Holy City Church

Pastor Drew examines Luke 18:9-14, teaching us that Jesus speaks a word of warning and a word of welcome to us and we must humbly cry out for God’s mercy. The post Jesus Speaks Warning & Welcome first appeared on Holy City Church .

Pastor Carl Hargrove examines Isaiah 38:1–22, teaching us that our heartfelt prayers are often the means by which our sovereign God acts in the world today. The post Heartfelt Prayer to Our Sovereign God first appeared on Holy City Church .

Pastor Drew examines Luke 10:38–42, teaching us through the examples of Mary and Martha to pursue Jesus Christ who gives life to anxious people. The post Jesus Speaks Life to Anxious Hearts first appeared on Holy City Church .

Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 2:14-18 and 12:1-3, teaching us that the incarnate Son defeated Satan, propitiated God’s wrath for his people, and provides a moral example for Christians to imitate. The post Advent: The Victory of the Incarnation first appeared on Holy City Church .

Pastor Brian examines 1 John 4:8–10, teaching us that God’s love for His people propelled the incarnate Son’s mission. The post Advent: The Love of God in the Incarnation first appeared on Holy City Church .

Pastor Michael opens up Matthew 1:18–25, examining the incarnation from Joseph’s perspective and teaching us how Jesus came, who Jesus is, and what Jesus confirms for His people. The post Advent: The How, Who, and What of the Incarnation first appeared on Holy City Church .

Pastor Drew examines John 12:44–50, teaching us that God the Son was sent into the world in order to reveal God the Father and save His people. The post Advent: The Son Sent to Reveal God first appeared on Holy City Church .

Pastor Brian examines Isaiah 7:14, 9:2-7, and 11:1-16, teaching us that we must draw near and submit to King Jesus, who, as the incarnate Son of God, is both the promised son of David and Mighty God. The post Advent: Draw Near to Jesus, David’s Son and Mighty God first appeared on Holy City Church .

Pastor Brian examines Psalm 40, teaching us that we can suffer well because the Son of God became a man and suffered obediently as our King and Priest. The post Advent: The Obedient King Has Come first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: Judges 1-21 | Preacher: Drew McFarland | Series: Judges | Pastor Drew zooms out and examines the entire book of Judges, teaching us how the book of Judges finds its fullest meaning and fulfillment in the person of work of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. The post Jesus: The King To Whom Judges Points first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: Judges 21:1–25 | Preacher: Drew McFarland | Series: Judges | Pastor Drew examines Judges 21:1–25, teaching us that, in Christ, God is merciful to His people who cannot save themselves. The post The Jaw-Dropping Mercy of God first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: Jonah 4:1-11 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: Jonah | Pastor Brian examines Jonah 4:1–11, teaching us that we must be marked by God’s love as we proclaim the deep mercy of Christ to those people around us. The post The Depths of God’s Mercy first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: Jonah 3:1-10 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: Jonah | Pastor Brian examines Jonah 3:1–10, teaching us that God’s Word accomplishes everything for which God purposes it, including the salvation of sinners through the evangelistic efforts of God’s people. The post The Power of God’s Word in Evangelism and Repentance first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: Judges 20:1-48 | Preacher: Drew McFarland | Series: Judges | Pastor Drew examines Judges 20:1-48, teaching us that the cross of Christ is the centerpiece of God’s justice against sin, and we, as sinners, must cast our hope on our risen King Jesus. The post Our Desperate Need for the King’s Justice first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: Judges 19:1-30 | Preacher: Drew McFarland | Series: Judges | Pastor Drew examines Judges 19:1-30, teaching us that sin is far more destructive than we can imagine and as God’s new covenant people, we must submit ourselves faithfully to our Savior and King, Jesus Christ. The post Our Desperate Need for God’s King first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: Jonah 1:10-3:10 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: Jonah | Pastor Brian examines Jonah 1:10–3:10, teaching us that God uses discipline for our good, to lead us to repentance and to conform us into the image of Christ. The post God’s Discipline Leads to Our Repentance first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: Jonah 1:1-3:5 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: Jonah | Pastor Brian examines Jonah 1:1-3:5, teaching us that we must not substitute past faithfulness for present obedience, but rather, we must endure by obeying God’s Word today. The post Obey Today and Endure first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: Judges 18:1-31 | Preacher: Drew McFarland | Series: Judges | Pastor Drew examines Judges 18:1-31, teaching us that Israel’s history shows us that sin spreads and chaos reigns when there is no faithful and obedient King of God’s people. The post Sin Spreads Where There is No King first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: Judges 17:1-13 | Preacher: Drew McFarland | Series: Judges | Pastor Drew examines Judges 17:1-13, teaching us that King Jesus is the only One who can cure humanity’s confused and idolatrous worship. The post The King Who Cures Confused Worship first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-21 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: 1 Timothy | Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 6:11-21, teaching us that Paul commands Christians to give diligent effort towards holiness today in order that we might enjoy God’s promises of future rewards with Him in the new creation. The post Future Promises for Present Faithfulness first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: Judges 16:1-31 | Preacher: Drew McFarland | Series: Judges | Pastor Drew examines Judges 16:1–31, showing us from the life of Samson that where sin increased, the grace of Jesus Christ abounds all the more. The post Grace Abounds All the More first appeared on Holy City Church .

Pastor Jones Ndzi examines Psalm 86:1-11, teaching us that the mature Christian regularly expresses his desperation for God through fervent prayer and trust in God’s character, God’s Son, and God’s sovereignty. The post The Prayers of a Mature Believer first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: Judges 15:1–20 | Preacher: Drew McFarland | Series: Judges | Pastor Drew examines Judges 15:1–20, teaching us that our sovereign God uses the messiness in our lives to do only good for His people. The post God’s Grace in Our Messiness first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: 1 Timothy 6:2b-10 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: 1 Timothy | Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 6:2b-10, teaching us that we must reject false teaching, pursuing the true gospel and true wealth in godliness through contentment. The post Pursue the True Gospel and True Wealth first appeared on Holy City Church .

Bible Text: 1 Timothy 6:1-2 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: 1 Timothy | Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 6:1–2, teaching us that God calls us to show proper honor in our various contexts for the sake of Christ and His gospel, as well as to bless Christians who are in authority over us. The post Slaves, Honor, and the Church’s Witness first appeared on Holy City Church .