Christ Community Church of Magnolia Sermons

God created mankind to bear His image and display His glory. Yet every one of us must face death. Why do we die? What changed through Christ's resurrection? How should Christians think about aging, suffering, suicide, euthanasia, and preparing for death? Join us as we discover how the gospel transforms both the way we live and the way we die.

Why is there so much hatred and division in our world? Why does this most often look like racial division? How should Christians respond to prejudices in the world, our churches, and our own lives? Being made in the image of God and "remade" in the image of Christ radically changes how we see and treat someone who looks different than you.

Practical Parenting by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

Marriage: Communication, Conflict, & Rhythm by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

What makes the preservation & protection of human life so important? Why do we see such disregard for the dignity of human life all around us? Why does this also show up in our own attitudes & actions towards others? Most importantly, is there hope for our sinful hearts? Come, let's look to God's word for answers to the pressing issues of our day and our hearts.

Week three of our 4-week Wednesday evening series "Covenant & Calling"

Week one of our 4-week Wednesday evening series "Covenant & Calling"

The “battle of the sexes” has been raging for millennia. We can see the tension and challenges in our own relationships. It is easy to notice the problems of sexism, feminism, and male chauvinism around us. So, how can we discover God’s good design in our relationships? How can we see others the way God sees them? Let’s open God’s Word and learn to apply His truth!

God creates man in His image & likeness. Our inherent dignity, identity, and purpose flow out of God’s good design. This is a wonderful truth to live by. But why do these truths seem so disconnected to what we see in our own lives and the world around us? Today, we look at how sin tarnishes God’s image and likeness in us, but His promise gives us hope!

What gives a person value, worth, and significance? Where do we find our identity and purpose as people? These are big questions that make us ask, What is man? As we begin our Imago Dei Series today, we’ll look for answers to these important questions in the first pages of the Bible. Let’s explore together and discover God’s good design for us.

Have you ever felt the sting of rejection or someone not accepting you? No matter how strong you are, that stings. Ever felt the sting of rejection or marginalization because of your faith in Christ? Today, Jesus reminds His disciples that they will be hated because of him. So, why do people hate Jesus and His followers? How should we respond? Jesus answers both those questions in today’s text!

How will fearful disciples fare with Jesus leaving? Jesus encouraged their troubled hearts by promising a future inheritance in heaven & the Help of the Holy Spirit. If that weren’t enough, today Jesus paints an amazing picture of his abiding presence and power as they bear witness to Him. Let’s be reminded of the true power source that sustains our lives in Christ!

When we think about the Christian life, what actually empowers us to live it out? In today's passage, Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure by promising the Holy Spirit—the Helper who will dwell within them, teach them, and strengthen them to walk in obedience. What does it mean to live by the power of the Spirit, and how does He shape the way we follow Jesus today?

When we face difficult goodbyes in life, how do we respond? Jesus told his disciples he was leaving, and you can sense the fear and confusion they felt. He answered by reminding them of his promises and urging them to trust him. What are these promises, and how can remembering them help us as Jesus’ followers today?

When we face difficult goodbyes in life, how do we respond? Jesus told his disciples he was leaving, and you can sense the fear and confusion they felt. He answered by reminding them of his promises and urging them to trust him. What are these promises, and how can remembering them help us as Jesus’ followers today?

The most dangerous kind of enemy is the enemy within. The enemy you can’t see & don’t expect. Many a nation, community, & personal friendship has been undermined by betrayal. Today, we see the traitor within Jesus’ circle exposed. What effect does this have on Jesus? Disciples? The traitor himself? Much to learn from the dark pages in God’s Word this morning!

As Jesus draws closer & closer to the cross, what is His message to his disciples? What lasting instructions will he give the leaders of the Christian faith beyond the cross? How might this be instructive to disciples of Jesus today? Come, let’s open God’s word and revisit the call of a disciple of Jesus then and today!

Why do people reject the light in the face of overwhelming evidence? Getting to the root of unbelief is always a matter of the heart. We see the Jesus that we seek.

Good news is often hard to come by in our world. Every time we turn on the news, it’s bad news. Every time things are going well in our lives, more bad news comes. This Easter Sunday, we are reminded of the “good news” that transcends all the bad news. We are reminded that He is Risen! And this news changes our today & all our days ahead!

Expectations can be healthy or damaging. It depends on whether both parties are on the same page. In Jesus' day, Israel expected a Messiah to deliver God’s people. Jesus came to do that, but not in the way people expected. Today, we must ask if our expectations of King Jesus align with His mission and purpose. Let’s open God’s Word to see Jesus' mission & how we fit into it.

Sooner or later, you discover what makes people tick by their actions & responses to the world around them. After Jesus miraculously raises Lazarus from the dead, we see heart motives revealed by those around the orbit of Jesus. As we unpack God’s word this morning, consider which response to Jesus best describes yours. Much to learn and apply in God’s Word today!

Death is an inescapable fact of life. It is ruthless, indiscriminate, harsh, unrelenting, and universal. But is death the end? In our text today, Jesus has an amazing answer to this question that affects not only this life but the life to come!

As Christians, we’re called to believe in Jesus. But do we believe? What do we believe about him? And more importantly, how does that belief affect our lives? Today, we learn what it means to believe in the Good Shepherd!

In the animal kingdom, sheep are considered some of the weakest, helpless, stubborn, and unintelligent animals of them all. Yet the Scriptures often liken humans to sheep who need a Shepherd. But what kind of Shepherd do we need? Left with the wrong shepherd, we are in trouble. However, with the right Shepherd, we are more protected and cared for than we can ever imagine. Today, we meet the kind of shepherd we need most!

Ever woke up in the middle of the night & rather than turning on the light, you tried to navigate in the dark due to familiarity with your surroundings? How’d that work out? Today, we see Jesus turn the lights on for someone who knew they were blind and keep the lights off for those who were confident in their blindness. Much to learn & apply from these pages of Scripture this morning!

Ever been in a verbal debate that goes from exchanging arguments to personal attack? In today’s text, the religious leaders argue with Jesus over claims He makes about Himself & them. So, how does Jesus respond to their vitriol? What does Jesus say to rile them up?

How often have you heard this phrase, the truth will set you free? People tend to ascribe their own “truth” to this phrase. Oftentimes, the very thing we believe is freeing is actually spiritually enslaving. Today, we examine the origin of this phrase and the context in which Jesus used it. Gospel truths and implications for our lives abound in this passage today!

Nearly everyone would agree that there is darkness in the world. We are constantly surrounded by this reality in the news, social media, school, work, etc. Where do we turn to in a world full of darkness? Our passage today reminds us that Jesus is our one and only light!

If you default to one or the other, is it grace or truth? These defaults can show up in our marriages, parenting tactics, politics, and generally how we view ourselves and the world around us. Where does God default, or does He? The passage we are unpacking today beautifully shows us that God is a God of grace & truth. Let’s let this truth sink in today!

Life can be exhausting & heart-wrenching at times. In hard times, life has a way of emptying us of joy and hope. Yet Jesus promises to deliver us from our spiritual emptiness & fill us up in and through the hardships of this temporal life. But, how do people respond to this offer? Let’s dive in and be challenged and encouraged by God’s inspired Word this morning!

How does your house become a home? Answers are plentiful as we think of our earthly dwelling. For believers, we are also part of God’s household, that’s the church. So here’s the question for 2026…is our church a place where Christ desires to inhabit? Is He welcome here? As we begin 2026, let’s consider key biblical ingredients that make up a healthy church.

In fearful & dark times, the promise of someone’s presence is always invaluable. Whether it’s a child who fears the dark at bedtime and needs their parents’ promise and presence or an adult who is looking into the unknown of their future. Today, we go back to the OT Christmas promise of God’s presence to God’s people in a fearful & spiritually dark time. Much to learn today at our Christmas service!

How many times a day do you say or think to yourself, “I’m hungry?” Our bodies let us know when they need sustenance. Without food, we die. Jesus, having just miraculously fed the crowds, will make some astounding claims about what we all need from Him. How will the people respond? How do we respond? Let’s open God’s Word and learn where we find lasting sustenance!

Faith’s biggest testing ground is often when the odds seem stacked against us. Will we rely on our own strategies & devices, or will we ask God to intervene? In today’s passage, the odds seem stacked against the dilemma at hand. What will Jesus do? What lessons are there to learn about faith, provision, and leaning to live into our kingdom calling? Let’s dive in and see!

A witness provides evidence to testify to what they saw, heard, or know. Jesus has been making astounding claims regarding his deity. Can he back his claims up with evidence & witnesses? Let’s open God’s Word and see what witnesses Jesus has to back up his claims.

After Jesus heals the lame man on the Sabbath, the card-carrying legalist get all bent out of shape. Rather than backing down, Jesus doubles down on his identity as God’s Son. Today, Jesus continues to make more bold claims about His identity. Let’s open God’s Word and ask the questions: Who do we say Jesus is and are we willing to submit to His authority?

Most people would try just about anything to cure themselves of a sickness or malady. We see so many products on our feeds claiming to heal us, make us healthier, younger, etc.…Today, Jesus seeks out a man who has been an invalid for most of his life and is superstitiously seeking healing. What will Jesus do? What does the person in need have to do? What will others say?

Believing That Saves | John 4:43-54 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

In the gospel of John, we have seen Jesus extend His grace to the religiously & morally respectable insider. But, what about the unbelieving & immoral outsiders? Are they outside of his mission as the long-expected Messiah? Are they unredeemable? Let’s open God’s word this morning and find out!

Humility is an elusive thing. Once you think you’ve arrived, you know you haven’t! Why is humility such an important quality to pursue as a Christian who desires to serve in ministry & use their gifts for His kingdom? Today, we see a great biblical example of humility before Jesus. Much to learn today in John 3 about our heart attitude and motivation to serve Jesus!

People love to hear that Jesus loves us unconditionally, but are triggered by the idea that only Jesus can bring us to God. Why is that? Let’s explore both of these things in the most famous verse in the Bible and remember how great our God really is!

Most good things in life come through hard work. But does that mentality translate to our relationship with God? Do we work hard to earn favor with God? Today, we meet a deeply religious, well-respected, God fearing man who comes to talk to Jesus. Jesus decisively answers the question: How does a person get into the kingdom of God? Is it by working hard or something else? How would you answer that question?

Mission Sunday | Psalm 67 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

Ever been “eaten up” inside by something that you’ve seen or experienced that was just wrong or dishonored God? Where does that feeling in your gut and mind come from? In today’s passage, Jesus is “eaten up” at what he sees and experiences. How does He respond? What truths & lessons come out of this encounter for us today?

What do you make of the miraculous? Things that defy our natural laws. Do we deny them, ignore them, or reinterpret them through a natural world lens? Jesus starts his public ministry by doing the miraculous. What do we make of it? What does it mean? What does it point us to beyond itself? Come, let’s open God’s Word to learn and grow as God’s people!

As John the Baptist is bearing witness about Jesus, the Lamb of God, what do John’s disciples make of this? Today, we see the “chain reaction” that happens when we bear witness to Jesus and His gospel. Let’s open God’s Word and observe how Jesus calls people to Himself & why it matters that we invite people to “come & see” Jesus!

The Scriptures encourage us to be witnesses to the person & work of Jesus. A witness is someone who testifies to what they have seen & heard. In today’s passage, John the Baptist serves as a model example of what it means to be a witness. Today, let's unpack two vital ingredients to living as witnesses of Jesus in our everyday lives!

In life, there are people who "stand out" above the crowd. We often marvel at this, talk about it, but it naturally doesn't change much about our lives. But, when we look at the person & work of Jesus, there is no one like Him. But, Jesus isn't just looking for fans, He's looking for followers. In what ways is Jesus "1 of 1?" And, why is this significant in our life?

A world of darkness and chaos forms the backdrop of a light that makes sense of it all. Jesus is that light and those who are born again can see it clearly.

If you asked 10 people on the street who they thought Jesus was, you might get 10 different answers. But, the apostle John makes who Jesus is as clear as day in the opening words of his gospel. As we begin our new study in the book of John, let’s discover or remember why Jesus is worthy to be believed and trusted.