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Week 2—> - [Incarnation & Atonement (Week 2)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/incarnation-and-atonement-week2/) - Incarnation & Atonement (Week 2) "The Biblical Storyline" - [Incarnation & Atonement (Week 3)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/incarnation-and-atonement-week3/) - Incarnation & Atonement (Week 3) "The Deity of Christ" - [Incarnation & Atonement (Week 4)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/incarnation-and-atonement-week4/) - Incarnation & Atonement (Week 4) "The Humanity of Christ" - [Incarnation & Atonement (Week 5)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/incarnation-and-atonement-week5/) - Incarnation & Atonement (Week 5) "The Road to Chalcedon" - [Incarnation & Atonement (Week 6)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/incarnation-and-atonement-week6/) - Incarnation & Atonement (Week 6) "The Council of Chalcedon" - [Incarnation & Atonement (Week 7)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/incarnation-and-atonement-week7/) - Incarnation & Atonement (Week 7) "The Threefold Office" - [Incarnation & Atonement (Week 8)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/incarnation-and-atonement-week8/) - Incarnation & Atonement (Week 8) "The Atonement: Historical Theology" - [Incarnation & Atonement (Week 9)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/incarnation-and-atonement-week9/) - Incarnation & Atonement (Week 9) "Biblical Data: Part 1" - [Putting the Bible Together (Week 1)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/putting-the-bible-together/) - Putting the Bible Together (Week 1) "The Nature of Scripture" Week 2 —> - [Putting the Bible Together (Week 2)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/puttingthebibletogetherweek2/) - Putting the Bible Together (Week 2) "The Three Contexts of Biblical Interpretation" - [Putting the Bible Together (Week 3)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/puttingtogetherthebibleweek3/) - Putting the Bible Together (Week 3) "The Close, Continuing, & Complete Contexts of Biblical Passages" - [Putting the Bible Together (Week 4)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/puttingtogetherthebibleweek4/) - Putting the Bible Together (Week 4) "The Covenant at Creation" - [Putting the Bible Together (Week 5)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/puttingtogetherthebibleweek5/) - Putting the Bible Together (Week 5) "The Noahic and Abrahamic Covenants" - [Putting the Bible Together (Week 6)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/puttingtogetherthebibleweek6/) - Putting the Bible Together (Week 6) "Israel and the Mosaic (Old) Covenant" - [Putting the Bible Together (Week 7)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/puttingtogetherthebibleweek7/) - Putting the Bible Together (Week 7) "The Davidic Covenant" - [Putting the Bible Together (Week 8)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/puttingtogetherthebibleweek8/) - Putting the Bible Together (Week 8) "The Old Testament Prophets" - [Putting the Bible Together (Week 9)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/puttingtogetherthebibleweek9/) - Putting the Bible Together (Week 9) "Jesus Christ & the New Covenant" - [Putting the Bible Together (Week 10)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/puttingtogetherthebibleweek10/) - Putting the Bible Together (Week 10) "The Church: A People Full of the Spirit" - [Putting the Bible Together (Week 11)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/puttingtogetherthebibleweek11/) - Putting the Bible Together (Week 11) "The New Creation: A World Full of God's Glory" - [Week 1: The Biblical Case](https://www.holycitychurch.net/beingbaptistweek1/) - Week 1: The Biblical Case What is the Church? Being Baptist Study Guide (Week 1) Week 2—> - [Week 2: The Theological Case](https://www.holycitychurch.net/beingbaptistweek2/) - Week 2: The Theological Case A Baptist Doctrine of the Church Being Baptist Study Guide (Week 2) - [Week 3: Pentecost to Puritanism](https://www.holycitychurch.net/beingbaptistweek3/) - Week 3: Pentecost to Puritanism History of the Baptists (Part 1) Being Baptist Study Guide (Week 3) - [Week 4: Baptists in England and America to Today](https://www.holycitychurch.net/beingbaptistweek4/) - Week 4: Baptists in England and America to Today History of the Baptists (Part 2) Being Baptist Study Guide (Week 4) - [What is the Gospel?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/what-is-the-gospel/) - July 24, 2019 (Transcript) The word “gospel” means “good news,” so the question really is: what is the good news? In Matthew 4:17, Matthew writes that Jesus began to preach saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” But just a chapter later in Matthew 5:17, Jesus teaches in his Sermon on the - [Do you need the local church?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/do-you-need-the-local-church/) - July 25, 2019 (Transcript) I’ve heard many professing Christians say something along the lines of “I have a personal relationship with Jesus, I don’t need the local church.” And today, social media, live streaming worship, and “online church services” have created even greater opportunities for Christians to avoid regularly gathering in person with the local - [Is the Bible Reliable?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/is-the-bible-reliable/) - July 26, 2019 (Transcript) When Muslims or atheists argue that the Bible has been corrupted and is full of errors, it might seem troubling, initially, for some Christians that we don’t have any of the original manuscripts or writings of the Old Testament and New Testament books. How do we know that the Bibles we - [Is there unity in the Bible?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/is-there-unity-in-the-bible/) - July 27, 2019 (Transcript) In recent months, there’s been movement towards downplaying the usefulness of reading the Old Testament. Some teachers seem to be parroting the early church heretic, Marcion, who argued the god of the Old Testament was different from the New Testament god. Marcion strove to eject the Old Testament from Christian living - [Is the Bible true?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/is-the-bible-true/) - July 30, 2019 (Transcript) What is the nature of the Bible and is it true? The Bible is self-attesting—it claims to be God’s Word, God’s revelation of Himself and of His work in all of His creation. The Bible claims to be the final authority in understanding ourselves, reality, and our Creator-God. This claim is repeated - [How is Scripture relevant today?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/episode-6-how-is-scripture-relevant-today/) - July 31, 2019 (Transcript) To answer the questions—what is the nature of the Bible and how is it relevant today?—let’s first look at the common viewpoint of truth and authority today. The last 100+ years of Western philosophy has shifted how a person sees the world and interprets reality. What Christians often hear today from - [What does it mean to be Baptist?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/what-does-it-mean-to-be-baptist/) - August 15, 2019 (Transcript) What does it mean to be Baptist? There a lot of conceptions out there. Of course, my first and primary identity is as a Christian—there’s no disputing that—and that’s the case for my other Baptist brothers and sisters, along with our brothers and sisters from the Presbyterian, Anglican, Methodist, and other - [Who has authority in the local church?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/who-has-authority-in-the-local-church/) - August 16, 2019 (Transcript) How is the local church governed? Or who has final authority in the local church? Is it a Pope? Bishops? Do elders or pastors rule and make most, if not all, decisions? What about presbyteries, synods, and general assemblies? Is every decision, including the carpet and paint colors, voted on by - [What is a pastor? Who may serve as a pastor?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/what-is-a-pastor-who-may-serve-as-a-pastor/) - August 20, 2019 (Transcript) What is a pastor or elder? Who may serve in the office of elder in the local church? These two questions are very important in the life of the local church because God has organized his local churches in a particular way for His glory and the advance of His gospel. - [What is a deacon? May a woman serve as a deacon?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/what-is-a-deacon-may-a-woman-serve-as-a-deacon/) - August 21, 2019 (Transcript) What is a deacon? Who may serve in the office of deacon? Though Scripture prohibits women from serving as pastors, does the Bible permit women to serve as deacons? These are important questions for each local church to answer. To review: there are two offices in the local church—elder and deacon. - [Assessing Atheism and Its Problem of Evil](https://www.holycitychurch.net/assessing-atheism-and-its-problem-of-evil/) - August 23, 2019 (Transcript) How can a good God exist in an evil world? This question addresses the problem of evil. What’s important for every Christian to understand is that the problem of evil is a serious problem for everyone, regardless of your views on God, religion, and the world. Atheists have a problem of evil, - [Christ's Cross and Crown (Week 1): Hebrews 1:1-2:4](https://www.holycitychurch.net/christs-cross-and-crown-the-supremacy-of-gods-new-covenant-in-hebrews-week-1/) - In week 1, Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 1:1-2:4, demonstrating that the Son of God is the fulfillment of all the OT promises and patterns and is greater than the angels. Week 2—> - [Christ's Cross and Crown (Week 2): Hebrews 2:5–18](https://www.holycitychurch.net/christs-cross-and-crown-the-supremacy-of-gods-new-covenant-in-hebrews-week-2/) - In week 2, Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 2:5–18, demonstrating that the Son of God is greater than angels and he is the great high priest that his people need. - [Christ's Cross and Crown (Week 3): Hebrews 3:1–4:13](https://www.holycitychurch.net/christs-cross-and-crown-the-supremacy-of-gods-new-covenant-in-hebrews-week-3/) - In week 3, Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 3:1–4:13, showing that Jesus is greater than Moses and Joshua and Christians must persevere in the faith in order to enter God's rest. - [Christ's Cross and Crown (Week 4): Hebrews 3:7–5:10](https://www.holycitychurch.net/christs-cross-and-crown-the-supremacy-of-gods-new-covenant-in-hebrews-week-4/) - In week 4, Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 3:7–5:10, teaching us that Jesus is our High Priest after the order of Melchizedek and we enter God's rest by following the Son of God through our faith-filled obedience. - [Christ's Cross and Crown (Week 5): Hebrews 5:1–6:20](https://www.holycitychurch.net/christs-cross-and-crown-the-supremacy-of-gods-new-covenant-in-hebrews-week-5/) - In week 5, Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 5:1–6:20, teaching us that Jesus is our High Priest after the order of Melchizedek and God's apostasy warnings are a means by which He keeps Christians enduring in the faith. - [Christ's Cross and Crown (Week 6): Hebrews 7:1–28](https://www.holycitychurch.net/christs-cross-and-crown-the-supremacy-of-gods-new-covenant-in-hebrews-week-6/) - In week 6, Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 7:1–28, teaching us that our High Priest, Jesus Christ, is better than the Levitical priesthood and the new covenant he mediates is better than the old covenant because God has sworn that the Son is a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. - [Christ's Cross and Crown (Week 7): Hebrews 8:1–13](https://www.holycitychurch.net/christs-cross-and-crown-the-supremacy-of-gods-new-covenant-in-hebrews-week-7/) - In week 7, Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 8:1–13, teaching us that since Jesus Christ is our faithful High Priest forever after the order of Melchizedek, the Son brings the new covenant that is much better than ethnic Israel's old covenant received under the Levitical priesthood. - [Christ's Cross and Crown (Week 8): Hebrews 9–10](https://www.holycitychurch.net/christs-cross-and-crown-the-supremacy-of-gods-new-covenant-in-hebrews-week-8/) - In week 8, Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 9–10, teaching us that through the priestly work and perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God's new covenant people are forgiven and will be sanctified and kept as they endure difficulty and suffering for the Christian faith. - [Christ's Cross and Crown (Week 9): Hebrews 11–12](https://www.holycitychurch.net/christs-cross-and-crown-the-supremacy-of-gods-new-covenant-in-hebrews-week-9/) - In week 9, Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 11–12, teaching us that Old Testament saints serve as examples of faith to us in the midst of our suffering and waiting for God's promises to be fulfilled, and that God uses our suffering as a means of disciplining us and conforming us into the image of Jesus - [Christ's Cross and Crown (Week 10): Hebrews 12–13](https://www.holycitychurch.net/christs-cross-and-crown-the-supremacy-of-gods-new-covenant-in-hebrews-week-10/) - In week 10, Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 12–13, teaching us that Christians must run the race to the Holy City with endurance because of the unsurpassing glory of God's Son, Jesus Christ, and his new covenant work. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.holycitychurch.net/) - SHINING OUR LIGHT. 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[Genesis 6-9 | God Rescues the Godly](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-6-9-god-rescues-the-godly/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 6:9-9:29, teaching us to: (1) pay attention to God's judgment of the wicked; (2) praise and pursue the Lord who rescues the godly; and, (3) put your faith in the Last Adam, Jesus Christ. - [Genesis 6-8 | Salvation through Judgment](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-6-8-salvation-through-judgment-noah-the-flood/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 6:9-8:22, teaching us to see Noah's example to pursue the righteousness of God through faith and flee God's judgment by running to God's salvation in Christ! - [Genesis 6 | Demon-Babies, Nephilim, and God's Judgment](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-6-demon-babies-nephilim-and-gods-judgment/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 6:1-8, teaching us that we must strive to rightly understand and apply tough passages of Scripture, as well as stick to Christ by faith as we flee sin and God's judgment. - [Genesis 5 | The Way of Seth & Faith](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-5-the-way-of-seth-faith/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 5:1–32, teaching us that we must walk with God by following the legacy of faith found in Seth and his promised son, Jesus Christ. - [Philippians 1 | King Jesus Is Our Greatest Joy](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-king-jesus-is-our-greatest-joy/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:25-26, teaching us that living for King Jesus is our greatest joy. - [Philippians 1 | The Meaningful Christian Life](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-the-meaningful-christian-life/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:22-24, teaching us that the Christian life is overwhelmingly meaningful. - [Philippians 1 | The Christian Profits in Death](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-the-christian-profits-in-death/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:21, teaching us that the Christian profits in death because to die is to be with Christ. - [Philippians 1 | We Can Be Excited for the Future](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-we-can-be-excited-for-the-future/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:20-21, teaching us that, when our goal is to honor Christ, we can be eagerly excited about the future. - [Philippians 1 | We Can Rejoice in Trials](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-we-can-rejoice-in-trials/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:18-19, teaching us that we can rejoice in trials because God's good plan cannot fail. - [John 11 | I AM the Resurrection & Life](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/john-11-i-am-the-resurrection-life/) - Pastor Michael examines John 11:1-46, teaching us that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. - [Genesis 2 | God Creates Mankind](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-2-god-creates-mankind/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 2:4-25, teaching us to read the Genesis 2 creation account on the Bible's terms and to live in right covenant relationship with God as His image-bearers. - [Genesis 2 | Trust the Last Adam](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-2-trust-the-last-adam/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 2:4–25, teaching us that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, but we must trust the Last Adam, Jesus Christ, in order to be reconciled with our Creator God. - [Genesis 1-2 | Be Fruitful & Multiply in Christ](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-1-2-be-fruitful-multiply-in-christ/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 1:1-2:25, teaching us to be fruitful and multiply in Christ as New Covenant creations. - [Genesis 3 | The Fall of Humanity](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-3-the-fall-of-humanity/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 3:1-24, teaching us that we must be trusting God's Word, killing sin, and running in hope to the Last Adam, Jesus Christ, after humanity's fall into sin. - [Genesis 3 | Sin and Judgment](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-3-sin-and-judgment/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 3:1-24, teaching us to: (1) recognize sin, its temptations and its consequences; AND, (2) run to the Last Adam, Jesus, as your representative. - [Genesis 4 | The Way of Cain & Unbelief](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-4-the-way-of-cain-unbelief/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 4:1-26, teaching us to turn from the way of Cain by killing sin and trusting in the promised seed of the woman, Jesus Christ, who has crushed the head of the serpent. - [Genesis 1-2 | What About Evolution?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-1-2-what-about-evolution/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 1:1-2:25, teaching us that our assumptions about the world and its origins must be informed by God's revelation, and Christians must be prepared to give a biblical defense to the "problem" of creation. - [Genesis 1–2 | I Will Give You Rest](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-1-2-i-will-give-you-rest/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 1:1-2:25, teaching us that God's rest on the seventh day of the creation week is fulfilled and found in Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God. - [Philippians 1 | Our Motivation Matters](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-our-motivation-matters/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:12-18a, teaching us that while the Gospel is our main concern, our motivations matter. - [Philippians 1 | The (Messy) Advance of the Gospel](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-the-messy-advance-of-the-gospel/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:15-18a, teaching us that God uses sinful saints to advance His gospel to the ends of the earth. - [Job 19 | My Redeemer Lives Again](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/my-redeemer-lives-again/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 19:1-29, teaching us that Job (and the rest of the Old Testament) pointed forward to the hope of the resurrection which was fulfilled in the incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ. - [Philippians 1 | Suffering Saints & Gospel Advancement](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-suffering-saints-gospel-advancement/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:12-14, teaching us that Christians suffering for God serves God's purposes and the advance of Christ's gospel. - [Baptism: Initiation, Consecration, and Sanctification](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/baptism-initiation-consecration-and-sanctification/) - Brian continues our sermon series on the church by examining the first of two ordinances that Jesus gave to his church—baptism. - [The Lord's Supper: Remembrance, Proclamation, and Judgment](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-lords-supper-remembrance-proclamation-and-judgment/) - Brian continues our sermon series on the church by examining the second of two ordinances that Jesus gave to his church—the Lord's Supper. - [Church Discipline: A Neglected Grace for the Local Church](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/church-discipline-a-neglected-grace-for-the-local-church/) - Pastor Brian continues our sermon series on the church, outlining how the local church pursues holiness and purity by practicing church discipline. - [The Church: Spiritually Gifted for Every Member Ministry](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-church-spiritually-gifted-for-every-member-ministry/) - Pastor Drew continues our sermon series on the church, outlining how local church members have received spiritual gifts in order to build up the body. - [The Thoughts of God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-thoughts-of-god/) - Pastor Ben Hedrick examines the thoughts of God, particularly as His thoughts are directed towards His people. - [The Church: People Who Pray Big Prayers](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-church-people-who-pray-big-prayers/) - Pastor Brian continues our sermon series on the church, outlining how the local church prays with confidence because of Jesus Christ. - [The Church: The Means of Kingdom Advancement](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-church-the-means-of-kingdom-advancement/) - Pastor Brian continues our sermon series on the church, outlining how the local church is called to share the Gospel through faithful evangelism. - [John 10 | I AM the Good Shepherd](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/john-10-i-am-the-good-shepherd/) - Pastor Michael examines John 10:11-18, teaching us that Jesus Christ is the promised good Shepherd for the people of God. - [The Jaw-Dropping Mercy of God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-jaw-dropping-mercy-of-god/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 21:1–25, teaching us that, in Christ, God is merciful to His people who cannot save themselves. - [Jesus: The King To Whom Judges Points](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesus-the-king-to-whom-judges-points/) - Pastor Drew zooms out and examines the entire book of Judges, teaching us how the book of Judges finds its fullest meaning and fulfillment in the person of work of God's Son, Jesus Christ. - [Advent: The Obedient King Has Come](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/advent-the-obedient-king-has-come/) - Pastor Brian examines Psalm 40, teaching us that we can suffer well because the Son of God became a man and suffered obediently as our King and Priest. - [Advent: Draw Near to Jesus, David's Son and Mighty God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/advent-draw-near-to-jesus-davids-son-and-mighty-god/) - Pastor Brian examines Isaiah 7:14, 9:2-7, and 11:1-16, teaching us that we must draw near and submit to King Jesus, who, as the incarnate Son of God, is both the promised son of David and Mighty God. - [Advent: The Son Sent to Reveal God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/advent-the-son-sent-to-reveal-god/) - Pastor Drew examines John 12:44–50, teaching us that God the Son was sent into the world in order to reveal God the Father and save His people. - [Advent: The How, Who, and What of the Incarnation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/advent-the-how-who-and-what-of-the-incarnation/) - Pastor Michael opens up Matthew 1:18–25, examining the incarnation from Joseph's perspective and teaching us how Jesus came, who Jesus is, and what Jesus confirms for His people. - [Advent: The Love of God in the Incarnation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/advent-the-love-of-god-in-the-incarnation/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 John 4:8–10, teaching us that God's love for His people propelled the incarnate Son's mission. - [Advent: The Victory of the Incarnation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/advent-the-victory-of-the-incarnation/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 2:14-18 and 12:1-3, teaching us that the incarnate Son defeated Satan, propitiated God's wrath for his people, and provides a moral example for Christians to imitate. - [Jesus Speaks Life to Anxious Hearts](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesus-speaks-life-to-anxious-hearts/) - Pastor Drew examines Luke 10:38–42, teaching us through the examples of Mary and Martha to pursue Jesus Christ who gives life to anxious people. - [Heartfelt Prayer to Our Sovereign God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/heartfelt-prayer-to-our-sovereign-god/) - Pastor Carl Hargrove examines Isaiah 38:1–22, teaching us that our heartfelt prayers are often the means by which our sovereign God acts in the world today. - [Jesus Speaks Warning & Welcome](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesus-speaks-warning-welcome/) - Pastor Drew examines Luke 18:9-14, teaching us that Jesus speaks a word of warning and a word of welcome to us and we must humbly cry out for God's mercy. - [Be Holy, Saints of God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/be-holy-saints-of-god/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, teaching us that God has made His people "holy ones," and calls them to live holy lives for Christ. - [Stay United Around Our Christ](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/stay-united-around-our-christ/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 1:10–17, teaching us that the local church must guard against prideful divisions and stay united around our common Christ. - [There is Power in the Word of the Cross](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/there-is-power-in-the-word-of-the-cross/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 1:17–18, teaching us that sinners are saved and saints are sanctified, not through the power of worldly wisdom and clever speech, but through the power of the word of the cross. - [God Is Still At Work When Things Go South](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/god-is-still-at-work-when-things-go-south/) - Pastor Drew examines Ruth 1:1–5, teaching us that God is at work when things go from bad to worse. - [God's Grace Calls You to Return](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-grace-calls-you-to-return/) - Pastor Drew examines Ruth 1:6–18, teaching us that God's grace towards His children always calls them to return to Him in obedient faith. - [God's Grace in Our Grief](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-grace-in-our-grief/) - Pastor Drew examines Ruth 1:19–22, teaching us that there's transforming power in grief and a gracious God behind our sorrow. - [Why Did You Doubt?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/why-did-you-doubt/) - Pastor Phil Johnson of Grace Community Church (Los Angeles) examines Matthew 14:22–33, teaching us that since Christ has won for us our assurance of faith, we must strive to trust our God. - [The "Foolishness" of God Saves a Weak People](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-foolishness-of-god-saves-a-weak-people/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, teaching us that God uses the belittled message of a belittled Savior to save a belittled people. - [Weak Preachers and the Power of Jesus Christ and Him Crucified](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/weak-preachers-and-the-power-of-jesus-christ-and-him-crucified/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 2:1–5, teaching us that the power of God is the message of the gospel alone, but God uses His weak messengers to preach His weak message of His weak Savior to save and sanctify His weak people. - [Scandal, Separation, & Salvation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/scandal-separation-salvation/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, teaching us that church discipline is necessary in the life of the local church in order to glorify Christ, guard the church, and save sinners. - [Discipline In Order to Save](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/discipline-in-order-to-save/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 5:5-13, teaching us that church discipline is intended to save much more than unrepentant church members! - [Basic Discipleship](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/basic-discipleship/) - Pastor Drew examines James 1:19-21, teaching us that you must control yourself and rest in God's Word. - [Do or Die](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/do-or-die/) - Pastor Drew examines James 1:22–27, teaching us that we must not be hearers of the Bible only, but we must also obey it. - [Go to the Church, Not the Court](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/go-to-the-church-not-the-court/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, teaching us that Christians need to judge wisely in the local church and avoid suing one another in the courts. - [Strive to Enter the Kingdom](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/strive-to-enter-the-kingdom/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, teaching us that a Christian must strive to enter the kingdom of God by living in accordance with his identity in Christ. - [Redemption by Grace Through Faith](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/redemption-by-grace-through-faith/) - Pastor Drew examines Ruth 2:1-16, teaching us from the story of Ruth that God saves through grace by faith alone. - [What Difference Does Kindness Make?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/what-difference-does-kindness-make/) - Pastor Drew examines Ruth 2:17–23, teaching us that God's kindness to us through the gospel of Jesus Christ transforms us and leads us to repentance. - [The Secret Wisdom of God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-secret-wisdom-of-god/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 2:6–16, teaching us that the Spirit of God reveals true wisdom to Christians and causes us to know and trust God. - [Spiritual Discernment and the Wisdom of the World (Part 1)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/spiritual-discernment-and-the-wisdom-of-the-world-part-1/) - Pastor Brian examines examines 1 Corinthians 2:6–16, teaching us that Christians have the Spirit of God and the mind of Christ, so we must trust God's word of the cross and not the world's eloquent words of "wisdom" (poor audio due to technical issues). - [Spiritual Discernment and the Wisdom of the World (Part 2)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/spiritual-discernment-and-the-wisdom-of-the-world-part-2/) - Pastor Brian examines examines 1 Corinthians 2:6–16, teaching us that Christians have the Spirit of God and the mind of Christ, so we must trust God's word of the cross and not the world's eloquent words of "wisdom." - [Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/desperate-times-call-for-desperate-measures/) - Pastor Drew examines Ruth 3:1-18, teaching us that God's people will always enjoy God's grace and redemption in Christ, particularly in times of desperation. - [The Righteous Redeemer Does the Work](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-righteous-redeemer-does-the-work/) - Pastor Drew examines Ruth 4:1–12, teaching us that God's Redeemer does all the work of our redemption as we patiently wait and trust Him. - [The Transforming Power of Redemption](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-transforming-power-of-redemption/) - Pastor Drew examines Ruth 4:13–22, teaching us through the story of Ruth and Boaz that the redemption we have in Christ changes us. - [Worldly Christians?! Avoid Christian Childishness](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/worldly-christians-avoid-christian-childishness/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 3:1–4, teaching us Paul's command to be mature Christians in our faith and repentance, and not to live perpetually as spiritual babies. - [See God's Ministers Rightly (Part 1)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/see-gods-ministers-rightly-part-1/) - Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: 1 Corinthians | Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 3:5–9, teaching us that pastors are God's servants for your good whom God will judge and reward for their own work. - [The Goodness of Hardship](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-goodness-of-hardship/) - Pastor Drew examines James 1:1–4, teaching us that you must change the way you think about life's trials. - [Fly, You Fools!](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/fly-you-fools/) - Pastor Drew preaches from James 1:5-8, teaching Christians to go to God in our need for wisdom. - [The Unwithering Beauty of the Gospel](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-unwithering-beauty-of-the-gospel/) - Pastor Drew examines James 1:9–11, teaching us that we are called to boast in the gospel and not in wealth. - [See God's Ministers Rightly (Part 2)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/see-gods-ministers-rightly-part-2/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 3:9–15, teaching us that a pastor must build a local church that will survive God's judgment on the Last Day. - [See God's Church Rightly](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/see-gods-church-rightly/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 3:9–23, teaching us that the wisdom of God alone builds a unified church for Christ. - [The Servant's True Judge](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-servants-true-judge/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 4:1–5, teaching us that the faithfulness of God's servants will be judged by Christ alone. - [The Arrogance of Judgmentalism](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-arrogance-of-judgmentalism/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 4:6-21, teaching us that we must humbly stick to Scripture if we're to avoid ungodly division in the local church. - [#Blessed](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/blessed/) - Pastor Drew examines James 1:12, teaching us that the blessed person loves God and remains steadfast as they endure trials for Christ. - [Sleeping with the Enemy](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/sleeping-with-the-enemy/) - Pastor Drew examines James 1:12–15, teaching us that temptations come as a result of our own evil desires, they must be resisted at all costs, and Jesus alone saves and keeps us in the midst of trials and tribulations. - [Don't Get Suckered](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/dont-get-suckered/) - Pastor Drew examines James 1:16–18, teaching us not to be deceived by our desires, but rather to trust God's Word which teaches us that every good gift is from God through Christ. - [God Sends Precious Gifts](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/god-sends-precious-gifts/) - Pastor Drew examines Galatians 4:4–7, teaching us this Advent season that God has sent His Son and His Spirit to redeem us. - [The Glory of Christ](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-glory-of-christ/) - Pastor Drew examines Colossians 1:15-20, teaching us to behold the glory of Jesus Christ in both the old and new creations. - [The Humiliation of the Son](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-humiliation-of-the-son/) - Pastor Brian examines Philippians 2:5–11, teaching us that we must behold the humble incarnate Son of God and imitate Him. - [The Proclamations of the Incarnation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-proclamations-of-the-incarnation/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 1-2, teaching us that the Son's incarnation is absolutely necessary for our salvation. - [Show No Favoritism](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/show-no-favoritism/) - Pastor Drew examines James 2:1-7, teaching us that Christians should not show favoritism because God shows no impartiality. - [Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/mercy-triumphs-over-judgment/) - Pastor Drew examines James 2:8-13, teaching us that we must be merciful as we rely on God's mercy in Christ. - [Christian Liberty & Sexual Immorality (Part 1)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/christian-liberty-sexual-immorality-part-1/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, teaching us that a Christian must have a right understanding of Christian liberty, flee sexual immorality, and glorify God with his or her body. - [Christian Liberty & Sexual Immorality (Part 2)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/christian-liberty-sexual-immorality-part-2/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, teaching us that a Christian must have a right understanding of Christian liberty, flee sexual immorality, and glorify God with his or her body. - [Christian Liberty & Sexual Immorality (Part 3)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/christian-liberty-sexual-immorality-part-3/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, teaching us that a Christian must have a right understanding of Christian liberty, flee sexual immorality, and glorify God with his or her body. - [Faith In Action](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/faith-in-action/) - Pastor Drew examines James 2:14-17, teaching us that faith in-word-only is dead. - [Show Me Your Faith](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/show-me-your-faith/) - Pastor Drew examines James 2:18-19, teaching us that faith is more than having the right answers. - [Strive to Walk in the Truth](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/strive-to-walk-in-the-truth/) - Pastor Michael examines 3 John 1-4, teaching us that we must strive to walk in the truth, see ourselves and one another rightly in light of Christ, and have a biblical understanding of prosperity and wealth. - [Imitate Good](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/imitate-good/) - Pastor Michael examines 3 John 5-15, teaching us that we must strive to imitate good so that we will grow in welcoming people into our midst, loving our missionaries well, discipling one another, and sharing the love of Christ. - [Enjoy Your Spouse](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/enjoy-your-spouse/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 7:1–5, teaching us that a Christian must have a biblical understanding of sex, and each married Christian must make sexual self-giving to his/her spouse a mark of the marriage in order to live holy and self-controlled lives. - [Consider Singleness for Christ](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/consider-singleness-for-christ/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 7:6–9, teaching us that an unmarried Christian should consider remaining unmarried in order to be undivided in his or her devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ. - [Saving Faith Works](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/saving-faith-works/) - Pastor Drew examines James 2:20-24, teaching us that saving faith that doesn't work, doesn't work. - [Faith Like Rahab](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/faith-like-rahab/) - Pastor Drew examines James 2:25–26, teaching us that the life of Rahab proves that saving faith works. - [The Sober & Humble Teacher](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-sober-humble-teacher/) - Pastor Drew examines James 3:1-2, teaching us that sobriety and humility must precede teaching in the church. - [The Resurrection & New Creation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-resurrection-new-creation/) - Pastor Brian examines John 19:12–20:31, teaching us that God has saved us as He promised, ushering in the new creation through the resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. - [Singleness or Marriage? Pursue Holiness](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/singleness-or-marriage-pursue-holiness/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 7:6–9, teaching us that there is freedom for each Christian to choose either singleness or marriage because each is a good gift to the church, but holiness is central to both! - [Don't Divorce!](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/dont-divorce/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 7:10–16, teaching us that Christians should avoid divorce and strive for faithfulness, holiness, and peace in their marriages. - [Behold the Mighty Mouth](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/behold-the-mighty-mouth/) - Pastor Drew examines James 3:3-5a, teaching us that our words exert extraordinary influence over our lives. - [Behold Still the Mighty Mouth](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/behold-still-the-mighty-mouth/) - Pastor Drew examines James 3:5b-8, teaching us that when we use our tongues for sin, the rage of hell is present in our words. - [Pure Speech](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/pure-speech/) - Pastor Drew examines James 3:9-12, teaching us that Christians pursue pure speech. - [Reconciliation & Light in Christian Marriages](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/reconciliation-light-in-christian-marriages/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 7:10–16, teaching us that Christians must always pursue reconciliation and holiness in their marriages, even in the midst of sinful divorce or marriage to an unbeliever. - [An Unbelieving Spouse: Understanding Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/an-unbelieving-spouse-understanding-marriage-divorce-remarriage/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, teaching us that a Christian must remain married to his or her consenting, unbelieving spouse but, if the spouse separates, the Christian is free to lawfully divorce and remarry. - [Remain Here with God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/remain-here-with-god/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 7:17–24, teaching us that a Christian must remain where God has assigned, not striving to change his or her circumstances, but rather striving to be like Jesus. - [Follow God's Wisdom](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/follow-gods-wisdom/) - Pastor Drew examines James 3:13–18, teaching us that fruitful churches follow God's wisdom. - [The Mess Without Meekness](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-mess-without-meekness/) - Pastor Drew examines James 4:1–3, teaching us that without the meekness of wisdom, selfish ambition will tear the church apart. - [The Messes of Men & The Mercy of God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-messes-of-men-the-mercy-of-god/) - Pastor Drew examines James 4:4–6, teaching us that coveting is catastrophic to our relationship with God, but His grace is greater. - [Get Married, or Don't](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/get-married-or-dont/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 7:25–40, teaching us that a Christian has the freedom to marry or remain unmarried, but whatever the decision, he or she must live wholly-devoted for Christ because the present world is passing away. - [Love Builds Up](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/love-builds-up/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 8:1–13, teaching us that love, not knowledge, builds up the church and is the grounds for the right understanding and practice of Christian liberty. - [Love the Weak](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/love-the-weak/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 8:1–13, teaching us that love and knowledge must inform how we think and live with one another in the local church. - [Surrender Your Rights](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/surrender-your-rights/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 9:1–23, teaching us that we must know our rights so that we might give them up in love for Christ and His people. - [Run to Win](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/run-to-win/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 9:19–27, teaching us to run the race of faith with endurance in order that we might win the prize and win others to Christ. - [A Portrait of True Repentance](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/a-portrait-of-true-repentance/) - Pastor Drew examines James 4:7-10, teaching us that God gives grace to people who repent. - [The Heart of Pride in the Sinful Word](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-heart-of-pride-in-the-sinful-word/) - Pastor Drew examines James 4:11–12, teaching us about the monumental offense of speaking evil against one another. - [Prideful Planning](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/prideful-planning/) - Pastor Drew examines James 4:13–17, teaching us that James warns us against our prideful planning. - [Warning to the Rich](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/warning-to-the-rich/) - Pastor Drew examines James 5:1–6, teaching us that God's wrath is coming upon the rich. - [Wrath for the Rich](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/wrath-for-the-rich/) - Pastor Drew examines James 5:1–6, teaching us that God's wrath is coming upon the unbelieving rich. - [God's Comfort and Vengeance](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-comfort-and-vengeance/) - Pastor Michael examines Nahum 1:1-14, teaching us of God's comfort for His people and vengeance against His enemies. - [Judgment of Nineveh Described](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/judgment-of-nineveh-described/) - Pastor Michael examines Nahum 1:15-2:13, teaching us of God's judgment against Nineveh and our need to faithfully respond today. - [Our Hope in Nineveh's Judgment](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/our-hope-in-ninevehs-judgment/) - Pastor Michael examines Nahum 3:1–19, teaching us that we flee hidden sin by turning to Christ for salvation. - [God's Power and Authority to Save](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-power-and-authority-to-save/) - Jake Berryhill examines Exodus 3:13–15, teaching us that God has all power and authority to save sinners. - [Flee Idolatry](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/flee-idolatry/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 10:1–14, teaching us that Christians must see that redeemed Israel serves as a typological example for the church, and we must flee idolatry and faithfully obey if we are to inherit the new creation. - [We Share in Christ, Not Demons](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/we-share-in-christ-not-demons/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 10:14-22, teaching us that Christians must flee idolatry because: the local church is one body in Christ, we share in the one bread and cup of the Lord's Supper, and demons are behind all idolatry. - [Love & Liberty for God's Glory](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/love-liberty-for-gods-glory/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1, teaching us that Christians must use their Christian liberty to do all things for God's glory, which includes fleeing idolatry, loving others, and giving thanks to our Creator for His good gifts. - [We Suffer With Hope-Filled Patience](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/we-suffer-with-hope-filled-patience/) - Pastor Drew examines James 5:7–8, teaching us that we must suffer with hope-filled patience because Jesus is returning. - [Suffering, Temptation, and our Compassionate Judge](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/suffering-temptation-and-our-compassionate-judge/) - Pastor Drew examines James 5:9-11, teaching us of our suffering, temptation and our compassionate judge. - [Humble and Honest Speech in the Midst of Hardship](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/humble-and-honest-speech-in-the-midst-of-hardship/) - Pastor Drew examines James 5:12, teaching us to maintain humble and honest speech as we wait for Jesus' return. - [Men & Women in Public Worship](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/men-women-in-public-worship/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 11:2-5, teaching that each Christian must show appropriate honor to his or her "head" while publicly praying or prophesying in the corporate worship gathering. - [Honor & Head-Coverings in Public Worship](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/honor-head-coverings-in-public-worship/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 11:2–16, teaching us that each Christian should honor his or her head by obeying the cultural norms that reflect the created order while they participate in public prayer or prophesy in the corporate worship gathering. - [The Promise of a Heroic Offspring](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-promise-of-a-heroic-offspring/) - Pastor Drew examines Genesis 3:15 this advent season, teaching us that in Jesus Christ, God made and kept a gracious promise to Eve of a heroic offspring. - [The Promised Son and Our Curse-Bearing God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-promised-son-and-our-curse-bearing-god/) - Pastor Drew examines Genesis 15, teaching us that God promised to give Abraham a son who would bless the nations and to bear the curse of covenant disobedience. - [The Promised Son and King](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-promised-son-and-king/) - Pastor Brian examines 2 Samuel 7:1–17, teaching us that Christians must live as people who trust God's promises in King Jesus. - [The Promised Son & Priest-King](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-promised-son-priest-king/) - Pastor Brian examines Matthew 1:20-23 and Luke 1:30-33, teaching us that we must trust the promised Son, Jesus Christ, as our Priest-King and obey him. - [The Promised Son Silences the Accuser](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-promised-son-silences-the-accuser/) - Pastor Brian examines Revelation 12:1–17, teaching us that King Jesus has silenced the accuser and secured His people by His blood. - [Confidently Seek God Always](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/confidently-seek-god-always/) - Pastor Drew examines James 5:13–15, teaching us to seek the Lord always with confidence because of Jesus Christ. - [Pray Together Expectantly](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/pray-together-expectantly/) - Pastor Drew examines James 5:16–18, teaching us that we must pray together expectantly because God will answer our prayers in His time. - [Pursue Wandering Brothers with Confidence](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/pursue-wandering-brothers-with-confidence/) - Pastor Drew Examines James 5:19-20, teaching us that we must pursue wandering brothers with confidence in Christ's finished work. - [God Has Provided Everything For Life and Godliness](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/god-has-provided-everything-for-life-and-godliness/) - Jake Berryhill examines 2 Peter 1:1-11, teaching us that since God has, in Christ, provided everything we need for life and godliness, we must continue to live according to the gospel. - [Refuge Under His Wings](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/refuge-under-his-wings/) - Pastor Michael Ostrom examines Psalm 91:1–16, teaching us that, in Christ, we always have perfect refuge in our God. - [Together in The Lord's Supper](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/together-in-the-lords-supper/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, teaching us that we must maintain unity as a local church when we participate in the Lord's Supper together. - [Spiritual Gifts for Spiritual People](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/spiritual-gifts-for-spiritual-people/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, teaching how the spiritual gifts are for those people whom God has saved in Christ and has made spiritual people. - [The Lamb as Exalted Judge](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-lamb-as-exalted-judge/) - Samuel Edwards examines Revelation 1 1-8, pointing us to the promise of the Lamb who lives as the exalted Judge. - [Job: A Man in the Image and Favor of God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/job-a-man-in-the-image-and-favor-of-god/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 1:1–5, teaching us that we must imitate Job, a righteous man who enjoyed God's favor. - [Our God Rules Over All Creation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/our-god-rules-over-all-creation/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 1:6–12, teaching us how our God governs all creation—visible and invisible. - [Satan's Attack and the Saint's Godly Grief](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/satans-attack-and-the-saints-godly-grief/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 1:13–22, teaching us to see Satan's attacks on God's people, and the necessity of saints expressing godly grief. - [One Body with Many Members](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/one-body-with-many-members/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 12:12–31, teaching us that there is one body with many members who exercise their spiritual gifts for the common good. - [Pursue Love](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/pursue-love/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 13:1–13, teaching us that we must pursue love as we exercise the spiritual gifts because love endures forever. - [Wisdom When Pain Increases](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/wisdom-when-pain-increases/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 2:1-10, teaching us to pursue wise faith when pain increases. - [Genuine Friends Grieve Together](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genuine-friends-grieve-together/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 2:11-13, teaching us that genuine friends genuinely grieve together. - [Death and Resurrection from Day One](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/death-and-resurrection-from-day-one/) - Pastor Drew examines Luke 23:26-24:49, teaching us that God's plan from Day One was to save His people through the death and resurrection of God the Son, Jesus Christ. - [The NT Gift of Prophecy](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-nt-gift-of-prophecy/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 14:1–5, teaching us that we must understand the NT gift of prophecy in light of the entire canon of Scripture. - [The NT Gift of Tongues](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-nt-gift-of-tongues/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 14:1–25, teaching us that we must understand the NT gift of tongues in light of the entire canon of Scripture. - [Love, and Desire the Spiritual Gifts](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/love-and-desire-the-spiritual-gifts/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 14:1–40, teaching us to pursue love and to earnestly desire the spiritual gifts in order to build up the local church. - [Hold Fast to the Word](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hold-fast-to-the-word/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 15:1–11, teaching us that since God has saved His people in Christ, we must hold fast to the apostolic word. - [The Resurrection of the Dead](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-resurrection-of-the-dead/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 15:12–34, teaching us that Christ's resurrection is the firstfruits of the Christian's resurrection. - [To Die is Gain](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/to-die-is-gain/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, teaching us that we remain steadfast today because our hope is set on Jesus who is coming soon to raise His people from the dead. - [Humility in Grief](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/humility-in-grief/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 3:1–26, teaching us that Job serves as an example for how Christians are to humbly express grief in the midst of suffering. - [You Need More Than the Truth to be a Godly Friend](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/you-need-more-than-the-truth-to-be-a-godly-friend/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 4:1–5:27, teaching us that we need more than the truth to be a godly friend. - [Beware of False Gospels of Wisdom Alone](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/beware-of-false-gospels-of-wisdom-alone/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 8:1–22, teaching us to set our hope fully on Christ and beware of false gospels of wisdom alone. - [Wrestling In Sadness](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/wrestling-in-sadness/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 6:1–7:21, teaching us that wise saints wrestle in sadness. - [Persistently Pursue God in Prayer](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/persistently-pursue-god-in-prayer/) - Pastor Michael examines Habakkuk 1:1-11, teaching us to persistently pursue God in prayer. - [The Righteous Shall Live By His Faith](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-righteous-shall-live-by-his-faith/) - Pastor Michael examines Habakkuk 1:12–2:5, teaching us that the righteous man shall live by his faith in Christ. - [The Conquering Priest-King](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-conquering-priest-king/) - Jake Berryhill examines Psalm 110:1–7, teaching us to look to Jesus, the Priest-King, who conquers His enemies and reigns. - [Trust Humbly but Persistently in God's Design](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/trust-humbly-but-persistently-in-gods-design/) - Pastor Michael examines Habakkuk 2:6–20, teaching us that a mature faith trusts humbly but persistently in God's design for establishing righteousness in the earth. - [God's Holy City](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-holy-city/) - Pastor Aubrey Sequeira examines Zechariah 2:1–3, teaching us that we must flee to the Holy City where the gates are open wide and the price of admission has been paid by our Lord Jesus Christ. - [Habakkuk's Song of Faith](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/habakkuks-song-of-faith/) - Pastor Michael examines Habakkuk 3:19, teaching us to live a life that sings the song of faith. - [Generous Giving and Living](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/generous-giving-and-living/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 16:1-12, exhorting us to be generous while supporting God's work and workers. - [Stand Firm and Be Courageous](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/stand-firm-and-be-courageous/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Corinthians 16:13-24, teaching us that we must stand firm and be courageous as we trust that Christ Jesus's finished work speaks for us. - [The Greatness of God and Our Need for a Mediator](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-greatness-of-god-and-our-need-for-a-mediator/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 9:1–10:22, teaching us about the utter transcendence of God and our need for the Son of God to serve as our mediator. - [Spiritual Blindspots](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/spiritual-blindspots/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 11:1–20, warning us against our sinful tendency to have spiritual blindspots. - [Cling to God in Hope](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/cling-to-god-in-hope/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 12:1–14:22, teaching us that we must be sober-minded and cling to God in hope as we experience suffering. - [The Acts of Our Triune God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-acts-of-our-triune-god/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 1:1-14, teaching us that we must advance the Kingdom through praise, prayer to, and proclamation of Christ Jesus. - [The Sovereign God Acts](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-sovereign-god-acts/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 1:15–2:41, teaching us how the sovereign God acts for His people according to His promises. - [Pentecost: The Spirit of God Poured Out](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/pentecost-the-spirit-of-god-poured-out/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 2:1–47, teaching us that at Pentecost, God poured out His Spirit on His apostles and gave birth to the church. - [Stubborn Fools Will Face God's Judgment](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/stubborn-fools-will-face-gods-judgment/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 15, teaching us through Eliphaz's faulty warnings to Job that stubborn fools will face God's judgment. - [When Hope Seems Lost, the Christian Cries Out to God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/when-hope-seems-lost-the-christian-cries-out-to-god/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 16–17, teaching us that when friends forsake and hope seems lost, we must imitate the righteous Job who cried out to God. - [What a Friend We Have in Jesus](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/what-a-friend-we-have-in-jesus/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 18:1–21, teaching us that in a world of fractured friendships, Jesus is our faithful friend. - [The Kingdom Inbreaking](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-kingdom-inbreaking/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 3:1–26, teaching us that God's Kingdom has broken into this world and to rejoice that God has drawn near to us through the gospel of Jesus Christ. - [Pray and Proclaim Boldly](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/pray-and-proclaim-boldly/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 3:1–4:31, teaching us that we must obey God rather than men, pray for boldness, and proclaim the gospel regularly. - [Be Generous and Fear the Lord](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/be-generous-and-fear-the-lord/) - Pastor Brian preaches through Acts 4:32 - 5:11, teaching us that the church must proclaim the gospel, give generously, and strive for holiness in the power of the Spirit. - [Suffer for Serving Jesus](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/suffer-for-serving-jesus/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 5:12–42, teaching us that we must suffering for serving Jesus, not sinning against Jesus. - [Jesus: Our Witness to the Truth](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesus-our-witness-to-the-truth/) - Pastor Drew examines John 18:33–19:16a, teaching us that Jesus was born to make the truth known to us. - [The Light of Life](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-light-of-life/) - Jacob Berryhill examines Isaiah 49:1-7, teaching us that Jesus Christ is the promised Light who brings us life. - [Become What You Are](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/become-what-you-are/) - Pastor Michael examines 1 John 3:1-10, teaching us that the purposes of the Son's incarnation was to save us from our sins and to destroy the works of the devil. - [Securing Joy and Giving Gifts](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/securing-joy-and-giving-gifts/) - Pastor Drew examines John 16:16-33, teaching us that Christ was born to secure joy and give gifts. - [Seeing God's Promised Salvation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/seeing-gods-promised-salvation/) - Pastor Brian examines Luke 2:21–38, teaching us that God has kept His promises to His people, and we have seen His salvation, Jesus Christ. - [Joy in the Body](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/joy-in-the-body/) - Pastor Michael examines 3 John 1-4, exhorting us to pursue encouragement and joy in the body of Christ. - [My Redeemer Lives](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/my-redeemer-lives/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 19:1–29, teaching that Jesus is the hope of those seeking mercy. - [A Miserable Comforter](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/a-miserable-comforter/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 20:1–29, teaching us that Christians should avoid being miserable comforters to those who are striving for faithfulness in the midst of their suffering. - [Life Isn't Fair](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/life-isnt-fair/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 21:1–34, teaching us that life isn't fair, but we should persevere because God is just. - [Unity in the Midst of Problems](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/unity-in-the-midst-of-problems/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 6:1-7, teaching us that we must maintain unity for the sake of the gospel while facing problems in the body. - [Righteous Suffering](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/righteous-suffering/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 6:8–8:3, teaching us that we must persevere in the midst of righteous suffering for Christ's sake. - [Stephen's Martyrdom](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/stephens-martyrdom/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 6:8–8:3, teaching us that we must put off unbelief, trust Jesus, and live holy lives as God's new temple. - [Behold the Glory of the Son](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/behold-the-glory-of-the-son/) - Jake Berryhill examines Mark 9:2-13, teaching us how we must behold the glory of the Son of God. - [Pay Attention!](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/pay-attention/) - Jake Berryhill examines 2 Peter 1:16-21, encouraging us to endure in the faith by paying attention to God's Word. - [New Creation Hope](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/new-creation-hope/) - Jake Berryhill examines Revelation 21:1-22:5, teaching us that the coming new creation should ground our hope now in the midst of hardship and difficulty in this old creation. - [The Goodness of God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-goodness-of-god/) - Pastor Drew examines Psalm 103:1–22, teaching us that there is sweet relief in the goodness of God. - [Preach the Gospel and Suffering](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/preach-the-gospel-and-suffering/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 22:1-30, teaching us that right gospel preaching requires a right understanding of suffering. - [Confidence in God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/confidence-in-god/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 23:1-24:25, teaching us how we should have a confidence in God. - [In a Wicked World, Faith Waits on God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/in-a-wicked-world-faith-waits-on-god/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 23:1–24:25, teaching us that in a wicked world, faith waits on God. - [Raised for Our Justification](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/raised-for-our-justification/) - Pastor Brian examines Romans 4:20–5:2, teaching us that the resurrection of Christ is the grounds for our justification before God. - [Endure Well in Persecution](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/endure-well-in-persecution/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 8:1-25, teaching us that we must continue to proclaim Christ crucified as we endure persecution. - [Evangelize the Outcasts](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/evangelize-the-outcasts/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 8:26-9:31, teaching us to be faithful evangelists through the power of the preached Word. - [Salvation of the Gentiles](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/salvation-of-the-gentiles/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 9:32–11:18, teaching us that God's promised salvation to the Gentiles came through the Lord Jesus Christ. - [The Hand of the Lord Grows His Church](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-hand-of-the-lord-grows-his-church/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 11:19–30, teaching us that the hand of the Lord is with us as we evangelize and disciple His people. - [The Missing Good News](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-missing-good-news/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 25:1-6, teaching us that there is more to the good news than the greatness of God and the smallness of man. - [Frustrated Suffering](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/frustrated-suffering/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 26:1–14, teaching us to flee the temptation towards bitterness in the midst of our suffering. - [Inescapably Political](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/inescapably-political/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 12:1-25, teaching us that the gospel declares Jesus to be King, and when necessary, believers must endure political oppression for the sake of Christ. - [Godliness Grows Despite Bitter Environments](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/godliness-grows-despite-bitter-environments/) - Pastor Drew leads us through Job 27:1–23, teaching that godliness can grow in bitter environments as we trust Christ with our circumstances. - [Trusting Jesus is the Wisest Thing](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/trusting-jesus-is-the-wisest-thing/) - Pastor Drew preaches Job 28:1–28, teaching us that trusting in Jesus is always the wisest thing we can do. - [Wisely Grieving the Past Helps](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/wisely-grieving-the-past-helps/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 29:1–25, teaching that wisely grieving the past helps you move to faithfulness in the future. - [Koinonia](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/koinonia/) - Pastor Michael examines Philemon 1–25, teaching us that Jesus restores fellowship and requires extending and receiving forgiveness. - [Freedom Isn't Free](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/freedom-isnt-free/) - Pastor Michael examines Philemon 1-25, teaching us that the gospel of Jesus Christ both frees Christians from slavery to sin and undermines the human institution of slavery. - [Raised Up & Sent Out](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/raised-up-sent-out/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 13:1-12, teaching us that the Holy Spirit raises up gospel workers that are sent out by the local church, and Christians must stand firm for the sake of Christ Jesus in the face of spiritual opposition. - [Know Your Context](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/know-your-context/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 13:13-52, teaching us that we must rightly contextualize the gospel in our evangelism, as well as stand firm for Jesus as we trust God with the results. - [Persevering Prayer](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/persevering-prayer/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 30:1-31, teaching us that saints must persevere in prayer in the midst of hardship and suffering. - [Grace from Start to Finish](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/grace-from-start-to-finish/) - Guest preacher, Dr. Jones Ndzi, examines 2 Peter 1:1-4, teaching us that God's grace alone through Christ alone causes the Christian's new birth and growth in godliness. - [The Godliest Need Jesus](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-godliest-need-jesus/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 31:1-40, teaching us that even the godliest people need Jesus. - [Preaching & Suffering](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/preaching-suffering/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 14:1–28, teaching us that Christians must preach the Word in the midst of hardship and suffering for the sake of Jesus. - [Faith Alone](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/faith-alone/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 15:1–41, teaching us that salvation for both Jew and Gentile is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. - [Obey the OT](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/obey-the-ot/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 15:1-41, teaching us that we must read and obey the Old Testament in light of its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. - [Until God Speaks, Wisdom Eludes](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/until-god-speaks-wisdom-eludes/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 32:1-22, teaching us that until God speaks, wisdom eludes us. - [Be Wise as you Pursue Wisdom](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/be-wise-as-you-pursue-wisdom/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 33:1-33, teaching us to be wise as we pursue wisdom. - [Disappointment in the Church](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/disappointment-in-the-church/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 15:36-16:10, teaching us that when disappointments and disagreements happen in the local church, we must endure and press on to cultivate greater fellowship and discipleship in Christ's body. - [Preach to All Peoples](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/preach-to-all-peoples/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 16:11-40, teaching us that we must proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to all peoples. - [Never Doubt God's Justice](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/never-doubt-gods-justice/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 34:1-37, teaching us that we must never doubt God's justice. - [Speak to the Right God in the Right Way](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/speak-to-the-right-god-in-the-right-way/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 35:1-16, teaching us that our prayers crumble and fail if addressed to the wrong person. - [Gospel Priorities](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gospel-priorities/) - Pastor Michael examines Luke 9:57-62, teaching us that Jesus calls us to clear Gospel priorities. - [Jesus is the Only Source of Everlasting Joy](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesus-is-the-only-source-of-everlasting-joy/) - Pastor Michael examines John 16:16-33, teaching us that Jesus is the only true source of everlasting joy. - [The Lord is my Teacher, I Shall not Flunk](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-lord-is-my-teacher-i-shall-not-flunk/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 36, where God, our teacher, assigns us pain to make us wiser. - [The Greatness of God Demands our Humble Praise](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-greatness-of-god-demands-our-humble-praise/) - Pastor Drew examines Job 36:24-37:13, teaching us that the greatness of God demands our humble praise. - [A Flawed and Faithful Friend](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/a-flawed-and-faithful-friend/) - Pastor Drew leads us through Job 37:14-24, teaching that a flawed and faithful friend points our thoughts to the wondrous works of God. - [God has Spoken in the Son](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/god-has-spoken-in-the-son/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 1:1-4, teaching us that God has spoken to us definitively and with finality in the Son, so we must obey. - [Don't Drift!](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/dont-drift/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 1:5–2:4, teaching us that we must not drift away from the gospel, but pay closer attention to the Son, who is far greater than angels. - [The Coming World](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-coming-world/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 2:5-9, teaching us that we should rightly understand Christ's temporary humility and the coming world. - [Promise Kept](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/promise-kept/) - Pastor Drew examines Matthew 1:1-25, teaching us that God kept His promise of a Son who would save His people. - [Belief Evokes Response](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/belief-evokes-response/) - Pastor Drew leads us through Matthew 2, teaching us that belief in Christ evokes a strong response. - [Trust Jesus, the Incarnate Son](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/trust-jesus-the-incarnate-son/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 2:5-18, teaching us to trust Jesus, the incarnate Son and Savior who represents you before God. - [Solidarity with the Son](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/solidarity-with-the-son/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 2:11-18, teaching us to trust in our solidarity with the Son. - [The Christian's Life is Defined by Christ](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-christians-life-is-defined-by-christ/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:12-30, teaching us to define our lives according to Christ. - [A Tale of Two Cities](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/a-tale-of-two-cities/) - Pastor Brian leads us through Acts 17 verses 1-15, teaching us to preach and receive the Word in faith. - [Preaching on Mars Hill](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/preaching-on-mars-hill/) - Pastor Brian leads us through Acts 17 verses 16-34, teaching us to evangelize with the context of our audience. - [The Gift of God's Friendship](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-gift-of-gods-friendship/) - Pastor Drew leads us through Job 38 verse 1, teaching us that God's presence is a precious gift to those who grieve. - [God's Glory: Our Treasure in Grief](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-glory-our-treasure-in-grief/) - Pastor Drew leads us through Job 38:2-38, teaching us that God's glory is our treasure in grief. - [Be Kingdom-Minded](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/be-kingdom-minded/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 18:1-17, teaching us to be Kingdom-minded as we live for Christ in our city. - [God's Truly Amazing Grace](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-truly-amazing-grace/) - Pastor Michael examines Matthew 20:1-16, teaching us the truth of God's amazing grace. - [Live Intentionally For Christ's Church](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/live-intentionally-for-christs-church/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 18:18-23, exhorting singles and couples to live intentionally for Christ's Church. - [The Glory of God Demolishes Grief](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-glory-of-god-demolishes-grief/) - Pastor Drew leads us through Job 38:30-39:30, teaching that the glory of God demolishes grief. - [Hebrews 3 | Consider Jesus](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/consider-jesus/) - Pastor Brian leads us through Hebrews 3:1-6, calling us to hold fast and consider Jesus. - [Job 40 | God's Glory Silences Complaints](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/job-40-gods-glory-silences-complaints/) - Pastor Drew leads us through Job Job 40:1-5, teaching that the glory of God silences complaints. - [Hebrews 3 | Do Not Harden Your Hearts](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-3-do-not-harden-your-hearts/) - Pastor Brian leads us through Hebrew 3:1-19, reminding us to not harden our hearts as Israel once did. - [Romans 6 | Dead and Alive in Christ](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/romans-6-dead-and-alive-in-christ/) - Pastor Jake leads us through Romans 6:1-14, teaching us that we are dead in sin but alive in Christ. - [Job 41 | God is God and We Are Not](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/job-41-god-is-god-and-we-are-not/) - Pastor Drew leads us through Job 41:1-34, teaching us that God is God and we are not. - [Hebrews 4 | Strive to Enter God's Rest](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-4-strive-to-enter-gods-rest/) - Pastor Brian examining Hebrews 4:1-13, teaching us that me must strive to enter God's rest through Christ Jesus. - [Job 42 | Grief Relieved by Knowing God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/job-42-grief-relieved-by-knowing-god/) - Pastor Drew leads us through Job 42:1-6, teaching us that grief is relieved by knowing God. - [Job 42 | Goodness of Atonement and Restoration](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/job-42-goodness-of-atonement-and-restoration/) - Pastor Drew leads us through Job 42:7-17, preaching the goodness of God in our atonement and restoration. - [Hebrews 4 | Hold Fast](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-4-hold-fast/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 4:14-16, teaching us to hold fast our confession because our priest, Jesus, has accomplished our redemption. - [Matthew 6 | Seek the Kingdom](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/matthew-6-seek-the-kingdom/) - Jake Berryhill leads us through Matthew 6:19-34, encouraging us to Seek the Kingdom. - [Hebrews 4 | Confidently Draw Near](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-4-confidently-draw-near/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 4:16, teaching us to draw near to the throne of grace with confidence. - [Acts 18 | Be Fervent and Humble](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/acts-18-be-fervent-and-humble/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 18:24-28, teaching us to be both fervent and humble in our service to the Lord. - [Acts 19 | The Kingdom of God is at Hand](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/acts-19-the-kingdom-of-god-is-at-hand/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 19 verses 1-20, teaching us that the kingdom of God is at hand: repent and believe the Gospel. - [Acts 19 | The Right Kind of Gospel Troublemaker](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/acts-19-the-right-kind-of-gospel-troublemaker/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 19:21-41, teaching us to be the right kind of Gospel troublemaker. - [Romans 16 | Gospel Partnerships](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/romans-16-gospel-partnerships/) - Pastor Drew examines Romans 16, teaching us that Gospel partnerships are at the heart of Gospel ministry. - [2 Corinthians 4 | God 's Kingdom Through Weakness](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/2-corinthians-4-god-s-kingdom-through-weakness/) - Pastor Drew examines 2 Corinthians 4, teaching us that God intentionally chose to advance His kingdom through weakness. - [Acts 20 | Stay Alert](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/acts-20-stay-alert/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 20:17-38, calling us to stay alert as we wait for Jesus. - [Matthew 21 | The Medicine of Repentance](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/matt-21-the-medicine-of-repentance/) - Pastor Michael examines Matthew 21:28-32, teaching that faith apart from faithfulness is not faith at all. - [Hosea 1 | God's Words to the Unfaithful](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-1-gods-words-to-the-unfaithful/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 1:1-3, teaching us that God speaks graciously to unfaithful people. - [Hosea 1 | God's Mercy Through Women](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-1-gods-mercy-through-women/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 1:6-7, teaching that God tells of His mercy through mothers and daughters. - [Acts 21-22 | Face Hardship for Christ's Glory](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/acts-21-22-face-hardship-for-christs-glory/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 21:1-22:30, teaching that we see through Paul's glorious example how to face hardship for the glory of Christ. - [Hosea 1 | Marriage is Foremost About God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-1-marriage-is-foremost-about-god/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 1:4-11, teaching us that marriage is first and foremost about God. - [Acts 20 | Stay Alert to Endure](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/acts-20-stay-alert-to-endure/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 20:1-16, calling us to love the Word, encourage one another so that we might stay alert and endure in the faith to the end. - [Acts 22-23 | God's Plan to Advance His Kingdom](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/acts-22-23-gods-plan-to-advance-his-kingdom/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 22:1-23:35, teaching that God advances His Kingdom through His suffering servants testifying to His resurrected Son, Jesus Christ. - [Hosea 1 | God Tenderly Ends a Broken Relationship](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-1-god-tenderly-ends-a-broken-relationship/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 1:8-9, showing how God tenderly ends a broken relationship. - [Hosea 1 | God Converts the Condemned](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-1-god-converts-the-condemned/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 1:10-11, showing how, in the New Covenant, God converts what was condemned. - [Acts 24-25 | Hope Amidst God's Enemies](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/acts-24-25-hope-amidst-gods-enemies/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 24:1-25:12, teaching that we must defend and preach out hope among God's enemies. - [Acts 25-26 | Trust God's Sovereignty](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/acts-25-26-trust-gods-sovereignty/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 25:13-26:32, teaching that we must trust God's sovereignty as we suffer and preach for Christ. - [Acts 27 | Obey God, Heed His Warnings](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/acts-27-obey-god-heed-his-warnings/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 27:1-44, calling us to obey God and to heed His warnings. - [Acts 28 | Preach God's Word, Expand the Church](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/acts-28-preach-gods-word-expand-the-church/) - Pastor Brian examines Acts 28:1-31, calling us to faithfully preach God's Word to see the Church expand. - [Hosea 2 | God Disciplines His Beloved](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-2-god-disciplines-his-beloved/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 2:1-23, teaching us that God disciplines His beloved by rebuke, restraint, and repossession. - [Galatians 6 | Keep in the Spirit Together](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/galatians-6-keep-in-the-spirit-together/) - Pastor Jake leads us through Galatians 6:1-10, teaching us that we are to keep in step with the Spirit together. - [Hosea 2 | Grace Abounds Beyond Comparison](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-2-grace-abounds-beyond-comparison/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 2:14-23, teaching of God's alluring grace abounds beyond comparison. - [Hosea 3 | God's Grace Doesn't Fail](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-3-gods-grace-doesnt-fail/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 3:1-5, teaching us that from gutter to glory, God's grace doesn't fail. - [Hebrews 5 | Approach God on His Terms](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-5-approach-god-on-his-terms/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 5:1-10, teaching us to approach God on His terms. - [Hebrews 5-6 | Do Not Fall Away](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-5-6-do-not-fall-away/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 5:11-6:12, teaching us to press on to maturity, produce a harvest and patiently inherit the promises. - [Hosea 4 | God is Love and Justice](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-4-god-is-love-and-justice/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 4:1-19, teaching that God pursues the wicked AND protects the righteous. - [John 1 | The Son Before Bethlehem](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/john-1-the-son-before-bethlehem/) - Pastor Drew examines John 1:1-18, teaching us that the goodness of the Son was good before Bethlehem. - [Isaiah 7 | Eternal Son Became Flesh](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/isaiah-7-eternal-son-became-flesh/) - Pastor Jake examines Isaiah 7:14, teaching us that the eternal Word took on flesh to save us through the promise and the fulfillment. - [Hebrews 2 | The Incarnate Son's Victory](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-2-the-incarnate-sons-victory/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 2:14-15, teaching us to no longer see the world as a slave and to trust in the incarnate Son's victory. - [Mark 13 | The Incarnate Son Will Return](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/mark-13-the-incarnate-son-will-return/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 13:1-37, calling us to stay awake and ready because the incarnate Son will return. - [Hosea 5 | Waiting Justice is Fierce and Final](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-5-waiting-justice-is-fierce-and-final/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 5:1-15, teaching us that God's justice waits however, His judgement will be fierce and final. - [Hosea 6 | Salvation Depends on Continued Repentance](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-6-salvation-depends-on-continued-repentance/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 6, teaching us that Israel is a picture of warning and woe since salvation depends upon continued repentance. - [Hebrews 6 | Hold Fast to Hope](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-6-hold-fast-to-hope/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 6:13-20, teaching us to hold fast to hope in God with faith and patience. - [Hebrews 7 | Read the Bible like Jesus](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-7-read-the-bible-like-jesus/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 7:1–10, teaching us that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the priest-king, Melchizedek. - [Psalm 67 | Worship Fuels Missions](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/psalm-67-worship-fuels-missions/) - Pastor Josh Koenig examines Psalm 67:1-7, teaching us how worship in the local church fuels missions. - [Hosea 6-7 | Wisdom and Personal Flourishing](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-6-7-wisdom-and-personal-flourishing/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 6:11-7:16, teaching us that failed repentance is self-destructive, but humbly seeking the Lord is wise & the way of personal flourishing. - [Hosea 8 | Sowing the Wind Will Reap the Whirlwind](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-8-sowing-the-wind-will-reap-the-whirlwind/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 8:1-14, teaching the simple principle that what you choose to do dictates your future. - [Psalm 46 | With us When Chaos Comes](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/psalm-46-with-us-when-chaos-comes/) - Pastor Drew examines Psalm 46:1-11, teaching us that God is with us when chaos comes. - [Psalm 34 | The Door to Joy in Trials](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/psalm-34-the-door-to-joy-in-trials/) - Pastor Drew examines Psalm 34:1-22, teaching us that prayer is the door to joy in trials. - [Luke 14 | The Great Banquet](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/luke-14-the-great-banquet/) - Pastor Michael examines Luke 14:15-24. - [Hebrews 7 | Look to Jesus for Perfection](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-7-look-to-jesus-for-perfection/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 7:1–28, teaching us to look to Jesus, not the inferior Law, for perfection. - [Hebrews 7 | Look to Jesus for Salvation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-7-look-to-jesus-for-salvation/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 7:1–28, teaching us to look to Jesus, not inferior mediators, for salvation. - [Hebrews 8 | Hold Fast in Faith](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-8-hold-fast-in-faith/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 8:1-13, teaching us to look hold fast in faith because Christ says who Christians are. - [Hebrews 9 | Free Access for Christ's Purified People](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-9-free-access-for-christs-purified-people/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 9:1–14, teaching us that Christ is the fulfillment of the OT tabernacle, and he alone brings us into God's presence. - [Revelation 1 | Resurrected Christ Stands With Us](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/revelation-1-resurrected-christ-stands-with-us/) - Pastor Drew examines Revelation 1:1-20, teaching us that the resurrected Christ stands with us and He is coming again. - [Hosea 9 | Someone Else's Mail](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-9-someone-elses-mail/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 9:1-10, teaching us that, like reading someone else's mail, this judgement is not written to us, but profitable for us to read. - [Hosea 9 | Earning God's Judgement](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-9-earning-gods-judgement/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 9:10-17, teaching us about earning God's judgement. - [Hosea 10 | God is Reliable and There is Danger in Comfort](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/god-is-reliable-and-there-is-danger-in-comfort/) - Pastor drew examines Hosea 10:1-15, reminding us that God is reliable and that there is danger in comfort. - [Trust the New Mediator to Receive the Inheritance](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/trust-the-new-mediator-to-receive-the-inheritance/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 9:1-28, calling us to trust the new Mediator to receive the inheritance. - [Hebrews 10 | Jesus has Drawn us Near](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-10-jesus-has-drawn-us-near/) - Pastor Brian leads us through Hebrews 10:1-18, calling us to draw near to Jesus because he has drawn us near. - [Hebrews 10 | Draw Near With Confidence!](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-10-draw-near-with-confidence/) - Pastor Brian leads us through Hebrews 10:19-25, calling us to draw near to God as the day of His return approaches. - [Hebrews 10 | Saints Fear God & Flee Sin](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-10-saints-fear-god-flee-sin/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 10:26-39, teaching us to fear God, flee sin and endure suffering as enlightened saints. - [Hosea 11 | God's Just & Gracious Love](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-11-gods-just-gracious-love/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 11:1-11, teaching us that God's love is gracious and just. - [Hosea 11-12 | God's Grace Delivers Sinners](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-11-12-gods-grace-delivers-sinners/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 11:12-12:14, teaching us that God's grace delivers sinners by exposing guilt, inviting & motivating repentance, and sending a prophet to show The Way. - [Hosea 13 | God Redeems the Hopeless](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-13-god-redeems-the-hopeless/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 13:1-16, teaching us that God redeems hopeless whores as His blessings are abused, His salvation is refused and His redemption is achieved through death. - [Hosea 14 | God Transforms the Repentant](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hosea-14-god-transforms-the-repentant/) - Pastor Drew examines Hosea 14:1-9, teach us that God transforms those who repent by showing them how to repent, His mercy and His final call to respond. - [1 Timothy 3 | The Call, Confession and Commission](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/1-timothy-3-the-call-confession-and-commission/) - Pastor Jake examines 1 Timothy 3:14-16, teaching us that the Church is called by its confession for its commission. - [Hebrews 12 | Citizenship in God's Unshakable, Heavenly Kingdom](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-12-citizenship-in-gods-unshakable-heavenly-kingdom/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 12:18-29, teaching us to worship God and be grateful for God's gift of citizenship in His unshakable, heavenly kingdom. - [Hebrews 11 | Live by Genuine, Working Faith](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-11-live-by-genuine-working-faith/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 11:1-7, teaching us to live by genuine faith that works itself out in walking obediently with God. - [Hebrews 13 | Let Brotherly Love Continue](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-13-let-brotherly-love-continue/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 13:1-6, teaching us how to let brotherly love continue and why. - [Hebrews 11 | Live Today for the New Creation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-11-live-today-for-the-new-creation/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 11:8-22, teaching us to trust God today by putting our hope in Christ's promise of a future new creation. - [Hebrews 13 | Obey Your Leaders](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-13-obey-your-leaders/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 13:7-17, teaching us why and how to obey our leaders who also, themselves, must obey Christ. - [Hebrews 13 | Prayer for Honorable Living](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-13-prayer-for-honorable-living/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 13:18-25, teaching us to pray for you and your leaders to always live honorably. - [Hebrews 11 | Trust God's Promises in Christ](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-11-trust-gods-promises-in-christ/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 11:8-31, teaching us to trust God's New Covenant Promises in Christ Jesus. - [Philippians 1 | Gospel Partnership Creates Joyful Worship](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-gospel-partnership-creates-joyful-worship/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:3-5, teaching us that gospel partnership creates joyful worship. - [Hebrews 11 | Obey with Persevering Faith](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-11-obey-with-persevering-faith/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 11:32-40, teaching us to obey the Lord with persevering faith in all circumstances. - [Philippians 1 | Knowing God Creates Christian Confidence](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-knowing-god-creates-christian-confidence/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:6, teaching us that knowing God creates Christian confidence because we know His character. - [Hebrews 12 | Consider Christ!](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-12-consider-christ/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 11:39–12:3, teaching us that we must imitate Christ, the man who is the supreme example of enduring faith. - [Philippians 1 | God's Glory Through Gospel Partnerships](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-gods-glory-through-gospel-partnerships/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:1-4:23, teaching us that God is glorified as the gospel advances through gospel partnerships. - [Philippians 1 | Slaves of Christ](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-slaves-of-christ/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:1, teaching us that the Christian identifies as belonging to Christ. - [Philippians 1 | Christians are Holy in Christ](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-christians-are-holy-in-christ/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:1, teaching us that Christians identify as holy in Christ Jesus. - [Philippians 1 | Biblically Structured Local Church](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-biblically-structured-local-church/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:1-11, teaching us that Christians should be in a biblically structured local church. - [Philippians 1 | Defined & Refined by Grace](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-defined-refined-by-grace/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:2, teaching us that Christians are defined & refined by grace. - [Philippians 1 | Precious Gospel Partnerships](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-precious-gospel-partnerships/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:7, teaching us that Gospel partnerships are a precious gift in (1) the full heart of the gospel minister and (2) the humble risk of gospel partnership. - [Hebrews 12 | The Shedding of Blood](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-12-the-shedding-of-blood/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 12:3–4, teaching us that Christians are to consider Christ and endure in the midst of their suffering since they haven't yet suffered martyrdom. - [Philippians 1 | Christ's Love is Near & Known](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-christs-love-is-near-known/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:8, teaching us that the love of Christ is both near and known. - [Matthew 1 | His Name is Jesus](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/matthew-1-his-name-is-jesus/) - Pastor Brian examines Matthew 1:21-25, teaching us that His name is Jesus. - [Hebrews 12 | The Father's Loving Discipline](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/hebrews-12-the-fathers-loving-discipline/) - Pastor Brian examines Hebrews 12:3–17, teaching us that our Heavenly Father's loving discipline is part of God's means of conforming His children into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ, so that they will endure in the faith. - [John 6 | I AM the Bread of Life](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/john-6-i-am-the-bread/) - Pastor Jake examines John 6:22-51, teaching us that Jesus is the bread of life. - [John 8 | I AM the Light of the World](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/john-8-trust-in-the-light-of-christ/) - Pastor Michael examines John 8:12-32, teaching us to trust in the Light of Christ for salvation. - [John 10 | I AM the Door of the Sheep](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/john-10-the-door-to-eternal-life/) - Pastor Michael examines John 10:1-10, teaching us that Jesus is the door to eternal life. - [Isaiah 7, 9, & 11 | God, Himself, Must Come](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/isaiah-7-9-11-god-himself-must-come/) - Pastor Brian examines Isaiah 7:10-14; 9:2-7; 11:1-16, teaching us that God, Himself, must become the incarnate Son in order to save His people. - [Acts 11 | The Church Grows Through Ordinary People](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/acts-11-the-church-grows-through-ordinary-people/) - Pastor Jake examines Acts 11:19-26, teaching us that the hand of the Lord advances His church through ordinary people proclaiming the Lord Jesus. - [2 Timothy 2 | Keep a Future View](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/2-timothy-keep-a-future-view/) - Pastor Drew examines 2 Timothy 2:1-13, teaching us to begin with the future in view. - [Philippians 1 | Healthy Saints are Always Growing](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-healthy-saints-are-always-growing/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:9, teaching us that healthy saints are always growing in the joy of prayer, living love and increasing wisdom. - [Philippians 1 | Christian Love Grows in Discernment](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-christian-love-grows-in-discernment/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:10, teaching us that Christian love grows more able to choose. - [Philippians 1 | Christians Bear Good Fruit](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/philippians-1-christians-bear-good-fruit/) - Pastor Drew examines Philippians 1:11, teaching us that Christians are saved to bear good fruit by pursing faithfulness and recognizing good fruit. - [Genesis 1 | Creator and Lord of All](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-1-creator-and-lord-of-all/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 1:1, teaching us that our triune God is the sovereign Creator and Lord of all things to whom we owe everything. - [Genesis 1 | The Week of Creation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-1-the-week-of-creation/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 1:1-2:3, teaching us to read Genesis 1-2 based on the Bible's own terms, to love your Creator as His image-bearer, and to enjoy God's rest in and through Christ. - [Genesis 2 | What is Marriage?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/genesis-2-what-is-marriage/) - Pastor Brian examines Genesis 2:4–25, teaching us that human identity and marriage must be grounded upon God's created order. - [An Invitation to Rejoice](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/an-invitation-to-rejoice/) - Pastor Drew examines Luke 1:46–55, teaching us that Mary's song serves as a model for lowly Christians to have joy in God. - [Sing Though the Ship Has Sailed](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/sing-though-the-ship-has-sailed/) - Pastor Drew examines the second song of advent in Luke 1:68–79, teaching us that we should sing praise to Jesus, not because our expectations are met or our circumstances are desirable, but because the gospel hasn't left us behind. - [Good News of Great Joy for All People](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/good-news-of-great-joy-for-all-people/) - Pastor Drew examines Luke 2:1–20, teaching us that Luke's third song highlights the reality that the Son of God's Incarnation is good news of great joy for all people. - [Sing with Hope](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/sing-with-hope/) - Pastor Drew examines Luke 2:21–38, teaching us that we should sing with hope because God has kept His promises in Christ. - [The Majesty, Modesty, and Message of the Incarnation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-majesty-modesty-and-message-of-the-incarnation/) - Pastor Drew examines the birth of Christ in Luke 2:1-20, teaching us about the majesty, modesty, and message of the Incarnation of the Son of God. - [Know and Abide in the Truth](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/know-and-abide-in-the-truth/) - Pastor Brian examines 2 John 1–4, teaching us that you must love the church and obey the Father by knowing and abiding in the truth. - [Walk in Love](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/walk-in-love/) - Pastor Brian examines 2 John 4–7, teaching us that we must love one another in the church, love God by obeying Him, and walk in love and truth because of the work of false teachers. - [Watch out for False Teachers!](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/watch-out-for-false-teachers/) - Pastor Brian examines 2 John 7–13, teaching us that we must avoid false teachers and take no part in their wicked works, but rather finish the race in the fellowship of the saints. - [The Authority and Affections of the Apostle Paul](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-authority-and-affections-of-the-apostle-paul/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 1:1–2, teaching us that God commanded Paul to be an apostle for our good and we should imitate Paul's affections as we look to Paul's hope. - [Avoid Speculation, Aim for Love](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/avoid-speculation-aim-for-love/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 1:3–11, teaching us that Christians must avoid myths and speculations because they distort the gospel of Jesus Christ and fail to produce love in us. - [Only Christ Saves the Worst](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/only-christ-saves-the-worst/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 1:12–20, teaching us that Paul's conversion serves to show that God saves people, even the worst, solely through the gospel of Jesus Christ. - [Pray for All because Christ is Our Mediator and Ransom](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/pray-for-all-because-christ-is-our-mediator-and-ransom/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 2:1–7, teaching us that Christians must pray for all kinds of people so that God's mission will advance and all of God's people will be saved through Christ, our one Mediator and Ransom. - [The Roles of Men and Women in the Local Church](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-roles-of-men-and-women-in-the-local-church/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 2:8–15, teaching us that men and women are equal in dignity but have different roles to play in the local church, grounded in God's order in creation. - [The Pastor: Choose Character, Not Charisma](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-pastor-choose-character-not-charisma/) - Pastor Brian examines the qualifications of elders in 1 Timothy 3:1–7, teaching us that the local church must raise up men of godly character who are able to clearly teach and defend the gospel and who will care for God's church as gentle shepherds. - [Deacons: Model Servants, Not Teaching Shepherds](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/deacons-model-servants-not-teaching-shepherds/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 3:8–13, teaching us that deacons are exemplar servants in the body and that the office of deacon in the local church is available to both qualified men and women. - [The Church: The Household of God and Pillar of the Truth](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-church-the-household-of-god-and-pillar-of-the-truth/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 3:14–16, teaching us that the local church is the household of the living God and must live as pillars of the truth in the world. - [Heresy, False Teachers, and Their Demonic Origins](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/heresy-false-teachers-and-their-demonic-origins/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 4:1–5, teaching us that demonic powers use heresy and false teachers to mislead people and distort God's good gifts. - [Train Hard because Our God Lives](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/train-hard-because-our-god-lives/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 4:6–10, teaching us that Christians must train for godliness and be nourished by the Word because our God lives. - [Imitate Me and Hold Fast](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/imitate-me-and-hold-fast/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 4:11–16, teaching us that Christians are to imitate the lives of their pastors in the local church, hold firm to the true gospel, and persevere to the end. - [Speech Within the Family of Saints](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/speech-within-the-family-of-saints/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 5:1–2, teaching us that the local church is a family whose members must show honor and love towards one another in their exhortations and corrections. - [Honor Widows](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/honor-widows/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 5:3–16, teaching us that God loves His widows and commands us to love and provide for particular widows in our body for their good and the advancement of His Kingdom through the local church - [Care for Your Pastors (Part 1)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/care-for-your-pastors-part-1/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 5:17–25, teaching us that we must show double honor to our pastors who lead us well by laboring in preaching and teaching because we love God's justice. - [Care for Your Pastors (Part 2)](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/care-for-your-pastors-part-2/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 5:17–25, teaching us that we must show care and justice to our pastors in both church discipline and raising up new elders from within the congregation. - [Slaves, Honor, and the Church's Witness](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/slaves-honor-and-the-churchs-witness/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 6:1–2, teaching us that God calls us to show proper honor in our various contexts for the sake of Christ and His gospel, as well as to bless Christians who are in authority over us. - [Pursue the True Gospel and True Wealth](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/pursue-the-true-gospel-and-true-wealth/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 6:2b-10, teaching us that we must reject false teaching, pursuing the true gospel and true wealth in godliness through contentment. - [Future Promises for Present Faithfulness](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/future-promises-for-present-faithfulness/) - Pastor Brian examines 1 Timothy 6:11-21, teaching us that Paul commands Christians to give diligent effort towards holiness today in order that we might enjoy God's promises of future rewards with Him in the new creation. - [The Helper has Come](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-helper-has-come/) - Pastor Drew examines Pentecost, exhorting and teaching us to remember God's promises and to live in the power of the Spirit. - [God's Faithfulness in the Midst of Israel's Failures](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-faithfulness-in-the-midst-of-israels-failures/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 1:1–2:5, teaching us that Israel's failures would not hinder God's faithfulness to His covenant people. - [The Unbreakable Faithfulness of God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-unbreakable-faithfulness-of-god/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 2:6–3:6, teaching us that God continues to show His perfect faithfulness even as His old covenant people are increasingly disobedient, pointing forward to the future hope of Jesus Christ as the only true, faithful, and effective leader of God's people. - [Remember Your God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/remember-your-god/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 3:7–11, teaching us that Israel serves as a warning to us to not forget the Lord, but rather to trust our only Deliverer, Jesus Christ. - [Messy Grace](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/messy-grace/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 3:12–31, teaching us that God meets His people in the messiness of their sin and delivers them by His immeasurable grace. - [God's Surprising Salvation](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-surprising-salvation/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 4:1–24, teaching us that God saves His sinful people in ways that regularly surprise both God's enemies and God's people. - [God's Salvation Echoes in Our Praise](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-salvation-echoes-in-our-praise/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 5:1–31, teaching us that the salvation given by God to Christians echoes in the praises of God's people. - [Faithful Obedience in Fearful Times](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/faithful-obedience-in-fearful-times/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 6:1–32, teaching us that Gideon's story shows us that God's great salvation begins at home. - [God's Grace Greets You](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-grace-greets-you/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 6:33–7:25, teaching us that, in Christ, God's grace greets you at every gate. - [The Need for a Better Savior](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-need-for-a-better-savior/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 8:1–35, teaching us that an insufficient Savior produces an insufficient Savior and, through the story of Gideon, we see our need for the only true Savior of mankind, Jesus Christ. - [The Supremacy of God's Justice in an Evil World](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-supremacy-of-gods-justice-in-an-evil-world/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 9:1–57, teaching us that God's justice reigns supreme in a world of chaotic evil. - [Shadows of the Savior](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/shadows-of-the-savior/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 10:1–18, warning us against living in patterned sin so that God's grace says "no more." - [The Abuse of God's Grace](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-abuse-of-gods-grace/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 11:1-40, teaching us that salvation is incomplete and a messy business when God's grace is abused. - [The Horror of Forsaking God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-horror-of-forsaking-god/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 12:1–15, teaching us that forsaking God and failing to genuinely repent leads to horror. - [God's Appointed Savior](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-appointed-savior/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 13:1–25, teaching us that God provides His people a savior and calls him to be set apart to accomplish our salvation. - [Avoid the Secret Life of Sin](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/avoid-the-secret-life-of-sin/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 14:1-20, teaching us through the life of Samson that we must avoid the secret life of sin and run to Christ in faith and repentance. - [God's Grace in Our Messiness](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-grace-in-our-messiness/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 15:1–20, teaching us that our sovereign God uses the messiness in our lives to do only good for His people. - [Grace Abounds All the More](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/grace-abounds-all-the-more/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 16:1–31, showing us from the life of Samson that where sin increased, the grace of Jesus Christ abounds all the more. - [The King Who Cures Confused Worship](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-king-who-cures-confused-worship/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 17:1-13, teaching us that King Jesus is the only One who can cure humanity's confused and idolatrous worship. - [Sin Spreads Where There is No King](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/sin-spreads-where-there-is-no-king/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 18:1-31, teaching us that Israel's history shows us that sin spreads and chaos reigns when there is no faithful and obedient King of God's people. - [Our Desperate Need for God's King](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/our-desperate-need-for-gods-king/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 19:1-30, teaching us that sin is far more destructive than we can imagine and as God's new covenant people, we must submit ourselves faithfully to our Savior and King, Jesus Christ. - [Our Desperate Need for the King's Justice](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/our-desperate-need-for-the-kings-justice/) - Pastor Drew examines Judges 20:1-48, teaching us that the cross of Christ is the centerpiece of God's justice against sin, and we, as sinners, must cast our hope on our risen King Jesus. - [Obey Today and Endure](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/obey-today-and-endure/) - Pastor Brian examines Jonah 1:1-3:5, teaching us that we must not substitute past faithfulness for present obedience, but rather, we must endure by obeying God's Word today. - [God's Discipline Leads to Our Repentance](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/gods-discipline-leads-to-our-repentance/) - Pastor Brian examines Jonah 1:10–3:10, teaching us that God uses discipline for our good, to lead us to repentance and to conform us into the image of Christ. - [The Power of God's Word in Evangelism and Repentance](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-power-of-gods-word-in-evangelism-and-repentance/) - Pastor Brian examines Jonah 3:1–10, teaching us that God's Word accomplishes everything for which God purposes it, including the salvation of sinners through the evangelistic efforts of God's people. - [The Depths of God's Mercy](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-depths-of-gods-mercy/) - Pastor Brian examines Jonah 4:1–11, teaching us that we must be marked by God's love as we proclaim the deep mercy of Christ to those people around us. - [Be Near to God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/be-near-to-god/) - Pastor Matt Nagel exhorts us to be near to God, regardless of our circumstances. - [Jesus: Friend of Sinners](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesus-friend-of-sinners/) - Pastor Mark Timmons teaches us through Mark 2:13–17, demonstrating that Jesus came to save the sinner, not the self-righteous. - [Coming Home to Marvelous Unbelief](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/coming-home-to-marvelous-unbelief/) - Matt Haste teaches from Mark 6:1-6, demonstrating the astonishing unbelief of the crowds at Jesus's homecoming. - [Advancing Christ's Church as His Ambassadors](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/advancing-christs-church-as-his-ambassadors/) - Pastor Mark Timmons examines Mark 6:7-13, teaching us that Christ uses His people as ambassadors to advance His Kingdom throughout the world. - [Behold Our Christ and Follow Him](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/behold-our-christ-and-follow-him/) - Pastor Mark Timmons examines Mark 9:2-13, teaching us that Christians must behold the glory of Jesus so that we will not lose heart as we follow him. - [The Prayers of a Mature Believer](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-prayers-of-a-mature-believer/) - Pastor Jones Ndzi examines Psalm 86:1-11, teaching us that the mature Christian regularly expresses his desperation for God through fervent prayer and trust in God's character, God's Son, and God's sovereignty. - [Prophets, Preaching, and Power](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/prophets-preaching-and-power/) - Pastor Brian begins our sermon series on the Gospel of Mark by examining Mark 1:1–8, showing us that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. - [3 Signs and a Surprise](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/3-signs-and-a-surprise/) - Pastor Drew continues our Mark sermon series by examining the baptism of Jesus in Mark 1:9–11. - [The Spirit, Satan, and the Suffering Servant: Wilderness Testing & God's Sovereignty](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-spirit-satan-and-the-suffering-servant-wilderness-testing-gods-sovereignty/) - Pastor Brian continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Mark by examining Mark 1:12–13—the testing of Jesus in the wilderness. - [Jesus's Ministry of Gospel Preaching & Discipleship](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesuss-ministry-of-gospel-preaching-discipleship/) - Pastor Drew continues our Mark sermon series in Mark 1:14–20, examining the preaching and discipleship of Jesus at the beginning of his earthly ministry. - [The Authority, Adversaries, & Accolades of Jesus](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-authority-adversaries-accolades-of-jesus/) - Pastor Brian examines the powerful authority of Jesus Christ in Mark 1:21–28. - [Jesus: Compassionate King who Heals and Delivers](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesus-compassionate-king-who-heals-and-delivers/) - Pastor Drew walks us through Mark 1:29–34, teaching that Jesus is the Compassionate King who heals people and delivers others from the demonic. - [Prayer, Purpose, & Preaching](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/prayer-purpose-preaching/) - Pastor Brian continues our sermon series in Mark, examining the prayer, purpose, and preaching of Jesus in Mark 1:35–39. - [The Cleansing Power of Jesus](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-cleansing-power-of-jesus/) - Pastor Drew continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Mark, showing us the cleansing power of Jesus Christ in Mark 1:40–45. - [Take Your Friend to Jesus](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/take-your-friend-to-jesus/) - Pastor Brian continues our sermon series in Mark, examining the faithful friends, faithless foes, and Christ's full forgiveness in Mark 2:1–12. - [The New Covenant Ministry of Jesus](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-new-covenant-ministry-of-jesus/) - Pastor Drew teaches us through Mark 2:18–28, demonstrating that the new covenant work of Jesus is far greater than the law of Moses. - [No Rest for the Hard-hearted](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/no-rest-for-the-hard-hearted/) - Pastor Brian teaches through Mark 3:1–6, demonstrating that we must not harden our hearts as we submit to the Bible. - [Living in light of Jesus's Identity](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/living-in-light-of-jesuss-identity/) - Pastor Drew continues our Mark sermon series by examining Mark 3:7–12, showing us the importance of living in light of Jesus's identity as the Son of God. - [The Discipleship Ministry of Jesus Christ](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-discipleship-ministry-of-jesus-christ/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 3:13-21, showing how Christian discipleship is critical to the advancement of God's kingdom. - [The Grave Consequences of Rejecting Jesus](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-grave-consequences-of-rejecting-jesus/) - Pastor Drew walks us through Mark 3:22-30, showing us the grave consequences of rejecting Jesus Christ. - [The Gospel and the True Family of God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-gospel-and-the-true-family-of-god/) - Pastor Brian teaches from Mark 3:31-35, showing us how the Gospel informs the true family of God. - [The Parable of the Sower](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-parable-of-the-sower/) - Pastor Drew teaches from Mark 4:1-20, showing us from the parable of the sower that there is only one way that we can rightly respond to the Word of God. - [Jesus Responds to His Critics](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesus-responds-to-his-critics/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 4:10-12, showing how and why Jesus preached the gospel in parables. - [The Lamp of the Gospel and the Reward of Faith](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-lamp-of-the-gospel-and-the-reward-of-faith/) - Pastor Drew teaches us through Mark 4:21-25, explaining both how the Gospel is a lamp and how the Christian's faith will be rewarded. - [God Does the Work through His Word](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/god-does-the-work-through-his-word/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 4:26-34, demonstrating that God's Word advances God's Kingdom in God's timing. - [Greater than our Fears](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/greater-than-our-fears/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 4:35-41, teaching us that Jesus is greater than our fears. - [Jesus Saves Helpless People](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesus-saves-helpless-people/) - Pastor Brian teaches through Mark 5:1-20, showing us that Jesus came to save helpless people. - [Trusting Jesus to Cleanse the Unclean](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/trusting-jesus-to-cleanse-the-unclean/) - Pastor Brian teaches through Mark 5:21-43, demonstrating that Jesus powerfully saves unclean people from disease and death. - [Jesus's Identity and the Cost of Discipleship](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesuss-identity-and-the-cost-of-discipleship/) - Pastor Drew teaches through Mark 6:14-29, showing us that Jesus's identity divides people, unrepentant sin leads to death, and godly obedience is costly. - [The Grace of Christ in the Face of Unbelief](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-grace-of-christ-in-the-face-of-unbelief/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 6:30-44, teaching us to trust Christ, our Great Shepherd, to provide us rest. - [Trusting Christ in the Midst of the Storm](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/trusting-christ-in-the-midst-of-the-storm/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 6:30-44, teaching us to trust Christ to provide us rest in the midst of the storm. - [Knowing Jesus and His Mercy](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/knowing-jesus-and-his-mercy/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 6:53-56, teaching us that we must know the right Jesus and, by faith, proclaim His mercy to others. - [The Hypocrisy of Self-Righteousness](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-hypocrisy-of-self-righteousness/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 7:1-13, showing us that Jesus stands opposed to all forms of hypocrisy and self-righteousness. - [The Mosaic Law and the New Covenant Believer](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-mosaic-law-and-the-new-covenant-believer/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 7:14-23, teaching us that Christ has fulfilled the law so that Christians would be freed to serve others and fight their sin. - [Inferior People, Humble Faith, and God's Grace](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/inferior-people-humble-faith-and-gods-grace/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 7:24-30, teaching us that God has extended His grace to all peoples through the obedience of faith. - [Receiving God's Mercies While Trusting God's Promises](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/receiving-gods-mercies-while-trusting-gods-promises/) - Pastor Brian walks us through Mark 7:31-37, teaching us that we ought to proclaim God's mercies as we trust God's promises. - [Jesus, the Compassionate Savior](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesus-the-compassionate-savior/) - Pastor Drew walks us through Mark 8:1-10, teaching us that Jesus is the compassionate Savior who provides for his people. - [The Danger of Unbelief in God's People](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-danger-of-unbelief-in-gods-people/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 8:11-21, teaching us about the dangers of unbelief and explaining Jesus's response to people who doubt God's promises. - [Jesus Opens Blind Eyes](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/jesus-opens-blind-eyes/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 8:22-30, teaching us that Jesus Christ alone opens blind eyes so that people can rightly see him. - [We Imitate Our Crucified Messiah](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/we-imitate-our-crucified-messiah/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 8:31-9:1, teaching us that the Messiah had to be crushed for sinners, and Jesus calls each person to lose his life in order to save it. - [Unbelief at Every Corner](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/unbelief-at-every-corner/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 9:14-29, teaching us to reject unbelief by trusting that all things are possible for the one who believes Christ. - [Christ Goes Lower Still](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/christ-goes-lower-still/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 9:30-37, teaching us that the godly ambition of Christ must humble the aspirations of his people. - [The Humility of Kingdom-Minded Partnerships](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-humility-of-kingdom-minded-partnerships/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 9:38-41, teaching us that Christ's kingdom advances as all of God's people humbly work together. - [Be Killing Sin](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/be-killing-sin/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 9:42-50, warning us about the deadliness of sin and teaching us Christ's demands for radical obedience and holy living. - [Do not Divorce what God has United](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/do-not-divorce-what-god-has-united/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 10:1-12, teaching us that we must be soft-hearted towards God, flee divorce, and remain faithful to our marriage covenant. - [Tikes & Tycoons: Difficulty in Entering the Kingdom of God](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/tikes-tycoons-difficulty-in-entering-the-kingdom-of-god/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 10:13-31, teaching us the unexpected and impossible means of entering the kingdom of God. - [Follow the Suffering Christ to Glory](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/follow-the-suffering-christ-to-glory/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 10:32-45, teaching us that we must follow this Suffering Messiah, share in his suffering, and humbly serve all to inherit glory. - [See Like this Blind Man](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/see-like-this-blind-man/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 10:46-52, teaching us that we must have the vision and faith of Bartimaeus, who saw Jesus clearly though he was blind. - [The King has Come to Die](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-king-has-come-to-die/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 11:1-11, teaching us that a proper understanding of Christ's identity must lead to a joy-filled submission to the King. - [Bearing Fruit for the King](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/bearing-fruit-for-the-king/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 11:12-14, teaching us that King Jesus judges rightly and we must bear fruit for him. - [Cleansing Perverted Worship](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/cleansing-perverted-worship/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 11:15-19, teaching us that King Jesus condemns perverted worship. - [Pray with Faith and Forgiveness](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/pray-with-faith-and-forgiveness/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 11:20-25, teaching us that we must pray trusting God's power and forgiveness in Christ. - [The Judgment of Unbelief and Empty Religion](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-judgment-of-unbelief-and-empty-religion/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 11:27-33, teaching us that we must reject the unbelief of empty religion and submit to the authority of Christ by faith. - [Our Salvation through Judgment](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/our-salvation-through-judgment/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 12:1-12, warning us against unbelief and teaching us that our God has saved us in Christ through judgment. - [Render to Caesar](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/render-to-caesar/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 12:13–17, teaching us that we must reject hypocrisy and submit to God by faithfully submitting to God's agent, human government. - [Of Course There's a Resurrection!](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/of-course-theres-a-resurrection/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 12:18–27, teaching us that we must trust Jesus Christ and eagerly anticipate the resurrection He will bring in the new creation. - [Love Fulfills the Law](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/love-fulfills-the-law/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 12:28-34, teaching us that we must love God and love our neighbor and so fulfill the law of Christ. - [No Mere Son](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/no-mere-son/) - Pastor Drew unfolds Mark 12:35–37, teaching us that Jesus attacks false conceptions regarding the Christ and brings true teaching about God's promised King and Messiah. - [Give Everything by Faith](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/give-everything-by-faith/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 12:38–44, teaching us that Jesus rejects proud unbelief, but honors all those who give everything to Him by humble faith. - [The Last Days: Out with the Old, In with the New](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-last-days-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 13:1–37, teaching us that Jesus has ascended to the right hand of God, judging the unbelief of Israel and her religious leaders while turning to save the Gentiles. - [Christ: Our Passover Lamb](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/christ-our-passover-lamb/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 14:1–25, exhorting Christians to persevere in the faith while doing good works because Christ, our Passover Lamb, has won. - [Future Failures and a Faithful Shepherd](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/future-failures-and-a-faithful-shepherd/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 14:26–31, teaching us that Jesus is a faithful Savior who shepherds his disciples through their future failures. - [Christ Stayed the Course](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/christ-stayed-the-course/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 14:32-52, teaching us that Christ alone was faithful in submitting to the terrible cost of our redemption. - [Christ Shines in the Midst of Man's Darkness](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/christ-shines-in-the-midst-of-mans-darkness/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 14:53–72, teaching us that Christ's righteousness shines brightest in the midst of the best men's sins. - [How the Good News was Made](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/how-the-good-news-was-made/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 15:1–20, teaching us that Mark shows us a behind-the-scenes look of how the good news of Christ was made for us by God. - [Why Have You Forsaken Me?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/why-have-you-forsaken-me/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 15:21–47, teaching us that we should trust God's Word and marvel at Jesus, the Son of God, who was forsaken so that his people might be saved. - [A Plan Greater than Our Imaginations](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/a-plan-greater-than-our-imaginations/) - Pastor Drew examines Mark 16:1–8, teaching us that God's plan in Christ's resurrection was far greater than our imaginations. - [Can We Trust This Gospel?](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/can-we-trust-this-gospel/) - Pastor Brian examines Mark 16:9–20, teaching us that while Mark 16:9–20 was not written by Mark, we can trust our Bibles as God's Word. - [Honoring Christ in Life or Death](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/honoring-christ-in-life-or-death/) - Jacob Berryhill, a Holy City Church deacon, examines Philippians 1:18-26, teaching us that we are to honor Christ in all our circumstances, regardless of the cost. - [The Difference Easter Makes](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-difference-easter-makes/) - Pastor Drew examines Romans 6:1-11, teaching us the difference that Easter makes in the life of the Christian. - [The Resurrection: Our Past, Present, and Future Hope](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-resurrection-our-past-present-and-future-hope/) - Pastor Brian continues our sermon series on the church, outlining the message that the local church proclaims to the surrounding world—the resurrected Christ. - [The Church: The People Who Follow Jesus Christ](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-church-the-people-who-follow-jesus-christ/) - Pastor Drew closes out our sermon series on the church, outlining how the local church is called to follow Jesus in discipleship. - [The Sweetness of God's Word](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/the-sweetness-of-gods-word/) - Pastor Drew examines Psalm 119:103, demonstrating the sweetness of God's Word to the Christian. - [Treasure in Jars of Clay](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/treasure-in-jars-of-clay/) - Pastor Drew teaches through 2 Corinthians 4, demonstrating that God displays the glorious treasure of the Gospel in His people, who are like common, weak jars of clay. ## Profiles - [Brian Powell](https://www.holycitychurch.net/cmsms_profile/brian-powell/) - Brian was born and raised in the deep South, splitting his childhood between Georgia and South Carolina. When he heard the Gospel as a pre-teen, he repented and believed in Christ. He became serious about his faith in middle school, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with friends and classmates. As he consistently saw - [Amanda Ostrom](https://www.holycitychurch.net/cmsms_profile/amanda-ostrom/) - Amanda was born the oldest of three kids in Southern California and lived in a desert town off the beaten path for almost thirteen years. Raised as a Roman Catholic, she was taught that God is holy above all things and deserves our reverence. After moving to the Midwest, Amanda was converted to Christ as - [Timothy Wood](https://www.holycitychurch.net/cmsms_profile/timothy-wood/) - Growing up in Texas, Timothy was saved by the Lord at a young age in a Christian home shaped by multiple generations of faithful Baptists. His love for sound theology and reformed soteriology flourished at Texas Tech University where he met his lovely wife, Robin. After completing his PhD, Timothy and his family moved to - [Drew McFarland](https://www.holycitychurch.net/cmsms_profile/drew-mcfarland/) - Drew was born to Christian parents and raised in an evangelical church in southern Minnesota. It became evident that Drew needed to make decisions of repentance and faith-motivated obedience, and in Junior High, he forsook sin and was baptized. In Drew’s early twenties, a significant shift took place that helped him move from a self-righteous - [Scott Koenig](https://www.holycitychurch.net/cmsms_profile/scott-koenig/) - Scott was born in Charleston, WV, but grew up on Johns Island. Raised in a Roman Catholic family, Scott was not exposed to biblical teaching and sound doctrine until a Bible study during his time in high school. The Lord used this Bible study, along with a faithful college ministry at Clemson University a few - [Michael Ostrom](https://www.holycitychurch.net/cmsms_profile/michael-ostrom/) - Born and raised in Indianapolis, Michael was converted his freshman year at Indiana University. Campus ministry leaders and fellow students discipled Michael, and he eventually connected with a local Baptist fellowship where his love for the local church grew. Needing to be better equipped for ministry, he moved to Louisville, KY to attend The Southern ## Categories - [Heading to the Holy City](https://www.holycitychurch.net/category/heading-to-the-holy-city/) - [Hebrews](https://www.holycitychurch.net/category/hebrews/) - [Incarnation & Atonement](https://www.holycitychurch.net/category/incarnation-atonement/) - [Prepare](https://www.holycitychurch.net/category/prepare/) - [Putting Together the Bible](https://www.holycitychurch.net/category/putting-together-the-bible/) - [Ask Pastor Brian](https://www.holycitychurch.net/category/heading-to-the-holy-city/ask-pastor-brian/) - [Being Baptist](https://www.holycitychurch.net/category/being-baptist/) ## Series - [Topical Sermon](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/topical-sermon/) - [Gospel of Mark](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/gospel-of-mark/) - [The Church](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/the-church/) - [Easter](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/easter/) - [2 John](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/2-john/) - [Advent 2018](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/advent-2018/) - [1 Timothy](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/1-timothy/) - [Judges](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/judges/) - [Jonah](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/jonah/) - [Advent 2019](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/advent-2019/) - [1 Corinthians](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/1-corinthians/) - [Ruth](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/ruth/) - [James](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/james/) - [Advent 2020](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/advent-2020/) - [3 John](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/3-john/) - [Nahum](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/nahum/) - [Individual Sermons](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/individual-sermons/) - [Advent 2021](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/advent-2021/) - [Job](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/job/) - [Habakkuk](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/habakkuk/) - [Acts](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/acts/) - [Advent 2022](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/advent-2022/) - [Philemon](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/philemon/) - [Hebrews](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/hebrews/) - [Advent 2023](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/advent-2023/) - [Hosea](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/hosea/) - [Advent 2024](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/advent-2024/) - [Philippians](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/philippians/) - [Advent 2025](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/advent-2025/) - [Genesis](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/genesis/) - [Advent 2017](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/advent-2017/) - [I AM Statements](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_series=/i-am-statements/) ## Speakers - [Drew McFarland](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/drew-mcfarland/) - [Brian Powell](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/brian-powell/) - [Mark Timmons](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/mark-timmons/) - [Ben Hedrick](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/ben-hedrick/) - [Matt Nagel](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/matt-nagel/) - [Matt Haste](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/matt-haste/) - [Jacob Berryhill](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/jacob-berryhill/) - [Jones Ndzi](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/jones-ndzi/) - [Michael Ostrom](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/michael-ostrom/) - [Carl Hargrove](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/carl-hargrove/) - [Phil Johnson](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/phil-johnson/) - [Samuel Edwards](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/samuel-edwards/) - [Aubrey Sequeira](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/aubrey-sequeira/) - [Josh Koenig](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_speaker=/josh-koenig/) ## Topics - [Philippians](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_topics=/philippians/) - [Genesis](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_topics=/genesis/) ## Books - [Philippians](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/philippians/) - [Job](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/job/) - [Hosea](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/hosea/) - [Acts](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/acts/) - [Romans](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/romans/) - [Galatians](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/galatians/) - [Isaiah](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/isaiah/) - [Mark](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/mark/) - [Hebrews](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/hebrews/) - [Luke](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/luke/) - [2 Timothy](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/2-timothy/) - [Genesis](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/genesis/) - [John](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/john/) - [Habakkuk](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/habakkuk/) - [1 Timothy](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/1-timothy/) - [Psalms](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/psalms/) - [Matthew](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/matthew/) - [1 Corinthians](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/1-corinthians/) - [2 Corinthians](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/2-corinthians/) - [James](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/james/) - [Jonah](https://www.holycitychurch.net/sermons/?sermon_book=/jonah/) - 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