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CityTalk is a podcast from CityView church in Northern Virginia. CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. This podcast features sermons recorded in our Sunday services and occasional conversations on topics of Christ, Community, and Commission.

  1. Jun 14

    14 Jun 2026: Being Intentional (Going Public)

    There is a question that seems to surface in every human heart at some point: Is there more to life than what I can see? In Acts 14, the Apostle Paul intentionally engages people who are searching for answers. After witnessing a miraculous healing, the crowds conclude that Paul and Barnabas must be gods. Their reaction reveals something deeply human: we are wired to worship and drawn toward the transcendent. In this message from our Going Public series, Pastor Mark explores how our awareness of the divine creates opportunities for spiritual conversations. God has not left Himself without witness. Through creation and ultimately through Jesus Christ, He invites us to know Him personally. Whether you are exploring faith for yourself or looking for ways to share your faith with others, this message challenges us to be intentional in pointing people to the One who alone can satisfy the deepest longings of the human heart. Speaker: Mark SeagerSeries: Going PublicScripture: Acts 14 CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

    33 min

  2. Jun 8

    7 Jun 2026: Humility (Going Public)

    Humility is not weakness—it is seeing ourselves rightly before God and others. As the gospel spread beyond Jerusalem, the early church faced challenges that tested pride, prejudice, and faith. In Acts 11–12, we encounter Barnabas, a man described as “good, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith,” whose character helped strengthen a growing church. We also see unlikely people serving one another, believers learning to trust God through difficult circumstances, and a powerful contrast between humble dependence on God and the destructive consequences of pride. In this message, Pastor Mark explores how the gospel creates a level playing field, calls believers to serve and be served with humility, and reminds us that God’s purposes often unfold in ways we do not fully understand. Ultimately, we are pointed to Jesus Christ—the perfect example of humility—who gave Himself for us so that we might have life. Scripture: Acts 11–12Series: Going PublicSpeaker: Mark Seager CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com Note: This podcast includes the sermon message only. The communion service that followed is not included in this recording.

    29 min

  3. Jun 7

    31 May 2026: Beyond the Comfort Zone (Going Public)

    "Our country is more divided than ever." It's a phrase we hear constantly — and there's real truth to it. But the "us vs. them" mentality isn't new. Throughout history, people have naturally gravitated toward those who look, speak, and think like them. That instinct isn't always sinful — but it becomes sin when it leads us to exclude, mistreat, or look down on others made in the very image of God. In this week's message, Pastor Mark Seager takes us into Acts 10, where the early church faced the same fractures — prejudice, ethnic tension, walls between insiders and outsiders. And God didn't work around those divides politely. He broke through them supernaturally, shaping the Church into the truly multicultural community he always intended it to be. Along the way, Pastor Mark takes an honest look at the cultural debate around DEI — and offers a reframe. Rather than getting drawn into the political crossfire, he suggests Christians see it differently: the hunger for diversity, equality, and inclusion reveals a deep human yearning that man-made programs simply can't satisfy. Hearts don't change through social engineering. They change through the gospel. Grounded in Galatians 3:28 — "neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus" — this is a call to let our primary identity be the gospel, not our tribe. A timely, challenging, and hopeful word for a divided world. Speaker: Mark SeagerSeries: Going Public CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

    40 min

  4. May 24

    24 May 2026: From Persecutor to Champion (Going Public)

    From persecutor to preacher. From enemy to ambassador. Acts 9 records one of the most dramatic turnarounds in history as Saul — a man determined to destroy the church — encounters the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. In this message, Pastor Mark walks through Saul’s conversion and the surprising ways God works through both Saul and Ananias to display the power of the gospel. This passage reminds us that no heart is too hard for God to change, no person is beyond His reach, and no plan is outside His ability to redirect. As the early church responds to Saul’s transformation, we also see a picture of what healthy gospel-centered community looks like: peace, encouragement, obedience, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and a shared mission to point people to Jesus Christ. Speaker: Mark SeagerSeries: Going PublicScripture: Acts 9 CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

    39 min

  5. May 18

    17 May 2026: Thankfulness

    This week at CityView Church, we celebrated four years in our church building with a special service of thanksgiving, testimony, and celebration. Preaching from Psalm 105, Pastor Mark shared how gratitude shapes the life of a believer and the identity of a church family: “Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name, make known His deeds among the peoples.” As CityView reflects on God’s faithfulness through challenges, growth, new ministries, and changed lives, this message is both a celebration of what God has done and a reminder that He is not finished yet. This sermon explores: Why thankfulness guards us from grumblingWhat it means to “call upon the name of the Lord”How gratitude naturally leads to evangelism and fellowshipWhy CityView exists to look out to the community and look up toward eternityHow God uses ordinary people as a “gospel outpost” in their cityWhether you’ve been part of CityView for years or are just discovering the church, this message is an invitation to remember God’s faithfulness and trust Him for what’s ahead. This recording includes Pastor Mark’s message, but does not include the individual testimonies shared during the service celebration. Some testimonies may be shared separately on social media in the future with permission from those who shared them. Speaker: Mark Seager CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

    21 min

  6. May 11

    10 May 2026: Out of the Comfort Zone (Going Public)

    What happens when God calls us somewhere we never planned to go? In Acts 8, the early church is suddenly scattered by persecution after the death of Stephen. What looked like tragedy and disruption became the very thing God used to spread the gospel beyond Jerusalem. Through Philip’s obedience, we see how God often works most powerfully when we are stretched beyond our comfort zones. This message explores how God uses difficult circumstances, unexpected opportunities, and ordinary conversations to accomplish extraordinary purposes. From Samaria to the Ethiopian official on the Gaza road, Philip simply obeyed, opened his mouth, and trusted God to work. If you’ve ever felt uncertain, uncomfortable, or unqualified to share your faith, this sermon is a reminder that God doesn’t call us to have everything figured out — He calls us to trust Him and take the next step of obedience. Speaker: Mark SeagerSeries: Going Public CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

    38 min

  7. May 4

    3 May 2026: A Story Worth Living & Dying For (Going Public)

    In Acts 7, Stephen stands before his accusers and tells the sweeping story of God—from Abraham to Moses to Jesus. It’s a story of God’s faithfulness, humanity’s resistance, and ultimately, Christ as the fulfillment of it all. Stephen’s courage reminds us that following Jesus has never been about comfort or cultural approval. It’s about faithfulness to a story that is bigger than our lives. As we reflect on the grandeur of the gospel, we’re invited to consider what it means to live publicly for Jesus—and to trust Him no matter the cost. Speaker: Mark SeagerSeries: Going Public CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

    36 min

  8. Apr 27

    26 Apr 2026: A God We Can Trust (Blake Dumais)

    What do you actually trust when life gets complicated? Guest preacher Blake Dumais walks through Proverbs 3:5–6 and challenges us to rethink how we make decisions. While many of us say we trust God, our instincts often lead us to rely on our own understanding first—and only turn to God when things fall apart. This message explores four key questions: Who do we trust?Why can we trust God?How much should we trust Him?What does it actually look like to trust Him daily?You’ll be encouraged to see that God is not only trustworthy because of His wisdom—but because of the gospel. If we can trust Him with our salvation, we can trust Him with every decision, fear, and uncertainty we face. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5 Speaker: Blake Dumais CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

    36 min
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CityTalk is a podcast from CityView church in Northern Virginia. CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. This podcast features sermons recorded in our Sunday services and occasional conversations on topics of Christ, Community, and Commission.

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  • Creator
    CityView Church
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © CityView Church
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    CityTalk NOVA