Coffee Creek Church Podcast

What if the assignment you're avoiding is the one that changes everything? Jonah didn't run because he was scared. He ran because he didn't like who God was sending him to. In this episode, we dig into what happens when God calls you toward the exact people, places, or conversations you'd rather skip. Why does mercy feel unfair? Why anger sneaks in and pretends it's righteous. And why God keeps sh...

Jonah’s story isn't just a Sunday school tale—it’s a radical confrontation with the limits of our own forgiveness. Today, we explore Jonah’s infamous reluctance to preach to the brutal people of Nineveh and how his rebellion mirrors our own hearts. If you’ve ever struggled to forgive someone, or wondered how a just God can be so relentlessly merciful to the "undeserving," this conversation is for...

This week's episode focuses on the real burdens many carry and challenges the cultural stereotypes of masculinity. Instead of promoting self-reliance and hardness, the discussion explored how authentic strength is rooted in God, spiritual growth, community, and character. --- 📅 Join us live on Sundays at 11 AM - both in person and online. 📌 Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.c...

In today's episode, Pastor Clark explores the essential Christian practice of forgiveness—what it means to both receive and extend grace. Using everyday stories, biblical teachings, and practical prayer habits, he invites us to reflect on how our willingness to forgive mirrors God’s own forgiving nature. Drawing wisdom from the Lord’s Prayer and poignant illustrations, this episode encourages us t...

This week at Coffee Creek Church, the message focused on what it truly means to pray and who we are addressing when we pray. The discussion explored how even the most widely accepted ideas—like models in science and our own assumptions about prayer—sometimes need to be re-examined and recalibrated. One concept discussed was how Jesus teaches us to begin not with a list of wants, but with a focus o...

In today's episode, Pastor Clark preps us for the summer ahead by reflecting on the power of playlists, road trips, and creating meaningful memories together. Drawing inspiration from Acts chapter 2, he reminds us that summer isn’t just a pause or a season to fall into chaos or disengagement, but a unique opportunity to connect intentionally with each other and to grow spiritually outside of Sunda...

In this special Mother’s Day episode, Pastor clark shares heartfelt stories and biblical insights about honor, gratitude, and the incredible influence of mothers and mother-figures in our lives. Drawing lessons from the story of Naomi and Ruth in the Book of Ruth, Clark encourages us to notice the unseen sacrifices made by those who love us, and inspires us to reflect God’s grace by honoring and s...

In today's message, Pastor Clark Frailey explores a question that feels more urgent than ever: How do we know what's real in a world of deepfakes, scams, and endless information? Drawing on both personal stories and the wisdom of Paul’s letters, Pastor Clark Frailey connects the challenges faced by early Christians with our own digital age uncertainties. Through Scripture, real-life examples, and...

Welcome to the Coffee Creek Church Podcast! In today's episode, Pastor Clark shares a heartfelt journey through loss, prayer, and the surprising encouragement found in a simple text message. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5, we learn that while we await Christ’s return, our real calling is to encourage and uplift those around us, making God’s kingdom visible today. Join us as we discover how small a...

In this week's episode, Pastor Clark Frailey explores how we process grief, loss, and the profound hope Christian faith offers for what lies beyond this life. Drawing on everything from the classic "Tron" movies to heartfelt homecomings and timeless scripture, Pastor Clark Frailey invites us to consider what it really means to trust Jesus—not just with our worries or our day-to-day struggles, but...

In today’s episode, Pastor Clark invites us on a heartfelt journey, starting with a personal story about celebrating 25 years of marriage and the detailed planning that went into a special trip to Europe. Drawing from this, he explores how small, intentional decisions shape our journey toward the ultimate destination in life. In a world filled with chaos and accelerated pace, this episode offers a...

After a season of personal loss and reflection, the truth of the resurrection shines even brighter—reminding us that Christ’s victory over darkness is real, life-changing, and available for everyone. Three key takeaways from our teaching: The Resurrection is the Linchpin of Our Faith: As Paul says in 1 Corinthians, if Christ has not been raised, our faith is useless. But because He has, everything...

In our latest episode, we reflected on life’s toughest questions and the comfort we can find in faith. Drawing from the story of Job and the journey of Jesus, we explored how suffering often leaves us searching for answers, and yet faith invites us to seek something greater than explanations. Key Takeaways: 1. Explanations don’t heal wounds—presence does. In moments of deep pain, knowing why bring...

In this episode, Pastor Clark Frailey invites us to reflect on those moments when we feel closest to God—whether that's on a mountaintop in Colorado, in the quiet of our daily lives, or during meaningful spiritual experiences. But what if connecting with God wasn’t limited to special moments or certain places? Drawing from John chapter 1, Pastor Clark Frailey explores how Jesus’ arrival changed ev...

In today’s episode, Pastor Clark Frailey digs into the sometimes-overlooked figure Melchizedek. He unpacks how people once relied on priests as go-betweens to reach God, and explores how Jesus changed all that, becoming the ultimate and perfect bridge between us and the divine. Along the way, you’ll hear about Old Testament traditions, mysterious blessings, and how Jesus’s life, death, and resurre...

In this episode, Pastor Clark Frailey explores the theme of leadership, digging into what makes a king truly worth following. Kicking off with familiar stories about famous Oklahomans—including a fun nod to Chuck Norris—Pastor Clark Frailey draws parallels between local pride and the significance of coming from small, overlooked places like Bethlehem. He contrasts King David, the charismatic and c...

In this episode, Pastor Clark Frailey draws on the nostalgic game Oregon Trail to set up a deep conversation about leadership, trust, and spiritual journey. He reflects on the classic challenges of the game—where survival isn’t easy and reaching the destination takes perseverance—and connects this pioneer spirit to Moses, one of the greatest leaders in the Old Testament. But the message doesn’t st...

In this episode, Pastor Clark Frailey dives into our culture’s obsession with “upgrades”—whether it’s the latest phone, a new washer, or even our perspective on faith. But what happens when we carry that upgrade mentality into how we read the Bible? Pastor Clark Frailey challenges us to reconsider our approach to the Old Testament, encouraging us not to treat it as something obsolete or irrelevant...

In today’s episode, Pastor Clark Frailey invites us to explore the powerful difference between being fans of Jesus and being true followers. Drawing on stories from sports fandoms and the awe-inspiring feats of Olympic athletes, Pastor Clark Frailey draws a compelling parallel to spiritual life: knowing about Jesus isn’t the same as actually following Him. Focusing on the story of Jesus’ first mir...

In today’s episode, Pastor Clark Frailey explores the journey from simply saying “yes” to Jesus to truly becoming a mature disciple who models his life after Christ. Drawing parallels between the slow, flavorful process of smoking meat and the patient, steady work of spiritual growth, Pastor Clark Frailey reminds us that faith isn’t about instant results but incremental transformation. He explores...

This week, Pastor Clark kicks off an inspiring new series exploring how gradual, small steps of faith can lead to powerful, life-changing results. Drawing from the fascinating physics of the domino effect, Pastor Clark Frailey reminds us that even the tiniest action—like a single prayer or a simple act of forgiveness—can set off a chain reaction that transforms our lives and the lives of those aro...

In this week’s episode, Pastor Clark Frailey is coming to you virtually on a snowy Sunday, inviting you to settle in with a warm cup of coffee and join him from the comfort of your home. As we wrap up our current series, “Downtime,” Pastor Clark Frailey dives into the essential practice of silence and solitude, exploring why creating moments of quiet is so crucial for our spiritual health and pers...

Welcome to the Coffee Creek Church Podcast! In today’s episode, Pastor Clark Frailey takes us on a thoughtful journey into the experience of grief and the importance of giving ourselves space to process loss. Drawing from both personal stories and biblical examples, especially moments from the life of Jesus, Pastor Clark Frailey challenges our culture’s hurry to “move on” after tragedy, highlighti...

In today’s episode, Pastor Clark Frailey encourages us to examine the “noise” in our lives and the heavy cost it brings in the modern “attention economy.” Pastor Clark draws on insights from Blaise Pascal, personal anecdotes, and the example of Jesus pausing for solitude, to shine a light on our struggle to sit quietly in a room alone—a challenge made even harder by constant digital distractions....

Welcome to the Coffee Creek Church Podcast! In today's episode, Pastor Clark Frailey takes us on a heartfelt journey through the meaning of Christmas and the profound message woven into the carol “O Holy Night.” Reflecting on the theme of Advent and the longing of a world caught in darkness, Pastor Clark Frailey explores how the arrival of Jesus changed history—revealing the deep worth and value G...