CityLight NYC Church Podcast

On this year-end episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Mohamed brings a timely word of vision and gratitude, anchored in Isaiah 6. In a year marked by uncertainty, Isaiah saw something that changed everything: the Lord, high and lifted up. When we see God clearly, we can walk into any season—good, bad, or uncertain—with confidence. Pastor Mohamed challenges us to trade performance-b...

On this festive episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo calls us to pursue the presence of God above all else. Pastor Bo emphasizes that God is found by those who seek Him, and that worship, waiting, and receiving are key to cultivating a life saturated with His Spirit. From soaking in God’s presence to receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit, we’re invited to lean into deeper int...

In this powerful message, we’re reminded that our walk with God has levels —and it doesn’t have to stay bland. Like a soup that needs seasoning, intimacy with God deepens when we spend time in His presence. At the foundation of it all is this truth: God is good—all the time—and He is good to you . He isn’t just a  shepherd; He is your Shepherd, eager t...

In this message, Pastor Bo reminds us that Christmas is about far more than presents—it’s about pursuing God’s presence. Sharing his salvation story from 1992 in a small, unimpressive church in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, he shows that it isn’t polish, production, or appearances that change lives, but the undeniable presence of God. In a space marked by crackling sound systems and u...

In this week’s episode, Pastor Mo challenges believers to recognize the spiritual fight they’re already in. The enemy is prowling— trying to make us lunch.  From digital distractions to spiritual compromise, we’ll uncover how the enemy works subtly to pull us off course—and how submission to God’s will is the key to standing firm. With humor, real-life stor...

This week’s message calls believers back to the spiritual power of putting God first—in our day, our priorities, and our trust. From Jesus rising early to pray, to the widow who honored Elijah with a cake, to the biblical commands of firstfruits, Scripture shows that giving God the first is an act of love and allegiance. When the first is holy, the rest is blessed; when it’s...

In this message, Pastor Bo reminds us that there is real, tangible power in a life fully surrendered to God and His Holy Spirit. Just like pushing a Harley is exhausting until the engine turns over, living in our own strength is hard—but when the anointing takes over, the journey becomes effortless. He then challenges us with a sobering choice: fall on the Rock (Jesus) and be broken, or...

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, we’re diving into what makes prayer powerful—humility, boldness, and real faith. Tune in as Pastor Bo draws from the example of Solomon, amongst other biblical moments, to remind us that effective prayer is about posture rather than performance.     You’ll learn why confidence in the name of Jesus matters, how to pray with clari...

Join us this week as Pastor Mo shares on what it means to have a genuine relationship with God. Many Christians sincerely love God but still feel drained, stuck, or discouraged because they’ve been living out a performance-based faith instead of a relational one. We pray polished prayers, check spiritual boxes, and try to “be good Christians,” yet we hide our doubts and frustrati...

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo reflects on a pivotal season of wrestling between earthly desires and spiritual calling—inside the empty basement that would one day become CityLight Church. From personal stories to deep theological insight, we explore what it really means to guard your salvation and stay anchored in faith when the world pulls hard in the other direction....

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, we’re talking about one of the most countercultural messages in today’s world—sexual purity. Pastor Bo shares personal reflections and biblical insight on how God’s boundaries around sex aren’t about restriction, but protection, healing, and peace. From the cultural shift of the 1960s to today’s media-saturated world, we...

Every believer is called to share Jesus — not just pastors or evangelists. In this message, Pastor Bo challenges us to grow beyond “Mickey Mouse evangelism” and step into real, Spirit-led conversations that lead people to Christ. Discover practical ways to share your faith with confidence — from praying for others, to weaving Bible truth naturally into everyday conversation...

Today on the  CityLight  Podcast, we’re declaring,  “It’s my time.” From the bold faith of blind Bartimaeus to the setbacks and sudden promotion of Joseph, we’ll explore how divine timing turns struggle into breakthrough and how your next miracle might be closer than you think. Guest Minister Nathaniel St. Eloi reminds us that real praise has power, whe...

On this episode of the  CityLight Podcast, we’re leaning into the kind of faith that flourishes—spiritually and practically. From King Hezekiah’s bold prayers to the promises in Psalm 92, we’ll explore how righteousness through Jesus leads to thriving even in hard times. Pastor Bo shares how spiritual habits like prayer, worship, and generosity open doors to God’...

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, we’re talking about favor—the kind you don’t have to earn. From Joseph’s coat of many colors to the grace that accelerated Paul’s ministry, we’ll explore how God’s favor shows up in unexpected places and how to walk in it with confidence. Pastor Bo unpacks the difference between self-made righteousness and the righ...

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast we ask the question: Did you know that your love walk matters? This week we endeavor to let the Lord reinvigorate your love walk. Galatians 5:6 says faith works through love. Learn from Pastor Bo how to love the most unlovable and specifically how not walking in love slows down our progress and growth in Jesus and short circuits our faith overall. (00:00) F...

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo gives some amazing insight on the believer’s ability to hear from God, teaching how no spoken Word from God will be impossible to fulfill. The most important thing a Christian can get is a word from the Lord. One can literally endure anything with a word from the Lord. Learn how to find out what lies you’ve been believing and see how...

On this episode of the  CityLight  Podcast, join Pastor Bo and various  CityLight  members as they share testimonies of powerful encounters with God that have changed their lives as you're invited to have such an impactful encounter of your own. Explore why the apostle Paul wanted believers to “know" the love of Christ that can’t be “known." (00:00) Encou...

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo shares a powerful message on the life-changing difference of the anointing. From Moses at the burning bush to the disciples in the Upper Room, Scripture shows us that while God’s presence fills the earth, His anointing - His manifest presence - rests where there is faith, hunger, and humility. This anointing heals the brokenhearted, opens p...

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo unpacks  “A Grace that Exalts” —the life-changing truth of God’s grace that lifts, empowers, and accelerates us beyond our own strength. Through Scripture, real-life examples, and lessons from over 30 years of walking with the Lord, he shares seven core values every believer should carry. Favor may not be “fair,...

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, we’re putting an end to  flakiness  in the church. From chasing every prophetic word and overcomplicating spiritual warfare, to being “more mystical than Jesus Himself,” we’ll unpack the self-sabotaging habits that derail believers. With humor, real talk, and Scripture, we’ll explore how to trade insecurity and striv...

Today on the CityLight Podcast, special guest Prophet Nathaniel St. Eloi exposes the “enemies of expansion” that can quietly hold us back from God’s best. God’s plan is for us to grow and thrive in every area—our character, our finances, our relationships, and beyond—but sometimes we get in our own way. Nathaniel unpacks key obstacles like complacency,...

In today's episode of the CityLight Podcast, we invite you to receive a heartfelt message on how past pain can hold us back from the future God has prepared for us. Reflecting on the story of Terah—Abraham’s father—we're unpacking the ways grief and unresolved trauma can stop us short of achieving our destiny. Through powerful biblical examples and personal reflection, we ar...

In this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo unpacks a powerful message on one of God’s most often overlooked attributes—His gentleness.  In David’s final words, he declares, “God’s gentleness has made me great.”  It was in God’s tender, caring nature that David found comfort, grace, and mercy—strengths that carried hi...

In this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Maurice Johnson unpacks the keys to living a victorious life in our uplifting message,  Summer of Winning . With warmth and humor, Pastor Maurice challenges us to confront excuses, embrace spiritual strength, and declare this season as one of triumph and blessing. Drawing from the healing at the pool of Bethesda and other powerful biblical exam...