Citizens Church

Citizens Church

Weekend messages from Citizens Church in Franklin, TN. For more information visit citizens.church

  1. 5D AGO

    The Book of James | Faith That's Alive

    Most of us have a mental list — without ever writing it down — of who's worth our time. We drift toward the confident, the successful, the people who might open a door for us. And we quietly drift away from everyone else. It's not something we're proud of. Most of the time, we don't even notice we're doing it. This episode takes an honest look at that instinct — the way we size people up in real time, rank them, and make split-second decisions about who deserves our attention. It's not a comfortable conversation. But it's a surprisingly human one. The core idea comes from a letter written nearly two thousand years ago, but the tension it names hasn't gone anywhere: there's a big difference between what we say we value and how we actually treat the person standing in front of us. The episode argues that how you see people — and what you're willing to do about it — is one of the clearest windows into what you actually believe about the world. What does it look like when someone truly lives that out? Not perfectly, not with a speech — but in the quiet moments when something nudges you toward a person you'd normally walk past, and you actually move.

    47 min

  2. APR 22

    The Book of James | Faith in the Word

    We’ve all been there: you hear a piece of advice that hits home or have a sudden realization about a habit that’s holding you back, and for a moment, you feel a spark of motivation to change. But then the week gets busy, life gets loud, and that clarity slowly fades. We often find ways to keep living as if we never had the insight at all, leading to a frustrating gap between the person we are on the surface and the values we claim to hold in our hearts. This episode explores why we tend to "edit" the truths we don't like and how that habit of quiet avoidance keeps us from the growth we truly desire. We discuss how certain principles aren't meant to restrict our fun, but are actually designed to provide a healthy framework for human flourishing. We also hear a raw, personal story about the long road to moving past deep-seated resentment and finding genuine freedom through a difficult act of forgiveness. Real transformation isn't an overnight event or a burst of inspiration; it’s about a daily rhythm of being honest with ourselves and following through on the small things even when it’s uncomfortable. We invite you to listen in as we talk about how to stop walking away from the reflection in the mirror and start building a life that is consistent, grounded, and ultimately, free.

    49 min

  3. APR 14

    The Book of James | Faith in the Fire

    Nobody signs up for suffering. But what if the hardest seasons of your life aren't accidents — what if they're actually doing something? In this episode, Jason Laird opens a brand new series through the Book of James with a question most of us avoid: what if the fire isn't the problem? Drawing from one of the earliest writings in the New Testament, Jason unpacks why trials aren't random, why numbing out costs more than we think, and what it actually looks like to stand in the middle of hard circumstances without falling apart. From the cultural pressure to anesthetize our pain, to the ancient idea that suffering has a purpose — this conversation reframes what it means to endure. Not with gritted teeth. Not with toxic positivity. But with a kind of clarity that only comes when you stop trying to escape what you're going through and start asking what it might be doing in you. Whether you're in a season of real difficulty or just feel the low hum of something hard in the background — this one is worth your time.

    45 min

  4. APR 6

    Episode 95: Easter Sunday at Citizens Church

    Citizens Church

    37 min

  5. MAR 31

    Episode 94: Sunday to Sunday | Palm Sunday

    Before the resurrection, there was a cross and a tomb — and this week, we're sitting in Friday and Saturday. From 1 Corinthians 15, we explore what the cross reveals about the cost of sin and the depth of God's love, and why "It is finished" are the three most consequential words ever spoken. Then we step into the silence of Saturday — that in-between season where heaven feels quiet, prayers feel unanswered, and it starts to feel like the story is over. Drawing from Psalm 103, we learn from King David how to preach to your own soul in the waiting and remember that God's silence is never absence — it's hidden activity. If you're living in a Friday or walking through a Saturday, this episode is for you: Sunday is coming.

    38 min

  6. MAR 23

    Sunday to Sunday | What is Jesus worth to you?

    Citizens Church

    40 min

  7. MAR 16

    Sunday to Sunday | Humility & Authority

    In this talk, we explore the surprising connection between authority and humility, and why the strongest leaders aren’t the loudest, but the ones whose lives match their words. Looking at the example of Jesus confronting religious leaders who cared more about appearance than integrity, this message challenges us to live with quiet confidence, serve without needing recognition, and use whatever influence we have to help others rather than elevate ourselves. When humility and conviction come together, it opens the door for real growth, real trust, and real impact in everyday life.

    41 min

  8. MAR 7

    Sunday to Sunday | Surrender

    In this message from the Sunday to Sunday series, we look at the story of Palm Sunday and the surprising tension at the center of it: the crowd celebrated Jesus, but they didn’t actually want the kind of leadership He came to bring. They wanted help, not surrender. Freedom, but on their terms. The same tension shows up in our lives today. We want peace, clarity, and purpose — but we still try to control our future, our relationships, our careers, and our outcomes. And the harder we hold on, the more anxious we become. This talk explores why control can feel safe but often steals our peace, and why real freedom only comes when we’re willing to release the need to manage everything ourselves. Whether you’re a person of faith or just someone trying to live with less pressure and more trust, this message will challenge the way you think about control, leadership, and what it really means to let go.

    36 min
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Weekend messages from Citizens Church in Franklin, TN. For more information visit citizens.church

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  • Creator
    Citizens Church
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Citizens Church
  • Show Website
    Citizens Church