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Send us Fan Mail Sermon: Called to Surrender: Embracing God's Mission to All People Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10 Series: Christ Church Memphis Mission Statement Series  Teacher: Nathan Cook, Missions Pastor   In this sermon, Missions Pastor Nathan Cook explores Isaiah's awe-inspiring vision of God's holiness and his call to proclaim His message to resistant people. Through this profound...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: Called to Surrender: Embracing God's Mission to All People Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10 Series: Christ Church Memphis Mission Statement Series  Teacher: Rev. Paul Lawler More than two billion people have never heard the Gospel. In this sermon, Pastor Paul challenged us with a powerful message from Isaiah 6 about God's heart for all nations. He reminded us that as fol...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: How Do I Respond to Jesus’ Command to Make Disciples? Series: Christ Church Memphis Mission Statement Series  Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 NIV Teacher: Bro. Chris Carter In Bro. Chris Carter's final sermon at Christ Methodist explores what living out the Great Commission truly means. Drawing from Matthew 28:16-20, Bro. Chris reflects on the journey of obedience and loy...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: How Do I Respond to Jesus’ Command to "Make Disciples"? Series: Christ Church Memphis Mission Statement Series  Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 NIV Teacher: Rev. Paul Lawler In  Part 5 of our Christ Church Mission Statement Series, Pastor Paul Lawler challenges us to examine our personal response to Jesus' Great Commission. The universal call to discipleship isn...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: What is a Disciple of Jesus Christ?  Series: Christ Church Memphis Mission Statement Series  Scripture: Luke 9:23-37  Teacher: Josh Landen Does Jesus want us to be fans or disciples? True discipleship involves more than just learning about Jesus; it requires embodying His love and teachings daily. Drawing from John 8 and the Last Supper discourse, men's ministry pasto...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: What is a Disciple of Jesus Christ?  Series: Christ Church Memphis Mission Statement Series  Scripture: Luke 9:23-37  Teacher: Rev. Paul Lawler We all can likely draw a Sunday school answer to what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, but what does Scripture say?  In this sermon, Pastor Paul explores what it means to follow Jesus beyond a superficial understanding. He chall...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: Discipleship, God’s Glory, and Our Future Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-19  Series: Christ Methodist Church Mission Statement Series  Teacher: Rev. Paul Lawler In 2 Chronicles 34:1-19, Josiah, a young king who inherited a kingdom steeped in idolatry and corruption, demonstrates how a committed heart and rediscovery of God’s Word can lead to profound transformation. We explo...

Send us Fan Mail In his final Christ Methodist interview, Bro. Chris Carter reflects on his transition from our church, sharing the challenges and joys of embracing change. He discusses the spiritual perspective on change, the importance of discernment, and the role of community in his journey. Chris expresses deep gratitude for the relationships formed and encourages the congregation to find joy...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: The Glory of God in the Life of the Believer  Scripture: John 17:20-26  Series: Christ Church Mission Statement Series Teacher: Nathan Cook, Missions Pastor How do we understand the concept of God's glory and our role in manifesting it? John 17:20-26 reveals Jesus' prayer for unity among believers and the sharing of His glory with us. We learn that God's glo...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: The Glory of God in the Life of the Believer  Scripture: John 17:20-26  Series: Christ Church Mission Statement Series Teacher: Rev. Paul Lawler  What is our purpose? It's a question as old as time. Yet, for believers, the profound truth is that our ultimate purpose is to glorify God in all aspects of our lives. It cannot be understated the impact of understanding our...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: The In-Exhaustive Radiance of the Glory of God Series: Christ Church Mission Statement Series Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-9 Teacher: Josh Landen In this sermon, Josh Landen explores the profound concept of God's glory and how it's revealed to us through Jesus Christ. Based upon Hebrews 1:1-9 as a foundation, he emphasizes Christ's supremacy and divine nature. We&...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: The In-Exhaustive Radiance of the Glory of God Series: Christ Church Mission Statement Series Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-9 Teacher: Rev. Paul Lawler In this sermon, Rev. Paul Lawler explores the profound concept of God's glory and its significance in our lives. Using Hebrews 1:3 as a foundation, he reminds us that Jesus is 'the radiance of God's glory and the ex...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon : Our Shared Life Together Scripture : Galatians 6:1-10 Series : Galatians Teacher : Bro. Chris Carter What does it mean to live a life in a true Christian community? Using the metaphor of bumper cars, Bro. Chris Carter contrasts superficial interactions with the deep, interwoven existence we are called to as believers. He examines the Greek term koinonia , which encompasse...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon : A New Dimension of the Power of Love Scripture : Galatians 6:1-10 Series : Galatians Teacher : Rev. Paul Lawler In the final chapter of Galatians, the Apostle Paul reveals that a truly spiritual church is defined not just by signs and wonders but by how believers live out their faith within a biblical community. The passage emphasizes the responsibility of Spirit-filled b...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: Walking in the Spirit Scripture: Galatians 16-26 Series: Galatians Teacher: Bro. Chris Carter In this sermon, Bro. Chris Carter explores what it means to "Walk in the Spirit." The Apostle Paul highlights the vital role of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives, emphasizing that the Spirit is not just a passive presence but the dynamic force behind our freedom in Chri...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: Walking in the Spirit Scripture: Galatians 16-26 Series: Galatians Teacher: Josh Landen, Men's Ministry What is the importance of walking by the Spirit to avoid gratifying the desires of the flesh? Men's Pastor Josh Landen explores the contrasts between the works of the flesh, such as immorality and strife, and the fruit of the Spirit, which includes love, joy, a...

Send us Fan Mail What is the intersection of family, discipleship, and mission ministries? To achieve holistic ministry, the church must embrace a unified vision where nurturing the next generation, equipping parents, and engaging in mission work are seen as interconnected and essential. This approach emphasizes the communal responsibility for spiritual growth and highlights the transformative pow...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: Guarding the Gift of Grace Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15 Series: Galatians Teacher: Bro. Chris Carter Bro. Chris Carter explores how true biblical freedom is not about doing whatever we please but pursuing a transformative relationship with God without restraint. Worldly freedom often leads to personal and community destruction, while biblical freedom enables us to pursue Go...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: Guarding the Gift of Grace Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15 Series: Galatians Teacher: Nathan Cook, Missions Director In this sermon, Mission Pastor Nathan Cook steps in to share about preparation, faith, and the true freedom found in Christ. As we journey through Galatians 5, Pastor Nathan reflects on a vivid image of a rake tilling the soil, symbolizing God's work in pre...

Send us Fan Mail In this staff interview, we sit down with Alane Miller, a Care Associate at Christ Methodist Church who specializes in mental health services.  Alane shares her inspiring journey, from her roots in Arkansas to her impactful career in mental health and pastoral care. She opens up about her childhood, influenced by her parents' professions in the healthcare field, and the forma...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: Living by the Promise  Scripture: Galatians 4:21-5:1 ESV Series: Galatians Teacher: Grant Caldwell Through the lens of Abraham's story, Discipleship Pastor Grant Caldwell examines how reliance on human efforts leads to spiritual slavery, while faith in Christ’s finished work brings true freedom. We're walked through the dynamics of this biblical narrative, drawin...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: By the Flesh or By the Spirit Scripture: Galatians 4:21-5:1 ESV  Series: Galatians Teacher: Bro. Chris Carter In this sermon, Bro. Chris Carter dives into the contrast between living under the law versus living by God's grace as outlined in Galatians 4:21-5:1. Paul, impassioned by his love for the Galatians, challenges them to consider the sufficiency of Christ's...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: A Heart for God, A Heart for People Scripture: Galatians 4:1-20 Series: Galatians Teacher: Bro. Chris Carter Join us as Bro. Chris Carter delves into the heart of God's family through the lens of adoption and sonship, exploring what it means to belong to the family of God. Drawing from Galatians 4:1-20, we discover that in Christ, there are no distinctions—whether Jew...

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: Beholding a Heart for God, Heart for People Scripture: Galatians 4:1-20 Series: Galatians Teacher: Rev. Paul Lawler In this sermon, Rev. Paul Lawler illuminates how easily we can slip back into measuring our worth by our achievements rather than resting in our identity as adopted children of God. Through Christ, we not only receive forgiveness but also inherit all the priv...

Send us Fan Mail Join Rev. Paul Lawler, lead pastor of Christ Church Memphis, as he sits down with Pastor X*, a courageous leader from a persecuted region in Asia. In this compelling interview, Pastor X shares his remarkable story of conversion from a Hindu Brahmin background to Christianity, highlighting the transformative power of Jesus in his life. Discover how Pastor X overcame a turbulent pas...