Christ Community Church of Magnolia Sermons

Marriage: Communication, Conflict, & Rhythm by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

What makes the preservation & protection of human life so important? Why do we see such disregard for the dignity of human life all around us? Why does this also show up in our own attitudes & actions towards others? Most importantly, is there hope for our sinful hearts? Come, let's look to God's word for answers to the pressing issues of our day and our hearts.

Week three of our 4-week Wednesday evening series "Covenant & Calling"

Week one of our 4-week Wednesday evening series "Covenant & Calling"

The “battle of the sexes” has been raging for millennia. We can see the tension and challenges in our own relationships. It is easy to notice the problems of sexism, feminism, and male chauvinism around us. So, how can we discover God’s good design in our relationships? How can we see others the way God sees them? Let’s open God’s Word and learn to apply His truth!

God creates man in His image & likeness. Our inherent dignity, identity, and purpose flow out of God’s good design. This is a wonderful truth to live by. But why do these truths seem so disconnected to what we see in our own lives and the world around us? Today, we look at how sin tarnishes God’s image and likeness in us, but His promise gives us hope!

What gives a person value, worth, and significance? Where do we find our identity and purpose as people? These are big questions that make us ask, What is man? As we begin our Imago Dei Series today, we’ll look for answers to these important questions in the first pages of the Bible. Let’s explore together and discover God’s good design for us.

Have you ever felt the sting of rejection or someone not accepting you? No matter how strong you are, that stings. Ever felt the sting of rejection or marginalization because of your faith in Christ? Today, Jesus reminds His disciples that they will be hated because of him. So, why do people hate Jesus and His followers? How should we respond? Jesus answers both those questions in today’s text!

How will fearful disciples fare with Jesus leaving? Jesus encouraged their troubled hearts by promising a future inheritance in heaven & the Help of the Holy Spirit. If that weren’t enough, today Jesus paints an amazing picture of his abiding presence and power as they bear witness to Him. Let’s be reminded of the true power source that sustains our lives in Christ!

When we think about the Christian life, what actually empowers us to live it out? In today's passage, Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure by promising the Holy Spirit—the Helper who will dwell within them, teach them, and strengthen them to walk in obedience. What does it mean to live by the power of the Spirit, and how does He shape the way we follow Jesus today?

When we face difficult goodbyes in life, how do we respond? Jesus told his disciples he was leaving, and you can sense the fear and confusion they felt. He answered by reminding them of his promises and urging them to trust him. What are these promises, and how can remembering them help us as Jesus’ followers today?

When we face difficult goodbyes in life, how do we respond? Jesus told his disciples he was leaving, and you can sense the fear and confusion they felt. He answered by reminding them of his promises and urging them to trust him. What are these promises, and how can remembering them help us as Jesus’ followers today?

The most dangerous kind of enemy is the enemy within. The enemy you can’t see & don’t expect. Many a nation, community, & personal friendship has been undermined by betrayal. Today, we see the traitor within Jesus’ circle exposed. What effect does this have on Jesus? Disciples? The traitor himself? Much to learn from the dark pages in God’s Word this morning!

As Jesus draws closer & closer to the cross, what is His message to his disciples? What lasting instructions will he give the leaders of the Christian faith beyond the cross? How might this be instructive to disciples of Jesus today? Come, let’s open God’s word and revisit the call of a disciple of Jesus then and today!

Why do people reject the light in the face of overwhelming evidence? Getting to the root of unbelief is always a matter of the heart. We see the Jesus that we seek.

Good news is often hard to come by in our world. Every time we turn on the news, it’s bad news. Every time things are going well in our lives, more bad news comes. This Easter Sunday, we are reminded of the “good news” that transcends all the bad news. We are reminded that He is Risen! And this news changes our today & all our days ahead!

Expectations can be healthy or damaging. It depends on whether both parties are on the same page. In Jesus' day, Israel expected a Messiah to deliver God’s people. Jesus came to do that, but not in the way people expected. Today, we must ask if our expectations of King Jesus align with His mission and purpose. Let’s open God’s Word to see Jesus' mission & how we fit into it.

Sooner or later, you discover what makes people tick by their actions & responses to the world around them. After Jesus miraculously raises Lazarus from the dead, we see heart motives revealed by those around the orbit of Jesus. As we unpack God’s word this morning, consider which response to Jesus best describes yours. Much to learn and apply in God’s Word today!

Death is an inescapable fact of life. It is ruthless, indiscriminate, harsh, unrelenting, and universal. But is death the end? In our text today, Jesus has an amazing answer to this question that affects not only this life but the life to come!

As Christians, we’re called to believe in Jesus. But do we believe? What do we believe about him? And more importantly, how does that belief affect our lives? Today, we learn what it means to believe in the Good Shepherd!

In the animal kingdom, sheep are considered some of the weakest, helpless, stubborn, and unintelligent animals of them all. Yet the Scriptures often liken humans to sheep who need a Shepherd. But what kind of Shepherd do we need? Left with the wrong shepherd, we are in trouble. However, with the right Shepherd, we are more protected and cared for than we can ever imagine. Today, we meet the kind o...

Ever woke up in the middle of the night & rather than turning on the light, you tried to navigate in the dark due to familiarity with your surroundings? How’d that work out? Today, we see Jesus turn the lights on for someone who knew they were blind and keep the lights off for those who were confident in their blindness. Much to learn & apply from these pages of Scripture this morning!

Ever been in a verbal debate that goes from exchanging arguments to personal attack? In today’s text, the religious leaders argue with Jesus over claims He makes about Himself & them. So, how does Jesus respond to their vitriol? What does Jesus say to rile them up?

How often have you heard this phrase, the truth will set you free? People tend to ascribe their own “truth” to this phrase. Oftentimes, the very thing we believe is freeing is actually spiritually enslaving. Today, we examine the origin of this phrase and the context in which Jesus used it. Gospel truths and implications for our lives abound in this passage today!

Nearly everyone would agree that there is darkness in the world. We are constantly surrounded by this reality in the news, social media, school, work, etc. Where do we turn to in a world full of darkness? Our passage today reminds us that Jesus is our one and only light!