Church of the City New York

This Sunday, fueled by the urgent movement of God at Asbury University and elsewhere, Pastor Jon dug into the spiritual roots of revival as part of our extended series, "God Comes Where He's Wanted." Pointing to King Josiah's story from 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles as an example, Pastor Jon emphasized our need to repent and draw near to God, tear out sin by the roots, recover the heart of worship and understanding of scripture, and restore redemptive spiritual practices to usher in revival.

This Sunday, Pastor Jon taught from his reflections on his time at Asbury University last week. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Asbury is a clue that God is doing something, and He is asking us to pay attention. It's time to lean in with increased devotion, preparing our hearts, and strengthening the walls of our souls to carry the coming glory of revival. We must remember that as God is drawing near to us, He's inviting us to continue to draw near to Him.

In a profound exploration of divine connection, the conversation emphasizes the importance of seeking God's presence on His terms. Listeners learn about the historical significance of the Mishkan and the sacredness of the Ark of the Covenant. The themes of purity and worship resonate strongly, highlighting how true revival stems from a heartfelt acknowledgment of God's holiness. The dual role of Jesus as both sacrificial lamb and high priest showcases His power to transform lives, inviting believers into a deeper relationship with the divine.

The podcast explores the cry for God's presence in the region, emphasizing the need for intimacy with God and the weakness of the Western church in prayer. It also discusses the importance of creating space for God through spiritual discipline and embracing pain as an invitation for God to work. The speakers reflect on a unique musical performance and highlight the power of prayer and intercession in the church.

Pastor Lee Cummings discusses the importance of building altars in our lives, finding strength in crisis, and the struggle of identity. He emphasizes the need to confront culture and create countercultures in every sector of society. Surrendering to God allows believers to become mobile altars and experience transformation and freedom.

Sunday was a historic day in the life of Church of the City as we installed the men and women of our first Elder Cohort as official Elders in our church. After a year long process, the Elders were commissioned at all four of our Sunday Services. We are so excited they have each joined this office of leadership, and look forward to the care, guidance, and wisdom they will provide as they shepherd our community.

This Sunday Pastor Jon Tyson continued our teaching series "God Comes Where He's Wanted" with a teaching on cultivating the cry of our homes. Whether we are parents, married, or single, we can make the cry of our homes, "God I want you here," and be a part of raising up the next generation in faith. We are being called to embrace this heart of prayer, and take up responsibility for the transfer faith to the generation to come. Our Living the Liturgy campaign is still open for giving through the end of January. We encourage you to prayerfully consider joining us in giving to our Living the Liturgy campaign at church.nyc/give. Click here to listen to Heart on Fire by Emily Lindquist, a song inspired by what God is doing in our community at Church of the City New York.

This Sunday Pastor Jon Tyson continued our teaching series "God Comes Where He's Wanted" by diving into the practice of cultivating our hearts in such a way that they would be a place God delights to dwell. Our Living the Liturgy campaign is still open for giving through the end of January. We encourage you to prayerfully consider joining us in giving to our Living the Liturgy campaign at church.nyc/give. Click here to listen to Heart on Fire by Emily Lindquist, a song inspired by what God is doing in our community at Church of the City New York.

This Sunday Pastor Jon Tyson began our first teaching series of the New Year, "God Comes Where He's Wanted", that will focus on cultivating the altars of our hearts, homes, church, and city in hopes of ushering revival through an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Our Living the Liturgy campaign is still open for giving through the end of January. We enoucourage you to prayerfully consider joining us in giving to our Living the Liturgy campaign at church.nyc/give. Click here to listen to Sanctuary by Emily Lindquist, a song inspired by what God is doing in our community at Church of the City New York.

This Sunday, we celebrated the birth of Jesus with our annual Lessons & Carols service, an ancient church tradition of proclaiming the story of Jesus' first Advent through hymns and the reading of Scripture. The songs and stories of Christmas that we know so well have toppled kingdoms, delivered people, and transformed history. However, it's so easy for us to hear them year after year, and yet still miss the things that God is doing in our midst. As His people, we must be hungry for the hope and glory Christmas holds for the world, and celebrate Jesus' coming with wonder and amazement. We encourage you to prayerfully consider joining us in giving to our Living the Liturgy campaign at church.nyc/give.