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Honoring Leaders, Upholding Truth // 1 Timothy 5:17–20 // Josh Fortney // CityBridge Church This Sunday, we walk through 1 Timothy 5:17–20, where Paul gives Timothy a framework for how the church should treat its leaders—honoring those who serve faithfully and holding accountable those who persist in sin. This message is a high call to church leaders and church members alike: faithful leadership should be recognized and supported, and sin should be addressed with truth and love. 🔍 Whether you’re serving in leadership or walking with a local church body, this passage helps us navigate what godly leadership looks like—and why accountability, when done biblically, protects the health of the entire church. 📝 Sermon Notes: Grab this week's notes and reflection questions here: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages 🎧 Subscribe for Free: Be the first to hear next week’s message by subscribing to CityBridge Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. 📩 Questions or want to connect? DM us on Instagram @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. ⭐️ Enjoyed the message? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more people discover truth-filled teaching and spiritual encouragement!

Teacher: David Marvin. This Sunday, we're walking through 1 Timothy 5:1–16, where Paul is giving Timothy instruction for a real family— one that honors the elderly, cares for the vulnerable, and holds each other accountable. Paul starts adressing in the verses about how to treat different groups in the church—older men, younger men, older women, younger women, and then he spends a lot of time talking about widows. Paul reminds us that godliness starts at home: providing for your own family isn't optional but essential to authentic faith and, reflection of Godly character. Enjoyed the message? Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Want more information about CityBridge Community Church? DM us @citybridgecc or email us at info@citybridgechurch.org. You can grab the Sermon Notes from this message here: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear next week's message by subscribing to your favorite podcast app.

Teacher: David Marvin. Happy Easter! Welcome back to 1 Timothy! We’re jumping back in and looking at 1 Timothy 4:11–16, where Paul urges Timothy to make the most of his time and calling. His words carry a sense of urgency—and they're just as relevant for us today. It's easy to slip into a mindset of "someday," putting off what God is calling us to do today. But Paul reminds us: don't wait, don't drift—step fully into the life and calling God has for you, right now.To help you reflect and apply this truth, we've provided a weekly reading plan with discussion questions. You can find it on the CityBridge App to follow along. Enjoyed the message? Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Want more information about CityBridge Community Church? DM us @citybridgecc or email us at info@citybridgechurch.org. You can grab the Sermon Notes from this message here: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear next week's message by subscribing to your favorite podcast app.

Teacher: David Marvin. Happy Easter! 🎉 Today we celebrate the hope we have because of the empty tomb—Jesus is alive! As we wrap up our Back to the Garden series, we turn to John 20 and the moment Mary Magdalene discovered the stone had been rolled away. What seemed like the end of the story became the beginning of new life. In that garden, the risen Jesus called Mary by name—and everything changed. Because the tomb is empty, death has been defeated. Our lives no longer have to be marked by fear, shame, or hopelessness. We’ve been invited into God’s family, given a new identity, and sent with a message worth sharing: Jesus lives—and that changes everything. Join us this Easter as David Marvin walks us through this powerful scene and reminds us that because Jesus rose, we can live with purpose, peace, and unshakable hope. Enjoyed the message? Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Want more information about CityBridge Community Church? DM us @citybridgecc or email us at info@citybridgechurch.org. You can grab the Sermon Notes from this message here: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear next week's message by subscribing to your favorite podcast app.

Jimmy Peacock’s story of redemption, healing, and surrender is a powerful display of God’s relentless pursuit and transforming grace. From years of addiction, fear, and isolation to freedom through Christ, Jimmy found new life by embracing biblical truth, community, and the forgiveness of Jesus. His journey—from hiding in shame to walking in purpose—shows how true freedom is found not in self-reliance, but in surrender. Through marriage, recovery, and discipleship, Jimmy’s life is now marked by faith, restoration, and a passion to lead others toward the same hope he’s found. His testimony is a reminder that no one is too far gone for the grace of God. Enjoyed this story? Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Want more information about CityBridge Community Church? DM us @citybridgecc or email us at info@citybridgechurch.org. You can grab the Sermon Notes from this message here: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear next week's message by subscribing to your favorite podcast app.

Teacher: Josh Fortney. Today, we kick off our Easter series, Back to the Garden, a new series that begins in Eden and leads us toward the cross and the empty tomb. In Genesis, we see the world as it was meant to be—marked by peace, purpose, and an unbroken relationship with God. But the moment sin entered the story, everything fractured. We feel that same brokenness today—in our relationships, in our work, in our world. On Palm Sunday, we remember that Jesus didn’t come just to improve our lives—He came to restore what was lost. His journey into Jerusalem marked the beginning of restoration. This week, we’ll see how the ache we carry is actually a longing to return to the Garden—a longing that only Jesus can fulfill. Join us as we look back at what we were made for, confront the reality of where we are, and look forward with hope to what Jesus came to restore. Enjoyed the message? Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Want more information about CityBridge Community Church? DM us @citybridgecc or email us at info@citybridgechurch.org. You can grab the Sermon Notes from this message here: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear next week's message by subscribing to your favorite podcast app.

Today, we continue our journey through 1 Timothy, looking at 1 Timothy 4:6-10. In this passage, Paul encourages Timothy to be a good servant of Christ by staying strong in his faith and teaching what is true. He compares growing in faith to physical exercise—just like training helps our bodies, spiritual training helps us grow closer to God. Paul warns against believing things that aren't true and reminds us to focus on God's Word. Josh Fortney will walk us through these verses, showing how our hope in God gives us the strength to keep going. Join us as we learn how to grow in faith and stay strong in our walk with Christ. To help you reflect and apply this truth, we've provided a weekly reading plan with discussion questions. You can find it on the CityBridge App to follow along. #jesus #planotx #sermon #church #sermonseries #bible Check out the rest of this series on 1 Timothy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3n_YbMRDtIjtl9J35FQ74WNFTWbNWasx Follow us on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citybridgecc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@citybridgecc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citybridgecc If you enjoyed this video then please subscribe to the channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfKIJCD-2zSng7foMKkYEvg

Teacher: Josh Fortney. We continue our journey through 1 Timothy, focusing on 1 Timothy 4:1-5. In this passage, Paul warns against false teaching and reminds us to remain rooted in the truth of God's Word. He speaks of those who will be led astray by deceitful spirits, urging believers to stay anchored in faith and sound doctrine. Josh Fortney will guide us through these verses, highlighting the importance of discerning truth from deception and holding fast to the gospel. Join us as we explore how to stand firm in a world filled with conflicting messages and faithfully follow Christ. To help you reflect and apply this truth, we've provided a weekly reading plan with discussion questions. You can find it on the CityBridge App to follow along. Enjoyed the message? Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Want more information about CityBridge Community Church? DM us @citybridgecc or email us at info@citybridgechurch.org. You can grab the Sermon Notes from this message here: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear next week's message by subscribing to your favorite podcast app.

  Teacher: David Leventhal. We are continuing in 1 Timothy this morning, where we have spent the last eight weeks reading about Paul's instruction on the law and grace, his own conversion, false teachers, the reach of salvation, the roles of men and women in the church, and the qualifications for elders and deacons—all pointing to the importance of protecting the integrity of the gospel. This Sunday, David Lenventhal is leading us through 1 Timothy 3:14-16, where we are reminded that Jesus Christ is the foundation, the message, and the mission of His church. To help you reflect and apply this truth, we've provided a weekly reading plan with discussion questions. You can find it on the CityBridge App to follow along. Enjoyed the message? Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Want more information about CityBridge Community Church? DM us @citybridgecc or email us at info@citybridgechurch.org. You can grab the Sermon Notes from this message here: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear next week's message by subscribing to your favorite podcast app.

Teacher: Kyle Kaigler. Welcome, CityBridge Family! This morning, Kyle Kaigler is leading us through 1 Timothy 3:1-13, looking at how the church is called to be a place of order, where the gospel is clearly and faithfully communicated. In these verses, Paul lays out the qualifications for elders and deacons, highlighting the importance of having the right people in the right places to lead well. Kyle emphasized that just as a father cares about who his daughter marries, how much more does God deeply care about who leads His church. To help you reflect and apply this truth, we've provided a weekly reading plan with discussion questions. You can find it on the CityBridge App to follow along. Enjoyed the message? Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Want more information about CityBridge Community Church? DM us @citybridgecc or email us at info@citybridgechurch.org. You can grab the Sermon Notes from this message here: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear next week's message by subscribing to your favorite podcast app.