Christ Community Church - Brookside Campus - SUNDAY MESSAGES

2 Kings 21:1-6 // Bill Gorman King Manasseh of Judah: From Evil to Redemption?  This king did terrible things, but his story has a surprising twist! ➡️ Watch to see how God's forgiveness can change everything. King Manasseh of Judah is known for his extreme wickedness. He promoted pagan worship, sacrificed his own son, and led the people astray.  However, there's more to the story. After facing pu...

Hezekiah / Christ Community Church - Brookside / Bill Gorman Hezekiah: The king of Judah defied empires and trusted in God. See how his faith transformed a nation and his personal struggles. King Hezekiah reigned for 29 years, marked by both spiritual reform and political defiance. He purged the kingdom of pagan worship, restored the temple in Jerusalem, and renewed the Passover celebration. Facin...

King Joash of Judah starts strong, repairing the Temple with God's guidance, but after his mentor dies, Joash takes a dark turn. This story explores the importance of lasting wisdom and what happens when we stray from the right path. Key Takeaways: Joash's reign highlights the importance of mentorship in developing good character. Staying true to your values requires constant effort, even after a...

Elijah was a prophet who faced immense challenges and discouragement. Discover how God provided for him physically and emotionally, even in his darkest moments and during a period of widespread idolatry in Israel. We see Elijah’s strength in challenging the prophets of Baal, but also his vulnerability when he feels alone and exhausted. Through his journey, we learn that God cares for us in all asp...

Jehu, King of Israel, was a man of action. He took the throne and wiped out the family of the previous evil king, Ahab. He even destroyed the worship of the false god Baal. But was Jehu's heart truly for God?  He rid Israel of idolatry but left his own heart unchanged. This video looks at the complex legacy of a king with questionable motives.    2 Kgs. 9:1-13 // Bill Gorman   Key Takeaways Jehu's...

King Ahab of Israel reigns as one of the most wicked kings in history. Influenced by his wife Jezebel, he promotes pagan worship and persecutes prophets. Yet, even in the darkest times, God's grace and power shine through. This video explores the story of Ahab, his conflict with the prophet Elijah, and the enduring message of God's pursuit of humanity. Key Takeaways: King Ahab's reign is marked by...

King Asa's 41-year reign in Judah offers a compelling story of leadership and faith. Watch to explore his successes in removing idolatry and leading a prosperous Judah, as well as the challenges he faced when his trust in God wavered. Key Takeaways: Leaders who prioritize faithfulness to God can bring about positive change. Trust and obedience are crucial aspects of a strong relationship with God....

Rehoboam & Jeroboam: The Kings of Division This video explores the story of Rehoboam and Jeroboam, two kings of Israel whose poor leadership decisions led to the division of the kingdom. Learn valuable lessons about leadership and the consequences of bad choices from this Biblical story. Key Takeaways: Wise leadership is crucial for a nation's stability. Ignoring the needs of the people can le...

King Solomon, son of David, starts his reign with incredible wisdom and accomplishments: a magnificent temple, booming trade, and fair government. But was that his true legacy?  This video explores Solomon's rise and fall, how his worship turned away from God, and the importance of lasting faithfulness. Solomon's impressive achievements as king The turning point in his leadership Why his legacy is...

Romans 8:31-39 // Bill Gorman Have you ever questioned what happens when life throws its punches? Does death bring an end? Can anything truly separate us from God? In this video, we unpack the liberating message of God's unwavering love for His children. Are you feeling lost or afraid? Wondering if anything can stop the good life God promises? This video explores the incredible truth: Nothing can...

Romans 8:28-30 // Taylor Fair  We’ve been in this series Romans: For Life, where we’ve learned from the Apostle Paul, Rabbi Paul, that we aren’t just saved from eternal evil but we are saved for something else: we are saved for eternal glory and for God’s good Spirit-filled work in our lives. Paul’s confidence is rooted in who he understands God to be. Paul is rooting his confidence not just in th...

Romans 8:26-27 // Brooks Nesse When was the last time you were left speechless by grief, disappointment, loneliness, frustration? Maybe you paced aimlessly: I just don’t know what to say. Maybe you struggled to know how to express your feelings, or maybe you even struggled to know what exactly it was you were feeling! Maybe you didn’t know what to pray, or how to pray, or even feel like you could...

Romans 8:18-25 // Bill Gorman When we are in the midst of suffering, it can seem difficult to imagine the Christian life is worth it. How can we have hope and what does hope look like for the follower of Jesus in this world as we wait on Christ’s return? Join us as we continue to explore God's robust rescue for a life with him as we walk through Romans.  SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.co...

Romans 8:12-17 // Bill Gorman At the core of every human being is the desire to belong to someone, somewhere. God invites us to find an unshakable belonging with him, but how can we actually feel like we belong? The answer is the Holy Spirit, but that answer is bigger than we often think.  Join us as we continue to explore God's robust rescue for a life with him as we walk through Romans.  SERMON...

Romans 8: 5-13 // Taylor Fair In order for something to truly die, it has to be cut off from its source of life. Which means we have to learn how to make room for the Spirit to access the deepest roots of our fleshly desires. We have to learn how to create space to be aware of where the Spirit is trying to access so we can keep up with him and let him in. And it’s going to take time, right? Change...

Romans 8:1-5  // Taylor Fair Planet Fitness has an interesting tagline: “Welcome to the judgement free zone.” Where else can we find that? It’s rare, isn’t it? Much more common is constant criticism. Rampant negativity. Harsh condemnation. We see and experience this, both from others, and from ourselves. The truth is, some of us are our worst critics. And yet, in Romans 8:1, the Apostle Paul write...

Romans 7:14-25 // Bill Gorman The biggest fights are the ones we have within ourselves. How does Jesus shape the fight waging within? It may not be what we thought. Join us as we continue to see how God has rescued us not only from death but for Life in the book of Romans.  SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49236517 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/res...

Romans 7:7-13 // Bill Gorman Some of us, if we’re honest, believe: the rules can save us. If we just follow the right rules, enact the right laws, educate our kids the right ways, we’ll make the good life. And listen: this is true of religious people and nonreligious people. Republicans and democrats. We all try to legislate morality.  Others of us love freedom, and we think our freedom can save u...

Romans 6:15-23 // Nydiaris Hernández-Santos Life is full of paradoxes that make our life either run or crash, depending on how you look at it. Humans are full of contradictions and God knows it! He has chosen many paradoxes to reveal who he is and to show us what it looks like to follow him. Would you join us as we study one of the biblical paradoxes? Dive deep with us into the paradox of grace SE...

Romans 7:1-6 // Tim Miller Belonging to Jesus Bears Life.  Join us as we continue to see in the book of Romans what it means to belong to Jesus, and how we can actually live this out.  SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49214771 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new 24.03.10

Romans 6:12-14 // Bill Gorman One of the greatest battles of history is not “out there,” but rather, is “in here.” Herein lies a crucial insight as to why following Jesus can be so hard. There is a battle being waged not just with our bodies but in our bodies.  Join us as we continue to see in the book of Romans what Jesus has rescued you and me for, and how we can actually live this out.  SERMON...

Romans 6:1-11 // Bill Gorman When we think of rescue, it’s natural to ask: “Rescue from what?” But with Jesus, rescue is more! When God sought to rescue creation from brokenness, injustice, sin and death, he always planned to save us “for” a more beautiful, good, and true way of being.  Jesus didn’t just save us from sin but for life—with him—now and forever. But how is life with God different fro...

Matthew 25:31-46 // Bill Gorman Can we really believe in hell? In our cultural moment idea of hell is either something that humorous or abhorrent. But what do we do with Jesus teachings about hell? While it may not seem very Jesusy, Jesus spoke and taught more about hell than anyone else in the Bible. How do we make sense of his teachings? This is what we look at in this message.  SERMON NOTES (Yo...

Psalm 13:1-6; Mark 15:33-39 // Taylor Fair “I used to go to church and pray, and then my best friend got sick and died… How can I believe in God when that happened?” My friend told me this in 7th grade, and it would be the first but not last time I would hear what I would later learn that theologians and philosophers call “the problem of evil”. Why does an all good and all powerful God permit evil...

Matthew 22:15-22 & Titus 3:1-3 //Taylor Fair  How should Christians relate to politics and the government? No doubt you have some negative examples of what Christians should NOT do, but what is the Christian calling in our political environment? Thankfully God’s word and Christians throughout history have wrestled through this very question. Join us as we continue to explore difficult question...