Christ Community Chapel

As we continue our Room for More series, Pastor Joe explores the disturbing story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5 and what it reveals about the nature of the church. Through the danger of God's presence, the danger of pretending, and the safety of surrender, we’re reminded that God calls us to approach him on his terms and come before him as our real selves. Because of Jesus, we don’t have to pr...

As we continue our Room for More series, Pastor Zach walks through Acts 4 and explores what happens when we make room for more people and a bigger vision of what God can do. Opposition and conflict are inevitable when we pursue obedience to Jesus, but not every fight is worth fighting. We’re called to speak the truth in love, pursue peace when possible, and remain faithful when opposition comes. L...

As we continue our Room for More series, Pastor Joe explores Acts 2 and the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. While culture often views church as a passive service or a building to visit, Scripture reveals it as a dynamic gathering of people filled with God's presence and transformed by the gospel. Jesus invites us to step into the power of his resurrection and experience the restoration he...

As we kick off our Room for More series, Pastor Zach walks through Acts 1 and reminds us that the story of Jesus isn’t over. Jesus’ mission continues through the local church as ordinary men and women are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be his witnesses to more people in more places. As we embrace our role in that mission, we are reminded that God is still at work and that the best days of the chu...

This weekend, Pastor Jimmy explores Matthew 11:28–30 and what it means to find rest by allowing Jesus to become the organizing principle of our lives. When we stop looking to achievement, productivity, relationships, or other “scoreboards” to define our worth, we can rest in the truth that Jesus has already done everything necessary for us to be loved and accepted by God. Because our worth isn’t s...

As we wrap up our More Than Religion series, Pastor Joe walks through Psalm 103 and reminds us that one of the greatest challenges we face in our relationship with God is simply forgetting. David speaks to his own soul, calling himself to remember God’s gifts, character, and power. As we remember his forgiveness, steadfast love, mercy, justice, and everlasting power, we are reminded that there is...

As we continue our More Than Religion series, Pastor Zach explores what it means to have a genuine relationship with God and how we can know the Holy Spirit is present in our lives. Through Romans 8:16–18 and other passages, we see that our relationship with God isn’t something we manufacture through religious effort–it’s a supernatural relationship made possible by the presence of the Holy Spirit...

As we continue through our More Than Religion series, Pastor Zach walks through John 14:1–3 and reminds us that God’s heart is for people. Jesus promises that there is a place for us in the Father’s house, and that he is the one who prepares the way–not because we earn it, but because he wants us with him. Even when we feel disqualified by our failures, Jesus invites us to stop trying to earn God’...

As we kick off our More Than Religion series, Pastor Zach reminds us that God has always desired something deeper than religious activity–he wants a relationship with us. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals God's pursuit of his people and his invitation to know him personally. Through Jesus, we don't have to earn our way to God; we simply respond to his invitation to draw near and experi...

As we conclude our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Joe unpacks Proverbs 4:23 and explains why guarding your heart is one of the most important pursuits of the Christian life. He shows that the heart is the center of who we are, shaping our desires, decisions, and capacity to love God and others. Discover why our hearts are constantly being influenced, how sin affects them more deeply than we...

As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Joe explores Proverbs 26:20 and the surprising connection between gossip and conflict. He explains why we often "whisper" about others, what those conversations reveal about our hearts, and how the love of God meets our deepest needs for significance, belonging, and grace. Discover how growing in wisdom enables us to stop fueling conflict an...

As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Joe unpacks Proverbs 25:28 and shows us why self-control is essential to living a life of wisdom. He reminds us that our greatest struggle isn't a lack of willpower–it's misplaced affection. When anything becomes more important than God, our lives become vulnerable to compromise and brokenness. But as we grow in our love for Jesus and rememb...

As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Zach explores Proverbs 22:7 and challenges us to see debt through the lens of biblical wisdom. While our culture normalizes borrowing, Scripture reveals how debt can quietly steal our freedom, peace, and purpose. Jesus invites us to let go of the temporary things we chase and trust him with our priorities, finances, and future. True freedom...

As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Jamie explores Proverbs 22:1–2 and what it truly means to have a good name. He contrasts the exhausting pursuit of approval from others and ourselves with the lasting identity found in God alone. Through the gospel, we discover that our worth isn't earned by our performance but received through Jesus, who exchanges his perfect reputation for...

As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Zach explores Proverbs 14:30 and reminds us that envy quietly robs us of the joy and contentment God desires for us. He challenges us to recognize the "if only" thoughts that can take root in our hearts and shift our focus away from God's goodness. Through the hope of the gospel, we are reminded that in Christ we are fully loved, richly bles...

As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Joe explores Proverbs 18:21 and the incredible power of words. He reminds us that our words reveal what is happening in our hearts and have the ability to bring either life or death to those around us. Through the story of the prodigal son, we discover the life-giving words God speaks over us: “I see you,” “I love you,” “I forgive you,” and...

As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Zach explores Proverbs 20:1 and challenges us to consider what has influence over our hearts and decisions. He reminded us that wisdom begins when we recognize the things that compete for our attention, affection, and trust. While many things in life can be good gifts from God, they become dangerous when they begin to control us. Through Chr...

As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Joe explores Proverbs 13:20 and reminds us that wisdom is often found through the people we choose to walk with. He explains that life’s biggest decisions require more than knowledge–they require godly wisdom, and God frequently provides that wisdom through relationships and community. Pastor Joe encourages us to seek out wise, Jesus-centere...

As we kick off our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Zach explores Proverbs 3 and the kind of life God truly wants for us–one marked by richness, purpose, health, and flourishing through a relationship with him. He challenges us to confront the biggest obstacle to that life: our tendency to trust our own understanding instead of God’s wisdom. Through the example of Jesus, Pastor Zach shows how...

In this message from Luke 18:18–30, Pastor Mike Holwerda explores the story of the rich ruler who wanted eternal life but struggled to let go of the thing he treasured most. Through this powerful conversation with Jesus, we’re reminded that following Christ is not just transactional — it’s relational. Jesus challenges us to examine our hearts and ask what has become a “false god” in our lives. Is...

As we continue our More or Less series, Pastor Zach explores the parable of the lost son in Luke 15, highlighting both the rebellion of the younger son and the quiet distance of the older son. He unpacks how it’s possible to be near God outwardly while emotionally disconnected inwardly, especially when faith becomes transactional. Through the image of a father who runs toward both sons, we see a G...

As we continue our More or Less series, Pastor Zach takes us to Matthew 27 and the story of Pilate to explore what Jesus meant by seed falling on hardened ground. Through Pilate’s encounter with Jesus, we’re reminded that God is not distant or hiding–he is constantly making himself known, even to those who seem far from him. The challenge isn’t whether God is in the room, but whether our own plans...

As we kick off our More or Less series, Pastor Joe walks us through the Parable of the Sower and the surprising way God’s kingdom grows. Instead of coming with force, it comes like a seed–small, quiet, but full of life-changing power. The question isn’t whether the seed is powerful, but what kind of soil we will be. Looking to keep the conversation going? Learn more here.

This weekend, Pastor Zach walked through 1 John 1:8–10 and challenged the way we think about sin–not as rule-breaking, but as a broken relationship with God. He shows how we often lie to ourselves and hide out of fear of rejection or punishment. But the gospel offers something unexpected: we don’t have to hide anymore. Because of Jesus, confession leads not to rejection, but to forgiveness, restor...

As we conclude our I Am More series, Pastor Joe reminds us that the Gospel of John was written with purpose–to give us enough to believe. Through John 20:31, we see that faith in Jesus is personal, rooted in the truth that he is both Savior and Son of God. And in believing, we don’t just gain knowledge–we step into the kind of life Jesus promised: full, abundant, and unshakable. Looking to keep th...