Pastor Keith cites Paul's teaching from the third chapter of 1 Corinthians to illustrate how God has done a work of sowing, watering and developing at Christ Community over the years, preparing the way for a new Lead Pastor to take over later this year.

Pastor Derrick Shields teaches on how to demonstrate and tell others about our faith in the places where we have the freedom to walk, talk and interact with others - the places where we spend the majority of our time.

Galatians 5:25 says, "If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit …" Here, in the context of celebrating 20 years of Christ Community Church, Pastor Keith shares how keeping in step with the Spirit sometimes means looking back; at other times, staying in place; and still others, moving forward.

To whom is God calling us to share the His love and gospel? We all have three concentric circles of influence: Family and friends; neighbors and associates; and strangers we encounter. In today's message, Youth Pastor Mike Hofer addresses the family and friends circle - perhaps the most diffi-cult of the three.

The love and compassion Jesus felt for the shepherd-less multitudes was not an end in itself. It moved him to action - to call his disciples to prayer and then to send them out.

When Jesus saw people who were "harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd" (Matthew 9:35), he had compassion on them. He was stirred by love. This is the fuel for harvest as we obey his call to go and share the good news of eternal life in him.

Our view of the world is critical in the call to Harvest, for how we see the world at large has a huge impact on how we see people.

Pastor Keith presents a look at Isaiah, who was overcome by the glory of God and subsequently responded to His call to "go" with a response of complete obedience: "Here am I. Send me!"

Pastor Keith shares his beginning-of-the-year “State of the Church” message and looks ahead to a renewed call on us, as a church and as individuals, to go into Jesus’ harvest field and tell others about Him.

We are on the cusp of a new year! It’s a fresh start. We are motivated to make changes, to commit to new things, to make a difference in our lives and in the world. Pastor Mike Hofer explores how these ideas, drives and sentiments boil down to one focal word: Hope.