Christ Community Church Podcast

“That which we do doesn’t save us. That which we do is in us!”  Pastor Derrick teaches through James 2:14-26, spurring us on to good works through faith! 

Pastor Derrick kicks off our new sermon series, Sincerely, James, by encouraging us to shift our perspective on trials. Drawing from James 1:2-8, 12-15, he reminds us to see trials as opportunities for growth, seek God’s wisdom in the midst of challenges, and hold onto the promise of blessing for those who remain steadfast in their faith.

James' goal was to encourage his readers to reflect their faith in everyday actions—being doers of the Word, not just hearers (1:22). This includes gaining God’s perspective on wealth and responding accordingly.  Pastor Derrick reminds us of these key points: ✨ Riches are temporary, but the poor will be exalted. ✨ How you acquire and manage wealth matters. ✨ Showing favoritism is a sin tha...

Do you need a fresh encounter with Jesus? Pastor Derrick preaches the last message in this series on the Book of John, reminding us that Jesus can restore us, provide direction and recommission us for His work if we will only draw near to Him.

We can be honest with our doubts, because Jesus is willing to meet us where we are with grace, patience and love.  Pastor Derrick preaches through John 20:24-31, reminding us that in times of doubt, Jesus welcomes our questions and meets us where we are.

How will you respond to the resurrected Christ?  Pastor Jason leads us through John 20, encouraging us that when understood correctly, we find that the resurrection of Jesus is not simply an historical event. There are ripple effects that impact us in ways that not only transform us, but compel us to share the facts of the story with others. 

Pastor Mason leads us through John 18:28-19:16, reminding us of how Jesus' interaction with Pilate on His way to the cross demonstrates that governmental authority is legitimate, but ultimately subject to God’s authority.  Mason encourages us to remember that Jesus, not politics, should have the most influence on our lives and that...  "We do not allow those disagreements to divide us as...

Suffering is to be expected as a follower of Christ. It is not a matter of if, but when. Yet Jesus reminds us that in the midst of our trials of hatred and persecution, we are not alone. Pastor Jason leads us through John 15:18-16:4, drawing our attentions to the Holy Spirit as our help, strength and comforter in times of need. Check out the message here!

Pastor Derrick leads us through John 17, encouraging us to pray as Jesus prayed before His crucifixion.  Check out the message here!

"There is only one way that we can truly abide in Jesus, and that is to make ourselves at home with Him."  In John 15, Jesus refers to Himself as "the vine," and we are "the branches," communicating that apart from His love, His spirit and His life, we can do nothing that produces true, lasting fruit.  Pastor Kelli leads us in a unique way through the passage, describ...

This week, Pastor Derrick led us through John 13, where Jesus humbly washes the feet of His disciples. But what does it really mean for Jesus to wash our feet? And how are we called to "wash" the feet of others? Jesus wasn't only concerned with outward cleanliness; He was pointing to the deeper issues of our hearts and souls. Are there areas in your life that need "washing&quot...

"Jesus' love for us is not positioned in our physical vibrancy. His love is as deep as it gets!" Through John 11, Pastor Mason encourages us that though our physical bodies are in a state of death, Christ came to give us eternal life and vitality, and He loves us enough to comfort us even in the physical state of death.

“I hope we’re not guilty of looking to Jesus because of what He can do for us, rather than who He is to us." In John 6, Jesus introduces us to Himself as the "Bread of Life," and sadly, many disciples departed from Him after hearing this. They wanted what Jesus had but were not as committed when they realized that the true bread was Christ Himself.

"Not only does Jesus offer living water, He offers the source of living water!" Our interns led an incredible service at CCC, filled with Spirit-led worship, scripture, and a fresh word from John 4.  Check out the message here!

Incarnate means God in the flesh; in human form. Jesus, God incarnate, takes the initiative in pursuing a relationship with man by asking “What are you looking for?” followed by an invitation to “Come and see!” In turn, by following Jesus’ example, we initiate discipleship by bringing others to Jesus and inviting them to “Come and see!” The ultimate incarnation invitation is for the divine and hum...

What does it mean to serve a God who was both fully God and fully man?  Pastor Derrick opens our new 13-week series on the Book of John by introducing us to one of the most profound, scandalous and loving mysteries of all: the incarnation of Jesus. 

In order to walk with Jesus, silence and solitude are absolutely necessary! Pastor Derrick closes the "Be Like Jesus" series by teaching through Psalm 46, which urges us to be still and to trust in the Lord. 

"We demonstrate the Kingdom of God by loving in such profound ways, that even those who disagree with us, we win their hearts, not to us but to Him!" Bishop Keith Cowart closed our "Culture Shock" series with the most important call of all: to love! Check out his message here.

Throughout “The Sermon on the Mount”, Jesus immerses us into a culture that tends to be counterintuitive and disorienting for most people: the culture of the kingdom of the heavens. Verses 21-26 highlight the significance of the attitudes of the heart in relation to others.

"In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is confronting us with the culture of the Kingdom of Heaven." In order to be sanctified, we must adapt to Jesus' call to wholeness. Pastor Mason teaches from Matthew 5:17-20 on what it looks like to be disciples of Christ, growing in the wholeness for which He created us!

"Jesus says, 'The Kingdom that I have actually means detachment from everything you know and love and desire, and completely and fully attaching to me.'" According to the culture of the kingdom, it is those who are powerless and marginalized who are in a good position— because they are prime to respond to and receive from God.