CCGF - Sermons

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-3. Our high school pastor, the Rev. Doug Raraigh shares with us lessons from life of Daniel that can help us grow closer to God.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16. The Rev. Dr. John Guest joins us today to preach on using our gifts and talent in the name of the Lord. Included in this message is the testimony of one of our recent mission trip members, Kevin Garbera.

Scripture: John 21:15-19. Our "That You May Believe" series comes to a close as our Sr. Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jared Ott, preaches on second chances, Peter, and Jesus.

Scripture: John 20:10-20. He is risen! Today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in an Easter message from the Rev. Dr. Jared Ott, as part of our "That You May Believe" series.

I thirst.

Today you will be with Me in Paradise.

Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.

Woman, behold your Son! Son, behold, your mother!

Father, into Thy hands, I commit My spirit.

It is finished

My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?

Our Sr. Pastor The Rev. Dr. Jared Ott walks us through the Passover meal that was the last meal with Jesus had with his disciples.

Scripture: John 12:12-17. We kick off Holy Week as we are led by the Rev. Jamie Kendrew preaching on this Sunday of the Palms.

Scripture: John 11:18-25. We are led by our Sr. Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jared Ott, as he preaches on John 11 and God's timing as part of our "That You May Believe" series.

Scripture: John 10:1-18. Our "That You May Believe" series continues as our Family Life pastor, the Rev. Jamie Kendrew preaches on the Good Shepherd.

Scripture: John 9:1-12. This week in our "That You May Believe" series, we are led by our Sr. Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jared Ott, as he preaches on Jesus demonstrating the work He came to do, which is healing and restoration.

Scripture: John 8:1-11. Our journey through the gospel of John continues as we read of Jesus' response to the Pharisees and the woman caught in adultery.

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34.

Scripture: John 6:1-14. We continue our journey through the gospel of John as our Sr. Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jared Ott, teaches on the miracle of the Feeding of the Multitude.

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11. We begin our Lenten season with an Ash Wednesday message on the temptation of Jesus in wilderness.

Scripture: John 5:1-13. This week, we are joined by the president and founder of the Urban Impact Foundation, the Rev. Dr. Ed Glover. Pastor Ed preaches on Jesus healing the sick man at the pool of Bethesda as part of our That You May Believe series.

Scripture: John 4:1-14. On this Sunday where we celebrated the sacrament of baptism, we are lead in our teaching by our Sr. Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jared Ott, as he preaches on the Samaritan's woman encounter with Jesus at the well.

Scripture: John 3:1-15. Our journey through the gospel of John progresses as we take a look at the third chapter, discussing the meeting between Nicodemus and Jesus.

Scripture: John 2:1-11. We continue our journey through the gospel of John as we are joined by the Rev. John Guest. He will be preaching on John chapter 2 in which we witness Jesus's first miracle.

Scripture: John 1:1-14. We are kicking off a brand new series this week entitled "That You May Believe". We are excited for you to be joining us on this journey through the gospel of John as we learn together about Jesus. We begin right where you'd guess with John chapter 1 as we are led by our Sr. Pastor Jared Ott.

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18. We bring our "Life: Designed by God" series to a close with a testimony and message from pastor Jamie Kendrew.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10. We are in week 2 of our series "Life: Designed by God" as we are led by our senior pastor Jared Ott. He is teaching on the fact that we have been formed for a specific reason in order to bring about the kingdom of God.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. As we kick of our new series "Life: Designed by God", we are joined by the new president of the Silver Ring Thing, Jason Burtt.

Scripture: Romans 4:13-24a. 2017 has arrived and we are starting off the year with a reminder from pastor Matthew Rivers that God is faithful to complete that which He says He will.

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35. Christmas is here, and the Rev. John Guest is preaching on the gift of faith that came with the birth of Jesus.

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20. Its Christmas Eve, and we are celebrating the wonder of the season and the hope that comes through the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12. Today we celebrate our service of Lessons and Carols as we learn about the star chasers who would come to see the newborn king.

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25. In week 2 our of series "The Bethlehem Effect" our Sr. Pastor Jared Ott discusses the courage of Joseph and the example he set for us in following God.

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38. This week we kick off a new series called "The Bethlehem Effect". The Rev. Dr. Ed Glover joins us for week 1 of our new series as he preaches on the virgin birth of Jesus and its impact on our belief.

Scripture Luke 17:11-19. The Rev. John Guest leads us in a lesson concerning gratitude as our attention is on Thanksgiving.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11. We bring our stewardship focus within our Innerworkings of Worship series to a close as pastor Jared Ott preaches on being a cheerful giver during our Harvest Ingathering service. This message also contains a testimony from church and staff member, Linda Santavicca.

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44. On this day when we remember and celebrate our veterans, pastor John Guest speaks on the sacrifice of giving.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15. We are in the second week of focus on stewardship within our Innerworkings of Worship series, "The Treasure Principle". In this message we are led by our Family Life pastor, the Rev. Jamie Kendrew, as he teaches on the spiritual nature of our giving.

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26. We pick back up with our Innerworkings of Worship series as we now focus on the topic of stewardship. Our Sr. Pastor Jared Ott kicks us off as we dive into The Treasure Principle, our companion piece for this series.

Scripture: Acts 1:8. Today we take a pause in our Innerworkings of Worship series so that we can celebrate the unique partnership we have with the Urban Impact Foundation. Today we are joined by the Rev. Dr. Ed Glover, his wife Tammy, Seth Reichart and Sara VanKirk-Glover.

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2. We are closing out our focus on worship within our Innerworkings of Worship series as our Associate Worship Pastor John Walton and Sr. Pastor Jared Ott discuss the importance of worship being an integral part of our lives, not reserved for the time we are in a worship service.

Scripture: Revelation 3:19-22. We are in week three of our focus on worship. Today, we hear from our Director of Choral Music, Mickey Knaub, as well as our Family Life Pastor, the Rev. Jamie Kendrew as he speaks about the give and take of worship.

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5. We are in week 2 of our focus on worship within our Innerworkings of Worship. Our Sr. Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jared Ott, details that worship is a response to what God has done for us first. Also in this message, Pastor Jared reveals the name of and dedicates our newly acquired building.

Scripture: John 4:21-26. We continue in our Innerworkings of Worship series as we examine why we sing as a form of worship. Joining us today are the Rev. John Guest and our lead worship pastor, Brad Lebakken.