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Community Church Of Susanville- Brian Robbins
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Sunday Morning Sermons
New Bodies - Nov 16, 2025
Have you ever thougth about what our bodies will be like in heaven? Maybe you've always believed that you will all spirit with no physical body. The Bible teaches tha we will have real, physical bodies! What will they be like? Will they be different from the bodies we have now? If so, in what ways? This week Brian teaches through 1 Corinthians 15: 35-58!
2025-11-18
44 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Thursday Thoughts - God Moment
This week for Brian's Thursday Thoughts, Brian reflects on a specific God Moment he had while on a mission trip to South Africa.
2025-11-13
08 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Resurrection is Everything - Nov 19, 2025
Do you believe that Jesus was really raised from the dead? How does this belief impact your everyday life? We are nearing the end of our sermon series in 1 Corinthians. This week Brian teaches on 1 Corinthians 15: 12-34.
2025-11-12
42 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Thursday Thoughts - Over Righteous?
Have you ever heard of someone being over righteous? Or how about over wise? What does that even mean? In this week's Thursday Thoughts, Brian explores a verse in Ecclesiastes that uses these terms, and not in a good way!
2025-11-06
05 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Thursday Thoughts - The Kingdom of Heaven
In this week's Thursday Thoughts, Brian reflects on what things make him think of Heaven.
2025-10-30
07 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Timeless Principles - Oct 26
What do you do with passages in the Bible where Christians don't agree on it's meaning? This week we come to 1 Corinthians 14:26-40, a passage that is somewhat confusing and Christians interpret it differently. Brian points us back to the main idea of the Bible and why we don't have to argu about the lesser parts.
2025-10-28
48 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Thursday Thoughts - Comfort is not the goal
This week for Brian's Thursday Thoughts Brian talks about the difference between making comfort your ultimate goal in this life and seeking to pour out your life for Jesus.
2025-10-23
07 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Further Instructions - Oct 19, 2025
This week Brian continues our study in the book of 1 Corinthians with chapter 14: 1-25. Paul gives the church futher instructions on how they are to used the spiritual gifts they have been given.
2025-10-21
42 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Thursday Thoughts - Resting in the Father
This week for his Thursday Thoughts, Brian reflects on some recent parenting experiences and how those have helped him rest more in his Father.
2025-10-17
10 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
The Most Excellent Way - Oct 12, 2025
Last week in 1 Corinthians, Brian spent some time talking about spiritual gifts. But which should we value more, spiritual gifts or character? Let's take a look at 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 and talk about it!
2025-10-13
44 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Thursday Thoughts - It's good for you to do hard things
Who here loves discipline? Some people love a good challenge. Almost no one enjoys struggling. But what if you knew that your struggles were for a good purpose? Take a listen as Brian recounts a recent difficult experience and what it taught him about the discipline of God.
2025-10-10
07 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
A Gifted Body - Oct. 5, 2025
How much do you know about spiritual gifts? Do you maybe feel like you don't have any? Or maybe you feel like you have one of the most important spiritual gifts ever? How do spiritual gifts work, really? Take a listen as Brian teaches through 1 Corinthians 12:1-31!
2025-10-05
45 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Thursday Thoughts - Number Your Days
This week Brian reflects on turning 50 this past summer!
2025-10-02
08 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Thursday Thoughts - Finding Common Ground
In this week's Thursday Thoughts Brian addresses the assisnation of Charlie Kirk and the church's response.
2025-09-18
09 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Respectful Worship - Sept. 14, 2025
What can we do when we come across passages of scripture that seem contradictory to other passages of scripture? Or they just don't line up with what we have experienced in our Christian walk? Our passage this week in 1 Corinthians 11 seems confusing at first, but Brian teaches us how context, as well as historical context, can help us better interpret the message of scripture.
2025-09-14
46 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Thursday Thoughts - Embrace the Routine
Welcome to Thursday Thoughts! Each week Brian has been writing a weekly devotional that has been emailed out to anyone who's been interested to read it. We decided it would be fun to try adding his Thursday Thoughts to the podcast! This week Brian reflects on the end of summer and the beginning of the school year routine. Enjoy listening!
2025-09-11
04 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Christian Freedom - Sept 7, 2025
What does it mean to be free in Christ? Most of us don't know how to use our freedom in a healthy way. We sometimes use it as an excuse to sin or be selfish. Not understanding our freedom in Christ can also mean we are trapped in legalism and judgement of others. Brian teaches from 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 to teach us our freedom in Christ!
2025-09-07
40 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
The Role of Discipline - Aug 10, 2025
Our passage in 1 Corinthians this week uses running a race as an analogy for the Christian life. Take a listen as Brian uses examples from his own experience as a runner to talk about the role of dicipline in the life of a believer!
2025-08-10
42 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
A Gospel-Centered Life - Aug 3, 2025
How should the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus, change us in our everyday lives? Brian continues our series in 1 Corinthians this week in chapter 9: 19-23.
2025-08-05
43 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Full-Time Ministry - Brian Robbins
Pastor Brian is back from South Africa! He continues our series on 1 Corinthians with chapter 9: 1-18. He challenges us with our responsibilities to those in full time ministry.
2025-07-27
41 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
What God Says About Sex - June 22, 2025
What do you do when God's word makes you quirm a little? You preach it head on! Brian teaches through 1 Cor. 6:12-7:9, a passage where Paul talks about the pros of singleness and how we should be using our bodies!
2025-06-24
47 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Take it Seriously - June 15, 2025
This week Brian teaches through 1 Corinthians 6:1-11. Are there aspects of being a believer that you should be taking more seriously?
2025-06-16
46 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Spiritual Wisdom - May 18, 2025
How do we gain wisdom? Most people assume it comes with age or life experience. But what if that's not the case? And what makes God's wisdom different from our own? Join us as Brian teaches from 1 Corin. 2:6-3:1 and talks about spiritual wisdom.
2025-05-20
46 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
God's Good News - May 11, 2025
Do you know the Gospel? The Gospel is a term used frequently in the church, but do you know what it is? Could you clearly explain it to someone else? Join us as Brian explains this very basic and most important aspect of the Christian faith.
2025-05-11
45 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Empower Sunday - Brian Robbins
The Justice Task Force of Community Church held their annual Empower Conference this weekend! Jenny Williamson, founder and CEO of Courage Worldwide, was the keynote speaker. Brian interviews Jenny for the first part of his sermon and then speaks on the value we as believers need to have for all people. For more information on Courage Worldwide, visit their website at www.courageworldwide.org
2025-04-27
51 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
A Profound Mystery pt 4: Marriage is a Shadow
It's the final sermon in our marriage series! This week Brian focuses on how marriage is a reflection of something much bigger!
2025-03-11
53 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
A Profound Mystery part 3: Marriage is Submission
In part three of our marriage series Brian tackles the often unpopular and regularly misunderstood idea of submission. If you find yourself confused about this concept and how it relates to our relationships with each other, then this sermon is for you! Take a closer look at Ephesians 5:21-29 with us!
2025-03-02
55 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
The End - Feb 2, 2025 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:12
Death. The end times. Jesus' return. All heavy topics that are covered in today's sermon! If you feel like you could use some clarity, and maybe some comfort, around these topics then take a listen as Brian teaches from 1 Thessalonians 4 & 5.
2025-02-02
45 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Living to Please Him - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Would those who know you best say you are living to please God? This week Pastor Brian teaches through 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12.
2025-01-26
45 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Approved Workmen - Jan 12, 2025 Brian Robbins
Take a listen as Pastor Brian teaches through 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 and what it looks like for pastors to give their lives to the Gospel.
2025-01-12
49 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Jan 5, 2025 True Believers - Brian Robbins
Happy New Year! Do you know what it means to be a true believer in Jesus Christ? This first sermon of the new year is on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 and speaks to what we should look like when we truly believe in Jesus.
2025-01-05
45 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Jesus Came pt 3 - Jesus Came to Die - Brian Robbins
Week three of the advent season is the candle of hope! For some, the Christmas season is filled with hope! And for others, they can actually feel quite hopeless. This week we look at John 12:23-33 to see how Christ's death is actually a great source of hope for those who believe in. Wondering how? Take a listen!
2024-12-15
46 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Jesus Came pt 1: Jesus Came to Teach
Today begins the first Sunday of Advent! As we enter this Christmas season we will begin a new series titled Jesus Came! How familiar are you with the teachings of Jesus? This week Brian teaches on one of the primary reasons Jesus came to earth; to teach us!
2024-12-01
40 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Life Together pt 2: Suffering Together - Brian Robbins
Are you often tempted to keep your troubles to yourself? In part two of our Life Together series we are learning how God intented for the church to be a place where we not just grow together but also suffer together.
2024-11-17
41 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Nov. 3, 2024 Who We Are: Our Purpose and Commitments
Are you curious to know what Community Church is all about? Today is our annual church business meeting! Brian uses this Sunday to talk about the purpose of Community Church and the commitments we have made as a church!
2024-11-03
33 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Christian Leadership part 3: Sharing the Load
Are there good things in life that distract you from paying attention to your spiritual health? In Acts 4:4 the first church leaders found themselves in the postion of needing to recruit others to help in practical matters so they could focus on spiritual leadership. Brian explains how this is still important in the church today.
2024-10-27
44 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Christian Leadership pt 2: Who's In Charge? - Brian Robbins
Who can be a leader in the church? What makes somone qualified to lead? Brian uses 1 Timothy 3:1-14 to help us see what the Bible says is important and necessary in church leadership.
2024-10-22
47 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Oct 13, 2024 Christian Leadership pt 1 - Servant Leaders - Brian Robbins
Where do you get your ideas about how the church should be run? Is it like a business? A government? A social club? The truth is, most of us are not getting our views about what the church should look like from the Bible but from other worldly organizations. This week we begin a new sermon series on church leadership! It's important for us to know how God wants His church to opperate. Brian uses Mark 10:35-45 to teach us about servant leaders.
2024-10-13
46 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Sept 29, 2024 - What Are You So Afraid Of? Pt 4 Trouble and Heartache - Brian Robbins
Is it possible to have peace when so many things around us are going wrong? Brian uses Psalm 3:1-8 and David's hearbreaking story of his wayward children to help us see that peace is possible with God, no matter the circumstances.
2024-09-29
43 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Sept 15, 2024 What Are You So Afraid Of? Part 2: Afraid of the End of the World
How much have you thought about the end of the world? For many people, it's not something they have given much thought to. For some Christians it has preoccupied their thoughts so much that it has become a great source of fear. Brian is back in the pulpit this week teaching out of Matthew 24:1-14 and giving us some hope that the end doesn't have to be all that fearful.
2024-09-15
44 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Sept 1, 2024 What Does Communion Mean? 1 Corn. 10:1-22 Brian Robbins
Communion is another topic in the Christian faith that even Christians don't fully understand. Take a listen as Pastor Brian gives us the run down on communion.
2024-09-05
46 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Aug 25, 2024 What Does Baptism Mean? Romans 5:20-6:11
Why do Christians get baptised? If you asked that question out in the world you would probably get a lot of varied answers. Many Christians aren't even totally sure why we get baptised and what purpose it serves. Pastor Brian sets us straight on this basic concept of the Christian faith.
2024-08-25
35 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Aug 18, 2024 Keys to Effective Evangelism - Col. 4:2-18
Are you intimidated by evangelism? Do you feel ill-equipped to share your faith? Let this week's sermon put you at ease! Pastor Brian is joined by fellow pastor Marcus Peterson this week. They discuss Col. 4:2-18 and help us to see evangelism from a different perspective.
2024-08-21
58 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
July 21, 2024 Really Good News Col. 1:24-2:5 Brian Robbins
Has the Gospel become old news to you? As we explore Colossians chapter 1:24-2:5 let the truth of the gospel become fresh and new in your life!
2024-07-22
42 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
July 7, 2024 Connected! Colossians 1:1-14 Brian Robbins
Today we begin a study on the book of Colossians.
2024-07-08
38 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
June 30, 2024 Our Friend Jesus - VBS Sunday Brian Robbins
It's VBS Sunday! Join us as we take a look at Mark chapter 4:35-41 and talk about what it means to have Jesus as a friend!
2024-07-02
36 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
June 23, 2024 Faith in the Unseen-Habakkuk 3. Brian Robbins
This week is the final sermon in our series on Habakkuk!
2024-06-23
39 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
June 16, 2024 The Big Picture - Habakkuk 2 Brian Robbins
Let's dive in to chapter two of Habakkuk! And Happy Father's Day!
2024-06-16
48 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
June 9, 2024 Habakkuk 1 - Brian Robbins
Join us as we begin a new series in the book of Habakkuk! Also in this episode we talk with Kirsten Lima about the Summer Lunch Program!
2024-06-09
51 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
May 26, 2024 Amazing Grace: Grace Makes Us Ambassadors
This week is our finale in our Amazing Grace series! In this sermon Brian walks us through 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2. What does it mean that we are Christ's ambassadors? And what exactly does the Bible mean when it says we have a ministry of reconciliation? Take a listen and find out!
2024-05-26
41 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
May 5, 2024 Amazing Grace part 5 - Grace Makes Us Generous
Grace makes us generous! And not just with our finances. Take a listen as Brian teaches how God's generous love also makes us generous!
2024-05-09
45 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
April 28, 2024 Amazing Grace part 4 - Grace Makes Us Gracious
Do you know what forgiveness really is? It is week 4 of our Amazing Grace series! This week Pastor Brian takes a look at Matthew chapter 18:21-35 and teaches us how God's grace should make us gracious with each other.
2024-04-29
37 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
April 21, 2024 Amazing Grace Part 3 - Grace Makes Us Just
It's week 3 of our Amazing Grace series, and it's also our Empower weekend! Joining Brian at the beginning of his teaching is Kayla Smith from Awaken ministry in Reno. She shares briefly about her experience being trafficked as well as how Awaken has helped change her life. Brian then teaches about justice and how it is not the opposite of mercy. If you would like to learn more about Awaken or support their ministry you can visit their website https://www.awakenjustice.org
2024-04-21
50 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
April 14, 2024 Amazing Grace part 2: Grace Inspires Us
Here is part 2 of our Amazing Grace series! In this sermon Brian teaches about how the amazing grace of God should inspire us to live a holy life, not give us an excuse to be sinful.
2024-04-15
33 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday
Happy Easter! What does the story of Hosea have to do with Easter? Brian takes a non-traditional approach to this years Easter service linking Hosea to Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. Note* There are several long pauses during Brian's monologue in which verses on put up on the screen for the audience to read.
2024-04-01
32 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
March 10, 2024 One Another pt 2: Community Killers - Brian Robbins
It is week two of our series titled One Another! Are there things that we do that can keep our church community from being healthy? Brian breaks down some of the big ways that can happen and how we can guard against it.
2024-03-10
41 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Feb 25, 2024 God Speaks - Brian Robbins
2024-02-25
53 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Jan 28, 2024 The Problem of Pain - Brian Robbins
Today we begin a new sermon series in the book of Job! What role do God and Satan play in our suffering? When bad things happen to us, are they caused by God or Satan? And how should we respond to God in our suffering? Brian takles these tough questions as he teaches on Job chapters 1 & 2.
2024-01-28
47 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Jan. 14, 2024 That You May Believe
It is our second to the last sermon in our Journey Through John series! In this sermon Brian wraps up John chapter 20.
2024-01-14
46 min
Sunday Morning Sermons
Dec 24, 2023 Christmas Eve Service - Brian Robbins
Merry Christmas! Join us for our Christmas Eve service where we look at the classic Christmas story from the book of Luke. Are you looing for peace? Hear about the peace that only Jesus can offer!
2023-12-30
43 min
Beyond Prisons
Close California Prisons feat. Brian Kaneda & Woods Ervin
Brian Kaneda and Woods Ervin join the show to tell us about the Close California Prisons Campaign. This campaign is led by the statewide coalition known as Californians United For A Responsible Budget (CURB), pressuring Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Correction to close prisons across the state. Last year, CURB released The People’s Plan for Prison Closures, which they describe as “a visionary report that outlines the failures of California’s bloated carceral system, and offers bold, community-centered solutions for our jail problem.” After setting the stage and explaining a bit abo...
2022-09-30
50 min
Rattling The Bars
Judge rules California prison must close
Read the transcript of this podcast: https://therealnews.com/judge-rules-california-prison-must-closeVisiting Lassen County Judge Robert F. Moody ruled against the town of Susanville on Sept. 8 in a lawsuit which aimed to stop California Correctional Center (CCC) from closing. Judge Moody’s ruling lifts the preliminary injunction and allows the state to move forward with plans for closure effectively immediately.On Sept. 2, the state requested an expedited ruling to dissolve the lawsuit, arguing that the court’s stalling tactics were a “disregard of clear law” which amounted to “an abuse of the court’s discretion.” The ruling marks the end...
2022-09-26
33 min
KPFA - Law & Disorder w/ Cat Brooks
The economic benefit to prison closure as CA closes facility in Susanville w/ Brian Kaneda of CURB
A prison in Susanville – a small town in one of the farthest reaches of the state, just east of the Lassen National Forest and by the Northern California-Nevada border, was signed off to be closed by early this past summer, but some locals, concerned with an economic hit to the community, were able to get a court to put a hold on that closure. Big news though last week: A judge has removed that injunction, meaning that the prison is going to be closed imminently. We speak with by Brian Kaneda, the deputy director of Californians United fo...
2022-09-14
55 min
KQED's The California Report
A Closer Look At Extremist Behavior In California
On Thursday, the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will start sharing its findings, in the first of six public hearings. Dozens of people, here in California, have been criminally charged for their alleged involvement in the insurrection.Guest: Brian Levin, Director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at Cal State San BernardinoA far right militia led the charge to recall a supervisor in Shasta County earlier this year. Far right activists started an organization meant to back candidates that shared their v...
2022-06-09
17 min