Seven Cities Church Podcast

Part 2 of our message series “New,” discusses the local church and the foundations that are found in the “early church.” These foundations are not new, but in many cases, things that the American church has minimized or gotten away from.

God is the same yesterday, today, and forever but God is always doing a new thing in His people. Join us as we kick off our series, NEW, and  Pastor Brian teaches us how we can live in the newness that God desires for us.

Is Jesus real or is this just a feel good, fairytale story? Well, we know that Jesus is real and the reality of His life begins with His birth. Join us as Pastor Jay talks about the realness of Christmas: how Jesus, really God and really man, came to earth to solve the real problem that we could never solve on our own.

Jesus, God in the flesh, lived in the flesh for a little over 33 years. He lived a perfect life in obedience to the Father so that He could be the perfect sacrifice for the atonement of our sins. Join us as Pastor Brian teaches us about doing the will of the Father as we look at the life of Jesus through the lens of Christmas.

Christmas is not a time where we typically think about the Cross, but the Cross really is why we celebrate Christmas. Without the Cross, there is no forgiveness for sin. Join us as Pastor Jay teaches us about the statements Jesus made on the Cross as we look at Jesus, the Suffering Savior who was born for the Cross.

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas. Who is Jesus, and why is His birth so significant. We are looking at Christmas through the lens of the Resurrection, the Cross, and the Life of Jesus. Join us as Pastor Brian talks about Christmas through the lens of the Resurrection.

One of the biggest struggles for most Christians is seeing themselves the way that God sees them. If we are truly going to see others through God's eyes, we need to have a good understanding of How God sees us. Join us as Pastor Jay teaches us about our kingdom identity, specifically about how God sees us, and how that should impact the way we see others.

People in need are all around us, but do we really see them the way that God sees them? Join us as Pastor Jay challenges us with this question and teaches us how to see people in need the way that God sees them.

You live in a diverse world, full of people who are different than you in what they believe, how they act, and how they live. How can we see people who are different the way that God sees them? Pastor Brian teaches us how to see others through God's eyes and to share the love of Jesus.

What does God's word say about those that are often overlooked in our society, widows and orphans? Join us as Pastor Brian shows us God's heart for adoption and for caring for the overlooked. "We may not all be called to do the same thing, but we are all capable of doing something!"

Have you prayed a prayer that God has yet to answer? It can leave you feeling like He's not listening and that He doesn't care. Pastor Brian teaches us why some of our prayers go unanswered and gives us hope as He shares from God's word about unanswered prayers.

Most of us are good at praying against other people, but how do we pray for other people? What is God's expectation of us when it comes to praying for others? Join us as Pastor Jay teaches us how to pray for other people by praying God's Word over their lives.

Jabez is not talked about much in Scripture, but his prayer in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 is recorded for us to see. Join us as Pastor Brian teaches us about the prayer of Jabez and how we can pray for God's will and blessing in our lives while checking our motives to ensure our heart is in line with God's. 

Have you ever found yourself not quite knowing what to pray or wondering why prayer feels like such a struggle at times? Well, you are not alone. Listen in as Pastor Jay breaks down the Lord's Prayer and teaches us how to pray in a way that's simple and effective.

What is love and what's love got to do with it? These aren't just classic song titles, they are questions that we've all asked at some point. Join us as our student leader, Caleb Berryman, teaches about God's love and how we can love according to God's Word.

We live in a world that keeps us hectic and at time overwhelmed. Jesus understood the importance of retreat and He shares that with us. He says, "Come to Me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." In this message, Pastor Brian reminds us of the importance of finding rest in Christ and the need for retreat in our lives.

Do you feel disconnected and separated from God. Jesus takes those who are apart from God and makes the a part of His family and His kingdom. Pastor Jay tells us how we can make sure we are a part of the family of God and a part of His Kingdom purpose.

We all go through transitions in life, some big and some small. Whether it's moving to a new city or getting the kids ready for back to school, transitions can be difficult. In this message, Pastor Brian teaches us the keys to transitioning well by looking at the story of Joshua.

When was the last time you took stock of the influences in your life. Psalm 1 tells us of the benefits of having the right influences and the perils of having the wrong ones. Pastor Jay breaks it all down as we learn the importance of our influencers.

The Bible tells us to count it all joy when we face various trials, but have you ever found yourself wondering how to do that? Well, Jesus is the source of all comfort, no matter what you may be facing. Pastor Brian teaches us how to go to the source of all comfort so we can say, It is well, no matter the circumstances.

Do you ever feel like giving up, like you just don't have any more to give? the Bible tells us that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. Join us as Pastor Brian teaches us practical ways to keep going when we want to quit. 

Have you found yourself battling fear lately? What if you could choose faith the next time you are faced with a fear battle. Pastor Jay shows us in God's Word how we can overcome fear with faith. 

Things change when we have a connection to Jesus. Caleb Berryman teaches us the importance of this connection as we dive deeper into the story of the woman at the well in John 4.

Have you ever struggled with unforgiveness before? To the point that you feel like it turned into bitterness? You’ll want to hear this message as Pastor Brian teaches us how to deal with bitterness in our own lives and what God expects of us as His children.

Do you have trouble maintaining disciplines in your life? Whether it's eating healthy, exercise, or spiritual growth, we all fall short at times. Join us as Pastor Jay teaches us how to maintain disciplines in our spiritual life and our physical one.