Community Christian Church Podcast

Have you ever asked yourself the question: “Do I have what it takes?”For week 3 of our series Disciple Maker, Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien discusses how we as disciples of Jesus, already have everything we need to meet our disciples' needs. ____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/SulXzg4rfko____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#DiscipleMaker#YouPlus#You+

What has become a problem in our culture has become a problem in the church…We are intimidated by the risk of the upfront investment required in disciple-making, and we’ve become too comfortable not investing in others.In week 3 of our series Disciple Maker join us as COMMUNITY Pastor John Perrine talks about what can make someone an effective disciple-maker____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/xPCvnzrgPHw____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#DiscipleMaker#YouPlus#You+

Any disciple of Jesus can become a disciple maker. The first step is to identify your Timothy.____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/KaZw0svcwI4____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#DiscipleMaker#YouPlus

Jesus’ resurrection transforms fear into confident hope.____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson concludes our series: Encounter Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/5NCFfNmdQXw____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#Encounter#Easter

As we get closer to Easter, for week four of our series Encounter, we are looking at an encounter with Jesus that took place the week before His death.Our story today is a much quieter moment, at a meal, in someone’s home, when Jesus is gathered with his disciples and some religious leaders, and something unexpected happens. Watch with us! ____Co-Founding Pastor Jon Ferguson continues our series: Encounter 

When people thought it was all about a crown, Jesus showed them it was all about a cross.When he could have chosen privilege, he chose sacrifice. When he could have had prominence, he chose selflessness. When he could have wielded power, he chose to serve, EVEN WHEN that serving meant dying on the cross for us.Will you trust that his way is better?Watch week three of our series Encounter! In your life today, how has his way been BETTER ?🙌____Lead Pastor Apprentice Ted Coniaris continues our series: Encounter Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/SsPFJf178cE____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#Encounter

We all know what it is like to get stuck. And sometimes it’s no laughing matter. Sometimes we get stuck, and it seems like nothing can get us out…The reality is Jesus wants you to be free.That freedom could be instantaneous. That freedom may be a journey. But Jesus wants to set you free.So how can we find this freedom? What does it look like?Well, that’s what we are talking about today! So join the conversation, and then let us know your thoughts below! ____Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien continues our series: Encounter Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/2zGTPhdJtbQ____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#Encounter

Jesus isn’t inviting us to his message, he’s not inviting us to a workshop, he’s inviting us to Himself. Into his life, into his circle.This is a unique request because only Jesus has this unique authority.Week 1 of Our New Series “Encounter” starts today! Over the next 5 weeks, we’ll be looking at real-life stories in the Bible about people who encountered Jesus. With each encounter, we’re going to challenge you to step back into time and discover what that face-to-face, nose-to-nose, eyeball-to-eyeball personal encounter with Jesus must have been like. Our hope and prayer is that you will have your own encounter with Jesus.____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson and Lead Pastor Apprentice Ted Coniaris begin our new series: Encounter Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/ohFXfcQucSk____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#Encounter

Together, let us help kids thrive, not just survive🙌Compassion International has been a trusted partner of COMMUNITY for many years now. In fact, to date we as a church community have sponsored 1,779 kids through Compassion. Compassion works with churches in impoverished areas to address not only the physical needs of children, but their educational, economic, and spiritual needs!Today we’d love for you to consider sponsoring a child with us. When we give on behalf of those in need, our light rises. The light of Christ, the hope of Jesus shines in and through us.____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#CompassionSunday

Sometimes when we hit a wall, we try to wrap our heads around what God is doing. Our hearts pound and our legs tremble and we shake at the wall. It feels as if there’s no getting around it. Today, we look at how Habakkuk responds to his wall experience. For us, his journey can be a blueprint of sorts. A guide for our own dark night seasons. It’s almost like talking to a seasoned runner as you prepare for a marathon who says, “Yeah I get it. I too have faced the wall. But here’s how I got through it.” That’s what Habakkuk Chapter Three offers us. ____Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien concludes our series: Why Does God Seem Unfair?Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/F-a8XaCN9h4____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#Habakkuk#lament

God doesn’t waste the waiting! He’s not just working on your circumstance, he’s working on YOU.No matter what life feels like right now, know that God will be faithful to you. If you doubt that remember this truth:“While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8b)Even when we were not faithful, God was faithful.____Lead Pastor Apprentice Ted Coniaris continues our series: Why Does God Seem Unfair?Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/l9DirkgWMN8____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#Habakkuk#lament

There can be a lot to complain about in life…And at times, during the hardest seasons of life, it does seem like God isn’t being fair. But, is it okay to complain to God?As we go through our new series  “Why Does God Seem Unfair?” we’ll explore a book of the Bible that is all about a man who complained when it seemed God was being unfair.  We’re going to look at Habakkuk’s complaint and God’s response.____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson begins our series: Why Does God Seem Unfair?Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/4wk7l6WTgAk____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#Habakkuk#lament

Before Jesus returned to His father, after he was crucified and defeated the grave - he gathered his closest followers together to share his FINAL thoughts before his departure…Hold on to that, as you watch the message! We believe this conversation is crucial in helping us continue to live as disciples of Jesus - to hear from Him and do what he says! ____Co-Founding Pastor Jon Ferguson concludes our series: Are You a Disciple?Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/OEjDIsd8WwA____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#discipleship#You+

For week three of our series “Are you a Disciple?” we’re challenging one another to a season of self-reflection to examine our lives for real evidence that we’re following Jesus.Together let's be people who follow Jesus. Let's be recognized, not for our disagreements or judgments, but for our selfless, sacrificial love for one another. Join us this Sunday as we continue to be people who hear from God and do what he says! ____Lead Pastor Apprentice Ted Coniaris continues our series: Are You a Disciple?

In what way is he calling you to trust and obey him?When we realize that Jesus’ call to obedience is actually an invitation to FREEDOM and RELATIONSHIP, your perspective can completely shift.Obedience becomes a privilege and a blessing. It’s the paradox of limits. Obedience isn’t something forced on us; it is something Jesus invites us into!So, in what ways is he calling you to obey? ____Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien continues our series: Are You a Disciple?

Maybe instead of MORE we actually need LESS? 🤔While there’s so much hope for the new year with goals and expectations, what if instead of adding things to our plate, we prioritize less? Jesus Says:“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” - Luke 9:23By being intentional about LESS, we can actually experience MORE 🙌____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson begins our series: Are You a Disciple?Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/4FvQ1CIYc9Q____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#discipleship#You+

Eternity isn’t merely SPOKEN to us, TAUGHT to us, or PRESENTED to us…It’s PLANTED INSIDE of us❗️“Forever” is such a deeply divine idea, and if it wasn’t for God planting it IN us - eternity wouldn’t even be on our radar.Instead, God has planted within each of us a LONGING for something MORE, something that LASTS, it is a longing for the ETERNAL.🙌____Co-Founding Pastor Jon Ferguson concludes our series: Above All Names

Most may have an understanding of what “prince” means 🤔You might think of something that involves authority, royalty, or the son of a king. But what about “peace”? You could probably come up with a hundred different understandings and applications for “peace.” But, while everyone might have a different notion about peace, it is something we ALL long for. Together, let’s discover more about the Prince of Peace!____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson continues our series: Above All Names

There is Power in His Name 💫He stirred the heavens as a star appeared to mark the place of his birth.He drew shepherds from the surrounding countryside who wanted a glimpse of him.He threatened a king as Herod mobilized to eliminate him.He sparked the interest of the Wise Men as they traveled far to worship him.And this is the same power that is available to us today! He will give you the strength. He can do more than you ask or imagine!How is his power working in your life today?____Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien continues our series: Above All Names

Wonder is much deeper than excitement or surprise. Excitement or surprise may wear off after the novelty passes.But, Wonder only grows the more we learn and understand! It captures our whole person, altering our whole outlook on life!This means we need more WONDER in our lives! 🙌Let’s become more aware of Who the Wonderful Counselor is this Christmas season! ____Lead Pastor Apprentice Ted Coniaris continues our series: Lost Cause Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/jWol1Lq_uv8____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a  CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/resources/bible/Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/connectGive: https://www.givenow.cc____#AboveAllNames#christmas2023