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Experience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchHow to Experience Joy | The Summer of Joy | ECCThanks for joining us this week as we continue our summer journey through Philippians!In Philippians 2:20–23, Paul highlights Timothy’s heart—someone who genuinely cares for others and puts their needs before his own. His example reminds us that joy is often experienced through faithful friendships, small acts of service, and showing up for one another. When we open our hearts, loosen our grip on control, and let others in, we create space for joy to grow even in hard seasons.This week, we're reminded that joy isn't always about what we feel—sometimes, it’s about how...2025-07-2034 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchHow do we find joy in humility| The Summer of Joy | ECCThanks for joining us this week as we continue our summer journey through Philippians!In Philippians 2:3–8, Paul invites us to discover joy through humility—by putting others first, serving without seeking recognition, and following the selfless example of Jesus. This kind of humility isn’t about thinking less of ourselves, but about shifting our focus outward. It’s in that surrender—valuing others above ourselves and choosing the path of love—that we find deeper joy and meaningful connection.Scripture ReadingPhilippians 2:3–8 — Take time this week to read or re-read this passage and reflect on how Jesus’ humil...2025-07-1333 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchHow is Joy Restored | The Summer of Joy | ECC Thanks for joining us this week as we continue our summer journey through Philippians! In Philippians 2:1–13, Paul invites us into a life marked by humility, unity, and obedience—traits that restore joy and strengthen our relationships across generations. As we adopt the mindset of Christ, we find that joy isn't based on circumstances but on a shared purpose and a deep connection to God's love and one another.This week’s conversation explores how different generations can learn from and encourage one another in faith. Whether you're young or seasoned, joy is possible when we walk in...2025-07-0636 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchDo You Know How Loved You Are? | The Summer of Joy | ECCThanks for joining us this week as we continue our summer journey through Philippians! In Philippians 1:12–30, we see Paul’s deep confidence in God's love even in hardship, and his call for believers to live boldly in that love. Through his example, we’re reminded that experiencing God’s love personally empowers us to stand firm, love others well, and find courage and unity in community—no matter the challenges we face.Scripture ReadingPhilippians 1:12–30 — Take a moment to read or re-read this passage during the week and to reflect.Reflect & Respond:Have you ever...2025-06-2939 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchBuilding a Strong Church Community | The Summer of Joy | ECCThanks for joining us this week as we begin our summer journey through Philippians! Whether you're working a summer job, traveling, or staying local, we hope this conversation encourages you to stay rooted in faith and connected to community.Scripture ReadingPhilippians 1:1–10 — Take a moment to read or re-read this passage during the week and reflect on Paul’s joy in gospel partnership.Reflect & Respond:What are you grateful for?How do you see God working in your life this summer?Who in your community encourages your faith? Reach...2025-06-2239 minBeards & Bible PodcastBeards & Bible PodcastBONUS- Introducing: Common Questions podcast with Jonathan CieckaWhat’s up Beards and Bible listeners! We don’t have a new episode for you this week (or next week because it’ll be Thanksgiving), but we do have a little something to hold you over until then. Our good buddy Jonathan Ciecka, who is the discipleship pastor at the Experience Community Church in Murfreesboro, is releasing a new video series on YouTube with a corresponding podcast on common questions related to Christianity, apologetics, and issues of faith. It just so happens that Josh was privileged to be a guest on the first episode of the...2023-11-1540 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchPart 7: Purity and seeing GodWhat exactly is the good life? Who can experience such a life? Jesus' response to these questions is unique, potent, and challenging. We will be looking to a sermon delivered by Jesus that tells us how to be blessed by God. And the blessing he speaks of means way more than being "happy"!Helpful Links:– If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000- How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020- Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org- Partner wi...2022-08-1536 minCommitted Masculinity PodcastCommitted Masculinity PodcastCOMING SOON-The Committed Masculinity PodcastWe are so excited about a new limited series podcast that we’re launching called, "Committed Masculinity". This is a limited series podcast that explores the issues and challenges facing Christian men who are serious about Jesus’ invitation to be a disciple. The podcast will review the content of each chapter of the book Committed: Biblical Masculinity and then discuss the issues on each episode with special guests.  Episode one drops Friday, September 16! But before then, you can order a copy of the book on Amazon.com or you can join us for the official book launch on Augus...2022-08-1001 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchThe Good Life // Part 5: Seeking justice and being satisfiedHelpful Links:– If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000- How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020- Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org- Partner with Experience: givetoexperience.com 2022-08-0124 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchThe Good Life: Part 3 // Anthony BrownPart 3: Humility and our Inheritance. What exactly is the good life? Who can experience such a life? Jesus' response to these questions is unique, potent, and challenging. We will be looking to a sermon delivered by Jesus that tells us how to be blessed by God. And the blessing he speaks of means way more than being "happy"! Helpful Links - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 - Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org - Partner with Experience: givetoexperience.com2022-07-1824 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchThe Good Life: Part 2 // Matt SilverPart 2: Mourning and Comfort What exactly is the good life? Who can experience such a life? Jesus' response to these questions is unique, potent, and challenging. We will be looking to a sermon delivered by Jesus that tells us how to be blessed by God. And the blessing he speaks of means way more than being "happy"! Helpful Links - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 - Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org - Partner with Experience: givetoexperience.com2022-07-1430 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchExperience the Wonder: Part 7 // Matt SilverWho is Jesus? What did he do? How does his life impact mine? Join us as we examine the life of Jesus in the gospel of Mark. Time and time again, we are caught off guard as Jesus does the unexpected, bringing beauty and healing to darkness and decay. Let's experience the wonder together. Helpful Links - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 - Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org - Partner with Experience: givetoexperience.com2022-06-0734 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchSimon Says Wk3:Be Jesus // Matt Silver\Simon Peter was one of Jesus' closest followers and had a lot of encouragement to offer each of us. As followers of Jesus, he challenges us to love others well, even under challenging circumstances. Simon Says to follow Jesus' ways, not the patterns we see in the world. Prepare to be challenged! Helpful Links - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 - Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org - Partner with Experience: givetoexperience.com - Right Now Media Account (Free) - ...2022-04-1231 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchSimon Says Part 2: Be Holy // Matt SilverSimon Peter was one of Jesus' closest followers and had a lot of encouragement to offer each of us. As followers of Jesus, he challenges us to love others well, even under challenging circumstances. Simon Says to follow Jesus' ways, not the patterns we see in the world. Prepare to be challenged! Helpful Links - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 - Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org - Partner with Experience: givetoexperience.com - Right Now Media Account (Free) - ...2022-04-0439 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchCALM Part 4: Meditate // Matt SilverStorms are a part of life. We live in a world full of uncertainty and chaos. We all wrestle with worry and anxiety, but do we let this duo control our lives? God invites us to release our concerns to Him and promises to meet us in our weakest moments. Then, we can find freedom and experience peace, joy, contentment, clarity, and rest despite our circumstances. We can discover a supernatural CALM. Helpful Links - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 - Info on Groups...2022-03-2124 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchCALM Part 3: Leave // Anthony BrownStorms are a part of life. We live in a world full of uncertainty and chaos. We all wrestle with worry and anxiety, but do we let this duo control our lives? God invites us to release our concerns to Him and promises to meet us in our weakest moments. Then, we can find freedom and experience peace, joy, contentment, clarity, and rest despite our circumstances. We can discover a supernatural CALM. Helpful Links - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 - Info on Groups...2022-03-1415 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchCALM Part 1: Celebrate // Matt SilverStorms are a part of life. We live in a world full of uncertainty and chaos. We all wrestle with worry and anxiety, but do we let this duo control our lives? God invites us to release our concerns to Him and promises to meet us in our weakest moments. Then, we can find freedom and experience peace, joy, contentment, clarity, and rest despite our circumstances. We can discover a supernatural CALM. Helpful Links - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 - Info on Groups...2022-02-2828 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchMade Part 6: For A Mission // Matt SilverYou were made and placed on this earth on purpose and for a purpose. Three ways to be involved:1) weekend messages2) join a group: https://rb.gy/sbkena3) read “The Purpose Driven Life": https://rb.gy/oxzr5s Helpful Links: - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000- How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020- Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org- Partner with Experience: givetoexperience.com 2022-02-1330 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchMade Part 5: To Serve // Matt SilverYou were made and placed on this earth on purpose and for a purpose. Three ways to be involved:1) weekend messages2) join a group: https://rb.gy/sbkena3) read “The Purpose Driven Life": https://rb.gy/oxzr5sHelpful Links: - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000- How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020- Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org- Partner with Experience: givetoexperience.com 2022-02-0626 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchMade Part 4: To Become Like Jesus // Lee MagnessYou were made and placed on this earth on purpose and for a purpose. Three ways to be involved: 1) weekend messages 2) join a group: https://rb.gy/sbkena 3) read “The Purpose Driven Life": https://rb.gy/oxzr5s ****WEEK 1 ONLY**** Dorsey Ross Ministries - www.dorseyrossministries.com Helpful Links: - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 - Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org - Partner with Experience: givetoexperience.com2022-01-3026 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchMade Part 3: For God’s Family // Matt SilverYou were made and placed on this earth on purpose and for a purpose. Three ways to be involved: 1) weekend messages 2) join a group: https://rb.gy/sbkena 3) read “The Purpose Driven Life": https://rb.gy/oxzr5s Helpful Links: - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 - Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org - Partner with Experience: givetoexperience.com2022-01-2326 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchMade Part 2: To Love God Back // Matt SilverThree ways to be involved:1) weekend messages2) join a group: https://rb.gy/sbkena3) read “The Purpose Driven Life": https://rb.gy/oxzr5s Helpful Links: - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000- How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020- Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org- Partner with Experience: givetoexperience.com 2022-01-1628 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchMade Part 1: By God and For God // Matt SilverYou were made and placed on this earth on purpose and for a purpose. Three ways to be involved: 1) weekend messages 2) join a group: https://rb.gy/sbkena 3) read “The Purpose Driven Life": https://rb.gy/oxzr5s Dorsey Ross Ministries - www.dorseyrossministries.com Helpful Links: - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 - Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org - Partner with Experience: givetoexperience.com2022-01-0932 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchOne Word // Matt SilverA new year offers new possibilities. A reset to improve our quality of life. Long wish lists and complex goals have fallen short in producing results. However, choosing a word to provide clarity and direction can be a game-changer. So how could you choose just one word? Listen in! Link to One Word Action Plan: https://tinyurl.com/yfca5ck5 Helpful Links: - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 - Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: experiencecc.org - Partner with Experience: givetoexperience...2022-01-0225 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchGood Work: Part 4 // Matt SilverEach of us 'works' each day - Sometimes that is at home, sometimes not. Sometimes we get paid for that work, sometimes not. Sometimes that work is exactly what we want to be doing, sometimes (many times?) not. All of the time, we can honor God in how we work - regardless of place, role, or circumstances. Join us as we explore what it means to find passion and purpose in any work we do! Helpful Links: - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000 - How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020...2021-10-0323 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchGood Work: Part 3 // Matt SilverEach of us 'works' each day -Sometimes that is at home, sometimes not.Sometimes we get paid for that work, sometimes not.Sometimes that work is exactly what we want to be doing, sometimes (many times?) not. All of the time, we can honor God in how we work - regardless of place, role, or circumstances. Join us as we explore what it means to find passion and purpose in any work we do! Helpful Links: - If you are new or have questions, te...2021-09-2723 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchGood Work: Part 2 // Matt SilverEach of us 'works' each day -Sometimes that is at home, sometimes not.Sometimes we get paid for that work, sometimes not.Sometimes that work is exactly what we want to be doing, sometimes (many times?) not. All of the time, we can honor God in how we work - regardless of place, role, or circumstances. Join us as we explore what it means to find passion and purpose in any work we do! Helpful Links: - If you are new or have questions, te...2021-09-2029 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchGood Work: Part 1 // Matt SilverGood Work: Finding passion and purpose in the space you're in.In this series, we are looking at how work is so much more than a paycheck, something to endure- but rather our work has a purpose. This week we are exploring how God created work, created us, and how it all fits together.  Helpful Links: - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000- How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020- Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: ex...2021-09-1220 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchRaw: Life Unfiltered, Part 6 // Diane KarchnerExploring Psalm 119Being open and honest in life is exceptionally difficult. We have a hard time interpreting our hearts and minds, much less communicating what's going on inside us with God and others. The book of Psalms can help us grow in not only understanding ourselves but can help us learn how to communicate what's going on to God and others. In this book of poetry, we see the full range of human emotion on display. The authenticity and transparency can be shocking at times. But, we learn that we don't have to filter our feelings or...2021-09-0527 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchRaw: Life Unfiltered, Part 5 // Matt SilverExploring Psalm 139Being open and honest in life is exceptionally difficult. We have a hard time interpreting our hearts and minds, much less communicating what's going on inside us with God and others. The book of Psalms can help us grow in not only understanding ourselves but can help us learn how to communicate what's going on to God and others.In this book of poetry, we see the full range of human emotion on display. The authenticity and transparency can be shocking at times. But, we learn that we don't have to filter our...2021-08-2922 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchRaw: Life Unfiltered, Part 4 // Matt SilverExploring Psalm 137Being open and honest in life is exceptionally difficult. We have a hard time interpreting our hearts and minds, much less communicating what's going on inside us with God and others. The book of Psalms can help us grow in not only understanding ourselves but can help us learn how to communicate what's going on to God and others.  In this book of poetry, we see the full range of human emotion on display. The authenticity and transparency can be shocking at times. But, we learn that we don't have to filter our f...2021-08-2226 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchRaw: Life Unfiltered, Part 3 // Matt SilverExploring Psalm 23 Being open and honest in life is exceptionally difficult. We have a hard time interpreting our hearts and minds, much less communicating what's going on inside us with God and others. The book of Psalms can help us grow in not only understanding ourselves but can help us learn how to communicate what's going on to God and others. In this book of poetry, we see the full range of human emotion on display. The authenticity and transparency can be shocking at times. But, we learn that we don't have to filter our feelings or clean ourselves...2021-08-1530 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchRaw: Life Unfiltered, Part 2 // Nathan McDadeExploring Psalm 19 Being open and honest in life is exceptionally difficult. We have a hard time interpreting our hearts and minds, much less communicating what's going on inside us with God and others. The book of Psalms can help us grow in not only understanding ourselves but can help us learn how to communicate what's going on to God and others. In this book of poetry, we see the full range of human emotion on display. The authenticity and transparency can be shocking at times. But, we learn that we don't have to filter our feelings or clean ourselves up...2021-08-0826 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchRaw: Life Unfiltered, Part 1 // Matt SilverBeing open and honest in life is exceptionally difficult. We have a hard time interpreting our hearts and minds, much less communicating what's going on inside us with God and others. The book of Psalms can help us grow in not only understanding ourselves but can help us learn how to communicate what's going on to God and others. In this book of poetry, we see the full range of human emotion on display. The authenticity and transparency can be shocking at times. But, we learn that we don't have to filter our feelings or clean ourselves up before coming...2021-08-0125 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchGet Out of the Boat // Matt SilverIn life we often choose the easy and safe path but Jesus always calls us to take a bold and daring step of faith. Helpful Links:- If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000- How can we pray for you? www.tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020- Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: www.experiencecc.org- Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com 2021-07-2523 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchEmpowered, Part 10: Empowered to Have Self-Control // Matt SilverWe all want to live a better life. We want solid relationships and to live with purpose and conviction. Although the specifics vary from person to person, there are character qualities that we all want to encompass. We all would like to be known for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If we're honest, pursuing these characteristics in and of themselves can lead to a lot of frustration with minimal progress. What if we didn't have to change on our own? What if we became intentional about inviting God into our lives to change? Sounds...2021-07-1825 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchEmpowered, Part 8: Empowered With Goodness // Josh CrumWe all want to live a better life. We want solid relationships and to live with purpose and conviction. Although the specifics vary from person to person, there are character qualities that we all want to encompass. We all would like to be known for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If we're honest, pursuing these characteristics in and of themselves can lead to a lot of frustration with minimal progress. What if we didn't have to change on our own? What if we became intentional about inviting God into our lives to change? Sounds...2021-07-1125 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchEmpowered, Part 9: Empowered to Have Gentleness // Nathan McDadeWe all want to live a better life. We want solid relationships and to live with purpose and conviction. Although the specifics vary from person to person, there are character qualities that we all want to encompass. We all would like to be known for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If we're honest, pursuing these characteristics in and of themselves can lead to a lot of frustration with minimal progress. What if we didn't have to change on our own? What if we became intentional about inviting God into our lives to change? Sounds...2021-07-1127 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchEmpowered, Part 7: Empowered With Kindness // Lee & Pat MagnessWe all want to live a better life. We want solid relationships and to live with purpose and conviction. Although the specifics vary from person to person, there are character qualities that we all want to encompass. We all would like to be known for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If we're honest, pursuing these characteristics in and of themselves can lead to a lot of frustration with minimal progress. What if we didn't have to change on our own? What if we became intentional about inviting God into our lives to change? Sounds...2021-06-2725 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchExperience Bonus Content - A Life Lived FaithfullyThis week we continue with our series: Empowered: Living a Life that’s Fully Charged. Matt and Diane dive into a fruit that seems rather easy to define, but poses so many questions and challenges to live out: Faithfulness. Join in and discover what makes a family’s legacy – like a ring or a dogtag or a long marriage – an example of faithfulness in action. You won’t want to miss out on the personal stories they share about how faithfulness has both challenged and blessed them in their own lives, and how understanding it can bless yours as well.2021-06-2539 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchEmpowered, Week 6: Being Empowered to Have Faithfulness // Matt SilverWe all want to live a better life. We want solid relationships and to live with purpose and conviction. Although the specifics vary from person to person, there are character qualities that we all want to encompass. We all would like to be known for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If we're honest, pursuing these characteristics in and of themselves can lead to a lot of frustration with minimal progress. What if we didn't have to change on our own? What if we became intentional about inviting God into our lives to change? Sounds...2021-06-2028 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchExperience Bonus Content - The Rhythms of the FruitThis week we continue with our series: Empowered: Living a Life that’s Fully Charged. After last’s week message about peace, it seems that this week’s dive into Patience would offer a new direction. Far from it! “When peace is disrupted, patience is needed.” Join Matt and Diane as they pull that idea apart with Rhythm Community’s Sr. Pastor, Matt Fogle, from Mesa, Arizona. Learn how our life’s rhythms can add or distract from our peace, and our ability to be patient. And, you won’t want to miss the difference between Rhythms and Ruts – the good, the bad...2021-06-1851 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchEmpowered, Week 5: Being Empowered to Have Patience // Matt SilverThere is nothing more frustrating than trying to do something that's impossible. Can we really live a life that honors God? Series Overview: We all want to live a better life. We want solid relationships and to live with purpose and conviction. Although the specifics vary from person to person, there are character qualities that we all want to encompass. We all would like to be known for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If we're honest, pursuing these characteristics in and of themselves can lead to a lot of frustration with minimal progress. What...2021-06-1433 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchExperience Bonus Content - Blessed are the PeacemakersThis week we continue with our series: Empowered: Living a Life that’s Fully Charged. We are focusing in on peace, one of the fruit of the Spirit that Paul writes about in Galatians 5.16-17. Peace is certainly a topic on the top of many of our minds as we read and hear the headline stories each day; here in the US, and across the globe. But God teaches in His Word that peace does not have to allude us if we seek God in the midst of what looks like turmoil – both in our world and in our hear...2021-06-1128 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchEmpowered, Part 4: Being Empowered to Have Peace // Matt SilverThere is nothing more frustrating than trying to do something that's impossible. Can we really live a life that honors God?Series Overview: We all want to live a better life. We want solid relationships and to live with purpose and conviction. Although the specifics vary from person to person, there are character qualities that we all want to encompass. We all would like to be known for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.If we're honest, pursuing these characteristics in and of themselves can lead to a lot of frustration...2021-06-0723 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchEmpowered, Part 3: Being Empowered to Have Joy // Nathan McDadeThere is nothing more frustrating than trying to do something that's impossible. Can we really live a life that honors God?Series Overview: We all want to live a better life. We want solid relationships and to live with purpose and conviction. Although the specifics vary from person to person, there are character qualities that we all want to encompass. We all would like to be known for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.If we're honest, pursuing these characteristics in and of themselves can lead to a lot of frustration...2021-05-3024 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchExperience Bonus Content - Empowered Week 2This week we continue our series, "Empowered: Living a Life that’s Fully Charged". Matt and our Director of NextGen Ministry, Sarah, reflect on our first in-person gathering and this week’s discussion based on Galatians 5.16-17. Join us as we discuss what life "plugged-in" to the Spirit means and how we see the fruit of it (or lack!) in our everyday lives. Resources:Right Now Media videos and study guides: Not a member of Right Now Media? Sign up for free here: https://tinyurl.com/u56nwsj8 • Secrets of the V...2021-05-2824 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchEmpowered, Part 2: Being Empowered to Love // Matt SilverDoes God view love differently than us? How does God live out love and empower us to do so? Series Overview: We all want to live a better life. We want solid relationships and to live with purpose and conviction. Although the specifics vary from person to person, there are character qualities that we all want to encompass. We all would like to be known for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  If we're honest, pursuing these characteristics in and of themselves can lead to a lot of frustration wi...2021-05-2325 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchExperience Bonus Content - Loving Like JesusThis week we began a new series: Empowered: Living a Life that’s Fully Charged. Based on Galatians 5.16-17, we dive deeper into this idea of living our lives for Jesus in the context of the kind of love that God has for us. Join us as we discuss this with Dr. Philipp Kenneson, professor for 26 years at Mulligan College in Tennessee and author of several books, one of which we will be referring to, entitled Life On The Vine. Come for the information, but you’ll stay for the inspiration on this one. Resources:...2021-05-2157 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchEmpowered, Part 1: Being Empowered by God// Matt SilverThere is nothing more frustrating than trying to do something that's impossible. Can we really live a life that honors God? Series Overview: We all want to live a better life. We want solid relationships and to live with purpose and conviction. Although the specifics vary from person to person, there are character qualities that we all want to encompass. We all would like to be known for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If we're honest, pursuing these characteristics in and of themselves can lead to a lot of frustration with minimal progress. What...2021-05-1620 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchExperience Bonus Content - The Wisdom from the Book of JohnThis week in our series, Things Jesus Never Said, we finished up in John 21 with the story of Peter and Jesus walking on the beach together. It was a powerful conclusion to the teachings of the Book of John. It also brought to a conclusion our Master Class taught by Drs. Lee and Pat Magnus who took us deeper into John each week with insights and themes that new – or even seasoned - readers to this book might have missed. They join us on our podcast this week to wrap up our observations and learnings from this book, and ta...2021-05-1341 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchThings Jesus Never Said, Part 5: "I'll Keep Things Fair"// Matt SilverIf Jesus loves us all, why do some people have it easier? Shouldn't life be fair?Series Overview:Jesus gets blamed for a lot of things he never said. He never said life would be easy or fair or even just. Believing he did say these things and more have changed how a lot of people think about him and even people’s willingness to be in a relationship with him. This series will take a look at five popularly misquoted things Jesus didn’t say and help us discern what he actually taught.He...2021-05-0924 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchExperience Bonus Content - Grace and Suffering Co-ExistThis week in our series, Things Jesus Never Said, we will go deeper into the misconception that when we believe in Jesus we are freed from suffering. God never said that, but we’ll talk in-depth about what He did say: that He will be with us in the midst of our suffering. Joining us this week is our ministry friend, Rachel Short, from Project 938 Church, who helps us grasp how suffering and God’s peace can co-exist, and what we can do to take hold of that truth. Get involved in our Bible Challenge - rea...2021-05-0740 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchThings Jesus Never Said, Part 4: "Following Me Will Lead To Less Suffering"// Rachel ShortIf I follow Jesus, should I expect to suffer less in this world? Series Overview:Jesus gets blamed for a lot of things he never said. He never said life would be easy or fair or even just. Believing he did say these things and more have changed how a lot of people think about him and even people’s willingness to be in a relationship with him. This series will take a look at five popularly misquoted things Jesus didn’t say and help us discern what he actually taught. H...2021-05-0222 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchExperience Bonus Content - Navigating the Divine DisappointmentsThis week in our series, Things Jesus Never Said, we explore what it means to know that God is good, yet not understand why he doesn’t do what we ask. “If you would only…” is our plea to God, trying to understand his lack of delivery. Tune in as we dive into this difficult, but real-life, topic of God’s goodness in the face of ‘divine disappointments.’ Joining us is Jaret Mitchell, Chick-Fil-A owner and ECC Leadership Team member who offers perspective on navigating this in his life as a Christian, a business owner, a father, a husband, and a friend.2021-04-3043 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchThings Jesus Never Said, Part 3: "I'll Do It Your Way"// Matt SilverIf I'm loved by Jesus, does this mean he will always keep me out of harms way? If I go to him, will he do things my way? Series Overview:Jesus gets blamed for a lot of things he never said. He never said life would be easy or fair or even just. Believing he did say these things and more have changed how a lot of people think about him and even people’s willingness to be in a relationship with him. This series will take a look at five popularly misquoted thi...2021-04-2527 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchExperience Bonus Content - Things Jesus Never Said: Exploring Shame and GuiltThis week in our series, Things Jesus Never Said, we explore how doing ‘what makes us feel good’ is not always the wisest way to go. Drawing from the story of Jesus and the accused adulteress, Marc Lucenius of Project 938 Church gives us insight on the feelings of shame and guilt based on his work with people in the Celebrate Recovery program. Join us to learn how much these emotions have to do with our spiritual growth, and how we can work towards freeing ourselves.  Get involved in our Bible Challenge - read the Book of Joh...2021-04-2241 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchThings Jesus Never Said, Part 2: "Whatever Makes You Happy"// Matt SilverIs it good to pursue happiness at any cost? Does Jesus care how we live?Series Overview:Jesus gets blamed for a lot of things he never said. He never said life would be easy or fair or even just. Believing he did say these things and more have changed how a lot of people think about him and even people’s willingness to be in a relationship with him. This series will take a look at five popularly misquoted things Jesus didn’t say and help us discern what he actually taught.Help...2021-04-1824 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchThings Jesus Never Said, Part 1: "I'm Only Human"// Matt SilverWhen we see Jesus as only human, it's easy to project our version of humanity onto him. The kind of human that's "pretty good", can be trusted "most of the time". But was Jesus more than that? Series Overview:Jesus gets blamed for a lot of things he never said. He never said life would be easy or fair or even just. Believing he did say these things and more have changed how a lot of people think about him and even people’s willingness to be in a relationship with him. This ser...2021-04-1124 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchEaster MessageYou Can Find Hope Again!There are plenty of things in the world stealing your hope right now, but the celebration of Easter reminds us that all hope is not lost! The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus impact how we see life and navigate our daily challenges.If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000.How can we pray for you? www.tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​​​Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: www.experiencecc.orgPartner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com 2021-04-0427 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchToxic - wk 5- "Words"Are you ready for a detox? Are you ready to purge the poison in your life? There are aspects of our lives that need our attention because they are hazardous. Let's learn to recognize and clean up our toxic thoughts, relationships, and behaviors.If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000.How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​​​Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: www.experiencecc.orgPartner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com 2021-03-2824 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchToxic- wk 6 - PositivityAre you ready for a detox? Are you ready to purge the poison in your life? There are aspects of our lives that need our attention because they are hazardous. Let's learn to recognize and clean up our toxic thoughts, relationships, and behaviors.If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000.EASTER BIBLE READING PLAN - www.tinyurl.com/e4j826How can we pray for you?www.tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​​​Info on Groups, Serving our Community, and more: www.experiencecc.orgPartner with Experi...2021-03-2825 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchToxic - wk 4 - RelationshipsAre you ready for a detox? Are you ready to purge the poison in your life? There are aspects of our lives that need our attention because they are hazardous. Let's learn to recognize and clean up our toxic thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​​ Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com2021-03-1418 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchToxic - wk 3- "Influences"Are you ready for a detox? Are you ready to purge the poison in your life? There are aspects of our lives that need our attention because they are hazardous. Let's learn to recognize and clean up our toxic thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​ Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com2021-03-0724 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchExperience Bonus Content - Toxic ThingsIn today’s world, we are bombarded with what we ’need’ to have, what we ’need’ to own, until the toxic influence of all these ’things’ creeps up and consumes us. In today’s podcast, we dive into this reality and how God wants us to see a different way and provides the way out. Resources: A Christmas Carol (Scrooge’s story) - the movie and the book - https://tinyurl.com/jpunpn63 Simple and Free, J. Hatmaker - https://tinyurl.com/vefuebh8 How to Get What You Really Want, A. Stanley -https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/364790 *Get access to RNM here: https...2021-03-0441 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchToxic- wk 2 - "Things"Are you ready for a detox? Are you ready to purge the poison in your life? There are aspects of our lives that need our attention because they are hazardous. Let's learn to recognize and clean up our toxic thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​ Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com2021-02-2829 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchToxic - wk 1 "Thoughts"Are you ready for a detox? Are you ready to purge the poison in your life? There are aspects of our lives that need our attention because they are hazardous. Let's learn to recognize and clean up our toxic thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​ Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com2021-02-2123 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchFresh Start - Wk 7 "Giving"Every day brings opportunities for new beginnings and do-overs. As we enter 2021, what if this is the year we begin a fresh start with God? This relationship does not need to be a source of struggle and guilt. We often fall into the trap of do’s and don’ts and make topics like prayer overly complicated. Your spiritual journey CAN bring you joy, peace, and an intimate relationship with God. Let’s walk this path together. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups...2021-02-1426 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchFresh Start - Wk 6 "Gifts"Every day brings opportunities for new beginnings and do-overs. As we enter 2021, what if this is the year we begin a fresh start with God? This relationship does not need to be a source of struggle and guilt. We often fall into the trap of do’s and don’ts and make topics like prayer overly complicated. Your spiritual journey CAN bring you joy, peace, and an intimate relationship with God. Let’s walk this path together. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups...2021-02-0721 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchFresh Start - Wk 5 "Groups"Every day brings opportunities for new beginnings and do-overs. As we enter 2021, what if this is the year we begin a fresh start with God? This relationship does not need to be a source of struggle and guilt. We often fall into the trap of do’s and don’ts and make topics like prayer overly complicated. Your spiritual journey CAN bring you joy, peace, and an intimate relationship with God. Let’s walk this path together. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups...2021-01-3125 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchFresh Start - Wk 4 "Growth"Every day brings opportunities for new beginnings and do-overs. As we enter 2021, what if this is the year we begin a fresh start with God? This relationship does not need to be a source of struggle and guilt. We often fall into the trap of do’s and don’ts and make topics like prayer overly complicated. Your spiritual journey CAN bring you joy, peace, and an intimate relationship with God. Let’s walk this path together. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups...2021-01-2421 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchFresh Start - Wk 3 "Grace"Every day brings opportunities for new beginnings and do-overs. As we enter 2021, what if this is the year we begin a fresh start with God? This relationship does not need to be a source of struggle and guilt. We often fall into the trap of do’s and don’ts and make topics like prayer overly complicated. Your spiritual journey CAN bring you joy, peace, and an intimate relationship with God. Let’s walk this path together. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups...2021-01-2026 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchFresh Start - Wk 2 "True Spirituality"Every day brings opportunities for new beginnings and do-overs. As we enter 2021, what if this is the year we begin a fresh start with God? This relationship does not need to be a source of struggle and guilt. We often fall into the trap of do’s and don’ts and make topics like prayer overly complicated. Your spiritual journey CAN bring you joy, peace, and an intimate relationship with God. Let’s walk this path together. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups...2021-01-1022 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchFresh Start - Wk1 "One Word"Every day brings opportunities for new beginnings and do-overs. As we enter 2021, what if this is the year we begin a fresh start with God? This relationship does not need to be a source of struggle and guilt. We often fall into the trap of do’s and don’ts and make topics like prayer overly complicated. Your spiritual journey CAN bring you joy, peace, and an intimate relationship with God. Let’s walk this path together. Get the One Word Tool: www.tinyurl.com/wordfor2021 If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for yo...2021-01-0325 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchUnexpected Christmas EveMerry Christmas! We are so glad to be with you today! Everyone - text “Unexpected” to 94000 to connect and let us know you are here! Want more info on groups, serving, kids and more? www.experiencecc.org 100% of our Christmas Eve offering goes to heat homes of families in need through Home of the Sparrow. www.givetoexperience.com Select “Heat Homes” on the drop down No services 12/27, but join us 1/3/2021 as we kick off a new year with “Fresh Start” www.experiencecc.org/freshstart2020-12-2529 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchUnexpected Christmas - Week 4Unexpected Who Christmas 2020 is full of the Unexpected. This year looks very different for us and our loved ones. However, we can still find good in the unexpected. Join us as we explore a familiar Christmas story through fresh eyes. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com2020-12-2020 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchUnexpected Christmas - Week 3Unexpected What Christmas 2020 is full of the Unexpected. This year looks very different for us and our loved ones. However, we can still find good in the unexpected. Join us as we explore a familiar Christmas story through fresh eyes. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com2020-12-1321 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchUnexpected Christmas - Week 2Unexpected Where Christmas 2020 is full of the Unexpected. This year looks very different for us and our loved ones. However, we can still find good in the unexpected. Join us as we explore a familiar Christmas story through fresh eyes. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com2020-12-0619 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchUnexpected Christmas - Week 1Unexpected When Christmas 2020 is full of the Unexpected. This year looks very different for us and our loved ones. However, we can still find good in the unexpected. Join us as we explore a familiar Christmas story through fresh eyes. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com2020-11-2924 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchNow Is The Time - Week 4We need to remember to remember God! What can you do to improve the world? How can you make a difference? These are the times it’s easy to withdrawal from others, to seek comfort by tuning out, and to just try to get through life. The book of Esther shows how God wants to use willing people to accomplish his will. These are the times when seemingly insignificant actions can make a huge difference. Now is the time for us to act! If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://ti...2020-11-2221 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchNow Is The Time - Week 2Even when this world seems out of control it remains under God's control. Reflect, Accept, and Pray! What can you do to improve the world? How can you make a difference? These are the times it’s easy to withdrawal from others, to seek comfort by tuning out, and to just try to get through life. The book of Esther shows how God wants to use willing people to accomplish his will. These are the times when seemingly insignificant actions can make a huge difference. Now is the time for us to act! If you are new or have questions, te...2020-11-0826 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchNow Is The Time - Week 1What can you do to improve the world? How can you make a difference? These are the times it’s easy to withdrawal from others, to seek comfort by tuning out, and to just try to get through life. The book of Esther shows how God wants to use willing people to accomplish his will. These are the times when seemingly insignificant actions can make a huge difference. Now is the time for us to act! f you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups, Se...2020-11-0124 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchLike This - Week 7Take a deep dive into a prayer you may already know. Welcome to Experience Christian Church! We hope you experience God in a personal and meaningful way today! If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com2020-10-2535 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchLike This - Week 6Take a deep dive into a prayer you may already know. Welcome to Experience Christian Church! We hope you experience God in a personal and meaningful way today! If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com2020-10-1823 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchLike This - Week 5Take a deep dive into a prayer you may already know. Welcome to Experience Christian Church! We hope you experience God in a personal and meaningful way today! If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com2020-10-1131 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchLike This - Week 4Take a deep dive into a prayer you may already know. Welcome to Experience Christian Church! We hope you experience God in a personal and meaningful way today! If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org Partner with Experience: www.givetoexperience.com2020-10-0438 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchLike This - Week 3Take a deep dive into a prayer you may already know. Welcome to Experience Christian Church! We hope you experience God in a personal and meaningful way today! If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org2020-09-2730 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchLike This - Week 2How do you pray? Want to know more about talking to God? Take a deep dive with us into a prayer you may already know. Welcome to Experience Christian Church! We hope you experience God in a personal and meaningful way today! - If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. -How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020 -Info on Groups, Serving our Community and more: www.experiencecc.org2020-09-2229 minExperience Christian ChurchExperience Christian ChurchAnxious for Nothing: Week 2 - Ask GodWe would love for you to connect with us at experiencecc.org! 2020-03-2436 min