CityBridge Community Church

Teacher: Marvin Walker. Daniel and his friends, captured and taken to Babylon, faced a pivotal choice: to assimilate into the culture or stand firm in their faith. Despite potential consequences, Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the king's offerings, showing how small decisions impact greater victories. This message from Marvin Walker explores how decisions determine our destiny, and the...

Teacher: Jonathan Pokluda. We have our friend Jonathan "JP" Pokluda from Harris Creek in Waco is joining us this morning, we hope it encourages you!. In this sermon, JP shows us the three obstacles, anxiety, temptation, and suffering, addressed in 1 Peter 5:6-10 and how we are to combat them with a Kingdom-first mindset.  Enjoyed the message? Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcast...

Teacher: Kyle Kaigler. What would it look like where   100% of a church commits 100% of Time, Talent, and Treasure for God's purposes? This week, we're in 2 Corinthians 8:1-8, and we witness the Macedonian churches' overflowing generosity in severe affliction and poverty. Recognizing a gap between God's standard and our generosity, today we look to take one small step. What will our story be? Plan...

Teacher: David Marvin. Welcome to our Generous series! As we kick off, David Marvin walked through how Jesus taught about money, specifically how our lives are opportunities that can be filled with meaningful investments or spent acquiring material possessions. Jesus encourages us to prioritize investing in eternity and serving God rather than pursuing wealth for its own sake. Money, according to...

Teacher: David Leventhal. In our last week of studying the book of Jonah, we see God's pursuit of the unlovable. David Leventhal highlights how Jonah's anger at God's mercy toward the Ninevites reflects our own struggles with forgiveness and judgment. The message also underscores the importance of seeing people as God sees them and challenges the audience to repent of any attitudes that hinder the...

Teacher: David Marvin. Welcome to week 3 of our Jonah series! This week we're in Jonah 3, and we will see that confronting the reality of our own mortality can be a powerful force in life. In this video, we explore the book of Jonah and discover three key lessons about God and his message: 1️⃣ God Uses Broken People: Jonah, despite his past mistakes, is given a second chance by God, highlighting t...

Teacher: Daniel Smith. We're in week two of our Jonah series, and we explore the theme of repentance and restoration through the story of Jonah 2. Jonah's journey from running away to a desperate prayer in the belly of the fish reveals important lessons: 🙏 Point 1: God Listens to Desperate Prayers Jonah 2:3-6 Whether it's our own doing or circumstances beyond our control, God hears and responds t...

Teacher: David Marvin. How Far Will He Go to Bring You Back? In our first week in our Jonah series, we explore the story of Jonah and the lessons it teaches us about running from God. We realize that disobedience is the first step in running from God, leading to discipline and consequences. However, we also learn that God's love for runaways knows no bounds as He pursues us relentlessly. Ultimatel...

Teacher: Kyle Kaigler. We're wrapping up our series On Brand by talking about the value that the church most often neglects: engaging those who are far from God with the gospel. Every person you walk by spends eternity somewhere, and God has you where you are to be salt and light to a dark world.  Enjoyed the message? Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐ and leave a review on  Apple Podcasts . Want more informatio...

Teacher: Daniel Smith. As we continue week five of our On Brand series, we see the importance of discipleship and how we can finish the faith race well and leave a meaningful legacy. Drawing from key scriptures like Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 12:30-31, discover what it means to be a disciple, and see how disciples are made through the "caught and taught" process, as we pass the baton of faith to fu...

Teacher: Rob Barry. Welcome to week 3 of our 'On Brand' series, where we explore the timeless characteristics that define the church. ⛪ The key message here is that success as a Christ Follower is closely tied to being part of a spiritual training team – what we call community groups. We are created for community Our very nature reflects God's design for deep personal relationships. From the Gard...

Teacher: David Marvin. This week is all about the Bible! We look at 2 Timothy 3:14-4:4 and delve into the transformative potential of God's word. The scripture reminds us to cling to the truth found in the Holy Scriptures, emphasizing their role in making us wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Ultimately, as Jesus prayed for His disciples in John 17, He also prayed for all who would...

Teacher: Terry Kasselman. Welcome to On Brand! Terry Kasselman, our re:generation Director, begins our deep dive into our five core values, beginning with "Authenticity." He explains the difficulty of living authentically and its benefits (healing, mercy, prevention of heart hardening). Terry will also share a personal story of how authenticity transformed his life after years of hiding his sins....

Teacher: David Marvin. Welcome to On Brand! We're kicking off the series by delving into the notion of embodying the "On Brand" identity as followers of Christ, in line with the church's vision and values. The aim of the series is to explore the application of these principles and objectives in believers' everyday lives. The term "On Brand" emphasizes five core values for the church: authenticity,...

Teacher: Derek Mathews. God's love is often an idea we know, but a truth we don't experience. In this powerful talk, we explore key biblical passages from 1 John 4 and Jude, and unveil the impact of embracing God's love in our lives. Learn how to shift your perspective from a negative self-view to the truth that God cherishes you. We can truly remain in His love through fearless living, freedom to...

Teacher: David Marvin. This is the last week in our Sex By Design series! This week we're discussing God's design for marriage and how marriage is the foundational relationship, a commitment, and unity in a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. The roles of husbands and wives are explored, and we see the importance of sacrificial love and submission between men and women. You will see h...

Teacher: David Marvin. In this message, David Marvin explores the purpose and design of sex according to God's plan. Sex is meant to be an exclusive and protected gift to be enjoyed between one man and one woman in the context of marriage. However, our culture has devalued sex, leading to pain and regret. We learn how sex has permanence and bonding power and how serving and sacrificing for our spo...

Teacher: David Marvin. It's week 3 of our Sex By Design series, and today we're diving into God's design of women. We're going to see the Scriptures elevate four qualities in women: they are reflectors of God's image, strong helpers, unique and distinct in their creation, and life-givers both biologically and spiritually. The Scriptures encourage women to embrace their God-given value and purpose,...

Teacher: David Marvin. This week we are discussing the importance of biblical masculinity and God's design for men. We're in the middle of an epidemic of fatherlessness, and it's all the more important to have a biblical vision for what God's man is supposed to be. David Marvin explores four truths from the creation account in Genesis, focusing on the need for men to courageously follow God's word...

Teacher: David Marvin. We live in a time when culture changes fast and can often confuse people. From what are the distinctions and roles of men and women, to the purpose and role of marriage, to the gift of sex, we are going to study how the Bible clearly explains how God designs gender, marriage, and sex to lead to every person flourishing. This series, Sex By Design, will discuss how we have de...

Teacher: Josh Wilhite. Continuing our In Living Color series, we find ourselves on a boat with Jesus in the middle of a raging storm. In Matthew 8:23-27, the disciples' problem was not the storm or God's apparent passivity but their fear and lack of faith. Similarly, we can find peace and connection with Christ in chaos and challenges by trusting in God's power and working in their lives.        ...

Teacher: Daniel Smith. In this message, Daniel Smith, our Students Director, continues our In Living Color series as we get a glimpse into the true appearance of Jesus in Luke 9:28–36. In the Transfiguration of Jesus, we see Moses and Elijah affirm Jesus' identity as the Messiah. And we see the loving-kindness of God, who verifies Jesus as the one to trust and follows through on His promises. No m...

Teacher: Jeff Parker. We're in Week 5 of our In Living Color series, and today we are in Luke 19:1-10, and we see Jesus' willingness to seek and save the lost, using the story of Zacchaeus as an example. Jeff Parker shares his personal story of redemption and urges others to embrace Jesus' offer of freedom and restoration. There is a transformative power of repentance and the potential for extraor...

Teacher: David Marvin. As we continue in our "In Living Color" series, we see a leper who seeks healing from Jesus, and we see the similarities between his leprosy and our sin. Christ alone can cure us and invites us to come to the end of ourselves and accept Jesus' compassion.                                                                                 Enjoyed the message? Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐...

Teacher: Rob Barry. As we continue in our "In Living Color" series, we see people who had unmet expectations and their impact on their lives. You will see how Jesus steps into our pain and addresses our wrong expectations that lead to pain and discouragement. As we walk the road to Emmaus with Jesus, you will see the importance of aligning our expectations with the truth of Scripture and how that...