Christ Community Chapel

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 church are ahead of us.

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 something we have to earn, we can come to Jesus just as we are and find lasting rest for our souls.

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 nothing better than being close to God.

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. Pastor Zach walks through four ways the Spirit works in us: on us, in us, for us, and through us, reminding us that even our desire to grow in our relationship with God is evidence of his work in our lives.

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’s grace and trust what he has already done for us.