Don't be a Professional Christian - CityLight NYC Church Podcast

Episode Description

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Mo confronts a subtle but dangerous drift in modern Christianity: turning relationship into performance. After a powerful time of worship centered on remembering God’s goodness, the message challenges the “professional Christian” mindset—the belief that spiritual disciplines earn closeness, favor, or validation from God.

Through vivid biblical illustrations—from Moses striking the rock to the prodigal son—Pastor Mo reframes the gospel as grace-first intimacy. God’s love isn’t increased by your output, and obedience flows from identity, not insecurity. He warns against “professional intimacy” with God—doing all the right things while keeping the heart distant—and calls the church back to childlike trust, quick obedience, and living for an audience of One.

(05:20) Worship: Remembering God’s Goodness
(33:22) Weather, Worship, and Why We Gather
(37:21) Don’t Be a Professional Christian
(46:35) Moses and the Rock: Don’t Add to Jesus’ Finished Work
(56:18) Garbage-Man Religion vs. Childlike Intimacy
(01:07:28) Living for Applause vs. Audience of One
(01:20:05) Obey Quickly, Especially in Secret
(01:29:42) Stop Performing, Start Pursuing

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