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The Creed: "Who Descended Into Hell" (Luke 23:32-43)
The Creed: "Who Descended Into Hell" (Luke 23:32-43)

For this Palm Sunday, we examine the line from the Apostle’s Creed “Who descended into Hell.” Listen as Dave unpacks the background to Christ descent; the uniqueness of Christ’s descent; and the comfort of Christ’s descent.

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Apostles CreedDave AinsworthMarch 29, 2026Citizens Church
Thank God For Work: Hospitality (Psalm 23)
Thank God For Work: Hospitality (Psalm 23)

Every fourth Sunday, we will pause from our normal sermon series to examine work. Work is essential to the Christian walk and a place where we get to exercise our giftings in shaping the world. Each of these Sundays, Dave will interview a few of our members and how they experience work.

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Thank God For WorkDave AinsworthMarch 23, 2026Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
The Creed: "Who Suffered: Crucified, Died, Buried" (Mark 8:27-9:1)
The Creed: "Who Suffered: Crucified, Died, Buried" (Mark 8:27-9:1)

On the road to Easter Sunday, we begin a series on the Apostle’s Creed. Listen as guest preacher Tim Ganger unpacks the meaning of suffering in the creed.

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Apostles CreedDave AinsworthMarch 15, 2026Citizens Church
What To Know About The Future (Daniel 12:5-13)
What To Know About The Future (Daniel 12:5-13)

No one truly knows the future but God. And God has not told us everything we want to know about the future, but He has told us everything we need to know in order to be faithful. Hear Dave unpack this in the last chapter of the book of Daniel.

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Daniel Part 2Dave AinsworthMarch 8, 2026Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
Prayer And Fasting (Daniel 10:10-14)
Prayer And Fasting (Daniel 10:10-14)

Prayer and fasting matter far more than many often realize. They are a means through which God changes the world and in His mercy, an essential component of His kingdom and part of how he governs the world. Listen as Dave unpacks prayer and fasting in Daniel 10.

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Daniel Part 2Dave AinsworthMarch 1, 2026Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
Thank God For Work: Healers (John 9:1-7)
Thank God For Work: Healers (John 9:1-7)

Every fourth Sunday, we will pause from our normal sermon series to examine work. Work is essential to the Christian walk and a place where we get to exercise our giftings in shaping the world. Each of these Sundays, Dave will interview a few of our members and how they experience work.

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Thank God For WorkDave AinsworthFebruary 22, 2026Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
 God's Timing (Daniel 9: 20-27)
God's Timing (Daniel 9: 20-27)

Daniel is in exile as a result of God’s response to the sin of Israel from a previous generation. Often, we find that God’s timing does not align with our own and yet His timing is just. How do we hold this truth? Listen to Dave unpack Daniel’s prayer around this.

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Daniel Part 2Dave AinsworthFebruary 16, 2026Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
 The Prayer Of Daniel (Daniel 9: 1-9; 16-19)
The Prayer Of Daniel (Daniel 9: 1-9; 16-19)

In Daniel Chapter 9, amidst his grand and complex visions, Daniel takes a moment to pray. Listen as our guest preacher, Tommy Sidebottom, unpacks Daniels prayer and what believers can learn from it.

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Daniel Part 2Tommy SidebottomFebruary 10, 2026Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
 The Rise Of The Little Horn (Daniel 8:8-14)
The Rise Of The Little Horn (Daniel 8:8-14)

Daniel chapter 8 continues with another vision, one most scholars agree is a prophesy regarding the rise of the Greek king Antiochus. What can modern day believers draw from this vision and what does it reveal about God. Listen as Dave provides historical context and unpacks this text.

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Daniel Part 2Dave AinsworthFebruary 1, 2026Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
Thank God For Work: Placemakers (Psalm 84)
Thank God For Work: Placemakers (Psalm 84)

Every fourth Sunday, we will pause from our normal sermon series to examine work. Work is essential to the Christian walk and a place where we get to exercise our giftings in shaping the world. Each of these Sundays, Dave will interview a few of our members and how they experience work.

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Thank God For WorkDave AinsworthJanuary 25, 2026Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
Four Beasts Rising From The Sea (Daniel 7:1-14)
Four Beasts Rising From The Sea (Daniel 7:1-14)

Daniel 7 begins the apocalyptic portion of Daniel. Apocalypto means "to reveal" or "to uncover". Listen as Dave provides context and insight on the visions, prophecies, and cosmic battles of the later chapters of Daniel.

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Daniel Part 2Dave AinsworthJanuary 18, 2026Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
Trust In The Lord (Daniel 6:16-24)
Trust In The Lord (Daniel 6:16-24)

Where do you place your trust? In Danial 6, Darius has just conquered Babylon and is rapidly trying to rebuild order out of chaos. Daniel faces adversaries and death. Listen as Dave speaks to holiness and trust in uncertain times.

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Daniel part 1Dave AinsworthJanuary 11, 2026Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
Christian Growth (2 Peter 1:3-11)
Christian Growth (2 Peter 1:3-11)

In Christ, you have everything you need to grow faith. It is a common misconception that you need to be more than yourself to grow. Listen to Dave as he begins the new year off with a word on the path of Christian growth.

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Citizens VisionDave AinsworthJanuary 4, 2026Citizens ChurchAdam Hillyer
Advent: Waiting for Deliverance (James 5:7-9)
Advent: Waiting for Deliverance (James 5:7-9)

Much of the Christian journey involves waiting. Waiting on the Lord for help, for justice, for healing, for provision etc. Advent is a season specifically centered upon waiting for the birth of Jesus Christ. Listen as Dave speaks from James chapter 5 on waiting and the Christian walk.

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Advent 2025Dave AinsworthDecember 14, 2025Citizens ChurchJohn Stiefel
Advent: The Lord's Invitation (Isaiah 11:1-10)
Advent: The Lord's Invitation (Isaiah 11:1-10)

In our second week of Advent, Deacon John Stiefel leads us in a contemplative time to listen to the Lord and consider what the Lord is inviting us into.

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Advent 2025John StiefelDecember 7, 2025Citizens ChurchJohn Stiefel
Advent: A Testimony of Hope (Hebrews 11)
Advent: A Testimony of Hope (Hebrews 11)

Nov 30 begins the first Sunday of Advent. Listen as Dave shares about his journey with Christ over this past year.

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Advent 2025Dave AinsworthNovember 30, 2025Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
An Invitation To The Weak  (Daniel 5:1-12)
An Invitation To The Weak (Daniel 5:1-12)

Daniel, much older in age, is summoned to the feast of Belshazzar, crown prince of Babylon, to interpret a sign. A hand appeared and wrote a message on the wall for Belshazzar and left Belshazzar deathly afraid. Listen to Dave provide context and unpack this significant event.

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Daniel part 1Dave AinsworthNovember 23, 2025Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
God Opposes the Proud (Daniel 4:19-37)
God Opposes the Proud (Daniel 4:19-37)

The life of Nebchadnezzar brings to light the grace of God in a way that one would not expect. Listen to Dave as he continues in the series in Daniel and brings to light the heart of God in the life of Nebchadnezzar.

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Daniel part 1Dave AinsworthNovember 16, 2025Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth
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For the next year, we'll be journeying through a sermon series focused on Jesus’ teachings in the Gospel of Matthew, beginning with the Sermon on the Mount. 

Jesus' last words to the apostles were to “Go and make disciples… teachi
Since the beginning, humans were created to live in community. When Jesus invites us to follow Him, He calls us into a family of brothers and sisters where we are known, loved, and then, empowered to share the love of God to those around us. That's w
We've started a new sermon series on the teachings of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, beginning with the Sermon on the Mount. As usual, we'll be gathering at New Traditions School at 10 am. There's a parking lot, activities for kids & youth, and
This year, Citizens is hosting our second annual Men's overnight retreat from October 23-24 (Friday night to Saturday afternoon)! Citizens Men will gather at a retreat center in the beautiful Marin Headlands, just 20 minutes from SF and steps away fr

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