Big Buts of the Bible, January 14

Guest preacher Kathleen Rochester brings the next in our Summer Sermon Series: Big Buts of the Bible. “But” is a very important word (Gk. “alla” – αλλα). There are many times in the Bible where this three (four) letter word changes everything. It is amazing the difference a great “but” makes. Today, Kathy reflects on […]

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Big Buts of the Bible, January 7

Senior Pastor Stephen Baxter continues our Summer Sermon Series: Big Buts of the Bible. “But” is a very important word (Gk. “alla” – αλλα). There are many times in the Bible where this three (four) letter word changes everything. It is amazing the difference a great “but” makes. Today, the focus is on Philippians 4:6-7: […]

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Big Buts of the Bible, December 31

Nathan Lattimore begins the new Summer Sermon Series: Big Buts of the Bible . . . The word “but” is a small but important one, sometimes changing everything. Over the summer break this year we look at some of the best “buts” in the Bible. Nathan starts with 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. Verse 18:  “For the […]

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Christmas Day: Your Invitation to Come Home, December 25

Christmas in Australia is full of festivities, fun and families. But not for everyone. Life for many is weighed down by boredom, sadness and meaninglessness. Whatever our life experience, Christmas stirs up intense emotions that can be described as a longing for home. That is why we put so much energy into our traditions or […]

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Advent 4: Home Coming, December 24

Christmas in Australia is full of festivities, fun and families. But not for everyone. Life for many is weighed down by boredom, sadness and meaninglessness. Whatever our life experience, Christmas stirs up intense emotions that can be described as a longing for home. That is why we put so much energy into our traditions or […]

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Advent 3: In Exile, December 17

Christmas in Australia is full of festivities, fun and families. But not for everyone. Life for many is weighed down by boredom, sadness and meaninglessness. Whatever our life experience, Christmas stirs up intense emotions that can be described as a longing for home. That’s why we put so much energy into our traditions or gift-giving […]

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Advent 2: Home Sickness, December 10

Christmas in Australia is full of festivities, fun and families. But not for everyone. Life for many is weighed down by boredom, sadness and meaninglessness. Whatever our life experience, Christmas stirs up intense emotions that can be described as a longing for home. That is why we put so much energy into our traditions or […]

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Advent 1: Home longing, December 3

Christmas in Australia is full of festivities, fun and families. But not for everyone. Life for many is weighed down by boredom, sadness and meaninglessness. Whatever our life experience, Christmas stirs up intense emotions that can be described as a longing for home. That is why we put so much energy into our traditions or […]

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Thanks for the Past and Trust for the Future, November 26

This morning as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the founding of Citywide as Eastern Shore Baptist, Senior Pastor Stephen Baxter speaks on the theme, Thanks for the Past and Trust for the Future, from 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12.

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Jesus: Son of God – Son of Man, November 19

Senior Pastor Stephen Baxter reviews the triumph of the Resurrection as he continues through the Gospel of Mark.

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