City Church Podcast - Conway, AR

“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...

What do you continually find yourself thinking about? What do you find yourself taking unwise measures to attain? What do you feel entitled to and you feel angry and bitter without it? In this episode, Pastor Joey Cook teaches that when we seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness, he faithfully provides for all our needs, freeing us from the anxiety of striving after temporary things....

In this episode, Pastor Joey Cook unpacks the difference between the Kingdom of the world and the Kingdom of God. In Jesus, we discover that His upside-down kingdom is actually right-side up. It's not just an alternate way of life, it's the way life was meant to be. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 John 2:15-17, Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 23:12, Matthew...

"The call of Jesus is to come and die, so that you will live." In this episode, Pastor Adam Breckenridge teaches us that true freedom is the ability to NOT do whatever you want. In life, we have two paths we can take: deny Jesus and follow yourself or deny yourself and follow Jesus. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Matthew 16:24, Ephesians 4:!7-24, Matthew 16:25, Gala...

"The only way up in the Kingdom of God is to get down on our knees." In this episode, Pastor Joey Cook teaches from Luke 14:11 and we learn that God's greatest gifts don't come from our climbing, they come from His descending. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Luke 14:11, Genesis 11:4, Genesis 11:7, Acts 2:3-4, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:20, James 4:1...

"The world says success is found in getting, but Jesus says it's found in giving." In this episode, Pastor Joey Cook compares the world's view of success to Jesus' view. He challenges us to think "what can I give?" instead of "what can I get?". This sermon is a challenging commission for believers to prioritize generosity. ❌ Resources & Next Steps:...

"If you have trusted in the gospel, you have been entrusted with the gospel - to go out and share it with the world." In this episode, Pastor Adam Breckenridge opens our new sermon series, Sent. We learn what it means to be an ambassador of Christ. Although sharing the gospel often feels daunting to even seasoned believers, Adam teaches a really valuable mindset shift: that it's our...

In this episode, Pastor Joey Cook teaches on 5 Styles of Evangelism that are often used to share the gospel. This is a practical, helpful sermon for the believer who is ready to share with others, but still doesn't know quite how to initiate the gospel conversation. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Isaiah 52:7, Romans 10:15, Acts 2:38-41, Acts 17:22-31, John 9:25, Luke 5:2...

"Story is the culture's currency. He who tells the best story wins." -Bobette Buster In this episode, Pastor Adam Breckenridge teaches How To Tell Your Story. This is another incredibly practical tool you can use as a believer who is ready to share your faith. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Mark 5:1-20, Philippians 3:4-7, Acts 26:12-18 Visit Us: www.citychurch....

In this episode, Pastor Mark McNair teaches that "the whole Church is called to bring the whole Gospel to the whole world." He gives an easy conversation starter that could help you share the gospel with a non-believer. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Acts 1:6-8, Acts 2:-14 Visit Us: www.citychurch.tv Follow us on Instagram: @citychurchx

"Obedience precedes revelation." In this episode, Pastor Joey Cook teaches about divine encounters, reminding believers that God directs our steps, and as we saturate every conversation with the Good News, these divine encounters lead to transformation. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced:  Acts 8:26-29, Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 30:21, Acts 8:30-35, Romans 10:17, Acts 15:19, A...

"Faith doesn't activate God's power- it positions us to witness it." In this episode, Pastor Joey Cook reminds us that the Holy Spirit works where He is welcomed, and teaches us tools to seek God in our everyday lives. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Acts 10:1-20, Acts 10:34-35, Acts 10:44-47 Visit Us: www.citychurch.tv Follow us on Instagram: @citychurchx

In this episode, Pastor Adam Breckenridge teaches us that if Jesus' mission was to seek and save the lost, hospitality was his method. Hospitality was so important to Jesus, it was listed as a qualification for being an elder! Tips for practicing hospitality: Remember that the call to be hospitable is really just a call to be ordinary. Remember that hospitality is about service, not performan...