Christ Community Church - Olathe Campus - SUNDAY MESSAGES

2 Kings 23:24-27 // Brooks Nesse King Josiah of Judah led a remarkable reign dedicated to restoring faith in Yahweh. This video explores his reforms, the rediscovery of the Torah, and his tragic end. King Josiah's story is one of remarkable devotion and religious revival. As a young king, he takes the throne and spearheads the repair of the Temple. A pivotal discovery within the Temple leads to a...

2 Kings 21:1-6 // Nathan Miller 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...

Hezekiah / Christ Community Church - Olathe / Nathan MIller Hezekiah: King of Judah defied empires and trusted in God, see how his faith transformed a nation, along with 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. Fa...

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...

King Ahab: A Story of Disobedience and Redemption  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 huma...

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. Key Takeaways Jehu's actions were praised by God in so...

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 // Jonathan Neef  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 c...

Romans 8:28-30 // Jonathan Neef Have you ever wrestled with a passage of scripture, struggling to believe it in the midst of personal pain? Join us as we explore the deep and often misinterpreted verses of Romans 8:28-30, reflecting on how God works all things together for good.  We’ll look at  well-meaning misapplications of this scripture as  we delve into what "good" truly means in God’s eyes....

Romans 8:26-27 // Nathan Miller 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 // Nathan Miller Our world and our lives are in labor. And it hurts. The suffering, the agony, the tears. The trauma and the drama. But our groaning will one day give birth to glory. And somehow it will all have been worth it. Do you believe that? Now God doesn’t say our sufferings don’t matter, that our sufferings aren’t real, that we’re just a bunch of wimps and should get over it...

Romans 8:12-17 // Jonathan Neef  We have left God, abused his grace and run after things and idols we thought would bring happiness and belonging. But while we were a long way off God ran after us, hugged us, kissed us, and welcomed us home. He has clothed us and thrown a party for us. We are no longer prodigal sons and daughters. We are no longer slaves of unrighteousness. We are welcomed home as...

Romans 8:5-13 // Nathan Miller There is a freedom that comes from God’s Spirit, that you just can’t get anywhere else. But we tend to define freedom as the ability to do whatever I want. To fulfill my desires, whatever those desires are. But that’s not real freedom because those desires so often hurt ourselves and others. Real freedom. The freedom God offers us. Is the freedom to do what will actu...

Romans 8:1-5 // Jonathan Neef I believe this is the best news you can hear. But I struggle to remember and believe that myself.  My assumption is that there are at least three types of people in this room.  Those that do not find this as great news because we don’t think we are actually bad enough to deserve condemnation in the first place Those that believe this is good news but we forget about i...

Romans 7:14-25 // Nathan Miller 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/49236519 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/r...

Matthew 28 // Jonathan Neef For some the empty tomb is just a harmless story and myth, kinda like the Easter bunny. For others, it was a story of deliberate deceit used to hide the truth and deceive millions. And for some of us this is the most important story in existence. It's the true story of the day we say “the tomb is empty because He is Risen! He has Risen Indeed. Let me ask “What do you se...

Romans 7:7-13 // Nathan Miller 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...

Romans 7:1-6 // Brooks Nesse We all have this desire to belong.  And it's a good desire, it is what we were made for. But what about those times when we don’t feel like we belong? Or what about those times when we are seeking to belong in a place that would not lead to our flourishing. I'm sure many of us have experienced both. But I am sure we have all been there. We were created to belong. Each...

Romans 6:15-23 // Jonathan Neef We live in a country and society founded upon the idea that life and happiness are the fruit of freedom. This is different from other countries around the world but we love our freedom. Freedom to be who we want, do what we want, and live however we want. But does our freedom actually give us life and happiness? Today we are going to look at the text from the book o...

Romans 6:12-14 // Brooks Nesse 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 // Jonathan Neef We all love a good rescue story. But what happens after the rescue? Is that the end? Is there any more? Today we are in the book of Romans where the first five chapters have highlighted our need for a rescue. Today, beginning in chapter six, we will see that we were not only rescued from something but that we are rescued for something. Specifically, we have not only...

Matthew 25:31-46 // Nathan Miller Jesus Himself makes it clear. Some will go to heaven. And some will go to hell. At the very thought of that, many of us have issues. Our imaginations have been tainted, but more than that, we really struggle to believe that God could punish evil so severely. I mean, maybe for the really wicked people. But what about my friends at school, work, our neighborhoods? D...