City Church Teaching

Teaching by Colton LeBoeuf, based on Philippians 1:27-30. Week 5 of our series: Philippians: Defiant Joy in Distressing Times. For more information, visit citychurchknox.com.

Teaching by Kent Bateman, based on Philippians 1:18b-26. Week 4 of our series: Philippians: Defiant Joy in Distressing Times. For more information, visit citychurchknox.com.

Teaching by Kent Bateman, based on Philippians 1:12-18a. Week 3 of our series: Philippians: Defiant Joy in Distressing Times. For more information, visit citychurchknox.com.

Teaching by Eric Freemon, based on Philippians 1:3-11. Week 2 of our series: Philippians: Defiant Joy in Distressing Times. For more information, visit citychurchknox.com.

Does the bible really say not to have sex before marriage? Or just not to have sex outside of marriage? And if I’m not ever planning to get married, does it really matter if I have sex now, since it’s not hurting a future spouse? (2:08)

What does the bible say about masturbation? Is it okay or not okay? (8:57)

Why is praying with your significant other so important, and how should you pray with your significant other? How do you spend time with God, together with them? (19:48)

How do you navigate sex in a marriage when the wife has gone through a lot of childbirth trauma? Especially when that has caused a lot of postpartum depression and anxiety around sex. (23:55)

How can married people and people with families practically love single people in their lives? (32:19)

How do you set good boundaries for physical touch in singleness? (39:37)

How does the gospel apply to people on the other side of sexual assault (i.e. offenders and abusers)? (49:34)

How can I talk to my kids about sex, preferably without scarring them for life? (56:36)

At (1:05:10), Kent mentions a video course called The Birds & the Bees, which you can find here.

Given how common sexual abuse sometimes is in churches, what steps is City Kids taking to help prevent sexual abuse from happening on Sundays? (1:05:42)

This teaching introduces our series in the book of Philippians, focusing on how believers can experience joy despite distressing circumstances. Kent unpacks how joy, according to Scripture, is not merely an emotion but an attitude—a deliberate choice to celebrate God's goodness even amidst suffering. Drawing from the context of Paul’s imprisonment and the opposition faced by the Philippian church, we discover that true joy is possible only through the grace and peace from God through Jesus Christ.

Teaching by Kent Bateman, based on Philippians 1:1-2. Part of our series, Philippians: Defiant Joy in Distressing Times. For more information, visit citychurchknox.com.

Panel discussion featuring pastor Kent Bateman, and counselors Lauren Pagel and Lauren Barbian. For more information, visit citychurchknox.com.

Additional Resources:

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, Jr

God Made All of Me

Birds and Bees

Sheila Wray Gregoire

The Christian Sex Educator

How to Overcome the Shame of Sexual Abuse

Teaching by Kent Bateman, based on 2 Samuel 13:1-20. Week 5 of our series, Theology of Sex: God’s Design for Pleasure, Oneness, & Healing. For more information, visit citychurchknox.com.

Note: the subject matter in this teaching may be inappropriate for children fifth grade and younger. We ask that you use discretion when listening.

Midweek podcast episode featuring Kent Bateman and Eric Freemon. Part of our series, Theology of Sex: God’s Design for Pleasure, Oneness, & Healing. For more information, visit citychurchknox.com.

Resources Mentioned:

Revoice Statement of Sexual Ethics & Christian Obedience

People to Be Loved by Preston Sprinkle

Is God Anti-Gay by Sam Alberry

When Church Was a Family by Joseph Hellerman

Teaching by Jordan Gaut, based on various passages. Week 4 of our series, Theology of Sex: God’s Design for Pleasure, Oneness, & Healing. For more information, visit citychurchknox.com.

Note: the subject matter in this teaching may be inappropriate for children fifth grade and younger. We ask that you use discretion when listening.