God's Family
The last year has been one of unprecedented isolation and we want the 2021-2022 ministry year to be one of unprecedented family and fellowship. Additionally, we hope that this is a year in which “prodigals” come home to the family. God’s family is relationally intimate. God’s family is generous. God’s family has a mission. God’s family has a home. God’s family has a meal. God’s family invites. God’s family welcomes. God’s family grows. God’s family matures.
This week, Pastor Paul uses the Parable of the Prodigal Son to reveal how God’s family has a gracious Father by beckoning both older and younger sons to “come home.”
Citylight Manayunk -September 5 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
Resources:
The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller
ESV Study Bible
The Capital of the World by Ernest Hemingway (1936)
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Read sermon transcriptIn this incredibly rare instance, Pastor Matt preaches a topical sermon on very biblical principle that:
God’s family learns!
(Key points:)
- Blessing
- Protection
- Love
- Witness
- Christ
Citylight Manayunk | August 29, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
Resources:
ESV Study Bible
The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden by Kevin DeYoung
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Read sermon transcriptBIG IDEA: GOD’S FAMILY GROWS!
How?
- Pray
- Love
- Invite
- Speak
CItylight Manayunk | August 22, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
Resources:
Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman
Baker Exegetical Commentary on Acts by Darrel Bock
A Praying Life by Paul Miller
ESV Study Bible
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Read sermon transcriptBig Idea: God’s family welcomes one another
- How do we welcome?
- Why do we welcome?
- What’s the point?
Citylight Manayunk | August 15, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
Resources:
Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman
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Read sermon transcriptThis week, pastor Matt Cohen kicks off week two of our August sermon series on “God’s Family” by showing from the Scriptures that “God’s family gathers.” The text is Colossians 3:15-17. He answers the question: Why does God’s family gather?
Citylight Manayunk | August 8, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
Resources:
Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman
Read sermon transcriptThis week, pastor Matt Cohen kicks off our August sermon series on “God’s Family” by showing from the Scriptures that “God’s family has members.” The text is Ephesians 2:18-19. He answers the questions, Why join a local church? And, What are the benefits of joining a local church?
Citylight Manayunk | August 1, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.
Resources:
Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman
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