City Church Garland

The Christian life is marked by the presence and work of the Holy Spirit who brings freedom, life and peace. In this sermon Pastor Keith gives hope for those struggling against sin from the gospel truth that there is not only the penalty of our sin (condemnation) taken care of but also there is power to live in freedom from sin dominion through work of the Holy Spirit.

Christian's possess a new life, identity and status in Christ that should lead them to a new way of living. In Roman' chapter 6 the Apostle Paul explains some things that every Christian needs to know, namely that they died with Christ. They must consider themselves to be dead to sin and alive to God and they must respond to this good news by presenting their body to God as instruments of righteousness.

There are glorious results of being justified by faith in Christ. Romans chapter 5 lists several of the effects or results in the lives of those who put their faith in Jesus and are made right with God through faith. Here are some of those effects that Pastor Keith expounds on in this sermon: We have peace with God V1, We have grace sustaining us (V2), We rejoice in hope of the glory of God (V2b), We rejoice in suffering (V3), We have the love of God poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit and we get the indwelling presence of the Spirit (V5), We have assurance of God's love and our salvation (V6-10), We rejoice in God (V11) and we have friendship with God (V11).

Justification by faith is a foundational gospel truth that every Christian must grasp and build upon. In this sermon from Roman's chapter 3 Kevin Diaz explains how God, who is righteous can justify unrighteous mankind.

In this sermon titled "What is the Problem" Pastor Keith explains that the greatest problem of humanity is a rejection of and rebellion towards it's Creator. Humanity has failed to worship of God made creation the object of it's worship. Since God is righteous He must punish this sin. At the end of this message there some answers to questions around how to minister to others living in homosexuality.

Christian ministry is driven by the conviction that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the one and only hope for restoring sinful people to a holy God.

Christ came and died for our sins, was buried and raised from the dead. Those who believe that good news have their lives deeply changed because their greatest problems in this life are dealt with, namely sin and death. In this sermon Pastor Keith explains how we who believe in Christ have hope beyond our failures and hope beyond the grave. He also exhorts Christians to boldly share that good news of resurrection hope with others.

Jesus came to earth on a mission, namely to seek and save the lost. Listen to this overview on the first half of the Gospel of Luke taught by Kevin Diaz and be encouraged by the mission of Christ.

In this sermon from Mark chapter 10 Pastor Keith explains why Jesus came, namely to serve and suffer for us to be an example and exchange His life for ours. He also highlights the reality that Christ- followers must suffer, serve and sacrifice for others in order to follow Jesus faithfully.

This was a special sending service for Chad and Nancey Bradley, who are missionaries of CCI Garland to Ethiopia. They are working with SIM currently in Ethiopia to train leaders in the Ethiopian church.

Knowing and following Jesus is at the core of Christianity and it must be priority for every Christian. In this sermon Pastor Keith explains what it mean to know Jesus and follow Him.

In the parable of the sower Jesus gave his followers four example responses to the message of the Kingdom and He exhorted His follower to take heed and listen carefully. The Kingdom of God advances in the lives of those who hear the message of the Kingdom, receive it and holdfast to it.

In this sermon the Kingdom Comes Pastor Keith explains how Jesus the King brought God's Kingdom on earth. He also explains what the kingdom of God is and ways that Christians can participate in advancing the Kingdom on earth like Jesus did.

The people of God have great reason to be courageous in the face of natural disaster or world war because God is their refuge, strength and very present help in trouble.

In this sermon on Psalm 95 Pastor Keith explains what worship is, how to worship God and why we should worship God. The big idea of this message from this Psalm is that God’s people are called to worship God with joy, reverence and obedience because He is our Deliver, God, King, Maker & Shepard.

In this sermon on Psalm 145 Kevin Diaz explains what worship is and why God's people should worship Him.

In this sermon Pastor Mike explains some helpful insight for life as you seek to be faithful in following God, yet see the wicked prosper while not following God. In Psalm 37 we are given instruction to not fret over evil doers or envy them. Instead we are instructed to trust God, do good, delight in the Lord, commit our way to God and rest in Him. Believers should resist anxiety and despair by releasing their worries to God.

God calls parents to influence their children by teaching them what He has done and what He has said, so that their children would set their hope in God, not forget His works and obey His commands.

In this sermon on Psalm 67 Chad Bradley highlights the reign of God, the salvation and the blessing of God from the chapter. The Psalmist expresses his earnest desire for the nations to worship God, which is the thrust for global missions. Chad also shares about the mission work that he and his family are preparing to do in Ethiopia.

The book of Job is helpful for those going through suffering or those who have loved ones suffering. Knowing that God is sovereign and good in our suffering helps us to suffer well. And this is something that we learn from the book of Job.