Church of the City New York

This week, with the return of Pastor Jon from sabbatical, we continue our 1 Peter sermon series, Citizens. We want our identity as God's chosen, royal priesthood to be the truest thing about us. // 2019-07-21 "As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 2: 4-5 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

What we think about the future affects the way we live in the present. This week, we continue our 1 Peter sermon series, Citizens, with a word from teacher Tyler Prieb, about how we can live with hope in a culture of despair. // 2019-07-14 "Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming." 1 Peter 1: 13 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

We are walking through a study of 1 Peter this summer, learning from the early church how they loved as a counter culture for the common good in their day. Pastor Suzy launches this series, Citizens, with a word from 1 Peter 1:1-12 about the Living Hope we have in Jesus, a hope we can experience even in the midst of suffering. "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Peter 1: 1-3 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

Concluding our summer sermon series on revival, visiting teacher and native New Yorker Dimetra Barrios delivers a powerful word from Matthew 10 about the power of simple prayers from disciples who believe God will do what He promised to do—through them. // 2019-06-30 "As you go, proclaim this message, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.'" Matthew 10:7 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

Continuing our summer sermon series on revival, visiting teacher Mark Sayers exhorts us to move beyond proficiency and competence to humility, hunger, and spiritual power. // 2019-06-23 "For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk, but of Power." 1 Corinthians 4:20 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

Continuing our summer sermon series on revival, visiting teacher Stephanie London explains how revival begins in the heart with a word from 1 Peter. // 2019-06-16 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy..." 1 Peter 1:3-8 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

Teaching pastor, Suzy Silk, continues our summer sermon series on revival with a word from Matthew 13 on how revival takes root with small beginnings. // 2019-06-16 "He told them another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.' He told them still another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty poundsa]">[a] of flour until it worked all through the dough.'" Matthew 13:31-33 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

On Pentecost Sunday, visiting pastor Adam Durso continues our summer sermon series on Revival with a word from Ezekiel's vision of the River from the Temple. // 2019-06-09 "As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and then led me through water that was ankle-deep. He measured off another thousand cubits and led me through water that was knee-deep. He measured off another thousand and led me through water that was up to the waist. He measured off another thousand, but now it was a river that I could not cross, because the water had risen and was deep enough to swim in—a river that no one could cross. He asked me, 'Son of man, do you see this?'" Ezekiel 47:3-6 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

Visiting pastor Cory Russell launches our summer sermon series on Revival with a word about prayer and the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. // 2019-06-02 "Most of us want the perfect Christian life without the invasion of the third preson of the Trinity. You cannot love Jesus or become more like Jesus without the Holy Spirit." –Cory Russell Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this bonus episode, pastor Banning Liebscher, from Jesus Culture, gifts our church with two talks on the nature and purpose of true Community to mature us. We've included both his talks in this podcast. // 2019-05-05 "We don't even know it, but we approach church in different ways, and many times, we do not approach it as a family. It is the family structure that is built to mature people. The natural flow of family is sons and daughters who have matured until they become parents." Banning Liebscher Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk concludes our sermon series on Kingdom Values by examining the Power of God, the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to live out the other values. // 2019-05-26 "For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God." 2 Timothy 1: 6-8 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, Tyler Prieb continues our sermon series on Kingdom Values by examining the Mission of God, which is to rescue humanity, renew all things, out of His love, in order to reign with and live among his global family. // 2019-05-19 "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." – 2 Corinthians 5:20-22 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

After Easter, Jesus spent 40 days with his followers talking to them about the kingdom of God. In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues our sermon series on Kingdom Values by examining radical New Testament Community from Acts 2. // 2019-05-12 "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." – Acts 2:42-47 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

After Easter, Jesus spent 40 days with his followers talking to them about the kingdom of God. In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk continues our sermon series on Kingdom Values by examining our Identity, and the significance that God is the one who names us. // 2019-05-05 "But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.' " – Isaiah 43: 1 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

After Easter, Jesus spent 40 days with his followers talking to them about the kingdom of God. In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson opens our new sermon series on Kingdom Values by examining the first priority of the Kingdom of Heaven, the announcement of the Gospel, the good news of salvation. // 2019-04-28 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed— a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith.'" Romans 1:16-17 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson concludes our Lenten sermon series on Easter Sunday, examining Jesus' final word from the cross, "It is finished." // 2019-04-21 "Jesus didn't rise from the dead and go to the centers of power; he showed up to his friends so they would understand his love. Jesus is the answer to our despair." - Jon Tyson Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues our Lenten sermon series, examining Jesus' final words from the cross. Jesus' ultimate surrender to the Father stands in stark contrast to the spirit of control that so dominates our lives today. // 2019-04-14 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23: 44-49 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues our Lenten sermon series, examining Jesus' final words from the cross. Jesus voluntarily offered Himself to be forsaken by His Father, so that we so that we can experience adoption as God's children. // 2019-04-07 At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" (which means "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"). Mark 15: 33-34 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues our Lenten sermon series, examining Jesus' final words from the cross. Jesus' thirst shows not only his human vulnerability, but his divine provision for our deliverance. // 2019-03-31 Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." A jar of vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on the stalk of a hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips. When he had received the drink he said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19: 28-30 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk continues our Lenten sermon series, examining Jesus' final words from the cross. Through Jesus' death, we find ultimate salvation. // 2019-03-24 "Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, "Father,forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is God's Messiah, the Chosen One." The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar and said, "If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself." There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the jews. One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Jesus answered him, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." Luke 23:32-43 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk continues our Lenten sermon series, examining Jesus' final words from the cross. Jesus created a new definition for family and how to take each other as our own. // 2019-03-17 "When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. "Let's not tear it," they said to one another. "Let's decide by lot who will get it." This happened that the scripture might be fulfilled that said, "They divided my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment." So this is what the soldiers did. Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, "Woman, here is your son," and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." From that time on, this disciple took her into his home." John 19: 23-27 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson begins our Lenten sermon series, examining Jesus' final words from the cross. Jesus' forgiveness of His enemies is what needs to define our Christian identity today. // 2019-03-10 " When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. " Luke 23: 33-34 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson wraps up the sermon series, I AM Statements of Jesus, and examines Jesus' claim as being the source of true power and fruit for our lives. // 2019-03-03 "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me." John 15:4 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk continues in the sermon series, I AM Statements of Jesus, and dissects the exclusivity of Jesus' claim as the Way, Truth and Life. // 2019-02-24 "My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 13:36-14:10a Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues in the sermon series, I AM Statements of Jesus. Jesus is the door, the way through which we come in and find life. // 2019-02-17 " I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. " John 10:9-10 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues in the sermon series, I AM Statements of Jesus. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, driven by love to leave the ninety-nine to find the lost one. // 2019-02-10 "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn't he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?" Luke 15:4 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson continues the sermon series, I AM Statements, where Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd, meeting the core human desire for leadership. // 2019-02-03 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep." John 10: 11 Church of the City New York https://church.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk continues the sermon series, I AM Statements, where Jesus calls Himself the light of the world, bringing revelation into our lives with His presence. // 2019-01-27 " When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.' " John 8: 12 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson launches us into a new sermon series during Epiphany, the I AM statements of Jesus. Here, Jesus calls Himself the bread of life, providing for our deepest desires of being known, valued and included. // 2019-01-20 " Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life.Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.' " John 6: 35 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Pete Grieg, from the 24-7 Prayer Movement, encourages us to pursue the presence of God with a teaching from Exodus 33: 1-18. // 2019-01-13 " The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. " Exodus 33: 11a Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson sets our vision for the New Year with a teaching from Romans 12: 10 on how God's operating system is honor. // 2019-01-06 " Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. " Romans 12: 10 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson teaches from Luke 2: 8-15 on the implications of the message the shepherds received from the angels, as we observe the third week of Advent. // 2018-12-16 " But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. " Luke 2: 10-11 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from Isaiah 9: 2-7 on the impossible promise of Peace, made possible only through the blood of Jesus, as we observe the second week of Advent. // 2018-12-09 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end." Isaiah 9: 6-7a Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson teaches from Matthew 2: 1-18 on the subversive threat of Hope, as we observe the first week of Advent. // 2018-12-02 " 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.' " Matthew 2: 6 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21 on why secrecy must be stronger than applause, in the last sermon of the This Must Be Stronger Than That series // 2018-11-25 "But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6: 3-4 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from John 11: 35 on why grieving and lamenting, which keeps us human, must be stronger than dismissing, as part of the This Must Be Stronger Than That series // 2018-11-04 "Jesus wept." John 11: 35 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from Jeremiah 31: 31-34 on why commitment must be stronger than preference, as part of the This Must Be Stronger Than That series // 2018-10-14 "This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time," declares the Lord. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people." Jeremiah 31:32 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from Romans 11:33-12:2 on why truth must be stronger than lies in our hearts and minds, as part of the This Must Be Stronger Than That series // 2018-09-23 "Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson teaches from Romans 1 on why worship must be stronger than idolatry in the church, as part of the This Must Be Stronger Than That series // 2018-09-16 "They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshipped and served created things rather than the Creator..." - Romans 1:25 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson teaches from Ephesians 3 on God's plan for the church, as part of the This Must Be Stronger Than That series // 2018-09-09 "His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known..." - Ephesians 3:10 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from Luke 10 on how we play into the plan of Jesus' strategy to reach the lost, as part of Teach Us To Pray series // 2018-09-02 "Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Go! I am sending you out ..." - Luke 10:2b-3a Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this talk from our Fall Vision Conference, Chief of Staff Tyler Prieb outlines our key ministry priorities for our church community as a whole, highlighting some of the key initiatives and events coming in the months ahead. // 2018-08-25 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this talk from our Fall Vision Conference, Pastor Jon Tyson delivers a sermon from 2nd Timothy, discussing the types of people Paul instructs Timothy to entrust with leadership in the church at Ephesus, and the implications for our church in New York City. // 2018-08-25 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson teaches from Habakkuk 3 on seeking God intently in prayer for spiritual awakening, as part of Teach Us To Pray series // 2018-08-26 "For ten or eleven years I prayed for revival. I spent whole nights reading accounts of revivals or talking about them. It was the Spirit who in this way was driving me to think about revivals" - Evan Roberts Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, guest pastor Rich Villodas teaches from Acts 12 on the power of intercessory prayer, as part of Teach Us To Pray series // 2018-08-19 "Intercession is a form of hospitality because we welcome others into our inmost sanctuary of compassion" - Marjorie Thompson Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, guest pastor Ralph Castillo teaches from 2 Kings on the need to pray without ceasing, as part of Teach Us To Pray series // 2018-08-12 "Elisha said to the king of Israel, "Strike the ground!" So he struck the ground three times and stopped. But the man of God was angry with him and said, "You should have struck the ground five or six times." - 2 Kings 13:18b-19a Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from Genesis 16 and the core longing to see and be seen, as part of Teach Us To Pray series // 2018-08-05 "The upright shall behold the Lord's face" - Psalm 11:7 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson teaches from Luke 22, on the stages of prayer that lead to a relinquishing of our desires from self to God's will, as part of Teach Us To Pray series // 2018-07-29 "Father, not my will, but yours be done" - Jesus Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, guest speaker pastor Adam Durso teaches from 1 Samuel, on choosing to stand up and believe in the power of God again, as part of Teach Us To Pray series // 2018-07-22 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC

In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from Ezekiel 1, on why we need God to reveal his Glory, as part of Teach Us To Pray series // 2018-07-15 "Christ is you, the hope of glory" - Colossians 1:27 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC