CityLife Church

In this series through Ephesians, we walk verse by verse through the powerful letter that was inspired by the Holy Spirit for the church. From the foundation of our identity in Christ, to the reality of grace, to what it looks like be God’s new human & new society, Ephesians gives a full picture of the Gospel at work. This is not just theology to understand. It is truth that reshapes how you think...

In this series through Ephesians, we walk verse by verse through the powerful letter that was inspired by the Holy Spirit for the church. From the foundation of our identity in Christ, to the reality of grace, to what it looks like be God’s new human & new society, Ephesians gives a full picture of the Gospel at work. This is not just theology to understand. It is truth that reshapes how you think...

In this series through Ephesians, we walk verse by verse through the powerful letter that was inspired by the Holy Spirit for the church. From the foundation of our identity in Christ, to the reality of grace, to what it looks like be God’s new human & new society, Ephesians gives a full picture of the Gospel at work. This is not just theology to understand. It is truth that reshapes how you think...

In this series through Ephesians, we walk verse by verse through the powerful letter that was inspired by the Holy Spirit for the church. From the foundation of our identity in Christ, to the reality of grace, to what it looks like be God’s new human & new society, Ephesians gives a full picture of the Gospel at work. This is not just theology to understand. It is truth that reshapes how you think...

At CityLife, we are always shaping the culture of our church. Our goal is not simply to gather people on Sundays, but to form disciples who learn to see every part of life through the lens of following Jesus. One of the most important parts of that culture is outreach. We believe that if we are not becoming more mission minded, caring deeply for the people in our lives and the city around us, then...

In this series through Ephesians, we walk verse by verse through the powerful letter that was inspired by the Holy Spirit for the church. From the foundation of our identity in Christ, to the reality of grace, to what it looks like be God’s new human & new society, Ephesians gives a full picture of the Gospel at work. This is not just theology to understand. It is truth that reshapes how you think...

In this series through Ephesians, we walk verse by verse through the powerful letter that was inspired by the Holy Spirit for the church. From the foundation of our identity in Christ, to the reality of grace, to what it looks like be God’s new human & new society, Ephesians gives a full picture of the Gospel at work. This is not just theology to understand. It is truth that reshapes how you think...

In this series through Ephesians, we walk verse by verse through the powerful letter that was inspired by the Holy Spirit for the church. From the foundation of our identity in Christ, to the reality of grace, to what it looks like be God’s new human & new society, Ephesians gives a full picture of the Gospel at work. This is not just theology to understand. It is truth that reshapes how you think...

The beginning of Ephesians 2, Paul continues the building important pillars of a believer’s faith. He contrasts what he shared about God’s character and reason for choosing us and adopting us as sons and daughters through Christ with the reality of our human condition without Him. Paul drives the reader to come to terms with what our life was like before salvation, which adds gravity to the saving...

In this series through Ephesians, we walk verse by verse through the powerful letter that was inspired by the Holy Spirit for the church. From the foundation of our identity in Christ, to the reality of grace, to what it looks like be God’s new human & new society, Ephesians gives a full picture of the Gospel at work. This is not just theology to understand. It is truth that reshapes how you think...

In this series through Ephesians, we walk verse by verse through one of the most powerful letters in the New Testament. From the foundation of our identity in Christ, to the reality of grace, to what it looks like be God’s new human & new society, Ephesians gives a full picture of the Gospel at work. This is not just theology to understand. It is truth that reshapes how you think, how you live, an...

Today we conclude a three part sermon series on the mockery that Jesus both endured at the cross and continues to take on today. In Luke 24, Jesus walks with two disciples on the road to Emmaus and shows them from “Moses and all the Prophets” that the Christ would save through suffering. In week one, we explored how the Old Testament foretold the mockery Jesus would face. Last week, we saw how the...

Christ is risen! The resurrection of Jesus isn’t just important—it’s everything. In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul says if Christ hasn’t been raised, our faith is empty. But He has been raised & our hope is real, sin is defeated, and death doesn’t have the final word. The message the apostles proclaimed is simple and powerful: the King is alive. This Easter, come and consider what that means for you. Beca...

What if the cross wasn’t a surprise but a promise? In this message, we explore Psalm 22 and see how it prophetically reveals a suffering Savior centuries before Jesus was born. From the cry, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?” to the scenes of mockery, piercing, and public shame, this psalm shows that the cross was never accidental—Jesus wasn’t caught in tragedy; He was fulfilling a divine...

Following Jesus means allowing the Spirit to shape every part of our lives, including how we think. In 2026, we’re exploring a sermon series called The Mind of the Believer , where we examine everyday thoughts and ask whether they align with the heart and knowledge of God. Because real maturity often begins in the mind. All people live out what they think. This week, we take a closer look at how w...

Where is your joy rooted? As we grow in Christ, we’re called to be truly satisfied and content, but that often takes more than good intentions. In this message we examine our minds and hearts to uncover where our joy really comes from and how to anchor it in Jesus. Join us as we examine lasting joy, deeper maturity, and a faith that transforms everyday life. Join us so that we can walk this journe...

Our lives are shaped by our thoughts. In this message from Second Corinthians 10:1–6, we look at how followers of Jesus can confront false ideas, dismantle mental strongholds, and learn to take every thought captive to Christ. Join us as we examine this important passage.

This week we continue our journey through Nehemiah, picking up right where we left off. Israel celebrates the Festival of Booths and then then gather for their solemn assembly. Big Idea: Hunger for God Leads us to His Word, and His Word leads us into His ways… and only sustained hunger keeps us in remembrance .” Join us as we read Nehemiah 9 (and 13) and unpack how a growing hunger for Scripture s...

This week we continue our journey through Nehemiah, picking up right where we left off. As the people hunger for God’s Word, they discover the Festival of Booths and step into renewed obedience and worship. Big Idea: Hunger for God leads us to His Word, and His Word leads us into His ways. Join us as we read Nehemiah 8:13–18 and unpack how a growing hunger for Scripture shapes our lives and draws...

What happens when God’s people rediscover a hunger for Him? In Nehemiah 8, a weary and rebuilding people gather simply to hear God’s Word. As Ezra reads, they begin to weep — not out of shame, but awakening. They realize who God is, who they are, and what their hearts have been missing. This message explores the difference between religious activity and real pursuit, and invites us to ask an hones...

Psalm 90 beautifully reframes how we see our time on earth. Life is short, so how do we order our priorities and steward our days well? This message invites us to pursue maturity, expectation, and ambition with eternal perspective.

Welcome to 2026, CityLife! A new year is an opportunity to pay attention to what God is doing—in our lives, in our church, in Jersey City, and in the world around us. Two weeks ago we began a new series introducing CityLife’s Formation Themes for 2026. These themes will shape how we live, lead, and grow together, helping us be intentional about our formation as disciples of Jesus in the year ahead...

Welcome to 2026, CityLife! A new year is an opportunity to pay attention to what God is doing—in our lives, in our church, in Jersey City, and in the world around us. Last week we began a new series introducing CityLife’s Formation Themes for 2026. These themes will shape how we live, lead, and grow together, helping us be intentional about our formation as disciples of Jesus in the year ahead. Ea...

Welcome to 2026, CityLife! A new year is an opportunity to pay attention to what God is doing—in our lives, in our church, in Jersey City, and in the world around us. This week we begin a new series introducing CityLife’s Formation Themes for 2026 . These themes will shape how we live, lead, and grow together, helping us be intentional about our formation as disciples of Jesus in the year ahead. E...

As we close out 2025, this final sermon is an invitation. An invitation to bring everything that has shaped this year—its joys, losses, questions, and growth—before God. It’s also a moment to prepare our hearts for what’s ahead. In this message, we’re invited to consider Jesus as our Shepherd, the One who leads, protects, and guides us through every season of life. What does it look like to walk i...