City Church Garland

In this sermon Dr. Justin Bass explains the powerful historicity of the resurrection of Jesus and how it has made a difference in the world.

In this sermon on Hebrews chapter 7 Pastor Keith explains that the priesthood of Jesus is superior to the Levitical priesthood. And as our Priest-King Jesus leads us powerfully, permanently and perfectly.

In this sermon on Hebrews chapter 6 Pastor Keith explains that God warns of judgement for those who are unfaithful and He gives assurance of salvation to the faithful. Christians have a sure and steadfast hope in Christ because God is faithful to His purpose and promise.

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains how God calls all His people to a life of spiritual growth and maturity by paying close attention to His Word and practicing obedience to it. He helps us see through the author of Hebrews a snapshot of an immature and mature Christian. The spiritually mature Christian is skilled with the word of God, stable theologically, the speak the truth in love, see the themselves soberly and they are others-oriented.

In this sermon Kevin Diaz explains that since Jesus is our Great High Priest all believers have access to God and come with confidence before the throne of grace.

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains how God has promised and provided a rest for His people today. So we must be intentional about entering into by faith.

In this sermon on Hebrews chapter 3 Pastor Keith explains that God calls His people to be faithful to the end by looking to Jesus, listening to and obeying His voice and exhorting one another.

In this sermon Dr. Braden Hoelzle explains 5 reasons why Jesus became human. He became human to be our Pioneer, Sanctifier, Brother, Liberator and Helper. Jesus has made a way for you to experience salvation and rescue that we so desperately need. Jesus liberates us from the crippling fear of death and He aids us in our struggle with temptation. Jesus has brought us into the Family of God. Fix your eyes of Jesus because Jesus better.

In this sermon titled Pastor Keith explains that God has spoken climatically through His Son Jesus, who is more excellent than the prophets and greater than the angels. So we must focus our attention on Him lest we drift spiritually. The book of Hebrews is a Christ-centered, Christ exalting book and it helps us to see Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and practices. Jesus is the substance of the Old testament shadows. Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God. He is greater than the prophets and superior than the angels. Sowe must heed his word to us.

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains how each one of us are created for community and called to live in harmony together for the glory of God. The Apostle Paul calls the church to help one another, bear with one another, be unified with one another and be welcoming to one another for the glory of God. There are dangers in being isolated, some of which are: Drifting Spiritually Deception - James Discouragement Despair Loneliness Vanity Vulnerability While, there are dangers to isolation there are also great benefits to being connected to living community within the Body of Christ, and some of those are: Affirmation Accountability Assurance Advance Awakening Accentuated Joy David Mathis wrote in his book Habits of Grace, "The secret to joy in corporate worship is not only self-forgetfulness, preoccupation with Jesus and his glory—but also happy awareness that we are not alone in having our souls satisfied in him."

In this sermon on Psalm 25 Pastor Keith explains how the book of Psalms is prayer book for the church to learn the language of prayer.

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains from Psalm 1 that the life of a godly person is a focused life that has it’s direction from God’s word, delight in God’s word and dominating influence from God’s word. Biblical meditation is an important element on the path of the godly. Here are a few ways biblical mediation is defined: Meditation is “deep thinking on the truths and spiritual realities revealed in Scripture for the purposes of understanding, application, and prayer” Donald Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life Meditation is the activity of calling to mind, and thinking over, and dwelling on, and applying to oneself, the various things that one knows about the works and ways and purposes and promises of God. It is the activity of holy thought, consciously performed in the presence of God, under the eye of God, by the help of God, as a means of communion with God. J.I. Packer, Knowing God Those who have deep roots in their relationship with G

In this Advent sermon Pastor Keith explains that Jesus is the True Light of the world who came to bring to give life, conquer darkness and reveal God to us. Many people think they can overcome the darkness themselves by looking to experts, scholars, mystics, to the state, the market & technology. Yet none of these deliver on the light that we truly need or give us the quality of life were designed to experience. And the problem with the darkness is not just that it’s out there in world but it has also crept it’s way into our hearts and lives. So we each need a Savior who can deliver us from darkness, shine the light of his grace and truth in our lives and free us from the domain of darkness. F.F. Bruce wrote that the “light is a synonym for goodness and truth and darkness is a synonym for evil and falsehood.” Charles Wesley wrote about this light and life that Christ came to bring in his famous Christmas hymn Hark The Herald: Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains how Jesus the Eternal Word became flesh and dwelt among us. He displayed glory that was seen and written about by Apostles so that that we might see it as well and believe in Jesus. And Pastor Keith also gives seven implications of the incarnation. 1. The Incarnation tells us of the generosity of God (Grace,2 Corinthians 8:9) 2. The incarnation manifests of the love of God (John 3:16 4:9) 3. The incarnation highlights the faithfulness of God (Matthew 1:21-23) 4. The incarnation shows us the humility of God(Philippians 2:5-9) 5. The incarnation points to the sympathy of God (Hebrews 2:17-18, 4:15-16) “Did the Word become flesh? Then He is One who can be touched with the feeling of His people’s infirmities, because He has suffered Himself, being tempted. He is almighty because He is God, and yet He can sympathize with us, because He is man.” J.C. Ryle 6. The incarnation brought us the presence of God. (John 1:14, Matthew 1:23 ESV) 7. The incarn

In this sermon Pastor Keith highlights how Jesus invites us to find rest for our souls by coming to Him. Jesus offers to teach us how to live according to His rhythms of grace. Jesus praised the Father for revealing Himself to the childlike and He claimed the divine authority to reveal the Father to anyone He chooses. 25 At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; 26 yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. 27 All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-29 E

In this sermon preached on the 1st day of Advent Kevin Diaz explains points us to the return of Christ from 2 Peter chapter 3.

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains how God has given everything Christian what they need to grow and flourish however they must be intentional about growing in godliness by making effort to do so. The Apostle Peter gives us the vision for what it looks like to progress and grow spiritually with a list of seven qualities to pursue.

In this sermon Pastor Keith highlights what it looks like to lead and live by God's grace. God is the source of all grace and He calls His people to constantly look to Him for the grace we need each day by living in humility and faith. Peter gives one last exhortation in chapter 5 at the end of his epistle writing "..this is the true grace of God. stand firm in it." His entire letter teaches the saints how to stand and live in the grace of God looking the "God of all grace" to "restore, confirm, strengthen and establish" us (1 Peter 5:10).

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains that suffering is a normal part of the Christian life that God walks with His people through. And He calls His people to cultivate joy, trust and good conduct through it.

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains what it looks like to live for the will of God from 1 Peter chapter 4. For the Christian, discovering and doing the will of God should be top priority. And those who make His will priority will discover that it is good, pleasing and perfect (Romans 12:2).