CITCBA Insights

“Remembering the Root” is a timely, passionate, and sobering message from Simon Obert that calls the Church back to the heart of God by honoring the Jewish roots of our faith. As we recognize Holocaust Remembrance Day, Simon invites us into a deeper awareness of the spiritual, historical, and theological connection between the Church and the people of Israel. With clarity and conviction, Simon exposes the dark legacy of antisemitism that has plagued Church history—including the shocking influence of Martin Luther’s anti-Jewish writings on the Holocaust. But this message is not just about pain—it’s about promise. Through Scripture and prophetic […]

What if God is playing the ultimate game of hide and seek—and you’re the one He’s looking for? In this compelling and heartfelt message, Michael Walker takes us deep into the essence of God’s nature: His relentless love for the lost. With vivid storytelling, biblical insight, and a powerful modern-day parable, Michael invites us to reflect on our own journeys—whether we’re seekers, hiders, or returning prodigals. Using Luke 15 as a foundation, Michael illustrates God’s unwavering pursuit through stories of lost sheep, missing coins, and wayward sons. He confronts the pain of hiding from God with honesty and hope, reminding […]

Step into the power of resurrection with Pastor Michael Walker in this electrifying Easter message, “Going Through The Easter Door.” With heartfelt storytelling, relatable emotion, and biblical depth, Pastor Michael takes us on a journey from guilt to grace, from brokenness to boldness, and from simply existing to living fully alive. Standing beside a physical door on the stage, Pastor Michael uses it as a vivid metaphor for the choices we make and the transformation available through Jesus’ death and resurrection. Whether it’s the door of guilt we’ve built through our own mistakes, or the door of forgiveness that […]

What if your greatest strength isn’t found in power, confidence, or charisma—but in your weakness? In this powerful and deeply personal message, Simon Obert invites us into an upside-down kingdom where weakness is not a flaw to hide, but a foundation for divine strength. Preaching from a place of vulnerability and truth, Simon draws from the lives of Moses, Gideon, Hannah, Paul, and—ultimately—Yeshua Himself to reframe how we understand weakness in light of the Gospel. As we linger in the sacred space between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, this message unpacks the paradox of a Savior who embraced the cross […]

As Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Passion Week, Jeff Maes delivers a prophetic and deeply personal message titled “Walking to the Cross.” With decades of ministry, outreach, and global evangelism under his belt, Jeff shares from both scripture and his own testimony to illuminate what it truly means to carry the heart of Christ into the city. Walking through the Gospel of Luke, Jeff highlights the journey Jesus took from Galilee to Jerusalem—not just as a historical event, but as a roadmap for every believer called to impact their community. With clarity and conviction, he draws out four […]