City First Church Messages

Frustration, confusion, and disappointment are familiar to us all. In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt, encourages us with the truth that Jesus is for those that are frustrated. He finds us right in the middle of our current circumstances and gives us new LIFE, new HOPE, and a new START! ------------------------------------------ FOLLOW City First Church: Instagram: https://instagram.com/CityF...

If you've never heard it - God has a divine purpose for your life! In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt wraps up our series, Who Needs Church?, with the powerful truth that despite our fear or failure, we have a God-given calling - what He wants to do IN us and THROUGH us! ------------------------------------------ FOLLOW City First Church: Instagram: https://instagram.com/CityFirstChurch Twitt...

Storms will come. Will what we have built stand strong in the midst of them? In Week 3 of Who Needs Church?, Pastor Jen DeWeerdt teaches us what it looks like to build the foundation of our lives well, with wisdom, to withstand whatever comes our way! ------------------------------------------ FOLLOW City First Church: Instagram: https://instagram.com/CityFirstChurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/C...

God is always speaking to us, but are we listening? In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt encourages us with how to quiet the wrong voices so that we can hear and recognize the voice of the God in our every day lives! ------------------------------------------ FOLLOW City First Church: Instagram: https://instagram.com/CityFirstChurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/CityFirstChurch Facebook: https:/...

Every person needs (and wants) a place to belong. In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt reminds us that we are not only called to be in relationship with Jesus but also we are called to BELONG. ------------------------------------------ FOLLOW City First Church: Instagram: https://instagram.com/CityFirstChurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/CityFirstChurch Facebook: https://facebook.com/CityFirstC...

Storms in our lives can seem like they last - forever. So how do we stay encouraged and strengthened in the midst of life’s difficult circumstances? In this powerful message, Pastor Lisa Seaton shares how we can experience breakthrough and miracles in the midst of the storms. ------------------------------------------ FOLLOW City First Church: Instagram: https://instagram.com/CityFirstChurch Twitt...

The enemy’s chief currency is fear. What do we do when storms and hardships arise? In this message, Pastor Chad Bruegman challenges us to walk with courage, in the midst of fear, into the storm; to believe the promise that God is with us and will never forsake us. ------------------------------------------ FOLLOW City First Church: Instagram: https://instagram.com/CityFirstChurch Twitter: https://...

We've heard the truth "pride comes before the fall." In Week 5 of Essentials for 2020, Pastor Ryan Leak challenges us with the idea that in order to PUT ON humility, we have to TAKE OFF pride. Join us for this intentional message that dives into how choosing humility can powerfully impact every area of our lives. ------------------------------------------ FOLLOW City First Church: Instagram: https...

In part four of Essentials for 2020, Pastor Jen DeWeerdt challenges us by diving into what a life a gentleness looks like. And it may not be what you think! As we are living in a crisis season, filled with much tension and anger, may we learn to move in the opposite spirit!

We all know, it is hard to wait. It is hard to have patience. In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt challenges us with the idea that patience is active, not passive. As God is working in the background, we must continue to have faith and keep moving in the direction of what we are waiting for! Don’t miss this encouraging message that will remind you of the treasure found in patience.

What would our 2020 look like if we just had a little bit more tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience? In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt shares how kindness is an essential trait that will not only change our lives but also transform the world around us.

What would our 2020 look like if we just had a little bit more tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience? In this message, Pastor Ryan Leak shares how mercy is an essential trait that will not only change our lives but also transform the world around us.

When faced with tough situations, how do you respond? In this message from Jen DeWeerdt we learn how to listen to the still, small voice and look past the now in order to navigate relational hardships God’s way.

No one planned for 2020 to go this way. In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt shares how God is still working and moving and is able to TURN AROUND any situation or circumstance.

Feeling overwhelmed? The good news is we don’t have to walk through life carrying our burdens on our own. In this message, Pastor Lisa Seaton shares practical steps on how we can share our burdens with God and others. We can’t expect God to work things out if we don’t invite Him in!

This weekend, Pastor Ryan Leak talked about carrying other people’s burdens. It is one thing to feel sympathy for someone but we need to empathize with others. To feel WITH them, not just feeling FOR them. Ryan gave us 4 points to effectively share burdens with others. Authenticity, Proximity, Humility and Activity. Let’s put ourselves in the position to be a student and not an expert in other peo...

This week Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt and Pastor Jimmy Rollins continue the conversation on racism, compassion, and the church's role in being apart of the solution. We need to be willing to enter someone's world that doesn't look like you. If we're going to try and figure out how to bridge the gap that divides us, we have to have common ground on what unites us.

This week Pastor Jeremy and Jen DeWeerdt talk about carrying a burden for others. You cannot solve a problem you are not willing to personally get up close to. Pastor Jeremy and Jen give us some ways to get up close to the burdens around us to help be the solution. We need to own our zone, we need to just start with someone, and we need to keep building no matter how hard it may get.

This weekend Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt wraps up our Crisis Fatigue series with a message titled, "Scattered but not Separated." Although this crisis wasn't planned, the crisis can be a catalyst to be able to further the mission of Jesus. In a crisis you learn things that you would never learn in normal season's of life. It's our choice to find the purpose in the season we are in.

Feeling the impact of Crisis Fatigue on your relationships? In this message Ryan Leak shares how to strengthen the relationships in your life. He encouraged us to outdo our significant other in honor this week and show them grace even when we don’t feel like it.

We are dealing with the virus AND the emotions it is creating. This week Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt spoke a powerful message on pursuing a life of purpose to live a full life. When we let fatigue, fear, and panic in, we undermine our ability to think clearly. We need to pray for purpose and not just protection. We will get through this crisis TOGETHER, with FAITH and GENEROSITY!

Contentment is a state of peaceful happiness. This week Pastor Jen DeWeerdt spoke a powerful message on finding true contentment even in the chaos and confusion. Contentment can't be based on our circumstances. We can find true contentment through rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks. Contentment is a matter of focus. We have access to God all the time and when we lean in and trust Him no matter...

God will never waste a crisis. This week Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt spoke a powerful message on the importance of holding onto God's promises. God's promises are certain, meaning they will happen. God's promises are all-inclusive, but are conditional. We must put Jesus first, giving Him full control of our lives and trusting Him with everything. When we do this, He will create good on the other side....