Citizens Church SF - Teaching

We continue our series on the Apostle’s Creed; today, we look into the line “And is Seated at the Right Hand.” Listen as Dave unpacks kingship and God’s desire to rule through a righteous son.

We continue our series on the Apostle’s Creed; today, we look into the line “He Ascended Into Heaven.” Hear Dave speak to Christ’s follow through on all of his promises.

Every fourth Sunday, we will pause from our normal sermon series to examine work. Work is essential to the Christian walk and a place where we get to exercise our giftings in shaping the world. Each of these Sundays, Dave will interview a few of our members and how they experience work.

This Easter Sunday, we look into the line from the Apostles Creed: “He was Raised on the Third Day” as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Listen to Dave expound upon the importance of the resurrection and that it happened according to the scriptures.

For this Palm Sunday, we examine the line from the Apostle’s Creed “Who descended into Hell.” Listen as Dave unpacks the background to Christ descent; the uniqueness of Christ’s descent; and the comfort of Christ’s descent.

Every fourth Sunday, we will pause from our normal sermon series to examine work. Work is essential to the Christian walk and a place where we get to exercise our giftings in shaping the world. Each of these Sundays, Dave will interview a few of our members and how they experience work.

On the road to Easter Sunday, we begin a series on the Apostle’s Creed. Listen as guest preacher Tim Ganger unpacks the meaning of suffering in the creed.

No one truly knows the future but God. And God has not told us everything we want to know about the future, but He has told us everything we need to know in order to be faithful. Hear Dave unpack this in the last chapter of the book of Daniel.

Prayer and fasting matter far more than many often realize. They are a means through which God changes the world and in His mercy, an essential component of His kingdom and part of how he governs the world. Listen as Dave unpacks prayer and fasting in Daniel 10.

Every fourth Sunday, we will pause from our normal sermon series to examine work. Work is essential to the Christian walk and a place where we get to exercise our giftings in shaping the world. Each of these Sundays, Dave will interview a few of our members and how they experience work.

Daniel is in exile as a result of God’s response to the sin of Israel from a previous generation. Often, we find that God’s timing does not align with our own and yet His timing is just. How do we hold this truth? Listen to Dave unpack Daniel’s prayer around this.

In Daniel Chapter 9, amidst his grand and complex visions, Daniel takes a moment to pray. Listen as our guest preacher, Tommy Sidebottom, unpacks Daniels prayer and what believers can learn from it.

Daniel chapter 8 continues with another vision, one most scholars agree is a prophesy regarding the rise of the Greek king Antiochus. What can modern day believers draw from this vision and what does it reveal about God. Listen as Dave provides historical context and unpacks this text.

Every fourth Sunday, we will pause from our normal sermon series to examine work. Work is essential to the Christian walk and a place where we get to exercise our giftings in shaping the world. Each of these Sundays, Dave will interview a few of our members and how they experience work.

Daniel 7 begins the apocalyptic portion of Daniel. Apocalypto means "to reveal" or "to uncover". Listen as Dave provides context and insight on the visions, prophecies, and cosmic battles of the later chapters of Daniel.

Where do you place your trust? In Danial 6, Darius has just conquered Babylon and is rapidly trying to rebuild order out of chaos. Daniel faces adversaries and death. Listen as Dave speaks to holiness and trust in uncertain times.

In Christ, you have everything you need to grow faith. It is a common misconception that you need to be more than yourself to grow. Listen to Dave as he begins the new year off with a word on the path of Christian growth.

Much of the Christian journey involves waiting. Waiting on the Lord for help, for justice, for healing, for provision etc. Advent is a season specifically centered upon waiting for the birth of Jesus Christ. Listen as Dave speaks from James chapter 5 on waiting and the Christian walk.

In our second week of Advent, Deacon John Stiefel leads us in a contemplative time to listen to the Lord and consider what the Lord is inviting us into.

Nov 30 begins the first Sunday of Advent. Listen as Dave shares about his journey with Christ over this past year.

Daniel, much older in age, is summoned to the feast of Belshazzar, crown prince of Babylon, to interpret a sign. A hand appeared and wrote a message on the wall for Belshazzar and left Belshazzar deathly afraid. Listen to Dave provide context and unpack this significant event.

The life of Nebchadnezzar brings to light the grace of God in a way that one would not expect. Listen to Dave as he continues in the series in Daniel and brings to light the heart of God in the life of Nebchadnezzar.

God laughs with kings and empires plot against him and his people, and invites believers to laugh with him. If we find ourselves never laughing at the futility of man, it’s worth asking if evil is looming to large in our hearts. Has it become more powerful in our minds than it actually is? Listen as Dave speaks from Daniel chapter 3 about a proper response to sin.

In Daniel Chapter 2, we learn of Nebuchadnezzar's dreams and his need for their interpretation. This dream is the first of four dreams that happen across the book of Daniel. Nebucahdnezzar's dreams weren't only for Nebuchadnezzer. They were written down for a reason; first for the Jewish people under exile and then for Christian people. Listen to Dave as he examines this first vision and what it teaches us.

In Babylon, Daniel lived in the king’s palace in a city renown for it's culture and power. It was a culture that had behaviors and practices that went after Daniel's heart, seeking to pull him away from God. Listen to Dave speak to how Daniel protected his heart.

This Sunday, we'll begin a new sermon series in the book of Daniel. Listen as Dave explains the context and framework for the book, beginning in chapter 1.

We are on week three of five for the Story of God. Our Sundays are shifted to accommodate more dialogue and reflection from everyone. Listen in as we wrestle through Exodus & the law, Kings & Prophets, and the birth of Jesus. Please note the audience responses could not be recorded. As the dialogue progresses, the speaker summarizes what the audience says.

We are on week two of five for the Story of God. Our Sundays are shifted to accommodate more dialogue and reflection from everyone. Listen in as we wrestle through outcome of Cain & Abel, The Flood, Abram covenant. Please note the audience responses could not be recorded. As the dialogue progresses, the speaker summarizes what the audience says.

We will take the next five weeks to walk through the Story of God. Our Sundays are shifted to accommodate more dialogue and reflection from everyone. Listen in as we wrestle through outcome of Cain & Abel, The Flood, Abram covenant. Please note the audience responses could not be recorded. As the dialogue progresses, the speaker summarizes what the audience says.

What is the significance of the Lord's Supper to our faith? Listen as Dave un-pack's Paul's words regarding this sacrament.

Baptism, it’s so important that it’s not important; don’t overthink it. Just do it and celebrate it. Listen to Dave unpack baptism in Acts.