City Church Podcast - Conway, AR

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...

"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...