CityLight NYC Church Podcast

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, CityLight Pastors Mo Wurie, Bryan Anderson, and Rob Martino share powerful testimonies and biblical insights into the life-changing presence of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Romans 14, John 14, and Psalm 16, they explore how the righteousness, peace, and joy of God are freely available to every believer, regardless of their circumstances or struggles. From overcoming negative thought patterns and everyday distractions to finding supernatural peace in the midst of fear and uncertainty, each speaker offers a unique perspective on what it means to walk with the Holy Spirit. This encouraging message is a...

Today on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo continues his teaching on experiencing God's presence, exploring one of the greatest obstacles to encountering the Holy Spirit: our desire to remain in control. Through biblical examples, personal testimony, and powerful stories of transformation from members of the CityLight community, he challenges believers to move beyond religious routine, intellectual understanding, and self-reliance into a genuine relationship with God. Discover why spiritual hunger, humility, and surrender are essential to experiencing the Holy Spirit, and how letting go of our need for control opens the door to a deeper, more intimate walk with...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo challenges believers to move beyond simply knowing about God and begin experiencing His presence in a real, personal, and life-changing way. Drawing from Scripture, powerful accounts of historic revivals, and his own encounters with the Holy Spirit, he explores why pursuing God requires intentionality, spiritual hunger, and a willingness to step beyond what's familiar. From Charles Finney's extraordinary encounter with God's love to the woman who pressed through the crowd to touch Jesus, this message encourages listeners to push past fear, distractions, and religious complacency to pursue a deeper...

Today on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo challenges believers to take an honest look at the habits and choices that may be holding them back from experiencing God's best. Teaching from 1 Corinthians 4 and Luke 16, he explores the importance of faithful stewardship and shares seven areas worth examining, from managing money and speaking life-giving words to using time wisely, receiving correction, and maintaining personal integrity. Rather than approaching change through guilt or condemnation, Pastor Bo encourages listeners to recognise the barriers they may have unknowingly created and allow the Holy Spirit to transform them. This practical and thought-provoking message...

Today on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo speaks to anyone who has been knocked down by failure and is afraid to try again. Through Scripture and stories of perseverance, he challenges believers to stop allowing past disappointments to wound their faith and keep them trapped in “swampy sameness.” From the repeated call to overcome in Revelation to the story of Mephibosheth, this message reminds us that failure is not the end of the story. God is still able to redeem, restore, and move you forward—so get back up, dare to believe again, and keep going.

00:00 Introd...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo challenges believers to break free from “swampy sameness” and embrace the transformation God wants to bring into their lives. Through the story of the man at the Pool of Bethesda and other powerful examples from Scripture, he shares five keys to experiencing real change: truly wanting it, receiving God’s grace, pursuing an encounter with Him, doing the hard thing, and facing what fear has kept you from doing. This message is an invitation to stop settling for familiar patterns, cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit, and trust...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo speaks to anyone who has ever wondered where God is in the middle of a difficult season. Walking through Scripture and sharing openly from some of the darkest moments of his own life, he confronts the lie that hardship means God has abandoned you. From the waters and fires of Isaiah 43 to the valley of Psalm 23, this message is a powerful reminder that trouble may come, but you never face it alone. Whatever your circumstances or emotions may be telling you, God has promised to remain with you, carry...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo continues his teaching on righteousness by exploring its natural response: surrendering to the lordship of Jesus. When we understand how completely Christ has forgiven, accepted, and loved us, surrender is no longer about religious obligation—it becomes an act of trust. Through Scripture and the examples of Mary and Jesus, Pastor Bo challenges believers to stop doing what seems right in their own eyes and invite God into every area of their lives. This message is a call to move beyond knowing Jesus only as Savior, trust Him as Lo...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo unpacks the life-changing truth of what it means to be made righteous through Jesus. Teaching from 2 Corinthians 5, he explains why our standing with God is not determined by feelings, failures, or our own good works, but by the finished work of Christ. This message challenges believers to break free from guilt, shame, and condemnation, embrace who God says they are, and approach Him with confidence. When you understand that righteousness is a gift rather than something you earn, it can transform your prayer life, strengthen your faith, and change...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, guest speaker David Wagner delivers a passionate call to move beyond simply hearing the Word and begin responding to what God is doing. Through biblical teaching, personal testimony, and the story of blind Bartimaeus, David challenges believers to release the fear, disappointment, pain, and old identities they were never meant to carry. With a reminder that revelation requires a response, this message encourages you to leave the past behind, step forward in faith, and surrender everything Jesus has already carried on your behalf.

00:00 Introduction: The Season of Talk is...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Nathaniel St. Eloi continues his teaching on prospering in the midst of famine through the story of Isaac in Genesis 26. What happens when circumstances look barren, but God tells you to stay? Nathaniel challenges believers to become deeply planted in God, His Word, prayer, community, and the place He has called them to be rather than searching for an easier path. Exploring the difference between shallow Christianity and a life rooted in the Holy Spirit, he encourages listeners to trust God beyond what they can see, allow Him to do the...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Mo explores what it means to carry the fire of God and live with an awareness that the Holy Spirit dwells within every believer. Tracing the imagery of fire throughout Scripture—from the burning bush and Mount Sinai to Pentecost—he challenges Christians to move beyond passive faith and embrace the supernatural life available through the Holy Spirit. Along the way, Pastor Mo offers practical wisdom for discerning God’s voice, distinguishing genuine encounters from emotion, and allowing His presence to produce lasting transformation. This message is a call to recogn...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Nathaniel St. Eloi kicks off a two-part series, "How to Prosper in Famine," teaching from Genesis 12–13. He shows how Abraham's blessing was tied to obedience and location, not circumstance—and how fleeing to Egypt instead of trusting God in Canaan cost him dearly. Through a powerful testimony of sacrificial giving, Nathaniel challenges listeners to stay faithful where God has planted them and declares that the famine many feel is over.  

00:00 Introduction: Obedience Unlocks Favor and Blessing
01:12 Welcome and the Knicks Championship Celebration
02:13 How to Prosper in Famine: The Me...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo continues his teaching on the baptism of the Holy Spirit by exploring why the early Church placed such a strong emphasis on living a Spirit-filled life. Looking through the book of Acts, he explains that the Holy Spirit is not an optional part of the Christian experience but the source of supernatural power, boldness, and transformation for every believer. Pastor Bo also addresses common misconceptions that have caused many Christians to keep the Holy Spirit at arm's length, encouraging listeners to pursue a genuine relationship with Him rather than...

This week on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo explores the biblical purpose and power of speaking in tongues, separating common misconceptions from what Scripture actually teaches. Walking through Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 14, Ephesians 2, and the book of Acts, he explains how praying in the Spirit strengthens believers, aligns them with God's will, and opens the door to greater spiritual discernment and supernatural living. Rather than presenting the baptism in the Holy Spirit as something strange or reserved for a select few, Pastor Bo shows it to be a gift Jesus intended for every believer. This practical and encouraging message invites...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Mo challenges believers to develop an eternal perspective that shapes their everyday decisions. Teaching from Jesus’ parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16, he explains that while the steward was not commended for his dishonesty, he was praised for preparing wisely for what lay ahead. Pastor Mo encourages listeners to use their time, resources, influence, and opportunities to invest in God’s kingdom rather than temporary pursuits, reminding them that earthly faithfulness prepares believers for eternal reward. 

00:00 Introduction: The Divine Exchange
00:45 Welcome and God's Track Record
02:18 Summe...

This week on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo explores one of God's most overlooked attributes: His mercy. Drawing from Hebrews, Luke, Psalms, and the life of David, he explains the difference between grace and mercy, revealing how God's mercy shields believers from what they truly deserve. Through practical biblical teaching, Pastor Bo shares five ways to position yourself to receive God's mercy—including showing mercy to others, living by faith, walking in humility, cultivating a lifestyle of worship, and living with generosity. Above all, this message is an invitation to stop striving in your own strength and confidently th...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Mo delivers a challenging message from James 2 that confronts the difference between merely believing in God and truly following Jesus. Exploring what he calls "demon faith," he explains that genuine faith is more than right doctrine—it produces a life of obedience, surrender, and discipleship. Through practical illustrations, biblical teaching, and personal stories, Pastor Mo invites listeners to move beyond comfortable Christianity into a living relationship with Christ that transforms every decision and points to one ultimate ambition: hearing Jesus say, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

00:00 Welcome an...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, guest speaker Pastor Joe shares a heartfelt message from John 3, using the story of Nicodemus to explore what it truly means to know God. Challenging listeners to look beyond religious activity, outward performance, and appearances, he reminds believers that God is far more interested in who we are becoming than simply what we do. Through biblical teaching, personal testimony, and practical encouragement, Pastor Joe calls the church to embrace their identity as children of God, pursue genuine transformation through the new birth, and become a blessing to those around them—even th...

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo explores a powerful biblical paradox: the pathway to God’s strength begins with acknowledging our weakness. Drawing from the lives of Moses, Jacob, Paul, and others, he shows how self-sufficiency can become one of the greatest obstacles to experiencing God’s power, while humility and dependence position believers for breakthrough. Through practical teaching, personal stories, and Scripture, Pastor Bo encourages listeners to stop hiding their weaknesses, bring their needs honestly before God, and discover the freedom that comes from relying on His grace rather than their own strength.

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Today on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo shares a timely message on one of the greatest dangers facing every believer: spiritual drift. Using Scripture, personal stories, and practical encouragement, he reminds listeners that people rarely walk away from God overnight—instead, faith often cools gradually through distraction, neglect, and misplaced priorities.

00:00 Introduction: The Danger of Spiritual Drift
03:14 Welcome and Volunteer Appreciation
06:25 Summer Life Groups and Staying Connected
07:24 The Floaty Story: Understanding Drift
12:07 Entropy and the Battle Against Decline
14:40 Paul's Example: Finishing Strong
23:33 Spiritual Health Checklist Part 1: Giving and Forgiveness
31:44 Th...

In today's episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, guest speaker Pastor Maurice Johnson delivers an encouraging and faith-filled message on the power of choosing God's perspective in a world saturated with negativity. Drawing from Psalm 145, the teachings of Jesus, and the story of David and Goliath, Pastor Maurice challenges believers to intentionally "plug into the positive" by focusing on God's goodness, promises, and covenant rather than being ruled by circumstances, fear, or the constant negativity of the culture around them. 

00:00 Introduction: God's Heart and Mercy
01:35 Welcome and Worship Declaration
05:08 Plugging Into the Positive
08:06 The P...

Today on the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a Pentecost Sunday message on the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the life-changing empowerment available to every believer. Tracing the story of Pentecost through the Gospels and the book of Acts, he explains how the coming of the Holy Spirit marked the birth of the New Covenant church and ushered believers into a new level of intimacy and power that was not available under the Old Covenant.  Pastor Bo closes with a practical and faith-filled invitation to receive, reminding listeners that God is not withholding the Holy Spirit—the gift has...

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, we're serving up what we call a "Salsa Service" — four short teachings from CityLight pastors, all centered on the topic of faith. Pastors Brian, Rob, Mo, and Bo each bring their own unique perspective on this vital and timeless subject. Tune in — you won't want to miss it!

(00:26) Welcome to the CityLight Church Podcast
(01:06) Pastor Bo Recaps His Trip to Serbia and Bosnia
(03:43) Breaking Shame Through the Fullness of the Gospel
(07:41) A “Salsa Service” of Faith-Filled Sermonettes
(10:18) Pastor Brian on the Power of Testimony
(13:41) Why Every Be...

Today on the CityLight Podcast, Nathaniel St. Eloi delivers a powerful Mother’s Day message centered on the story of the widow in 2 Kings 4. Honoring mothers, spiritual mothers, and women of faith, he highlights how God consistently works through ordinary people whose obedience, prayer, and courage impact generations.

Through the widow’s story, Nathaniel reminds listeners that God is not limited by what seems small or insignificant. What the woman believed was “not enough”—a small jar of oil—became the very thing God used for miraculous provision. Drawing a connection between the oil and the anointing of the Holy...

Deconstructing your faith is simply the trendy rebrand of an older word: backsliding. In this candid, unfiltered message from City Light Church, Pastor Bo examines the testimonies of those who have walked away from Jesus and uncovers a striking common thread — abundant religious activity paired with little to no genuine intimacy with God. From there, he lays out the four non-negotiables he and his wife refuse to compromise on, both in raising their children and in shepherding every believer at CityLight. If you've ever wondered why some Christians drift away while others finish strong, this message is for you.

 On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a practical and faith-filled message on tithing, stewardship, and trusting God as our provider. He pulls no punches: the rich rule the poor, AI and robots are coming, and Universal Basic Income is just a friendlier word for slavery. But there's an escape hatch — and it starts with a tenth. Drawing from Malachi, Proverbs, and his own journey from $1,500 in the bank to financial breakthrough, he unpacks eight principles of tithing that move it from guilt-driven duty to a holy act of worship that positions you for supernatural increase.
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On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, guest speaker John Arnott delivers a powerful and deeply practical message on adversity, growth, and the eternal perspective of the Christian life.  What if the hardest seasons of your life are actually God's leadership academy? In this powerful message, Pastor John unpacks Romans 8:28 and challenges the charismatic myth that enough faith, tithing, or service should guarantee a smooth ride. Drawing from Joseph's 17 years in slavery and prison, David's outlaw years before the throne, and Paul and Silas singing in a midnight dungeon, John makes the case that every Bible hero went through the sq...

On today's episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a passionate and conviction-filled message on the necessity of encountering the Holy Spirit. Building on the foundation of the resurrection, he points to Jesus’ words in Acts 1:8—reminding us that Christianity was never meant to be lived without power. Without the Holy Spirit, faith becomes form without transformation.

Through powerful biblical examples like Zacchaeus and the woman with the issue of blood, Pastor Bo highlights that God responds to hunger, humility, and desperation—not comfort or reputation. He contrasts Spirit-filled faith with performative Christianity, calling the church back t...

On this Resurrection Sunday episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a powerful and evangelistic message on the meaning and reality of Jesus’ resurrection. Walking through John 20, he brings the empty tomb to life—highlighting Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Christ, the significance of the folded grave cloth, and the deeply personal moment when Jesus calls her by name. The resurrection, he emphasizes, is not just a historical event to celebrate, but a present reality that reveals Christ’s victory over sin and death.

The message builds to a clear and compelling invitation to salvation, emphasiz...

On today's episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo tackles one of the most avoided topics in church — money. He reminds us that Jesus talked about money more than heaven and hell combined, so why are we so squeamish about it? With American households drowning in nearly $18 trillion in debt, Pastor Bo makes the case that staying silent isn't holiness, it's negligence. Drawing from Scripture, he dismantles the lie that money is evil, unpacks the real meaning of 1 Timothy 6:10, and shows that true generosity — not poverty — is the mark of a heart set free. If you've ever felt guilty for wa...

 What happens when you get out of Egypt, but Egypt hasn't gotten out of you? Pastor Bo opens this week’s message in John 11 with the resurrection of Lazarus — raised from the dead, but still wrapped in grave clothes — as a vivid picture of what it looks like to be saved but spiritually stuck. Drawing from Romans 12:2 and the Israelites' wild detour into idol worship just days after witnessing the Red Sea split open, Pastor Bo delivers a funny, fiery, and deeply practical message on why real transformation requires more than a conversion moment. It takes a renewing of the min...

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo Jancic calls believers to develop a deep hunger for truth in a world increasingly shaped by deception, distraction, and competing narratives. Building on the theme of the “sons of Issachar,” the message urges believers to understand the times they are living in—not through passive media consumption, but through intentional, Scripture-rooted discernment. Pastor Bo cautions against blindly accepting cultural narratives and emphasizes that identity is not found in political, cultural, or ethnic affiliations, but in Christ alone. Ultimately, this episode is a call to spiritual alertness and courage—encouraging believers to pursu...

Today on the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo calls believers to cultivate the discernment of the “sons of Issachar”—those who understood the times and knew what God’s people should do. Drawing from 1 Chronicles, he challenges the church to recognize the cultural and ideological currents shaping society and to respond not with fear or reaction, but with wisdom grounded in Scripture. Addressing topics such as critical theory, globalism, and modern cultural ideologies, Pastor Bo frames these shifts within a broader spiritual lens. He reminds listeners that the church’s primary identity is not political or ethnic, but rooted in Christ.  The message...

When life gets hard, faith isn’t meant to disappear—it’s meant to deepen. In this message, Pastor Bo shares practical and biblical wisdom on how to walk through difficult seasons without losing heart. Trials are not foreign to faith—they are often the very fire that forms it. Through personal testimony from the early challenges of planting CityLight Church, Pastor Bo shows how seasons of pressure can actually expand our capacity for what God wants to do in and through us.

This message encourages believers to fix their eyes on Jesus, guard their minds, refuse isolation, and surre...

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a timely and faith-filled message on how believers should respond to rapid global change, from artificial intelligence and technological acceleration to geopolitical uncertainty. Beginning in Mark 16, he reminds us that healing and breakthrough often unfold progressively, calling the church to practice persistent faith that clings to God’s Word even when circumstances feel louder than truth.

Shifting to the future, Pastor Bo addresses AI and economic shifts, as well as potential disruption—not to stir fear, but to anchor confidence in God’s sovereignty. Through biblical imagery spanni...

Today on the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Mohamed and the CityLight team share powerful testimonies from their recent mission trip to Guatemala. Anchored in 1 Samuel 30, the message reminds us that those who stay with the baggage share equally in the reward with those who go into battle—meaning every giver, prayer partner, and supporter is a missionary.   Whether stepping onto a plane or stepping into a conversation at work, obedience unlocks breakthrough. The gospel is too good to hide and whether in Guatemala or Queens, every believer shares in the mission.

(00:00) Sharing in the Reward of the Mission
(04:00) Eve...

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Mo confronts a subtle but dangerous drift in modern Christianity: turning relationship into performance. After a powerful time of worship centered on remembering God’s goodness, the message challenges the “professional Christian” mindset—the belief that spiritual disciplines earn closeness, favor, or validation from God.

Through vivid biblical illustrations—from Moses striking the rock to the prodigal son—Pastor Mo reframes the gospel as grace-first intimacy. God’s love isn’t increased by your output, and obedience flows from identity, not insecurity. He warns against “professional intimacy” with God—doing all the right things while...

On today's episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo casts vision for 2026 as a year shaped by mindset—what we truly believe in our hearts about ourselves, our future, and our identity in Christ. Drawing from Proverbs and Colossians, he reminds us that right believing leads to right living, and that a deep understanding of the New Covenant is the key to spiritual confidence, stability, and freedom.

(00:00) Your 2026 Will Follow Your Thinking
(01:10) Why “Leapfrogging” Stalls Growth
(04:40) Discernment Without Cynicism
(28:15) The New Covenant, Right Believing, and an Unbreakable Agreement
(46:00) Receiving Promises Without Self-Disqualification
(1:07:30) Commun...

What if the quality of your life is directly connected to the level of honor you walk in? In this powerful episode, we unpack how honor isn’t just good manners—it’s a spiritual principle that unlocks God’s rewards. Drawing from Ephesians 6, Hebrews 11, and the words of Jesus Himself, we why God attaches blessings to honoring parents, leaders, and His order.

If you want to step into a fuller measure of God’s blessing, learn how your words shape your world, and position yourself for a full reward, this episode will challenge, inspire, and realign your heart towa...