City Church Cardiff Podcast
340 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -City Church is a thriving and dynamic Elim Pentecostal church based in the centre of Cardiff. We are a community of many hundreds from 50+ nations spanning all ages, backgrounds and cultures.
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BABYLON Part 3 | Engaging the Culture | 21.04.24 | 11am | Siân Rees
April 21, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThis sermon shows how Christians can positively navigate culture without fear, even in a society where there is a declining Christian population. We learn how Daniel didn’t just avoid or get angry at cultural practices but actively engaged with Babylonian society with wisdom and tact – all the while staying true to his faith and relying on God for discernment. The message highlights the importance of persistent prayer, praying friends, obedience, and seeing exile as a mission opportunity. Be...
BABYLON Part 2 | Remaining Faithful In Exile | 14.04.24 | 11am | Catherine De Souza
April 14, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBFeeling pressured to fit in? This sermon dives into the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, exploring the challenges they faced in Babylon and how they resisted the temptations of compromising faith for cultural acceptance. Be equipped to respond to pressures facing Christians today, to understand the importance of standing firm in your Christian values, and to live a life of integrity that glorifies God. Don't be consumed by the flames - learn how to walk through fire with faith!
BABYLON Part 1 | Recognising Our Exile | 07.04.24 | 11am | Stephen Gibson
April 07, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis opening sermon in the 'Babylon' series explores the concept of exile. Looking at the story of Daniel, we learn that heaven, not our current world, is our true home. As Christians living on earth, we belong to God's kingdom and must find ways to hold onto our true identity. This sermon offers guidance: remember who you are in Christ, maintain a royal mindset, rely on God's constant presence through good times and challenges, and don’t forget your heavenly homeland and future.
FROM DEATH TO LIFE Part 6 | Easter Sunday | 31.03.24 | 11am | Dominic De Souza
March 31, 2024 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThe tomb is empty! In this culminating message of our ‘From Death to Life’ series, we explore the life-changing truth of the resurrection. Unpacking Luke 24:1-12, we meet three very different responses to the empty tomb, revealing how some embraced or investigated the good news, while others hesitated. Discover some of the historical evidence for the resurrection and explore its profound impact on our lives today - and for eternity. Full sermon title: 'Easter Sunday: Responding to the Re...
FROM DEATH TO LIFE Part 5 | Good Friday | 29.03.24 | 11am | Dominic De Souza
March 31, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBCalvary – the place where Jesus died - is the place of decision for every single human being. In this penultimate message in our ‘From Death to Life’ series, we journey to the foot of Calvary, witnessing the profound moment of Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday, as depicted in Luke 23:32-46. We explore what Jesus was doing on the cross and reflect on our need for the forgiveness that Christ offers. Full sermon title: 'Good Friday: At the Foot of the Cross'
FROM DEATH TO LIFE Part 4 | The Trials of Jesus | 24.03.24 | 11am | David Oliver
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this fourth sermon in our Easter series, we explore how Jesus’ trials, as described in Luke 22-23 reveal the true nature of His kingdom and authority. We see a clash between earthly power and God’s divine authority. Jesus’ responses to accusations and judgments highlight that His kingdom is built on sacrificial love and service. Learn how we as Christians belong to a different kingdom and see how Jesus' kingdom really operates. Full sermon title: 'The Trials of Jesus: Clash of Kingdo...
FROM DEATH TO LIFE Part 3 | Judas and Peter | 17.03.24 | 11am | Dominic De Souza
March 17, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThis sermon explores the betrayals of Jesus by Judas and Peter in Luke 22. We see how though their motivations and outcomes differed, both Judas and Peter offer valuable lessons for us today about themes such as trust, betrayal, and redemption. How does betrayal by a trusted person impact us? Can we find forgiveness and restoration after our mistakes? Discover how the choices we make in the face of failure can shape our destinies – and also find the hope offered through Jesus' sacrifice on t...
FROM DEATH TO LIFE Part 2 | Garden of Gethsemane | 10.03.24 | 11am | Catherine De Souza
March 11, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this second sermon of the Easter series 'From Death to Life', we journey with Jesus to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus experiences profound agony and wrestles in prayer with the weight of His impending crucifixion. Drawing from Luke 22:39-46, we explore the depth of Jesus’ humanity as He grapples with the enormity of His mission and the weight of our sin. Despite facing overwhelming anguish, Jesus demonstrates unwavering obedience to the Father’s will. Learn about the themes of suff...
FROM DEATH TO LIFE Part 1 | The Last Supper | 03.03.24 | 11am | Stephen Gibson
March 03, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBFor Christians, sharing in communion is a familiar part of our faith, but do we really understand the significance of this spiritual meal that Jesus began at ‘The Last Supper’ with His disciples? Get ready to understand in fresh ways how this intimate meal demonstrates the full extent of Christ’s love for us. Full sermon title: 'The Last Supper: Prelude to Sacrifice'
HIS PRESENCE Part 4 | When His Presence Seems Far Off | 25.02.24 | 11am | Dominic De Souza
February 25, 2024 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThere are moments in the Christian life when God’s presence is readily apparent and evident, but there can also be times when His silence seems deafening - when we wonder if He is still there at all. How do we respond to those occasions when God seems distant or absent? Drawing out lessons from Bible characters such as David in Psalm 13, we discover the wonderful truth that when God seems absent, He is still very much present. Learn how to run to God in times of difficulty and be encouraged ...
HIS PRESENCE Part 3 | Carrying His Presence | 18.02.24 | 11am | Catherine De Souza
February 18, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBWe don’t leave God’s presence behind in the church building on a Sunday but, through the Holy Spirit, carry His presence into our daily world. Learn how, being the temples of the Holy Spirit, believers today are the instrument that God uses to help others encounter the presence of God - wherever we go and whatever we are doing. Discover what it means to be carriers of God's presence even in the ordinary and how to bring hope into despair, light into dark places, and love into brokenness.
HIS PRESENCE Part 2 | Marked By His Presence | 11.02.24 | 11am | Dominic De Souza
February 11, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWe know from the Bible that God’s presence is everywhere and in the heart of every believer. But what about moments when we sense his presence is more intense? This sermon explores what it means to experience the manifest presence of God. In Exodus 33, Moses appealed to God for His manifest presence to go with the people of Israel. In the same way, you can cry out for more of God’s transforming presence in your life.
His Presence Part 1 | 04.02 .24 | 11am | Siân Rees
February 04, 2024 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBExperiencing the presence of God is more than warm feelings but an encounter with the holiness of God which transforms our hearts and even nations! Be challenged by this call to pursue the presence of God in our lives in a new and fresh way.
HIS PRESENCE Part 1 | Encountering His Presence | 04.02.24 | 11am | Siân Rees
February 04, 2024 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBExperiencing the presence of God is more than warm feelings but an encounter with the holiness of God which transforms our hearts and even nations! Be challenged by this call to pursue the presence of God in our lives in a new and fresh way.
DEVOTED Part 4 | Generosity | 28.01.24 | 11am | Stephen Gibson
January 28, 2024 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBWhat does it look like to have generosity as a regular practice in your life? In this final part of our Devoted series, learn from the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand, that generosity is more a practice of the heart, that it starts with small actions and it is willing to keep on giving.
Devoted Part 4 | 28.01.24 | 11am | Stephen Gibson
January 28, 2024 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBWhat does it look like to have generosity as a regular practice in your life? In this final part of our Devoted series, learn from the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand, that generosity is more a practice of the heart, that it starts with small actions and it is willing to keep on giving.
Devoted Part 3 | 21 .01.24 | 11am | David Oliver
January 21, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThe first followers of Jesus were devoted to loving community and God wants you to live the same way today. But how do you do that if you are nervous about where to start? Or what if you have been hurt? Learn more in this practical sermon about building safe spaces, real relationships and deep transformation.
DEVOTED Part 3 | Community | 21.01.24 | 11am | David Oliver
January 21, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThe first followers of Jesus were devoted to loving community and God wants you to live the same way today. But how do you do that if you are nervous about where to start? Or what if you have been hurt? Learn more in this practical sermon about building safe spaces, real relationships and deep transformation.
Devoted Part 2 | 14.01.24 | 11am | Siân Rees
January 16, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBEngaging with the Bible is an essential for us to grow in our relationships with God. As Head of Bible Society in Wales, Siân Rees is passionate about helping people to read and understand ‘God’s Word.’ And it doesn’t stop there - God speaks to us through the His Word, it directs and guides us and it helps us to defeat the enemy!
DEVOTED Part 2 | Bible Engagement | 14.01.24 | 11am | Siân Rees
January 16, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBEngaging with the Bible is an essential for us to grow in our relationships with God. As Head of Bible Society in Wales, Siân Rees is passionate about helping people to read and understand ‘God’s Word.’ And it doesn’t stop there - God speaks to us through the His Word, it directs and guides us and it helps us to defeat the enemy!
Devoted Part 1 | 07.01.24 | 11am | Joel Pridmore
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBPrayer is an essential practice for Christians - an opportunity to partner with God, to align our hearts to His will and purposes and to hear His voice. It is principally about relationship with Him. Be inspired to grow in your prayer life this season.
DEVOTED Part 1 | Prayer | 07.01.24 | 11am | Joel Pridmore
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBPrayer is an essential practice for Christians - an opportunity to partner with God, to align our hearts to His will and purposes and to hear His voice. It is principally about relationship with Him. Be inspired to grow in your prayer life this season.
Let Hope Burn Bright | New Years Eve 2023 | Stephen Gibson
January 02, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBBe encouraged by this word at the beginning of New Year - Jesus said that you are the light of the world! You were made to shine bright in a dark word with little hope. Romans 5 says that hope often comes through suffering, then perseverance, then character development and finally a resilient hope begins to emerge! So as you step into this New Year, Let Hope Burn Bright!
Let Hope Burn Bright | 31.12.23 | 11pm | Stephen Gibson
January 02, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBBe encouraged by this word at the beginning of New Year - Jesus said that you are the light of the world! You were made to shine bright in a dark word with little hope. Romans 5 says that hope often comes through suffering, then perseverance, then character development and finally a resilient hope begins to emerge! So as you step into this New Year, Let Hope Burn Bright!
UNLIKELY CHARACTERS | The Wise Men | Christmas Day 2023 | David Oliver
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThe Wise Men came seeking a king and found a baby being cared for by poor parents. This Christmas Day message reminds us to recognise that Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us, in our ordinary lives. You’ll be encouraged to respond like the Wise Men - to bow and worship Him again once again.
Unlikely Characters Part 4 | 24.12.23 | 11am | Chris Cartwright
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThe shepherds seemed an odd choice to first hear the news that a Saviour had been born. But God knew exactly what He was doing! Learn about how they point us towards Jesus as the Good Shepherd. You’ll be inspired to worship Jesus and share the Good News just like those Bethlehem shepherds did so long ago.
Unlikely Characters Part 5 | 25.12.23 | 11am | David Oliver
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThe Wise Men came seeking a king and found a baby being cared for by poor parents. This Christmas Day message reminds us to recognise that Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us, in our ordinary lives. You’ll be encouraged to respond like the Wise Men - to bow and worship Him again once again.
UNLIKELY CHARACTERS | The Shepherds | 24.12.23 | 11am | Chris Cartwright
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThe shepherds seemed an odd choice to first hear the news that a Saviour had been born. But God knew exactly what He was doing! Learn about how they point us towards Jesus as the Good Shepherd. You’ll be inspired to worship Jesus and share the Good News just like those Bethlehem shepherds did so long ago.
UNLIKELY CHARACTERS | Joseph | 17.12.23 | 11am | Stephen Gibson
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBJoseph, the father of Jesus, knew he was a ‘son of David,’ and it was part of his identity. Do you have a clear sense of who you are? In this third part of ‘Unlikely Characters,’ be encouraged to see your identity in belonging to King Jesus!
Unlikely Characters Part 3 | 17.12.23 | 11am | Stephen Gibson
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBJoseph, the father of Jesus, knew he was a ‘son of David,’ and it was part of his identity. Do you have a clear sense of who you are? In this third part of ‘Unlikely Characters,’ be encouraged to see your identity in belonging to King Jesus!
Unlikely Characters Part 2 | 10.12.23 | 9am | Sam Johnson
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThe character of Elizabeth in the Christmas story is a fascinating one. She faced many years of struggle before God answered her with a special calling. Be inspired in this sermon by her faithfulness to God and allow God to craft you before the call!
One Thing Is Needed | 10.12.23 | 11am Online | Rachel Gibson
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MBIn the bustle of Christmas, we can miss the best gift that God gave us! Just as Mary sat at the feet of Jesus while Martha hurried around stressed and busy, listen to this important reminder that one thing is needed - to love and listen to Him.
UNLIKELY CHARACTERS | Elizabeth | 10.12.23 | 9am | Sam Johnson
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThe character of Elizabeth in the Christmas story is a fascinating one. She faced many years of struggle before God answered her with a special calling. Be inspired in this sermon by her faithfulness to God and allow God to craft you before the call!
UNLIKELY CHARACTERS | Mary | 03.12.23 | 11am Online | Stephen Gibson
December 03, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThe story of Jesus’ birth highlights a host of unexpected people whom God chose to use as part of his amazing plan. Learn about Mary’s many limitations in the eyes of the world but God chose to use her significantly. And be encouraged that God has a special plan for your life too - he is not constrained by your circumstances because nothing is impossible with God!
Unlikely Characters Part 1 | 03.12.23 | 11am Online | Stephen Gibson
December 03, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThe story of Jesus’ birth highlights a host of unexpected people whom God chose to use as part of his amazing plan. Learn about Mary’s many limitations in the eyes of the world but God chose to use her significantly. And be encouraged that God has a special plan for your life too - he is not constrained by your circumstances because nothing is impossible with God!
Philippians Part 4 | 26.11.23 | 11am Online | Steve Ball
November 26, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIt’s easy to become consumed by worry but the Apostle Paul instead instructs us to pray and give thanks. In the fourth and final part of this series on Philippians, be encouraged to experience the reality of God’s incredible peace.
Philippians Part 3 | 19.11.23 | 11am Online | David Oliver
November 22, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThe Apostle Paul said that everything in our lives, no matter how good or positive, is filth compared with knowing Jesus Christ! In the third part of our series on Philippians, be stirred by these provocative words to put Jesus right at the centre of your life.
Philippians Part 2 | 12.11.23 | 11am Online | Stephen Gibson
November 12, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat is your definition of greatness? Jesus said it is those who become a servant. In this second part of our series on Philippians, be inspired to choose humility, show concern and care less about your reputation, and more about honouring Jesus.
Philippians Part 1 | 05.11.23 | 11am Online | Stephen Gibson
November 07, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThe letter of Philippians pulses with the theme that the greatest joy is knowing Jesus. In this first sermon, be inspired by the Apostle Paul’s cry, 'Christ be Magnified in Me,’ from Philippians 1 v 18b – 31. Learn more of how you can magnify Christ in your prayers, in your courage and in your living and dying.
Do Not Shrink Back | 29.10.23 | 11am Online | Stephen Gibson
October 31, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBGod has placed a call on each person’s life and it is our joy to discover it and live it out! But confusion can get in the way and we stop pursuing God’s best. Learn from the life of Moses as he met God at the burning bush and received his call to go back to Egypt. Be inspired to step into your calling and not shrink back!
THREADS | Singleness | 22.10.23 | 11am Online | Siân Rees
October 22, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThis sermon - which has lots of lessons for both single people and married people about how to think about singleness and relationships - celebrates the beauty of being single, dispelling myths that surround singleness and showing singles how to thrive and be fulfilled in life. Discover how singleness is not a season to be endured but a time to be enjoyed, when there are unique and abundant blessings and opportunities available.
THREADS | Friendship | 15.10.23 | 11am Online | Stephen Gibson
October 15, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThe friendship between Jonathan, the son of King Saul, and David, the future king, serves as an great model for relationship. This sermon looks at the enduring bond between these two friends and draws out lessons on friendship, loyalty, commitment, and love – we see how to cultivate and cherish such qualities in our own relationships too.
THREADS | Sexuality | 08.10.23 | 11am Online | David Oliver
October 08, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn our sex-saturated and self-obsessed culture, what are we to do with the Bible's teaching on sexuality? In this sermon we look at how the Bible addresses human sexuality, relationships, and intimacy; we learn how to address sexual brokenness and find our identity in Christ. With pastoral sensitivity and within the framework of a firm commitment to biblical truth, we see that sex is good, that boundaries are good, and we discover that God's wonderful vision for human flourishing is indeed g...
THREADS | Love Your Neighbour | 01.10.23 | 11am Online | Stephen Gibson
October 01, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThis opening message in our 'Threads' series - a set of teaching all about how God weaves us together in relationships - reminds us that we are made for relationship because we are created in God's image. Drawing lessons from Jesus' parable about a good Samaritan, we learn how to love others with our heart, with our actions, and with our generosity. Let this sermon encourage you to see people for who they are, to be willing to care for them in their brokenness, and to make our skills and res...
THREE IN ONE | Why The Trinity Matters | 24.09.23 | 11am Online | Dominic De Souza
September 25, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThis sermon shows why doctrine matters, and specifically, why the doctrine of the Trinity matters! Far from being an abstract and irrelevant doctrine, the Trinity - because it concerns God’s very own nature - is foundational to Christian truth and living. It reveals who God is, what He is like, how He relates to us, and how we can relate to Him. Discover how understanding the nature of God as three-in-one shapes our beliefs, informs our worship, and guides our human relationships – and then ...
THREE IN ONE | Understanding The Trinity | 17.09.23 | 11am Online | Dominic De Souza
September 18, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBHave you ever wondered about the nature of God – how He can be both one and yet exist in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? In this enlightening sermon, we unpack the theological complexities surrounding the concept of the Trinity and see how deeply rooted in Scripture it is. Through a careful and accessible look at biblical teaching, we reveal how the Bible itself testifies to the unity of God in three persons. This sermon will help strengthen your faith, enable you to an...
New Wineskins For New Wine | 10.09.23 | 11am Online | Catherine De Souza
September 11, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBGod is pouring out new wine – but where are the new wineskins that will contain it? This sermon, based on Jesus’ parable of the wineskins, inspires us to thirst for more of the Holy Spirit and also to be flexible enough to adapt, grow, and welcome the transformative teachings of Jesus. We see why new wine and old wineskins don’t mix – and we also learn how, if we’re willing, God can make us into new wineskins.
#25 JUST LIKE JESUS | Matthew 7:24-29 | 03.09.23 | 11am Online | Dominic De Souza
September 03, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this final message of our Just Like Jesus series – a 7-month journey in the Sermon on the Mount - we reflect on the significance of not only hearing Jesus’ words but also personally obeying them. We learn that, transformative though it is, the teaching of Jesus ultimately has no value to us unless it outworks its way into the practice of our lives. The sermon challenges us to think about the foundation upon which we are building our lives and whether or not we are really living out what w...
Freedom In Who God Created You To Be | 27.08.23 | 11am Online | Siân Rees
August 27, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBEven at the age of 12, Jesus knew who He was and what He was called to do! Explore through this sermon how Jesus’ example illuminates the path to embracing our own God-given identities, fostering the freedom to become who we were created to be and live out our divine purpose.
#24 JUST LIKE JESUS | Matthew 7:21-23 | 20.08.23 | 11am Online | David Parfitt
August 20, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThis penultimate sermon in our Just Like Jesus series teaches us about the lordship of Jesus in our lives and encourages us to move beyond mere outward displays of faith to genuinely walking in the will of God. We see that how we live speaks louder than what we say and are challenged to align our actions with our professed beliefs.