One City Church

Karin and I will have a conversation about the strengths and weaknesses of modern day discipleship. What is the best way to grow personally and to grow with a group of people? Join us for a candid conversation about the strengths and weaknesses of discipleship in our lives and church.   Support the show

In many respects, disciples cannot be mass produced; disciples are handmade. It's more of an artisan process than industrial. In this message, you will be introduced to the five lifestyles of a disciple. Discipleship is so much more than an academic process; it's really about three primary phrases: Awake, Activate, and Advance. Support the show

This message is about discovering the secret to pure pleasure. Every truth can be taken out of context, but when you discover this truth in its context, it will radically influence your approach to your desires and dreams. Take this journey with us from John 15:12-17 and discover some of God’s biggest and best promises.  Support the show

In many respects this message teaches a "less is more" approach. All of us want more, but few of us realize the path to more is all about less. Are you doing too many things? Are you doing too many good things? What is the difference between good priorities and God's priorities? Positively and proactively, the answers are found in the pruning process. If you've taken some detou...

When we hear the word "abundance," our temptation to skip the importance of abiding and just focus on the end result. Not so fast, this message is going to focus on first things first by focusing on the process of abiding. We'll answer the following "How" questions: How do I remain in Jesus and His family? How do I stay closely connected relationally? How do I settle in fo...

Thought-provoking question: Do we have a darkness problem or a light problem? We have a light problem. When we have the light, the darkness disappears. In the same way, it's essential for us to focus on saying Yes to God instead of No to sin. The focus is a game changer. When our focus in Yes, our abiding is more consistent than inconsistent. It is sustained instead of temporary. In this mess...

In this message we explore 3 conditions in which God may choose to encounter us, and the invitations that are inherent in each.  Support the show

In the second half of this series, William discusses the necessity of seeking God as a mechanism for change. He also offers a working definition for true worship and shares why it is critical is sustaining change. Support the show

William explores what the heart is and why it is central to making lasting changes in your life. In part one, William explains why we really do what we do and how that relates to being stuck. He also covers the first of three Choices we must make that will lead to sustained change. Support the show

Your first and most important "Yes" of 2022 is giving God your time. Once we give God our calendar, He will enable us to win the day, win the week, win the month, and ultimately win the year. Every other "Yes" begins with prioritizing God on your calendar. Think of it this way, since all of our time is actually God's time, then time is holy. Therefore, it is important for...

How does one win the year? Determine your most important Yes for each day, week, and month? If you don't make strong choices; you'll make weak choices. A strong Yes creates a strong No , but a weak Yes also creates a weak No . This series is about saying Yes to Joshua's declaration in Joshua 24:15: "Choose this day whom you will serve...but as for me and my house, we will serve...

In many respects, this message is about the multiplier of good soil. When we sow good seeds in good soil; we reap a harvest that's beyond our ability. Are you interested in a 100-harvest? Absolutely! Let me ask the question another way, are you interested in cultivating good soil? This message is an invitation to say YES to abundance and NO to average. Here's your bottom line; your soil...

This message explores creative ways for us to give the gifts money can't buy. Who needs the gift of faith, hope, and love this year? How can we give those gifts in strategic ways throughout the New Year? Think about your Christmas celebration from the perspective of these questions: What do your gifts say about God? What do your gifts say about you? What does it look like for you to offer God...

In this message, we’ll learn from Joseph’s example of trusting and obeying when it’s difficult to trust and obey. Problems are the norm, but it’s important for us to see beyond the problem. What is the promise in the problem? What is the purpose in the problem? Don’t be defined by the problem, be defined by the solution.    Support the show

In this message, we'll look at the importance of believing and obeying in the context of family and friendship. We were never meant to walk out our faith in insolation. More times than not, information alone isn't enough. We need the encouragement that comes from others following God so that we have an example to follow. We are stronger together. We need one another to live abundantly an...

Karin and I will discuss the unique context, circumstances, and challenges we find ourselves in today as the people of God. It is absolutely essential for us to say "Yes" today. Incremental change will not get the job done; it is essential for us to give God our biggest and best "Yes."  Support the show

Reform is needed on so many levels today, but historically, repentance always precedes reform. We don't change our circumstances with divided hearts; we change our circumstances with devoted hearts. Discover the potential of The Next Day by giving God your  whole-hearted "Yes" today.  Support the show

In this message, you'll see how Cornelius and Peter's "Yes" facilitated God's work. They said "Yes" to the Priority, the Encounter, and the Assignment. It's incredibly important for us to understand that very few prayers are answered without God's people also saying "Yes." All of us know God has to say "Yes," but most of the time God...

This message focuses on the story of Cornelius and Peter from chapter ten in the book of Acts. These two individuals were known for being with Jesus, being sensitive to the Spirit, and doing what the Spirit prompts one to do. When God speaks, delays aren't acceptable. In fact, delayed obedience is disobedience. When we listen and respond to God's voice immediately then the unknown become...

In the theme of seeing the unknown become known, today's message focuses on the importance of testimonies and the role of prophetic words. We talk about five primary ways God uses testimonies to accomplish His purposes. In the spirit of testimonies, the majority of this message is designed to edify (build up), exhort (call higher), and console (increase joy) by sharing prophetic words about o...

Dive into this message and learn how to win God's way. We'll discuss three primary strategies: By stewardship, not ownership. By works, not words. By testimonies.  Support the show

In this message, there's an opportunity for you to experience a paradigm shift. We'll look at this principle from the perspective of the farmer. The farmer has four primary responsibilities: Plow the soil, Prepare the seedbed, Plant the seed, and Pray for rain. Here's the guarantee: when your faith intersects with God's faithfulness, God will do what only God can do, bring the...

In this message, there's an opportunity for you to put God to the test by truly putting Him in first place. There's an incredible promise associated with this test. Whatever you do, don't pass up the opportunity for God to prove Himself as a promise keeper. He says, "Put me to the test...if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until the...

In today's culture with the unique challenges of a pandemic, there's no shortage of excuses, but the answer is the same today as it was in Malachi's day. In this message we explore what it looks like to read and understand the book of Malachi from the context of faith instead of fear, believing instead of doubting, and returning instead of resisting. Ultimately, God is a good, good...

Is our God supernatural or not? Is He true to His Word or not? What does it look like for us to advance heaven and stop hell? That requires much more than a natural response to problems; that requires a supernatural response. It's time for us to respond to problems with God's authority and power.  It's time for us to be more than the assembled gathering; we are called to be an assem...