CityBridge Community Church

Welcome to Vision Sunday! This weekend is all about reminding ourselves of who we are as followers of Jesus, and clarifying what how we're going to grow as a church in our next season. At CityBridge, our mission is simple and steady: calling all people to be fully devoted followers of Christ . This weekend, we look at how Jesus forms disciples through a clear and life-giving discipleship pathway....

Haggai 1 tells the story of God's people who love Him, believe in His mission, and yet allow delay and distraction to take over. In this message, we explore how obedience often stalls not because of rebellion, but because of misplaced priorities. This message calls us to consider our ways, respond to God's Word, and trust His promise to be with us as we put Him first again. Sermon notes and discus...

As Vision Sunday approaches, it's easy to focus on plans, strategies, and goals. But before Jesus ever sends us out, He invites us to come close. In Matthew 11:25–30 , Jesus does something surprising. He tells us exactly what His heart is like. In this message, we explore why having eyes of faith is not enough on its own. We also need hearts shaped by the gentleness, humility, and compassion of Je...

Today we walk through Jonah 4, a chapter that forces us to wrestle with God's mercy, our comfort, and the mission we've been given. After Nineveh repents, Jonah is angry, depressed, and ready to quit. Why? Because God's compassion reached people Jonah didn't want to love. Through a plant, a worm, and a scorching wind, God exposes Jonah's heart and asks a question that still confronts us today: Sho...

Standing on the edge of God's promise is exciting. It's also terrifying. In Numbers 13, God's people stand at the doorstep of the Promised Land. The land is good. The promise is clear. But fear creeps in, and suddenly, giants look bigger than God. Ten spies focus on what they lack. Two of them remember who God is. In this message, we explore how fear shapes our vision, how faith reframes reality,...

The end of the year has a way of slowing us down. We look back. We take stock. We start asking questions that don't usually make it into our busy days. In Psalm 90, Moses invites us to do exactly that. He reminds us that our days are limited, God is eternal, and wisdom begins when we learn to live with that perspective. This message explores what it means to number our days, take sin seriously, an...

Merry Christmas CityBridge! On Christmas Eve, we remember that God chose to meet us in humility. In Luke 2:8–16, the sign given to the shepherds was not power or spectacle, but a baby lying in a manger. This message walks through why that detail matters, what it reveals about God's heart, and how the manger points forward to the cross. Jesus did not wait for a clean world—He came near, on purpose,...

Christmas looks good on the surface. Lights. Music. Traditions. Family. But beneath all of that, Christmas still needs saving. In this message from John 3:1–18, we look at why Jesus came and what His coming means for us. Jesus saves Christmas from death by bringing new life to those who cannot save themselves. And He saves Christmas from silence by sending rescued people to speak, share, and point...

Christmas can feel familiar. Almost too familiar. We know the songs, the story, and the traditions. And if we're not careful, that familiarity can slowly turn into boredom. In this message from Mark 6:1–6, we see Jesus return to His hometown and be dismissed by the very people who knew Him best. They weren't rejecting Him because He lacked power. They missed Him because they thought they already k...

David Leventhal teaches from Matthew 13:44–46 , where Jesus presents two parables that reveal the surpassing worth of the Kingdom of Heaven. In a cultural moment saturated with commercialism, Jesus calls us to see Him as the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value—the One who brings true joy, identity, and freedom. We explore why commercialism has such a strong pull, how these parables disman...

This week, Josh Fortney teaches from Luke 2 and shows how Jesus enters our world with purpose, clarity, and hope. When life feels noisy or overwhelming, Christmas reminds us that God is not distant. He comes close. He comes into ordinary places and meets ordinary people with extraordinary grace. If you've been longing for meaning or direction this season, the birth of Jesus gives you both. Sermon...

This week, Brad Kirby walks through two powerful passages where Jesus meets three people who want to follow Him but keep offering polite delays. Their hearts are stirred, but their feet stay still. Jesus responds with clarity that following Him is not a part-time commitment. It is a whole-life movement that calls us forward with purpose, urgency, and focus. If you have ever struggled with hesitati...

Every road leads somewhere. Some feel easy at first but end in ruin, and some feel costly at the start but lead to life. In this week's Radical message, Brad Kirby teaches through Matthew 7:13–29 and shows how Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a call to choose wisely. The narrow road, the healthy tree, the true disciple, and the firm foundation all point to one simple truth. Life with Jesus...

This week, Brad Kirby teaches from Matthew 7:7–12, where Jesus invites us to stop striving and start trusting. Prayer isn't a transaction; it's an expression of love between a Father and His children. When we ask, seek, and knock, we're not trying to get God's attention. We're responding to the God who already loves us. And in that space of dependence, we discover that the best gift isn't what He...

Judging others is easy. Seeing ourselves clearly? That's hard. In this week's Radical message, Josh Fortney walks through Matthew 7:1–6, where Jesus teaches us how to judge with humility, mercy, and wisdom. Jesus doesn't tell us to stop using discernment. He calls us to check our motives, confront our own sin, and restore others gently. True judgment doesn't condemn — it helps people see clearly....

This week, Brad Kirby walks us through Jesus' teaching on worry in Matthew 6:25–34. Jesus calls us to live by faith rather than fear, reminding us that our heavenly Father already knows what we need. When we seek God first, He handles the rest. Whether you're facing financial stress, health concerns, or an uncertain future, this message shows how trusting God can replace anxiety with peace. Sermon...

This Sunday, Brad Kirby walks through one of Jesus' most challenging teachings on money and the heart. In Matthew 6:19–24, Jesus warns against storing up treasures on earth and reminds us that our money always follows our heart. It's not about guilt, it's about freedom. When we stop serving money and start trusting God, we find joy, purpose, and peace that no dollar can buy. Looking for practical...

Continuing in our Radical series, Brad Kirby teaches from Matthew 6:1–18 where Jesus reveals the heart of prayer through The Lord's Prayer. Jesus calls His followers to pray with sincerity—not to impress people, but to connect with their heavenly Father. The Lord's Prayer shows us how to approach God with humility, trust, and dependence. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://...

This week, we're taking a one-week break from our Radical series for a one-off message from David Marvin called "The 10 Truths That Hold Up a Healthy Church." In this message, David walks through ten biblical truths that form the foundation of a Christ-centered church. A healthy church is built on unity, humility, generosity, faithfulness, and love, all centered on the person and mission of Jesus...

Jesus raises the standard of love in Matthew 5:43–48. He teaches that love is not limited to those who are easy to care for. Instead, it reflects the heart of the Father, who shows kindness to both the righteous and the unrighteous. This message in the Radical series reminds us that God's love for us is the model for how we are to love others. Radical love is not about convenience or comfort. It i...

Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:7 that "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." He shows that mercy is not weakness but strength rooted in God's character. When we forgive, when we care for the hurting, when we extend grace, we reflect the heart of our Father. This message in the Radical series reminds us that God's mercy to us is meant to flow through us. Radical mercy is not about wh...

In Matthew 5:33–37, Jesus teaches that your "yes" should be yes and your "no" should be no. He calls His followers to speak simply, to live honestly, and to reflect His character in every word. This message in the Radical series reminds us that God values truth in both our words and our lives. Radical integrity is not about loopholes or appearances. It's about becoming trustworthy people who point...

Jesus raises the standard of purity in Matthew 5:27–32. He teaches that adultery is not just a physical act but begins in the heart with lust. He also addresses divorce, showing that God's intention for marriage is permanence and faithfulness. This message in the Radical series reminds us that God cares about both our actions and our hearts. Radical purity is not about external performance. It's a...

Jesus shows that reconciliation matters to God more than ritual. In Matthew 5:21–26, He teaches that anger, contempt, and broken relationships are just as serious as murder. But He also gives His followers a better way—the way of peace, forgiveness, and restored relationship. This message from the Radical series reminds us that the Kingdom is about more than avoiding wrong. It's about pursuing wha...

Jesus says He did not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets but to fulfill them. In Matthew 5:17–20, He shows that every part of God's Word still matters, and He raises the bar for what true righteousness looks like. Join us today as we continue with a message from our Radical series that helps us see how the Law points to Him and how life in the Kingdom is not about external performance but abo...