

City Lift Church
City Lift Church
At City Lift Church we believe that courage is contagious, so it is our hope that these messages fuel you with courage for your journey.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 31min
Back to Basics: What is Tithing?
When it comes to giving to God, we can fall into traps of misunderstanding how to steward well what God has given us. As we finish our Back to Basics series, join us for a message on tithing.

Mar 16, 2026 • 25min
Back to Basics: What is Communion?
Communion is a unifying practice between believers where we remember what Christ has done for us. How do we treat this holy moment? Join us as we talk about the significance of communion and share in the Lord’s table together.

Mar 10, 2026 • 24min
Back to Basics: What is Baptism?
Why do we baptize? This Sunday, we dive into what baptism means and why we do it as followers of Christ.

Mar 2, 2026 • 30min
Back to Basics: What is Repentance?
Nobody likes to be wrong, but the Bible says that we have all fallen short of God’s standard. How do we draw close to a holy God? Pastor Matt talks repentance in this week’s installment of Back to Basics.

Feb 24, 2026 • 40min
Back to Basics: How to Share Your Faith
We have been saved by God’s grace to live a life of faith and share the gospel with others. How do we fulfill the great commission to bring the good news of Jesus to our community? Desmond Cook brings a powerful word on sharing faith in today’s message.

Feb 16, 2026 • 36min
Back to Basics: How to Read Your Bible
Reading the Bible can be a daunting task if you don’t know where to start. How do we approach the word of God? Tune in as Pastor Matt and Alyssa talk about how we can develop a rhythm of reading the Bible.

Feb 10, 2026 • 39min
Back to Basics: How to Pray
In a world where we take pride in being busy, how do we prioritize our relationship with God? This week, special guest, Pastor Bryan, talks us through the need for prayer and how to pray as the body of Christ.

Feb 3, 2026 • 36min
Back to Basics: What Happens When We Serve
What are the fundamentals of our faith? This week, we’re kicking off our new series, Back to Basics, as we dive into the topic of serving!

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Jan 27, 2026 • 30min
R.A.T.S. - Really Awful Thoughts
A preacher compares intrusive negative thoughts to rats in a garden. Personal rat anecdotes set up a metaphor about mental cleanup. Practical steps include spotting harmful thoughts, trapping lies with scripture, and planting nourishing promises. A challenge invites replacing many negative thoughts with memorized truths.

Jan 20, 2026 • 33min
Lift Group Sunday
Why do we gather together? Listen in as Pastor Matt and Thomas Lawson talk about Godly community and small groups as we launch Lift Groups for 2026!


