City Church Liverpool: Recent Episodes
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As Pastor Paul moves on from City Church this week he challenged us to consider in where we place our confidence..?
This week Pastor James challenged us to consider what our faith is centred around - & how the resurrection changes everything...
This week Pastor Paul challenged us to consider how we worship, and how our worship builds The Church - God's people.
This week we had Jesse Willis, from Lighthouse Manchester, sharing a message from Leviticus 6; encouraging us to burn strong, but not burn out!
This week Pastor James talks about how we are called to be faithful followers of Jesus even when the path is narrow and less than easy...
This week Sue explored what it looks to live within the freedom of God's grace, without being careless towards others.
This Sunday Ben continued to explore the themes in 1 Corinthians, today focusing on the call on God's people to be sexually whole and holy.
To listen to the song at the end of the sermon please follow this link; https://tinyurl.com/23zkppvl
Pastor Dave spoke to us from the passage in Jeremiah 18 vs 1-11, where Jeremiah is taken to the potter's house...
This week we were privileged to have John Ghanim with us, sharing his testimony of his journey from disillusionment with Islam, to finding joy in Jesus.
To find out more about John you can follow him on his social media platforms;
YouTube ; https://www.youtube.com/@johnghanim0Facebook ; https://www.facebook.com/johnghanimyemenInstagram ; https://www.instagram.com/johnghanimTiktok ; https://www.tiktok.com/@johnghanim0
This week Pastor Paul taught from 1 Corinthians 5; challenging us to strive for holiness, and leading us to consider how we deal with discipline in The Church.
This week Pastor Paul explores the apostle Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians 4, and challenges us to examine our attitudes towards one another.
This week we began our new series studying through the book of I Corinthians, and Pastor James began by looking at unity.
Listen as Mark challenges us all to consider what adventures God is calling us to go on with Him; to be part of His plan, "just as He said"...
Celebrating Jesus' resurrection this wonderful Easter morning, and understanding more of what it means to know and follow Him.
Apologies for the less than great audio quality this week. There was a problem with the audio recording.
As we listen to the story of Palm Sunday, we are challenged to consider if we have a 'donkey' in our lives that needs untyng for The Lord to use...
On Sunday morning Cathy continued our series in Mark's Gospel and spoke on 'Loving Boldly', from Mark 12 vs 28-34
Pastor Craig shared with us today about the powerful impact that the Wonderful Blood of Jesus has on our lives.
NB Sound quality improves at 3 mins.
Pastor James continues our series in Mark's Gospel; exploring Mark 10 - and The Path to True Greatness...
Our guest speaker, Dave Sharples (OBE) came and shared with us his story and the story of The4Points.com. Listen and be inspired!
Ben encouraged us today, from the miraculous accounts in Mark 5 , to understand the authority of Jesus in, and on our lives.
This morning Shirley brought a word from Jeremiah, that we believe is God's word of prophecy for City Church.
Alex, minister at Penny Lane Church, Liverpool, encouraged us this morning to consider what discipleship of Jesus looks like, when we are in the boat with Him. A great word in season.
Pastor Dave continued are series studying The Gospel of Mark and as he preached on Mark 6 v1-10 he helped us to consider what might be blocking our faith!
Continuing our series in Mark, this week thinking about what it looks like to have faith in Jesus, even when the storms of life crash around us.
This week we were blessed to baptise seven people in church, whilst also studying Mark 1 : 1-11 together.
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We have began our new series of study, in Marks' Gospel. This week Cathy brought an overview of Mark's book, and next week we will begin to dive in deeper.
This morning Pastor Nic Harding shared an inspirational message with us; challenging us to consider whether we are, or want to be a church of Passion, of Purpose & of Potential.
This week Ben spoke about prayer - its power and importance. Have a listen to this anointed message.
This Sunday Pastor James shared his vision for City Church as we head into 2025 - and beyond, building on the past and establishing the future...
Sue reminds us of her message last New Year and challenges us to consider our journey of faith through 2024, and then she encourages us to remember God's forgiveness, purpose for our lives and renewing Power, as we stand at the dawn of 2025!
Come and enjoy Cathy's message to us today, as she explores the symbolism of the Christmas Candy Cane - and how is can remind us of the message of Christmas.
As we come to the end of our Advent series, Pastor Paul explores God's nature as Everlasting Father. Even if you are coming to this after Christmas, it is still worth a listen!
This week, as we continue in our 'God With Us' Advent series, Pastor Dave brings a message of hope to us - that God is with us even in our darkest times, just as Jesus came to Earth in a dark time in His-story.
The second sermon in our advent series, and Pastor James explores God with us in our weakness, and how our weaknesses can be His strength.
Pastor James began our advent series this year, by encouraging us to remember that God is with us in our times of waiting and longing, and helped us consider how we can live out our faith, even in those times.
Pastor Paul Hallam encouraged us to remember that our past does not define us, and to share our stories of Jesus' work in our lives.
Pastor Craig, from Christian Life Centre (St Helen's) encouraged us from Ephesians 3: 14-21 this morning, inspiring us to long for MORE of God.
This week Pastor James encouraged us to consider how and why we engage with God's word and shared some resources to help us do so better.
The links below are to the two videos he showed and the pdf resources he gave out to those who were there.
https://tinyurl.com/25vus6ks (Life Application Bible)
https://tinyurl.com/2y2xngzo (Filament)
https://tinyurl.com/2ybrp9wb (pdf 1)
https://tinyurl.com/2cxxmvul (pdf 2)
Have you ever thought about how Jesus can be seen in the Old Testament? Pastor Paul points us to recognise Christ throughout all of Scripture.
We pray you will be as blessed as we are by the message that Pastor Dele brought to us this Sunday.
This week Pastor Dave continues our series, helping us to understand how we can hear God through His written Word - The Bible.
This week we continue our series looking at all the aspects of God's Word, and this week Cathy encourages us to consider how it provides a firm foundation for our faith.
This week we continue in our series focusing on The Word of God, and Pastor Paul encourages us to consider what we are feeding our selves, and how that shapes who we are as followers of Christ.
Continuing in our series looking at The Bible, this week Pastor James explores three promises God makes to His people.
In this sermon, Pastor James explores whether The Bible is still relevant to life in 2024.
Over the past year City Church have studied at what it means to love God and to love each other, and this week we begin our new series, looking at what it means to love God's word - The Bible.
Pastor James begins the series by helping us to understand why we can trust the validity of The Bible & what it says.
Website referred to ; https://coldcasechristianity.com/category/writings/bible/
This morning Pastor Dave spoke to us about receiving a spirit of faith, and how it might be for us to live, believing in the hope we hold.
Key Verse; Hebrews 1:1
Key Take-Away :
Enquire - of The Lord
Call - on His name
Confront - the issue/situation
Command - change to happen
Declare - the promises & favour of God over the situation
Confess - things to be as though they already are!
With this being an Olympics year, Sue spoke to us this morning Sue about what having an Athlete's mindset might look like if we applied it to our walk with Jesus. Enjoy!
Key verses; 1 Corinthians 9:24 & Philippians 3:14
How is God able to work out His Holiness through you?
God's motivation is concerned with His Holiness and His Name.
Paul helps us to consider how - and if - He works through us, so as to highlight before the nations that God values His reputation.
Have you ever felt discouraged? In life or in your faith? Have you ever felt like giving up? Have a listen to what Sue spoke to us about this morning - and be encouraged!
We enjoyed Michael's ministry to us today, as he brought us fresh insight into the story that unfolds in Acts 16:6-40
What does giving generously look like? How do we do it within biblical precedent? Pastor Dave shares testimony and raises a challenge to us.
The last part of this ministry was not recorded, but Pastor Dave asked us to give the remainder of what we held to someone else and to wait to hear testimony in coming weeks.
Pastor James Glass (Elim's NW Regional Leader) challenged us to consider what it looks like when God changes things. Speaking to us from Acts 10.
Pastor Paul examines what it looks like to live in relationship, with a love that "always protects, always trusts, always hopes and always perseveres."
Continuing in our series in 1 Corinthians 13, Cathy explores what it means to 'rejoice in the truth.'
As we continue in our Study of 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Paul challenged us to consider how we live in love - and what that looks like in the context of 1 Corinthians 13 v 5(b)
Pastor Paul Hallam, of Lighthouse Church, Manchester, brought us an encouraging word today and spoke about how we can live fruitful Christian lives.
This week is Pentecost and at City Church we made space to understand what the coming and indwelling of The Holy Spirit means for us as followers of Jesus, and for our church.
As we continue in our study of 1 Corinthians 13, looking at the nature of love, Pastor James spoke this week on pride, boasting & rudeness.
As we continue in our study of 1 Corinthians 13, looking at the nature of love, Paul challenged us to consider what it means to understand that love is not 'jealous' - or envious...
This week Craig Lawrenson, Pastor of CLC, St Helen's, shared a word in season with us around the five fold ministries that bring the full ministry of Christ to the church.
This week Sue challenged us to consider; What is kindness?Are we kind? And how can we develop kindness in our lives?
This week Pastor James introduces our new series looking at 'Love Is...' from 1 Corinthians 13, and talks about what it means to show patient love.
This morning Nic shared some stories with us and challenged us to consider how we can make a difference as we serve others in our community, in the name of Jesus.
This Easter Sunday Pastor James asked the question 'How hopeful are you?' and discussed why Christians have so much hope!
Pastor Dave challenges us to consider if we would be willing to be a 'donkey' for Jesus...
As we draw this series to a close, Pastor James encourages to consider how we can keep The Cross central, and continue to live our lives with the Gospel in view.
How often do we follow Adam and Eve's example of not taking responsibility for our mistakes? Peter takes us through the difficult and challenging consequences of sin for those who are the offspring of Eve (that's ALL of us!!) but shows us how God had a redemptive plan in place all the way through.
How much do we hold on to condemnation - from others and even of ourselves? But Christ says there is NO condemnation for those that believe in Him.
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On Sunday Sue spoke about what Christ has done for us on the cross, and what He still does as we ‘take up our cross’ and live our lives for Him.
This week our guest speaker, Michael Chesterman, looked at the passage where “Jesus wept.” How can we reconcile the physical, emotional & spiritual pain of this life with following Jesus? WHY did Jesus weep?
This week Pastor Dave spoke about how Christ's suffering sets us free and how His wounds bring us healing.
This week Paul helped us to understand how God's grace means Jesus' death on the cross brought mediation for us before Father God, when Sin means we are only worthy of God's wrath.
This week Cathy reminded us of the reason why the Cross is so central to our Christian faith: how it shows us who God is, who we are, and how Jesus' cross shows the way back to The Garden.
As we move into our new series of teaching, focusing on what it means to live a Cross Centred Life, James lays a foundation for what that means.
This week James challenged us to consider what it means to fear God and to live in relationship with Him as our faithful Father.
This week Sue really encouraged us to venture into 2024 with a spirit of boldness;
- Am I where God wants me to be? Am I doing what God wants me to do? Am I putting off what I know to be right? Is fear holding me back? Am I ready to enter into what God has for me?
This week James challenged us to consider who gets to decide if we are naughty or nice..?
I hope you enjoy listening to our children's nativity this week. It was absolutely brilliant and blessed us all.
We were doubly blessed to then have Mark Greenwood share a Christmas message with us, who encouraged us to consider Jesus in our festivities.
Pastor Dave was with us today. He encouraged us to come to Jesus just as we are and allow him to take us into wholeness and healing.
This week James challenged us to consider if we want to choose the path which leads to an ongoing deepening of our relationship with Jesus.
This week Paul challenged us to consider our attitudes to conflict & how we resolve conflict with one another, as journey towards becoming emotionally and spiritually mature.
This week we were blessed by the ministry of Pastor Reji Varghese, from Lighthouse North in Manchester. Listen as he encourages to really take hold of the power of prayer - as a gift from God, with exceeding power.
Pastor James encourages us to discover a thriving relationship with God through learning to be less busy, and instead focusing on and being with Him
This week Pastor Paul encourages us to embrace our journeys through grief and loss in order that we might become spiritually whole and healthy.
This week Paul helped us to think about how we approach difficulties and 'walls' in our spiritual walk - and encouraged us to push through into deeper relationship with Jesus.
This week Craig Lawrenson, senior Pastor at Christian Life Centre, St Helens, shared a word in season with us. He spoke about how we can recognise our identity in Christ's greatness, how we can honour others with our words and how we can develop a healthy prophetic culture in our lives.
This week Cathy used Joesph's story to help us explore how we can move on from the mess or chaos of our past and not let it hinder us from moving forward in God.
This week Pastor Paul uses David's battle with Goliath to help us understand how knowing ourselves better deepens our relationship with God.
This week James launched our new series, where we will be working through Peter Scazzero's Emotionally Healthy Discipleship course together.
This week James began to explore what it might look like for us to go beneath the surface of discipleship and to passionately hunger after God.
Why make the choice to come to church on a Sunday morning? James challenges us to consider our priorities and seek after God.
Where does true Wisdom come from. Listen as Cathy shares what she believes is the foundation of true Wisdom.
This week we had guest speaker Michael Chesterman share Godly wisdom around the use of alcohol.
Pastor Dave brought us scriptures to help us discover how to be refreshed and renewed in God.
Today Graham challenged us to be zealous for the things of God and to find joy in obedience.
Paul dives into Job today and challenges us to consider our response when the our journey of faith feels too hard - and unfair. What does it look like to choose faith, despite ...?
Listen as Sue encourages us to consider what it looks like to endure when God tells us to wait, to hold on - or sometimes to let go...
Paul encourages us through the story of Jeremiah - the 'weeping prophet' - how to trust God's purposes for us, and to persevere in His love.
Cathy challenges us to consider what being a Peacemaker is and how it may look in our lives.
For the song at the end, listen here; https://youtu.be/_oyHpLg32c8
Paul challenges to consider what we are chasing after and whether those things will bring us satisfaction or hope.
Caleb shared his Testimony and journey with Christ, as part of his 18th Birthday celebrations - and raised a challenge to us all ...
James talks to us about biblical mercy and challenges us to behave differently to the world.
As we continue looking at The Beatitudes, on this Pentecost Sunday we look at what Jesus really meant when He called his believers to 'mourn'...
Elim's General SuperIntendent shared with us today about sowing generously in an unplanted land. Thank you Chris.
Continuing our series on The Sermon On The Mount, Sue spoke today about Hungering and Thirsting after Righteousness, and challenged us to consider what that looks like for us as followers of Christ.
This morning we welcomed Mark Greenwood, Elim's National Evangelist, to come and share God's Word with us. He challenged us to consider how we are...
How are we smelling/tasting?
How are we running?
How are you looking?
Paul spoke this morning on giving as part of our journey of discipleship, out of our love for Jesus - and not out of obligation. Have a listen...
What might our lives be like if Jesus had not been raised from the Dead. Listen as we hear the significance of Jesus' Resurrection - for us today.
Cathy brings a fresh perspective to the story of Palm Sunday, and examines what worship looked like that day.
This week we begin our Easter journey and discover how Mary worshipped Jesus as she anointed his feet with extravagance & cost.
Pastor Dave encourages to seek the fresh oil of anointing and live in the extra-ordinary.
Hear as James concludes his series, where he shares the vision God has given him for City Church - moving forward in discipleship & a closer walk with God.
Sue shared with us what God has been saying to her in this new season for her (and Dave), as she felt it was not only a word for her. Hear, as she challenges us to be open to the working of God and His Holy Spirit in our lives, as He shapes and fills our lives, fit for purpose in whatever season we are presently in.
Paul Hallam encouraged us to open our eyes and discover, or re-discover what God has provided right where we are : to re-dig old wells and dig new ones.
This week James reminded City Church of the foundations on which the church has been built; Love, Compassion, Worship & The Holy Spirit. It's on these foundations that we build towards the future.
Life as a Christian is an adventure - so how do we ensure we safely reach our destination?
As City Church explores the vision God has given us for the future, we explore together, as a whole family, how we might prepare ourselves for the adventure we are about to go on.
As we move into a new season at City Church, over the next few weeks Pastor James will be sharing the vision he believes God has laid on his heart for our Church and the future.
Today our Elim regional leader, James Glass, shared a message with our church family on Sowing The Seed.
What is the JOY of Christmas? Listen as William reveals to us the Good News of the Joy of Christmas.
Ken Swan. 12.06.2022
Our guest speaker, Ken Swan, brought a powerful message about God's love and destiny for you.