253 // The 10 Truths That Hold Up a Healthy Church
Release Date: 10/05/2025
271 // Vision Sunday
CityBridge Community Church
Welcome to Vision Sunday! This weekend is all about reminding ourselves of who we are as followers of Jesus, and clarifying what how we’re going to grow as a church in our next season. At CityBridge, our mission is simple and steady: calling all people to be fully devoted followers of Christ. This weekend, we look at how Jesus forms disciples through a clear and life-giving discipleship pathway. We are called to believe in Christ, belong to His church, be equipped in His Word, and be engaged in His mission. These four movements shape who we are and guide where we are going as a church. As we...
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270 // Right People, Right Place, Right Work, Right Reasons
CityBridge Community Church
Haggai 1 tells the story of God’s people who love Him, believe in His mission, and yet allow delay and distraction to take over. In this message, we explore how obedience often stalls not because of rebellion, but because of misplaced priorities. This message calls us to consider our ways, respond to God’s Word, and trust His promise to be with us as we put Him first again. 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 the message?...
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269 // Hearts Like Jesus
CityBridge Community Church
As Vision Sunday approaches, it’s easy to focus on plans, strategies, and goals. But before Jesus ever sends us out, He invites us to come close. In , Jesus does something surprising. He tells us exactly what His heart is like. In this message, we explore why having eyes of faith is not enough on its own. We also need hearts shaped by the gentleness, humility, and compassion of Jesus. A church can have the right beliefs, the right mission, and the right activity, and still miss the heart of Christ. You’re invited to slow down, behold Jesus, and allow His heart to reshape how we love God,...
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268 // Plano Needs CityBridge
CityBridge Community Church
Today we walk through Jonah 4, a chapter that forces us to wrestle with God’s mercy, our comfort, and the mission we’ve been given. After Nineveh repents, Jonah is angry, depressed, and ready to quit. Why? Because God’s compassion reached people Jonah didn’t want to love. Through a plant, a worm, and a scorching wind, God exposes Jonah’s heart and asks a question that still confronts us today: Should I not care about this city? As we look ahead, we’re reminded that God is not primarily interested in keeping us comfortable. He’s committed to shaping us — and sending us — for...
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267 // We Are Not Grasshoppers
CityBridge Community Church
Standing on the edge of God’s promise is exciting. It’s also terrifying. In Numbers 13, God’s people stand at the doorstep of the Promised Land. The land is good. The promise is clear. But fear creeps in, and suddenly, giants look bigger than God. Ten spies focus on what they lack. Two of them remember who God is. In this message, we explore how fear shapes our vision, how faith reframes reality, and why God’s vision always calls for a decision before it calls for a plan. The difference between moving forward and shrinking back isn’t the size of the obstacle—it’s whether we...
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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...
info_outlineThis week, we’re taking a one-week break from our Radical series for a one-off message from David Marvin called "The 10 Truths That Hold Up a Healthy Church."
In this message, David walks through ten biblical truths that form the foundation of a Christ-centered church. A healthy church is built on unity, humility, generosity, faithfulness, and love, all centered on the person and mission of Jesus Christ.
These truths remind us that the strength of the church is not in what we do but in who we follow. A church that stands on Jesus and lives out His Word becomes a light to the world around it.
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