Mission City Church w/ Pastor Josh Hershey

God Comes To Our Rescue!

Psalm 18 is the only psalm in the Bible that is recorded twice! It is that important! Not only is it recorded twice, but it is also the fourth longest psalm. There are so many glorious truths in this psalm concerning who God is, and how He comes to our rescue, that we are going to spend three Sundays mining the gold from its fifty verses.

How Much More Will Your Father In Heaven?

Jesus said, "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!" (Matthew 7:11) The Father wants us to live from His goodness, His Spirit, His grace, His life, His provision, and His love! We are co-heirs with Jesus Christ and need to learn to live as beloved children of our Father in Heaven!

Unmasking Satan's Strategies

Speaking of Satan, Paul writes, "we are not ignorant of his schemes" (2 Cor. 2:11). Join us as we learn what Scripture says are the primary ways the devil seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. We will discern what his 'fiery arrows' and 'roars' look like. And how we can 'resist' him, put on the 'full armor of God', and have victory over his schemes in our lives. As Holy Spirit empowered people we are on mission to have victory every spirit that is not of God!

On Mission For Jesus (Part 2)

When Jesus sent the Holy Spirit on Pentecost He empowered His church for mission. Our main mission is that we are called to be witnesses for Jesus. Witnesses not simply to those around us, but "to all the world" (Matt 28; Acts 1). The church is called to see every nation and people group as ripe for harvest because of Christ's work on the cross! Join us as we learn about the holy “tongues of fire” that rested upon the church and empowered them for worldwide mission!

Pentecost Sunday - 'On Mission For Jesus'

When Jesus sent the Holy Spirit on Pentecost He empowered His church for mission. Our main mission is that we are called to be witnesses for Jesus. Join us as we look at three stories in the Gospels that have to do with bringing others to Jesus. How can you and I be more proactive to bring others to see Jesus and be healed by Him inwardly and outwardly? How can we be vessels of the Spirit to gather all the precious people that Christ loves and died for on the cross? 

Jesus Wants a Deep Personal Relationship with YOU!

Having a 'personal relationship' with Jesus Christ rather than just engaging in religious ritual is very important. The Gospel of John reminds us of this truth over and over again. Whether it is through Jesus's very personal encounters with various individuals, or His own teaching, Jesus stresses that He wants us to know Him and the Father intimately at the level of the heart.

What Does the Bible Teach 3’ you About Slavery?

One subject that regularly gets brought up from skeptics, seekers and Christians alike is the subject of slavery. Does the Bible endorse slavery? What is the context of the many Old and New Testament passages that speak of slavery? How do the Biblical slavery laws compare with the slavery laws that were enforced in the nations around Israel? How does the overarching narrative of the Bible speak to the subject of slavery? How can Christians competently answer those who bring up this issue?

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN - ‘RESTORED AND RECOMMISSIONED BY RELENTLESS LOVE'

John concludes his great Gospel with a beautiful story of Jesus by the Sea recommissioning Peter, and giving a prophetic glimpse of the destinies of both Peter and John. In this story we see Jesus emphasize the importance of love for Him as the baseline for all ministry, the truth that Jesus knows all things (including our thoughts and intentions), and that Jesus has a unique purpose for each of His disciple's lives. There are so many powerful lessons in this story for you and me! Join us!

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN - 'Peace To You!'

In John 20 we have arrived at the grand finale! After Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene in the Garden, He appears twice to His apostles and some other followers in the Upper Room! These appearances by Jesus are so powerful! Not only does He impart His own resurrection life to His followers, but He also imparts heavenly peace! Peace that is assured because of His nailed pierced hands and wound pierced side. Peace that has been secured by His finished work on the cross! May we encounter the Risen Lord and the multiplication of His Grace and Peace in a fresh way!

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN - 'He Is Risen!'

In John 20 we have arrived at the grand finale! The women disciples of Jesus come to His tomb on Sunday and see it is empty! Then the men follow! Come and learn about what Mary Magdalene, John and Peter all saw! As usual, there is much symbolism in John's account of the resurrection. The garden, the angels, Mary, all signify powerful truths concerning the resurrection of our Lord!