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In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues our Lenten sermon series, examining Jesus' final words from the cross. Jesus' ultimate surrender to the Father stands in stark contrast to the spirit of control that so dominates our lives today. // 2019-04-14   It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23: 44-49   Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues our Lenten sermon series, examining Jesus' final words from the cross. Jesus voluntarily offered Himself to be forsaken by His Father, so that we so that we can experience adoption as God's children. // 2019-04-07   At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). Mark 15: 33-34   Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC 

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues our Lenten sermon series, examining Jesus' final words from the cross. Jesus' thirst shows not only his human vulnerability, but his divine provision for our deliverance. // 2019-03-31     Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." A jar of vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on the stalk of a hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips. When he had received the drink he said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19: 28-30     Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC 

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk continues our Lenten sermon series, examining Jesus' final words from the cross. Through Jesus' death, we find ultimate salvation. // 2019-03-24   "Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father,forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.” There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the jews. One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk continues our Lenten sermon series, examining Jesus' final words from the cross. Jesus created a new definition for family and how to take each other as our own. // 2019-03-17   "When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. "Let's not tear it," they said to one another. "Let's decide by lot who will get it." This happened that the scripture might be fulfilled that said, "They divided my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment." So this is what the soldiers did. Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, "Woman, here is your son," and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." From that time on, this disciple took her into his home."   John 19: 23-27

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson begins our Lenten sermon series, examining Jesus' final words from the cross. Jesus' forgiveness of His enemies is what needs to define our Christian identity today. // 2019-03-10   " When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. "   Luke 23: 33-34   Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC 

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson wraps up the sermon series, I AM Statements of Jesus, and examines Jesus' claim as being the source of true power and fruit for our lives. // 2019-03-03   "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me."   John 15:4     Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC 

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk continues in the sermon series, I AM Statements of Jesus, and dissects the exclusivity of Jesus' claim as the Way, Truth and Life. // 2019-02-24 "My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 13:36-14:10a   Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues in the sermon series, I AM Statements of Jesus. Jesus is the door, the way through which we come in and find life. // 2019-02-17 " I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. " John 10:9-10   Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues in the sermon series, I AM Statements of Jesus. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, driven by love to leave the ninety-nine to find the lost one. // 2019-02-10 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?" Luke 15:4   Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues the sermon series, I AM Statements, where Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd, meeting the core human desire for leadership. // 2019-02-03 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep." John 10: 11   Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk continues the sermon series, I AM Statements, where Jesus calls Himself the light of the world, bringing revelation into our lives with His presence. // 2019-01-27 " When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.' " John 8: 12   Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson launches us into a new sermon series during Epiphany, the I AM statements of Jesus. Here, Jesus calls Himself the bread of life, providing for our deepest desires of being known, valued and included. // 2019-01-20 " Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life.Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.' " John 6: 35   Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC  

In this episode, pastor Pete Grieg, from the 24-7 Prayer Movement, encourages us to pursue the presence of God with a teaching from Exodus 33: 1-18. // 2019-01-13 " The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. " Exodus 33: 11a   Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson sets our vision for the New Year with a teaching from Romans 12: 10 on how God's operating system is honor. // 2019-01-06 " Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. " Romans 12: 10   Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson teaches from Luke 2: 8-15 on the implications of the message the shepherds received from the angels, as we observe the third week of Advent. // 2018-12-16 " But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. " Luke 2: 10-11   Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from Isaiah 9: 2-7 on the impossible promise of Peace, made possible only through the blood of Jesus, as we observe the second week of Advent. // 2018-12-09 "For to us a child is born,     to us a son is given,     and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called     Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,     Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace     there will be no end." Isaiah 9: 6-7a   Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson teaches from Matthew 2: 1-18 on the subversive threat of Hope, as we observe the first week of Advent. // 2018-12-02 “ ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,     are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler     who will shepherd my people Israel.’ ” Matthew 2: 6  Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21 on why secrecy must be stronger than applause, in the last sermon of the This Must Be Stronger Than That series // 2018-11-25 “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6: 3-4 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from John 11: 35 on why grieving and lamenting, which keeps us human, must be stronger than dismissing, as part of the This Must Be Stronger Than That series // 2018-11-04 "Jesus wept." John 11: 35 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC