Christ Community Church Podcast

"Life is stronger than death. Grace is stronger than sin. Light is stronger than darkness. God is stronger than the devil. We are on the winning side. Hallelujah!" Pastor Derrick continues our series on the Parables of Jesus by teaching from Matthew 13. 

Pastor Kelli teaches from Matthew 13:31 -35 on the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast, reminding us that no matter how insignificant we feel, the Holy Spirit can and will do mighty things through 

"God wants to be found!"  Pastor Mike teaches from the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl. (Matthew 13:44–46 )

As we continue on our new series on The Kingdom, Pastor Derrick teaches on The Parable of the Sower, reminding us that we are to sow seed wherever we go. You can find this parable in Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23

"The Kingdom of Heaven is wherever the reign or dominion of God is displayed." Heaven is NOW. Pastor Derrick kicks off our new series on the Parables of Jesus and what our role is in bringing Heaven to Earth in the present day.

Bishop Keith Cowart reminds us that the church's purpose, even in these times, is to love people, love God and make disciples. He challenges us to think about the following questions:  1. Am I spending as much time in the Word as I am watching my favorite news outlet?  2. Am I as angry at Satan for trying to divide us as I am at those who have a different view on COVID, race or politics?  3....

On Intern Sunday, Senior interns Ellie Lamb and Riley Higgins preached our message on Wholehearted Service. Check out their sermons here!

After sixteen years on staff at CCC, Billy Gross gives his final message on what he has about surrendering to the love of God.

Because God unites us in the essentials, we can celebrate diversity in the non-essentials. Demonstrated by … maintaining a shared loyalty to Jesus Christ, our mission, and our core beliefs, while promoting a diversity of spiritual gifts, and racial, social, and spiritual backgrounds. (John 17:20 -23; 1 Cor. 12:4-6; Gal. 3:28 ; Titus 3:9)

Pastor Nick Cash teaches on our core value of intentional outreach, using 3 testimonies from members of our congregation.

Pastor Mike Hofer teaches on the core value of Passionate Spirituality and how it begins in the home

On Father's Day, Pastor Derrick continues to teach about the story of The Prodigal Son as it pertains to our core value of "Authentic Relationshi

As we review our church's identity, mission statement and core values, Pastor Derrick reminds us that we are called to be an environment of grace. "Because God accepts us and wants to make us whole, we freely extend His grace to everyone. Demonstrated by... modeling mutual acceptance in a way that welcomes the broken, promotes forgiveness, allows freedom to fail, and brings out God'...

Pastor Derrick introduces a new series by reminding us of our mission statement: "Christ Community Church exists to awaken ordinary people to extraordinary life in Christ-centered community." He asks the question, "Have you made yourself available to God's call on our church... on your life?"

Reflecting on Joshua 4, Pastor Kelli reminds us to do perform three essential functions so that we do not forget this time:  1. Contemplate – what Has God been doing? What is He doing now? What have you learned during this time? About God? About yourself?  2. Celebrate – Give God praise and glory for how He has been at work, how He is at work now. Praise Him for who He is and for His goodness and...

"Sometimes God stops you in order to do a work in you before he can do a work through you." Pastor Mike preaches from Philippians 2 to remind us that God is still at work even in the midst of uncertainty. Check out his full message here!

Pastor Derrick encourages us to look forward to what God is doing, not backward by referencing Isaiah 43: 16-19

Pastor Derrick reminds us how to pray effectively using the Lord's Prayer, presenting it as an intimate invitation for a relationship with Him.

Pastor Derrick reminds us through Romans 11:33-34 and Luke 12:56-57 of four key ways in which God is working through this pandemic.

"God speaks, and dead things come to life!" Pastor Nick reminds us that through Jesus' death and resurrection, He has given us the power of resurrection in our own lives.

"If you've never failed God, this message is not for you."  Pastor Derrick brings an Easter Sunday message focused on Peter's denial of Jesus and Jesus' response. 

"Do not let your hearts be troubled."  Guest speaker, Bishop Keith Cowart teaches from John 14:1-14 on Palm Sunday, providing comfort five ways to choose to walk in a place of victory even in times like these.

"The foundation is poured before or after the rain comes."  Pastor Derrick teaches from Matthew 7, urging believers to be like the wise man who "built his house on the rock."