Christ Community Church Messages

Is Jesus really God? And what does it mean to make him Lord of your life? In John 10:22–42, Jesus makes one of his boldest declarations: “I and the Father are one.” His words confront the religious leaders with a life-changing question: Will they believe whom Jesus says he is, or continue living on their own terms? In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores Jesus' claim to be God, the evid...

Have you ever felt rejected, excluded, or like you weren't good enough for God? Have you wondered whether Jesus truly knows you, cares about your struggles, or has a place for you in his Kingdom? In John 10:1–21, Jesus makes two powerful declarations: "I am the gate" and "I am the good shepherd." These statements reveal who Jesus is, how he protects and provides for his peo...

Have you ever wondered, “Does God see me?” When life feels overwhelming, prayers seem unanswered, or you feel invisible to the people around you, it can be difficult to believe that Jesus knows what you’re going through. In this message, Minister Craig Walter explores John 9:1–41, the powerful story of Jesus healing a man born blind. While the disciples saw a theological problem, the neighbors saw...

What if the parts of your story you most want to hide are the very places where God wants to bring healing? In this message, Special Guest Jay Stringer explores trauma, shame, sexuality, family wounds, and healing through the story of Hagar in Genesis 16. Hagar’s encounter with “the God who sees me” reveals a God who meets us in places of pain, exile, failure, and brokenness with kindness rather t...

What does your life communicate about Jesus to the people around you? In this message, CM&A President Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer explores Paul’s description of Christians as the “aroma of Christ” in 2 Corinthians 2:14–17. Followers of Jesus are called to reflect his love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and character everywhere they go. Through everyday relationships at home, work, school, and in...

What does it actually mean to be free? In John 8:31–59, Jesus challenges our definition of freedom and reveals how the things we desire can quietly become the things that control us. In this message, Minister Alex Ehly explores what Jesus means when he says, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” True freedom isn’t simply doing whatever we want. It’s knowing who we belong to, trustin...

What do you do when you believe in God but still have doubts? Scripture shows us that doubt is not necessarily a failure of faith. Some of the Bible’s strongest believers wrestled with questions, uncertainty, suffering, and moments when God seemed distant. In this message, Guest speaker Pastor Phil Human explores what the Bible teaches about doubt, why honest questions can strengthen our faith, an...

What does the Bible say about sex, sexuality, gender, divorce, and the questions Christians are often afraid to ask? In this message, Minister Mark Ashton answers real questions about marriage, sexual desire, masturbation, lust, pornography, homosexuality, gender identity, intersex people, asexuality, divorce, and remarriage. Looking to Scripture and God’s design for men, women, marriage, and sex,...

What does the Bible really say about sex in marriage? In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores God’s design for sex, intimacy, and marriage and why biblical sexuality is about far more than rules. From Genesis 2 and 1 Corinthians 7 to Song of Songs, we see sex as a gift from God that builds intimacy, strengthens the marriage covenant, and points toward the relationship between Christ and his...

In this message, Chaka Heinze explores God’s purposeful design for women through Genesis and the life of Jesus. From being created in the image of God to serving as ezer kenegdo , Scripture reveals that women possess God-given dignity, purpose, strength, and a vital role in helping God’s creation flourish. Sin distorted that original design, bringing brokenness and conflict into the relationship b...

What does it mean to be a godly man? In Genesis, Adam was called to work and protect the garden, but when danger came, he remained passive. In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores biblical manhood, the danger of passivity, and the responsibility men have to protect what God has entrusted to them. Ultimately, Jesus shows us what true manhood looks like: where the first Adam failed, the Secon...

What does the Bible actually teach about marriage? In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores Ephesians 5:21–33 and God’s design for marriage, focusing on mutual submission, sacrificial love, serving your spouse, and staying on the same team. Mark challenges the idea that marriage is about winning or being “in charge” and points couples toward a Christ-centered marriage built on humility, love...

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores one of the most powerful encounters in the Gospel of John: Jesus and the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1–11). Faced with a crowd eager to condemn, Jesus reveals the perfect balance of grace and truth. His response challenges both self-righteous judgment and the weight of personal shame, reminding us that while Jesus offers complete forgiveness, he...

In this message, Minister Jed Logue teaches through John 7:25–52, where Jesus stands in the middle of growing opposition and boldly declares, "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink." As the crowds debate who Jesus really is, we're confronted with the same question today: Will we believe him? Discover why Jesus' invitation to receive living water is more than a promise of...

In this message, Minister Alex Ehly explores one of Jesus' most profound declarations in the Gospel of John: "I am the Bread of Life." Walking through John 6, Alex reveals why the things we chase—success, security, comfort, approval, relationships, and even religion—can never fully satisfy the deepest hunger of the human soul. After feeding the five thousand, the crowd wanted more br...

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores one of Jesus' most powerful miracles in John 6—walking on water. But this story is about much more than a miracle. It reveals that Jesus is the Lord over chaos, the great "I AM," who meets us in the middle of life's storms. Whether you're facing anxiety, financial pressure, health struggles, broken relationships, or uncertainty a...

Thousands of people came looking for a miracle. What they received was a meal that revealed who Jesus truly is. In this message, Minister Mark Ashton teaches through John 6 and the feeding of the 5,000, showing why this miracle appears in all four Gospels and how it points to one unforgettable truth: Jesus is better. From the faith of a young boy with five loaves and two fish to the disciples lear...

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores one of Jesus' most unforgettable miracles in John 5—the healing at the Pool of Bethesda. Why would Jesus ask a man who had been disabled for 38 years, "Do you want to get well?" And what does that same question mean for us today? Whether you're struggling with physical illness, addiction, anxiety, bitterness, broken relationships, or...

In this message, Minister Tom Hinders explores one of the most startling claims Jesus ever made. In John 5:16–30, Jesus doesn't simply defend himself against criticism for healing on the Sabbath—he reveals his divine identity as the Son of God. As we begin Part 2 of our Gospel of John series, Impossible to Ignore , we discover why Jesus became impossible for the religious leaders to dismiss. T...

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton teaches through John 4:1-42 and Jesus' life-changing encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. Discover how Jesus crossed barriers, engaged spiritual conversations, addressed real needs, and turned an unlikely person into a powerful witness. Learn practical steps for sharing your faith, reaching people far from God, and helping others take their next...

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores the life and ministry of John the Baptist and what it means to become a signpost pointing others to Jesus. Looking at John 3:22–36, we discover John's humility, his unwavering focus on Christ, and his famous declaration: "He must become greater; I must become less." John understood that his role was never to draw attention to himself but...

Do you have to be a bad person to need Jesus? What if being a "good person" isn't enough? In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores one of the most famous conversations in the Bible: Jesus' late-night encounter with Nicodemus in John 3. Nicodemus was moral, religious, respected, educated, and sincere. Yet Jesus told him something shocking: "You must be born again."...

In this message, Mark Ashton explores Jesus cleansing the temple in John 2, unpacking righteous anger, the corruption of worship, and the radical truth that Jesus became the new temple where heaven and earth meet. This sermon challenges us to rethink holiness, identity, and what it means for the Holy Spirit to dwell within us as the body of Christ.  Through the story of Jesus overturning tables in...

In this message, Minister Alex Ehly teaches through John 2:1–12 and the miracle at the wedding in Cana, where Jesus turns water into wine. But this story is about far more than a miracle at a wedding feast. It’s about Jesus stepping into emptiness, shame, chaos, exhaustion, and spiritual dryness… and revealing the glory of God by making something entirely new. As the wine runs out and the celebrat...

In this message, Minister Allison Dykhouse explores Jesus’ invitation to “Come and See” through John 1:35–51. As the first disciples encounter Jesus for themselves, we’re challenged to move beyond distant curiosity and into real discipleship—walking closely with Jesus, investigating who he is, and inviting others to experience him too. Through the stories of Andrew, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael, t...