City of God Church

2 Timothy 1:1-7 As parents and parishioners we want to help form others into a faith in Jesus that will withstand all of life’s hardships. But what happens when fear tries to extinguish our faith? Paul gives a strong word of encouragement to his...

Text: John 21 Everyone has moments when they feel like they’ve disappointed God. When we do mess up, what does God think about us? How does he see us? In John 21, we learn the good news that Jesus is a God of second chances.

James 2. Guest Speaker Gerald Lorenzo

John 20:19-23 The Father sent Jesus into the world for a purpose. In John 20, we discover Christ has done the same thing for us. What is the mission we’ve been given as a church? Check out our latest sermon for more.

John 20 Christ is risen from the dead. This is the greatest news in human history, but why is it so significant? Check out our latest sermon for more.

John 18:15-40 Why did Jesus have to die? One of the charges brought against Jesus is his claim to be king. This charge is one of the primary reasons Jesus experienced hostility from the religious leaders and the crowds. What does it look like for...

John 19:1-16 Who killed Jesus? This is one of the questions at the heart of Good Friday. John’s Gospel provides us several answers to this question, but ultimately, this day forces us to grapple with a difficult truth.

John 18:1-11 Why did Jesus have to die? There are several answers the Bible gives to that question, but in John’s Gospel we discover two images that help explain the significance of the cross. In John 18, we’re told that Jesus went to the cross to...

John 17 closes out Jesus' farewell discourse with one final prayer for his followers. He asks God to keep them, protect them, and purify them but above all -- make them one. How can we as the church today value and practice unity the way Jesus...

John 16:16-33 The night before Jesus’ crucifixion, the disciples are struggling to find reasons for hope. However, Jesus reminds them that while they’re about to witness the pain of the cross, their sorrow will not last forever. They will see Jesus...

John 15:18-16:4 In John 14-18, Jesus is preparing the disciples for his impending departure. One thing he tells them is that, in this world, they will be hated for following Jesus. What does this mean, and how can we endure faithfully in the face...

John 15 Jesus has a goal for our lives. He wants us to become more like him. However, transformation into the image of Christ can feel difficult if not impossible. How does change happen, and how do we become more like Jesus? Check out our latest...

John 14:15-31 In John 14, Jesus is about to leave the disciples, but he is not going to leave them without help. He promises to send them the Holy Spirit who will work in them and through them. What work does the Spirit do in us and for us? Check...

John 14:1-14 The night before his death, Jesus tells his disciples to not let their hearts be troubled. But how were they supposed to find comfort with everything falling apart all around them. Jesus encourages them, and his followers today, that...

John 13:31-38 In John 13, Jesus begins to prepare his disciples for his departure. Before he goes to the cross, he reminds them that one of the most important things they can do is to love one another as he has loved them.

John 13 Description: The night before Jesus’ died, he stooped down and washed his disciples’ feet. Why would he do this? Ultimately, he was trying to teach a point about the significance of his death, and he was setting an example for us to follow.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Christians believe that Jesus will return, but what difference does the doctrine make to our every day lives? In 1 Thessalonians 5, Paul shows us how this doctrine gives us urgency to do the work that God has given us to do.

Ephesians 4:11-16 As Christians, we can often reduce spiritual growth to doing more or doing better. However, Paul makes the case in Ephesians 4:11-16 that growth isn’t as much about what we are doing as who we are becoming. Paul’s blueprint for...

Matthew 4 It’s easy to over complicate the Christian life. However, at its core, it’s an invitation from Jesus. “Follow me.”

Isaiah 9 It’s easy to think that life would be better if we could just be on our own living however we want. However, we quickly come to discover that this kind of life does not satisfy us like we thought it would. The good news of the gospel is...

Matthew 11 Our world is desperate to find rest, but no one seems to know how to get it. That's what makes Jesus' invitation to rest so welcome, but what kind of rest does Christ offer us?

Matthew 6:25-34 In Matthew 6, Jesus tells his disciples not to worry. That’s easy to say, but really difficult to do. How exactly can we find more hope, peace, and joy in the midst of an often chaotic and stressful life? Check out our latest...

Luke 2:22-32 Advent is our annual reminder that waiting should be worship. Luke 2 provides us with the example of Simeon to teach us how to wait with hope and joy as we await our Savior.

John 12:20-50 Jesus is clear in John’s Gospel. He came to this earth to die. But why? What did the death of Jesus accomplish, and what differences does it make for our lives? Listen to our latest sermon for more.

God’s grace is free, but it isn’t cheap. What does it cost to follow Jesus? In saying yes to Jesus, there are a number of things we have to say no to, the only question is, “Is following Jesus worth it?” Check out our latest sermon for more.

John 11 Death is our great enemy. Some people choose to ignore it, others allow its inevitability to fuel their lives, but is there any way we can defeat it? Check out our latest sermon to hear more about Jesus as our great hope.

In a world that often feels dangerous, is there any safety and security we can find? In John 10, Jesus tells us that he is the Good Shepherd. But what does this mean, and how does Jesus care for us?

Why do human being suffer? This is one of the most basic questions humanity asks. So, how would the Bible answer that question, and what hope does it give us? Check out our latest sermon for more.

John 8:12-59 What did Jesus come to accomplish? This question is at the heart of John's Gospel, and in John 8, Jesus reveals to us that he has come to bring us freedom.

Sermon on John 7

John 6:25-71 All of us are looking for something to satisfy us, but can anything actually accomplish that goal? In John 6, Jesus tells us he is the bread of life that can satisfy the desire of our hearts. What does this mean? Check out our...

A sermon on John 5 by Elder Sam Durham

John 4 What satisfies us? Ultimately, Jesus is the only one who can give us what we're longing for in this life. However, we don't just need to know that good new for ourselves, but those closest to us need it as well.

John 3 What is required to enter the kingdom of God? We might assume that our good deeds or our theological knowledge are the things that will make us right with God, but in John 3, Jesus tells us we must be born again. What does this mean? Check...

John 2 In John 2, Jesus begins to reveal who he is to his followers, and he does this by turning water into wine. But what's the significance of this miracle? Check out our latest sermon for more.

John 1 One of the core doctrines of the Christian faith is the idea that, through Jesus, God became man. Why does this matter, and what difference does this make for our lives? Check out our latest sermon for more.

2 Peter 1:3-11 How does spiritual change happen? Ultimately, this is a work of God in our lives, but it doesn't happen without our effort. What does this effort look like? Check out our latest sermon fore more.

2 Corinthians 3:7-18 How do we grow spiritually? At the beginning of the Christian life, we know we are saved by God's mercy and grace, but what changes as we progress in the Christian life? Check out our latest sermon for more.

Matthew 17 Who is Jesus? Is he a wise teacher, a religious leader, or something more? Check out our latest sermon for more.

Psalm 22 Being a people of praise in a world full of pain is one of the more challenging paradoxes for followers of Jesus. But Scripture helps us bridge the gap between these two spaces by teaching how to lament. In Psalms 22 we look at...

Psalms 131 Everyone would like to say they have a calm and quiet soul, but how many people would say that's a reality? In Psalm 131, David shows us a path for cultivating this kind of interior life.

Psalm 39 When life is hard, it's easy to want to blame God or others for our situation. However, sometimes maybe our sin is the problem. So how should we respond when we realize we're the problem?

A sermon on Luke 10 by guest Pastor and Church Planter Jon Bricker

A sermon on Psalm 77 by guest teacher Zach Morgan.

Psalm 139 In Psalm 139, David reminds us that God knows us, is with us, and created us. So, is this good new or bad news? Check out our latest sermon for more.

Psalm 84 A sermon by guest preacher Jeff Brewer.

A message from the Psalms.

Isaiah 40 A sermon from guest preacher Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski.

Psalm 121 Where can we turn when we're in need of help? This is one of the most important questions we'll ever answer. Check out our latest sermon for more.