Evangelical Community Church (ecc)

Picture this: A stooped old man wasting away in a prison with a glowing smile on his face. He is writing a letter that will later be known around the world as “The Letter of Joy.” Why is he so joyful? Let’s learn the secret of his joyful perspective.

Pastor Dan takes us through Paul's reflections on the Gospel and its implications in the life of the believer and the life of God’s people, the church.

Following up on Pastor Bob's sermon 'Shaped by the Other', three couples sit on a panel about marriage, sharing their experience, wisdom, mistakes and answering questions about marriage.

In the Epistle to the Galatians Paul addresses the problem of legalism with very severe language, but he also reminds the believers that they are supposed to live in the Spirit. Paul is trying to "reset the table" so to speak by reminding them of what is essential – simply the good news about Jesus Christ. Has the Good News become lost in our agenda?

Pastor Bob delivers the annual sermon on relationships at Connexion!

Pastor Bob draws out some of the major themes from this letter as we press on through Paul's letters to the churches in the New Testament.

Josiah continues the spring series on the book of Daniel.

Pastor Bob draws out the main themes of Paul's letter to the Romans in this encouraging message, the first in a message series that will focus on a book of the New Testament each week.

Pastor John leads us through this passage as we look to the new heaven and new earth, considering the hope and longings we feel for the time when God will establish his dwelling with men.

The Apostle Paul claims that God loves those who cheerfully give to others and blesses those who give – sow sparingly, reap sparingly, but sow generously and you will reap generously. What is the connection between cheerful generosity and the blessing of God?

Josiah continues this series in Daniel!

Pastor Bob unpacks the truth that the gifts of God are not give merely for our own personal satisfaction, but for the purpose of serving the Kingdom of God.

When Jesus called people to follow him, he did not make it easy. Are we really capable of that kind of commitment? As we look forward to a new year, it is a good time for a personal inventory, one that re-evaluates life and discipleship in light of Jesus' invitation to follow.

A look at the new covenant brought through the blood of Jesus Christ.

Christ Community Church (formerly ECC)

Fourth Sunday of Advent.

A brief homily on the third Sunday of Advent.

Message from the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, protects us, guides us, leads us, and carries us when we cannot walk ourselves. Have you made a personal commitment to follow the Good Shepherd? If so, are you living out that commitment?

This passage reminds us that the gospel is disturbing: It disrupts and radically changes lives and societies. It calls us to costly repentance, requires us to forsake our idols, and exposes societies' sin.

In every circumstance, we have the same choice: how to respond. Will we believe that God is good, that his sovereign grace is present with us even in the difficulties of life? Are we willing to believe this in spite of our circumstance, or will our circumstances determine what we believe? Don’t answer this question too quickly--let it trouble you for several days as you consider your response.