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We're not just raising kids. We're forming adults. Every parent wants to get this right — but most days it feels like you're just trying to survive bedtime, homework, and the next meltdown. Somewhere between the chaos, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture: you're not just managing behavior today, you're shaping the adult your child will become. In Week 3 of "Good Ol' Days," Pastor Dustin tackles parenting head-on — not with guilt, but with a game plan. Because our kids don't ultimately belong to us. Psalm 127:3 reminds us they're a heritage from the Lord, entrusted to our care for a s
Every marriage moves through seasons — and it's easy to get stuck longing for the one you had instead of embracing the one you're in. Whether you're newly engaged, raising toddlers, running a full house, watching your kids leave, or rediscovering each other as empty nesters, this message will help you make the most of exactly where you are right now. This week, Pastor Dustin and Mandy walk through the 5 Seasons of Marriage and share three practical shifts every couple needs to make: Stop chasing a feeling. Young love says "I can't imagine life without you." Mature love says "I've lived a lot o
One day your kids and grandkids will describe what it was like growing up in your home. What will they say? In this message, Pastor Dustin kicks off our new series, Good Ol' Days, with a simple but weighty question: what will your children and grandchildren say was passed down because of you? Every family is building a legacy, whether intentional or not. Scripture is clear that faith is meant to be passed from generation to generation, but that only happens when we're intentional about how we build our homes. Pastor Dustin walks through four practical shifts every family can make to become a h
You're invited. The only question is how you'll respond. In Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus tells the story of a king who prepares a wedding banquet for his son and sends servant after servant to bring people in — even after being refused, ignored, and mistreated. It's a parable about God the Father (the King), Jesus (the son), and the Kingdom of God (the banquet). And it closes out our series with one of the most direct pictures in Scripture of who God is, how we respond to Him, and what He actually requires of us. Pastor Dustin walks through three truths from this parable: The King Keeps Inviting God
We all read this parable and assume we're the hero. But before you can extend mercy like the Good Samaritan, you have to admit you were once the man in the ditch — helpless, wounded, and unable to save yourself. In this message, Pastor Dustin walks through Luke 10:25-37 and asks the question we usually skip: who are you really in this story? The lawyer looking for loopholes instead of opportunities to love? The robbers who use people as a means to an end? The priest and Levite who see the need and walk past because it's inconvenient? Or the wounded man who needs someone to stop for him? The go
Pastor Jeff Osborne returns to Citizen Church today as our guest speaker, back after his powerful message at our Rally Conference earlier this year. Pastor Jeff is bringing a message titled "Are You Cozy?" from John 5:1-6, the story of the man at the pool of Bethesda who had been sick for thirty-eight years. Jesus asks him a question that cuts right to the heart: "Do you want to be made well?" Pastor Jeff will walk us through four questions that we all need to sit with: Do you have a condition you've grown too comfortable with? Do you recognize your season? Do you have a bed you're still holdi
You’ve Been Given More Than You Think — Are You Using It, or Burying It? Every one of us has been entrusted with something — time, talent, influence, resources, calling. The question isn’t whether God has given you something to steward. The question is what you’re doing with it. In this message, we walk through Jesus’ Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) and uncover three truths that reframe how we see everything in our hands: God Gives — Everything we have was never fully ours. We’re not owners; we’re managers of what God has entrusted to us. God Expects — Fear tells us to bury what we’v
Have you ever prayed for something so long that you finally just... stopped asking? Not because you stopped believing God could — but because you weren't sure anymore that He would. If that's where you're at, this message is for you. In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus tells the story of a widow with no power, no status, and no advocate — who refuses to stop showing up before an unjust judge. It's not a story about praying harder. It's a story about what your prayer life reveals about what you actually believe about God. In Week 5 of our "Stories: Parables" series, Pastor Kim walks through this parable and
You love being forgiven. But forgiving someone who actually hurt you? That's a different story. Maybe you walked into today carrying a name. A memory. A betrayal that was real, intentional, and never apologized for. And somewhere along the way you picked up the idea that forgiving means forgetting — or that you have to feel it before you can do it. No wonder it feels impossible. In this message, Pastor Chris walks through Jesus' Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:21-35) and shows us that forgiveness isn't about excusing what happened. It's about refusing to let what happened define
Every father wonders if he's giving his kids what they really need. Every son or daughter — at some point — wonders the same thing about themselves: Who am I? Am I loved? Where am I going? Why am I here? This Father's Day, Pastor Dustin and his son Aiden — our Middle School Pastor — team up to answer those questions through Scripture, sharing the four gifts every father gives: Identity, Security, Direction, and Purpose. "If we don't know who we are, we'll spend our lives becoming whatever everyone else says we should be." Whether you had a great dad, a complicated relationship with your father
Most people secretly wonder if they've gone too far to come back — too far into sin, too far from God, too far from who they were meant to be. The Parable of the Prodigal Son isn't just a story about a rebellious son who wasted everything. It's a story about a Father who runs. In this message, Pastor Layla walks through Luke 15 and shows us that there are actually two sons who are lost — one who ran from the Father, and one who stayed home but never really knew him. Both reveal something about how we relate to God: through striving, through fear, through trying to earn what has already been fr
Have you ever watched someone else get blessed and felt a quiet sting instead of joy? You're not alone — and Jesus knew that tension well. In Week 2 of Stories: Parables of Jesus, Pastor walks through one of the most uncomfortable parables Jesus ever told — the Workers in the Vineyard. A landowner pays everyone the same wage, regardless of how long they worked. And the people who worked the longest are furious. It sounds unfair. Until you realize grace was never meant to be fair. In this message, you'll discover three dangers that quietly take root when we start measuring our blessings against
You've heard the stories before. But have you actually seen yourself in them? Jesus didn't just tell stories to inform — He told them to reveal. As Warren Wiersbe put it, a parable starts as a familiar picture, but as you sit with it, it becomes a mirror. And most people don't like what they see. In Stories: The Parables of Jesus, we're walking through the parables and asking the question Jesus was always really asking: What kind of soil is your heart? Is it hardened by disappointment, offense, or years of hearing without responding? Is it shallow — full of excitement that disappears the momen
No matter where you are in your faith journey, you are one step from unstuck. In this message, we look at four spiritual starting points that show up throughout Scripture — and what it looks like to take the next step from each one. Some of us want Jesus nearby but not in control. Some of us believe, but are wrestling with doubt at the same time. Some of us are still asking questions, circling the edges of faith. And some of us carry the weight of a past failure, convinced our worst moment defines us. The good news is that none of these starting points disqualify you. Felix, the father in Mark
Life is full of choices — and every choice you make is making you. On this Graduate Sunday, Pastor Dustin uses the dramatic story of Paul's shipwreck in Acts 27 to unpack what it really means to make wise decisions. Whether you're stepping into a new season or navigating the storms already around you, this message is for everyone. Three questions every skilled decision-maker must ask: WHERE are you placing yourself? The environments you choose today will shape the person you become tomorrow. WHO are you surrounding yourself with? Not everyone deserves a seat in your inner circle. Pastor Dustin
Motherhood is more than a role, it’s a calling. In this powerful Mother’s Day message, Pastor Mandy shares what it truly means to be a godly mom in today’s world. Through biblical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement, we’re reminded that moms are shaping hearts, building environments of faith, speaking life over their families, and leading with strength, discernment, and prayer. From the faith of Lois and Eunice to the wisdom of Mary and the courage of Moses’ mother, this message will encourage every mom, parent, and family member to see the sacredness in the everyday moments. No matter what sea
Have you ever felt blocked, redirected, or knocked down — and wondered if God had forgotten your purpose? In this message, we dive into what it truly takes to finish the race God has set before you. Through the life of the Apostle Paul, we discover that the path to your destiny is rarely a straight line — but it is always intentional. THREE THINGS FINISHING YOUR RACE WILL INVOLVE: 1. DIVINE DETOURS When God closes a door, He is not punishing you — He is positioning you. Paul and his companions were redirected by the Holy Spirit not once, but twice. Learn how to stop asking "Why is this happeni
Week 3 of our series Same Power takes us into one of the most powerful transformation stories in Scripture—the encounter of Saul with Jesus on the road to Damascus. In Acts 9, we meet a man driven by anger, control, and opposition to the very movement God was building. Yet in a moment, everything changes. This message reminds us that no matter where you are, what you’ve done, or how far you feel from God, He is not distant—He is pursuing. Pastor Dustin walks through three powerful truths about what God can do with a life: God can meet you where you are. Even when you’re not searching for Him,
What does it look like to truly live in the power of the Holy Spirit? In this message, we explore Ephesians 1:19–20 and the incredible truth that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in us as believers. Looking through the Book of Acts, we discover four clear marks of a Spirit-empowered life and how they still apply to us today. First, a Spirit-empowered life is transformed from the inside out. It’s not just about feeling encouraged, but experiencing real conviction, growth, and a willingness to be shaped by God. This inner work leads to visible change—devotion, reordered
What if the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to you today? In Week 1 of our new series Same Power, Pastor Dustin teaches on the reality of the Holy Spirit—not as an abstract force, but as the personal presence of God living within every believer. This message unpacks what it means to not just believe in Jesus, but to be empowered by His Spirit to live the life you were created for. Through powerful scriptures like Ephesians 1:19–20, Acts 1:8, and John 14:12–14, we are reminded that Christianity is not about striving harder, but about receiving power. Salvation brings new
He is risen. And because He is risen, everything changes. This Resurrection Sunday message from Pastor Dustin walks us through the most pivotal moment in human history—the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus—and reveals why it still matters for us today. From the cross to the empty tomb, and all the way to the road to Emmaus, we are reminded that what seemed like the end was actually the beginning of living hope. At the center of this message is a powerful truth: the resurrection is not just an event to celebrate, it is a reality that transforms how we live. Through this message, we disco
In this powerful message, Pastor Galen walks us through the final week of Jesus’ life, beginning with His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As crowds shouted “Hosanna” and welcomed Him as King, many didn’t fully understand who He truly was—or what He came to do. This message reveals how Palm Sunday is not a random moment, but the fulfillment of a story that began all the way back in Exodus. From the blood on the doorposts in Egypt…To the prophetic timeline in Daniel…To the declaration of Jesus as the Lamb of God… Every detail points to one truth: Jesus is the promised Messiah. We see three power
What happens when Jesus doesn’t just show up… but takes over? In Week 6 of our Jesus Is King series, Pastor Dustin walks us through the powerful story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 and challenges a question many of us avoid: Is Jesus present in your life… or is He actually in charge? When Jesus arrives, ownership changes. Not just in theory—but in how we live, give, and prioritize. This message dives into the tension between trusting God and trusting money, revealing how what we hold onto often exposes who truly holds our heart. In this message, you’ll discover: Why you can’t serve both God and mone
Today we walked through the story of Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46–52; a man who couldn’t see physically, but spiritually saw something the crowd missed. When he heard that Jesus was passing by, he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And his faith literally stopped Jesus in His tracks. We were reminded that faith sees Jesus for who He really is, faith refuses to stay silent, and faith moves when Jesus calls. We also heard an incredible testimony of God’s faithfulness and healing that reminded us that the same Jesus who stopped for Bartimaeus still moves today. If you cried out to Je
In Week 4 of our Jesus Is King series, Pastor Dustin takes us to the powerful moment of the Transfiguration in Matthew 17. On the mountain, the disciples see the glory of Jesus revealed—but they quickly learn that mountaintop moments with God are meant for revelation, not residence. While those experiences inspire our faith, they were never meant to be the place we stay. Most of life is lived in the valley. It’s in the ordinary, difficult, and sometimes painful seasons where our faith is truly shaped. The good news is that the same Jesus who revealed His glory on the mountain is the same Jesus
