City First Church Messages

In our culture many times sex is used interchangeably with the word love. The problem with this is that what society has to say about love, sex, and intimacy and what God has to say are vastly different. In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt takes a look at what the Bible has to say about respecting yourself and other people in a highly sexualized society.

One thing we all have in common is the desire to have life-giving relationships. In week one of our series Love Songs and Lies Volume 2, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt delivers a powerful message on how, as Christ followers, we are called to put God at the center of our relationships, speak words of life to those around us, cover each other’s faults and weaknesses, and stay true to our word!

Happy Easter! Because of Jesus, we get to have NEW LIFE! He has risen and that means - we no longer have to run through life searching for the things that give us false security (happiness?). In this special Easter message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt encourages us to stop running and listen to what God is saying: Jesus is the Leader and Forgiver of your life and in Him you have HOPE!

In this message, special guest Charlotte Gambill encourages with the powerful truth that God created us to be light in this crazy world! We were made to seek out those that are hiding in darkness - in need of hope and the promise of a Savior. It's time to get uncomfortable and go out of our way to show the world around us who Jesus is!

When was the last time you dreamed big for your own life? In this message, Pastor Jeremy encourages us to chase, not after our own dreams and ambitions, but after God's dreams and vision for our life! It's time to dream again!

Deep down we all desire to put God first, but living it out can be challenging. Tithing helps us put this principle into practice! In this message Pastor Lisa Seaton challenges us to take a deeper look at the Biblical reasons for tithing and how God wants us to position our hearts as we do our best to follow his principles. Everything God tells us to do is for our benefit…including tithing!

In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt encourages us that the best foundation for our finances is to invite God into the equation. As we look to scripture, we will find wisdom and promises that lead to practical tools for our financial future!

What does it say about God when life isn't going our way? Is He Absent? Unaware? In this message, Pastor Jeremy encourages us that God is with us in the midst of our circumstances, and that we can do hard things when God strengthens us!

We all get offended. It may range from simple circumstances to moments of deep hurt. But how do we respond when we are offended? In this message, Pastor Jen DeWeerdt offers a message of hope with practical steps on how to overcome living with offense. Jesus offers a better way… maybe not always easier - but better!

It seems to be that the fastest-growing "religion" in America is "Me-ism" - the worship of self. In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt challenges us to look at this sign of the times and let it shift how we go about our days. In a world where everyone is looking to themselves or the circumstances around them to offer fulfillment, Jesus says, "Follow me." And when we take our eyes off us and turn...

As our world is changing at a rapid rate, we may find ourselves asking the question, “What in the world is going on?” In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt begins diving into what it means to “know the signs of the times” - in other words, what is happening around you and how to authentically live out your faith with boldness!

Complacency kills. It kills our dreams, hope, purpose - but God has more for you! In this message, Pastor Chris Durso wraps up our It’s Time series by encouraging us that it’s time for breakthrough! We will look at practical truths to experience the MORE that God has for each of us!

It’s time to come home. In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt unpacks Jesus’ story of a prodigal son coming home and how that paints a picture for us of what God the Father is like. He’s the God who says we belong, we are accepted, we are forgiven, and He loves us unconditionally. He’s waiting for you with open arms, saying, “Welcome Home!”

The world around us feels… heavy. We may be facing difficult circumstances or everyday stress that has caused us to be full of worry, fear, anxiety…leaving no room for what actually brings us true strength: joy. Well, we believe that in 2023, it’s time to get our joy back! In this message from Pastor Lisa Seaton, we will break down how we can live a life brimming over with joy! And spoiler alert -...

Hope is not passive; it's ACTIVE! The hope that we find in God is expectant and confident that God will do exactly what He has said He will do! In this message, Pastor Jen DeWeerdt challenges us to have this kind of hope during the Christmas Season; one that prays and plans for the future we hope for!

Some of us, in this season, need something new. We’ve been stuck in the same cycle of life, and maybe we feel discouraged or frustrated. In the same way that the angels announcing the birth of Jesus marked a new season for our world, God has something new for you today! In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt encourages us to make room for the revelation of who Jesus is and what that means for us...

This Christmas season, what do you want to see God do? Does your preparation match your expectation? In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt challenges us to make room in our lives for Jesus in our schedules, our conversations, our family. Many times, God shows up but our lives are crowded with all kinds of things. This season let’s make room for God’s presence and experience all He has for us!

Taking a step in trusting God with your finances can be a big deal, and while most of us would say we should all be generous, when God asks us to, fear can stop us from fully committing to God. In this message, Pastor Lisa Seaton continues our King of Hearts Series with a challenge to fully trust God with no strings attached. In doing so, we will unlock a whole new aspect of our lives that wasn't...

The holidays bring a sense of thankfulness and generosity. We often are a little more aware of the needs around us and how we can invest our resources to help those in need. In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt kicks off our brand new series, King of Hearts, with a challenge to give not just in this season, but to live a sacrificial life that gives towards what is eternal - bringing with it the...

Priorities are everything. And how we order our priorities will determine the depth and width of our lives. In this special message from Charlotte Gambill, she encourages us to live a life that is beyond us… bigger than us! How do we do that? By aligning our priorities to reflect a life that is on mission and leaving a legacy for the kingdom of God!

How do you prevent burnout? In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt gives us principles from the Word of God on how to do just that. When we are careful to watch what we spend our life on and take time to really rest, we are able to go further and farther. And the truth is - our God-given mission and purpose are too important for us to burn out!

How do you prevent burnout? In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt gives us principles from the Word of God on how to do just that. When we are careful to watch what we spend our life on and take time to really rest, we are able to go further and farther. And the truth is - our God-given mission and purpose are too important for us to burn out!

Regret is something that affects all of us - another life-sucking feeling that can leave us paralyzed. In this message, Pastor Kyle Rodgers continues our Energy Vampires series and talks about the power of focusing on what is to come. When we stop living in the past, we begin to find the purpose God has created us for!