In Jonah 3, we see the Ninevites turn from their evil ways and repent, but what led them to that point? What leads us to repent from our evil ways? Only God's love, shown through His grace and His mercy and sometimes even His wrath, can truly change a heart and turn a life around. Support the showעל ידי DCCtally

Faith is the starting point for our relationship with God.על ידי Downtown Community Church

Mark 6:30-56 // Caleb Jenkins Explore how Jesus acts as the ultimate shepherd, caring for his followers' spiritual and physical needs, even when they doubt and fear. This sermon examines the feeding of the 5,000, connecting it to Psalm 23, and explores Jesus walking on water and healing the sick. Discover the themes of shepherding, compassion, fait…

“Faith without deeds is dead.” This is a sobering phrase that we all can struggle with especially in our walks with Jesus. When we face life together with Jesus it is so hard to obey what the Lord wants us to do. What we can constantly take comfort in is that He is trustworthy and will use us to perform miracles. To be faithful is to love Jesus wit…

Faith is the starting point for our relationship with God.על ידי Downtown Community Church

Mark 6:1-29 // Caleb Jenkins Explore the challenging realities of following Jesus. This sermon examines Jesus' rejection in his hometown, the surprising limitations on his miracles there, and his commission of the twelve. We look at themes of rejection, mission, discipleship, and persecution, including the beheading of John the Baptist. SERMON NOTE…

"So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead," (James 2:17). This verse directly addresses a key message communicated by James throughout his book, but it's one that can be so easily misunderstood. If followers of Jesus are saved by faith alone, what do our works have to do with it all? Join Nate Schaidt in our ongoing study through…

Faith is the starting point for our relationship with God.על ידי Downtown Community Church

Mark 5:21-43 // Gabe Coyle Experience two powerful miracles of healing and resurrection in Mark's Gospel. Discover how Jesus meets us in our fear and desperation, bringing hope and restoration. This sermon explores the story of Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood, highlighting the importance of faith and Jesus' unhurried presence…

Favoritism. What is it really? We know that it is showing one person more attention than the others but how does that relate to Christians? It is a secret and constant battle that everyone struggles with. In our day to day life we show people favoritism. But why is that the topic of this sermon? Because it is a sin, a complex but real sin that ever…

Faith is the starting point for our relationship with God.על ידי Downtown Community Church

The Church as a Gift // Mike Roop Join us today as Mike Roop shares on the Church as a gift! SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49396636 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new 25.03.02על ידי Christ Community an Evangelical Free Church

It is so easy to be angry. We get in traffic jams, angry, stub our toe, angry. There are so many things tat make us mad and cause us to make poor choices in this world. How can we be slow to anger and hold our tongues when there is so much malice in the world, and potentially in us? The short answer, we listen. Join us in our study of James 1:19-27…

Real Love is other focusedעל ידי Downtown Community Church

Mark 4:1-41 // Gabe Coyle This video explores the powerful parables of Jesus, focusing on the parable of the sower. We'll dive into the Kingdom of God, the purpose of parables, the importance of faith, and the authority of Jesus over all creation. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49393238 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.…

We all struggle in life. From anxiety to grief, we all experience a multitude of trials. It is easy for these trials to consume our lives too. To let them coerce us into temptation time and time again. Trials are a part of life, but God uses them to deepen our faith! Without trials, life would not be as sweet! When we live a life with Jesus, He wil…

Jump back into Jonah with us as we study chapter 2 where we see what Jonah does in his rock bottom moment and ask ourselves what WE do in a similar place. Will we cling to worthless idols or choose to accept that grace that God freely gives us? Support the showעל ידי DCCtally

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Mark 3:20-35 // Caleb Jenkins This video explores the profound message of Jesus' family, not defined by blood but by obedience to God's will. We'll delve into the "Sandwich Technique" in Mark 3:20-35, examining Jesus' confrontation with his family, his authority over evil, and the true meaning of belonging to the Kingdom of God. SERMON NOTES (YouVe…

It is so hard to be silent nowadays. To just sit still and be quiet seems almost impossible in the busy and fast moving world we live in. But that is exactly satan wants, to make us too busy for the Lord. When we sit and be with Jesus and Jesus alone is when we can deepen our relationship with Him. The Lord will talk to you in some way! Whether it …

Mark 3:7-19 // Caleb Jenkins This video explores Jesus' ministry to the crowds, his call to the twelve apostles, and the themes of the Messianic Secret, miracles, and the authority of Jesus. We'll dive into how these elements point towards Jesus' commission for his followers to carry out his mission of discipleship and build a community of faith. S…

Food is a wonderful and precious thing in life. Every day, in and out, we eat to satisfy our bodies. The Lord provides, for us, amazing feasts every day alongside His many blessings in life, but what happens when we purposefully take that commodity away and fast? What even is fasting? What does it mean? These questions are some of what Pastor Shann…

Real Love is other focusedעל ידי Downtown Community Church

Mark 2:13-3:6 // Gabriel Coyle This video explores Jesus's radical approach to religious law. We'll dive into the calling of Matthew, a tax collector, and examine how Jesus redefines the Sabbath through conflict with religious leaders. Discover how Jesus emphasizes the spirit of the law over its rigid interpretation. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): http…

As a follow up from Sundays Sermon on Sabbath, join William Colle, Grace Markwell, Nate Schaidt & Nolan Cannon as we discuss what Sabbath looks like for them in different stages of life. Support the showעל ידי DCCtally

Sabbath, what is it exactly? We have heard this word over and over again in the church. The idea is neat, taking a full day of rest? How could we not like that? But what does Sabbath really look like? Yes, it is a time of rest, but not only that, it is how we can further build our relationship with Jesus. But sabbath is hard. That is the reality. T…

Steps of faith come from the foundation of Surrender.על ידי Downtown Community Church

Mark 2:1-12 // Gabe Coyle This video explores the powerful story of Jesus healing a paralytic man. Discover how Jesus prioritizes forgiveness over physical healing, challenging religious leaders and highlighting His authority over both the body and the soul. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49379494 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc…

Prayer is a foundation of the church and faith as a whole. Even though we know this, praying is hard. How do we do it? Why do we do it? If we know Jesus already has everything planned out for us, why do we pray? We pray because we depend on the Lord. He gives us the hope and comfortability to talk with Him, and gives us the steps on how to do it. J…

Steps of faith come from the foundation of Surrender.על ידי Downtown Community Church

Mark 1:14-34 // Nathan Miller This video explores the opening chapters of Mark's Gospel, highlighting Jesus's authoritative proclamation of the Kingdom of God, his miraculous healings, and the call to follow him. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/ PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new 25.01.19…

How do we know that God is with us? We all wrestle with the idea of God, and desire for his presence more. We go to immense lengths to feel the presence of Him, but question if that sensation we felt was real. But God is always with us. How do we know this? Through scripture we can see how much Jesus lives in us and how much He loves us. Join Pasto…

Join us for College Nights this semester as we dive into the book of Jonah! As we began in chapter 1, we saw that like Jonah, we run from God far more often than we care to admit or than we even realize. However, when we finally admit that rebellion, we'll see that God is far more merciful than we could ever imagine and that He will stop at nothing…

Mark 1:35-45 // Gabe Coyle In this video, we examine how Jesus modeled the importance of rest by withdrawing to "deserted places" for solitude and renewal. We'll discuss the biblical concept of Sabbath rest and explore how to cultivate rhythms of deep engagement and withdrawal in our own lives. We'll also touch on the challenges of burnout and how …

Mark 1:1-13 // Caleb Jenkins This video explores the captivating opening of Mark's Gospel, where we encounter the "Son of God" and witness the beginning of Jesus's ministry. We'll delve into key themes like divine identity, prophetic fulfillment, baptism, and the ever-present temptation. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/ PRAYER R…

There has always been a thought around God. Since the dawn of time, there have been ideas, notions, and questions about this sense of transcendence. But what is the one question we all have? What is the one thing thing that we have been searching for? His presence and how are we able to experience it. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer in our new series, Rhy…

Isaiah 65:17-25; Revelation 21:1-5;15-27 // Caleb Jenkins This video explores the prophecy of Isaiah 11, which paints a picture of the long-awaited Savior, Jesus Christ. Discover how Jesus fulfills this prophecy and brings hope, peace, and righteousness to the world. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/ PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccef…

Originally given in March 2023, this sermon dives into the Lord's prayer and we see how Jesus teaches us HOW to pray through the Lord's prayer. You can find the full series on our podcast. Support the showעל ידי DCCtally

When was the last time you had so much joy, it made you want to shout? This world is full of surprises and we never know what is going to happen. But, the Lord desires to bring genuine Joy to YOU and the world! What greater joy and surprise is there than what comes from dead hearts coming alive? Join Pastor Shannon Butler as he explains the true me…

Why is this season so special, magical even? We get so excited to celebrate Christmas, but why? We may know the old story of Saint Nick, and we may even love him. Saint Nick was loved because he loved God and worked to serve Him. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer in studying Luke 2 to acknowledge the true meaning behind what we celebrate and why. Support th…

Isaiah 61:1-11; Luke 4:14-28 // Gabriel Coyle Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah, boldly identifies Himself with the suffering servant of Isaiah. This video explores the prophetic words of Isaiah 48:16 and their fulfillment in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. We'll look into the specific promises of the servant: bringing good news, healing the b…

Have you ever caught yourself spinning in circles trying to solve problems and accomplish everything? In reality, it is a hard thing that we all struggle with. Yet, this was never ours to achieve, it was solely meant for the Lord to obtain on our behalf. Join Pastor Shannon Butler as he analyzes the classic carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and e…

An unexpected God is both joyful and challengingעל ידי Downtown Community Church

Isaiah 40:1-11; John 10:1-15 // Gabriel Coyle This video explores the comforting message of Isaiah 40, focusing on the theme of God as a Shepherd. It examines the historical context of the exiled Israelites and connects their experience to the broader narrative of God's promises and their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. The video emphasizes t…

We may know the lyrics to O Come O Come Emmanuel, but do we understand what we are saying? This hymn and its history is yet another sign that Lord is constantly with us, even in our rebellion. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer he leads our study of the classic melody O Come O Come Emmanuel Support the showעל ידי DCCtally

An unexpected God is both joyful and challengingעל ידי Downtown Community Church

Isaiah 9:1-7; Mt 4:12-17; Luke 1:32 // Caleb Jenkins This video explores the biblical prophecy of Isaiah 9:2-7, revealing how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of this promise as the true light of the world. It dives into the historical and theological significance of this passage, highlighting its connection to the birth of Christ and His mission to…

Have you ever experienced betrayal by a trusted friend or family member? While human promises may fail, rest assured that God will never let us down. The Bible assures us of God's unchanging character, which means His promises will always remain steadfast. Join Pastor Shannon Butler in Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-20, as he highlights God's faithfu…

Guardrails of the heartעל ידי Downtown Community Church

Isaiah 6:1-13 // Nydiaris Hernandez Santos In this insightful video, we explore the profound message of Isaiah 6. We examine the themes of anticipation, longing, and the desperate need for a new story. Discover how God's revelation of His glory and grace offers hope and redemption to a weary world. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/event…