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Verse by verse Bible preaching from Lead Pastor Clayton Walker and The City Church teaching team based in Lubbock, Texas. Our Vision: Living as and longing for the city of God
Message Guide: -Clayton discussed three truths that we can pull from these two healings. The first was "Truth about SIN." Leprosy was a disease that made it necessary for you to withdraw from society. It was incurable and the highly contagious. Lepers were deemed "unclean" and were forced out of town. We read this leper throws himself at the feet of Jesus and he begs him to "make him clean". To be clean in the eyes of Judaism would mean he could come into the city, go to the synagogue and be with his family. So Jesus touches him and technically makes himself "unclean" while making the leper "clean." Does this sound familiar? Talk about the correlation between this exchange and what our savior did for us on the cross. How does our sin resemble the symptoms and effects of leprosy? -The next Truth was the "Truth about SALVATION". Luke is pointing out that the leper and the paralyzed man were at the end of themselves. They were throwing themselves at the mercy of Jesus. They were DESPERATE and were willing to do whatever it took to get to him, and Jesus saw their faith. When was the last time YOU were desperate for God to move in your life? Is your first instinct to fall at the feet of Jesus? Or do you just try to fix things on your own? -The pharisees were outraged at Jesus in these passages. Who does he think he is? The truth was, Jesus was LORD. The final truth was the "Truth about SAVIOR". Jesus came for the spiritually sick. He spent time with the down and out. He poured into and loved the outsiders. Jesus INCLUDED the EXCLUDED. This is the heart of Jesus. We, as Jesus followers, are his image bearers. So then, should our lives not be marked by the same compassion for those that others cast aside? Does your life look this way? Does our City Group? Does our church? -Luke is careful to point out that Jesus "withdrew from the crowds" to get alone with God and pray. This is mentioned over and over throughout the Gospels. Think about that... Jesus WAS God, and he thought it critical to spend time WITH God, his Father. Isn't it interesting that with so many demands on his time, so many people pulling at him from every direction, Jesus was still faithful to go away and spend time with God? Why do you think he needed to make this a priority? If HE needed, how much more so do WE need it? Can it be said of you that you "often" withdraw from the pace and demands of life to be alone with your Heavenly Father? -The takeaway from Sunday was "From the LOWEST place you can call on the HIGHEST name". The words of Amazing Grace come to mind here. "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me!" This is the experience of most people that call on the name of Jesus. They have to hit the bottom, become desperate, have no other way out. Is there someone in your life that needs Jesus and is at a low point or has hit rock bottom? What are their names? Add them to the group prayer list. What can you do to plant a seed in their heart?
Pray: -That we would remember that without Jesus, WE are the leper and paralytic. -That we would stay desperate for God. -That we would "often" withdraw to spend time with God. -That we would pray and share with people in our lives that need Jesus.
In this series, we will chat about unhealthy attachments we have to people, habits and systems that are holding us back and maybe even ruining our lives. We will look to the Scripture, God’s Word, to help us avoid and maybe even walk away from these unhealthy attachments. We will see that in order to experience God’s best in our lives, we must do things God’s way!
Easy Company (506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army) was willing to sacrifice their own interest, comfort and life to accomplish their mission and defeat their enemy in World War II. As disciples of Jesus we have a mission to accomplish but our greatest enemies to this mission may surprise you. Don’t miss a week of this series as we challenge ourselves to be radically committed disciples of Jesus!
Easy Company (506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army) was willing to sacrifice their own interest, comfort and life to accomplish their mission and defeat their enemy in World War II. As disciples of Jesus we have a mission to accomplish but our greatest enemies to this mission may surprise you. Don’t miss a week of this series as we challenge ourselves to be radically committed disciples of Jesus!
Easy Company (506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army) was willing to sacrifice their own interest, comfort and life to accomplish their mission and defeat their enemy in World War II. As disciples of Jesus we have a mission to accomplish but our greatest enemies to this mission may surprise you. Don’t miss a week of this series as we challenge ourselves to be radically committed disciples of Jesus!
You ever forget someone’s name? We usually forget the names people we kind of know, not the names of people we know well. In Jeremiah 23, God says Israel forgot His name and so they worshipped other gods, false gods. In this series, we are going to get to know the one true God and his nature and character as we study the names of God in the Bible!
Interview with former Texas Tech baseball star, and current member of the Texas Rangers organization, Josh Jung
You ever forget someone’s name? We usually forget the names people we kind of know, not the names of people we know well. In Jeremiah 23, God says Israel forgot His name and so they worshipped other gods, false gods. In this series, we are going to get to know the one true God and his nature and character as we study the names of God in the Bible!
You ever forget someone’s name? We usually forget the names people we kind of know, not the names of people we know well. In Jeremiah 23, God says Israel forgot His name and so they worshipped other gods, false gods. In this series, we are going to get to know the one true God and his nature and character as we study the names of God in the Bible!
Urban Dictionary says a “clap back” is “a comeback, most likely pumped with attitude and sass!” Haha! BUT how do you “comeback” when satan or others throw shame, discouragement or distraction your way?
Urban Dictionary says a “clap back” is “a comeback, most likely pumped with attitude and sass!” Haha! BUT how do you “comeback” when satan or others throw shame, discouragement or distraction your way?
A sermon series on Psalm 46 about 3 things most of wish we didn't have to deal with. How do we deal with and respond to trouble, anxiety, fear, changes and that feeling you are drowning. In this series, we will find where our help comes from in these moments and what that help looks like.
A sermon series on Psalm 46 about 3 things most of wish we didn't have to deal with. How do we deal with and respond to trouble, anxiety, fear, changes and that feeling you are drowning. In this series, we will find where our help comes from in these moments and what that help looks like.
A sermon series on Psalm 46 about 3 things most of wish we didn't have to deal with. How do we deal with and respond to trouble, anxiety, fear, changes and that feeling you are drowning. In this series, we will find where our help comes from in these moments and what that help looks like.
What if there was a way to parent your kids so you all WANT to be together when you no longer have to be? Like after they graduate and leave home! Most parents and kids can’t wait for the day they leave, but WHAT IF there is another way?!
What if there was a way to parent your kids so you all WANT to be together when you no longer have to be? Like after they graduate and leave home! Most parents and kids can’t wait for the day they leave, but WHAT IF there is another way?!
Throughout church history, Christians have put our most important theology in to “creeds” that could be memorized to easily remember TRUTH about God. This year, our “Creed” series will focus on what we believe about the Bible. Why is it our authority? Can the version we have today be trusted? Isn’t it too outdated for our culture? How do we understand what it’s saying?
Week 1 - Authority of the Bible Week 2 - History of the Bible Week 3 - Sufficiency of the Bible
In this series, our pastor friends are guest speaking and preparing us for the kingdom advancement that’s coming soon this fall!
In this series, our pastor friends are guest speaking and preparing us for the kingdom advancement that’s coming soon this fall!
In this series, our pastor friends are guest speaking and preparing us for the kingdom advancement that’s coming soon this fall!
This series from Lead Pastor Clayton Walker is all about stepping in to God ordained opportunities and seizing our God ordained destiny. Based on Mark Batterson's book "In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day."
This series from Lead Pastor Clayton Walker is all about stepping in to God ordained opportunities and seizing our God ordained destiny. Based on Mark Batterson's book "In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day."
This series from Lead Pastor Clayton Walker is all about stepping in to God ordained opportunities and seizing our God ordained destiny. Based on Mark Batterson's book "In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day."
WHO you are determines WHAT you do! Same is true with a church. In this series, we will talk about WHO we are seeking to become as a church! Join us as we talk about the identity of The City and what it looks like IN The City!
Ever feel like God is mad at you? Perpetually disappointed? Just waiting for you to mess up again? Ever feel like every other Christian in your life has it all together while your life is a constant mess? We all feel the need to pretend and wear masks from time to time. In this series we'll talk about why this charade isn't necessary and how we can live in freedom instead of fear and shame. What if God isn't who you think he is, and neither are you?
Ever feel like God is mad at you? Perpetually disappointed? Just waiting for you to mess up again? Ever feel like every other Christian in your life has it all together while your life is a constant mess? We all feel the need to pretend and wear masks from time to time. In this series we'll talk about why this charade isn't necessary and how we can live in freedom instead of fear and shame. What if God isn't who you think he is, and neither are you?
You ever forget someone’s name? We usually forget the names people we kind of know, not the names of people we know well. In Jeremiah 23, God says Israel forgot His name and so they worshipped other gods, false gods. In this series, we are going to get to know the one true God and his nature and character as we study the names of God in the Bible!
You ever forget someone’s name? We usually forget the names people we kind of know, not the names of people we know well. In Jeremiah 23, God says Israel forgot His name and so they worshipped other gods, false gods. In this series, we are going to get to know the one true God and his nature and character as we study the names of God in the Bible!
You ever forget someone’s name? We usually forget the names people we kind of know, not the names of people we know well. In Jeremiah 23, God says Israel forgot His name and so they worshipped other gods, false gods. In this series, we are going to get to know the one true God and his nature and character as we study the names of God in the Bible!
Most people equate being blessed with having stuff but what you have or don’t have can change in an instant. God’s blessings never change! In this series, we will examine Ephesians 1 and see all the ways God has blessed us!
Most people equate being blessed with having stuff but what you have or don’t have can change in an instant. God’s blessings never change! In this series, we will examine Ephesians 1 and see all the ways God has blessed us!
We all need a place to belong, to grow spiritually and to be prepared to be used by God! You could call it a “home away from home.” Whether you are Christian, non-Christian, single, married, divorced, broken, lost, or hopeless, we all need that home. We believe that home is with Jesus! Come join us for our launch series “Welcome Home” and see why Jesus’ arms are wide open to you regardless of who you are or what you have done! #WelcomeHome
We all need a place to belong, to grow spiritually and to be prepared to be used by God! You could call it a “home away from home.” Whether you are Christian, non-Christian, single, married, divorced, broken, lost, or hopeless, we all need that home. We believe that home is with Jesus! Come join us for our launch series “Welcome Home” and see why Jesus’ arms are wide open to you regardless of who you are or what you have done! #WelcomeHome
We all need a place to belong, to grow spiritually and to be prepared to be used by God! You could call it a “home away from home.” Whether you are Christian, non-Christian, single, married, divorced, broken, lost, or hopeless, we all need that home. We believe that home is with Jesus! Come join us for our launch series “Welcome Home” and see why Jesus’ arms are wide open to you regardless of who you are or what you have done! #WelcomeHome