Citylight Bennington - Sermons

As we continue our study on Philippians, Pastor Glenn Lawson preaches through Paul's words exhorting the Philippian church to continue pressing on, to keep learning, and to fight to grow closer to Jesus.

As we continue our study of Philippians, Pastor Glenn Lawson examines Paul's manner of honoring Timothy and Epaphroditus in their service to God, using that example to encourage men and fathers on this Father's Day.

As we continue our sermon series on the epistle to the Philippians, Pastor Glenn Lawson preaches on the process of sanctification: on becoming holier and more Christ-like by obeying God and allowing His Spirit to change us from within.

Pastor Glenn Lawson preaches a special sermon from chapter 2 of Philippians, to encourage and edify 13 individuals who are about to get baptized.

This Generation Sunday, Pastor Vaughn Perez uses Paul's exhortations in 1 Thessalonians to encourage us to model joy, prayer, and thanksgiving in a way that will bless today's youth and help them to grow in the faith and knowledge of Christ.

Pastor Vaughn Perez continues our sermon series in Philippians, explaining Biblical ways to foster unity within the church.

As we continue our sermon series in Philippians, Pastor Glenn Lawson dwells on Paul's command to "Let your manner of life by worthy of the gospel of Christ." In light of what Jesus has paid for us, what are some practical questions we should ask ourselves and how should we respond?

As we continue through our sermon series on Philippians, Pastor Glenn Lawson closely examines Paul's famous words: "To live is Christ, and to die is gain."

As we continue this sermon series on the epistle to the Philippian church, Pastor Glenn Lawson uses Paul's joy while imprisoned as an example for how we should continue to love Jesus and share the Gospel even when our life does not take the paths we want for ourselves.

As we continue our series on the letter to the Philippians, Pastor Glenn Lawson preaches on the importance of believers pursuing the fruits of righteousness by being transformed and renewed by the study of God's Word.

In his letter to the Philippian church, Paul praises the Philippians for the love they show in partnering with him for the sake of the Gospel. Pastor Glenn Lawson expounds on these few verses in Chapter 1, explaining this kind of love along with some practical do's and don'ts that will help you get closer to Jesus and learn to love His church.

In the first couple verses of Philippians, the apostle Paul calls himself a "servant" of Jesus Christ, and calls Jesus' followers "saints." As we begin a new sermon series on this epistle, Pastor Glenn Lawson helps us consider what it means to be a servant and a saint.

This Easter Sunday, Pastor Glenn Lawson preaches from chapter 16 of Mark when the women disciples discover the thing that proves Jesus' identity: The empty tomb after His crucifixion and death!

As we conclude this mini-series on "Marks of a True Disciple," Pastor Glenn Lawson uses the example of the woman who anoints Jesus with a very expensive perfume as a demonstration of the lavish worship disciples should express towards their Savior.

As Pastor Glenn Lawson examines the things Jesus teaches His disciples in Mark 13, we learn of the hope we have when Jesus returns. At the same time, we must remain mindful of false prophets and counterfeit signs and miracles.

As we continue this sermon series through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Glenn Lawson covers the text where Jesus enters the temple and chases out corruption. As the Apostle Paul explains in 1 Corinthians, Christians are now the temple where the Holy Spirit dwells. Glenn invites everyone to allow God to clear that temple of corruption and take up residence.

As Pastor Glenn Lawson continues preaching through the Gospel of Mark, we come to a section where Jesus tells His disciples about His upcoming death in service to humanity. Glenn preaches on an important point: Disciples of Jesus should follow His example by humbly denying self and serving others.

Pastor Glenn Lawson preaches through a section of Mark chapter 8, where Peter correctly calls Jesus the Messiah but then immediately rebukes Him when He explains the plan to redeem humanity. Jesus responds by telling Peter to set his mind on the things of God rather than on earthly things, and Glenn encourages us to take this to heart in our relationship with God.

Pastor Vaughn Perez preaches through chapter 6 of Mark, and asks an important question: Have you placed your faith and trust in Jesus, or are you only familiar with him?

Pastor Glenn Lawson preaches through the first part of Mark chapter 5, where two people who are desperate for help come to Jesus, who performs miracles after the world fails to help them.

Pastor Glenn covers chapter four of Mark, where Jesus tells the parable of the sower who scatters seed in different soils to describe the way different people receive the Gospel. What kinds of things today can affect the "soil" of a person's heart, and how does that affect our response to Jesus?

As Pastor Glenn Lawson preaches through the third chapter of the Gospel of Mark, he touches on an important truth: obedience to Jesus Christ often appears weird to the world. Do worldly people ever consider your faith in Jesus to be strange or even unreasonable?

Pastor Glenn Lawson covers several stories in chapters 2 and 3 of Mark where Jesus' actions challenge the preconceived notions of the religious leaders of the day, and invites us to ask ourselves this question: Are there any areas of your life where your beliefs or actions are preventing Jesus from working in your life?

It is often said that Jesus was just a "good teacher." But what did He teach? And what do His teachings say about who He is? Pastor Glenn Lawson covers this as we continue in chapter 1 of Mark, where Jesus enters the synagogues, preaches with power, and casts out demons.

As we begin a new sermon series over the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Glenn Lawson preaches about John The Baptist, who arrived before Jesus to fulfill prophecy, preach repentance, and to prepare the way for the Son of God.