Audio Archive
As part of our current Fundamentals teaching series, listen along as Brinti D'Eliso brings this timely and challenging message from the New Testament book of Philemon on the topic of sharing together in the life of Christ. She challenges us to consider how courageous conversations can help us lean into love and pursue Koinonia those who are different than us.
KOINONIA: Greek word for “to partner, join, fellowship” in a gospel way. (think Acts 2) Fundamental in that it is living out the Gospel.
Listen along as CitySalt welcomes friends and special guests Isaac & Sara Komolafe (Komo-LA-FAY) and Bill & Kathy Kieselhorst as they bring fresh perspective and testimonies from Foursquare ministry in Northern Nigeria.
Isaac and Sarah come to the United States every couple of years to raise support and visit their ministry friends who support their ministry. Bill presently serves as the North Pacific District Missions Connection based in Portland, Oregon. He advises and supports Isaac’s ministry by networking churches in Oregon for this ministry outreach. CitySalt has supported their ministry through water wells and in the recent past and enjoys an ongoing relationship and love and support.
We have an opportunity to express love and gratitude for their service to the Lord through financial gifts. You may give online by accessing our giving app at https://citysalt.churchcenter.com/giving/to/foursquare-nigeria. We will collect all contributions and be sure that 100% of the funds are directed toward Isaac and Sarah. Thank you for your generosity and support for these special leaders.
Check out the following audio archive of our May interviews as part of our Big Table Sunday service on May 27th, 2018.
Jessie Johnson | Interviewed by Mike D'Eliso
Paola Faught | Interviewed by Julia Johnson
Joseph Scheyer | Interviewed by Dusty Johnson
As part of our current Fundamentals teaching series, listen along as Pastor Mike D'Eliso brings this message challenging us to let service to others being included in our perspective of worship.
Matthew 20:25-28; Matthew 25:34-39; John 13: 12-17
As the close of this service, Pastor Dusty brings up Pam and Jared Sand to announce their upcoming transition from Eugene to Albany this Summer. Pam has been our Kid's Ministry Director since 2012.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty follows up with a part two of a previous message focusing on the power and responsibility we have with regard to our words and communication. This message is part of an ongoing teaching series titled "Fundamentals."
Listen along as Pastor Dusty kicks off a new teaching series titled "Fundamentals" with this message that focuses on the power and responsibility we have with regard to our words and communication.
Listen along as Lee Schnabel shares this teaching and challenge on the topic of fasting and prayer. He challenged our congregation to intercede on behalf of our leaders by seeking God’s provision, protection, peace and presence for each of them. Lee also invited the congregation to sign up to pray and fast each Wednesday (from April 25-June 27) as an ongoing support to those who carry the heart and vision for ministry that flows from our collective efforts together as a church. Click to access a link to a list of our leaders and a number of prayer points.
Listen along as Pastor John finishes our series on the OT character of David in 1 Kings 1-2. The story brings us to the end of King David's life with an unusual person caring for him in his last days. John also interviews Pastor Dusty about his experience with a man who passed away from cancer a few years ago and what he learned. Additionally, a brief video by Dr. Brene Brown was shared that illustrates the difference between empathy and sympathy.
Listen along as Pastor Mike shares this message anchored in a poem by David in 2 Samuel 22 and challenges us to what Eugene Peterson refers to as being "God noticers and God namers."
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this encouraging Easter message addressing The Agony of Endings, The Awkwardness of In-Betweens, The Advent of New Beginnings through this fresh look at events leading up to the resurrection of Jesus. The service ended with an interruption from our kids reading scripture and breaking out into dance to the song "Happy Day."
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this message about King David and asks the question, "How does the man after God's own heart, end up being the man after another man's wife?" This message is based in 2 Samuel 9-12 and is certainly relevant to our current #MeToo movement as leaders are facing issues around what Dusty refers to as the "PP problem" in the United States (Penis+Power=Potential Problem). Dusty challenges Christ followers to pay attention to the condition of our own souls so that we don't end up suffering from consequences of our choices that are not in line with who God is calling us to be.
Britni D'Eliso also shares about the difference between guilt and shame in the wrap up of the message.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
Listen along to Mike D'Eliso as he share this message from 2 Samuel 7 around the topic of sovereign grace.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
Listen along to three short interviews from current church council members as they share from their journey with the Lord and perspective as a member of CitySalt.
The above interviews were part of a Year-In-Review service highlighting 2017 and included a financial report from lead pastor, Dusty Johnson.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this message highlighting the difference between Godly Ambition and Selfish Ambition. This message is anchored in 2 Samuel chapters 2-4 where David deals with the personal agendas of various leaders posturing themselves during the transition of leadership after King Saul's death.
Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
Listen along as Pastor Dusty breaks from our current David series to begin 2018 with a strong challenge and invitation from the three chairs of Commitment, Compromise and Complacency.
Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15 NLT/Judges 2:6-12 NLT
Listen along to Pastor John Rice as he interviews Christine Perkins as she shares some of her life, challenges and hopes in her new life with her baby Justice.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this message surrounding David's generosity in the midst of 200 men who showed weakness and limitation at Besor Brook in 1 Samuel 30. Dusty challenges us to revisit our own response of generosity in the face of disappointment and weakness as remind ourselves of the grace of Jesus.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
Listen along as John Rice shares this message surrounding the double bind David experiences while in Ziklag in 1 Samuel 27. We find David cheating and lying to survive as King Saul is intent on taking his life.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
Listen along as Randi Nelson shares this message exploring the circumstances surrounding David's interaction with Nebal's wife Abigail in 1 Samuel 25. David and his men are denied and accused by Nabal. With swords in hand David and his men choose to pursue Nabal, yet Abigail intercedes.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
Listen along to the following three interviews from our Big Table Sunday, November 26th. We enjoyed a potluck-style meal prior to our service followed by fellowship, worship, communion and thee conversational interviews with some pretty awesome people.
Here is a little about each of the interviews:
Introducing Sue Paris! (Interviewed by Pam Sand)
Sue is a joyful, kind, and courageous woman of God who loves to make others laugh. She is a delightful friend, who can both celebrate the good times as well as walk through the tough ones with joy and an inspiring steadfast faith. Sue is all about people, and has spent her life sharing Jesus’ love while teaching Sunday school, counseling, doing Bible studies, and being in relationship with her many friends, her family, and her church. She was a hairdresser for 20 years, and for the past 12 years she has served as an Independent Senior Care Companion. Sue also has a passion for cooking, and anytime she’s involved you may find yourself getting a delicious treat or meal!
Introducing Aaron Porter! (Interviewed by Mike D'Eliso)
Aaron is a deep water person who loves neighbors well, advocates for the least, and has a hunger for spiritual truth. He recently graduated with his masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Oregon. Aaron recently launched his career and currently works as a therapist for Looking Glass by helping young men overcome adversity and discover their full potential. Aaron and his partner Logan Knauss are avid adventurers! Outside of the counseling office, you'll likely find them challenging themselves to new heights on the face of a cliff somewhere in North America.
Introducing Sarah Withrow-King! (Interviewed by Dusty Johnson)
Sarah is the Deputy Director of Evangelicals for Social Action and the co-Director of CreatureKind, a project engaging the church on farmed animal welfare. Sarah grew up in Eugene, and has just relocated with her partner, Giehl, and son, Isaiah, back to the area after fifteen years on the east coast, most recently in Philadelphia. Sarah is the author of Animals Are Not Ours: An Evangelical Animal Liberation Theology and Vegangelical: How Caring for Animals Can Shape Your Faith. She’s not very good at having fun outside of work, but loves the TV show The West Wing so much that she’s helping coordinate a fan weekend, like ComicCon, but for The West Wing. She’ll read almost anything, loves her gym, and always says goodnight to her dogs.