Food, week 1: Changing the way we eat
In week one of our Food series, Pastor john talks about three was we have to change our eating habits with one another as LifeCity Church moves toward a future of reaching, including, and growing more people to fully experience life in Christ.
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- Oct 15, 2017Food, week 1: Changing the way we eat
Food, week 1: Changing the way we eatIn week one of our Food series, Pastor john talks about three was we have to change our eating habits with one another as LifeCity Church moves toward a future of reaching, including, and growing more people to fully experience life in Christ.
- Oct 8, 2017God Is _____, week 4: Love
God Is _____, week 4: LoveIn this final week of our "God is _____" series, we look into the significance of God being LOVE.
- Oct 1, 2017God Is _____, week 3: Holy
God Is _____, week 3: HolyGod is a Holy God. In week 3, Pastor John breaks down what that means about God, and what that means for humanity.
- Sep 24, 2017God Is _____, week 2: Faithful
God Is _____, week 2: FaithfulGod always keeps His word. In week 2, of our "God is _____" series, preached by Derek Glynn.
- Sep 17, 2017God is _____, week 1: Yahweh
God is _____, week 1: Yahweh"God is Yahweh," the very name of God. But what does it mean, and how does it affect how we relate to Him?
- Sep 3, 2017You Asked For It, week 4
You Asked For It, week 4Live Q&A with Pastor John and Tiffany Markum.
- Aug 27, 2017You Asked For It, week 3
You Asked For It, week 3How do I answer those who don't believe in Jesus?
- Aug 20, 2017“I Love My Church” Sunday!
“I Love My Church” Sunday!"I Love My Church" Sunday! 2017... Hear our heart, and embrace our future.
- Aug 13, 2017You Asked For It, week 2
You Asked For It, week 2Week 2 of our question series, Pastor John tackles three new questions submitted by real people.
- Aug 6, 2017You Asked For It, week 1
You Asked For It, week 1Welcome to week one of our questions series, "You Asked For It!"
Sun Stand Still, week 4: If You Say So
There's a relationship between our faith and God's word. Pastor John preaches about the connection between two stories, that have deep implications for how we understand the power of God's word over our lives.
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- Nov 6, 2016Sun Stand Still, week 4: If You Say So
Sun Stand Still, week 4: If You Say SoThere's a relationship between our faith and God's word. Pastor John preaches about the connection between two stories, that have deep implications for how we understand the power of God's word over our lives.
- Oct 30, 2016Sun Stand Still, week 3: When God is Late
Sun Stand Still, week 3: When God is LateFrom John 11. What do we do when we trust God, pray in faith, act in obedience... and God doesn't show up like we asked? What do we do when we pray a "Sun Stand Still prayer" but the sun sets? Listen, and learn from the story of Lazarus.
- Oct 23, 2016Sun Stand Still, week 2: Ordinary Obedience, Extraordinary God
Sun Stand Still, week 2: Ordinary Obedience, Extraordinary God
What is our part in seeing our audacious faith become reality? What is the relationship between big faith and simple obedience? Pastor John unpacks one of the most well-known Bible stories of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17.
- Oct 16, 2016Sun Stand Still, week 1: Audacious Faith
Sun Stand Still, week 1: Audacious FaithIn Joshua 10, Joshua prays for God to stop the sun inn the middle of the sky! Learning from the kind of faith it takes to trust God for the miraculous, we begin a series that explores what real, practical, BIBLICAL faith looks like.
Breaking Up with 2016, week 2: Moving Forward
After any break up, you've got to find the courage to move on. In week two of this mini-series, we look at taking personal steps to taking 2017 with confidence and power because of the work of the Spirit in us.
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- Jan 8, 2017Breaking Up with 2016, week 2: Moving Forward
Breaking Up with 2016, week 2: Moving ForwardAfter any break up, you've got to find the courage to move on. In week two of this mini-series, we look at taking personal steps to taking 2017 with confidence and power because of the work of the Spirit in us.
- Jan 1, 2017Breaking Up with 2016, week 1: Get Past your Past
Breaking Up with 2016, week 1: Get Past your PastHappy 2017! 2016 was... interesting! Most of us were glad to see it end. But how do we get over our past and press on to a new future waiting for us in Jesus? Pastor John tackles some encouraging words about getting past our past from the letter of Philippians.
Strangers in a Strange Land, week 3: Redeeming the Ethnos
When Jesus saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion. In week 3 of our Strangers series, Pastor John speaks about being moved with compassion for the diverse peoples around us.
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- Apr 9, 2017Strangers in a Strange Land, week 3: Redeeming the Ethnos
Strangers in a Strange Land, week 3: Redeeming the EthnosWhen Jesus saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion. In week 3 of our Strangers series, Pastor John speaks about being moved with compassion for the diverse peoples around us.
- Apr 2, 2017Strangers in a Strange Land, week 2: The Contrasted Community
Strangers in a Strange Land, week 2: The Contrasted CommunityIn a time where racial tensions have never been more inflammatory, the Bible still speaks truth about ethnic differences and racial reconciliation. Join us, as we look in the Scriptures to learn about God's perspective of race.
- Mar 26, 2017Strangers in a Strange Land, week 1: Discerning the Culture
Strangers in a Strange Land, week 1: Discerning the CultureIn week 1 of our "Strangers" series, we unpack three Biblical responses to cultural issues, from Jeremiah 29.
Patriarchs, week 4: The Promise of the Patriarchs
Happy Fathers Day! We conclude our Patriarchs series by discovering the promise God gave the Patriarchs, that we get to be partakers in through Christ.
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- Jun 18, 2017Patriarchs, week 4: The Promise of the Patriarchs
Patriarchs, week 4: The Promise of the PatriarchsHappy Fathers Day! We conclude our Patriarchs series by discovering the promise God gave the Patriarchs, that we get to be partakers in through Christ.
- Jun 11, 2017Patriarchs, week 3: Jacob
Patriarchs, week 3: JacobRunning for your life. Scared of your circumstances. Ready for an encounter with God... Jacob shows us our own efforts eventually must be surrendered to the work that God wants to do in us. And that He loves us long before He began changing us.
- Jun 4, 2017Patriarchs, week 2: Isaac
Patriarchs, week 2: IsaacIsaac had a crazy childhood! As an adult, he's the quite one of the three Bible patriarchs. But through Isaac we learn that rest and renewal come from God. Everywhere Isaac went he did three things that we learn from in this message.
- May 28, 2017Patriarchs, week 1: Abraham
Patriarchs, week 1: AbrahamAbraham received the original promise from God that led to the arrival of the Messiah. But Abraham's legacy would have to be founded on faith - and he gets tested as a result. What do we do when God doesn't seem to make sense.
From Stressed to Rest, week 4: Taking Sabbath Rest
What does the Bible tell us about taking rest?
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- Dec 4, 2016From Stressed to Rest, week 4: Taking Sabbath Rest
From Stressed to Rest, week 4: Taking Sabbath RestWhat does the Bible tell us about taking rest?
- Nov 27, 2016From Stressed to Rest, week 3: Shepherd of my Soul
From Stressed to Rest, week 3: Shepherd of my SoulIn week 3, we look into what Psalm 23 teaches us about the One who cares for and restores our soul.
- Nov 20, 2016From Stressed to Rest, week 2: Dealing with Anxiety
From Stressed to Rest, week 2: Dealing with AnxietyGuest speaker, Paul Root preaches from Matthew 6 and shares Christ perspective on our fears and anxiety.
- Nov 13, 2016From Stressed to Rest, week 1: How is your Soul?
From Stressed to Rest, week 1: How is your Soul?What is our soul and why does it matter? In this message, we unpack the way we understand our stress that is pulling us apart at our very core.
On The Move, week 6: Make your Move
First week at Santa Clara High! What does it mean to come home to the Father? Listen in and watch as we talk about Jesus' teaching on the Prodigal Son.
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- Feb 19, 2017On The Move, week 6: Make your Move
On The Move, week 6: Make your MoveFirst week at Santa Clara High! What does it mean to come home to the Father? Listen in and watch as we talk about Jesus' teaching on the Prodigal Son.
- Feb 12, 2017On The Move, week 5: Fill the House
On The Move, week 5: Fill the HouseThis last Sunday before our move to the high school, Pastor John unpacks the parable of the feast. Next week - we move to Santa Clara High!
- Feb 5, 2017On The Move, week 4: Membership
On The Move, week 4: MembershipWhat does it mean to belong to LifeCity Church? What is a church membership suppose to be like?
Also - Pastor John teaches KidsTown this week! - Jan 29, 2017On the Move, week 3: The Cost of Following
On the Move, week 3: The Cost of FollowingIn week 3, Mark Lewis joins us to talk about what it means to follow Jesus, and what it costs us personally to say "yes" to Him.
- Jan 22, 2017On The Move, week 2: Leadership and Pizza Boxes
On The Move, week 2: Leadership and Pizza BoxesIn week 2 of our On The Move series, Pastor John unpacks 2 Timothy 2, and describes what God expects from good leaders.
- Jan 15, 2017On the Move, week 1: What is the Church?
On the Move, week 1: What is the Church?We're getting ready to take a BIG move as a church! This is a series to get our entire church family on the same page as we get close to our first Sunday morning meeting at Santa Clara High School!
Celebrate Easter
It's Easter and we celebrate a RISEN JESUS! Join us for a powerful day of remembering the empty tomb, and celebrating others going public with their faith in Christ through baptism.
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- Apr 16, 2017Celebrate Easter
Celebrate EasterIt's Easter and we celebrate a RISEN JESUS! Join us for a powerful day of remembering the empty tomb, and celebrating others going public with their faith in Christ through baptism.
Summer Series, week 6: Belonging in the community of God
Guest preacher, Paul Nuñez preaches about Jesus' interaction with Zacchaeus, and what it means to belong in the community of God's family.
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- Jul 30, 2017Summer Series, week 6: Belonging in the community of God
Summer Series, week 6: Belonging in the community of GodGuest preacher, Paul Nuñez preaches about Jesus' interaction with Zacchaeus, and what it means to belong in the community of God's family.
- Jul 23, 2017Summer Series, week 5: A New Thing
Summer Series, week 5: A New ThingGod wants to do new things in our lives - but often that never looks like we think it's going to. In this message, Pastor John deals with the challenges of following God in new areas.
- Jul 16, 2017Summer Series, week 4: Getting out of a drought
Summer Series, week 4: Getting out of a droughtIt's difficult to start something - especially when there are obstacles! In this message, Pastor John returns to speak from the life of Elijah about the obstacles of getting started on our way out of the drought in our soul.
- Jul 9, 2017Summer Series, week 3: Words of Power
Summer Series, week 3: Words of PowerIn week three, guest speaker, Juan Valencia of Living Community Church, East Palo Alto, brings a message to us on the power of God's Word to change our lives. Acts 20:22-36
- Jul 2, 2017Summer Series, week 2: Balance
Summer Series, week 2: BalanceWeek two of our Summer Series, Pastor Bernard Emerson of The Way Church, Oakland preaches to us about the Biblical discipline of balance in our lives.
- Jun 25, 2017Summer Series, week 1: Battle Plans
Summer Series, week 1: Battle PlansWe're in a spiritual battle! In week one of this series, Pastor John helps us prepare an effective battle plan for spiritual warfare.
God Is _____, week 4: Love
In this final week of our "God is _____" series, we look into the significance of God being LOVE.
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- Oct 8, 2017God Is _____, week 4: Love
God Is _____, week 4: LoveIn this final week of our "God is _____" series, we look into the significance of God being LOVE.
- Oct 1, 2017God Is _____, week 3: Holy
God Is _____, week 3: HolyGod is a Holy God. In week 3, Pastor John breaks down what that means about God, and what that means for humanity.
- Sep 24, 2017God Is _____, week 2: Faithful
God Is _____, week 2: FaithfulGod always keeps His word. In week 2, of our "God is _____" series, preached by Derek Glynn.
- Sep 17, 2017God is _____, week 1: Yahweh
God is _____, week 1: Yahweh"God is Yahweh," the very name of God. But what does it mean, and how does it affect how we relate to Him?
Christmas Eve 2016
A brief Christmas Eve message from Pastor John, including a very special reading of the Christmas story to the kids straight from the Bible.
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- Dec 24, 2016Christmas Eve 2016
Christmas Eve 2016A brief Christmas Eve message from Pastor John, including a very special reading of the Christmas story to the kids straight from the Bible.
- Dec 18, 2016Christmas Presence, week 2: True Story
Christmas Presence, week 2: True StorySpecial guest, David Yetter, takes the time to show us the history and ancestry of where Jesus came from and why it still matters today.
- Dec 11, 2016Christmas Presence, week 1: God Gave
Christmas Presence, week 1: God GaveThe greatest gift of Christmas isn't a present... it's presence - God's Presence with us. The most well known verse of Scripture tells us that "God so loved the world, that He GAVE." Join us as we unpack this text and show it's implications in our lives this Christmas season.
BECOME the Church, week 4: GO!
In the final week of our "Become" series, Pastor John talks about and challenges us to GO! with the light of Christ to those in spiritual darkness.
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- Mar 19, 2017BECOME the Church, week 4: GO!
BECOME the Church, week 4: GO!In the final week of our "Become" series, Pastor John talks about and challenges us to GO! with the light of Christ to those in spiritual darkness.
- Mar 12, 2017BECOME the Church, week 3: SERVE
BECOME the Church, week 3: SERVEIn week 3 of "Become", Pastor John shows us the important part serving others has in our own spiritual growth.
- Mar 5, 2017BECOME the Church, week 2: GROW
BECOME the Church, week 2: GROWEverything that's alive and healthy, grows. In week two of our "Become" series, we unpack how we grow spiritually.
- Feb 26, 2017BECOME the Church, week 1: CONNECT
BECOME the Church, week 1: CONNECTWe're not just talking about going to church, or doing church, but in becoming the church. In week 1, we talk about connecting!
How to Know, When you Grow, week 3: …In your Generosity
Week three of our series on growing, we talk about our generosity, and the relationship between our faith and our finances.
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- May 7, 2017How to Know, When you Grow, week 3: …In your Generosity
How to Know, When you Grow, week 3: …In your GenerosityWeek three of our series on growing, we talk about our generosity, and the relationship between our faith and our finances.
- Apr 30, 2017How to Know, When you Grow, week 2: …In Difficult Times
How to Know, When you Grow, week 2: …In Difficult TimesNone of us would prefer to go through difficult circumstances. But when we do, the way we respond says a great deal about our spiritual maturity. In week 2 of this series, we learn about growing closer to God in adversity from Philippians 4.
- Apr 23, 2017How to Know, When you Grow, week 1: …In your Relationships
How to Know, When you Grow, week 1: …In your RelationshipsYour relationship with people says something about your relationship with God. We delve into Ephesians 4 to make the connection to our spiritual growth.
You Asked For It, week 4
Live Q&A with Pastor John and Tiffany Markum.
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- Sep 3, 2017You Asked For It, week 4
You Asked For It, week 4Live Q&A with Pastor John and Tiffany Markum.
- Aug 27, 2017You Asked For It, week 3
You Asked For It, week 3How do I answer those who don't believe in Jesus?
- Aug 13, 2017You Asked For It, week 2
You Asked For It, week 2Week 2 of our question series, Pastor John tackles three new questions submitted by real people.
- Aug 6, 2017You Asked For It, week 1
You Asked For It, week 1Welcome to week one of our questions series, "You Asked For It!"
Food, week 1: Changing the way we eat
In week one of our Food series, Pastor john talks about three was we have to change our eating habits with one another as LifeCity Church moves toward a future of reaching, including, and growing more people to fully experience life in Christ.
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- Oct 15, 2017Food, week 1: Changing the way we eat
Food, week 1: Changing the way we eatIn week one of our Food series, Pastor john talks about three was we have to change our eating habits with one another as LifeCity Church moves toward a future of reaching, including, and growing more people to fully experience life in Christ.