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Mothering Sunday is an important occasion to remember our mothers and to thank God for them and the many ways they've impacted our lives. Not least are the ways in which they uniquely reflect the nature of God to us. A.W. Tozer once observed that, "what comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." So, in the interest of thinking rightly about God, we invite you to join us as we take this opportunity to dig in to the aspects of God's character uniquely modelled for us by our mothers
Circumstances come along on a regular basis with the potential to shake us to our very core. Join us this Sunday as we learn from Psalm 16 how to pray in the midst of the chaos, accept what God has given us, and thrive in the midst.
Have you ever watched a group of people walking together? They might all be walking in the same direction, but each individual gait is unique. In fact, we are often able to recognise someone simply by the distinct way they walk. Similarly, each person has one body with many different parts which are all necessary to its healthy functioning. This Sunday, you’re invited join us, as we explore the first of these two pictures of what it means to ‘grow up into Christ'.
It’s a running joke in my family that I can’t keep a secret. Every so often I come up with a great idea for a birthday present for my wife. But I’m so pleased about it that I keep dropping subtle (and not so subtle) hints. Usually, I wind up spilling the beans ahead of time and ruining the surprise. This Sunday, join us as we unwrap the mystery of Christ which is a surprise to be shared rather than a secret to conceal.
Have you noticed how much hostility is in the world? Humanity has a long history of failed peace treaties. And even “successful” ones only manage to stop violence, at worst, and, at best, manufacture some sort of future cooperation. But how many have established true peace, founded on a deep relationship of trust and goodwill? It is even possible or are we humans doomed to remain alienated from one another? As ever, we believe both that human conflict is incredibly complex and that the answer is found in Jesus – the Man of Peace.
I’ve got two pictures of the back of my house. One featuring a muddy, cracked cement patio that’s falling to pieces, looking utterly miserable. And the second looks almost like a different house. Instead there’s a spacious deck where the patio used to be. Without the first picture, the second loses its meaning. This Sunday, you’re invited to join us as we look at two pictures, the before and after of salvation found in Christ Jesus.
C’est la vie. Que será, será. Zo is het leven. That’s life. Nearly every human language has some way of expressing feelings of powerlessness or futility. We’ve all been in situations where we feel helpless. Stress and anxiety are on the rise, as an entire generation of young people feel paralysed by life’s demands. What the world needs is local churches full of disciples who know the dynamic, transforming power of God. If you sense your life is lacking in power, we invite you to join us this Sunday morning as we explore how to lay hold of the immeasurable power of God towards those who believe.
There are no guarantees in life. Nothing is certain. Except death and taxes, of course. Or so the saying goes. Perhaps the uncertainty of the past year has left you shaken and anxiety-ridden, and all the while the certainty of death has loomed large as news sources publish the daily stats. But what if our mortality isn’t the lethal certainty, it’s been made out to be? Or to put it differently, what if it isn’t something to be feared because death itself is not the end? Come discover how the Spirit of God gives us a divine guarantee that death is nothing to worry about.
If you’re seen one of our City Church invite cards, you may have noticed the words on the front, in big bold letters, which read, “Life is complex. Jesus is the answer.” Life on this planet is indeed mind-bogglingly complex. You’ve probably experienced that in your relatively short time here. Possibly even this week. Yet the God of the Bible, in equally mind-boggling grace and wisdom, has set in motion a plan which more than accounts for all of it. That’s right…all of it. And it hinges entirely on one person: Jesus.
All of us have a father. For many, that relationship is complicated, while for others it’s just fine - good even. Yet, as far as I know, none of us has a perfect father. So when God is described as a father in the Bible, that raises questions for nearly everyone. What kind of father is he? Is he like my earthly father? You’re invited to join us this Sunday as we explore the vastness of his love and marvel at the riches of grace.
Mechanical engineers define resilience in terms of the characteristics of a high-rise building which allow it to sway because of an earthquake, before quickly returning to its normal position. As we look back at 2021 and forward to 2022, we pause to consider several key attitudes enabling followers of Jesus to withstand the storms of life. If you’re feeling ill-equipped for the New year, we urge you to join us and to discover how Jesus is all you need for all of life.
In a world of bad news (at least it seems that way sometimes), when was the last time your heard good news? In fact what’s the best news you’ve ever heard? As we close out our Advent series, we reflect on the work of the kinsman redeemer in Ruth and Naomi’s lives and the arrival of our own Redeemer this Christmas season. Join us this Sunday as we discover the Good News of Redemption.
Often, we think of redemption, when we think of it at all, in terms of turning something evil into something good. Or freeing something that was in captivity. In material terms, we redeem gift cards to favourite shops or online. Ultimately, however, redemption is far more profound because it’s about home and family and belonging; about knowing and being known. So, join us this Sunday, as we rejoice in the romance of redemption at City Church Wolverhampton.
Occasionally, we say things like, “God is God” or “what will be, will be”. Sometimes we assume God working, “all things for the good of those who love him” means everything will work out in a few short weeks or months. The reality, however, is often very different because God’s timing is not our timing. In his great wisdom, He works providentially through the nitty-gritty complexity of human life. So join us this Advent season, as we look at Jesus’ birth through the lens of the book of Ruth and are reminded that we can live in hope because God’s purposes will ultimately succeed.
How do you recognize “the real thing”? Counterfeit experts-in-training learn their craft, not by looking at counterfeit bills, but by spending the bulk of their time examining and recognizing the defining characteristics of real bank notes. Only by having an intimate knowledge of the real thing, does one become equipped to identify the counterfeits. This Sunday, as we close our series in Acts, we return to the church in Antioch to take a final look at the characteristics of a genuine, Christ-centred church.
You’ve probably heard the classic lightbulb jokes with their clever, witty answers. How many engineers, physicists, or teachers does it take to change a lightbulb - and so on. As we near the end of our time in Acts, we ask a slightly different question: how many people does it take to plant a healthy church? Even better, what kinds of people are needed to plant a church? Join us, this Sunday, as we consider the quality of people needed to see a new church birthed and grown to maturity.
When I googled ‘How to prepare for the unexpected’ this week, the top three answers that came back were: 1) Take Sod’s Law to heart, 2) Brainstorm possible futures, and 3) Know your risk tolerance. Interesting. In the last eighteen months, we’ve seen much for which we were unprepared. As followers of Jesus, what can we do to become resilient in the face of unanticipated change? Even better, what do we need to know to thrive when we find ourselves outside of our comfort zones?
Jesus once said that he came, not to bring peace, but to cause division. He didn’t mean that he came to cause conflict and war, but that, ultimately, each individual person must decide whether to follow him, or not. It’s very black and white; there’s no neutral position. Either he is the Son of God - the Messiah - or he’s a madman and a liar. There’s no middle ground. So, what’s your position? Who do you think he is? Join us this Sunday as we examine how one man’s answer to those questions radically changed after a profound encounter with the living Lord Jesus.
Do you remember hitting an awkward stage as a child, where your arms and legs had grown longer so that your coordination was a bit off? And because it takes time to recalibrate, you’d trip over a deceptively flat bit of floor or knock a vase off a table that had never caused you problems in the past. This week in our text in the book of Acts, we see a local church experiencing growing pains because of the significant growth that has come about. Join us as we explore the kind of adjustments needed so that the word of God will continue to increase and disciples continue to multiply!
Have you ever tried to appear to be something you’re not to fit in? How do you feel when a close friend turns out not to be the person you thought they were? Many of us try to put our best foot forward on social media. We attempt to hide our quirks as we start in a new job or school. But what’s the true cost of all our attempts to appear better than we are? Join us this Sunday to discover
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