In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Nathaniel St. Eloi kicks off a two-part series, "How to Prosper in Famine," teaching from Genesis 12–13. He shows how Abraham's blessing was tied to obedience and location, not circumstance—and how fleeing to Egypt instead of trusting God in Canaan cost him dearly. Through a powerful testimony of sacrificial giving, Nathaniel challenges listeners to stay faithful where God has planted them and declares that the famine many feel is over.  

00:00 Introduction: Obedience Unlocks Favor and Blessing
01:12 Welcome and the Knicks Championship Celebration
02:13 How to Prosper in Famine: The Message Begins
03:11 Kingdom Citizens Are Not Subject to This World's System
04:21 Genesis 12: The Law of First Mention and Famine
05:49 Abraham's Promise and the Unexpected Famine
12:29 The Danger of Going Down to Egypt
15:26 The Blessing Is on the Man, Not the Land
16:30 Kelly's Testimony: Doubling the Tithe and Doubling the Income
19:06 Don't Drag Lot Along: Not Everyone Will Understand Your Revelation
20:51 The Grass Is Greener Where the Holy Spirit Calls You
23:23 Abraham's Worst Mistake in Egypt
26:45 Genesis 13: Abraham Returns and Becomes Very Rich
28:18 Prophetic Declaration: Your Famine Is Over
29:35 Be Where God Wants You to Be
32:08 Psalm 37: Satisfied in the Days of Famine
33:39 Prayer for Unlocking Doors and Million Dollar Ideas
34:55 The Widow of Zarephath: Give God First in Famine
37:26 Challenge to Give More: Activating Faith Through Obedience
39:15 Offering Time and Prayer for Supernatural Blessing
42:38 Altar Call: Jumping in the River with God

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In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo continues his teaching on the baptism of the Holy Spirit by exploring why the early Church placed such a strong emphasis on living a Spirit-filled life. Looking through the book of Acts, he explains that the Holy Spirit is not an optional part of the Christian experience but the source of supernatural power, boldness, and transformation for every believer. Pastor Bo also addresses common misconceptions that have caused many Christians to keep the Holy Spirit at arm's length, encouraging listeners to pursue a genuine relationship with Him rather than settling for powerless religion. Whether you're seeking the baptism of the Holy Spirit or longing to experience more of God's presence, this message offers a biblical invitation to embrace the life Jesus intended.

00:00 Introduction: Power When the Holy Spirit Comes
00:44 Welcome and Opening the Heart to God's Anointing
02:38 Taking the Spook Out of Speaking in Tongues
03:38 Don't Be Anti-Christ: Embracing the Anointing
06:27 Why Church Needs the Supernatural
08:14 Expecting God's Surprises and Suddenlies
21:58 The Day of Pentecost: 120 Filled in the Upper Room
23:18 Cultural Christianity vs Spirit-Filled Life
25:40 Removing Self-Imposed Boundaries in Prayer
26:51 Don't Let Flakes Keep You From the Holy Spirit
28:47 Breaking Free From Swampy Stuckness
30:24 Acts 8: Peter and John Sent to Samaria
32:50 Releasing Bitterness and Chemical Addiction
34:24 Acts 19: Did You Receive the Holy Spirit?
37:27 Speaking in Tongues: Uncovering Mysteries
39:51 Worship and Yielding to the Holy Spirit

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This week on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo explores the biblical purpose and power of speaking in tongues, separating common misconceptions from what Scripture actually teaches. Walking through Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 14, Ephesians 2, and the book of Acts, he explains how praying in the Spirit strengthens believers, aligns them with God's will, and opens the door to greater spiritual discernment and supernatural living. Rather than presenting the baptism in the Holy Spirit as something strange or reserved for a select few, Pastor Bo shows it to be a gift Jesus intended for every believer. This practical and encouraging message invites listeners to pursue a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit, embrace the benefits of praying in the Spirit, and confidently step into the abundant life God has prepared for them.

00:00 Introduction: Pursuing Jesus With Everything
00:26 Welcome and Summer in New York City
01:43 The Azusa Street Revival and Speaking in Tongues
03:06 Taking the Spook Out of Speaking in Tongues
04:03 Biblical Evidence: Acts and the Manifestation
05:11 Don't Let Weird People Turn You Off
07:11 Romans 8: Praying When You Don't Know How
11:38 Bypassing Your Anxious Mind
08:03 The Doorway to the Supernatural
14:10 How to Receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
18:37 All Things Work Together for Good
23:23 1 Corinthians 2: Praying Out the Mysteries
24:53 The 18-Inch Ascent: From Spirit to Mind
26:10 Read the Next Verse: Context Matters
28:14 Knowing What Has Been Freely Given
32:43 Edifying Yourself and Giving Thanks Well
20:29 Spirit-Filled Churches Are Alive and Growing
35:00 Ephesians 2:10: God's Prearranged Path
37:12 Living the Good Life God Planned
41:39 Receiving What God Already Gave
44:55 1 Corinthians 14: Understanding Your Prayer Language
46:17 Praying in Tongues Edifies You
48:30 Most Holy Faith: Believing Without Understanding
51:08 Wisdom in Corporate Worship Settings
52:26 Altar Call: Receive the Holy Spirit Today

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In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Mo challenges believers to develop an eternal perspective that shapes their everyday decisions. Teaching from Jesus’ parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16, he explains that while the steward was not commended for his dishonesty, he was praised for preparing wisely for what lay ahead. Pastor Mo encourages listeners to use their time, resources, influence, and opportunities to invest in God’s kingdom rather than temporary pursuits, reminding them that earthly faithfulness prepares believers for eternal reward. 

00:00 Introduction: The Divine Exchange
00:45 Welcome and God's Track Record
02:18 Summer Discipleship and The Reset Book
03:37 An Eternal State of Mind: The Parable Begins
04:24 The Unjust Steward: Reading Luke 16
07:20 Why Was the Dishonest Manager Praised?
08:13 Forward Thinking: Preparing for What's Next
13:14 Treasure Traffic: Where Your Heart Really Is
18:07 Recognizing Your Worth in Christ
22:17 Jesus Is Not Telling You to Be Dishonest
23:10 Faithfulness in Small Things
24:04 You Cannot Serve Two Masters
25:57 Be Excellent in Everything You Do
29:10 The Gospel: Why We Need Jesus
32:06 Eternal Life Has Already Started
33:18 Four Practical Ways to Cultivate an Eternal Mindset
37:01 The Holy Spirit Guides in Every Area
39:04 Putting God First Brings Balance
40:28 Conclusion: Living With Eternity in View
41:47 Altar Call: Receiving Jesus

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This week on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo explores one of God's most overlooked attributes: His mercy. Drawing from Hebrews, Luke, Psalms, and the life of David, he explains the difference between grace and mercy, revealing how God's mercy shields believers from what they truly deserve. Through practical biblical teaching, Pastor Bo shares five ways to position yourself to receive God's mercy—including showing mercy to others, living by faith, walking in humility, cultivating a lifestyle of worship, and living with generosity. Above all, this message is an invitation to stop striving in your own strength and confidently throw yourself upon the kindness, gentleness, and unfailing mercy of God.

00:00 Introduction: Losing Control to Walk on Water
01:15 The Heavenly Court System: Satan's Accusations
04:14 Understanding Mercy vs Grace
08:15 God Delights in Mercy
10:56 Activator 1: Be Merciful to Others
14:14 The Danger of Bitterness and Unforgiveness
18:15 Activator 2: Faith in God's Mercy
21:18 The Pink Panther Illustration: God's Invisible Protection
22:17 Activator 3: Humility and Dependence on God
25:20 The Pharisee and Tax Collector: A Study in Humility
29:09 Activator 4: Praise and Worship
31:19 Jehoshaphat's Battle: Worship as Warfare
37:50 Reckless Worship: Forgetting About Being Cool
40:03 Activator 5: Generosity and Giving
42:22 CityLight's COVID Story: Mercy in Crisis
48:06 God Will Not Abandon the Cheerful Giver

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In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Mo delivers a challenging message from James 2 that confronts the difference between merely believing in God and truly following Jesus. Exploring what he calls "demon faith," he explains that genuine faith is more than right doctrine—it produces a life of obedience, surrender, and discipleship. Through practical illustrations, biblical teaching, and personal stories, Pastor Mo invites listeners to move beyond comfortable Christianity into a living relationship with Christ that transforms every decision and points to one ultimate ambition: hearing Jesus say, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

00:00 Welcome and the Spectacle of God
02:35 Demon Faith: The Dangerous Truth About Mere Belief
08:46 The Barber Shop Story: When Scripture Confronts Your Life
17:17 True Faith Produces Action: Abraham's Example
18:48 Marriage Illustration: The Evidence of Union
27:28 The Alarm Clock Moment: Conviction and Alignment
33:55 True Ambition: Living for an Audience of One
36:18 The Cost of Discipleship: Taking Up Your Cross Daily
48:02 The Narrow Gate and Eternal Reward
51:25 Altar Call: Help Us Follow Jesus

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In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, guest speaker Pastor Joe shares a heartfelt message from John 3, using the story of Nicodemus to explore what it truly means to know God. Challenging listeners to look beyond religious activity, outward performance, and appearances, he reminds believers that God is far more interested in who we are becoming than simply what we do. Through biblical teaching, personal testimony, and practical encouragement, Pastor Joe calls the church to embrace their identity as children of God, pursue genuine transformation through the new birth, and become a blessing to those around them—even those the world might consider enemies. 

00:00 Introduction: True Friends Stand at the Cross
01:15 Welcome and Gratitude for City Light NYC
03:03 The Power of Worship and Ministry Beginnings
03:56 Planting the First Church in Montenegro
06:14 A Divine Wake-Up Call: The Message Changes
07:22 Among the Pharisees There Was a Man
09:36 John the Beloved: The Only Man at the Cross
16:28 Finding Friends Among Unexpected Places
19:12 What Defines a True Friend and True Man
21:38 The Crisis of Manhood in the 21st Century
25:26 Nicodemus Comes to Jesus by Night
26:17 Sadducees vs Pharisees and Modern Religion
30:29 It's Not What You Do But Who You Are
33:04 From Caterpillar to Butterfly: A Testimony of Transformation
34:48 Closing: We Are Children of God

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In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo explores a powerful biblical paradox: the pathway to God’s strength begins with acknowledging our weakness. Drawing from the lives of Moses, Jacob, Paul, and others, he shows how self-sufficiency can become one of the greatest obstacles to experiencing God’s power, while humility and dependence position believers for breakthrough. Through practical teaching, personal stories, and Scripture, Pastor Bo encourages listeners to stop hiding their weaknesses, bring their needs honestly before God, and discover the freedom that comes from relying on His grace rather than their own strength.

00:00 Introduction: Stop Having Confidence in the Flesh
00:26 Welcome and Opening the Heart to God's Anointing
03:47 Biblical Pattern: Moses and Acting in the Flesh
06:54 Jacob's Limp: A Reminder to Rely on God
08:22 The Tension: Victorious Yet Weak
11:36 Paul's Resume and Counting It as Trash
14:49 The Montenegrin Story: Cultural Pride and Self-Sufficiency
23:59 Revelation 3: The Laodicean Church's Lukewarmness
30:20 2 Corinthians 12: Paul's Thorn in the Flesh
32:21 The Sabbatical Story: God Comes Through in Weakness
34:12 Acting on Weakness: From Thought to Action
36:27 The Power of Presenting Weakness to God
46:38 Luke 18: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
44:22 Mephibosheth: Covenant Kindness at the King's Table
49:27 Closing Prayer and Altar Call

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Today on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo shares a timely message on one of the greatest dangers facing every believer: spiritual drift. Using Scripture, personal stories, and practical encouragement, he reminds listeners that people rarely walk away from God overnight—instead, faith often cools gradually through distraction, neglect, and misplaced priorities.

00:00 Introduction: The Danger of Spiritual Drift
03:14 Welcome and Volunteer Appreciation
06:25 Summer Life Groups and Staying Connected
07:24 The Floaty Story: Understanding Drift
12:07 Entropy and the Battle Against Decline
14:40 Paul's Example: Finishing Strong
23:33 Spiritual Health Checklist Part 1: Giving and Forgiveness
31:44 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
41:12 Spiritual Health Checklist Part 2: Burden for the Lost
45:29 Spiritual Health Checklist Part 3: Closeness to God and What Excites Us
51:36 Looking Ahead: Five-Year Trajectory
53:01 Communion: Partaking of Jesus for Wholeness

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In today's episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, guest speaker Pastor Maurice Johnson delivers an encouraging and faith-filled message on the power of choosing God's perspective in a world saturated with negativity. Drawing from Psalm 145, the teachings of Jesus, and the story of David and Goliath, Pastor Maurice challenges believers to intentionally "plug into the positive" by focusing on God's goodness, promises, and covenant rather than being ruled by circumstances, fear, or the constant negativity of the culture around them. 

00:00 Introduction: God's Heart and Mercy
01:35 Welcome and Worship Declaration
05:08 Plugging Into the Positive
08:06 The Power of Your Words
13:20 Jesus Desires Mercy Not Sacrifice
16:30 David's Covenant Mindset vs the Army's Fear
21:56 David Confronts Goliath
31:04 Running Toward Your Problems
32:15 Cutting Off the Head of Your Problems
34:56 Altar Call and Testimonies of Provision

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