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The City Gates Church

Weekly sermons from The City Gates Church in Fairfax, VA. We emphasize verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter studies through the Bible and how the ancient text applies to our modern lives living in the shadow of Washington DC. For more information, find us online at TheCityGatesChurch.org

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  1. 832

    Psalm 32

    True happiness is found when God forgives your sins.

  2. 831

    Psalm 25

    When I’ve sinned and been surrounded, I look to the Lord for the way out.

  3. 830

    Psalm 27

    Being close to God is the answer for my struggles, even if I must wait.

  4. 829

    Jeremiah 17:5-8

    Will you love Jesus more and look more like Him a year from now? 

  5. 828

    Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8

    Life is short, but it should be full of joy and mindfulness of God.

  6. 827

    Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

    Use your freedom and independence to align your life with God.

  7. 826

    Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

    Be diligent and courageous; you don’t know what might happen.

  8. 825

    Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20

    Wisdom is valuable, but fragile, so seek God over all else.

  9. 824

    Deuteronomy 32:3-4 & Micah 6:8

    What we can learn from the justice of God

  10. 823
  11. 822

    Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

    Death is guaranteed and life is unpredictable, so enjoy every day God gives.

  12. 821

    Ecclesiastes 8

    With God’s help, you can thrive under a leader you dislike.

  13. 820

    Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

    Life doesn’t work as expected, and being good or evil won’t help;you need to seek God.

  14. 819

    Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14

    You are not in control, but wisdom will help you thrive in hardship orhappiness.

  15. 818
  16. 817

    Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9

    Enjoy God’s daily gifts instead of constantly pursuing more.

  17. 816

    Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

    There are right and wrong ways to worship God, which are you using?

  18. 815

    Resurrection Sunday 2026

    The risen Jesus reigns in Heaven, reaching out to you.

  19. 814

    Ecclesiastes 4:7-16

    Relationships help us to navigate life's frustrations

  20. 813

    Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:6

    Quietly enjoy your work because the world is filled with wickedness, death, oppression, and envy.

  21. 812

    Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

    We cannot control time, but we can trust the God who does.

  22. 811

    Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26

    The meaning of life is found in simplicity and communion with God.

  23. 810

    Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

    Apart from God, you cannot gain anything from all your efforts on earth.

  24. 809

    Ruth 4

    Even when we wander, God wants to call us back and bless us.

  25. 808

    Ruth 3

    When you want something badly, do you take it by faith or force?

  26. 807

    Ruth 2

    A hard-working woman and a generous man are brought togetherby an intentional God.

  27. 806

    Ruth 1

    When hard times come, will you run away or trust God?

  28. 805
  29. 804
  30. 803

    Psalm 105:1-6

    Remembering what God has done affects everything else in life.

  31. 802

    How to Spend Your Life - Part Two

    What is your only comfort in life and in death?

  32. 801

    How To Spend Your Life - Part One

    Sin affects us spiritually, personally, relationally, and environmentallybut the gospel renews it all.

  33. 800

    The Collision of Kings and Kingdoms

    Christmas means a King has come who brings us blessings.

  34. 799

    Romans 16

    You’ll find good people in a good church but you have to protect it and know that God is protecting you.

  35. 798

    Romans 15:8-33

    God wants to reach all people with the gospel and then fill themhope, joy, peace, and community.

  36. 797

    Romans 14:1-15:7

    Christians put the needs of others first because that’s what Christ didfor us.

  37. 796

    The Heart of Giving

    We give as an act of worship in light of all of the good that God has already given to us.

  38. 795

    Romans 13:8-14

    Christians should love others urgently as Christ transforms their lives

  39. 794

    Romans 13:1-7

    How should a Christian engage with the government?

  40. 793

    Romans 12:9-21

    A Practical Guide to the Spirit-Filled Life.

  41. 792

    Romans 12:6-8

    Giving, Leading, and Showing Mercy – doing hard things well.

  42. 791

    Romans 12:6-8

    What does it look like when God shows up in your life?

  43. 790

    Romans 12:6-8

    What does it look like when God shows up in your life?

  44. 789

    Romans 12:6-8

    What does it look like when God shows up in your life?

  45. 788

    Romans 12:6-8

    What if God were the fuel for your life?

  46. 787

    Romans in Review | Does Scripture Shape My Life?

    When Scripture says hard things, how do I respond?

  47. 786

    Who is the Holy Spirit? - Part 5

    The Holy Spirit guides the lives of ordinary Christians.

  48. 785

    Who Is The Holy Spirit? - Part 4

    The Holy Spirit applies the work of Jesus to, abides in, and guides every Christian.

  49. 784

    Who Is the Holy Spirit? - Part 3

    The Holy Spirit uses the church and the people in it to accomplishGod’s purposes.

  50. 783

    Who Is The Holy Spirit? - Part 2

    The Holy Spirit had an extensive ministry before the Church began.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Weekly sermons from The City Gates Church in Fairfax, VA. We emphasize verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter studies through the Bible and how the ancient text applies to our modern lives living in the shadow of Washington DC. For more information, find us online at TheCityGatesChurch.org

HOSTED BY

Jeff Schlenz, Pastor

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Weekly sermons from The City Gates Church in Fairfax, VA. We emphasize verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter studies through the Bible and how the ancient text applies to our modern lives living in the shadow of Washington DC. For more information, find us online at TheCityGatesChurch.org

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