. True saving faith is a life changing faith - a faith that will transform us. This week, Megan Baird explores James chapter 2 and what it means for us to live out a life-changing faith where mercy triumphs over judgement.

Through the month of July, we are exploring the book of James to learn how we turn faith into action. True saving faith is a life changing faith - a faith that will transform us. This week, Rob Groves digs into James chapter 1 and how our faith changes the way we view and walk through suffering. (note: there is background music playing for the first couple minutes but it will end after that. Thank...

As the Father series comes to close, Chris Marlin shows how the lovingkindness of God the Father, displayed in the sacrificing of his own Son Jesus on our behalf, allows us to exhale and breathe deep.