A message from the series “A Month of Love.” In the book of John, John refers to himself on six occasions as the disciple whom Jesus loved. What was it that John understood about God’s love? Lynn takes a look at the love of God that has the power to cast out fear and help us discover how we can begin to walk in the fullness of God’s love.
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A message from the series “A Month of Love.” Loving well involves us making choices. In this talk, we look at John’s instruction to ‘Not love the world or anything in the world’ and ask not only what that actually means for our lives but also why this is the key to living our lives and thriving within the love of God.
A message from the series “A Month of Love.” Is love really at the heart of the Gospel story? Or is love just a ‘good thing.’ As we begin our new series “A Month of Love” Matt Hemsley will take us through “The Story of Love” and what part it plays in the Gospel. This week we’ll look at love through the eyes of the beloved disciple John, the Apostle of Love. (1 John 1:3-10 and 2:1-6)
A message from the series “Beauty From Ashes.” On this Vision Sunday, Al shares his conviction that God is preparing CityChurch for a lot more of His Kingdom, His life and His work in the months ahead. Looking at Exodus 18, he explains why that is and invites each of us to find the part God has for us in what is taking place.
A message from the series “Beauty From Ashes.” Jesus has given us everything we need to thrive in our faith, and yet the truth is it often remains hard to persevere on. In this talk we explore exactly what we need to do to thrive in faith and why the bible encourages us to keep meeting together – because we need each other!
A message from the series “Beauty From Ashes.” In this talk, Al considers what God is doing in the area of Racial Reconciliation. Looking at the Parable of the Good Samaritan we ask: What is God’s perspective? What does it mean to be a good neighbor? How can we all take steps toward greater reconciliation in our society today?
A message from the series “Beauty From Ashes.” As we continue to unfold our Vision for 2021 Al talks about the opportunities we have to help those in need. By looking at Jesus’ encounter with Bartimaeus, we see God’s call to hear the cry from ‘the margins’ as well as His call to follow Jesus to ‘the margins.’
Please enjoy the UK Blessing to close our service out this morning! We hope you receive this blessing over you and your family.
A message from the series “Beauty From Ashes.” Jesus brings us ‘Beauty from Ashes’. As we start 2021 Al reflects on that profound truth and shares an exciting vision for the year ahead in which Jesus is us to the ‘great gift exchange’ – our ashes for the beauty that He brings!
A message from the series “A Light in the Darkness.” With Jesus’ birth, the light of life came into the world. How should we respond? Jesus simply says ‘You are the light of the world’. What are we to make of that? and how does that help us know how to respond to the incredible gift Jesus brings at Christmas?
A message from the series “A Light in the Darkness.” As we celebrate our wonderful ‘Very Virtual’ Christmas service, we reflect on the light that Christ brings into the world and into our lives. Can we let that light illuminate our lives anew and afresh this year?