citylife church is a vibrant, multicultural, spirit-filled, family church, placed in the heart of Tampa Bay to reach the lost, restore the broken, and release people into purpose. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of love, acceptance, and forgiveness where people can pursue an encounter with God.
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CityLife Church Messages
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City Life is a monthly show/podcast where Beverly B. Thompson sits down with guests to talk about making Durham, North Carolina, a great place to live, work, and play.
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Podcast by CityLife Creators
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Podcast by CityLife Church : Greenwood, IN
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Welcome to the weekly message podcast from CityLife Church. CityLife Church meets in the Cineplex Theatre at Highstreet Mall in Abbotsford.
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City Lifestyle is the digital destination for local living - a one-stop-shop for hyper local, expertly created content that inspires and connections communities. While other sites take a content-first approach to providing local information, City Lifestyle sets itself apart by positioning people first - creating a platform that emphasizes the best of what your city has to offer, created and promoted by the people who know it - and represent it best. These authentic voices in each city are ke ...
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Guest speaker Ken Duncan takes us through the places and historical significance of the places Jesus walked and taught. Why do these places still have meaning for Christians today? The ground Jesus walked is filled with spiritual importance, and impacts our own personal journey with Christ.Par Ken Duncan
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Par Pastor Tony Stewart
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Meet New City Manager Bo Ferguson (March 2025)
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39:37The right leader to guide Durham’s future. That’s how new Durham City Manager Bo Ferguson has been described by our city’s elected officials. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with him about his vision for city operations and what challenges he expects to face. About CityLife CityLife, a talk show that features information on cu…
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In this message, Sam Grimshaw takes a look at the often quoted phrase quoted by Christians "In the World but not of the World" and how this applies to how we as followers of Jesus live and work in our community.Par Sam Grimshaw
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As we come into a new series through the gospel of John, Michael Grechko explores Jesus' very first miracle in His ministry--turning water into wine. Why did Jesus wait so long in His life before revealing His glory? The signs and miracles of Jesus' ministry are so important for us to understand why we believe Jesus is who He says He is, as we buil…
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Pastor Tony's message yesterday focused on the life of Joseph, illustrating how God's purpose unfolds through trials and triumphs. Using Genesis 37, he highlighted Joseph's dreams and the jealousy they sparked in his brothers, leading to betrayal and hardship. The six stages of a dream—I thought it, I caught it, I bought it, I sought it, I got it, …
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Why does the Bible speak so much about prayer and fasting? Why should Christians participate in these practices which seem so religious? Gurmit Gill explains Christ's purpose behind these practices, how they can initiate spiritual revivals in our lives and help us to receive the powers of the Holy Spirit.…
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Par Pastor Tony Stewart
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God is bringing a revival to our nation for His Kingdom. But will we be ready? Racquel Bisinella-Duns brings us a powerful message reflecting on God's plan for our city and nation, and how we can build the foundation to this revival.Par Racquel Bisinella-Duns
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Par Bishop Mitchell Cordor
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God has put a seed inside each Christian. A seed of multiplication. How can we grow, nurture, and make this seed flourish? Praba Nagaratnam encourages us to find the seed the Spirit has implanted in us and let it grow beyond ourselves.Par Praba Nagaratnam
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Pastor Kaci’s message emphasized that while conflict in relationships is inevitable, how we handle it determines the outcome. Rooted in Matthew 22:37-39, she reminded us that loving God and others is our highest calling. She encouraged inviting God into our conflicts, having courageous conversations, listening intently, and choosing kindness. Drawi…
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As we come into this new year together as a Church, we ground everything we do with a vision. This year develops on our Fully Alive vision into Overflowing Life, where each of us find where we can overflow the blessings God has given us onto others. Andrew Chisholm establishes this vision practically and Biblically, as our foundation for the coming…
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Pastor Tony's message emphasized that before Jesus gave us the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20), He first gave us the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40), making love the foundation for our mission. We cannot effectively make disciples if we do not first love God with all our heart, soul, and mind and love our neighbors as ourselves—even when t…
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CityLife in coming into a new season and a new vision this year. We believe God is moving and working to restore what the enemy has taken, and to overflow us with His blessing. Paul explores themes of restoration throughout the Bible and how these stories are relevant to our new season and vision.Par Paul Molyneux
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Waste Reduction Initiatives in Durham (Feb 2025)
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33:25Have you ever wondered whether tossing that soda can in the blue bin actually helps to save energy? Or how your banana peels could be the secret to reducing pollution? If so, this CityLife episode is for you. Host Beverly Thompson talks with Casey Harris-Pratt and Muriel Williman about how these simple acts aren’t just saving our landfills, they’re…
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Pastor Jason’s message yesterday centered on the call for believers to live as the salt of the earth and the light of the world, drawing from Matthew 5:13–16. He emphasized that as salt, Christians are called to bring flavor, preserve goodness, and cleanse through their influence, warning against losing their effectiveness by conforming to worldly …
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The Bible describes worship in ways we probably find strange or unfamiliar. But worship is more than just the songs we sing or the music we play. Worship is in everything we do. God desires, calls and made us to adore Him. Michael Grechko delves into all the broadness and confusing parts of what worship is, why we do it, and how we can worship the …
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In Pastor Tony’s sermon, Jesus in WE, he highlights the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, drawing from Acts 1:8, which calls believers to be witnesses in their communities and beyond. The message emphasizes how the mission begins with Jesus in me—empowered by the Spirit to reach Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Moving to…
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What does persistence mean for the Christian? No matter our past, God calls us to keep coming back to Christ over and over again. Clem Fung encourages us that we are not alone in this struggle, but the Holy Spirit equips us with power and endurance.Par Clem Fung
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The Weight Of The Water Pot
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44:15In Pastor Kaci's message, she emphasizes the transformative power of surrendering anxiety and trusting in God’s provision. Drawing from Proverbs 12:25, Hebrews 12:1, and Philippians 4:6-8, she outlines four practical steps: Pray First, reminding us to bring every concern to God with thanksgiving and experience His peace; Think Right, encouraging us…
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How are we placing ourselves this year? Positioned and ready for God's calling and purposes? Or stuck in the same spot and the same habits? Chris challenges us to look inwards to how we are preparing ourselves for God's purposes for our lives. God is reaching out to us, we just have to turn around and reach back.…
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Pastor Tony's message reflects on Jesus' heart, as seen in Luke 19:41, where Jesus weeps over Jerusalem, revealing His deep compassion and desire for spiritual renewal. The call to embody "Jesus in Me," "Jesus in We," and "Jesus in My City" begins with personal transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8), empowering believers to …
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God is calling us to rebuild walls and to align ourselves with His plan for us. Layla encourages us to pray and to not stop praying so that we can come into the fulness of what God has for us in 2025.Par Layla Nahavandi
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It's easy to feel like joy is impossible when our lives get difficult. But God is in the business of bringing and restoring full and everlasting joy to His people. Guest speaker Dan Lian shares on how we can experience more joy in the ways God calls us.Par Dan Lian
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El Shaddai • Shalom • Emmanuel • Jesus • Alpha & Omega
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20:54Pastor Tony’s message emphasizes the profound revelation of God’s character and presence through Jesus Christ, bridging the Old Testament and New Testament. The names of God—El Shaddai ("God Almighty") and Jehovah Shalom ("The Lord Our Peace")—find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6, where He is called Wonderful, Couns…
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What do Christians mean when they say, "Come, Lord Jesus"? At Christmas we celebrate how Christ came into the world as a child and gave up His power and position in heaven to save us. But there is another coming of Christ which the Bible speaks about. Andrew speaks on what this means, how we should view the second coming, and how we can long for Hi…
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Pastor Brian highlights the ever-present and faithful nature of God. Drawing from Ezekiel 48:35, he reminds us that God's presence is constant, even when we focus on problems rather than the Problem Solver. Through Psalm 139, we are assured that God is with us in our darkest doubts and furthest wanderings. Pastor Brian also reflects on Jehovah El R…
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Pastor Tony's message emphasizes the unwavering faithfulness of God and His provision in every circumstance, as seen in Abraham’s obedience in Genesis 22. Through the testing of Abraham, God revealed Himself as Jehovah-Jireh, the Lord who provides, demonstrating that trust in God’s promises brings blessing and multiplication. Pastor Tony highlights…
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Seven hundred and fifty years before Jesus' birth, God promised He would send a saviour into the world through a virgin. In the first century Roman world in Bethlehem, this promise was fulfilled. Mike Grechko explores the context and importance of Jesus' birth and how His incarnation makes Him our Saviour and King.…
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Bishop Mitchell Corder shows us scriptures that reveal the multifaceted nature of God as Creator, Restorer, and Personal God. As Elohim, He is the all-powerful Creator who brought the universe into existence out of nothing (Genesis 1:1; Hebrews 11:3), and the Restorer who transformed the formless and empty earth into a place of beauty and order (Ge…
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The Mission of Every Believer
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32:02Justice is not only about righting wrongs, but most importantly it is about the restoration and uplifting of relationships. God is calling every believer to seek and show justice in this broken world, so that all may see a glimpse into His Kingdom. Paulos shows how God loves justice and why it should be the mission of each Christian to pursue justi…
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Police and Fire Diverse Workforce Recruiting Practices (Dec 2024)
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24:55Police and Fire Diverse Workforce Recruiting Practices Hiring and maintaining a well-qualified workforce that mirrors the rich diversity of Durham is a priority for the City as a whole, but especially for the Police and Fire Departments. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Assistant Fire Chief David Swain, Fire Driver Tim McK…
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As we conclude our series ‘Matters of The Heart’ and enter into Thanksgiving week, Pastor Jason reminds us of the importance of gratitude. For most believers, it’s “easy” to thank God after we experience a victory, but what about thanking God before the victory? Now that can be challenging, even more so thanking God and extending gratitude towards …
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Going through grief is hard. But we never go through it alone, even when we feel lonely. God knows, understands, and has been through the struggles of grief. He promises that He is with us always and that Christ is our one true purpose and hope. Brisita explores the theme of grief and how God gives us meaning through it.…
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Par Pastor Joe Dobbins
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Jesus, in His earthly ministry, taught and spoke about God's Kingdom. But perhaps the most impactful part of Jesus' ministry is the example He left for His followers. Christ came to serve and not to be served, and shows us how we are called to serve others.Par Paul Molyneux
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In week 2 of this series, Pastor Tony delves into the spiritual importance of nurturing a healthy heart, rooted in the wisdom of Proverbs 4:23. He draws insightful parallels between physical heart health and spiritual well-being, highlighting “enemies” of the heart, such as fear, guilt, and anger that can disrupt our inner peace. The message encour…
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Jesus' parable of the Rich Fool doesn't just apply to those of us blessed with earthly abundance. Even with little our hearts can turn to greed instead of generosity. Andrew Chisholm explores this parable and how we can lean into God's Word to help us develop hearts ready to give cheerfully.Par Andrew Chisholm
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The Disease of Disappointments
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45:30Pastor Kaci delivers a powerful message about how our hearts' condition affects the direction of our lives. Proverbs 4:23 advises, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." If we do not address the root of bitterness and unforgiveness, it can hinder our intimacy with God. We must ask the Holy Spirit to reveal our hurt…
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The Parable of the Great Banquet
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44:03Who is the Host in Jesus' parable of the banquet? And why does Jesus tell this parable to the Pharisees? Liz brings this parable to life, urging us to receive the gift of salvation, embrace our mission in expanding God's Kingdom, and cultivating an intimate relationship with Him.Par Liz Thong
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The Next Chapter For Wanda Page (Nov 2024)
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47:28This Episode Celebrating more than three decades of public service to the City of Durham. In July, City Manager Wanda Page announced her retirement effective January 1, 2025. In our new City Life interview, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with City Manager Page to reflect on her 36-year career serving the Bull City, and to ask her questions subm…
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Christ cried for justice while on earth, He brought justice for Christians through His death, and He will bring justice in the end for us all. What does justice for the sheep and the goats look like? James Thompson explores this parable as we try to love others in a new way everyday.Par James Thompson
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In the 1st century, two radically different men met by the power of the Spirit, and this encounter would change Ethopia for the rest of history. God is still working and moving through His people and wants to use our everyday experiences to grow His Kingdom. Bruce Hills shares an encouraging message on the divine impact of our evangelism.…
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Par Pastor Tony Stewart
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The Bible's Best Kept Secret
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34:40Why did Jesus use parables and what secrets hide beyond the stories he told? Michael Grechko goes through the parable of the sower as he opens our new series, Beyond the Story. While at first the disciples cannot understand Jesus' words, they soon perceive that this parable lays the foundation for understanding all the parables of the Kingdom.…
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Par Pastor Brian Hall
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Encourage One Another Daily
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32:13Why should we encourage each other? And why is this call to encourage repeated so often in the New Testament? Praba shares on why it is so vital for Christians to uplift each other in the struggles of life.Par Praba Nagaratnam
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What good is the gospel to us if we continue to hold on to our old selves? God wants us to transform us to be the character of Christ, but we must submit our lives to Him. Dave speaks a powerful word on how we can give our lives over to God's purposes and His work in the Great Commission.Par Dave Edgar
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