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In this sermon, on Palm Sunday, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Philippians 2:25-30 in which Paul gets really personal. Paul shows his honesty is three ways in this passage by how he makes practical ministry decisions, how he shows honor to Epaphroditus, and how he talks about the sorrows of death.
In this sermon, Pastor Mike Polley expounds upon Philippians 2:19-24 in which Paul gives instructions regarding Timothy. Paul was like a father to Timothy, living out a Godly life to be imitated by Timothy. And Timothy was faithful to receive this well. Paul commends Timothy to the Philippians and encourage them to follow his Christ-like example.
In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon Philippians 2:12-18 in which Paul turns from Jesus's obedience and reward to ours. We have God in us not only to will, but to work! And all this stands on the rock of God’s own joy, his delight, his good pleasure. He is not reluctant in helping us fight sin and pursue Christlikeness.
In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Philippians 2:5-11 which has been called not only the centerpiece of Philippians, but even the centerpiece of the entire New Testament. We must look to Jesus to know humility. The example of Jesus shows us true humility and it changes the way we see life in this world
In this sermon on Philippians 2:1-4, Pastor Mike Schumann expounds further upon the topic of church unity by focusing specifically on unity amidst opposition from within. In humility, we should count others more significant by remembering whose blood was spilled for them, remember how much God desires to bring that person all the way home, and look to the interests of others by praying for them and showing up for them even when you don’t feel like it.
In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell focuses in on just two verses in which Paul describes why real church unity is so important for the local church. In these verses, Paul provides 3 marks of real church unity. Real church unity means our church will be ready for battle: to hold our ground, to fight for gospel advance, and to be courageous when it costs.
In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Philippians 1:27-30 in which Paul tells the local church how they should be doing. There are things in this passage that are especially relevant for Cities Church as we enter our tenth year of life together as a church. The main exhortation from this passage is: It is absolutely necessary that our church’s life together in this world witness to the all-satisfying value of Jesus.
In this sermon on Philippians 1:19-26, Deacon Marshall Segal expounds further upon the implications of Paul’s passion for the glory of God magnified through the advance of the gospel. In this passage, verse 21, Paul writes a verse familiar to many of us ... “for to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” But do we really understand both sides of this precious, life-altering (and death-altering) verse?
In this sermon on Philippians 1:12-18, Pastor Jonathan Parnell’s exposition shows how Paul’s passion for the glory of God magnified through the advance of the gospel shaped his outlook on: how he was doing, how he understood the impact of his witness, and the way he viewed other ministries. This same idea of our passion shaping our outlook is still true for us today.
In this sermon, Pastor Mike Schumann expounds upon Philippians 1:9-11 in which Paul prays for the christians in Philippi to grow as believers – by abounding more and more in love with knowledge and discernment so that they will approve what is excellent, be pure and blameless, and filled with fruit – all for the day of Christ. So let’s also aim to present our very best to Jesus on that day; it will be excellent.
In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Paul’s words to us in Philippians 1:3-8. Paul loved the church at Philippi, which begs the question: Are there lessons we could glean from Saint Paul’s love for the church in Philippi that might shape our love for our church in St. Paul?
In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis introduces our Philippians sermon series by expounding upon Philippians 1:1-2 and explaining four reasons why we love Philippians and will spend the next 5 months preaching through this letter here at Cities Church.
In this sermon, on Christmas Sunday, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon the benediction in Hebrews 13:20-21 which points to God equipping us to worship Him. We exist to be worshippers of God because the most important thing we can do with our lives is to magnify the glory of God. Worship is the goal, and it applies to all of life.
In this sermon, on the fourth and final Sunday of Advent, Pastor Mike Polley expounds upon Hebrews 13:10-13 which highlights the purpose for which Jesus came and walked on this earth. Jesus came into the world to save the world, Jesus went outside the camp to save the world, and we must go to Jesus to be saved.
In this sermon, on the third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Jonathan Parnell looks at Hebrews 5:1-10 and expounds upon the suffering of Jesus in the days of his flesh. And in this passage, the author of Hebrews answers the question: How does Jesus’s excruciating prayer in Gethsemane make him get us?
In this sermon, on the second Sunday of Advent, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon Hebrews 2:10-18 which is a “he get us” passage. But not only does he get us, he helps us. In Advent, we celebrate that he became man, fully human like us, not just to be one of us but to save us.
In this sermon, on the first Sunday of this Advent season, we return to Hebrews 2:5-9. Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds this passage in light of our current reality that Jesus reigns because “for a little while [he] was made lower than the angels”, yet we still live in a land of darkness and ashes. The future world has been introduced, but we are still waiting for Jesus’s second advent.
In this sermon, on Hebrews 13:1-17, Pastor David Mathis expounds this passage which seems to offer a vision for practical life that is pleasing to God. So then, what does it look like to live such a life, pleased in God, believing that and enjoying that Jesus is better?
In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds Hebrews 12:12-29 where the overall meaning of the passage is about our purpose: to enjoy and exalt God in all his glory. This passage can be summed up like this: Keep running again because we have what is better, therefore, worship God.
In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Hebrews 12:3-11. Everything in this passage connects back to verses 1-2 about running with endurance. And the author of Hebrews instructs us that in order to endure when the race get tough: we should get perspective – by remembering the suffering of Jesus and God’s fatherly discipline.
In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds on just two verses, Hebrews 12:1-2. In this passage we see that since we have great examples of faithful saints from the past and we have the joy of Jesus in the future, God is calling us to run – Laying aside every sin and weight, looking to Jesus, let us run with endurance the race of faith set before us.
In this sermon, Pastor Mike Polley expounds upon Hebrews 11:32-40 which lists several examples of the old testament saints and their faith. Both the OT saints and NT saints are perfected by Jesus and we know that whether it is success by faith or suffering by faith, God is pleased by faith.
In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds Hebrews 11:23-31 which puts faith on display by focusing in on Moses's faith. Moses displays his faith by a deliberate decision, a costly association, and a peculiar valuation. And Moses does this because he knows that Jesus is better than any fleeting treasures of this world.
In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon Hebrews 11:8-22 which presents three distinct but connected realities: faith, obedience, and being strangers because of it. And the question we are inclined to ask about these realities is “what’s it like?”
In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Hebrews 11:1-7, which is commonly known as the ‘Hall of Faith.’ In this passage the author of Hebrews, analyzes and demonstrates faith by looking at how some Old Testament saints pleased God. And this helps us to remember that we have faith and when we have faith, we must believe that God is real and seek him. Then, our reward is God!
In this sermon, Pastor Max Kozak expounds upon Hebrews 10:32-39. In this passage, the author of Hebrews reminds us of our past confidence, that our confidence is rooted in a better possession, and invites us to look to the coming one – Jesus.
In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Hebrews 10:19-25 which tells us three things that Christians should do: draw near, hold fast, and consider others. And it also tells us the theological heart of the book of Hebrews – we have authorization to be with God, behind the curtain.
In this sermon, as we return to our Hebrews series, Pastor Mike Schumann expounds upon Hebrews 10:1-18 which emphatically reinforces the overall message of Hebrews: Jesus is Better. In this passage, the author of Hebrews implores the readers to never, never, never go back to the old covenant, because the new is so much better. The new is a willing sacrifice, once and for all forgiving our sins, making us “perfect” in the eyes of God.
In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell explains the obscure passage of Proverbs 27:23-27 and gives an image of three realities that we pray will mark our church as we enter a new season together: deepened theology, increased surrender, and multiplied joy.
