Christ Community Church - Brookside Campus - SUNDAY MESSAGES

Romans 1:1-7 // Bill Gorman Whenever we hear a story of rescue something within us is awakened. It moves the depths of our being. Our full bodied response to these stories echoes what the Christian story declares: We all need to be rescued. But by whom? How? In what way? Join us as we begin an extended journey in the book of Romans, where the apostle Paul unpacks the greatest news of rescue this w...

2 Samuel 24 // Tim Miller What will be the final words spoken over your life? David’s story ends with a story plucked from a moment in his life, but it is the final note the author of Samuel wants to leave. Why end with a story about a census? Why end with a sacrifice? Why end there out of all moments in David’s life?  Join us as we hear how the final words of David’s life offer hope for the final...

2 Samuel 16:5-14 // Bill Gorman Family gatherings can be both heartwarming. However, amidst the joy, we cannot escape the reality of family brokenness. This week's message delves into the life of King David, a figure admired by many but also deeply flawed. Through the stories of David's family, we uncover the truth that families are a mixed bag. Every family, no matter how loving or accomplished,...

2 Sam 13:1-22 // Bill Gorman The statistics on sexual assault are alarming, revealing the extent of this pervasive issue. As we dive into Tamar's story, we approach it with compassion, recognizing that it might resonate deeply with your own experiences or those of your loved ones. We want you to know that you are not alone. In God's wisdom, Scripture presents us with stories like Tamar's to remind...

2 Sam 12:1-14 // Bill Gorman In this sermon, we explore the story of David and Nathan from 2 Samuel 11-12. We see the shocking nature of David's actions and how the Bible portrays the reality of dark chapters in our lives. Hidden sin leads to death and destroys our relationships with God, others, and ourselves. However, when our sins are exposed, it becomes a display of God's grace. It may be unco...

2 Samuel 11:1-27 // Bill Gorman Not everyone knows who they want to be, but many of us can think of examples of who we do NOT want to be. No one wants to be a villain in their own story, and yet, anyone can be the villain. Anyone. Join us as explore one of the most well-known stories of horrendous failure in the Life of David, and walk through how God wants something different for us.  Sermon Note...

2 Samuel 9:1-13 // Holly Justice Have you ever wondered what the grace of God looks like? If you were to explain grace to someone, to whom would you point them? Join us as we explore how King David embodies the grace of God.   Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49095503   Prayer Requests:  https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new 23.07.02

2 Samuel 7 // Bill Gorman Promises shape our lives and the world around us. This is true in friendships, marriages, businesses, and parenting. An ancient promise made to King David changed the world and it can change you. As David settles into his palace, he expresses his desire to build a house for God. However, God responds with a surprising promise to build David an everlasting house. In this m...

2 Samuel 6 / Taylor Fair Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49088660   Prayer Requests:  https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new 23.06.18

1 Samuel 24 // Taylor Fair Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49088646   Prayer Requests:  https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new 23.06.11

1 Samuel 18: 1-9; 19:1 // Bill Gorman As we explore the story of David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel, we’ll consider three myths in our culture about friendship that prevent us from experiencing friendship the way it’s meant to be, and more than that, keep us from being the kind of friend that others need. As we consider the kind of friend that Jonathan is, we’ll see three truths from this story that c...

1 Samuel 17:1-58 / Bill Gorman What happens when do the thing you've put all your hope and trust and let you down? Who will  be your champion then? That’s what we discover in this story. Sermon Notes: https://events.bible.com/en/event/49081661 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new 23.05.28

1 Samuel 16:1-13 // Bill Gorman Our eyes can easily deceived us. We tend to trust what we see more than anything else. But what happens when what we see isn't all there is? What we discover in this passage is that what you see depends on who you listen to. Sermon Notes: https://events.bible.com/en/event/49072339 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new

1 Samuel 1-2:10 // Dakota Dietz Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49071048 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new 23.05.14

Acts 1:1-11 // Bill Gorman While some may wrestle with Jesus’ death and others Jesus’ resurrection, one of the central aspects to understanding Jesus and the Christian life now has to do with where Jesus is right now. The ascension of Jesus is crucial to how we understand our world and everyday lives. Join us to learn how Jesus’ ascension brings power to show up differently in your everyday life. ...

John 21:1-25 // Bill Gorman What is Jesus's response when his followers fail him? If you’re a Christian here today… If you’ve trusted and followed Jesus, for any length of time, you’ve probably asked that question. I know I have many times. And even if you’re here today and you’re not a Christian… if you’re exploring following Jesus, this is one of the most important questions you can ask about th...

John 20:24-31 // Dakota Dietz Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49063913 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new 23.04.23

John 20:19-23 // Taylor Fair Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49052673 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new 23.04.16

John 20:1-18 // Bill Gorman What do you do when everything you thought you were working toward was wrong? No one thought Jesus was going to die the way he did, and that surprise pales in comparison to the empty tomb three days later. No one could fathom a physically crucified and resurrected King, and yet, here he was alive before them. Now what? What did that mean for them? What does that mean fo...

John 19:23-42 // Bill Gorman The area of greatest significance in the life and leadership of Jesus this world over is his death. Most movements and their followers focus on their leaders' lives and values whereas Christianity is obsessed with proving that Jesus died on purpose. Why? Join us as we continue to explore the gospel of John and how Jesus’ death is crucial to our lives.  Sermon Notes: ht...

John 18:28-19:22 // Bill Gorman Everyone has a king. Who or what is yours? Humans have long been obsessed with questions of power, authority, and control. Who has it? Who has the most of it? Who is king? Whose kingdom is biggest?  What if there was a different way? A different approach? A different answer? Join us as we continue our journey through the final chapters in John’s gospel to discover h...

John 18:1-27 // Dakota Dietz What do you do when you fail? How do you respond when others, or even God, apparently fail you? As John records this gospel he wants us to know that Jesus’ death was no accident or failure. He is in complete control throughout his entire betrayal and arrest, and succeeds in his goal. John has intertwined Jesus’ story with that of his disciples, particularly Peter, who...

John 17 // Bill Gorman When in John’s gospel we overhear what God the Son prays to God the Father for us in prayer, out of all he invites the Father to do, his central focus is to reveal his glory. Maybe more helpfully labeled beauty, this glory is the catalyst to life-giving change the world over. You can’t help but wonder if Dostoevsky was right: beauty can save the world. Join us to find out ho...

John 16:16-33 // Dakota Dietz Time is weird. Although time always marches on, how we experience our day-to-day experience of time is influenced by our mood, age, culture, and conditions. And when Jesus describes sorrow lasting only a “little while,” how are we to take that? What does that mean for your anticipation of Jesus in your pain today? Join us as we learn how to face our challenging moment...

John 16: 1-15 // Bill Gorman Christians around the world join the prayer of faithful followers recorded in Scripture, “Come, Lord Jesus!” And yet, Jesus, himself, declares that it was for our advantage that he leave. Why? Why does Jesus think it’s better for him to go than to stay? Join us as we explore the beauty and nuance of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Jesus' followers as unpacked in John’s...