Christ Presbyterian Church

Pastor Emily shares in the story of Moses, how we see that our identity and purpose flow from the character and purposes of God.

In the calling story of Mary, we see the importance of clinging to what we know in the face of the unknown. Petey talks about Mary’s confidence as she interrogates and obeys God’s plan.

Pastor Melissa shares that after we receive the radical grace and forgiveness of Christ, we are called to serve with our whole selves.

Petey explores how the story of Zacchaeus teaches us that Jesus meets us where we are but doesn’t leave us where we are.

In the opening chapters of Genesis, Pastor Jon reads that God created human beings in the image of God and gave them the holy work of cultivating the earth and serving all of creation with care and compassion. From the beginning of time, this work has been given to human beings not as a burden, but as an essential part of God’s plan to serve as God’s coworkers in bringing flourishing to all of cre...

In the final Living Hope sermon, Petey talks about how God gives us His Spirit to make our lives the site of His ultimate healing in the here and now.

Petey talks about the future of the church as one unified, diverse body from every tribe, tongue, and nation.

Evil and suffering may seem overwhelming, but Petey preaches on how the coming return of Christ promises they have an expiration date. This is cause for hopeful living here and now.

Pastor Melissa Schaser shares that the Bible’s answer to the problem of death is resurrection. Jesus’ resurrection gives us a vision for the hope-filled future resurrection of all who are in Christ.

Petey preaches on the hope and necessity of the judgment of Christ in His second coming.

Petey preaches on what our future hope is and how God will ultimately make all things new.

Pastor Emily shares that Christ will come again to make all things new; therefore we have hope that the way things are is not the way they will always be. We live in the already-not-yet, between redemption and final restoration, and in that tension we are called to humble dependence and courageous faithfulness because we have been born again into a living hope.

On Easter, Petey preaches about resurrection being the main thing we need in the wilderness. Christ brings new life where He finds us!

In the wilderness, it’s easy to believe lies like “I’m not enough” or “there’s not enough.” Petey talks about how when we trust Jesus, we find that He’s enough!

Petey talks about how hospitality can offer us tangible signs of God’s grace in the midst of the wilderness seasons of life.

Jonathan shows us in Elijah’s encounter with God in the wilderness how God gently cares and provides for us when we are in the wilderness places of disappointment and discouragement.

Petey shares about the importance of God’s presence in the discomfort of the wilderness and how moving forward with Him is better than the illusions of the past.

Pastor Emily shows us on Sunday that in Hagar’s wilderness, God reveals himself as one who pays attention, promises, and provides.

This sermon kicks off our Lent series by exploring Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. Pastor Petey helps us see that rather than proving our way out of the wilderness, Jesus models what it means to trust God’s promises.

In the conclusion to Teach Us To Pray, Petey preaches on becoming people who trust Jesus’ power to overcome temptation in our lives.

Lead Pastor from Transformation Church and the author of the book we gave our congregation on Christmas Eve, God, Do you hear me ?, Dr. Derwin L. Gray, speaks. 

Petey explains how the Lord’s Prayer creates a culture of forgiveness in our lives, church, and world.

Pastor Melissa Schaser shares that when we pray “Give us today our daily bread” we trust God to know our needs better than we do and to provide for them in ways that only God can.

Pastor Emily shares how prayer is about surrendering to and participating with God’s kingdom.

In the first sermon of the “Teach Us to Pray” series, Petey talks about the importance of seeking, trusting, and expecting in prayer as we go to the God who desires an ongoing relationship with us.