​This week, we wrap up our look at 1 Corinthians 15 and our Resurrection Celebration by figuring out why Christ's victory is completely contingent upon the physical resurrection of the believer.  20190512_ccc.mp3File Size: 25688 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

​Many years ago, I heard a term for the first time - folk theology. It is a theology based not so much on Scripture but on a set of commonly held beliefs. When it comes to what happens when we die, there is TONS of folk theology. Everything from getting your halo to riding on a cloud with a harp, it seems everyone has an idea of what happens to our bodies when we die. The thing is - Paul is very clear on what happens when we die and what our hope will be. This week, we'll turn the cor [...]

​If there is a phrase that is common to our cultural language it's "so what?" What does it mean for me today? How will this help me navigate the daily grind? The common misconception is that the gospel is good for a future state, when we die, that's when the resurrection will be important. In our text this week, however, Paul argues for something completely different. The resurrection matters today just as much as it matters for tomorrow. I hope we'll see you Sunday as we consider how the [...]

​Today is the day! It's Easter! I've said it before and I'll say it again - it's my favorite day of the year. It's better than Christmas, the start of NASCAR and college football and the release of a new Star Wars movie combined! It's better than the day you leave for vacation! It's because Easter is all about hope and how hope changes everything.But it's easy to forget about Easter. It's even easier to forget about the meaning of Easter. That is something that the Bible doesn't want us to [...]

​This week, we pause from our normal activities to reflect and remember the sacrifice of Christ. It is my hope you will join us on Friday night at 6:30 PM as we sing, pray and hear from God's Word as to what the meaning of this day is all about. 04192019_ccc.mp3File Size: 11643 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

​Recently, there was a new report about a man who was poaching (illegally hunting) rhinos in Africa. The story explains that while he was doing this, he was trampled by elephants and eaten by lions. All that remained was his skull and some clothing fragments. While I'm all for hunting, I'm for doing it legally and responsibly. Part of me said when I read the article that this man got what he deserved.There is a big part of us that longs to see justice served. And when it doesn't we tend to [...]

I'll never forget when we were in the process to bring George home. We asked people to pray. Pray for us, pray for George, pray for his caregivers, pray for the legal process, pray for the finances - you name it, we prayed for it. And, it must have worked, right? I mean George is here and part of our family. So, Julie and I have the faith that moves mountains ... of paperwork, because that's what adoption feels like!Not really. Julie will tell you that early in the process, she went to look at h [...]

The Bible says that we will know who the disciples of Jesus are by their fruits (Matthew 7:16). But what fruits? What characteristics would cause someone to look at you and say, "Yes, that is a person of Christ!" This Sunday, we will look at a passage that records the very first time people were called "Christians". Why? That's what we will find out.  03312019_ccc.mp3File Size: 24536 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

​Once, noted pastor and evangelist D.L. Moody was confronted by a critic who said they didn't like the way he did evangelism. Pastor Moody looked at the man and simply asked how he did evangelism in order that he might learn. When the man confessed he didn't really share his faith, Pastor Mood said, "I like my way of doing evangelism better than your way of NOT doing evangelism. This week, we will look at how Peter similarly responded to the critics who were upset at his reaching out to ge [...]

​This past week, I attended a workshop to help me train others to study the Bible better. One of my coaches pointed out that Jonah went down to Joppa to find a boat as he ran from God. Where was peter when the Centurion's men find him? In Joppa. It would seem that God is using the city of Joppa to point out that he has a heart for the Gentiles. This week, we will learn more about that heart as we see the results of these two visions we looked at last week 03172019_ccc.mp3File Size: 271 [...]