Christ City Church, Washington DC

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Where We’re Going and How We’ll Get There Sep 07, 2020

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On any journey, it is helpful to regularly check your bearings, to make sure you’re still heading in the right direction, and to course correct where needed. Our mission and vision since the beginning has been to join Christ “in his work of redemption in Washington, DC, and the world … to see the Kingdom of God on display in DC, in every life and every sphere of life.” As we approach six months of life in the age of COVID-19, Pastor Justin Fung helps us take time to recalibrate as a church, to remember what we’re called to, and to consider how to get from here to there. [Jeremiah 29]

But I Trust Aug 31, 2020

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In the midst of all that has happened and is happening—a global pandemic, another police shooting of a Black man, civil unrest, white supremacy, as well as financial hardships and health issues—it can be hard to read the exhortation of Psalm 150 to praise the Lord. Pastor Lisa Watson talks about what Psalm 150 has to teach us about worship. (Psalm 150)

Gratitude in the Desert Aug 23, 2020

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As we continue our Strength for the Journey series, considering how we can persevere on the road of faith and justice, Pastor Matthew Watson reminds us that it is through remembering and being reminded of what God has already done that we may see what God is doing now. [Psalm 136]

Contentment on the journey Aug 16, 2020

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How do we understand the ways the Bible talks about contentment in God, in the midst of a world that isn’t how it should be? Pastor Andrea Ackermann preaches on Psalm 131, a pilgrim song that reminds us who we are and where we’re going. We are challenged to find rest and satisfaction in God’s presence, as a child with its mother. [Psalm 131]

Waiting on God’s justice Aug 10, 2020

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How do we not grow weary in well-doing when God’s vision for our world can seem so far off? How do we not become discouraged when what we wait for, what we yearn for, what we hope for is so long in coming? Pastor Justin Fung turns to Psalm 130 to find sustenance and the source of both rest and resilience for life and faith in these challenging times—and particularly for the work of justice and compassion. [Psalm 130]

God’s refuge in the midst of struggle Aug 03, 2020

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As a city, a nation, and a church we find ourselves in a unique moment in history. With a raging pandemic, the ongoing uprising for racial justice, political and financial uncertainty all around, it can be hard to remember that God is still sovereign, is with us in the struggles for justice, and His Kingdom is unshakable. In this series, we will explore five Psalms that serve as needed reminders and necessary invitations to rest in the Lord while continuing the fight of faith. [Psalm 46]

My Most Important Question 2020, Pt 2 Jul 27, 2020

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Too often churches ask us to check our doubts at the door, to leave our most important questions behind. At Christ City Church, we believe that when we wrestle with our biggest questions, it actually deepens our faith. During this series, people in our own church community share how they have wrestled through their most important question.

In week 2, we heard from Sarah (“Can listening transform perspectives?”) and Evan (“God, what good are you?”).

My Most Important Question 2020, Pt 1 Jul 20, 2020

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Too often churches ask us to check our doubts at the door, to leave our most important questions behind. But the reality is that we all have deep questions we have wrestled with throughout life. At Christ City Church, we believe that when we wrestle with our biggest questions, it actually deepens our faith. One of the most beautiful lines in the Bible is in Mark 9, when the man says to Jesus, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” That captures the paradox of faith—there are things we know and cling to, and there are things we don’t yet know—and may never know.

During this series, people in our own church community share how they have wrestled through their most important question. This week, we heard from Anna (“Who is God when His promise of healing doesn’t happen?”), Chuck (“Is it time to go home?”) and Ashley (“Where do I belong?”).

Happy birthday, CCC! Celebrating 7 years Jul 12, 2020

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We celebrate Christ City Church turning 7 years old (including our time as a parish of The District Church), with a message from Pastor Matthew about where we’ve been, and where we’re going. Watch the full service on our YouTube channel to see video messages from former and current members and friends of CCC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTtWS_tTu78

A Church Expanding Jun 28, 2020

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The Ethiopian eunuch, Lydia, a demon-possessed girl, a jailer – Pastor Watson concludes our series on The Welcoming Kingdom by showing how the Kingdom of God expands to those who were traditionally viewed as outside of traditional boundaries. [Acts 8:26-31, 34-39; Acts 16:13-16]

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