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Community Christian Church PodcastPrepare the Way | Week 1Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/Every Sunday 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____#PrepareTheWay2024-10-0234 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastPrepare The Way | Week 2Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/Every Sunday at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a CST)Sign up for the Bible Reading Plan: https://www.communitychristian.org/re...Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/co...Give: https://www.givenow.cc____#PrepareTheWay2024-10-0223 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastBedtimeBedtime habits can help us end the day in a way that promotes rest, reflection, and connection.____Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien concludes our series: HabitsWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/wFGnnqg32_Y____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____#Habits2024-09-1320 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastMealtimesMealtime habits are the center of our relationships, which we can use to deepen belonging and to intentionally bless others. ____COMMUNITY Pastor John Perrine continues our series: HabitsWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/5Q1bWldjG40____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____#Habits2024-08-2720 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWakingWaking habits can help us start each day grounded in our connection with God.____COMMUNITY Pastor Chris Nichols continues our series: HabitsWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/72014OEglpU____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____#Habits2024-08-1917 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Power of HabitsAdopting a set of shared habits around ordinary moments of our day can help us stay connected to God and grow as a follower of Jesus.____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson and Lead Pastor Apprentice Ted Coniaris begin our series: HabitsWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/25a41jnSSgo____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/c...2024-08-1228 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Way of our WorkWhen it comes to work, the way of wisdom leads to purpose, while the ways of foolishness lead to emptiness.____Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien concludes our series: The Wise WayWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/qgWHijl8yO8____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____#Proverbs2024-08-0620 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Way of Our FinancesWhen it comes to finances, the way of wisdom leads to contentment, while the ways of foolishness lead to dissatisfaction____Co-Founding Pastor Jon Ferguson continues our series: The Wise WayWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/xjItbUz4Uyg____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____#Proverbs2024-07-2921 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Way of our WordsWhen it comes to our words, the way of wisdom builds up, the ways of foolishness tear down.____COMMUNITY Pastor Chris Nichols continues our series: The Wise WayWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/6dGzOfP0cFE____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____#Proverbs#TheWiseWay2024-07-2320 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastPolitical RealityLead Pastor Dave Ferguson and Lead Pastor Apprentice Ted Coniaris talk about the political reality we face as we get closer to this year's Presidential Election.____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/5E1sUvfaZBA____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____#PoliticalReality#politics2024-07-0828 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastPartnering With God in The BattleFor week four of Spiritual Warfare: Renewing Our Minds, Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien wraps up the series by diving into the most SIGNIFICANT part: how each of us can partner with the Spirit of God as he works to renew and transform our minds.____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/wZwoUy8uwlQ____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.c...2024-07-0420 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastEquipping Our Minds in the BattleFor week two of our series Spiritual Warfare: Renewing Our Minds, Community Pastor Chris Nichols discusses how each of us is equipped to fight off the enemy and all of his mind games.____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/OXtoaywz-TQ____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____#SpiritualWarfare2024-06-1717 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastRecognizing the Spiritual BattleFor week one of our series Spiritual Warfare: Renewing Our Minds, Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson talks about the power of our thoughts, and how we need to become more aware of the spiritual warfare that most of us are fighting each and every day. Or in other words, the battle for our minds.____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/NT29T44U3S4____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.c...2024-06-1128 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Church Needs UsIn the final week of our series Her Story: Women & The Bible, Founding Pastor Dave Ferguson, Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien, and special guest Pastor Tara Beth Leach have a conversation on the impact and hardships women experience in the church today!____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/7aRib2hJrT8____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/connect2024-06-0425 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Church Needs JuniasFor Week 3 of our series Her Story: Women & The Bible, Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien shares the story of Junia, a woman who had a tremendous impact on the early church community!____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/Cehyh5HkzMo____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____#womeninministry#w...2024-05-2821 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Church Needs PricillasFor Week 2 of our series Her Story: Women & The Bible, COMMUNITY Pastor Ted Coniaris shares the story of Priscilla, a woman who had a tremendous impact on the early church community!____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/Cehyh5HkzMo____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____#womeninministry#w...2024-05-2122 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Church Needs PhoebesHappy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there! We are truly grateful for you.And while this is a day we set aside to honor moms in particular, we ALSO want to recognize the contributions and value of EVERY woman in our lives.For week one of our series “Her Story: Women & The Bible” COMMUNITY Pastor Jon Ferguson talks about how the church needs “Phoebe”s, women who are co-equals and co-laborers in furthering the mission of Jesus.____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/5zvKwz9UTjE____Learn more...2024-05-1319 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWorship Experience | May 2024Why Do We Worship?🙌Worship is a multifaceted expression of love, reverence, and allegiance to God, characterized by a heart posture towards God that permeates every aspect of a Christ-follower's life.Today let us worship and give thanks to the one that is worthy of it all!____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...2024-05-0732 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastHow We Can Change The World!Imagine the impact we could have together! If each one of us embraces this call, if each one of us invests in our 'Timothys,'… Think about the ripple effect throughout our neighborhoods, cities, and even the world.For week 4 of our series Disciple Maker, Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson, and Lead Pastor Apprentice Ted Coniaris, discuss the impact a disciple maker could have on someone.____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/ks7sgtvDcQg____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a ...2024-05-0322 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWhat Disciples Really NeedHave 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/co...2024-04-2224 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastYou Already Have The Ability!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...2024-04-1524 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastIdentify Your TimothyAny 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#YouPlus2024-04-0824 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastEaster - When we Encounter JesusJesus’ 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#Easter2024-04-0229 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWhy Choose the Way of Jesus?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 ...2024-03-1919 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastFreedom Comes From…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! ____Tea...2024-03-1321 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Meaning of LifeJesus 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...2024-03-0527 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastCompassion SundayTogether, 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...2024-02-2822 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Faithful WaySometimes 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. Bu...2024-02-2023 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastGod is Faithful in the WaitingGod 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: http...2024-02-1223 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastGod is Faithful Through StruggleThere 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 U...2024-02-0620 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastDisciples Make DisciplesBefore 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...2024-02-0120 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastDisciples Deny ThemselvesMaybe 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...2024-01-1122 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWho is our Wonderful Counselor?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.com...2023-12-1223 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastHow Your Story can Bless the WorldWhen we live out the B.L.E.S.S. practices, we will revive evangelism and the lost will find their way back to God.____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson concludes our series: Lost Cause Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/hCaM1jMkaDY____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...2023-11-2924 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWhy We Need to Serve OthersDo you know who the most unlikely sinner is that Jesus called a friend?It’s me. It’s you.We need to be genuine friends! We need to love people like he loved each and every one of us. So how can we be the best friends, and people we can be? Check out the message to hear our three simple ways to be a friend.Watch the whole service: https://youtu.be/HDsKr8RpsG0____Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien continues our series, Lost Cause ____Learn more: h...2023-11-2120 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWhy We Need to ListenThe things that we value capture our hearts, which shapes what we think about, which then affects how we act, and ultimately…Who we become. So, when it comes to your life and your relationships and how you spend your time and energy, how highly do you value evangelism? How important is it to you to share your faith with others?When you think about these things, you might ask yourself Why should we care about “seeking and saving the lost?” Why should we care about the lost at all? Well, here...2023-11-1424 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastHow We Can Change the World One Meal at a TimeMaybe we have a PR problem??In a Barna survey earlier this year…42% of people with no faith say that “the hypocrisy of Christian people” causes them to doubt the Christian faith. (Barna)So Yikes 😬maybe we have a PR problem??But here is the good news: Jesus didn’t think anyone was a lost cause. And if we’re going to overcome our current situation, we need to SEE people like Jesus SAW people!Today is Week 3 of our series Lost Cause! Together let’s fix this🙌____Teaching Pastor Ta...2023-11-1418 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWe Need a New Way to Evangelize!Evangelism is NOT a Lost Cause! 📢🙌Jesus said his mission and the reason he came to earth was “…to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10)And like Jesus, we too have a mission. As a matter of fact, His mission is our mission. Together, let’s partner with God in His passion, Jesus in His mission, and live out the commission He’s given us every day.____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson begins our series: Lost Cause Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/klkrcDNfPiY____Learn more: https://www.c...2023-11-1422 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastHow we hear God’s voice through prophetic wordsImagine what could happen in your co-worker’s life, your child’s life, your friend’s life, or your spouses’ life if you heard from God and shared a word that would strengthen, encourage, and comfort them?💙Imagine what could happen in your own life if you received words like that from them!!Today, let’s open ourselves to the supernatural way God wants to work among us. Let’s hear from him for each other😊.____Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien concludes our series: Hearing GodWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/C...2023-10-2421 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastHow we hear God’s voice through the Holy SpiritSometimes God speaks in a way that is often subtle and can easily be missed. But, when we pay close enough attention, you might just hear his whisper 👂Jesus explains it like this 🙌“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” - Isaiah 30:21The Spirit of God is with us, guiding us with a whisper. Even Jesus himself has this picture of a whisper in mind when he describes the Holy Spirit. But what does this...2023-10-1724 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastHow we hear God’s voice through ScriptureWe Can Hear God Through Scripture👂The transformative power of his Word will become evident in our lives as God speaks to us and transforms us to be more like Jesus. COMMUNITY, let us be a people whose hearts burn within us as we hear from God through His word.____Lead Pastor Apprentice Ted Coniaris continues our series: Hearing GodWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/gc3FGOh1TjU____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, & 10:30a C...2023-10-0321 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastHow we hear God’s voice through JesusThe whole idea of hearing from God might sound a bit mysterious to some and to others maybe even a little crazy 🤔.But, when we are attentive to the voice of God, he invites us into a relationship with him. He wants to dismantle your old limited ways of thinking about who he is, what he did, and what he came to do so that your life may be transformed.____Co-Founding Pastor Jon Ferguson begins our new series: Hearing GodWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/xG4MQrF...2023-09-2820 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastAccountable FriendsWe can’t become who God made us to be on our own.🤝We were not meant to go through life alone💙. God didn't design us that way. He created us with an interdependence on each other. We need Next Level friendships!Next Level friendships help us go below the surface to places of meaningful connection. Next Level friendships help us grow, they are about closely walking through life with someone while helping each other live their best lives and keeping each other accountable. Week three of our series Next Level is here, let us kn...2023-09-2023 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastAuthentic FriendsThe desire for deep, meaningful connection is a longing we ALL have 🫶In fact, it’s not just a longing, it’s the way God designed us! Think about it - have you ever felt a void when a relational connection is missing or not on the best terms? We are meant to be together so that we can grow together. We are meant to have real, authentic friendships and relationships. ____COMMUNITY Pastor Ted Coniaris continues our series: Next LevelWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/hRX-EB84FWU____2023-09-1223 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastAvailable FriendsIf you are seeing this, you are on your probably on your phone! 📱SO, do you LOVE your phone? Hate your phone? LOVE & HATE it?With your phone, you can connect with friends at almost any time. But, your phone could also distract you from connecting with those right in front of you!So, in some instances, you may be accessible, but does it keep you from being available to others? So, as you go throughout your week, think about this:How can you be not only ACCESSIBLE… but also AV...2023-09-0522 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Parable of the Good SamaritanSometimes, we don't see the whole picture 🏞️So here’s something to consider...💭A similar thing is true when it comes to Scripture. When we read the Bible, what we see is somewhat limited by our viewpoints and experiences. On our own, we likely aren’t getting the whole picture. And this is why we were meant to explore the kingdom together! In order to see all that God has for us in His word, we need to hear from others. We can learn a lot from someone else’s perspective. This is the thir...2023-08-3131 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastI AM - Bonus MessageJesus is the answer to our confusion and brokenness. He is the LIGHT of the world.____COMMUNITY Pastor John Perrine concludes our series: I AM____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/re...Join a small group: https://www.communitychristian.org/co...Give: https://www.givenow.cc____#IAM #GospelofJohn2023-08-2314 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastI AM the VineHow can we become more like JESUS?“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit, he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” - John 15:1-2The good news is that we ALREADY have the fruit, and when we REMAIN in Jesus, change is possible! He is the VINE🌿, and we are the BRANCHES 🙌____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson continues our series: I AMWant to watch the whole...2023-08-2222 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastI AM the WayJesus is the answer to which path we should follow. He is the way.____Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien continues our series: I AMWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/qh1Aeb8xACo____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____#IAM #GospelofJohn2023-08-1521 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastI AM the Resurrection and the LifeJesus is the answer to your need for hope. He is the resurrection and the life!Have you ever struggled when you felt like Jesus didn’t show up through the hard stuff? These feelings are normal! As hard as it is to accept. Sometimes there’s just more going on than we can fully comprehend. After you watch the talk for week 3 of our series I AM let us know your thoughts below!____Co-Founding Pastor Jon Ferguson continues our series: I AMWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu...2023-08-0824 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastI AM the Good ShepherdHe is the Good Shepherd and the Gate! 🐑It doesn’t matter how many times you fall. It doesn’t matter how often you return right to the same old spot you’ve gotten stuck in before. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He will lovingly and carefully pull you out.“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." John 10:11He is Good, and he is always with you! After you watch the talk, let us know your thoughts below!____COMMUNITY Pastor John Perrine continues ou...2023-08-0119 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastI AM the Bread of Life🍞🐑✝️➡️🌿💡Jesus is our deepest hunger! He is the BREAD of life 🍞Our new series “I AM” is focused on the “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John, which is the fourth book in the New Testament written by one of Jesus’ closest friends and followers.Our purpose for this series is to better understand Jesus’ IDENTITY and who he is. Through Jesus, we CAN experience life to the full. ____COMMUNITY Pastor Ted Coniaris begins our new series: I AMWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/lEHpSdaGXqI____Learn mo...2023-07-2528 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastExcelling in the Grace of GivingWhat is your shadow side? 👤We were all made unique and in the image of God! That’s why generosity is in our DNA 😌But, there is a shadow side that that we may not be aware of.A shadow side is the aspect of your personality you often can’t see or perhaps don’t want to acknowledge. It’s usually the reverse of one of your strengths.Together, let’s discover our shadow sides and learn to grow beyond them 💙____Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien concludes our series: Genetically Generou...2023-07-1823 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWhat’s Your Generosity Profile? Part 2As someone made in HIS image, you ARE wired for generosity 🙌 🎉To some degree, you can’t help being generous because generosity is in your DNA!However, there are some nuances about our genetic wiring that we will continue to uncover. Together as a community, let’s discover more about our strengths in generosity!After you watch the talk, let us know your thoughts below! How has God wired you to be generous?____COMMUNITY Pastor Ted Coniaris continues our series: Genetically GenerousWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/Z...2023-07-1120 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWhat’s Your Generosity Profile? Part 1YOU are wired for generosity!To some degree, we can’t help being generous because generosity is in our DNA. Yet, there are some nuances about our genetic wiring that we can uncover!In your life today, how can you be more generous?After you watch the talk let us how you express generosity!____Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien continues our series: Genetically GenerousWant to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/fYg9pOPll24____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/Watch LIVE: https://live.communityonline.tv/(Su...2023-07-0621 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWe are Wired for GenerosityYou are genetically wired to be generous!When we see generosity, we instinctively know it’s beautiful. It moves something deep down inside of us. And why? Because we’re wired to be generous! It’s part of who we are. It’s in our DNA!Of course, in our broken world, we all have had experiences and made choices that short-circuited our generosity wiring. We all struggle with selfishness. But when we witness or experience generosity, it’s like this truest part of us gets triggered and we remember who we are.So, how do...2023-06-2723 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Rich and the Kingdom of GodThis week you are going to be challenged to see things from a different perspective.We live in a performance-based world, and often our actions lead others to see us as “good” or “bad.” But The Kingdom of Heaven does not work like that.In Part 2 of our Kingdom Perspectives series, you’ll hear the story of the Rich Young Ruler and how to enter the Kingdom of God from different cultural perspectives. Jesus’ answer might surprise you!____Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/8rYUDC80jzE____Learn more: https://www...2023-06-2132 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastHow Can We Cultivate Good Hearts in our Kids?How do we help form good character in our children?Likely all of us have kids in our lives that we care about. But even if you don’t have kids that you’re in close proximity with right now…We all want the children in our community to develop the kind of character that will lead them to make a positive contribution to society as they grow up.So, let’s talk about how we can form good character in our children.After you watch the talk, let us know your thoughts!2023-06-1321 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastHow Can We Encourage Healthy Friendships For Our Kids?We have a strong desire for deep meaningful relationships!And, so do our kids.We don’t want the kids in our lives to experience the loneliness that has so plagued this generation. Instead, we want our kids to have deep, meaningful, and life-giving friendships – the kind God created us to experience.After you watch the talk, let us know your thoughts. How can you pursue a meaningful relationship with a kid or teenager in your life?____Co-Founding Pastor Jon Ferguson continues our series: You+ ParentingWant to watch the whole service? ...2023-06-0722 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastMental Health and Your Kids Part 2: Despair and SuicideEven in despair, there is hope 🕊️Likely all of us have a kid or student in our life that we care about, whether we are a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, teacher, small group leader, neighbor, coach, etc. Just because that kid or student is loved and cared for doesn’t mean he or she won’t face mental health struggles. How do we help these kids and students face these battles?In Jesus, we find the hope we need. Jesus brings the hope of the future into the present and models for us an example o...2023-05-3129 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastMental Health and Your Kids Part 1: Anxiety and DepressionOur kids are struggling, and chances are you don’t need a bunch of stats to tell you that.The issues facing this generation of kids seem to be increasingly complex and confusing for children. One of the most significant challenges kids we love face today is mental health.But not just our kids are impacted. Everyone is affected by these mental health challenges. Our kids need us. They need us, as a community, to help them find hope and healing.After you watch the talk, let us know your thoughts below! How ca...2023-05-2429 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastHow Can We Help Our Kids Find Their Purpose?Did you know that children need MORE than just their parents?Your kids NEED other adults: teachers, coaches, youth leaders at church, family friends, and extended family. These positive role models reinforce Christian values and do things parents sometimes can’t do.But at COMMUNITY, we want to grow as parents and mentors together.This series is a NEED for everyone.How can we as a community invest in our students and children best?____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson begins our series: You+ ParentingWant to watch the whole service? ht...2023-05-1623 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWhat is The Mission of The Church?Sometimes it feels like our purpose is a particular pursuit that’s “out there” somewhere. But what if our purpose is right in front of us, and we just need to have the eyes to see it, the ears to hear it, and the heart to capture it? In this final week of our series “Why Church?”, we need to understand that Jesus has a purpose for us AND his church.After you watch the talk, let us know your thoughts below! What is your purpose in the church?____Co-Founding Pastor Jon Ferguson concludes o...2023-05-0921 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWhy Should The Church Gather?In this moment in the history of the world, the community of people God has created to be present with is the church. He chooses to work in us and through us in a powerful way as a community.And what we are meant to experience together in this community is a foretaste of what is coming. For you see, a time is coming when God will be present with us in a new and even greater way!God created the church for his people to experience his transforming presence! ____Teaching Pa...2023-05-0221 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWhy Did God Create The Church?At COMMUNITY, we are passionately committed to the church. We believe that Jesus is the hope of the world, and he chooses to bring that hope to the world through the church.But, we still want to wrestle honestly with this question, “Why Church?” and the best place to start is to try to understand why God created the church.When God created people, God made us to bear God’s image and put us in charge of all of creation. God wants us to be representatives, ambassadors, and replicas of God in this world!2023-04-2523 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWhy Do We Need The Church?Did you know The Church has existed for over 2000 years? CRAZY 🤯But have you ever thought about… Why? 🤔Join us as we go back to the birth of this community; this 2000-year-old institution, when Jesus gave us a name. Let’s challenge ourselves to live into our name. To be what Jesus hoped we would be when he first called us, “Church.”____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson begins our new series: Why Church?Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/l89b0R4jyMw____Learn more: https://www.communitychris...2023-04-1923 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastHow Can I Find PeaceThe resurrection of Jesus means that we have PEACE with God!!! He is risen! And now we get to share his peace with each other and take his peace out to the world.He didn’t just want you to receive his peace, he also wanted you to pass on his peace to others. He wants you to be a PEACE ambassador!After you watch the talk, let us know your thoughts below! How can you spread PEACE to the world?____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson concludes our series: PeaceWant to...2023-04-1325 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Cost of Peace“Blessed are the peacemakers…” Matthew 5:9 Those are Jesus’ own words. And he longs to lead us in his way of making peace.That’s right! Jesus longs to bring you True Peace and lead you in his way of peacemaking!Imagine this… What if every person and community lived in peace with God and each other? We would experience the relational and societal flourishing Jesus longs to bring!So for today, Palm Sunday, let’s spend our time together talking about how we can follow Jesus in his way of peacemaking.____Teaching P...2023-04-0322 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastKingdom Perspectives | Week 1This week you will be challenged to see things from a different perspective.Everyone has their own perspective - It’s only natural. Each person is shaped by their own culture, experiences, and traditions, and sometimes that creates a challenge. You may not be able to see the complete picture or gain the fullest understanding if you are relying on your own experience.But what if you looked into the lives of those around you from a different perspective? That is what this series is about and this week we are looking at the parable of...2023-03-2832 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastChoose Jesus | Week 10As it had been said every week: A disciple is someone who hears from God and does what he says.Throughout this series, as we’ve learned about the Kingdom of God, we have dug into one of Jesus’ most important teachings, the Sermon on the Mount.So, this week as we wrap up our series YOU+, let’s listen to the words of Jesus and accept his challenge together!____COMMUNITY Pastor Ted Coniaris continues our series: YOU+Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/TkNr1X0n0xY...2023-03-1425 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastFollow the Golden Rule | Week 9Just think about the last conflict you had with someone in your life. When butting heads or arguing with someone, it’s easy to think “I know”.But what if, instead of assuming you know better, you lead with a curious posture? Instead of being suspicious of that person, you gave them the opportunity to explain their perspective.How could that change the way we connect with each other?After you watch the talk, let us know your thoughts below!____Pastor of Innovation Keri Ladouceur continues our series: YOU+Want t...2023-03-0723 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastAddress Your Idols | Week 8Imagine a life without worry when it comes to wealth and possessions. Imagine a life where you feel peace, contentment, and freedom.Everyone worries in their own way. But is there a way we don’t have to do it alone? The truth is Jesus wants to help us.In Mathew 6:33 Jesus says,“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” -Matthew 6:33This is the way; This is how we can live a flourishing life! Together let’s seek his Kingdom first.2023-02-2820 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastDevelop Deep Disciplines | Week 7We’re 7-weeks into our YOU+ series! The whole intention behind this YOU+ series is to help us grow in the ways of God’s kingdom… to help us become disciples who hear from God and do what he says. YOU+ is an invitation to step into the “life and life to the full” (John 10:10).This week, as we continue to learn from The Sermon on the Mount, in what ways do you desire approval in your life? The truth is we all do!But why? Why do we care about what others think? Why do we want...2023-02-2120 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastRadically Love Others | Week 6Over the past few weeks, we’ve been diving into the Sermon on the Mount to learn from Jesus and we’ve been calling this the “YOU+ life”.It is life lived in God’s Kingdom, and we enter into it by being Jesus’ disciples, people who hear from God and do what he says. So what better way to learn from Jesus than to look at one of his most famous sermons!One thing to think about for this week, is what if you were there that day? Imagine watching him deliver this sermon and listenin...2023-02-1521 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastTransform Your Heart | Week 5During our series YOU+ we’re digging into Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. And for week 5 of this series, we are going to examine a section of the Sermon where Jesus talks about the role of scripture in the lives of his disciples.We believe the YOU+ life is found in this Kingdom way that Jesus came to bring - “to have life, and have it to the full.” So, let’s treasure the gift God has given us in his word and join us as we dive in!After you watch the message, let us know your...2023-02-0723 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastBe Salt & Light | Week 4You were made on purpose and for a purpose. Both individually and collectively, we want to help you discover that purpose! So how do you do that? By following Jesus and his teachings! So, what better excuse is there to learn from one of the most significant teachings ever; “The Sermon on The Mount”. After you watch the message, let us know your thoughts below! In your life, how can you find ways to reveal Jesus’ Kingdom?____Pastor of Innovation Keri Ladouceur continues our series: YOU+Want to watch the whole service? https://youtu.be/ptoCvwF...2023-01-3022 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Guide to a Flourishing Life | Week 3Sometimes you can actually FREE yourself when you do what is counterintuitive. But, that is so hard to do because you are going against what EVERYTHING in you wants to do. Today we want to challenge you to step out of your comfort zone. To do something counterintuitive and adopt an opposite way of thinking. Sometimes Jesus had a different way of thinking. Instead of natural instincts, or following the world around him, he lived an opposite life. After you watch the message leave your thoughts in the comments below! How can you adopt an op...2023-01-2420 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastMaking Room For Others | Making Room In Advent | Week 3We believe that God has placed a dream within you. It might be something huge and overwhelming, or it might be something intimate and personal. But whatever it is, there is a song you are meant to sing in this world. And the same is true for everyone. You CAN make room for God to work in your life by making room for others. So, after you watch the talk… how can you add your voice to the chorus God is bringing together in this community? Let us know your thoughts below! ____Te...2022-12-1224 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastEmbrace Your Limits | Making Room In Advent | Week 2We all have a dream, a version of who we want to be and what we want to accomplish or experience. And, most of us give our very best effort to become every bit of the person we hope to become. But sometimes, reality has a way of bringing us face to face with life’s limitations. Whether it be your work, relationships, body, finances, or even Christmas, so often what we dream versus what we experience leaves us feeling inadequate.So, here's the good news…Although the things that limit you...2022-12-0419 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWait With Hope | Making Room In Advent | Week 1It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ✝️ 🎄That's right; it's time for our Christmas series! God has been doing so many amazing things in and through our church lately, and we are so grateful. But, the truth is the past couple of years have been TOUGH… One thing specifically is that we’ve all had to wait. Waiting for answers.Waiting for people.Waiting for clarity.Waiting is hard. Very hard 😕.So, what if there was a purpose to all of this waiting? After all, God does some of his best...2022-11-2821 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastLiving Beyond Your Regrets | Starting Over | Week 5When you are facing regret, how do you respond? For week 5 of our series Starting Over, we conclude by discussing how we can continue to have healthy relationships with our regret.“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:22-23Whether the regrets are big, life-altering things, or the daily small regrets you might face… we all can start over. Each and every day is an opportunity to start over.After you listen...2022-11-1526 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastLove Your Regrets | Starting Over | Week 1When you learn to love your regrets, you can grow from them and discover that it’s never too late to start over.So…what are some regrets that you’ve had? The truth is everyone has them. But how can you love your regrets so that you can grow from them? Check out the message above from week 1 of our series, "Starting Over." Remember it’s never too late to start over. Learn to love your regrets!__Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson begins our new series: Starting OverWant to watch the whol...2022-10-1628 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastOvercoming the Affirmation Addiction | Week 3In the final week of our series Know thyself, we are talking about the Popularity Lie. We want people to like us. Sometimes we are addicted to what other people think of us. And, why is that? Maybe it’s because you received too little affirmation growing up, OR perhaps you had become addicted to what other people think of you because you actually received TOO much empty affirmation growing up. Whatever it may be, it is easy to be pressured to live in ways that can run contrary to the fullness of life that God intends for...2022-10-0423 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastDon't Play the Possession Game | Week 2Do you ever feel better because you are wearing a new outfit, driving a new car, or have football tickets for your favorite team on the 50-yard line?Sometimes putting value in the items you have could lead you to the possession lie: “I am what I have.” Items can have significant and sentimental value but is it enough for us to relate our value to an object's value? It’s common to fall for the possession lie, and you may have found yourself there before. After you watch the talk, let us kn...2022-09-2721 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastThe Real Key To Success | Week 1You can’t outperform the performance lie! Have you ever had one of those moments when you feel like you didn’t measure up? You know you should have done better? Sometimes in life it can feel like we have to Perform! Perform! Perform! But, the truth is sometimes it is easy to buy into the performance lie. It’s easy to search for an identity in accomplishments, productivity, and performance! But, you are valuable for WHO you are, not WHAT you do! After you watch the message let us know you...2022-09-2028 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastCan I trust the Bible? | Week 3What is the Bible? 🧐In week three of our series Searching for Answers we are talking about if we can trust the Bible.The truth is Americans trust in the Bible is significantly declining. So, if you have struggled with this question you are not alone. In fact, it’s normal to question this, but together lets search for an answer! Sometimes trust can be a hard thing to do. Everyone has been a situation where trust was given only to be let down. So, can we trust the Bible? Afte...2022-09-1227 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastWhy Does God Allow Suffering? | Week 2In week two of our series Searching for Answers we are talking about how in the midst of suffering and the hard seasons, God’s goodness is still there. So, even though that may be the case, you might wonder why there is still suffering? Well, we FEEL that question. It's raw and tender and not an easy topic to talk about. But as we search for these answers with you today we are not going to solve anything, or minimize any feeling you might have - we are here to support you. But...2022-09-0627 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastCan Faith and Doubt Coexist? | Week 1In week 1 of our new series Searching for Answers, the focus is on Faith and Doubt. How often do you feel like you are being pulled in both directions? The important thing to know is that there is a real tension between faith…and…doubt. In these situations, we may want faith to win, but it can be hard for us when doubt is pulling us in the other direction. When this happens it can take a toll on us when our doubt is so evident in our minds. So what do you do when this h...2022-08-3123 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastChapter 4 - Grow Your Maturity in Christ | Week 4For the final week of our series, The Book of Philippians our focus moves towards following Jesus in his Kingdom way. If we are formed by our experiences, what we take in, and what engages our mind, how are we focusing on forming ourselves to have a Kingdom-oriented perspective? The truth is, it can be hard to continuously focus on forming a Kingdom-oriented perspective when you have different challenges around, maybe from work or at home. But no matter the circumstance, if you focus your heart on Jesus, you will find peace.Aft...2022-08-2222 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastChapter 2 - Are You Following Jesus' Example | Week 2Who is the most famous person you have met? How did you react? 🤩As we continue our series The Book of Philippians our focus is on our mindset. What if we fully adopt the mindset of Christ when we follow his example of sacrificial love? As followers of Jesus, WHERE are we supposed to shine the spotlight?These types of questions are what we really want to challenge ourselves with as we go through this series and even after! To be Christ-centered and to walk humbly knowing that the focus and atten...2022-08-1521 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastChapter 2 - Are You Following Jesus' Example | Week 2Who is the most famous person you have met? How did you react? 🤩As we continue our series The Book of Philippians our focus is on our mindset. What if we fully adopt the mindset of Christ when we follow his example of sacrificial love? As followers of Jesus, WHERE are we supposed to shine the spotlight?These types of questions are what we really want to challenge ourselves with as we go through this series and even after! To be Christ-centered and to walk humbly knowing that the focus and atten...2022-08-0821 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastChapter 1 - Pledge Your Allegiance to Jesus | Week 1What is something that you have an allegiance for? A brand, a person, an item? As we start our series The Book of Philippians: A No-Frills Guide to Christian Living, our main focus is going to be allegiance. But instead of things or items, we are going to talk about our allegiance to Jesus and his kingdom. Through this series, we want to emphasize how we as his followers can grow and continue to mature in our allegiance and faith. After you watch the message let us know what you think in the com...2022-08-0122 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastGideon: The 300 | Bonus MessageIn this special BONUS message from our Profiles in Courage series we're looking at the story of Gideon and the Original 300 (not the "this is Sparta" guys 😅)God sees incredible potential in YOU! If you courageously let him work through you, and the experiences of your life, you'll see God's power do amazing things in your life. We hope this message encourages and challenges you to believe that even though you might be an underdog, God sees amazing potential in you. Believe it!COMMUNITY is one church in four expression meeting online, in-person, and in sma...2022-07-2721 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastProfiles in Courage | Week 3In our series, Profiles in Courage, we are looking to the Old Testament and examining the lives of people who came face-to-face with incredible challenges and yet somehow found the courage to rise up. This week, we are looking at the special story of Esther.Have you ever watched someone go from rags to riches? Ya know, someone who goes from being an average person to a totally different life of fortune. Well, in Esther’s story she goes from being a poor orphan to becoming a queen! But, although that might be great for a l...2022-07-2521 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastProfiles in Courage | Week 2In week two of our series Profiles in Courage, we are talking about how the commitment to follow Jesus will give us courage. What is something you need the courage to get through? How can you let God help guide you through that situation? The reality is, there is a good chance you are challenged by things in life that you aren’t meant to do alone. For example, what happens when you are challenged to do the right things? When the outside temptation becomes too big for you. The world we live in to...2022-07-1720 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastIsolation vs. RelationshipWhere do you live? How did you get there? Do you like it? Do you love it?What if you began to view your city not just as a place where you live, but a place where you have been sent? No matter how you feel about your neighborhood or community right now, the truth is God does have a purpose for placing you there.Teaching Pastor Ian Simkins continues the series Love Where You Live. ____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/#CommunityOnline#YouBelongHere#WeAreTheChurch2020-09-0835 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastConsumer vs. ContributorWhere do you live? How did you get there? Do you like it? Do you love it?What if you began to view your city not just as a place where you live, but a place where you have been sent? No matter how you feel about your neighborhood or community right now, the truth is God does have a purpose for placing you there.Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson begins this brand new series called Love Where You Live. ____Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/#CommunityOnline#YouBelongHere#WeAreTheChurch2020-08-3127 minCommunity Christian Church PodcastLove in ChristBig Idea: Christ is in you…so love as Christ.Are you looking for something more? Something bigger, something... greater? Greater than all the things you’ve tried to find meaning and purpose in before?Finding your way back to God, and discovering that a relationship with God through Jesus is “greater than” anything else out there, is what our series at Community is all about.Teaching Pastor Ted Coniaris concludes the series Greater Than. Learn more: https://www.communitychristian.org/#CommunityOnline#YouBelongHere#WeAreTheChurch2020-08-2430 min
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In this episode, Pastor Dave Ferguson joins us to talk about God. He is an award-winning author and the founder/lead pastor of Chicago's Community Christian Church. His book Hero Maker: Five Essential Practices For Leaders To Multiply Leaders is a must-read...2020-08-071h 45
5 Leadership Questions Podcast on Church Leadership with Todd Adkins and Dan Iten5LQ Episode 375: Dave and Jon FergusonIn this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins is joined by Dave and Jon Ferguson, authors of Exponential and founders of the church planting network New Thing. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions:
Has there ever been a time when you said I can't work with my brother anymore? What does conflict look like between the two of you in front of your team?How do you lead together? How do you lead separately?How do you separate ministry and family, or do you?What's the main point of your emphasis at New Thing and Community C...2019-09-1045 min