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Pastor Tony’s message, “Who Is This Man?”, centered on the identity, purpose, and power of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Matthew 1:21, he reminded us that Jesus came with a clear mission—to save His people from their sins. Through the joyful cries of the crowd in John 12 and the prophetic words of Isaiah 9, we see Jesus not only as a King but as our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, and Prince of Peace. Pastor Tony emphasized three key themes: Mission, Mercy, and Miracles, showing that Jesus fulfilled His divine purpose with compassion and power. Ultimately, in John 19, Jesus declared “It is finished,” completing His mission of redemption and sealing our hope through His sacrifice.

Pastor Brian’s message from yesterday centered on the importance of seeking God’s presence and being willing to separate from distractions in order to fully pursue Him. Drawing from Exodus 33:7-11, he highlighted how Moses would isolate himself in the "tent of meeting" to encounter God, emphasizing that isolation can sometimes be necessary for spiritual separation. Pastor Brian pointed out that many desire God's presence but are unwilling to pay the personal price it requires, using Joshua as an example of someone who stayed in the tent to pursue God's presence at all costs. He concluded by stressing that God’s presence is meant to be at the center of our lives, and as believers, we are now carriers of His glory through Jesus Christ, who has granted us full access to God.

Pastor Tony's message yesterday focused on the life of Joseph, illustrating how God's purpose unfolds through trials and triumphs. Using Genesis 37, he highlighted Joseph's dreams and the jealousy they sparked in his brothers, leading to betrayal and hardship. The six stages of a dream—I thought it, I caught it, I bought it, I sought it, I got it, I taught it—mapped Joseph's journey from the pit to the palace, emphasizing perseverance and faith. Despite being sold into slavery, wrongfully imprisoned, and forgotten, Joseph remained steadfast, trusting God's plan. In Genesis 41, we see God's favor elevate Joseph to a position of power, fulfilling the very dreams that once brought him trouble. Pastor Tony reminded us that, like Joseph, we may face pits and prisons in life, but God is always working behind the scenes, turning what was meant for evil into good, as seen in Genesis 50:20.

Pastor Kaci’s message emphasized that while conflict in relationships is inevitable, how we handle it determines the outcome. Rooted in Matthew 22:37-39, she reminded us that loving God and others is our highest calling. She encouraged inviting God into our conflicts, having courageous conversations, listening intently, and choosing kindness. Drawing from James 1:19, she stressed the importance of being quick to listen and slow to anger. Instead of focusing on winning arguments, she challenged us to seek reconciliation and win hearts, trusting that when we handle conflict God’s way, He brings peace (Proverbs 16:7).

Pastor Tony's message emphasized that before Jesus gave us the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20), He first gave us the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40), making love the foundation for our mission. We cannot effectively make disciples if we do not first love God with all our heart, soul, and mind and love our neighbors as ourselves—even when they are difficult to love. Love is not just a feeling but a decision that leads to action, as described in 1 Corinthians 13. True love is patient, kind, selfless, and enduring, while it rejects envy, pride, resentment, and selfishness. When we embody Christ’s love, we fulfill His calling, because love believes, hopes, endures, and ultimately, love never fails.

Pastor Jason’s message yesterday centered on the call for believers to live as the salt of the earth and the light of the world, drawing from Matthew 5:13–16. He emphasized that as salt, Christians are called to bring flavor, preserve goodness, and cleanse through their influence, warning against losing their effectiveness by conforming to worldly patterns (1 Corinthians 15:33, Ephesians 5:3-4). As light, believers are to dispel darkness, provide direction, and reveal God’s beauty, echoing John 1:5 and Ephesians 5:8. He challenged the church to be visible, radiant, and spiritually renewed, reminding them that their love and unity testify to God’s truth (John 13:35, 17:21). The message reinforced the 2025 theme, "Jesus in My City," encouraging believers to seek God’s kingdom above all else (Matthew 6:33) and boldly live out their faith in a way that glorifies God and transforms their communities.

In Pastor Tony’s sermon, Jesus in WE, he highlights the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, drawing from Acts 1:8, which calls believers to be witnesses in their communities and beyond. The message emphasizes how the mission begins with Jesus in me—empowered by the Spirit to reach Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Moving to Jesus in We, Pastor Tony unpacks Mark 16:15, urging collective action as a church to go, preach, and care for others with the Good News. Rooted in Colossians 3:12-13, he calls the congregation to embody tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness, demonstrating Christ’s love as they live out the church’s mission, Jesus In My City.

In Pastor Kaci's message, she emphasizes the transformative power of surrendering anxiety and trusting in God’s provision. Drawing from Proverbs 12:25, Hebrews 12:1, and Philippians 4:6-8, she outlines four practical steps: Pray First, reminding us to bring every concern to God with thanksgiving and experience His peace; Think Right, encouraging us to focus on what is true, noble, and praiseworthy to guard our minds; Be Content, urging us to find satisfaction in Christ alone and avoid the trap of comparison; and Trust God, recognizing that if God did not withhold His Son, He will surely provide for all our needs. Through the story of the Samaritan woman in John 4:39, Pastor Kaci illustrates how a life surrendered to Jesus can bring transformation to individuals and communities alike.

Pastor Tony's message reflects on Jesus' heart, as seen in Luke 19:41, where Jesus weeps over Jerusalem, revealing His deep compassion and desire for spiritual renewal. The call to embody "Jesus in Me," "Jesus in We," and "Jesus in My City" begins with personal transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8), empowering believers to be witnesses of God's love and truth. With a renewed focus on purpose, priorities, and plans, disciples are encouraged to steward their time, talent, treasure, and testimony for kingdom impact. Drawing from Luke 9:12-17, Pastor Tony emphasizes Jesus' ability to multiply our limited resources when surrendered to Him, enabling us to meet the needs of others and bring His hope to our cities.

Pastor Tony’s message emphasizes the profound revelation of God’s character and presence through Jesus Christ, bridging the Old Testament and New Testament. The names of God—El Shaddai ("God Almighty") and Jehovah Shalom ("The Lord Our Peace")—find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6, where He is called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Through the incarnation, God reveals Himself as Emmanuel ("God with us"), fulfilling the prophecy of a Savior who brings peace and salvation. Jesus, whose name means "The Lord Saves," embodies the eternal Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, before whom every knee will bow and every tongue confess His Lordship. This message calls believers to recognize and worship Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promises and the ultimate source of peace and salvation.

Pastor Brian highlights the ever-present and faithful nature of God. Drawing from Ezekiel 48:35, he reminds us that God's presence is constant, even when we focus on problems rather than the Problem Solver. Through Psalm 139, we are assured that God is with us in our darkest doubts and furthest wanderings. Pastor Brian also reflects on Jehovah El Roi, the God who sees, using Genesis 16:13 to show that God's watchful care extends into the hidden and unseen parts of our lives. Faithfulness, he notes, is rooted not in our circumstances but in God's unchanging character. Finally, he introduces Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals, from Exodus 15:26, emphasizing that God's healing power purifies both body and soul, offering restoration and wholeness. Through these divine names, the sermon calls believers to trust in God's presence, provision, and healing.

Pastor Tony's message emphasizes the unwavering faithfulness of God and His provision in every circumstance, as seen in Abraham’s obedience in Genesis 22. Through the testing of Abraham, God revealed Himself as Jehovah-Jireh, the Lord who provides, demonstrating that trust in God’s promises brings blessing and multiplication. Pastor Tony highlights how God’s names—Jehovah-Jireh (The Lord Will Provide), Jehovah-Tsuri (The Lord Is My Rock, Psalm 18:2), and Jehovah-Nissi (The Lord My Banner, Exodus 17:15)—reflect His nature as a provider, protector, and source of victory. Believers are called to stand firm in faith, recognizing that God’s provision, strength, and deliverance are unchanging, and through obedience and trust, His blessings will impact future generations.

Bishop Mitchell Corder shows us scriptures that reveal the multifaceted nature of God as Creator, Restorer, and Personal God.As Elohim, He is the all-powerful Creator who brought the universe into existence out of nothing (Genesis 1:1; Hebrews 11:3), and the Restorer who transformed the formless and empty earth into a place of beauty and order (Genesis 1:2).As Yahweh, God reveals His personal and eternal nature, declaring Himself as “I AM” to Moses (Exodus 3:14-15). This name signifies His unchanging presence and intimate relationship with His people. Yahweh is compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love and faithfulness, forgiving wickedness and sustaining love for generations (Exodus 34:6-7).Together, these aspects portray a God who is both transcendent and personal, powerful yet intimately involved in His creation.

As we conclude our series ‘Matters of The Heart’ and enter into Thanksgiving week, Pastor Jason reminds us of the importance of gratitude. For most believers, it’s “easy” to thank God after we experience a victory, but what about thanking God before the victory? Now that can be challenging, even more so thanking God and extending gratitude towards the Father during the battle can be even more of a challenge. In this message, we can discover a path toward maintaining a heart of gratitude and thanksgiving through every phase of a battle. 

In week 2 of this series, Pastor Tony delves into the spiritual importance of nurturing a healthy heart, rooted in the wisdom of Proverbs 4:23. He draws insightful parallels between physical heart health and spiritual well-being, highlighting “enemies” of the heart, such as fear, guilt, and anger that can disrupt our inner peace. The message encourages cultivating virtues like humility, grace, faith, truth, hope, and love, which purify the heart and strengthen our relationships.

Pastor Kaci delivers a powerful message about how our hearts' condition affects the direction of our lives. Proverbs 4:23 advises, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." If we do not address the root of bitterness and unforgiveness, it can hinder our intimacy with God. We must ask the Holy Spirit to reveal our hurts so that we can release them to God and refocus on the future.

Pastor Tony Stewart shares the journey of citylife church, the mission, and the core values that we uphold. In Colossians 3:23 it says, "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." Remember, alignment always precedes assignment.

Pastor Jason emphasizes the profound impact of our daily decisions. He reminds us that each choice presents a critical dichotomy: we can choose life or death. The consequences of these choices can bring either blessings or curses into our lives. This commitment to making the right choice is a daily, ongoing responsibility. As Joshua 24:15 advises, "Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve."

In his impactful sermon, Pastor Tony delivers a compelling message on the detrimental effects of procrastination in decision-making. He emphasizes that many choices are influenced by fatigue, overwhelm, impulse, and dissatisfaction. Pastor Tony encourages us to cultivate courage and wisdom in decision-making, reminding us to approach every decision with prayer and supplication, free from anxiety.

Pastor Tony delivered a powerful and insightful message on the profound significance of prayer as a means of communicating with the Father. Drawing from the scripture in Matthew 6:9-13, he expounded on Jesus' teachings about the approach to prayer. He emphasized that prayer is not simply the utterance of words but rather a deep and intimate form of relationship with God. Pastor Tony highlighted that through prayer, believers seek the presence of God, align their lives with His divine priorities, implore His provision, obtain God's pardon, and remain obedient to His plan.

Pastor Tony shared an incredible message on how living according to God's plan allows us to fulfill God's purpose to the fullest. We were created with a specific purpose in mind, and God has big plans for our present and our future. Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV) says, 'Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.

Prepare to be inspired by Pastor Tony's message on the true essence of faith in God! Get ready to delve into the powerful verses from Romans 12:3 and Romans 10:17 (NKJV), and learn the ten fundamental principles to unlock the full potential of your faith. You won't want to miss out on discovering how to get the right picture of God, believe the evidence, ask God for help, care about others, focus on God, submit to God's will, come to God through grace not works, trust the word of God, speak the word, and expect results. Get ready for a fantastic journey as you explore the transformative power of faith.

Pastor Edwin Lipsey encourages us to focus on Jesus as the ultimate source of healing, hope, and help. He draws from Hebrews 12:1-2 to emphasize the importance of shedding our burdens and sins and to run our life's race with perseverance while looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Pastor Lipsey highlights Jesus' endurance of the cross and his exaltation to the right hand of God as a reminder of the hope and strength we can find in him.

In his impactful sermon, Pastor Tony delves into the transformative moments in our lives when God showers us with blessings, breaks us, and ultimately sets us free. Drawing from the biblical account of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and the disciples' journey across the sea, Pastor Tony provides profound insights on the virtues of obedience, patience, refocusing, and gaining a fresh perspective.

Pastor Brian kicks off a new series entitled "Legacy Living" in today's message. Discover what True Success is in the kingdom of God looks like. As we look at what God spoke to Joshua, we unveil four steps to Godly success. The first is Attitude: God calls us to display Christ's attitude. The second is Accountability; we need godly Accountability in our lives. Next is Aptitude; developing our gifts and talents helps us step into our full potential. Lastly is Aspiration; God gives us a holy aspiration to fulfill his plan and purposes in those who live according to his will.

Spiritual Maturity can sound awesome but is challenging to obtain and maintain. In today's message, Pastor Jason illuminates five ways to produce spiritual growth in our lives: 1. Grow Down 2. Grow Up 3. Grow In 4. Grow Out 5. Grow together.

Pastor Kaci shares an inspiring message about how God sees where you are and knows what you need because He cares about you. We can learn and gleam from Prophet Elijah’s life, as he had high mountaintop experiences and low valley moments, but God was still gracious and compassionate to take care of him. There are moments in our journey when we need to just stop, Look, and listen.

Sometimes, life can feel like we “have it made in the shade” in one moment, and then the next is turned completely upside down. We often don’t get to choose our circumstances, but we can choose to find rest in the shade of the Most High and draw strength from His peace that passes all understanding.

Our “Kingdom Living” series continues as we hit week three, where Pastor Mike shares an encouraging message on Living a Spirit-Filled Life. Living the Christian life is not about following a series of laborious religious rituals to make us a better person. Living the Christian life is about joyfully pursuing Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. A life that bears fruit and is an open vessel to receive spiritual gifts by the power of the Holy Spirit in your life. We were encouraged to be led by the spirit, developed by the spirit, equipped by the spirit, and empowered by the spirit.

Our “Kingdom Living” series continues as we hit week two, where Pastor Tony shares an encouraging message on Joy. If you have ever felt like your happiness was momentary, it is. Happiness is external; joy is internal. Many times, our happiness is situational, but joy is spiritual. We can choose joy no matter the trials and circumstances we may face. Jesus empowers us to have an un-circumstantial joy! We can always have joy if we look at joy through the lens of God’s promises.

Pastor Tony delivers an impactful sermon on how, through the Spirit, we can embrace righteousness, peace, and joy in our lives. He reminds us of God's promise to uphold us in perfect peace when our minds are steadfastly fixed on Him, rooted in trust and faith.