CityLight Church Sermon Audio

What does it look like to live a life of no regrets? This week John Harris opens up Ecclesiastes to show us how to live a life of satisfaction - as this series continues to parade our idols in front of us; showing how each one lacks - but true contentment for people made for eternity, can only be found in eternal things. Check it out!

If fulfilment came through seeking pleasure in experiences, purchases, sex, control, success, and relationships, we'd have a lot more satisfied people walking around! In Ecclesiastes, Solomon warns against looking to these things as the source of pleasure; and shows us how they can be freely enjoyed when we're already fully satisfied in the joy of the Lord. Have a listen to find out how!

The preacher in Ecclesiastes doesn't shy away from the hard topics, and neither did our guest preacher Dr Tom Golding. This week we look at how Ecclesiastes deals with pain, evil, suffering, and even death - and what an appropriate response might be, for those who look to Jesus for our greatest hope. Have a listen!

If there's a time for everything under the sun, why do so many in Australia chase youth their whole lives? Is this a worthy pursuit? and if not, what's a Christian perspective on how we should spend our days? This week, Jake Swadling takes us through Ecclesiastes to show how we can have joy both in great times and tough seasons, because of the goodness and greatness of God.

Why do we work? Aussies have a strange relationship with work - we're in the top 10 countries for long work hours; but we religiously defend our public holidays, chuck 'sickies' like no-one else, and generally pursue the easy life when possible... but what if work is a gift to us from God for our good - even for our joy? This week we'll see what God has to say about work, and what that means for y...

The first in our series on Ecclesiastes. This week we look at the book, it's author and purpose - seeing how raw and real the book aims to be... even making life look pretty grim and meaningless at some points. It covers themes relevant for us today - talking about the pursuit of money, wisdom, pleasure, knowledge, meaningful work, relationships... what if all these things weren't ultimately fulfi...

What does it look like to make disciples? Jesus told us to do it; so it must be important! This week we look at what it means to be a disciple, what it looks like to be discipled, to disciple someone else, and what a community of disciples can do to impact the world with the Gospel of Jesus! Have a listen!

Last week we looked at how CityLight Church fits into God's work throughout history throughout the world... this week we're looking at how we fit as a community, and as individuals, in God's work in the city of Adelaide. How should we missionally engage culture? What does that look like? and What's the end goal? Have a listen!

This week we take a special look at how CityLight Church fits into what God is doing around the world, and has been doing throughout history - then we look at how YOU fit in the local church. This will be of particular interest to those living in South Australia, but applicable across the world. Check it out!

Last Sunday we had a day of Prayer and Worship, with only a short sermon on Communion; so we've uploaded this message from 2014 (before the podcast went live), where Don takes us through the meaning of Shibboleth - and why Christians need to sound different to herald the greatness of Jesus & His gospel well! Check it out!

What does it mean to care? If we REALLY cared about what God cares about, would our lives look the same? Have a listen, as Don takes us through what God has revealed as important to Him; and what this means for us!

So, can you be a christian and date/marry a non-Christian? this week Joel takes us through the principles found in 1 Corinthians 7 and gives perspective on the valuable roles that singleness and marriage play in the Christian life.”

Is it okay for a Christian to have doubts? We should be able to voice doubts and talk about them, right? This week Jake Swadling talks about doubts, faith and salvation as he tackles the question "Can you be a christian and have doubts?".

Why is it so many Christians seem like party poopers, while others act no different to those who don't know Jesus? How should we have fun? Does it matter? Did Jesus and His disciples have any fun, or was it all business? This week, Jake Heading takes a look at what scripture says, How Jesus lived, and what He wants for our joy today! Have a listen!

People are freaking out about Brexit, Donald Trump, the Federal Election in Australia.. politics has that effect on people who put their hopes in the wisdom of men. This week we'll see HOW & WHY Christians should engage in the political sphere, in a way that brings glory to God.

If you earn the average wage in Australia, you're in the top 0.7% of earners in the world today... Jesus and the Scripture writers have some pretty sobering things to say to those who are rich, so whether or not you think of yourself as rich, if you live in Australia, you're going to want to hear this message.

Is church a weekly moral shower, or is the church an event at all? Does it matter if you attend on a Sunday, or hang out with your mates at the pub on a Wednesday... where 2 or 3 are gathered, right? Is it right? In this message, John takes a look at what the church is, what it's for, and why that's good news for us! Have a listen!

In the final message of the Royals Exiles series, Don takes us through the last chapter of 1 Peter; showing how God wants us to relate to each other in humility and submission. We learn what to do with worry, and the many reasons to have great trust in God. And finally, we wrap up the letter seeing how we can resist the devil, and stand firm in the faith.

According to the Bible, there's a right and a wrong way to suffer... sounds weird, doesn't it! In this week's message, we'll look into Peter's wrap up to the theme of suffering - and see how our response to suffering will either result in growth, blessing, praise, and God's glory.. or bitterness, struggle, and distrust of God. Have a listen!

What does it mean to remember who God is; to remember who we are in Him, and to remember His glory as we carry out His mission in the world? This week John takes us through chapter four of 1st Peter, to see what it looks like for Christians to live in light of Jesus victory - what that means for us as individuals, as a community, and as God's representatives in the world.