Christ Presbyterian Church

Despite human failure, disobedience, and brokenness, God consistently steps into the mess, fulfills His promises, and demonstrates unwavering love, most clearly through Jesus' sacrifice. This love is not just theoretical—it is active, restorative, and present in every part of our lives, offering hope even when everything feels lost.

The sermon explores the phrase “slow to anger” from Exodus 34, explaining that God’s anger is not like human anger, impulsive and self-serving, but is rooted in His deep love, justice, and desire to protect what is good. Through biblical examples, it is demonstrated that God’s anger is always tied to what He values most—His people and their well-being—and that even in His anger, He remains patient...

This sermon emphasizes that God's core character is compassion and grace, as revealed in Exodus 34:6-9, and encourages believers to internalize this truth by memorizing the passage. Because God's identity is rooted in compassion and grace, Christians are called to reflect that same character in their relationships, offering love and kindness even when it's hard or undeserved.

Pastor Jonathan Hicks preaches on Exodus 34. He explains that God reveals Himself as Yahweh (“I Am”), a name that reflects His unchanging, faithful, and personal nature, full of mercy and justice. The message challenges listeners to move beyond superficial or false ideas of God and to develop a deeper, more honest relationship with the real, living God who keeps His promises and draws near to His...

In this episode of Pastor's Cut , host Melissa Schaser talks with Pastor Carrie Gleeson and one of CPC's Deacons about the difficult question, “If God is good, why do bad things happen?” as part of CPC's Asking for a Friend series. They reflect on the nature of suffering, unanswered prayer, and the redemptive power of Jesus’ sacrifice, emphasizing that while pain is inevitable, God’...

Pastor Carrie Gleeson reflects on the deeply personal and often painful question of why a good God allows suffering, acknowledging that this tension doesn't have a neat or satisfying answer. Instead of offering simple explanations, she emphasizes that God meets us in our suffering, uses it to grow our perseverance, character, and hope, and ultimately anchors us in the redemptive story of Jesu...

In this episode of Pastor's Cut , host Melissa Schaser speaks with Pastor Jon Good and one of CPC's Elders about the question, "What happens after I die?" . They explore themes like the process and mystery of death, the hope of heaven, Jesus’ role in preparing a place for believers, and the importance of how we live before we die. The conversation also addresses listener-submit...

Pastor Jon Good explores the profound question of what happens after we die, emphasizing that while the Bible doesn’t offer detailed descriptions of the process, it clearly affirms that Jesus' resurrection changes everything. Jon encourages listeners not to fixate on the mechanics of heaven or death, but to focus on how they live their “dash”—the one life they've been given—through a rel...

In this episode of Pastor's Cut , host Melissa Schaser speaks with Emily and Akash from Christ Presbyterian Church about reconciling faith and science, a topic Emily recently preached on. They explore how scripture, particularly Genesis, is often misinterpreted as a scientific text rather than a theological narrative, and how science can actually align with and enhance Christian faith when ap...

Pastor Emily Hamilton addresses the often complex relationship between Christian faith and science, emphasizing that they are not inherently opposed but can be meaningfully integrated. She argues that Christian faith provides a purposeful orientation for engaging with science, guiding ethical decisions, and inspiring exploration as a form of worship and service. Drawing from scripture, especially...

In this episode of Pastor's Cut , host Melissa Schaser speaks with Pastor Petey Crowder and Guest Ann Webster about the “Asking for a Friend” sermon series at Christ Presbyterian Church, focusing on why the church matters and the significance of communal worship and practices like communion. They explore theological and historical perspectives on head coverings and women in ministry, affirmin...

Petey preaches on the question, “Does church still matter?” and argues that church is essential for spiritual growth, encouragement, and living out the Christian faith. He emphasizes that while faith in Jesus is personal, it is not meant to be lived out in isolation—gathering with a local church strengthens, challenges, and forms believers in ways that private devotion cannot. Ultimately, the chur...

In this episode of Pastor's Cut , Host Melissa Schaser and special guests reflect on questions such as the trustworthiness of the Bible, the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, and how differing interpretations arise based on personal context and tradition. The conversation also highlights practical ways to engage scripture meaningfully, such as reading in community, slowing down...

Melissa Schaser preaches that Scripture is trustworthy not only because of its historical accuracy and preservation but because it is "God-breathed," filled with the Holy Spirit, and transformative when engaged with an open heart. She encourages forming new daily habits around reading the Bible, emphasizing that it is not just a book of facts or morals but a living, Spirit-inspired text...

Together, we celebrated the amazing ways God is moving through our church through ministry, serving, and generosity. We heard powerful stories, lifted our voices in worship, and were encouraged by how the Gospel continues to impact our community.

In this episode of Pastors Cut , host Melissa Schaser talks with Joe Bustamante, student ministry pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church, about his recent sermon on 2 Corinthians 5:21, focusing on the “Great Exchange” — Jesus taking on our sin and crediting us with His righteousness. Joe emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and surrender as essential practices in viewing ourselves through God...

In 2 Corinthians 5:21, Paul writes about a two-way exchange that Jesus enacted on the cross: our sin was credited to Jesus, and his righteousness was credited to us. Even though as Christians we believe that this exchange has occurred in our lives, we often struggle to live out the fact that we have received the very righteousness of God, and this often causes us to feel like we need to work our w...

In this episode of Pastor’s Cut , host Melissa Schaser speaks with Pastor Emily Hamilton about her sermon on 2 Corinthians 5:18–20, which explores God’s reconciling work through Christ and how believers are called to be ambassadors of that reconciliation. Emily emphasizes that personal transformation and outward mission are interconnected in a continuous cycle, represented by an “infinity loop” wh...

Pastor Emily Hamilton preaches about how we receive God’s new life in order to become agents of it.

In this episode of Pastor's Cut , host Melissa Schaser talks with Pastor Petey Crowder about week 3 of the Eternal Perspective sermon series. Petey emphasizes that following Jesus isn't about self-improvement but about a total transformation—a new life shaped by God's work, not our efforts. They also explore the subtle dangers of syncretism, the temptation to blend Christian faith w...

In this message from 2 Corinthians 5:16–17, we’re reminded that following Jesus isn’t about self-improvement; it’s about surrender. True transformation comes not through tips and tricks, but by letting Jesus take over and make us completely new.

In this episode of Pastor’s Cut , Melissa Schaser talks with Petey Crowder about his sermon from 2 Corinthians 5:11-15, focusing on how the Apostle Paul finds identity not in others' opinions but in God's love through Christ. Petey emphasizes the idea of being "compelled" by Christ’s love—not as emotional motivation, but as something that firmly holds and shapes us. Listeners a...

This sermon is about how, when the love of God grabs hold of us, we can let go of anything else we cling to for salvation, purpose, or a good life.

In this episode of Pastor’s Cut , host Melissa Schaser speaks with Pastor Emily Hamilton about 2 Corinthians 5:1-10. Emily shares that the goal is to move beyond Easter as a single day of celebration and to dwell deeply on how Christ’s resurrection calls believers to live with hope, courage, and eternal perspective in daily struggles. They also explore theological questions about what happens afte...

Kicking off our new sermon series, Eternal Perspectives, Pastor Emily preaches on life with Christ. She reminds us that we are called to live and die as though we will live again.