Chico Community Church

What does it look like to lay your faith at the altar? We were made to worship, and God invites us to lift our praise to Him. Our worship is expressed through surrendered hearts, serving with our gifts, singing His praise, and giving with open hands. Like Abel, we are called to offer God our best, in every area, trusting that what we place in His hands matters. In Faith at the Altar, we’ll see how...

The tithe trains us to live with open hands, recognizing that everything we have comes from God and belongs to Him. In this message, Executive Director, Bill Marchi, teaches about the tithe and three things it trains in us: Giving God our first and best Giving faithfully and proportionally Giving eagerly, strategically, and generously When we put our treasure in God’s hands, we’re reminded that ou...

What if the way we think about money is keeping us from experiencing the freedom God has for us? In this message, guest speaker Joel Milgate takes us through some of the common myths we believe about money and what Scripture actually says about wealth, stewardship, generosity, and financial freedom. From the idea that money is inherently evil to the belief that it’s entirely ours to do with as we...

In this message, Pastor Brian explores the source of joyful relationships and the kind of joy God wants to establish in us. Because our joy is rooted in God’s grace, sustained by His Spirit, and secured by His promises, we can become people who bring grace, life, encouragement, and momentum to those around us! Discover how a deep, lasting joy in the Lord transforms the way we live amongst our brot...

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What does it look like to be a church that is deeply rooted in the Word of God and fully dependent on the Holy Spirit? Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would come to guide us into truth, empower us for ministry, and equip us to live out the mission He has given us. Because we believe what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit, we don’t want to simply know about Him. We want to experience His pre...

What does it mean to be a Word & Spirit church? In 1 Thessalonians 1, Paul describes a faith that is shaped not only by the truth of God’s Word, but also by the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. God’s Word is living and active, and when we receive it, delight in it, and put it into practice, the Holy Spirit transforms the way we live! In Part 1 of Word & Spirit, we explore a key part...

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Faithfulness isn't built in a single moment. It's formed over a lifetime of trusting God, persevering through hardship, and refusing to give up. In this message, Michael Coogan walks us through Paul's final words in 2 Timothy 4 and what it means to fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith. We'll confront the things that tempt us to quit and learn how God sustains us through diffic...

In a world that celebrates success, achievement, and ambition, the Bible calls us to something greater: godly ambition. In this message, Michael Coogan challenges us to consider what we're spending our lives building. Together, we'll explore what it means to make pleasing God our highest aim, count the cost of the life we're building, and pursue faithfulness over worldly success. Because while we...

In this message, Bill Marchi reminds us that parenting is an incredible opportunity to raise up the next generation to know and follow Jesus. We'll look at three key truths from Scripture that shape the way we respond as we raise our children and cultivate a new heart for our home: Parents set the spiritual temperature of the home. You can't change the heart by fixing behavior. Faith transfers in...

Marriage is one of God's most creative tools for refining us and drawing us closer to Him. God designed marriage to shape us into the people He has called us to be! In this message, Pastor Brian walks through Ephesians 5 as we look at three truths about the mystery of marriage: Marriage is one of God's most creative ways of making us holy. Men and women have unique roles. True love draws from a he...

Have you ever stopped to wonder if all your thoughts are true? Scripture is clear that we will encounter thoughts from the enemy. As followers of Jesus, we need to learn how to filter our thoughts, recognize the difference between truth and lies, and choose what we will believe. In this message, Pastor Tim shares “The Power of Biblical Thinking” and gives us practical tools for guarding our minds....

In a world that constantly pushes us to do more, work harder, and stay busy, God calls us to a different way of living. Rather than conforming to the pace and priorities of the world, we are called to trust Him by obeying His commands—including His command to rest. This message explores: • Why we should rest • How we should rest When we follow God's design for rest, we make room to trust Him, enjo...

Work is more than just a way to earn a living; it’s an opportunity to worship God and live out His purpose for our lives. In this message, Tom Miller explores what scripture teaches about work and how God's perspective can transform the way we approach it. Throughout the Bible, we see that God uses work to provide for us, protect us, and give our lives purpose. Yet many of us struggle with misconc...

“Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows he will also reap, because the one who sows to his flesh will reap destruction from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit. Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ ‭CSB‬‬ In this message, The Ways of the Harve...

What does it look like when faith doesn’t just grow in us, but overflows to those around us? In Faith That Flourishes for Others, Pastor Brian explores a picture of spiritual maturity that is relational, practical, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Drawing from John 13:34–35 and Galatians 6, this message shows how flourishing faith expresses itself in everyday life. A flourishing faith: • Restores...

Freedom in Christ is an invitation to live filled by the Holy Spirit! In this message, Pastor Tim explores Galatians 5 and what it means to truly walk in the freedom Jesus purchased for us. Through Christ, we’ve been set free from the guilt, shame, and penalty of sin—but Scripture also warns us about the ongoing battle between the flesh and the Spirit. As believers, we are called to reject the wor...

Call to Worship: John 4:23-24(ESV) If you’ve ever wondered whether God still speaks today, this message is for you. In this message, Pastor Brian Hamilton teaches on how the Lord leads, counsels, and transforms our lives through His Word and the Holy Spirit. As we draw near to God, we discover that He is always speaking, guiding us deeper into relationship with Him. God faithfully uses Scripture,...

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In this message, Pastor Tim Hearon reminds that there is only one true Gospel, and the power it has for our lives. We’ll take a look at Galatians 1:6-10, where the Apostle Paul confronts the Galatian church for drifting away from the true Gospel. He calls them—and us—back to the unshakable foundation of grace through Jesus Christ. We’ll explore: • What it means to stay anchored in the finished wor...

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As Jesus enters Jerusalem in Matthew 21, the crowds shout “Hosanna!”—celebrating Him as King. But while they expected a political ruler or earthly deliverer, Jesus came to be a very different kind of King. He rode in with humility and revealed a mission far greater than they imagined: to bring true peace, healing, and salvation to a broken world. In this message, Pastor Brian shares Christ’’s pass...