In this message from the Freedom Conference, Andrea Corpus shares about how God frees us from heaviness, sorrow, grief, and despair. Drawing from the Psalms, Isaiah 61, and other passages of Scripture, Andrea explains how heaviness can leave us feeling trapped, isolated, worthless, or unlovable, while reminding us that God calls us to fix our eyes on Him and His truth. She shares three ways God brings us out of the pit: crying out to Him and being honest about where we are, remembering our identity as children of God, and standing on the truth and authority of His Word. Andrea also shares her personal testimony of experiencing postpartum depression after the birth of her first baby in 2023 and how speaking the name of Jesus, guarding her mind and heart, caring for her body, and allowing others to help carry her burdens strengthened her faith and helped her recognize that God is greater than the enemy. City Church exists to help people encounter God and become the light of Christ. To learn more, visit citychurchcharlotte.org.

In this message from the City Church Freedom Conference, the focus is on pursuing purity and finding freedom from the wounds, patterns, and strongholds connected to sexual sin. The message explains purity as a state of wholeness and single-minded devotion to God, while emphasizing that impurity is a state, not a fate, and that God's grace is greater than our failures. Through Scripture and personal testimony, the message explores the impact of sexual sin, pornography, lust, emotional affairs, and unhealthy soul ties, while pointing to Jesus as the one who brings healing, freedom, and restoration. Practical steps toward freedom include confession and repentance, bringing struggles into the light, renouncing ungodly bonds, receiving our identity as temples of the Holy Spirit, renewing our minds, and building real accountability through community. The message also shares a personal testimony of freedom and restoration within marriage, emphasizing that pursuing purity is not merely about following rules, but about stepping into the fullness of what God has for us. City Church is a church in Charlotte, North Carolina, where you are invited to encounter God and become the light of Christ. Learn more at citychurchcharlotte.org.

Rejection can leave deep wounds that shape the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and even our relationship with God, but Jesus came to bring healing and freedom. In this message from the City Church Freedom Conference, Marie shares her personal journey of overcoming rejection, explores how rejection often begins with a wound and grows into a pattern of lies, and points to the hope found in Christ's love and acceptance. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and practical steps of forgiveness, renewing the mind, and embracing God's truth, this message encourages us to reject the lies of the enemy and live confidently as God's chosen, loved, and adopted children. City Church is a church in Charlotte, North Carolina, where we desire to see people encounter God and become the light of Christ. Learn more at citychurchcharlotte.org.

In this message, Mark explores how pride can quietly shape our attitudes, decisions, and dependence on ourselves rather than on God. Through personal stories from his childhood, his journey into ministry, and biblical teaching from James 4:6, he explains how pride often appears as self sufficiency, self righteousness, and self protection. He challenges listeners to honestly identify areas of pride, repent, renounce the spirit of mammon, and intentionally practice dependence on God, reminding us that God gives grace to the humble and that true freedom begins with surrendering every area of our lives to Christ. To learn more about City Church Charlotte, visit citychurchcharlotte.org.

In this message from City Church's Freedom Conference, Ken Grenfell teaches that lasting transformation and a fruitful Christian life are only possible through the work of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from John 14 through 20 and Acts 2, he explains who the Holy Spirit is, the difference between receiving the Holy Spirit at new birth and being empowered by the Holy Spirit for service, and how the Spirit leads, teaches, strengthens, and equips every believer to fulfill God's purpose. Through biblical examples and personal testimony, he emphasizes that spiritual growth, effective ministry, and lasting change all flow from intimacy with the Holy Spirit rather than human effort. Join us at City Church Charlotte in person or online, and learn more at citychurchcharlotte.org.

In this episode from the Freedom Conference, Ken Grenfell explores the different kinds of fear found in Scripture, distinguishing between the fear of the Lord, the fear of man, and what he describes as satanic fear. Through Isaiah 43 and Romans 8, he explains how fear can become a pattern that robs us of faith and identity, while emphasizing that our identity in Christ is the key to overcoming fear. Ken also shares a powerful testimony of a woman who lived with debilitating fear for 18 years after surviving a church attack, only to experience freedom through the love of Jesus and prayer. This message offers biblical encouragement for anyone longing to break free from fear and walk confidently in the freedom Christ provides. Learn more about City Church Charlotte and join us for an upcoming service at citychurchcharlotte.org.

In this message, we explore the victory Jesus secured through His death and resurrection and what it means to live from our new identity in Christ. Through passages from Ephesians, 2 Timothy, Hebrews, Romans, and 1 Peter, this teaching explains how believers have been set free from the penalty and power of sin, the curse of the law, and the dominion of darkness. It also unpacks the relationship between the spirit, soul, and body, showing how spiritual growth and sanctification happen as we walk with Jesus, renew our minds through God's Word, listen to His voice, and respond in obedience. With practical illustrations and personal testimony, this message encourages every believer to reject condemnation, embrace God's grace, and experience the freedom and transformation that Christ has already made available. To learn more about City Church Charlotte, visit citychurchcharlotte.org.

What does it really mean to be a disciple of Jesus? In this episode, Mark and Steve begin a new series on individual discipleship by exploring how Jesus formed people through relationship rather than simply through programs or information. They unpack the rabbi culture behind Jesus' invitation to "follow me," showing how discipleship is a personal journey of walking with Christ, being transformed into His likeness, and learning to bring His kingdom into everyday life. Together they discuss how God calls ordinary people, equips those He calls, and invites every believer to invest in others just as Christ has invested in them. Learn more about City Church Charlotte and join us at citychurchcharlotte.org.

What if one of the greatest keys to growth is learning when to step aside and create space for someone else? In this special message, we explore the surprising leadership lesson found in the Great Commission when Jesus entrusted His disciples with a monumental mission and then left, empowering them to carry it forward. Through the challenge to "use the left," this episode encourages believers to embrace multiplication over control, see potential in others, develop new leaders, and view serving as an opportunity rather than a burden. Discover practical principles for raising up disciples, making room for others to step into their calling, and helping the church grow through intentional empowerment. City Church Charlotte exists to help people encounter God and become the light of Christ. Learn more at citychurchcharlotte.org.

In this episode, Mark and Steve discuss why a teachable heart is one of the most important qualities of effective leadership and discipleship. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, they explore how wise leaders remain humble, eager to learn, quick to listen, and willing to receive correction throughout every season of life. The conversation highlights the connection between humility and growth, the importance of asking good questions, learning from mentors, peers, younger leaders, and even critics, and how a lifelong commitment to learning keeps leaders fruitful and effective. They also reflect on the example of Jesus, the value of maintaining a soft heart before God, and the role of accountability, self-evaluation, and continual growth in becoming a faithful disciple maker. At City Church, we want to see people encounter God and become the light of Christ. To learn more about City Church Charlotte, visit citychurchcharlotte.org.