Weekly Messages - Community Church of Greensburg | Batesville

Have you ever wondered why life can seem so random? Some people are born to wealth; others are born to poverty. Some have good health; others are plauged with health issues their entire lives. Why do bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people? How do we come to terms with the seeming randomness of life and make sense of it in a way that helps us to step forward regardles...

When it comes to our thoughts about other people, there’s always someone we’re glad we’re not. Maybe it’s a parent or a sibling; maybe it’s an enemy or a politician. But did you know, your gratitude for NOT being like someone you don’t like actually has the power to make you like that someone you don’t like? Our pride has the power to lead to our downfall, which is why Jesus invited us into a diff...

When it comes to storms in life, the issue isn’t “if” but “when?”; they’re inevitable. Storms will come whether we’re properly prepared for them or not. So how do we make sure we’re ready when they do come? How can we live our lives in such a way that the inevitable storms of life don’t wreck us?

During the Halloween season, we can be tempted to talk more about the perceived concerns with this holiday than the real holiday that follows the day after on November 1st: All Saints Day. But being a Saint isn't about what we usually associate with that word and title. Actually, "Saint" is more than just a title, it is a job description for those of that have put our faith in Jesus. Today, we wil...

Political division is killing America. Whether it’s coming from the left or the right, the efforts to vilify the other side are simply leading to the destruction of our country. How do we rise above? How do we find unity in the midst of our diversity? And more importantly, how can the mission of the church remain central when the people of the church struggle to find common ground?

The problems in America are systemic. Whether approaching things from the political left or right, we can all agree the system is broken. Unfortunately, most of our solutions to our broken systems are simply bandages we use to try to hold things together. What if the solution to our systemic problems isn’t something that will come from the left or the right but something that comes from within?

The only thing Americans seem to be united on these days is the belief that America is broken. And that’s where the division begins. Not only are we divided, but we vilify the other side for not seeing things our way… the right way. With such division, how do we find common ground to move forward? How do Christians, who don’t always see eye to eye politically, keep from losing sight of what matter...

For the first time in a long time, nearly all Americans are united around one thing: our country is broken. Rather than thriving, America is simply surviving. Mass shootings, abandoned children, government corruption, dirty politics, racism, sexism, classism. The list goes on and on. All sides want to fix what’s broken, but only one way forward has a proven track record of success. Maybe we should...

Movies about Superheroes are pretty predictable. No matter what happens during the rest of the film, the last 20 minutes are always the same: the hero saves the day. For all of us that are ordinary and average, that makes being a hero inaccessible. How do we save the day? How can we be a hero? Today we will look at one of the most impactful stories and lessons that Jesus gave during His time of mi...

Superheroes are all the rage in movies and television right now. And even though we might daydream about being a hero ourselves, the reality is that most of us feel anything but heroic. We feel average and ordinary. But what if God was calling each of us to be a hero someway and somehow in the world around us? Even in our ordinary, God can do something extraordinary through us just like He did thr...

Everywhere we turn, we are marketed to: buy this, wear that, travel here… and you’ll be happy, fulfilled, and living life to the full. The problem is most of us have bought that thing, worn the clothes, and made the trip only to discover that our happiness was temporary. What we thought would fulfill us only left us wanting. What if there’s more to life than the acquisition of stuff? And if there...

When it comes to sexuality in our culture, there are few limits to what is encouraged and what is acceptable… until someone falls off the edge. When the young teenager gets pregnant or the illicit affair comes to light, the public shaming begins. Culture baits us to the edge of sex, and then criticizes us when we fall off. But maybe there’s a different way to look at sexuality and to understand Go...

“There’s always time for one more thing” is the mantra of our culture. One more activity, one more travel sport, one more volunteer slot. As a result of always adding “one more” thing, many of us find ourselves worn out and stressed out - unable to get off the hamster wheel of busyness. But what if the busy lives we lead actually keep us from giving our attention to what matters most? What if ther...

Everybody needs a friend at some point, and because we tend to be acceptance magnets, we’re not always discerning about who we allow into our circle of friendships. We know the power of peer pressure in our teenage years, but what if that power still applies as we move into adulthood? How might that change the way we look at friendships?

The edge of a cliff is an exciting place to be... until you fall off. It’s when you fall off that you realize there was wisdom in keeping a safe distance. We live with edges all around us - with our morality, our relationships, our money, our ethics. And though it may not be as exciting to step away from the edges of these things, it can save us a lot of heartache.

The wilderness is always a challenge, but being alone in the wilderness is an even bigger challenge. It’s when we’re alone and have no one to help us that we find ourselves facing discouragement. Sometimes we even begin to question God’s goodness and His presence. How we choose to respond in those moments can have a profound impact on faith moving forward on the other side of our wilderness experi...

When we’re in the wilderness - particularly when we’ve been there a long time - we begin searching for ways out. The problem is, the most expedient paths out tend to be the ones that require us to set aside something of value. It’s in those moments that we have an opportunity to discover what is most important to us.

One of the tensions we face every day is the decision to do what we want to do or what God wants us to do. This is particularly challenging when God doesn’t give us the direction we want. Rather than asking and asking for a different answer, what if there’s an opportunity to see things from a different point of view?

A famous philosopher once said, “Know thyself.” A whole lot of heartache in our world probably could be avoided if we would spend more time “knowing thyself” and less time “being thyself.” In the wilderness, we have the opportunity to come face to face with who we really are so we can step into who God wants us to be.

It's easy to think of faith in the context of, “What’s happening now and what I’m feeling now determine what I believe for now.” When life goes the way I want and I feel good, then God is good. But if life takes a different turn, my attitude toward God changes. So what would you do if God were to you to do what doesn’t make sense? What about if God were to ask you to do something that is difficult...

Worship Director, Rachel Huffman, shares about her recent health issues and how God has shown His faithfulness to her and her family throughout this challenging season.

Sometimes, relational reconciliation isn't possible because true reconciliation takes two.  However, just as, when we were far from God, He never gave up on us, we are called to keep the door open for reconciliation no matter how long it takes.  Because even though we can't make decisions for others, we can try to live a "no regrets" lifestyle.

When it comes to relationships in our life that are broken and in need of repair, we are full of excuses as to why we shouldn’t have to make the first move or how we’re not really the one to blame.  But Jesus wants to cut through our excuses and challenges us to take a good, hard look in the mirror.  One of the best places to start when reassembling relationships is with ourselves and owning up to...

Relationships don't come with a trouble-shooting guide.  But one of the ways Christ-followers are called to be different is that, in the God's economy, people aren't disposable.  Ever.  And that means repairing a relationship means someone has to initiate, regardless of who is to blame.

Let’s be honest: relationships can be hard!  Whether it is with a friend, a family member, or a co-worker, we all have dealt with broken or strained relationships in our lives at one time or another.  And while starting relationships can be easy, we often struggle with how to even start the process of reconciling the broken relationships we may have.  Reconciliation just isn’t something that comes...