City Baptist Church - Weekly Sermons

Last Sunday's message began a brand new series entitled "EVIDENCE". As we move into this new season, we ask a simple, yet meaningful question - "What does a difference-making faith look like? How can I truly show the evidence of my faith?" We will be studying through Hebrews 11 to answer this. Our first instalment lays the foundation for our study ahead as we must ensure we place and prioritize our faith in Christ alone.

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Jesus has been revealing Himself as the Good Shepherd, and we have been re-discovering the contentment that is found through a personal relationships with Him. The final instalment of our study focuses in on the commitment He has for us. He will always be with us, faithfully by our side through every season of life. As a result, we should be committed to Him. We are His sheep, and He loves us. His plans are always best.

Last Sunday's instalment of My Shepherd focused in on verse 5 of Psalm 23. Even though the enemy is present, God's presence always overcomes. He is preparing a table for us, and will always supply our needs. We are again brought back to the common theme of finding contentment solely in Jesus as our Shepherd. His presence brings us peace and satisfaction, whether we have little or much.

The next instalment of my Shepherd focuses in on the protection that He brings. Simply acknowledging His holy presence in our lives can result in His peace and comfort surrounding us. We should seek His presence - through meditating on Scripture, prayer, and personal worship to Him. There is protection found, in His presence.

The next instalment of My Shepherd continues in on verse 3 of Psalm 23. This time, we focus in on the phrase "He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His Names sake." We are reminded that the Shepherd has a perfect plan and path for all of us to follow. Regardless of His unique leading, His desire for us is to know Him more, as this is where true fulfilment lies. Overall, the ultimate purpose is to bring glory to His Name, as we find contentment in Him.

The next message of "My Shepherd" focuses in on verse 2 of Psalm 23. We look at the statement "He restoreth my soul" and unravel the desire the Father has for all to return to Him. No matter how far we may stray, the Shepherd is longing for us to return to His fold. Sometimes the path of restoration may not be what we expect, but His plans are always carried out in love and the Shepherd knows what is best for His sheep. Scripture: Psalm 23:2

As we go into verse 2 of Psalm 23, we continue on the theme of finding contentment in the person of Jesus. The presence of the Shepherd offers rest, and in this place is freedom from fear, conflict and hunger. His presence leads us into green pastures and still waters, so we can find true rest in Him alone.

Our second instalment of "MY SHEPHERD" focuses in on the second phrase of Psalm 23:1 - I shall not want. The key to understanding this next declaration, is in surrendering your will, to the Shepherd's will. In letting Him take the lead and resting in His perfect care. Our agenda doesn't always line up with His, but God makes no mistakes. He cares for us, and because of that, we can find true contentment in Him Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Last Sunday, we began a meaningful new sermon series from Psalm 23. Our first message lay the foundation for the weeks ahead and we focused in on a familiar verse with a powerful truth. "The Lord is my Shepherd." This declaration relays a total dependancy on Him - as our Shepherd, Guide and Lord over our lives. He is a personal God and wants to be Your shepherd. As a result of His ownership and our surrender to Him, we can follow Him boldly, resting confidently in His care. Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Our final time of teaching from 1 Peter ends our series with a word of hope. We are reminded that we exist to bring God glory and should seek to glorify Him in all of our actions. He is full of grace, and is pouring this grace on us even when we don't see it. As we journey on with Jesus, we are challenged to be more aware of His grace, and seek to bring Him the glory due unto His Name.

Our message last Sunday continued on the path of discovering Spiritual Attitudes essential to knowing Jesus more. We now focus in on the reality of the spiritual warfare we are all in. We should seek to always be on guard, as the enemy is seeking to devour. Peter reminds us that we already have the victory in Jesus Name, and this battle has already been won. We should posture ourselves in this way as we remain steadfast in the work of the Lord.

Our message last Sunday was a great continuation from the week before. This time, we focus on the subject of our spiritual attitudes and the spirit of submission we should have towards those in spiritual leadership. We also deeply looked at humility, and how it leads to a spirit of total dependance on the Lord. Humility is how we should come before the Lord, and it is a beautiful and scriptural way to pursue Jesus.

The next instalment of Strangers and Pilgrims focuses on the responsibilities found in Spiritual Leadership. To have the role of a pastor, or leader in ministry is truly a privilege, but not one to be taken lightly. God's unique call into these roles does carry weight and those in spiritual leadership should seek to honour the Lord in their deed and conduct through their ministry. Our message visits some of these truths in 1 Pete, and gives all of us things to consider should God call any of us in this direction.

As we continue our study through 1 Peter, our message last Sunday reminded us of how to respond in seasons of trials. Trials are apart of our journey, and we will all face them as we follow the Lord. God, in His sovereignty, allows us to go through difficult seasons. He has a special purpose and plan for everything we might face. We must look for the beauty within, rejoice in our circumstances, and seek to know how God wants us to draw closer to Him through it.

Like our message last Sunday, we established the truth that Jesus is coming again, and how in these last days we must pattern our lives in a way that will point others to Him. Two ways we can do this, is by loving others and showing hospitality. Hospitality is not about entertaining, but by sharing what we have. It is having the mind of Christ, and loving others as He has loved us.

The past couple messages in our series have all had a common theme - renewing our minds through the Word and by the Spirit. This will result in genuine transformation, which is God's desire for all His children. We rediscovered this truth in light of the thought that Jesus is coming again. We must always be ready for His return, as it could happen anytime! We can do this by living a life that is in full surrender to the Spirit. This will allow us to step into His will as we know Him more.

As we return to our study in 1 Peter, our next message focuses in on the mind of Christ. We can have the mind of Christ through renewing our minds daily by the Holy Spirit and in God's Word. Sanctification is a life long process of following Jesus and being transformed daily to become more like Him. We must pursue holiness and grow in our knowledge of Jesus. It is then when we can truly step into His will and experience the full life He intends for us.

We had an amazing Easter Sunday Celebration, and Pastor Paul brought a message surrounding the many proofs of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We also focused in on experiencing the power of the resurrection in new ways, and truly living in the victory it brings every day. He is risen, indeed.