Christ Community Church Podcast

This week’s message reminded us: Grace means you don’t have to perform for love.

"What is the one thing we're clinging to closer than the cross? What is keeping us from full surrender to Him?"Pastor Kelli unpacks Luke 18, challenging us to examine our hearts and let go of anything we value more than Christ—because true surrender leads to the fullness of life He offers.

"A cruciform life is one that sees the wounded, stops for the broken, and loves without limits."Pastor Derrick walked us through Luke 10:25-37, reminding us that faith without compassion is empty. We are called to follow Jesus' example—the true Good Samaritan.

"If we want to follow Jesus, we must embrace our own death."Pastor Mason opened our series "Cruciformed" using Luke 9:23, where Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him. That means letting go of our own desires, our need for control, and our idea of success because we can’t save ourselves. Only He can.

When the wilderness exposes your idols, will you choose to worship God instead? In Week 2 of The Wilderness Experience, Teaching Pastor Derrick Shields walked us through Exodus 32, revealing the path of idolatry—impatience, compromise, rebellion—and the call to true worship. 

The wilderness exposes our preferences for:- Familiarity over freedom- Complaining to others over crying out to God- Disobedience over dependancePastor Kelli kicks off our new series with a message from Exodus 16, exploring the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and God's faithful provision and kindness along the way.

"As children of God, we are reflecting something to the world... is it the light of Jesus? What kind of light are you reflecting?"Pastor Derrick preached a powerful message from John 1:1-8 and encouraged us to reflect on what it means to live as image-bearers of Christ, strategically placed in our homes, workplaces, and communities to reflect His light.We were reminded that “the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5). Let’s continue to reflect Christ’s light wherever we go!

We are designed for connection—with God and with others. Yet, our sinfulness often disrupts the loving community we were created to enjoy. Thankfully, God calls us back into that community through the redeeming sacrifice of Jesus.In this message, Pastor Derrick explores Genesis 1 and 2, reminding us that we were never meant to navigate life alone. He identifies seven common barriers that hinder our relationships with others:PrideSelfishnessUnforgivenessFear & InsecuritySinful Nature & Fleshly DesiresPrejudice & JudgmentLack of LoveWhich of these challenges resonate most with you? How can you invite God to heal and transform those areas in your life?

"It is God's desire to restore intimacy in every one of our lives."In this message, Pastor Derrick takes us through Genesis 1–2, revealing how God designed us for a close relationship with Him. Despite the separation caused by the fall, Jesus, through His sacrifice, makes a way for us to be restored into that intimate connection with our Creator.

Gabriel, God’s messenger, appeared to Mary, declaring her as one favored by God to bear His son, Jesus. The angel’s greeting led Mary to ponder why God would choose to bestow His favor, or grace, on her. Mary’s decided response was one of humility and anticipation, providing lessons for us today.