Faith: Four Perspectives

From Survival to Supply

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo explores a powerful biblical paradox: the pathway to God’s strength begins with acknowledging our weakness. Drawing from the lives of Moses, Jacob, Paul, and others, he shows how self-sufficiency can become one of the greatest obstacles to experiencing God’s power, while humility and dependence position believers for breakthrough. Through practical teaching, personal stories, and Scripture, Pastor Bo encourages listeners to stop hiding their weaknesses, bring their needs honestly before God, and discover the freedom that comes from relying on His grace rather than their own strength. 00:00 Introduction: Stop Having Confidence in the Flesh 00:26 Welcome and Opening the Heart to God's Anointing 03:47 Biblical Pattern: Moses and Acting in the Flesh 06:54 Jacob's Limp: A Reminder to Rely on God 08:22 The Tension: Victorious Yet Weak 11:36 Paul's Resume and Counting It as Trash 14:49 The Montenegrin Story: Cultural Pride and Self-Sufficiency 23:59 Revelation 3: The Laodicean Church's Lukewarmness 30:20 2 Corinthians 12: Paul's Thorn in the Flesh 32:21 The Sabbatical Story: God Comes Through in Weakness 34:12 Acting on Weakness: From Thought to Action 36:27 The Power of Presenting Weakness to God 46:38 Luke 18: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector 44:22 Mephibosheth: Covenant Kindness at the King's Table 49:27 Closing Prayer and Altar Call https://citylightnyc.com/ [https://citylightnyc.com/]

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/]