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citychapel.nycCity Chapel exists to see and spread the full measure of the Spirit empowered renewal promised by Jesus that brings personal conversion & deep-life transformation, wholehearted community, social justice, and cultural beauty to New York City and Northern Jersey, and through here, the world.

  1. 5D AGO

    2 Samuel 1 - Give Him Your Tears // Access - Jean Park

    Slides Full Summary and Discussion Questions We all carry grief, disappointment, and pain—but many of us have learned to hide our tears. We equate composure with strength and emotion with weakness. Yet unexpressed grief does not disappear; it goes underground. In 2 Samuel 1, Scripture invites us into a different way: lament—the act of honestly bringing our pain before God. Tears are truth tellers. They reveal the gap between what is and what should be, exposing the deeper longings and losses within us. Rather than suppressing them, lament teaches us to turn toward God, name what is wrong, ask for His help, and anchor ourselves in trust. It is not a shortcut to praise, but a pathway through pain. David models this when he grieves Saul’s death. Instead of hardening his heart or numbing his sorrow, he weeps, fasts, and even writes a song to give voice to his grief. He shows us that expressing pain is not weakness—it is a way of staying tender before God. This is grounded in the heart of God Himself. Jesus weeps. He does not rush past sorrow but enters into it, revealing a God who is present in our pain. Because of Him, we can bring our tears honestly, knowing they are seen and valued. The invitation is simple: give God your tears. What feels like loss in the moment becomes, in His hands, something more. Scripture promises that those who sow in tears will reap with joy. God does not waste our grief—He uses it to soften our hearts, draw us closer, and ultimately transform sorrow into something beautiful.

    22 min

  2. MAR 9

    1 Samuel 24 - Give Him Your Enemies // Access - Jeremiah Lepasana

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions We will all face moments when someone brings real pain into our lives. The question is not whether we will be hurt, but what we will do with that hurt. In 1 Samuel 24, David finds himself living in the wilderness, pursued by Saul, the very king he once served. When the opportunity for revenge finally appears, David chooses a different path. Instead of taking justice into his own hands, David relinquishes revenge, remembers that Saul ultimately belongs to God, and entrusts judgment to the Lord. He refuses to define Saul only by his wrongdoing and even seeks the flourishing of the one who has caused him suffering. This kind of forgiveness is costly. Releasing revenge does not erase the pain or deny the wrong that was done. It means trusting that God sees and will ultimately make things right. In doing so, we step out of the cycle of bitterness and into deeper dependence on Him. Ultimately, this story points beyond David to Jesus. While we are called to forgive like David, we often resemble Saul—careless, foolish, and capable of harm. Yet Jesus, the greater King, bears the cost of forgiveness Himself. When we give God our enemies and entrust our wounds to Him, we discover something deeper than justice alone: the nearness of God, the life of His family, and the adventure of His kingdom.

    35 min

  3. MAR 1

    2 Samuel 9 - Give Him Your Nothing // Access - Chiwon Ahn

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions At the height of his power, David does something no one expects. Instead of eliminating the remnants of Saul’s household, he asks if there is anyone left to whom he can show covenant kindness. In 2 Samuel 9, strength expresses itself not through dominance, but through hesed—steadfast, promise-keeping love. The search leads to Mephibosheth, a man with no leverage, no status, and no power. Lame in both feet and living in Lo-Debar—a place of “nothing”—he embodies weakness in a world that worships strength. When he is summoned before the king, he expects judgment. He calls himself a “dead dog,” convinced he has nothing to offer. But grace interrupts expectation. David restores his inheritance and gives him a permanent seat at the king’s table. He had nothing. He offered nothing. Yet he received everything. This story reveals more than David’s character—it reflects the heart of God. Like Mephibosheth, we come with no résumé to impress the King. There are no prerequisites for His kindness, no performance that secures His welcome. And yet, through Christ, we are invited to the table. The invitation is simple: give Him your nothing. Bring the shame, the weakness, the parts of your story that feel like Lo-Debar. What we cannot earn, He freely gives. And as recipients of that covenant kindness, we become people who extend it—welcoming the overlooked, loving without calculation, and echoing the heart of the King.

    31 min

  4. FEB 22

    John 16 - Vision: A City of "Permanent Joy" // Jeremiah Lepasana

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions We long for joy, yet we live in a world marked by evil, suffering, and death. We often assume that if sorrow is present, joy must be absent. But in John 16:20–22, Jesus is utterly honest: “You will weep and lament… you will be sorrowful.” He does not deny the pain of life—He names it. Yet He also makes a staggering promise: “Your sorrow will turn into joy.” Not a fragile joy dependent on circumstances, but a permanent joy powerful enough to transform pain itself. Like childbirth that gives way to overwhelming gladness, Jesus speaks of a future meeting with Him so certain and so glorious that it will one day reach back into our present grief and reframe it. The invitation is not to escape sorrow, but to anchor our hope in the One we will see face to face. Instead of building our lives on what can be taken from us, we are called to center our hearts on Jesus—the source of a joy that cannot be stolen. When our future with Him becomes the centerpiece of our hope, we become a community of joy even in a world of pain.

    27 min

  5. FEB 8

    1 Samuel 16 - Give Him Your Heart // Access - Jeremiah Lepasana

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions We spend much of our lives giving our hearts to things that promise security—careers, approval, success, or control. We look for something visible and strong to organize our lives, but the wrong kings always take more than they give. 1 Samuel 16 shows a different kind of King and a different kind of life. While others chase appearance and achievement, God looks at the heart. He sees the overlooked, the hidden, and the unfinished places we often ignore. The invitation is simple: instead of striving to manage every external condition, give God your heart. Trust the King who sees you, speaks to you, and raises you up in His time. What we surrender to the right King, He restores with His presence.

    39 min

  6. FEB 1

    John 15 + Psalm 16 - Vision: A City of “Full Joy” // Jeremiah Lepasana

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions Jesus says that we were made for "Full Joy" -- marked by awe, wonder, delight, security, and peace.  Yet, the reality is that locating joy can be difficult and the pursuit of joy can be dysfunctional. So, how do we come to experience the "full joy" that Jesus promises?

    33 min

  7. JAN 18

    Isaiah 63 and 64 + Your First Half Hour // Jeremiah Lepasana

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions January mornings are often slow, quiet, and heavy—the first half hour of the day can feel like just waking up. Yet that early, honest moment can become sacred when we allow God to meet us there. Isaiah 63–64 shows us how facing reality—our guilt, fatigue, or disconnection—opens space for God’s presence. The invitation is simple: in the first half hour, honestly acknowledge where you are, then make a raw, expectant plea for God to break in. What starts quiet can become explosive, and what feels weak is never wasted.

    27 min

  8. JAN 11

    Luke 15:11–32 + Coming Home to the Father // Paul Lee

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions So much of how we relate to God is shaped by how we’ve related to our earthly fathers. Our expectations of God—how close He feels, how patient we believe He is, what we think He requires of us—are often informed by those early relationships. Which leads to an honest and necessary question: Have I actually been living like a child of God? Even when we intellectually affirm the gospel, we can still live out of either an orphan mentality or a slave mentality. Luke 15 and the parable of the Prodigal Son shows us how we can return home and experience the love of the Father.

    44 min
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citychapel.nycCity Chapel exists to see and spread the full measure of the Spirit empowered renewal promised by Jesus that brings personal conversion & deep-life transformation, wholehearted community, social justice, and cultural beauty to New York City and Northern Jersey, and through here, the world.

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    City Chapel NYC
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
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    © 2026 City Chapel NYC
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