3Ci – Capital City Church International
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About the podcast
At 3Ci, we believe that all of scripture can be summarised in one word: “Father”. So like the disciples, we say “show us the Father and that will be enough for us”’ and through every moment and all our ministries, we pursue the Father heart of God for ourselves and those we do life with.
Episodes 249
First Love
Active religious routine and hard work can easily replace a genuine love for Jesus Christ. True spiritual renewal begins by turning away from mere labour and returning to the deep wonder of receiving God's love.
A Revelation That Changes Everything
A fresh revelation of Jesus Christ at the centre of the Church enables believers to overcome spiritual compromise and transform society. As the supreme Judge and compassionate Priest, Christ holds absolute …
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A fresh revelation of Jesus Christ at the centre of the Church enables believers to overcome spiritual compromise and transform society. As the supreme Judge and compassionate Priest, Christ holds absolute authority over history and offers enduring grace to a changing world.
A Greater Revelation of Jesus
In times of hardship, the true answer for the Church is a greater revelation of Jesus Christ standing at the centre of his people. His blazing gaze does not condemn believers, but purifies their hearts so they …
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In times of hardship, the true answer for the Church is a greater revelation of Jesus Christ standing at the centre of his people. His blazing gaze does not condemn believers, but purifies their hearts so they can worship without compromise
Remember
The apostle Peter’s final message reminds believers to hold on to the core truths of their faith. Living for God means growing daily in good character and trusting in His constant love.
Finish the work
Starting is easy, but finishing takes endurance, and God cares deeply about how we finish. In Colossians 4, Paul shows that failed and broken people can be made new, and that faithfulness means completing what …
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Starting is easy, but finishing takes endurance, and God cares deeply about how we finish. In Colossians 4, Paul shows that failed and broken people can be made new, and that faithfulness means completing what God has put in our hands.
A Picture paints a thousand words
God often speaks to people through simple pictures and thoughts in their minds. Learning to recognise these visual messages helps individuals understand God's voice and encourage others.
From the Roots Up
True Christian behaviour grows from an inner belief in Jesus rather than external rules. When believers live from this deep identity in Christ, it breaks down prejudice and greed to build a community of love …
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True Christian behaviour grows from an inner belief in Jesus rather than external rules. When believers live from this deep identity in Christ, it breaks down prejudice and greed to build a community of love, truth, and unity.
Substance
Human rules and self-made effort are only weak shadows that cannot change wrong behaviour or stop human weakness. True strength and freedom come from being led by the Holy Spirit, who transforms lives from the …
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Human rules and self-made effort are only weak shadows that cannot change wrong behaviour or stop human weakness. True strength and freedom come from being led by the Holy Spirit, who transforms lives from the inside out through the power of Jesus.
Shadow
Human regulations and religious rituals are merely shadows of spirituality that fail to produce genuine internal transformation. True freedom comes from connecting directly to the substance of Christ, allowing …
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Human regulations and religious rituals are merely shadows of spirituality that fail to produce genuine internal transformation. True freedom comes from connecting directly to the substance of Christ, allowing His presence to govern life from the inside out rather than through external performance.
Cut off
Spiritual maturity is built on unseen, below-the-ground foundations rooted in the absolute lordship and sufficiency of Jesus plus nothing and minus nothing. Through His sacrificial work on the cross, Christ has …
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Spiritual maturity is built on unseen, below-the-ground foundations rooted in the absolute lordship and sufficiency of Jesus plus nothing and minus nothing. Through His sacrificial work on the cross, Christ has permanently cancelled every legal debt and disarmed all spiritual authorities to secure complete forgiveness and freedom.
Grace
True spiritual growth hinges on understanding that God’s grace is a finished gift to be received rather than a religious performance to be achieved. Through the unbreakable power of divine reconciliation, the …
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True spiritual growth hinges on understanding that God’s grace is a finished gift to be received rather than a religious performance to be achieved. Through the unbreakable power of divine reconciliation, the supreme Creator of all things radically rescues hostile hearts to present believers as holy and blameless in His sight.
Our Identity and Status in Christ
Believers operate from a secure identity as those qualified, rescued, transferred, and redeemed, establishing a foundation where divine acceptance empowers rather than follows obedience. This gospel-rooted …
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Believers operate from a secure identity as those qualified, rescued, transferred, and redeemed, establishing a foundation where divine acceptance empowers rather than follows obedience. This gospel-rooted status provides the spiritual endurance necessary to navigate life’s "rough roads" through a deepening knowledge of God's character and a commitment to prayer.
Grow Up. Grow in Christ Together
Spiritual maturity is a communal endeavour rooted in the body of Christ, where hearts are braced and united through interwoven relationships. By discovering the sufficiency of Jesus together and standing …
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Spiritual maturity is a communal endeavour rooted in the body of Christ, where hearts are braced and united through interwoven relationships. By discovering the sufficiency of Jesus together and standing shoulder to shoulder, believers form a resilient front that remains steadfast against deception.
The Supremacy of Christ
The Gospel is the radical declaration of Christ’s absolute sufficiency, defining true Christianity as the finished work of Jesus plus nothing and minus nothing. By establishing a secure identity that separates …
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The Gospel is the radical declaration of Christ’s absolute sufficiency, defining true Christianity as the finished work of Jesus plus nothing and minus nothing. By establishing a secure identity that separates human worth from religious performance, the message reveals how the supremacy of Jesus dismantles spiritual striving to release a life of peace and hope.
Christ plus nothing
Christianity is defined as Christ plus nothing and minus nothing, exposing the religious and cultural additions that frequently obscure the absolute sufficiency of Jesus. By establishing a secure identity "in …
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Christianity is defined as Christ plus nothing and minus nothing, exposing the religious and cultural additions that frequently obscure the absolute sufficiency of Jesus. By establishing a secure identity "in Christ" that separates worth from achievement, the gospel dismantles religious striving to release the fruit of hope and peace.
Process, People, and Power
The Book of Colossians reveals the absolute supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ as the singular answer for both the seasoned believer and the broken runaway. This message explores how the intentional and …
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The Book of Colossians reveals the absolute supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ as the singular answer for both the seasoned believer and the broken runaway. This message explores how the intentional and prayerful process of this weighty letter serves to captivate the heart and release the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.
What About Him?
The corrosive impulse to compare personal blessings or spiritual callings acts as a boiling internal distraction that decimates communal unity and fractures individual mission. Authentic spiritual progress is …
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The corrosive impulse to compare personal blessings or spiritual callings acts as a boiling internal distraction that decimates communal unity and fractures individual mission. Authentic spiritual progress is found only when the focus shifts from the paths of others to a singular, unwavering commitment to the personal command of Christ to "Follow Me".
Preparing for the Promise
Preparing for the promise of restoration requires the established guardrails of scriptural truth and the intentional removal of internal division. Revival is a payload carried by the mundane "wagon ruts" of …
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Preparing for the promise of restoration requires the established guardrails of scriptural truth and the intentional removal of internal division. Revival is a payload carried by the mundane "wagon ruts" of daily obedience, necessitating the picking up of the sword of the Spirit and the laying down of personal conflict.
People of the Donkey
The instinctive human impulse to mount a "war horse" of control and self-justification during conflict prioritises the preservation of personal rights over the advancement of the Divine mission. True spiritual …
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The instinctive human impulse to mount a "war horse" of control and self-justification during conflict prioritises the preservation of personal rights over the advancement of the Divine mission. True spiritual authority is found in the "way of the donkey," where the Kingdom of God is carried forward through the radical practice of submission and sacrificial service.
The Divine Architecture of Man
Humanity is architected in the divine image to represent God’s nature through stewardship, creative production, and the foundational calling of parenthood. Biblical fatherhood serves as a tangible reflection of …
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Humanity is architected in the divine image to represent God’s nature through stewardship, creative production, and the foundational calling of parenthood. Biblical fatherhood serves as a tangible reflection of God’s character, designed to anchor families in divine acceptance while championing the destinies of the next generation.
I’ll become even more undignified
Radical worship is the visceral response to the profound tension between God’s absolute holiness and the liberating grace made possible through sacrifice. It requires the intentional abandonment of cultural …
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Radical worship is the visceral response to the profound tension between God’s absolute holiness and the liberating grace made possible through sacrifice. It requires the intentional abandonment of cultural dignity and social standing to embrace a raw, "undignified" celebration of divine mercy.
The God with a Knife
True spiritual maturity and lasting societal transformation are forged through a vital, organic union with Christ rather than through external self-help or religious formality. The Father acts as a divine …
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True spiritual maturity and lasting societal transformation are forged through a vital, organic union with Christ rather than through external self-help or religious formality. The Father acts as a divine gardener, utilising the painful but purposeful process of pruning to excise malignant internal weights and cultivate a harvest of enduring spiritual fruit.
Protection | Transformation | Mission
John 17 captures Jesus’ final prayer before his arrest, revealing that heaven’s highest priorities for his followers are divine protection, spiritual formation through the Word, and an active mission to the …
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John 17 captures Jesus’ final prayer before his arrest, revealing that heaven’s highest priorities for his followers are divine protection, spiritual formation through the Word, and an active mission to the world. These three pillars represent the heart of Christ, offering a blueprint for a life sustained by God’s power and anchored in the truth of scripture
God fills empty things
God’s consistent modus operandi throughout history is to occupy and transform the dark, formless, and empty spaces of the human experience. The Holy Spirit refills barren lives and dead dreams with resurrection …
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God’s consistent modus operandi throughout history is to occupy and transform the dark, formless, and empty spaces of the human experience. The Holy Spirit refills barren lives and dead dreams with resurrection power, redeeming every past disappointment and empowering believers for their daily purpose.
Take me back
The original gospel calls for a return to the foundational prophecies, unshakable promises, and divine purposes of God that remain constant despite human failure. This journey centers on the person of Jesus …
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The original gospel calls for a return to the foundational prophecies, unshakable promises, and divine purposes of God that remain constant despite human failure. This journey centers on the person of Jesus Christ, the eternal Word who remains faithful and always restores those who return to Him.
Grace and Truth
A genuine spiritual encounter transcends mere religious routine to activate the inherent supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit within the believer’s daily life. This direct connection to the Father provides the …
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A genuine spiritual encounter transcends mere religious routine to activate the inherent supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit within the believer’s daily life. This direct connection to the Father provides the Spirit of Truth for authentic freedom, a joy anchored in the finished work of Christ, and a peace that remains resilient in the midst of worldly trials.
5 Woman and no funeral
The biblical narrative of the five women who saved Moses illustrates that every individual is a divinely significant "no ordinary child" protected by a sovereignly orchestrated family. This message highlights …
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The biblical narrative of the five women who saved Moses illustrates that every individual is a divinely significant "no ordinary child" protected by a sovereignly orchestrated family. This message highlights how God utilises the faith and courage of mothers, sisters, and midwives to preserve and nurture the purposes He has knit into every life.
Confident… But Lost
Human confidence and sincerity frequently mask a profound spiritual disorientation that cannot be resolved through personal effort or worldly philosophy. Authentic direction is found not in attaining clarity or …
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Human confidence and sincerity frequently mask a profound spiritual disorientation that cannot be resolved through personal effort or worldly philosophy. Authentic direction is found not in attaining clarity or control over the future, but in a total surrender to the Person who is the exclusive Way, Truth, and Life.
Predict, Predict, Predict, Prepare
The deliberate rhythm of "retreat and return" establishes the essential spiritual foundation for navigating the inevitable human trials of betrayal, denial, and death. This consistent pattern of withdrawal into …
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The deliberate rhythm of "retreat and return" establishes the essential spiritual foundation for navigating the inevitable human trials of betrayal, denial, and death. This consistent pattern of withdrawal into the presence of God ensures that internal brokenness is transformed by the Divine rather than transferred as a legacy to the next generation.
The Hardest Question
The silence of God during human suffering serves as a divine mechanism to transition the heart from seeking a miracle to encountering the Person who is the Resurrection and the Life. The deepest "why" of …
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The silence of God during human suffering serves as a divine mechanism to transition the heart from seeking a miracle to encountering the Person who is the Resurrection and the Life. The deepest "why" of personal pain finds its answer in a Saviour who weeps with the broken-hearted while standing as the final authority over every grave.
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