Weekly Messages - Community Church of Greensburg | Batesville http://www.icommunitychurch.com Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville Listen in each week as we learn relevant messages and practical applications to daily living from Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville Community Church is creating a place where everybody - regardless of where they are on the faith journey - can take their next step in their relationship with Jesus. Our messages are relevant and applicable wherever you are in life. Join Lead Pastor Seth Bartal and Campus Pastors John Vadeboncoeur and Dan Pratt as they invite us into a vibrant life of faith. en Community Church no religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parentingCommunity Church of Greensburg and Batesville Weekly Podcastchurch@icommunitychurch.comCommunity Church of Greensburg and Batesville When We Stop Managing God Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>How does a movement built around a crucified man outlast the empire that killed Him? For 2,000 years, the church has endured opposition, division, and cultural change—yet it’s still here. What if the explanation isn’t strategy or strength, but something far less controllable? And what if the reason we don’t experience it the same way today has more to do with us than we realize? </p> <p>How does a movement built around a crucified man outlast the empire that killed Him? For 2,000 years, the church has endured opposition, division, and cultural change—yet it’s still here. What if the explanation isn’t strategy or strength, but something far less controllable? And what if the reason we don’t experience it the same way today has more to do with us than we realize? </p> How does a movement built around a crucified man outlast the empire that killed Him? For 2,000 years, the church has endured opposition, division, and cultural change—yet it’s still here. What if the explanation isn’t strategy or strength, but something far less controllable? And what if the reason we don’t experience it the same way today has more to do with us than we realize? 

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2008 1 c3700c54babd29993f7d2f5cebd071a9 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Unstoppable Easter 2026 Seth Bartal <p>Easter is the centerpiece of the Christian faith—but the first people to experience it didn’t see it coming. They were confused, skeptical, and unsure what to believe, even when faced with an empty tomb. What followed wasn’t just a moment of hope, but the beginning of something that would change the world. What if the resurrection isn’t just something to celebrate, but something that forces a deeper question—one each of us has to answer?</p> <p>Easter is the centerpiece of the Christian faith—but the first people to experience it didn’t see it coming. They were confused, skeptical, and unsure what to believe, even when faced with an empty tomb. What followed wasn’t just a moment of hope, but the beginning of something that would change the world. What if the resurrection isn’t just something to celebrate, but something that forces a deeper question—one each of us has to answer?</p> Easter is the centerpiece of the Christian faith—but the first people to experience it didn’t see it coming. They were confused, skeptical, and unsure what to believe, even when faced with an empty tomb. What followed wasn’t just a moment of hope, but the beginning of something that would change the world. What if the resurrection isn’t just something to celebrate, but something that forces a deeper question—one each of us has to answer?

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1685 2 a5c038ac0fd2ef5a0756ea720d0dde25 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Shame on You! Part 3 John Vadeboncoeur <p>Forgiveness is a hard enough thing to do in any part of our lives, but there is one person we usually struggle the most to show forgiveness to: ourselves. How should we deal with the guilt, shame, and/or regret that can come with the bad choices we make in life? This week, we’ll look at the stories of two people in the Bible as we explore God’s truth when it comes to both our bad choices and learning to forgive ourselves.</p> <p>Forgiveness is a hard enough thing to do in any part of our lives, but there is one person we usually struggle the most to show forgiveness to: ourselves. How should we deal with the guilt, shame, and/or regret that can come with the bad choices we make in life? This week, we’ll look at the stories of two people in the Bible as we explore God’s truth when it comes to both our bad choices and learning to forgive ourselves.</p> Forgiveness is a hard enough thing to do in any part of our lives, but there is one person we usually struggle the most to show forgiveness to: ourselves. How should we deal with the guilt, shame, and/or regret that can come with the bad choices we make in life? This week, we’ll look at the stories of two people in the Bible as we explore God’s truth when it comes to both our bad choices and learning to forgive ourselves.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2294 3 ca0e3f7e3865455f42ad8d36f3e6b4c8 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Finding the Faith to Forgive Part 2 Scott Rosen <p>It’s easy to carry un-forgiveness when your trust has been betrayed. But you don’t have to keep carrying that pain. Join us this week as we discover how the power of forgiveness can bring freedom and healing.</p><p><br></p> <p>It’s easy to carry un-forgiveness when your trust has been betrayed. But you don’t have to keep carrying that pain. Join us this week as we discover how the power of forgiveness can bring freedom and healing.</p><p><br></p> It’s easy to carry un-forgiveness when your trust has been betrayed. But you don’t have to keep carrying that pain. Join us this week as we discover how the power of forgiveness can bring freedom and healing.


]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1719 4 fab500903f90578008e35b8792fcfb8b no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Drop It Part 1 Scott Rosen <p>When someone hurts you, the pain that follows can weigh you down and keep you from moving forward. But you have the power to let go of the hurt that you’ve been carrying. Forgiveness leads to freedom!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>When someone hurts you, the pain that follows can weigh you down and keep you from moving forward. But you have the power to let go of the hurt that you’ve been carrying. Forgiveness leads to freedom!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> When someone hurts you, the pain that follows can weigh you down and keep you from moving forward. But you have the power to let go of the hurt that you’ve been carrying. Forgiveness leads to freedom!



]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1803 5 49e9b0a4edb9a0f26f47baf38e39dfbd no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Who Needs Church? Seth Bartal <p>We live in a time when it’s never been easier to consume church—online messages, podcasts, and content anytime we want. But what if simply attending or listening was never the point? What if the church was meant to shape us in ways we can’t experience on our own? Before deciding how much church you need, it may be worth asking a harder question: what would your life actually look like without it?</p> <p>We live in a time when it’s never been easier to consume church—online messages, podcasts, and content anytime we want. But what if simply attending or listening was never the point? What if the church was meant to shape us in ways we can’t experience on our own? Before deciding how much church you need, it may be worth asking a harder question: what would your life actually look like without it?</p> We live in a time when it’s never been easier to consume church—online messages, podcasts, and content anytime we want. But what if simply attending or listening was never the point? What if the church was meant to shape us in ways we can’t experience on our own? Before deciding how much church you need, it may be worth asking a harder question: what would your life actually look like without it?

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2132 6 afb3c98432c5fe2b0cdd9e8e371ceede no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Set Apart Guest Speaker - Sean Boone Sean Boone <p>The early church wasn’t culturally uniform, politically aligned, or socially alike—and yet it held together. In a letter to the Galatians, Paul addressed deep divisions and showed what it looks like to follow Jesus in a world full of competing identities. How do we remain rooted in truth without becoming combative? And how do we pursue unity without sacrificing conviction? Guest speaker, Sean Boone explores what it means to belong to Christ in a divided culture.</p> <p>The early church wasn’t culturally uniform, politically aligned, or socially alike—and yet it held together. In a letter to the Galatians, Paul addressed deep divisions and showed what it looks like to follow Jesus in a world full of competing identities. How do we remain rooted in truth without becoming combative? And how do we pursue unity without sacrificing conviction? Guest speaker, Sean Boone explores what it means to belong to Christ in a divided culture.</p> The early church wasn’t culturally uniform, politically aligned, or socially alike—and yet it held together. In a letter to the Galatians, Paul addressed deep divisions and showed what it looks like to follow Jesus in a world full of competing identities. How do we remain rooted in truth without becoming combative? And how do we pursue unity without sacrificing conviction? Guest speaker, Sean Boone explores what it means to belong to Christ in a divided culture.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1941 7 39224d26674e343a932d10d0a780f9f9 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The End of the Beginning Part 6 Seth Bartal <p>Most of us don’t think of money as a spiritual issue—until it becomes a source of stress, fear, or anxiety. But what if the real issue isn’t how much we have, but what comes first? As Reset comes to a close, this message challenges the way we prioritize our finances and invites us to consider how those priorities quietly open—or close—the door to God’s work in our lives.</p> <p>Most of us don’t think of money as a spiritual issue—until it becomes a source of stress, fear, or anxiety. But what if the real issue isn’t how much we have, but what comes first? As Reset comes to a close, this message challenges the way we prioritize our finances and invites us to consider how those priorities quietly open—or close—the door to God’s work in our lives.</p> Most of us don’t think of money as a spiritual issue—until it becomes a source of stress, fear, or anxiety. But what if the real issue isn’t how much we have, but what comes first? As Reset comes to a close, this message challenges the way we prioritize our finances and invites us to consider how those priorities quietly open—or close—the door to God’s work in our lives.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1999 8 71564b5861fda45f43a04c2a5c263f5a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Managing Your Interests Part 5 Seth Bartal <p>We all have interests—things that grab our attention and stir our appetite. But interests don’t just sit there; they quietly shape our direction. In this message, Pastor Seth explores how unmanaged appetites can slowly form who we’re becoming and why awareness matters more than we think. If you’ve ever wondered why certain desires keep pulling at you, this message is worth revisiting.</p> <p>We all have interests—things that grab our attention and stir our appetite. But interests don’t just sit there; they quietly shape our direction. In this message, Pastor Seth explores how unmanaged appetites can slowly form who we’re becoming and why awareness matters more than we think. If you’ve ever wondered why certain desires keep pulling at you, this message is worth revisiting.</p> We all have interests—things that grab our attention and stir our appetite. But interests don’t just sit there; they quietly shape our direction. In this message, Pastor Seth explores how unmanaged appetites can slowly form who we’re becoming and why awareness matters more than we think. If you’ve ever wondered why certain desires keep pulling at you, this message is worth revisiting.

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2154 9 1f812416ddf0d5e3459b8f07eca6d1a4 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting More Than Enough Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>Most of us don’t think of ourselves as having extra. Everything feels necessary, justified, and already spoken for. Yet when Jesus talked about money, He focused less on what people lacked and more on what they did with what remained. What if the way we define “enough” is being shaped more by our culture than we realize? And what if what feels normal is quietly forming our hearts?</p> <p>Most of us don’t think of ourselves as having extra. Everything feels necessary, justified, and already spoken for. Yet when Jesus talked about money, He focused less on what people lacked and more on what they did with what remained. What if the way we define “enough” is being shaped more by our culture than we realize? And what if what feels normal is quietly forming our hearts?</p> Most of us don’t think of ourselves as having extra. Everything feels necessary, justified, and already spoken for. Yet when Jesus talked about money, He focused less on what people lacked and more on what they did with what remained. What if the way we define “enough” is being shaped more by our culture than we realize? And what if what feels normal is quietly forming our hearts?

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2088 10 46067325bcbb3416877c8c7462a186d6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting In the Black Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>Debt rarely feels like the problem—it feels like a solution we needed in the moment. A swipe here, a payment there, and slowly the pressure starts shaping our choices, our stress, and even our sense of freedom. What if the thing that feels normal is quietly costing us more than we realize? And what if the real issue isn’t about money at all?</p> <p>Debt rarely feels like the problem—it feels like a solution we needed in the moment. A swipe here, a payment there, and slowly the pressure starts shaping our choices, our stress, and even our sense of freedom. What if the thing that feels normal is quietly costing us more than we realize? And what if the real issue isn’t about money at all?</p> Debt rarely feels like the problem—it feels like a solution we needed in the moment. A swipe here, a payment there, and slowly the pressure starts shaping our choices, our stress, and even our sense of freedom. What if the thing that feels normal is quietly costing us more than we realize? And what if the real issue isn’t about money at all?

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2031 11 c50177fa4597975575e3d94848a644a2 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting CTRL, ALT, DELETE Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>Most of us feel the pressure to get our finances under control. We try harder, plan better, and set new goals—yet the stress keeps showing up. What if the problem isn’t a lack of discipline, but the system we’re running on? What if a true reset requires interrupting what’s been driving our decisions all along?</p> <p>Most of us feel the pressure to get our finances under control. We try harder, plan better, and set new goals—yet the stress keeps showing up. What if the problem isn’t a lack of discipline, but the system we’re running on? What if a true reset requires interrupting what’s been driving our decisions all along?</p> Most of us feel the pressure to get our finances under control. We try harder, plan better, and set new goals—yet the stress keeps showing up. What if the problem isn’t a lack of discipline, but the system we’re running on? What if a true reset requires interrupting what’s been driving our decisions all along?

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2031 12 38fe31f5cd7d00c423af0eb55e58684c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Ready, Set, Reset Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>A new year often makes us want a fresh start. We reset our schedules, our habits, our goals—yet something still feels off. The stress remains. The pressure lingers. What if the reason life feels out of alignment has less to do with discipline and more to do with something deeper we rarely want to talk about? What if the thing underneath your stress is quietly shaping every part of your life—and it’s time to finally pay attention?</p> <p>A new year often makes us want a fresh start. We reset our schedules, our habits, our goals—yet something still feels off. The stress remains. The pressure lingers. What if the reason life feels out of alignment has less to do with discipline and more to do with something deeper we rarely want to talk about? What if the thing underneath your stress is quietly shaping every part of your life—and it’s time to finally pay attention?</p> A new year often makes us want a fresh start. We reset our schedules, our habits, our goals—yet something still feels off. The stress remains. The pressure lingers. What if the reason life feels out of alignment has less to do with discipline and more to do with something deeper we rarely want to talk about? What if the thing underneath your stress is quietly shaping every part of your life—and it’s time to finally pay attention?

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1962 13 c0ca5eed14d578ccef02d8a23843f39b no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Unto Us Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>We love the idea of Jesus as Savior—someone who forgives, comforts, and secures our eternity. But trusting Him as King? That’s where many of us hesitate. What if surrendering to Him isn’t about losing your life, but discovering the kind of King He actually is? Before you decide whether you want a King, you may need to rethink the One who came for you.</p> <p>We love the idea of Jesus as Savior—someone who forgives, comforts, and secures our eternity. But trusting Him as King? That’s where many of us hesitate. What if surrendering to Him isn’t about losing your life, but discovering the kind of King He actually is? Before you decide whether you want a King, you may need to rethink the One who came for you.</p> We love the idea of Jesus as Savior—someone who forgives, comforts, and secures our eternity. But trusting Him as King? That’s where many of us hesitate. What if surrendering to Him isn’t about losing your life, but discovering the kind of King He actually is? Before you decide whether you want a King, you may need to rethink the One who came for you.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2084 14 6be3cfcbd756f3911ea890d70ee01aef no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Christmas Eve 2025 Seth Bartal <p>How does a baby born to two ordinary teenagers in a forgotten town become the most celebrated figure in history? Two thousand years later, millions still gather to adore Him—not because of what happened in Bethlehem, but because of what He continues to do in our hearts. This Christmas, discover why the story of Jesus isn’t just history—it’s the hope that still changes lives today.</p> <p>How does a baby born to two ordinary teenagers in a forgotten town become the most celebrated figure in history? Two thousand years later, millions still gather to adore Him—not because of what happened in Bethlehem, but because of what He continues to do in our hearts. This Christmas, discover why the story of Jesus isn’t just history—it’s the hope that still changes lives today.</p> How does a baby born to two ordinary teenagers in a forgotten town become the most celebrated figure in history? Two thousand years later, millions still gather to adore Him—not because of what happened in Bethlehem, but because of what He continues to do in our hearts. This Christmas, discover why the story of Jesus isn’t just history—it’s the hope that still changes lives today.

]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1308 15 8d8a9b9b6916d3cb34d091060eec726c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Kingdoms in Conflict Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>Most of us grow up hearing that following Jesus is about getting to heaven someday. But what if that belief has caused us to miss the very thing Jesus came to bring right now? What if the real invitation of Christmas is far bigger—and far more disruptive—than we realized?</p> <p>Most of us grow up hearing that following Jesus is about getting to heaven someday. But what if that belief has caused us to miss the very thing Jesus came to bring right now? What if the real invitation of Christmas is far bigger—and far more disruptive—than we realized?</p> Most of us grow up hearing that following Jesus is about getting to heaven someday. But what if that belief has caused us to miss the very thing Jesus came to bring right now? What if the real invitation of Christmas is far bigger—and far more disruptive—than we realized?

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1904 16 decf6a846a6cda04dd745876238350bd no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Birth of a King Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>The first Christmas didn’t look anything like the ones we celebrate today. There were no lights, no carols, and no one even knew it was Christmas. In the chaos of a Roman census, a King was quietly born—a King who would upend the world order and redefine what power looks like. The question isn’t whether He’s King. The question is—have you let Him be yours?</p> <p>The first Christmas didn’t look anything like the ones we celebrate today. There were no lights, no carols, and no one even knew it was Christmas. In the chaos of a Roman census, a King was quietly born—a King who would upend the world order and redefine what power looks like. The question isn’t whether He’s King. The question is—have you let Him be yours?</p> The first Christmas didn’t look anything like the ones we celebrate today. There were no lights, no carols, and no one even knew it was Christmas. In the chaos of a Roman census, a King was quietly born—a King who would upend the world order and redefine what power looks like. The question isn’t whether He’s King. The question is—have you let Him be yours?

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1842 17 4a450a216e6ae02fb50be3a47abba6ea no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Who Stole The Gratitude? Seth Bartal <p>Gratitude sounds simple—until it isn’t. One moment we’re thankful for what we have, and the next we’re looking sideways at what someone else has. Comparison sneaks in and quietly steals our joy. What if the reason gratitude feels so fragile isn’t because we don’t have enough, but because we’ve forgotten who gave it all in the first place?</p> <p>Gratitude sounds simple—until it isn’t. One moment we’re thankful for what we have, and the next we’re looking sideways at what someone else has. Comparison sneaks in and quietly steals our joy. What if the reason gratitude feels so fragile isn’t because we don’t have enough, but because we’ve forgotten who gave it all in the first place?</p> Gratitude sounds simple—until it isn’t. One moment we’re thankful for what we have, and the next we’re looking sideways at what someone else has. Comparison sneaks in and quietly steals our joy. What if the reason gratitude feels so fragile isn’t because we don’t have enough, but because we’ve forgotten who gave it all in the first place?

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1923 18 b8d3fd3b9bb5308cd523e55e3dd71569 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Hitting The Wall Part 3 Scott Rosen <p>Following Jesus will inevitably bring us to a “wall”. The wall is a place where our humanity faces its deepest realities; unmet expectations, our past experiences, our dependencies or false assumptions. For some the wall becomes a stumbling block to growing in faith. For others it becomes the transition to an authentic life. What will you do when you hit the “wall”?</p> <p>Following Jesus will inevitably bring us to a “wall”. The wall is a place where our humanity faces its deepest realities; unmet expectations, our past experiences, our dependencies or false assumptions. For some the wall becomes a stumbling block to growing in faith. For others it becomes the transition to an authentic life. What will you do when you hit the “wall”?</p> Following Jesus will inevitably bring us to a “wall”. The wall is a place where our humanity faces its deepest realities; unmet expectations, our past experiences, our dependencies or false assumptions. For some the wall becomes a stumbling block to growing in faith. For others it becomes the transition to an authentic life. What will you do when you hit the “wall”?

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2049 19 942f72799bfc64f868ca02e58413c736 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Where Are You? Part 2 Scott Rosen <p>All of us are somewhere on a faith journey. Recognizing where you are in your faith story helps bring clarity to the next step you need to take and with whom you need to take it. In this message we are invited to take inventory of where we are in our stage of faith and challenged to move to the next step.</p> <p>All of us are somewhere on a faith journey. Recognizing where you are in your faith story helps bring clarity to the next step you need to take and with whom you need to take it. In this message we are invited to take inventory of where we are in our stage of faith and challenged to move to the next step.</p> All of us are somewhere on a faith journey. Recognizing where you are in your faith story helps bring clarity to the next step you need to take and with whom you need to take it. In this message we are invited to take inventory of where we are in our stage of faith and challenged to move to the next step.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1944 20 d1779b80014475fd79f8626f03c42d55 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Intersecting Stories Part 1 Scott Rosen <p>Everyone loves a good story. From introduction to final sentence, every good story is filled with moments of discovery, learning, shifting, distress and victory...or even defeat. Your life is a story being written. What's your story like right now? What do you hope it will be? One thing is for certain, the place where we end up with be determined by the choices we make and the people with whom we share our story. In this message we will explore Jesus' invitation to take the lead of our story and change the outcome.  </p> <p>Everyone loves a good story. From introduction to final sentence, every good story is filled with moments of discovery, learning, shifting, distress and victory...or even defeat. Your life is a story being written. What's your story like right now? What do you hope it will be? One thing is for certain, the place where we end up with be determined by the choices we make and the people with whom we share our story. In this message we will explore Jesus' invitation to take the lead of our story and change the outcome.  </p> Everyone loves a good story. From introduction to final sentence, every good story is filled with moments of discovery, learning, shifting, distress and victory...or even defeat. Your life is a story being written. What's your story like right now? What do you hope it will be? One thing is for certain, the place where we end up with be determined by the choices we make and the people with whom we share our story. In this message we will explore Jesus' invitation to take the lead of our story and change the outcome.  

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1927 21 d79bc66fa5d7bbc3643e7ed70e4f207b no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Deliver Us From Evil Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>It’s easy to point at the world and name what’s evil. But what if the real danger isn’t just the evil “out there,” but the evil that lives within us? In a culture quick to blame and slow to forgive, Jesus calls us to something radical—His Kingdom breaking into the world through forgiveness, grace, and love. What if overcoming evil starts not with fighting harder, but with surrendering deeper?</p> <p>It’s easy to point at the world and name what’s evil. But what if the real danger isn’t just the evil “out there,” but the evil that lives within us? In a culture quick to blame and slow to forgive, Jesus calls us to something radical—His Kingdom breaking into the world through forgiveness, grace, and love. What if overcoming evil starts not with fighting harder, but with surrendering deeper?</p> It’s easy to point at the world and name what’s evil. But what if the real danger isn’t just the evil “out there,” but the evil that lives within us? In a culture quick to blame and slow to forgive, Jesus calls us to something radical—His Kingdom breaking into the world through forgiveness, grace, and love. What if overcoming evil starts not with fighting harder, but with surrendering deeper?

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2118 22 d11c43d2988647d28532ff434561717a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting When Enough is Enough Part 3 John Vadeboncoeur <p>There’s something inside each of us that wonders and worries about what the future will hold. Some of our concerns about tomorrow are so personal that we don’t even like to talk about them with anyone—not even God. But even in the midst of our “what ifs” and “who knows,” God has a plan and wants to speak into the scary stories we tell ourselves, especially the ones that keep us up at night.</p> <p>There’s something inside each of us that wonders and worries about what the future will hold. Some of our concerns about tomorrow are so personal that we don’t even like to talk about them with anyone—not even God. But even in the midst of our “what ifs” and “who knows,” God has a plan and wants to speak into the scary stories we tell ourselves, especially the ones that keep us up at night.</p> There’s something inside each of us that wonders and worries about what the future will hold. Some of our concerns about tomorrow are so personal that we don’t even like to talk about them with anyone—not even God. But even in the midst of our “what ifs” and “who knows,” God has a plan and wants to speak into the scary stories we tell ourselves, especially the ones that keep us up at night.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1914 23 b33fba8aaff303a0d6f15cc548baf3cb no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Monsters Under The Bed Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>Fear has a way of growing up with us. As kids, it lived in the shadows under our beds—but as adults, it lives in the shadows of our minds. We tell ourselves stories about what mighthappen, and before long, anxiety takes control. What if peace isn’t found in having control at all—but in trusting the One who already has it?</p> <p>Fear has a way of growing up with us. As kids, it lived in the shadows under our beds—but as adults, it lives in the shadows of our minds. We tell ourselves stories about what mighthappen, and before long, anxiety takes control. What if peace isn’t found in having control at all—but in trusting the One who already has it?</p> Fear has a way of growing up with us. As kids, it lived in the shadows under our beds—but as adults, it lives in the shadows of our minds. We tell ourselves stories about what mighthappen, and before long, anxiety takes control. What if peace isn’t found in having control at all—but in trusting the One who already has it?

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1953 24 8d6f5ab0ad33f67c84e70f0ce66b014a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Skeletons in The Closet Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>We’ve all got skeletons in our closets—moments we regret, choices we wish we could undo, and memories that keep creeping back like a jump scare we didn’t see coming. Left unchecked, those regrets can become the scary stories we tell ourselves: “I’ll never move on… I’ll never be free… I’ll always be defined by my past.” But what if Jesus wants to rewrite your story into something brand new?</p> <p>We’ve all got skeletons in our closets—moments we regret, choices we wish we could undo, and memories that keep creeping back like a jump scare we didn’t see coming. Left unchecked, those regrets can become the scary stories we tell ourselves: “I’ll never move on… I’ll never be free… I’ll always be defined by my past.” But what if Jesus wants to rewrite your story into something brand new?</p> We’ve all got skeletons in our closets—moments we regret, choices we wish we could undo, and memories that keep creeping back like a jump scare we didn’t see coming. Left unchecked, those regrets can become the scary stories we tell ourselves: “I’ll never move on… I’ll never be free… I’ll always be defined by my past.” But what if Jesus wants to rewrite your story into something brand new?

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1842 25 56d1e02fb9877c3cd32b8ef563822c3e no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting I Want to Believe But...I Doubt God is Good Part 2 Scott Rosen <p>There are times when life leaves us secretly wondering, ‘Where is God?’ or ‘Is God fair?’ or even ‘Is God good?’ These questions come to us all and can keep us—or those we care about—at arm’s length from engaging with Jesus. In this message, we will take an honest look at what the Bible teaches about God, His goodness, and how to face difficulties in our lives.</p><p><br></p><p>Themes: Doubt, Faith, Fairness, Goodness</p><p><br></p> <p>There are times when life leaves us secretly wondering, ‘Where is God?’ or ‘Is God fair?’ or even ‘Is God good?’ These questions come to us all and can keep us—or those we care about—at arm’s length from engaging with Jesus. In this message, we will take an honest look at what the Bible teaches about God, His goodness, and how to face difficulties in our lives.</p><p><br></p><p>Themes: Doubt, Faith, Fairness, Goodness</p><p><br></p> There are times when life leaves us secretly wondering, ‘Where is God?’ or ‘Is God fair?’ or even ‘Is God good?’ These questions come to us all and can keep us—or those we care about—at arm’s length from engaging with Jesus. In this message, we will take an honest look at what the Bible teaches about God, His goodness, and how to face difficulties in our lives.


Themes: Doubt, Faith, Fairness, Goodness


]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1889 26 bc0717251e8cbfc3f2715d362f32f4e1 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Part of the Resistance Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>It’s easy to start strong when the vision is fresh and the excitement is high. But what happens when the opposition gets loud, the obstacles feel overwhelming, and distractions pull at your attention? In those moments, the temptation is to quit. What if the real difference between a forgotten story and an “Only God” story is the courage to persevere when it would be easier to walk away?</p> <p>It’s easy to start strong when the vision is fresh and the excitement is high. But what happens when the opposition gets loud, the obstacles feel overwhelming, and distractions pull at your attention? In those moments, the temptation is to quit. What if the real difference between a forgotten story and an “Only God” story is the courage to persevere when it would be easier to walk away?</p> It’s easy to start strong when the vision is fresh and the excitement is high. But what happens when the opposition gets loud, the obstacles feel overwhelming, and distractions pull at your attention? In those moments, the temptation is to quit. What if the real difference between a forgotten story and an “Only God” story is the courage to persevere when it would be easier to walk away?

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1800 27 7380531dd2fa6b9815136c184d3dfb27 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting It Takes a Village Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>Some problems feel so overwhelming that it’s tempting to just walk away. The needs are too big, the mess is too great, and the little we can offer feels like it won’t matter. But what if that’s exactly where God invites us to step in? What if your willingness to play a part is the difference between despair and hope, between brokenness and rebuilding, between giving up and seeing what only God can do?</p> <p>Some problems feel so overwhelming that it’s tempting to just walk away. The needs are too big, the mess is too great, and the little we can offer feels like it won’t matter. But what if that’s exactly where God invites us to step in? What if your willingness to play a part is the difference between despair and hope, between brokenness and rebuilding, between giving up and seeing what only God can do?</p> Some problems feel so overwhelming that it’s tempting to just walk away. The needs are too big, the mess is too great, and the little we can offer feels like it won’t matter. But what if that’s exactly where God invites us to step in? What if your willingness to play a part is the difference between despair and hope, between brokenness and rebuilding, between giving up and seeing what only God can do?

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1982 28 6bba8ba61984733f0f64db5f28c8e3f6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Epic Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>Every great story has a turning point—the moment when everything changes. The same is true in our lives. We face moments when it would be easier to retreat to safety, yet God is inviting us to step forward in faith. What if the very tension you’re feeling is the place where God wants to transform your life and show you what only He can do?</p> <p>Every great story has a turning point—the moment when everything changes. The same is true in our lives. We face moments when it would be easier to retreat to safety, yet God is inviting us to step forward in faith. What if the very tension you’re feeling is the place where God wants to transform your life and show you what only He can do?</p> Every great story has a turning point—the moment when everything changes. The same is true in our lives. We face moments when it would be easier to retreat to safety, yet God is inviting us to step forward in faith. What if the very tension you’re feeling is the place where God wants to transform your life and show you what only He can do?

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1873 29 1a2b73f5792cef3582ac89cea15138b5 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Just Another Day Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>Some days start out ordinary and end up changing everything. A phone call, a diagnosis, an opportunity—or even a heartbreak—can shift the entire direction of your life. The question is: when those moments come, whose kingdom are you really building? What if God is inviting you into a story so much bigger than yourself—one that can only be explained by Him?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>Some days start out ordinary and end up changing everything. A phone call, a diagnosis, an opportunity—or even a heartbreak—can shift the entire direction of your life. The question is: when those moments come, whose kingdom are you really building? What if God is inviting you into a story so much bigger than yourself—one that can only be explained by Him?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> Some days start out ordinary and end up changing everything. A phone call, a diagnosis, an opportunity—or even a heartbreak—can shift the entire direction of your life. The question is: when those moments come, whose kingdom are you really building? What if God is inviting you into a story so much bigger than yourself—one that can only be explained by Him?



]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2119 30 b68ca082f8d5385679249cb0944b2e85 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting I am the Good Shepherd Scott Rosen <p>Life has a way of pulling us off course. The magnetic pull of our world is strong. When life gets this way...and it does for all of us, knowing there is a guide, a good shepherd to bring us back fully to the life we were created to live. </p> <p>Life has a way of pulling us off course. The magnetic pull of our world is strong. When life gets this way...and it does for all of us, knowing there is a guide, a good shepherd to bring us back fully to the life we were created to live. </p> Life has a way of pulling us off course. The magnetic pull of our world is strong. When life gets this way...and it does for all of us, knowing there is a guide, a good shepherd to bring us back fully to the life we were created to live. 

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1979 31 12dcb8f23e6d1a90387dceac205ff3b2 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting A Lens Bigger Than Me Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>It’s possible to follow God closely and still miss what He’s doing right in front of you. Sometimes the hardest part of following Him is letting go of what we think we know so we can embrace what He’s actually doing. What if God’s purpose is far bigger than your perspective—and He’s inviting you to see what you’ve been missing?</p> <p>It’s possible to follow God closely and still miss what He’s doing right in front of you. Sometimes the hardest part of following Him is letting go of what we think we know so we can embrace what He’s actually doing. What if God’s purpose is far bigger than your perspective—and He’s inviting you to see what you’ve been missing?</p> It’s possible to follow God closely and still miss what He’s doing right in front of you. Sometimes the hardest part of following Him is letting go of what we think we know so we can embrace what He’s actually doing. What if God’s purpose is far bigger than your perspective—and He’s inviting you to see what you’ve been missing?

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1942 32 9c643112abc0b99d4d3c3af94de82956 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Even If Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>Sometimes the easiest path seems like the best one—until it leads us somewhere we never meant to go. In a world full of choices and competing pressures, how do we stay centered on what truly matters? What if the decisions that feel small right now are actually shaping the view of your life?</p> <p>Sometimes the easiest path seems like the best one—until it leads us somewhere we never meant to go. In a world full of choices and competing pressures, how do we stay centered on what truly matters? What if the decisions that feel small right now are actually shaping the view of your life?</p> Sometimes the easiest path seems like the best one—until it leads us somewhere we never meant to go. In a world full of choices and competing pressures, how do we stay centered on what truly matters? What if the decisions that feel small right now are actually shaping the view of your life?

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2056 33 dff65519c8282abc7b37df2dd64a669f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Unfocused Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>Life pulls us in a thousand different directions—each one demanding to be the most important. But when everything is a priority, nothing truly is. What if the clarity and purpose we’re craving begin with choosing just one thing to come first?</p><p><br></p><p>Themes: focus, priorities, distraction, purpose, clarity</p><p><br></p> <p>Life pulls us in a thousand different directions—each one demanding to be the most important. But when everything is a priority, nothing truly is. What if the clarity and purpose we’re craving begin with choosing just one thing to come first?</p><p><br></p><p>Themes: focus, priorities, distraction, purpose, clarity</p><p><br></p> Life pulls us in a thousand different directions—each one demanding to be the most important. But when everything is a priority, nothing truly is. What if the clarity and purpose we’re craving begin with choosing just one thing to come first?


Themes: focus, priorities, distraction, purpose, clarity


]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2116 34 9f30a2fd2ffb71ee8159698a41082ec5 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Not What I Pictured Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>Sometimes life feels like it’s stuck—like the view in front of us won’t change, no matter how hard we try. We carry expectations of how God should work, and when He doesn’t meet them, we assume He’s absent. But what if the problem isn’t God’s activity—it’s our perspective?</p> <p>Sometimes life feels like it’s stuck—like the view in front of us won’t change, no matter how hard we try. We carry expectations of how God should work, and when He doesn’t meet them, we assume He’s absent. But what if the problem isn’t God’s activity—it’s our perspective?</p> Sometimes life feels like it’s stuck—like the view in front of us won’t change, no matter how hard we try. We carry expectations of how God should work, and when He doesn’t meet them, we assume He’s absent. But what if the problem isn’t God’s activity—it’s our perspective?

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2259 35 46f91ed8ea2724b21518ae05a35202db no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Hidden Treasure Part 9 Seth Bartal <p>Ever found something so good you didn’t want to share it? It’s easy to fall into the trap of comfort and convenience—especially when it comes to our faith. But what if the very thing we’re keeping to ourselves is the thing someone else is starving for?</p> <p>Ever found something so good you didn’t want to share it? It’s easy to fall into the trap of comfort and convenience—especially when it comes to our faith. But what if the very thing we’re keeping to ourselves is the thing someone else is starving for?</p> Ever found something so good you didn’t want to share it? It’s easy to fall into the trap of comfort and convenience—especially when it comes to our faith. But what if the very thing we’re keeping to ourselves is the thing someone else is starving for?

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2046 36 6798e4493d4c679f73d036c7f61cf03c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Never Really Alone Part 8 Scott Rosen <p>Life is full of battles that can intimidate and isolate. But here’s the good news…when you think you’re alone, you’re never really alone. There is more happening than you can see. As we face battles, God is not absent nor uninterested. In this message we will discover a peek into the unseen and supernatural that leads us to pray and live differently.</p> <p>Life is full of battles that can intimidate and isolate. But here’s the good news…when you think you’re alone, you’re never really alone. There is more happening than you can see. As we face battles, God is not absent nor uninterested. In this message we will discover a peek into the unseen and supernatural that leads us to pray and live differently.</p> Life is full of battles that can intimidate and isolate. But here’s the good news…when you think you’re alone, you’re never really alone. There is more happening than you can see. As we face battles, God is not absent nor uninterested. In this message we will discover a peek into the unseen and supernatural that leads us to pray and live differently.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1871 37 a6da52403d432e9e731b39abdf967f35 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Getting What They (I) Deserve Part 7 John Vadeboncoeur <p>"They had that coming." "Looks like they got what they deserved". How many times have we said (or at least thought) phrases like that in our lives? There is something inside all of us that wants to see justice and consequences, well at least when it comes to everyone but ourselves. This week we take a look at probably one of the best known stories from the OT as we also discuss our less than graceful approach to world events and those around us.</p> <p>"They had that coming." "Looks like they got what they deserved". How many times have we said (or at least thought) phrases like that in our lives? There is something inside all of us that wants to see justice and consequences, well at least when it comes to everyone but ourselves. This week we take a look at probably one of the best known stories from the OT as we also discuss our less than graceful approach to world events and those around us.</p> "They had that coming." "Looks like they got what they deserved". How many times have we said (or at least thought) phrases like that in our lives? There is something inside all of us that wants to see justice and consequences, well at least when it comes to everyone but ourselves. This week we take a look at probably one of the best known stories from the OT as we also discuss our less than graceful approach to world events and those around us.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2042 38 2fc93094e0b4510020c3a60d461a8cac no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Two Bad Hombres, One Good God Part 6 Seth Bartal <p>When life feels out of control, it’s easy to question if God is even paying attention. But what if He’s working through the very people and circumstances we’d never expect—writing a bigger story we just can’t see yet?</p> <p>When life feels out of control, it’s easy to question if God is even paying attention. But what if He’s working through the very people and circumstances we’d never expect—writing a bigger story we just can’t see yet?</p> When life feels out of control, it’s easy to question if God is even paying attention. But what if He’s working through the very people and circumstances we’d never expect—writing a bigger story we just can’t see yet?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1912 39 3d0a07d38a934ff1eed8671de69afc13 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting One Decision Away Part 5 Seth Bartal <p>We spend a lot of time thinking about what we want to do in life—but far less time considering who we’re becoming. The truth is, we write the story of our lives one decision at a time. So what if the decisions you're making right now are shaping more than your future… they're shaping your character?</p> <p>We spend a lot of time thinking about what we want to do in life—but far less time considering who we’re becoming. The truth is, we write the story of our lives one decision at a time. So what if the decisions you're making right now are shaping more than your future… they're shaping your character?</p> We spend a lot of time thinking about what we want to do in life—but far less time considering who we’re becoming. The truth is, we write the story of our lives one decision at a time. So what if the decisions you're making right now are shaping more than your future… they're shaping your character?

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2213 40 f6e2035cf87d36a46d655c47ab38e0a5 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Elisha – Crazy Faith Part 4 Scott Rosen <p>God doesn’t always look like He’s going to do much with our lives. But at some point, in the middle of the mundane, God will ask ordinary people to change course to do something different, something that gives more purpose and meaning. What would you do if it was YOU God asked? Would your faith be so crazy so as to say, “Yes”?</p> <p>God doesn’t always look like He’s going to do much with our lives. But at some point, in the middle of the mundane, God will ask ordinary people to change course to do something different, something that gives more purpose and meaning. What would you do if it was YOU God asked? Would your faith be so crazy so as to say, “Yes”?</p> God doesn’t always look like He’s going to do much with our lives. But at some point, in the middle of the mundane, God will ask ordinary people to change course to do something different, something that gives more purpose and meaning. What would you do if it was YOU God asked? Would your faith be so crazy so as to say, “Yes”?

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1898 41 bdb19d080796ec77a4198c61752858c0 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting In The Blanks Part 3 John Vadeboncoeur <p>Doesn't it drive us crazy when life doesn’t go our way, even though we haven’t done anything to deserve the situation we’re in? It’s in the toughest times that we have the opportunity to decide what our response will be defined by: frustration and anger, or faithfulness that God is with us even in the hardest circumstances. In the story of Joseph’s life, we see a powerful example of someone who didn’t let adversity define his response.</p> <p>Doesn't it drive us crazy when life doesn’t go our way, even though we haven’t done anything to deserve the situation we’re in? It’s in the toughest times that we have the opportunity to decide what our response will be defined by: frustration and anger, or faithfulness that God is with us even in the hardest circumstances. In the story of Joseph’s life, we see a powerful example of someone who didn’t let adversity define his response.</p> Doesn't it drive us crazy when life doesn’t go our way, even though we haven’t done anything to deserve the situation we’re in? It’s in the toughest times that we have the opportunity to decide what our response will be defined by: frustration and anger, or faithfulness that God is with us even in the hardest circumstances. In the story of Joseph’s life, we see a powerful example of someone who didn’t let adversity define his response.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1952 42 d3e06f6663f8dc72dcc139daa3c44504 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Hearing God's Voice Part 2 Scott Rosen <p> At some point in life, everyone has a need to identify God’s voice in their lives. When times of stress, uncertainty or confusion happen, we can wonder where God is and what He wants. In this story from the Bible, we will learn about hearing God in these moments from a time in the life of the prophet Elijah.</p> <p> At some point in life, everyone has a need to identify God’s voice in their lives. When times of stress, uncertainty or confusion happen, we can wonder where God is and what He wants. In this story from the Bible, we will learn about hearing God in these moments from a time in the life of the prophet Elijah.</p>  At some point in life, everyone has a need to identify God’s voice in their lives. When times of stress, uncertainty or confusion happen, we can wonder where God is and what He wants. In this story from the Bible, we will learn about hearing God in these moments from a time in the life of the prophet Elijah.

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2208 43 aac2d5626464b98f163b6e7cf2b64fb9 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Story Begins Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>We all have things in our lives we wish we could undo—mistakes we’ve made, choices we regret, moments we’d take back if we could. But what if the goal isn’t to undo the past, but to move forward from it? Reconnecting with the beginning of God’s story may be the key to understanding how to live with what’s been broken.</p><p>Genesis 1:1, 31a; Genesis 3:1-5, 7-9, 21; Romans 5:8; Romans 6:21-23</p> <p>We all have things in our lives we wish we could undo—mistakes we’ve made, choices we regret, moments we’d take back if we could. But what if the goal isn’t to undo the past, but to move forward from it? Reconnecting with the beginning of God’s story may be the key to understanding how to live with what’s been broken.</p><p>Genesis 1:1, 31a; Genesis 3:1-5, 7-9, 21; Romans 5:8; Romans 6:21-23</p> We all have things in our lives we wish we could undo—mistakes we’ve made, choices we regret, moments we’d take back if we could. But what if the goal isn’t to undo the past, but to move forward from it? Reconnecting with the beginning of God’s story may be the key to understanding how to live with what’s been broken.

Genesis 1:1, 31a; Genesis 3:1-5, 7-9, 21; Romans 5:8; Romans 6:21-23

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2110 44 4db4e685f915c5873e804b249865adf5 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Praying Ahead Seth Bartal <p>Sometimes the biggest dangers in life are the ones we never see coming. Blindspots can trip us up—even when we think we know what’s next. It’s why smart people still make dumb mistakes. So how do we avoid the avoidable? Maybe the first step is asking for help from the One who sees it all. </p> <p>Sometimes the biggest dangers in life are the ones we never see coming. Blindspots can trip us up—even when we think we know what’s next. It’s why smart people still make dumb mistakes. So how do we avoid the avoidable? Maybe the first step is asking for help from the One who sees it all. </p> Sometimes the biggest dangers in life are the ones we never see coming. Blindspots can trip us up—even when we think we know what’s next. It’s why smart people still make dumb mistakes. So how do we avoid the avoidable? Maybe the first step is asking for help from the One who sees it all.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2009 45 d48875d72647b61fe51a4e749ff93f86 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting I Got This Seth Bartal <p>You might know what’s coming next—but if you’ve never been there before, are you really prepared? Whether it’s a new stage of life or an unfamiliar challenge, the unknown can leave us unsure of our next steps. What if the key to moving forward is learning from those who’ve already been there?</p> <p>You might know what’s coming next—but if you’ve never been there before, are you really prepared? Whether it’s a new stage of life or an unfamiliar challenge, the unknown can leave us unsure of our next steps. What if the key to moving forward is learning from those who’ve already been there?</p> You might know what’s coming next—but if you’ve never been there before, are you really prepared? Whether it’s a new stage of life or an unfamiliar challenge, the unknown can leave us unsure of our next steps. What if the key to moving forward is learning from those who’ve already been there?

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1950 46 5a4f705caedd860ded0769c8a5ac8a7f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Anchor Jessica Seelye <p>Life is all about moving from here to there. It’s all about motion. Progress. Change. Seasons. Starting school. Ending school. Starting a new relationship or getting out of a relationship (marriage or divorce). Having kids. Empty nesting. Finding a new job. Losing a job. All of those transitions have the potential to knock us off balance. So what do we hold onto as we transition from season to the next? We need an anchor that we can hold onto, but that can also hold onto us. </p> <p>Life is all about moving from here to there. It’s all about motion. Progress. Change. Seasons. Starting school. Ending school. Starting a new relationship or getting out of a relationship (marriage or divorce). Having kids. Empty nesting. Finding a new job. Losing a job. All of those transitions have the potential to knock us off balance. So what do we hold onto as we transition from season to the next? We need an anchor that we can hold onto, but that can also hold onto us. </p> Life is all about moving from here to there. It’s all about motion. Progress. Change. Seasons. Starting school. Ending school. Starting a new relationship or getting out of a relationship (marriage or divorce). Having kids. Empty nesting. Finding a new job. Losing a job. All of those transitions have the potential to knock us off balance. So what do we hold onto as we transition from season to the next? We need an anchor that we can hold onto, but that can also hold onto us. 

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1685 47 5085c976b78c88070c49cca7a42f0a79 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Everywhere I Go Seth Bartal <p>Just because you know what’s coming doesn’t mean you’re ready for it. A new season, a big opportunity, or an unexpected challenge might be just around the corner. But how do you prepare for what’s next when life keeps moving? Maybe the best preparation starts long before the moment arrives.</p> <p>Just because you know what’s coming doesn’t mean you’re ready for it. A new season, a big opportunity, or an unexpected challenge might be just around the corner. But how do you prepare for what’s next when life keeps moving? Maybe the best preparation starts long before the moment arrives.</p> Just because you know what’s coming doesn’t mean you’re ready for it. A new season, a big opportunity, or an unexpected challenge might be just around the corner. But how do you prepare for what’s next when life keeps moving? Maybe the best preparation starts long before the moment arrives.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1979 48 d85d83bd150fdab57639f11b90096d4f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Friendly Challenge John Vadeboncoeur <p>Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to surround ourselves with other people that always share the same opinions and worldview? We live in a world and culture that prefers to cancel out other people and opinions that are challenging or conflicting to our own. Ironically, nothing promotes more personal growth in our lives than challenging contradiction. Join us as we look at the benefits of having people with different worldviews around us and how we should respond to those around us that challenge us the most.</p> <p>Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to surround ourselves with other people that always share the same opinions and worldview? We live in a world and culture that prefers to cancel out other people and opinions that are challenging or conflicting to our own. Ironically, nothing promotes more personal growth in our lives than challenging contradiction. Join us as we look at the benefits of having people with different worldviews around us and how we should respond to those around us that challenge us the most.</p> Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to surround ourselves with other people that always share the same opinions and worldview? We live in a world and culture that prefers to cancel out other people and opinions that are challenging or conflicting to our own. Ironically, nothing promotes more personal growth in our lives than challenging contradiction. Join us as we look at the benefits of having people with different worldviews around us and how we should respond to those around us that challenge us the most.

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1935 49 d6aed709485f1d689f3e1ca546f4fe72 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Who is Jesus? Seth Bartal <p>Plenty of teachers have made bold claims—but only one backed them up by rising from the dead. The Resurrection isn’t just part of Jesus’ story—it is the story. It’s what turned whispers into a worldwide movement. What if the event that changed everything in the first century could still change everything for you today?</p> <p>Plenty of teachers have made bold claims—but only one backed them up by rising from the dead. The Resurrection isn’t just part of Jesus’ story—it is the story. It’s what turned whispers into a worldwide movement. What if the event that changed everything in the first century could still change everything for you today?</p> Plenty of teachers have made bold claims—but only one backed them up by rising from the dead. The Resurrection isn’t just part of Jesus’ story—it is the story. It’s what turned whispers into a worldwide movement. What if the event that changed everything in the first century could still change everything for you today?

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1922 50 a60cc71c662362241c34853e1c028588 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Part 6 - Good and Evil Seth Bartal <p>If God is good, why does He allow so much evil? It’s one of the most honest, difficult questions we ask—especially when we experience personal pain. But what if God’s response to evil is far different than we imagined? And what if the answer has everything to do with Jesus?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>If God is good, why does He allow so much evil? It’s one of the most honest, difficult questions we ask—especially when we experience personal pain. But what if God’s response to evil is far different than we imagined? And what if the answer has everything to do with Jesus?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> If God is good, why does He allow so much evil? It’s one of the most honest, difficult questions we ask—especially when we experience personal pain. But what if God’s response to evil is far different than we imagined? And what if the answer has everything to do with Jesus?



]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2187 51 d1258b2c0475a0dfd0b9b9593d46eef7 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Part 5 - I Once Was Blind Seth Bartal <p>What if the reason you haven’t found what you’re looking for is because you’ve refused to look? Sometimes it’s not a lack of evidence that holds us back, but a refusal to see what’s right in front of us. When it comes to faith, believing often begins when we admit we don’t have to see everything to believe something.</p> <p>What if the reason you haven’t found what you’re looking for is because you’ve refused to look? Sometimes it’s not a lack of evidence that holds us back, but a refusal to see what’s right in front of us. When it comes to faith, believing often begins when we admit we don’t have to see everything to believe something.</p> What if the reason you haven’t found what you’re looking for is because you’ve refused to look? Sometimes it’s not a lack of evidence that holds us back, but a refusal to see what’s right in front of us. When it comes to faith, believing often begins when we admit we don’t have to see everything to believe something.

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1985 52 4f827cfa482a9af221e6cee6249137df no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Part 4 - Gimme, Gimme, Gimme Seth Bartal <p>Do you follow Jesus for who He is—or just for what He can give you? Too often, we treat Him like a means to an end, only sticking around when He delivers what we want. But Jesus wasn’t offering quick fixes; He was inviting people into real, lasting life. Is it possible you're missing the significance of His invitation?</p> <p>Do you follow Jesus for who He is—or just for what He can give you? Too often, we treat Him like a means to an end, only sticking around when He delivers what we want. But Jesus wasn’t offering quick fixes; He was inviting people into real, lasting life. Is it possible you're missing the significance of His invitation?</p> Do you follow Jesus for who He is—or just for what He can give you? Too often, we treat Him like a means to an end, only sticking around when He delivers what we want. But Jesus wasn’t offering quick fixes; He was inviting people into real, lasting life. Is it possible you're missing the significance of His invitation?

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1975 53 01d01c57ef22f123596cd4dae8bd8d2d no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Part 3 - Useless Seth Bartal <p>What happens when religion gets in the way of loving people? Jesus healed a man who had suffered for years, but instead of celebrating, the religious leaders were outraged. Too often, we elevate rules over relationships and miss what matters most. What if faith was never meant to be an excuse to ignore the person right in front of us?</p> <p>What happens when religion gets in the way of loving people? Jesus healed a man who had suffered for years, but instead of celebrating, the religious leaders were outraged. Too often, we elevate rules over relationships and miss what matters most. What if faith was never meant to be an excuse to ignore the person right in front of us?</p> What happens when religion gets in the way of loving people? Jesus healed a man who had suffered for years, but instead of celebrating, the religious leaders were outraged. Too often, we elevate rules over relationships and miss what matters most. What if faith was never meant to be an excuse to ignore the person right in front of us?

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2011 54 e77835f6e72ce6088040c3f22859bf26 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Part 2 - Living As If Seth Bartal <p>We like proof. We want to see before we believe. But what if the kind of faith Jesus calls us to requires something more? In this message, we explore how one man was asked to take Jesus at His word—just like we are today. Could trusting before seeing be the key to real, life-changing faith?</p><p><br></p> <p>We like proof. We want to see before we believe. But what if the kind of faith Jesus calls us to requires something more? In this message, we explore how one man was asked to take Jesus at His word—just like we are today. Could trusting before seeing be the key to real, life-changing faith?</p><p><br></p> We like proof. We want to see before we believe. But what if the kind of faith Jesus calls us to requires something more? In this message, we explore how one man was asked to take Jesus at His word—just like we are today. Could trusting before seeing be the key to real, life-changing faith?


]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2069 55 bbd68569746c2b088751faeb7557de8a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Part 1 - Mama Says Seth Bartal <p>What if faith isn’t a leap in the dark but a response to evidence? In the Gospel of John, eyewitnesses recognize that Jesus’ signs point to something far greater. In this message, we’ll explore how turning water into wine isn’t just a miracle—it symbolized the far better work God was doing through Jesus.</p> <p>What if faith isn’t a leap in the dark but a response to evidence? In the Gospel of John, eyewitnesses recognize that Jesus’ signs point to something far greater. In this message, we’ll explore how turning water into wine isn’t just a miracle—it symbolized the far better work God was doing through Jesus.</p> What if faith isn’t a leap in the dark but a response to evidence? In the Gospel of John, eyewitnesses recognize that Jesus’ signs point to something far greater. In this message, we’ll explore how turning water into wine isn’t just a miracle—it symbolized the far better work God was doing through Jesus.

]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1833 56 df100d7ccb0d71711f5585889d4d3db6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Freedom in Suffering Daniel Sachs, Rachel Sachs <p>Suffering is inevitable. Our response to suffering matters — we can choose to respond poorly or we can choose to respond well. Lets explore together how God empowers us to respond in freedom and with joy.</p> <p>Suffering is inevitable. Our response to suffering matters — we can choose to respond poorly or we can choose to respond well. Lets explore together how God empowers us to respond in freedom and with joy.</p> Suffering is inevitable. Our response to suffering matters — we can choose to respond poorly or we can choose to respond well. Lets explore together how God empowers us to respond in freedom and with joy.

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2067 57 8a346822ab5d264ad51b20239d960d26 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Not Alone Part 2 John Vadeboncoeur <p>Since our childhood, we are taught that maturity is when we move from being dependent to being independent. But societal trends have shifted our notion of independence to an unhealthy and selfish way of living. What if there was a healthier version of the tension between being dependent and independent? Spoiler alert: there is and it is a healthier way for us to live life that involves not only leaning on others but learning to let others lean on us as well.</p><p><br></p> <p>Since our childhood, we are taught that maturity is when we move from being dependent to being independent. But societal trends have shifted our notion of independence to an unhealthy and selfish way of living. What if there was a healthier version of the tension between being dependent and independent? Spoiler alert: there is and it is a healthier way for us to live life that involves not only leaning on others but learning to let others lean on us as well.</p><p><br></p> Since our childhood, we are taught that maturity is when we move from being dependent to being independent. But societal trends have shifted our notion of independence to an unhealthy and selfish way of living. What if there was a healthier version of the tension between being dependent and independent? Spoiler alert: there is and it is a healthier way for us to live life that involves not only leaning on others but learning to let others lean on us as well.


]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1564 58 c2d1b2e3227b1c17a4f51e970b2f4e3b no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Image is Everything Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>Why is it that, in a world more connected than ever, so many of us feel isolated and alone? Isolation isn’t just hard—it’s harmful, affecting us mentally, physically, and even societally. In this message, we’ll uncover the profound impact of isolation and begin to explore the key to living a flourishing life. </p> <p>Why is it that, in a world more connected than ever, so many of us feel isolated and alone? Isolation isn’t just hard—it’s harmful, affecting us mentally, physically, and even societally. In this message, we’ll uncover the profound impact of isolation and begin to explore the key to living a flourishing life. </p> Why is it that, in a world more connected than ever, so many of us feel isolated and alone? Isolation isn’t just hard—it’s harmful, affecting us mentally, physically, and even societally. In this message, we’ll uncover the profound impact of isolation and begin to explore the key to living a flourishing life.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1975 59 db598c19c5801445d8e48ebcfb3035a3 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Core Strength Part Five Seth Bartal <p>Just like your physical core is vital to overall fitness, there’s a spiritual core that shapes your faith—and it’s closely tied to your relationship with money. When your finances are aligned with God’s principles, it strengthens your connection with Him and leads to massive gains in your faith life.</p> <p>Just like your physical core is vital to overall fitness, there’s a spiritual core that shapes your faith—and it’s closely tied to your relationship with money. When your finances are aligned with God’s principles, it strengthens your connection with Him and leads to massive gains in your faith life.</p> Just like your physical core is vital to overall fitness, there’s a spiritual core that shapes your faith—and it’s closely tied to your relationship with money. When your finances are aligned with God’s principles, it strengthens your connection with Him and leads to massive gains in your faith life.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2144 60 1a636d5e98caeda8670ec78758e9a805 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Full Body Workout Part Four Seth Bartal <p>What is God’s plan for the world? It might not look the way we expect. In a culture that celebrates self-importance, the paradox of God’s design is this: in making ourselves nobody, we discover our true purpose. Could it be that serving others is the key to the world God envisions?</p> <p>What is God’s plan for the world? It might not look the way we expect. In a culture that celebrates self-importance, the paradox of God’s design is this: in making ourselves nobody, we discover our true purpose. Could it be that serving others is the key to the world God envisions?</p> What is God’s plan for the world? It might not look the way we expect. In a culture that celebrates self-importance, the paradox of God’s design is this: in making ourselves nobody, we discover our true purpose. Could it be that serving others is the key to the world God envisions?

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1495 61 39d94863ad0145772fd91361ca91ee2e no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Stadium Routine Part Three Seth Bartal <p>Have you ever noticed how we show up early, cheer loud, and stay until the end for our favorite teams and performers? We bring a lot of energy and excitement to entertainment, but sometimes we struggle to see the value of that same energy and commitment to church. Perhaps we've lost sight of what a church service is and the opportunity it offers us to grow deeper in our connection with others and our connection with God.  </p> <p>Have you ever noticed how we show up early, cheer loud, and stay until the end for our favorite teams and performers? We bring a lot of energy and excitement to entertainment, but sometimes we struggle to see the value of that same energy and commitment to church. Perhaps we've lost sight of what a church service is and the opportunity it offers us to grow deeper in our connection with others and our connection with God.  </p> Have you ever noticed how we show up early, cheer loud, and stay until the end for our favorite teams and performers? We bring a lot of energy and excitement to entertainment, but sometimes we struggle to see the value of that same energy and commitment to church. Perhaps we've lost sight of what a church service is and the opportunity it offers us to grow deeper in our connection with others and our connection with God.  

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1956 62 cea73079512654bd81871d8c7bc8a5b4 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Group Fitness Part Two Scott Rosen <p>Faith grows bigger and stronger when it’s developed in a group setting. In this message we’ll consider how being part of a group gives space to ask our questions, build friendships, and take new steps of faith. </p><p><br></p> <p>Faith grows bigger and stronger when it’s developed in a group setting. In this message we’ll consider how being part of a group gives space to ask our questions, build friendships, and take new steps of faith. </p><p><br></p> Faith grows bigger and stronger when it’s developed in a group setting. In this message we’ll consider how being part of a group gives space to ask our questions, build friendships, and take new steps of faith. 


]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1821 63 5885847f157340a16d7cd13f30a0f17f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Chair Routine Part One Seth Bartal <p>Like a workout, building faith takes intentional effort. In this message, we’ll explore how inviting someone to take a step toward God not only impacts their journey but also strengthens your own. Discover how a simple invitation can be a powerful exercise in growing your faith.</p> <p>Like a workout, building faith takes intentional effort. In this message, we’ll explore how inviting someone to take a step toward God not only impacts their journey but also strengthens your own. Discover how a simple invitation can be a powerful exercise in growing your faith.</p> Like a workout, building faith takes intentional effort. In this message, we’ll explore how inviting someone to take a step toward God not only impacts their journey but also strengthens your own. Discover how a simple invitation can be a powerful exercise in growing your faith.

]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2270 64 9d14a10938055eff3ace463f31b1700e no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Light Christmas Eve 2024 Seth Bartal <p>In a world longing for light, God chose an unsuspecting young woman from Galilee to carry His light into the darkness. Mary, undeserving by the world’s standards, brought the Messiah to the world, and her faith sparked a light that still shines 2,000 years later. This Christmas Eve, discover how we are now called to carry that same light. Will you embrace it and share it, or let it pass you by?</p> <p>In a world longing for light, God chose an unsuspecting young woman from Galilee to carry His light into the darkness. Mary, undeserving by the world’s standards, brought the Messiah to the world, and her faith sparked a light that still shines 2,000 years later. This Christmas Eve, discover how we are now called to carry that same light. Will you embrace it and share it, or let it pass you by?</p> In a world longing for light, God chose an unsuspecting young woman from Galilee to carry His light into the darkness. Mary, undeserving by the world’s standards, brought the Messiah to the world, and her faith sparked a light that still shines 2,000 years later. This Christmas Eve, discover how we are now called to carry that same light. Will you embrace it and share it, or let it pass you by?

]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1218 65 0c1f9bbc4b61344c56ef4885670ee81a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Full Circle Part Four Seth Bartal <p>What if the freedom to do whatever we want, whenever we want, isn’t as freeing as it seems? When we chase what’s best for us, we often discover it’s not best at all—and the ripple effects can hurt those around us in ways we’d never expect. Explore how pursuing God’s way leads to a better path for everyone.</p> <p>What if the freedom to do whatever we want, whenever we want, isn’t as freeing as it seems? When we chase what’s best for us, we often discover it’s not best at all—and the ripple effects can hurt those around us in ways we’d never expect. Explore how pursuing God’s way leads to a better path for everyone.</p> What if the freedom to do whatever we want, whenever we want, isn’t as freeing as it seems? When we chase what’s best for us, we often discover it’s not best at all—and the ripple effects can hurt those around us in ways we’d never expect. Explore how pursuing God’s way leads to a better path for everyone.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1942 66 058406989ad0e31b7dd587aabd467b01 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Not Without Hope Part Three Seth Bartal <p>What do we do when it feels like God has forgotten us? In those moments of doubt and waiting, it’s easy to lose hope. But what if our role is part of something bigger than we can see? Discover how faithfulness in the midst of uncertainty connects us to God’s unfolding story.</p><p><br></p> <p>What do we do when it feels like God has forgotten us? In those moments of doubt and waiting, it’s easy to lose hope. But what if our role is part of something bigger than we can see? Discover how faithfulness in the midst of uncertainty connects us to God’s unfolding story.</p><p><br></p> What do we do when it feels like God has forgotten us? In those moments of doubt and waiting, it’s easy to lose hope. But what if our role is part of something bigger than we can see? Discover how faithfulness in the midst of uncertainty connects us to God’s unfolding story.


]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2132 67 235ababdeec24e8f4b689b8b053588cf no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting A Wretch Like Me Part Two Seth Bartal <p>We all carry labels—names and identities that stick to us, often shaping how we see ourselves and how others see us. But what if those labels don’t define us? Jesus' love and forgiveness break through the labels, offering us a new identity. Discover how His story, even in His genealogy, reveals the power to rewrite ours.</p> <p>We all carry labels—names and identities that stick to us, often shaping how we see ourselves and how others see us. But what if those labels don’t define us? Jesus' love and forgiveness break through the labels, offering us a new identity. Discover how His story, even in His genealogy, reveals the power to rewrite ours.</p> We all carry labels—names and identities that stick to us, often shaping how we see ourselves and how others see us. But what if those labels don’t define us? Jesus' love and forgiveness break through the labels, offering us a new identity. Discover how His story, even in His genealogy, reveals the power to rewrite ours.

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1921 68 d10e0d9d84ccec3a1d645029d00e3f91 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Healing Light Part One Seth Bartal <p>The past has a way of following us, shaping our present and influencing our future. But when Jesus came, He brought light—not just to the world, but to each of our individual worlds. Discover how His light can illuminate the darkest parts of our lives, bringing hope, healing, and transformation.</p> <p>The past has a way of following us, shaping our present and influencing our future. But when Jesus came, He brought light—not just to the world, but to each of our individual worlds. Discover how His light can illuminate the darkest parts of our lives, bringing hope, healing, and transformation.</p> The past has a way of following us, shaping our present and influencing our future. But when Jesus came, He brought light—not just to the world, but to each of our individual worlds. Discover how His light can illuminate the darkest parts of our lives, bringing hope, healing, and transformation.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2185 69 0660ad945e61841fad205b3527c6a568 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting More Than Just Chicken Soup Part Five John Vadeboncoeur <p>The reality of burnout in our lives is very real and is evidenced by our lives, our schedules and our bank accounts, leaving us stressed and anxious. But the reality is that all of those things are external parts of our lives, problem areas that reflect the choices we make each day. In order to get to the root of our burnout, we need to look inside, at the condition and health of our soul because we live from the inside out. We all need a Burnout Prevention Plan that starts from the inside and is then reflected in the choices we make for our lives.</p> <p>The reality of burnout in our lives is very real and is evidenced by our lives, our schedules and our bank accounts, leaving us stressed and anxious. But the reality is that all of those things are external parts of our lives, problem areas that reflect the choices we make each day. In order to get to the root of our burnout, we need to look inside, at the condition and health of our soul because we live from the inside out. We all need a Burnout Prevention Plan that starts from the inside and is then reflected in the choices we make for our lives.</p> The reality of burnout in our lives is very real and is evidenced by our lives, our schedules and our bank accounts, leaving us stressed and anxious. But the reality is that all of those things are external parts of our lives, problem areas that reflect the choices we make each day. In order to get to the root of our burnout, we need to look inside, at the condition and health of our soul because we live from the inside out. We all need a Burnout Prevention Plan that starts from the inside and is then reflected in the choices we make for our lives.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1941 70 4e409b846597e859861aff9b787f467f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Screened Out Part Four Seth Bartal <p>In a world where our screens constantly demand our attention, it’s easy to miss what’s happening right in front of us. Our phones promise connection but often leave us feeling distracted and disconnected from real life. How can we engage with our devices in a way that keeps them from controlling us? Join us as we explore how to reclaim focus and live more fully in the moment.</p> <p>In a world where our screens constantly demand our attention, it’s easy to miss what’s happening right in front of us. Our phones promise connection but often leave us feeling distracted and disconnected from real life. How can we engage with our devices in a way that keeps them from controlling us? Join us as we explore how to reclaim focus and live more fully in the moment.</p> In a world where our screens constantly demand our attention, it’s easy to miss what’s happening right in front of us. Our phones promise connection but often leave us feeling distracted and disconnected from real life. How can we engage with our devices in a way that keeps them from controlling us? Join us as we explore how to reclaim focus and live more fully in the moment.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2433 71 95f71e2405aba5b2822e2af1ac874d57 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Quantity Vs. Content(ment) Part Three John Vadeboncoeur <p>As we explore the topic of burnout, most of us are comfortable talking about and reevaluating our schedules and priorities, but those aren't the only areas in our life where we feel stressed and have a lack of margin. In fact, one might argue that a good portion of our burnout in life is rooted in another area of our life where we constantly are chasing more: money. How can we find contentment in a world that is repeatedly telling us we need more?</p><p><br></p> <p>As we explore the topic of burnout, most of us are comfortable talking about and reevaluating our schedules and priorities, but those aren't the only areas in our life where we feel stressed and have a lack of margin. In fact, one might argue that a good portion of our burnout in life is rooted in another area of our life where we constantly are chasing more: money. How can we find contentment in a world that is repeatedly telling us we need more?</p><p><br></p> As we explore the topic of burnout, most of us are comfortable talking about and reevaluating our schedules and priorities, but those aren't the only areas in our life where we feel stressed and have a lack of margin. In fact, one might argue that a good portion of our burnout in life is rooted in another area of our life where we constantly are chasing more: money. How can we find contentment in a world that is repeatedly telling us we need more?


]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1933 72 d6c96ba0334421238c60fa3ed92f3876 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting No Rest for the Weary Part Two Seth Bartal <p>We live in a world where the demands of work and life never stop. There’s always one more thing to do, one more activity for kids, one more task to complete. So we push ourselves to the limit, running at full speed, only to find ourselves exhausted and burned out. But why do we keep going until we crash? What if the way we’re working is keeping us from the rest and restoration we truly need?</p> <p>We live in a world where the demands of work and life never stop. There’s always one more thing to do, one more activity for kids, one more task to complete. So we push ourselves to the limit, running at full speed, only to find ourselves exhausted and burned out. But why do we keep going until we crash? What if the way we’re working is keeping us from the rest and restoration we truly need?</p> We live in a world where the demands of work and life never stop. There’s always one more thing to do, one more activity for kids, one more task to complete. So we push ourselves to the limit, running at full speed, only to find ourselves exhausted and burned out. But why do we keep going until we crash? What if the way we’re working is keeping us from the rest and restoration we truly need?

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2460 73 8e987aa58fc809b42f317ddfaeeda6f1 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting No Mo' Part One John Vadeboncoeur <p>It doesn't matter who you are, it feels like all of us are just plain tired, exhausted, and stressed. We all have FOMO, a Fear Of Missing Out, that drives us to constantly strive after one thing in our life: MORE. But our constant pursuit of more can not only leave us feeling burned out, it can also indicate our lack of trust in how God has called us to live and/or the promises He has made to us. What if we were able to stop pushing ourselves to our limits and adopt a new way of thinking?</p> <p>It doesn't matter who you are, it feels like all of us are just plain tired, exhausted, and stressed. We all have FOMO, a Fear Of Missing Out, that drives us to constantly strive after one thing in our life: MORE. But our constant pursuit of more can not only leave us feeling burned out, it can also indicate our lack of trust in how God has called us to live and/or the promises He has made to us. What if we were able to stop pushing ourselves to our limits and adopt a new way of thinking?</p> It doesn't matter who you are, it feels like all of us are just plain tired, exhausted, and stressed. We all have FOMO, a Fear Of Missing Out, that drives us to constantly strive after one thing in our life: MORE. But our constant pursuit of more can not only leave us feeling burned out, it can also indicate our lack of trust in how God has called us to live and/or the promises He has made to us. What if we were able to stop pushing ourselves to our limits and adopt a new way of thinking?

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1904 74 d5b9fa4f40355045768030ae66db178e no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting A Better Story Part One Scott Rosen <p>When we look around, it is not difficult to come to the conclusion that what our world needs now is something BETTER. What our world, what YOUR world needs now is not something new and shiny…but rather something very old, ancient even. What our world needs now is THE CHURCH; gatherings of people being changed by Jesus creating more gatherings of people being changed by Jesus. </p> <p>When we look around, it is not difficult to come to the conclusion that what our world needs now is something BETTER. What our world, what YOUR world needs now is not something new and shiny…but rather something very old, ancient even. What our world needs now is THE CHURCH; gatherings of people being changed by Jesus creating more gatherings of people being changed by Jesus. </p> When we look around, it is not difficult to come to the conclusion that what our world needs now is something BETTER. What our world, what YOUR world needs now is not something new and shiny…but rather something very old, ancient even. What our world needs now is THE CHURCH; gatherings of people being changed by Jesus creating more gatherings of people being changed by Jesus. 

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2662 75 82bd245ab5b8d8044fae0f4a8e03138e no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting What Matters Most Part Five Seth Bartal <p>In a world and a country full of conflict and division, it’s easy to believe that power and control will bring peace. But what if that approach only deepens the divide? In this message, we’ll explore how the Gospel of Jesus offers a radically different way forward than the gospel of culture. What if true victory comes not through winning but through surrendering to the right Gospel?</p> <p>In a world and a country full of conflict and division, it’s easy to believe that power and control will bring peace. But what if that approach only deepens the divide? In this message, we’ll explore how the Gospel of Jesus offers a radically different way forward than the gospel of culture. What if true victory comes not through winning but through surrendering to the right Gospel?</p> In a world and a country full of conflict and division, it’s easy to believe that power and control will bring peace. But what if that approach only deepens the divide? In this message, we’ll explore how the Gospel of Jesus offers a radically different way forward than the gospel of culture. What if true victory comes not through winning but through surrendering to the right Gospel?

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2184 76 481bbfbcc3052f07368fab0151c9c329 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Public Enemy #1 Week 4 Seth Bartal <p>Ever feel like the people who disagree with you are the enemy? In a world filled with division, it’s easy to think that the person with a different opinion or vote is your adversary. But what if we’ve got it all wrong? Discover how our real enemy operates in the spiritual realm, and learn how to fight the right battles in the right way.</p> <p>Ever feel like the people who disagree with you are the enemy? In a world filled with division, it’s easy to think that the person with a different opinion or vote is your adversary. But what if we’ve got it all wrong? Discover how our real enemy operates in the spiritual realm, and learn how to fight the right battles in the right way.</p> Ever feel like the people who disagree with you are the enemy? In a world filled with division, it’s easy to think that the person with a different opinion or vote is your adversary. But what if we’ve got it all wrong? Discover how our real enemy operates in the spiritual realm, and learn how to fight the right battles in the right way.

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2305 77 38af9971cdb3f042e3422c0fe547b376 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Doing Likewise Part Three Seth Bartal <p>We’re okay with not always winning—as long as we’re not losing. We value fairness, but what happens when Jesus calls us to embrace personal loss? The early church exemplified this kind of self-sacrifice, showing us a radical love that goes beyond fairness. Explore how we are invited to practically love others through the lens of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice for us.</p> <p>We’re okay with not always winning—as long as we’re not losing. We value fairness, but what happens when Jesus calls us to embrace personal loss? The early church exemplified this kind of self-sacrifice, showing us a radical love that goes beyond fairness. Explore how we are invited to practically love others through the lens of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice for us.</p> We’re okay with not always winning—as long as we’re not losing. We value fairness, but what happens when Jesus calls us to embrace personal loss? The early church exemplified this kind of self-sacrifice, showing us a radical love that goes beyond fairness. Explore how we are invited to practically love others through the lens of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice for us.

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2236 78 d846561e25c283266586080668b656df no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting World Class Losers Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>What if the story of suffering and loss isn't the end, but the beginning of something greater? In this message, we explore how Jesus’ path to victory through suffering is a model for our own lives. Discover why, in a world obsessed with winning, we can afford to lose and still walk in ultimate victory.</p> <p>What if the story of suffering and loss isn't the end, but the beginning of something greater? In this message, we explore how Jesus’ path to victory through suffering is a model for our own lives. Discover why, in a world obsessed with winning, we can afford to lose and still walk in ultimate victory.</p> What if the story of suffering and loss isn't the end, but the beginning of something greater? In this message, we explore how Jesus’ path to victory through suffering is a model for our own lives. Discover why, in a world obsessed with winning, we can afford to lose and still walk in ultimate victory.

]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2203 79 c853948f160a2ef6145240311bb0fa33 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Already Victors Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>In a world that constantly pushes us to win, what if true victory looks more like a loss? Jesus redefined winning, showing us that through surrender and humility, we gain what matters most. Perhaps following his example is a better way of actually winning in a world obsessed with power and control.</p> <p>In a world that constantly pushes us to win, what if true victory looks more like a loss? Jesus redefined winning, showing us that through surrender and humility, we gain what matters most. Perhaps following his example is a better way of actually winning in a world obsessed with power and control.</p> In a world that constantly pushes us to win, what if true victory looks more like a loss? Jesus redefined winning, showing us that through surrender and humility, we gain what matters most. Perhaps following his example is a better way of actually winning in a world obsessed with power and control.

]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2225 80 d95b34ae0765987deeb46d5a209c4a1b no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Bad Christians Part One Scott Rosen <p>I want to believe, but… If we are honest, many of us have a few questions that comb in the back of our minds causing us to doubt about God, the Bible, or Jesus. If we don’t personally have these doubts, we usually have family and friends that do. I want to believe, but…The completion of that statement is a barrier to putting faith in Jesus. In this message Scott addresses when hypocrisy of Christians is the barrier. </p> <p>I want to believe, but… If we are honest, many of us have a few questions that comb in the back of our minds causing us to doubt about God, the Bible, or Jesus. If we don’t personally have these doubts, we usually have family and friends that do. I want to believe, but…The completion of that statement is a barrier to putting faith in Jesus. In this message Scott addresses when hypocrisy of Christians is the barrier. </p> I want to believe, but… If we are honest, many of us have a few questions that comb in the back of our minds causing us to doubt about God, the Bible, or Jesus. If we don’t personally have these doubts, we usually have family and friends that do. I want to believe, but…The completion of that statement is a barrier to putting faith in Jesus. In this message Scott addresses when hypocrisy of Christians is the barrier. 

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2542 81 e3d5ff0bdc15bede1b2475f32c7f754b no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Growing Faith Part One Seth Bartal <p>Growth is a part of life. From the early stages of development, our physical strength grows, our understanding of the world grows, and even our ability to connect with others can grow. But there’s one area we don’t tend to think about growing, and that’s the area of faith. It may surprise you to hear that not only is our faith capable of growing, but there are things we can do to help it grow on a daily basis so we can embrace a vibrant relationship with God.</p> <p>Growth is a part of life. From the early stages of development, our physical strength grows, our understanding of the world grows, and even our ability to connect with others can grow. But there’s one area we don’t tend to think about growing, and that’s the area of faith. It may surprise you to hear that not only is our faith capable of growing, but there are things we can do to help it grow on a daily basis so we can embrace a vibrant relationship with God.</p> Growth is a part of life. From the early stages of development, our physical strength grows, our understanding of the world grows, and even our ability to connect with others can grow. But there’s one area we don’t tend to think about growing, and that’s the area of faith. It may surprise you to hear that not only is our faith capable of growing, but there are things we can do to help it grow on a daily basis so we can embrace a vibrant relationship with God.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2350 82 ab31451f2d75c6d158c577fde69551b6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Scott's Story Scott Rosen <p>Has anyone ever asked you what God’s story is? Some of us may feel more comfortable answering that than others, but trying to help someone understand the Gospel can be hard - especially for someone who doesn’t believe what anything in the Bible says. One of the most effective ways to tell someone about God’s story is actually through your story as far as how God has revealed Himself through your life. This week we get to hear more about our new Campus Pastor Scott Rosen's faith journey. </p> <p>Has anyone ever asked you what God’s story is? Some of us may feel more comfortable answering that than others, but trying to help someone understand the Gospel can be hard - especially for someone who doesn’t believe what anything in the Bible says. One of the most effective ways to tell someone about God’s story is actually through your story as far as how God has revealed Himself through your life. This week we get to hear more about our new Campus Pastor Scott Rosen's faith journey. </p> Has anyone ever asked you what God’s story is? Some of us may feel more comfortable answering that than others, but trying to help someone understand the Gospel can be hard - especially for someone who doesn’t believe what anything in the Bible says. One of the most effective ways to tell someone about God’s story is actually through your story as far as how God has revealed Himself through your life. This week we get to hear more about our new Campus Pastor Scott Rosen's faith journey. 

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2287 83 5a7b3204df22878c31403040e79c37aa no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Accessible Seth Bartal <p>If you didn't grow up in church, stepping foot inside a church can feel like stepping into a different world. Often unintentionally, Christians create barriers that make it difficult for people to turn to God. At Community Church, we want to remove those barriers and create intentional environments that foster a meaningful faith experience. Learn how you can be part of a movement to know Jesus and make Him known.</p> <p>If you didn't grow up in church, stepping foot inside a church can feel like stepping into a different world. Often unintentionally, Christians create barriers that make it difficult for people to turn to God. At Community Church, we want to remove those barriers and create intentional environments that foster a meaningful faith experience. Learn how you can be part of a movement to know Jesus and make Him known.</p> If you didn't grow up in church, stepping foot inside a church can feel like stepping into a different world. Often unintentionally, Christians create barriers that make it difficult for people to turn to God. At Community Church, we want to remove those barriers and create intentional environments that foster a meaningful faith experience. Learn how you can be part of a movement to know Jesus and make Him known.

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2444 84 6b85ebe1dd514d63374ca5e60f552139 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Bigger, Better Part 6 Seth Bartal <p>Have you ever wondered how you got where you are? As simple as it sounds, you got where you are because you made a series of decisions that took you there. While our choices seem insignificant in the moment, over time we discover they are often a pathway to something bigger that isn’t always better. King Jeroboam learned this lesson the hard way with disastrous consequences. What if we could learn from his life to embrace the bright future God desires for us?</p> <p>Have you ever wondered how you got where you are? As simple as it sounds, you got where you are because you made a series of decisions that took you there. While our choices seem insignificant in the moment, over time we discover they are often a pathway to something bigger that isn’t always better. King Jeroboam learned this lesson the hard way with disastrous consequences. What if we could learn from his life to embrace the bright future God desires for us?</p> Have you ever wondered how you got where you are? As simple as it sounds, you got where you are because you made a series of decisions that took you there. While our choices seem insignificant in the moment, over time we discover they are often a pathway to something bigger that isn’t always better. King Jeroboam learned this lesson the hard way with disastrous consequences. What if we could learn from his life to embrace the bright future God desires for us?

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2198 85 7b65e1a791f34f3969817c98904dbf0a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Influential Part Five Seth Bartal <p>Why is it that our worst decisions often involve the wrong people? Why don't we pay more attention to the people we pay attention to? In the account of Rehoboam, a king whose poor choice of advisors led to disaster, we discover an important lesson about influence. Perhaps from his life, we can learn how to avoid the traps of bad influence and find the path to wisdom and fulfillment.</p> <p>Why is it that our worst decisions often involve the wrong people? Why don't we pay more attention to the people we pay attention to? In the account of Rehoboam, a king whose poor choice of advisors led to disaster, we discover an important lesson about influence. Perhaps from his life, we can learn how to avoid the traps of bad influence and find the path to wisdom and fulfillment.</p> Why is it that our worst decisions often involve the wrong people? Why don't we pay more attention to the people we pay attention to? In the account of Rehoboam, a king whose poor choice of advisors led to disaster, we discover an important lesson about influence. Perhaps from his life, we can learn how to avoid the traps of bad influence and find the path to wisdom and fulfillment.

]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2047 86 41e5100530614bc95723e99fd17de727 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Real Ideal Part Three Seth Bartal <p>We all have regrets and mistakes we’d rather keep hidden. But what if there's a way to ensure our lives are not defined by our failures? Our failures don’t have to destroy our futures, even when we haven't always lived up to what's on display in our highlight reels. As we explore Israel's kings, discover how to navigate your past with grace and hope.</p> <p>We all have regrets and mistakes we’d rather keep hidden. But what if there's a way to ensure our lives are not defined by our failures? Our failures don’t have to destroy our futures, even when we haven't always lived up to what's on display in our highlight reels. As we explore Israel's kings, discover how to navigate your past with grace and hope.</p> We all have regrets and mistakes we’d rather keep hidden. But what if there's a way to ensure our lives are not defined by our failures? Our failures don’t have to destroy our futures, even when we haven't always lived up to what's on display in our highlight reels. As we explore Israel's kings, discover how to navigate your past with grace and hope.

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2379 87 bbbc1be199e55d648567ee5469cf17bc no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Kings in Control Part Two Seth Bartal <p>Do you ever struggle with the urge to control things around you? We all want a bit of control, but ironically, it's in our need to control that we discover a lack of control. What if rather than striving to control, we were striving to obey? How might we see God show up in our everyday lives?</p> <p>Do you ever struggle with the urge to control things around you? We all want a bit of control, but ironically, it's in our need to control that we discover a lack of control. What if rather than striving to control, we were striving to obey? How might we see God show up in our everyday lives?</p> Do you ever struggle with the urge to control things around you? We all want a bit of control, but ironically, it's in our need to control that we discover a lack of control. What if rather than striving to control, we were striving to obey? How might we see God show up in our everyday lives?

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2163 88 e016bcc9658fc885632b8421ce64b1e9 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Everybody Else Part One Seth Bartal <p>Do you ever find yourself doing something just to fit in? Built within every one of us is a desire to be accepted and to be like everybody else. But what if being like everybody else isn't why we were created? What if God has something better in store for us?</p> <p>Do you ever find yourself doing something just to fit in? Built within every one of us is a desire to be accepted and to be like everybody else. But what if being like everybody else isn't why we were created? What if God has something better in store for us?</p> Do you ever find yourself doing something just to fit in? Built within every one of us is a desire to be accepted and to be like everybody else. But what if being like everybody else isn't why we were created? What if God has something better in store for us?

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2500 89 6e3e9ff2f2ac2cfdb7cb99a07b884996 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Truths and Practices Father's Day 2024 Dick Towner, Seth Bartal <p>This Father’s Day, join us for a special conversation with Dick Towner, a cherished friend and mentor, as we talk about life lessons that he has learned on his journey. From embracing success and intentionality to tuning into God’s direction and the power of reflection, Dick shares his wisdom on living a life marked by generosity and gratitude. Discover the profound impacts these principles can have on your life and how they pave the way for a fulfilling path guided by faith.</p> <p>This Father’s Day, join us for a special conversation with Dick Towner, a cherished friend and mentor, as we talk about life lessons that he has learned on his journey. From embracing success and intentionality to tuning into God’s direction and the power of reflection, Dick shares his wisdom on living a life marked by generosity and gratitude. Discover the profound impacts these principles can have on your life and how they pave the way for a fulfilling path guided by faith.</p> This Father’s Day, join us for a special conversation with Dick Towner, a cherished friend and mentor, as we talk about life lessons that he has learned on his journey. From embracing success and intentionality to tuning into God’s direction and the power of reflection, Dick shares his wisdom on living a life marked by generosity and gratitude. Discover the profound impacts these principles can have on your life and how they pave the way for a fulfilling path guided by faith.

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2396 90 fc853a451ba87ea95fe13434b3e6547d no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting With a Limp Part Two John Vadeboncoeur <p>All of us have had painful moments in our lives. Times where we are left stunned, hurt and wondering what to do next. In those moments, we all have a crucial decision to make: how will we let this defining moment define us? As we continue in the story of Jacob this week, we will see how he chose to answer that question and help provide some examples on how we too can move forward, limp and all.</p> <p>All of us have had painful moments in our lives. Times where we are left stunned, hurt and wondering what to do next. In those moments, we all have a crucial decision to make: how will we let this defining moment define us? As we continue in the story of Jacob this week, we will see how he chose to answer that question and help provide some examples on how we too can move forward, limp and all.</p> All of us have had painful moments in our lives. Times where we are left stunned, hurt and wondering what to do next. In those moments, we all have a crucial decision to make: how will we let this defining moment define us? As we continue in the story of Jacob this week, we will see how he chose to answer that question and help provide some examples on how we too can move forward, limp and all.

]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2043 91 696328431fcbb055d8a60207505249c7 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting It's All About Control Part One John Vadeboncoeur <p>Doesn't it feel like most of us are wrestling with life? Whether it is with family, work, success, or relationships, it often seems that we are doing all we can to exert our force and pin life to the mat for the win. We might not realize it, but when we wrestle with life, we actually are wrestling with God. Today we look at a famous person from the Bible (and what may be one of the oddest stories!) to see what all this wrestling really gets us versus what God wants for us.</p> <p>Doesn't it feel like most of us are wrestling with life? Whether it is with family, work, success, or relationships, it often seems that we are doing all we can to exert our force and pin life to the mat for the win. We might not realize it, but when we wrestle with life, we actually are wrestling with God. Today we look at a famous person from the Bible (and what may be one of the oddest stories!) to see what all this wrestling really gets us versus what God wants for us.</p> Doesn't it feel like most of us are wrestling with life? Whether it is with family, work, success, or relationships, it often seems that we are doing all we can to exert our force and pin life to the mat for the win. We might not realize it, but when we wrestle with life, we actually are wrestling with God. Today we look at a famous person from the Bible (and what may be one of the oddest stories!) to see what all this wrestling really gets us versus what God wants for us.

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2319 92 1d337be058a4ed4fe2c79e1949b772de no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Bracing for Impact Part 8 Seth Bartal <p>In a world where Christianity often gets reduced to a label, what if we refocused on what truly defines us? Discover how Jesus's call to "love one another" challenges us to go beyond belief and live out a faith that radically transforms lives and communities. Join us to uncover the heart of genuine discipleship.</p> <p>In a world where Christianity often gets reduced to a label, what if we refocused on what truly defines us? Discover how Jesus's call to "love one another" challenges us to go beyond belief and live out a faith that radically transforms lives and communities. Join us to uncover the heart of genuine discipleship.</p> In a world where Christianity often gets reduced to a label, what if we refocused on what truly defines us? Discover how Jesus's call to "love one another" challenges us to go beyond belief and live out a faith that radically transforms lives and communities. Join us to uncover the heart of genuine discipleship.

]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2223 93 aa7e5b6f60f9b29ade1a343d78c79d94 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Loopholes Part 7 Seth Bartal <p>How often do we look for loopholes in life to bypass a commitment to doing what we know is right? As it turns out, Jesus challenges us to genuine discipleship, where love and integrity eclipse the shortcuts. Join us to explore a faith that truly transforms.</p> <p>How often do we look for loopholes in life to bypass a commitment to doing what we know is right? As it turns out, Jesus challenges us to genuine discipleship, where love and integrity eclipse the shortcuts. Join us to explore a faith that truly transforms.</p> How often do we look for loopholes in life to bypass a commitment to doing what we know is right? As it turns out, Jesus challenges us to genuine discipleship, where love and integrity eclipse the shortcuts. Join us to explore a faith that truly transforms.

]]> Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2165 94 876836796c7c52054ef6429691e9e99f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The With Factor Part Six Seth Bartal <p>When we think about our relationship with God we tend to think about how our behavior either alienates us from Him or wins His approval. But what if we’ve been approaching God wrong? What if it's not approval or disapproval of our behavior that matters? What if there’s something far more important for us to pay attention to?</p> <p>When we think about our relationship with God we tend to think about how our behavior either alienates us from Him or wins His approval. But what if we’ve been approaching God wrong? What if it's not approval or disapproval of our behavior that matters? What if there’s something far more important for us to pay attention to?</p> When we think about our relationship with God we tend to think about how our behavior either alienates us from Him or wins His approval. But what if we’ve been approaching God wrong? What if it's not approval or disapproval of our behavior that matters? What if there’s something far more important for us to pay attention to?

]]> Sun, 12 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2555 95 b41a69276e6f9efe5cb423d7a161fb03 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting An Irresistible Combination Part Five Seth Bartal <p>When we consider the unexpected ways Jesus loved, it challenges us to rethink our own approach to love today. What if we could learn what it truly means to love like Jesus? Perhaps it would transform our relationships and the world around us.</p> <p>When we consider the unexpected ways Jesus loved, it challenges us to rethink our own approach to love today. What if we could learn what it truly means to love like Jesus? Perhaps it would transform our relationships and the world around us.</p> When we consider the unexpected ways Jesus loved, it challenges us to rethink our own approach to love today. What if we could learn what it truly means to love like Jesus? Perhaps it would transform our relationships and the world around us.

]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2366 96 8a1fef0e6cbe97d29d28347183d0a73a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Shedding Light Part Four Seth Bartal <p>Let's rediscover what it truly means to follow Jesus beyond just the label "Christian." Discover the transformative power of living as genuine disciples, capable of preserving and illuminating the world around us. In doing so, perhaps we’ll begin seeing how God places each of us strategically in order to make a different for eternity.</p> <p>Let's rediscover what it truly means to follow Jesus beyond just the label "Christian." Discover the transformative power of living as genuine disciples, capable of preserving and illuminating the world around us. In doing so, perhaps we’ll begin seeing how God places each of us strategically in order to make a different for eternity.</p> Let's rediscover what it truly means to follow Jesus beyond just the label "Christian." Discover the transformative power of living as genuine disciples, capable of preserving and illuminating the world around us. In doing so, perhaps we’ll begin seeing how God places each of us strategically in order to make a different for eternity.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1612 97 502f375eb84192a7801c0b02c2263613 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Insiders and Outsiders Part Three Seth Bartal <p>In a world filled with labels and judgments, we're invited to challenge the status quo of what it means to be a true follower of Jesus. Join us as we navigate the delicate balance of holding each other accountable in love, while extending grace and understanding to all, reminding us that the journey of faith is not about judging from those outside of faith, but growing those inside through love.</p><p><br></p> <p>In a world filled with labels and judgments, we're invited to challenge the status quo of what it means to be a true follower of Jesus. Join us as we navigate the delicate balance of holding each other accountable in love, while extending grace and understanding to all, reminding us that the journey of faith is not about judging from those outside of faith, but growing those inside through love.</p><p><br></p> In a world filled with labels and judgments, we're invited to challenge the status quo of what it means to be a true follower of Jesus. Join us as we navigate the delicate balance of holding each other accountable in love, while extending grace and understanding to all, reminding us that the journey of faith is not about judging from those outside of faith, but growing those inside through love.


]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2477 98 a505e1056f5885b0a9268d10031b3a22 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Quitters Part Two Seth Bartal <p>Quick to judge and slow to forgive marks the way many Christians operate, and yet when we explore what it truly means to embody Jesus's teachings, we discover He operated differently. Perhaps a shift in our mindset has the power to turn those who quit Christianity into those who are attracted to Jesus.</p><p><br></p> <p>Quick to judge and slow to forgive marks the way many Christians operate, and yet when we explore what it truly means to embody Jesus's teachings, we discover He operated differently. Perhaps a shift in our mindset has the power to turn those who quit Christianity into those who are attracted to Jesus.</p><p><br></p> Quick to judge and slow to forgive marks the way many Christians operate, and yet when we explore what it truly means to embody Jesus's teachings, we discover He operated differently. Perhaps a shift in our mindset has the power to turn those who quit Christianity into those who are attracted to Jesus.


]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2170 99 b8a99c3b391aa5a6638226570a40f3e3 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting It's Personal Easter 2024 Seth Bartal <p>The Resurrection of Jesus is an unparalleled dividing line, not just in history, but in our own stories. It's God's invitation to a life designed for more than we can imagine. Discover how embracing this moment can transform your life - marking a before and after - so you may be filled with purpose, joy, and the fullness what God has intended for you.</p><p><br></p> <p>The Resurrection of Jesus is an unparalleled dividing line, not just in history, but in our own stories. It's God's invitation to a life designed for more than we can imagine. Discover how embracing this moment can transform your life - marking a before and after - so you may be filled with purpose, joy, and the fullness what God has intended for you.</p><p><br></p> The Resurrection of Jesus is an unparalleled dividing line, not just in history, but in our own stories. It's God's invitation to a life designed for more than we can imagine. Discover how embracing this moment can transform your life - marking a before and after - so you may be filled with purpose, joy, and the fullness what God has intended for you.


]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2110 100 8eee5b2cb423be221ad8d0f2d698af28 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Footnote Part Four John Vadeboncoeur <p>In one week it will be Easter Sunday: a celebration of life and victory. But before the empty tomb, there was a cross and death; and before that, there was another key character in the Easter story that is worth looking at: Pilate. And as we study the role he played in the Mystery on Skull Mountain and what he is most remembered for, it can prompt us to look inward as it comes to our own lives and death. When all is said and done, what will your legacy be? What will you be remembered for?</p><p><br></p> <p>In one week it will be Easter Sunday: a celebration of life and victory. But before the empty tomb, there was a cross and death; and before that, there was another key character in the Easter story that is worth looking at: Pilate. And as we study the role he played in the Mystery on Skull Mountain and what he is most remembered for, it can prompt us to look inward as it comes to our own lives and death. When all is said and done, what will your legacy be? What will you be remembered for?</p><p><br></p> In one week it will be Easter Sunday: a celebration of life and victory. But before the empty tomb, there was a cross and death; and before that, there was another key character in the Easter story that is worth looking at: Pilate. And as we study the role he played in the Mystery on Skull Mountain and what he is most remembered for, it can prompt us to look inward as it comes to our own lives and death. When all is said and done, what will your legacy be? What will you be remembered for?


]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2322 101 945d63c66171d5e49a188c95e4adef6f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting A Battle of Will Part Three John Vadeboncoeur <p>Have you ever had those moments when what you want is different from what someone else wants in a situation? Or times in your life when some issue or situation is weighing heavy on you? Those times can not only be frustrating, but they can also bring on anxiety and sadness. So what should we do with those wants and feelings we are having? Where or who can we turn to in those difficult situations? Well, Jesus actually not only understands what you are going through, but He gave us an example of how we should respond during those tough times in our life.</p> <p>Have you ever had those moments when what you want is different from what someone else wants in a situation? Or times in your life when some issue or situation is weighing heavy on you? Those times can not only be frustrating, but they can also bring on anxiety and sadness. So what should we do with those wants and feelings we are having? Where or who can we turn to in those difficult situations? Well, Jesus actually not only understands what you are going through, but He gave us an example of how we should respond during those tough times in our life.</p> Have you ever had those moments when what you want is different from what someone else wants in a situation? Or times in your life when some issue or situation is weighing heavy on you? Those times can not only be frustrating, but they can also bring on anxiety and sadness. So what should we do with those wants and feelings we are having? Where or who can we turn to in those difficult situations? Well, Jesus actually not only understands what you are going through, but He gave us an example of how we should respond during those tough times in our life.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2306 102 9787ffbf7944253c98605190bc0388f6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Big Religion Takes Control Part Two Seth Bartal <p>What's the point of religion? Is it simply to give comfort to the old and hope to the young? Is it a means of power and control? Or perhaps those are simply abuses of what God so generously gave for a bigger purpose... a better purpose. What if embracing God's love and laws with a humble heart can actually lead us to experiencing something we never expected: life to its fullest, unshackled by the illusions of control and empowered by divine freedom?</p><p><br></p> <p>What's the point of religion? Is it simply to give comfort to the old and hope to the young? Is it a means of power and control? Or perhaps those are simply abuses of what God so generously gave for a bigger purpose... a better purpose. What if embracing God's love and laws with a humble heart can actually lead us to experiencing something we never expected: life to its fullest, unshackled by the illusions of control and empowered by divine freedom?</p><p><br></p> What's the point of religion? Is it simply to give comfort to the old and hope to the young? Is it a means of power and control? Or perhaps those are simply abuses of what God so generously gave for a bigger purpose... a better purpose. What if embracing God's love and laws with a humble heart can actually lead us to experiencing something we never expected: life to its fullest, unshackled by the illusions of control and empowered by divine freedom?


]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2524 103 ea49cd2962ec54266c474df85830b393 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Conspiracy Unfolds Part One Seth Bartal <p>As we approach the mystery at Skull Mountain, join us as we dive into an unsettling journey of betrayal and reflection, where the shadows of our choices loom large. The narrative of the Crucifixion of Jesus invites us to acknowledge our own role in this account of sacrifice and redemption, and it invites us to find grace in our darkest moments.</p><p><br></p> <p>As we approach the mystery at Skull Mountain, join us as we dive into an unsettling journey of betrayal and reflection, where the shadows of our choices loom large. The narrative of the Crucifixion of Jesus invites us to acknowledge our own role in this account of sacrifice and redemption, and it invites us to find grace in our darkest moments.</p><p><br></p> As we approach the mystery at Skull Mountain, join us as we dive into an unsettling journey of betrayal and reflection, where the shadows of our choices loom large. The narrative of the Crucifixion of Jesus invites us to acknowledge our own role in this account of sacrifice and redemption, and it invites us to find grace in our darkest moments.


]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2465 104 f73384444ccc569ffd4e0281267abecb no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Daily Part Three Dave Choutka <p>Unlock the power of daily connection with the divine by taking practical steps to integrate the wisdom of the Scriptures into your everyday life. Find your ideal time and place, choose a reading plan that resonates, and engage deeply through highlighting, journaling, and prayer. Discover how this ancient Text, alive and active, can shape your decisions, transform your heart, and illuminate your path. Start this journey to listen, reflect, and grow with the most important message you'll ever receive.</p> <p>Unlock the power of daily connection with the divine by taking practical steps to integrate the wisdom of the Scriptures into your everyday life. Find your ideal time and place, choose a reading plan that resonates, and engage deeply through highlighting, journaling, and prayer. Discover how this ancient Text, alive and active, can shape your decisions, transform your heart, and illuminate your path. Start this journey to listen, reflect, and grow with the most important message you'll ever receive.</p> Unlock the power of daily connection with the divine by taking practical steps to integrate the wisdom of the Scriptures into your everyday life. Find your ideal time and place, choose a reading plan that resonates, and engage deeply through highlighting, journaling, and prayer. Discover how this ancient Text, alive and active, can shape your decisions, transform your heart, and illuminate your path. Start this journey to listen, reflect, and grow with the most important message you'll ever receive.

]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1920 105 9f1f0918761207e5a81f4b22f713b727 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Better than a Book Part Two Seth Bartal <p>Dive into the epic saga of redemption through a message that simplifies the Bible's vast narrative into a relatable story. Explore the journey from creation to covenant, and witness how this ancient text still shapes our lives today. Discover the Bible's unified story of a Father's relentless pursuit of us, its division into understandable parts, and how it empowers us to see and live differently. This isn't just history; it's our story, inviting us to be a part of something greater.</p><p><br></p> <p>Dive into the epic saga of redemption through a message that simplifies the Bible's vast narrative into a relatable story. Explore the journey from creation to covenant, and witness how this ancient text still shapes our lives today. Discover the Bible's unified story of a Father's relentless pursuit of us, its division into understandable parts, and how it empowers us to see and live differently. This isn't just history; it's our story, inviting us to be a part of something greater.</p><p><br></p> Dive into the epic saga of redemption through a message that simplifies the Bible's vast narrative into a relatable story. Explore the journey from creation to covenant, and witness how this ancient text still shapes our lives today. Discover the Bible's unified story of a Father's relentless pursuit of us, its division into understandable parts, and how it empowers us to see and live differently. This isn't just history; it's our story, inviting us to be a part of something greater.


]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2770 106 37587684630fb20586a9bdaf9ba26576 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Timeless Part One Michael Washington, <p>Ever wondered if life's answers are hiding in plain sight? Discover a timeless message that transcends daily noise, offering wisdom to illuminate your path and transform your perspective. Join us in exploring this profound simplicity and how it can guide your decisions and life.</p> <p>Ever wondered if life's answers are hiding in plain sight? Discover a timeless message that transcends daily noise, offering wisdom to illuminate your path and transform your perspective. Join us in exploring this profound simplicity and how it can guide your decisions and life.</p> Ever wondered if life's answers are hiding in plain sight? Discover a timeless message that transcends daily noise, offering wisdom to illuminate your path and transform your perspective. Join us in exploring this profound simplicity and how it can guide your decisions and life.

]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2248 107 14294964ecf9a9cceacf4f3ceb60da3a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Illusions of Grandeur Part 5 Seth Bartal <p>In a world that’s completely focused on self, have you ever noticed how unhappy so many people are? It’s almost as though, the more we focus on what we want, the less happy we become. It’s into that mindset that Jesus invites people to deny themselves to embrace His way in order to discover a paradox of true fulfillment.</p> <p>In a world that’s completely focused on self, have you ever noticed how unhappy so many people are? It’s almost as though, the more we focus on what we want, the less happy we become. It’s into that mindset that Jesus invites people to deny themselves to embrace His way in order to discover a paradox of true fulfillment.</p> In a world that’s completely focused on self, have you ever noticed how unhappy so many people are? It’s almost as though, the more we focus on what we want, the less happy we become. It’s into that mindset that Jesus invites people to deny themselves to embrace His way in order to discover a paradox of true fulfillment.

]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2404 108 bbcd6726095ad47d4f079f9bbaf1e8f4 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Inspirational Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>Have you ever wondered how to know if God is pleased with you? Often we tie ideas of our physical circumstances to God’s blessing and our worthiness. But what if that’s all wrong? Explore the true basis of God's approval and how it liberates us from the 'If I, then God must' mindset.</p><p><br></p> <p>Have you ever wondered how to know if God is pleased with you? Often we tie ideas of our physical circumstances to God’s blessing and our worthiness. But what if that’s all wrong? Explore the true basis of God's approval and how it liberates us from the 'If I, then God must' mindset.</p><p><br></p> Have you ever wondered how to know if God is pleased with you? Often we tie ideas of our physical circumstances to God’s blessing and our worthiness. But what if that’s all wrong? Explore the true basis of God's approval and how it liberates us from the 'If I, then God must' mindset.


]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2059 109 62dcb3d55f43ac9363134ea57b6f4b81 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Follow Part Three Seth Bartal <p>We all follow something or someone. But what if our restlessness stems from following the wrong leader? What if Jesus’ invitation to follow Him offers the solution we’re looking for – rest for our souls?</p> <p>We all follow something or someone. But what if our restlessness stems from following the wrong leader? What if Jesus’ invitation to follow Him offers the solution we’re looking for – rest for our souls?</p> We all follow something or someone. But what if our restlessness stems from following the wrong leader? What if Jesus’ invitation to follow Him offers the solution we’re looking for – rest for our souls?

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1995 110 775a0faa643d5e5782bb5b0f4e046934 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Two Things Part Two Seth Bartal <p>Ever questioned if you're good enough for God? Deep down, we all grapple with our own goodness and sense barriers to truly connecting with Him. Identifying what keeps us from God is a pivotal step in our Soul Quest.</p> <p>Ever questioned if you're good enough for God? Deep down, we all grapple with our own goodness and sense barriers to truly connecting with Him. Identifying what keeps us from God is a pivotal step in our Soul Quest.</p> Ever questioned if you're good enough for God? Deep down, we all grapple with our own goodness and sense barriers to truly connecting with Him. Identifying what keeps us from God is a pivotal step in our Soul Quest.

]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2350 111 ed56d7ed86ba4a46ec0fd46f3a7e1db8 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Restless Part One Seth Bartal <p>New Year's resolutions often reveal our deeper longings for a better self, yet they can leave us feeling stuck in the same old patterns. As we begin this New Year, let's explore the restlessness within us and the paradox of seeking fulfillment. Discover how our deepest desires point us towards a profound Soul Quest, and how true transformation begins not with external changes, but with an internal journey towards something greater.</p> <p>New Year's resolutions often reveal our deeper longings for a better self, yet they can leave us feeling stuck in the same old patterns. As we begin this New Year, let's explore the restlessness within us and the paradox of seeking fulfillment. Discover how our deepest desires point us towards a profound Soul Quest, and how true transformation begins not with external changes, but with an internal journey towards something greater.</p> New Year's resolutions often reveal our deeper longings for a better self, yet they can leave us feeling stuck in the same old patterns. As we begin this New Year, let's explore the restlessness within us and the paradox of seeking fulfillment. Discover how our deepest desires point us towards a profound Soul Quest, and how true transformation begins not with external changes, but with an internal journey towards something greater.

]]> Sun, 07 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2294 112 0ba78d0fe7397b34499e6ee8bcc5b59a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Hope in the Manger Part Four Seth Bartal <p>The birth of Jesus defied all expectations, offering the world hope in the most humble form. This Christmas Eve, rediscover the awe and wonder of the Christmas story, revealing how true hope wasn't born in a palace, but in a manger.</p> <p>The birth of Jesus defied all expectations, offering the world hope in the most humble form. This Christmas Eve, rediscover the awe and wonder of the Christmas story, revealing how true hope wasn't born in a palace, but in a manger.</p> The birth of Jesus defied all expectations, offering the world hope in the most humble form. This Christmas Eve, rediscover the awe and wonder of the Christmas story, revealing how true hope wasn't born in a palace, but in a manger.

]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1053 113 bb1561d5f1fc2d428126d7e1730eece2 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Hope in Waiting Part Three Seth Bartal <p>The holiday season is a time of waiting, but waiting doesn't have to be a frustrating pause in our lives. What if, by waiting on God, we can turn periods of stillness into investments in hope.</p> <p>The holiday season is a time of waiting, but waiting doesn't have to be a frustrating pause in our lives. What if, by waiting on God, we can turn periods of stillness into investments in hope.</p> The holiday season is a time of waiting, but waiting doesn't have to be a frustrating pause in our lives. What if, by waiting on God, we can turn periods of stillness into investments in hope.

]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2197 114 68ad494fb5176e91fa712e3eed0a18bf no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Hope in Uncertainty Part Two Seth Bartal <p>In a world riddled with uncertainty, it's easy to find ourselves feeling hopeless. But what if our greatest uncertainties are actually the birthplace of hope? This week, we confront the uneasy truth that hope often emerges in the midst of our doubts and fears, much like the unexpected hope that was found at the first Christmas.</p> <p>In a world riddled with uncertainty, it's easy to find ourselves feeling hopeless. But what if our greatest uncertainties are actually the birthplace of hope? This week, we confront the uneasy truth that hope often emerges in the midst of our doubts and fears, much like the unexpected hope that was found at the first Christmas.</p> In a world riddled with uncertainty, it's easy to find ourselves feeling hopeless. But what if our greatest uncertainties are actually the birthplace of hope? This week, we confront the uneasy truth that hope often emerges in the midst of our doubts and fears, much like the unexpected hope that was found at the first Christmas.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2238 115 c9fa36e0245895f6abaa10891d9b6b95 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Hope in Darkness Part One Dave Choutka <p>Ever felt enveloped by darkness, especially during what's supposed to be the 'most wonderful time of the year'? Explore how even our darkest nights are not beyond the reach of God's gracious light, offering a fresh perspective on hope during the holiday season.</p> <p>Ever felt enveloped by darkness, especially during what's supposed to be the 'most wonderful time of the year'? Explore how even our darkest nights are not beyond the reach of God's gracious light, offering a fresh perspective on hope during the holiday season.</p> Ever felt enveloped by darkness, especially during what's supposed to be the 'most wonderful time of the year'? Explore how even our darkest nights are not beyond the reach of God's gracious light, offering a fresh perspective on hope during the holiday season.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1680 116 88f8d8e1bdb1d1741da46d080f5e3d6d no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting From Thanksgiving to Grumbling Part Two John Vadeboncoeur <p>With the Thanksgiving leftovers still cooling and a holiday of gratitude just behind us, why does it seem that the upcoming Christmas season moves us from a spirit of thankfulness to one or grumbling and frustration? Whether it is the business of the holidays or just life circumstances in general, it feels like we can easily and quickly lose our patience in the midst of frustration and day-to-day struggles. Today we look at some instruction from James, Jesus's half-brother, on not just how we should approach life in all seasons, but also the reason why (hint: it's the Reason for the season).</p> <p>With the Thanksgiving leftovers still cooling and a holiday of gratitude just behind us, why does it seem that the upcoming Christmas season moves us from a spirit of thankfulness to one or grumbling and frustration? Whether it is the business of the holidays or just life circumstances in general, it feels like we can easily and quickly lose our patience in the midst of frustration and day-to-day struggles. Today we look at some instruction from James, Jesus's half-brother, on not just how we should approach life in all seasons, but also the reason why (hint: it's the Reason for the season).</p> With the Thanksgiving leftovers still cooling and a holiday of gratitude just behind us, why does it seem that the upcoming Christmas season moves us from a spirit of thankfulness to one or grumbling and frustration? Whether it is the business of the holidays or just life circumstances in general, it feels like we can easily and quickly lose our patience in the midst of frustration and day-to-day struggles. Today we look at some instruction from James, Jesus's half-brother, on not just how we should approach life in all seasons, but also the reason why (hint: it's the Reason for the season).

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2073 117 20a3ccd3b4c6993f38e410fc19f5da90 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Breaking the Complaint Cycle Part One Seth Bartal <p>Ever wonder why it's so easy to complain but so hard to be thankful? Complaining feels good in the moment, but it rarely leads to better circumstances. What if God has something better for us than complaining? What if learning to be thankful could lead us to what we're all ultimately looking for when we complain?</p> <p>Ever wonder why it's so easy to complain but so hard to be thankful? Complaining feels good in the moment, but it rarely leads to better circumstances. What if God has something better for us than complaining? What if learning to be thankful could lead us to what we're all ultimately looking for when we complain?</p> Ever wonder why it's so easy to complain but so hard to be thankful? Complaining feels good in the moment, but it rarely leads to better circumstances. What if God has something better for us than complaining? What if learning to be thankful could lead us to what we're all ultimately looking for when we complain?

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2258 118 f9d5fdeabf799e54c3010c9ac372e049 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting No Tomb is Too Dark Part Two Dave Choutka <p>Have you ever been disappointed in God or thought He should have come through for you? I think we all have at one time or another. Join us this week as Dave Choutka the Author of Walking Through The Valleys shares the story of Lazarus found in John 11 and reminds us that no tomb is too dark for God's light to shine. </p> <p>Have you ever been disappointed in God or thought He should have come through for you? I think we all have at one time or another. Join us this week as Dave Choutka the Author of Walking Through The Valleys shares the story of Lazarus found in John 11 and reminds us that no tomb is too dark for God's light to shine. </p> Have you ever been disappointed in God or thought He should have come through for you? I think we all have at one time or another. Join us this week as Dave Choutka the Author of Walking Through The Valleys shares the story of Lazarus found in John 11 and reminds us that no tomb is too dark for God's light to shine. 

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1778 119 fa6cdf2be8c2c476e78b08b4ca86ab36 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting 7 Miles Part One Dave Choutka <p>Dave Choutka the Author of Walking Through The Valleys shares the Walk to Emmaus story found in Luke 24 and how a seven mile walk led to a table that Jesus invites all of us to. </p> <p>Dave Choutka the Author of Walking Through The Valleys shares the Walk to Emmaus story found in Luke 24 and how a seven mile walk led to a table that Jesus invites all of us to. </p> Dave Choutka the Author of Walking Through The Valleys shares the Walk to Emmaus story found in Luke 24 and how a seven mile walk led to a table that Jesus invites all of us to. 

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1917 120 6a75cb39506253f2dfe6556b0fe5cfd9 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Best Ghost Stories Part Three Seth Bartal <p>When it comes to our understanding of the Holy Ghost, often we focus on what God did in the past in “those people back then.” But if the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is alive in us even today, then the question is what does He want to do in us today?</p> <p>When it comes to our understanding of the Holy Ghost, often we focus on what God did in the past in “those people back then.” But if the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is alive in us even today, then the question is what does He want to do in us today?</p> When it comes to our understanding of the Holy Ghost, often we focus on what God did in the past in “those people back then.” But if the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is alive in us even today, then the question is what does He want to do in us today?

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2738 121 802183483687364654ed782ce01cf652 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Breath of Life Part Two Seth Bartal <p>One thing that creates a common bond between all of humanity is we all have a need to breathe. Every day we respire thousands of times - breathing in and out. But where does the ability to breathe come from? Who put the breath inside us in the first place? How can we breathe in a way that brings us life as we’ve never experienced it before?</p> <p>One thing that creates a common bond between all of humanity is we all have a need to breathe. Every day we respire thousands of times - breathing in and out. But where does the ability to breathe come from? Who put the breath inside us in the first place? How can we breathe in a way that brings us life as we’ve never experienced it before?</p> One thing that creates a common bond between all of humanity is we all have a need to breathe. Every day we respire thousands of times - breathing in and out. But where does the ability to breathe come from? Who put the breath inside us in the first place? How can we breathe in a way that brings us life as we’ve never experienced it before?

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2406 122 456aa1ae17f89f6f9e6fee48af385f60 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Jesus Has Left the Building Week One Seth Bartal <p>One of the most mysterious aspects of following Jesus is learning there is a Holy Ghost that comes and lives inside of us. In a world full of ghost stories and a fascination with the unseen spiritual world, how we understand the role of the Holy Ghost is important.</p><p><br></p><p>1. Can you remember a time when you felt confident because someone was with you? </p><p>2. What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever tried to do on your own? </p><p>3. What would you do if you were absolutely certain the Holy Spirit lived in you?</p><p><br></p> <p>One of the most mysterious aspects of following Jesus is learning there is a Holy Ghost that comes and lives inside of us. In a world full of ghost stories and a fascination with the unseen spiritual world, how we understand the role of the Holy Ghost is important.</p><p><br></p><p>1. Can you remember a time when you felt confident because someone was with you? </p><p>2. What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever tried to do on your own? </p><p>3. What would you do if you were absolutely certain the Holy Spirit lived in you?</p><p><br></p> One of the most mysterious aspects of following Jesus is learning there is a Holy Ghost that comes and lives inside of us. In a world full of ghost stories and a fascination with the unseen spiritual world, how we understand the role of the Holy Ghost is important.


1. Can you remember a time when you felt confident because someone was with you? 

2. What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever tried to do on your own? 

3. What would you do if you were absolutely certain the Holy Spirit lived in you?


]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2201 123 dc048b276f7d87b8290024b29a9a2e50 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Out of My Way Part Three Seth Bartal <p>Following Jesus is a paradox. On one hand we come to church looking for something to fill us up, but on the other hand, the more we allow Jesus to fill us up, the more we’re invited to stop focusing on ourselves. The gravitational pull in life is always toward meeting our own needs, but in an interesting twist, Jesus invites to meet our needs by looking to the needs of others.</p> <p>Following Jesus is a paradox. On one hand we come to church looking for something to fill us up, but on the other hand, the more we allow Jesus to fill us up, the more we’re invited to stop focusing on ourselves. The gravitational pull in life is always toward meeting our own needs, but in an interesting twist, Jesus invites to meet our needs by looking to the needs of others.</p> Following Jesus is a paradox. On one hand we come to church looking for something to fill us up, but on the other hand, the more we allow Jesus to fill us up, the more we’re invited to stop focusing on ourselves. The gravitational pull in life is always toward meeting our own needs, but in an interesting twist, Jesus invites to meet our needs by looking to the needs of others.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2321 124 e6e51604a062e84ef19d6e0aa621a4ff no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Know to Do Part Two Seth Bartal <p>More people know about Jesus than about anyone else in the history of the world. Knowing about a person, however, is vastly different than actually knowing a person - and there’s the rub. Jesus didn’t invite his followers to simply know about him; he invited them to recognize something special about him that has the power to transform lives. </p> <p>More people know about Jesus than about anyone else in the history of the world. Knowing about a person, however, is vastly different than actually knowing a person - and there’s the rub. Jesus didn’t invite his followers to simply know about him; he invited them to recognize something special about him that has the power to transform lives. </p> More people know about Jesus than about anyone else in the history of the world. Knowing about a person, however, is vastly different than actually knowing a person - and there’s the rub. Jesus didn’t invite his followers to simply know about him; he invited them to recognize something special about him that has the power to transform lives. 

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2284 125 31c38c567eb2952889491367f1973843 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Someone Part One Seth Bartal <p>We all know someone who could use God in their life. The problem is, those same people have often had a bad experience with the people who represent God. So how do we overcome the barriers that keep people from moving in God’s direction?</p> <p>We all know someone who could use God in their life. The problem is, those same people have often had a bad experience with the people who represent God. So how do we overcome the barriers that keep people from moving in God’s direction?</p> We all know someone who could use God in their life. The problem is, those same people have often had a bad experience with the people who represent God. So how do we overcome the barriers that keep people from moving in God’s direction?

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2339 126 9d4f52c7b3666cefde37ab6633ffe17f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Sing & Serve Sunday So Loved John Vadeboncoeur <p>To paraphrase the catchphrase of a cartoon many of us watched as kids: "knowing is half the battle." Knowing and learning is great, especially when it comes to what the Bible teaches us, but if we don't do anything practical with what we learn, that knowledge doesn't have a whole lot of value. Today we are not only going to spend some extra time in worshipping our God through music, but we are going to something special as part of our time together and take that next step: turning knowledge into action.</p> <p>To paraphrase the catchphrase of a cartoon many of us watched as kids: "knowing is half the battle." Knowing and learning is great, especially when it comes to what the Bible teaches us, but if we don't do anything practical with what we learn, that knowledge doesn't have a whole lot of value. Today we are not only going to spend some extra time in worshipping our God through music, but we are going to something special as part of our time together and take that next step: turning knowledge into action.</p> To paraphrase the catchphrase of a cartoon many of us watched as kids: "knowing is half the battle." Knowing and learning is great, especially when it comes to what the Bible teaches us, but if we don't do anything practical with what we learn, that knowledge doesn't have a whole lot of value. Today we are not only going to spend some extra time in worshipping our God through music, but we are going to something special as part of our time together and take that next step: turning knowledge into action.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 742 127 9ed8df968676588c17ef2d3cf6c28b2e no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Proud Parents Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>Parenting is one of the few things that helps uncover just how selfish we are as people. In the epic clash of egos between parents and kids, the temptation of parents is to dominate over their kids and push them into becoming what the parents want them to be. But what if there’s a better way to parent? What discovery would we make if we could get out of the way and let God take the lead?</p> <p>Parenting is one of the few things that helps uncover just how selfish we are as people. In the epic clash of egos between parents and kids, the temptation of parents is to dominate over their kids and push them into becoming what the parents want them to be. But what if there’s a better way to parent? What discovery would we make if we could get out of the way and let God take the lead?</p> Parenting is one of the few things that helps uncover just how selfish we are as people. In the epic clash of egos between parents and kids, the temptation of parents is to dominate over their kids and push them into becoming what the parents want them to be. But what if there’s a better way to parent? What discovery would we make if we could get out of the way and let God take the lead?

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2389 128 9253ce3ab83066f9eeccb907bd71d251 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Rewrite Part Three Seth Bartal <p>As much as most parents want to be good parents, we all bump up against the reality that we’ve not always been good people. It’s because we’ve not always been good people that we have pieces from our past that we carry with us into our present. The thing all parents need to wrestle with is how they’ll handle who they’ve been and the pieces of their past that have been brought into their present. Will we normalize our past, or will we have the courage to point our children in a different direction?</p> <p>As much as most parents want to be good parents, we all bump up against the reality that we’ve not always been good people. It’s because we’ve not always been good people that we have pieces from our past that we carry with us into our present. The thing all parents need to wrestle with is how they’ll handle who they’ve been and the pieces of their past that have been brought into their present. Will we normalize our past, or will we have the courage to point our children in a different direction?</p> As much as most parents want to be good parents, we all bump up against the reality that we’ve not always been good people. It’s because we’ve not always been good people that we have pieces from our past that we carry with us into our present. The thing all parents need to wrestle with is how they’ll handle who they’ve been and the pieces of their past that have been brought into their present. Will we normalize our past, or will we have the courage to point our children in a different direction?

]]> Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2323 129 0fd5ff1d126a55430e627ff1d6f0af91 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Beginning at the End Part Two Seth Bartal <p>The needs of our kids are often changing, which means we need to change our parenting often, as well. But with all the changes our kids go through, how do we know if we’re still being good parents? Is it possible to create a constant focus in parenting that will allow us to be better parents regardless of the change around us? If so, what would that look like?</p> <p>The needs of our kids are often changing, which means we need to change our parenting often, as well. But with all the changes our kids go through, how do we know if we’re still being good parents? Is it possible to create a constant focus in parenting that will allow us to be better parents regardless of the change around us? If so, what would that look like?</p> The needs of our kids are often changing, which means we need to change our parenting often, as well. But with all the changes our kids go through, how do we know if we’re still being good parents? Is it possible to create a constant focus in parenting that will allow us to be better parents regardless of the change around us? If so, what would that look like?

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2344 130 c71b8858e500352a3794e8e3bae6d10d no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Better Me Part One Seth Bartal <p>Few people are adequately prepared for parenthood. In fact, the most important role you may ever have in life often comes with the least amount of training and preparation. It’s no one wonder so many parents feel overwhelmed when they take that new life home from the hospital, and it’s no wonder so many kids grow up thinking, “I could be a better parent than my parents.” Rather than waiting for our kids to grow up and be better parents than we are, what if we made some decisions today to be better parents now?</p> <p>Few people are adequately prepared for parenthood. In fact, the most important role you may ever have in life often comes with the least amount of training and preparation. It’s no one wonder so many parents feel overwhelmed when they take that new life home from the hospital, and it’s no wonder so many kids grow up thinking, “I could be a better parent than my parents.” Rather than waiting for our kids to grow up and be better parents than we are, what if we made some decisions today to be better parents now?</p> Few people are adequately prepared for parenthood. In fact, the most important role you may ever have in life often comes with the least amount of training and preparation. It’s no one wonder so many parents feel overwhelmed when they take that new life home from the hospital, and it’s no wonder so many kids grow up thinking, “I could be a better parent than my parents.” Rather than waiting for our kids to grow up and be better parents than we are, what if we made some decisions today to be better parents now?

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2567 131 5b8597e7f9a810f2c284ff0d71d3e073 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Mountaintops Seth Bartal <p>Sometimes mountaintops don't meet our expectations. When we finally get where we were planning to go and what we worked hard at doing, sometimes the expectation of what it would be like doesn't quite match the actual experience. What do we do when we arrive at our mountaintop - disappointed that it wasn’t quite what we expected? The answer may surprise you.</p> <p>Sometimes mountaintops don't meet our expectations. When we finally get where we were planning to go and what we worked hard at doing, sometimes the expectation of what it would be like doesn't quite match the actual experience. What do we do when we arrive at our mountaintop - disappointed that it wasn’t quite what we expected? The answer may surprise you.</p> Sometimes mountaintops don't meet our expectations. When we finally get where we were planning to go and what we worked hard at doing, sometimes the expectation of what it would be like doesn't quite match the actual experience. What do we do when we arrive at our mountaintop - disappointed that it wasn’t quite what we expected? The answer may surprise you.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2146 132 f185166dffb2fffadd962c02a2f128fb no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Disqualified: The Competition James Lenhoff <p>The human experience so often feels like a competition. We compare ourselves with others and constantly use certain lenses to disqualify ourselves, or justify ourselves by disqualifying others. We will learn how the same four lenses we tend to use today have always been in use, even in Jesus' day. We will learn how to overcome those lenses in order to finally break free from the competition, and move to invitation instead.</p> <p>The human experience so often feels like a competition. We compare ourselves with others and constantly use certain lenses to disqualify ourselves, or justify ourselves by disqualifying others. We will learn how the same four lenses we tend to use today have always been in use, even in Jesus' day. We will learn how to overcome those lenses in order to finally break free from the competition, and move to invitation instead.</p> The human experience so often feels like a competition. We compare ourselves with others and constantly use certain lenses to disqualify ourselves, or justify ourselves by disqualifying others. We will learn how the same four lenses we tend to use today have always been in use, even in Jesus' day. We will learn how to overcome those lenses in order to finally break free from the competition, and move to invitation instead.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2075 133 b08cb622c48945aab264a2aff3153954 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Unlikely - Jepthah David Wheatley <p>In our third and final week in the book of Judges, we wrestle with one of the most difficult stories in the Old Testament, the story of Jepthah. What happens when what we believe doesn't actually correspond with God's Word? A tragic tail that points to both God's justice and His mercy.</p> <p>In our third and final week in the book of Judges, we wrestle with one of the most difficult stories in the Old Testament, the story of Jepthah. What happens when what we believe doesn't actually correspond with God's Word? A tragic tail that points to both God's justice and His mercy.</p> In our third and final week in the book of Judges, we wrestle with one of the most difficult stories in the Old Testament, the story of Jepthah. What happens when what we believe doesn't actually correspond with God's Word? A tragic tail that points to both God's justice and His mercy.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2173 134 2aa39a6799f00e95ea4d0b994da53527 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Unlikely - Gideon David Wheatley <p>Jesus calls you not to who you currently are, but to who you can become. Where have you allowed fear to deter you from God's purpose in your life? If you're not dead, God's not done. Spiritual maturity is the measure of one's dependence upon God.</p> <p>Jesus calls you not to who you currently are, but to who you can become. Where have you allowed fear to deter you from God's purpose in your life? If you're not dead, God's not done. Spiritual maturity is the measure of one's dependence upon God.</p> Jesus calls you not to who you currently are, but to who you can become. Where have you allowed fear to deter you from God's purpose in your life? If you're not dead, God's not done. Spiritual maturity is the measure of one's dependence upon God.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2177 135 81e5e67c790370bdb6ba039263318e49 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Unlikely - Deborah David Wheatley <p>What kinds of people does God use to do His work in the world? To kickoff our mini-series in the book of Judges, we'll look at a couple of unlikely heroes and discuss what God does with our imperfect acts of obedience in the midst of trials.</p> <p>What kinds of people does God use to do His work in the world? To kickoff our mini-series in the book of Judges, we'll look at a couple of unlikely heroes and discuss what God does with our imperfect acts of obedience in the midst of trials.</p> What kinds of people does God use to do His work in the world? To kickoff our mini-series in the book of Judges, we'll look at a couple of unlikely heroes and discuss what God does with our imperfect acts of obedience in the midst of trials.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2185 136 d8c9b25b3a85a94fe7fd371532abb246 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Fully Alive John Vadeboncoeur <p>Sometimes it just feels as if life gets the best of us. What would it look like for us to live fully alive and to embrace the life God has and wants for us through every circumstance? Jesus taught that He came not just for us to live fully alive, but He also told us how we can experience God's goodness through every season.</p> <p>Sometimes it just feels as if life gets the best of us. What would it look like for us to live fully alive and to embrace the life God has and wants for us through every circumstance? Jesus taught that He came not just for us to live fully alive, but He also told us how we can experience God's goodness through every season.</p> Sometimes it just feels as if life gets the best of us. What would it look like for us to live fully alive and to embrace the life God has and wants for us through every circumstance? Jesus taught that He came not just for us to live fully alive, but He also told us how we can experience God's goodness through every season.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2221 137 b95ea92baccc270e79361146546886a0 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Waiting Room Part Three Dave Choutka <p>Waiting on God is one of the hardest things to do in our walk with Him. However, waiting on God strengthens us like nothing else. Dave Choutka will be sharing key principles on what waiting on God requires. </p><p><br></p> <p>Waiting on God is one of the hardest things to do in our walk with Him. However, waiting on God strengthens us like nothing else. Dave Choutka will be sharing key principles on what waiting on God requires. </p><p><br></p> Waiting on God is one of the hardest things to do in our walk with Him. However, waiting on God strengthens us like nothing else. Dave Choutka will be sharing key principles on what waiting on God requires. 


]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2224 138 0ee780218b76db00221a680f014fd085 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Walking Through the Valleys Part Two Dave Choutka <p>God wants to remind you today that He is fighting your battles. When you are walking through the valleys of life, you are not alone, God is with you. </p> <p>God wants to remind you today that He is fighting your battles. When you are walking through the valleys of life, you are not alone, God is with you. </p> God wants to remind you today that He is fighting your battles. When you are walking through the valleys of life, you are not alone, God is with you. 

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2020 139 5f663519dfa05e7a43cb0e1a404839f5 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Rest Part Four Seth Bartal <p>Experiencing God feels like a bit of a mystery. Though most people have had moments of awareness of the divine, often we’re not sure how to get those moments back; we don’t know how to find God’s presence in the day to day moments of life. This summer, Community Church is offering opportunities for finding those sacred spaces - where daily life meets the divine - in conjunction with a summer sabbatical our Lead Pastor, Seth Bartal, and his family are experiencing.</p> <p>Experiencing God feels like a bit of a mystery. Though most people have had moments of awareness of the divine, often we’re not sure how to get those moments back; we don’t know how to find God’s presence in the day to day moments of life. This summer, Community Church is offering opportunities for finding those sacred spaces - where daily life meets the divine - in conjunction with a summer sabbatical our Lead Pastor, Seth Bartal, and his family are experiencing.</p> Experiencing God feels like a bit of a mystery. Though most people have had moments of awareness of the divine, often we’re not sure how to get those moments back; we don’t know how to find God’s presence in the day to day moments of life. This summer, Community Church is offering opportunities for finding those sacred spaces - where daily life meets the divine - in conjunction with a summer sabbatical our Lead Pastor, Seth Bartal, and his family are experiencing.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1028 140 c13d05198b48cfe35cf4568426538c06 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Wait For It Part Two John Vadeboncoeur <p>Have you ever noticed how children can fully trust their parents when it comes to certain areas of their lives but not with all areas? While that is a frustration for every parent, it is also true when it comes to our individual and personal relationship with God, our heavenly Father, especially during the strong storms of life. But sometimes in the midst of our chaos and struggle, God invites us to stop, listen and lean into Him.</p> <p>Have you ever noticed how children can fully trust their parents when it comes to certain areas of their lives but not with all areas? While that is a frustration for every parent, it is also true when it comes to our individual and personal relationship with God, our heavenly Father, especially during the strong storms of life. But sometimes in the midst of our chaos and struggle, God invites us to stop, listen and lean into Him.</p> Have you ever noticed how children can fully trust their parents when it comes to certain areas of their lives but not with all areas? While that is a frustration for every parent, it is also true when it comes to our individual and personal relationship with God, our heavenly Father, especially during the strong storms of life. But sometimes in the midst of our chaos and struggle, God invites us to stop, listen and lean into Him.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2317 141 a915c8fdb42ff1c4563284a104d4f887 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Everywhere Part One Seth Bartal <p>Sometimes we wonder where God is. Why don’t we feel His presence? Why don’t we hear His voice the way people did in the days of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? How do we even begin to experience God’s presence in today’s world where He seems so distant or even completely absent?</p> <p>Sometimes we wonder where God is. Why don’t we feel His presence? Why don’t we hear His voice the way people did in the days of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? How do we even begin to experience God’s presence in today’s world where He seems so distant or even completely absent?</p> Sometimes we wonder where God is. Why don’t we feel His presence? Why don’t we hear His voice the way people did in the days of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? How do we even begin to experience God’s presence in today’s world where He seems so distant or even completely absent?

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2302 142 c3165b75d1b88c011ec304e569e66a11 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Till Kingdom Come Part Five Seth Bartal <p>How can a person live a life of meaning and purpose and lasting value? Generations come and generations go, and the previous generations are mostly forgotten. There are some, however, who leave a lasting impact. Have you ever wondered what makes their lives different? The answer to that question may surprise you.</p> <p>How can a person live a life of meaning and purpose and lasting value? Generations come and generations go, and the previous generations are mostly forgotten. There are some, however, who leave a lasting impact. Have you ever wondered what makes their lives different? The answer to that question may surprise you.</p> How can a person live a life of meaning and purpose and lasting value? Generations come and generations go, and the previous generations are mostly forgotten. There are some, however, who leave a lasting impact. Have you ever wondered what makes their lives different? The answer to that question may surprise you.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2305 143 ec4760af1305d5f15a51a2ae4355129b no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Hold on Tight Part Four Seth Bartal <p>Instant gratification is a hallmark of American life. Whether it’s with fast food restaurants, Amazon Prime 2-day shipping, or getting an immediate response to a text message, there’s an expectation in our culture that everything should be quick and easy. But what about when life isn’t quick or easy? What about when difficulty and strife interrupt? How we respond in those moments has the power to impact our adventure in a significant way.</p> <p>Instant gratification is a hallmark of American life. Whether it’s with fast food restaurants, Amazon Prime 2-day shipping, or getting an immediate response to a text message, there’s an expectation in our culture that everything should be quick and easy. But what about when life isn’t quick or easy? What about when difficulty and strife interrupt? How we respond in those moments has the power to impact our adventure in a significant way.</p> Instant gratification is a hallmark of American life. Whether it’s with fast food restaurants, Amazon Prime 2-day shipping, or getting an immediate response to a text message, there’s an expectation in our culture that everything should be quick and easy. But what about when life isn’t quick or easy? What about when difficulty and strife interrupt? How we respond in those moments has the power to impact our adventure in a significant way.

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2465 144 76570f6b99a187eeea5ef14d6f234fe5 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Substantial Part Three Seth Bartal <p>"God isn't concerned with you being happy; He's concerned with you being holy." That phrase is echoed throughout churches in America while church-goers are faced with a difficult decision: "Do I want to be happy, or do I want to be holy?" But what if happiness and holiness aren't on opposite ends of the spectrum after all? What if happiness and holiness actually go hand in hand?</p> <p>"God isn't concerned with you being happy; He's concerned with you being holy." That phrase is echoed throughout churches in America while church-goers are faced with a difficult decision: "Do I want to be happy, or do I want to be holy?" But what if happiness and holiness aren't on opposite ends of the spectrum after all? What if happiness and holiness actually go hand in hand?</p> "God isn't concerned with you being happy; He's concerned with you being holy." That phrase is echoed throughout churches in America while church-goers are faced with a difficult decision: "Do I want to be happy, or do I want to be holy?" But what if happiness and holiness aren't on opposite ends of the spectrum after all? What if happiness and holiness actually go hand in hand?

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2293 145 324bedf82656aeb4ae29afab347537db no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting All The Wrong Places Part Two Seth Bartal <p>One of the universal pursuits of humanity is happiness. We all want to be happy, and everywhere we turn, someone or something is offering happiness to us by buying a product, taking a dream vacation, or finding the love of our life. So why is it that, in a world with so many options for happiness, few people have discovered the secret? Why are all of our attempts at being happy and finding happiness like a vapor - eluding us as we try to grab onto them? And is it even possible to find lasting happiness in this life?</p> <p>One of the universal pursuits of humanity is happiness. We all want to be happy, and everywhere we turn, someone or something is offering happiness to us by buying a product, taking a dream vacation, or finding the love of our life. So why is it that, in a world with so many options for happiness, few people have discovered the secret? Why are all of our attempts at being happy and finding happiness like a vapor - eluding us as we try to grab onto them? And is it even possible to find lasting happiness in this life?</p> One of the universal pursuits of humanity is happiness. We all want to be happy, and everywhere we turn, someone or something is offering happiness to us by buying a product, taking a dream vacation, or finding the love of our life. So why is it that, in a world with so many options for happiness, few people have discovered the secret? Why are all of our attempts at being happy and finding happiness like a vapor - eluding us as we try to grab onto them? And is it even possible to find lasting happiness in this life?

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2410 146 7aa27afa0fdf9616169d22cef9183884 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Invitational Part One Seth Bartal <p>Everywhere we turn, we find someone or something inviting us to follow. Whether it’s a product that promises happiness, an influencer who promises popularity, or a movement that promises justice - there’s always something or someone promising to fulfill something missing within us. But are all of these new options able to deliver on what they promise? Or is it possible there’s an old invitation that’s waiting to give us the very things we seek?</p> <p>Everywhere we turn, we find someone or something inviting us to follow. Whether it’s a product that promises happiness, an influencer who promises popularity, or a movement that promises justice - there’s always something or someone promising to fulfill something missing within us. But are all of these new options able to deliver on what they promise? Or is it possible there’s an old invitation that’s waiting to give us the very things we seek?</p> Everywhere we turn, we find someone or something inviting us to follow. Whether it’s a product that promises happiness, an influencer who promises popularity, or a movement that promises justice - there’s always something or someone promising to fulfill something missing within us. But are all of these new options able to deliver on what they promise? Or is it possible there’s an old invitation that’s waiting to give us the very things we seek?

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2536 147 7eced43bfd2f653364111be5f48e6235 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Everywhere I Go Seth Bartal <p>“Wherever I go, there I am.” That’s not a particularly profound statement when you first hear it, but when we spend time considering its implications, we begin to understand the significant role we play in our own lives. If I’m the one who is always present, then it means I was there for my worst decisions, my regrettable mistakes, and my relational challenges. What if my biggest problem isn’t someone else? What if my biggest problem is me? How do I save me from myself? Surprisingly, the account of the Resurrection of Jesus provides a framework for fixing the thing I seem unable to fix: myself.</p> <p>“Wherever I go, there I am.” That’s not a particularly profound statement when you first hear it, but when we spend time considering its implications, we begin to understand the significant role we play in our own lives. If I’m the one who is always present, then it means I was there for my worst decisions, my regrettable mistakes, and my relational challenges. What if my biggest problem isn’t someone else? What if my biggest problem is me? How do I save me from myself? Surprisingly, the account of the Resurrection of Jesus provides a framework for fixing the thing I seem unable to fix: myself.</p> “Wherever I go, there I am.” That’s not a particularly profound statement when you first hear it, but when we spend time considering its implications, we begin to understand the significant role we play in our own lives. If I’m the one who is always present, then it means I was there for my worst decisions, my regrettable mistakes, and my relational challenges. What if my biggest problem isn’t someone else? What if my biggest problem is me? How do I save me from myself? Surprisingly, the account of the Resurrection of Jesus provides a framework for fixing the thing I seem unable to fix: myself.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1987 148 0910cc3ede71eb126609b64a012a905a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Worth the Cost Part One John Vadeboncoeur <p>Isn't it true that so often in our life we resist certain things even though we know it could make our lives better? Usually they are things like eating healthier and getting more exercise, but it also can be true when it comes to God and keeping Him at the center of our lives. As we look towards celebrating Easter in a few weeks, we are looking at some characters in the Easter story who also resisted God at some point in their lives. As we will learn, saying yes to Jesus and surrendering whatever else is at the center of our lives will always cost us something, despite us often trying to preserve those things at all costs. But saying no to Jesus ultimately costs us so much more.</p> <p>Isn't it true that so often in our life we resist certain things even though we know it could make our lives better? Usually they are things like eating healthier and getting more exercise, but it also can be true when it comes to God and keeping Him at the center of our lives. As we look towards celebrating Easter in a few weeks, we are looking at some characters in the Easter story who also resisted God at some point in their lives. As we will learn, saying yes to Jesus and surrendering whatever else is at the center of our lives will always cost us something, despite us often trying to preserve those things at all costs. But saying no to Jesus ultimately costs us so much more.</p> Isn't it true that so often in our life we resist certain things even though we know it could make our lives better? Usually they are things like eating healthier and getting more exercise, but it also can be true when it comes to God and keeping Him at the center of our lives. As we look towards celebrating Easter in a few weeks, we are looking at some characters in the Easter story who also resisted God at some point in their lives. As we will learn, saying yes to Jesus and surrendering whatever else is at the center of our lives will always cost us something, despite us often trying to preserve those things at all costs. But saying no to Jesus ultimately costs us so much more.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2456 149 a6bfe7cbf51e611ed4f61d878a900d22 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting How to Reduce Conflict Part Two Seth Bartal <p>In every relationship we have expectations and desires for the other person - some are expressed but many are not. It’s when our expectations and desires are unmet that relational conflict comes into play because we’re experiencing a gap between what we expect and what they delivered. Gaps are inevitable in our relationships, but what we fill the gap with has the power to ignite conflict or bring about relational closeness.</p> <p>In every relationship we have expectations and desires for the other person - some are expressed but many are not. It’s when our expectations and desires are unmet that relational conflict comes into play because we’re experiencing a gap between what we expect and what they delivered. Gaps are inevitable in our relationships, but what we fill the gap with has the power to ignite conflict or bring about relational closeness.</p> In every relationship we have expectations and desires for the other person - some are expressed but many are not. It’s when our expectations and desires are unmet that relational conflict comes into play because we’re experiencing a gap between what we expect and what they delivered. Gaps are inevitable in our relationships, but what we fill the gap with has the power to ignite conflict or bring about relational closeness.

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2310 150 4cb0c39f55024cda3f6e7b92996e13d4 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting How to See the Best in Others Part Three Seth Bartal <p>Have you ever been mislabeled? Maybe someone made a snap judgement about you, and it was categorically wrong? Or maybe you’ve been trying to overcome a label that was true in your past but isn’t true in your present? Regardless, even though labels can be helpful, improperly applied labels have the power to devalue us and create strain in our relationships. And ironically, even though we’ve been mislabeled in our past, we’re awfully good at mislabeling others. So how do we overcome wrong labels? How do we properly label others so we can see one another as God sees us? </p> <p>Have you ever been mislabeled? Maybe someone made a snap judgement about you, and it was categorically wrong? Or maybe you’ve been trying to overcome a label that was true in your past but isn’t true in your present? Regardless, even though labels can be helpful, improperly applied labels have the power to devalue us and create strain in our relationships. And ironically, even though we’ve been mislabeled in our past, we’re awfully good at mislabeling others. So how do we overcome wrong labels? How do we properly label others so we can see one another as God sees us? </p> Have you ever been mislabeled? Maybe someone made a snap judgement about you, and it was categorically wrong? Or maybe you’ve been trying to overcome a label that was true in your past but isn’t true in your present? Regardless, even though labels can be helpful, improperly applied labels have the power to devalue us and create strain in our relationships. And ironically, even though we’ve been mislabeled in our past, we’re awfully good at mislabeling others. So how do we overcome wrong labels? How do we properly label others so we can see one another as God sees us? 

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2227 151 289e67ca1213b83056341c4edc6b8702 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting How to Make My Relationships Stronger Part One Seth Bartal <p>As much as we are all relational beings, it’s ironic that we all tend to struggle, at times, with our relationships. More often than not, our temptation in the midst of relationship challenges is to point a finger of blame at the other person for causing the tensions we’re experiencing; we react rather than responding appropriately. But what if there were some attitudes we could embrace that would open the door to stronger, healthier relationships? How might God show up and move us in a different direction?</p> <p>As much as we are all relational beings, it’s ironic that we all tend to struggle, at times, with our relationships. More often than not, our temptation in the midst of relationship challenges is to point a finger of blame at the other person for causing the tensions we’re experiencing; we react rather than responding appropriately. But what if there were some attitudes we could embrace that would open the door to stronger, healthier relationships? How might God show up and move us in a different direction?</p> As much as we are all relational beings, it’s ironic that we all tend to struggle, at times, with our relationships. More often than not, our temptation in the midst of relationship challenges is to point a finger of blame at the other person for causing the tensions we’re experiencing; we react rather than responding appropriately. But what if there were some attitudes we could embrace that would open the door to stronger, healthier relationships? How might God show up and move us in a different direction?

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2317 152 2423d7f7c5f5994b49ea633dd5f40721 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting From Heart to Mouth Part Two John Vadeboncoeur <p>"God is good!!" That seems to be a phrase we use often on Sundays at church and a central theme of most of the worship songs we sing while at church. Scripture encourages us to sing loudly with joy and thankfulness. But within a day or two, sometimes within just a few hours, our hearts and minds can move from singing praises to God to a place of being critical and complaining. It can be so easy to shift our focus to things that distract us from the direction God wants us to move in, which is why we can use this timeless advice from an old song to us keep us on track.</p> <p>"God is good!!" That seems to be a phrase we use often on Sundays at church and a central theme of most of the worship songs we sing while at church. Scripture encourages us to sing loudly with joy and thankfulness. But within a day or two, sometimes within just a few hours, our hearts and minds can move from singing praises to God to a place of being critical and complaining. It can be so easy to shift our focus to things that distract us from the direction God wants us to move in, which is why we can use this timeless advice from an old song to us keep us on track.</p> "God is good!!" That seems to be a phrase we use often on Sundays at church and a central theme of most of the worship songs we sing while at church. Scripture encourages us to sing loudly with joy and thankfulness. But within a day or two, sometimes within just a few hours, our hearts and minds can move from singing praises to God to a place of being critical and complaining. It can be so easy to shift our focus to things that distract us from the direction God wants us to move in, which is why we can use this timeless advice from an old song to us keep us on track.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2228 153 1896d16390f9bd4ea6e6c37d01e7ac73 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Honest to God Part One Seth Bartal <p>Life is hard. While there are many joys we experience, the journey of life is also fraught with disappointments, hardships, and hurts. Those feelings can leave us wondering where God is and why he doesn’t do something different. If weren’t careful, they can also lead us to the point where we question His goodness or even His presence. But what if that doesn’t need to be the case? What if there’s an opportunity to be honest with God about these things in a way that draws us nearer to Him? Perhaps in that space we would experience God in a new way.</p> <p>Life is hard. While there are many joys we experience, the journey of life is also fraught with disappointments, hardships, and hurts. Those feelings can leave us wondering where God is and why he doesn’t do something different. If weren’t careful, they can also lead us to the point where we question His goodness or even His presence. But what if that doesn’t need to be the case? What if there’s an opportunity to be honest with God about these things in a way that draws us nearer to Him? Perhaps in that space we would experience God in a new way.</p> Life is hard. While there are many joys we experience, the journey of life is also fraught with disappointments, hardships, and hurts. Those feelings can leave us wondering where God is and why he doesn’t do something different. If weren’t careful, they can also lead us to the point where we question His goodness or even His presence. But what if that doesn’t need to be the case? What if there’s an opportunity to be honest with God about these things in a way that draws us nearer to Him? Perhaps in that space we would experience God in a new way.

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2253 154 509d5654113d6c3494d97770e441269d no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting GROWING Part Five Seth Bartal <p>There are people we meet in life who have seemingly unshakeable faith. Regardless of what happens to them in life, they have a calm confidence in a God who is FOR them that allows them to face any storm that comes their way. It’s their confidence in God that drives their ability to stay connected to Him, and it’s that sort of faith that astonished Jesus during his time on earth. Thankfully, such amazing faith isn’t as outside of our grasp as we sometimes think; it’s available to those who strive to grow their confidence in God on a daily basis.</p> <p>There are people we meet in life who have seemingly unshakeable faith. Regardless of what happens to them in life, they have a calm confidence in a God who is FOR them that allows them to face any storm that comes their way. It’s their confidence in God that drives their ability to stay connected to Him, and it’s that sort of faith that astonished Jesus during his time on earth. Thankfully, such amazing faith isn’t as outside of our grasp as we sometimes think; it’s available to those who strive to grow their confidence in God on a daily basis.</p> There are people we meet in life who have seemingly unshakeable faith. Regardless of what happens to them in life, they have a calm confidence in a God who is FOR them that allows them to face any storm that comes their way. It’s their confidence in God that drives their ability to stay connected to Him, and it’s that sort of faith that astonished Jesus during his time on earth. Thankfully, such amazing faith isn’t as outside of our grasp as we sometimes think; it’s available to those who strive to grow their confidence in God on a daily basis.

]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2507 155 eb3c469e3d508c418a946d2e6d4b00ad no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting INVITING Part Four Seth Bartal <p>Invitations have the power to change our lives. Whether it was an invitation to sit at someone’s lunch table, the invitation to go out on a date, or the invitation to try something new - receiving and responding to invitations can change the trajectory of our lives. Seeing how powerful they are, it’s not surprising that invitations are also a part of our faith journey. Every person who is following Jesus today received an invitation at some point, and that one invitation was life-changing. For those of us who have been invited, perhaps there’s an opportunity to invite others. </p> <p>Invitations have the power to change our lives. Whether it was an invitation to sit at someone’s lunch table, the invitation to go out on a date, or the invitation to try something new - receiving and responding to invitations can change the trajectory of our lives. Seeing how powerful they are, it’s not surprising that invitations are also a part of our faith journey. Every person who is following Jesus today received an invitation at some point, and that one invitation was life-changing. For those of us who have been invited, perhaps there’s an opportunity to invite others. </p> Invitations have the power to change our lives. Whether it was an invitation to sit at someone’s lunch table, the invitation to go out on a date, or the invitation to try something new - receiving and responding to invitations can change the trajectory of our lives. Seeing how powerful they are, it’s not surprising that invitations are also a part of our faith journey. Every person who is following Jesus today received an invitation at some point, and that one invitation was life-changing. For those of us who have been invited, perhaps there’s an opportunity to invite others. 

]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2194 156 de561647800f1e3bc8279d1a25051304 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting GIVING Part Three Seth Bartal <p>We love being around generous people because we know there’s nothing they have that they’re withholding from us. We could ask anything of them, and they would give it to us in a heartbeat. The irony is, as much as we love generous people and are grateful for their generosity, many of us find it difficult to be generous personally. Rather than being quick to give of what we have, we come up with reasons why we may need it or why we don’t need to give it. So how do we bridge the gap between where we are and becoming the generous people God wants us to be? </p> <p>We love being around generous people because we know there’s nothing they have that they’re withholding from us. We could ask anything of them, and they would give it to us in a heartbeat. The irony is, as much as we love generous people and are grateful for their generosity, many of us find it difficult to be generous personally. Rather than being quick to give of what we have, we come up with reasons why we may need it or why we don’t need to give it. So how do we bridge the gap between where we are and becoming the generous people God wants us to be? </p> We love being around generous people because we know there’s nothing they have that they’re withholding from us. We could ask anything of them, and they would give it to us in a heartbeat. The irony is, as much as we love generous people and are grateful for their generosity, many of us find it difficult to be generous personally. Rather than being quick to give of what we have, we come up with reasons why we may need it or why we don’t need to give it. So how do we bridge the gap between where we are and becoming the generous people God wants us to be? 

]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2486 157 47f2579762d361d488e7a3ad1d4799d0 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting SERVING Part Two Seth Bartal <p>When we think of church, we tend to think of a building that holds weekly services. Whereas that’s one thing that happens within a church, there’s so much more. In fact, the church isn’t a building - it’s a gathering. And when we understand what the purpose of the gathering, we begin to understand what our role is so we can be a part of contributing to what God is up to in our world.</p> <p>When we think of church, we tend to think of a building that holds weekly services. Whereas that’s one thing that happens within a church, there’s so much more. In fact, the church isn’t a building - it’s a gathering. And when we understand what the purpose of the gathering, we begin to understand what our role is so we can be a part of contributing to what God is up to in our world.</p> When we think of church, we tend to think of a building that holds weekly services. Whereas that’s one thing that happens within a church, there’s so much more. In fact, the church isn’t a building - it’s a gathering. And when we understand what the purpose of the gathering, we begin to understand what our role is so we can be a part of contributing to what God is up to in our world.

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2213 158 e877689bfedf5edb066667acc4a3125c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting LIVING Part One Seth Bartal <p>No matter how hard we try, we all have gaps between what we want others to perceive about us and who we truly are. Whether it’s with your spouse, a friend, your parents, or your boss, there are times when people see our gaps, and we suddenly become aware of a terrible fear we all have: rejection. The fear of rejection is so powerful, it fuels our damaging behavior of hiding our gaps from others. The good news is, God knew of our tendency, and He painted a picture of how to overcome both our tendency and our fear for our own good and for the good of others.</p> <p>No matter how hard we try, we all have gaps between what we want others to perceive about us and who we truly are. Whether it’s with your spouse, a friend, your parents, or your boss, there are times when people see our gaps, and we suddenly become aware of a terrible fear we all have: rejection. The fear of rejection is so powerful, it fuels our damaging behavior of hiding our gaps from others. The good news is, God knew of our tendency, and He painted a picture of how to overcome both our tendency and our fear for our own good and for the good of others.</p> No matter how hard we try, we all have gaps between what we want others to perceive about us and who we truly are. Whether it’s with your spouse, a friend, your parents, or your boss, there are times when people see our gaps, and we suddenly become aware of a terrible fear we all have: rejection. The fear of rejection is so powerful, it fuels our damaging behavior of hiding our gaps from others. The good news is, God knew of our tendency, and He painted a picture of how to overcome both our tendency and our fear for our own good and for the good of others.

]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2457 159 b09381557f651c70736a7a4ab6942a94 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting 2023 Leadership Round Table John Vadeboncoeur, Rachel Huffman, Seth Bartal <p>You've got questions, and we've got answers. Join us for a Leadership Round Table where Seth, John, Paul, and Rachel answer questions that were previously submitted.</p> <p>You've got questions, and we've got answers. Join us for a Leadership Round Table where Seth, John, Paul, and Rachel answer questions that were previously submitted.</p> You've got questions, and we've got answers. Join us for a Leadership Round Table where Seth, John, Paul, and Rachel answer questions that were previously submitted.

]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1914 160 54bfa70da786be9adfa30184e68c8c36 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Peace on Earth Seth Bartal <p>Christmas is a season of chaos. From parties to programs, from family to friends, this season seems to comes like a storm, wreaking havoc on our sanity and then disappearing in the blink of an eye. And ironically, in this season of chaos, the message of the Christmas Story is “peace on earth.” Peace on earth seems like a fairytale ending, not altogether different from, “and they lived happily ever after.” But what if the problem of peace on earth isn’t a problem with Jesus? What if our lack of peace is really a problem with us?zdse34</p> <p>Christmas is a season of chaos. From parties to programs, from family to friends, this season seems to comes like a storm, wreaking havoc on our sanity and then disappearing in the blink of an eye. And ironically, in this season of chaos, the message of the Christmas Story is “peace on earth.” Peace on earth seems like a fairytale ending, not altogether different from, “and they lived happily ever after.” But what if the problem of peace on earth isn’t a problem with Jesus? What if our lack of peace is really a problem with us?zdse34</p> Christmas is a season of chaos. From parties to programs, from family to friends, this season seems to comes like a storm, wreaking havoc on our sanity and then disappearing in the blink of an eye. And ironically, in this season of chaos, the message of the Christmas Story is “peace on earth.” Peace on earth seems like a fairytale ending, not altogether different from, “and they lived happily ever after.” But what if the problem of peace on earth isn’t a problem with Jesus? What if our lack of peace is really a problem with us?zdse34

]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1469 161 fe9977e3535a44ce8f4daba6b2b5be2b no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Do You See What I See? Part 3 Seth Bartal “God and sinners reconciled.” It’s a famous line to a beloved Christmas carol, and it’s one of the things we recognize and celebrate during this season. But did you ever consider how our restored relationship with God leaves us with a responsibility to restore our relationships with the people around us? It’s when we are not simply receivers of God’s grace but givers of it that we join in with the incredible gift we celebrate during this season. “God and sinners reconciled.” It’s a famous line to a beloved Christmas carol, and it’s one of the things we recognize and celebrate during this season. But did you ever consider how our restored relationship with God leaves us with a responsibility to restore our relationships with the people around us? It’s when we are not simply receivers of God’s grace but givers of it that we join in with the incredible gift we celebrate during this season. Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1956 162 5f7ef582f8bcb09308448123a42d502f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Don't Do The Math Part Two Seth Bartal <p>It’s unsettling when someone whom we believe is undeserving gets the same thing we got… except we deserved it. We earned it. We were responsible when they weren’t, but they got the benefit anyway. How is that fair? It’s unsettling… at least until we take an honest reflection of ourselves and our own shortcomings and realize that it is, perhaps, more fair than we originally thought.</p> <p>It’s unsettling when someone whom we believe is undeserving gets the same thing we got… except we deserved it. We earned it. We were responsible when they weren’t, but they got the benefit anyway. How is that fair? It’s unsettling… at least until we take an honest reflection of ourselves and our own shortcomings and realize that it is, perhaps, more fair than we originally thought.</p> It’s unsettling when someone whom we believe is undeserving gets the same thing we got… except we deserved it. We earned it. We were responsible when they weren’t, but they got the benefit anyway. How is that fair? It’s unsettling… at least until we take an honest reflection of ourselves and our own shortcomings and realize that it is, perhaps, more fair than we originally thought.

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2480 163 14fd6635739744f17bdb6c16e7fdb7a9 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Undeservable Part One Seth Bartal <p>Why wouldn’t everyone want to believe in Christmas? The gift of Christmas - the birth of Jesus - at its core brings us the solution for just about all the problems we experience in life. When Jesus is understood for who he truly is, it’s hard to imagine why anyone wouldn’t want Christmas and Christianity to be true.</p> <p>Why wouldn’t everyone want to believe in Christmas? The gift of Christmas - the birth of Jesus - at its core brings us the solution for just about all the problems we experience in life. When Jesus is understood for who he truly is, it’s hard to imagine why anyone wouldn’t want Christmas and Christianity to be true.</p> Why wouldn’t everyone want to believe in Christmas? The gift of Christmas - the birth of Jesus - at its core brings us the solution for just about all the problems we experience in life. When Jesus is understood for who he truly is, it’s hard to imagine why anyone wouldn’t want Christmas and Christianity to be true.

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2479 164 a53537c000bdcd53f4d1ed66e7b05f69 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Random Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>Have you ever wondered why life can seem so random? Some people are born to wealth; others are born to poverty. Some have good health; others are plauged with health issues their entire lives. Why do bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people? How do we come to terms with the seeming randomness of life and make sense of it in a way that helps us to step forward regardless of what cards we’re dealt.</p> <p>Have you ever wondered why life can seem so random? Some people are born to wealth; others are born to poverty. Some have good health; others are plauged with health issues their entire lives. Why do bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people? How do we come to terms with the seeming randomness of life and make sense of it in a way that helps us to step forward regardless of what cards we’re dealt.</p> Have you ever wondered why life can seem so random? Some people are born to wealth; others are born to poverty. Some have good health; others are plauged with health issues their entire lives. Why do bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people? How do we come to terms with the seeming randomness of life and make sense of it in a way that helps us to step forward regardless of what cards we’re dealt.

]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2345 165 b5c63cb61def326d8ace0e6b8c3118de no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Not Thankful Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>When it comes to our thoughts about other people, there’s always someone we’re glad we’re not. Maybe it’s a parent or a sibling; maybe it’s an enemy or a politician. But did you know, your gratitude for NOT being like someone you don’t like actually has the power to make you like that someone you don’t like? Our pride has the power to lead to our downfall, which is why Jesus invited us into a different way.</p> <p>When it comes to our thoughts about other people, there’s always someone we’re glad we’re not. Maybe it’s a parent or a sibling; maybe it’s an enemy or a politician. But did you know, your gratitude for NOT being like someone you don’t like actually has the power to make you like that someone you don’t like? Our pride has the power to lead to our downfall, which is why Jesus invited us into a different way.</p> When it comes to our thoughts about other people, there’s always someone we’re glad we’re not. Maybe it’s a parent or a sibling; maybe it’s an enemy or a politician. But did you know, your gratitude for NOT being like someone you don’t like actually has the power to make you like that someone you don’t like? Our pride has the power to lead to our downfall, which is why Jesus invited us into a different way.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2232 166 f37f0863cd485d585b4834d20e7a250b no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Foundational Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>When it comes to storms in life, the issue isn’t “if” but “when?”; they’re inevitable. Storms will come whether we’re properly prepared for them or not. So how do we make sure we’re ready when they do come? How can we live our lives in such a way that the inevitable storms of life don’t wreck us?</p> <p>When it comes to storms in life, the issue isn’t “if” but “when?”; they’re inevitable. Storms will come whether we’re properly prepared for them or not. So how do we make sure we’re ready when they do come? How can we live our lives in such a way that the inevitable storms of life don’t wreck us?</p> When it comes to storms in life, the issue isn’t “if” but “when?”; they’re inevitable. Storms will come whether we’re properly prepared for them or not. So how do we make sure we’re ready when they do come? How can we live our lives in such a way that the inevitable storms of life don’t wreck us?

]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2384 167 5a4230b170664122bb4012c97acbb6b4 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Haunted House Single Message John Vadeboncoeur <p>During the Halloween season, we can be tempted to talk more about the perceived concerns with this holiday than the real holiday that follows the day after on November 1st: All Saints Day. But being a Saint isn't about what we usually associate with that word and title. Actually, "Saint" is more than just a title, it is a job description for those of that have put our faith in Jesus. Today, we will look to the Apostle Paul for help understanding those saintly responsibilities and just what it means to follow our calling of being "saints".</p> <p>During the Halloween season, we can be tempted to talk more about the perceived concerns with this holiday than the real holiday that follows the day after on November 1st: All Saints Day. But being a Saint isn't about what we usually associate with that word and title. Actually, "Saint" is more than just a title, it is a job description for those of that have put our faith in Jesus. Today, we will look to the Apostle Paul for help understanding those saintly responsibilities and just what it means to follow our calling of being "saints".</p> During the Halloween season, we can be tempted to talk more about the perceived concerns with this holiday than the real holiday that follows the day after on November 1st: All Saints Day. But being a Saint isn't about what we usually associate with that word and title. Actually, "Saint" is more than just a title, it is a job description for those of that have put our faith in Jesus. Today, we will look to the Apostle Paul for help understanding those saintly responsibilities and just what it means to follow our calling of being "saints".

]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1913 168 a3f35f624a398aa9b793658ffa33d46a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting United We Stand Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>Political division is killing America. Whether it’s coming from the left or the right, the efforts to vilify the other side are simply leading to the destruction of our country. How do we rise above? How do we find unity in the midst of our diversity? And more importantly, how can the mission of the church remain central when the people of the church struggle to find common ground?</p> <p>Political division is killing America. Whether it’s coming from the left or the right, the efforts to vilify the other side are simply leading to the destruction of our country. How do we rise above? How do we find unity in the midst of our diversity? And more importantly, how can the mission of the church remain central when the people of the church struggle to find common ground?</p> Political division is killing America. Whether it’s coming from the left or the right, the efforts to vilify the other side are simply leading to the destruction of our country. How do we rise above? How do we find unity in the midst of our diversity? And more importantly, how can the mission of the church remain central when the people of the church struggle to find common ground?

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2180 169 b5f5109547e23c1e268beebc3c396094 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Systemic Part Three Seth Bartal <p>The problems in America are systemic. Whether approaching things from the political left or right, we can all agree the system is broken. Unfortunately, most of our solutions to our broken systems are simply bandages we use to try to hold things together. What if the solution to our systemic problems isn’t something that will come from the left or the right but something that comes from within?</p> <p>The problems in America are systemic. Whether approaching things from the political left or right, we can all agree the system is broken. Unfortunately, most of our solutions to our broken systems are simply bandages we use to try to hold things together. What if the solution to our systemic problems isn’t something that will come from the left or the right but something that comes from within?</p> The problems in America are systemic. Whether approaching things from the political left or right, we can all agree the system is broken. Unfortunately, most of our solutions to our broken systems are simply bandages we use to try to hold things together. What if the solution to our systemic problems isn’t something that will come from the left or the right but something that comes from within?

]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2172 170 75a0a1145efca3edfffbc8473b1e5702 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Souls of America Part Two Seth Bartal <p>The only thing Americans seem to be united on these days is the belief that America is broken. And that’s where the division begins. Not only are we divided, but we vilify the other side for not seeing things our way… the right way. With such division, how do we find common ground to move forward? How do Christians, who don’t always see eye to eye politically, keep from losing sight of what matters most: the souls of America?</p> <p>The only thing Americans seem to be united on these days is the belief that America is broken. And that’s where the division begins. Not only are we divided, but we vilify the other side for not seeing things our way… the right way. With such division, how do we find common ground to move forward? How do Christians, who don’t always see eye to eye politically, keep from losing sight of what matters most: the souls of America?</p> The only thing Americans seem to be united on these days is the belief that America is broken. And that’s where the division begins. Not only are we divided, but we vilify the other side for not seeing things our way… the right way. With such division, how do we find common ground to move forward? How do Christians, who don’t always see eye to eye politically, keep from losing sight of what matters most: the souls of America?

]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2441 171 4cc8226a6ce21544afc516da86c69d5f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting For King or Country? Part One Seth Bartal <p>For the first time in a long time, nearly all Americans are united around one thing: our country is broken. Rather than thriving, America is simply surviving. Mass shootings, abandoned children, government corruption, dirty politics, racism, sexism, classism. The list goes on and on. All sides want to fix what’s broken, but only one way forward has a proven track record of success. Maybe we should try leveraging that to help fix America.</p> <p>For the first time in a long time, nearly all Americans are united around one thing: our country is broken. Rather than thriving, America is simply surviving. Mass shootings, abandoned children, government corruption, dirty politics, racism, sexism, classism. The list goes on and on. All sides want to fix what’s broken, but only one way forward has a proven track record of success. Maybe we should try leveraging that to help fix America.</p> For the first time in a long time, nearly all Americans are united around one thing: our country is broken. Rather than thriving, America is simply surviving. Mass shootings, abandoned children, government corruption, dirty politics, racism, sexism, classism. The list goes on and on. All sides want to fix what’s broken, but only one way forward has a proven track record of success. Maybe we should try leveraging that to help fix America.

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2550 172 7b7d74c45c6dae7110212e414be8b233 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Something for Everyone Part Two John Vadeboncoeur <p>Movies about Superheroes are pretty predictable. No matter what happens during the rest of the film, the last 20 minutes are always the same: the hero saves the day. For all of us that are ordinary and average, that makes being a hero inaccessible. How do we save the day? How can we be a hero? Today we will look at one of the most impactful stories and lessons that Jesus gave during His time of ministry 2,000 years ago. A story that redefines what it means to be a hero and makes doing something heroic accessible for all of us.</p> <p>Movies about Superheroes are pretty predictable. No matter what happens during the rest of the film, the last 20 minutes are always the same: the hero saves the day. For all of us that are ordinary and average, that makes being a hero inaccessible. How do we save the day? How can we be a hero? Today we will look at one of the most impactful stories and lessons that Jesus gave during His time of ministry 2,000 years ago. A story that redefines what it means to be a hero and makes doing something heroic accessible for all of us.</p> Movies about Superheroes are pretty predictable. No matter what happens during the rest of the film, the last 20 minutes are always the same: the hero saves the day. For all of us that are ordinary and average, that makes being a hero inaccessible. How do we save the day? How can we be a hero? Today we will look at one of the most impactful stories and lessons that Jesus gave during His time of ministry 2,000 years ago. A story that redefines what it means to be a hero and makes doing something heroic accessible for all of us.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2239 173 d07b4ed3e9592aa9c450c20fbd95a3f9 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Unlikely Hero Part One John Vadeboncoeur <p>Superheroes are all the rage in movies and television right now. And even though we might daydream about being a hero ourselves, the reality is that most of us feel anything but heroic. We feel average and ordinary. But what if God was calling each of us to be a hero someway and somehow in the world around us? Even in our ordinary, God can do something extraordinary through us just like He did through Moses. Sometimes it just requires us to get out of our own way.</p> <p>Superheroes are all the rage in movies and television right now. And even though we might daydream about being a hero ourselves, the reality is that most of us feel anything but heroic. We feel average and ordinary. But what if God was calling each of us to be a hero someway and somehow in the world around us? Even in our ordinary, God can do something extraordinary through us just like He did through Moses. Sometimes it just requires us to get out of our own way.</p> Superheroes are all the rage in movies and television right now. And even though we might daydream about being a hero ourselves, the reality is that most of us feel anything but heroic. We feel average and ordinary. But what if God was calling each of us to be a hero someway and somehow in the world around us? Even in our ordinary, God can do something extraordinary through us just like He did through Moses. Sometimes it just requires us to get out of our own way.

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2195 174 e0fc218a9703de0cbd5a23cf30e351c3 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Abundant Part 5 Seth Bartal <p>Everywhere we turn, we are marketed to: buy this, wear that, travel here… and you’ll be happy, fulfilled, and living life to the full. The problem is most of us have bought that thing, worn the clothes, and made the trip only to discover that our happiness was temporary. What we thought would fulfill us only left us wanting. What if there’s more to life than the acquisition of stuff? And if there is more to life, how do we find it?</p> <p>Everywhere we turn, we are marketed to: buy this, wear that, travel here… and you’ll be happy, fulfilled, and living life to the full. The problem is most of us have bought that thing, worn the clothes, and made the trip only to discover that our happiness was temporary. What we thought would fulfill us only left us wanting. What if there’s more to life than the acquisition of stuff? And if there is more to life, how do we find it?</p> Everywhere we turn, we are marketed to: buy this, wear that, travel here… and you’ll be happy, fulfilled, and living life to the full. The problem is most of us have bought that thing, worn the clothes, and made the trip only to discover that our happiness was temporary. What we thought would fulfill us only left us wanting. What if there’s more to life than the acquisition of stuff? And if there is more to life, how do we find it?

]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2529 175 fda6b4c94c3806087c35bb1e9ab4450a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Talk Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>When it comes to sexuality in our culture, there are few limits to what is encouraged and what is acceptable… until someone falls off the edge. When the young teenager gets pregnant or the illicit affair comes to light, the public shaming begins. Culture baits us to the edge of sex, and then criticizes us when we fall off. But maybe there’s a different way to look at sexuality and to understand God’s design for this gift he gave to humanity.</p> <p>When it comes to sexuality in our culture, there are few limits to what is encouraged and what is acceptable… until someone falls off the edge. When the young teenager gets pregnant or the illicit affair comes to light, the public shaming begins. Culture baits us to the edge of sex, and then criticizes us when we fall off. But maybe there’s a different way to look at sexuality and to understand God’s design for this gift he gave to humanity.</p> When it comes to sexuality in our culture, there are few limits to what is encouraged and what is acceptable… until someone falls off the edge. When the young teenager gets pregnant or the illicit affair comes to light, the public shaming begins. Culture baits us to the edge of sex, and then criticizes us when we fall off. But maybe there’s a different way to look at sexuality and to understand God’s design for this gift he gave to humanity.

]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2752 176 8a5e0730902ad7dc27d2861d6479bb97 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Time Out Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>“There’s always time for one more thing” is the mantra of our culture. One more activity, one more travel sport, one more volunteer slot. As a result of always adding “one more” thing, many of us find ourselves worn out and stressed out - unable to get off the hamster wheel of busyness. But what if the busy lives we lead actually keep us from giving our attention to what matters most? What if there’s any opportunity to create some boundaries that can protect us from over-activity?</p> <p>“There’s always time for one more thing” is the mantra of our culture. One more activity, one more travel sport, one more volunteer slot. As a result of always adding “one more” thing, many of us find ourselves worn out and stressed out - unable to get off the hamster wheel of busyness. But what if the busy lives we lead actually keep us from giving our attention to what matters most? What if there’s any opportunity to create some boundaries that can protect us from over-activity?</p> “There’s always time for one more thing” is the mantra of our culture. One more activity, one more travel sport, one more volunteer slot. As a result of always adding “one more” thing, many of us find ourselves worn out and stressed out - unable to get off the hamster wheel of busyness. But what if the busy lives we lead actually keep us from giving our attention to what matters most? What if there’s any opportunity to create some boundaries that can protect us from over-activity?

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2553 177 83f309e1b6d7183fe3b008fb792f13ce no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Let's Be Friends Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>Everybody needs a friend at some point, and because we tend to be acceptance magnets, we’re not always discerning about who we allow into our circle of friendships. We know the power of peer pressure in our teenage years, but what if that power still applies as we move into adulthood? How might that change the way we look at friendships?</p> <p>Everybody needs a friend at some point, and because we tend to be acceptance magnets, we’re not always discerning about who we allow into our circle of friendships. We know the power of peer pressure in our teenage years, but what if that power still applies as we move into adulthood? How might that change the way we look at friendships?</p> Everybody needs a friend at some point, and because we tend to be acceptance magnets, we’re not always discerning about who we allow into our circle of friendships. We know the power of peer pressure in our teenage years, but what if that power still applies as we move into adulthood? How might that change the way we look at friendships?

]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2358 178 2836fc84a585f3b13b9b529fc3ffc042 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Danger Zone Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>The edge of a cliff is an exciting place to be... until you fall off. It’s when you fall off that you realize there was wisdom in keeping a safe distance. We live with edges all around us - with our morality, our relationships, our money, our ethics. And though it may not be as exciting to step away from the edges of these things, it can save us a lot of heartache.</p> <p>The edge of a cliff is an exciting place to be... until you fall off. It’s when you fall off that you realize there was wisdom in keeping a safe distance. We live with edges all around us - with our morality, our relationships, our money, our ethics. And though it may not be as exciting to step away from the edges of these things, it can save us a lot of heartache.</p> The edge of a cliff is an exciting place to be... until you fall off. It’s when you fall off that you realize there was wisdom in keeping a safe distance. We live with edges all around us - with our morality, our relationships, our money, our ethics. And though it may not be as exciting to step away from the edges of these things, it can save us a lot of heartache.

]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2531 179 7b09b955462c73a78b7e25ce0839e910 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Solo Expedition Part 5 Seth Bartal <p>The wilderness is always a challenge, but being alone in the wilderness is an even bigger challenge. It’s when we’re alone and have no one to help us that we find ourselves facing discouragement. Sometimes we even begin to question God’s goodness and His presence. How we choose to respond in those moments can have a profound impact on faith moving forward on the other side of our wilderness experience.</p> <p>The wilderness is always a challenge, but being alone in the wilderness is an even bigger challenge. It’s when we’re alone and have no one to help us that we find ourselves facing discouragement. Sometimes we even begin to question God’s goodness and His presence. How we choose to respond in those moments can have a profound impact on faith moving forward on the other side of our wilderness experience.</p> The wilderness is always a challenge, but being alone in the wilderness is an even bigger challenge. It’s when we’re alone and have no one to help us that we find ourselves facing discouragement. Sometimes we even begin to question God’s goodness and His presence. How we choose to respond in those moments can have a profound impact on faith moving forward on the other side of our wilderness experience.

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2303 180 7712e2992a581d5f3b5d8fc07f812f8c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Get Me Out! Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>When we’re in the wilderness - particularly when we’ve been there a long time - we begin searching for ways out. The problem is, the most expedient paths out tend to be the ones that require us to set aside something of value. It’s in those moments that we have an opportunity to discover what is most important to us.</p> <p>When we’re in the wilderness - particularly when we’ve been there a long time - we begin searching for ways out. The problem is, the most expedient paths out tend to be the ones that require us to set aside something of value. It’s in those moments that we have an opportunity to discover what is most important to us.</p> When we’re in the wilderness - particularly when we’ve been there a long time - we begin searching for ways out. The problem is, the most expedient paths out tend to be the ones that require us to set aside something of value. It’s in those moments that we have an opportunity to discover what is most important to us.

]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2304 181 095cc070e54e86412cce8f04fb0e594c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting A New Point of View Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>One of the tensions we face every day is the decision to do what we want to do or what God wants us to do. This is particularly challenging when God doesn’t give us the direction we want. Rather than asking and asking for a different answer, what if there’s an opportunity to see things from a different point of view?</p> <p>One of the tensions we face every day is the decision to do what we want to do or what God wants us to do. This is particularly challenging when God doesn’t give us the direction we want. Rather than asking and asking for a different answer, what if there’s an opportunity to see things from a different point of view?</p> One of the tensions we face every day is the decision to do what we want to do or what God wants us to do. This is particularly challenging when God doesn’t give us the direction we want. Rather than asking and asking for a different answer, what if there’s an opportunity to see things from a different point of view?

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2549 182 af909f6c29aaa881d17ca519d58be7ac no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting End of Your Rope Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>A famous philosopher once said, “Know thyself.” A whole lot of heartache in our world probably could be avoided if we would spend more time “knowing thyself” and less time “being thyself.” In the wilderness, we have the opportunity to come face to face with who we really are so we can step into who God wants us to be.</p> <p>A famous philosopher once said, “Know thyself.” A whole lot of heartache in our world probably could be avoided if we would spend more time “knowing thyself” and less time “being thyself.” In the wilderness, we have the opportunity to come face to face with who we really are so we can step into who God wants us to be.</p> A famous philosopher once said, “Know thyself.” A whole lot of heartache in our world probably could be avoided if we would spend more time “knowing thyself” and less time “being thyself.” In the wilderness, we have the opportunity to come face to face with who we really are so we can step into who God wants us to be.

]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2533 183 dcba7eb15a14fdc9a36cfd0c1b2cfbf6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Resilient Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>It's easy to think of faith in the context of, “What’s happening now and what I’m feeling now determine what I believe for now.” When life goes the way I want and I feel good, then God is good. But if life takes a different turn, my attitude toward God changes. So what would you do if God were to you to do what doesn’t make sense? What about if God were to ask you to do something that is difficult or even uncomfortable? It’s how we respond in those moments that we discover a lot about our faith.</p> <p>It's easy to think of faith in the context of, “What’s happening now and what I’m feeling now determine what I believe for now.” When life goes the way I want and I feel good, then God is good. But if life takes a different turn, my attitude toward God changes. So what would you do if God were to you to do what doesn’t make sense? What about if God were to ask you to do something that is difficult or even uncomfortable? It’s how we respond in those moments that we discover a lot about our faith.</p> It's easy to think of faith in the context of, “What’s happening now and what I’m feeling now determine what I believe for now.” When life goes the way I want and I feel good, then God is good. But if life takes a different turn, my attitude toward God changes. So what would you do if God were to you to do what doesn’t make sense? What about if God were to ask you to do something that is difficult or even uncomfortable? It’s how we respond in those moments that we discover a lot about our faith.

]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2399 184 125dda692b80b58da273e0a2adf5c77a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Rachel's Story Part 6 Rachel Huffman <p>Worship Director, Rachel Huffman, shares about her recent health issues and how God has shown His faithfulness to her and her family throughout this challenging season.</p> <p>Worship Director, Rachel Huffman, shares about her recent health issues and how God has shown His faithfulness to her and her family throughout this challenging season.</p> Worship Director, Rachel Huffman, shares about her recent health issues and how God has shown His faithfulness to her and her family throughout this challenging season.

]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2297 185 ebd7388f2b0e610c2306d52d6eb70cb0 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Posture of Reconciliation Part 4 Dan Pratt <p>Sometimes, relational reconciliation isn't possible because true reconciliation takes two.  However, just as, when we were far from God, He never gave up on us, we are called to keep the door open for reconciliation no matter how long it takes.  Because even though we can't make decisions for others, we can try to live a "no regrets" lifestyle.</p> <p>Sometimes, relational reconciliation isn't possible because true reconciliation takes two.  However, just as, when we were far from God, He never gave up on us, we are called to keep the door open for reconciliation no matter how long it takes.  Because even though we can't make decisions for others, we can try to live a "no regrets" lifestyle.</p> Sometimes, relational reconciliation isn't possible because true reconciliation takes two.  However, just as, when we were far from God, He never gave up on us, we are called to keep the door open for reconciliation no matter how long it takes.  Because even though we can't make decisions for others, we can try to live a "no regrets" lifestyle.

]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2294 186 e7ea1e31490ad07afd4ac9163177f8dc no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Pie in the Eye Part 3 John Vadeboncoeur <p>When it comes to relationships in our life that are broken and in need of repair, we are full of excuses as to why we shouldn’t have to make the first move or how we’re not really the one to blame.  But Jesus wants to cut through our excuses and challenges us to take a good, hard look in the mirror.  One of the best places to start when reassembling relationships is with ourselves and owning up to our piece.</p> <p>When it comes to relationships in our life that are broken and in need of repair, we are full of excuses as to why we shouldn’t have to make the first move or how we’re not really the one to blame.  But Jesus wants to cut through our excuses and challenges us to take a good, hard look in the mirror.  One of the best places to start when reassembling relationships is with ourselves and owning up to our piece.</p> When it comes to relationships in our life that are broken and in need of repair, we are full of excuses as to why we shouldn’t have to make the first move or how we’re not really the one to blame.  But Jesus wants to cut through our excuses and challenges us to take a good, hard look in the mirror.  One of the best places to start when reassembling relationships is with ourselves and owning up to our piece.

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1916 187 b9f07e9dc65a444ac54d6ec8883faa39 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Back to You Part 2 Dan Pratt <p>Relationships don't come with a trouble-shooting guide.  But one of the ways Christ-followers are called to be different is that, in the God's economy, people aren't disposable.  Ever.  And that means repairing a relationship means someone has to initiate, regardless of who is to blame.</p> <p>Relationships don't come with a trouble-shooting guide.  But one of the ways Christ-followers are called to be different is that, in the God's economy, people aren't disposable.  Ever.  And that means repairing a relationship means someone has to initiate, regardless of who is to blame.</p> Relationships don't come with a trouble-shooting guide.  But one of the ways Christ-followers are called to be different is that, in the God's economy, people aren't disposable.  Ever.  And that means repairing a relationship means someone has to initiate, regardless of who is to blame.

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2426 188 ef54de3961cf77e0cbf1e8c1e84b9b81 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Instructions Not Included Part 1 John Vadeboncoeur <p>Let’s be honest: relationships can be hard!  Whether it is with a friend, a family member, or a co-worker, we all have dealt with broken or strained relationships in our lives at one time or another.  And while starting relationships can be easy, we often struggle with how to even start the process of reconciling the broken relationships we may have.  Reconciliation just isn’t something that comes naturally to us.  This week we look at reasons why fixing broken relationships can be so hard as well as why it is so important for us to give it all that we can.</p> <p>Let’s be honest: relationships can be hard!  Whether it is with a friend, a family member, or a co-worker, we all have dealt with broken or strained relationships in our lives at one time or another.  And while starting relationships can be easy, we often struggle with how to even start the process of reconciling the broken relationships we may have.  Reconciliation just isn’t something that comes naturally to us.  This week we look at reasons why fixing broken relationships can be so hard as well as why it is so important for us to give it all that we can.</p> Let’s be honest: relationships can be hard!  Whether it is with a friend, a family member, or a co-worker, we all have dealt with broken or strained relationships in our lives at one time or another.  And while starting relationships can be easy, we often struggle with how to even start the process of reconciling the broken relationships we may have.  Reconciliation just isn’t something that comes naturally to us.  This week we look at reasons why fixing broken relationships can be so hard as well as why it is so important for us to give it all that we can.

]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2262 189 d27fff4c97059b7e9300cefd71e87deb no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Have Faith Part 5 Seth Bartal <p>When things in life don’t go as we expect, people sometimes respond with statements like, “just believe” or “just have faith” or “just trust.” While those sound nice, they’re also a little vague and unhelpful. Believe what? Have faith in what? Trust what? How do any of those solve the current situation? It’s almost like we’re told to have faith in faith, and if we do that, we can move mountains. But what does that even mean, and how do we have a faith that is capable of making a difference?</p> <p>When things in life don’t go as we expect, people sometimes respond with statements like, “just believe” or “just have faith” or “just trust.” While those sound nice, they’re also a little vague and unhelpful. Believe what? Have faith in what? Trust what? How do any of those solve the current situation? It’s almost like we’re told to have faith in faith, and if we do that, we can move mountains. But what does that even mean, and how do we have a faith that is capable of making a difference?</p> When things in life don’t go as we expect, people sometimes respond with statements like, “just believe” or “just have faith” or “just trust.” While those sound nice, they’re also a little vague and unhelpful. Believe what? Have faith in what? Trust what? How do any of those solve the current situation? It’s almost like we’re told to have faith in faith, and if we do that, we can move mountains. But what does that even mean, and how do we have a faith that is capable of making a difference?

]]> Sun, 22 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2175 190 399ec688ecaf72b1358aeb7b13db14ec no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Don't Judge Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>Don't judge. We’ve all heard, and we’ve all been on the receiving end of an unfair judgment. Ironically, most of us have also been on the judging end. You would think having been judged we’d be slow to judge, but that’s not usually the case. Are we supposed to “judge not?” Or is it possible Jesus’ instructions on judging were intended to communicate something different?</p> <p>Don't judge. We’ve all heard, and we’ve all been on the receiving end of an unfair judgment. Ironically, most of us have also been on the judging end. You would think having been judged we’d be slow to judge, but that’s not usually the case. Are we supposed to “judge not?” Or is it possible Jesus’ instructions on judging were intended to communicate something different?</p> Don't judge. We’ve all heard, and we’ve all been on the receiving end of an unfair judgment. Ironically, most of us have also been on the judging end. You would think having been judged we’d be slow to judge, but that’s not usually the case. Are we supposed to “judge not?” Or is it possible Jesus’ instructions on judging were intended to communicate something different?

]]> Sun, 15 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2272 191 a7810417330475f6edb1c9d263e3c53e no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Root of It All Part 3 John Vadeboncoeur <p>Money can be a complex issue.  If you ask people what the Bible or God says about money, the most common response is: Money is the root of all evil.  Have you heard that phrase before too? This week we look at what the Bible really says about money and discover together that money itself really isn’t the issue.  Believe it or not, it’s actually you and me.</p> <p>Money can be a complex issue.  If you ask people what the Bible or God says about money, the most common response is: Money is the root of all evil.  Have you heard that phrase before too? This week we look at what the Bible really says about money and discover together that money itself really isn’t the issue.  Believe it or not, it’s actually you and me.</p> Money can be a complex issue.  If you ask people what the Bible or God says about money, the most common response is: Money is the root of all evil.  Have you heard that phrase before too? This week we look at what the Bible really says about money and discover together that money itself really isn’t the issue.  Believe it or not, it’s actually you and me.

]]> Sun, 08 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2157 192 4b7f3dbc85d08877001e0bf338d5f348 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting All Things Part 1 Dan Pratt <p>Phillippians 4:13 is one of the most beloved verses in all of scripture. But what if we’ve twisted into meaning something God never intended. It turns out God wants us to know what it means to be content in all situations, regardless of our circumstances.</p> <p>Phillippians 4:13 is one of the most beloved verses in all of scripture. But what if we’ve twisted into meaning something God never intended. It turns out God wants us to know what it means to be content in all situations, regardless of our circumstances.</p> Phillippians 4:13 is one of the most beloved verses in all of scripture. But what if we’ve twisted into meaning something God never intended. It turns out God wants us to know what it means to be content in all situations, regardless of our circumstances.

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2407 193 075b9fa12c3bd412cf43a40fe8012c59 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Believe Easter 2022 Seth Bartal <p>The Resurrection of Jesus is an account that many of us have heard since childhood. Whether because it's so familiar or because it's so fantastical, it's easy to find ourselves at a place of doubt - wondering if it really happened. If you've ever questioned or ever doubted, that puts you at the same place as Jesus' first century followers - who had their own questions and doubts. The thing they discovered is that it's possible to follow Jesus even when we have doubts, and it's in our following that we discover something extremely significant for our lives.</p> <p>The Resurrection of Jesus is an account that many of us have heard since childhood. Whether because it's so familiar or because it's so fantastical, it's easy to find ourselves at a place of doubt - wondering if it really happened. If you've ever questioned or ever doubted, that puts you at the same place as Jesus' first century followers - who had their own questions and doubts. The thing they discovered is that it's possible to follow Jesus even when we have doubts, and it's in our following that we discover something extremely significant for our lives.</p> The Resurrection of Jesus is an account that many of us have heard since childhood. Whether because it's so familiar or because it's so fantastical, it's easy to find ourselves at a place of doubt - wondering if it really happened. If you've ever questioned or ever doubted, that puts you at the same place as Jesus' first century followers - who had their own questions and doubts. The thing they discovered is that it's possible to follow Jesus even when we have doubts, and it's in our following that we discover something extremely significant for our lives.

]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1877 194 55eb0395f2afd50f7447c05b0a8ff79d no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Unstoppable Part 6 Seth Bartal <p>Nearly 2000 years ago a man walked the earth whose life changed the entire trajectory of world history. Strangely enough, rather than leveraging politics and governmental institutions as most try to do, Jesus of Nazareth rallied his followers together to proclaim His message to the world. Against incredible odds, that message is still being proclaimed in the world today by fearless men and women of faith.</p> <p>Nearly 2000 years ago a man walked the earth whose life changed the entire trajectory of world history. Strangely enough, rather than leveraging politics and governmental institutions as most try to do, Jesus of Nazareth rallied his followers together to proclaim His message to the world. Against incredible odds, that message is still being proclaimed in the world today by fearless men and women of faith.</p> Nearly 2000 years ago a man walked the earth whose life changed the entire trajectory of world history. Strangely enough, rather than leveraging politics and governmental institutions as most try to do, Jesus of Nazareth rallied his followers together to proclaim His message to the world. Against incredible odds, that message is still being proclaimed in the world today by fearless men and women of faith.

]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2602 195 9b084bf679185aae02d181d10c60b707 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Aimless Part 5 Seth Bartal <p>Why are you here... really? That's an important question that many of us don't take or make time to answer, and yet it's a question whose answer has the power to drive everything about us. Missing the answer to that question could lead you into a pitfall, and finding the answer could lead you to an amazing life!</p> <p>Why are you here... really? That's an important question that many of us don't take or make time to answer, and yet it's a question whose answer has the power to drive everything about us. Missing the answer to that question could lead you into a pitfall, and finding the answer could lead you to an amazing life!</p> Why are you here... really? That's an important question that many of us don't take or make time to answer, and yet it's a question whose answer has the power to drive everything about us. Missing the answer to that question could lead you into a pitfall, and finding the answer could lead you to an amazing life!

]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2143 196 12c94947e341ad30e8d641c00acd8dd2 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting On Course Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>Life is hard, and we’re all looking for help on how to live it as best we can. But where do we turn for help? How do we know whom to trust? How do we evaluate if someone is leading us the right way?</p> <p>Life is hard, and we’re all looking for help on how to live it as best we can. But where do we turn for help? How do we know whom to trust? How do we evaluate if someone is leading us the right way?</p> Life is hard, and we’re all looking for help on how to live it as best we can. But where do we turn for help? How do we know whom to trust? How do we evaluate if someone is leading us the right way?

]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2240 197 cc3da5f2eb081247e51ec6d9fe1c0624 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting On My Own Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>As an individualistic culture, we Americans don’t like to be told what to do or what to think, and we especially don’t want anyone to tell us what to believe or how to live out our faith. Our personal faith isn’t just personal; it’s private. But what if having a private faith isn’t what God intended for us? What if a private faith can actually hurt us in the long run?</p> <p>As an individualistic culture, we Americans don’t like to be told what to do or what to think, and we especially don’t want anyone to tell us what to believe or how to live out our faith. Our personal faith isn’t just personal; it’s private. But what if having a private faith isn’t what God intended for us? What if a private faith can actually hurt us in the long run?</p> As an individualistic culture, we Americans don’t like to be told what to do or what to think, and we especially don’t want anyone to tell us what to believe or how to live out our faith. Our personal faith isn’t just personal; it’s private. But what if having a private faith isn’t what God intended for us? What if a private faith can actually hurt us in the long run?

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2504 198 789ad2de0b69bf2c4b4aab3926e2f002 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Poisonous Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>Anybody who has experienced food poisoning knows just how awful the experience can be. Perhaps the worst part is that we've been duped by something that looked edible. Apparently not all food is good for us. The same can be said about our religious beliefs. Not all beliefs are good for us. In fact, some are poisonous.</p> <p>Anybody who has experienced food poisoning knows just how awful the experience can be. Perhaps the worst part is that we've been duped by something that looked edible. Apparently not all food is good for us. The same can be said about our religious beliefs. Not all beliefs are good for us. In fact, some are poisonous.</p> Anybody who has experienced food poisoning knows just how awful the experience can be. Perhaps the worst part is that we've been duped by something that looked edible. Apparently not all food is good for us. The same can be said about our religious beliefs. Not all beliefs are good for us. In fact, some are poisonous.

]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2261 199 75d06aa8995f23872f1f372c8be0a17b no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Right Why Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>Lots of things in life are dangerous. Whether you’re touching a hot stove, texting and driving, or doing something else that’s risky, a timely warning can save you and those you love from a lot of pain. 2000 years ago, Jesus warned his followers to beware of six significant dangers to their faith journey. Though these pitfalls can appear harmless at first, they have the potential of robbing us of our faith.</p> <p>Lots of things in life are dangerous. Whether you’re touching a hot stove, texting and driving, or doing something else that’s risky, a timely warning can save you and those you love from a lot of pain. 2000 years ago, Jesus warned his followers to beware of six significant dangers to their faith journey. Though these pitfalls can appear harmless at first, they have the potential of robbing us of our faith.</p> Lots of things in life are dangerous. Whether you’re touching a hot stove, texting and driving, or doing something else that’s risky, a timely warning can save you and those you love from a lot of pain. 2000 years ago, Jesus warned his followers to beware of six significant dangers to their faith journey. Though these pitfalls can appear harmless at first, they have the potential of robbing us of our faith.

]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2274 200 f857f9756bd420c458f4d8cf83100fdc no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting It's a Choice Part 4 Dan Pratt <p>Happy couples know they have a choice. A choice that, in some ways, makes no sense and in other ways, feels like a reaction. In reality, regardless of the relationship, things go better when we learn to choose the most generous explanation for one another's behavior and believe it.</p> <p>Happy couples know they have a choice. A choice that, in some ways, makes no sense and in other ways, feels like a reaction. In reality, regardless of the relationship, things go better when we learn to choose the most generous explanation for one another's behavior and believe it.</p> Happy couples know they have a choice. A choice that, in some ways, makes no sense and in other ways, feels like a reaction. In reality, regardless of the relationship, things go better when we learn to choose the most generous explanation for one another's behavior and believe it.

]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2423 201 d433070dead2e8b62c3e0a0020189887 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Sometimes You Have to Throw Things Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>We all have hopes, dreams, and desires that we bring into our relationships. When we put those onto someone else, they become unfair expectations in that person’s life. So what are we to do with them? Ignore that they exist? Keep ourselves busy? Find someone else? Or maybe happy couples can learn that the healthiest way to handle our own hopes, dreams, and desires is it throw things.</p> <p>We all have hopes, dreams, and desires that we bring into our relationships. When we put those onto someone else, they become unfair expectations in that person’s life. So what are we to do with them? Ignore that they exist? Keep ourselves busy? Find someone else? Or maybe happy couples can learn that the healthiest way to handle our own hopes, dreams, and desires is it throw things.</p> We all have hopes, dreams, and desires that we bring into our relationships. When we put those onto someone else, they become unfair expectations in that person’s life. So what are we to do with them? Ignore that they exist? Keep ourselves busy? Find someone else? Or maybe happy couples can learn that the healthiest way to handle our own hopes, dreams, and desires is it throw things.

]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2238 202 9905e5b9ac801334fa499bef8e0fc06c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting It's Mutual Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>We all have an image of what a perfect relationship would look like. We dream about how much money we’ll make, where we’ll travel, or what our family will look like. But have you ever considered how our dreams tend to focus on finding a certain someone who will be perfect for us rather than dreaming about being perfect for someone? What if the answer to happiness isn’t getting everything we want but giving someone else what they want?</p> <p>We all have an image of what a perfect relationship would look like. We dream about how much money we’ll make, where we’ll travel, or what our family will look like. But have you ever considered how our dreams tend to focus on finding a certain someone who will be perfect for us rather than dreaming about being perfect for someone? What if the answer to happiness isn’t getting everything we want but giving someone else what they want?</p> We all have an image of what a perfect relationship would look like. We dream about how much money we’ll make, where we’ll travel, or what our family will look like. But have you ever considered how our dreams tend to focus on finding a certain someone who will be perfect for us rather than dreaming about being perfect for someone? What if the answer to happiness isn’t getting everything we want but giving someone else what they want?

]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2266 203 1ef900dd63155fcee67459aee3879950 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Nothing Part 1 Dan Pratt <p>Although every marriage comes, by default, with a crate full of expectations, happy couples know that they owe each other everything but deserve nothing in return. Happy couples take their cues from the life of Jesus and embrace a "you before me" lifestyle.</p> <p>Although every marriage comes, by default, with a crate full of expectations, happy couples know that they owe each other everything but deserve nothing in return. Happy couples take their cues from the life of Jesus and embrace a "you before me" lifestyle.</p> Although every marriage comes, by default, with a crate full of expectations, happy couples know that they owe each other everything but deserve nothing in return. Happy couples take their cues from the life of Jesus and embrace a "you before me" lifestyle.

]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2194 204 b947b1f57942a1d2b1568716fb2d4949 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The One Thing Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>In our world of self-help, we look everywhere for easy answers to complicated problems. How do we overcome the part of ourselves we know deep down should be different? Unfortunately, there aren’t a few easy steps to take to become “the me I want to be.” The good news, however, is that there is a path forward that, when we embrace it, yields long-term results.</p> <p>In our world of self-help, we look everywhere for easy answers to complicated problems. How do we overcome the part of ourselves we know deep down should be different? Unfortunately, there aren’t a few easy steps to take to become “the me I want to be.” The good news, however, is that there is a path forward that, when we embrace it, yields long-term results.</p> In our world of self-help, we look everywhere for easy answers to complicated problems. How do we overcome the part of ourselves we know deep down should be different? Unfortunately, there aren’t a few easy steps to take to become “the me I want to be.” The good news, however, is that there is a path forward that, when we embrace it, yields long-term results.

]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2148 205 1ddc98ad54edbdb52543fd86e8954730 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Culture Shock Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>One of the challenges of living in one place for a long time is we begin to develop patterns and ways of thinking and looking at the world that we don’t even realize we have. In fact, it’s usually only when we move to a new place with a new culture that we begin to understand how different things were back home. So how do shift our thinking away from our old ways to embrace the new ways?</p> <p>One of the challenges of living in one place for a long time is we begin to develop patterns and ways of thinking and looking at the world that we don’t even realize we have. In fact, it’s usually only when we move to a new place with a new culture that we begin to understand how different things were back home. So how do shift our thinking away from our old ways to embrace the new ways?</p> One of the challenges of living in one place for a long time is we begin to develop patterns and ways of thinking and looking at the world that we don’t even realize we have. In fact, it’s usually only when we move to a new place with a new culture that we begin to understand how different things were back home. So how do shift our thinking away from our old ways to embrace the new ways?

]]> Sun, 23 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2417 206 b27a941f31f94ceae59042d571b77714 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting A New Master Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>Nobody says, “out with the new, and in with the old.” Generally, we tend to think new is better. The truth is, most of us live differently than that. Unless the old is worn out or unusable, our tendency is to revert back to what we’re familiar with. The reason habits are so hard to break is that their familiar and comfortable. So how do we break free and embrace the new that God has in store for us?</p> <p>Nobody says, “out with the new, and in with the old.” Generally, we tend to think new is better. The truth is, most of us live differently than that. Unless the old is worn out or unusable, our tendency is to revert back to what we’re familiar with. The reason habits are so hard to break is that their familiar and comfortable. So how do we break free and embrace the new that God has in store for us?</p> Nobody says, “out with the new, and in with the old.” Generally, we tend to think new is better. The truth is, most of us live differently than that. Unless the old is worn out or unusable, our tendency is to revert back to what we’re familiar with. The reason habits are so hard to break is that their familiar and comfortable. So how do we break free and embrace the new that God has in store for us?

]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2337 207 42ebf382f1e7fa1270ae659fd88fa051 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting It's Better Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>There’s something enjoyable about getting new things at the holidays. Whether it’s gifts we receive or things we buy, new things , but when we don’t clean out the old things to make room for the new things, the result is clutter. It’s true in life, and it’s true in our relationship with God. In order to become the new creation God invites us to be, we have to do something with the old part ourselves that’s getting in the way.</p> <p>There’s something enjoyable about getting new things at the holidays. Whether it’s gifts we receive or things we buy, new things , but when we don’t clean out the old things to make room for the new things, the result is clutter. It’s true in life, and it’s true in our relationship with God. In order to become the new creation God invites us to be, we have to do something with the old part ourselves that’s getting in the way.</p> There’s something enjoyable about getting new things at the holidays. Whether it’s gifts we receive or things we buy, new things , but when we don’t clean out the old things to make room for the new things, the result is clutter. It’s true in life, and it’s true in our relationship with God. In order to become the new creation God invites us to be, we have to do something with the old part ourselves that’s getting in the way.

]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2218 208 ad4d715560d53308c6dfc508e37c3f45 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Before Christmas Christmas Eve Message Seth Bartal <p>At Christmas every year, much of the world pauses to celebrate the birth of a Jewish carpenter who was born to the King. But have you ever wondered what the world would be like if Jesus had never come? Perhaps this birth is more significant that we realize.</p> <p>At Christmas every year, much of the world pauses to celebrate the birth of a Jewish carpenter who was born to the King. But have you ever wondered what the world would be like if Jesus had never come? Perhaps this birth is more significant that we realize.</p> At Christmas every year, much of the world pauses to celebrate the birth of a Jewish carpenter who was born to the King. But have you ever wondered what the world would be like if Jesus had never come? Perhaps this birth is more significant that we realize.

]]> Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 746 209 592f90fd13a965c84791eb1619724e7f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Pledge Allegiance Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>Every king has a kingdom, and every kingdom has its own way of operating. With the birth of Jesus as king came the advent of a new way of looking at the world and a new way of living in the world. This new way would be the defining characteristic of Christians 2000 years ago, and it’s still the defining characteristic of all who call Jesus their King.</p> <p>Every king has a kingdom, and every kingdom has its own way of operating. With the birth of Jesus as king came the advent of a new way of looking at the world and a new way of living in the world. This new way would be the defining characteristic of Christians 2000 years ago, and it’s still the defining characteristic of all who call Jesus their King.</p> Every king has a kingdom, and every kingdom has its own way of operating. With the birth of Jesus as king came the advent of a new way of looking at the world and a new way of living in the world. This new way would be the defining characteristic of Christians 2000 years ago, and it’s still the defining characteristic of all who call Jesus their King.

]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2454 210 2af807dfeb10cc806413a26644a7b9f8 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Afraid Not Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>One of the plights of humanity is control. We try to control everything from other people to climate change to politics. In the process of trying to control, we usually discover how little control we actually have. That was the story of man who was party of the Christmas Story. In the end, he learned some valuable lessons from which we may all benefit.</p> <p>One of the plights of humanity is control. We try to control everything from other people to climate change to politics. In the process of trying to control, we usually discover how little control we actually have. That was the story of man who was party of the Christmas Story. In the end, he learned some valuable lessons from which we may all benefit.</p> One of the plights of humanity is control. We try to control everything from other people to climate change to politics. In the process of trying to control, we usually discover how little control we actually have. That was the story of man who was party of the Christmas Story. In the end, he learned some valuable lessons from which we may all benefit.

]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2155 211 d1b87e0fba251dbbe5817b87b05da967 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting King Me Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>Since the beginning of time, people have been fighting to be king. As one power fought another, it was the Roman Empire that eventually ended up on top of the ancient world - wielding its strength to bring about peace through submission. It was into this Empire that an unexpected new king was born - a king who ruled in ways that others only scoffed at. And yet, 2000 years later, King Jesus invites us to follow in His footsteps and to surrender our need to be king to Him.</p> <p>Since the beginning of time, people have been fighting to be king. As one power fought another, it was the Roman Empire that eventually ended up on top of the ancient world - wielding its strength to bring about peace through submission. It was into this Empire that an unexpected new king was born - a king who ruled in ways that others only scoffed at. And yet, 2000 years later, King Jesus invites us to follow in His footsteps and to surrender our need to be king to Him.</p> Since the beginning of time, people have been fighting to be king. As one power fought another, it was the Roman Empire that eventually ended up on top of the ancient world - wielding its strength to bring about peace through submission. It was into this Empire that an unexpected new king was born - a king who ruled in ways that others only scoffed at. And yet, 2000 years later, King Jesus invites us to follow in His footsteps and to surrender our need to be king to Him.

]]> Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2145 212 4a1d2eb09c679a7d8185b55f958090c9 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting What Are You Waiting For? Stand Alone Message Dan Pratt <p>One of the most challenging parts of life is waiting. From lines in the grocery store to traffic on the highway, waiting seems like one of life's greatest challenges. But what if it's possible to wait well? What if God is actually doing something during our waiting?</p> <p>One of the most challenging parts of life is waiting. From lines in the grocery store to traffic on the highway, waiting seems like one of life's greatest challenges. But what if it's possible to wait well? What if God is actually doing something during our waiting?</p> One of the most challenging parts of life is waiting. From lines in the grocery store to traffic on the highway, waiting seems like one of life's greatest challenges. But what if it's possible to wait well? What if God is actually doing something during our waiting?

]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2437 213 3991e6ab1537ec0c82e343a58e9ef78b no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting All or Nothing Part 5 Seth Bartal <p>When talking about faith with those who have doubts about Christianity, it’s easy to get sidelined by arguments that aren’t central to what Christians actually believe. So what if there was a way to redirect conversations to what actually is central? In today’s message we learn how to do that.</p> <p>When talking about faith with those who have doubts about Christianity, it’s easy to get sidelined by arguments that aren’t central to what Christians actually believe. So what if there was a way to redirect conversations to what actually is central? In today’s message we learn how to do that.</p> When talking about faith with those who have doubts about Christianity, it’s easy to get sidelined by arguments that aren’t central to what Christians actually believe. So what if there was a way to redirect conversations to what actually is central? In today’s message we learn how to do that.

]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2655 214 c665c8b6ffa7d3861461726b8b7e99a6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Prepared Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>Followers of Jesus have all experienced a time when someone takes a dig at Christianity and faith. Those moments hit us off guard and leave us wishing we’d been better prepared with a response. In today’s message we learn a simple response we can share with others that quickly summarizes where we have our hope.</p> <p>Followers of Jesus have all experienced a time when someone takes a dig at Christianity and faith. Those moments hit us off guard and leave us wishing we’d been better prepared with a response. In today’s message we learn a simple response we can share with others that quickly summarizes where we have our hope.</p> Followers of Jesus have all experienced a time when someone takes a dig at Christianity and faith. Those moments hit us off guard and leave us wishing we’d been better prepared with a response. In today’s message we learn a simple response we can share with others that quickly summarizes where we have our hope.

]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2147 215 d7f10a097a8a1a5a42536b4f4a2a2cab no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Falling Short Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>How good does one have to be to earn God’s favor? For those of us who grew up in a religious context, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that we can somehow earn God’s approval. But in order to earn anything we have to work hard… and work is… well… work. The good news of Gospel is that we don’t have to earn what God freely chooses to give us.</p> <p>How good does one have to be to earn God’s favor? For those of us who grew up in a religious context, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that we can somehow earn God’s approval. But in order to earn anything we have to work hard… and work is… well… work. The good news of Gospel is that we don’t have to earn what God freely chooses to give us.</p> How good does one have to be to earn God’s favor? For those of us who grew up in a religious context, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that we can somehow earn God’s approval. But in order to earn anything we have to work hard… and work is… well… work. The good news of Gospel is that we don’t have to earn what God freely chooses to give us.

]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2775 216 5925b5df8ac030a635701cdf77973ae2 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Just Pursuit Part 2 Dan Pratt <p>People often spend their lives searching for meaning or pursuing some purpose for their lives.  We try to find it in a variety of places and people in a seemingly endless quest to feel whole.  That was Dan's story.  What he didn't realize in the middle of his pursuit was that he was being pursued by someone else.</p> <p>People often spend their lives searching for meaning or pursuing some purpose for their lives.  We try to find it in a variety of places and people in a seemingly endless quest to feel whole.  That was Dan's story.  What he didn't realize in the middle of his pursuit was that he was being pursued by someone else.</p> People often spend their lives searching for meaning or pursuing some purpose for their lives.  We try to find it in a variety of places and people in a seemingly endless quest to feel whole.  That was Dan's story.  What he didn't realize in the middle of his pursuit was that he was being pursued by someone else.

]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2456 217 a5578b9b658021d123c1405ccf1cbeb4 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting One Story Leads to Another Part 1 John Vadeboncoeur <p>Has anyone ever asked you what God’s Story is? Some of us may feel more comfortable answering that than others, but trying to help someone understand His Good News, the Gospel, can be hard, especially someone who doesn’t believe what anything in the Bible says. One of the most effective ways to tell someone about God’s Story is actually through your story as far as how God has revealed Himself through your life. This week we start a new series where we will not hear some life stories, but also look at how we can have conversations with anyone about our amazing God as well as the grace and love he shows each of us through the chapters of our lives.</p> <p>Has anyone ever asked you what God’s Story is? Some of us may feel more comfortable answering that than others, but trying to help someone understand His Good News, the Gospel, can be hard, especially someone who doesn’t believe what anything in the Bible says. One of the most effective ways to tell someone about God’s Story is actually through your story as far as how God has revealed Himself through your life. This week we start a new series where we will not hear some life stories, but also look at how we can have conversations with anyone about our amazing God as well as the grace and love he shows each of us through the chapters of our lives.</p> Has anyone ever asked you what God’s Story is? Some of us may feel more comfortable answering that than others, but trying to help someone understand His Good News, the Gospel, can be hard, especially someone who doesn’t believe what anything in the Bible says. One of the most effective ways to tell someone about God’s Story is actually through your story as far as how God has revealed Himself through your life. This week we start a new series where we will not hear some life stories, but also look at how we can have conversations with anyone about our amazing God as well as the grace and love he shows each of us through the chapters of our lives.

]]> Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2283 218 8dd23f68047d780ef79565445f228660 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Long-Term Gains Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>Wealth is unpredictable. With a bad economy, a natural disaster, or bad planning, money can disappear very quickly. If being rich is tied to having money, then “rich” is constantly in jeopardy. But if being rich is tied more to a way of living your life, then anybody can choose to be rich, and everybody can choose to be richer over time.</p> <p>Wealth is unpredictable. With a bad economy, a natural disaster, or bad planning, money can disappear very quickly. If being rich is tied to having money, then “rich” is constantly in jeopardy. But if being rich is tied more to a way of living your life, then anybody can choose to be rich, and everybody can choose to be richer over time.</p> Wealth is unpredictable. With a bad economy, a natural disaster, or bad planning, money can disappear very quickly. If being rich is tied to having money, then “rich” is constantly in jeopardy. But if being rich is tied more to a way of living your life, then anybody can choose to be rich, and everybody can choose to be richer over time.

]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2256 219 529096a55ac6854ffa8e74298f4167b6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Fragile Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>The United States is the wealthiest culture in the history of the world, and yet ironically, worry runs rampant. Will we have enough? Will we be able to live the life we’re told to live? Will we be able to retire when the time comes? Our wealth seems so uncertain and so fragile and yet we place our hope in it. Maybe that’s the problem. Maybe placing our hope in something else would lead us to living a more rich life.</p> <p>The United States is the wealthiest culture in the history of the world, and yet ironically, worry runs rampant. Will we have enough? Will we be able to live the life we’re told to live? Will we be able to retire when the time comes? Our wealth seems so uncertain and so fragile and yet we place our hope in it. Maybe that’s the problem. Maybe placing our hope in something else would lead us to living a more rich life.</p> The United States is the wealthiest culture in the history of the world, and yet ironically, worry runs rampant. Will we have enough? Will we be able to live the life we’re told to live? Will we be able to retire when the time comes? Our wealth seems so uncertain and so fragile and yet we place our hope in it. Maybe that’s the problem. Maybe placing our hope in something else would lead us to living a more rich life.

]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2388 220 a54cc4a138a2d39ee0c826d328ab6ce6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Expecting the Unexpected Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>Stress is unavoidable in life. We all live with some level of it, and we all experience excessive amounts of it from time to time. The issue isn’t whether or not we’ll experience stress, the issue is how well we prepare ourselves to handle stress. Rich people know the secret to preparing for and handling unexpected stress.</p> <p>Stress is unavoidable in life. We all live with some level of it, and we all experience excessive amounts of it from time to time. The issue isn’t whether or not we’ll experience stress, the issue is how well we prepare ourselves to handle stress. Rich people know the secret to preparing for and handling unexpected stress.</p> Stress is unavoidable in life. We all live with some level of it, and we all experience excessive amounts of it from time to time. The issue isn’t whether or not we’ll experience stress, the issue is how well we prepare ourselves to handle stress. Rich people know the secret to preparing for and handling unexpected stress.

]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2737 221 b59456808c11903d0e3f64f9c45a37dd no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Discontent Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>Ask any person on the street if they’d like the rich, and you can guess the answer before they give it. We all want to be rich, and yet most of us feel like being rich is just outside of our grasp. If we had a bit more, made a bit more, or won the lottery - then we’d be rich. But what if being rich has less to do with how much you have than it does with how you live? What if it’s less about how much you’ve saved and more about what you do with what you’ve been given? What if being rich is actually within our reach if only we can begin putting some practices into place?</p> <p>Ask any person on the street if they’d like the rich, and you can guess the answer before they give it. We all want to be rich, and yet most of us feel like being rich is just outside of our grasp. If we had a bit more, made a bit more, or won the lottery - then we’d be rich. But what if being rich has less to do with how much you have than it does with how you live? What if it’s less about how much you’ve saved and more about what you do with what you’ve been given? What if being rich is actually within our reach if only we can begin putting some practices into place?</p> Ask any person on the street if they’d like the rich, and you can guess the answer before they give it. We all want to be rich, and yet most of us feel like being rich is just outside of our grasp. If we had a bit more, made a bit more, or won the lottery - then we’d be rich. But what if being rich has less to do with how much you have than it does with how you live? What if it’s less about how much you’ve saved and more about what you do with what you’ve been given? What if being rich is actually within our reach if only we can begin putting some practices into place?

]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2384 222 b9cf7e94a18ad4a2020d5e17a92495e5 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Extreme Measures Single Message Seth Bartal <p>Who is the Church for? Have you ever considered that? Many churches focus on creating religious experiences for those who already know Jesus, but what if there’s a missed opportunity to create environments where those who are far from God can take a step, too?</p> <p>Who is the Church for? Have you ever considered that? Many churches focus on creating religious experiences for those who already know Jesus, but what if there’s a missed opportunity to create environments where those who are far from God can take a step, too?</p> Who is the Church for? Have you ever considered that? Many churches focus on creating religious experiences for those who already know Jesus, but what if there’s a missed opportunity to create environments where those who are far from God can take a step, too?

]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2405 223 a1da403b7d73e20cc63c613e6748f515 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Working for a Living Single Message Dan Pratt <p>The cycle of life seems to be work, eat, sleep, repeat.  For many people, work is more of a curse than a blessing, but is that the way God meant for it to be?  Are we meant to be miserable for, what for most of us, is one-third of our lives?  What if there's a better way?</p> <p>The cycle of life seems to be work, eat, sleep, repeat.  For many people, work is more of a curse than a blessing, but is that the way God meant for it to be?  Are we meant to be miserable for, what for most of us, is one-third of our lives?  What if there's a better way?</p> The cycle of life seems to be work, eat, sleep, repeat.  For many people, work is more of a curse than a blessing, but is that the way God meant for it to be?  Are we meant to be miserable for, what for most of us, is one-third of our lives?  What if there's a better way?

]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2466 224 3958cdcf6f361b7dde8db78a9e26b520 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Cancel Me Not Seth Bartal <p>Our natural inclination when others cancel us is to cancel them in return. Tit for tat, so the saying goes. But what if God has something bigger for us than simply cancelling those who cancel us? And what if our response when we’re cancelled has the power to do something good in the lives of those who cancel us?</p> <p>Our natural inclination when others cancel us is to cancel them in return. Tit for tat, so the saying goes. But what if God has something bigger for us than simply cancelling those who cancel us? And what if our response when we’re cancelled has the power to do something good in the lives of those who cancel us?</p> Our natural inclination when others cancel us is to cancel them in return. Tit for tat, so the saying goes. But what if God has something bigger for us than simply cancelling those who cancel us? And what if our response when we’re cancelled has the power to do something good in the lives of those who cancel us?

]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2369 225 a1a42cb838130e38edf640064ad46cce no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Inside Out Seth Bartal <p>The tendency in our culture and even in the church is to judge people by their actions and to cancel them based on their most recent bad behavior. But what if there’s something going on on their insides that we can’t see? What if God is doing something in them that’s bigger than their outward behavior?</p> <p>The tendency in our culture and even in the church is to judge people by their actions and to cancel them based on their most recent bad behavior. But what if there’s something going on on their insides that we can’t see? What if God is doing something in them that’s bigger than their outward behavior?</p> The tendency in our culture and even in the church is to judge people by their actions and to cancel them based on their most recent bad behavior. But what if there’s something going on on their insides that we can’t see? What if God is doing something in them that’s bigger than their outward behavior?

]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2451 226 4c5f19db0eceeabf1f9623bcf3a97df9 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Judgment Call Seth Bartal <p>Religious people have a bad habit of judging others when they fail to live up to a religious standard. What if rather than judging others and cancelling them when they don’t fix their bad behavior, God has something different for his followers? What if there’s a better way?</p> <p>Religious people have a bad habit of judging others when they fail to live up to a religious standard. What if rather than judging others and cancelling them when they don’t fix their bad behavior, God has something different for his followers? What if there’s a better way?</p> Religious people have a bad habit of judging others when they fail to live up to a religious standard. What if rather than judging others and cancelling them when they don’t fix their bad behavior, God has something different for his followers? What if there’s a better way?

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2481 227 25c9c99a012803825ff3d43652ad88a2 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Uncancellable Seth Bartal <p>We live in a polarized culture where a place for civil discourse is non-existent. When people say or do things we don’t agree with, our answer is to cancel them - to put them into time out until they change their behavior or ideas… or to keep them in time out forever. But what if cancelling people isn’t really the answer? What if, by cancelling others, we miss what matters most?</p> <p>We live in a polarized culture where a place for civil discourse is non-existent. When people say or do things we don’t agree with, our answer is to cancel them - to put them into time out until they change their behavior or ideas… or to keep them in time out forever. But what if cancelling people isn’t really the answer? What if, by cancelling others, we miss what matters most?</p> We live in a polarized culture where a place for civil discourse is non-existent. When people say or do things we don’t agree with, our answer is to cancel them - to put them into time out until they change their behavior or ideas… or to keep them in time out forever. But what if cancelling people isn’t really the answer? What if, by cancelling others, we miss what matters most?

]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2358 228 cef3004ac01579bd06948cd68854325e no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Are We There Yet? Part 8 Seth Bartal <p>It never fails that on every road trip someone eventually asks, “Are we there yet?” While innocent on the surface, the underlying implication of the question is: “I’m tired of driving and I want to be done.” Most of the time we hear this question, we just tell our kids to stop asking. But what if we were to respond by stopping the car? What if we made “there” here? What if we were to sacrifice the ultimate for the immediate? What would we lose? Would the sacrifice be worth it?</p> <p>It never fails that on every road trip someone eventually asks, “Are we there yet?” While innocent on the surface, the underlying implication of the question is: “I’m tired of driving and I want to be done.” Most of the time we hear this question, we just tell our kids to stop asking. But what if we were to respond by stopping the car? What if we made “there” here? What if we were to sacrifice the ultimate for the immediate? What would we lose? Would the sacrifice be worth it?</p> It never fails that on every road trip someone eventually asks, “Are we there yet?” While innocent on the surface, the underlying implication of the question is: “I’m tired of driving and I want to be done.” Most of the time we hear this question, we just tell our kids to stop asking. But what if we were to respond by stopping the car? What if we made “there” here? What if we were to sacrifice the ultimate for the immediate? What would we lose? Would the sacrifice be worth it?

]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2215 229 5cc42c0a868578e36dd5708a3b537e40 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Help Along the Way Part 7 John Vadeboncoeur <p>Getting lost along the way is just a part of taking a Summer Road Trip, but nobody likes stopping to ask for directions. Even when we don’t know where to go, it is hard sometimes to ask for help. Well, that can also be true for life and our faith journey, Getting help from others to help navigate life and faith can be extremely valuable to getting back on track, but how do we know the directions we are getting are good ones? What qualities should we look for from those we get help from?</p> <p>Getting lost along the way is just a part of taking a Summer Road Trip, but nobody likes stopping to ask for directions. Even when we don’t know where to go, it is hard sometimes to ask for help. Well, that can also be true for life and our faith journey, Getting help from others to help navigate life and faith can be extremely valuable to getting back on track, but how do we know the directions we are getting are good ones? What qualities should we look for from those we get help from?</p> Getting lost along the way is just a part of taking a Summer Road Trip, but nobody likes stopping to ask for directions. Even when we don’t know where to go, it is hard sometimes to ask for help. Well, that can also be true for life and our faith journey, Getting help from others to help navigate life and faith can be extremely valuable to getting back on track, but how do we know the directions we are getting are good ones? What qualities should we look for from those we get help from?

]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1821 230 9d2e0f4706bd58ab3d4b4f9d4ecf2f04 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Rest Stop Part 6 Seth Bartal <p>For some, the idea of stopping at a Rest Stop on a road trip is an unwelcome necessity. Why stop when stopping will only slow you down and keep you from getting to your desired destination? But what if resting on the journey is less of a “have to” and more of a “get to?” What if resting is actually an important part of the journey that helps us get where we’re going without sacrificing something important along the way?</p> <p>For some, the idea of stopping at a Rest Stop on a road trip is an unwelcome necessity. Why stop when stopping will only slow you down and keep you from getting to your desired destination? But what if resting on the journey is less of a “have to” and more of a “get to?” What if resting is actually an important part of the journey that helps us get where we’re going without sacrificing something important along the way?</p> For some, the idea of stopping at a Rest Stop on a road trip is an unwelcome necessity. Why stop when stopping will only slow you down and keep you from getting to your desired destination? But what if resting on the journey is less of a “have to” and more of a “get to?” What if resting is actually an important part of the journey that helps us get where we’re going without sacrificing something important along the way?

]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2303 231 bd893ec8c82e76c037e5a979c7705f8b no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Don't Make Me Pull Over Part 5 Dan Pratt <p>When you put several people in a metal box for multiple hours the question isn't will there be conflict; it's when? The truth is that, when it comes to conflict, most of us either avoid it or do it poorly. But what if there's a way to approach conflict that draws us closer to God and one another?</p> <p>When you put several people in a metal box for multiple hours the question isn't will there be conflict; it's when? The truth is that, when it comes to conflict, most of us either avoid it or do it poorly. But what if there's a way to approach conflict that draws us closer to God and one another?</p> When you put several people in a metal box for multiple hours the question isn't will there be conflict; it's when? The truth is that, when it comes to conflict, most of us either avoid it or do it poorly. But what if there's a way to approach conflict that draws us closer to God and one another?

]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1952 232 34edeebb99907083d11e59112e154f38 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Star Spangled Single Message Seth Bartal <p>The United States of America is more divided now than ever before in recent history. Whether from the far left or the extreme right, we have become polarizing in our view of how to move the country forward. But what if both sides are taking the wrong approach? What if there's a different way for followers of Jesus to come together to bringing healing and hope to the world?</p> <p>The United States of America is more divided now than ever before in recent history. Whether from the far left or the extreme right, we have become polarizing in our view of how to move the country forward. But what if both sides are taking the wrong approach? What if there's a different way for followers of Jesus to come together to bringing healing and hope to the world?</p> The United States of America is more divided now than ever before in recent history. Whether from the far left or the extreme right, we have become polarizing in our view of how to move the country forward. But what if both sides are taking the wrong approach? What if there's a different way for followers of Jesus to come together to bringing healing and hope to the world?

]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2701 233 e7410c6e091fde200c5b4991d04e2581 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Family Sing-along Part 4 John Vadeboncoeur <p>Remember when Summer Road Trips were as much about the journey as the destination, filled with things like family sing-alongs in the car? Over time, it seems as if those opportunities for conversations and relationships has been replaced by devices and busy schedules. While communication and dialogue is important in many areas of life, it is even more important when it comes to our faith and faith journeys, especially in ensuring that we help pass on a legacy of faith to future generations. This week we will look at our responsibility to the next generation when it comes to learning about God and His desire for each of our lives.</p> <p>Remember when Summer Road Trips were as much about the journey as the destination, filled with things like family sing-alongs in the car? Over time, it seems as if those opportunities for conversations and relationships has been replaced by devices and busy schedules. While communication and dialogue is important in many areas of life, it is even more important when it comes to our faith and faith journeys, especially in ensuring that we help pass on a legacy of faith to future generations. This week we will look at our responsibility to the next generation when it comes to learning about God and His desire for each of our lives.</p> Remember when Summer Road Trips were as much about the journey as the destination, filled with things like family sing-alongs in the car? Over time, it seems as if those opportunities for conversations and relationships has been replaced by devices and busy schedules. While communication and dialogue is important in many areas of life, it is even more important when it comes to our faith and faith journeys, especially in ensuring that we help pass on a legacy of faith to future generations. This week we will look at our responsibility to the next generation when it comes to learning about God and His desire for each of our lives.

]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1752 234 bca63e8be2c0ac0aff89edd076864133 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Ride or Die Part 3 Dan Pratt <p>On the road trip of life, who's in the car can make all the difference. Although we can't always choose who we travel with, we can choose who influences us. The real question is are we surrounding ourselves with people who draw us closer to God or drive us further from Him.</p> <p>On the road trip of life, who's in the car can make all the difference. Although we can't always choose who we travel with, we can choose who influences us. The real question is are we surrounding ourselves with people who draw us closer to God or drive us further from Him.</p> On the road trip of life, who's in the car can make all the difference. Although we can't always choose who we travel with, we can choose who influences us. The real question is are we surrounding ourselves with people who draw us closer to God or drive us further from Him.

]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2192 235 21d37543d4c84368b8eb58233346ec20 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Rules of the Road Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>Every state has it’s own traffic laws, and knowing the rules of the road is important to the way we drive. Pull a u-turn in a state where that’s not allowed? Well, you’re liable to get a ticket. Unsurprisingly, there are rules for road as it comes to life, too. In fact, it’s when we know those rules and live by them that our lives are better off.</p> <p>Every state has it’s own traffic laws, and knowing the rules of the road is important to the way we drive. Pull a u-turn in a state where that’s not allowed? Well, you’re liable to get a ticket. Unsurprisingly, there are rules for road as it comes to life, too. In fact, it’s when we know those rules and live by them that our lives are better off.</p> Every state has it’s own traffic laws, and knowing the rules of the road is important to the way we drive. Pull a u-turn in a state where that’s not allowed? Well, you’re liable to get a ticket. Unsurprisingly, there are rules for road as it comes to life, too. In fact, it’s when we know those rules and live by them that our lives are better off.

]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2208 236 8af36dc891bfbab066ff3ff01c552082 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Destinations Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>The first step to taking a road trip is deciding where you’re going to go. Wherever your desired destination is will ultimately impact the path you choose to get there. When we have our destination in mind, we are prepared to make course corrections on the journey. So what is your desired destination? If you stay on your current path, will you get there?</p> <p>The first step to taking a road trip is deciding where you’re going to go. Wherever your desired destination is will ultimately impact the path you choose to get there. When we have our destination in mind, we are prepared to make course corrections on the journey. So what is your desired destination? If you stay on your current path, will you get there?</p> The first step to taking a road trip is deciding where you’re going to go. Wherever your desired destination is will ultimately impact the path you choose to get there. When we have our destination in mind, we are prepared to make course corrections on the journey. So what is your desired destination? If you stay on your current path, will you get there?

]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2158 237 5ff294b515e84c67b2fec831092baa18 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Perfectly Imperfect Part 5 Seth Bartal <p>We all draw lines in life. Whether we draw them with the foods we'll eat, the shows we'll watch, the people we'll date, or anything else, we all have lines we don't want to cross. Did you know churches have lines, too? Often when peoples' lives fall below the line of acceptable behavior, they're kicked out of the church and told they're not welcome back until they clean up their act. That sounds good until you're the one who falls below the line? What then? How should the church the respond when people fall below the line?</p> <p>We all draw lines in life. Whether we draw them with the foods we'll eat, the shows we'll watch, the people we'll date, or anything else, we all have lines we don't want to cross. Did you know churches have lines, too? Often when peoples' lives fall below the line of acceptable behavior, they're kicked out of the church and told they're not welcome back until they clean up their act. That sounds good until you're the one who falls below the line? What then? How should the church the respond when people fall below the line?</p> We all draw lines in life. Whether we draw them with the foods we'll eat, the shows we'll watch, the people we'll date, or anything else, we all have lines we don't want to cross. Did you know churches have lines, too? Often when peoples' lives fall below the line of acceptable behavior, they're kicked out of the church and told they're not welcome back until they clean up their act. That sounds good until you're the one who falls below the line? What then? How should the church the respond when people fall below the line?

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2540 238 af625bc890cd050e306308f5f8f69cb5 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting An Ounce of Prevention Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>Have you ever noticed how much of life is focused on preventing bad things from happening? We put kids in car seats, endure lengthy safety instructions when we board airplanes, and even have learned to wear masks and wash our hands so we prevent the spread of a virus. What's funny is that, as much as we focus on prevention when it comes to safety, we often forget about prevention when it comes to our spiritual lives. We take for granted that we ALL fall down. It's part of the human dilemma. But what if we didn't have to fall so hard? What if we could pay attention to some warning signs when we start to trip so the fall isn't so great?</p> <p>Have you ever noticed how much of life is focused on preventing bad things from happening? We put kids in car seats, endure lengthy safety instructions when we board airplanes, and even have learned to wear masks and wash our hands so we prevent the spread of a virus. What's funny is that, as much as we focus on prevention when it comes to safety, we often forget about prevention when it comes to our spiritual lives. We take for granted that we ALL fall down. It's part of the human dilemma. But what if we didn't have to fall so hard? What if we could pay attention to some warning signs when we start to trip so the fall isn't so great?</p> Have you ever noticed how much of life is focused on preventing bad things from happening? We put kids in car seats, endure lengthy safety instructions when we board airplanes, and even have learned to wear masks and wash our hands so we prevent the spread of a virus. What's funny is that, as much as we focus on prevention when it comes to safety, we often forget about prevention when it comes to our spiritual lives. We take for granted that we ALL fall down. It's part of the human dilemma. But what if we didn't have to fall so hard? What if we could pay attention to some warning signs when we start to trip so the fall isn't so great?

]]> Sun, 23 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2749 239 7ce3f281d9c4a566424b7d92dbd0474c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting When Others Fall Part 3 Dan Pratt <p>Have you ever wondered how to react when someone falls? In a story found in 2 Samuel about a boy who falls we learn that those who receive grace are expected to extend grace by remembering the grace we received, seeking those who have fallen, and doing our part to restore them.</p> <p>Have you ever wondered how to react when someone falls? In a story found in 2 Samuel about a boy who falls we learn that those who receive grace are expected to extend grace by remembering the grace we received, seeking those who have fallen, and doing our part to restore them.</p> Have you ever wondered how to react when someone falls? In a story found in 2 Samuel about a boy who falls we learn that those who receive grace are expected to extend grace by remembering the grace we received, seeking those who have fallen, and doing our part to restore them.

]]> Sun, 16 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2571 240 e3c951dd1dcf8be4762ab6ab6e66e093 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting When We Fall Part 2 Dan Pratt <p>What is God’s response when we fall? As much as we dislike thinking or talking about sin the truth is that for us, sin is an unsolvable problem. However, rather than expecting us to behave our way into the solution, God Himself became the remedy. He provided the ONLY viable solution to our sin problem in the form of something COMPLETELY unexpected from a powerful and just God. Grace.</p> <p>What is God’s response when we fall? As much as we dislike thinking or talking about sin the truth is that for us, sin is an unsolvable problem. However, rather than expecting us to behave our way into the solution, God Himself became the remedy. He provided the ONLY viable solution to our sin problem in the form of something COMPLETELY unexpected from a powerful and just God. Grace.</p> What is God’s response when we fall? As much as we dislike thinking or talking about sin the truth is that for us, sin is an unsolvable problem. However, rather than expecting us to behave our way into the solution, God Himself became the remedy. He provided the ONLY viable solution to our sin problem in the form of something COMPLETELY unexpected from a powerful and just God. Grace.

]]> Sun, 09 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2473 241 69eb756bc3efc568090b4899a9c8feeb no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Cause and Effect Part 1 John Vadeboncoeur <p>Sin. Just the word itself carries a lot of stigma and emotion when you read it. For a lot of us, including those that grew up in church and those that didn’t, the whole concept and definition of sin can be hard to wrap our minds around. But like the first step to any solution, understanding and admitting the problem is crucial. It is important to know how sin can impact our lives but also vital to us understanding that we have the <a href="http://choice...the" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">choice...the</a> choice to choose life over sin.</p> <p>Sin. Just the word itself carries a lot of stigma and emotion when you read it. For a lot of us, including those that grew up in church and those that didn’t, the whole concept and definition of sin can be hard to wrap our minds around. But like the first step to any solution, understanding and admitting the problem is crucial. It is important to know how sin can impact our lives but also vital to us understanding that we have the <a href="http://choice...the" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">choice...the</a> choice to choose life over sin.</p> Sin. Just the word itself carries a lot of stigma and emotion when you read it. For a lot of us, including those that grew up in church and those that didn’t, the whole concept and definition of sin can be hard to wrap our minds around. But like the first step to any solution, understanding and admitting the problem is crucial. It is important to know how sin can impact our lives but also vital to us understanding that we have the choice...the choice to choose life over sin.

]]> Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1984 242 7353a285e63c8efbe3f5a061072558fd no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Dragon Mouth Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>As children, we're taught the phrase, "Sticks and stone can break my bones, but words will never hurt me." The problem is we all know it's not true; whereas bones heal over time, hurtful words have the power to live with us for a lifetime. And it's not just the hurtful words others speak... our hurtful words have the same power in the lives of those we love the most. That's why we need to think long and hard about the last consequences of our words.</p> <p>As children, we're taught the phrase, "Sticks and stone can break my bones, but words will never hurt me." The problem is we all know it's not true; whereas bones heal over time, hurtful words have the power to live with us for a lifetime. And it's not just the hurtful words others speak... our hurtful words have the same power in the lives of those we love the most. That's why we need to think long and hard about the last consequences of our words.</p> As children, we're taught the phrase, "Sticks and stone can break my bones, but words will never hurt me." The problem is we all know it's not true; whereas bones heal over time, hurtful words have the power to live with us for a lifetime. And it's not just the hurtful words others speak... our hurtful words have the same power in the lives of those we love the most. That's why we need to think long and hard about the last consequences of our words.

]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2236 243 8b5cb1a33220670e1d13ed0f58af9196 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Quick to Listen Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a tense conversation, mentally formulating your argument while the other person spouts their point of view? Ready to pounce the moment they take a breath, you've come up with what you believe needs to be said. Ironically in those moments, both parties actually want the same thing: to be heard and understood. The problem is neither one is generally willing to do what's necessary in order for that to happen. What if there were a better way to let our voice be heard?</p> <p>Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a tense conversation, mentally formulating your argument while the other person spouts their point of view? Ready to pounce the moment they take a breath, you've come up with what you believe needs to be said. Ironically in those moments, both parties actually want the same thing: to be heard and understood. The problem is neither one is generally willing to do what's necessary in order for that to happen. What if there were a better way to let our voice be heard?</p> Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a tense conversation, mentally formulating your argument while the other person spouts their point of view? Ready to pounce the moment they take a breath, you've come up with what you believe needs to be said. Ironically in those moments, both parties actually want the same thing: to be heard and understood. The problem is neither one is generally willing to do what's necessary in order for that to happen. What if there were a better way to let our voice be heard?

]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2248 244 9cf849f6797d27af15920d0fdc78e0d4 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Radioactive Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>The average person speaks about 16,000 words a day, and if you were to compile all those words into an average-sized book, we’d each write about 100 books a year. With so many words being spoken, it’s easy to be careless with the words we say. And when we're careless... well, the result can be radioactive.</p> <p>The average person speaks about 16,000 words a day, and if you were to compile all those words into an average-sized book, we’d each write about 100 books a year. With so many words being spoken, it’s easy to be careless with the words we say. And when we're careless... well, the result can be radioactive.</p> The average person speaks about 16,000 words a day, and if you were to compile all those words into an average-sized book, we’d each write about 100 books a year. With so many words being spoken, it’s easy to be careless with the words we say. And when we're careless... well, the result can be radioactive.

]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2106 245 d2aaebdf06485b95aeba6a885ddbbce5 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Have a Little Faith Part 5 Seth Bartal <p>With so many verifiable facts surrounding Jesus' death and resurrection, it's easy to wonder what role faith takes as it comes to Christianity. Do we even need to have faith? The answer is: YES. But just how much faith do we need? The answer might surprise you.</p> <p>With so many verifiable facts surrounding Jesus' death and resurrection, it's easy to wonder what role faith takes as it comes to Christianity. Do we even need to have faith? The answer is: YES. But just how much faith do we need? The answer might surprise you.</p> With so many verifiable facts surrounding Jesus' death and resurrection, it's easy to wonder what role faith takes as it comes to Christianity. Do we even need to have faith? The answer is: YES. But just how much faith do we need? The answer might surprise you.

]]> Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1834 246 c8f2262561851349b465d74f724cb44c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting What If? Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>Every year on Christians celebrate something important on Easter: the Resurrection of Jesus. If you grew up as a church-goer, the truth of the Resurrection was assumed. If you didn't? Well... let's just say it was ignored. In both cases, little time was given to exploring the fact surrounding the Resurrection of Jesus. Believe it or not, there's a lot of evidence to prove that this fanciful tale might just be true. What if it is true? What could it mean for your life?</p> <p>Every year on Christians celebrate something important on Easter: the Resurrection of Jesus. If you grew up as a church-goer, the truth of the Resurrection was assumed. If you didn't? Well... let's just say it was ignored. In both cases, little time was given to exploring the fact surrounding the Resurrection of Jesus. Believe it or not, there's a lot of evidence to prove that this fanciful tale might just be true. What if it is true? What could it mean for your life?</p> Every year on Christians celebrate something important on Easter: the Resurrection of Jesus. If you grew up as a church-goer, the truth of the Resurrection was assumed. If you didn't? Well... let's just say it was ignored. In both cases, little time was given to exploring the fact surrounding the Resurrection of Jesus. Believe it or not, there's a lot of evidence to prove that this fanciful tale might just be true. What if it is true? What could it mean for your life?

]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2317 247 1d4e6975f83fd9a1c43930c8247f01c6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Unlikely Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>Religion is complex, and Jesus is often thrown into a bucket of all religions: he is one option among many. But is Jesus just another good option? Join us as we continue examining 5 simple facts that make Jesus’ claims about himself undeniable.</p> <p>Religion is complex, and Jesus is often thrown into a bucket of all religions: he is one option among many. But is Jesus just another good option? Join us as we continue examining 5 simple facts that make Jesus’ claims about himself undeniable.</p> Religion is complex, and Jesus is often thrown into a bucket of all religions: he is one option among many. But is Jesus just another good option? Join us as we continue examining 5 simple facts that make Jesus’ claims about himself undeniable.

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2278 248 4a7c89e4c1f8545bb1ca9a32cbb7fe36 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Just the Facts Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>When it comes to determining whether or not the Resurrection of Jesus actually took place, we have to look at the facts surrounding the supposed event. Are they legitimate? Are they verifiable? Can we actually believe that this miracle took place? What is the most probable explanation for the evidence we have?</p> <p>When it comes to determining whether or not the Resurrection of Jesus actually took place, we have to look at the facts surrounding the supposed event. Are they legitimate? Are they verifiable? Can we actually believe that this miracle took place? What is the most probable explanation for the evidence we have?</p> When it comes to determining whether or not the Resurrection of Jesus actually took place, we have to look at the facts surrounding the supposed event. Are they legitimate? Are they verifiable? Can we actually believe that this miracle took place? What is the most probable explanation for the evidence we have?

]]> Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2554 249 5fc3b1db0ec9b01a8cd44e7a76cf4170 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Permission to Doubt Freely Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>One of the greatest questions asked of Christianity is: can a person actually come back from the dead? Such an idea defies logic and science, and yet it’s the foundation of the world’s largest religion. In the first part of “Undeniable” we explore the reason why many are quick to doubt the Resurrection.</p> <p>One of the greatest questions asked of Christianity is: can a person actually come back from the dead? Such an idea defies logic and science, and yet it’s the foundation of the world’s largest religion. In the first part of “Undeniable” we explore the reason why many are quick to doubt the Resurrection.</p> One of the greatest questions asked of Christianity is: can a person actually come back from the dead? Such an idea defies logic and science, and yet it’s the foundation of the world’s largest religion. In the first part of “Undeniable” we explore the reason why many are quick to doubt the Resurrection.

]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2494 250 b0d52ada7c20d6e60390237905071b89 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Growing Up Part 4 Dan Pratt <p>As we wrap up our NEXT series, this week we focus on that point in our faith journey where we move from just knowing about Jesus to truly experiencing Him in our lives. We will take a look at the Apostle Peter as he learns to recognize and focus on his relationship with Jesus.</p> <p>As we wrap up our NEXT series, this week we focus on that point in our faith journey where we move from just knowing about Jesus to truly experiencing Him in our lives. We will take a look at the Apostle Peter as he learns to recognize and focus on his relationship with Jesus.</p> As we wrap up our NEXT series, this week we focus on that point in our faith journey where we move from just knowing about Jesus to truly experiencing Him in our lives. We will take a look at the Apostle Peter as he learns to recognize and focus on his relationship with Jesus.

]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2195 251 6e803d81f6015b01ed51498fa9e4e7a7 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Hold On Tight Part 3 John Vadeboncoeur <p>As we continue our NEXT series, this week we focus on that point in our faith journey where we move from just knowing about Jesus to truly experiencing Him in our lives. We will take a look at the Apostle Peter as he learns to recognize and focus on his relationship with Jesus.</p> <p>As we continue our NEXT series, this week we focus on that point in our faith journey where we move from just knowing about Jesus to truly experiencing Him in our lives. We will take a look at the Apostle Peter as he learns to recognize and focus on his relationship with Jesus.</p> As we continue our NEXT series, this week we focus on that point in our faith journey where we move from just knowing about Jesus to truly experiencing Him in our lives. We will take a look at the Apostle Peter as he learns to recognize and focus on his relationship with Jesus.

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2152 252 533c920b4f4baea74582a933e3035a50 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Upside-Down Kingdom Part 2 Dan Pratt <p>Spiritual maturity is a journey rather than a destination. Whether you are new to faith or have been following Christ for years, everyone has a NEXT step. As we see in this second of four weeks on the transformation of the apostle Peter, spiritual growth is movement, not perfection.</p> <p>Spiritual maturity is a journey rather than a destination. Whether you are new to faith or have been following Christ for years, everyone has a NEXT step. As we see in this second of four weeks on the transformation of the apostle Peter, spiritual growth is movement, not perfection.</p> Spiritual maturity is a journey rather than a destination. Whether you are new to faith or have been following Christ for years, everyone has a NEXT step. As we see in this second of four weeks on the transformation of the apostle Peter, spiritual growth is movement, not perfection.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2444 253 9eb36a43435b669529a2c98bb8f86602 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Ugly Steps Part 1 Dan Pratt <p>Spiritual maturity is a journey rather than a destination. Whether you are new to faith or have been following Christ for years, everyone has a NEXT step. As we see in this first of four weeks on the transformation of the apostle Peter, spiritual growth is movement, not perfection.</p> <p>Spiritual maturity is a journey rather than a destination. Whether you are new to faith or have been following Christ for years, everyone has a NEXT step. As we see in this first of four weeks on the transformation of the apostle Peter, spiritual growth is movement, not perfection.</p> Spiritual maturity is a journey rather than a destination. Whether you are new to faith or have been following Christ for years, everyone has a NEXT step. As we see in this first of four weeks on the transformation of the apostle Peter, spiritual growth is movement, not perfection.

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2152 254 396dd88d5e29e1da54ba334580f0eb98 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Glimpses of the Unknown Part 4 Seth Bartal <p>Where is God? Have you ever wondered? One of the hardest things about believing in God is that we can’t see Him… we can’t touch Him… we can’t feel Him. He seems so distant, but we’re told He’s closes. Where is God? Maybe He’s closer than you think.</p> <p>Where is God? Have you ever wondered? One of the hardest things about believing in God is that we can’t see Him… we can’t touch Him… we can’t feel Him. He seems so distant, but we’re told He’s closes. Where is God? Maybe He’s closer than you think.</p> Where is God? Have you ever wondered? One of the hardest things about believing in God is that we can’t see Him… we can’t touch Him… we can’t feel Him. He seems so distant, but we’re told He’s closes. Where is God? Maybe He’s closer than you think.

]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2372 255 d0161bd1d0d4453e891d78e40bbc2760 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting On Your Best Behavior Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>Every relationship has boundaries.... every relationship needs boundaries. In some relationships, boundaries feel like restrictions, but in others, they feel like permissions. Have you ever considered what makes the difference?</p> <p>Every relationship has boundaries.... every relationship needs boundaries. In some relationships, boundaries feel like restrictions, but in others, they feel like permissions. Have you ever considered what makes the difference?</p> Every relationship has boundaries.... every relationship needs boundaries. In some relationships, boundaries feel like restrictions, but in others, they feel like permissions. Have you ever considered what makes the difference?

]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2609 256 180a86ea0a051b22e5ee10848e952dcf no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting In Denial Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>We all have bad habits: chewing with our mouths open, binge-watching TV, or spending too much time on social media. The funny thing is, the reason we call all of those and more "bad" is because we know they're not good for us. And yet most of us don't make a whole lot of effort to change. In fact, we're not even sure we want to change. But what if changing those habits is a key to really experiencing life? What if you learning to say "no" to those bad habits helps you say "yes" to something far greater.</p> <p>We all have bad habits: chewing with our mouths open, binge-watching TV, or spending too much time on social media. The funny thing is, the reason we call all of those and more "bad" is because we know they're not good for us. And yet most of us don't make a whole lot of effort to change. In fact, we're not even sure we want to change. But what if changing those habits is a key to really experiencing life? What if you learning to say "no" to those bad habits helps you say "yes" to something far greater.</p> We all have bad habits: chewing with our mouths open, binge-watching TV, or spending too much time on social media. The funny thing is, the reason we call all of those and more "bad" is because we know they're not good for us. And yet most of us don't make a whole lot of effort to change. In fact, we're not even sure we want to change. But what if changing those habits is a key to really experiencing life? What if you learning to say "no" to those bad habits helps you say "yes" to something far greater.

]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2374 257 ab6447715a7123503917e2cb64c936da no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Pursuit Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>There are lots of important things about us: our relationships, our family, our careers, our health, our finances, our eduction. The list could go on and on. As we start a new year, it's normal to want to focus on those important things as we make our resolutions and set our sights on how this year will be different from the last. While those are all important things to focus on, there's actually something that's more important... something that is so powerful it can influence your entire life.</p> <p>There are lots of important things about us: our relationships, our family, our careers, our health, our finances, our eduction. The list could go on and on. As we start a new year, it's normal to want to focus on those important things as we make our resolutions and set our sights on how this year will be different from the last. While those are all important things to focus on, there's actually something that's more important... something that is so powerful it can influence your entire life.</p> There are lots of important things about us: our relationships, our family, our careers, our health, our finances, our eduction. The list could go on and on. As we start a new year, it's normal to want to focus on those important things as we make our resolutions and set our sights on how this year will be different from the last. While those are all important things to focus on, there's actually something that's more important... something that is so powerful it can influence your entire life.

]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2376 258 60d97a0728c320811c32b5e1802e996c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Pastor's Round Table <p>You've got questions, and we've got answers. Join us for a Pastor's Round Table where we answer questions that were previously submitted.</p> <p>You've got questions, and we've got answers. Join us for a Pastor's Round Table where we answer questions that were previously submitted.</p> You've got questions, and we've got answers. Join us for a Pastor's Round Table where we answer questions that were previously submitted.

]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2903 259 382efd0c40675ba0735020806e93c0a9 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Hope Is Born Seth Bartal <p>2020 has been a year like none other. That's true of every year, but it's especially true of 2020. During a year where the world has felt so weary and hopeless, many are looking something to place their hope in. The good news is that hope may not be quite as far off as it seems.</p> <p>2020 has been a year like none other. That's true of every year, but it's especially true of 2020. During a year where the world has felt so weary and hopeless, many are looking something to place their hope in. The good news is that hope may not be quite as far off as it seems.</p> 2020 has been a year like none other. That's true of every year, but it's especially true of 2020. During a year where the world has felt so weary and hopeless, many are looking something to place their hope in. The good news is that hope may not be quite as far off as it seems.

]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 915 260 11b3df9d606cf9471ac3d23b72ccb6c9 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Ruthie and Bo Save Christmas Seth Bartal <p>The book of Judges records God’s chosen people doing what they want, when they want, with whom they want. The tragedy was that ancient Israel began with divine intervention and a divine mandate. They were to show the world who God was by being different than the nations around them. But for three hundred years they lived in a cycle of disobedience, disaster, and deliverance. The entire time Israel was ping-ponging back and forth from obedience to disobedience, during an era when everyone did what was right in his or her own eyes, God was up to something else—he was decorating for Christmas.</p> <p>The book of Judges records God’s chosen people doing what they want, when they want, with whom they want. The tragedy was that ancient Israel began with divine intervention and a divine mandate. They were to show the world who God was by being different than the nations around them. But for three hundred years they lived in a cycle of disobedience, disaster, and deliverance. The entire time Israel was ping-ponging back and forth from obedience to disobedience, during an era when everyone did what was right in his or her own eyes, God was up to something else—he was decorating for Christmas.</p> The book of Judges records God’s chosen people doing what they want, when they want, with whom they want. The tragedy was that ancient Israel began with divine intervention and a divine mandate. They were to show the world who God was by being different than the nations around them. But for three hundred years they lived in a cycle of disobedience, disaster, and deliverance. The entire time Israel was ping-ponging back and forth from obedience to disobedience, during an era when everyone did what was right in his or her own eyes, God was up to something else—he was decorating for Christmas.

]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2193 261 38485b1db6191f365ed316dbbd0301d7 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Extraordinary Seth Bartal <p>What kind of person do you want to be? When people have to stand and talk about you when you’re gone, what do you want them to say? Do you realize that’s up to you? What if you decided to be . . . extraordinary?</p> <p>What kind of person do you want to be? When people have to stand and talk about you when you’re gone, what do you want them to say? Do you realize that’s up to you? What if you decided to be . . . extraordinary?</p> What kind of person do you want to be? When people have to stand and talk about you when you’re gone, what do you want them to say? Do you realize that’s up to you? What if you decided to be . . . extraordinary?

]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2342 262 6a310fa09fcafc878d9d453ef50ba2c2 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Nobody's That Stupid Seth Bartal <p>Chances are your greatest regret can be traced back to a decision where you desired something that your heart knew was wrong. An appetite was raging. You saw something or someone you wanted . . . even though he, she, or it wasn’t healthy for you. But you gave in to your desires anyway. You yielded to the little kings that want to replace the Creator King who calls you to live from the inside out. What do you do when you want something that you know isn’t good for you?</p> <p>Chances are your greatest regret can be traced back to a decision where you desired something that your heart knew was wrong. An appetite was raging. You saw something or someone you wanted . . . even though he, she, or it wasn’t healthy for you. But you gave in to your desires anyway. You yielded to the little kings that want to replace the Creator King who calls you to live from the inside out. What do you do when you want something that you know isn’t good for you?</p> Chances are your greatest regret can be traced back to a decision where you desired something that your heart knew was wrong. An appetite was raging. You saw something or someone you wanted . . . even though he, she, or it wasn’t healthy for you. But you gave in to your desires anyway. You yielded to the little kings that want to replace the Creator King who calls you to live from the inside out. What do you do when you want something that you know isn’t good for you?

]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2655 263 103f11c32cc4e5a1290406feab7c3bb4 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Good at Looking Seth Bartal <p>Do you really want to be like everybody else? Everybody else takes their cues from everybody else. Being like everybody else just makes you average—worried, in debt, bored, and dissatisfied with what you have. If you knew that living like everybody else on the outside would leave you feeling like this on the inside, you would have done what you suspected was right in your heart instead of doing what was right in your own eyes.</p> <p>Do you really want to be like everybody else? Everybody else takes their cues from everybody else. Being like everybody else just makes you average—worried, in debt, bored, and dissatisfied with what you have. If you knew that living like everybody else on the outside would leave you feeling like this on the inside, you would have done what you suspected was right in your heart instead of doing what was right in your own eyes.</p> Do you really want to be like everybody else? Everybody else takes their cues from everybody else. Being like everybody else just makes you average—worried, in debt, bored, and dissatisfied with what you have. If you knew that living like everybody else on the outside would leave you feeling like this on the inside, you would have done what you suspected was right in your heart instead of doing what was right in your own eyes.

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2352 264 5869e0147170811fae3d1ea15a0b89da no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting One King Leads to Another Seth Bartal <p>Do you really want to be like everybody else? Everybody else takes their cues from everybody else. Being like everybody else just makes you average—worried, in debt, bored, and dissatisfied with what you have. If you knew that living like everybody else on the outside would leave you feeling like this on the inside, you would have done what you suspected was right in your heart instead of doing what was right in your own eyes.</p> <p>Do you really want to be like everybody else? Everybody else takes their cues from everybody else. Being like everybody else just makes you average—worried, in debt, bored, and dissatisfied with what you have. If you knew that living like everybody else on the outside would leave you feeling like this on the inside, you would have done what you suspected was right in your heart instead of doing what was right in your own eyes.</p> Do you really want to be like everybody else? Everybody else takes their cues from everybody else. Being like everybody else just makes you average—worried, in debt, bored, and dissatisfied with what you have. If you knew that living like everybody else on the outside would leave you feeling like this on the inside, you would have done what you suspected was right in your heart instead of doing what was right in your own eyes.

]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2120 265 c06bb0385e2ca743ffa36dc74fba020f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Stranger Than Fiction Seth Bartal <p>“It's my life. I should be free to do what I want, when I want, with whom I want . . . as long as I'm not hurting anybody.” This is what we tell ourselves. But what if it's not true? What if our desire to do what is right in our own eyes has major consequences for us, for the people with us, for the people who love us, and for the people coming after us?</p> <p>“It's my life. I should be free to do what I want, when I want, with whom I want . . . as long as I'm not hurting anybody.” This is what we tell ourselves. But what if it's not true? What if our desire to do what is right in our own eyes has major consequences for us, for the people with us, for the people who love us, and for the people coming after us?</p> “It's my life. I should be free to do what I want, when I want, with whom I want . . . as long as I'm not hurting anybody.” This is what we tell ourselves. But what if it's not true? What if our desire to do what is right in our own eyes has major consequences for us, for the people with us, for the people who love us, and for the people coming after us?

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2225 266 5d33065e401191794d73bc14a90fc127 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Beam Me Up Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>One of the greatest tensions followers of Jesus face is determining how to follow Jesus in a world and in a culture that isn’t following him. What does it look like to be a Christian in a world that isn’t Christian? Join us as we discover the answer to that question together.</p> <p>One of the greatest tensions followers of Jesus face is determining how to follow Jesus in a world and in a culture that isn’t following him. What does it look like to be a Christian in a world that isn’t Christian? Join us as we discover the answer to that question together.</p> One of the greatest tensions followers of Jesus face is determining how to follow Jesus in a world and in a culture that isn’t following him. What does it look like to be a Christian in a world that isn’t Christian? Join us as we discover the answer to that question together.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2333 267 4283c94fefe2dfd253d32d8c55b4346f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Out of This World Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>One of the greatest tensions followers of Jesus face is determining how to follow Jesus in a world and in a culture that isn't following him. What does it look like to be a Christian in a world that isn't Christian? Join us as we discover the answer to that question together.</p> <p>One of the greatest tensions followers of Jesus face is determining how to follow Jesus in a world and in a culture that isn't following him. What does it look like to be a Christian in a world that isn't Christian? Join us as we discover the answer to that question together.</p> One of the greatest tensions followers of Jesus face is determining how to follow Jesus in a world and in a culture that isn't following him. What does it look like to be a Christian in a world that isn't Christian? Join us as we discover the answer to that question together.

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2483 268 46945f239a70d9ae60e54e2a62885794 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Other Side of Fear Part 2 Dan Pratt Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2344 269 0293f8427ed96253b15dcbbc9139a557 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Fear of the Past Part 1 Dan Pratt Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2099 270 832b9b70d5edac68f873d339f0483d3c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Kingdom First Part 3 Seth Bartal <p>During the first and second centuries, Christianity stood in stark contrast to the ethics of Roman Empire.  And yet, it was what separated the Christians from the rest of the that set the message of Jesus up to be the most powerful, transformational message the world has ever known.</p> <p>During the first and second centuries, Christianity stood in stark contrast to the ethics of Roman Empire.  And yet, it was what separated the Christians from the rest of the that set the message of Jesus up to be the most powerful, transformational message the world has ever known.</p> During the first and second centuries, Christianity stood in stark contrast to the ethics of Roman Empire.  And yet, it was what separated the Christians from the rest of the that set the message of Jesus up to be the most powerful, transformational message the world has ever known.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2220 271 2e3dc0c40708142d6a8e193ad788825c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Choosing Sides Part 2 Seth Bartal <p>When it comes to politics, every side wants to claim Jesus.  Whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, Jesus would vote for you.  But what if Jesus didn't come to take sides?  What if Jesus came to do something completely different?</p> <p>When it comes to politics, every side wants to claim Jesus.  Whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, Jesus would vote for you.  But what if Jesus didn't come to take sides?  What if Jesus came to do something completely different?</p> When it comes to politics, every side wants to claim Jesus.  Whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, Jesus would vote for you.  But what if Jesus didn't come to take sides?  What if Jesus came to do something completely different?

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2279 272 b0c0251d6b405f8d853a39287ab6d138 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting One is the Win Part 1 Seth Bartal <p>In a nation that's divided politically, the church a unique opportunity to model what it means to disagree politically and love unconditionally.</p> <p>In a nation that's divided politically, the church a unique opportunity to model what it means to disagree politically and love unconditionally.</p> In a nation that's divided politically, the church a unique opportunity to model what it means to disagree politically and love unconditionally.

]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2039 273 f4e1a9d51f47bddbffee0aae92f113af no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Pastor's Round Table 20-Sep <p>Join us for YOUR questions answered by our pastors. Questions include: How do I know God's will for my life? How do I instill faith in the hearts of my children? And more!</p> <p>Join us for YOUR questions answered by our pastors. Questions include: How do I know God's will for my life? How do I instill faith in the hearts of my children? And more!</p> Join us for YOUR questions answered by our pastors. Questions include: How do I know God's will for my life? How do I instill faith in the hearts of my children? And more!

]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2785 274 cde7c181710a4efd7170fb62f836c71e no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Beyond Us John Vadeboncoeur <p>What does it mean to be creating a community where ALL people can connect to God's Story? How is Community Church unique, and why does that matter? Join us as we unpack who we are.</p> <p>What does it mean to be creating a community where ALL people can connect to God's Story? How is Community Church unique, and why does that matter? Join us as we unpack who we are.</p> What does it mean to be creating a community where ALL people can connect to God's Story? How is Community Church unique, and why does that matter? Join us as we unpack who we are.

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2072 275 b224275458a1bef1d5523adf850a486e no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Can Connect to God's Story John Vadeboncoeur <p>What does it mean to be creating a community where ALL people can connect to God's Story? How is Community Church unique, and why does that matter? Join us as we unpack who we are.</p> <p>What does it mean to be creating a community where ALL people can connect to God's Story? How is Community Church unique, and why does that matter? Join us as we unpack who we are.</p> What does it mean to be creating a community where ALL people can connect to God's Story? How is Community Church unique, and why does that matter? Join us as we unpack who we are.

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1892 276 cf03cb308bc0daa0fd1b1ddaaffd165f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Where ALL People Dan Pratt <p>What does it mean to be creating a community where ALL people can connect to God's Story? How is Community Church unique, and why does that matter? Join us as we unpack who we are.</p> <p>What does it mean to be creating a community where ALL people can connect to God's Story? How is Community Church unique, and why does that matter? Join us as we unpack who we are.</p> What does it mean to be creating a community where ALL people can connect to God's Story? How is Community Church unique, and why does that matter? Join us as we unpack who we are.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2234 277 0744214fa2c79569969ca8e09c44960e no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Creating a Community Seth Bartal <p>What does it mean to be creating a community where ALL people can connect to God's Story? How is Community Church unique, and why does that matter? Join us as we unpack who we are.</p> <p>What does it mean to be creating a community where ALL people can connect to God's Story? How is Community Church unique, and why does that matter? Join us as we unpack who we are.</p> What does it mean to be creating a community where ALL people can connect to God's Story? How is Community Church unique, and why does that matter? Join us as we unpack who we are.

]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2435 278 5f49ebadb16cda0afb338e982f874f5a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Two Lemons Don't Make A Life Seth Bartal <p>Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.</p> <p>Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.</p> Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2360 279 7fee52214c9436a3bf8a0851c078de23 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Lemon List Seth Bartal <p>Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.</p> <p>Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.</p> Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2356 280 4fe27358b82f2337a2a144cd2b17a8dd no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Add Some Sugar Seth Bartal <p>Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.</p> <p>Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.</p> Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2120 281 7a8850f7870220d5a7f3056487a07190 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Fresh Squeezed Seth Bartal <p>Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.</p> <p>Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.</p> Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2165 282 89980d4de6aadcc18d409ec856f780fb no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Best Recipe Seth Bartal <p>Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.</p> <p>Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.</p> Does it ever feel like things in your life aren't going well? Like all you get in life is a bunch of lemons? You're not alone. In fact, one of the most remarkable individuals from Israel's history faced unthinkable lemons. Join us as we examine his life and learn some valuable lessons.

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2012 283 77d9df2ff131535713eb965d5812f30f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting This One Thing I Know Seth Bartal <p>In the midst of everything going on in our country right now, we need to figure out how to move forward. This message presents the way that followers of Jesus can help be a part of the healing process of our nation.</p> <p>In the midst of everything going on in our country right now, we need to figure out how to move forward. This message presents the way that followers of Jesus can help be a part of the healing process of our nation.</p> In the midst of everything going on in our country right now, we need to figure out how to move forward. This message presents the way that followers of Jesus can help be a part of the healing process of our nation.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2313 284 c9a0c8148a477e00ebfdff35c7751706 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting A Part, Not Apart John Vadeboncoeur Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1634 285 85cfa22567361083cf0f53b62a33ea0d no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Cue to Who Seth Bartal Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2281 286 b8872f32163aec5fe1259067d8c3e72a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Show and Tell Seth Bartal Sun, 31 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2104 287 fe86687b45e62ab9c1eb166aa205fa11 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Experience Required Dan Pratt Sun, 24 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2269 288 24e3251bd4f11849821334c1b0868d3a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Silver Linings Seth Bartal Sun, 17 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2361 289 6998326c22a923f38b0e9d14d0495fde no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Inner Calm Seth Bartal Sun, 10 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2193 290 2c9cd42040e60049b55f423eba73846a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Holding Fast Seth Bartal Sun, 03 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2374 291 9538c10cd43b970bc610ff2b2434788f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Choppy Waters Seth Bartal Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2326 292 926b5d730c3b222c14361bcda46e50c0 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Art of Anchoring Seth Bartal Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2206 293 290d28cb5347005151927be1a8e2022a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Easter Service 2020 Seth Bartal Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2498 294 1ab2ce238af410e9bb16834d215cfbb3 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Goodbye Suffocating Lists Dan Pratt Sun, 05 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1804 295 8eab057891a81e254aa36aed8cfe24a6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Goodbye Sacred Places John Vadeboncoeur Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1945 296 82968142f10dd08c83348a7c78751aa0 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Uncertainty Seth Bartal Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2257 297 01457edb32165cf742bede08e9e4f52c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Goodbye Select Groups Dan Pratt Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2222 298 b7ff0228715c5bf86eaf78b5fa598baf no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Keep Track Seth Bartal <p>Money is kind of like a toddler: if you turn your head away for just a minute, you quickly lose track and have a mess on your hands. But it’s not only important to keep track of money to prevent yourself from having a mess on your hands. There’s a greater reason why we need to know where our money goes.</p> <p>Money is kind of like a toddler: if you turn your head away for just a minute, you quickly lose track and have a mess on your hands. But it’s not only important to keep track of money to prevent yourself from having a mess on your hands. There’s a greater reason why we need to know where our money goes.</p> Money is kind of like a toddler: if you turn your head away for just a minute, you quickly lose track and have a mess on your hands. But it’s not only important to keep track of money to prevent yourself from having a mess on your hands. There’s a greater reason why we need to know where our money goes.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2418 299 9e8d4594d800a165c0ee1ff27876187f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Send Me Away Seth Bartal <p>When it comes to relieving the financial pressure many of us feel the, the surprising solution isn’t more. Believe it or not, getting more simply leaves us wanting more. Instead of getting more, Jesus invited his followers to a different place.</p> <p>When it comes to relieving the financial pressure many of us feel the, the surprising solution isn’t more. Believe it or not, getting more simply leaves us wanting more. Instead of getting more, Jesus invited his followers to a different place.</p> When it comes to relieving the financial pressure many of us feel the, the surprising solution isn’t more. Believe it or not, getting more simply leaves us wanting more. Instead of getting more, Jesus invited his followers to a different place.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2557 300 6dc1a800906c7da0b8073525df915907 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting I Mean Well Seth Bartal <p>If your money could talk, what would it say? If you were to assume your money was FOR you, what would it tell you to help you? In today’s message we begin exploring this idea and discover that what our money would say parallels closely to what Jesus did say</p> <p>If your money could talk, what would it say? If you were to assume your money was FOR you, what would it tell you to help you? In today’s message we begin exploring this idea and discover that what our money would say parallels closely to what Jesus did say</p> If your money could talk, what would it say? If you were to assume your money was FOR you, what would it tell you to help you? In today’s message we begin exploring this idea and discover that what our money would say parallels closely to what Jesus did say

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2258 301 a496236a513575e30312d51e527fbc6f no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Step by Step Seth Bartal <p>All parents understand one of the greatest challenges of parenting: getting your kids to see things from a different perspective. Is it possible that God sees us the same way? Perhaps if we could see as God sees, we would do as God says.</p> <p>All parents understand one of the greatest challenges of parenting: getting your kids to see things from a different perspective. Is it possible that God sees us the same way? Perhaps if we could see as God sees, we would do as God says.</p> All parents understand one of the greatest challenges of parenting: getting your kids to see things from a different perspective. Is it possible that God sees us the same way? Perhaps if we could see as God sees, we would do as God says.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2173 302 c77ae216a256985bd60b72492fd34604 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Full Exposure Seth Bartal <p>Ironically one of the greatest needs we humans have is also one of our great fears: to be known by others. We need to be known, but we’re afraid of rejection. But when we PAUSE and give space to allow others to know us, we discover something very important.</p> <p>Ironically one of the greatest needs we humans have is also one of our great fears: to be known by others. We need to be known, but we’re afraid of rejection. But when we PAUSE and give space to allow others to know us, we discover something very important.</p> Ironically one of the greatest needs we humans have is also one of our great fears: to be known by others. We need to be known, but we’re afraid of rejection. But when we PAUSE and give space to allow others to know us, we discover something very important.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2336 303 e7102c170263f8a980691d59a5a81f17 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Lifeline Seth Bartal <p>When it comes to our relationship with God, busyness is the seemingly #1 thing that gets in the way of us having the time we need to draw nearer Him. Instead, we rely on prayers in desperate situations where we have no option but to turn in God’s direction. But what if, in praying only as a last ditch effort, we miss something important?</p> <p>When it comes to our relationship with God, busyness is the seemingly #1 thing that gets in the way of us having the time we need to draw nearer Him. Instead, we rely on prayers in desperate situations where we have no option but to turn in God’s direction. But what if, in praying only as a last ditch effort, we miss something important?</p> When it comes to our relationship with God, busyness is the seemingly #1 thing that gets in the way of us having the time we need to draw nearer Him. Instead, we rely on prayers in desperate situations where we have no option but to turn in God’s direction. But what if, in praying only as a last ditch effort, we miss something important?

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2765 304 3eb156bcf83362aa00199b31e2f4e1f5 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Identity Crisis Seth Bartal <p>Who are you? Have you ever taken time to answer that question? Have you paused long enough to consider the implications of who you are? Or maybe more importantly: whose you are? We get so caught up in the busyness of life that we can lose track of our identity. In today’s message, we learn to renew our minds by reminding ourselves of the answers to those two very important things.</p> <p>Who are you? Have you ever taken time to answer that question? Have you paused long enough to consider the implications of who you are? Or maybe more importantly: whose you are? We get so caught up in the busyness of life that we can lose track of our identity. In today’s message, we learn to renew our minds by reminding ourselves of the answers to those two very important things.</p> Who are you? Have you ever taken time to answer that question? Have you paused long enough to consider the implications of who you are? Or maybe more importantly: whose you are? We get so caught up in the busyness of life that we can lose track of our identity. In today’s message, we learn to renew our minds by reminding ourselves of the answers to those two very important things.

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2427 305 7ceb6e7ad16f21ec2a72ed8e452f55df no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Tug of War Seth Bartal <p>Life can really be summed up as one giant tug of war. We’re constantly pulled in opposite directions, and whichever side pulls harder wins the battle. In today’s message we look at a tug of war with faith, and we begin learning how to be victorious.</p> <p>Life can really be summed up as one giant tug of war. We’re constantly pulled in opposite directions, and whichever side pulls harder wins the battle. In today’s message we look at a tug of war with faith, and we begin learning how to be victorious.</p> Life can really be summed up as one giant tug of war. We’re constantly pulled in opposite directions, and whichever side pulls harder wins the battle. In today’s message we look at a tug of war with faith, and we begin learning how to be victorious.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2349 306 49efd71cb16e6b2525631b1eed1b7f14 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Under the Sun Dan Pratt Sun, 12 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2092 307 6aaf83eeaa8a7e17dcbd02fb192576d6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Counting Time Dan Pratt Sun, 05 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2048 308 38721cca76badd300a00074245dc15d6 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Light of the World Seth Bartal <p>One of the often forgotten pieces of the Christmas Story is the light Jesus brought when he came to earth. He didn’t simply come to illuminate a dark world – he came to illuminate our dark worlds and to bring us light so we might have life.</p> <p>One of the often forgotten pieces of the Christmas Story is the light Jesus brought when he came to earth. He didn’t simply come to illuminate a dark world – he came to illuminate our dark worlds and to bring us light so we might have life.</p> One of the often forgotten pieces of the Christmas Story is the light Jesus brought when he came to earth. He didn’t simply come to illuminate a dark world – he came to illuminate our dark worlds and to bring us light so we might have life.

]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 906 309 a893b6104a59841ad7a58274d82f4ec2 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Out of Darkness Seth Bartal <p>One of the sometimes forgotten pieces of the Christmas Story is that Jesus brought the world out of darkness. The invitation for his followers today is to continue the movement of bringing light. In this message we explore how that happens.</p> <p>One of the sometimes forgotten pieces of the Christmas Story is that Jesus brought the world out of darkness. The invitation for his followers today is to continue the movement of bringing light. In this message we explore how that happens.</p> One of the sometimes forgotten pieces of the Christmas Story is that Jesus brought the world out of darkness. The invitation for his followers today is to continue the movement of bringing light. In this message we explore how that happens.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1795 310 9e3f4d899504d359305bcc6f34374006 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting What Matters Most Seth Bartal <p>When love came down at Christmas, it demanded a response from those who received it. The obligation of receiving love that we, too, love. But what does that mean in a practical way for those who call themselves followers of Jesus?</p> <p>When love came down at Christmas, it demanded a response from those who received it. The obligation of receiving love that we, too, love. But what does that mean in a practical way for those who call themselves followers of Jesus?</p> When love came down at Christmas, it demanded a response from those who received it. The obligation of receiving love that we, too, love. But what does that mean in a practical way for those who call themselves followers of Jesus?

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2211 311 37ef1316574d3a6400d627b72c7d93fa no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Unexpected Reason for the Season Seth Bartal <p>What is it that we celebrate at Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Is it simply to remember Jesus’ birth? Or is there more to Christmas than that?</p> <p>What is it that we celebrate at Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Is it simply to remember Jesus’ birth? Or is there more to Christmas than that?</p> What is it that we celebrate at Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Is it simply to remember Jesus’ birth? Or is there more to Christmas than that?

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2046 312 a26c7a6ce88147eceb5c29748b608c7a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting When Giving Thanks Becomes Living Thanks Dan Pratt <p>Gratitude often begins as a discipline. Our parents teach us to say “thank you” from a young age. And although we feel grateful occasionally, most of us don’t live grateful lives. After the shame of his betrayal of Jesus, Peter goes back to what he’s always known. Fishing. But Jesus restores Peter’s soul by reminding him of his first love. So much so that, for the rest of his life, Peter would go from simply giving thanks, to living thanks.</p> <p>Gratitude often begins as a discipline. Our parents teach us to say “thank you” from a young age. And although we feel grateful occasionally, most of us don’t live grateful lives. After the shame of his betrayal of Jesus, Peter goes back to what he’s always known. Fishing. But Jesus restores Peter’s soul by reminding him of his first love. So much so that, for the rest of his life, Peter would go from simply giving thanks, to living thanks.</p> Gratitude often begins as a discipline. Our parents teach us to say “thank you” from a young age. And although we feel grateful occasionally, most of us don’t live grateful lives. After the shame of his betrayal of Jesus, Peter goes back to what he’s always known. Fishing. But Jesus restores Peter’s soul by reminding him of his first love. So much so that, for the rest of his life, Peter would go from simply giving thanks, to living thanks.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2152 313 23d6cb0db8e52778898694120f509a7a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Contagious Seth Bartal <p>In a country with so much prosperity, it’s surprising that many of us are guilty of complaining. And sadly, our complaints are usually contagious – causing people who had nothing to complain about to join in. The good news is that, even with the overwhelming temptation to complain, there is something that can help us refocus on what matters most.</p> <p>In a country with so much prosperity, it’s surprising that many of us are guilty of complaining. And sadly, our complaints are usually contagious – causing people who had nothing to complain about to join in. The good news is that, even with the overwhelming temptation to complain, there is something that can help us refocus on what matters most.</p> In a country with so much prosperity, it’s surprising that many of us are guilty of complaining. And sadly, our complaints are usually contagious – causing people who had nothing to complain about to join in. The good news is that, even with the overwhelming temptation to complain, there is something that can help us refocus on what matters most.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2111 314 8b6bce6f00043459a58647ff76abd8b2 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Momentary Seth Bartal <p>Inadequate. It’s not a word that we generally associate with gratitude, but it is connected. In fact, it’s when we feel inadequate that we are pushed to ingratitude. But what if our inadequacies could be given to God in thanks? What might God do with them?</p> <p>Inadequate. It’s not a word that we generally associate with gratitude, but it is connected. In fact, it’s when we feel inadequate that we are pushed to ingratitude. But what if our inadequacies could be given to God in thanks? What might God do with them?</p> Inadequate. It’s not a word that we generally associate with gratitude, but it is connected. In fact, it’s when we feel inadequate that we are pushed to ingratitude. But what if our inadequacies could be given to God in thanks? What might God do with them?

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2034 315 f6fe965166c62544d3c98cd34094651a no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Because We Know Seth Bartal <p>In our culture of much, you would think we’d be deliriously happy! But unfortunately, we’re not. Depression and anxiety are on the rise, drug issues are ravaging our communities. So what if we could refocus on being grateful? In today’s message we learn a new framework for gratitude that extends beyond life’s circumstances.</p> <p>In our culture of much, you would think we’d be deliriously happy! But unfortunately, we’re not. Depression and anxiety are on the rise, drug issues are ravaging our communities. So what if we could refocus on being grateful? In today’s message we learn a new framework for gratitude that extends beyond life’s circumstances.</p> In our culture of much, you would think we’d be deliriously happy! But unfortunately, we’re not. Depression and anxiety are on the rise, drug issues are ravaging our communities. So what if we could refocus on being grateful? In today’s message we learn a new framework for gratitude that extends beyond life’s circumstances.

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2163 316 1c1a692a1a42995ab83f26b52161d154 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Back2Back John Vadeboncoeur <p>As we close out our series on Missions & Outreach, Beth Guckenberger from Back2Back Ministries shares her incredible story and passion about caring and providing for orphaned and vulnerable children across the world.</p> <p>As we close out our series on Missions & Outreach, Beth Guckenberger from Back2Back Ministries shares her incredible story and passion about caring and providing for orphaned and vulnerable children across the world.</p> As we close out our series on Missions & Outreach, Beth Guckenberger from Back2Back Ministries shares her incredible story and passion about caring and providing for orphaned and vulnerable children across the world.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2069 317 8be1f40d59c68bcf7d1043a20f8826b4 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting The Why John Vadeboncoeur <p>As we continue our series on Missions and Outreach, this week we look at the “why” that could and should be behind our motivation to serve and get involved. In addition, Safe Passage shares about the amazing work that they are doing in our communities including an incredible personal testimony on how they are helping change and save lives.</p> <p>As we continue our series on Missions and Outreach, this week we look at the “why” that could and should be behind our motivation to serve and get involved. In addition, Safe Passage shares about the amazing work that they are doing in our communities including an incredible personal testimony on how they are helping change and save lives.</p> As we continue our series on Missions and Outreach, this week we look at the “why” that could and should be behind our motivation to serve and get involved. In addition, Safe Passage shares about the amazing work that they are doing in our communities including an incredible personal testimony on how they are helping change and save lives.

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2356 318 e6adf723bb12fa357732f1e444837765 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Mission Clarity John Vadeboncoeur <p>Have you ever found yourself drawn into a debate on which side is right and which side is wrong, whether it be a social issue, religious question, etc? This week we continue our series on Missions & Outreach as we look at what our approach should be when deciding which side to choose as well as hear from one of our Ministry Partners, Clarity.</p> <p>Have you ever found yourself drawn into a debate on which side is right and which side is wrong, whether it be a social issue, religious question, etc? This week we continue our series on Missions & Outreach as we look at what our approach should be when deciding which side to choose as well as hear from one of our Ministry Partners, Clarity.</p> Have you ever found yourself drawn into a debate on which side is right and which side is wrong, whether it be a social issue, religious question, etc? This week we continue our series on Missions & Outreach as we look at what our approach should be when deciding which side to choose as well as hear from one of our Ministry Partners, Clarity.

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2653 319 719456d5554161a6ae2786a0beb223d2 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Choose a Side Dan Pratt <p>Most of us are content with God rescuing and providing for us, but did you know that one of the primary things God will use to grow you is when we join the battle by partnering with Him? Discover how God wired you to be different in order to make a difference. Lead, fight or support. God put us here, now what?</p> <p>Most of us are content with God rescuing and providing for us, but did you know that one of the primary things God will use to grow you is when we join the battle by partnering with Him? Discover how God wired you to be different in order to make a difference. Lead, fight or support. God put us here, now what?</p> Most of us are content with God rescuing and providing for us, but did you know that one of the primary things God will use to grow you is when we join the battle by partnering with Him? Discover how God wired you to be different in order to make a difference. Lead, fight or support. God put us here, now what?

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2393 320 a4a7022c3c1474334909d8fa002d66f7 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Seeing Is Believing Seth Bartal <p>How can we believe in something we can’t see? That’s the problem when it comes to faith: we can’t see. But what if we could begin to see? How might that affect our willingness to place our confidence in what’s unseen?</p> <p>How can we believe in something we can’t see? That’s the problem when it comes to faith: we can’t see. But what if we could begin to see? How might that affect our willingness to place our confidence in what’s unseen?</p> How can we believe in something we can’t see? That’s the problem when it comes to faith: we can’t see. But what if we could begin to see? How might that affect our willingness to place our confidence in what’s unseen?

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2071 321 ed5f3d3ee163ac4a0bf82adf543ab027 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Against All Hope Seth Bartal <p>Have you ever felt the burden of being perfect? Of course you have! We all have! And it’s the demand of perfection that sometimes pushes us away from faith. But what if perfection shouldn’t be our goal? What if our goal should be something far more achievable?</p> <p>Have you ever felt the burden of being perfect? Of course you have! We all have! And it’s the demand of perfection that sometimes pushes us away from faith. But what if perfection shouldn’t be our goal? What if our goal should be something far more achievable?</p> Have you ever felt the burden of being perfect? Of course you have! We all have! And it’s the demand of perfection that sometimes pushes us away from faith. But what if perfection shouldn’t be our goal? What if our goal should be something far more achievable?

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2504 322 4e17599e4d2e135cbd0188306477c633 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Give Me A Little Faith Seth Bartal <p>Most of us want to have faith. In fact, most of us would say we wish we had a lot of faith. The problem is we struggle to have even just a little bit. But what if we’re looking at things in the wrong way? What if the size of our faith isn’t actually what matters after all?</p> <p>Most of us want to have faith. In fact, most of us would say we wish we had a lot of faith. The problem is we struggle to have even just a little bit. But what if we’re looking at things in the wrong way? What if the size of our faith isn’t actually what matters after all?</p> Most of us want to have faith. In fact, most of us would say we wish we had a lot of faith. The problem is we struggle to have even just a little bit. But what if we’re looking at things in the wrong way? What if the size of our faith isn’t actually what matters after all?

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2528 323 e3bf6bc1d93101c1c482f58eccf8c382 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Demystified Seth Bartal <p>What is faith, and how does someone go about having faith? Due to it’s nature, faith seems confusing and complex, but the truth is it’s not that complicated after all.</p> <p>What is faith, and how does someone go about having faith? Due to it’s nature, faith seems confusing and complex, but the truth is it’s not that complicated after all.</p> What is faith, and how does someone go about having faith? Due to it’s nature, faith seems confusing and complex, but the truth is it’s not that complicated after all.

]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2326 324 927699273592fe31db957cd84cc14722 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Inner Compass Seth Bartal <p>As we go throughout our adventures on earth, eventually all adventures come to an end. It’s not a matter of “if”, it’s a matter of “when.” And when they come to an end, we will all leave something behind. The question is whether or not what we leave behind is what we want to leave behind.</p> <p>As we go throughout our adventures on earth, eventually all adventures come to an end. It’s not a matter of “if”, it’s a matter of “when.” And when they come to an end, we will all leave something behind. The question is whether or not what we leave behind is what we want to leave behind.</p> As we go throughout our adventures on earth, eventually all adventures come to an end. It’s not a matter of “if”, it’s a matter of “when.” And when they come to an end, we will all leave something behind. The question is whether or not what we leave behind is what we want to leave behind.

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2355 325 ab6e467a4122a4bea990ed3953ebd5ce no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Road Block Seth Bartal <p>We’ve all faced road blocks on our adventures in life. Whether it’s the loss of a relationship, a diagnosis, or something else, we all know what it’s like to be walking down the path of life only to be surprised by something standing in our way of moving forward. It’s in those moments when we face road blocks that we have the opportunity to choose our best adventure – an adventure that is, no longer, what we thought it would be.</p> <p>We’ve all faced road blocks on our adventures in life. Whether it’s the loss of a relationship, a diagnosis, or something else, we all know what it’s like to be walking down the path of life only to be surprised by something standing in our way of moving forward. It’s in those moments when we face road blocks that we have the opportunity to choose our best adventure – an adventure that is, no longer, what we thought it would be.</p> We’ve all faced road blocks on our adventures in life. Whether it’s the loss of a relationship, a diagnosis, or something else, we all know what it’s like to be walking down the path of life only to be surprised by something standing in our way of moving forward. It’s in those moments when we face road blocks that we have the opportunity to choose our best adventure – an adventure that is, no longer, what we thought it would be.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2385 326 f827a24e99be6d64411008f5c7bf9d47 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Flying Solo Seth Bartal <p>There are lots of decisions we have to make in life, and sometimes we’re stuck not knowing what to do. Particularly in decisions that don’t break the law and aren’t moral or immoral, how does one decide which way to choose?</p> <p>There are lots of decisions we have to make in life, and sometimes we’re stuck not knowing what to do. Particularly in decisions that don’t break the law and aren’t moral or immoral, how does one decide which way to choose?</p> There are lots of decisions we have to make in life, and sometimes we’re stuck not knowing what to do. Particularly in decisions that don’t break the law and aren’t moral or immoral, how does one decide which way to choose?

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2266 327 058d744150618a6d712adb33b666bbd4 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Let the Adventure Begin Seth Bartal <p>Everyone is on an adventure in life, but is your adventure headed where you want it to go?</p> <p>Everyone is on an adventure in life, but is your adventure headed where you want it to go?</p> Everyone is on an adventure in life, but is your adventure headed where you want it to go?

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2307 328 2a5bf3b510a3eb47043c66cc82ef74ff no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Foolproof Seth Bartal <p>Ever wonder how to make the right choices when life gets complicated? Google searches are great when the problems are simple, but when there's more on the line, it's difficult to know how to navigate life's toughest decisions. Through Israel's kings, we learn how trusting in God’s guidance can lead to a life of clarity, purpose, and fulfillment.</p> <p>Ever wonder how to make the right choices when life gets complicated? Google searches are great when the problems are simple, but when there's more on the line, it's difficult to know how to navigate life's toughest decisions. Through Israel's kings, we learn how trusting in God’s guidance can lead to a life of clarity, purpose, and fulfillment.</p> Ever wonder how to make the right choices when life gets complicated? Google searches are great when the problems are simple, but when there's more on the line, it's difficult to know how to navigate life's toughest decisions. Through Israel's kings, we learn how trusting in God’s guidance can lead to a life of clarity, purpose, and fulfillment.

]]> 2376 329 efa87aa3ce0e3d66aae70f13003ded84 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting Leadership Round Table John Vadeboncoeur, Rachel Huffman, Seth Bartal <p>You've got questions, and we've got answers. Join us for a Leadership Round Table where Seth, John, Dan, and Rachel answer questions that were previously submitted.</p> <p>You've got questions, and we've got answers. Join us for a Leadership Round Table where Seth, John, Dan, and Rachel answer questions that were previously submitted.</p> You've got questions, and we've got answers. Join us for a Leadership Round Table where Seth, John, Dan, and Rachel answer questions that were previously submitted.

]]> 2677 330 293edc439fdc4738ac0e4e586f28917c no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting What Can You Do? Part Two Seth Bartal <p>It may surprise you to discover that faith doesn't actually grow on its own. We often let excuses and distractions hold us back. But what if overcoming those excuses is the key to a deeper relationship with God? Learn how intentional actions can ignite your faith and lead to the abundant life God has for you.</p> <p>It may surprise you to discover that faith doesn't actually grow on its own. We often let excuses and distractions hold us back. But what if overcoming those excuses is the key to a deeper relationship with God? Learn how intentional actions can ignite your faith and lead to the abundant life God has for you.</p> It may surprise you to discover that faith doesn't actually grow on its own. We often let excuses and distractions hold us back. But what if overcoming those excuses is the key to a deeper relationship with God? Learn how intentional actions can ignite your faith and lead to the abundant life God has for you.

]]> 2382 331 d79b361ed6215a9af35b28620cf4ab31 no church@icommunitychurch.com (Community Church of Greensburg and Batesville)religion,spirituality,christianity,life,hurt,struggle,hope,forgiveness,parenting