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What you can’t see is more real than you think. In Daniel 10, the curtain is pulled back to reveal the unseen war that rages all around us. We’re talking about how to live with courageous hope through it all. Speaker: Mark Seager Series: Courageous Hope for an Anxious Age CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around th...

This week we're talking about prayer, taking a look at Daniel’s example in chapter 9. And Pastor Mark tells us the one thing that’s killed more prayer meetings than anything else. Speaker: Mark Seager Series: Courageous Hope for an Anxious Age CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at...

Many of us have seen detailed charts of end-times prophecies and you may have some thoughts for decoding the apocalyptic imagery used in Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelation. Unfortunately some Christians will part ways over prophetic interpretation, others avoid it because it’s too confusing, and some think it’s irrelevant to everyday life. We don’t have to make these mistakes. All Scripture – includi...

God so loved the world; he gave his only begotten son. This must shape how we live, as people who are loved and people who love, we are people who give. In this talk, Pastor Jason tells us how religion is loss and identity (in Christ, in the Father) is always a WIN. Speaker: Jason Rhodenhizer CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun...

After 60-plus years as a captive in Babylon, Daniel saw first-hand that God is in control. But his faith was more than head knowledge, it shaped his daily life. This Sunday we’ll look beyond the lions in Daniel chapter 6 and see that Daniel stayed calm during the crisis because he’d built some good faith-driven habits into his life. When threatened with becoming lion food he knew exactly what to d...

Everyone has a story, and God is working in amazing ways. One of the most encouraging things we can do is listen to each other’s stories of how God drew us to himself. Last week we saw how a proud and powerful ruler mocked God but then after a period of suffering turned to worship the one true God. Unfortunately, his grandson only followed in the proud footsteps of his grandfather, and it didn’t e...

This week we're looking at Daniel 4, encountering one of the more bizarre stories in the Bible. Through it all, we’ll see patience and kindness displayed to one of the least deserving people in history. There’s hope for us all! Speaker: Mark Seager Series: Courageous Hope for an Anxious Age CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudo...

Today we celebrate the greatest event in history! Here are three questions we're asking: Could it be true? Why is it so great? What now? How can it make a difference in our lives today? Speaker: Mark Seager CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

We’re talking about the significance of Palm Sunday and how it fits into the grand scheme of things. Jesus is the promised One and evidence that God keeps his promises. Speaker: Mark Seager CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

Looking forward to what lies ahead can power you through any challenge you face today. In Daniel 2, God gave Daniel a glimpse of the future and we can see it too. Trusting that God is in control and his kingdom wins will give us courageous hope today. Speaker: Mark Seager Series: Courageous Hope for an Anxious Age CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ i...

We’re starting a new series through the book of Daniel called, “Courageous Hope for an Anxious Age.” Daniel experienced unimaginable trauma and suffering, yet he maintained a courageous hope that influenced those around him. How did he do it? We’ll talk about three hope killers and three hope givers this Sunday from Chapter 1. Speaker: Mark Seager Series: Courageous Hope for an Anxious Age CityVie...

Trust matters. Today, many don’t trust institutions from politics to big business to church. Often these institutions give people reason for their cynicism to fester. If the leaders of an organization are untrustworthy, that organization is either already in trouble or headed for it. That’s why integrity in leaders is so important and we take that seriously here at CityView. Leading the church is...

With so many resources accessible, it’s easy to develop opinions that appear reliable. Actually, the available information can take us far in life. But there’s one area of life where we can’t make progress until we learn to trust what is outside our resources. This Sunday, we’ll consider two components that prompt progress, in this one area, when nothing else will work. Speaker: Jason Rhodenhizer...

Jesus ascended to heaven, so how can he be with us now? The disciples got used to doing life with Jesus and expected to become important players in his government when he’d overthrow the Romans. But Jesus didn’t follow their script, and instead informed them he had to die and leave them. In the same conversation, he told them it was for their good that he was going. Having the benefit of hindsight...

This Sunday, we’re talking about the Power of Adoption. When you know who you are you’ll understand why you’re here. As children of God, we have some incredible privileges and responsibilities! Speaker: Mark Seager Series: Who we are and what we have in Christ CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Che...

Gideon was an unexpected hero and leader in Israel’s history. He was a judge (leader) who you can read more about in the book of Judges, chapters 6-8. His background and social standing would not have tipped you to the great role he played in biblical history. But he had one thing going for him. His transformation from zero to hero began when the angel of the Lord encountered him and said, “The Lo...

Why Jesus came is why we’re here. Our mission today has not changed since Jesus assigned it to the Church over 2000 years ago. It’s worth pausing to think about it and make sure we’re aligned with God’s purpose. Speaker: Mark Seager CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.co...

And just like that 2023 is in the rear-view mirror; we hope you a had a wonderful Christmas! Before leaving 2023 behind its worth taking some time to reflect on the year: What were some of the highs and lows? What are you thankful for? How have you grown as a Christian? Did you overcome any bad habits? Did you establish any good habits? How did you see God work in your life? What can you learn fro...

It would do us well to think about Jesus’ birth every day of the year. 2000+ years ago God took on flesh and became human like us. Yet he was also unlike us in that he remained God. Because he is God, Jesus lived a perfect life and never sinned. Because he became human, he was qualified to be a sacrifice for us humans and pay the debt our sin has incurred. He “came not to be served but to serve, a...

This message wraps up our series from the book of James as we focus on several traits of maturing practical faith. Speaker: Mark Seager Series: Practical Faith…Together CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

In this message, we’ll see from James 4 what the primary hindrance to a healthy church is. And what James has to say is also relevant to our homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods. Speaker: Mark Seager Series: Practical Faith…Together CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.co...

We’re thankful for you and hope you had a great Thanksgiving! It’s God’s will that we have a consistent “attitude of gratitude” everyday no matter what life throws at us. When thankfulness is woven deep into our character, we’ll have an easier time displaying the practical wisdom that James describes in chapter 3 . Speaker: Mark Seager Series: Practical Faith…Together CityView is a church family t...

Our words — what we say to others as well as what we say about them — are like nuclear energy. They’re powerful and have potential for great good or terrible destruction. How we speak to and about one another is an indicator of how we’re doing as a church. Jesus’ brother James had a lot to say about this in James 3 . Speaker: Mark Seager Series: Practical Faith…Together CityView is a church family...

If we’re saved by faith, does it matter how good we are? Once we’ve received our “ticket to heaven” can we do whatever we want on earth? The book of James has something to say about this. Faith was never intended to be private; how we live reveals what we really believe. Speaker: Mark Seager Series: Practical Faith…Together CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesu...

Church is no place for cliques or holier-than-thou pretenders. Instead, we're to be a community fully aware of our flaws but clinging to the gospel together. With our hearts softened by the gospel we should be the most welcoming people on the planet. Speaker: Mark Seager Series: Practical Faith…Together CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the h...