City Church OTR Messages

This week, Dwight Young taught on the word "Believes" in our theme verse, John 3:16. There is a difference between knowing about God and believing in God. The Holy Spirit guides and convicts us to not only understand who Jesus is but to trust in Him completely. “The biggest enemy of learning is knowing” John 3:16 is a verse we may all know, but what if there’s way more here for us to learn and obey? Join us for God So Loved, a series through the twenty-four words of John 3:16 to discover the full meaning behind one of the most well-known Bible verses of all time.

This week, Dave Workman visited us at City Church OTR and spoke on the word "Whoever." Does whoever really mean whoever? The message of reconciliation is the key. How can we, as the church, utilize the message of reconciliation to minister to the "whoevers" of the world. “The biggest enemy of learning is knowing” John 3:16 is a verse we may all know, but what if there’s way more here for us to learn and obey? Join us for God So Loved, a series through the twenty-four words of John 3:16 to discover the full meaning behind one of the most well-known Bible verses of all time.

This week, Brandon McCauley shared with us on the words "His One and Only Son" from John 3:16. The old testament law was only meant to cover our sin, not atone for them. That is why we needed the Messiah, Jesus Christ! “The biggest enemy of learning is knowing” John 3:16 is a verse we may all know, but what if there’s way more here for us to learn and obey? Join us for God So Loved, a series through the twenty-four words of John 3:16 to discover the full meaning behind one of the most well-known Bible verses of all time.

As we continue through John 3:16, Chris taught on the phrase "That He Gave" and how God giving to us paved the way for us to receive his grace and mercy, all because He is a just God who holds up His end of every promise. “The biggest enemy of learning is knowing” John 3:16 is a verse we may all know, but what if there’s way more here for us to learn and obey? Join us for God So Loved, a series through the twenty-four words of John 3:16 to discover the full meaning behind one of the most well-known Bible verses of all time.

This week Rob focused on the words "The World" from the most famous verse in the Bible. What exactly does "the world" refer to? How can we be in the world without conforming to it? The way we understand "the world" impacts how we live within it, and the way we love reflects God's love to those around us. “The biggest enemy of learning is knowing” John 3:16 is a verse we may all know, but what if there’s way more here for us to learn and obey? Join us for God So Loved, a series through the twenty-four words of John 3:16 to discover the full meaning behind one of the most well-known Bible verses of all time.

This week Chris focused on the significance of the words "so loved." Love is an action, feeling, and identity for God. The past tense of this passage doesn't contradict the rest of Scripture about God's love; instead, it provides a deeper context and understanding of His love for us. “The biggest enemy of learning is knowing” John 3:16 is a verse we may all know, but what if there’s way more here for us to learn and obey? Join us for God So Loved, a series through the twenty-four words of John 3:16 to discover the full meaning behind one of the most well-known Bible verses of all time.

This week, Chris taught on the first two words of the most renowned verse in the Bible. God reveals His name to us through scripture and instructs us on how we are to address Him. While we may gain knowledge of His name through those passages, there is a big difference between studying theology and knowing God. “The biggest enemy of learning is knowing” John 3:16 is a verse we may all know, but what if there’s way more here for us to learn and obey? Join us for God So Loved, a series through the twenty-four words of John 3:16 to discover the full meaning behind one of the most well-known Bible verses of all time.

This week, City Church OTR celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Chris shared how this redemption story changed the world on a cosmic level. Yet this story, that none of us are the main characters of, also changes us on a personal level. Six verses, one event; it changed everything!

This week, Kristen taught about the role God played in Ruth's story. God often partners with His creation in amazing and unexpected ways. Ruth and Boaz's story leads to the restoration of Israel through the genealogy of Jesus. How could God be wanting to partner with us? The book of Ruth is often known as the Cinderella story of the Bible. It's a love story, but not in the way we've typically read it. Instead of being an unrelatable fairytale, Ruth is a story that we can all connect to and learn from. J

This week, Chris shared the story of Boaz. The relationship between Ruth and Boaz acts as a great reminder of the importance of initiation in leadership and honor in response. There is so much we can learn from his story. It's a beautiful example of how we can operate more like Jesus as humans. The book of Ruth is often known as the Cinderella story of the Bible. It's a love story, but not in the way we've typically read it. Instead of being an unrelatable fairytale, Ruth is a story that we can all connect to and learn from.