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Exhortations, meditations, and encouragement from and for Cities Church
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Confess Temptation, Avoid Devastation
Too often, we wait until there is a great fall. We feel the tug of temptation. A thought. An attitude. But we stay silent. Don't forget this is war...
Life Groups: Why? What? How?
This exhortation takes closer look at the why, what, and how of Life Groups at Cities Church.
Hope Amid Hopelessness
One of the things I look forward to each fall is the new TV line-up.
Day of the Lord and the Lord’s Day
One of the central themes of the Minor Prophets is the Day of the Lord. It shows up explicitly for the first time in Joel.
God and Us
What does God have to do with me? How we answer this question is the most important thing about us.
The Battle to See
Iraqi war veteran talks about the sense of purpose and the battle among us that we must fight to see.
Introducing The Foyer
The Foyer is a new Wednesday gathering this fall that teaches through the mission and vision of Cities Church.
In the Pit
The gospel of grace is the only thing that gives true and lasting hope that can never be taken from you, even when it seems like it’s been ripped from your fingers.
Real with Who We Are
Apart from Jesus, we are a collection profoundly weak, sad, and pathetic people. This is the grim reality of our plight. But there’s more.
Imperturbable in the Face of Goodness
Our fearlessness — our not being afraid, not being frightened — communicates truth about God.
Our Hate-Love Relationship with Confession
This hate-love relationship with confession is why we do it every week.
How We Rationalize Sin
God designed us to be seekers of good. Sin distorts and corrupts this seeking, but it does not obliterate it altogether.