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In our first sermon, Kyle Essary, one of our elders, preached from Daniel 1 which we explored the clash of cultures, the temptation to compromise, and the peaceful resistance Daniel and his companions experienced. We learned from Daniel 1 about how we should live in a world where cultures collide. The biblical solution is to …
Blessed Easter from the Gospel City Church family! There were so many joyous sights — children dancing, new faces, old faces, covenant partners sharing testimonies, and a meal shared together. Massimo preached a jubilant Easter message about remembering the resurrection daily. He encouraged us from the Scriptures to let the good news of Jesus’ victory …
Many know the story of Peter’s denial of Jesus 3 times before the rooster crowed. But this week, we got to reflect on this story more deeply. Before denying Jesus, Peter had been eager & even courageous as a disciple. But all of us, like Peter, are vulnerable to things that we love more than …
The Lord’s Supper was instituted by Jesus as a way to help us remember. We remember the past – how Jesus suffered for our sins; we remember the present – that even in our fallen human nature, God continually guides us and continues to be faithful to us; and we remember the future – that …
Betrayal and death — why did Jesus face such deadly opposition? He had taught and healed and performed miracles with mercy and authority. But politically, the elites of the day could not accept any threat to their power & sway over the people. Spiritually, Satan had fiercely opposed Jesus’ mission from a long time past. …
Self-help books, online training courses, TED talks.. We all want to be better equipped to face the tasks that are before us. As followers of Jesus, we all have an over-arching task of Christ-likeness. Am I equipped? How can I become better equipped? As Kyle closed off our sermon series on the book of Hebrews, …
In the past 12 chapters of Hebrews, we’ve been presented with all that is better. As we look at the first 19 verses of Hebrews 13, we are called to live in the better by cultivating Christ-like community, honoring Christ-like leaders and offering Christ-like worship. Jesus is supreme over all things indeed. May we as …
We are reaching the “finish line” of Hebrews! It has been a richly encouraging series which has prompted us to think about the vastness of God’s promises and what that means for our individual faith and for our life as a church.
Von Asuncion, one of our covenant partner, preached from the passage from Hebrews 12:3-13 which emphasizes the importance of endurance in the Christian faith. It outlines three key ways to endure: first, by considering Jesus and reflecting on His suffering; second, by understanding God’s discipline as a form of love and sanctification; and third, by …
This morning, Kyle, our elder, preached from Hebrews 12:1-2. We were reminded and exhorted to remove obstacles and sins in our lives – anything that distract us from running full speed. Some of us love the obstacles. Some of us think we need the obstacles. Some of us think that our obstacles will help others. …