City Bible Church: Weekly Sermons

What does it mean that the Christian is called to be watchful over their faith, firm in conviction, yet living in their conduct? How do these imperatives come together in the Christian life? 1. Be Watchful2. Stand Firm in the Faith3. Act Like Men4. Be Strong5. Love Well

How does the resurrection affect the way that we think about our giving to the Lord? How do we think about stewardship as an act of devotion and worship to the Lord? How does living in light of eternity affect how we use our finances today?1. Giving is a Stewardship2. Giving as an Act of Worship3. Giving With a Faithful Rhythm4. Giving with Confidence

How does the victory of Christ lead the believer to live confidently in the face of death? How does the death and resurrection of Christ shape our labor for the Lord today? 1. The Kindness of the Lord 2. The Victory of the Lord 3. The Command For the Lord

How does the victory of Christ lead the believer to live confidently in the face of death? How does the death and resurrection of Christ shape our labor for the Lord today? 1. The Kindness of the Lord 2. The Victory of the Lord 3. The Command For the Lord

If eternity is a place of community, service, work, and time with God, how does that need to shape our daily lives? How does familiarizing ourselves with the new heaven and new earth lead us to live as sojourners today?1) Is Heaven Anything Like This World2) What is This New Heaven Going To Look Like3) What Will We Do in Heaven?4) What Will Our Relationship with Jesus be like?

If eternity is a place of community, service, work, and time with God, how does that need to shape our daily lives? How does familiarizing ourselves with the new heaven and new earth lead us to live as sojourners today?1) Is Heaven Anything Like This World2) What is This New Heaven Going To Look Like3) What Will We Do in Heaven?4) What Will Our Relationship with Jesus be like?

How does the reality of a resurrected body encourage us to live more faithfully today? How does the resurrection shape our hope when we observe the brokenness of life in a fallen and broken world? How does belief in the resurrection assure us of God's power?1. The Resurrection Body is Secure By God's Power2. The Resurrection Body Will Have Sweet Similarities 3. The Resurrection Body Has Glorious Differences

How does the reality of a resurrected body encourage us to live more faithfully today? How does the resurrection shape our hope when we observe the brokenness of life in a fallen and broken world? How does belief in the resurrection assure us of God's power?1. The Resurrection Body is Secure By God's Power2. The Resurrection Body Will Have Sweet Similarities 3. The Resurrection Body Has Glorious Differences

What does it mean that we are ambassadors for Christ and ministers of reconciliation? How does recognizing God's love towards us in salvation compel us to speak about the love of God to others, imploring them towards trusting in Christ?

What does it mean that we are ambassadors for Christ and ministers of reconciliation? How does recognizing God's love towards us in salvation compel us to speak about the love of God to others, imploring them towards trusting in Christ?

How do the realities of the resurrection lead to the death of casual and haphazard Christianity? How does resurrection hope lead to risky living for the Lord?Radical surrender Radical sacrifice Radical suffering Radical separation Radical sanctification 

How do the realities of the resurrection lead to the death of casual and haphazard Christianity? How does resurrection hope lead to risky living for the Lord?Radical surrender Radical sacrifice Radical suffering Radical separation Radical sanctification 

What are the unsearchable riches that belong to the believer? What is the power that is available to the believer in Christ?

What are the unsearchable riches that belong to the believer? What is the power that is available to the believer in Christ?

How does Jesus' resurrection guarantee our own future resurrection? How does believing in the future earthly reign of Christ affect the way we live today? Your Future Resurrection Your Future Kingdom 

How does Jesus' resurrection guarantee our own future resurrection? How does believing in the future earthly reign of Christ affect the way we live today? Your Future Resurrection Your Future Kingdom 

What are the reasons why we at times can be opposed to seeking and saving the lost? How do we see the compassion and love of God displayed in His pursuit of sinners and how should this affect how we think about our love towards sinners?1) All Heaven is excited about seeking and saving the lost2) All the angels are excited about seeking and saving the lost3) God is excited about seeking and saving the lost4) Are you excited about seeking and saving the lost?

What are the reasons why we at times can be opposed to seeking and saving the lost? How do we see the compassion and love of God displayed in His pursuit of sinners and how should this affect how we think about our love towards sinners?1) All Heaven is excited about seeking and saving the lost2) All the angels are excited about seeking and saving the lost3) God is excited about seeking and saving the lost4) Are you excited about seeking and saving the lost?

What we have here is the golden chain of damnation, what if death wins and Jesus doesn't rise from the dead?7 Consequences of Jesus not rising from the dead:Jesus is still in the TombPreaching is a Waste of TimeYour Faith is UselessChristians are LiarsYou're still in your SinsThere is Resting in PeaceWe're the Most Pitied People on EarthBut praise be to God, because death has not won and Jesus has conquered death!

What we have here is the golden chain of damnation, what if death wins and Jesus doesn't rise from the dead?7 Consequences of Jesus not rising from the dead:Jesus is still in the TombPreaching is a Waste of TimeYour Faith is UselessChristians are LiarsYou're still in your SinsThere is Resting in PeaceWe're the Most Pitied People on EarthBut praise be to God, because death has not won and Jesus has conquered death!

As we examine this passage of Scripture, we see what compelled and empowered Paul to carry out his ministry for the Lord Jesus Christ - a profound and deeply rooted understanding of grace.-Past Grace-Present Grace-Future Grace

As we examine this passage of Scripture, we see what compelled and empowered Paul to carry out his ministry for the Lord Jesus Christ - a profound and deeply rooted understanding of grace.-Past Grace-Present Grace-Future Grace

Stand firm. Never move on. Never drift from the most important message ever declared—the Gospel. We are all prone to drift away from the Gospel in various ways. So as we behold the Resurrection and the Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, we must do the following to stay rooted in this most glorious truth:1. Consider What Is at Stake2. Consider the Facts3. Confidently Trust

Stand firm. Never move on. Never drift from the most important message ever declared—the Gospel. We are all prone to drift away from the Gospel in various ways. So as we behold the Resurrection and the Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, we must do the following to stay rooted in this most glorious truth:1. Consider What Is at Stake2. Consider the Facts3. Confidently Trust

What is the singular pursuit that defines the Christian life? How does the Christian's pursuit fundamentally change how we run the race in the present?

What is the singular pursuit that defines the Christian life? How does the Christian's pursuit fundamentally change how we run the race in the present?

When suffering befalls the seemingly righteous, how is one still able to bless the Lord? How can the believer face suffering and trials and still praise God in the midst of their pain?

When suffering befalls the seemingly righteous, how is one still able to bless the Lord? How can the believer face suffering and trials and still praise God in the midst of their pain?

How do we see the faithfulness of God displayed even in the midst of the exile of God's covenant people? How is it that our faithful God can be trusted even when our circumstances lead us to believe the opposite? 

How do we see the faithfulness of God displayed even in the midst of the exile of God's covenant people? How is it that our faithful God can be trusted even when our circumstances lead us to believe the opposite? 

Why is the mind necessary for edifying worship? How is zealous ignorance in worship actually destructive to others in the church?1. Revelation must engage the mind to encourage the believer2. Revelation must engage the mind to evangelize the non-believer

Why is the mind necessary for edifying worship? How is zealous ignorance in worship actually destructive to others in the church?1. Revelation must engage the mind to encourage the believer2. Revelation must engage the mind to evangelize the non-believer

What sets the gift of prophecy apart from other signs and revelatory gifts? Why is it crucial for the believer to prioritize God's revelation in their life? How does prioritizing revelation over personal experience benefit the church body?1. Prioritize Revelation2. Prioritize Clarity3. Prioritize Building Up

What sets the gift of prophecy apart from other signs and revelatory gifts? Why is it crucial for the believer to prioritize God's revelation in their life? How does prioritizing revelation over personal experience benefit the church body?1. Prioritize Revelation2. Prioritize Clarity3. Prioritize Building Up

Why should God's perfect holiness matter to Christians today? What are some of the severe consequences that may occur when we don't take God's holiness seriously? 1. Consider the seriousness of worship2. Consider the charge of service3. Consider the privilege of worship 

Why should God's perfect holiness matter to Christians today? What are some of the severe consequences that may occur when we don't take God's holiness seriously? 1. Consider the seriousness of worship2. Consider the charge of service3. Consider the privilege of worship 

What anchors the doubting soul when our faith begins to waver? How can our faith find a resting place in seasons of doubt and difficulty in the person the Risen Lord Jesus?

What anchors the doubting soul when our faith begins to waver? How can our faith find a resting place in seasons of doubt and difficulty in the person the Risen Lord Jesus?

How is it that hearing the familiar voice of the Savior leads someone from a state of despair to a state of worship and adoration? How does the work of Christ lead to our inclusion into the family of God?

How is it that hearing the familiar voice of the Savior leads someone from a state of despair to a state of worship and adoration? How does the work of Christ lead to our inclusion into the family of God?

What does the Apostle John have to show us about the unique exclusivity of the work of the Son of God on the cross? Why does this matter for us? Why should we be found sitting at the foot of the cross?

What does the Apostle John have to show us about the unique exclusivity of the work of the Son of God on the cross? Why does this matter for us? Why should we be found sitting at the foot of the cross?

It's been said that heaven is a world of love. How does the reality of love enduring into eternity affect believers today?

It's been said that heaven is a world of love. How does the reality of love enduring into eternity affect believers today?

At what point do you call it quits on love? What are the situations that tempt you to say “I'm done” with loving others? The Apostle Paul here outlines for us what an enduring and hopefully love looks like.1. Love is not an accountant 2. Love is a friend of truth 3. Love must press on 

At what point do you call it quits on love? What are the situations that tempt you to say “I'm done” with loving others? The Apostle Paul here outlines for us what an enduring and hopefully love looks like.1. Love is not an accountant 2. Love is a friend of truth 3. Love must press on 

How is it that a single question can change someone's life? How is it that such marvelous mercy can be met with obstinate indifference? Why is Jesus the god-man the only one who can say to this woman and to you today "Go in peace"?Come unto Jesus, because you've heard of His greatnessCome unto Jesus, because no one can stop youCome unto Jesus, because he alone is worthy of your loving worshipCome unto Jesus, because he alone can forgive your sins and send you in peace

How is it that a single question can change someone's life? How is it that such marvelous mercy can be met with obstinate indifference? Why is Jesus the god-man the only one who can say to this woman and to you today "Go in peace"?Come unto Jesus, because you've heard of His greatnessCome unto Jesus, because no one can stop youCome unto Jesus, because he alone is worthy of your loving worshipCome unto Jesus, because he alone can forgive your sins and send you in peace

While discussing the positives of a concept is more palatable to many than discussing the negatives, at times it is crucial to consider seriously what something is not in order that we can then truly come to appreciate what it is. It is here that we consider the Apostle Paul's instruction to the Corinthians as to what love is not in order that we might then more fully appreciate what true biblical love is.