266 // Measured Days, Meaningful Lives
CityBridge Community Church
The end of the year has a way of slowing us down. We look back. We take stock. We start asking questions that don’t usually make it into our busy days. In Psalm 90, Moses invites us to do exactly that. He reminds us that our days are limited, God is eternal, and wisdom begins when we learn to live with that perspective. This message explores what it means to number our days, take sin seriously, and anchor our lives in the goodness of God rather than the temporary things that so easily consume our time. If you’ve ever wondered whether your life is being spent on what truly matters, Psalm 90...
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265 // Christmas Eve at CityBridge
CityBridge Community Church
Merry Christmas CityBridge! On Christmas Eve, we remember that God chose to meet us in humility. In Luke 2:8–16, the sign given to the shepherds was not power or spectacle, but a baby lying in a manger. This message walks through why that detail matters, what it reveals about God’s heart, and how the manger points forward to the cross. Jesus did not wait for a clean world—He came near, on purpose, to bring hope to those in need. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or...
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264 // Jesus Saves Christmas from Death and Silence
CityBridge Community Church
Christmas looks good on the surface. Lights. Music. Traditions. Family. But beneath all of that, Christmas still needs saving. In this message from John 3:1–18, we look at why Jesus came and what His coming means for us. Jesus saves Christmas from death by bringing new life to those who cannot save themselves. And He saves Christmas from silence by sending rescued people to speak, share, and point others to Him. Christmas is not about better effort or better traditions. It is about new life. And that life was never meant to stay quiet. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: ...
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263 // Jesus Saves Christmas from Your Boredom
CityBridge Community Church
Christmas can feel familiar. Almost too familiar. We know the songs, the story, and the traditions. And if we’re not careful, that familiarity can slowly turn into boredom. In this message from Mark 6:1–6, we see Jesus return to His hometown and be dismissed by the very people who knew Him best. They weren’t rejecting Him because He lacked power. They missed Him because they thought they already knew Him. This message reminds us that Christmas doesn’t lose its power because the story isn’t true. It loses its power when we stop being amazed by it. Jesus came close. And He invites us...
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262 // Jesus Saves Christmas from Your Commercialism
CityBridge Community Church
David Leventhal teaches from , where Jesus presents two parables that reveal the surpassing worth of the Kingdom of Heaven. In a cultural moment saturated with commercialism, Jesus calls us to see Him as the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value—the One who brings true joy, identity, and freedom. We explore why commercialism has such a strong pull, how these parables dismantle the lie of “not enough,” and what it means to reorient our lives around Jesus. You’ll also be equipped with reflection questions to help you slow down and behold Christ during the Christmas season. Sermon...
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261 // Jesus Saves Christmas from Your Pointlessness
CityBridge Community Church
This week, Josh Fortney teaches from Luke 2 and shows how Jesus enters our world with purpose, clarity, and hope. When life feels noisy or overwhelming, Christmas reminds us that God is not distant. He comes close. He comes into ordinary places and meets ordinary people with extraordinary grace. If you’ve been longing for meaning or direction this season, the birth of Jesus gives you both. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email . Enjoyed...
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260 // The Sermon on the Move
CityBridge Community Church
This week, Brad Kirby walks through two powerful passages where Jesus meets three people who want to follow Him but keep offering polite delays. Their hearts are stirred, but their feet stay still. Jesus responds with clarity that following Him is not a part-time commitment. It is a whole-life movement that calls us forward with purpose, urgency, and focus. If you have ever struggled with hesitation, excuses, or the fear of taking the next step, this message helps you see what it means to live your faith on the move, not just in theory. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: ...
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259 // Radical Roads
CityBridge Community Church
Every road leads somewhere. Some feel easy at first but end in ruin, and some feel costly at the start but lead to life. In this week’s Radical message, Brad Kirby teaches through and shows how Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a call to choose wisely. The narrow road, the healthy tree, the true disciple, and the firm foundation all point to one simple truth. Life with Jesus is the only road that lasts. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell the real thing from the fake, or how to build a faith that stands when pressure hits, Jesus gives the answer right here. He is not offering...
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258 // Radical Persistence
CityBridge Community Church
This week, Brad Kirby teaches from Matthew 7:7–12, where Jesus invites us to stop striving and start trusting. Prayer isn’t a transaction; it’s an expression of love between a Father and His children. When we ask, seek, and knock, we’re not trying to get God’s attention. We’re responding to the God who already loves us. And in that space of dependence, we discover that the best gift isn’t what He gives. It’s who He is. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or...
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257 // Radical Judgment
CityBridge Community Church
Judging others is easy. Seeing ourselves clearly? That’s hard. In this week’s Radical message, Josh Fortney walks through Matthew 7:1–6, where Jesus teaches us how to judge with humility, mercy, and wisdom. Jesus doesn’t tell us to stop using discernment. He calls us to check our motives, confront our own sin, and restore others gently. True judgment doesn’t condemn — it helps people see clearly. Whether you tend to be overly critical or overly cautious, this message shows how followers of Jesus can balance truth and grace in relationships that reflect His heart. Sermon notes and...
info_outlineTeacher: Josh Fortney. Welcome to week 9 of "Under the Sun: A Study on the Book of Ecclesiastes"! This Sunday, Josh Fortney dives into Ecclesiastes 9, continuing to contrast between what life looks like with an "under the sun" (the teacher's pessimism) mentality versus an "above the sun" (the true message of the book) mentality. Josh emphasizes the inevitability of death and the shared fate of both the righteous and the wicked, encouraging believers that in light of that reality, we are to relinquish control, revel in today, and be ready for eternity!
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