Christ Community Church - Brookside Campus - SUNDAY MESSAGES

Romans 7:1-6 // Tim Miller

Belonging to Jesus Bears Life. 

Join us as we continue to see in the book of Romans what it means to belong to Jesus, and how we can actually live this out. 

SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49214771
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24.03.10

Romans 6:12-14 // Bill Gorman

One of the greatest battles of history is not “out there,” but rather, is “in here.” Herein lies a crucial insight as to why following Jesus can be so hard. There is a battle being waged not just with our bodies but in our bodies. 

Join us as we continue to see in the book of Romans what Jesus has rescued you and me for, and how we can actually live this out. 

SERMON NOTES (YouVersion):  https://bible.com/events/49214774
PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new

24.03.03

Romans 6:1-11 // Bill Gorman

When we think of rescue, it’s natural to ask: “Rescue from what?” But with Jesus, rescue is more! When God sought to rescue creation from brokenness, injustice, sin and death, he always planned to save us “for” a more beautiful, good, and true way of being. 

Jesus didn’t just save us from sin but for life—with him—now and forever. But how is life with God different from life without God? And why would anyone actually want that kind of life? Join us as we continue walking through the Letter of Romans to explore what God has in store for your life and mine today.   

SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49214769
PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new

24.02.25

Matthew 25:31-46 // Bill Gorman

Can we really believe in hell? In our cultural moment idea of hell is either something that humorous or abhorrent. But what do we do with Jesus teachings about hell? While it may not seem very Jesusy, Jesus spoke and taught more about hell than anyone else in the Bible. How do we make sense of his teachings? This is what we look at in this message. 

SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://www.bible.com/events/49209492
PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new

24.02.18

Psalm 13:1-6; Mark 15:33-39 // Taylor Fair

“I used to go to church and pray, and then my best friend got sick and died… How can I believe in God when that happened?” My friend told me this in 7th grade, and it would be the first but not last time I would hear what I would later learn that theologians and philosophers call “the problem of evil”. Why does an all good and all powerful God permit evil and suffering?

While God does not give us an answer to our “why” question, he does show us “how” to find meaning through suffering and experience that we are not alone. Join us as we learn how to lament our suffering with God through Psalm 13.

SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://www.bible.com/events/49205737
PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new

24.02.11

Matthew 22:15-22 & Titus 3:1-3 //Taylor Fair 

How should Christians relate to politics and the government? No doubt you have some negative examples of what Christians should NOT do, but what is the Christian calling in our political environment?

Thankfully God’s word and Christians throughout history have wrestled through this very question. Join us as we continue to explore difficult questions aimed at the Christian faith and specifically seek clarity of faithful and fruitful presence in a politically heightened time. 

SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49205732
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24.02.04

If you are not a Christian and the Christian sex ethic has seemed despairing or if you’re a Christian who is wrestling with how to understand the Christian sex ethic, you’re not alone. What if this disorientation comes from something deeper? Join us as we walk through another frequent question raised in our world where the church can offer hope. 

Matthew 5:27-30; Hebrews 10:22-23 // Bill Gorman

24.01.28

SERMON NOTES (YouVersion):: https://www.bible.com/events/49198314
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Genesis 1:26-28; Luke 10:38-42  // Bill Gorman

Whether through painful experiences within the church or hearing of the mistreatment of women by certain Christians, the question can arise: Is Christianity Good for Women? Join us as we explore hard questions and see what God has to say about women's experiences in his church. 

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/live/iI3pLApSVdQ

SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49198310

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24.01.21

Luke 24:13-35; 2 Tim 3:16-17 // Bill Gorman

We have lots questions about the Bible. Questions like: 

What I do with those parts the Bible where God seems vengeful? Can we trust that our English Bibles accurately communicate what the authors originally wrote? Or have things been changed by the church? What is lost in translation? What do we do with apparent contradictions or mistakes? Isn’t the Bible and oppressive book? One that supports slavery or the mistreatment of women? I want to read my Bible but I just don't get much out of it.

But there's another question. One that's even more important then all of those. And yet, it's one we don't often ask: What does Jesus think about the Bible? That’s what we look at in this message.

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49193350

Prayer Requests:  https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new

24.01.14

Matthew 16:17-19; Ephesians 3:20-21 // Bill Gorman

Disagreement, hurt, frustration, and abuse. There are a lot of reasons to dismiss the church, but there may very well be more reasons to give her a second look. What if there is a more enchanting story of the church and Jesus?

Join us as we begin a new series exploring some of the sincere questions and frustrations we have with the Christian faith, the “But what about…” questions of faith. Together we may find a both/and rather than either/or story of our deepest wrestlings. 

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49189829

Prayer Requests:  https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new

24.01.07

Matthew 2:1-12 // Bill Gorman

It’s all too easy to skim through the Christmas narrative and miss out on key aspects of that story. The three Wise Men are some of the most misremembered and misunderstood characters of Christmas, and yet their story teaches us a crucial lesson about Christmas and its relevance for life today.

Join us as we look at Christmas through the eyes of the Wise Men, and see who is the True King we should worship.

Sermon Notes: https://bible.com/events/49184307
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23.12.31

Luke 2:1-20 // Bill Gorman

The richness of the Christmas story is filled with various characters and developments, but amidst all the different vantage points, one person often is forgotten. 

Join us as we look at Christmas through the eyes of someone we can forget daily, especially at Christmas. 

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23.12.24

Matthew 1:18-25 // Bill Gorman

Christmas wasn’t welcome news to even the faithful…at first. Christmas in many ways disrupts our best laid plans. The question is NOT whether Christmas messes with our lives. The question IS how we show up when Christmas comes into our tidy lives. 

Join us as we look over the shoulders of someone who experienced the utter disruption of Christmas and still leaned in.

Sermon Notes: https://bible.com/events/49180512
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23.12.24

Luke 1:26-45 // Taylor Fair

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49180490

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23.12.17

Luke 1:5-25, 57-66 // Taylor Fair

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49177438

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23.12.10

Ruth 1:1-22 // Bill Gorman

So what’s it about? It’s about a God who so loves outsiders. Who so pursues the people who don’t belong. Who has such a big heart for losers and outcasts, for sinners. For the people we tend to ignore or despise. A God who has so much love. That even a Moabitess from Moab can find a home. A place to belong.

And Jesus was also an outsider! He left His home. In heaven. To become a peasant, a child out of wedlock, spending the first years of His life as a refugee, eventually rejected by those He came to save, even abandoned by His closest friends, and then dying on a cross for our sins. 

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49173777

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23.12.03

Romans 5:15-21 // Bill Gorman

In this sermon, we dive into Romans chapter 5, examining the striking contrasts between the two identities that shape the destiny of humanity. Just as we love to play "spot the difference" with pictures, the Apostle Paul guides us through a similar exercise, revealing the significance of these distinctions.

Discover the similarities and differences between the first Adam, representing humanity in its fallen state, and the second Adam, Jesus Christ, ushering in a new era of hope and life.

As we navigate the text together, we'll explore the degree and consequence of their actions, highlighting the incomparable grace and redemption offered by the second Adam. Understand the importance of receiving the gift of grace and living in the new identity found in Jesus.

Whether you're a seasoned believer or exploring faith for the first time, this message will challenge and inspire you to consider which identity defines your life. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of God's grace and the transformative power of the Gospel.

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49170323

Prayer Requests:  https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new

23.11.26

Romans 5:12-14 // Bill Gorman

We’ve all had that moment when who you want to be and who you are is met with frustration. Where does that frustration come from? You can’t help but be hopeful that there’s more but we often experience our helplessness in our inability to change. Is this a me problem or something more?

Join us as we continue our journey through the Book of Romans and see what’s really going on in the world and in us in this world. 

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49167263

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23.11.19

Romans 5:5-11 // Bill Gorman

If an enemy is anyone who feels like they are not on our side. Then we’ve got lots of enemies. And even those closest to us can become enemies — if only for a moment. Have you ever felt like God isn’t on your side? Like God is your enemy? What do you do then? That’s what we look at in this message.

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49157086

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23.11.12

Romans 5:1-5 // Bill Gorman

What do we do if it’s the hope that kills you but also a lack of hope that kills you? Is there hope that won’t disappoint us? Is there a flower of hope that disappointment and suffering can’t wither into a toxic weed of cynicism and despair? Paul says, Yes.

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49156857

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23.11.05