The City Ministry: Recent Episodes
The City Ministry
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Isaiah 9 & 11 // Matthew 4 & Luke 24
Speaker: Maurice Charles
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - 1 Kings 17:8-16 // Mark 12:41-44
Speaker: Antoine Wills
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Deuteronomy 24:19 // Matthew 6:25-34
Speaker: Michael London
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Ruth // Matthew 8
It can be hard to accurately see a display of faith, especially when it comes from an unexpected source.
Speaker: Mike London
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Lamentations 1-5 // Luke 19:41-44
When we let ourselves look, there’s a lot happening around us that is worthy of lament.
Speaker: Antoine Wills
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - 1 Samuel 2:27-3:18 // Matthew 23:13-36
God addresses the issues head on - be wary of only being a christian outwardly and not also becoming who he says you are inwardly & thoroughly.
Speaker: Ruben Marbury
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Ezekiel 18 // Luke 13:1-9
The heart of God deeply desires for mankind to choose repentance.
Speaker: Ruben Marbury
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Matthew 23 // Ezekiel 34
From the Old Testament to the New, God has shown that he cares deeply about how his people treat one another. Take heed to a word of caution - treat people well, serve one another, and contribute something good for the benefit of others.
Speaker: Maurice Charles
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Luke 19:1-10
How did Jesus view and treat the lost? What drove Jesus to do all he chose to do to love others regardless of status or circumstance? How can we, as disciples, look with eyes full of love in every situation? These are the questions we explore as we continue to strive to imitate Jesus in Action.
Speaker: Kerri Brown
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Luke 19:41-48
Jesus lived with courage and he faced death with courage. If we want to face death with courage ourselves, we need to build that courage up by facing the everyday things of life with courage too.
Speaker: Maurice Charles
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - John 13:34-35
Jesus made a wild decision to actively love the people around him - whether or not they deserved it. How do we find the perspective to love even the most difficult people around us?
Speaker: Mike London
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Mark 5:21-43
When the needs are piling up and people's expectations are through the roof, Jesus shows us that he cares, he has time, and he has a plan for us. Even if we can't see it - and even when the others around us can't either - God is at work to bring about the best for our souls.
Guest Speaker: Wade Cook
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - John 21
Whether the circumstances are due to our own choices, or the circumstances have arisen out of happenstance - if we are wiling to acknowledge the truth, we are often in need restoration in some facet in our lives.
Speaker: Maurice Charles
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Luke 22
Sometimes we end up in situations where we ask ourselves, "How did I get here?" There are some key moments in Peter's journey that foreshadowed and led to his betrayal of Jesus. What can we learn from Peter? And how can we be on guard against finding ourselves in a situation where ask with regret, "How did I get here?"
Speaker: Michael London
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Luke 9:28-36
On the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus' was given encouragement to be strong and courageous in the face of upcoming challenges. Listen and consider what it might look like for you to gain the resolve to embrace the difficult moments along the path to freedom.
Speaker: Maurice Charles
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Matthew 16:13-27
Jesus' relationship with Peter shows us that our mistakes and shortcomings don't stop us from being welcomed into Jesus' inner circle. This sort of safe and secure atmosphere cultivates a special sense of freedom.
Speaker: Antoine Wills
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - John 9
What we see blinds us from certain things.
What catches your attention in life and what does it prevent / save you from laying your eyes on?
Speaker: Alameen Kamara
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Mark 7:24-30
As Jesus is focused on fulfilling his purpose, needs arise that aren't directly aligned with his aims. How does he deal with this and what can we learn?
Speaker: Ruben Marbury
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Luke 9
When dealing with rejection and deciding how to respond, who do you take your cues from? In this sermon we see the disciples - even though they were walking with Jesus - struggle to choose to obey his teaching.
Speaker: Ruben Marbury
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Matthew 5:33-42
We have heard all kinds of things about the way we should think and act. How do we make sure that we prioritize God's standards over the conventional wisdom of society?
Speaker: Antoine Wills
Mother's Day Service
The "matriarchs" leave us with some amazing lessons - what would they say to us if we had a chance to sit at their feet?
Speaker: Michael London
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Matthew 5:21-27
When the stakes are high we become the embodiment of diligence, care, and focus. How high do you believe the stakes to be when considering Jesus' teaching on anger, reconciliation, and judgment? How does your life reflect that?
Speaker: Alameen Kamara
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - John 7
People were often surprised by Jesus and had a hard time determining if He was from God. They questioned him, his wisdom, his disciples, and even his miracles. Assess your beliefs, biases, and critiques & turn the question toward yourself - ask, "where do these come from?"
Speaker: Maurice Charles
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Luke 10:25-37
When facing difficult situations it is important to remember how God views you and the people around you.
Speaker: Mike London
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Mark 6:1-6
People felt all sorts of emotions because of Jesus' miracles and teaching. When the emotion subsides, what's next?
Speaker: Ruben Marbury
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Mark 3:20-35
In this pericope we see Jesus confront people who are can't tell the difference between what God is doing and what satan is doing. Jesus also gives us guidance on exercising agency when choosing your family.
Speaker: Maurice Charles
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Luke 7:18-25
Jesus' ministry wasn't matching up to John the Baptists expectations, so he asks a few questions. Sometimes we doubt when God does things differently than we expect - and at other times we think God expects of us something very different than what He truly desires. Listen in and consider: how well does your life reflect the ministry of Jesus?
Speaker: Mike London
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - John 4
There's a lot to learn from Jesus' interaction with the woman at the well. One takeaway is that God desires a genuine relationship with us over repetitive, rote, and faithless rule following.
Speaker: Kerri Brown
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - John 3
Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night to interact with him and ask him questions. He was unwilling to approach him in the daylight, for fear of being seen. What can we learn from Jesus as he interacts with Nicodemus? In what ways does our followship of Jesus reflect Nicodemus'? And how do we interact with the Nicodemuses around us?
Speaker: Ruben Marbury
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Matthew 6:5-15
Today our college ministry led our worship service! Two of our ministers in training preached a sermon on the Lord's Prayer highlighting that prayer is the space within which heaven and earth collide. Through participating in prayer we are empowered to be the vessels through whom heaven comes to earth.
Speaker: Alameen Kamara & Terrence McGee
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Luke 10:1-19
We know that the Harvest is plenty, but the workers are few. The question is - what exactly is the "work" that the workers should be doing?
Speaker: Maurice Charles
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Mark 4:35-41
How can we imitate Jesus' faith and courage as we navigate the storms of life?
Speaker: Michael London
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - John 1
Jesus interacted with the people around him in a way that is different than we might expect from such an important person. What can we learn from the way he chose to embrace, encourage, and spend time with the disciples?
Speaker: Ruben Marbury
40 years ago the Chicago Church was planted - this audio is from a special celebration that happened Sunday, January 29, 2023
God's commands are the pathway to the fulfillment of God's promises
Overview from the book of Deuteronomy
Speaker: AT Arneson
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Luke 5:16
Scripture says that Jesus prayed a TON. What did Jesus pray about? And what can we learn from the prayers of Jesus?
Speaker: Maurice Charles
Jesus in Action Sermon Series - Luke 2:41-52
Pre-Teen Jesus had his priorities in order and we have much to learn from this episode in his life.
Speaker: Mike London
Introduction to our sermon series for this year. We'll be in the gospels looking at Jesus' life. He's the author and perfecter of faith - and in His footsteps we find the path that leads to a full life.
Speaker: Ruben Marbury
God communicated vision for the life of John the Baptist, Jesus the Christ, and for Us the Disciples. Do you see what I see?
Luke 1-4
Speaker: Maurice Charles
We started the year talking about "time" - let's take one last look and consider that now is the time of God's favor, today is the day of salvation.
Will you allow God to continue to deliver you?
Speaker: Mike London
"Everyday Lordship" Sermon Series
Hebrews 10 & 12 - What does it look like to be consumed by God?
Speaker: Maurice Charles
God has a record of doing incredible things to transform us even during the dark times in our lives. Listen and gain perspective on the work God does when we are in the wilderness.
Speaker: Dave Pocta
"Everyday Lordship" Sermon Series
Hebrews 11 - In what do you place your hope?
Speaker: Antoine Wills
"Everyday Lordship" Sermon Series
Hebrews 8 - God has provided a perfect mediator
Speaker: Ruben Marbury
"Everyday Lordship Sermon Series" - Hebrews 6:13-10:18
God has given us the best promises ever offered to mankind
Speaker: Mike London
"Everyday Lordship" Sermon Series - Hebrews 4:2-13
Which is better? To listen or to do?
Speaker: Ruben Marbury
"Everyday Lordship" Sermon Series - Hebrews 3:2-4:1
Jesus' voice should be the loudest and most dominant influence in the lives of his disciples.
Speaker: Maurice Charles
"Everyday Lordship" Sermon Series - The Book of Hebrews
The book of Hebrews is undergirded with repeated calls to listen, pay attention, and soften our hearts to the final word from God relayed to us in Jesus.
Speaker: Maurice Charles