City First Church Messages

Church isn’t just a place we go on Sunday—it’s a family that helps us grow, encourages us, and reminds us that we don’t have to do this faith journey alone. We kicked off our new series, Sacred Rhythms, by talking about...

We all want to be happy, but what if we’ve been chasing the wrong things to find happiness? Money, success, relationships, and accomplishments can be good things to enjoy, but they were never meant to give our lives...

Doubt doesn’t have to be the end of our faith—it can actually lead us to know Jesus more deeply when we bring our questions to Him. Just like Thomas, we can have questions and still choose to stay close to Jesus and the...

We all have places of influence—at work, at home, at school, and in our everyday lives—and God wants us to use those spaces to make a difference. Pastor Jeremy challenges us to live in a way that shows people there...

Have you ever held back because you were worried about what others might think? Pastor Jeremy reminds us that real freedom comes when we stop living for people's approval and start living for God's—and that's where a...

Have you ever found yourself trying to handle everything on your own and only praying when you run out of options? Pastor Lisa reminds us that prayer isn’t about having the perfect words—it’s simply talking with God and...

Have you ever felt like staying quiet was easier than standing up for what you believe? God hasn't called us to blend in—He's placed each of us exactly where we are to live with courage, trust Him with the outcome, and...

Have you ever realized how easy it is to look everywhere for answers except the one place that never changes? God's Word isn't just information or another book on a shelf. It's the living, breathing Word of God, and it...

Have you ever felt like there just aren't enough hours in the day? We're not racing against time—we're walking toward the God-ordained moments He has already prepared for us. Our job is simply not to give up!

Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things—praying, showing up, staying faithful—but nothing seems to be changing? Pastor Jeremy reminds us that "nothing yet" doesn’t mean God isn’t working, and some of life’s...

Pastor Jen talks about how some of the biggest changes in our lives don't come from one huge moment, but from small daily choices—and one of the most powerful is choosing gratitude. Even when life feels hard, stressful...

Pastor Jeremy kicked off our new series, Three Choices That Will Change Your Life. Our best life isn't built by consuming everything for ourselves, but by intentionally blessing others. When we leave room in our lives...

Pastor Jeremy challenges the idea that holiness is restrictive; in fact, holiness is one of the keys to living in true freedom! While culture tells us to do whatever feels good, God's way leads to a deeper joy that this...

Pastor Kyle reminds us that while our past may try to compete with God’s work in our lives, God is always able to bring healing, restoration, and purpose. We are not defined by our old identity, but transformed into a...

Pastor Jeremy kicks off our new series, “Finding Freedom,” with a powerful reminder that forgiveness is not about excusing the hurt—it’s about refusing to let bitterness control our future. It's time to release the...