Reading City Church

The victory of Jesus doesn't just impact our future, it affects who we are NOW. His suffering and his death and his resurrection was a work that remakes us into people of God whose shame is banished, where death does not have the final word, where we are in deep communion with God again, and where we learn to love others as God has loved us. We often spend our time trying really hard to BE differe...

We're continuing our series about the supernatural themes and ideas of the Bible and what it tells us about God. This week we start to examine the idea of spiritual warfare and what God actually asks us to do. Having a personal doctrine of spiritual warfare in which we feel we must battle Satan is a dangerous game to play. It can often end up putting people exactly where Satan wants them - which i...

We're continuing our series about the supernatural themes and ideas of the Bible and what it tells us about God. This week we start to examine the idea of spiritual warfare and what God actually asks us to do. Having a personal doctrine of spiritual warfare in which we feel we must battle Satan is a dangerous game to play. It can often end up putting people exactly where Satan wants them - which i...

We are continuing our study of what the Bible says about Satan, specifically the influence that he has (or doesn't have) on the world. The purpose of this study is to define our true identity in the love and power of God and how we do not need to fear the world or its ruler, no matter what we face. Part of this is acknowledging the ways of the world that are not aligned with the Truth of who God i...

We are continuing our study of what the Bible says about Satan, specifically the influence that he has (or doesn't have) on the world. The purpose of this study is to define our true identity in the love and power of God and how we do not need to fear the world or its ruler, no matter what we face. Part of this is acknowledging the ways of the world that are not aligned with the Truth of who God i...

To many Americans, the idea of Satan seems very archaic and ignorant. The Western world does not accept the existence of evil beings as readily as the idea of angels or other holy beings. We are generally hesitant to label darkness in the world. Recognizing the ways that we've been formed by the world and choosing to turn to God's truth is important and that's what we've focused on a lot in the pa...

To many Americans, the idea of Satan seems very archaic and ignorant. The Western world does not accept the existence of evil beings as readily as the idea of angels or other holy beings. We are generally hesitant to label darkness in the world. Recognizing the ways that we've been formed by the world and choosing to turn to God's truth is important and that's what we've focused on a lot in the pa...

This is the first part of our new series about the supernatural things that are described in the Bible. Our intention for this series is to make our faith big again - to break out of the boxes that we put God into and to embrace wonder again. We're starting with studying what the Bible says about angels: what they do, why they exist, and how they appear. There will be lots of scripture references...

This is the first part of our new series about the supernatural things that are described in the Bible. Our intention for this series is to make our faith big again - to break out of the boxes that we put God into and to embrace wonder again. We're starting with studying what the Bible says about angels: what they do, why they exist, and how they appear. There will be lots of scripture references...

We are concluding our short series about women and men in the Church by acknowledging wounds of the past and taking a peek into a potential future of how the Church could operate if we move in grace and understanding - knowing that we won't always get things right. We are after a life-giving vision of women and men side by side, based on the clear heart of God in scripture, made a reality through...

We are concluding our short series about women and men in the Church by acknowledging wounds of the past and taking a peek into a potential future of how the Church could operate if we move in grace and understanding - knowing that we won't always get things right. We are after a life-giving vision of women and men side by side, based on the clear heart of God in scripture, made a reality through...

We are continuing to examine God's heart for men and women in the context of scripture, culture, and our own biases. The filter through which so many view the scriptures is still through an unredeemed lens - one that seems bent on preserving the consequences of sin instead of the new way of redemption, or reconciliation, and trust between men and women. This week, we are specifically looking at t...

We are continuing to examine God's heart for men and women in the context of scripture, culture, and our own biases. The filter through which so many view the scriptures is still through an unredeemed lens - one that seems bent on preserving the consequences of sin instead of the new way of redemption, or reconciliation, and trust between men and women. This week, we are specifically looking at t...

We're continuing to look at the role and interactions of women and men in the Bible, this week from the perspective of the New Testament. Jesus affirmed women with a depth that is difficult for us to grasp today. He redeemed them, engaged them, elevated them, equipped them with His teachings, and sent them to proclaim His truth. He revealed a kingdom that included men and women, side by side. This...

We're continuing to look at the role and interactions of women and men in the Bible, this week from the perspective of the New Testament. Jesus affirmed women with a depth that is difficult for us to grasp today. He redeemed them, engaged them, elevated them, equipped them with His teachings, and sent them to proclaim His truth. He revealed a kingdom that included men and women, side by side. This...

This is the beginning of a short series that is meant to give a larger understanding of God's heart for women and men. This Sunday we're starting with the Old Testament, specifically Genesis to set up God's original design for creating humanity - male and female - in the image of God. We're starting out by recognizing that many of the roles, reactions, guidelines, and other norms that determine ho...

This is the beginning of a short series that is meant to give a larger understanding of God's heart for women and men. This Sunday we're starting with the Old Testament, specifically Genesis to set up God's original design for creating humanity - male and female - in the image of God. We're starting out by recognizing that many of the roles, reactions, guidelines, and other norms that determine ho...

Every year we take some intentional time to reflect on the goodness of God in our community and our church. We use this time to talk about the life of the church and the budget, but also to remember what matters most in our relationship with God and each other. This is our last week to hear a short challenge about a topic that is important for your spiritual formation. You'll also hear from a few...

Every year we take some intentional time to reflect on the goodness of God in our community and our church. We use this time to talk about the life of the church and the budget, but also to remember what matters most in our relationship with God and each other. This is our last week to hear a short challenge about a topic that is important for your spiritual formation. You'll also hear from a few...

Every year we take some intentional time to reflect on the goodness of God in our community and our church. We use this time to talk about the life of the church and the budget, but also to remember what matters most in our relationship with God and each other. In the next three weeks, you'll hear a short challenge about a topic that is important for your spiritual formation. You'll also hear from...

Every year we take some intentional time to reflect on the goodness of God in our community and our church. We use this time to talk about the life of the church and the budget, but also to remember what matters most in our relationship with God and each other. In the next three weeks, you'll hear a short challenge about a topic that is important for your spiritual formation. You'll also hear from...

Every year we take some intentional time to reflect on the goodness of God in our community and our church. We use this time to talk about the life of the church and the budget, but also to remember what matters most in our relationship with God and each other. In the next three weeks, you'll hear a short challenge about a topic that is important for your spiritual formation. You'll also hear from...

Every year we take some intentional time to reflect on the goodness of God in our community and our church. We use this time to talk about the life of the church and the budget, but also to remember what matters most in our relationship with God and each other. In the next three weeks, you'll hear a short challenge about a topic that is important for your spiritual formation. You'll also hear from...

We all have 3 versions of ourselves. There's the "Ideal You" which is the you that you usually present to the world. The "Real You" which is the you that you only show to certain trusted family or friends who have earned your trust. There's also a "Real, Real You" which is the you that is eternal. It's the You that was created in the image of God that Jesus created brand new. There are forces that...

We all have 3 versions of ourselves. There's the "Ideal You" which is the you that you usually present to the world. The "Real You" which is the you that you only show to certain trusted family or friends who have earned your trust. There's also a "Real, Real You" which is the you that is eternal. It's the You that was created in the image of God that Jesus created brand new. There are forces that...