Max Cornell: Recent Episodes
Max Cornell
Pastor Max continues his series, Understanding the Kingdom, by exploring what Kingdom theology teaches us about finances and material prosperity. Discover how God’s Kingdom affects the way we think about provision, blessing, financial struggles, and trusting God in every season. Download the notes here: https://chariskc.org/sermons/the-kingdom-and-material-prosperity/
Pastor Max continues his series, Understanding the Kingdom of God, by exploring the biblical meaning of impartation. Through Romans 1 and Acts 8, discover how the Holy Spirit strengthens believers, unites God's family, and empowers His people to reveal His Kingdom on the earth.Download the notes here: https://chariskc.org/sermons/the-kingdom-and-impartation/
and the Nephilim while separating biblical truth from speculation. Discover why the focus of Genesis 6 isn't on strange bloodlines, but on worship, the influence of spiritual forces, and the hope found in following Jesus. Download the notes here: https://chariskc.org/sermons/genesis-6/
Pastor Max continues his series, “Understanding the Kingdom of God” (Part 11), by exploring how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit fulfills God’s plan to dwell with His people. This message reveals how believers become part of God’s new creation and how the Spirit empowers us to reflect His Kingdom in every area of life—as spouses, parents, employees, neighbors, and witnesses of Jesus wherever we are. Download the teaching notes here: https://chariskc.org/sermons/understanding-the-kingdom-of-god-11/
Pastor Max explores the relationship between the Kingdom of God and America, examining how Kingdom values have influenced our nation while reminding us that no earthly nation is the Kingdom of God. This message encourages us to celebrate what is good, recognize where our culture falls short, and continue seeking a greater expression of God’s will and values in our nation. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskc.org/sermons/understanding-the-kingdom-10-the-kingdom-and-america/
Pastor Max continues his series, “Understanding the Kingdom of God” (Part 9), by exploring how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit marks the beginning of a new era in God’s Kingdom. This message reveals how the Spirit empowers believers to become one family under Christ, breaks down barriers, and transforms us to reflect God’s love and extend His Kingdom to the world. Download the notes here: https://chariskc.org/sermons/understanding-the-kingdom-9/
Pastor Max continues his series, “Understanding the Kingdom of God” (Part 8), by exploring how Jesus redefined what it means to rule and to be truly human. This message reveals how Christ’s servant-hearted leadership transforms our understanding of power, authority, and influence, calling us to reflect His Kingdom by serving others with humility, grace, and love. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskc.org/sermons/understanding-the-kingdom-of-god-8/
Pastor Max continues his series, “Understanding the Kingdom of God” (Part 7), by exploring what the Kingdom of God truly is and how it grows in the world today. This message examines the influence of God’s reign in our lives, our communities, and the nations, encouraging us to live with “clear-eyed optimism” as we faithfully participate in His Kingdom while awaiting its ultimate fulfillment. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskc.org/sermons/understanding-the-kingdom-of-god-7/
Pastor Max continues his series, “Understanding the Kingdom of God” (Part 6), by exploring how God’s future Kingdom has already begun breaking into the present through Jesus. This message unpacks the biblical concept of the Kingdom as both “now” and “not yet,” showing how believers can experience the life of God’s coming age today while still looking forward to its ultimate fulfillment when Christ returns. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskc.org/sermons/understanding-the-kingdom-of-god-6/
Pastor Max continues his series, “Understanding the Kingdom of God” (Part 5), by exploring how the Kingdom is both present and future. This message unpacks how believers can experience the life of God’s coming age right now through Christ and how the Kingdom continues to break into the world through the work of the Holy Spirit, prayer, fellowship, and the proclamation of the Gospel. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskc.org/sermons/understanding-the-kingdom-of-god-5/
Pastor Max continues his series, “Understanding the Kingdom of God” (Part 4), by exploring what it means that the Kingdom is both “now” and “not yet.” This message unpacks how Jesus became the rightful ruler through His death and resurrection, how the cross was both judgment and victory, and how believers can experience the life of God’s coming Kingdom even now through Christ. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskc.org/sermons/understanding-the-kingdom-of-god-4/
Pastor Max continues his series, “Understanding the Kingdom of God,” by exploring how Jesus fulfilled Israel’s hopes for the Messiah and inaugurated God’s Kingdom through His death and resurrection. This message unpacks what it means that Jesus is King right now, why the world is still broken, and how His Kingdom advances not through violence or coercion, but through humility, love, and transformation. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskc.org/sermons/understanding-the-kingdom-of-god-3/
In Understanding the Kingdom of God (Part 2), Pastor Max continues his series by exploring the story that shaped first-century Jewish expectations surrounding the Messiah and the Kingdom of God. This message reveals how Jesus fulfills the long story of Israel, inaugurates God’s Kingdom through His death and resurrection, and reigns as King even now. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskc.org/sermons/understanding-the-kingdom-part-2/
In Understanding the Kingdom of God (Part 1), Pastor Max begins exploring the bigger picture of the Gospel. This message lays the foundation for seeing Jesus not only as Savior, but as King—revealing God’s Kingdom as the central thread throughout Scripture.
Impartation are designed to build your faith, stir expectation, and help you receive all that God has for you. Be encouraged, strengthened, and transformed.Check out more information on Joanne Moody's Ministry here: agapefreedomfighters.org/
Impartation are designed to build your faith, stir expectation, and help you receive all that God has for you. Be encouraged, strengthened, and transformed.Check out more information on Joanne Moody's Ministry here: https://agapefreedomfighters.org/
Impartation are designed to build your faith, stir expectation, and help you receive all that God has for you. Be encouraged, strengthened, and transformed.Check out more information on Joanne Moody's Ministry here: https://agapefreedomfighters.org/
In Building Faith for Healing (Part 2), Pastor Max continues exploring how faith grows in a real and practical way. This message builds on the foundation that faith isn’t striving or comparison, but a steady trust in God that develops over time as we hear His Word and respond to His voice.
In Building Faith for Healing (Part 1), Pastor Max explores how faith grows—not through striving or comparison, but through hearing God’s Word, responding to His voice, and learning to trust Him over time. True faith leads to transformation, not performance. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskc.org/sermons/building-faith-for-healing-part-1/
In Resurrection and the Kingdom, Pastor Max unpacks how Jesus’ resurrection means God’s Kingdom has already begun. This message invites us to live as people of the future—free from sin, striving, and performance—and to embrace the ongoing work of transformation happening in us now. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskc.org/sermons/resurrection-and-the-kingdom/
Special Guest, Marcus Wick shares at our evening service. For more information about his ministry, check out his website here: marcuswickministries.com/
Special Guest, Marcus Wick shares at our morning service. For more information about his ministry, check out his website here: https://marcuswickministries.com/
In Part 8 of Join the Rebellion, Pastor Max explores the question, “Am I enough?” This message invites us to release the need to prove our worth and rest in the truth that we are here because God wanted us. As we trust His care, we’re freed to grow, learn, and live from a place of acceptance rather than striving.
In Part 7 of Join the Rebellion, Pastor Max confronts the “spirit of heaviness”—the discouragement that follows disappointment and failed expectations. Through Isaiah’s prophecy and Jesus’ fulfillment of it, this message calls us to rediscover the bigger vision of the Gospel and the steady, hopeful work of God’s kingdom. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskc.org/sermons/join-the-rebellion-7/
In Part 6 of Join the Rebellion, Pastor Max explores what it means to “put on the new humanity” Jesus is creating. This message reminds us that we are no longer defined by insecurity or striving, but by what God has already spoken over us. Through Scripture and Jesus’ testing in the wilderness, we learn how to anchor our identity, hold onto it under pressure, and live with the confidence that we belong at the table. True rebellion is living from our new identity in Christ. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskc.org/sermons/join-the-rebellion-6/
Pastor Max shares an exciting church update, highlighting God's goodness and faithfulness!
Special guest, Jerry Garcia, shares at our Sunday morning service. For more information on his ministry go here: https://www.jerrygarciaministries.org/.
Special guest, Jerry Garcia, shares at our Saturday evening service. For more information on his ministry go here: https://www.jerrygarciaministries.org/.
In Part 5 of Join the Rebellion, Pastor Max invites us to rethink the goal of the Christian life. Rather than measuring faith by success or outcomes, this message centers on becoming like Jesus. Through Scripture and the story of Joseph, we’re reminded that every season—joy, failure, and suffering—is an opportunity for transformation, and that nothing is wasted when the Holy Spirit is restoring God’s image in us. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/join-the-rebellion-5/
n Part 4 of Join the Rebellion, Pastor Max explores how resisting darkness means rejecting the culture of comparison and insecurity. This message reminds us that the Holy Spirit is restoring God’s image in us—not through performance or recognition, but through shared life, hidden faithfulness, and the deep assurance that we are already loved by the Father. True rebellion begins when we stop striving to be seen and learn to live with God, right where we are.
In Part 2 of Join the Rebellion, Pastor Max explores how real resistance to darkness happens through inner transformation, not striving or comparison. Looking at the early church and the life of Peter, this message reminds us that the Holy Spirit is patiently restoring God’s image in us—and that growth often includes failure, correction, and grace along the way.
Pastor Max starts a new series called “Join the Rebellion,” inviting us to take part in God’s revolution against the kingdom of darkness. Drawing from Scripture and the story of the early church, this message shows how Christian virtues like patience, love, and generosity became powerful acts of resistance—and how we’re called to live that same countercultural life today. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/join-the-rebellion-1/
Pastor Max teaches a lesson, “New Year, New Opportunity to Connect with God,” encouraging us to reset our priorities and make knowing God our highest focus in the year ahead. This message explores how God often speaks in quiet, subtle ways and how simple, faithful practices of prayer and Scripture can fuel real life and lasting transformation—even when it doesn’t feel dramatic. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/new-year-new-opportunity-to-connect-with-god/
Pastor Max continues his “Being Human” series by exploring how the Incarnation is God’s decisive victory over chaos and despair. This message shows how Jesus, by becoming human, permanently joined God to creation and secured hope not just for humanity, but for the whole world. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/being-human-5/
Pastor Max continues his Being Human series by showing how Jesus came to re-humanize us through the Incarnation. This message reveals how Christ heals our broken humanity from the inside out, inviting us to grow, resist dehumanizing temptations, and live as God’s beloved children. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/being-human/
Pastor Max continues his “Being Human” series by exploring the wonder of the Incarnation and what it means that God fully took on our humanity. This message shows how Jesus heals and restores our minds and wills, inviting us to become more like Him as we live by the power of the Spirit. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/being-human-3/
Pastor Max continues his “Being Human” series by unpacking why our humanity isn’t something to escape, but something God elevates. The Christmas story shows that we were created to carry His image, hear His voice, and live with purpose. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/being-human-2/
Pastor Max starts a new series called “Being Human,” exploring how the message of Christmas shapes the way we see ourselves and the world. When God became a man, He affirmed our value and showed us that being human is a gift — something God designed, loves, and restores. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/being-human-1/
This week Pastor Max teaches Thankfulness: The Ultimate Weapon, reminding us that learning to be truly thankful has the power to reverse the downward spiral described in Romans 1. As we practice gratitude—even in our own struggles and as we celebrate what God is doing for others—our imagination realigns with Him, our hope strengthens, and we step into genuine spiritual victory. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/thankfulness-the-ultimate-weapon/
Pastor Max teaches on “Eternal Growth,” connecting The Wild Robot with Philippians 2 to show that self-emptying love is the very expression of God’s nature. He shares how this kenosis forms us into God’s image and why eternity means continual growth, glory to glory. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/eternal-growth/
In Part 6 of our Spiritual Warfare series, Pastor Max continues exploring strategic level spiritual warfare. We’ll learn why preaching the truth, demonstrating God’s power, and turning hearts to Jesus is the most effective way to dethrone evil. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/spiritual-warfare-6-strategic-level-spiritual-warfare-part-3/
In Part 5 of our Spiritual Warfare series, Pastor Max continues exploring strategic level spiritual warfare — uncovering what Scripture teaches about spiritual powers that influence nations and how believers can stand firm in God’s authority. We’ll see how Jesus brings ultimate victory through His Kingdom and the cross. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/spiritual-warfare-5-strategic-level-spiritual-warfare-part-2/
Pastor Max teaches on water baptism. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/water-baptism-10-27-25/
Guest speakers, Gene and Lauren Lloyd, from Wounded No More Ministries share powerful insights on what can be accomplished through spiritual hunger, drawing from incredible moments in revival history. For more information on their ministry check out their website here: https://nomorewounds.org/
Guest Speakers, Gene and Lauren Lloyd, from Wounded No More Ministries share on how to maintain spiritual hunger. For more information on their ministry check out their website here: https://nomorewounds.org/
In Part 4 of our Spiritual Warfare series, Pastor Max explores strategic level spiritual warfare: how God has moved through history to bring breakthrough over cities and regions. We’ll learn why true victory comes not from formulas, but from hearing God’s voice and partnering with His strategies to advance the Kingdom. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/spiritual-warfare-4-strategic-level-spiritual-warfare/
The battle between God’s Kingdom and the kingdom of darkness is real — but as believers, our weapons are not of this world. In Part 3 of our Spiritual Warfare series, Pastor Max unpacks kingly strategies — how followers of Jesus fight with authority and victory through the way of the Cross. We’ll explore how forgiveness heals our hearts, how humility through apology disarms the enemy, and how self-sacrificial love triumphs over darkness. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/spiritual-warfare-3-kingly-strategies/
Pastor Max continues his series on Spiritual Warfare. Scripture reminds us that the battle between God’s Kingdom and the kingdom of darkness is real — but our weapons aren’t physical. In Part 2, we look at prophetic warfare: hearing God’s voice for revelation and strategy, bringing healing and miracles through the Spirit’s power, and boldly confronting lies with the truth of the gospel. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/spiritual-warfare-2-warring-as-a-prophet/
There’s a cosmic clash between God’s Kingdom and the kingdom of darkness — and it touches all of us. This new series explores three powerful ways believers can engage in spiritual warfare. In Part 1, we dive into priestly warfare: letting Jesus cleanse our hearts, creating sacred space for God’s presence, and driving out darkness through worship. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/spiritual-warfare-1-priestly-strategies/.
Enjoy our Midwest Camp Meeting, Session 5 with Pastor Lawson Perdue from Charis Christian Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Check out his church's website: www.charischristiancenter.com.
Enjoy our Midwest Camp Meeting, Session 4 with Pastor Brian Clark from Grace Life Church in Greensboro, NC. Check out his church's website: www.gracelifetriad.com.
Enjoy our Midwest Camp Meeting, Session 3 with Pastor Barbara Perdue from Charis Christian Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Check out her church's website: www.charischristiancenter.com.
Enjoy our Midwest Camp Meeting, Session 2 with Pastor Max Cornell, our host pastor from Charis Church.
Enjoy our Midwest Camp Meeting, Session 1 with Pastor Lawson Perdue from Charis Christian Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Check out his church's website: www.charischristiancenter.com.
Pastor Max teaches Part 5 of his series, Exploring the New Covenant, where we dive into what changed from the Old Covenant, why it matters, and how God invites us into His covenant family today. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/exploring-the-new-covenant-5-being-the-family-of-god/
Pastor Max teaches Part 4 of his series, Exploring the New Covenant, where we dive into what changed from the Old Covenant, why it matters, and how God invites us into His covenant family today. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/exploring-the-new-covenant-4-fascinating-parallels/
Pastor Max teaches Part 3 of his series, Exploring the New Covenant, where we dive into what changed from the Old Covenant, why it matters, and how God invites us into His covenant family today. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/exploring-the-new-covenant-3/
Pastor Max teaches Part 2 of his series, Exploring the New Covenant, where we dive into what changed from the Old Covenant, why it matters, and how God invites us into His covenant family today. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/exploring-the-new-covenant-2-fulfilling-the-old/
Pastor Max teaches a new series on Exploring the New Covenant, where we dive into what changed from the Old Covenant, why it matters, and how God invites us into His covenant family today. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/exploring-the-new-covenant/
In this teaching on Obadiah, Pastor Max explores God's judgment on Edom, the deep-rooted conflict between Jacob and Esau, and how the Gospel ultimately heals divisions and calls us to humility and love—even toward our enemies. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/understanding-obadiah/
Pastor Max delivers a powerful message, weaving together vivid stories from the Gospels to reveal the breathtaking and unfolding truth of Jesus as Yahweh—inviting us to see Him with fresh eyes and deeper awe.
Pastor Max continues his series, What It Means to Be Saved, with Part 4: The Restored Image. Jesus, in coming to show us the Father (Jn 14:9), also shows us who we are and transforms us back into the image of God (2 Cor 3:19). Jesus came to show us what God looks like; but in so doing, He also shows us what humans can and should look like. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/what-it-means-to-be-saved-4-the-restored-image/
Pastor Max continues his series, "What it Means to Be Saved." In Part 3, he teaches that one aspect of salvation is freedom from sin consciousness. There is no more condemnation to those that are in Christ (Rom 8:1). Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/what-it-means-to-be-saved-3/
Pastor Max continues his series on What it means to be saved! Salvation is a broad term that includes hope in this life and the next. We could say it this way, “Salvation is the holistic, Spirit-driven restoration of creation—beginning with the transformation of the human person and culminating in the renewal of all things.” To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/what-it-means-to-be-saved-2/
Pastor Max begins a new series on What it Means to Be Saved. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/what-it-means-to-be-saved-1/
In this teaching from Luke 15, Pastor Max teaches on the amazing love of the Father, how He pursues us, bears our shame, and protects us from judgment. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-prodigal-father/
Pastor Max completes his series, "Found in Him", where he teaches from Philippians 3:8-9. In Part 8, Pastor Max teaches on the truth that in Christ, we are the inheritors of all the promises of God! We can overcome any "giant" in our lives through Jesus! Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/found-in-him-8-giant-killers/
Pastor Max continues his series, "Found in Him", where he teaches from Philippians 3:8-9. In Part 7, Pastor Max teaches on the Glory of the Father, the Father's good opinion of us. You are His beloved child, in whom He is well pleased! Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/found-in-him-7-the-glory-of-the-father/
In this Mother's Day teaching, Pastor Max shares from the life of Pandita Ramabai with the goal to bring honor to women in ministry and to learn from these great saints who have gone before us. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/pandita-ramabai-a-mothers-day-message/
Water Baptism Sunday! We celebrate as many in the church are baptized, and Pastor Max shares a short teaching on the meaning of water baptism. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/water-baptism-may-2025/
Pastor Max continues his series, "Found in Him", where he teaches from Philippians 3:8-9. In Part 6, Pastor Max teaches on how we need to shift the way we think and root our identity totally in Jesus and his love for us. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/found-in-him-6-identity-shifts/
In this Resurrection Sunday teaching, Pastor Max explains three reasons why he believes that Jesus is God incarnate. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/why-i-believe-in-jesus/
Pastor Max continues his series, "Found in Him", where he teaches from Philippians 3:8-9. In Part 5, Pastor Max teaches on how to put on the "new man", our new identity in Christ, by 1) Believing the Word, 2) Confessing the Word, and 3) Acting on the Word. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/found-in-him-putting-on-the-new-man/
Guest Speaker, Marcus Wick, gives prophetic words at a special evening service. For more information about his ministry, go to his website: marcuswickministries.com.
Guest Speaker, Marcus Wick, teaches at our morning service. For more information on his ministry check out his website at marcuswickministries.com.
Pastor Max continues his series, "Found in Him", where he teaches from Philippians 3:8-9. In those scriptures, Paul declares all the things he previously used to identify and understand himself as garbage. He is putting all of his faith in his new identity in Christ, being “found in him.” In Part 4, Pastor Max teaches on how we live within two ages or Kingdoms that are at war with each other. This is often called the “Now/Not Yet” dichotomy of the Kingdom. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/found-in-him-4-gods-eschatological-people/
Pastor Max continues his series, "Found in Him", where he teaches from Philippians 3:8-9. In those scriptures, Paul declares all the things he previously used to identify and understand himself as garbage. He is putting all of his faith in his new identity in Christ, being “found in him.” In Part 3, he teaches on accepting your journey and knowing God is with you every step. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/found-in-him-3-accepting-your-journey/
Through this teaching, Pastor Molly encourages us to desire, experience, and recognize the Holy Spirit's presence and actions in what we are holding and doing! God's excited to move in and through us!
Pastor Max continues his series, "Found in Him", where he teaches from Philippians 3:8-9. In those scriptures, Paul declares all the things he previously used to identify and understand himself as garbage. He is putting all of his faith in his new identity in Christ, being “found in him.” Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/found-in-him-2-accepting-yourself/
Pastor Max teaches from Philippians 3:8-9 where Paul declares all the things he previously used to identify and understand himself as garbage. He is putting all of his faith in his new identity in Christ, being “found in him.” Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/found-in-him-1-the-acceptance-of-god/
Enjoy this powerful Encounter Service with Guest Speaker, Jerry Garcia. For more information about Jerry's ministry go here: https://www.jerrygarciaministries.org/
Enjoy this powerful Encounter Service with Guest Speaker, Jerry Garcia. For more information about Jerry's ministry go here: www.jerrygarciaministries.org/
Enjoy this powerful Encounter Service with Guest Speaker, Jerry Garcia. For more information about Jerry's ministry go here: https://www.jerrygarciaministries.org/
Pastor Max does a quick survey of how the book of John describes the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/spirit-baptism-in-the-book-of-john/
Pastor Max continues his series, Loving the Whole Church, with this Part 10 teaching - Eschatology. The goal is to help us understand and love the entire Christian church and bridge gaps where there are disagreements. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/loving-the-whole-church-part-10/
Pastor Max continues his series, Loving the Whole Church, with this Part 9 teaching - Calvinism and Arminianism. The goal is to help us understand and love the entire Christian church and bridge gaps where there are disagreements. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/loving-the-whole-church-part-9-calvinism-and-arminianism/
Pastor Max teaches on the incredible love and grace of God. He shares how Jesus redefined what it means to be King. The true King is humble and self-sacrificing, putting others first. He is a King unafraid to be connected with His people’s failures and suffering. Rather than being “above” the suffering and failure, He identifies with it. Jesus is not just the King of the “great people.” He is the King of failures, losers, rejects, and outcasts. He is Lord of our brokenness, uniting Himself to our sin so as to transform it by His grace. What matters in the Kingdom is not what we’ve achieved, but that God loves us!Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-king-of-sinners/
Pastor Max teaches on the controversy of modern apostles and prophets, explaining the history and theology. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/apostles-and-prophets-and-nar-oh-my/
Special Guest, Dr. Connie Dawson, shares a powerful message from the life of Kathryn Kuhlman. For more information on Dr. Dawson's ministry, click here: https://www.conniedawson.com/
Pastor Max continues his series, Loving the Whole Church, with this Part 8 teaching - The Reformation. The goal is to help us understand and love the entire Christian church and bridge gaps where there are disagreements. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/loving-the-whole-church-part-8-the-reformation/
Pastor Max continues his series, Loving the Whole Church, with this Part 7 teaching - The Great Schism. The goal is to help us understand and love the entire Christian church and bridge gaps where there are disagreements. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/loving-the-whole-church-part-7-the-great-schism/
Pastor Max continues his series, Loving the Whole Church, with this Part 6 teaching. The goal is to help us understand and love the entire Christian church and bridge gaps where there are disagreements. This teaching talks about the power of self-sacrifice. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/loving-the-whole-church-part-6-the-power-of-self-sacrifice/
Pastor Max continues his series, Loving the Whole Church, with this Part 5 teaching. The goal is to help us understand and love the entire Christian church and bridge gaps where there are disagreements. This teaching continues covering the debate about the doctrine of the incarnation. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/loving-the-whole-church-part-5/
Pastor Max continues his series, Loving the Whole Church, with this Part 4 teaching. The goal is to help us understand and love the entire Christian church and bridge gaps where there are disagreements. This teaching covers the debate about the doctrine of the incarnation. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/loving-the-whole-church-part-4/
Pastor Max continues his series, Loving the Whole Church, with this Part 3 teaching. The goal is to help us understand and love the entire Christian church. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/loving-the-whole-church-part-3/
Pastor Max continues his series, Loving the Whole Church. In this teaching, he shares some history of the church to help us better understand and honor the Body of Christ. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/loving-the-whole-church-part-2/
Pastor Max shares God's heart for unity for His church. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/loving-the-whole-church/
Special Guest, Pastor Greg Mohr shares on the importance of understanding seed, time, and harvest. He encourages us to stand confidently upon scripture and keep believing God!
Pastor Max teaches that the Kingdom of God is the rule of God. (Mt 6:10) The Kingdom exists wherever God breaks in and releases love and justice (Mt 12:28; Rom 14:17). He encourages us that God's Kingdom will never be destroyed! No matter what happens, God can work it for our good and will always be there to take care of us and give us victory! To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-city-of-god/
Pastor Max shares on the power of rejoicing and how God wants us to have fun and enjoy life! Jesus is Lord and has won the victory for us! We are blessed and loved forever in Christ! To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/enjoying-life/
Guest Speakers, Gene and Lauren Lloyd, share powerful testimonies at a special evening service. For more information about their ministry, click here: https://nomorewounds.org/
Guest Speakers, Gene and Lauren Lloyd, share at our morning service on the power of holiness. For more information about their ministry, click here: https://nomorewounds.org/
Pastor Max continues his teaching series on Grace, the Final Frontier with this part 6. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/grace-the-final-frontier-part-6/
Pastor Max continues his series, Grace: The Final Frontier. We apologize as the last few minutes of the teaching have been cut off due to technical issues. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/grace-the-final-frontier-part-5/
Pastor Max continues his teaching series on Grace, the Final Frontier with this part 4. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/grace-the-final-frontier-part-4/
Pastor Max continues his teaching series on Grace, the Final Frontier. In this part 3, he teaches how God is not punishing people for their sins. (2 Cor 5:19) Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/grace-the-final-frontier-part-3/
Pastor Max continues this encouraging series on the power of joy and how we can rejoice by faith! To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/joy-our-secret-weapon-part-2/
Pastor Max teaches that Joy is a powerful weapon. It is God’s strategy against the forces of darkness. (Psalm 2:1-4) How do we walk in joy? We can remind ourselves of our history with God, rejoice by faith, maintain a healthy perspective, and root our joy in Jesus and what He has done, not what we have done or are doing. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/joy-our-secret-weapon/
Guest speakers, Pastors Lawson and Barbara Perdue from Charis Christian Center in Colorado Springs, CO share at a special evening service. For more information about their church, click here: https://www.charischristiancenter.com/
Guest Speakers, Pastors Lawson and Barbara Perdue share this morning. For more information about their church in Colorado Springs, CO, click here: https://www.charischristiancenter.com/
Pastor Josh shares his testimony and insight on how to become promotable and fulfill the calling God has placed on our lives.
Pastor Max shares his perspective on manifestations of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:7 says, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." The word “manifestation” means “revealing” or “expression.” Paul is saying, “The Holy Spirit expresses Himself through all believers revealing who He is, for the benefit of everyone (Jesus followers or not).” God desires to reveal Himself to everyone! Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/a-perspective-on-manifestations-of-the-holy-spirit/
This week we hear a special announcement and are encouraged with Godly principles on the power of surrendering our yes to the Lord! God always has the best plans for us and is faithful to guide us to them as we submit ourselves to Him!
Pastor Max continues with Part 2 of his series on Grace. He teaches on the power and importance of the revelation of grace. The Greek word is “Charis.” Grace is a gift or benefit given freely that we don’t deserve—it’s “unmerited favor.” Grace can also be defined as a supernatural empowerment that enables us to do something we couldn’t do before—its’ “God’s empowering presence." To download the notes for this lesson, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/grace-the-final-frontier-part-2/
This is our annual Kids & Youth Takeover Service. In this teaching, we share how we are powerful through Jesus and how He longs for us to know that and flow in all His gifts! At the end, we teach on words of knowledge and allow people to activate this gift and pray for healing. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/kids-youth-takeover-service/
In this series, Pastor Max teaches on the power and importance of the revelation of grace. The Greek word is “Charis.” Grace is a gift or benefit given freely that we don’t deserve—it’s “unmerited favor.” Grace can also be defined as a supernatural empowerment that enables us to do something we couldn’t do before—its’ “God’s empowering presence." To download the notes for this lesson, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/grace-the-final-frontier/
Pastor Max continues his series, "Western Esotericism, New Age Religion, and Jesus" with Part 7: Subjectivism and Relativism. In this series, he explains the New Age Religion in light of history and Christianity. Our goals are: 1) To compassionately understand why this movement is so attractive to many people and therefore be better equipped to reach them for Jesus. 2) To better understand Christianity through comparison and contrast. 3) To help us understand the complicated world we’re living in a bit better. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/western-esotericism-new-age-religion-and-jesus-7/
Sharing our faith is an important part of being a Christian. In this teaching, Pastor Max explains the Gospel, gives some strategies on evangelism, and reminds us that we share Jesus because He’s amazing, and we want people to meet Him! Click here to download notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/reaching-people-for-jesus/
Pastor Max continues his series, "Western Esotericism, New Age Religion, and Jesus" with Part 6: Healing. In this series, he explains the New Age Religion in light of history and Christianity. Our goals are: 1) To compassionately understand why this movement is so attractive to many people and therefore be better equipped to reach them for Jesus. 2) To better understand Christianity through comparison and contrast. 3) To help us understand the complicated world we’re living in a bit better. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/western-esotericism-new-age-religion-and-jesus-6-healing/
Pastor Max teaches three principles to steward relationships well and shares about the power of honor. Honor is the default setting of heaven. Honor recognizes the incredible worth and value on the inside of each person and treats them like the royal individuals they are (2 Cor 5:16). Click here to download the notes for this lesson: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/stewarding-relationships/
Pastor Max shares some thoughts on the prophetic and impartation, and we get to hear testimonies from a recent Brazil missions trip. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/thoughts-about-the-prophetic-and-impartation/
Guest Speaker, Marcus Wick, shares at our special evening service. For more information about his ministry, check out his website: https://marcuswickministries.com/
Pastor Max continues his series, "Western Esotericism, New Age Religion, and Jesus" with Part 5: Divination. In this series, he explains the New Age Religion in light of history and Christianity. Our goals are: 1) To compassionately understand why this movement is so attractive to many people and therefore be better equipped to reach them for Jesus. 2) To better understand Christianity through comparison and contrast. 3) To help us understand the complicated world we’re living in a bit better. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/western-esotericism-new-age-religion-and-jesus-5-divination/
In this Wednesday Evening Ministry Training session, Pastor Max teaches how to release the presence of God to bless and love others. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/ministry-training-releasing-the-presence-of-god/
Pastor Max continues his series, "Western Esotericism, New Age Religion, and Jesus" with Part 4: Hidden Knowledge. In this series, he explains the New Age Religion in light of history and Christianity. Our goals are: 1) To compassionately understand why this movement is so attractive to many people and therefore be better equipped to reach them for Jesus. 2) To better understand Christianity through comparison and contrast. 3) To help us understand the complicated world we’re living in a bit better. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/western-esotericism-new-age-religion-and-jesus-4-hidden-knowledge/
Pastor Max continues his series, "Western Esotericism, New Age Religion, and Jesus" where he explains the New Age Religion in light of history and Christianity. Our goals are: 1) To compassionately understand why this movement is so attractive to many people and therefore be better equipped to reach them for Jesus. 2) To better understand Christianity through comparison and contrast. 3) To help us understand the complicated world we’re living in a bit better. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/western-esotericism-new-age-religion-and-jesus-3-are-we-one-with-the-universe/
Pastor Max continues his series, "Western Esotericism, New Age Religion, and Jesus" where he explains the New Age Religion in light of history and Christianity. Our goals are: 1) To compassionately understand why this movement is so attractive to many people and therefore be better equipped to reach them for Jesus. 2) To better understand Christianity through comparison and contrast. 3) To help us understand the complicated world we’re living in a bit better. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/western-esotericism-new-age-religion-and-jesus-part-2/
Pastor Max and Pastor Josh share about their time at the Voice of the Prophets conference.
Guest Speaker, Robert Markham from Elevated Ministries, shares on the Presence of God. For more information on his ministry, click here: https://www.elevatedministries.com/
Pastor Max's series, "Western Esotericism, New Age Religion, and Jesus", provides a framework to better understand the modern spiritualist movements that are happening around us and provides guidance about how to engage with them in a Christ-like manner. To download the notes for this teaching of part 1 of the series click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/western-esotericism-new-age-religion-and-jesus-part-1-sources-of-wisdom/
This Sunday we had water baptisms and had opportunity to give testimonies, celebrating all the awesome things God has done in people's lives!
Pastor Max gives our annual State of the Church address where he recasts his vision for the church, gives updates, and shares about future plans. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/state-of-the-church-2024/
Jesus, who had been crucified, was raised from the dead! This is INCREDIBLE news because of the effect Jesus’ death and resurrection have on those who believe in Him as Lord and Savior. We become new creations in Christ! (2 Cor 5:17) Listen to Pastor Max explain all the incredible things Jesus has accomplished for us through the cross and resurrection. To download the notes for this teaching, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-incredible-news/
Job is one of the most interesting and potentially confusing books of the Bible. In this teaching, Pastor Max takes a deep dive into Job and shares his revelations.
In this teaching, Pastor Max explains the atonement theory of recapitulation and addresses the questions, "How does Jesus save us?” “What happens in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection that bring salvation to humanity?” To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/recapitulation-and-palm-sunday/
Pastor Max encourages us that the everyday stuff we do has immense value. The incarnation dignifies and renders holy and important every aspect of life. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-exceptional-glory-of-the-unexceptional/
Children/Youth Pastor Sarah Grindel teaches on the power of contemplative prayer and how Holy Spirit will partner with your imagination to uproot the illusion of separation with God. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/contemplative-prayer-uprooting-the-illusion-of-separation-from-god/
Pastor Max completes his series, "The Faith Gym." Many first century Jews conceived of time as having two ages: the present evil age, and the future Kingdom of God age. Jesus came and inaugurated the Kingdom age, but it did not immediately remove the present evil age. Heaven is here, as miracles demonstrate, but it is not all the way here, and there are many forces resisting it. These two ages or Kingdoms are at war with each other. This is often called the “Now/Not Yet” dichotomy of the Kingdom. In this teaching, Pastor Max address the question, "How do we live successfully, given this difficult dynamic?" To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-faith-gym-7-living-in-the-now-and-not-yet/
Pastor Max shares exercises to help experience more of God’s goodness and love and gives opportunity to practice. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/practicing-the-presence-2/
Pastor Max continues his series, "The Faith Gym," by addressing the question, "What are we to think about prayers that seem unanswered and how do we deal with it?" To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-faith-gym-6/
Special Guest Speaker, Missionary Jerry Garcia shares and ministers in the power of the Holy Spirit! For more information on his ministry, click here: www.jerrygarciaministries.org/
Special Guest Speaker, Missionary Jerry Garcia shares and ministers in the power of the Holy Spirit! For more information on his ministry, click here: https://www.jerrygarciaministries.org/
Special Guest Speaker, Missionary Jerry Garcia shares and ministers in the power of the Holy Spirit! For more information on his ministry, click here: https://www.jerrygarciaministries.org/
Pastor Max teaches on one of Paul's hardest seasons of life, lessons he learned from it, and why it's so important.
Pastor Max continues his series, "The Faith Gym." In this lesson, he teaches on spiritual flexibility. Jesus prayed for us that we would experience intimacy with God (John 17:21). One way to understand intimacy is openness. Intimacy also requires adaptability as the relational dynamics change over time. God loves to do a “new thing.” This may be likened to “spiritual flexibility.” Being open to God requires us to be willing to be “stretched.” To download the notes for this teaching, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-faith-gym-5/
Pastor Max continues his series, "The Faith Gym." In this teaching, he shares how we are to help each other in the "faith gym", but we do so best when we learn how to set healthy boundaries. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-faith-gym-4/
Pastor Max continues his series on "The Faith Gym". In this lesson, he teaches on the principle that we are meant to live the Christian life as a family of faith. This means we are to help each other in the “faith gym.” To download the notes for this teaching, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-faith-gym-3/
Have fun encountering our amazing God with us, in whose presence there is fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore! (Psalm 16:11)
Pastor Max continues his series on how to live by faith. In this teaching, he shares how faith for specific breakthroughs can come to us through hearing the voice of God. (Rom 10:17) To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-faith-gym-2/
In this teaching, Pastor Max shares how faith is a journey that involves growing up and developing our “spiritual muscles.” Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-faith-gym/
Pastor Max shares how it's important to approach a new year with thankfulness for all that Jesus has done for us. It's helpful to review our history with God and write out some goals you're believing for. He also prophesies the good things he is expecting for the new year. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/a-perspective-on-2024/
In this teaching, Pastor Max explains the Trinity and how what we think about it shapes everything about how we live, including our relationships. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/trinitarian-intimacy/
In this lesson, Pastor Max teaches on the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation. The letters address real problems the church faced and provide solutions to those problems through the revelation of Jesus. Click here to download the notes: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/the-meaning-of-the-7-churches/
Special Guest, Barry Bennett, from Charis Bible College teaches on the power of seeing with your spiritual eyes the promises of God.
Pastor Max concludes his series on, "You Might Be A Legalist If" by explaining the difference between control and influence. To download the notes for this teaching, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/you-might-be-a-legalist-if-pt-6/
Pastor Max continues his series, "You Might Be a Legalist If..." In this teaching, he addresses the reasons why we sometimes struggle to receive love and how to overcome them. To download the notes, click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/you-might-be-a-legalist-if-pt-5/
Pastor Max continues his series, "You Might Be a Legalist", by addressing a performance mentality. Your worth is not rooted in your accomplishments. Even if you fail your assignment, you’re still glorious in God’s eyes. God’s love and approval for us is totally detached from our performance.To download the notes for this teaching click here: https://chariskingdomchurch.com/files/you-might-be-a-legalist-if-pt-4/
Pastor Max continues his teaching series on You Might Be a Legalist If... In this lesson, he answers the question, "How do we live in a world that no longer shares our values?” through the perspectives of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.
Pastor Max continues his teaching on how to walk out of legalism and walk in God's grace.
Pastor Max continues his series on practical ministry training. In this teaching, he talks about discerning of spirits and prophecy.
Pastor Max continues his practical ministry training by teaching on Words of Knowledge.
Pastor Max shares a short history of christian theodicies, how we got where we are today, and how the church has dealt with the issue historically.
In the wake of the events in Israel, it is important to face the issue of despair. Despair is a lie. Anytime we look at the world without hope, we are under the influence of a lie because Jesus has already raised from the dead. We always have hope because of Jesus.
Pastor Max continues his Wednesday evening series on Ministry Training, focusing on practical ways we can listen to and hear God every day.
Pastor Max teaches on the powerful, unconditional love of God that is revealed to us through the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Max continues his teaching series on warfare theodicy. In this lesson, he teaches on redefining what real power looks like. The message of the cross is: “Power looks like opening yourself up to others in love, which entails the possibility of them hurting you. Power means risking your heart, controlling yourself, not those around you.”
Pastor Max continues his teaching series on warfare theodicy. In this lesson, he explains how the war is fought and won by Jesus. The cross makes a public spectacle of the ugliness and foolishness of the demonic powers and the people that believe them. Simultaneously, the cross reveals the astonishing mercy, kindness, and love of God, who would rather be murdered by His creation to save it than destroy it to save Himself.
Christians are empowered to walk into the newness of the life, being dead and crucified with Christ & born anew to a life free from sin and death.
God talks to us in a variety of ways, but the final standard is His Word. We hear Him in His Word first of all by applying it to our lives. Learning to apply it in a New Testament context is important if we want to hear Him clearly.
Legalism keeps us from hearing God clearly and leads us to misunderstand and misapply scriptures. This teaching explains how that happens, giving examples, and shows how to fix it.
We often misunderstand God by viewing Him through the lens of the Mosaic Law. The Law veiled God, and only in Christ is the Law/veil removed, and as a result we see and hear God clearly.
We want to see as much of God flow out of us as possible. This manifests as character and power, through the fruit and gifts of the Spirit. As we seek for this, we have to hold two truths in tension: there is nothing we can do to earn more of God in our lives, but we do have use our faith to receive what He’s already paid for.
Speaking in Tongues is a common manifestation of the Spirit. Enjoy this refreshing take on it and learn how and why every believe can and should practice it.
The Holy Spirit lives inside of every believer all the time, but He wants to come out, or manifest himself. Learn what that means and how to do it.
The Holy Spirit operates differently in the New Testament than in the Old Testament. He's not flighty like a bird and doesn't abandon us if we make a mistake.
The Holy Spirit is your best friend. He's not following you around pointing out everything you've done wrong. He's actively seeking to affirm who you are in Christ.
Did you know that the end of division and bigotry(whether by race, class, or gender) was purchased on the cross in the same way that sin was forgiven? This is a challenging and timely message.
All of your sins, past, present, and future were dealt with and forgiven at the cross! You no longer have to live conscious of you sin. God's not bringing it up, and you shouldn't either.
In Christ, you are a new creation. Your sin nature is dead and buried and you no longer have to identify yourself after you failures.
No matter what you've done, or what you haven't done, the truth is God is madly in love with you and has never been mad at you a day in your life! Let me prove it to you.
There is a difference between punishment and the natural consequences of sin. Because of what Jesus did on the cross, there is no more punishment for sin. That doesn't mean that there aren't consequences, but it means God's not bringing them into your life. It means He's the source of everything good in your life, not all the evil.
The Gospel is the incredibly good news that our right standing with God isn't based on our performance but rather our faith in what Jesus did for us.