CityLight Vineyard Church

Ever need someone to tell you like it is? That's what you will hear when you listen to Christian speak about Saul. Once Saul was murdering and hunting down Christians. Suddenly, Saul is caught off guard and has a, "Come To Jesus Moment".  Saul has a complete transformation! There are times we need those who love us and who are invested  in our lives, to keep us accountable and growi...

"Self control", applies to so many aspect of our daily lives. From how we act in a traffic jam to how we react in our relationships. This fruit of the Spirit, can actually feel overwhelming as if we must manage and somehow "control"  this fruit of the Spirit. If you are new to the Bible or have been a follower of Jesus your entire life, the Bible tells us that having "self...

Have you ever had a "faithful" friend? That friend you can text or call and you  know   no matter what, they will drop everything and run to be right by you side? They would do whatever was within their power to rush to your aid! They are consistent, loving, assume the best of you even when circumstances may say differently, they are compassionate. And hopefully they show up with food! T...

How do you define "goodness" or "being good"? Many of us take the word "good", we toss it and turn it until it meets our own definition. The Bible gives us a way to define what it means to be "good".  To fully embrace this fruit of the Spirit, we need to look in scripture. There we will find the tools and instructions on how to live out what it means to be &...

Gentleness seems like such a subjective fruit of the Spirit. The way I demonstrate gentleness and the way I think gentleness should be given to others, may look vastly different in the way you demonstrate gentleness. Your idea of gentleness  might be, coming alongside someone who is suffering and being a friend. Maybe in your eyes, gentleness (in that same situation) means being soft spoken and pe...

Are you nice? Or are you kind? Is there a difference? Listen, as Christian takes us along the journey of Naomi and Ruth. In this relationship we see the kindness of Ruth demonstrated in her unyielding love for her mother in law, Ruth. Ruth's kindness helped change the course of their lives. What can we learn from Ruth? 

How do we have patience? Not just situational patience. But, how do we obtain patience so that it becomes part of who we are? Ephesians 4:2 tells us, "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." In this teaching Christian will challenge you to check yourself. What is the status of your patience? Is it only situational? Or is it part of who you are? Eac...

In our current series,"Show Up Different", we have the privilege of hearing from, Kurt Attaway. Kurt is a pastor in Texas and has an MA in marriage therapy. Listen, as Kurt points out how we can show up in this life with peace.  We can bring peace into our relationships, work places, schools and in our hearts. He gives insight into how we can not strive for, but step into the peace that...

Joy. One of the most challenging fruits of the Spirit could quite possibly be, joy. Joy is not an emotion like being happy or exuberant. Joy is a trait that is fostered and developed. Think about it. Do you have joy in the challenges that come your way? Do you know that even in the midst of following Jesus down the toughest roads, that there is joy for you? Part of that joy is found in our salvati...

When we look at the list of the fruits of the Spirit, love seems to be the one that holds them all together. This week, as a congregation, we are going to be focusing on leading with love. In all of our relationships, and in every situation, we are asking the question, “How can I lead with love?”

We all have an important part to play in what God is doing at CityLight. Listen, as Christian shares what God has done in and through CityLight in the past year! You will hear how vital your role has been in sharing the awesome love of Jesus within these areas! We will hear about the exciting opportunities ahead and how we each can choose to be part of what God is going to do through this awesome...

As Christians we are called to be "disciples". But, what does that really mean? If we choose to follow Jesus, as His "disciples", we are asked to "take up your cross", "deny yourself" and "follow Me(Jesus)". How do we apply this to our lives? How do we live our lives keeping in step with those commands? Listen, as Christian challenges himself and e...

Christianity stands or falls on the resurrection. What evidence is there for this miraculous event? You've probably heard theories against the resurrection, but what evidence do those theories have? In this teaching Josh covers several theories against the resurrection, and how we can thoughtfully respond. This teaching will strengthen your faith and encourage you!

Did Jesus actually claim to be God, or was that something that his followers added to his story over the centuries? Is his claim to divinity a modern invention that we've layered on top because of our religious hopes, or did Jesus actually think he was God? This week we explore evidence from the earliest followers as well as what Jesus actually said and did, in an effort to discern the answer...

It's nothing new that the credibility of the Bible is constantly challenged. What could be new is your stance on the validity of the Bible. Have you had doubts about the accuracy of the Bible? Have you wondered if all your faith is resting on a book that might be wrong? Listen, as Christian digs deep and challenges us not to be afraid to discuss this topic. As Christians, we need to be ready...

As we look at the historical Jesus, there are two questions we must answer. Did he actually exist? And what did he mean by what he taught? In this teaching we will attempt to offer some ideas around these questions that will hopefully encourage you and strengthen your faith!

Do you think your past disqualifies you from a deep relationship with Jesus? Do you think the fears and anxiety you struggle with, cancel out your opportunity to be used by Him? We are the ones who put regulations and rules around people. We make it so complicated, but Jesus just asks us to come to Him. If we allow Him to, He is ready and willing to work with all of our mistakes, brokenness and ou...

The closer we get to Jesus, the more he invades our personal space. He loves us too much to leave us in our brokenness, so he will always, gently, reveal the areas of our lives that need more work. Our choice is whether we lean into that work or not.

What happens when we make ourselves fully available for God? It doesn't have to be the major events like saying yes to a missions trip or selling all of your possessions! It is living in the day in and day out life where God wants to hear us say, "Yes!". Do we respond when we feel that nudge from God to tell a co-worker, "I will pray for you". Do we sacrifice the time and...

Today's culture is, arguably, obsessed with safety. We are constantly given ways  to stay safe financially, emotionally and physically. Many of these are valid and true. However, has this thinking crept into our faith? Listen, as Christian preaches about what it means to follow Jesus. It was never meant to be a cushy life. One filled with so many cautions put into place that we become consume...

Alison Groenendyk, from Chester Springs Vineyard Church, gives a compelling teaching on prayer. Listen, as she speaks on the tension of believing in a good and perfect God and trying to understand why He doesn't always answer our prayers. Alison shows us in scripture how even Jesus prayed and wanted His "cup taken" yet, still He had to go to the cross. Her insight and wisdom on this...

Praying for one another is vulnerable. It means we have to be transparent and allow someone into a place in our hearts. That place may be wounded, depressed, anxious, grieving, worried, stressed about your job/health/family or struggling with sin. It feels easier to just go it alone and pray on our own! In this teaching, Christian uses scripture to show us how praying for each other opens the door...

In this teaching, Christian, lays out the importance of intercessory prayer. How it greatly impacts our relationship with Jesus and those around us. Christian shares scripture and the truth it holds on the subject. He shares the powerful impact intercessory prayer can have in our lives if we give it the chance. Don't miss it!

What if prayer is the most underutilized resource in our spiritual life?  What if we are missing out on?  We all know prayer is something that is good for us, but many of us fail to really lean into this gift. Today, we talk about some practical ways that prayer can help us grow and get closer to Jesus.

Prayer.  A topic Christians discuss often. But, why is it SO important? If you are a new believer in Jesus, have been for decades or you are just testing out what this faith is all about....Prayer is for you! It is a muscle we have to exercise. Not many people enjoy those taxing workouts that push you to your limits. But, we all love the results IF we stick with it! In some aspects, prayer is like...