CityChurch FTL

Discover how God’s vision for relationships reshapes our understanding of marriage, singleness, and divorce. The message found in 1 Corinthians 7 points to the hope found in Christ’s grace, transforming our deepest joys and pains.

Why is forgiveness so challenging yet so necessary? This message from Matthew 18 reminds us that forgiven people must become forgiving people.

What does it mean to be great in God’s kingdom? In this message, Gianluca Cueva shares Jesus’ call to childlike humility and vulnerability, reminding us of our priceless worth and God’s unfailing love that seeks and saves the lost.

What if true life begins by giving yours away? In Martthew 16, Pastor Brad Schmidt explores the radical love and costly forgiveness of Jesus, revealing that real fulfillment comes from denying self and embracing God’s mission.

Discover how the simple seed of God’s Word can break through the hardest places of your heart, bringing lasting transformation. Are you truly listening?

What happens when our faith becomes more about being right than about being kind? In this sermon from Matthew 12, we see Jesus challenge rigid rule-keeping and invite us into something better—a life marked by humility, mercy, and rest. Instead of drawing hard lines between who’s in and who’s out, Jesus meets us in the "messy middle," offering grace to the weary and dignity to the broken. 

What if the deepest truth about Jesus isn’t judgment—but gentleness? In Matthew 11, Jesus reveals his heart as “gentle and lowly,” offering real rest to the weary. Pastor Brad Jones looks at why we often resist him—not because of doubt, but because we don’t want to let go of control. Hear how grace meets pride, and how surrender leads to the kind of rest your soul craves.

What keeps us from believing—even when the evidence is clear? In Matthew 11, we see how the unbelieving mind and the stubborn heart resist Jesus, not for lack of proof, but from a refusal to surrender control.

When we come to Jesus with desperation, he often gives us more than we asked for—just not in the way or timing we expect. In Matthew 9, we see that our greatest needs aren’t always the most obvious, and God’s delays are often expressions of his deeper love.

What if grace can’t be added to our efforts—but replaces them entirely? In this message from Matthew 9, we see Jesus offer scandalous grace to outsiders, challenging the self-righteous and inviting all to a new way of belonging at God's table.

When life’s storms rise, where do we turn? Matthew 8:18-27 reminds us that even in chaos, Jesus holds power over the wind, the waves, and our fears.

When Jesus comes down from the mountain, his authority moves from words to action—bringing healing to outcasts, Gentiles, and the overlooked. This sermon invites us to see the beauty of a Savior who touches the unclean, heals through weakness, and restores what the world has broken.

On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem not with fanfare and force, but with humility and confrontation—riding a donkey, claiming divine authority, and upending expectations. This passage from Matthew 21, invites us to consider the kind of King Jesus is: one who confronts, surprises, and ultimately comforts by offering union with God through the cross.

Pastor Brad Schmidt unpacks Matthew 7:13-27, highlighting Jesus’ call to intentionally choose the narrow path and build our lives securely on His teachings. Discover genuine faith is revealed not merely in what we say, but powerfully in how we live and respond to His truth.

Why does Jesus tell us not to worry—when worry feels unavoidable? Pastor Brad Jones examines how worry often flows from misplaced trust and invites us to trade control for confidence in the care of our heavenly Father.

Discover how the pursuit of worldly wealth often distracts us from the eternal treasures that truly nourish our souls. In Matthew 6, Jesus challenges us to realign our focus toward what genuinely enriches our heart and spirit.

What if prayer isn’t about getting things from God but about knowing Him? Pastor Brad Jones explores the Lord’s Prayer, discovering how it frees us from spiritual performance and leads us into a deeper trust in God’s love and sovereignty.

In this sermon, we explore how Jesus challenges us to cultivate humility and sincerity in our charitable actions. Reflecting on Matthew 6:1–4, we discover that truly impactful giving is done quietly, seeking only God’s acknowledgment rather than human praise.

Jesus calls us to something deeper than just avoiding murder—He challenges us to confront the anger and resentment in our hearts before they take root. In this sermon concluding Mattew 5, we look at His radical call to forgiveness and grace, rejecting retaliation and choosing a love that reflects God’s own mercy.

In Matthew 5 Jesus redefines the law, urging us to pursue a righteousness that goes beyond mere rule-keeping. Join us as we unpack how His fulfillment of the law calls us to a transformative, heart-led faith that challenges conventional religious norms.

Jesus calls us to be salt and light—countercultural forces for good in a world desperate for truth, justice, and grace. This message from Matthew 5, reveals what it means to shine in the darkness, live as a city on a hill, and embrace the radical call to be a gospel-shaped community that preserves, illuminates, and transforms the world around us.

The Beatitudes inspire believers to live with humility, mercy, and a strong faith. Join us as we unpack what it means to embrace God's grace, live distinctly in the world, and follow Jesus in a way that both challenges and attracts others.

This message from Pastor Brad Jones shares the powerful truths of God’s Kingdom in Matthew 4, looking at Jesus’ mission to bring people back to God, the call to turn from sin and believe, and how God’s Kingdom changes lives and brings light to the world.

From Matthew 4, we examine Jesus’ triumph over temptation in the wilderness, revealing the power of surrender and dependence on God by letting go of self-reliance and trusting fully in His Word.

Join us for a special Vision Sunday sermon rooted in the story of the Good Samaritan. Together, we’ll explore what it means to truly "see" others the way God does—beyond our comfort zones and differences. This message casts a vision for our church's mission, specifically how we’re living out Christ’s call to love our neighbors through volunteering at our local elementary school. Hear inspiring sto...