Who do you say Jesus is? Is he your life coach, or is he your LORD? In everything Jesus says and does, he is declaring the fullness of who he is. This declaration causes division which forces a decision. Who you say Jesus is will dictate the course of your life. In love, Jesus will lean into how you see Him. He knows that the fullness of life is only found in the fullness of Christ.
Read More"What can Jesus do for me? Why doesn't Jesus meet my expectations? Why is following Jesus hard?" It's easy to come to Jesus expecting something from him. When Jesus doesn't meet these expectations, it can lead to confusion, doubt, and even turning away from him. Yet, over and over, Jesus reminds us who he truly is and what he has truly come to do. When we see Him for all that he is, our deepest questions are fully answered in Him. He is what we truly need.
Read MoreIt is easy to miss Jesus in the daily rhythms of life. Sometimes we miss Christ for our circumstances. Sometimes we miss Jesus for law-keeping. Either way, we miss Jesus. Jesus wants us to see Him as the One where all life and joy is found. When we walk under the authority of Jesus, we find the sweetness of what Jesus wants for us: abundant life in Him.
Read MoreWhen we look back on our story, there are often sins we have done or situations we have been in that make a deep impact on our lives. These moments become stakes in the ground that hold us captive from living the life Jesus intends for us. As we encounter Jesus, he reveals these past situations and present sins to heal the wounds of our hearts. As he takes these out, living water can flow in us and through us. When he saves us from our sin and shame, this becomes the story we share of his love and grace.
Read More"I perform, therefore I am accepted." This running narrative is ruining the way we see God, ourselves, and others. Just like with Nicodemus, Jesus wants to unravel this lie and replace it with the truth of the love of God. Jesus flips the equation and shows us that we are fully accepted by God and therefore live a life out of an overflow of that love. The central truth of God is simply this: you are loved.
Read MoreJesus is making all things new. He is taking the old and transforming it into something beautiful and life-giving. He did this in His first sign turning water into wine. He continues to do this in our own lives as He takes that which is old in us and brings newness. Now and throughout eternity, Jesus is in the business of making all things new.
Read MoreWelcome to the Book of John! Throughout this series, we see Jesus encountering people publicly, privately, and through His passion. All of these movements have one message: Believing in Jesus leads to life. In John 1, we encounter Jesus in His incarnation, His identity, and His invitation. The God of the Universe wants you to come to Him and find the abundant, spiritual, and eternal life you were meant to live. This is only found when we believe, behold, and be with Jesus. So come and see Jesus for all that He is and find life in His name.
Read MoreWe are serious about taking the next step into our neighborhoods, the world, and seeing people come to Christ. We want to be so indispensable in our city that if someone tried to shut us down, people around Collin County would say that they can't shut us down because of how we care for them. This is how we are going to fulfill the Great Commission as CityBridge Community Church.
Read MoreHave you ever felt not enough? No pure enough, not successful enough, not mature enough, or not capable enough? At the core of all of these is the simple feeling of not being worthy or accepted fully. Jesus takes us who are not worthy in ourselves and makes us worthy in Himself. He alone is worthy, and trusting in Christ makes you worthy. In Christ, you are totally exposed in your sin yet totally accepted in His grace. When we walk in the total acceptance we have in Christ, it frees us to do the good works He called us to.
Read MoreIf God is our true treasure, the Bible is our treasure map. God's Word is our treasure because it is inspired by God, instructive to us, and impactful in our lives. Reading God's Word is not simply getting information about God but an invitation into an intimate relationship with God. The Word of God is about the God of the Word. This is a treasure that transforms.
Read MoreWorship is not simply songs you sing on Sunday mornings. Worship is standing in awe of who God is, counting the wonders of what God has done, and expecting God to be God. Worship allows you to be present with God and stand in awe of all He is.
Read MoreDiscipline gets a bad rap. It carries a negative connotation, but it is one of the greatest treasures that He gives us. The Lord uses discipline to preserve us on the path, correct us when we veer from the path, and grows us as we walk the path faithfully.
Read MoreWhat do you think about when you think about heaven? Is it a sky palace? Are people in white robes? Is there a large gate at the front with Peter checking people in? We all have different views of heaven. Yet Jesus told us what eternal life truly is: knowing God. God Himself is the true treasure, and when we trust in Him, it leads to a life of transformation.
Read MoreConflict can get messy. From personality differences to overt sin, we all face conflict in our lives. Yet, in the midst of conflict, God has given us a process to follow, a provision to rely on, and a person to run to. Christ can restore even the most divisive of relationships and has called us to step into the mess of conflict to bring hope and healing in Jesus's name.
Read MoreConflict is a constant opportunity to be and make disciples. Running into and resolving conflict glorifies God, solidifies relationships, and grows your faith. God's Word gives us examples and clear guidelines on moving into chaos and being a minister of reconciliation. God's people are able to mimic Jesus who ultimately ran into our conflict and brought peace. Growing in this arena can change your life and the life of those around you.
Read MoreParenting is a blessing and a privilege. It is a high call to raise up the next generation of Christ-followers, yet there are no perfect parents. God's grace covers a multitude of parenting sins. God's word guides and directs how to parent. Let us walk in His grace as we walk out His Word to be the parents God calls us to be.
Read MoreSelah means to reflect and rejoice in the LORD. God has put certain rhythms in our life to remember His goodness, grace, and gospel. As we close our series through Ephesians, let's pause and remember who we were, who we are, and all we were meant to be in Christ alone.
Read MoreWe are in a battle. We have an adversary who desires to kill, steal, and destroy all that we love. But we have an armor that cannot be destroyed and an Ally who cannot be defeated. Jesus has won the ultimate battle for us and continues to fight on our behalf. Now, we don't fight for victory; we fight from the victory Christ has achieved for us. The Stronger One has come. Our strength for life and victory for eternity is in Christ alone.
Read MoreWe have all been made to create and cultivate the world around us. Work was meant to be a fruitful expression, but it has become a frustrating experience. Jesus enters in and transforms our work to be a ministry, a mission field, and a means to make much of God. He has done the work for us on the cross. Now he does a work in us to transform how we work in Christ alone.
Read MoreIn our culture and our church, marriages and families are under attack. The world is redefining marriage away from God's created intent. Jesus came to restore the right view of the family regarding the roles of husband, wives, parents, and kids. As we all submit ourselves to Christ, He will transform ourselves and our families for our good and His glory.
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