Welcome to the weekly podcast of Citadel. We are a church in Forest Hills, Queens. We have set ourselves two main goals in everything we do... to know JESUS and to make JESUS known. To learn more, visit our website at www.citadelnyc.church or come visit us on Sundays. Our service time is at 10:30 am.
Growing Into Maturity | Building Up the Body (Week 3) In Week 3 of Building Up the Body , we look at the kind of church God is forming when belonging and participation begin to take root. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1–16 , this message explores what spiritual maturity really looks like — not measured by attendance or knowledge, but by a body that is actively building itself up in love. Paul reminds…
Every Part Matters | Building Up the Body (Week 2) In Week 2 of Building Up the Body , we move from belonging to participation and ask a challenging but essential question: What does belonging look like in practice? Rooted in 1 Corinthians 12:14–27 , this message reminds us that God intentionally places every person in the church and that every part of the body matters. Participation isn’t about…
Built to Belong | Identity Before Activity What does it really mean to belong to the church? In Week 1 of our Building the Body series, we’re reminded that the church is not an event we attend or a service we consume — it’s a body we belong to . Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12:12–13 , this message reframes church life around identity before activity, family before function, and grace before…
This week at Citadel, we continue our Advent journey by looking at Jesus as our Everlasting Father —the One whose love is unchanging, whose presence is trustworthy, and whose heart welcomes us into His family. In a season that often highlights loneliness, longing, or the ache of fractured relationships, Jesus reveals a Father who comes close, restores, adopts, and calls us His own. Craig unpacks…
This week at Citadel, we continue our Advent journey by looking at Jesus as our Mighty God — the One who brings strength into our weakness and power into the places where we feel overwhelmed. In a season where pressure rises and our limits are exposed, His presence meets us with courage, protection, and peace. Craig unpacks Isaiah 9:6, Psalm 46, Philippians 4, 2 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 6,…
This week at Citadel, we begin our Advent journey by looking at Jesus as our Wonderful Counselor — the One who brings supernatural wisdom into our confusion and weary places. In a season filled with noise and pressure, His voice still speaks with clarity, peace, and truth. Craig unpacks Isaiah 9:6, and John 16:13, showing how the Holy Spirit guides, convicts, comforts, and leads us into all truth.…
WELCOME TO CITADEL CHURCH ONLINE! We’re so glad you’re here! Whether you’re part of the Citadel family or exploring faith, we believe this message will encourage and challenge you. This week, we had the joy of welcoming Darian Venerable , lead pastor of Upward Call Church in Chino CA, to bring a powerful stand-alone message on Acts 4 - Being a Devoted Church. This message will stir your faith,…
WELCOME TO CITADEL CHURCH ONLINE! We’re so excited to connect with you this week! We pray you’re blessed and that you find a place to belong here in our community. Right now, we’re in a series called Secrets of the Kingdom: Stories Jesus Told That Change Everything. Jesus often spoke in parables - simple stories with deep truths about God’s Kingdom and how we’re invited to live in it. Each week,…
WELCOME TO CITADEL CHURCH ONLINE! We’re so excited to connect with you this week! We pray you’re blessed and that you find a place to belong here in our community. Right now, we’re in a series called Secrets of the Kingdom: Stories Jesus Told That Change Everything. Jesus often spoke in parables - simple stories with deep truths about God’s Kingdom and how we’re invited to live in it. Each week,…
WELCOME TO CITADEL CHURCH ONLINE! We’re so excited to connect with you this week! We pray you’re blessed and that you find a place to belong here in our community. Right now, we’re in a series called Secrets of the Kingdom: Stories Jesus Told That Change Everything. Jesus often spoke in parables - simple stories with deep truths about God’s Kingdom and how we’re invited to live in it. Each week,…