Episodios

  • Embracing Immanuel — God With Us, Part 2

    Embracing Immanuel — God With Us, Part 2
    Dec 30 2025

    On this festive episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo calls us to pursue the presence of God above all else. Pastor Bo emphasizes that God is found by those who seek Him, and that worship, waiting, and receiving are key to cultivating a life saturated with His Spirit. From soaking in God’s presence to receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit, we’re invited to lean into deeper intimacy and spiritual empowerment. Rooted in Psalm 16, this episode will encourage you to step into 2026 with boldness, confidence, and faith for God’s sudden breakthroughs. In His presence is fullness of joy—and that’s what we’re after.

    (00:00) Repentance brings you home
    (06:05) Bringing God your best
    (18:35) Choosing stillness over striving
    (32:54) Jonah’s detour and destiny
    (46:17) Being led step by step
    (50:32) Hearing God in dark seasons
    (55:53) First Fruits and closing prayer

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    1 h y 1 m
  • Embracing Immanuel — God With Us

    Embracing Immanuel — God With Us
    Dec 23 2025
    In this powerful message, we’re reminded that our walk with God has levels—and it doesn’t have to stay bland. Like a soup that needs seasoning, intimacy with God deepens when we spend time in His presence. At the foundation of it all is this truth: God is good—all the time—and He is good to you. He isn’t just a shepherd; He is your Shepherd, eager to bless, heal, and trust you with more as you grow to look like Jesus.

    This sermon challenges us to stop living off someone else’s encounter with God and pursue our own. Drawing from Psalm 63 and the meaning of Immanuel—God with us, we’re called into deeper intimacy, and a hunger for God’s presence that transforms and frees us from bondage. Sometimes that pursuit means stepping outside the norm, guarding your private devotion, and provoking yourself into the miraculous. The invitation is clear: experience daily the power, presence, and covenant-lovingkindness of God—for yourself.

    (00:00) Come out of hiding: healing happens in the light
    (04:10) Promotion from the Lord and why people get stuck
    (14:02) Why God heals first
    (19:51) God’s call to come into the light
    (27:38) Emmanuel: longing for God’s presence
    (33:40) Knock and keep knocking
    (43:27) Night watches, sweet sleep, and God’s “deposits”

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    56 m
  • The Prize

    The Prize
    Dec 16 2025

    In this message, Pastor Bo reminds us that Christmas is about far more than presents—it’s about pursuing God’s presence. Sharing his salvation story from 1992 in a small, unimpressive church in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, he shows that it isn’t polish, production, or appearances that change lives, but the undeniable presence of God. In a space marked by crackling sound systems and unremarkable surroundings, the anointing was real—and it transformed hearts, including his own father’s at an Easter altar call.

    Drawing from Genesis 3:8, Pastor Bo teaches that God’s original desire was to walk with humanity, and that the greatest tragedy of the Fall was the loss of His presence. The greatest gift of salvation, then, is its restoration. The anointing does what no person can do, accelerating lives into God’s purpose. The invitation is simple and powerful: be baptized in the Holy Spirit, intentionally cultivate His presence, and live so close to God that you’re always one drop away from being overwhelmed by Him.

    (00:00) Satan’s Lie: “You’re Hard to Receive”
    (08:48) Bitterness, Algorithms, and Keeping a Soft Heart
    (16:30) Eden, the Fall, and Restored Intimacy with God
    (20:20) Presence vs. Performance: The Story of CityLight Church
    (30:08) Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Undignified Hunger for God
    (46:00) Adoption, Generosity, and God Who Hears

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  • Don’t be Lunch

    Don’t be Lunch
    Dec 9 2025

    In this week’s episode, Pastor Mo challenges believers to recognize the spiritual fight they’re already in. The enemy is prowling—trying to make us lunch. From digital distractions to spiritual compromise, we’ll uncover how the enemy works subtly to pull us off course—and how submission to God’s will is the key to standing firm. With humor, real-life stories, and biblical truth, this episode will equip you to push back, stay focused, and walk in the authority God has given you.

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    1 h y 6 m
  • The Breakthrough Power of First

    The Breakthrough Power of First
    Dec 2 2025
    This week’s message calls believers back to the spiritual power of putting God first—in our day, our priorities, and our trust. From Jesus rising early to pray, to the widow who honored Elijah with a cake, to the biblical commands of firstfruits, Scripture shows that giving God the first is an act of love and allegiance. When the first is holy, the rest is blessed; when it’s withheld, everything else is hindered. As we look ahead to the end of 2025 and beyond, we’re challenged to reorder our hearts, practice opening ourselves to God, and let our “first” declare who truly sits on the throne of our lives.

    (00:00) Walking in Victory With God
    (02:43) The Concept of Firstfruits
    (08:00) Prioritizing God in Everyday Life
    (21:26) Provision Through Honoring God First
    (26:47) The Power of First Fruits
    (34:58) Faithful Giving and Prioritizing God
    (48:20) The Joy of First Fruits Giving

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    56 m
  • Freedom of a Surrendered Life

    Freedom of a Surrendered Life
    Nov 25 2025
    In this message, Pastor Bo reminds us that there is real, tangible power in a life fully surrendered to God and His Holy Spirit. Just like pushing a Harley is exhausting until the engine turns over, living in our own strength is hard—but when the anointing takes over, the journey becomes effortless.

    He then challenges us with a sobering choice: fall on the Rock (Jesus) and be broken, or wait for the rock of life’s pressures to fall on you and crush you. Sometimes God allows a breaking that brings us closer to Him—much like the shepherd who breaks a stubborn sheep’s legs only to carry it, feed it, and restore it until it learns to stay nearby. This message isn’t aimed at unbelievers—it’s for Christians who still want to run their own lives. Instead of asking God to bless what we’re doing, Pastor Bo urges us to ask, “What is the Lord doing—and how can I join Him?” Because Jesus is either Lord of all, or not Lord at all.

    (00:00) Life, Anointing, and Envy
    (08:26) True Servanthood and Life Transformation
    (18:12) Submission to Christ's Lordship
    (29:58) The Annunciation and Submission

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    1 h y 5 m
  • The ABC’s of Prayer

    The ABC’s of Prayer
    Nov 18 2025
    On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, we’re diving into what makes prayer powerful—humility, boldness, and real faith. Tune in as Pastor Bo draws from the example of Solomon, amongst other biblical moments, to remind us that effective prayer is about posture rather than performance. You’ll learn why confidence in the name of Jesus matters, how to pray with clarity and authority, and what it looks like to align your desires with God’s will. From miraculous provision to the principle of First Fruits, this episode will stir your faith to pray big, believe boldly, and walk in the overflow of God’s grace.

    (00:00) The Power and Purpose of Prayer
    (15:05) The Power of Humble Prayer
    (29:37) The Power of Bold Prayer
    (46:11) Principles of Effective Prayer
    (58:26) First Fruits End of Year Offering
    (01:02:58) Overflowing Blessings and Grace

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  • Are You Having Fun Yet?

    Are You Having Fun Yet?
    Nov 11 2025
    Join us this week as Pastor Mo shares on what it means to have a genuine relationship with God. Many Christians sincerely love God but still feel drained, stuck, or discouraged because they’ve been living out a performance-based faith instead of a relational one. We pray polished prayers, check spiritual boxes, and try to “be good Christians,” yet we hide our doubts and frustrations from the very God who invites honesty. The gospel reminds us that Jesus saved us while we were still sinners, proving that faith isn’t about perfection or earning His love. True Christianity is not performance — it’s intimacy, grace, and trusting that we are already the delight of God’s heart.

    (00:00) Real Christianity and the Freedom Within
    (14:42) Walking in Faith
    (23:42) The Covenant in Abraham's Sleep
    (30:38) Resting in God's Grace and Mercy
    (44:38) Connecting With City Light Church Podcast

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    46 m