City Church OTR Messages

This week, Rob wrapped up our Advent series, The King Has Come, focusing on the topic of Love. God is love and love changes things. Love cannot start with us. Love always starts with God. This season, we look back and remember when the King first came—a baby in a manger, born to redeem the world. As we reflect on that first coming, we’re reminded of our place in His story now: living in the tension of experiencing His Kingdom in part, but not yet in full. So, as we celebrate what has already happened, let’s prepare our homes and our hearts in  anticipation of the King coming.

This week, Chris continued our Advent series, The King Has Come, focusing on the theme of Peace. Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, and He brings us both peace with God and the peace of God. Perfect peace is available to us, as long as our minds remain steadfast and trusting in Him. This season, we look back and remember when the King first came—a baby in a manger, born to redeem the world. As we reflect on that first coming, we’re reminded of our place in His story now: living in the tension of experiencing His Kingdom in part, but not yet in full. So, as we celebrate what has already happened, let’s prepare our homes and our hearts in  anticipation of the King coming.

This week, Kristen continued our Advent series, The King Has Come, focusing on the topic of joy. As we see countless times in the Bible, hope is most needed in a season of waiting. We continue to hope by holding on to truth, knowing God's Word, surrendering to His heart for us, drawing near to Him, and inviting others into the journey with us. This season, we look back and remember when the King first came—a baby in a manger, born to redeem the world. As we reflect on that first coming, we’re reminded of our place in His story now: living in the tension of experiencing His Kingdom in part, but not yet in full. So, as we celebrate what has already happened, let’s prepare our homes and our hearts in  anticipation of the King coming.

This week, Chris began our Advent series, The King Has Come. He taught on Joy. In Luke 2, the angels brought good news that would bring joy to all people. They told a story similar to one that had been told before but made the joy accessible to everyone and brought it first to the lowest of the low. This season, we look back and remember when the King first came—a baby in a manger, born to redeem the world. As we reflect on that first coming, we’re reminded of our place in His story now: living in the tension of experiencing His Kingdom in part, but not yet in full. So, as we celebrate what has already happened, let’s prepare our homes and our hearts in  anticipation of the King coming.

This week, Chris taught on the topic of Women in the Church. He addressed some of the most debated questions on the subject and highlighted examples of women in leadership in the early church. The context of scripture is incredibly important and remains relevant to us in many ways today.

This week, one of our friends and favorite guest speakers, Beth Guckenberger from Back2Back Ministries, shared a powerful message about stories. She reminded us that stories and testimonies of faith serve as fuel for future generations. In moments of darkness or uncertainty, we can draw strength from the stories of those who came before us and from the accounts of the faithful found in God's Word.

This week, Chris wrapped up chapter one of Revelation with a focus on The Voice. The Voice is the central figure of Chapter one. What drowns out the voice for you? Are you putting Jesus at the center of your life? Revelation is one of the most read, and yet least understood books of the Bible. It wasn’t just for the early church, and it’s not just preparing us for what’s to come. This 5-part series will unlock some of the mystery of this book to discover a deeper understanding of God’s ultimate plan for humanity while equipping you to live with more hope, courage, and faith, in a world filled with uncertainty.

This week, Chris continued the Revelation series, The King, with a focus on John, the one whom Jesus loved. There is more historical and cultural context in the book of Revelation than is usually considered. After following faithfully for over 60 years, John was alone on an island when God gave him these visions, which he wrote as a call to a spiritual minority. Revelation is one of the most read, and yet least understood books of the Bible. It wasn’t just for the early church, and it’s not just preparing us for what’s to come. This 5-part series will unlock some of the mystery of this book to discover a deeper understanding of God’s ultimate plan for humanity while equipping you to live with more hope, courage, and faith, in a world filled with uncertainty.

This week, Chris continued our Revelation Series, focusing on The Revelation of Jesus Christ. The reason we are studying this book is because Jesus is being unveiled. What has been hidden, is finally being revealed! Revelation is one of the most read, and yet least understood books of the Bible. It wasn’t just for the early church, and it’s not just preparing us for what’s to come. This 5-part series will unlock some of the mystery of this book to discover a deeper understanding of God’s ultimate plan for humanity while equipping you to live with more hope, courage, and faith, in a world filled with uncertainty.

This week, Chris kicked off the first part of our five part series on Revelation, The King. He shared that Revelation is teaching us how to be faithful in the midst of Earth, not how do we escape Earth. The King is coming... So, how do we, in preparation, live as if his kingdom is colliding with this one? How do we be faithful until He arrives? Revelation is one of the most read, and yet least understood books of the Bible. It wasn’t just for the early church, and it’s not just preparing us for what’s to come. This 5-part series will unlock some of the mystery of this book to discover a deeper understanding of God’s ultimate plan for humanity while equipping you to live with more hope, courage, and faith, in a world filled with uncertainty.