City Church San Francisco

Epiphany 5 Leaving Egypt: Freedom

Genesis 46:16-28

Genesis 28:10-22

Leaving Ur: Promise Rev. Riana Shaw Robinson

Title: Finding Our Way Together Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8, Mark 1-4-11

Luke 2:8-20 John 1:1-18 Lesson of Light; John 1:3-5

Luke 1:57-79

In a world filled with bad news and painful reminders that all is not what it could be, it is easy to feel that God is far away. And yet, the season of Advent reminds us that it is in exactly such times and circumstances that God draws closest to us. As we journey through hope, peace, love and joy to Christmas day, we recall the ways in which Emmanuel (“God-with-us”) not only enables us to navigat...

Advent 2 + Lessons and Carols

REV. DR. PETER CHOI Isaiah 40:1-11, 27-31 Rev. Peter Choi reflects on Isaiah 40, describing hope as a surprising and abrupt concept. Despite life's challenges and ongoing crises, the Advent message is centered around finding hope in the past coming of Jesus and the anticipation of his future return. Rev. Choi invites listeners to consider hope in the midst of difficulties, acknowledging the ha...

We explored the concept of Christ the King Sunday, a day when Christians envision a world in alignment with God's desires. Drawing from the prophet Isaiah's vision, the Pastor Emily reflects on a world turned upside down, where traditional power dynamics are transformed, and enemies become neighbors and friends. The message encourages listeners to be co-creators with God, actively particip...

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua reflects on the story of Babel from the Bible, emphasizing the theme of listening as central to the passage. He draws parallels with the art of acting, quoting the late Alan Rickman who believed that great acting is rooted in intense and accurate listening. Pastor Joshua suggests that the story of Babel is not just about the diversity of languages but also about the f...

In this sermon, Pastor Emily McGinley reflects on a biblical passage involving a landowner hiring workers at different times and paying them the same wage, causing discomfort and raising questions about fairness. Drawing parallels to the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, McGinley explores the broader questions it raises about the kind of world we want to build, the legacy we want...

Senior Pastor Emily McKinley emphasizes the importance of legacy and faith. Christians need to engage with the developments in Artificial Intelligence to better impact society. She encourages the congregation to draw strength from the faith of their ancestors, build on that legacy, and bear witness to God's grace in their lives. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of the faith community and...

By Rev. Emily McGinley The advent of AI has ignited a wide range of emotions and questions. As Christians, how should we respond to this transformative moment? How can our faith guide us in navigating the developments in artificial intelligence and technology? We invite you to explore the intersection of faith and AI, address existential concerns, and delve into theological concepts related to thi...

Rev. Joshua Jalandoon In the story of Zaccheus , we see a man who has spent much of his professional life extorting money from his struggling neighbors. He was so used to operating within Caesar’s economy (see last week’s message ) that he couldn’t imagine a different way to live in the world…until he encountered Jesus. When Jesus invites himself over for dinner, Zaccheaus discovers that there is...

The passage from Psalm 24:1 reminds us that everything belongs to God, but the question of why God allows suffering and injustice is complex. Pastor Emily discusses some key points that include the role of human free will, the idea that suffering can lead to growth, the mystery of God's plan, the responsibility of people to work for justice, and the hope for redemption in challenging times.

Rev. Ben McBride joined us to wrap up our series “The Art of Belonging" with a sermon from John 5 on "Radical Belonging." Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠

Rev. Emily McGinley continues our series “The Art of Belonging" with a sermon from Hebrews 13 on "Hospitality." Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠

Rev. Emily McGinley continues our series “The Art of Belonging" with a sermon from Ephesians 4 on "Truthfulness." Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠

Rev. Emily McGinley continues our new series “The Art of Belonging" with a sermon from Ruth 1 on "Fidelity." Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠

Rev. Emily McGinley begins our new series “The Art of Belonging" with a sermon from 1 Corinthians on "Gratitude." Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠

"Showing up in a community is about keeping a commitment when it is no longer convenient and loving each other enough to keep trying, even when we don't want to." - Rev. Emily McGinley on Acts 11 Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://...

Rev. Emily McGinley continues our series, "A Transforming Faith", by looking at the story of Cornelius in Acts 10. The purpose of waking up is not personal or private perfection, but surrender, love, and union with God. Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf...

Rev. Dr. Paula Stone Williams continues our August series, "A Transforming Faith" sharing from Luke 2:41-52