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As we continue our series HOME TEAM, Pastor Dustin has a message about what true biblical manhood is. We walk through the charge that Paul gives in 1st Corinthians and learn that biblical manhood is about being aware, standing firm in Christ, being strong, and loving in all things. - Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 4:1–5

In Week Two of our Jesus Is King series, Pastor Dustin unpacks a powerful message titled “The Truth About Temptation.” We begin where we left off last week — at the baptism of Jesus. In Matthew 3:17, the Father declares, “This is My beloved Son…” Before Jesus performed miracles or preached to crowds, His identity was affirmed. But immediately after that moment of public declaration, Matthew 4:1 tells us that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Identity is often declared in public, but it is proven in private. In the wilderness, the enemy did not begin by attacking Jesus' strength. He attacked His identity. In Matthew 4:3, Satan says, “If you are the Son of God…” If the enemy can shake your identity, he can shape your behavior. Temptation often starts with questioning who you are and whose you are. Pastor Dustin reminds us that desire itself is real, but it does not define you. After forty days of fasting, Matthew 4:2 says Jesus was hungry. The desire was legitimate. Yet Hebrews 4:15 tells us He was tempted in every way, just as we are, and yet without sin. Desire makes a great servant but a terrible master. The battle of temptation is ultimately decided by the voice you believe. Jesus shows us how to defeat temptation: Fight from identity, not for it. Romans 8:1 declares there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. When you are trying to earn God's love, temptation will always feel stronger than you. But when you stand secure in who you are in Christ, you fight from victory, not for it. Prepare before the battle. Psalm 119:11 says, “Your word I have treasured and stored in my heart, that I may not sin against You.” Jesus did not prepare in the wilderness. He prepared before it. You do not rise to the occasion; you fall to the level of your formation. Name the lie. In John 8:44, Jesus calls Satan the father of lies. When you can identify the lie, you can break its power over your life. Choose obedience over relief. In the wilderness, bread represented immediate relief, but obedience produced lasting freedom. Galatians 5:1 reminds us that Christ has set us free. Freedom comes not from satisfying every desire, but from trusting God in the middle of it. And here is the hope: Hebrews 2:18 tells us that because Jesus suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted. He shared in our humanity, broke the power of the enemy, and freed us from slavery to fear. And 1 John 2:1 reminds us that even when we fall, we have an advocate with the Father — Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. Temptation is real. The battle is intense. But Jesus is King — even in the wilderness.

As we continue our series HOME TEAM, Pastor Dustin teaches us how to take our family in the right direction. If we want to see our family succeed, then we need to be like Joshua and decide that we (as well as our family) will serve the Lord! - Listen to the message here!

Welcome to our new sermon series, Jesus is King. In today's message, Pastor Dustin takes us to Matthew 3 and the baptism of Jesus, where we see the foundation of Christ's identity and mission. Before Jesus ever performed a miracle, preached a sermon, or began His public ministry, the Father declared over Him: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Jesus was affirmed before He ever achieved. This passage reminds us that approval comes before performance. We don't strive to earn God's love; we live from it. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we receive God's approval freely, not because we are perfect, but because Christ paid the price to set us free. Pastor Dustin also highlights the humility of Jesus. Though John questioned why Jesus would step into baptism, Jesus chose humility over status. He didn't save us from a distance. He entered fully into our world, stepping into the waters for us. Finally, we see that Jesus expressed His identity through visible obedience. What is settled privately must be lived publicly. The gospel transforms obedience from something we do to be loved into something we do because we are loved. Religion says: Obey and be loved. The gospel says: Be loved and obey. Scripture References: Matthew 3:14–17 Romans 3:22–24

  As we kick off a brand new series, Pastor Dustin teaches us the importance of the people we have around us. We should learn from Jesus' example, making sure that we have healthy boundaries while also showing unconditional love towards others. - Listen to the message here!

This week at Citizen Church, Pastor Dustin reminded us that the heart of God has always been global. From the beginning, God's plan has been to bless all nations, and Jesus calls His Church to take the gospel beyond ourselves and into every city, every nation, and every heart. Scripture makes it clear: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19). Global missions matter because God's purpose has always extended to the whole world. Genesis 12:3 declares that all peoples on earth will be blessed through God's promise, and Revelation 7:9 gives us a picture of the future—a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before the throne of God. Jesus also commanded both local and global witness, saying in Acts 1:8 that we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. At Citizen Church, we believe we are called to live out this mission with a global mentality: to refresh the hurting, renew the broken, and redeem the lost. Jesus taught that the gospel is not only spoken but demonstrated through compassion and action (Matthew 25:35–36). We are reminded in 1 John 3:17–18 not to love with words alone, but with actions and in truth. And ultimately, Christ came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). As Romans 10:14–15 asks, how will people hear unless someone is sent? We may plant and water, but God brings the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6). Thank you for being part of a Christ-centered, Spirit-led, kingdom-building movement committed to the renewal of cities and nations through the love of Jesus. Help for Today. Hope for Eternity.

Love is more than a feeling; it is a way of being shaped into the likeness of Jesus. Gentleness is the first mark of a Christ-formed heart, a strength made safe by love. In this sermon, we learn how gentleness becomes the posture that opens the door to Christ-centered relationships.   Pastor Dustin Johnson

As we celebrate what God has done over the last 7 years of Purpose Church, Pastor Dustin gives us a message that helps us look forward to what's coming next. God isn't looking to keep us where we are, but He's looking to guide us to something DEEPER - when we follow the presence of God where He leads, He's going to strengthen our faith by doing the impossible! - Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 2:4–16

What might a people centered on Jesus alone for the sake of others look like? In this sermon, Pastor Dustin casts a vision for becoming a third way church beyond the tired binaries of our day. Sermon originally recorded on January 25th, 2026.

In our final week of There Is More, Pastor Dustin challenges a growing belief in our culture: that personal faith can replace the local church. While personal worship matters deeply, Scripture makes it clear that following Jesus was never meant to be lived in isolation. Jesus didn't just call individuals—He is building His Church. From the earliest days in Acts, believers were formed through shared teaching, fellowship, prayer, and life together. Biblical belonging is not passive inclusion; it is covenant connection. This message explores why the church still matters and how God uses life together to shape our faith, anchor us in a chaotic world, carry us through every season, broaden our perspective, and awaken purpose beyond simply believing. Personal worship shapes devotion, but corporate worship shapes atmosphere. It is together that we experience the presence of God and are formed into who He is calling us to be. Church doesn't give you purpose—God does. But the church is often where that purpose becomes clear. As we close this series, the invitation is simple but profound: don't just attend—participate. Discover your place, take your next step, and say yes to what God is building. Prayer God, We thank You that You are present among us and at work in us. You did not call us to follow You alone, but to be formed together. Anchor our lives in what is true when everything else is shifting. Shape us as Your people. Awaken purpose in us, not just to believe, but to participate. Show us our place and our next step. Use what You've placed in us to build Your church and bless others. We say yes to what You are building. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 1:18–31

We all want an easy life without problems, but spiritual growth is often born in tension, in the places where our faith is stretched, and our comfort is challenged. In this sermon, we learn to embrace the tension God uses to form us into Christlikeness.   Pastor Dustin Johnston

Bob Flemming 2 Timothy 2:3-7 www.springvale.org

As we continue our series HEARING GOD, Pastor Dustin continues to break down Luke 24:24-27 and teaches us the importance of reading the Bible. If we want to hear what God is trying to say to us, then we have to recognize that all of the Bible is important in pointing us to one person - JESUS! - Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 1:4–17

What if encountering God is not about trying harder, but becoming more aware? In Week 2 of our sermon series There Is More, Pastor Dustin teaches on The Four Postures of Encounter—a pathway that helps us move from distraction into real, life-changing intimacy with God. God is not distant. He is near. But many of us miss His presence because we are distracted, rushed, or carrying shame. This message walks us through four spiritual postures that position our hearts to experience God more deeply. 4 Postures of Encounter 1. Awareness – God is Near Encounter begins with awareness, not effort. Like Moses at the burning bush, God is already present. The invitation is to turn aside and notice Him. Isaiah 41:10 Exodus 3:1–5 2. Reverence – God is Holy When we see God rightly, we see ourselves honestly. Isaiah's encounter with God shows us that holiness leads to humility, repentance, and calling. Isaiah 6:1–8 3. Assurance – God is Love and Mercy Shame blocks encounter. Assurance opens it. God does not tolerate you. He delights in you. His mercy is not permission to stay the same; it is power to change. Psalm 103:8–13 Romans 5:8 4. Surrender – God is Powerful God fills surrendered vessels. When we fully yield to the Holy Spirit, the same power that raised Jesus begins to work in us. Romans 8:11 Acts 1:8 Prayer of Encounter God, You are here with us right now. We turn our attention to You and choose to be present with You. Holy God, search us and know us. Cleanse what is out of alignment and draw our hearts back to You. We choose humility and honesty before You. Father, we receive Your forgiveness and Your mercy. We release shame and rest in Your delight over us. Thank You that we are fully known and fully loved. Holy Spirit, we surrender our lives to You. Fill us, lead us, and use us for Your purposes. We trust Your power more than our own strength.

Pastor Dustin introduces our new sermon series to start the new year, Formed by Fasting, with a sermon from Matthew 6:16-18. Fasting is Jesus's assumption for all his disciples - not a command, but an invitation to offer our whole selves to him through embodied practice. Sermon originally recorded on January 4th, 2026.

As we kick off 2026 we begin a new series called HEARING GOD. Pastor Dustin teaches us about the importance of prayer and fasting, and how it's easier to recognize God when we get rid of the noise! - Listen to the message here!

There has to be more than this! Have you ever had that quiet sense in your soul that life was meant to be more than routines, survival mode, and just getting through another year? In Week 1 of our new series, There Is More, Pastor Dustin teaches on the truth that God is not a God of barely enough, but a God of abundance, depth, and transformation. Through Scripture, testimony, and invitation, this message confronts the subtle ways we settle for less than what God desires to give and calls us back to holy hunger. Jesus said He came so that we would have life, and have it in abundance. Not shallow happiness. Not delayed fulfillment. But a full life shaped by God's power already at work within us. In this message, you'll discover: • Why God's heart has always been abundance, not scarcity • How settling for less happens quietly and gradually • Why spiritual dryness often comes from drawing from substitutes • What it means to experience “more” through God's power within us • Why hunger is the starting point for spiritual fullness • How prayer and fasting realign our hearts to receive what God is already offering You'll also hear a powerful testimony and be invited into 14 days of prayer and fasting as our church intentionally aligns our hearts at the beginning of this season. This message is for anyone who: • Feels spiritually dry or stuck • Has stopped expecting fullness from God • Believes there is more, but doesn't know how to access it • Is ready to begin the year aligned, hungry, and surrendered Declaration Prayer from this message: God, we believe there is more. More of Your presence. More of Your power. And more of Your purpose. Awaken our hunger again. Create space in our hearts. Quiet what competes for our attention. And lead us into the more You desire to give. We give this year to You. In Jesus' name, amen.

In this elevated prayer for the church, Paul exalts in who the church is and prays that she would better know it. Pastor Dustin makes the argument that this should be our church's prayer as well.

In this elevated prayer for the church, Paul exalts in who the church is and prays that she would better know it. Pastor Dustin makes the argument that this should be our church's prayer as well.

As we wrap up our final Sunday of 2025, Pastor Dustin encourages us a passage from Joshua 1. How you end one season is a good indicator on how you will begin the next!   Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: Matthew 3:16–17; 4:1–16

As we celebrate Christmas at Purpose Church, we wrap up our series FOLLOW THE STAR! Pastor Dustin teaches us about the real reason the Light came. We all find ourselves lost, searching for something, and unable to save ourselves, but Jesus came so that He could rescue us and bring us home! – Listen to the message here!

Today we look at Matthew 1:17.....The Genealogy of Jesus. Pastor Dustin admits that you probably won't find your life verse in this passage but describes the richness and depth of of how Jesus can change our "now" and our "future" so we don't have to live in our "past".3 observations for the text:1) Jesus doesn't come to us because he is impressed. He comes to us because we are desperate. 2) Jesus came to save anyone who would trust Him.3) Don't surrender to heritage. Let Jesus inform your life.

Continuing our Christmas series FOLLOW THE STAR, Pastor Dustin teaches us about when the wise men arrived to worship Jesus. This story of the wise men shows us 4 key things in real worship - it leads to joy, requires surrender, takes sacrifice, and leads to transformation! – Listen to the message here!

Pastor Dustin continues our Advent series with a sermon from Matthew 3:1-12, exploring how we can endure what sometimes feels like an endless cycle of difficulties and struggle. Sermon originally recorded on December 7th, 2025.

As we continue our Christmas series FOLLOW THE STAR, we continue to walk through Matthew 2. Pastor Dustin explains how what we follow determines what our lives look like, and the importance of following the true light instead of a counterfeit light! – Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 17

In this powerful Heart for the House message, Pastor Dustin reminds us that if God has done it before, He will do it again. From Nehemiah 4, we are called to remember the Lord and fight for our families, our homes, and the next generation. With one hand we build, and with the other we battle. The enemy fights to keep ruins as ruins—but we fight so ruins can become revival. WHAT WE'RE BUILDING • Strong, godly families • A generation on fire for God • Life-giving community • Atmospheres of encounter • A unified church • Kingdom-minded leaders • A culture of radical generosity • A legacy of faith WHAT WE'RE BATTLING • Spiritual darkness • Division and distraction • Spiritual apathy • Addictions and destructive patterns • Generational brokenness • Fear and intimidation • Mental and emotional battles • Attacks on the next generation WHY THE NEXT GENERATION MATTERS • Crisis of identity • Lack of purpose • Loneliness and isolation • Mental health struggles • Moral confusion • Secret sin and shame • Hopelessness • Unrecognized spiritual warfare If you feel led to give today, you can give securely online here: https://citizen.church/doitagain Thank you for being a church that doesn't just gather—but builds.

Pastor Dustin delivers a sermon from Matthew 24:36-44, opening our Advent series with a sermon on how we can wait patiently in troubling times. Sermon originally recorded on November 30th, 2025.

This week we start our Christmas series, where we look through the story of Jesus' birth in Matthew 2. Pastor Dustin walks us through what following the Star meant to the Magi and what they had to go through to get to the place where they could worship Jesus. – Listen to the message here! 

What if God wants to do it again—moving in power just as He did in the early church? In Acts 19:9–10 we read that “all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord.” What began in a lecture hall in Ephesus spread across an entire region. Revival did not stay small. It multiplied. In this message, Pastor Dustin calls us to believe for that same move of God in our generation. This message connects Scripture, prophetic invitation, and the biblical vision of unity—from ancient Asia Minor (Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea) to what God is doing in the church today. WHY THIS MATTERS Unity does not erase differences; it dignifies them. Unity is not everyone doing the same thing; it is everyone moving in the same direction. When the church aligns with the heart of Jesus, revival becomes unstoppable. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES • Acts 19:9–10 — The gospel spreading across Asia • John 17:20–21 — Jesus' prayer for unity • Acts 2:1 — One place, one purpose, one Spirit

Exhausted? Are you running on empty? Chances are you are not tapping into the One who is in control of it all. A deep dive into Psalm 131 with Pastor Dustin.

Rounding out our LEGACY season, Pastor Dustin asked some of our staff members to share what DEEP has meant to them this year! Nic, Jordan, and Jake share how DEEP means keeping a fire burning, trusting God in times of waiting, and understanding God better through His word! - Listen to the messages here!

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

In Week Two of our series “Do It Again,” Pastor Dustin delivers a compelling message on revival, rebuilding, and the unshakable truth that God is not done with us. Throughout history, God has moved in extraordinary ways—from the Great Awakening to the Azusa Street Revival—and this sermon reminds us that what God has done before, He can do again. Today, we look at the reality of the world around us, including the brokenness in Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico. With high crime rates, addiction, poverty, and generational cycles of hopelessness, our city reflects the same kind of devastation Nehemiah faced in Jerusalem. But just like Nehemiah, we believe God is calling His people to rebuild, restore, and renew what has been broken. This message explores three powerful truths from the life of Nehemiah: 1. A true move of God begins with a burden. 2. God uses what you already have in your hands. 3. Revival starts when people say yes and begin to build. Pastor Dustin unpacks the vision of Citizen Church as a Christ-centered, Spirit-led, Kingdom-building movement committed to the renewal of cities and nations. We believe God is raising up a people who will carry hope, restore purpose, and transform communities from the inside out. Through Scripture, history, and real-world context, this sermon challenges us to pray bigger, act bolder, and believe that God can bring breakthrough again—right here in our city, our families, and our generation. Key themes: revival, Nehemiah, rebuilding, spiritual renewal, faith, restoration, God's promises, church vision, Kingdom movement, New Mexico, breakthrough, prayer, hope, transformation. Scriptures referenced: Nehemiah 1:3–4, Nehemiah 2:3–5, Nehemiah 2:17–18, Isaiah 54:2–3.

As we wrap up our LEGACY series, Pastor Dustin closes out Mark 14 with verse 9. To leave a legacy, we have to use what God has given us - we don't wait to have more, but we are faithful with what we already have been given! When we're obedient to give what we have for the Kingdom, then we can leave a legacy that echos through the lives of others! - Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: Mark 12:38-13:2

“I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it.” — Matthew 16:18 This week, Pastor Dustin opens the series with a powerful message reminding us that when God has moved before, we can trust Him to move again. Across every campus, we've witnessed salvation, growth, life-change, and a level of impact only God can produce. As we prepare for Heart for the House 2025, we continue believing for greater things still to come. If you are waiting on breakthrough, believing for restoration, or asking God to show up in a fresh way, this message will encourage your faith. A Year Marked by Growth and Life Change Across Citizen Church, we've seen God move in unmistakable ways: When we say “Do It Again,” we're not speaking from wishful thinking — we're speaking from evidence. God has done the impossible again and again.

Stretch Armstrong | The Book of Acts

As we continue our LEGACY series, Pastor Dustin continues to break down Mark 9. If we want to leave a legacy then we need to prepare for what's ahead - even if we don't fully know what's ahead! When we're obedient to God, He will use it to leave a lasting impact! - Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:16-18

God's Moment, God's Man | Pastor Dustin Hawkins

Continuing our LEGACY series, Pastor Dustin continues to walk us through our series passage in Mark 9. When God calls us to do something for His glory, there will often be opposition against us - when this happens we shouldn't give up on what God's voice says, instead we should block out what all other voices are saying! - Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: Acts 2:37-39

  As we continue our LEGACY series, Pastor Dustin continues to break down the story of the woman with the alabaster jar. Legacy always has a price tag, and while we all want to have a lasting impact, not everybody wants the sacrifice involved. As we walk through this season of Legacy, let us remember that a life of surrender will lead to God's glory! - Listen to the message here!