Humanity is beautifully made but deeply broken. From the world around us to the reality within us, there is something that just isn't right. Only the Creator can recreate what’s been broken. Remaining what He was, God became what He was not: Human. Jesus became the true human that we were meant to be. When we believe and embrace this reality, we are rescued and restored back to who we were created for and what we were created to be.
Read MoreWhat do you think about when you think about God? How you view God affects how you view yourself and how you live in the world around you. God is continually revealing Himself to us by showing us who He is and what He is like. As we get to know Him, He touches and transforms every aspect of our lives. This is the God who is.
Read MoreAs we continue our series, "High Call, Safe Place," we move from who we are to what we believe. The Word of God is living and active and has the power to transform your life. May we be a people who long for the Word of God in order to fall more in love with the God of the Word.
Read MoreHave you ever asked, "Is this all there is to life?" This struggle is real as many try to find life where it can't be found. God desires us to live life to the fullest and He knows life is only found in following Jesus. At CityBridge, we believe our great calling is to call all people to be fully devoted followers of Christ. Only by following Jesus fully can we find the fullness of life we are meant for.
Read MoreDoing life together in community is an essential part of what it means to follow Jesus. In order to strengthen our community groups, we need to focus on our relationship with God, understand the reality of our enemy, and resist him together as we collectively run after Jesus. This is the high call to follow Jesus and the church should be the safest place to pursue Him together.
Read MoreWelcome to CityBridge! Today marks the first day we gather as CityBridge Community Church. As we launch into this new adventure God has for us, we must get one thing clear: Jesus gets the glory. Looking at Isaiah 42, we see that Jesus gets the glory for who He is, how He operates, and what He accomplishes. Because of these things and so much more, Jesus deserves our full devotion as He gets all the glory.
Read MoreHow do you that know you are loved? Because love sends, love sacrifices, and love stays. The Father sent His Son at Christmas. The Son sacrificed Himself on the cross. The Spirit stays with us always. The totality of the Triune God is communicating to you this simple message: you are love. When we embrace the love of God, it changes everything because He changes everything.
Read MoreAs we close our series in Titus, we see the last foundation of a healthy church: gospel living. God's people, transformed by the good news of Jesus, are to live lives ready for every good work. We only get here through gospel reflection, gentle reverence, and a grateful response to all God has done for us in Christ. As we become CityBridge Community Church, let us be ready for all God has for us.
Read MoreAs we continue our series in Titus, we see the next foundation of a healthy church: grace. Many of us know about grace, but do not walk in it. In Titus 2:11-15, we see how grace transforms us by saving us in the past, strengthening us in the present, and securing us in the future. As we remember and respond to this grace, we are transformed by the author of grace, Jesus. Grace doesn’t just save us, it keeps saving us.
Read MoreAs we continue our series in Titus, we see the next foundation of a healthy church: sound doctrine. No matter where you are in your walk with Jesus, God desires us to strengthen our understanding of His word in order to live out His way. Sound doctrine leads to sound living at every age of life and every stage of our walk with Jesus. In order to be a healthy church, we must all walk deeply with Jesus and let Him transform every aspect of our lives.
Read MoreAs we continue our series in Titus, we see one of the primary foundations of a healthy church: godly leadership. In every town, Titus was to appoint elders to shepherd the church. In Titus 1, Paul explains the mindset, qualifications, and goal of a godly leader. Although only a few hold the office of elder, all of us should aspire to the activity and character of an elder. What God commands of elders he expects of every believer.
Read MoreAs we continue our series in Titus, we see one of the primary foundations of a healthy church: godly leadership. In every town, Titus was to appoint elders to shepherd the church. In Titus 1, Paul explains the mindset, qualifications, and goal of a godly leader. Although only a few hold the office of elder, all of us should aspire to the activity and character of an elder. What God commands of elders he expects of every believer.
Read MoreOn November 15th, 2020, we celebrate the presenting of our Elder team to the CityBridge body as we set the vision for what Eldership is and how the Elders steward this high call.
Read MoreThroughout the Psalms, a word continues to repeat itself: Selah. Selah means to both "to pause and reflect" as well as "to sing and celebrate". On the eve of a national election, our Shepherds led us through a Selah reflection and celebration. Join us through this message as we pray for our government, church, and families. Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords. Let us live that truth out in this season and throughout the rest of our lives.
Read MoreThroughout the Psalms, a word continues to repeat itself: Selah. Selah means to both "to pause and reflect" as well as "to sing and celebrate". On the eve of a national election, our Shepherds led us through a Selah reflection and celebration. Join us through this message as we pray for our government, church, and families. Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords. Let us live that truth out in this season and throughout the rest of our lives.
Read MoreAs we continue our series Pillars, we look at the first institution ordained by God: the Family. Created in perfection, the family is designed to be the smallest and most influential pillar to stabilize society. Looking at Deuteronomy 6, we see the primary purpose of the family is to be and make disciples. When families follow God's word and way, society is strengthened.
Read MoreAs we continue our series Pillars, we look at the second institution God has given humanity to stabilize society: the Church. The Church is not a building full of bored adults on Sunday. The Church is the people of God on the mission of God. When the Church truly lives out God’s mission, society is strengthened and people flourish.
Read MoreGod has given humanity 3 pillars to stabilize and sustain society: government, family, and the Church. The government has been given the authority by God to promote good and restrain evil. We, as believers in Jesus Christ, live in two kingdoms with one King. As citizens of heaven and earth, our King has called us to seek first His kingdom, serve the city we live in, submit to governing authorities, and speak to God and to man when the kingdoms collide.
Read MoreAs we close out our Launch 121 series, we share our city engagement strategy: share your story. As believers in Christ, we all have a story. Parts are beautiful, but parts are broken. When you trust in Christ, He takes your brokenness and uses it for His glory. Your brokenness doesn’t make you less useful to Christ. Your brokenness is what makes you useful to Him. It speaks of His grace, His glory, and His ability to renew and restore. So let’s share our stories.
Read MoreWho we are is based on who God is. God is community: Father, Son, and Spirit. God invites us into Community with Himself and calls us to live life in community with one another. As we launch as an independent church, “Community” will remain our middle name: CityBridge Community Church.
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