CityLight NYC Church Podcast

Crossing the Finish Line With Strength

Today on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo shares a timely message on one of the greatest dangers facing every believer: spiritual drift. Using Scripture, personal stories, and practical encouragement, he reminds listeners that people rarely walk away from God overnight—instead, faith often cools gradually through distraction, neglect, and misplaced priorities. 00:00 Introduction: The Danger of Spiritual Drift 03:14 Welcome and Volunteer Appreciation 06:25 Summer Life Groups and Staying Connected 07:24 The Floaty Story: Understanding Drift 12:07 Entropy and the Battle Against Decline 14:40 Paul's Example: Finishing Strong 23:33 Spiritual Health Checklist Part 1: Giving and Forgiveness 31:44 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant 41:12 Spiritual Health Checklist Part 2: Burden for the Lost 45:29 Spiritual Health Checklist Part 3: Closeness to God and What Excites Us 51:36 Looking Ahead: Five-Year Trajectory 53:01 Communion: Partaking of Jesus for Wholeness https://citylightnyc.com/ [https://citylightnyc.com/]

Plug Into the Positive

In today's episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, guest speaker Pastor Maurice Johnson delivers an encouraging and faith-filled message on the power of choosing God's perspective in a world saturated with negativity. Drawing from Psalm 145, the teachings of Jesus, and the story of David and Goliath, Pastor Maurice challenges believers to intentionally "plug into the positive" by focusing on God's goodness, promises, and covenant rather than being ruled by circumstances, fear, or the constant negativity of the culture around them.  00:00 Introduction: God's Heart and Mercy 01:35 Welcome and Worship Declaration 05:08 Plugging Into the Positive 08:06 The Power of Your Words 13:20 Jesus Desires Mercy Not Sacrifice 16:30 David's Covenant Mindset vs the Army's Fear 21:56 David Confronts Goliath 31:04 Running Toward Your Problems 32:15 Cutting Off the Head of Your Problems 34:56 Altar Call and Testimonies of Provision https://citylightnyc.com/ [https://citylightnyc.com/]

The Gift Has Already Been Given

Today on the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a Pentecost Sunday message on the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the life-changing empowerment available to every believer. Tracing the story of Pentecost through the Gospels and the book of Acts, he explains how the coming of the Holy Spirit marked the birth of the New Covenant church and ushered believers into a new level of intimacy and power that was not available under the Old Covenant.  Pastor Bo closes with a practical and faith-filled invitation to receive, reminding listeners that God is not withholding the Holy Spirit—the gift has already been given. Our role is simply to receive by faith and step into the fullness of what God has made available. 00:00 Introduction and Pentecost Sunday 01:45 Old Covenant vs New Covenant 02:48 Two Purposes of This Message 03:57 Jesus' Emphasis on the Holy Spirit 10:19 Cultural Shifts and Maintaining Truth 12:43 Fountain vs Rivers: Two Distinct Experiences 20:00 The Day of Pentecost in Acts 2 24:43 Acts 8: The Samaritans Receive the Holy Spirit 28:39 Acts 10 and 19: More Biblical Examples 35:36 Altar Call and Receiving the Holy Spirit https://citylightnyc.com/ [https://citylightnyc.com/]

Faith: Four Perspectives

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, we're serving up what we call a "Salsa Service" — four short teachings from CityLight pastors, all centered on the topic of faith. Pastors Brian, Rob, Mo, and Bo each bring their own unique perspective on this vital and timeless subject. Tune in — you won't want to miss it! (00:26) Welcome to the CityLight Church Podcast (01:06) Pastor Bo Recaps His Trip to Serbia and Bosnia (03:43) Breaking Shame Through the Fullness of the Gospel (07:41) A “Salsa Service” of Faith-Filled Sermonettes (10:18) Pastor Brian on the Power of Testimony (13:41) Why Every Believer Has a Testimony to Share (15:36) Building a History of God’s Faithfulness (18:15) Turning Pain Into Purpose (26:00) Faith as Trust, Reliance, and Submission to God (30:18) Pastor Mo on Faith-Filled Obedience (36:00) The Danger of Delayed Obedience (38:00) Pastor Mo’s Testimony of Conviction and Obedience (46:00) Growing Faith Through the Word of God (50:00) Speaking God’s Word Over the Problem (54:13) Closing and CityLight Podcast Outro https://citylightnyc.com/ [https://citylightnyc.com/]

From Empty Vessels to Overflow

Today on the CityLight Podcast, Nathaniel St. Eloi delivers a powerful Mother’s Day message centered on the story of the widow in 2 Kings 4. Honoring mothers, spiritual mothers, and women of faith, he highlights how God consistently works through ordinary people whose obedience, prayer, and courage impact generations. Through the widow’s story, Nathaniel reminds listeners that God is not limited by what seems small or insignificant. What the woman believed was “not enough”—a small jar of oil—became the very thing God used for miraculous provision. Drawing a connection between the oil and the anointing of the Holy Spirit, he challenges believers to stop focusing on what they lack and recognize what God has already placed within them. The message emphasizes prophetic faith, obedience, prayer, and the importance of the secret place. As Nathaniel encourages listeners to become empty vessels before God, this episode becomes a timely reminder that breakthrough often begins with surrender. No matter how small the starting point may seem, God is able to bring overflow through what is already in your hands. (00:00) The Oil That Keeps You in the Last Days (01:05) Nathaniel St. Eloi Begins the Mother’s Day Message (03:59) The Faith of Nameless Women in Scripture (05:42) A Personal Story About Judah and Trusting the Father (09:28) 2 Kings 4 and the Widow with the Oil (14:22) From Death Sentence to Divine Provision (18:52) When the Prophetic Dies, Lack Enters In (26:06) What You Have Is Oil (41:20) The Power of Having the Right People Around You (56:59) Your New Address Is Overflow https://citylightnyc.com/ [https://citylightnyc.com/]