Christ Community Church Podcast

Pastor Keith’s first message of 2017 includes a discussion of the call to spiritual awakening that God has placed on us, and a significant announcement regarding leadership at CCC and in our denomination, the Free Methodist Church.

Student Ministries Pastor Mike Hofer brings a New Year's Day message on love and apathy, and a challenge to choose the former over the latter.

Pastor Keith teaches from Luke 2:25-35, in which the righteous and devout Simeon "took [Jesus] in his arms and praised God, saying: 'Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.'"

Teaching on Luke 1:48-55, Pastor Derrick Shields explores Mary's journey from uneasy expectant mother to exultant worshipper.

This week Pastor Derrick Shields leads us through Luke's story of the angels and the shepherds on the night of Jesus' birth.

The week we break from our Advent series for an honest discussion of our financial needs and 2017 budget.

Before Jesus could come to earth in human form, John the Baptist had to prepare the way. Thus John and his father, Zechariah, are an integral part of the Christmas story, and Zechariah’s words as recorded in Luke 1:67-79 are a spirit-filled song of praise to God for bringing it all about.

We close our "Give Them Jesus" series, a nearly year-long walk through the Gospel of John, with this look into chapter 21, in which God moved on John’s heart to tell the story of Peter’s restoration from his denial failure.

In last week's message, we walked through the agony of the cross, the horror of sin, the depth of our lostness. This week we look at John 20:1-18 and celebrate! The resurrection changes everything – He is risen; He is risen indeed!

Examining the cross in the context of our year-long study of John gives it even fuller meaning. Here Pastor Keith explores the significance of the crucifixion based on the apostle's brief but rich account.

Continuing our study of John, we reach a significant turning point in the story: The betrayal, arrest and trial of Jesus.

Pastor Keith teaches on what Jesus prayed for His followers, and what it means, as John recorded it in the 17th chapter of his gospel account.

Pastor Keith shares a report from his recent trip to Iraq and describes some powerful ways God is moving in that part of the world.

Guest speaker Norman Dunlap, teaching from John chapters 14, 15 and 16, offers a unique and vivid perspective on the Holy Spirit through a comparison with various forms of oil.

Persecution generally is not a favorite topic of discussion, but clearly Jesus felt it was important to inform and prepare his disciples for the reality that “the world” will hate them when they (truly) follow him. Pastor Keith teaches here on what persecution is, what it is not, and what it means to us in the church today.

The world is broken and evil is rampant in it. The devil and his servants are wreaking havoc. The horrible events of hatred, violence, and death are more than the effects of “radicalized” people; there are demonic forces fueling such thoughts, actions, and destruction. Guest speaker Robert Morgan teaches from Ephesians 6:10-18 to show we stand firm, and even gain ground, against these forces of darkness.

These weeks, we have been with Jesus and his disciples in the “upper room. In this John 15 passage, Jesus shifts his teaching to the most profound analogy of our life as followers of Jesus: The Vine and the Branches.

Pastor Keith shares a followup report on our June 19 "family meeting," then teaches from John 14, in which Jesus said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled." Even today, on the 15th anniversary of America's darkest hour, our Lord's words ring true.

As Jesus discussed His impending departure, He promised His disciples they would never be left alone – the Holy Spirit would come and be their counselor, comforter and much, much more.

New student pastor Mike Hofer shares his testimony. It's a powerful story of God's grace and a fitting lead-in to Pastor Keith's message on two notable disciples of Jesus, one of whom also found grace when he thought all was lost.