The Holy Spirit Episodes

Focusing on the role and power of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life, this category features teachings that emphasize heartfelt encounters and the transformative impact of spiritual empowerment.
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Sept. 1, 2026

Jesus Wants His Stuff Back

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, guest speaker David Wagner delivers a passionate call to move beyond simply hearing the Word and begin responding to what God is doing. Through biblical teaching, personal testimony, and the story of blind Bartimaeus, David challenges believers to release the fear, disappointment, pain, and old identities they were never meant to carry. With a reminder that revelation requires a response, this message encourages you to leave the past behind, step ...
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Aug. 25, 2026

How to Prosper in Famine: Part Two

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Nathaniel St. Eloi continues his teaching on prospering in the midst of famine through the story of Isaac in Genesis 26. What happens when circumstances look barren, but God tells you to stay? Nathaniel challenges believers to become deeply planted in God, His Word, prayer, community, and the place He has called them to be rather than searching for an easier path. Exploring the difference between shallow Christianity and a life rooted in the Holy ...
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Aug. 18, 2026

The God of Fire

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Mo explores what it means to carry the fire of God and live with an awareness that the Holy Spirit dwells within every believer. Tracing the imagery of fire throughout Scripture—from the burning bush and Mount Sinai to Pentecost—he challenges Christians to move beyond passive faith and embrace the supernatural life available through the Holy Spirit. Along the way, Pastor Mo offers practical wisdom for discerning God’s voice, distinguishing ...
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Aug. 11, 2026

How to Prosper in Famine: Part One

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Nathaniel St. Eloi kicks off a two-part series, "How to Prosper in Famine," teaching from Genesis 12–13. He shows how Abraham's blessing was tied to obedience and location, not circumstance—and how fleeing to Egypt instead of trusting God in Canaan cost him dearly. Through a powerful testimony of sacrificial giving, Nathaniel challenges listeners to stay faithful where God has planted them and declares that the famine many feel is over. 00:00 Int...
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Aug. 4, 2026

The Power of Praying in the Spirit: Part Two

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo continues his teaching on the baptism of the Holy Spirit by exploring why the early Church placed such a strong emphasis on living a Spirit-filled life. Looking through the book of Acts, he explains that the Holy Spirit is not an optional part of the Christian experience but the source of supernatural power, boldness, and transformation for every believer. Pastor Bo also addresses common misconceptions that have caused many Christians to...
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July 28, 2026

The Power of Praying in the Spirit

This week on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo explores the biblical purpose and power of speaking in tongues, separating common misconceptions from what Scripture actually teaches. Walking through Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 14, Ephesians 2, and the book of Acts, he explains how praying in the Spirit strengthens believers, aligns them with God's will, and opens the door to greater spiritual discernment and supernatural living. Rather than presenting the baptism in the Holy Spirit as something...
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July 21, 2026

Treasure That Outlives This Life

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Mo challenges believers to develop an eternal perspective that shapes their everyday decisions. Teaching from Jesus’ parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16, he explains that while the steward was not commended for his dishonesty, he was praised for preparing wisely for what lay ahead. Pastor Mo encourages listeners to use their time, resources, influence, and opportunities to invest in God’s kingdom rather than temporary pursuits, remindi...
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June 9, 2026

Plug Into the Positive

In today's episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, guest speaker Pastor Maurice Johnson delivers an encouraging and faith-filled message on the power of choosing God's perspective in a world saturated with negativity. Drawing from Psalm 145, the teachings of Jesus, and the story of David and Goliath, Pastor Maurice challenges believers to intentionally "plug into the positive" by focusing on God's goodness, promises, and covenant rather than being ruled by circumstances, fear, or the constant n...
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June 2, 2026

The Gift Has Already Been Given

Today on the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a Pentecost Sunday message on the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the life-changing empowerment available to every believer. Tracing the story of Pentecost through the Gospels and the book of Acts, he explains how the coming of the Holy Spirit marked the birth of the New Covenant church and ushered believers into a new level of intimacy and power that was not available under the Old Covenant. Pastor Bo closes with a practical and faith-filled inv...
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April 21, 2026

The Holy Spirit and You

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 ...
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Dec. 30, 2025

Embracing Immanuel — God With Us, Part 2

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 bold...
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Dec. 23, 2025

Embracing Immanuel — God With Us

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 Go...
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Nov. 25, 2025

Freedom of a Surrendered Life

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 brin...
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Sept. 30, 2025

The Hedge of His Favor

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, we’re talking about favor—the kind you don’t have to earn. From Joseph’s coat of many colors to the grace that accelerated Paul’s ministry, we’ll explore how God’s favor shows up in unexpected places and how to walk in it with confidence. Pastor Bo unpacks the difference between self-made righteousness and the righteousness we receive through Christ, reminding us that favor flows from identity, not effort. With powerful stories—including the surprising ...
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Sept. 23, 2025

Walking in Love, Living in Power

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast we ask the question: Did you know that your love walk matters? This week we endeavor to let the Lord reinvigorate your love walk. Galatians 5:6 says faith works through love. Learn from Pastor Bo how to love the most unlovable and specifically how not walking in love slows down our progress and growth in Jesus and short circuits our faith overall. (00:00) Faith and Love in Ministry (10:31) Power of Love and Faith (16:50) The Power of Love in Faith (31:18...
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Sept. 16, 2025

Following the Good Shepherd

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo gives some amazing insight on the believer’s ability to hear from God, teaching how no spoken Word from God will be impossible to fulfill. The most important thing a Christian can get is a word from the Lord. One can literally endure anything with a word from the Lord. Learn how to find out what lies you’ve been believing and see how God will replace it with truth. (00:00) The Power of God's Spoken Word (13:13) Debunking COVID Narratives With ...
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Sept. 9, 2025

Touched by the Glory

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, join Pastor Bo and various CityLight members as they share testimonies of powerful encounters with God that have changed their lives as you're invited to have such an impactful encounter of your own. Explore why the apostle Paul wanted believers to “know" the love of Christ that can’t be “known." (00:00) Encountering the Anointing and God's Love (15:14) Encountering God's Transformative Love (19:39) Encountering God's Transformative Love (34:38) Encount...
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Sept. 2, 2025

Rivers not Swamps

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo shares a powerful message on the life-changing difference of the anointing. From Moses at the burning bush to the disciples in the Upper Room, Scripture shows us that while God’s presence fills the earth, His anointing - His manifest presence - rests where there is faith, hunger, and humility. This anointing heals the brokenhearted, opens prison doors, brings joy for mourning, and turns ashes into beauty. It is the oil of God’s Spirit that empo...
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Aug. 26, 2025

A Grace that Exalts

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo unpacks “A Grace that Exalts”—the life-changing truth of God’s grace that lifts, empowers, and accelerates us beyond our own strength. Through Scripture, real-life examples, and lessons from over 30 years of walking with the Lord, he shares seven core values every believer should carry. Favor may not be “fair,” but grace is God’s gift to position you for breakthrough, purpose, and a life rooted in His unfailing Word. (00:00) The Power and Grac...
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July 29, 2025

Your Gentleness has Made Me Great

In this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo unpacks a powerful message on one of God’s most often overlooked attributes—His gentleness. In David’s final words, he declares, “God’s gentleness has made me great.” It was in God’s tender, caring nature that David found comfort, grace, and mercy—strengths that carried him through life’s most challenging moments. Pastor Bo also looks at Peter and others who desperately needed—and beautifully received—God’s gentleness. Through their stories, w...
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July 15, 2025

Exposing the Enemy's Playbook

In this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo unpacks the timeless wisdom of The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, revealing the subtle strategies the enemy uses to distract and derail us from a passionate, thriving relationship with God. With fresh insight and practical application, Pastor Bo brings these classic truths into our modern context. You'll be challenged, encouraged, and better equipped to recognize—and resist—the enemy’s tactics in your daily walk with Christ. (00:00) Notes Fr...
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June 23, 2025

How to Steward a Prophetic Word

Join us as CityLight’s own Pastor Mo delivers a powerful, practical, and hilarious message on stewarding a prophetic word. What do you do when God’s promise doesn’t match what you see in front of you? Instead of relying on our own strength or rushing ahead of God’s timing, Pastor Mo teaches how to walk in wisdom, hold on to hope, and persevere until the Lord’s word is fulfilled. We don’t want to create an Ishmael—a human attempt at a divine promise—and the guardrails Pastor Mo offers will help y...
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June 20, 2025

Receive Ye the Holy Ghost!

What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? Join us this week as Pastor Bo unpacks this often-debated topic with clarity and grace. He explains its significance, highlights where it’s found in Scripture, and demonstrates just how accessible this powerful spiritual experience is for every believer. (00:00) The Power of the Holy Spirit (04:56) The Baptism of the Holy Spirit (16:52) Speaking in Tongues (31:15) Empowered by the Holy Spirit (40:11) Receiving the Holy Spirit Through Faith www.citylightn...
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April 22, 2025

Faith that Commands / Living in Your God-given Authority

Unlock the secrets of exercising your spiritual authority in Jesus Christ and transform your faith journey from passive to active. Discover how stepping into the role of a representative of Jesus on Earth can empower you to command change and overcome life's obstacles. Through practical applications and personal stories, you'll learn how to stand firm in your God-given authority in your everyday life. (00:00) Believer's Authority in Jesus' Name (13:01) Walking in Your God-Given Authority (24:02...