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The Lord’s Prayer was Jesus’ way of teaching us how to pray in the Spirit. It’s a way for us to begin breathing in rhythm with the Spirit of God, and to allow Him to shape our desires to look more like God’s will for our lives.

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Prayer is how we learn to abide with God, and how God shares His power with us. God wants to say “yes” to our prayers, but we must learn to pray in His will, not our own.

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While we often downplay fear as anxiety, the reality of Christ’s resurrection transforms it from a command to obey into a defeated enemy, stripping current fears of their power.

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By trading the heavy burden of excuses for God's radical mercy, we find the freedom to move past condemnation and restore our relationships.

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Instead of trying to fix our behavior through logic, we find true peace by bringing our underlying emotions and burdens to Jesus, trading external control for a heart rested in his presence.

The resurrection invites us to stop waiting for miracles and instead embrace an interactive life, leaning into the steady growth of Jesus’s presence within us regardless of how our faith began.

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Most of us are terrified of death. Our obsession with control over life, and our desire to pursue pleasure and comfort and excitement, really comes from the fear of death. We all want to defeat death, but when Jesus faced death, He behaved in a way no one expected. He conquered death, but He did so by surrendering to its power. And He tells us that the only way to find life is to follow His example.

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Through three parables, Jesus illustrates God’s relentless commitment to reclaiming His lost children. Each story emphasizes an "all-out pursuit," culminating in a father who continues to seek and love his sons despite facing deep personal rejection. Ultimately, these narratives reveal a God who refuses to give up on those who have wandered away.

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When Jesus went through Samaria, and revealed Himself as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman, He was extending His ministry beyond the borders of Israel. He extended it to their enemies, and their lost family members (the lost tribes of Israel). In this encounter, Jesus is revealing that His desire is for His people to look beyond those who are “like” them and who they “like”. We must bring Jesus even to those we often ignore, neglect, or reject.

God has deep compassion on those who are harassed, helpless, and confused. He longs to shepherd them to green pastures of rest and plenty. He longs to give them life. But Jesus says that the Lord of the Harvest needs workers who will go into the field, looking for who might be ready to receive the invitation of Jesus.

Just like the first disciples dropped everything to follow Jesus, we are called to make Him the absolute center of our lives. This means paying close attention to the people around us and asking God to help us see how He is already at work in their situations. By keeping our eyes and ears open, we can step up as "fishers of men" and invite others to experience how leaning into God can completely change their story.

Instead of trying to figure out who to blame for suffering, Jesus teaches us to see pain as an opportunity for God to bring healing and restoration right now. He challenges the idea that faith is just about waiting for heaven, showing us that God actually wants to fix the brokenness of this world through us today. If we focus only on religious rules while ignoring the needs of real people, we are actually the ones who are spiritually blind.

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While we often pit religion against relationship, Jesus demonstrated that true intimacy with God requires learning His language through the Law rather than defining love on our own terms. By identifying the commands to love God and neighbor as the "heaviest" obligations, Jesus fulfilled the Law and dismantled the modern, self-centered gospel of "being true to yourself." True life is found not in self-expression, but in making God the gravitational center of our existence and loving Him in the specific ways He has revealed.

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Jesus rejected the corrupt temple system of His day to show that God’s presence is no longer confined to a building that excludes the poor and the outsider. Instead, He established His own body as the true temple and later poured His Spirit out on His followers, making us the living place where God dwells on earth. This means we cannot fully experience God in isolation; we need to be united with a diverse community of believers to truly function as His church.

Although we often look to God for comfort, the disciples were actually terrified by Jesus’ miracles because they revealed a power that could not be tamed or controlled. We tend to want a God who simply fixes our problems, but true faith invites us to let go of our own agenda and submit to His plan to change us. By trading our desire for control for a holy reverence, we discover that fearing the Lord is actually the path to a love that drives out all other fears.

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By circumventing the established religious hierarchy, Jesus challenged the prevailing belief that God’s presence and forgiveness were confined exclusively to the rituals of the Jerusalem Temple. When He forgave a paralyzed man's sins before healing him, He assumed an authority reserved for the Temple system, shocking religious leaders who viewed this unauthorized act as blasphemous. He further dismantled these barriers by calling and eating with a despised tax collector, demonstrating that God’s mercy seeks out the "sick" and excluded rather than the ritually pure. Ultimately, this scandalous grace challenges us to abandon our own rigid definitions of holiness and embrace a God whose mercy disrupts our expectations.

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In His hometown of Nazareth, Jesus announced Himself as the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, declaring a time of divine favor, freedom, and forgiveness. However, the crowd's initial amazement quickly turned to violence when Jesus suggested that God's blessing would extend beyond Israel to their enemies, challenging their desire for an exclusive national restoration. This reaction highlights the human tendency to reject a God who offers grace to outsiders rather than catering to our specific entitlements. Similarly, modern believers are challenged to move beyond a purely spiritualized faith and embrace the uncomfortable reality that God calls us to seek justice and love those we are naturally inclined to reject.

Life frequently defies our expectations through circumstances we cannot control, teaching us that we also cannot manipulate God through transactional religion. Jesus’ miracle at Cana illustrates His unexpected goodness, as He transformed water meant for ritual purification into the finest wine, symbolizing the shift from legalistic cleansing to the abundant joy of God's Kingdom. Unlike the first sign of Moses which turned water to blood for judgment, Jesus’ first sign reveals a Savior who brings life and celebration rather than condemnation. Ultimately, this story invites us to trust that God has saved the best for last in Christ, who provides goodness and mercy that far exceed our limited expectations.

While we often start the new year striving for control over our circumstances, we inevitably discover that life is unpredictable and cannot be fully managed by human effort. This realization invites us to abandon the anxiety of control and instead pursue an interactive life joined to God. Jesus subverted expectations by arriving not as a military conqueror, but as the Lamb of God who was baptized to identify with our sin despite having none of His own. By uniting with His death and resurrection through baptism, we are freed from our slavery to sin and empowered by the Holy Spirit to walk in righteousness. True life is found not in autonomy, but in surrendering our will to the Father just as Christ did, allowing Him to live through us.

It’s easy to get lost in the brokenness of the world around us. The chaos, the anxiety, the feeling that things are just... stuck.But what if the "life of the age to come" is breaking out right under our noses? 🌍In this New Year message, we look at Paul’s famous prayer in Ephesians. It’s a reminder that God isn’t just a distant idea—He is active, alive, and moving in your actual, everyday life.

The shepherds were "amazed" by the miracle of Christ's birth, but Mary chose a deeper path: she treasured and pondered these things. In a world defined by instant, emotional reactions—what the sermon calls "amazement"—we are often left empty when the feeling fades. Learn the ancient, transformative practice of pondering to stop reacting to circumstances and start allowing God to generate lasting grace, peace, and love in your heart.

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This Third Sunday of Advent is all about Joy! We love the childlike wonder of Christmas, but as adults, we tend to put our faith—and God—into a neat, small box only to be opened in emergencies or on Sundays. This week, we tear open that box and look at the magnificent, surprising reality of God's active presence.Diving into the story of Mary and Elizabeth, we see God disrupting everyone's plans and expectations, showing up in the most unexpected places and people. Mary’s response, the Magnificat, is a song of profound joy rooted not in her circumstances, but in the unshakable goodness of God. We will unpack the difference between circumstantial "enjoyment" and true, pervasive Joy—a sense of well-being and hope that we can cultivate even when life is uncertain.Join us as we learn how to cultivate Mary’s deep, resilient joy by recognizing that God is active, good, and completely refuses to fit inside our boxes.

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God often shows up in ways that interrupt our plans and call us into a life we never expected. In Luke’s Christmas story, we see two very different responses to God’s surprising work: Zechariah reaches for certainty and control, while Mary responds with humble surrender. Their stories reveal that the fullness of life with God isn’t found in understanding everything, but in trusting Him even when we can’t. This message invites us to loosen our grip, embrace God’s unexpected movement, and say with Mary, “May it be to me as You have said.”

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Join us this Advent season as we dive deep into the profound opening of John’s Gospel: "In the beginning was the Word." This is more than a simple Christmas story; it’s the astonishing truth that Jesus is the eternal Word—the Logic, the Life, and the Light behind all creation. The miracle of Christmas is that this infinite God became flesh and dwelt among us, not just so we could understand a theological truth, but so we could stand in awe and receive His life.This series, Unboxing Christmas, invites us to move beyond holiday clichés and experience the wonder of "God with us" (Emmanuel). We’ll challenge our assumptions and learn to recognize Jesus’s presence still showing up in ordinary life—in laughter, creation, and even in our pain. Our goal is to let the reality of the Word dwelling among us fill us with gratitude and love, helping us see God’s grace “on top of grace.”

In this episode of 3Ps in a Pod, the guys unpack what baptism is, why it matters, and how Christians have understood it throughout history. They talk about:- What a sacrament really is- How baptism is a physical act where we encounter a spiritual reality- Why the earliest Christians practiced believer’s baptism- Whether a childhood baptism “counts”- How to discern whether the Spirit is prompting you to be baptized now- Why baptism isn’t a transaction or a threat — it’s a gift- How to think about parents, tradition, and conscience in this decisionIf you’ve ever wondered whether you should be baptized — or baptized again — this conversation will help you think clearly, theologically, and pastorally about your next step.💬 Got a question of your own? Send it in at community-christian.net/askaquestion

Most of us don’t feel rich—especially when the bills stack up and our bank account feels thin. But Scripture invites us to see our lives differently. In this message, we explore Paul’s words to Timothy: a reminder that wealth isn’t just disposable income, but the countless blessings God has already placed in our hands. From the cars we drive to the food in our fridge, we’re richer than we think—and God has given these gifts not just for our enjoyment, but to make us rich in generosity.This sermon unpacks the difference between chasing dopamine hits of consumerism and living with true contentment. Contentment grows as we learn to enjoy what we already have, trust God with what we don’t, and share freely as He leads. And through our annual “Do Something Sunday,” we discover how even a small gift can make a big impact when an entire church family chooses generosity together.Join us as we learn to see our blessings clearly, enjoy them fully, and use them faithfully—becoming people who look more like Jesus through simple, joyful generosity.🌎 Want to give to Do Something? Follow this link: www.community-christian.net/do-something

In this episode of 3Ps in a Pod, the guys unpack how Scripture describes the human condition and explore several ways Christians have understood original sin. They talk about:- Whether sin is inherited, learned, or both- The difference between sin nature and the sinful environment we’re born into- Why trust is the root of spiritual formation — and why distrust is the root of sin- How cycles of hurt, brokenness, and fear pass through families and cultures- Why Jesus’ way of life restores us to childlike dependence on God- What it means to move from self-protection to blessingRather than getting stuck on doctrinal categories, the conversation focuses on the real question beneath it:How does sin shape us — and how does Jesus heal us?💬 Got a question of your own? Send it in at community-christian.net/askaquestion

Forgiveness isn’t pretending everything’s okay. It’s choosing to release the debt someone owes you while still holding on to your God-given dignity.In this message, Jason helps us understand the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation—and how Jesus modeled both perfectly. Forgiveness is something we can give freely. Reconciliation takes mutual repentance, trust, and time.When Jesus calls us to turn the other cheek, He’s not inviting us to be victims. He’s inviting us to live with strength, love, and peace in a broken world.

Anger isn’t always wrong, but it can easily rule us if we let it.In part two of Confronting Conflict, Jason explores how anger shows up in our relationships and how Jesus invites us to handle it differently. Using wisdom from Scripture and practical insight from counseling, Jason helps us see that anger is often just the surface emotion. Beneath it is hurt, fear, or frustration.When we slow down long enough to notice what is really going on beneath our anger, we open ourselves to the healing and peace Jesus offers. It is not about pretending we are never angry. It is about learning how to let love lead, even when emotions run deep.

Conflict is inevitable—but how we handle it reveals where our hearts truly are.In this message, Jason helps us look beneath the surface of our arguments to discover what’s really driving our anger and division. Drawing wisdom from James 3-4, we’ll see how humility and self-awareness can transform the way we relate to one another.When we stop blaming others and start owning our part, conflict can become a path back to peace, healing, and restored relationship.Join us as we learn how the way of Jesus leads us from pride to humility, from division to reconciliation.

When life feels out of control, we’re tempted to fight, fix, or force things to change. But James reminds us that allegiance to Jesus looks like patient endurance—trusting that God is at work even when we can’t see it.In this message, we’ll see how patience isn’t passive—it’s an act of faith. It’s choosing to live in step with the way of Jesus, believing He will set all things right in His time.Join us as we learn what it means to live with calm confidence in a hurried, hostile world—rooted in the eternal hope that Christ is coming again.

In this episode of 3Ps in a Pod, the guys dig into the question of faith and fun — asking whether followers of Jesus can laugh, play, and enjoy life without feeling guilty.They talk about:- Why joy and laughter are signs of spiritual health- How Jesus modeled lightheartedness and celebration- The difference between fun that brings joy and “fun” that numbs pain- Why self-seriousness can actually be a form of pride- How rest, Sabbath, and celebration are built into God’s design for us- What Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, and Scripture say about living a full, joyful life💬 Got a question of your own? Send it in at community-christian.net/askaquestion

Money promises security, freedom, and control—but James reminds us that wealth can quickly become our greatest rival for allegiance to Jesus. The myth of greed is that more will make life safer or better, but in truth, only God holds our future.In this message, we’ll confront how easily money can shape our hearts, our priorities, and our sense of peace. James calls us to a better way—to trust our generous Father, to do the good we know we ought to do, and to find freedom in surrendering everything to the One who provides every good and perfect gift.

In this episode of 3Ps In a Pod, we wrestle with what it means to love a friend through destructive habits. We talk about:- Why you can’t carry the burden of someone else’s change- The difference between influence and control- Loving unconditionally while still holding boundaries- How to avoid codependency and enabling- Why prayer and patience are essential when change feels impossibleIf you’ve ever walked with a friend or loved one through addictive behavior, this conversation will help you find peace and clarity in your role.💬 Got a question of your own? Send it in at community-christian.net/askaquestion

Conflict is everywhere—at home, at work, online, even in the Church. But James reminds us that the battles we face on the outside often begin within us. Pride, jealousy, and selfish desires fuel our quarrels—but there’s another way.In this message, we’ll discover how humility and submission to God can transform how we handle conflict. When we let go of pride and draw near to Him, we find the strength to love, forgive, and bring peace instead of chaos. The way of Jesus is not about winning arguments—it’s about planting seeds of peace and reaping a harvest of righteousness.