This week at Christ Community Church, we open the floor for one of our most requested Sundays of the year: Q&A Sunday.

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton answers real questions from real people about faith, doubt, Scripture, and the hard topics we don’t always talk about in church. From honest doubts to deep theological questions, nothing is off limits. Because CCC is a safe place to ask dangerous questions.

If you’re exploring faith, wrestling with what you believe, or just curious about Christianity, this service is for you.

In this message, Minister Gavin Swanson, Director of Middle School Ministry at Christ Community Church, shares his heart for the next generation and why it is essential for the church, families, and leaders to intentionally invest in students. Gavin challenges us to see youth not as the church of tomorrow, but as a vital part of the church today. This message explores what it looks like to create space for young people to encounter God, be discipled, and be empowered to live out their faith in a complex and shifting culture.

Whether you’re a parent, volunteer, leader, or someone passionate about the future of the church, this message will encourage you to pray differently, serve intentionally, and believe boldly for what God wants to do in the next generation.

What if the real secret to financial freedom isn’t earning more—but wanting less?

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton teaches on biblical contentment as the spiritual secret to financial peace. As we close out the Wrangle Your Finances series, this sermon explores how money is deeply spiritual, why coveting keeps us stuck, and how contentment unlocks generosity, wise saving, and lasting joy.

Rooted in scriptures like Philippians 4, Hebrews 13, Proverbs 13, and Exodus 20, this message confronts the “monster of more” that drives stress, debt, and dissatisfaction—and replaces it with a better way: learning to be content in any situation.

You’ll discover:
• Why contentment has nothing to do with how much you have
• How coveting quietly fuels financial anxiety and overspending
• God’s design for giving first, saving second, and spending last
• Why many money problems are actually contentment problems
• Practical ways to spend less than you make
• How biblical simplicity leads to freedom, generosity, and peace

Minister Mark Ashton also shares practical, real-world wisdom on budgeting, saving, investing, debt reduction, and lifestyle choices that help you live on less than you make—so you can give generously, plan wisely, and live without regret.

Whether you’re struggling with debt, stressed about money, or simply tired of never feeling like you have enough, this message offers a hopeful and biblical path forward.

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton teaches from Genesis 4 and explores the powerful difference between giving God our leftovers and giving him our first and our best. Through the story of Cain and Abel, scripture from Proverbs and Malachi, and personal testimony, this message challenges us to examine what truly comes first in our lives—and in our money.

This teaching goes beyond budgeting tips and gets to the heart of biblical stewardship. You’ll discover why God links generosity to blessing, why tithing was a foundation of worship throughout the Old Testament, and how the New Testament calls believers into lives marked by joyful, generous, and sacrificial giving. Whether you’re new to church, struggling financially, or looking to grow in obedience and trust, this message offers clear next steps for moving from stress to peace and from scarcity to spiritual freedom.

If you’ve ever wondered:
• “Does God really care about my finances?”
• “What does the Bible say about tithing and generosity?”
• “How do I honor God when money is tight?”

This message will help you rethink your relationship with money and invite God’s blessing into every part of your life.

As we close out the year and look ahead to what’s next, many of us feel the desire for fresh momentum—but aren’t sure where to start. In this message, Minister Jed Logue explores how intentional, Spirit-led growth can ignite lasting change in every area of life.

Using the memorable SPARK framework, this message invites you to evaluate five key areas of health—Spiritual, People, Activity, Resources, and Knowledge—and take one meaningful step toward becoming the healthiest version of who God created you to be. Drawing from Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, practical life experience, and biblical wisdom, this message offers a clear and realistic pathway for personal renewal.

Whether you’re feeling spiritually dry, relationally disconnected, physically depleted, financially stuck, or unsure of your next step, this message will help you identify where God may be inviting you to grow—and how small, intentional choices can build powerful momentum over time.

If you’re longing for clarity, direction, discipline, or a renewed sense of purpose, this message will challenge and encourage you to ignite your SPARK and move forward with intention in the year ahead.

Christmas is filled with traditions, memories, and music—but at the heart of it all is one staggering truth: God came near. Christmas Eve isn’t just about celebrating a baby in a manger; it’s about the infinite Creator stepping into human history to be with us, to reach us, and to transform us.

In this Christmas Eve message, Minister Mark Ashton explores the profound meaning of the incarnation—why God chose to come close, what that means for our brokenness, and how the nearness of Jesus changes everything. Through Scripture, story, and reflection, we’re reminded that Christmas is not just about receiving blessings, but about receiving—and responding to—the greatest gift of all.

If you’re longing for hope, peace, freedom from guilt, or a reminder that your life matters deeply to God, this message invites you to rediscover the wonder of Christmas and the truth that God didn’t stay distant—he came near. 

What does it mean to truly be blessed by God? In a world that equates blessing with wealth, influence, or success, the Christmas story tells a very different story—one rooted in obedience, trust, and surrender.

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores the lives of Mary and Joseph through Luke 1 and Matthew 1, revealing how two ordinary, overlooked people became central to God’s redemptive plan by simply taking God at his word. Their story reminds us that God often works through unlikely people, unseen moments, and faithful next steps—especially when the future feels uncertain.

Whether you’re facing a difficult decision, wrestling with obedience, or longing to trust God more deeply this Christmas season, this message invites you to ask a simple but challenging question: What is God asking me to say yes to—right now?

📖 Scriptures: Luke 1:26–38, Matthew 1:18–25

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Christmas is filled with familiar traditions—songs, decorations, and images of angels—but what if we’ve missed the heart of their message? In this message, Minister Alex Ehly explores the four angel encounters of Christmas and reveals how their repeated words, “do not be afraid,” still speak directly to our fear, uncertainty, and exhaustion today.

Walking through the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds, this message reminds us that angels were never meant to be admired—their role was to deliver good news to tired believers, ordinary people, disrupted plans, and the forgotten. When fear rises and control feels out of reach, Christmas doesn’t call us to perform better or fix ourselves. It invites us to rest, because God is already at work. This message offers hope for anyone wrestling with anxiety, doubt, disappointment, or the feeling that their faith has grown weary.

The Christmas story begins in an unexpected place—with a group of exhausted, overlooked shepherds who became the first witnesses of Jesus’ birth. In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores why God chose shepherds, how their story fulfills ancient prophecy, and what their response teaches us about courage, calling, and sharing the good news today.

Walk through Luke 2 as we rediscover the world of first-century shepherding, the shock of the angels’ announcement, and the humility of a Messiah born in a manger in Bethlehem—the birthplace of David and the home of sacrificial lambs. This message unpacks how Jesus, the true lamb of God, enters our ordinary spaces and invites every person, no matter their background, to “be the shepherds” who carry his light into the world.

If you’ve ever felt unqualified, unseen, or unsure how to share your faith, this teaching offers practical encouragement, biblical insight, and a renewed sense of purpose.

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores the powerful story of the Star of Bethlehem in Matthew 2:1–12, showing how God uses light, signs, and Scripture to guide people toward Jesus. This Christmas season, Mark unpacks why the star appeared, what the Magi understood, how Herod resisted God’s revelation, and how the same God still speaks to us today in ways we can understand.

This sermon launches our Christmas series “Lights of Christmas: Witness the Wonder”—a journey through the characters, signs, and moments that prepared the world for the arrival of Jesus. Together we look at how God leads step by step, how He uses creation, circumstances, people, His Word, and His Spirit to draw us near, and how the star points us to the true Light of the World.

If you’re longing for direction, clarity, peace, or renewed faith, this message will help you open your heart, look up, and follow God’s leading just like the Magi. Whether you’re exploring faith or growing deeper as a disciple, this teaching invites you to pause, pray, and ask: How is God speaking to you today?