The City Church

“Have you ever asked yourself why you are still alive?” We were so blessed to be joined by Tom Scrivens from Hope Church Ipswich, who showed us that God has reason and a purpose for you which is to enjoy, be passionate about and be thrilled by God, and to share that with others - particularly the next generation. As part of Christ’s body, we all have a part to play in this.

"always being prepared to make a defence to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you" In 1 Peter 3:15-17 we see that we are called to be witnesses that are prepared - prepared by understanding the Gospel, by understanding questions people have about Christianity, and by dealing with our own doubts. 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon librar...

Olly shows us the significance of personal stories, using the example of the woman at the well meeting Jesus in John 4. Emphasising the power of everyday encounters, we’re encouraged, regardless of age, to don our ‘running shoes’ and share our unique stories and invite others to encounter Jesus.  🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subspla...

Opportunities to witness are rarely planned, and often happen spontaneously while we're in the middle of something. In the next part of our Everyone a Witness series, Kathryn opens up the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, where we see a willingness from Philip to be interrupted and be obedient to God's leading. 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon libra...

Our workplace is for more than just a pay check - we must recognise that our work is an opportunity for ministry and to reflect the character of Christ in all that we do. 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons

In the next part of our Everyone a Witness series, we see that Jesus calls us to be like the good Samaritan - to be generous with our time and resources, even to those who might consider us enemies. 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons

Being a witness for Christ isn't just something we do, but it's fundamentally part of who we are as those who have been made new by Jesus. In this passage, Carrie shows us a truth, a warning and an invitation from Jesus. 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons

“To be a follower of Christ is to be someone who understands that what we have seen, heard, and experienced for ourselves is too good to keep to ourselves.” As we started our sermon series Everyone a Witness, we see that being a witness is simply part of our new identity in Christ, and overflows out of our enjoyment with Him. 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermo...

We want to be a people that go deeper in our relationship with Jesus Christ, and reach wider into the culture with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Sam finished our Fuel series speaking about how corporate singing can fuel our devotion to God. Psalm 100 is a great example of the call on all believers to keep singing praises to God, and Sam unpacked 6 reasons why from the Psalm 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons

Martin opens up Acts 18 to show us the importance of accountable relationships in our walks with Christ. 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons

We know what our bodies need physically to fuel them, but how do we spiritually fuel ourselves? In the first part of our FUEL series, Kathryn Bailey shows us how central and important the Word of God should be in our lives. 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons

There are some unhealthy messages in the world that pressure us into feeling that we have to be strong all the time. The Apostle Paul, however, was unafraid to boast of his weakness because it was through his weakness that God's power was at work. As a people who are marked out by the grace of God, could it be that our weakness is actually the agency of God's power? 🏠 Visit our website https:// w...

On our Relational Mission Sunday we listened to an interview with some of those who have been sent out to pioneer with the gospel, where we heard honest and authentic stories about the challenges and joys of church planting.

We had the privilege of being joined by Mike Betts on our Relational Mission Sunday, where we gathered with other churches and plants in our RM community. Listen to Mike as he shared a special message about the inevitability of God's church being built 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons

Jesus tells the story of a servant who had a huge debt wiped away, but he in turn refuses to forgive a lesser debt. Jesus uses this story to highlight the need for his followers to show forgiveness to those who have sinned against them because they themselves have received forgiveness from God. 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash...

Matt and Helene Spocchia were sent out from The City Church 5 years ago to establish a gospel plant on the Isle of Sheppey. In this interview we catch up on all that’s happened and what’s coming up, you’ll hear: • Highlights and challenges of pioneering • Tips for how to be supportive of those who have been sent out • What ministry on Sheppey looks like • Moving from their living room to a public...

Using the story of the four friends who brought their paralysed companion to Jesus by lowering him through a roof, we see the importance of following Jesus through our friendships. This story illustrates the significance of prioritising and investing in friendships, as they can lead both believers and non-believers to Jesus through our actions, prayers, and words. 🏠 Visit our website  https:// ww...

It was a pleasure to welcome guest speaker Barney de Berry who came to speak in our ongoing Head On series, looking at ‘Sexuality’. He explores what culture says about sexuality, what God says in His word, and how we as Christians faithfully follow Jesus on this topic. 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons

Ryan sits down with Martin for a quick chat about the upcoming Follow Me series, exploring the heart and vision behind this 3 part series. You can find the first 3 parts of the Follow Me series here: https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons/li/+gh4bzwv

Maturity in Christ involves actively fleeing youthful passions, foolish controversies, and the snares of the devil, while also pursuing righteousness, faith, love, and peace. 🏠 Visit our website  https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here  https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons

In 2 Kings 4:1-7, we see a story about Elijah and a widow that teaches us that we can come come to God empty in the midst of challenges, and through His Spirit we can leave full. 🏠 Visit our website  https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here  https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons

In the final section of this letter, the Apostle Paul gives out commands relating to Christians who are taking advantage of the generosity of others by not working. 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons

After comforting the church in the previous section, the Apostle Paul moves on to rallying the church to continue to stand firm in the gospel. 🏠 Visit our website https:// www.thecitychurch.org.uk 🎧 Find our sermon library here https://subsplash.com/thecitychurch/sermons