Thanks for joining us as we continue our series Our Church, exploring what it looks like to live as disciples of Jesus and make an eternal impact with our time, talents, and resources. In this sermon, we'll focus on the spiritual discipline of generosity—discovering how the way we use what God has given us reveals whose Kingdom we really belong to.

This week on the Iowa City Church sermon podcast, we continue our Our Church series with a message called "Shaped for a Purpose." In this sermon, we explore how God has uniquely designed each of us—through our Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences—to live a life of meaningful service. When we discover our SHAPE, we begin to understand the specific calling God has placed on our lives.

You'll hear how Jesus modeled purposeful service and why embracing the way God crafted you leads to deeper joy, clearer direction, and a more vibrant faith. The big idea of the message is simple but powerful: "Discover your SHAPE, boldly embrace your calling, and experience the joy of living on purpose with Jesus."

If you're longing to understand how God can use your everyday life to make a real difference, this is a message you won't want to miss. Tune in and be encouraged to step into the purpose God created you for.

In this episode of the Iowa City Church Podcast, we continue our Our Church series by focusing on one of the most vital yet often misunderstood spiritual disciplines—repentance. Repentance isn't just a one-time decision to follow Jesus; it's a daily practice of turning our hearts back to Him so that His Spirit can shape us into His likeness.

As followers of Jesus, we're called to holiness—a life set apart for God. That transformation happens as we regularly recognize our sin, confess it, and return to Christ's grace. In this message, we'll explore how repentance leads not to guilt or shame, but to renewal, restoration, and growth in Christlikeness.

🎧 Listen to this week's message to learn how to practice repentance in your everyday life through honest confession, community accountability, and the Lord's Supper—a rhythm that continually draws us back to the cross. Be encouraged and challenged by this powerful truth: holiness grows where repentance is practiced.

Created to Worship Worship isn't just something we do on Sundays—it's a way of life that centers our hearts on God's greatness and reminds us who we are in Christ. In this message, Daniel McCoy helps us explore what it means to worship "in spirit and in truth" and how this rhythm of worship transforms our daily walk with Jesus. Whether you're a longtime believer or simply curious about following Christ, this teaching is a powerful reminder that we were created to worship—and when we do, God meets us in ways that renew and strengthen our souls.

From our "Our Church" series at Iowa City Church.

Abiding in Prayer Life can sometimes feel like we're paddling hard against the wind—trying our best but getting nowhere. Yet God never intended for us to move through life on our own strength. In this message, Pastor Tom reminds us that prayer is how we lift the sails of our hearts to catch the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Discover how to move from striving to abiding, and experience the peace and strength that come when we stop paddling and start praying.

From our "Our Church" series at Iowa City Church.

🎙️ Sermon Podcast: "The Lord's Supper" — Part 7 of Our Church

This week at Iowa City Church, we're focusing on one of the most meaningful practices Jesus gave His followers — the Lord's Supper. In this message, we'll discover why this sacred meal is central to our worship and how it helps us remember Jesus' sacrifice, renew our relationship with Him, and unite as one body.

Whether you've been walking with Jesus for years or are just beginning to explore faith, this message will remind you of the grace that saves and sustains us. Join us as we open God's Word, lift our voices in praise, and reflect on the beauty of Communion together as a family of faith.

🕘 Recorded live at Iowa City Church — 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. services

We're diving into one of the most important parts of following Jesus — sharing the good news. Jesus calls us to be sowers of the gospel, but many of us wonder where to start or how to do it naturally. In this message, we'll unpack what it means to be a "sower" in today's world and how everyday moments — conversations, acts of kindness, and relationships — can become powerful opportunities for God to work through us.

You'll also discover two simple, practical tools to help you share your faith with confidence and authenticity — no pressure, no awkwardness, just real conversations that point people to Jesus.

Whether you've been following Christ for years or you're just beginning to share your faith, this message will encourage and equip you to join God's mission right here in Iowa City and beyond. 🌱

In this teaching from Iowa City Church we'll begin learning together how to share the gospel in simple, everyday ways. The first step isn't complicated—it's prayer. Before we talk about Jesus with anyone, we can begin by praying for them, asking God to open doors and prepare their hearts. Prayer is something we can all do, and it's where sharing the good news really begins. To learn more, give a listen to part four of Our Church.

In this episode, we continue our fall teaching series Our Church, where we're looking closely at who we are, what we believe, and how we live as a Jesus church in Iowa City. Each week has been about going deeper into what really defines us as God's people.

In this sermon, we'll talk about one of the most powerful and defining moments in a Christian's life: baptism. Baptism isn't just a ritual or a tradition—it's the moment of clarity where we declare, without question, our allegiance to Jesus. It's how we draw the line, mark the relationship, and step forward into a new life with Him.

Whether you've been following Jesus for years, or you're still exploring what faith means for you, this message will encourage and challenge you. Give a listen as we discover together what makes baptism such a beautiful and life-changing moment in our walk with Christ.

In this episode of Our Church, we continue exploring what makes the church unique—our purpose, our beliefs, our values, and our mission. This week we dive into what it means to be the light in the darkness, right here in Iowa City.

Jesus gave us a clear mission: love God, love people, and make disciples. It may sound simple, but living it out has the power to transform lives and bring hope where it's needed most. We'll talk about how everyday faith, small acts of love, and living on mission with Jesus can push back the darkness in powerful ways.

If you've ever wondered why the church matters or what role you can play in God's mission, this conversation is for you. Be encouraged, challenged, and inspired to shine the light of Christ in your family, your workplace, and your community.