Compassion Christian Church

Christmas with Compassion | Genealogy of Christmas | Rahab 15.12.2024 39:26 ↓

Pastor Harrison continues his exploration of the genealogy of Christ by discussing the significance of Rahab. He highlights her transformation from a negatively labeled figure in her community to a woman of faith. Despite her past as a prostitute, Rahab’s story illustrates that one’s identity does not have to be defined by past mistakes. By choosing to help the Israelite spies, Rahab recognizes th...

Christmas with Compassion | Genealogy of Christmas 08.12.2024 41:15 ↓

In his sermon, Marcus continues to highlight the importance of Jesus' genealogy as presented by Matthew by focusing on its messy and sinful lineage to illustrate God's grace. Specifically examining the story of Judah and Tamar, he reveals how Judah, despite his flaws and sins, becomes a significant part of the family tree leading to Jesus. The narrative showcases God's ability to work through impe...

Christmas with Compassion | Genealogy of Christmas 01.12.2024 38:19 ↓

Pastor Marcus Johnson emphasizes the significance of Christmas as a turning point in history marked by the birth of Jesus for all of humanity, not just those who are Christian. He explains how the four Gospels present unique perspectives on Jesus' life, landing on Matthew's genealogy that highlights the flawed and marginalized individuals in Jesus' lineage. It is this genealogy which illustrates t...

Vision Week 2024 24.11.2024 46:16 ↓

Pastor Marcus emphasizes the importance of living with eternity in mind during Vision Week, where the church reflects on the previous year and looks forward for whats in store in the next. Using the illustration from Hebrews, that life is like a race that requires endurance, he urges the congregation members to look beyond temporary pleasures for the eternal rewards of faith. He shares powerful te...

Thy Kingdom Come | Not Yet Week 2 17.11.2024 37:03 ↓

Pastor Harrison seeks to show the dissonance between the current brokenness of the world and the intended peace, justice and love of God's kingdom through emphasizing the prayer of Jesus for God's kingdom to be realized on earth as it is in heaven. He goes on to explain the biblical narrative of redemption, noting the entrance of sin and the resulting separation from God, and how Jesus came to res...

Thy Kingdom Come | Not Yet 10.11.2024 44:14 ↓

Pastor Ken Philbeck emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's Kingdom over our own desires. He highlights the struggle of living in a broken world while waiting for the fulfillment of God's promises, and draws parallels with biblical figures who experienced similar challenges. With hope anchored in the future glory to come, Ken encourages believers to remain patient and trust that God is work...

Faith Promise - Unreached People Groups 03.11.2024 48:42 ↓

This week we hear from Lead Pastor Marcus Johnson as he emphasizes the importance of reaching Unreached People Groups during the Faith Promise series. While celebrating and praising God for the work accomplished over the past year, Marcus looks to what's next for as we each consider our role in the mission. He shares the story of Paul, who was dedicated to sharing the Gospel in the most remote are...