CCF Madison Podcast

On this podcast we review a sermon from Philippians 3:1-3 titled "Real Christians" by Pastor Tobin. Real Christians have a heart change not a part change. They worship by the Spirit of God, boast in Jesus Christ and put no confidence in the flesh. On our "What's Up with Worship" segment Matt Dyer gives us the back story and several Scripture references to one of our favorite songs, "Great Are You...

Welcome to Season Three where we start digging into Sunday sermons, sharing inspirational worship songs and have fun with special guests. On episode 1 we introduce you to blueletterbible.org , a free online Bible study help that you can use to dig deeper and get more out of your Bible reading. We also introduce you to a new podcast segment we like to call "What's Up With Worship?" This week we dis...

This is our Season 2 finale where we discuss the different methods that have been used and that are currently being used to share the never changing message of the Good News of Jesus Christ. We also celebrate a podcast milestone.

In this episode Pastor Tobin shares some insight regarding the warnings found in the Bible against grumbling, complaining and gossip. We also fire off some random questions around what it means to be non-denominational vs. denominational and where does your tithes and offerings go? Enjoy and stay cool my friends.

In episode 7 we sit down with 777HVAC owner Travis Harwood. He shares his testimony of how God transformed his life and his lively hood and how listening to the Holy Spirit and obeying the Lord leads to blessings money can't buy. You will be challenged, encouraged and blessed as you listen.

The internet has given us abundant access to great preachers and communicators of God's Word but it doesn't replace the need for Christians to be physically connected to a local church body. It's in the context of a church community that we grow spiritually, that we get to practice the "One Another's" in Scripture (Love one another, serve one another, forgive one another, carry one another's burde...

In this episode we sit down with Curtis Miller, entrepreneur and owner of Miller Fitness. We discuss the importance of setting a Christian example in life and in business, stepping out in faith and learning to hear the voice of God over the distracting chatter of the world.

On this episode we sit around the table and discuss the role of Elders and Deacons at CCF and then begin the first of several discussions regarding our Christian witness in the areas of business, politics, and small town life.

On this episode we sit down with Daniel Clausen to discuss Christian apologetics and why knowing how to defend your faith is so important in the culture we live in. 1 Peter 3:15 instructs all Christians to ‘always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.' Apologetics helps others develop an intellectual and reasonable examination of the...

Our CCF Podcast Team sits down with producer, director and now self-published author Megan Caudill to discuss the role of arts and entertainment in the church. Megan uses the gifts and talents that God has given her to teach Biblical principles and introduce people, who may never step inside a church, to the truth of the gospel. If God has given you a creative passion and gifted you with artistic...

New Season, new equipment, new content, same old wild crew! Welcome to Season 2, episode 1 where I sit down with Matt Dyer, Joshua Emery, Malachi Martinez to discuss the excitement and the wonder that takes place at each one of our CCF Worship Nights. Worship night allows us to spend extended time in the presence of the Lord as the Holy Spirit moves and uses each member of the body to minister and...

Our Season 1 Finale is highlighted with special guest Pastor Dan Curtis. Pastor "Dad" shares some great insight from over 30 years of ministry and church growth. God grows His church and provides all the resources. Many of those resources are the very people that make up Christ Community Fellowship. The excitement continues to grow as we seek Him and take our directions from the One who has the be...

A lot has changed over the 19 years of pastoring here at CCF. In fact, many of you don't know that we used to be the United Baptist Church of Madison Maine. But, with all the changes there are some things that have stayed constant. One of those constants is Shaun Swain. He's been an active member, deacon, and elder here for many years and we sit down with him on this podcast to discuss where we've...

On this podcast Pastor Tobin sits down with Patty Tucker, CCF's PAL Facilitator. PAL stands for Parents of Addicted Loved Ones. It is a support and recovery program for the people who are trying to help their drug addicted loved ones get on the road to recovery. Currently CCF is the only church providing PAL Support in all of New England. We want this to change so we are partnering with Patty to h...

In this episode Pastor Tobin sits down with CCF's homegrown missionary Savanna Kandiko to get an update on the mission God has set her on. Savanna is a missions coordinator for an organization called Adventure In Missions. She is in charge of coordinating mission trips to Florida, Guatemala, Lesotho, Columbia, Costa Rica, and Romania. She recently lead a mission team to serve the homeless and unde...

In this episode, Pastor Tobin sits down with CCF's Office Administrator, Heather Emery. They reflect on the many changes that took place during the pandemic shutdown and eventual re-opening of the church. They discuss the blessings and challenges of church growth and the systems that are now in place to help CCF grow more efficiently and securely. On-line giving has been a game changer and connect...

We welcome my wife and ministry partner for the past 19 years to our CCF Podcast. Stephanie Curtis gives some insight into the blessings and challenges of church ministry, as a pastor's wife. We discuss the topic of true Christian Fellowship and Stephanie introduces the upcoming Ladies Bible Study "Isaiah" by Melissa Spoelstra.

Over the past 2 weeks I have been laying out the ministry and mission of the church as I see it described in the New Testament. Week 1: Equipping the saints for the work of the ministry We don’t want to be merely hearers of the Word we want to  do what it says. Equipping comes from preaching and teaching the Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teachin...