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Sun, July 06, 2025
Pastor Andrew Banker delivered a deeply personal and theologically rich message rooted in Romans 8:1–17 , emphasizing our identity in Christ as adopted sons and daughters of God. Sharing from his family’s journey through foster care and adoption, Andrew illustrated the transforming power of God's love and how it redefines us. He began by recounting how his family, including five biological and foster children, embraced the call to foster care. Their decision to adopt a Guatemalan baby boy, Elias, was framed not just as an act of love, but as a spiritual metaphor for how God adopts us. Andrew described the day in court when Elias’s legal documents were changed—his name, identity, and parental records now fully under Andrew and his wife, Savannah. This experience mirrored what happens spiritually when we accept Christ: we receive a new name, a new identity, and full inheritance as God's children. Andrew taught that this adoption means we are no longer slaves to sin or fear, but children and heirs of God. He noted that in Roman culture, adoption was a powerful legal act—more binding and honorable than even biological inheritance. Paul’s use of adoption language in Romans would have had immense significance to his audience. The second point focused on transformation. Once adopted, our desires begin to shift. Citing Romans 8:5, Andrew explained that those who live by the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. This change is not manufactured by effort but occurs naturally as we spend time with our heavenly Father. He used the analogy of coffee—how deeper understanding leads to new appreciation—to show how knowledge and relationship with God lead to changed desires. Andrew then illustrated how trauma and brokenness are not disqualifiers from God's love. Quoting testimonies and referencing stories of abuse and sin, he stressed that God says “I’ll take that one”—the wounded, the addicted, the insecure. No past sin or present struggle can separate us from God’s love. In Christ, our old record is erased, and a new life begins. Finally, Andrew emphasized that the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now lives in believers. This power equips us for a new life filled with hope, identity, and joy. He likened this to giving a child a bicycle—while there may be falls and pain, the ride is worth it, and the Father is always there to guide, protect, and lift us. Discussion Questions Adoption Identity What does it mean to be spiritually adopted by God? How might your life look different if you truly lived out of that identity? Changed Desires What old desires do you struggle with that reflect the “flesh” instead of the Spirit? How can time with God reshape those desires? New Life in Christ <p
Mon, June 30, 2025
In this message, Coleton explores what it means to receive the kingdom of God like a child. Using the moment when Jesus welcomes little children while His disciples try to turn them away, Coleton highlights Jesus’ radical teaching: only childlike people can experience the life of the kingdom. Coleton frames the teaching around three key qualities children naturally possess, which Jesus wants His followers to imitate—not childish immaturity, but childlike virtues: ⸻ 1. Be Dependent Like a Child Children depend on their parents for everything—food, comfort, direction, and provision. Coleton humorously illustrates this with a barrage of questions his son Teddy asks in just a few minutes, revealing how constant and uninhibited children are in their need. In contrast to earthly parents who eventually encourage independence, God never asks us to grow out of needing Him. Jesus invites us to stay needy, to come to Him when weary, and to cast all our cares on Him (Matt 11:28; 1 Peter 5:7). The quality of life we experience is directly connected to who or what we depend on—Jesus or ourselves. “Whoever or whatever we depend on determines the kingdom or kind of life we experience.” ⸻ 2. Trust Like a Child Children are quick to believe. Coleton recalls how children after seeing Peter Pan jumped off beds thinking they could fly. While not endorsing naivety, he urges us to trust Jesus like that—not because the logic always checks out, but because He is trustworthy. The Bible is full of people who experienced the kingdom of God because they took God at His word: Noah, Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Mary, and more. They didn’t understand everything, but they obeyed—and saw God move. Many of Jesus’ commands—love your enemies, forgive freely, give sacrificially—don’t make sense to the adult mind. But childlike trust leads to experiencing divine results. The more we rely on our understanding, the less we see of God’s kingdom. ⸻ 3. Submit to His Authority Like a Child Children live under authority. Their lives are shaped by rules and boundaries from parents. Coleton points out that while kids grow up and grow out of their parents’ authority, we are never meant to grow out of God’s authority. In Scripture, the people who experience miracles are those who do what Jesus says. Submission isn’t loss—it’s gain. Life under Jesus’ authority leads to peace, joy, and blessing. “If you will let me lead you, submit to my authority—you will experience my rule and reign over your life. My rule and reign is peace and joy and love and hope.” ⸻ Final Contrast: The Childlike vs. The Adultlike Mark’s story ends with a rich young man who walks away from Jesus sad because he can’t be childlike. He can’t depend, trust, or submit. He clings to his wealth and control. In contrast, the children in the story are sco
Mon, June 23, 2025
In her sermon, Shari uses the metaphor of the Camino de Santiago —a long spiritual pilgrimage—to illustrate the Christian journey of moving continually toward peace and away from chaos. She reflects on her own experience walking the Camino, emphasizing that the daily, intentional choices made on the trail mirror the spiritual decisions we make in life. Life, like the Camino, is not static. Everything is always in motion—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Shari ties this constant movement to the second law of thermodynamics, highlighting humanity’s natural tendency toward disorder unless we intentionally choose otherwise. Spiritually, we’re always moving toward either peace (shalom: wholeness, well-being, safety) or chaos (slavery, disorder, retaliation). Shari contrasts biblical peace with today’s culture of “my truth” and ethical relativism, which echo the times of the Judges when "everyone did what was right in their own eyes." She argues that freedom in Christ means intentionally choosing the path that leads to peace, even when it is counterintuitive or difficult. The lie from the Garden of Eden—that we are the exception to the rule —still misleads us today. We often believe we can harbor resentment, avoid forgiveness, or justify sin without consequences. Shari emphasizes that choosing chaos—like revenge, bitterness, and pride—leads us back into spiritual slavery. Through examples from both Scripture (Gideon, the Exodus, Judges) and literature (Nietzsche’s philosophy, Crime and Punishment , Macbeth , Hamlet , East of Eden ), she shows how refusing to forgive, holding onto bitterness, or believing ourselves exempt from consequences always results in suffering. Forgiveness, though often seen as illogical or undeserved, is the path to freedom. She tells real-life stories—like her friend Bob who justifies meanness because “they started it”—to show how childish and harmful these justifications are. True peace begins with us, not with others. We often claim we want peace but refuse to let go of pride, pain, or perceived justice to get it. Shari closes by urging the congregation to choose the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—as the “good fruit” in contrast to Adam and Eve’s wrong choice. Like the biblical figures and literary characters she referenced, we too stand at a crossroads daily: toward peace and freedom in Christ, or chaos and slavery in sin. The Gospel gives us the power through the Holy Spirit to undo our wrong choices and walk “The Way” that leads to true peace. Discussion Questions Shari says we often believe “we are the exception to the rule.” How have you seen that idea play out in your own life or culture? What does the word “shalom” (biblical peace) mean to you? How is it different from simply not fighting
Sun, June 15, 2025
This week Coleton guided the congregation through Jesus’ teaching on marriage and divorce, helping listeners understand not just the law, but God’s heart. 1. The Context Behind the Question (vv. 1–4) The Pharisees weren’t genuinely interested in truth—they were trying to trap Jesus, either in conflict with Moses' law or in political danger (like John the Baptist, who spoke against Herod’s divorce). Their question: “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” Jesus’ counter: “What did Moses command you?” They referenced Deuteronomy 24, where Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce due to “uncleanness.” But that term was debated. Rabbi Shammai: interpreted it as sexual immorality. Rabbi Hillel: made it overly broad—even burning dinner qualified. Rabbi Akiba: said divorce was valid if a man simply found someone more attractive. The takeaway: People were more focused on when they could exit a marriage than how they could honor it. 2. Jesus’ First Hard Truth: There Is No Godly Reason for Divorce (vv. 5–9) Jesus said divorce was never God’s idea—it was permitted due to the hardness of people’s hearts. God doesn’t celebrate divorce; He allows it in certain circumstances (sexual immorality – Matt. 19; abandonment – 1 Cor. 7). But no one is being godly by divorcing. God remains faithful even when we are faithless (2 Tim. 2:13). Jesus is calling us to a higher view of marriage: “What God has joined together, let no one separate.” 3. Jesus’ Second Hard Truth: Marriage Was Designed to Be Permanent (vv. 6–9) Jesus brings it back to Genesis: marriage is one man and one woman, united by God to become one flesh. Not just a legal contract or emotional connection—it’s a covenant. Jesus says: If you’re not ready for that kind of permanence, don’t get married. Coleton used a powerful analogy: If you could only live in one house forever, you’d be incredibly picky. You’d inspect it. You’d ask questions. You’d think about the future. That’s how we should approach marriage—slowly, wisely, and with deep respect for the lifelong nature of the covenant. Key Insight for Singles: Go slow. Be picky. Don’t marry because of pressure, fear, or impatience. Culture says marriage is everything—Jesus says it’s weighty and sacred. 4. How the Disciples Responded (Matthew 19 parallel) The disciples said, “If this is how serious marriage is, maybe it’s better not to marry.” Jesus agreed: singleness can be a gift. Some are called to it. Others choose it for the sake of the Kingdom. Either way: marriage isn’t the only path to purpose and joy. 5. What This Means for Married People (vv. 10–12) Jesus challenges the popular belief that divorce was fine as long as you remarried “legally.” But He says plainly: Divorcing and remarrying without biblical cause is adultery. Jesus was confronting a culture of easy outs. Instead of
Sun, June 08, 2025
From our June 8, 2025 service.
Mon, June 02, 2025
From our June 1, 2025 service. Guest speaker is Tommy Danner.
Sun, May 25, 2025
From our May 25, 2025 service.
Mon, May 19, 2025
From our May 18, 2025 service.
Sun, May 11, 2025
From our May 11, 2025 service. Happy Mother's Day!
Mon, May 05, 2025
From our May 4, 2025 service.
Mon, April 28, 2025
From our April 27, 2025 service.
Sun, April 20, 2025
From our April 20, 2025 Easter service.
Mon, April 14, 2025
From our April 13, 2025 service. Message from Rainey Segars.
Mon, April 07, 2025
From our April 6, 2025 service.
Mon, March 31, 2025
From our March 30, 2025 service.
Mon, March 24, 2025
From our March 23, 2025 service.
Mon, March 17, 2025
From our March 16, 2025 service.
Mon, March 10, 2025
From our March 9, 2025 service.
Sun, March 02, 2025
From our March 2, 2025 service.
Mon, February 24, 2025
From our February 23, 2025 service.
Mon, February 17, 2025
From our February 16, 2025 service.
Mon, February 10, 2025
From our February 9, 2025 service.
Mon, February 03, 2025
From our February 2, 2025 service.
Mon, January 27, 2025
From our January 26, 2025 service.
Mon, January 20, 2025
From our January 19, 2025 service.
Sun, January 05, 2025
From our January 5, 2025 service.
Mon, December 30, 2024
From our December 29, 2024 service.
Mon, December 23, 2024
From our December 22, 2024 service.
Sun, December 15, 2024
From our December 15, 2024 service.
Mon, December 09, 2024
From our December 8, 2024 service.
Mon, December 02, 2024
From our December 1, 2024 service.
Mon, November 25, 2024
From our November 24, 2024 service.
Mon, November 18, 2024
From our November 17, 2024 service.
Mon, November 11, 2024
From our November 10, 2024 service. Guest speaker: Shannon Plate
Mon, November 04, 2024
From our November 3, 2024 service.
Mon, October 28, 2024
From our October 27, 2024 service. Message is by guest speaker, Edgar Sathuluri.
Mon, October 21, 2024
From our October 20, 2024 service.
Mon, October 14, 2024
From our October 13, 2024 service.
Mon, October 07, 2024
From our October 6, 2024 service.
Mon, September 30, 2024
From our September 29, 2024 service.
Mon, September 16, 2024
From our service at Christ Community Church on September 15th, 2024
Mon, September 09, 2024
From our September 8, 2024 service.
Sun, September 01, 2024
From our September 1, 2024 service. Message by guest speaker Patrick Coleman.
Mon, August 26, 2024
From our August 25, 2024 service.
Tue, August 20, 2024
From our August 18, 2024 service.
Mon, August 12, 2024
From our August 11, 2024 service.
Tue, August 06, 2024
From our August 4, 2024 service. Message from Pastor Coleton Segars.
Mon, July 29, 2024
From our July 28, 2024 service. Message by guest speaker, Greg Jackson
Mon, July 22, 2024
From our July 21, 2024 service. Message from Pastor Coleton Segars.
Mon, July 15, 2024
From our July 14, 2024 service. Message from Pastor Coleton Segars.
Mon, July 08, 2024
From our July 7, 2024 service. Message by Tommy Danner.
Sun, June 30, 2024
From our June 30, 2024 service.
Sun, June 23, 2024
From our June 23, 2024 service.
Tue, June 18, 2024
From our June 16, 2024 service. Message by Coleton Segars.
Mon, June 10, 2024
From our June 9, 2024 service.
Mon, June 03, 2024
From our June 2, 2024 service.
Mon, May 27, 2024
From our May 26, 2024 service.
Mon, May 20, 2024
From our May 19, 2024 service.
Sun, May 12, 2024
From our May 12, 2024 service.
Mon, May 06, 2024
From our May 5, 2024 service.
Tue, April 30, 2024
From our April 28, 2024 service. Message by Coleton Segars.
Tue, April 23, 2024
From our April 21, 2024 service. Message from Pastor Coleton Segars.
Mon, April 15, 2024
From our April 14, 2024 service.
Thu, April 11, 2024
From our April 7, 2024 service.
Tue, April 02, 2024
From our March 31, 2024 Easter service.
Tue, March 26, 2024
From our March 24, 2024 service.
Tue, March 19, 2024
From our March 17, 2024 service.
Tue, March 12, 2024
From our March 10, 2024 service.
Sun, February 25, 2024
From our February 25, 2024 service.
Sat, February 24, 2024
From our February 18, 2024 service.
Mon, February 12, 2024
From our February 11, 2024 service.
Tue, February 06, 2024
“The world is more delicious than it needs to be. We have a superabundance of divine goodness and generosity. God went over the top. We don’t need the variety we enjoy, but He gave it to us out of sheer exuberant joy and grace.” - Tim Chester From our February 4, 2024 service.
Sun, January 14, 2024
From our January 14, 2024 service.
Tue, January 09, 2024
From our January 7, 2024 service.
Sun, December 31, 2023
From our December 31, 2023 service.
Mon, December 25, 2023
From our December 24, 2023 service.
Mon, December 18, 2023
From our December 17, 2023 Christmas service.
Mon, December 11, 2023
From our December 10, 2023 service.
Mon, December 04, 2023
From our December 3, 2023 service.
Wed, November 29, 2023
From our November 26, 2023 service.
Sun, November 19, 2023
From our November 19, 2023 service.
Sun, November 12, 2023
From our November 12, 2023 service.
Mon, November 06, 2023
From our November 5, 2023 service.
Sun, October 29, 2023
From our October 29, 2023 service. Pastor Larry's last Sunday message before retirement.
Mon, October 23, 2023
From our October 22, 2023 service.
Sun, October 15, 2023
From our October 15, 2023 service.
Mon, October 09, 2023
From our October 8, 2023 service.
Mon, October 02, 2023
From our October 1, 2023 service.
Mon, September 25, 2023
From our September 24, 2023 service.
Sun, September 17, 2023
From our September 17, 2023 service.
Wed, September 13, 2023
From our September 10, 2023 service.
Mon, September 04, 2023
From our September 3, 2023 service.
Sun, August 27, 2023
From our August 27, 2023 service.
Tue, August 22, 2023
From our August 20, 2023 service.
Sun, August 13, 2023
From our August 13, 2023 service.
Mon, August 07, 2023
From our August 6, 2023 service.
Mon, August 07, 2023
From our July 16, 2023 service.
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From our July 9, 2023 service.
Mon, June 26, 2023
From our June 25, 2023 service.
Mon, June 19, 2023
From our June 18, 2023 service.
Mon, June 19, 2023
From our June 11, 2023 service.
Mon, June 19, 2023
From our June 4, 2023 service.
Sun, May 28, 2023
We had some technical issues with Pastor Larry's microphone, but we eventually got it sorted out. We appreciate you sticking it out with us. From our May 28, 2023 service.
Thu, May 25, 2023
From our May 21, 2023 service.
Thu, May 18, 2023
From our May 14, 2023 service.
Thu, May 18, 2023
From our May 7, 2023 service.
Thu, May 18, 2023
From our April 30, 2023 service.
Mon, April 24, 2023
From our April 23, 2023 service.
Mon, April 24, 2023
From our April 16, 2023 service.
Mon, April 10, 2023
From our April 9, 2023 Easter Service.
Wed, April 05, 2023
From our April 2, 2023 service.
Wed, March 29, 2023
From our March 26, 2023 service.
Wed, March 29, 2023
From our March 19, 2023 service.
Sun, March 12, 2023
From our March 12, 2023 service.
Wed, March 08, 2023
From our March 5, 2023 service.
Sun, February 26, 2023
From our February 26, 2023 service.
Mon, February 20, 2023
From our February 19, 2023 service.
Sun, February 12, 2023
From our February 12, 2023 service.
Mon, February 06, 2023
From our February 5, 2023 service.
Mon, January 30, 2023
From our January 29, 2023 service.
Sun, January 22, 2023
From our January 22, 2023 service.
Sun, January 22, 2023
From our January 15, 2023 service.
Sun, January 22, 2023
From our January 8, 2023 service.
Mon, December 19, 2022
From our December 18, 2022 service.
Wed, December 14, 2022
From our December 11, 2022 service.
Sun, December 04, 2022
From our December 4, 2022 service.
Sun, November 27, 2022
From our November 27, 2022 service.
Wed, November 23, 2022
From our November 20, 2022 service.
Tue, November 15, 2022
From our November 13, 2022 service.
Mon, November 07, 2022
From our November 6, 2022 service.
Mon, October 31, 2022
From our October 30, 2022 service. Special guest speaker: Koos Basoon
Sun, October 23, 2022
From our October 23, 2022 service.
Sun, October 23, 2022
From our October 16, 2022 service.
Sun, October 09, 2022
From our October 9, 2022 service.
Sun, October 09, 2022
From our October 2, 2022 service.
Mon, September 26, 2022
From our September 25, 2022 service.
Mon, September 12, 2022
From our September 11, 2022 service.
Mon, September 12, 2022
From our September 4, 2022 service.
Mon, September 12, 2022
How should we approach the study of God's word so that we get the most out of it? From our August 28, 22 service.
Mon, September 12, 2022
From our Auguest 21, 2022 service.
Mon, September 12, 2022
From our August 14, 2022 service.
Mon, September 12, 2022
From our August 7, 22 service.
Mon, September 12, 2022
From our July 31, 2022 service.
Mon, September 12, 2022
God longs to be our refuge, but how does that work? From our July 24, 2022 service.
Mon, September 12, 2022
From our July 17. 2022 service.
Mon, September 12, 2022
From our July 10, 2022 service.
Mon, July 04, 2022
From our June 26, 2022 service.
Mon, July 04, 2022
From our June 19, 2022 service.
Mon, July 04, 2022
From our June 12, 2022 service.
Mon, July 04, 2022
From our July 3, 2022 service. With guest speaker, Tommy Danner.
Mon, June 06, 2022
From our June 5, 2022 service.
Mon, May 30, 2022
From our May 29, 2022 service.
Tue, May 17, 2022
From our May 15, 2022 service, held at the home of Kim and Jere Bowden.
Tue, May 17, 2022
From our May 8, 2022 Service.
Mon, May 02, 2022
From out May 1, 2022 service.
Tue, April 26, 2022
From our April 24, 2022 service.
Mon, April 18, 2022
From our April 17, 2022 Easter service.
Mon, April 11, 2022
This was a wonderful message from Pastor Larry from our April 10, 2022 service.
Mon, April 04, 2022
From our April 3, 2022 service.
Sun, March 27, 2022
From our March 27, 2022 service.
Sun, March 27, 2022
From our March 20, 2022 service.
Wed, March 09, 2022
From our March 6, 2022 service.
Sun, February 27, 2022
From our February 27, 2022 service.
Wed, February 23, 2022
From our February 20, 2022 service.
Tue, February 15, 2022
From our February 13, 2021 service.
Mon, February 07, 2022
From our February 6, 2021 service.
Thu, February 03, 2022
From our January 30, 2022 service.
Thu, February 03, 2022
From our January 23, 2022 service.
Thu, February 03, 2022
From our January 9, 2022 service.
Thu, February 03, 2022
From our January 2, 2022 service.
Thu, February 03, 2022
From our December 19, 2021 service.
Thu, February 03, 2022
From our December 12, 2021 service
Thu, February 03, 2022
From our Dec 5, 2021 service.
Mon, November 15, 2021
From our November 14, 2021 service.
Mon, November 15, 2021
From our November 7, 2021 service.
Mon, November 15, 2021
From our October 31, 2021 service.
Mon, November 15, 2021
From our October 24, 2021 service.
Mon, November 15, 2021
From our October 17, 2021 service.
Mon, November 15, 2021
From our October 10, 2021 service.
Mon, October 04, 2021
From our October 10, 2021 service.
Mon, September 27, 2021
From our September 26, 2021 service.
Sun, September 19, 2021
From our September 19, 2021 service.
Wed, September 08, 2021
From our September 5, 2021 service.
Wed, September 08, 2021
From our August 22, 2021 service
Wed, September 08, 2021
From our August 8, 2021 service
Fri, July 23, 2021
From our July 11, 2021 service.
Fri, July 23, 2021
From our July 4, 2021 service.
Fri, July 23, 2021
From our June 20, 2021 service.
Fri, July 23, 2021
From our June 27, 2021 service. Coleton Segars guests speaks.
Fri, July 23, 2021
From our June 13, 2021 service.
Fri, July 23, 2021
From our June 6, 2021 service.
Fri, July 23, 2021
From our July 18, 2021 service.
Sun, May 30, 2021
From our May 30, 2021 service.
Sat, May 29, 2021
From our May 23, 2021 service.
Fri, May 28, 2021
From our May 16, 2021 service.
Fri, May 28, 2021
From our May 9, 2021 service.
Fri, May 28, 2021
From our May 2, 2021 service.
Fri, May 28, 2021
From our April 25, 2021 service.
Sun, April 18, 2021
From our April 18, 2021 service.
Sun, April 18, 2021
From our April 11, 2021 service.
Sun, April 18, 2021
From our April 4, 2021 service.
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