City Community Church: Recent Episodes
Nathan LaGrange
The podcast for City Community Church, a church that meets in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
Today Nathan looks at rest and work and how these two relate to living life in the Kingdom.
Today Nathan talks about perspectives and how it's not just enough to get a different perspective without doing anything. If you truly want change in your life, you need to take that new perspective and then act on it.
Today Nathan talks about pain and suffering and how it's something we all will have to go through. The suffering we experience is what will bring resurrection into our lives.
Today Nathan talks about the power of words and how they are one of the most under valued currencies we possess. Words can be used to build up or tear down all depending on how we use them.
The Advent season is all about preparing for the birth of Jesus. In this Advent season we should remember to be preparing to celebrate His birth but also for His return as well.
Today Nathan uses surfing as an analogy to relationships. There's more to surfing than just riding a wave just like there is more to relationships than just knowing about people.
Today Nathan touches on Listen and Lean but spends most of the time talking about what it might look like to Live in our communities and neighborhoods.
If we as Christians have the Spirit of God living inside us, then shouldn't we be leading the way when it comes to pioneering and innovative thinking?
Today Nathan starts the new series for the summer called "Summer In The Psalms" by looking at David and his anointing by Samuel.
With everything going on in our world right now is it enough to simply protest and complain about how others are being treated or are we called to do something more?
Has life ever disappointed you? Maybe even God Himself? In this message, Nathan explores the healing of the 10 lepers and how entitlement and false expectations might be getting in the way of gratitude.
In a world of busyness, chronic anxiety and insta-everything, how can we stay peculiar? In our first weekend expression in Lockerbie Church, Nathan explores remembering to be rooted in rest.
In our monthly GATHER, Nathan pulls out some ugly things hiding in his own tent that might be detrimental to his family and the whole city of Indianapolis. Are the selfish ambitions we thought were safely hidden away actually exposing our lives to God's anger? And if we repent, would that bring God's blessing on all? The journey into the Terra Incognita continues through the book of Joshua.
The desert is never pretty...but the way out is through. In our monthly GATHER, Nathan shares from Matthew 4 and talks about how we go through desert times in our life. It's through these desert times that we are pushed to grow the most and rely on God all the more.
Today Nathan asks the question about where are you in your relationship with God? Are you content to sit on the shore or are you out in the boat with Him.
Many times we only notice Jesus from the outside. He desires that we go deeper and know Him so closely that we share everything with Him.
Many times we worship the scaffolding and structure that has been erected by man and ignore what lies underneath. What would it look like if we simply remove the scaffolding and gather together around the person of Jesus Christ?
Going deeper with Jesus is dangerous because we will put everything on the line for Him.
In order to grow into mature followers of Christ we cannot continually choose the path of least resistance. Growth happens when we endure challenges.
What does it look like to truly love people? Listen and find out how losing and loving work together.
Every man and woman of God finds the only constant in life is change. And that may not be a bad thing...
Where do you fit in with the community of believers? Do you even have a community of believers that you spend time growing together with?
What are your strengths that can be best used for God's glory? The church flourishes when people are allowed to move (and serve) in their personal strengths.
Restarting sometimes is not enough and you need to "install" a new operating system in your life.
Don't start off the new year by just rearranging what didn't work last year. Restart new.
The focus for the third week of Advent is Joy. Today Nathan asks the question "Where is your Joy"?
The focus for the second week of Advent is Peace. Today Nathan asks the question "Where is your Peace"?
The focus for the first week of Advent is Hope. Today Nathan asks the question "Where is your hope? Is it in temporary things that fade away or is your hope in Jesus?"
Today Nathan talks about moving into the Terra Incognita, the unknown land, and the faith that is required to move into the unknown.
Today Jake reminds us to enjoy the beauty of the present - and to not miss it or become disappointed when our obsessive planning for the future doesn't turn out exactly as we planned.
When I am faith-less, He is faith-ful. What is your confession because you will live based on that.
Living a life closer to the Word and closer to Christ is like having autocorrect turned on for our thoughts and actions. The further away we get from Him, the more we tend to spiral to needlessly dramatic and worrisome existence.
If you plant your life in the ground, allow it to be buried and die and resurrected again to follow in Jesus, what kind of opportunities will it provide?
What would it look like, if this week you shared with someone in your community here at City Community Church an "uncropped" view of your life; unfiltered, in full perspective?
This Kingdom of God thing depends on us listening to the Word, accepting what we've heard, and then acting on it. When will you jump into action? When will you start actively listening?
Listen: We need to be open to listening but also willing to apply it to the surrounding community.
Lean: Be willing to sustainably grow our relationships within our community.
Live: What are you doing to live creatively and affect change within your community?
There are times in our life where we find out that the path we have chosen is not the right one and we have to make a U-Turn to get going in the right direction.
True lasting change starts with an inward decision that will manifest itself with outward actions.
Today Lyndon asks the uncomfortable question "Do we believe what we read in the Bible? And if we do, how is our life different from those that don't believe."
A healthy fear of God will lead to action while an unhealthy fear will lead to paralysis.
Many times we as Christians are content to play it safe and just coast through life but is that what God really wants us to do?
Are you yielded to the plans and purposes of God, or do you just think you are? What are you yielding? What does it look like to live a life surrendered to God?
What will you do with your life in a time of God's discipline? What is God's will isn't always necessarily smooth sailing and can seem like punishment, but he's really just being a responsible parent.
Today Nathan continues in the "I Am Jonah" series and asks the question, "What's it going to look like for you to be unnormally normal?"
Today Dr. Mike Elmore shares from Genesis and Exodus on how God is constantly pursuing a relationship with us.
Today Nathan continues the series on Jonah and makes the statement "Don't sleep like Jonah".
Today Nathan continues to look at Jonah by asking the question: Are we misunderstanding or disunderstanding what God is trying so clearly to communicate to us for our lives.
Today Lyndon continues the I Am Jonah series by calling attention to our occassional reluctance to serve. In comparison, God didn't give up on a flawed Jonah to carry out His mission.
What would it look like to, in your own life, obey what you already know and have some sacrifice in your life for the kingdom of God?
Today Nathan talks about how living a life in Christ opens up our lives to others and how generosity will follow naturally.
Today we welcome Elisa Suarez with DCS in to share on foster parenting and what is necessary to get started in the foster system.
Today Jake talks about the need for fostering and shares his own personal story on how fostering has changed his life.
Today Nathan looks at how we as a body can assist with the work against the unraveling of families in our community.
Today Nathan compares growing in Christ to climbing and asks the question, "Who is your climbing companion?"
Today Nathan beautifully illustrates the ressurection of Christ and the individuals who surrounded those moments.
Do you have your welcome mat out for Jesus as simply an outward show or do you actually invite Him to have full control?
If you are always doing the work, you don't allow God to be God... REST! Today Nathan talks about City Com's recent trip to Guatemala and honoring the Sabbath.
Who is setting the tempo in your life? Is it God? Is it you? Unless God is in your labor, it is in vain.
Getting out of financial debt can free you to pursue godliness, righteousness, faith, love, ... What do you need to fall OUT of love with to do this, and what is your plan to do it?
Today we begin a new series on Jonah with Nathan asking the question "In what ways have we turned our backs on God?"
Today Nathan takes a look at past and present Super Bowl ads with the question being "Why do the commercials appeal to us?" Is it because we want what the ads show or are our desires in life led more by God's plan for us?
Today Nathan draws the comparison between the depth of our relationship with God to a swimming pool. Some people go deep while others are content to sit on the side watching. The question is where are you at and what do you need to do to go deeper?
What does it look like for City Community Church to be involved in real change for the city of Indianapolis?
Are you willing to only know Jesus with your head, or are you willing to go deeper and get to know Him intimately as well? What's going to lead you, keep you, and talk with you this year?
Today Nathan starts out 2015 by asking the question "What's your foundation"? With the fear of the Lord as the foundation, and the blood of Christ as the covering, you can build anything.
Today Jake explores hope as todays topic of the Advent Series. Hope is the confidence we can have in Christ rather than just a wishful thinking.
Advent is a time of expectation and waiting. What happens when you have to wait for something longer than you thought you would? What's it like to be peaceful in the waiting?
What's the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving? Is it just a turkey or is God the focus of your thankfulness?
When the culture around you starts to squeeze your circumstances, instead of redesigning your whole life to accomodate it, fix your focus on God and what He wants for your life.
Today we continue the Living Between The Lines Series. Live freely, animated and motivated by God's Spirit. Then you won't feed the compulsions of selfishness.
We take a break today from the series "Living Between The Lines". Today Nathan talks about the importance of place and how much it impacts the future of CityCom.
In a world of "thinking outside the box" and "drawing outside the lines", are we mixing the holy and unholy, and is it fitting right in?
What areas of our lives are we living in gray areas and thinking that we're not doing that bad? Over the next few weeks we will look at what it means to Live Between The Lines.
Real transformation begins with rebirth. If your life honors the name of Jesus, He will honor you.
Learning to live a life in Christ can be similar to learning to live in a new culture - today Lyndon makes this analogy with his life experience.
Lost keys, lost people and the lost art of living in our neighborhoods. Found out how listening to God can't be something you just do in isolation.
Ever been stuck on an Italian mountain in a French van with a dead battery? Well we have! You're gonna need a manual...
Today Nathan relates reading the Bible to listening to music. Do you study the artist as a whole or just pick the parts you like best?
Today Nathan talks about "Happy Hat". We need a community that we can be real with to move forward together.
It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady stream of words from God's mouth.
Today Nathan shares on how it takes great faith and then putting action to that faith to achieve great things.
Today Jake continues the current series looking at things that Jesus said that don't always make sense.
Today Lyndon shares on the truth that Jesus is the only way. Many people want to say that there are many ways to get to heaven, but Jesus says there is only one way.
Today Danny Carroll talks on greatness. No matter what we believe about ourselves, God says we are created to do great things.
This week Tara focuses on the topic of forgiveness. What we need to do is continually forgive people because it's very difficult to just forget.
Today Jake continues the series by looking at the attitude that we approach life with. Gratitude, compassion, sympathy, physical touch, and community are key to living a happy life.
Jake kicks off a short series that brings definition to some values that we always can use a refresher on. Today we look at valuing others as greater than ourselves.
Today Dr. Elmore shares that it is our responsibility as believers to become a better reflection of what a real life in Christ look like.
Today we continue the EPIC series with Tara Gentry sharing today. You'll have to listen to find out more...
Today on Easter Sunday, Nathan talks about believing. Do you have to see to believe or do you let faith take over?
In the last week for Listen.Lean.Live, Nathan encourages us to think about how we are worshipping outside the one hour expression.
Today Nathan wraps up the Listen.Lean.Live series by looking at how many people are raised with the attitude that we are the center of the universe and how this attitude can drastically affect our relationships with others.
Today Nathan continues the Listen.Lean.Live series by looking at the Good Samaritan. This story illustrates how we should live our daily lives generously giving to others.
This week Nathan pulls together the Listen.Lean.Live series by focusing on Living. We can listen and lean all we want but until we begin living, we remain incomplete.
*What are you doing with your life? Are you just trying to make it through or are you actually going after what God has planned for you.*
Today we continue with the Listen.Lean.Live series by looking at the way true Kingdom Community looks like. Listen for cues on how we can lean into each other rather than always trying to do things on our own.
Many people struggle with leaning into others and trusting them to help them grow together. This week provides an opportunity to take the first step in establishing those relationships with others in the community.
Nathan continues the Listen.Lean.Live. series today. God speaks loudest in the quiet. Do you have space in your life to hear it?
Listen.Lean.Live continues this week as we start to dive into the Listen aspect of our series. How good are you at listening to the voice of God?
We are starting the new year talking about Listen.Lean.Live. Most problems that people have to work through fall into a lacking in one of these three areas. We will explore them over the next 6-8 weeks.
What wrong ideas do you have about Christmas? Until you go back to the Original Intent, those wrong ideas will affect your entire view of Christmas.
When we are constantly looking outside of ourselves to tell us who we are, who gets the last word?
What keeps you from passionately moving into your giftings? Have you settled for a GOOD work when a GREAT work is possible? An atlas, an orphan and an Old Testament story may be the motivation you need to move.
Today Dr. Mike Elmore brings definition through illustration to questions about who we are, what/who are the church, and what is CityCom.
Today Nathan opens up a short series called Thanksgifting. Our Father abundantly gives us gifts to use for His purpose but how do we discover what those gifts are and how to use them best?
Today Dr. Mike Elmore shares on the area of discipleship. Are we doing discipleship the way it was intended or are we just going about it the way we have always seen it done?
Today Jake Nelson wraps up the Civil Wars series with "Same Old, Same Old". Based on the theme of the Civil Wars' song of the same name, he poses questions about how marriage can reflect our redemption through Christ.
Today we continue the Civil Wars series with special guest Tara Gentry. Tara shares today on how sometimes the church is the source of a number of civil wars. Listen and find out why.
Nathan continues on the Civil War series today. What are you following after and what are you falling for?
Today Nathan continues the Civil Wars series. Are there times you wish you could go back in time and change mistakes that have been made? Unfortunately you can't do that. All you can do is move forward.
Today Nathan sets up the new series called Civil Wars. What internal struggles cause the beginning of most civil wars? Find out today...
Today Nathan shares on how important the community you are a part of is to the course you have planned out for your life. The chemistry of your community will determine the character and consistency of your course.
Today Tara and the small group leaders for this fall share on what small groups are being offered and also some of the reasons why being part of a small group is important to being part of community.
Sometimes it's not our faith that's the issue; sometimes it's trust we lack. Nathan illustrates how in order to trust in Him, we must know Him and spend time with Him.
Today Nathan uses a story about fake IDs to draw a parallel between our real life and how we sometimes present ourselves to God. He knows us better than we know ourselves and we only fool ourselves when we try this.
Today Nathan uses Matthew 18:23-35 to illustrate forgiveness in two points: receiving forgiveness from the King and passing it in the same way to others.
Today Nathan uses the story of the Pharissee and the tax collector from Luke 18 to draw parallels between two types of people. Both exist today and are very different people. Which one are you?
Today Nathan asks the question "What are you doing with your life?" Are you stuck trying to figure out what you're supposed to be doing or trying to decide when is the right time to do it? If you are, the stop wasting time and just get on with it. Tomorrow is not a guarantee.
Today Danny Carroll continues on the topic of the One Thing. Check it out to find out what One Thing he is talking about...
Today special guest Danny Carroll talks about the One Thing. Are you doing the One Thing? Do you even know what the One Thing is? Listen and you might just find out the answer to both questions.
Today Dr. Mike Elmore shares on vision and change. Does the vision compel change? It should.
Many churches have tried, many churches have failed. How is the Great Commission fulfilled? Join Dr Mike Elmore in this breakdown of the vision of City Community Church...and how we might pull it off with some URLS.
Today Tara shares on the topic of Change. It's never easy to move forward and change things that are holding you back, but the rewards for fighing through the challenge are worth the effort.
Today Nathan touches back on embracing intimacy with God. Who or what are you embracing intimacy with? Are you trading enduring intimacy for cheap thrills that won't last?
Today special guest Tara Gentry shares on Mother's Day. Tara shares several of her personal stories about how I AM is everything you need and the rest is just bonus.
Today Nathan continues on the subject of Restoring The Story. When life gets hard, the natural tendancy is to try and escape the challenge. What happens when we fight through the challenge and come out the other side?
Today Nathan contines on the topic of Restoring The Story. We have spent our whole life planning and dreaming of what the future looks like. What happens if the life we dreamed of is shattered? Will that end our story or will we write the next chapter?
Today Nathan continues on the topic of Restoring The Story. We make decisions every single day that will write the story that is told to the next generation. Is this story that we are writing something we want shared?
Today Nathan continues on 4 Series with topic #2 - Encountering Community Through Story (Restore The Story). It can be difficult for people to share in the story of others without judging the story. Eli the priest jumped to conclusions. Do you? It might hinder the next chapters to come.
Jesus didn't conquered death, hell and the grave...all so we could say, "eehh." Maybe there's a different response...
Today Nathan continues on the topic of Embracing Intimacy With God. Two words: Be Still.
Today Tara Gentry continues on the topic Embracing Intimacy With God. We are always trying to cover ourselves up before God but He sees us naked as we really are.
Today guest speaker Danny Carroll continues on the subject of Intimacy With God. What is your position with God? Are you a slave or a son? Your position will determine your relationship.
Today we continue on with the 4 series. In today's episode, Nathan continues on talking about true intimacy with God. He is wanting to spend time with us like a little girl wants to have a tea party with her daddy, but are we preoccupied with other things to give God the time he wants?
Today we start a new series titled 4. Here in this first episode, Nathan discusses what embracing intimacy with God might look like in a real and practical approach.
The greatest commandment is to love God with everything and love your neighbor as yourself, but what does that look like. Listen and you might just find out...
Being a disciple of Jesus will require some effort and leaving the crowd behind. It's a journey that you will not want to take alone. Who are you going on the journey with?
With the new year beginning, are you focusing on beginning something new or are you looking at the end goal? Where you look will determine where you end up. Who is standing at the end of your aisle?
A love struck Daddy spends all He has on the most incredible gift. Join City Com for this Christmas message of 2012!
Today Nathan talks about Re:Imagining Christmas. So many times we get wrapped up in what we can conceive that we forget to allow God to do the inconceivable. Today also includes music by Brian Blume.
In this episode, Nathan is joined by Craig Bouchier and Jay Kirkpatrick, who give us a picture of what it's like to love accurately and live "normally" as a follower of Christ.
Today guest speaker Danny Carroll shares on the position of the church body. Are we called to be some lifeless place where nothing happens or is there something more? Listen and you'll find out...
Today Nathan shares on the topic of Time. We are not guaranteed to be here tomorrow so what are you doing with your time?
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "RE: Imagining" by talking about the beauty and benefit of spending time alone with God and just "being" together.
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "RE:Imagining" with a look at the good news of Jesus Christ and how it can tranform each of us. Here's a tip: "Repentance without belief is NOT good news".
This idea of "secular vs sacred" has confused too many for too long. Especially when it comes to careers. In this episode of RE:IMAGINING, Nathan takes a look at why your work matters...right where you are.
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "RE:Imagining" by reimagining the story of Jonah. Here's a hint: it's not about the fish...
What do snot-filled brides, a Burger King Jesus and eye spitting have in common? Join Nathan with RE:IMAGINING at City Community Church and you might just find out...maybe...
Obstacles are inevitable. Are we doing a "great work?" If so, we can count on needing great courage....plus a little somthing else. Join Nathan as we conclude the Scribbles series...maybe.
Today Nathan starts a new series called ReImagine. In this series we will be looking at what has been the status quo and what we can do to reimagine and create a new environment for our community.
Over the next two weeks Nathan will be sharing on the two Big "O"s. In the first week he covers the Big O of Opinions. You need to be careful when both giving and receiving advice that what you are sharing is truth and not opinions.
In this episode Nathan shares that we are not the center of the picture, God is, but we do fit in the frame.
In this episode, Tara Gentry continues the Scribbles series with a look into her summer. What does it look like to be faithful in the longevity of suffering?
In this episode, Erik delivers his last message as an "official" CityCom staff pastor. If you only remember one thing he ever said to you, he wants it to be this.
In this episode, Nathan continues the SCRIBBLES series with a message on worship. "WHO and WHAT we worship can change things for the GOOD or the BAD".
In this episode, Nathan shares some of his deepest fears and reminds us where our foundation must be laid when change and transition inevitibly come.
In this episode, Erik shares an important announcement, one that's full of both joy and pain.
In this episode, Erik's father in-law, Dave Wigington, share the story of God's miraculous intervention through the loss of his arm and how God has turned tragedy into triumph.
In this episode, Nathan wraps up the Rest series by talking about Godly rhythms for our lives.
In this episode, Erik shares the difference between rest and laziness. Is there "white space" in your life?
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "Rest". What heavy and ill-fitting burdens have you put on yourself? Is it time to lay some of them down?
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "Free Fall" with a message about dependence on God and what that might look like for each of us.
In this episode, Erik continues the series entitled "Free Fall". "Comparison either makes us feel alone or makes us feel elite".
In this episode, Danny Carroll from Indy Alliance Church continues the series entitled "Free Fall", with a message about fathers, sons, older brothers, and truth replacing lies.
In this episode, we welcome Danny Carroll from Indy Alliance with a message about faith. "You are called to be a BELIEVER, not a FEELER".
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "Free Fall" by asking: "Where are the people who are willing to forsake it all and radically follow Jesus? Are you one of them?"
In this episode, Erik continues the series entitled "Free Fall". What do we do when God's love and approval don't seem to line up with our circumstances?
In this episode, Dr. Mike Elmore continues the series entitled "Free Fall" with a fresh look at the story of the prodigal son.
In this episode, Erik continues the series entitled "Free Fall" with a message for the unqualified (i.e., all of us).
In this episode, Nathan begins a new series entitled "Free Fall". What lies are you choosing to believe that are locking you in a cage?
In this episode, Erik continues the series entitled "EncounteRespond" by discussing the importance of having a "crisis of faith" moment. Is your faith yours, or someone else's?
In this episode, we dedicate a whole bunch of babies, and Erik continues the series entitled "EncounteRespond".
In this Easter episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "EncounteRespond". Are you living in the reality of the Resurrection, or are you still living in the orphanage?
In this episode, Tara Gentry continues the series entitled "EncounteRespond". "If we are always falling back on only what WE can see, then we are missing what only GOD can see."
In this episode, Erik continues the series entitled "EncounteRespond". "You will never be worth anything to other people until you understand how much you are worth."
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "EncounteRespond". Does your heart break for what breaks God's heart?
In this episode, Erik continues the series entitled "EncounteRespond" by addressing our tendency to attached spiritual emphasis and meaning to personal opinion. Like so many Pharisees did in Jesus's day, are we missing the essentials?
In this episode, Erik wraps up the series entitled "Stick (To It) People" with a talk about his family's recent journey, a journey that is about far far more than just geography.
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "Stick (To It) People" with an uncommon discussion of seeds, roots, and emotional investment.
In this episode, Nathan decided not to "stick to" the current series, and instead brings us a simple message about God's love for us.
In this message, Erik continues the Stick (to it) People series with a very vulnerable and personal look at his life. When are we sticking too tightly to things we need to release? And what do we need to take back that may have been stolen?
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "Stick (To It) People". But, as he'll tell you, he didn't really want to be here today...
In this episode, Erik kicks off 2012 and the new series entitled " Stick (To It) People" by discussing the heavy burden the word "should" in our lives, and how Jesus wants to set us free from that weight.
In this episode, Nathan continues the "What's Our URL?" series with more on prayer. "What would it look like to start your day by giving it to God?"
In this episode, Erik continues the series entitles "What's Our URL?" by giving a bit of a workshop on prayer. Speaking, listening, and resting.
In this episode, Erik picks up where Nathan left off last week with a message about Kingdowm Creativity. Everyone is an artist. How are you bringing out the God-colors in the world?
In this episode, Nathan discusses salt, light, and kingdom creativity. And maybe a little darkness, too.
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "What's Our URL?" with a word from Proverbs 11 on generosity. "A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed". Prov. 11:25 (NIV)
In this episode, Erik talks with several members of the CityCom family who have opened their homes to children in need, either via adoption, foster care, or the Safe Families program.
In this episode, Erik continues the series entitled "What's Our URL?". "What do you believe about yourself and about God that simply isn't true?"
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "What's Our URL?". "If a truth is useful but you don't apply it, that doesn't negate the fact that it's useful".
In this episode, Erik continues the series entitled "What's Our URL?". He also launches marshmallows into the audience with a slingshot. We promise, it'll makes sense.
In this episode, Erik continues the conversation about Living the 167 by introducing us to some of the golden calves (or rather, shiny piggy banks) in his life.
In this episode, Nathan kicks off a new series entitled "What's Our URL?" "The's world's going to hell in a handbasket. Why? Because we don't love well"
In this episode, we remember 9/11, as Nathan reflects on selflessness and service, demonstrated by the police and firefighters on that fateful day. Can we say the same of ourselves?
In this episode, Erik wraps up the Scribbles series with a honest conversation about sex, a beautiful and mysterious gift from God. "Sex is as much spiritual mystery as physical fact - as written in Scripture, the two become one".
In this episode, Tara Gentry continues the Scribbles series. "Do good as an outflow of the love of God that transforms your life"
In this episode, Nathan continues the Scribbles series with a discussion of repentance.
In this episode, Nathan continues the "Scribbles" series. "I want to be shaped by my past, but I don't want it to define my future" -@nathanlagrange
In this episode, Erik continues the series entitled "Scribbles". Have you ever felt "squished"?
In this episode, Erik continues the Scribbles series. "The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that." - Prov 29:25 (MSG)
In this episode, Nathan continues the Scribbles series. What would the soundtrack of your life look like/sound like if God was the one you were trusting to provide for you?
In this episode, Nathan continues the Scribbles series. "We all have a tendency to look at the overuse or the abuse and define thing by that. Don't let the overuse and the abuse overshadow the true use."
In this episode, Erik concludes the "Everybody Hurts...Sometimes" series. "Our God wants to redeem your story, your hurt, and your pain."
In this episode, Tara Gentry continues the series entitled "Everybody Hurts...Sometimes".
In this episode, Tom Sparrow joins us to talk about the "why" and "why not" of missions work.
In this episode, Erik continues the series entitled "Everybody Hurts...Sometimes". Happy Mother's Day!
In this episode, Erik continues the "Simple" series. What words has life attached to you?
In this episode, Nathan continues the "Simple" series. Put down your phone and give it a listen (unless you're listening on your phone). :-)
In this episode, Erik continues the "Simple" series. "The complication of forgiveness is in the emotions caused by the acts against us. The concept of forgiveness itself, though, is simple..."
In this episode, Tara Gentry continues the "Simple" series. If God can make good out of nothing, can He make good out of your anything?
In this episode, Nathan continues the "Simple" series. "...And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." -Micah 6:8 NIV
In this episode, Nathan continues the "Simple series" by simply talking about the complex topic of church.
In this episode, Nathan continues the "Simple" series. "Sometimes we're so used to treating symptoms that we forget to treat the root causes."
In this episode, Nathan continues the Simple series. "Learn the unforced rhythms of grace".
Erik continues the Simple series. "We complicate our lives when we try to mimic other people. Are you wrestling with the words of Jesus, or with your own insecurities?"
In this episode, Nathan talks about worry with a tale from his journey to Nagaland. No, really.
In this episode, Nathan continues the series on Christmas by discussing the greatest gift of all, and why we sometimes choose not to receive it.
In this episode, Erik talks about the incarnation of Jesus. "The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood."
In this episode, Erik continues the series entitled "The Story of Two". "Intimate acts without true intimacy will always leave you empty."
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "The Story of Two". The title says it all....
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "The Story of Two". You can't do this on your own!
In this episode, Nathan talks about some great opportunities to help the children of La Ceiba, Honduras with Mission of Mercy!
In this episode, Nathan continues the Scribbles series. Do you feel compelled or obligated?
In this episode, Dr. Mike Elmore continues the Scribbles series. How has God wired you?
In this episode, Nathan continues the Scribbles series. "Don't get detached from the Vine (Jesus). If you do, you're dead"
In this episode. Tara Gentry continues the Scribbles series. "Aren't we supposed to be growing up into, not out of, our faith?"
In this episode, Erik continues the Scribbles series. Why do we try to rationalize the supernatural out of our understanding of God?
Erik continues the Scribbles series. What are you trying to relive from your past that is keeping you from embracing what God may have for your future?
In this episode, Nathan kicks of a new installment of "Scribbles". What are you trying to get out of?
In this episode, Nathan continues the "Y" series. "When the WHY and the WHAT come before the WHO, it will mean serious confusion in all that you do."
In this episode, Nathan continues the "Y" series. "God, help us not to be people of POSED prayers, but of EXPOSED prayers".
In this episode, Erik continues the "Y" series. Are you harvesting all the way to the edges?
In this episode, Nathan continues the "Y" series. Is worship more than 20 minutes on a Sunday morning?
In this episode, Tara Gentry continues the "Y" series. "Salvation doesn't hang on my performance. The world doesn't rise and fall on me. Jesus isn't sporting a scorecard, waiting for me to fail."
In this episode, Nathan concludes the Fire Pits series. "We're missing a very unique dynamic today. It's called human interaction."
In this episode, Erik continues the Fire Pits series. "If you risk, you may not be like. But if you don't risk, you can never truly be loved the way you were designed to be loved."
In this episode, Nathan kicks off the Fire Pits series. "We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the Gospel of God, but our lives as well" 1 Thess 2:8
In this episode, Andrea DeMink joins us from The Pour House, an organization helping people who are experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis.
In this episode, Tara Gentry talks about the cup that Jesus offers each of us. Will you accept his proposal?
In this episode. Nathan concludes the Awakenings series. Who do you have in your life that can help you out when you're "in the weeds"?
In this episode, Nathan continues the Awakenings series by asking the question: "What do you magnify?"
In this episode, Erik sits down with Dr. Mike Elmore to talk about knowing God, not just knowing aboutHim.
Nathan continues the Awakenings series. When you assume a posture of prayer, it will invite God's presence, which will always reveal your prejudices. What then?
Erik continues the Awakenings series. "Be honest with yourself. Do you need to awaken to the reality that we are all sinners?"
In this episode, Nathan kicks off the Awakenings series. Much like Paul's experience in Damascus, what do you find yourself awakening to?
In this episode, Nathan concludes the [blank] series. What in you needs to be dismantled so that you can be more attentive to the injustices in this world?
An original spoken word from our friend Mike Perez that brought a powerful and challenging conclusion to the [blank] message series.
Erik continues the [blank] series. What personal responsibility am I placing on "The Church" to avoid owning it myself?
Proximity requires a willingness to expose yourself to the pain that far-too-often emerges when our broken humanity collides. Are you willing to take the risk?
Nathan continues the [blank] series. When it comes to relationships, who are you in proximity with?
In this episode, Erik continues the [blank] series. Do you have a relevant story to tell?
Erik Cooper begins the series entitled: [blank] with a look at why we struggle to keep our promises in the New Year
In this episode, Nathan concludes the Adventure 167 series. "Have you really opened up and explored the gift of Jesus Christ or are you just holding it in your lap?"
In this episode, Erik continues the Adventure 167 series. "Are you full of ideas and dreams but never act on them? What is paralyzing you?"
In this episode, Nathan continues the Adventure 167 series. "Who do you know that needs to be reconciled to God? Who do you work with? Who do you pass everyday?"
In this episode, Nathan continues the Adventure 167 series. "It starts in the heart and then lands in the hand."
In this episode, Nathan continues the Adventure 167 series. "Does what you own actually own you?"
In this episode, Erik continues the Adventure 167 series. "If money properly reflected God's work and God's life in your life, what would be different than it is right now?"
In this episode, Erik continues the Adventure 167 series. "Sometimes this life is just unexplainable..."
Nathan continues the Adventure 167 Series: "When my heart is hard, I need to give my pride a rest."
In this episode, Nathan continues the Adventure 167 series. "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." Prov 18:21
Erik and Nathan continue the Adventure 167 series. "A crowd is great. A community is wonderful but companionship has eternal effects."
Nathan continues the Adventure 167 series. "Don't define something by it's perversity... Find it's TRUE meaning."
Nathan continues the Adventure 167 series. "Our world is full of competing voices. Is God in the noise of the everyday?"
In this episode, Erik wraps up the Scribble series by talking about wrestling with God (preferably not in a singlet....)
In this episode, Nathan continues the "Scribbles" series by sharing some details about God's process of transformation in his own life.
In this episode, Nathan LaGrange continues the Scribbles series by sharing some personal struggles from his own journal.
In this episode, Erik Cooper continues the "Scribbles" series. Is Jesus a system or a savior?
In this episode, Nathan LaGrange begins the series entitled "Scribbles: Random Writings from an Intentional Journey".
In this episode, Nathan LaGrange challenges us to not live our life with our time, resources, and love for others buried.
In this episode, Nathan LaGrange talks about some amazing opportunities to reach out to hurting people in this "Mad World".
In this episode, Erik Cooper continues the "Imagine a Purpose" series by asking the question "What will you do with your freedom?".
In this episode, Erik Cooper continues the "Imagine a Purpose" series. by exploring how our true purpose can only be found through a violent collision with God's perspective. For more information, visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
In this episode, Nathan LaGrange talks about fathers, and how intimacy with our heavenly father can transform how we relate to others. For more information, visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city...
In this episode, Nathan LaGrange begins the "Imagine a Purpose" series. How do we interact with the death that surrounds us? For more information, visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city...
In this episode, Nathan LaGrange continues the "Imagine a People" series. "When we intentionally create God-space, it allows us to fully extend God's grace". For more information, visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city...
In this episode, Nathan LaGrange continues the "Imagine a People" series. No one wants to die alone, so why do we sometimes choose to live that way? For more information, visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city...
In this episode, Nathan LaGrange continues the "Imagine a People" series by discusses how maintaining proximity to others helps to strengthen and enrich our own lives. For more information, visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city...
In this episode, Erik Cooper continues the "Imagine a People" series by discussing "value added" relationships. For more information, visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city...
In this episode, Erik Cooper talks about the pursuit of great relationships, starting with our "vertical" relationship with God. For more information, visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city...
In this episode, Nathan LaGrange talks about emotional and spiritual baggage in our lives and how, by the forgiveness of God through Christ, we can start to leave it behind. For more information, visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city...
In this episode, Nathan LaGrange talks about revitalizing our "horizontal" relationships with people by developing a "vertical" relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
For more information, visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city...
In this episode, Nathan continues the series entitled "Imagine" by discussing God's desire to change the "interior" of our lives, which is often at odds with our own desire to simply change the "exterior".
For more audio and video content, please visit our website at http://www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city...
In this episode, Nathan and Erik discuss the question: "Why go to church?". For more information, please visit our website at http://www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city...
Welcome to the City Community Church podcast. In this episode, Nathan LaGrange continues the series entitled "Imagine". For more audio and video content, please visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the City...
Welcome to the City Community Church podcast. In this episode, Nathan LaGrange continues the series entitled "Imagine". For more audio and video content, please visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the City...
Welcome to the City Community Church podcast. In this episode, Erik Cooper continues the series entitled "Imagine". For more audio and video content, please visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the City...
In this episode, Erik and Nathan talk about what it means for City Community Church to 'interact', with the city of Indianapolis and beyond. For additional information, and more audio and video content, please visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church...the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city.
Welcome to the City Community Church podcast. In this episode, Nathan LaGrange continues the series entitled "Imagine". For more audio and video content, please visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the City...
Welcome to the City Community Church podcast. In this episode, Pastor Nathan LaGrange brings you the first message in a series entitled "Imagine". For more audio and video content, please visit our website at www.citycommunitychurch.com.
City Community Church: the heartbeat of God in the heart of the City...
In this episode, Erik and Nathan discuss some of the details of City Community Church, and what you can expect when you attend the first weekend gathering at 11am on March 1, 2009 at the Clowes Auditorium of the downtown Central Library. For more information, visit www.citycommunitychurch.com.
Imagine a Place...
...Brimming with such creativity that it inspires a city to draw close to God…
...That removes religious barriers and makes Christ accessible to humanity…
...That accepts you for who you are, but challenges you to become all that God created you to be…
...You want to invite your friends no matter where they are on their spiritual journey…
...Where children come alive as they encounter God’s purposes in a fun and engaging environment…
...Broken for the things that break the heart of God…
...That reaches the lost by leading the found…
...That cultivates culture because it lives where the seed of culture is born…
...That moves beyond Sunday morning equipping you to impact your own spheres of influence…
...That encourages you to create space for life-giving relationships…
...Where dreams of the future outweigh memories of the past…
...Where risk is embraced and the purpose of life is not just to arrive safely at death…
...That rekindles the imagination of a city through the hope of Jesus Christ…
Imagine…
City Community Church "I see a large, growing, Bible-based church that interacts with Indianapolis and influences the global Body of Christ. A church that rekindles the imagination of a city through the hope of Jesus Christ. A church brimming with such creativity that it inspires the city to draw close to God. A church that encourages people to create space for the pursuit of life-giving relationships. A church so passionate about the world that its natural outflow is to make a difference in everything that it touches. A church that represents the heartbeat of God in the heart of the city: I see…City Community Church. "
Join us for our first service on March 1, 2009 at the Central Library's Clowes Auditorium in downtown Indianapolis!