Christ Presbyterian Church

In this final message of the All of Life Is All for Jesus series, Petey explores how technology and social media can fragment our attention, distract us from God’s presence, and shape our understanding of a good life. Drawing from Romans 12:1–2, he reminds us that true wholeness begins with Jesus, who renews our minds and gives our lives a unified purpose, rather than allowing technology to define...

This sermon encourages us to recognize that God is already at work in the places where we live and to join Him in seeking the flourishing of our neighbors and communities. Rather than withdrawing from, conforming to, or fighting against culture, we are called to practice “faithful presence” by putting down roots, investing in our communities, building relationships, and seeking peace and wholeness...

This sermon explores how Jesus invites us to see every part of life, not just explicitly spiritual moments, as an opportunity to encounter and follow Him. Through Deuteronomy 6, we’re reminded to orient our ordinary routines, work, relationships, and responsibilities around God’s presence. By developing simple practices of remembrance and stewarding the gifts God has given us, we can learn to reco...

The Gospel moves on Monday because Jesus is Lord over every part of our lives, including our work, and there is no sacred-secular divide. Genesis 1 shows that God created human beings in His image and gave them the calling to cultivate creation, meaning all kinds of work can reflect God’s character, contribute to flourishing, and be an act of worship. Even though work is often affected by brokenne...

Jesus warns us not to be distracted by what looks impressive, but instead to look for what is true, good, and real by examining the “fruit” a person’s life produces. Rather than pursuing success, influence, or the appearance of being a good Christian, God’s agenda is to transform us so that we increasingly become like Jesus and bear good fruit through loving and serving others. The good news is th...

The sermon explores Jesus’ teaching about the narrow and wide paths in Matthew 7, emphasizing that the narrow path is not about perfect behavior but about a transformed heart and a life rooted in Jesus. The wide path can be tempting because it promises fulfillment through success, possessions, relationships, comfort, and approval, but these things ultimately cannot provide the life and purpose we...

Jesus’ words to “ask, seek, and knock” are an invitation to persistent prayer; not a promise that God will give us everything we want, but an assurance that our loving Father will give what is good according to his wisdom, timing, and will. Through the Holy Spirit, God meets us in our weakness, confusion, and unanswered prayers, even when we feel distant or unable to find the right words. As we tr...

This sermon explores Jesus’ command in Matthew 7 not to judge others, clarifying that He is not rejecting moral discernment but warning against condemnation, pride, and contempt. We are called to examine the “plank” in our own eyes first, recognizing our need for God’s grace so that any wisdom or correction we offer others comes from compassion, humility, and relationship. Ultimately, Jesus shows...

Pastor Joe McDonald teaches that the antidote to worry is not simply becoming calmer, but learning to trust God by seeking His kingdom and righteousness first. Using his own story of unemployment, he shows that trust is built through a relationship with Jesus, recognizing God's faithfulness in both hardships and acts of generosity, and participating in God's work of justice, compassion,...

James gets real about his own anxiety—like the time a surprise meeting invite from his boss sent him into a full doomsday spiral. Digging into Matthew 6:25-34, he explores why Jesus tells us not to worry, why that's easier said than done, and how anxiety might actually be a signal pointing us back to where we've stopped trusting God. Honest, funny, and genuinely hopeful—part of our summe...

Jesus warns that wealth can become a dangerous rival to God, offering a false sense of security, fostering greed, and competing for our worship, while inviting us instead to find lasting security and abundance in God's kingdom. He teaches that practicing generosity and simplicity frees us from the grip of money, allowing our hearts to be shaped by God's love and to become a source of ble...

Pastor Carrie explains that spiritual practices require intentional, consistent practice, just as learning to play the piano does, and highlights fasting as a biblical discipline that helps believers depend more fully on God rather than on themselves. She emphasizes that fasting is not about earning God's approval or achieving specific results but about reorienting the heart, mind, and body t...

Jesus teaches that prayer is not about saying the perfect words but about approaching God as a loving Father, aligning our hearts with His kingdom and will, and honestly bringing Him our deepest needs. The Lord's Prayer reminds us that we are dependent on God for daily provision, forgiveness, strength against temptation, and transformation, while also calling us to extend forgiveness to other...

Jesus teaches that prayer is not a performance to impress others or a formula to manipulate God, but a relationship with a loving Father who already sees, knows, and cares for us. Pastor Emily challenges us to recognize that both performative prayer and the avoidance of prayer stem from the same misunderstanding of God's character, inviting them instead to trust His love and make space for ho...

This sermon explores the gap many people feel between who they are and who they think they should be, especially when it comes to living out their faith and inviting others to follow Jesus. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Jonathan emphasizes that the Gospel is not just a message to believe but a power that transforms lives through the work of the Holy Spirit, and that genuine invitation flows...

Jesus teaches that His followers should reject retaliation and respond to wrongdoing with grace, generosity, and forgiveness. Emily emphasizes that this is only possible when we remember the abundant grace God has shown us. She challenges listeners to see the humanity in those who hurt them and seek their good rather than revenge.

This sermon teaches that Jesus’ kingdom calls believers to abandon retaliation and revenge, responding to wrongdoing with grace because they are living in the new reality of God’s kingdom. Through examples like turning the other cheek and going the extra mile, Jesus invites his followers to affirm both their own dignity and the humanity of those who harm them, refusing to answer evil with more evi...

In this episode of Pastors Cut, Gabby Gustafson reflects on Jesus’ teaching about oaths and truthfulness in Matthew 5, exploring how both covenant commitments and everyday speech reveal the condition of our hearts. The conversation highlights the importance of honesty, integrity, and vulnerability, emphasizing that truthfulness leads to wholeness while dishonesty fragments us and damages trust.

This sermon challenges the tendency to create “loopholes” around truthfulness, comparing childhood “fingers crossed” promises to the subtle ways adults manipulate words to avoid discomfort, accountability, or commitment. Reflecting on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5, she explains that dishonesty fractures relationships, distorts our hearts, and damages our trust in God by leading us into hiding, susp...

Melissa Schaser and Carrie Gleason discuss Petey Crowder’s sermon on Jesus’ teaching about lust and adultery, emphasizing that sin and spiritual deformation happen gradually and begin in the heart long before outward actions occur. They explore how Christian sexual ethics apply across every stage of life — including singleness, dating, and marriage — and stress the importance of accountability, co...

The sermon explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5 that adultery and lust begin in the heart long before outward actions take place, comparing sin to Icarus flying too close to the sun, as the damage starts before the fall is visible. It challenges listeners to take sin seriously while recognizing that true change does not come from rules or self-control alone, but through surrendering to Jesus and...