Christ Community Church - Shawnee Campus - SUNDAY MESSAGES

King Asa's 41-year reign in Judah offers a compelling story of leadership and faith. Watch to explore his successes in removing idolatry and leading a prosperous Judah, as well as the challenges he faced when his trust in God wavered.Key Takeaways:Leaders who prioritize faithfulness to God can bring about positive change.Trust and obedience are crucial aspects of a strong relationship with God.Even good leaders can make mistakes, but learning from them is essential.1 Kgs. 15:9-15; 2 Chr. 15:1-7 // Paul BrandesSERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49272790PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/newRelated Searches: Bible stories, leadership and faith, trusting God, overcoming challenges24.06.16

Rehoboam & Jeroboam: The Kings of DivisionThis video explores the story of Rehoboam and Jeroboam, two kings of Israel whose poor leadership decisions led to the division of the kingdom. Learn valuable lessons about leadership and the consequences of bad choices from this Biblical story.Key Takeaways:Wise leadership is crucial for a nation's stability.Ignoring the needs of the people can lead to rebellion and division.Following God's will brings blessings, while disobedience leads to judgment.Related Searches: Kings of Israel, Divided Kingdom, Bible Stories, Leadership Lessons1 Kgs. 12:1-14, 25-33 // John DaigleSERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49269319PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new24.06.09

King Solomon, son of David, starts his reign with incredible wisdom and accomplishments: a magnificent temple, booming trade, and fair government. But was that his true legacy? This video explores Solomon's rise and fall, how his worship turned away from God, and the importance of lasting faithfulness.You'll discover:-Solomon's impressive achievements as king-The turning point in his leadership-Why his legacy is more than just accomplishments-How your worship shapes who you are remembered as1 Kgs. 2:1-10; 3:5-14; 8:54-61;11:4-6 // Paul BrandesSERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49264582PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new24.06.02

Romans 8:28-30 // Paul BrandesHave you ever wrestled with a passage of scripture, struggling to believe it in the midst of personal pain? Join us as we explore the deep and often misinterpreted verses of Romans 8:28-30, reflecting on how God works all things together for good. We’ll look at well-meaning misapplications of this scripture as we delve into what "good" truly means in God’s eyes. This message offers a fresh, compassionate understanding: God isn’t causing our suffering but promises to use it, turning our groans into glory. Discover how this powerful truth can transform our perspective on suffering and invite us into deeper intimacy with God.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49257655PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new24.05.19

Romans 8:26-27 // Paul BrandesWhen was the last time you were left speechless by grief, disappointment, loneliness, frustration?Maybe you paced aimlessly: I just don’t know what to say. Maybe you struggled to know how to express your feelings, or maybe you even struggled to know what exactly it was you were feeling! Maybe you didn’t know what to pray, or how to pray, or even feel like you could pray. What are we supposed to do when we no longer have words?Paul’s answer might surprise you. Because it’s less about what we do and more about what God does. What God is already doing. Even when all we can do is groan, God reminds us that: We never groan alone.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49254184PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new24.05.12

Romans 8:18-25 // Paul BrandesWhen we are in the midst of suffering, it can seem difficult to imagine the Christian life is worth it. How can we have hope and what does hope look like for the follower of Jesus in this world as we wait on Christ’s return?Join us as we continue to explore God's robust rescue for a life with him as we walk through Romans. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49225418PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new24.05.05

Romans 8:12-17 // John Daigle We have left God, abused his grace and run after things and idols we thought would bring happiness and belonging. But while we were a long way off God ran after us, hugged us, kissed us, and welcomed us home. He has clothed us and thrown a party for us. We are no longer prodigal sons and daughters. We are no longer slaves of unrighteousness. We are welcomed home as children of God. We are back in the family with a full and rich inheritance.God loves you. He is for you. He has gone to great lengths to rescue you. He calls you his own and has gifted you with a great inheritance. Please don’t leave here today without seeing the great love God has for you.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49247181PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new24.04.28

Romans 8: 5-13 // Brooks NesseIn order for something to truly die, it has to be cut off from its source of life. Which means we have to learn how to make room for the Spirit to access the deepest roots of our fleshly desires. We have to learn how to create space to be aware of where the Spirit is trying to access so we can keep up with him and let him in. And it’s going to take time, right? Change takes time. It takes time to kill this stuff that is deeply ingrained in us. And the Enemy is working to keep us living according to the flesh, so we have some resistance. What we have to do is discern where the Spirit is trying to work on us and rely on His presence and power in our daily, ordinary lives. The best practice for creating space for the Spirit to reach the roots of your heart is prayer. Remember, He lives in you. He speaks to you. So take time this week in prayer to ask him for guidance, to help you see what needs to be killed and where the source of life needs to be cut off. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49243660PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new24. 04. 21

Romans 8:1-5 // Paul BrandesPlanet Fitness has an interesting tagline: “Welcome to the judgement free zone.” Where else can we find that? It’s rare, isn’t it? Much more common is constant criticism. Rampant negativity. Harsh condemnation. We see and experience this, both from others, and from ourselves. The truth is, some of us are our worst critics.And yet, in Romans 8:1, the Apostle Paul writes, “There is now NOW condemnation…” Incredible! How is this possible? Engage this passage with us to find out…SERMON NOTES: https://bible.com/events/49240078PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new24.04.14

Romans 7:14-25 // Paul BrandesWe fail so much, don’t we? Do you ever feel like giving up? Do you ever feel that you lack what it takes to keep fighting? The Apostle Paul is right there with you. “I don’t get!” he says, “I keep doing what I don’t want to do!” What is the way out of this trap? Might there be a better way? Might there be… rescue? Join us as we wrap up our journey with the Apostle Paul in Romans 7, where we’ll discover together how vital it is to never, never, never stop fighting. SERMON NOTES: https://bible.com/events/49236522PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new24.04.07

Matthew 28:1-20 // Paul BrandesJesus’ resurrection is the most history altering action in the world, and yet it is not merely history. It is not only something that impacted the past. Jesus’ resurrection validates and reveals Jesus’ current authority of the present. So if you’re looking for the leading authority on life, look no further than Jesus, the Son of God. But what does that mean for my life? For our life? Join us this Easter to explore together what fullness means with the living King Jesus. SERMON NOTES https://bible.com/events/49232434PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new24.03.31

Romans 7:7-13 // Paul BrandesOne of the ironic dynamics of God’s law is that the more we know, the more we feel and recognize brokenness in our lives. With the grace of the gospel in Jesus, what value does God's law bring? Are we supposed to feel guilt and shame when we hear the law? What is God’s law for anyway if it's not very effective at restraining unrighteousness and injustice?Join us as we continue through the book of Romans where we’ll see the role of God’s law for us today.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49214772PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new24.03.24

Romans 7:1-6 // John DaigleWhat we belong to gives us an identity, sense of community, and even drastically affects our self-worth. Whether we find our belonging in sports, career, family, romantic relationships, or even religious observance, there are many good things that we are tempted to worship as ultimate things, but each leaves us restless and empty inside.Join us as we continue to see in the book of Romans why our ultimate belonging is to Jesus and how that is such good news for us. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49214771PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new24.03.17

Romans 7:1-6 // John DaigleWhat we belong to gives us an identity, sense of community, and even drastically affects our self-worth. Whether we find our belonging in sports, career, family, romantic relationships, or even religious observance, there are many good things that we are tempted to worship as ultimate things, but each leaves us restless and empty inside.Join us as we continue to see in the book of Romans why our ultimate belonging is to Jesus and how that is such good news for us. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49221841PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new24.03.17

Romans 6:12-14 // Charles Casco Life is full of paradoxes that make our life either run or crash, depending on how you look at it. Humans are full of contradictions and God knows it! He has chosen many paradoxes to reveal who he is and to show us what it looks like to follow him. Would you join us as we study one of the biblical paradoxes? Dive deep with us into the paradox of graceSERMON NOTES (YouVersion):https://bible.com/events/49221841PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new24.10.03

Romans 6:1-11 // Jonathan NeefWe all love a good rescue story. But what happens after the rescue? Is that the end? Is there any more? Today we are in the book of Romans where the first five chapters have highlighted our need for a rescue. Today, beginning in chapter six, we will see that we were not only rescued from something but that we are rescued for something. Specifically, we have not only been rescued from sin and death but we are rescued for Life. And not just any life but life with Christ. What does that look like? Join us as we take a deeper look.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49214774PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new24.02.25

Psalm 13:1-6//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/49209495PRAYER REQUESTS:https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new24.02.18

Matthew 22:15-22 // Brooks NesseHow 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://www.bible.com/events/49205724PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new24.02.04

Matthew 5:27-30; Hebrews 10:22-23 // Bill GormanIf you are not a Christian and the Christian sex ethic has seemed brewsdespairing 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. SERMON NOTES (YouVersion):: https://www.bible.com/events/49198314PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new24.01.28 - Republished from Brookside

Regardless of your theological position or where you land on gender responsibilities within the home and in the church. Regardless, all of us should seek to avoid the mistreatment of women. All of us should seek to empower, develop, and learn from women and protect them from abuse. And if there are distortions of Christianity that have led to harm, we want to expose them for what they are. Distortions. Here’s what we need to remember: Mistreatment of women is always a distortion of God’s heart. Mistreatment of women is always a mistreatment of Scripture.Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new

2 Timothy 3:12-17 // Jonathan NeefThis morning, I hope to help you see that the Bible is God’s word to you. That the claims of scripture are bold and beautiful and that we must trust and obey what God says. To do that, we are going to ask and try to answer three questions: What are the Claims of Scripture? How can I Trust Scripture? Why should I Obey Scripture?There is life in these pages because the Bible is the inspired word of God.Sermon Notes: https://bible.com/events/49198304 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbDKEa29CIo24.01.21

Matthew 16: 13-18 // Tom NelsonThe church is a messy place with messy broken people. The church is also a healing community for the broken. A faith community where the power of the Gospel transforms lost causes into beloved children of God! Never are we a lost cause, never are we so broken we can not be made whole by Jesus. The church falls short and fails because she faces spiritual warfare. The church lives in the context of an invisible war. Satan’s greatest fury is directed toward the church. I am not offering the church an excuse or giving the church a pass on its past and present failures. But I do want to ask a crucial question. Should we give up on the church because the church sometimes falls short and fails? Jesus declares an emphatic No!Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49193359 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new24.01.14

James 4:13-16 // Tim OverbySermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49189840 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new24.01.05

Matthew 1:18-25 // John DaigleChristmas 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/49180537 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.12.24

Luke 1:26-45 // Ben BeasleySermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49180503 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.12.17

Luke 2:1-20 // Carolyn PoageThe 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. Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.12.24

John PowellSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49177442Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new

Ruth 1:1-22 // Paul BrandesSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49173783 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.12.03

Romans 5:15-21 // Phil SaleSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49170338 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.11.26

Romans 5:12-14 // Paul BrandesSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49167267 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.11.19

Romans 5:5-11 // Paul BrandesHow do you know if someone loves you? Difficult but important question, right? To be honest, I’m not sure we can really know if someone loves us until it gets messy. Difficult. Broken. What happens then? Do they keep showing up? Pursuing you? Coming after you? Seeking to make the relationship right?Join us as we continue our journey in the book of Romans, learning this week that God loves us so much that he reconciled us to friendship with himself through Jesus.Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49157102 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.11.12

Romans 5:1-6 // Carolyn PoageSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49156861 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.11.05

Romans 4:13-25 // Paul BrandesSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49156856 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.10.29

Romans 4:1-25 // Nydiaris Hernandez-SantosSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49153313 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.10.22

Romans 3:21-26 // Paul Brandes Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49146490 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.10.15

Romans 3:21-26 // Paul BrandesSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49142770 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new

Romans 3:1-20 // Johnny DaigleSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49139447 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.10.01

Romans 2:17-29 // Paul BrandesSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49139436 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.09.24

Romans 1:24-32 // Paul BrandesSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49132476 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.09.10

Paul Brandes // Romans 2:1-16Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49135917 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.09.17

Romans 1:18-25 // Dakotah MoteSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49128955 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.09.03

Romans 1:16-17 // John Daigle Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49125557 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.08.27

Romans 1:8-15 // Paul BrandesSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49122075 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.08.20

2 Samuel 6 // Dakotah MoteKing David is on a quest to become a different King than Saul. David is on a quest to retrieve The Ark and bring to the center of Jerusalem. However, David’s unwavering quest to bring the Ark to Jerusalem comes with profound lessons So what are the lessons God is trying to teach this new King of Israel, King David? What are the lessons he has to learn? And what do we also need to learn?Join us as we continue to dive into the life of David, as we wrestle the Battle Within every human heart: Embrace a Tangible God or Shape the God of Our Dreams.Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49088664 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.06.18

Romans 1:1-7 // Paul BrandesWhenever we hear a story of rescue something within us is awakened. It moves the depths of our being. Our full bodied response to these stories echoes what the Christian story declares: We all need to be rescued. But by whom? How? In what way?Join us as we begin an extended journey in the book of Romans, where the apostle Paul unpacks the greatest news of rescue this world has ever known: the gospel. Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49117563 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.08.13

2 Samuel 24 // Paul BrandesSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49115213 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.08.06

2 Sam 16:5-14 // Dakotah MoteFamily dramas, messy relationships, mistakes, and imperfections - every family has its share of 'dirty laundry.' But what if these painful stains could be transformed into stories of redemption and hope? Drawing on his personal experiences and the biblical story of David, the author invites us on a transformative journey from shame to grace. Explore how God's plan and power can turn our family's 'stains' into testimonies of His unfailing love and mercy.Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49111480 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.07.30

2 Sam 12:1-22 // Paul BrandesSermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49108763 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.07.23

2 Samuel 12 // Paul BrandesIn this sermon, we explore the story of David and Nathan from 2 Samuel 11-12. We see the shocking nature of David's actions and how the Bible portrays the reality of dark chapters in our lives. Hidden sin leads to death and destroys our relationships with God, others, and ourselves.However, when our sins are exposed, it becomes a display of God's grace. It may be uncomfortable and unwanted, but it is what we need. We are encouraged to pray to be caught in our sins and to run to God for forgiveness and restoration.As we prepare for communion, we join in a prayer based on Psalm 51, recognizing our need for God's cleansing and renewal. Ultimately, the message reminds us of the transformative power of God's grace when our sins are brought into the light.Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49098936 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new23.07.16