Sermons: Christ Community Church

Jesus - Name Above All Names

Christ Community Church — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:38:08 -0800

Pastor Jim Folk looks at Isaiah's prophecy of the name of the Messiah.

The Exaltation of Christ

Christ Community Church — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:02:15 -0800

Pastor Jim Folk continues our study of the book of Philippians.

A Life Worthy of the Gospel

Christ Community Church — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:54:13 -0800

Ross Lehman continues our study of Philippians by looking at how we are called to live a life worthy of the Gospel.

To Die is Gain

Christ Community Church — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:23:28 -0800

Why would Paul say that it is far better to depart and be with Christ? Pastor Jim Folk explains that there are two reasons. One reason is that Paul's death would serve as a witness to both believers and non-believers. The other reason is that Paul would be present with Christ.

To Live is Christ

Christ Community Church — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:28:37 -0800

As we continue our study of the book of Philippians, Pastor Jim Folk explain what it means to live for Christ - to live our lives to glorify Jesus Christ.

Advancing the Gospel

Christ Community Church — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:50:13 -0800

Pastor Jim Folk continues our study of Paul's letter to the church at Philippi. This week, Jim points out that suffering and opposition frequently lead to the advancing of the Gospel of Christ.

Godly Confidence

Christ Community Church — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:04:48 -0800

Pastor Jim Folk continues our study of Philippians by looking at Philippians 1:3-11.

Peace and Joy in Christ

Christ Community Church — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:13:27 -0700

Pastor Jim Folk begins a new study on the book of Philippians.

Scripture - Guide for Faith and Practice

Christ Community Church — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:10:29 -0700

Tom Carson speaks this week on the authority of Scripture.

God of Compassion

Christ Community Church — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:00:35 -0700

Pastor Jim Folk concludes our study on the book of Jonah by emphasizing that God is a God of Compassion who desires us to show compassion to those around us.

Communion Devotion

Christ Community Church — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:33:51 -0700

A devotion from Colossians 3:1-4, prior to communion.

God of Grace

Christ Community Church — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:01:30 -0700

The central theme in the book of Jonah is the grace and compassion of God. In the third chapter, Jonah learns that God's message is more powerful than the messenger. God shows him that his compassion is greater than Jonah's disobedience. On the other hand, the Ninevites learned that God's grace is completely undeserved, completely unexpected, and completely God's prerogative.

Salvation Belongs to the Lord

Christ Community Church — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:22:20 -0700

It is when we are at the most helpless points in our lives that we realize the greatness of God's salvation in Christ Jesus. In the account of Jonah, Jonah came to know that every moment of his life was under the determining hand of God. He realized the hopelessness of being out of communion with God. And, he realized that his new life is all God's doing, and not his own doing.

I Fear the Lord

Christ Community Church — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:21:08 -0700

How do you respond to a crisis? When things go wrong, many of us will turn to false idols, will try to find someone to blame, or will try to solve our own problems. These are not the approaches that God wants for us. Instead we should trust in his grace and goodness, even when times are difficult.

The Running Prophet

Christ Community Church — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:16:53 -0700

Jonah was an unusual prophet who tried to run away from God. We are beginning a new study of the book that shows how God used Jonah. This week, Pastor Jim Folk introduces us to Jonah and shows why it is futile to run from God because he is already ahead of us.

Seasons of Suffering

Christ Community Church — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:40:38 -0700

Christians encounter many kinds of suffering in life. This suffering can be suffering for doing what is right, or natural suffering that is not the result of anything we do. This week, Pastor Jim Folk teaches how human weaknesses can serve to display God's grace.

God's Discipline

Christ Community Church — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:58:51 -0700

The author of Hebrews tell us that God disciplines those who are his sins. God's discipline can consist of any circumstance, trial, affliction, or consequence that God ordains for our growth and maturity. Sometimes, discipline is something that we experience through no fault of our own! In this week's sermon, Pastor Jim Folk explains how God's discipline can be a good thing because it shows God's love for us and his acceptance of us as his true children, and because God's perfect goal in discipline is for our maturity.

Priesthood of All Believers

Christ Community Church — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:56:18 -0700

As a royal priesthood, all believers have a commission to minister to one another and to the world. We must not try to divide Christians into separate classes of those who are called to minister and those who aren't. Rather, we should look for opportunities for God to use us to minister to others.

Spiritual Disciplines

Christ Community Church — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:34:47 -0700

God wants you to take pleasure in living by His Word. However, this should not result in legalism. The point is to allow God to transform our minds by exposing ourselves to the truth of His Word on a regular basis. Pastor Jim Folk provides more information about the spiritual discipline of meditating on God's Word in this week's sermon.

The Power of the Gospel

Christ Community Church — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:30:57 -0700

Using his recent short-term mission trip to Paraguay as an illustration, Pastor Jim Folk explains the power of the Gospel to change hearts and lives.

The Holy Spirit

Christ Community Church — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:38:46 -0700

Pastor Jim Folk begins a new series on spiritual growth. In this week's sermon, he explains the role of the Holy Spirit in our growth.

The End of Mark's Gospel?

Christ Community Church — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:06:25 -0700

Most scholars agree that Mark 16:9-20 was not included in the original manuscript of the Gospel. However, we can still have confidence that the Bibles we use are a reliable source for us to hear God's Word.

From Trembling and Fear to Bold Faith

Christ Community Church — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:03:08 -0700

The resurrection of Jesus is the central fact of the Christian faith. Pastor Jim Folk looks at some of the arguments used to deny the resurrection, and the implications that flow out of the fact that Jesus was raised from the dead.

The Essence of Worship, Part 2

Christ Community Church — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:35:15 -0700

Ross Lehman continues the study on the essence of worship. This week he addresses what it means to worship God in spirit and in truth.

The Essence of Worship, Part 1

Christ Community Church — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:06:05 -0700

God created us for a relationship with him. Once that relationship was broken, he initiated a restored relationship and provided the only means by which that relationship could be restored: the perfect life and acceptable sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He has become both the object and agent of our worship. Our worship is only possible because of God's provision through an act of grace.