CCW Podcast

It appears in the day we live in that there is much confusion as to what is the truth. Turn on your TV to the nightly news and it won't take long to see that there's one thing constant and that is disagreement about truth. Spurgeon once said, "a lie can make it halfway around the world while the truth is still getting its shoes on." There is a battle raging and on one side you have Jesus, who is the truth, and on the other, Satan, the father of lies.

As we look at the first piece of armor prescribed by Paul for battle, it should serve as no surprise that we are called to armor up with the belt of truth. We will focus on how the belt of truth is at the very center of the armor and serves to hold the rest of our armor together. Join us for Pastor Rick's sermon, "Armored with Truth."

When you think of eternity what kind of thoughts engulf your mind? As we continue our study on Armored, it is essential that we understand that the battle of spiritual warfare is rooted beyond this life and into eternity.

Pew Research recently did a study and found that 72% of Americans believe in Heaven while only 58% believe in hell. Jesus actually taught more on the subject of hell than Heaven. We will be peering into Luke 16:19-31, a comparison on the rich man and Lazarus. The spiritual warfare that is ongoing in this life is much more than an earthly battle of right and wrong; it is an eternal battle for souls.

Have you ever felt like the world was throwing everything it can at you? Doubts, worries, temptations--all like fiery darts aimed to pierce your faith and peace. The Bible tells us we are not alone in this battle, and we're definitely not defenseless-Ephesians 6:10-20 shows us how we can steel ourselves with a time-tested, proven and worthy arsenal against the schemes of the enemy.

We are going to explore how God has ARMORED us with exactly what we need to STAND against all spiritual warfare.

Easter weekend is here!! This weekend is worthy of all the festivity and merriment as we celebrate the hinge from which human history clings. The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the GOOD NEWS that JESUS SAVES! As Jesus is being crucified, he talks from the cross and the statements He made are pivotal,critical, and applicable to our faith 2000+ years later. Join us for worship this Sunday at 10 AM and the sermon, "The Cross Talks." I am so thankful for the sacrifice Jesus made so that we could one day see eternity and I can't wait to celebrate Easter, Resurrection Sunday, with you.

If you imagine Jesus' life on earth as a movie, his ministry in Jerusalem would be the climax of the film. In fact, whole movies have been dedicated to the subject! The Holy Week begins with a king's treatment on Palm Sunday, ends with a resurrection and empty tomb on Easter Sunday, with a gruesome crucifixion on Good Friday nestled in between. What can we learn from this holy and haunting week? I am excited to examine God's Word and take a look at the first link of this dramatic chain of events with you this Palm Sunday!

Did you have any problems yesterday? Have you had any problems yet today?

"Pastor, problems find me!"

Do you ever feel like that? Everyone always has problems.

In 2 Kings 5, we are introduced to Naaman who is a Who's Who, a mighty, honorable, courageous, strong, very important man, who is secretly living with terrible problems. We are also introduced to a few people whose names are not even mentioned, seemingly background, unknown, and they have problems, too. Since problems are a part of life, how do you stand when you are in desperation?

This week the “Stand on the Mountain” series takes us to the home of a widow who is definitely not having a mountain top experience. She is at the end of her rope. Hanging on by a thread. Down to her last dollar. There seems to be no way out. But God had a plan for her at her most desperate moment. And He might just have one for you too.

In 2 Kings 2, Elijah is ready to graduate to his Heavenly home and senses it is near, but there is one holdup.. his protege Elisha. 3 times Elijah tries to get Elisha to stay behind, but undeterred he went on resolved in his heart to stay with his mentor through it all until Elijah passed his mantle of blessing.

A new King, Ahaziah. A time for a new direction, a fresh start, a clean slate, right? Wrong. This newly crowned royal comes with the same old baggage. Another generation from Solomon's compromise to Omri, Ahab, and now Ahaziah. What happens when the new King is injured? Will he reflect on the God of Israel or will he continue in the string of idolatry?

Are you able to see how idolatry is prevalent around you today? It is. Do you see the enemy's infiltration that puts it right at your doorstep? This week we will learn from 2 Kings 1 how the judgment of God will fall on the ignorance of idolatry.

What hill are you willing to die on? Are there principles that you will fight for against any odds? In 1 Kings 21 we find wicked Ahab with a presumptuous offer of trade or money for Naboth's Vineyard. The problem that ensues is that this was not a mere possession, but for Naboth's family it was inheritance and it was his legacy.

Proverbs 22:1 tells us “a good name is to be chosen rather than great riches.” As Christians, it is vital that we understand the subtle attack from the enemy to see progressive compromise in areas that should be unwavering.