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Jesus tells his followers not to worry. How can we not only understand this but live it out? Pastor Matthew walks us through Jesus' words, recognizing that there are real things about which we worry, that God knows and meets us in our needs, and that Jesus offers an antidote to our worry. [Matthew 6:19–34] For our reading plan on the Book of Matthew, and weekly questions for reflection, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠christcitydc.org/resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ and select the With Us series graphic. Additional Resources: John Roedel, "My Brain and Heart Divorced" (https://johnroedel.substack.com/p/heart-vs-brain)

Pastor Justin teaches on Matthew 6, where Jesus tells us to avoid the showiness of public prayer, and instead go to our room and shut the door. Jesus invites us to trade our hunger for the rooms of power for the room where God is already with us. For our reading plan on the Book of Matthew, and weekly questions for reflection, visit ⁠⁠⁠christcitydc.org/resources⁠⁠⁠ and select the With Us series graphic. Additional resources: “Prayer,” from The Way of Life series (2026) Series on The Lord’s Prayer (2021)

Pastor Justin invites us into a conversation with special guest Dr. DeSean Dyson, the Director of ReStory US for the Telos Group and the leader of the Mosaic Peacemaking Cohort, to discuss Matthew 5:38-48 and what it means to love our enemies. For our reading plan on the Book of Matthew, and weekly questions for reflection, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠christcitydc.org/resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ and select the With Us series graphic.

Pastor Matthew Watson teaches on Matthew 5:1-12, and how Jesus' Beatitudes turn the world's ideas of winning and losing upside down. For our reading plan on the Book of Matthew, and weekly questions for reflection, visit ⁠⁠⁠christcitydc.org/resources⁠⁠⁠ and select the With Us series graphic.

Continuing our With Us series on the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Andrea teaches on Jesus' three temptations in the wilderness (Matthew 4). The clash between God's kingdom and the tools of empire shows that God is with us not by force, but by presence and invitation. For our reading plan on the Book of Matthew, and weekly questions for reflection, visit ⁠⁠christcitydc.org/resources⁠⁠ and select the With Us series graphic.

Pastor Justin teaches on Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3—a baptizer preparing the way for the Kingdom of Heaven, and a God who gets down into the water alongside us. For our reading plan on the Book of Matthew, and weekly questions for reflection, visit ⁠christcitydc.org/resources⁠ and select the With Us series graphic.

Pastor Andrea starts our new series on the Book of Matthew, With Us, with Chapters 1 and 2, expounding on Jesus' name Emmanuel, and the true meaning of "God with us." For our reading plan on the Book of Matthew and weekly questions for reflection, visit christcitydc.org/resources and select the With Us series graphic.

Pastor Justin closed out our summer series on spiritual practices by reminding us that God always gives us the ability to choose life, no matter what things around us may look like. We also engaged in some practices together—prayer, reflection, play, and more. Visit ⁠christcitydc.org/practices#athome⁠ for more. Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19; John 10:10

Pastor Lisa teaches on the spiritual practice of Sabbath and reminds us to stop, remember, and delight. Scripture references include Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:15, and Isaiah 58:13-14. For helpful resources on the spiritual practices from this series that you can exercise throughout the week, visit ⁠christcitydc.org/practices⁠.

Pastor Matthew Watson teaches how pilgrimage and neighboring are complementary spiritual practices, showing how the places we travel through and the neighborhoods we live in can deepen our connection to God and remind us that He is never far away. For helpful resources on the spiritual practices from this series that you can exercise throughout the week, visit ⁠christcitydc.org/practices⁠.

Pastor Justin shows how the widow's offering in Luke 21 and the radical sharing in Acts 4 teach us that giving and generosity aren't about religious obligation, but instead about what we do with all we've been given. For helpful resources on the spiritual practices from this series that you can exercise throughout the week, visit christcitydc.org/practices.

Pastor Andrea teaches on the book of Habakkuk, revealing lament as an important spiritual practice and showing how we can respond to injustice, even when it seems out of our control. For helpful resources on the spiritual practices from this series that you can exercise throughout the week, visit ⁠christcitydc.org/practices⁠.

Because Jesus held both grief and joy, we don't have to hold either one alone. Grief and celebration are not emotional add-ons to the spiritual life—they are love expressed, and love is the whole law. For helpful resources on the spiritual practices from this series that you can exercise throughout the week, visit ⁠christcitydc.org/practices⁠.

Pastor Watson talks about "play" as a spiritual practice. When we play, it stirs up joy, keeps us present in the moment, and keeps the world’s sharper edges at bay while we enjoy the shared goodness of God’s world. For helpful resources on the spiritual practices from this series that you can exercise throughout the week, visit ⁠christcitydc.org/practices⁠.

Pastor Watson talks about the practice and power of testimony, and gives time for the church to share the stories that have made us grateful of God's enduring love. For helpful resources on the spiritual practices from this series that you can exercise throughout the week, visit ⁠christcitydc.org/practices⁠.