Mission City Church

📖 Psalm 37 🎙️ Speaker: Russ Barksdale 📍 Mission City Church | June 29, 2025 We live in a world that hates to wait. From high-speed internet to fast food drive-thrus, our culture has trained us to be impatient. But God calls us to something different — a Spirit-led life marked by patience . In Week 4 of our Fruit of the Spirit series, we explore Psalm 37 and what it really means to wait on the Lo...

📖 Romans 5:1, 12–18 🎙️ Speaker: Paul Stohler 📍 Mission City Church | June 22, 2025 We live in a world filled with anxiety, division, and chaos — but the Bible tells us that peace is still possible. This week in our Fruit of the Spirit series, we look at the supernatural peace that comes from walking in the Spirit and being made right with God. True peace isn’t found in the absence of conflict —...

📖 John 16:20–24 🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Matt Surber 📍 Mission City Church | June 15, 2025 This week, we continue our summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit with a message on JOY — a fruit that feels more rare than ever in today’s world. From John 16:20–24, we discover that true joy isn’t found in perfect circumstances or fleeting feelings — it’s found through the presence of the Holy Spirit. Jesus...

Today’s message is a little different—and incredibly powerful. As part of Compassion Sunday , our campus pastors sit down for a special interview with alumni of Compassion International, an organization that releases children from poverty in Jesus’ name. You’ll hear firsthand how sponsorship not only provided food, education, and healthcare—but introduced these individuals to the hope of the Gospe...

📖 1 Corinthians 13:1–7, Galatians 5:16–23 🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Matt Surber 📍 Mission City Church | June 1, 2025 We’re kicking off our summer series Fruit of the Spirit —and it starts with LOVE. But this isn’t a checklist on how to be a better person. The Fruit of the Spirit aren’t commands to follow—they’re the evidence that we’re walking in the Spirit. Paul reminds us that love isn’t just one tra...

📖 James 3:8–10; Psalm 34 🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Matt Surber 📍 Mission City Church | May 25, 2025 Has your mouth ever gotten you in trouble? You’re not alone. Our words carry weight—more than we often realize. In this message, we explore the power and poison of the tongue, the spiritual impact of our speech, and how praise can realign both our hearts and our habits. Whether it’s gossip, sarcasm, or s...

📅 May 18, 2025 🎙️ Speaker: Paul Stohler 📖 Colossians 4:2-6 How do we handle conversations with people who don’t believe what we believe? Do we shout louder, shut down, or stay silent to avoid the tension? In this week’s message, we talk about how to handle disagreements with love, wisdom, and grace—especially when it comes to our faith. Paul’s words in Colossians remind us that our goal isn’t to...

📖 1 Thessalonians 5:11–22 🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Matt Surber 📍 Mission City Church | May 11, 2025 We all know how easy it is to tear people down—but what would happen if we flipped the script and used our words to build up instead? In this message, we talk about how to encourage one another , even when it’s difficult. Whether you’re frustrated, offended, or just tempted to gossip, the Holy Spirit gi...

Being a parent today isn’t easy—especially when it feels like we’re speaking a different language than our kids. In Week 2 of our Let’s Talk series, Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, dives into how to talk to your kids about setting healthy boundaries , not with fear or frustration—but with grace, love, and God’s wisdom . The Bible makes it clear: God wants to be at th...

Conflict is inevitable in marriage — but how we handle it will determine the health and future of our relationship. When two passionate people come together, sparks can fly, and without careful attention, small disagreements can ignite into major issues.  In Week 1 of LET’S TALK , with Pastor Matt Surber of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, we’ll discover that conflict isn’t something to fea...

This week, Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, continues our Resurrection Road series.  Ever felt like you were on the right road—only to end up totally lost? That’s exactly what happened to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. They thought they knew what Jesus was supposed to do… but missed what He was actually doing. In this message, we discover how to keep our eyes op...

This week, Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, continues our Resurrection Road series.  What kind of King is Jesus? As He enters Jerusalem, some cheer, some are confused, and some are simply curious. In this message, we explore how the resurrection road leads to real life—and what it means to truly see Jesus for who He is. Missioncity.church _____________________________...

What does it truly mean to see Jesus for who He really is? On His journey to Jerusalem, Jesus encounters a blind beggar named Bartimaeus—an outsider the crowd tried to silence. But while everyone else overlooked him, Jesus saw his true value. This week, Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, continues our Resurrection Road series by exploring The Road to Healing . We’ll dis...

In this message, Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX,  helps us understand that Jesus reveals that the path to glory isn’t through power or status but through humility and sacrifice. As He set His face toward Jerusalem, He walked the road that led to the cross—showing us that real greatness comes through serving, suffering, and surrendering to God’s will. Join us as we st...

Philippians 4:13 is one of the most quoted—and misunderstood—verses in the Bible. It’s not about achieving success but about finding contentment in every season through Christ’s strength. Paul, writing from prison, had learned the secret to true joy: trusting God no matter what . Paul Stohler, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, this week. Join us as we uncover the key to lasting contentmen...

Worry and anxiety are constant battles in a world filled with uncertainty. But what if there was a way to experience true peace—no matter the circumstances? In Philippians 4:4-9, Paul challenges us to trade our anxiety for joy, our self-focus for trust in God, and our fear for thoughts that align with His truth.  Led by Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, this week we wi...

Everything Paul once valued—his achievements, status, and religious credentials—he now considers garbage compared to knowing Jesus. In Philippians 3, Paul reminds us that our confidence isn’t in what we do but in who we know. No matter how “good” or “bad” we think we are, the only thing that truly matters is a relationship with Christ.  Join Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antoni...

What does it mean to truly love like Jesus? In Philippians 2, Paul calls us to a life of unity, humility, and selfless love—putting others before ourselves, just as Christ did. Jesus, though fully God, chose to humble Himself, taking on the role of a servant and giving His life for us. This kind of love changes everything. Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, continues in...

What defines your life? Your job, your relationships, your hobbies? In Philippians 1:21, Paul gives a bold answer: “For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Even in prison, facing an uncertain future, Paul maintained a No-Matter-What attitude—choosing joy, purpose, and faith over fear. In this message, Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, unpacks what it means to l...

Life is full of unfinished projects—half-painted walls, unread books, dreams that feel out of reach. Spiritually, we often feel the same way, stuck in the same struggles, wondering if we’re making progress. But here’s the truth: God isn’t done with you. In this message, Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, kicks off our new series on Philippians, exploring Philippians 1:6...

Love isn’t meant to stay still—it moves, it reaches, it GOES! This week, we dive into 1 John 4:7-12 and Acts 1:4-11 to see how God’s love isn’t passive. Just as He SENT Jesus to us, we are called to be SENT into the world. The Great Commission isn’t a suggestion—it’s a command. Radical Love means stepping out, sharing the gospel, and making disciples. Join us as we unpack what it means to live out...

We’ve been changed by the radical love of Jesus—saved, redeemed, and given new life. But here’s the question: What are we doing with it? When something transforms us, we can’t help but share it. Just like finding an incredible restaurant or watching an amazing game, we naturally tell others about what moves us. This week, Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, leads us as w...

This week, Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, continues in our series looking at how Radical Love is shown through serving others. In John 4:3-42, Jesus crosses barriers to meet a Samaritan woman, showing how love meets needs and points others to truth. Missioncity.church _______________________________ Sermon Notes are available at missioncity.church/watch/ Connect wit...

What does it truly mean to love like Jesus?  This week, Pastor Matt Surber of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, explores the challenge of Radical Love—putting others over ourselves, even when it’s uncomfortable or inconvenient. From loving our enemies to embracing those who are hard to like, Jesus calls us to a love that goes beyond preferences and personal comfort. Join us as we unpack what...

Are we defined by our politics, failures, or judgment? Or are we known by the love Jesus commanded? In this powerful first week of the “Radical Love” series, Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, leads us to explore what it means to love like Jesus—through action, sacrifice, and grace. This message isn’t just a challenge for the church but an invitation to live a transform...