CITYLIGHTS Church Podcast

My Neighbor

|| Oliver Wong ||

 

Join us as we take an opportunity to look into the story of the Samaritan man who stopped to show mercy to his neighbor and how we carry that same responsibility for those who are close to us but far from God.

Also, join us in our #myneighborchallenge through the end of the year as we reach out to the four houses surrounding our own in order to show the mercy of God!

INHERIT || Conclusion

|| Oliver Wong ||

 

The word "grace" appears 14 times in Ephesians but it inhabits every single page of Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus. Paul declares that it's by grace that saints are saved from destruction and seated in Heavenly places. As we conclude our series "INHERIT" we finish with a final exploration of what grace means for our lives. 

INHERIT || Strength

|| Oliver Wong ||

 

Sometimes it seems like our inner strength can't match the challenging circumstances around us. From bills, to relationships, to health we are never lacking in battles that confront us each and every day. In Ephesians, Paul teaches us that every battle we face is spiritual, and that all of our weapons come from our strength in the Lord. Listen in as we identify the source of our battles and the weapons we have for victory. 

INHERIT || Generations

|| Oliver Wong ||

 

The authority and power of the parent child relationship is a sacred thing. For better or worse, a child's time with their parents will shape the rest of their lives. In Ephesians 6, Paul teaches us how parents, children, and generations can strengthen the family of God. 

INHERIT || Marriage

|| Oliver Wong ||

 

Marriage is the vulnerable place where our hearts have no walls and we experience both brokenness and bliss. Paul's letter to the Ephesians portrays marriage as a blessing and God's living drama to express his love for the church. In this message we discuss the roles of husbands and wives in building healthy families where the presence of Jesus is made evident.

INHERIT || Imitation

|| Oliver Wong ||

 

We are all hardwired to imitate the people we admire most. Paul teaches us in Ephesians 5 that our impulse to imitate was made for God. In this passage we see three practical ways to see and be like Jesus right where we are.

INHERIT || Renewal

|| Stephen Lewis || Elder ||

In Ephesians 4, Paul explains to us what true transformation of both the heart and mind look like. As a follower of Jesus, our goal isn't behavior modification, but soul transformation. 

INHERIT || Giftedness

|| Oliver Wong ||

Jesus is the only leader that gives gifts to His captives. When He is raised up everyone that follows His wake is lifted up as well. In this message we unpack the five-fold ministry and how apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers build up the family of God. 

INHERIT || Worship

|| Timothy Bayne ||

Have you every walked into a church and felt uncomfortable during the musical worship? Have you found yourself more ready and willing to participate in listening to a sermon rather than singing a worship song? Here at the end of Ephesians 3, Paul gives a stirring exhortation, imploring us to grasp a love that "surpasses all knowledge--that you may be filled to measure of all the fullness of God". Is there something that singing can give us more than it actually gives to God? Can worship brings us closer than simply studying the Word? Join us as we discover this love that can only be found when we make the journey from our heads to our hearts. 

INHERIT || Nations

|| Oliver Wong ||

Paul opens Ephesians 3 sharing some of his story and heart for ministry to the Gentiles. In these verses, we can find a powerful mission statement for all missionaries of the Gospel as well as those of us who are on mission right here in our city!