City Church Garland

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

The Christian life is like a long distance race that requires removing hindrance, endurance and keeping focus on Jesus.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

In this sermon Pastor Keith that God calls His people to possess a faith that perseveres and produces obedience, while trusting in God’s promises. From Hebrews 11 we see the definition of faith (V1), the necessity of faith (V6) and the description of faith lived out through Saints of old (V4-5,7-39). Pastor also explains 3 ways that we can grow in biblical faith.

In this discussion between Kevin Diaz & Keith Dollar they address questions such as: How do we make sense of what is going on with this global pandemic? What does God seem to be doing through this global crisis? How can we respond appropriately and be faithful during this time? What has been the most challenging thing for you during this time? What biblical encouragement have you found during this time?

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains that those who know and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ live hope-filled, sober and godly lives that encourage others.

In Psalm 33 David gives a call to worship God joyfully and reasons why we should do so, namely that God is our Sovereign Creator and Savior. During this pandemic you can still find many reasons to praise God. May you cling to Him as your only only for salvation and be confident in in sovereignty over history and nations.

In this sermon on Psalm 23 Pastor Keith explains how the Lord is our Shepherd provides, guides, protects and accompanies us through the darkest of days, the valley of the shadow of death. We live our lives in this broken world in both the accompany of the shadows and of the Shepherd.

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains how through the gospel of Jesus we have a great confidence, a great hope to confess and a loving community to belong in.

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.