City Baptist Church - Weekly Sermons

If you were asked what is the most important part about Christmas, you would more than likely say “worshipping Jesus.” But are you really worshipping Him? In today message, we will see from a familiar Christmas story how each of us can grow in our worship during the Christmas Season. Matthew 2:2 Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

The Christmas season is a wonderful time of connection with family and friends. Yet in the middle of all the parties and family gatherings, it can be very easy to miss out on the spiritual importance of the season. In this new series at City Baptist Church, we will look at the simple truths of Christmas, and the personal impact the birth of Jesus can have in our lives. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

A heart of thankfulness is at the core of a life of worship. In this final message of our series, Pastor Paul encourages us with a challenge to be a grateful church, that allows our heart of thankfulness to God make a sincere impact in our lives. 1 Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.

Commitment to God and one another is an important aspect in the local church. Not only does it play out in our determination to live for God, but in the way that we view our involvement in what God is doing. In Acts 20, the Apostle Paul gives to the leaders from the church in Ephesus some reminders on God's desire for His people to remain faithful and committed, even in challenging times.   Acts 20:24-25 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. 25  And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.

Since the beginning, mankind has struggled with our desires to be elevated above each other. Yet when Jesus outlined His desires for believers, it included the aspect of putting others interests and needs above our own. As a local church, our desire is to see God glorified through our pursuit of serving one another.  Mark 9:35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.

Unity is a key element to the forward movement of any church family. In week two of "This is Us", we see three elements of unity that are essential to any church that desires to make a lasting impact for the Lord. Philippians 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

In a brand new series at City Baptist Church, we take a look at the core attributes of who we are as a local church. In week one, Pastor Paul encourages us with the idea that every person is an important, and necessary part of a thriving church family. 1 Corinthians 12:27-28 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church…