Citadel Square Sermons

2nd Peter | Everything We Need - 2 Peter 1:1-4

Pastor AJ Rankin begins our series on 2 Peter and preaches from 2 Peter 1:1-4.
We live in a world drowning in false narratives. These stories overpromise and underdeliver, offering more and leaving you empty. The first-century church was facing the same pressure. False teachers had infiltrated the congregation, denying the return of Christ, distorting Scripture, and pulling people away from the truth. Peter did not respond with panic, but rather with reminders of the promises of God. Before he identifies the threat, he anchors his people in what is already and irrevocably true — that through the knowledge of Jesus Christ, God has already granted his people everything they need for life and godliness. Everything. The foundation he lays here is one that no false teacher, no cultural pressure, and no personal failure can erode.
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Born Again | Love, Life, Light - John 3:16-21 (Easter)

Pastor Steve Lindenmeyer preaches from John 3:16-21 on Easter Sunday as we wrap up our Born Again series.
On Good Friday, we reflected on the crucifixion of Jesus and what that means for our redemption today. But the reality of true Christian faith is incomplete without the resurrection of Jesus. Three days after Christ’s death on the cross, he rose again. In this mighty act of sovereign power, Jesus Christ defeated sin and death once and for all, and this victory is available to everyone who believes in Jesus, the risen Savior of humanity. On Easter Sunday, we celebrate this truth of redemption and reconciliation, praising God for all he has done.

Good Friday 2026 | By His Own Blood - Hebrews 9:11-14

Pastor AJ Rankin preaches from Hebrews 9:11-14 for our Good Friday service.
The Friday before Easter is known as Good Friday. This day, we remember the crucifixion of Jesus, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. It is a time of reflection on Christ's sacrifice to cover our sin as fallen humanity, unable to save ourselves, and therefore in need of a perfect redeemer to make us right before a holy God.

Born Again | How Can This Be? - John 3:9-15

Pastor Ben Miller preaches from John 3:9-15.
This week, we re-enter Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3:9-15. Following Jesus’ statements on the new birth, this week we see Nicodemus‘s theology and way of viewing life completely unravel. What does Jesus have to say to those whose foundations have been shaken? What hope does he give to a world that is desperate to know what is true and who can be trusted?

Born Again | Born Again - John 3:1-8

Pastor Jonathan Suggs begins our Born Again series and preaches from John 3:1-8.
As we begin our series in John 3, we see a man named Nicodemus, who is so curious and hungry to know more about this new spiritual teacher and miracle-worker, Jesus, that one night he comes to talk with him. But quickly, Nicodemus is put on his heels and unexpectedly finds his foundation shaken when Jesus tells him that he must be “born again.” Now, 2,000 years later, this popular phrase is used in countless ways. So, what does it really mean to be born again? How does it happen? And what does it mean for us today?

Song of Solomon | The Golden Years - Song of Solomon 8:5-14

Pastor Steve Lindenmeyer concludes our Song of Solomon series and preaches from Song of Solomon 8:5-14.
How does a great love story end? Not with a fading flame, but with a fire that cannot be extinguished. Join us this Sunday as we reach the crescendo of the Song of Solomon and discover what selfless and sacrificial love looks like in the golden years — strong, enduring, and priceless.

Song of Solomon | Depth & Delight - Song of Solomon 7:1-8:4

Pastor AJ Rankin preaches from Song of Solomon 7:1-8:4.
Everything about today's culture says a commitment as serious as marriage kills passion. Close every other door, and you'll miss out. Keep your options open, and you'll find freedom. But what if the world has it exactly backward? In Song of Solomon 7:1–8:4, we find a husband and wife whose intimacy isn't diminished by exclusive covenant love—it's unleashed by it. Depth and delight aren't the enemies of commitment. They are what a longstanding commitment was designed to produce.

Song of Solomon | Reconciliation - Song of Solomon 6:4-13

Pastor Steve Heron preaches from Song of Solomon 6:4-13.
Every marriage is going to face times when sin rears its head and threatens the unity between spouses. The issue isn't if we will deal with sin, but how we will deal with sin. Will we keep a list of our spouses' failures? Will we remain distant and cold until they earn our favor again? Will our desire for vindication control our marriage?  This week, we see how our marriages can experience the power of forgiveness to restore unity and reaffirm love. 

Song of Solomon | The Anatomy of Conflict - Song of Solomon 5:2-6:3

Pastor Ben Miller preaches from Song of Solomon 5:2-6:3.
On the heels of the honeymoon night, we now watch our couple experience a little trouble in paradise. This week, we encounter this couple in the midst of what every marriage knows all too well: conflict. It's a reality of relationships, particularly in marriage, that we would all avoid if possible. However, what if God has something different to say about this ‘less than attractive’ reality? What if there is a way that conflict can lead to greater intimacy in our marriages?

Song of Solomon | The Honeymoon - Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1

Pastor Steve Heron preaches from Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1.
The wedding night has come, and it's filled with delight, fragrance, and most of all romance. Song of Solomon has been anticipating this night, and God gives us an inside look at the intimacy of this couple. While the honeymoon is certainly foremost in the minds of any couple entering into marriage, we also see that marital intimacy is built on a foundation of character. You can't build a marriage on sex. Rather, sexual fulfillment is an expression of a couple's commitment and servant-hearted love for one another.