City Church

God created Adam and Eve to be his "eikons", image-bearers that would reflect His goodness, beauty, creativity and love throughout the universe. But they didn't want to be ruled. They wanted to rule themselves and so the chain-reaction of sin and rebellion began. We have all inherited the "usurper" nature from our ancestor. The Tower of Babel is the story of man trying to create a stairway to heaven, replacing their need for God. Abraham was another attempt to create a brand new people, chosen people who would reflect God's goodness and love and truth to the world. But they too failed. The Kings were another iteration. But if you know the story, each king failed--some spectacularly so. The prophets came behind and warned Israel that their disobedience would lead to judgment in the form of slavery, poverty and death. And they wrote about a better king, a better prophet who would come and right everything wrong. This fly-over through the Hebrew Bible will give you a critical 30,000 foot view to see how Jesus not only helps you, but how he answers the brokenness seen in creation and the fall.

Welcome to a brand new teaching series! What is the point of Christianity? Is Christianity relevant in the 21st century? Is there any good news for Christianity to offer our world? Today, we are going to look at the gospel that the Apostles of Jesus spread throughout their world. Biblical scholars believe that 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 is the first Christian creed that was recited within the first few years of this brand new movement. In this series, we are going to see how bigger, deeper, wider and richer the good news of Christianity truly is. It is much wider than just me. It is much deeper than just going to heaven when I die. It is much bigger than the church. And the good news is far richer than we ever understood. We pray that this message and this series encourages you to embrace Jesus all over again, and that your devotion will shine much light where God carries you!

On the occasion of our 8th anniversary as a church, it is a good time for us to thank God for how He has lead and blessed our community. It is also a great time for us to look forward into the future. What kind of family, what kind of people do we want to be? Let's look together into the heart of God in Luke 15 as we consider how we can be a blessing to our city, country and world.

What does the word "devoted" mean to you? Everybody has opposition, but not everybody has perseverance. In this global pandemic, each of us have been tested in so many ways. These trials have put so many different pressures on us, and have exposed some areas that need further attention. When it comes to following Jesus, devotion is a character quality that we need God to develop deeply within us. The first followers of Jesus gave us an incredible example of how to band together despite great opposition. Let's learn from their example, and ask ourselves some important questions as we navigate this new season together.

Happy Labour Day! When it comes to our faith, casual and comfortable can cause a lot of problems. Summer mode, vacation mode are one thing, but when it translates to our spiritual lives, there are some serious long-term ramifications. Today's message is a spiritual check-in. How are you doing spiritually? Where are your habits taking you?

how do I pray? This is one of the most popular searches on Google and on YouTube. Whether you call yourself religious or not, prayer is something many people practice, or want to understand further. One of the most important truths in this series is this: If you we want to live like Jesus lived, we have to pray like Jesus prayed. Prayer is something most everyone participates in, yet no one is an expert. Prayer is a powerful exercise and rhythm that Jesus modelled, and taught about throughout his life and ministry. Jesus starts the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6 by instructing us how NOT to pray. God is not a formula or algorithm we need to solve. Neither is God is someone we need to manipulate. Does evil really exist? If it does, how should we navigate its presence? What does Jesus say about the presence of evil?

how do I pray? This is one of the most popular searches on Google and on YouTube. Whether you call yourself religious or not, prayer is something many people practice, or want to understand further. One of the most important truths in this series is this: If you we want to live like Jesus lived, we have to pray like Jesus prayed. Prayer is something most everyone participates in, yet no one is an expert. Prayer is a powerful exercise and rhythm that Jesus modelled, and taught about throughout his life and ministry. Jesus starts the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6 by instructing us how NOT to pray. God is not a formula or algorithm we need to solve. Neither is God is someone we need to manipulate. What does "daily bread" mean inside the Lord's Prayer?

how do I pray? Prayer is something most everyone participates in, yet no one is an expert. Prayer is a powerful exercise and rhythm that Jesus modelled, and taught about throughout his life and ministry. Jesus starts the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6 by instructing us how NOT to pray. God is not a formula or algorithm we need to solve. Neither is God is someone we need to manipulate. The next part of the prayer is essential for us to gain joy and motivation to keep praying...even when it is awkward. Understanding the nature of God will radically reframe why and how we pray.

how do I pray? Prayer is something most everyone participates in, yet no one is an expert. Prayer is a powerful exercise and rhythm that Jesus modelled, and taught about throughout his life and ministry. Jesus starts the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6 by instructing us how NOT to pray. God is not a formula or algorithm we need to solve. Neither is God is someone we need to manipulate.

What if, instead of leaving when people annoy us or hurt us, we stay? In a world of cancel culture mixed with hyper-individualism, the temptation for each of us is simply to leave community, a family, or a marriage, instead of doing the harder work of reconciliation. We are not speaking about abusive or dangerous behaviour, but rather, the day-to-day mess of marriage, family and a church family.

Day one of our new series called, "One Another". There are over 50 descriptions of "one another" in the New Testament Scriptures. As we have lived through isolation in a global pandemic, we need to reinforce who and what the Church of Jesus is about. Far from isolationism and a private, individualized faith, the Church of Jesus is described both as a family, and as a body. Join us for several weeks as we piece together some of the framework of who and what the Church is all about--especially relevant for us in the 21st century.

Kintsugi is a Japanese word that describes the artistry of taken broken pottery and having it restored with a golden lacquer to cover up the broken pieces, making the piece more valuable than ever. The imperfections and restoration tell the story of redemption, artistry and why we have hope in broken objects or people. Each week, we will examine the grace and power of God to expertly restore broken characters from the Story of God in The Bible. Our hope is that this reminds you that God is the champion of second chances, and that your breakthrough is can be just one step away.

Kintsugi is a Japanese word that describes the artistry of taken broken pottery and having it restored with a golden lacquer to cover up the broken pieces, making the piece more valuable than ever. The imperfections and restoration tell the story of redemption, artistry and why we have hope in broken objects or people. Each week, we will examine the grace and power of God to expertly restore broken characters from the Story of God in The Bible. Our hope is that this reminds you that God is the champion of second chances, and that your breakthrough is can be just one step away.

Jesus told a story about a merchant that sold everything when he found the one, rare pearl of surpassing value. He also compared the kingdom of God to a man who joyfully sold everything he had to secure a rare treasure. Where is your treasure today?