The Backpack

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Blake Lawyer dives into the opening chapters of Judges, introducing the series "We Need a King." Explore the Israelites' quest for leadership and their struggle to fully trust in God’s plan. Pastor Blake challenges us to reflect on our own lives: Who or what are we letting lead us? Discover why Jesus is the King we need—a leader who is never satisfied with "good enoug...

On this special end-of-year episode, we explore Genesis 12 and reflect on what truly matters as we prepare for 2025. Journey with us as we unpack Abram's story, his call to leave behind the familiar, and his unwavering obedience to God's promise of a new identity and purpose. We'll discuss the values of obedience over convenience, worship over work, and courage over compromise, challenging ourselv...

In this special Christmas-themed episode, Pastor Blake delves into the timeless story from Luke chapter 2, reflecting on the miraculous birth of Jesus and the transformative power of God’s love. Through engaging storytelling and insightful biblical connections, the message explores three core truths: how love gives us something greater, rejoices with truth, and walks in others’ shoes. This heartwa...

In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the miraculous birth of John the Baptist as told in Luke 1, exploring the themes of joy and sorrow intertwined in the Christmas story. Pastor Blake reflects on how God's promises bring hope and lasting joy, even amidst life's deepest disappointments and challenges. Drawing from the lives of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John, we discuss the transformative power...

Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, our even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stores with you....

This week’s episode of The Canteen explores the profound themes of peace, based on 1 Samuel 1 and 2. Pastor Blake dives into the story of Hannah, a woman whose journey from deep sorrow to peace through prayer inspires us all. Learn how a lack of peace can be an invitation to turn to God, how to bring our deepest pains to Him, and how trusting in Jesus allows His transformative power to birth peace...

The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week we launch a new series titled "Miraculous Births." Pastor Blake reminds us that we have a reason to Hope. Our text for this sermon is from Judges 13. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 12/01/24.

The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. As we continue in the Gospel of Luke for our miniseries titled "All the Glory," this week Pastor Blake looks at how dependence on Jesus helps us to rightly see both ourselves and the world around us.. Our text for this sermon is Luke 18:31-43. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 11/17/24.

The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. As we continue in the Gospel of Luke for our miniseries titled "All the Glory," this week Pastor-Elder Daniel Bright examines the story of the Rich Young Ruler, and what his hesitance to give up his wealth for Jesus shows us about our own hearts. Our text for this sermon is Luke 18:18-30. This sermon was or...

Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, our even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stores with you....

The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. As we continue in the Gospel of Luke for our miniseries titled "All the Glory," this week Pastor Blake examines a series of stories that point us toward our need to humbly approach God in prayer. Our text for this sermon is Luke 18:1-17. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 11/3/24.

The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. As we continue in the Gospel of Luke for our miniseries titled "All the Glory," this week Pastor Blake examines what we can lean from the disciples' longing for the kingdom of God and how our waiting is often a part of God's good purposes for us. Our text for this sermon is Luke 17:20-37. This sermon was or...

Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, our even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stores with you....

The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. We're heading back to the Gospel of Luke for a miniseries titled "All the Glory." This week, Pastor Blake examines Jesus' encounter with ten lepers and considers the implication that their story has for how we approach God in worship. Our text for this sermon is Luke 17:11-19. This sermon was originally pre...

The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Students & Groups Pastor Kenny Mattingly leads us in a study of Romans 12 as we examine the transforming effect that God's word has on us.. Our text for this sermon is Romans 12:1-2.. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 10/13/24.

Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, our even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stores with you....

The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, we finish our fall series in 1 Thessalonians called Kept Calm, Now Carry On, as Pastor Blake looks at how Jesus keeps the church whole in community as we await the return of Jesus. Our text for this sermon is 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 10/6/24.

Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, our even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stores with you....

The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, we continue our fall series in 1 Thessalonians called Kept Calm, Now Carry On, as Pastor Blake looks at what it means to stay ready for Christ's return, and the implications it has for our day-to-day living. Our text for this sermon is 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. This sermon was originally preached a...

Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, our even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stores with you....

The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, we continue our fall series in 1 Thessalonians called Kept Calm, Now Carry On, as Pastor Blake looks at Paul's encouragement to remember that Jesus is coming again. We consider his return, and the implications it has for our living here and now. Our text for this sermon is 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18...

Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, our even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stores with you....

The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, we continue our fall series in 1 Thessalonians called Kept Calm, Now Carry On, as Pastor Blake looks at Paul's admonition to brotherly love, and the importance of friendships in our Christian walk. Our text for this sermon is 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 9...

The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, we continue our fall series in 1 Thessalonians called Kept Calm, Now Carry On, as Pastor Blake looks at Paul's command to avoid sexual immortality, and what it means for us in our sex-saturated culture. Our text for this sermon is 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. This sermon was originally preached at CCC...

Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, our even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stores with you....