On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a timely and faith-filled message on how believers should respond to rapid global change, from artificial intelligence and technological acceleration to geopolitical uncertainty. Beginning in Mark 16, he reminds us that healing and breakthrough often unfold progressively, calling the church to practice persistent faith that clings to God’s Word even when circumstances feel louder than truth.

Shifting to the future, Pastor Bo addresses AI and economic shifts, as well as potential disruption—not to stir fear, but to anchor confidence in God’s sovereignty. Through biblical imagery spanning Genesis to Revelation, he paints a powerful reminder: heaven is not anxious, God is not scrambling, and the throne is not shaken. Pastor Mo closes with a prophetic encouragement to “be like trees”, deeply rooted, planted in the house of the Lord, and flourishing in every season. In a world of disruption, believers are called to stand firm, stay discerning, and move forward boldly, confessing that no matter what the future holds, God’s people will not fear—they will flourish.

(00:00) How Should Believers Respond to AI and Global Change?
(06:40) Practicing Persistent Faith
(16:50) The Rise of AI and the Question of the Future
(24:40) Heaven Is Not Nervous
(31:00) Be Like a Tree: Rooted and Planted
(37:00) Guarding Against Deception and Spiritual Stupor
(45:40) A Confession of Faith for the Days Ahead

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Through vivid biblical illustrations—from Moses striking the rock to the prodigal son—Pastor Mo reframes the gospel as grace-first intimacy. God’s love isn’t increased by your output, and obedience flows from identity, not insecurity. He warns against “professional intimacy” with God—doing all the right things while keeping the heart distant—and calls the church back to childlike trust, quick obedience, and living for an audience of One.

(05:20) Worship: Remembering God’s Goodness
(33:22) Weather, Worship, and Why We Gather
(37:21) Don’t Be a Professional Christian
(46:35) Moses and the Rock: Don’t Add to Jesus’ Finished Work
(56:18) Garbage-Man Religion vs. Childlike Intimacy
(01:07:28) Living for Applause vs. Audience of One
(01:20:05) Obey Quickly, Especially in Secret
(01:29:42) Stop Performing, Start Pursuing

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On today's episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo casts vision for 2026 as a year shaped by mindset—what we truly believe in our hearts about ourselves, our future, and our identity in Christ. Drawing from Proverbs and Colossians, he reminds us that right believing leads to right living, and that a deep understanding of the New Covenant is the key to spiritual confidence, stability, and freedom.

(00:00) Your 2026 Will Follow Your Thinking
(01:10) Why “Leapfrogging” Stalls Growth
(04:40) Discernment Without Cynicism
(28:15) The New Covenant, Right Believing, and an Unbreakable Agreement
(46:00) Receiving Promises Without Self-Disqualification
(1:07:30) Communion as Covenant Reaffirmation

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On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a timely and countercultural word for 2026: faith doesn’t hustle—it rests. Drawing from a moment of worship in Belize sparked by Jason Upton’s “Jacob’s Dream,” Pastor Bo unpacks the story of Jacob as the blueprint for modern striving—until God breaks his self-sufficiency and teaches him to lean. Anchored in Psalm 127, this message reframes rest as active trust, where fruitfulness flows not from frantic effort but from peace-filled obedience. This episode calls us to make 2026 the year of choosing the “one thing”: sitting at Jesus’ feet and letting God put His super on our natural.

(00:00) Faith Lists Without Being Ruled by the List
(04:50) Kindness, Timing, and Setting Up the Message
(08:19) Wrestling God, the “Crutch,” and Learning to Lean
(15:46) The Highest Level of Faith Is Rest
(24:38) Rest from Religious Striving
(37:09) Scriptures for Rest
(42:39) Gideon, Elijah, and the Strength That Comes Through Rest
(51:34) Praying into 2026

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On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, we kick off 2026 with a powerful call to build a life that lasts. Preaching from Matthew 7, guest speaker Nathaniel Saint-Eloi reminds us that storms come to everyone—but only the life built on Jesus, the Rock, will stand. The message lays out three prophetic keys for the year ahead: don’t build on resolutions, build on revelation; don’t build on vibes, build on vision; and don’t build on fake news, build on the Good News. With scriptures from Matthew 16, Proverbs 29, Hebrews 11, and more, this sermon stirs faith, sharpens identity, and casts a vision for a life rooted in Christ. The episode ends with a beautiful moment of surrender, as many respond in prayer and salvation.

(00:00) Opening Exhortation
(04:55) Sermon on the Mount and Jesus’ “Final Point”
(10:40) Don’t Build on Sand
(16:40) Revelation Builds Expansion
(24:52) Vibes vs. Vision
(39:03) Building for a Storm You Haven’t Seen Yet
(42:58) Fake News vs. Good News
(52:08) Invitation: Start 2026 on the Rock

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On this year-end episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Mohamed brings a timely word of vision and gratitude, anchored in Isaiah 6. In a year marked by uncertainty, Isaiah saw something that changed everything: the Lord, high and lifted up. When we see God clearly, we can walk into any season—good, bad, or uncertain—with confidence. Pastor Mohamed challenges us to trade performance-based Christianity for faith-filled obedience, reminding us that our steps reveal what we really believe. From testimonies of healing and abundance to powerful moments of salvation, baptisms, and community outreach, this episode celebrates all God has done through CityLight in 2025.

(00:00) Seeing the Lord removes fear
(04:29) Fear drives Isaiah to the temple
(06:05) “Manifested abundance” and keeping your eyes on Him
(10:02) Testimony: unexpected provision and gratitude
(16:54) Entering 2026: God is unmoved and present
(20:26) Healing Rooms testimonies
(25:17) Volunteers celebrated and honored
(35:25) Giving as worship and First Fruits update

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