Citygate Church with Eric Petree

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  1. 5d ago

    CONNECTED: The Vine & The Branch| Eric Petree | Citygate Church

    CONNECTED | Week 1: CHRIST — The Vine & The Branch What if the goal of the Christian life isn't simply to be busy... or even just faithful? What if God's greatest desire is for you to be fruitful? In Week 1 of our CONNECTED series, Pastor Eric unpacks Jesus' powerful teaching in John 15, revealing that everything in our lives flows from one relationship: our connection to Christ. Jesus is the True Vine. We are the branches. The Father is the Gardener. The question isn't whether you're trying harder—it's whether you're staying connected. Too many believers spend their lives chasing blessings instead of the One who blesses. We pursue fruit while neglecting the Vine, only to discover that real life, lasting joy, and spiritual growth can never be produced apart from Him. In this message, you'll discover: • Why God's goal for your life is fruitfulness—not just busyness. • The difference between being near Jesus and being connected to Jesus. • Why pruning isn't punishment—it's preparation for greater fruit. • How God removes what is draining your spiritual life so He can multiply what matters most. • Why staying connected during painful seasons is the key to lasting growth. • How real joy, lasting peace, and genuine love are all produced through abiding in Christ. Sometimes the greatest evidence that God is working isn't the blessing—it's the pruning. Because the branch was never expected to produce fruit on its own. It simply has to stay connected. If you've been feeling dry, weary, or wondering why God has allowed painful seasons in your life, this message will remind you that the Gardener never cuts a branch to destroy it—He prunes it because He sees the harvest that's coming. Your breakthrough isn't found in striving. It's found in abiding. --- 👋 New to Citygate? We'd love to connect with you: https://citygate.tv/new 🙏 Need prayer? Our team is here for you: https://citygate.tv/prayer/ ✝️ Gave your life to Jesus today? Let us know: https://citygate.tv/jesus 🌍 Partner with us and help share the hope of Jesus: https://citygate.tv/give Follow Pastor Eric: Instagram — @EricPetree TikTok — @PastorEricPetree X (Twitter) — @EricPetree Facebook — Eric Petree

  2. Jul 12

    I Got It In the Gutter| Eric Petree | Citygate Church

    I GOT IT IN THE GUTTER Some victories don't happen on the mountaintop—they're born in the gutter. In this powerful message, Pastor Eric takes us to 2 Samuel 5, where David faces the seemingly impossible task of conquering Jerusalem. The city was heavily fortified, the enemy mocked him before the battle even began, and the only way in wasn't through the front gate—it was through a narrow, filthy water shaft. What looked like the lowest place became the pathway to the greatest victory. Maybe you've been wondering why the road God has you on feels so difficult. Why the climb has been messy. Why you've had to fight for every step. What if the very place you've been praying to escape is actually the place where God is preparing you? In this message, you'll discover: • Why you should expect resistance when you're pursuing God's promises. • How vision and progress always require movement. • Why the way up often leads through uncomfortable places. • What God develops in the "gutters" of life that can be found nowhere else. • How to declare "Nevertheless" when circumstances say it's over. • Why your greatest struggle may become your greatest testimony. Sometimes we're asking God to deliver us from the gutter, while He's choosing to deliver us through it. Because there are some things you can only find in the gutter: • Grit. • Faith. • Strength. • Praise. • Fire. • Dependence on God. The same God who brought David through the gutter to a throne—and Jesus from a borrowed tomb to resurrection—is still bringing His people up today. Your pain doesn't have the final word. Nevertheless... you're coming up. 👋 New to Citygate? We'd love to connect with you: https://citygate.tv/new 🙏 Need prayer? Our team is here for you: https://citygate.tv/prayer/ ✝️ Gave your life to Jesus today? Let us know: https://citygate.tv/jesus 🌍 Partner with us and help share the hope of Jesus: https://citygate.tv/give Follow Pastor Eric: Instagram — @EricPetree TikTok — @PastorEricPetree X (Twitter) — @EricPetree Facebook — Eric Petree

  3. Jul 5

    For The Honor| Eric Petree | Citygate Church

    FOR THE HONOR Honor is becoming a lost art. We live in a culture that increasingly dishonors parents, authority, and even God Himself. But Scripture reminds us of a powerful promise: "Those who honor Me I will honor." (1 Samuel 2:30) In this challenging message, Pastor Eric reveals that honor isn't something people earn—it's a decision we make from a heart that recognizes the value God places on others. When we stop honoring God, it isn't long before we stop honoring people. Through Mark 6, we see how familiarity and offense caused people to treat Jesus as ordinary, limiting what He desired to do among them. Honor opens doors that dishonor keeps locked. In this message, you'll discover: • Why honoring God is the foundation for honoring others. • How familiarity can rob us of faith. • The difference between respect and honor. • How honor unlocks favor, breakthrough, and spiritual growth. • Who God calls us to honor—including our parents, those in authority, our pastors, and one another. Honor doesn't begin with our words—it begins in our hearts. The final question is one every believer must answer: Is your life honoring God? 👋 New to Citygate? We'd love to connect with you: https://citygate.tv/new 🙏 Need prayer? Our team is here for you: https://citygate.tv/prayer/ ✝️ Gave your life to Jesus today? Let us know: https://citygate.tv/jesus 🌍 Partner with us as we share the hope of Jesus: https://citygate.tv/give Follow Pastor Eric: Instagram — @EricPetree TikTok — @PastorEricPetree X (Twitter) — @EricPetree Facebook — Eric Petree

  4. Jun 28

    Know When To Go | Eric Petree | Citygate Church

    Before you ever see the miracle, there is usually one simple instruction from God: GO. In this powerful message, Pastor Eric unpacks how throughout Scripture God has always been a sending God. From Abraham leaving everything familiar, to Moses leading Israel through the Red Sea, to the blind man walking to the Pool of Siloam, every breakthrough began with a step of obedience. Too often we delay God's purpose with excuses disguised as wisdom. "Let me first..." becomes the language of hesitation, while faith calls us to move even before we understand. God's commands were never meant to become suggestions—they were invitations to trust Him. Discover five powerful truths that propel every believer forward: • Grace says GO — Your past no longer has permission to keep you parked. • Presence says GO — God's presence is what sets you apart and gives you rest along the journey. • Faith says GO — Real faith doesn't sit still; it moves while trusting God to fight the battle. • Obedience says GO — Many miracles don't happen before obedience—they happen because of it. • Power says GO — You weren't saved simply to sit. You've been empowered by the Holy Spirit to go and tell others about Jesus. Whether you've been waiting on the perfect moment, held back by fear, or believing you need to have everything figured out before taking your next step, this message will remind you that God's direction often comes one step at a time. The question isn't whether God is calling. The question is: Will you GO? 👋 New to Citygate? We’d love to connect: https://citygate.tv/new 🙏 Need prayer? Our team is here for you: https://citygate.tv/prayer/ ✝️ Gave your life to Jesus today? Let us know: https://citygate.tv/jesus 🌍 Partner with us and help spread the hope of the resurrection: https://citygate.tv/give Follow Pastor Eric: Instagram - @EricPetree TikTok - @PastorEricPetree Twitter - @EricPetree Facebook - Eric Petree

  5. Jun 21

    So, Sew, Sow | Eric Petree | Citygate Church

    What if the opinions of others aren't nearly as important as you've made them? In this powerful message, we're challenged by one simple phrase: "SO WHAT?" Drawing from Romans 3:3-4, Pastor Eric reminds us that God's faithfulness is never dependent on human agreement. Just because others don't believe what God has spoken over your life doesn't mean His promise has changed. Through the stories of David, Noah, and Roger Bannister, we discover that breakthrough often happens long before anyone else can see it. Noah kept building when nobody believed. David kept fighting when nobody recognized him. Roger Bannister shattered a barrier the experts said was impossible. Their stories remind us that faith isn't waiting for approval—it's moving forward because God has spoken. The message also challenges us to evaluate what truly matters. We live in a culture easily distracted by criticism, offense, and temporary problems, but Scripture calls us to focus on what lasts. People matter. Eternity matters. Many of the things that consume our attention today won't matter 100 years from now. A special challenge is given to fathers and parents through the powerful wordplay of SO • SEW • SOW. What we make important gets stitched into the lives of the next generation. Our attitudes, priorities, and faith become the seeds our children eventually plant in their own homes. Whether you're facing opposition, criticism, disappointment, or simply wondering if God's promises are still true, this message will encourage you to stop seeking permission from people and start trusting the God who already spoke. The question isn't whether everyone else believes it. The question is: Did God say it? 👋 New to Citygate? We’d love to connect: https://citygate.tv/new 🙏 Need prayer? Our team is here for you: https://citygate.tv/prayer/ ✝️ Gave your life to Jesus today? Let us know: https://citygate.tv/jesus 🌍 Partner with us and help spread the hope of the resurrection: https://citygate.tv/give Follow Pastor Eric: Instagram - @EricPetree TikTok - @PastorEricPetree Twitter - @EricPetree Facebook - Eric Petree

  6. Jun 14

    God's Plan | Chris Gilkey | Citygate Church

    Have you ever had a door close in your face and wondered if you missed God's will? In this encouraging message from Acts 16, we follow the Apostle Paul as he encounters a series of unexpected closed doors while trying to fulfill God's mission. What seemed like setbacks were actually divine redirections. The Holy Spirit prevented Paul from preaching in certain regions, not because God was withholding something good, but because He had something better ahead. Many of us struggle when God says "no." We assume a closed door means failure, rejection, or delay. But throughout Scripture we see that God's "no" is often His way of guiding us toward His greater purpose. A closed door may not be a dead end—it may be a redirect. This message reminds us that obedience doesn't always come with explanation. Paul continued moving forward even when he didn't fully understand God's direction. His faith wasn't rooted in knowing where he was going, but in trusting the One who was leading him. Often, the greatest seasons of sowing happen when we have the fewest answers and the greatest need for trust. As Paul remained faithful, God eventually revealed the next step through a vision of a man from Macedonia calling for help. What began as confusion became clarity. What looked like restriction became revelation. If you're facing unanswered questions, unexpected detours, or closed doors today, this message will encourage you to trust God's plan even when you can't see the full picture. Remember: • A closed door could be a redirect. • Obedience doesn't require understanding. • Clarity often comes after movement. Sometimes God says no to a place so you can sow into a person. Together, you may go farther than either of you ever could alone. God is still opening doors no one can shut and closing doors no one can open. Trust Him—His plan is greater than you think. 👋 New to Citygate? We’d love to connect: https://citygate.tv/new 🙏 Need prayer? Our team is here for you: https://citygate.tv/prayer/ ✝️ Gave your life to Jesus today? Let us know: https://citygate.tv/jesus 🌍 Partner with us and help spread the hope of the resurrection: https://citygate.tv/give

  7. Jun 7

    No So Go | Pastor Eric Petree | Citygate Church

    🚧 NO. SO. GO. | Stop Running in Place and Start Moving Forward 🚧 What if the biggest thing standing between you and God’s purpose isn’t defeat—it’s distraction? In this powerful message from Nehemiah 6, we discover how the enemy often doesn't try to destroy our calling; he simply tries to distract us from it. As Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, his enemies repeatedly invited him to leave the work unfinished and come down from the wall. His response became a timeless declaration: “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down.” Many of us aren't defeated—we're distracted. We're overwhelmed by urgent demands, endless notifications, offense, fear, and opportunities that seem good but pull us away from what is better. This message challenges us to embrace three life-changing principles: 🔹 NO – Learn to say no to distractions that steal your purpose. 🔹 SO – Adopt a holy “so what” attitude toward offenses and unnecessary burdens. 🔹 GO – Stop waiting, stop stalling, and move forward when God says go. You'll be encouraged to recognize that what you say no to is often just as important as what you say yes to. Fear loses its power when you stay focused on your assignment, and breakthrough often happens when you take the first step of faith. The same God who parted the Red Sea is still making a way today—but sometimes the path appears only after we start moving. It's time to stop coming down from the wall. It's time to stop running in place. It's time to say NO, SO, and GO. #CityGateChurch #NoSoGo #Nehemiah6 #Faith #Purpose #Distraction #ChristianMessage #Jesus #HolySpirit #ChurchOnline 👋 New to Citygate? We’d love to connect: https://citygate.tv/new 🙏 Need prayer? Our team is here for you: https://citygate.tv/prayer/ ✝️ Gave your life to Jesus today? Let us know: https://citygate.tv/jesus 🌍 Partner with us and help spread the hope of the resurrection: https://citygate.tv/give Follow Pastor Eric: Instagram - @EricPetree TikTok - @PastorEricPetree Twitter - @EricPetree Facebook - Eric Petree

  8. May 31

    He's not Leaving You! | Germaine Brunson | Citygate Church

    🕊️ The Dove Remained: More Than a Moment 🕊️ In this powerful message, we explore the profound moment in John 1:32 when John the Baptist witnessed the Holy Spirit descend upon Jesus like a dove—and remain. That single word changes everything. Too often, we settle for temporary encounters with God's presence when His desire has always been permanent habitation. God never intended for His Spirit to simply visit your life—He wants to dwell within you, transforming you from the inside out. Whether you're walking through a wilderness season, fighting discouragement, carrying disappointment, or feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures, this message is a reminder that God's presence is not temporary. His peace can remain. His power can remain. His freedom can remain. 💡 In This Message You'll Discover: • The significance of the Holy Spirit descending like a dove on Jesus • Why the Spirit "remaining" is just as important as His arrival • How the dove symbolizes peace, God's nearness, and the end of judgment • Why many believers settle for moments of God instead of a life with God • How to create space for the Holy Spirit to dwell in your life 📖 Key Scriptures: • John 1:32 • Genesis 8:11 • Psalm 118:17 🙌 Big Idea: God doesn't want to simply touch your life—He wants to transform your life by remaining in it. 🕊️ Like Noah's dove returning with an olive branch, the Holy Spirit announces that judgment has passed and peace is available. But many of us live lives that are too crowded, too loud, and too rushed to recognize His gentle presence. We often treat God's presence like body spray—a quick experience that fades away. But God wants to saturate us like oil, leaving a permanent mark that changes everything. 🔥 Key Truth: The goal is not a momentary spiritual experience. The goal is a life where the Holy Spirit remains. When He remains: • Peace remains. • Hope remains. • Healing remains. • Freedom remains. • Purpose remains. No matter what wilderness you're facing, this message is a declaration that you will not quit, you will not give up, and you will not be overcome. ✨ You shall live and declare the works of the Lord. Because this time... He's not leaving. 💬 If this message encouraged you, LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE it with someone who needs this reminder today. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a message. 👋 New to Citygate? We’d love to connect: https://citygate.tv/new 🙏 Need prayer? Our team is here for you: https://citygate.tv/prayer/ ✝️ Gave your life to Jesus today? Let us know: https://citygate.tv/jesus 🌍 Partner with us and help spread the hope of the resurrection: https://citygate.tv/give

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