City Church Podcast - Conway, AR

"Unforgiveness is like drinking rat poison and hoping the rat will die." This sermon by Pastor Adam Breckenridge is part of our Full House sermon series! In this series we will unpack God's design for the family and his blueprint for his house. Resources & Next Steps: ❌ Scripture Referenced: Colossians 3:13 , Matthew 6:12 , Matthew 6:14 -15, Matthew 18:23 -25 ❌ Visit Us: www.c...

"The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships." This sermon by pastor Joey Cook continues our Full House sermon series! In this series we will unpack God's design for the believer and our role in the family of God. Resources & Next Steps: ❌ Scripture Referenced: Genesis 1:27 , Romans 12:10 , Romans 12:15 -18, James 5:16 , Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 10:24 -25 ❌ Vis...

This sermon by pastor Joey Cook serves as a kick-off for our new sermon series, Full House! In this series we will unpack God's design for the family and his blueprint for his house. Resources & Next Steps: ❌ Scripture Referenced: Ephesians 2:19 -22 ❌ Visit Us: www.citychurch.tv ❌ Follow us on Instagram: @citychurchx

Some of us are sitting on the sidelines in ministry, attending Sunday services and thinking that's all faith has to offer. If you follow Jesus, you are made to be a contributor, not a consumer. In this sermon, Pastor Lane Long outlined the spiritual gifts listed in scripture, and reminded us to get off the bench! Resources & Next Steps: ❌ Scripture Referenced: Ephesians 4:7, Romans 3-8,...

Why do we insist on fighting key battles without wearing any armor?  In this sermon from Ephesians 6, Pastor Joey reminds us to "suit up" and put on the armor of God, because prayer is not preparation for the battle, prayer is where we WIN the battle. This sermon should encourage believers that they are equipped with all the need for the battles we face daily! Resources & Next Steps:...

This weekend, Pastor Adam Breckenridge continued our journey through Ephesians with a teaching on HOW to imitate God, as his beloved children. He reminded us that we are called to live in a way where all creation says that we are the spitting image of our dad.  4 Ingredients to Healthy Correction: 1. Eye contact 2. Reminder of identity 3. Opportunity to learn 4. Reassurance of love Resources &...

Have you ever put on clothes that used to fit, and they don't feel right anymore? Maybe they're sentimental because they remind you of a different, easier season of your life. God calls us to "walk in a manner worthy of our calling" and that means putting on Christ, not our past. Jesus calls us to more - he didn't come to make bad people better, he came to make dead people...

“Which room in your house has not been unlocked and opened for Jesus?" This weekend, Pastor Joey Cook continued our journey through Ephesians with a convicting word about the culture of Christianity. Most of us are treating our faith experienve as a one-hour Airbnb visit every Sunday, and we're missing out on all the things God has in store for us! ❌ Resources & Next Steps:  Scriptu...

This weekend, Pastor Adam Breckenridge continued our sermon series through Ephesians with a powerful message about our Great Physician. You can never experience the good news unless you face the bad news, just like you can't begin to heal until you get a diagnosis. ❌ Resources & Next Steps:  Scripture Referenced: Ephesians 2 Visit Us: www.citychurch.tv Follow us on Instagram: @citychurch...

“You are redeemed and lavished with grace. ”   This weekend, Pastor Joey Cook kicked off our brand-new series in Ephesians with a powerful and uplifting message. He reminded us that we have been chosen in love, redeemed by grace, and sealed with the Holy Spirit.  ❌ Resources & Next Steps:  Scripture Referenced: Ephesians 1 Visit Us: www.citychurch.tv Follow us on Instagram: @citychurchx

“True knowing requires the Spirit’s strength.”    This weekend, Pastor Joey Cook continued our Grow series with a meaningful message about how truly knowing God transforms our reality. We weren’t created merely to agree with facts about Him. We were made to walk with Him. God invites us into a deep, personal relationship, where transformation happens through connection, not just knowledge.   ❌ Re...

“God’s delays are always by design.”    This weekend, Pastor Lane Long continued our Grow series with a powerful reminder that some of the deepest growth happens in the waiting. Through three profound spiritual truths, we were encouraged to trust that even in stillness, God is at work as He prepares, shapes, and strengthens us for what is ahead.    Truth #1: God tests us in order to produce steadf...

“You can’t white knuckle your way into transformation and becoming like Jesus.” This weekend, Pastor Adam Breckenridge continued our Grow series with a meaningful message about how true spiritual growth comes from deep dependence on God and an intimate relationship with Him. We were reminded that transformation into Christlikeness isn’t something we can achieve by willpower—it comes through abidin...

Confession to God brings forgiveness, and confession to others brings freedom.    This weekend, Pastor Joey Cook continued our Grow series with a powerful message on the importance of repentance. He introduced the acronym REPENT as a helpful tool to identify areas in our lives where repentance is needed.     R ebellion     E xaltation     P rejudice     E nvy    N eglect   T rusting Idols    ❌ Re...

“Wisdom isn’t just something you know. It’s something you practice.”    In this episode, Pastor Joey walked us through an exercise in how to abide with Jesus. We learned that what fills, spills… so we need to be filled with the Word! We hope this tool serves you as you seek to grow in your walk with Christ. Grab a journal and spend time with Jesus today!   ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture...

“The story you live in is the story you live out.”   This weekend, Pastor Adam Breckenridge continued our Grow series with a teaching on the importance of abiding in scripture. We learned that Jesus was able to recognize the lie because he was so rooted in the truth and that the acronym “BREAD” can be used to guide your time with Jesus through scripture.    Be Still    Read   Encounter   Apply   D...

“You are one Godly friendship away from spiritual breakthrough.”  This weekend, Pastor Joey Cook continued our Grow series with a teaching on the importance of Godly relationships. We learned that you can only be loved to the level that you are known, and that Godly friendships:  Take time  Take intentionality  Are not stumbled into, but are built  ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenc...

God will never waste your wilderness. This weekend, Pastor Adam Breckenridge continued our Grow series with a teaching on transformation. We learned that Time + Pressure + Presence = Transformation. Even though pruning is painful, we know that by abiding in the presence of Jesus, we will bear much fruit. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: 1 Samuel 17, John 15:1-2 Visit Us: www.ci...

"Public victories are echoes of private encounters with God."  This weekend, Pastor Joey Cook continued our Grow series with a teaching on David's victory over Goliath. We learned that growth happens:  When it's quiet When no one's watching When you show up anyway When you are WITH God ❌ Resources & Next Steps:  Scripture Referenced: 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Samuel 17:34-3...

Growth doesn't happen on accident, it requires intentional care. This weekend, Pastor Joey Cook kicked off our Grow sermon series with a teaching on formation . We are being formed constantly - and Jesus offers us a better way to grow. Intentional spiritual formation happens through teaching, practices, and community, all while abiding with the Holy Spirit. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scri...

Are you truly a disciple of Jesus?  This weekend, Pastor Lane Long preached a powerful sermon on the discipleship pathway, challenging City Church family to self-identify where they are at in their discipleship journey. We learned that according to scripture, it is impossible to be a disciple without moving towards discipling someone. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Matthew 28...

Happy Easter from your friends and family at City Church! Which tomb do you need to step out of? Fear Insecurity Loneliness Rejection Failure Shame Emptiness ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Matthew 28:1-8, John 10:28-29, Matthew 28:20, Romans 5:8, Philippians 3:7-9, Romans 8:1 Visit Us: www.citychurch.tv Follow us on Instagram: @citychurchx

In this episode, Pastor Joey Cook explores the profound message of prioritizing God's kingdom and righteousness in our lives, as taught by Jesus in Matthew 6:33. Discover how aligning our desires with God's will can transform our priorities and lead to a life of peace and divine provision. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 13:44-46, Psalm 37:4 Vis...

In this episode, Pastor Adam Breckenridge teaches us that the kingdom of God is the loving rule and reign of God, carried out for his glory and the good of his creation. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Mark 1:15, Revelation 11:15 Visit Us: www.citychurch.tv Follow us on Instagram: @citychurchx

As we settle into the new year, many of us have cravings that will convince us to break our new year's resolutions! So the question is, are you craving righteousness or unrighteousness? In this episode, Pastor Joey Cook unpacks the phrase "those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied," teaching us that we are actually starving for true satisfaction that can only b...