Christ Community Sermons

The purpose of Wisdom Literature is to teach us how to live wisely in a world that is often difficult and confusing. What do we do when the mountains in our life don't move, when the seas before us don't part? How do we persevere in tough times? Job has a lot to teach us on that.

What's the difference between being smart and being wise? Pastor Jim digs into the Old Testament's wisdom literature to explore what it even means to live well according to Proverbs 8.

In the finale of the Best Workplace series, Teaching Pastor Clayton Keenon returns to the Book of Genesis to see how people our valued in the workplace.

Pastor Jim continues the Best Workplace series by looking at work as a key venue for character to be built.

Our vocations are not just how we fill time and pay our bills. They are also God's character school for us.

Every single person works. So, what does God have to say and how do we live this out? Join Christ Community as weekend services explore how we can contribute to our work environments to make the Best Workplace. This three-week series is the beginning of the church's year-long focus, Faith at Work.

At ReGathering 2022, Pastor Jim teaches on the Great Commission and the mission of Christ Community Church.

One of the most revolutionary aspects of Christianity is the promise that we can become like God. The Spirit is currently at work in us, transforming us. Because of his presence, we are transformed to bear fruit that looks like Jesus.

We sometimes think the world discovered the value of diversity recently. In fact, appreciating diversity was an invention of Christians, who, reflecting on the gospel, realized the barriers between different types of people had been broken down in Christ. In him, we can find unity across lines that normally divide.

We sometimes think of the end of the world as bad news, but for the early church, it was a source of profound hope. There is a confidence to knowing that the King is coming back, evil will be judged, and the world will be renewed.

One of the most countercultural things about Christianity in the Roman world was it’s sexual ethic. This approach to sexuality is once again countercultural, but it offers an refreshing alternative that our culture desperately needs.

As the Upside Down teaching series reaches the end of Acts, Paul's journey is full of trials and detours. Pastor Cory Shumate teaches on trusting God with your journey.

When the gospel comes to Ephesus, it not only changes individual lives, it undermines their entire economy, which was built on idolatry. As a result, the people begin to riot, fearing the long term effects of people following Jesus.

When Paul comes to Athens, he engages with their culture of religion, poetry, and philosophy to point to the truth of Jesus. The Bible Savvy Podcast team applies the COMMA Bible-reading method to Acts 17.

When Paul and Barnabas heal someone in Lystra and Derbe, the people attempt to worship them. Instead, Paul and Barnabase insisted that they were mere humans, not above anyone else. Refusing to become celebrities, heroes, or gods, they instead embraced hardships for the sake of the one who is to be worshiped. They undermined the idolatry of their age, and pointed to the one who deserves to be eleva...

The conversion of Saul has so many ripple effects across history, but at its heart, it is one of the best examples of the most revolutionary quality of the Gospel: No one is beyond God’s grace.

The early church was not wealthy, but they were surprisingly generous. Over the centuries, their care for the poor was the catalyst for a revolution in how the world looked at people in need.

Why didn't Jesus stick around longer after he rose from the dead? Pastor Clayton teaches on why it was better for Jesus to ascend to heaven, rather than stay on earth.

It's Father's Day and Pastor Jim concludes an appropriate study for the day: "What Will Be Your Legacy?" In 2 Kings, Josiah chose God's Word. How do we today do that--and pass the Bible onto the next generation?

How do you create a legacy of prayer in your life? Pastor Jim studies the choices of Hezekiah in 2 Kings.

What determines your legacy? Pastor Clayton looks at the complicated story, ups and downs, and mixed legacy of King Joash.

Have you ever gotten to deliver really good news to others? Why is that such a fun experience? This week's study of 2 Kings finds a group of outcasts who discover good news...and can't help but share it!

When you hear the word obedience, does it have negative or positive connotations? Pastor Jim dives into the book of 2 Kings with the story of Naaman, a general who chose humble obedience. And that choice became his legacy.

Pastor Jim looks at the story of King Ahab in 1 Kings 20. How do you leave a legacy of generosity and not greed?

It's Mother's Day! Executive Pastor Eric Ferris teaches a special message of support and challenge.