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On today's episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a passionate and conviction-filled message on the necessity of encountering the Holy Spirit. Building on the foundation of the resurrection, he points to Jesus’ words in Acts 1:8—reminding us that Christianity was never meant to be lived without power. Without the Holy Spirit, faith becomes form without transformation. Through powerful biblical examples like Zacchaeus and the woman with the issue of blood, Pastor Bo highlights that God responds to hunger, humility, and desperation—not comfort or reputation. He contrasts Spirit-filled faith with performative Christianity, calling the church back to genuine encounters that change lives from the inside out. Drawing from revival history—including the Great Awakenings and Azusa Street—and the dramatic conversion of Charles Finney, this message reinforces that faith is not just intellectual, but deeply experiential. Every believer has a birthright to encounter God personally. The episode closes with a strong call to pursue God intentionally, reject pride, and position yourself for fresh encounters that bring real transformation.(00:00) The Danger of Image Over Encounter(01:05) The Resurrection and Historical Evidence(04:17) Why the Holy Spirit Is Essential to Christianity(06:00) Religion vs Power: Form Without Transformation(11:01) The Birth of the Church and Pentecost(19:00) Revival, Morality, and Cultural Transformation(25:00) The Necessity of Personal Encounter with God(29:00) Charles Finney’s Conversion and Encounter(38:00) Manifestations of the Holy Spirit Explained(47:00) Impartation and the Power of Association(55:00) Call to Hunger, Prayer, and Surrenderhttps://citylightnyc.com/   

On this Resurrection Sunday episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a powerful and evangelistic message on the meaning and reality of Jesus’ resurrection. Walking through John 20, he brings the empty tomb to life—highlighting Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Christ, the significance of the folded grave cloth, and the deeply personal moment when Jesus calls her by name. The resurrection, he emphasizes, is not just a historical event to celebrate, but a present reality that reveals Christ’s victory over sin and death.The message builds to a clear and compelling invitation to salvation, emphasizing that no one can earn their way to God and that only Jesus provides the perfect sacrifice for eternal life. Pastor Bo closes with a hopeful reminder that the resurrection is not only a promise of life after death, but a source of victory, help, and hope in our lives today.(00:00) A Saviour for Those Who Cannot Save Themselves (00:26) Opening the Resurrection Account in John 20 (03:00) The Messiness of Faith and the Faithfulness of God (06:16) The Empty Tomb, the Folded Cloth, and Mary’s Encounter with Jesus (10:46) Christ the High Priest and the Accepted Sacrifice (19:18) The New Birth and Why You Must Be Born Again (25:07) Eternal Life, Human Need, and the Perfect Saviour (32:43) Invitation to Salvation and Prayer of Response (37:11) Resurrection Victory for Life Right Nowhttps://citylightnyc.com/     

On today's episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo tackles one of the most avoided topics in church — money. He reminds us that Jesus talked about money more than heaven and hell combined, so why are we so squeamish about it? With American households drowning in nearly $18 trillion in debt, Pastor Bo makes the case that staying silent isn't holiness, it's negligence. Drawing from Scripture, he dismantles the lie that money is evil, unpacks the real meaning of 1 Timothy 6:10, and shows that true generosity — not poverty — is the mark of a heart set free. If you've ever felt guilty for wanting financial freedom, this message will change the way you think about money, faith, and what it really means to put God first.(00:00) Breaking Financial Limitations Through Faith (03:00) “Money Answers Everything” – Biblical Perspective (07:00) Anxiety, Peace, and Biblical Prosperity (10:30) Generosity as a Test of the Heart (15:30) Jesus’ Provision Miracles and Overflow (19:00) God Takes Pleasure in Your Prosperity (23:30) Feeding Yourself the Word of God (27:00) Was Jesus Poor? Examining the Evidence (33:00) The Anointing as a Magnet for Provision (35:00) Giving, Abundance, and the Power of Godhttps://citylightnyc.com/   

 What happens when you get out of Egypt, but Egypt hasn't gotten out of you? Pastor Bo opens this week’s message in John 11 with the resurrection of Lazarus — raised from the dead, but still wrapped in grave clothes — as a vivid picture of what it looks like to be saved but spiritually stuck. Drawing from Romans 12:2 and the Israelites' wild detour into idol worship just days after witnessing the Red Sea split open, Pastor Bo delivers a funny, fiery, and deeply practical message on why real transformation requires more than a conversion moment. It takes a renewing of the mind — and a decision to stop letting the world do the brainwashing for you.(00:00) From Grave Clothes to Freedom (04:13) God Wants More Than Partial Freedom (09:10) Israel Delivered but Still Thinking Like Egypt (15:41) Holy Brainwashing and Rejecting Worldly Influence (21:26) Learning to Renounce and Resist the Enemy (29:45) Jesus’ Model for Rebuking the Enemy (40:35) Thoughts, Strongholds, and Casting Down Lies (47:36) Practical Ways to Renew Your Mind (54:26) Praise and Worship as Spiritual Warfarehttps://citylightnyc.com/   

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo Jancic calls believers to develop a deep hunger for truth in a world increasingly shaped by deception, distraction, and competing narratives. Building on the theme of the “sons of Issachar,” the message urges believers to understand the times they are living in—not through passive media consumption, but through intentional, Scripture-rooted discernment. Pastor Bo cautions against blindly accepting cultural narratives and emphasizes that identity is not found in political, cultural, or ethnic affiliations, but in Christ alone. Ultimately, this episode is a call to spiritual alertness and courage—encouraging believers to pursue truth at all costs and live with clarity, conviction, and unwavering faith.(00:00) Hunger for Truth vs. Comfortable Lies (03:31) The Holy Spirit Speaks Personally to Each Individual (05:42) A Life Changed by the Gospel (09:36) Sons of Issachar: Understanding the Times (13:24) Guarding Against Self-Deception (18:01) Cultural Ideologies & Biblical Discernment (24:53) Recap of Key “Isms” Affecting Society (30:02) Navigating Complex Global & Theological Issues (36:09) Identity, Israel, and Biblical Interpretation (41:28) Historical Context & Biblical Fulfillment (47:52) Final Reflections on Truth and Discernmenthttps://citylightnyc.com/   

Today on the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo calls believers to cultivate the discernment of the “sons of Issachar”—those who understood the times and knew what God’s people should do. Drawing from 1 Chronicles, he challenges the church to recognize the cultural and ideological currents shaping society and to respond not with fear or reaction, but with wisdom grounded in Scripture. Addressing topics such as critical theory, globalism, and modern cultural ideologies, Pastor Bo frames these shifts within a broader spiritual lens. He reminds listeners that the church’s primary identity is not political or ethnic, but rooted in Christ.  The message calls believers to stay spiritually alert, think critically about cultural messaging, and prioritize biblical truth above every competing narrative. (00:00) Understanding the times like the sons of Issachar (03:30) Discernment and recognizing cultural shifts (07:00) Spiritual blindness and media influence (12:00) Cultural division and the danger of ethnic rivalry (17:00) Immigration, national identity, and unity in Christ (22:00) Ethnic conflict as a sign of the times (27:00) Globalism and concerns about centralized authority (34:00) Media messaging and cultural programming (41:00) National identity and teaching history (47:00) Feminism, family structure, and cultural changehttps://citylightnyc.com/ 

When life gets hard, faith isn’t meant to disappear—it’s meant to deepen. In this message, Pastor Bo shares practical and biblical wisdom on how to walk through difficult seasons without losing heart. Trials are not foreign to faith—they are often the very fire that forms it. Through personal testimony from the early challenges of planting CityLight Church, Pastor Bo shows how seasons of pressure can actually expand our capacity for what God wants to do in and through us.This message encourages believers to fix their eyes on Jesus, guard their minds, refuse isolation, and surrender the outcome to God. With honesty and encouragement, Pastor Bo reminds listeners that setbacks don’t define them—their identity as children of God does. Hard times may shake us, but with faith, community, and perseverance, they can also shape us into stronger, steadier followers of Christ.(00:00) Introduction and prayer for nations(04:01) The importance of spiritual discernment(07:52) Why hardship is part of the Christian life(11:03) Understanding the source of suffering(14:00) Growth and spiritual capacity through trials(16:27) Fixing our eyes on Jesus during difficulty(22:22) Guarding the mind against destructive thoughts(27:08) Speaking God’s truth in anxious moments(33:04) The danger of isolation during hardship(38:54) Trusting God with outcomeshttps://citylightnyc.com/ 

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 Aheadhttps://citylightnyc.com/ 

Today on the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Mohamed and the CityLight team share powerful testimonies from their recent mission trip to Guatemala. Anchored in 1 Samuel 30, the message reminds us that those who stay with the baggage share equally in the reward with those who go into battle—meaning every giver, prayer partner, and supporter is a missionary.   Whether stepping onto a plane or stepping into a conversation at work, obedience unlocks breakthrough. The gospel is too good to hide and whether in Guatemala or Queens, every believer shares in the mission.(00:00) Sharing in the Reward of the Mission (04:00) Every Dollar Advances the Gospel (12:29) Healing, Freedom, and Words of Knowledge (18:20) Personal Breakthrough Through Obedience (25:06) The Gospel Overcomes Fear and Language Barriers (33:50) Saying Yes and Stepping Into God’s Will (46:18) The Gospel Is Too Good to Hidehttps://citylightnyc.com/ 

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Mo confronts a subtle but dangerous drift in modern Christianity: turning relationship into performance. After a powerful time of worship centered on remembering God’s goodness, the message challenges the “professional Christian” mindset—the belief that spiritual disciplines earn closeness, favor, or validation from God. 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 Pursuinghttps://citylightnyc.com/ 

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 Reaffirmationhttps://citylightnyc.com/ 

What if the quality of your life is directly connected to the level of honor you walk in? In this powerful episode, we unpack how honor isn’t just good manners—it’s a spiritual principle that unlocks God’s rewards. Drawing from Ephesians 6, Hebrews 11, and the words of Jesus Himself, we why God attaches blessings to honoring parents, leaders, and His order.If you want to step into a fuller measure of God’s blessing, learn how your words shape your world, and position yourself for a full reward, this episode will challenge, inspire, and realign your heart toward a life of honor.(00:00) Honor as the Gateway to the Miraculous (05:16) Defining Honor vs Respect (10:57) God as Rewarder (15:45) Dishonour Blocks Access (29:04) Three Reward Levels (39:05) Rewards by Levels of Honor (43:16) Syrophoenician Woman—Honor Unlocks Deliverance (52:33) Practical Ways to Honor Leaders (1:07:06) Covering vs Exposing https://citylightnyc.com/ 

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 2026https://citylightnyc.com/ 

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 Rockhttps://citylightnyc.com/ 

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 https://citylightnyc.com/