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Christian Challenge CSUC

Talks from our weekly large group meeting as well as conference messages and classic discipleship messages that we recommend.

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    Hallelujah: Revalation Worship // David Clark

    In this Message Challenge Director David Clark wraps up our semester long series through the Bible by looking at how we can find worship in the Book of Revelation. In addition David takes a moment to honor and encourage or graduating seniors and those moving on from Challenge and stepping in to the next stages of life. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Walking in the Light // Scott Lamberth

    In this Message Scott Lamberth Lead Pastor of Pathfinder Church in Reno looks at 1 John 1:5-7 and how we as Christians can better walk in the light as Christians. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Rest of Your Life: Being Like Timothy to Become Like Paul // Brian Hamilton

    In this Message Brian Hamilton Lead Pastor of Chico Comminity Church takes us through 1 & 2 Timothy looking at his example and how we can apply what Paul has written to Timothy in our own lives. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Centrality of Christ // Jesse Blair

    In this Message Jesse Blair continues our message Series The Grand Narrative in the Book of Colossians. Jess takes a look at Colossians 1:15-20 and how we can see Christ at the center of Creation, The Church, and in The Gospel.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Four Nobodies of Romans // David Clark

    This week we are continuing our series The Grand Narrative by lookng at the Book of Romans. In this Message David Clark looks at the Four "Nobodies" who pose no threat to those who are in Christ.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Word of Salvation at Work: Paul's First Missionary Journey // David Clark

    In this message Challenge Director David Clark takes a look at the book of Acts as we continue our exploration of the New Testament. This week David looks at the story of Paul's First Missionary Journey and the impact of the Holy Spirit in our lives as believers. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Who is Jesus // David Clark

    This week we are kicking of the second part of our series The Grand Narrative which focuses on the New Testament. In this Message David Clark looks at the story of Jesus through the Gospels. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Peter // Session 8 // Elliot Edwards

    In the last Session of 2026 Spring Break trip Ellit Edwards take a look at the disciple Peter and how Christ used a seeamingly normal man for the kingdom of God.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Esther // Session 7 // Elliot Edwards

    In this session Elliot Edwards explores the story of Esther and looks at taking risks in your faith for the purposes of God's plan.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Hosea // Session 6 // Elliot Edwards

    In session 6 were introduced to the story of Hosea and the symolism behind God's Call for his life.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    No Matter What // Workshop // Erin Gillum

    All of us are living for something! What is your "no matter what?" The thing(s) you want to be true about your life no matter what life brings. There are so many things that compete for those "no matter what" positions in our hearts/lives and more is at stake than we realize.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Napkin Theology: Draw-It-Yourself Tols to communicate God's Truth // Workshop // Steven Weier

    WHat to share your faith and answer hard questions with clarity & confidence? In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn illustrations you can draw to explainthe Gosp[el and Key biblical truths.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Cultivating Peace: How to Pursue Unity & Reduce Reactivity // Workshop // David Clark

    As God's people, we are set apart to cultivate peace in the midst of volatile times. In this workshopwe'll exlore some of the ins and outs about our calling as peacemakers, detailing how we can maintain healthy relationships & dissolve strife in a world where tensions are high.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Prayer // Workshop // Brian Hamilton

    In this workshop, we will discus a practical framework for prayer, not to master a method, but to find our way into the kind of prayer that moves us from talking at God to genuinely relating with Him. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Filtered // Workshop // Jesse Blair

    In a world of endless content, noise, and hidden agendas, Christians are called to something better than passive scrolling. This workshop equips you with a Biblical framework for analyzing media, testing what you consume, and staying rooted in truth.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Way Up is Down: Practicing Humility and Teachability // Workshop // Brandon & Amy Wortman

    In a culture that exaults self-promotion & pride, Scripture instead presents a foundational truth: the path to greatness in life begins with humility. This workshop will unpack what it really looks like to be humble & teachable, and what it means to practically walk humbly with God and others.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Elijah // Session 5/ Elliot Edwards

    In thiss session Elliot Edwards Connection Pastor of Seabreeze Church in Huntington Beach takes a deep dive into the story of Elijah and how his story should help to humble ourselves in our own lives.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Knowability of God // Session 4 // Neil Walker

    In Neil Walker's final session we take a look at how we can better know God by trusting him through our daily lives.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Grace of God // Session 3 // Neil Walker

    In the third session of our 2026 Spring Break Neil Walker explores the Grace of God in the Biblke itself and in our own lives.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Glory of God // Session 2 // Neil Walker

    In this session Neil Walker takes a look at the characteristics of God's Glory and how we can better reveal it in our own lives.   We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Concept of God // Session 1 // Neil Walker

    In the first session of our Spring Break Trip to Hume Lake Neil Walker Founding Director of Challenge at USC Kicks off our week with a message on how we percieve God and how it can be better shaped to understand his love and character.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Habakkuk // David Clark

    This week our series The Grand Narrative we look ath the prophetic books of the Bible. In this message Challenge Director David Clark dives into the book of Habakkak. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Psalms // Tim Hearon

    This week our series The Grand Narative looks into the book of Psalms with Guest Speaker Tim Hearon. Tim takes us through his joy for the Psalms and how they have helped him through his own life. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Kind of Person God Uses // David Clark

    In this message Challenge Director David Clark dives into the story of Jonathan and his Armor Bearer as seen in 1 Samuel 14. Looking at the characteristic held by these men David outlines atributes that God looks for to fulfil his will and how we can be people that God uses. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc T ikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Great I Am // Jesse Blair

    In this message Jesse Blair takes a close look at the story of Exodus. Jesse explores the character and power of God shown in the old testimate and the story of Moses as he dives into the plauges of Egypt and how deliberate God is in his judgement. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Presence Over All // Brendan Allen

    In this message Brendan Allen continues our series The Grand Narrative and fineshes off our time in the book of Genesis. In this message Brendan highlights the life of Joseph and how God's presnce in our lives transends temptation, circumstances and abandonment.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Man of Faith // David Clark

    In this message Challenge Director David Clark continues our series The Grand Narrative and looking once again at he book of Genesis. In this message David looks at Abraham and how we like him can be men and women of God. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Fresh Start // David Clark

    In this message Challenge Director David Clark kicks off our series The Grand Narrative by introducing us to the book of Genesis. David gives us an overview of humanities creation and fall, but also how we can experience a fresh start in God. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us   STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    A Force Outside The Human Race // David Clark

    In this message Challenge's director David Clark closes out the semester with an encouraging message on the Coming of Jesus Christ. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...   Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us   STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Humility // Matt Bustamante

    In this message guest speaker Matt Bustamante from Challenge Reno, walks us through how we can approach life with Humility and the pitfals that we oftentimes run into as we seek to live a life worthy of God.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...   Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us   STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Past, Present' and Future Joy // Brian Hamilton

    In this message guest speaker Brain Hamilton Lead Pator of Chico Community Church walks us throu expereincing Joy in our lives and how we are to rejoice in our circumstances and in God's plan for our lives.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...   Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us   STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Facets of Faithfulness // David Clark

    In this message David Clark looks at faithfulness in our walk with God. Using biblical examples he shares with us where our faithfulness comes from and ho we are to steward that faithfulness.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...   Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us   STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Sinners & Saints // Bryce Burditt

    Scripture resonates with paradox, speaking in a language where opposites embrace. Death becomes the doorway to life, weakness is transfigured into strength, and the lowest seat becomes the place of honor. What seems like contradiction is, in truth, a deeper cohesion-threads of mystery woven into a single tapestry. What appears unresolved becomes a doorway, opening into the vastness of divine wisdom hidden within paradox. In this message guest speaker and Pastor Bryce Burditt of Beacon Church examines the paradox of being a sinner and a saint. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...   Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us   STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Suffering With Joy // Tim Hearon

    Scripture resonates with paradox, speaking in a language where opposites embrace. Death becomes the doorway to life, weakness is transfigured into strength, and the lowest seat becomes the place of honor. What seems like contradiction is, in truth, a deeper cohesion-threads of mystery woven into a single tapestry. What appears unresolved becomes a doorway, opening into the vastness of divine wisdom hidden within paradox. In this message Pastor Tim Hearon walks us through what it means to suffer with joy and how God uses suffering in our lives to further His kingdom.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Love & Wrath of God // David Clark

    Scripture resonates with paradox, speaking in a language where opposites embrace. Death becomes the doorway to life, weakness is transfigured into strength, and the lowest seat becomes the place of honor. What seems like contradiction is, in truth, a deeper cohesion-threads of mystery woven into a single tapestry. What appears unresolved becomes a doorway, opening into the vastness of divine wisdom hidden within paradox. In this message David Clark takes a look at the paradox of God's Love and Wrath in Ephesians 2:1-7, and how these are compatible characteristics. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Faith and Reason // Dr. Adam Groza

    Scripture resonates with paradox, speaking in a language where opposites embrace. Death becomes the doorway to life, weakness is transfigured into strength, and the lowest seat becomes the place of honor. What seems like contradiction is, in truth, a deeper cohesion-threads of mystery woven into a single tapestry. What appears unresolved becomes a doorway, opening into the vastness of divine wisdom hidden within paradox. In this message Dr. Adam Groza, President of Gateway Seminary, examines the paradox of faith and reason, arguing why we can and should have reasonable faith from Acts 26:24-29. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong // David Clark

    Scripture resonates with paradox, speaking in a language where opposites embrace. Death becomes the doorway to life, weakness is transfigured into strength, and the lowest seat becomes the place of honor. What seems like contradiction is, in truth, a deeper cohesion-threads of mystery woven into a single tapestry. What appears unresolved becomes a doorway, opening into the vastness of divine wisdom hidden within paradox. In this message David Clark looks at one of the most well known paradoxes found within scripture. Looking at what the Apostle Paul meant in 2 Corinthians 12:6-10 as he states "For when I am weak, then I am strong." David walks us through 5 steps that we need to take in order to weaken ourselves so that God can be strengthened through us.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    God The Holy Spirit // Brian Hamilton

    We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    God The Son, Jesus Christ // Brian Hamilton

    We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    God The Father // Brian Hamilton

    We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Testify // Jesse Blair

    A series through the gospel of John In this message Jesse Blair looks at examples of testifying in the gospel of John and ways we can practice this as Christians.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Results of Remaining // David Clark

    A series through the gospel of John In this message David Clark looks at John 15:1-8 and examines how as we remain attached to the vine that is Jesus, God who is the Gardner will be at work in our lives.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Truth Will Set You Free // David Clark

    A series through the gospel of John In this message David Clark looks at John 8:31-36 and examines how the presence of Jesus acts as the one and only Truth in our lives.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Belonging to God's Family // David Clark

    A series through the gospel of John In this message David Clark looks at John 17:20-26 and helps us to see how God uses us as part of His family. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Therefore, Let Us Run // Matt Bustamante

    In a world full of competing voices, distractions, and shifting foundations, the book of Hebrews calls us to fix our eyes on Jesus—the Superior Savior. In this message series, we will dive deep into the rich truths of Hebrews, exploring how Jesus is greater than anything or anyone that came before. From the old covenant to the new, from earthly priests to the Great High Priest, from temporary sacrifices to the perfect sacrifice—Hebrews boldly proclaims that Jesus is better. This series isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about transformation. As we study, we’ll be challenged to live by faith, to draw near to God with confidence, and to embrace the unshakable hope found in Christ. In this message Matt Bustamante closes our series by examining Hebrew's 12:1-2 and how we can apply it to our lives. Matt provides us with several practical applications on how we can better run the race of life in a way that is pleasing to God.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Faith That Overcomes // Tom Miller

    In a world full of competing voices, distractions, and shifting foundations, the book of Hebrews calls us to fix our eyes on Jesus—the Superior Savior. In this message series, we will dive deep into the rich truths of Hebrews, exploring how Jesus is greater than anything or anyone that came before. From the old covenant to the new, from earthly priests to the Great High Priest, from temporary sacrifices to the perfect sacrifice—Hebrews boldly proclaims that Jesus is better. This series isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about transformation. As we study, we’ll be challenged to live by faith, to draw near to God with confidence, and to embrace the unshakable hope found in Christ. In this message guest speaker Tom Miller walks us through the lives of three women in referenced in Hebrews 11 and how each of their lives showed a true faith in God and his plan.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Real Faith // Matt Bustamante

    In a world full of competing voices, distractions, and shifting foundations, the book of Hebrews calls us to fix our eyes on Jesus—the Superior Savior. In this message series, we will dive deep into the rich truths of Hebrews, exploring how Jesus is greater than anything or anyone that came before. From the old covenant to the new, from earthly priests to the Great High Priest, from temporary sacrifices to the perfect sacrifice—Hebrews boldly proclaims that Jesus is better. This series isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about transformation. As we study, we’ll be challenged to live by faith, to draw near to God with confidence, and to embrace the unshakable hope found in Christ. In this installment of our series Superior Savior, speaker Matt Bustamante leads us through Hebrews 6:4-8 explaining how we can be assured of our salvation and test our faith to se that it is truly real.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    The Great High Priest // Jesse Blair

    In a world full of competing voices, distractions, and shifting foundations, the book of Hebrews calls us to fix our eyes on Jesus—the Superior Savior. In this message series, we will dive deep into the rich truths of Hebrews, exploring how Jesus is greater than anything or anyone that came before. From the old covenant to the new, from earthly priests to the Great High Priest, from temporary sacrifices to the perfect sacrifice—Hebrews boldly proclaims that Jesus is better. This series isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about transformation. As we study, we’ll be challenged to live by faith, to draw near to God with confidence, and to embrace the unshakable hope found in Christ. In this message, Jesse Blair walks us through Hebrews 4:14-16 as he shares with us how we can see Christ as the Great High Priest. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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    Angels, Jesus & You // David Clark

    In a world full of competing voices, distractions, and shifting foundations, the book of Hebrews calls us to fix our eyes on Jesus—the Superior Savior. In this message series, we will dive deep into the rich truths of Hebrews, exploring how Jesus is greater than anything or anyone that came before. From the old covenant to the new, from earthly priests to the Great High Priest, from temporary sacrifices to the perfect sacrifice—Hebrews boldly proclaims that Jesus is better. This series isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about transformation. As we study, we’ll be challenged to live by faith, to draw near to God with confidence, and to embrace the unshakable hope found in Christ. In this message, Challenge CSUC Director, David Clark, shares 3 truths about Jesus & 3 implications for you found in Hebrews 1-2.     We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Talks from our weekly large group meeting as well as conference messages and classic discipleship messages that we recommend.

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Christian Challenge CSUC

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