One City Church

How does faith actually work? What is the connection between faith, authority, and investing? What does this mean for our daily lives and for the City of Memphis? We tackle these questions and more in this message.  Support the show

Do you believe the mountains in your life can move? Yeah, but I've done that before and the mountain didn't move. It's impossible to know and understand all the dynamics from a distance, but we must keep believing, praying, and speaking to the mountains. What's the alternative of believing? Don't focus on unbelief. It's time to replace unbelief with belief.  It is tim...

What would happen if we lived for amazing? When was the last time you were amazed by someone's faith? When was the last time someone was amazed by your faith? In this message we look at Luke 7:2-10 to see what it was about the Roman Centurion's faith that amazed Jesus. Why did Jesus marvel at his faith? Why did Jesus say, "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.&quot...

Karin and I explore the tendencies and tensions we face in living out Zechariah 4:6, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts." This is difficult for all personality types but especially for people who are hardwired as doers. In many respects, this isn't a problem to solve, but rather it is a tension to manage. Join us on this conversation to embrace the...

Zechariah had an assignment that also felt overwhelming. The assignment was to rebuild the temple, but this was the Word of the LORD then and it is still the Word of the LORD today: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts." It is our prayer that this message stirs you up to rebuild your temple as well as the House of God. The presenting question is HOW. Here...

In this conversation, Karin and I will work through our questions which are probably your questions too. It's our goal to take this journey together until we arrive at the place where all of us live into the fullness of God's presence, peace, and power in us and through us.  Support the show

It's important for us to realize that the original twelve were not superhero disciples. They were ordinary people who received God's authority and power in order to fulfill God's commission. The presenting question is always HOW. First, the more we submit to His commission, the more He trusts us with His authority. Second, His power comes from the Holy Spirit and all the ways the gi...

In this conversation Karin and I discuss all the knowns and unknowns about exercising God's authority and power. We'll answer common questions and concerns as well as trust God for what we don't yet know or understand. We also talk about what it looks like to embrace God's journey of discovery when it comes to the Holy Spirit and manifestations of His gifts.  Support the show

In this message, you'll learn what it means to legislate God's authority and establish His rule and reign on earth as it is in heaven. We'll begin the process of learning how to use the keys in the context of binding and loosening. Take the journey with and learn the importance of exalting and executing God's authority.  Support the show

In this conversation Karin and I discuss the importance of not making theological excuses for the lack of authority and power in God's church. It is essential for us to approach this topic with honesty and vulnerability. What do we know for certain? What is still uncertain? What is our responsibility?  Support the show

This message is about the authority and power of Jesus statement in Matthew 16:18, "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." There is a law in hermeneutics (principles of interpretation) called the law of first mention. The meaning of a biblical term is defined by its first use. This is the first time the...

In this message, William explores the relationship between faith, submission, and authority, and why that dynamic is critical not only to One City Church, but to every believer who wants to truly reach their potential in Christ. Support the show

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Chris and Karin talk more about the importance of having a morning routine that compliments a priority time. How to create consistency rather than inconsistency. Get free from the distractions and things that demand your time and can pull you away from giving your time to God. Support the show

It's not usually confusion on how to spend time with God that prevents us from growing in our relationship with Him, the distraction is much more subtle than that. In the final message of the series, Karin unpacks the little practical landmines that prevent us from having a consistent, unhurried time with God and how to avoid them. Support the show

Karin and Chris continue to unpack the four components to an effective priority time. Focused thinking, personal application, interactive prayer and life journaling.  Support the show

Reading God's word is unlike reading a blog, a novel, or a textbook. It is the LIVING word of God. In part 2 of Priority Time: Addicted to God's Word, Karin dives into the first 2 ingredients of a Priority Time - focused thinking and personal application. Learn practical information to help your time with the Lord move from informational to transformational. Support the show

In this first message of Priority Time: Addicted to God's Word, Karin gets to the heart of why we struggle to spend time with the Lord each day and how one shift in your outlook can radically change your outlook on your time with the Lord. We are often told to read the Bible and pray, but even that information will not change you if you do not have the motivation to spend time with your Heave...

In this message we will discuss the 4 Essential Rhythms for life as it pertains to the Sabbath. We will talk about the solutions Jesus proposed to an overly busy life as well as learn what truly facilitates rest in your life. Support the show

In this conversation Karin and I discuss the five crows: The Everlasting Crown, The Disciple-Maker's Crown, The Crown of Righteousness, The Crown of Glory, and The Crown of Life. We discuss the definition of the crowns and the importance of pure desires and rewards. If we don't live for God's rewards then by default we live for our own. Support the show

The first three weeks of this series focused on the seventh day of rest, but today's message focuses on the six days of work. How one lives the six days radically influences the seventh day and how one lives the seventh day radically influences the six days. This message focuses on the importance of building on the foundation with gold, silver, and precious stones instead of wood, hay, and st...

In this conversation Karin and I discuss the differences between a rule and law. It's so easy to have a negative view of both, but one is very flexible and designed to move us toward the positive. Karin and I also discuss our learning curves regarding our Sabbath best practices. It's not necessarily a ten every week, but it's a lot better than going nonstop. Support the show

In John 15 we are told to abide / remain seven times in four verses. The presenting question is How? What is needed for us to make abiding a way of life? In this message we use the example of a Trellis in the winemaking process as our need for a strong structure to help us abide. In closing this message teaches how to develop A Rule of Life for Honoring the Sabbath. Support the show

In this conversation Karin and I discuss what it means for time to be holy. Time is our most important and valuable community. How does God want us to use our time for His purposes and our pleasure? How can we prioritize and protect God's priorities for our lives?  Support the show

What does God make holy? God makes us holy through salvation in His Son Jesus, but do realize that God also made time holy. God set apart a 24 hour period of time in order for it to be unique and radically different from the other six days of the week. By listening to this series and message, the plan is to replace our misunderstandings with an accurate view of the Sabbath from God's perspect...