City First Church Messages

For each and every one of us, uncertainty is... certain. Uncertainty is marked by a loss of control, unpredictability, and the perception that things are going to get worse. Relatable, right? In this powerful message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt is on location in Cape Coral, FL in the wake of Hurricane Ian. We are reminded that Jesus is with us in the middle of the storm and with us on the other side....

“I feel the need, the need for speed.” In this action-packed message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt challenges us with some life lessons for Top Gun: Maverick. We all are fighting battles that feel seemingly impossible to win. But - we can be encouraged that God is with us and fighting on our behalf! With Jesus, regardless of what is ahead, we can have victory!

Hope has come to us but it doesn't end with us! We are all uniquely placed in our areas of influence for God to work THROUGH us to those we encounter every day - in our workplace, our schools, and in our neighborhoods! In this message, Pastor Lisa Seaton encourages us with the truth that as we invest our lives, we're then able to share the hope of Jesus and how He changed EVERYTHING!

No matter where we live, we are there for a purpose! In this message, special guest, Pastor Kyle Rodgers, challenges us to be aware and available for those that Jesus puts in our path and for us to put our love and compassion into action for those in need! ------------------------------------------ Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! FOLLOW City First Church: Website...

In this message, Derek Staaland challenges us with some powerful truths when it comes to how we handle pain and difficult situations in our past. Oftentimes, what we walk through creates definitive decisions that affect our daily lives in the present. Those decisions can then create barriers to actual freedom, healing, and growth! But what happens when we decide to invite God into those areas of o...

Great things never come from staying in our comfort zones! In this message, Pastor Lisa Seaton challenges us with the truth that following Jesus not only requires courage, but it actually propels us forward in our faith! As we grow in our faith, the promises of God become more clear for our daily lives, decisions, and future hopes and dreams! ------------------------------------------ Like, commen...

Everyone is in search of a peaceful life, though oftentimes the things we turn to may not give us peace that sustains. We tend to give up our peace too easily to worry, anxiety, and fear. In this message, Pastor Lisa Seaton encourages us with the truth that God's peace brings a wholeness, contentment, and well-being to those who trust in Him! ------------------------------------------ Like, commen...

All of us, regardless of age or stage, have influence on somebody somewhere. It could be a class, a team, a neighborhood, or a child. At the end of the day, leadership is really just influence! In this message, Pastor Ryan Leak challenges us to grow as leaders, pushing past opposition, to influence the world around us in Jesus’ name! ------------------------------------------ Like, comment & subsc...

It can be so easy to get overwhelmed at the enormity of the problems we face, personally and all around us. We may even ask the question, “where do I begin?” In this message, Pastor Jen DeWeerdt challenges us to own our zone and make daily choices to “rebuild” brick by brick. ------------------------------------------ Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! FOLLOW City F...

In life, many of us are just trying to achieve a state of "balance." But sometimes, in our pursuit of balance, we aren't living with passion. In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt gives us some lessons from the life of Nehemiah. We'll learn some truths on how living a life burdened for the right things, gives us a passion to change the world around us!

The church is not a building but a movement. The church is you and me. In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt challenges us with how to BE the church that prevails in times of fear. A church that believes there is HOPE for ALL. ------------------------------------------ Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! FOLLOW City First Church: Website: https://www.cityfirst.chur...

Something that's unavoidable in life is that we will live with, work with, date, marry, lead, and raise kids with complicated people. The irony is that we are somebody else’s complicated person. In this message, Pastor Ryan Leak encourages us with how to navigate relationships and situations God's way... i.e. the best way! ------------------------------------------ Like, comment & subscribe to sta...

How do you answer the question, "Who am I?" In a confusing world, how we answer that question is important. First, we must look to WHO created us and WHY. In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt dives into the truth of our authentic, divine design and how the Holy Spirit helps us understand the depth of God's love for us!

When we talk about God, His Word, our walk of faith - we're talking about something that's not natural. It's supernatural. And can sometimes seem... a little strange. In this message, Pastor Ryan Leak encourages us with the truth of who the Holy Spirit is and what promises that brings for our daily lives. ------------------------------------------ Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the...

Jesus is ALIVE! He has risen and that means - there is HOPE! The hope of new life that can only be found in Jesus! In this special Easter message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt encourages with the power of the cross and the promise of Jesus' resurrection! ------------------------------------------ Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! FOLLOW City First Church: Website: https:...

Something powerful happens when each of us understands our part matters! Whether we are the CEO of a company or a student in high school, our part matters. To who? Those around us. In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt encourages us with how to bring help and hope to others in Jesus' name! ------------------------------------------ Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest conten...

There are thousands of people waiting for a miracle around us every single day. And sometimes the miracle starts with an invitation! In this message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt challenges each of us to be carriers - of hope, of faith, of the love of Jesus - to everyone we encounter! And when we choose to step out of our comfort zone, that’s when life change happens! -----------------------------------...

We’ve heard it said, “Quitters never win.” Now, there is “good quitting”…. quitting a bad habit, complaining, or a bad attitude. But many times in life, we quit the right things too soon. We give up when it’s hard. In this message, Pastor Jeremy encourages us from God’s Word that says when we quit or fail, we can always come back to Jesus. He’s waiting for us in each new day. ---------------------...