Clearview Community Church

Thirty years after first preaching at Clearview Community Church, Pastor Tony reflects on the foundations that have sustained the church through every season.  Looking back with gratitude and forward with faith, this message reminds us that the mission has not changed. We still begin with God's Word, we still begin at the Cross, and we still depend on God's strength to accomplish what on...

Why do we so often compare ourselves to others? In this message, we explore Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard and the tension it creates in all of us. Through this story, Jesus challenges our instincts about fairness and invites us to see God's grace from a different perspective. Rather than focusing on what others receive, we are called to trust the goodness of God and rejoi...

As we conclude our study of the Nicene Creed, we turn to its final words: “We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.” This message explores the hope at the heart of the Christian faith. Through the raising of Lazarus, the resurrection of Jesus, and the promise of a new creation, Scripture points us beyond death to a future secured by Christ. Because Jesus lives,...

As we continue our journey through the Nicene Creed, we arrive at one of its most frequently misunderstood statements: "We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins." This message explores the biblical meaning behind each of these terms and what they reveal about God's design for His people. The Church is not primarily a bui...

Many Christians feel comfortable talking about God the Father and Jesus the Son, but the Holy Spirit often feels mysterious. In this episode, we continue our study of the Nicene Creed by examining what Christians have believed for centuries about the Holy Spirit. Far from being an impersonal force, the Holy Spirit is fully God, actively present in the lives of believers, giving life, revealing tru...

What does it mean that Jesus will come again? In this episode, we continue our journey through the Nicene Creed by focusing on the return of Christ. Scripture reminds us that Jesus is not only the risen Savior—He is also the coming King who will return in glory, bring justice, and establish His eternal kingdom. Rooted in passages like Acts 1:10–11, Matthew 25:31, and Luke 1:32–33, this message off...

What does it mean that Jesus was “crucified for us”? In this episode, we examine one of the central truths of Christianity: Jesus willingly suffered, died, and was buried to save humanity. Anchored in Isaiah 53 and the words of the Nicene Creed, this message reveals the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and the hope it offers in our pain, guilt, and brokenness. 🤔  Reflection Question: Are you living li...

What does it mean that Jesus was “crucified for us”? In this episode, we examine one of the central truths of Christianity: Jesus willingly suffered, died, and was buried to save humanity. Anchored in Isaiah 53 and the words of the Nicene Creed, this message reveals the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and the hope it offers in our pain, guilt, and brokenness. Key Topics Covered:  The historical realit...

What does it mean that Jesus was “made man”? In this episode, we explore one of the most profound claims of Christianity: that Jesus is both fully God and fully human. Rooted in the Nicene Creed and grounded in Philippians 2:1–11, this message explains why the incarnation is central to our faith—and why it matters for your life today. 🔑 Key Topics Covered:  The reliability of early Christian beli...

Does it really matter how we understand Jesus? According to Scripture—and the Nicene Creed—it matters more than we think. In this episode, we explore one of the most important truths in Christianity: Jesus is fully God and fully man. Not partially. Not symbolically. Completely. Because anything less leads to a gospel that cannot save. In This Episode: Why the early church clarified the identity of...

Who is Jesus? It’s the most important question you will ever answer. In this episode, we continue our Creed series by exploring what the early church boldly declared—and what Scripture clearly reveals—about the identity of Jesus Christ. This isn’t about opinion. This is about truth worth building your life on. 👉 In This Episode:  Why truth matters in a culture that questions it   The historical w...

What you believe about God is the foundation for everything else you believe. In this episode, we begin a new series based on the historic Nicene Creed, exploring the core truths of the Christian faith. We start with the most important question: Who is God? This message walks through what Scripture reveals about God’s identity and character—and why it matters deeply for your life. In This Episode:...

What happens after the resurrection? In John 21, the disciples are alive with the knowledge that Jesus has risen—but unsure what to do next. Peter, weighed down by failure, returns to fishing—the life he once left behind. But Jesus meets him there. This episode explores one of the most powerful post-resurrection moments in Scripture—a moment of restoration, calling, and clarity. 👉 In This Episode...

What if the resurrection of Jesus is not just a belief—but a reality that changes everything? In this Easter message, we explore the death and resurrection of Jesus through the lens of real human struggle—fear, regret, hopelessness—and discover how Easter speaks directly into those places. The disciples believed it was over.  The tomb seemed final.  But the resurrection rewrote the ending. 👉 In T...

Who is Jesus—really? In this episode, we explore Philippians 2 and one of the most profound truths in Scripture: Jesus, who existed in the very nature of God, humbled Himself, became human, and gave His life… and is now exalted above all. This message reminds us that Christianity is not built on a philosophy—it’s built on a person. And what we believe about that person changes everything. In This...

Why does the Church exist? In this Vision Sunday message, we’re reminded that the mission of the Church has never been about comfort—it’s about reaching people who are not yet here. Through powerful teachings of Jesus and moments from church history, this episode unpacks a simple but challenging idea: We must always make room for one more. 👉 In This Episode: The danger of a church that exists for...

Everyone has moments of regret. Moments where we wish we could rewind time and make a different decision. Psalm 51 gives us a powerful picture of how to respond when we realize we’ve made a mistake. Written after David’s sin with Bathsheba and the confrontation from the prophet Nathan, this Psalm shows us what genuine repentance looks like. Instead of hiding or making excuses, David brings his fai...

One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that God is not distant from His people. In this episode, we explore the name " Jehovah Shammah — The Lord Is There". This name appears at the end of the book of Ezekiel, where God promises a future restoration where His presence will dwell among His people again. But this promise isn’t isolated to one moment in history. The story of the...

Jeremiah speaks into a moment of collapse — corrupt leaders, scattered people, spiritual failure. Yet in the middle of judgment, God promises hope: A righteous King is coming. And He will become righteousness for His people. In this episode, we explore what it means that God is Jehovah Tsidkenu — The Lord Our Righteousness. 👉 In This Episode: Why human leaders and systems always disappoint The li...

What if the one thing keeping you from freedom… is the one thing you’re most proud of? In this episode, we explore the powerful encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler in Mark 10. It’s a story about wealth — but even more, it’s a story about pride, identity, and misplaced trust. The rich young ruler wasn’t rebellious.  He wasn’t immoral.  He wasn’t careless. He was successful, moral, resp...

What do you do when you’ve cried out to God… and the answer hasn’t come yet? In Judges 6, Gideon is doubting and overwhelmed. Israel is under attack. Nothing looks peaceful. Yet this is where God reveals His name: Jehovah Shalom — The Lord Is Peace. This episode explores how peace is not circumstantial—it’s relational. It flows from the presence of God, not the resolution of our problems. 👉 In Th...

Life is full of battles — emotional, spiritual, relational, and mental. And too often, we try to fight them alone. In this episode, we walk through Exodus 17 and the story of Moses, Joshua, and Israel’s first battle after leaving Egypt. Through this story, God reveals Himself as Jehovah Nissi — The Lord Our Banner. This message invites us to shift our confidence from our own strength to God’s fait...

When life feels uncertain, we often try to take control. But Scripture invites us to trust a God who sees ahead and provides perfectly. In this episode, we walk through Genesis 22 and the story of Abraham and Isaac to understand the meaning of Jehovah Jireh — the God who sees our need before we do and prepares provision before the trial ever begins. This message will encourage anyone who is: Facin...

What gives you confidence when life feels uncertain? In this episode, we look at the biblical meaning of calling on the name of the LORD and why it has been central to God’s people from the very beginning of Scripture. From Genesis to the Psalms, calling on God’s name is not passive — it’s bold, intentional, and rooted in knowing who God truly is. You’ll hear how God’s name represents His characte...

What happens when Jesus meets someone society has written off? In this episode, we explore John 4 , the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman, and discover how Jesus crosses every divide—cultural, relational, and spiritual—to offer true life. This conversation reveals a Savior who is not intimidated by brokenness, not repelled by shame, and not distant from pain. Instead, Jesus meets us right whe...