Fort City Church

Life moves fast, often swept up in the everyday grind—work, errands, dishes, routines that blur together. But every so often, a moment breaks through the monotony. A moment that shifts your trajectory. Some of those moments are marked by joy, others by pain. And nearly all of them are preceded by waiting. These in-between spaces—between calling and fulfillment, pain and healing, promise and provis...

God’s presence often goes unnoticed—not because He is absent, but because we’re not always aware. Throughout Scripture, people encounter God without realizing it at first: a woman mistakes the risen Jesus for a gardener, disciples don’t recognize Him until He breaks bread, and fishermen fail to see Him on the shore until He fills their nets. These moments reveal a God who is near, even when hidden...

In seasons of uncertainty, distraction, and change, it's easy to lose focus and drift off course. This message is a call to fix our attention on what matters most. Drawing from scripture and real-life moments, we’re reminded that our direction is shaped by our focus—and that faith often means stepping into the unknown with our eyes locked on the One who leads us. Whether you're in the middle of a...

God invites ordinary people into extraordinary journeys of faith, often asking them to surrender their deepest securities—family, land, comfort—for something far greater: a life aligned with His purposes. Drawing from the story of Abraham's radical obedience at age 75, the message explores how faith often begins with a promise, is tested through problems, and finds its fulfillment in God’s provisi...

Perspective has the power to shape how we see everything—our struggles, our past, and even our future. Sometimes the truth is right in front of us, but we miss it because our focus is clouded by fear, doubt, or pain. Yet when we fix our eyes on Jesus and place him at the center of our lives, everything else begins to fall into its proper place. The worries that once seemed overwhelming shrink in t...

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Practicing the Way #2: One study suggests that it takes two adults 50 hours together to move from acquaintance to friend, and an additional 200 hours to become close friends. The best relationships we have come from quality time spent together. What does it look like to spend time with Jesus?

Practicing the Way #1:

You might have heard the famous story of the Prodigal Son, but have you heard the one about the Prodigal Father? Let's talk about it

2025 New Year Service

I AM - Jesus in His own words #6: When you look around you at the brokenness in the world— division, injustice, and the rampancy of death and disease— are you going to put your head down and just survive? Or are we going to be heavenly-minded people who forcefully advance the kingdom of God into the world around us?

I AM - Jesus In His Own Words #4: Jesus said, "I am the vine; you are the branches." - John 15:5

I AM: Jesus in His own words #3 - Jesus said, “I AM the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— John 10:14 // Why would Jesus refer to himself as the good shepherd? Let’s talk about it.

Peaks & Valleys #4: God met Elijah in his lowest moment on a mountain peak. Elijah was precious to God, but not only because of his accomplishments. Let's talk about it.

Peaks & Valleys #3: Elijah had fought the good fight, but he was convinced he had failed, that the mission God had sent him on was over, and that it was time to give up. But God supplied him with strength again.

Peaks & Valleys #2: Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal leaves us with a thought-provoking question: Am I fully devoted to the way of Jesus, or am I making compromises that are holding me back?

Peaks & Valleys #1: Elijah has learned to trust God through it all. He knew in the desert wasteland that, the God of Heaven was faithful to provide. Elijah is not afraid of scarcity or intimated by these circumstances. He has been to Peaks & Valleys.

Join us as we gather online only. This is a chance for us to pause, rest, and remember the faithfulness of God to our church and each one of us.

Hard Sayings of Jesus #4

Hard Sayings of Jesus #3: Nobody wants to suffer. Nobody wants to hurt. Nobody wants to fail. So why did Jesus choose to opt-in to the optional suffering? Lets talk about it.

Crucial Conversations with Your Kids #6: Join us as we hear from three mothers on how their faith has impacted their parenting and how being a parent has affected their relationship with God.

Crucial Conversations With Your Kids #5: Join us as we hear from three fathers on how their faith has impacted their parenting and how being a parent has affected their relationship with God.

Word & Power #2: We want to know God’s word; it’s so good for us. But we want to know his power too. We want to know God’s word and experience God’s Power. So, what is God’s power? Let’s talk about it.

Word & Power #1: Is the Bible trustworthy? Is it scientific? Is it relevant for today? Is it even true?