City Church Podcast - Conway, AR

"True loves moves us toward brokenness, not further from it." In this sermon, Pastor Joey Cook continues our Advent series as he explores the sacrificial love of Christ. Through the parable of the Good Samaritan, Joey challenges listeners to love beyond comfort and convenience, demonstrating how such love changes both others and ourselves. Tune in and be inspired to take action by loving...

Did you know only 14% of Americans would call themselves "very happy"? In spite of our abundance, Americans are chronically unhappy. Why is this? In the third week of our Advent series, Pastor Adam Breckenridge teaches on joy. We learn that the joy we have been looking for is coming looking for you, and His name is Jesus. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Luke 2:8-11,...

"True peace is not found in the absence of problems." In this sermon, Pastor Joey Cook completes our Advent series with a teaching on peace. He reminds us that peace is more than a hopeful wish, it's a promise. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2: 10-14, Revelation 21:3-4 Visit Us: www.citychurch.tv Follow us on Instagram: @citychurchx

In our last weekend of 2024, Pastor Brandon Perry leads a reflective family Sunday guided by Hebrews 11:1. What are some milestones that happened this year? Who are the new people God brought into your life? What risks (leaps of faith) did you take this year? What has been the biggest win of the year? Who is God? ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Hebrews 11:1 Visit Us: www.cityc...

What makes a good friend?  In this sermon, Pastor Lane Long teaches on the three opponents of friendships: hurry, fear of vulnerability, and selfishness. We are challenged as believers to slow down, show up, and reach out. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced:  John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Proverbs 18:24, Proverbs 27:9, Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 26:7, John 15:12-17, Philippians...

How Am I Supposed to “Rejoice Always”?  In this sermon, Pastor Adam Breckenridge outlines a recipe for gratitude from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. We learn that gratitude bring healing and wholeness, it is both a posture and a practice, and it doesn't come naturally! As believers, we have to choose gratitude over grasping and grumbling.  ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced:  1 The...

"The silence is never the end of the story." In this sermon, Pastor Joey Cook kicks off our annual Advent series with a teaching on hope. We learn that God's promises are not forgotten, God's plans are always perfect, and God's presence is our hope. ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Luke 1:67-79, Galatians 4:4-5, 2 Peter 3:9, Matthew 1:23, Romans 5:6 Vis...

Why is it better to have a boss?  In this message, Pastor Joey Cook teaches from 1 Samuel 8:5, exploring what the Bible says about submitting to authority.  People have always longed for a leader, but only Jesus can truly fulfill that need. This sermon looks at the story in Samuel where the Israelites wanted a king like other nations, even though God was already their King. This shows how we often...

In this episode, Pastor Joey Cook unpacks why the gospel can be a stumbling block— both for those hearing it and those sharing it. He explores how rejection is often directed at the message of radical grace and justice, not the messenger. Listeners are also challenged to pursue unity within the Church by avoiding divisive behavior and embracing love across differences. This sermon offers insight a...

Did you know more than one fourth of Americans struggle with anxiety and depression? In this message, Pastor Joey Cook teaches that in scripture, we see Jesus experience grief, inner turmoil, and distress, which shows us that it's okay to be honest about our fears. Faith is the acknowledgement of the presence of God in the face of fear. In this sermon, we are encouraged to trust God with your...

"It's possible to fill our days doing religious stuff for God and have no relationship with God." 🤯  In this message, Pastor Adam Breckenridge teaches that the true evidence of a life spent following Jesus is a life of doing justice and mercy. While many believers lean towards either justice OR mercy, we see in scripture that both mercy AND justice are a requirement for following J...

In the heat of the 2024 presidential election, we believe the Church should know what scripture says about key issues. Jesus talked about money more than any other topic in his years of ministry- He knew it would be critical for his followers to understand. In this message, Pastor Joey Cook teaches on Jesus' Economic Policy, which centers around three core beliefs: God is the owner of everyth...

Is the tithe biblical?  Is the tithe relevant to 2nd century believers?  In this message, Pastor Joey Cook teaches on the transformative power of generosity. In scripture, we see that God calls us to generosity not because he wants our money, but because he wants our hearts.  ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Leviticus 27:30, Matthew 23:23, Mark 10:21, John 3:16 Visit Us: www.ci...

In this message, Pastor Joey Cook teaches on God's created order: how He designed humans to operate and reflect the image of God.  This is the first of two sermons covering what scripture says about gender and sexuality.  ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:15, Genesis 2:21-24, 1 Corinthians 7:6-8 Visit Us: www.citychurch.tv Follow us on Instagram:...

In this message, Pastor Adam Breckenridge teaches about what scripture says regarding homosexuality. While this topic is controversial, scripture is clear that the way of Jesus is truth with love . We will finish with learning how to love like Jesus loved.  This is the second of two sermons covering what scripture says about gender and sexuality.  ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Reference...

At City Church, we like to do a prayer exercise called P.R.A.Y. where each letter stands for a segment of the prayer.  P- Pause  R- Rejoice  A- Ask  Y- Yield  As election week approaches, we spent our Sunday gatherings praying for our country, state, and city. We realize that elections are emotionally charged and heavy for many, and we believe that Jesus is our one true hope. ❌ Resources & Ne...

In the aftermath of the most polarized presidential election in history, we choose to run to Jesus for guidance. Hebrews 13 serves as a guide as we:  Love continually Practice hospitality Remember those suffering Honor marriage and purity Are charitable Respect and imitate faithful leaders Offer a sacrifice of praise ❌ Resources & Next Steps: Scripture Referenced:  Hebrews 12:28, Hebrews 13:1...