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City Rev Church
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Who We Are: River of Life by Pastor Robey Barnes
In the final message of our Who We Are series, Pastor Robey Barnes takes us to Revelation 22, the last chapter of the Bible, where John sees the river of the water of life flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb, with the tree of life on its banks and leaves for the healing of the nations....
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Who We Are: All Things New by Pastor Robey Barnes
In this message from our Who We Are series, Pastor Robey Barnes takes us to Revelation 21, where John sees a new heaven and a new earth and hears the One seated on the throne declare, “Behold, I am making all things new.” This is the picture on the cover of the box. God Himself will wipe away…
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Who We Are: Consumed by Jesus by Pastor Robey Barnes
In this message from our Who We Are series, Pastor Robey Barnes takes us into Revelation 19, where John hears a great multitude cry out, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.” Heaven is celebrating the marriage supper of the Lamb, and the bride has been granted fine linen, bright...
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Who We Are: Worthy Is The Lamb by Pastor Robey Barnes
In Part 2 of our Who We Are series, Pastor Robey Barnes takes us into Revelation 5 and a breathtaking vision of heaven, where one question echoes through the throne room: Who is worthy? When John sees that no one can open the scroll, he weeps. But then comes the announcement of hope—the Lion of...
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Who We Are: It's All About Jesus by Pastor Robey Barnes
As City Rev Church celebrates 25 years of God’s faithfulness, Pastor Robey Barnes begins our new series, Who We Are, with a reminder that this has never been a story about us. It’s a story with Jesus at the center. In Revelation 1, John—exiled on the island of Patmos for bearing witness to...
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A Day in the Life: When God Calls by Pastor Craig Stephens
Have you ever wondered if God is speaking—but struggled to recognize His voice? In Answering God’s Call, Pastor Craig Stephens walks through the story of Samuel in 1 Samuel 3, a time when God’s Word was rare and spiritual darkness surrounded His people. Yet in the middle of that darkness, God...
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A Day in the Life: Passionate Praise by Pastor Robey Barnes
In part four of A Day in the Life, Pastor Robey Barnes explores what it looks like to build a life saturated in prayer and fueled by passionate praise. From the early church’s devotion to prayer in Acts 2 to powerful moments throughout Scripture, we see that prayer isn’t about giving God a to-do...
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A Day in the Life: Freedom Through Forgiveness by Pastor Robey Barnes
In this message from A Day in the Life, Pastor Robey Barnes walks through the book of Philemon to show how the Gospel transforms the way we respond when we’ve been hurt. Forgiveness doesn’t mean ignoring the pain, excusing what happened, or automatically restoring a relationship—it means…
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A Day in the Life: Selfless Community by Pastor Robey Barnes
In Part 2 of our A Day in the Life series, Pastor Robey Barnes explores the powerful, countercultural reality of Koinonia—the selfless, shared life that defined the early church. Looking at Acts 2 and the stories of Barnabas, Ananias, and Sapphira, this message challenges us to loosen our grip on...
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A Day in the Life: Daily Rhythms by Pastor Robey Barnes
What does it actually look like to follow Jesus every day—not just on Sundays? In the first message of our new series, A Day in the Life, Pastor Robey Barnes walks through Acts 2 to show how the early church built their lives around daily rhythms of faith, community, prayer, and God’s Word.…
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The Crew: Stay the Course by Pastor Josh Slautterback
How do you stay faithful when the world is constantly pulling you in different directions? In this message, Pastor Josh Slautterback continues our series, The Crew, by unpacking the powerful message of 2 John. Through John’s call to “watch yourselves,” we’re reminded that spiritual drift rarely...
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The Crew: United by Truth by Pastor Robey Barnes
Friendships shape the direction of our lives—but what makes a friendship truly last? In this message, Pastor Robey Barnes teaches from 3 John to show that lasting, life-giving relationships aren’t built on convenience or common interests, but on the unchanging truth of Jesus Christ. As our…
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The Crew: Love the Stranger by Pastor Robey Barnes
In Part 2 of The Crew, Pastor Robey Barnes continues our study through 3 John, revealing what biblical hospitality truly looks like. Because Jesus welcomed us when we were strangers, we’re called to extend that same love to others. This message challenges us to move beyond comfort, convenience…
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The Crew: Built On Truth by Pastor Robey Barnes
Friendship was never meant to be built on convenience—it was meant to be built on truth. In the first message of The Crew, Pastor Robey Barnes teaches through 3 John, revealing how the Gospel provides the foundation for authentic, Christ-centered relationships. Discover how your identity as God’s...
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The Beautiful: A Better Kingdom by Pastor Robey Barnes
As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, Pastor Robey Barnes invites us to reflect through the lens of Psalm 122. In this standalone message, The Beautiful: A Better Kingdom, we discover that while we can celebrate our country’s history and pray for its flourishing, our ultimate hope and...
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Summer Stories, Part 6: Faithfulness Over Success by Pastor Josh Slautterback
In this week’s Summer Stories message, Pastor Josh Slautterback explores Jesus’ Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14–30 and reminds us that God has entrusted each of us with unique gifts, opportunities, and resources. Rather than measuring success by comparison or achievement, Jesus calls us…
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Summer Stories, Part 5: Living Ready by Pastor Craig Stephens
In this week’s Summer Stories message, Pastor Craig Stephens explores Jesus’ Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1–13 and what it means to live with an expectant faith. Through the imagery of lamps and oil, Jesus teaches that spiritual readiness cannot be borrowed or postponed—it must be...
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Summer Stories, Part 4: Pursuing the One by Jeremy Agosto
In this week’s Summer Stories message, Jeremy Agosto unpacks Jesus’ parable of the lost sheep in Matthew 18:10–15, revealing the heart of a Shepherd who refuses to give up on those who wander. Through this powerful story, we discover how much God values every person, why compassion must replace...
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Summer Stories, Part 3: The Priceless Kingdom by Pastor Craig Stephens
In Week 3 of Summer Stories, Pastor Craig Stephens explores Jesus’ parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value from Matthew 13:44–46. Through these powerful stories, Jesus reveals that the Kingdom of Heaven is of immeasurable worth. Whether you discover it unexpectedly or spend...
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Summer Stories, Part 2: The Mustard Seed by Pastor Robey Barnes
In this message from our Summer Stories series, Pastor Robey explores Jesus’ parables of the mustard seed and the leaven in Matthew 13:31–33. These simple illustrations reveal a powerful truth about the Kingdom of God: it often begins in small, overlooked ways but grows to have an extraordinary...
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Summer Stories, Part 1: Receiving the Truth by Pastor Josh Slautterback
In this week's message from the Summer Stories series, Pastor Josh Slautterback dives into the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13, using the memorable story of a Venice pigeon tourist trap to bring Jesus' teaching to life. Pastor Josh walks through the four types of soil — hardened, rocky…
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One Generation: For Future Generations by Pastor Robey Barnes
What does it look like to build a church that impacts future generations? In this powerful message from Pastor Robey Barnes at City Rev Church, the vision behind One Generation comes to life through Psalm 48, reminding us that we are called to carry the presence of God into our city as “living...
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Something Real, Part 5: Raised With Christ by Pastor Robey Barnes
In this message from our Something Real series, Pastor Robey unpacks the immeasurable greatness of God’s power found in Ephesians 1:15–23. Through the power of the cross, the resurrection, and the ascension, we see that Jesus didn’t just save us from sin—He raised us into new life and seated us...
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Something Real, Part 4: Guaranteed in Christ by Pastor Robey Barnes
In this message from our Something Real series, Pastor Robey walks through Ephesians 1 and reminds us that what we have in Christ isn’t temporary—it’s secure. Through Jesus, we’ve been given an inheritance, and through the Holy Spirit, we’ve been sealed and marked as God’s own. This isn’t just...
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Something Real, Part 3: The Great Redemption by Pastor Robey Barnes
In this message from Something Real, Pastor Robey walks through Ephesians 1:7–10, revealing the power of the gospel as a story of redemption. We were once trapped in sin, but through Jesus—our ransom—we’ve been forgiven, made new, and brought back to life by grace, not works. This sermon unpacks...
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Something Real, Part 2: Spiritual Riches by Pastor Robey Barnes
In Week 2 of Something Real, Pastor Robey unpacks Ephesians 1:3–7 to reveal that the spiritual blessings we have in Christ aren’t distant or abstract—they’re real, present, and meant to be lived out today. From being chosen for holiness, to adopted as sons and daughters, to redeemed through the...
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Something Real, Part 1: Identity in Christ by Pastor Robey Barnes
What does it actually mean to be a “saint”—and where does your identity really come from? In the first message of our Something Real series, Pastor Robey Barnes walks through Ephesians 1 to show that our identity isn’t something we earn through performance, but something we receive by grace…
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The Hero: Freedom Starts Here by Pastor Robey Barnes
In this Easter message, Pastor Robey Barnes unpacks the life-changing reality of the resurrection and what it means for us today. As we step into the story of the empty tomb, we’re reminded that Easter isn’t just something that happened—it’s something that still changes everything. The same power...
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Good Friday: Surrender Over Self by Pastor Robey Barnes
In this Good Friday message, Pastor Robey Barnes leads City Rev Church through a powerful and reflective journey of Jesus’ final moments—from the surrender in the Garden of Gethsemane to the trial before Pilate and ultimately the crucifixion. This isn’t a typical celebration service; it’s an...
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The Villains, Part 3: Render to God by Pastor Robey Barnes
In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Robey Barnes unpacks Jesus’ powerful response to a carefully crafted trap: “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” What starts as a political question quickly turns into a deeper, more personal challenge about allegiance. Jesus shifts the...
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The Villains, Part 2: Sadducees by Pastor Craig Stephens
In the first message of The Villains series, Pastor Josh Slautterback explores Mark 3:1–6 and the confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees over healing on the Sabbath. While the religious leaders carefully watched for a reason to accuse Him, Jesus exposed the deeper issue—the hardness of…
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The Villains, Part 1: Self-Righteousness by Pastor Josh Slautterback
In the first message of The Villains series, Pastor Josh Slautterback explores Mark 3:1–6 and the confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees over healing on the Sabbath. While the religious leaders carefully watched for a reason to accuse Him, Jesus exposed the deeper issue—the hardness of…
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The Epic of the City, Part 4: Hope in Exile by Pastor Robey Barnes
In this message from The Epic of the City, Pastor Robey Barnes looks at Israel’s exile to Babylon and reveals how God used what seemed like defeat to accomplish His greater purpose. Rather than simply surviving in a foreign land, God called His people to settle in, build lives, and seek the...
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The Epic of the City, Part 3: One Generation Away
In The Epic of the City, Part 3, Pastor Robey Barnes walks through the story of King Hezekiah in 2 Kings 18, highlighting both his righteousness and his regret. Though God used Hezekiah to bring reform, defeat the Assyrians, and even miraculously heal him, a subtle but costly mistake followed—he...
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The Epic of the City, Part 2: The Danger of Pride by Pastor Robey Barnes
In Part 2 of The Epic of the City, we explore one of the most powerful themes in Scripture: the battle between pride and humility. Using the unforgettable story of Larry’s lawn chair flight — a man who tried to soar 16,000 feet with weather balloons — this sermon illustrates the danger of...
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The Epic of the City, Part 1: Built for Glory by Pastor Robey Barnes
In the opening message of The Epic of the City, Pastor Robey Barnes takes us back to Genesis to look at the Tower of Babel and the human tendency to build our lives around making a name for ourselves. He contrasts that story with Abraham’s encounter with Melchizedek, showing how true worship…
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At the Well, Part 3: The Pattern and the Promise
In At the Well, Part 3, Pastor Craig Stephens explores a powerful pattern that shows up again and again in Scripture: a man meets a woman at a well, and a union is formed. From Isaac to Jacob to Moses, these stories point toward marriage and covenant—but then Jesus steps into the story and…
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At The Well, Part 2: Built by Grace, Not Preference by Pastor Robey Barnes
In At The Well, Part 2, Pastor Robey Barnes continues the story of Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis 24, challenging the way our culture defines compatibility in marriage. Instead of finding someone who fits a fixed version of ourselves, Scripture points us to a deeper truth: real compatibility is...
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Freedom Begins with Forgiveness by Pastor Robey Barnes
What if forgiveness is the key to the freedom you’ve been praying for? In this message from the book of Philemon, Pastor Robey Barnes walks through a powerful and often overlooked letter that challenges how we hold onto hurt, debt, and broken relationships. Through personal stories and Paul’s...
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The Cost of Unforgiveness by Pastor Josh Slautterback
In this message from the book of Philemon, Pastor Josh Slautterback explores the powerful and often challenging call to forgiveness. Through the story of Philemon and Onesimus, we see how unforgiveness can keep us trapped behind emotional and spiritual fences—much like prisoners who remained in…
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Forgiveness That Frees by Jeremy Agosto
What happens when you pray for humility… and your car gets stolen? In this honest and relatable message, Jeremy Agosto shares a personal story that leads into a powerful conversation about forgiveness. Looking at Paul’s letter to Philemon and the story of Onesimus, Jeremy reminds us that...
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Foretold, Part 4: Peace on Earth by Pastor Robey Barnes
In the final message of our Foretold Christmas series, Pastor Robey shares Foretold: Peace on Earth, revealing how Jesus’ arrival was never an accident. From the very beginning of Scripture, God left clues pointing to the Messiah—culminating in a star that led the world to Bethlehem. That star...
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Foretold, Part 3: The Resurrected Son of God by Pastor Robey Barnes
In Part 3 of our Foretold Christmas series, Pastor Robey explores how the story of Christmas has always pointed beyond the manger to the resurrection of Jesus. Beginning with a lighthearted family tradition of cutting down a Christmas tree, this message uncovers the deep biblical symbolism behind...
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Foretold, Part 2: The Eternal King By Pastor Robey Barnes
Foretold, Part 2: The Eternal King continues the Christmas journey by exploring the space between God’s promises and their fulfillment. Drawing from Romans and the prophetic promises made to King David, Pastor Robey Barnes unpacks how Jesus is the long-awaited descendant who fulfills God’s…
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Foretold: The Story That Rewrites Your Story by Pastor Robey Barnes
In the first message of our Christmas series Foretold, Pastor Robey Barnes shows that the Christmas story isn’t just a sweet holiday tradition—it’s the story God has been writing since the beginning. Starting with a funny family Christmas moment (“the dead possum year”), he connects the…
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Answering God’s Call by Pastor Craig Stephens
In this message, Pastor Craig Stephens takes us into the story of young Samuel’s first encounter with God’s voice in 1 Samuel 3, weaving in a personal camping trip story to show how vital light and guidance are—both physically and spiritually. He explains how Israel was in a spiritually dry…
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What Grows Faith by Pastor Robey Barnes
In this message, Pastor Robey Barnes gets real about what actually grows our faith — and it’s probably not what we often expect. Following Jesus isn’t about trying to “level up” our faith so we can get God to do what we want. Instead, real faith grows when we choose to submit to God and trust Him...
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Love Like Jesus, Part 3: Mercy That Moves
In Love Like Jesus, Part 3, Pastor Robey Barnes explores Jesus’ powerful teaching on loving our neighbor through the parable of the Good Samaritan. Building from real-life stories of crisis, rescue, and compassion, this message challenges us to move beyond simple concern and step into courageous,...
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Love Like Jesus, Part 2: Compassion Is Worship by Pastor Craig Stephens
In this message, Pastor Craig Stephens teaches from Isaiah 58 on how real worship is more than songs and Sunday routines. It’s worship that moves outward toward others. When we love God vertically, it should overflow into compassion for people horizontally. This is the kind of faith that changes...
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Love Like Jesus, Part 1: Costly Love by Pastor Josh Slautterback
In this message, Pastor Josh Slautterback kicks off our Church United series by talking about what it really means to love like Jesus. We use the word “love” all the time, but 1 John 3:16 shows us that real love isn’t just a feeling—it’s action. It’s costly. Pastor Josh shares personal stories…
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