Christ City Church, Washington DC

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The Small Story of Easter Apr 13, 2020

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He is risen! He is risen indeed. This Easter Sunday, Pastor Matthew Watson explores the story of Simon of Cyrene, who was forced to carry Jesus’ cross on the way to Golgotha. We are reminded that we don’t have to carry our crosses alone. [Mark 15:21-24, Matthew 28:1-10]

Jesus is King Apr 06, 2020

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On Palm Sunday, we celebrate and remember that Jesus is King. Pastor Justin Fung helps us explore what that means for us in these times of chaos, anxiety, and turmoil. [Luke 19:37-42, 45-46]

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Wholeheartedness: Busyness, Exhaustion, and the Divided Life, by Chuck DeGroat
Two-minute prayer (courtesy of Fuller FORMATION)

For 21 consecutive days, practice a quick prayer with a trusted friend, significant other, family member, or someone in your small group.

Spend up to a minute each day praying for the other person for whatever they ask—what’s coming up in their calendar or a concern for themselves or for a loved one or for the world.

When both have prayed for each other, close in the Lord’s Prayer together.

What’s Next? Mar 29, 2020

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As we close out our 12-week series on Learning to Live, Pastor Matthew Watson uses words from Paul’s letter to the Colossians to help us consider what’s next. [Colossians 1:9-14]

For the Sake of the World Mar 22, 2020

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As we begin to round out our Learning to Live series, we look at learning to live for the sake of the world. God does not invite us only into a one-on-one relationship between God and me but into one which directly affects and impacts those around us and the world in which we live. Pastor Lisa Watson talks about what it might look like for us to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God. [Micah 6:8]

Church Mar 15, 2020

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In our first livestreamed service, Pastor Justin talks about “Church” — unpacking the very real church hurt that most, if not all, of us have experienced — or will experience — but also the very real hope for what church should be and can be, particularly when the coronavirus has upended so much of ordinary life. [1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12]

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What we can do:

Follow public health advice from the WHO and DC Government.
Give to support the church as we care for and connect with those in need.
Serve, as you’re able, or let us know if and how we can help — email info@christcitydc.org.
Pray: for those who are sick or who have lost loved ones, those whose livelihoods and paychecks are at risk, those who are serving on the frontlines in hospitals and medical centers, those who are experiencing racism and xenophobia, those who are most vulnerable, those most deeply affected, those with the least margin.

Benediction: “Open Unto Me” by Howard Thurman

Lord, open unto me.
Open unto me — light for my darkness.
Open unto me — courage for my fear.
Open unto me — hope for my despair.
Open unto me — peace for my turmoil.
Open unto me — joy for my sorrow.
Open unto me — strength for my weakness.
Open unto me — wisdom for my confession.
Open unto me — forgiveness for my sins.
Open unto me — love for my hates.
Open unto me — thy Self for my self.
Lord, Lord, open unto me!
Amen.

The Bible Mar 09, 2020

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Pastor Watson shows us the place of Scripture in Jesus’ life and asks us to consider what that means for how the Bible should be situated in our lives. He reminds us of the many ways that Jesus used Scripture to confront and comfort. [Luke 4:1-21]

Overcoming and Enduring Mar 01, 2020

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How do we deal with the hard things, the darkness, the very real brokenness in our lives and in the world? Andrea Ackermann teaches us the sustaining practice of lament for helping us overcome and endure. [Psalm 13]

Prayer Feb 24, 2020

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Jesus prayed all the time. But what is prayer? Prayer can take all sorts of different forms, but at its core, it’s about a relationship with God. Pastor Fung specifically looks at the prayer for God’s Kingdom to come on earth as in Heaven, and what this picture of justice would look like. [Luke 18:1-8]

Follow along with Learning to Live at learningtolive.app.

How to Live a Full Life Feb 17, 2020

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In our Learning to Live series, we’re learning to live – and love – like Jesus. This week, Pastor Justin explains how this spiritual transformation can happen, and what it takes to live a full life. [1 Timothy 4:7b-10]

Who You’re Becoming Feb 10, 2020

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Lisa Watson reminds us that Jesus is the clearest reflection of God, and in him, we can see what love looks like. Our growth as followers of Jesus – our ability to live as Jesus lived – hinges on our growth in love. [1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 13 and 2 Corinthians 3:18]

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