Castle Hills Christian Church: Recent Episodes
Castle Hills Christian Church
Recent teachings from Castle Hills Christian Church in San Antonio, TX. Our mission is Changed Lives through Christ. Get more info at chccsa.com.
May 14, 2023Matthew 22:37-39For Mother's Day and Father's Day we will be discussing parenting and the many different aspects of being a caretaker. Join us as we learn more about parenting with our relationship with our children in mind and the impact of our words in parenting.Next Steps:• This week, intentionally spend time with a child in your life. • Review your calendar and see if you have margin for relationships.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
May 7, 2023John 5:1-9Do you feel stuck today? Maybe you feel stuck in a pit with no way out. Maybe you feel stuck on the sideline not knowing what or how God wants to use you. Regardless of where you are in life, there are always ways to work on getting unstuck.Next Steps:• Identify an area of your life that you need to turn over to God, and ask Him for help.• Reach out to someone who can help you or hold you accountable for getting unstuck.• Help someone get unstuck this week.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
April 30, 20231 Corinthians 11:17-34For nearly two thousand years followers of Jesus have gathered in churches to eat a meal called Communion or the Lord’s Supper in his memory. Each week at CHCC we take communion and often if we are not careful, we take communion for granted, it can become so routine, we just take it without ever thinking about it. For others, they may take communion but they are not sure why. In this series entitled “Table Talk,” we will take an in-depth look at communion. We will be looking at the meal, the guest list, the ambiance, and the conversation around communion.Next Steps:• Examine if you have been living in a way that contradicts the love of Jesus and the hope we should have. Commit to changing.• Meditate on 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 this week.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
April 23, 2023Mark 2:15-17For nearly two thousand years followers of Jesus have gathered in churches to eat a meal called Communion or the Lord’s Supper in his memory. Each week at CHCC we take communion and often if we are not careful, we take communion for granted, it can become so routine, we just take it without ever thinking about it. For others, they may take communion but they are not sure why. In this series entitled “Table Talk,” we will take an in-depth look at communion. We will be looking at the meal, the guest list, the ambiance, and the conversation around communion.Next Steps:• Invite your non-Christian friends to your house for a meal; build a relationship with them.• Reflect on the idea that Jesus—not us—hosts the table. Pray that this perspective will help you to be more accepting and loving of people.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
April 16, 2023Luke 22:19-20For nearly two thousand years followers of Jesus have gathered in churches to eat a meal called Communion or the Lord’s Supper in his memory. Each week at CHCC we take communion and often if we are not careful, we take communion for granted, it can become so routine, we just take it without ever thinking about it. For others, they may take communion but they are not sure why. In this series entitled “Table Talk,” we will take an in-depth look at communion. We will be looking at the meal, the guest list, the ambiance, and the conversation around communion.Next Steps:• Reflect on how you can view communion as a story of resurrection this week. Think about how this can change your attitude and actions.• Meditate on Luke 22:19-20 this week and reflect on how the new covenant changes your life.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
Easter Sunday: April 9, 2023Mark 16:1-8Countdowns are exciting. Whether it is the days leading up to a birthday or the seconds before the ball drops on New Years Eve, there is a certain sense of anticipation with these moments culminating in something worth celebrating. As Christians, we feel the same excitement when it comes to the resurrection of our Savior. In this series, entitled “Countdown to Calvary,” we will be looking at Christ’s final week on Earth as recorded by Mark.Next Steps:• What stone (problem) are you holding on to? Give it over to God. Let it go.• Who is a Peter in your life? Spend time with them this week. (If you are a Peter, accept God’s grace.)Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
April 2, 2023Mark 15:21-47Countdowns are exciting. Whether it is the days leading up to a birthday or the seconds before the ball drops on New Years Eve, there is a certain sense of anticipation with these moments culminating in something worth celebrating. As Christians, we feel the same excitement when it comes to the resurrection of our Savior. In this series, entitled “Countdown to Calvary,” we will be looking at Christ’s final week on Earth as recorded by Mark.Next Steps:• Identify an area of your life where you need to ask for help.• Find a place to connect with other followers of Jesus. Join a Life Group, volunteer to serve in a ministry, invite your friends to meet together for prayer.• Invite someone who is not connected with a church to come to church with you.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
March 26, 2023Mark 14:53-72 / Mark 15:1-20Countdowns are exciting. Whether it is the days leading up to a birthday or the seconds before the ball drops on New Years Eve, there is a certain sense of anticipation with these moments culminating in something worth celebrating. As Christians, we feel the same excitement when it comes to the resurrection of our Savior. In this series, entitled “Countdown to Calvary,” we will be looking at Christ’s final week on Earth as recorded by Mark.Next Steps:• Identify some areas in your life where you need to remain silent instead of speaking out.• Meditate this week on Proverbs 10:19: “Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.”• Pray for someone you plan to invite to join us for Easter.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
March 19, 2023Mark 14:27-56Countdowns are exciting. Whether it is the days leading up to a birthday or the seconds before the ball drops on New Years Eve, there is a certain sense of anticipation with these moments culminating in something worth celebrating. As Christians, we feel the same excitement when it comes to the resurrection of our Savior. In this series, entitled “Countdown to Calvary,” we will be looking at Christ’s final week on Earth as recorded by Mark.Next Steps:• Consider what kind of Messiah you are seeking.• Reflecting on current or recent life circumstances, consider how God is calling you to let go of human concerns and replace them with God’s concerns.• Begin praying for someone you plan to invite to join us for Easter.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
March 12, 2023Mark 14:22-25Countdowns are exciting. Whether it is the days leading up to a birthday or the seconds before the ball drops on New Years Eve, there is a certain sense of anticipation with these moments culminating in something worth celebrating. As Christians, we feel the same excitement when it comes to the resurrection of our Savior. In this series, entitled “Countdown to Calvary,” we will be looking at Christ’s final week on Earth as recorded by Mark.Next Steps:• Look for ways to connect with someone from CHCC this week.• Begin praying for someone you plan to invite to join us for Easter.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
March 5, 2023Mark 14:1-11Countdowns are exciting. Whether it is the days leading up to a birthday or the seconds before the ball drops on New Years Eve, there is a certain sense of anticipation with these moments culminating in something worth celebrating. As Christians, we feel the same excitement when it comes to the resurrection of our Savior. In this series, entitled “Countdown to Calvary,” we will be looking at Christ’s final week on Earth as recorded by Mark.Next Steps:• Identify a way you can worship God extravagantly this week.• Ask God to show you ways you have been judgmental of others in the way they worship.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
February 26, 2023Mark 13:1-37Countdowns are exciting. Whether it is the days leading up to a birthday or the seconds before the ball drops on New Years Eve, there is a certain sense of anticipation with these moments culminating in something worth celebrating. As Christians, we feel the same excitement when it comes to the resurrection of our Savior. In this series, entitled “Countdown to Calvary,” we will be looking at Christ’s final week on Earth as recorded by Mark.Next Steps:• Discuss Mark 13 with someone this week.• Pray for discernment every day this week.• Encourage someone to stay faithful.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
February 19, 2023Mark 12:13-34Countdowns are exciting. Whether it is the days leading up to a birthday or the seconds before the ball drops on New Years Eve, there is a certain sense of anticipation with these moments culminating in something worth celebrating. As Christians, we feel the same excitement when it comes to the resurrection of our Savior. In this series, entitled “Countdown to Calvary,” we will be looking at Christ’s final week on Earth as recorded by Mark.Next Steps:• Identify some ways you are stubborn and prideful.• Intentionally lose an argument this week.• Love someone who may be hard to love this week.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
February 12, 2023Mark 11:1-12Countdowns are exciting. Whether it is the days leading up to a birthday or the seconds before the ball drops on New Years Eve, there is a certain sense of anticipation with these moments culminating in something worth celebrating. As Christians, we feel the same excitement when it comes to the resurrection of our Savior. In this series, entitled “Countdown to Calvary,” we will be looking at Christ’s final week on Earth as recorded by Mark.Next Steps:• Identify some ways we make Jesus into what we desire instead of letting him transform us into his image.• Reflect on your response to Jesus in your life: are you a fan or a follower? Find one way you can follow Jesus more closely.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
February 5, 2023Romans 12:2Have you noticed how many people are struggling with anxiety, depression, or just need some help navigating difficult circumstances in life? Mental health issues are the Chicago fire of our day and age and it is not going anywhere. As a church we want to be a safe place for people who may be struggling mentally, emotionally, or in life in general. Join us in this sermon series as we embrace the struggle.Next Steps:• Look for a way to reframe a negative situation this week. Look for God in it.• Meditate on Philippians 4:8 this week: “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
January 29, 2023Ephesians 4:25-5:5Have you noticed how many people are struggling with anxiety, depression, or just need some help navigating difficult circumstances in life? Mental health issues are the Chicago fire of our day and age and it is not going anywhere. As a church we want to be a safe place for people who may be struggling mentally, emotionally, or in life in general. Join us in this sermon series as we embrace the struggle.Next Steps:• Identify one relationship of yours that is broken because of dishonesty, unresolved conflict, poor communication or comparison. Pray everyday about the relationship, asking God to help heal the relationship.• Commit to being more kind at home, work and in the community with the way you speak and act.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
January 22, 2023Proverbs 4:23Have you noticed how many people are struggling with anxiety, depression, or just need some help navigating difficult circumstances in life? Mental health issues are the Chicago fire of our day and age and it is not going anywhere. As a church we want to be a safe place for people who may be struggling mentally, emotionally, or in life in general. Join us in this sermon series as we embrace the struggle.Next Steps:• Identify some areas of your life where you need better boundaries. Ask God to give you guidance and wisdom.• Talk to someone about the boundaries you have in your life so they can encourage you and hold you accountable.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
January 15, 2023Genesis 2:1-3 / Mark 2:27Have you noticed how many people are struggling with anxiety, depression, or just need some help navigating difficult circumstances in life? Mental health issues are the Chicago fire of our day and age and it is not going anywhere. As a church we want to be a safe place for people who may be struggling mentally, emotionally, or in life in general. Join us in this sermon series as we embrace the struggle.Next Steps:• Identify some ways God is inviting you to open up a little more Sabbath rest space in your life, your family, and your work rhythms.• Find that thing that makes you relax: Golf, Fish, Read, Crafts, Music, Gardening.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
January 8, 2023John 8:32Have you noticed how many people are struggling with anxiety, depression, or just need some help navigating difficult circumstances in life? Mental health issues are the Chicago fire of our day and age and it is not going anywhere. As a church we want to be a safe place for people who may be struggling mentally, emotionally, or in life in general. Join us in this sermon series as we embrace the struggle.Next Steps:• Meditate on the 40 I Ams this week. Visit this link to access them. https://beagoby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/40IAms_2persheet.pdf• Sign up for Goby Care, 16 weeks of digital encouragement. Text keyword “chcc” to 833.245.9636 for more information.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
January 1, 2023Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 / Acts 2:42Next Steps:• Look for ways to connect this week; consider joining a life group or Sunday class, finding a place to serve, or starting a YouVersion Bible study with someone.• Intentionally look for someone who is struggling, lonely, or isolated and connect with them this week.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
December 25, 2022Luke 2:8-14While plots of popular Christmas movies run the gamut from inhuman greedy creatures learning about generosity from fellow townspeople, to one of Santa’s elves traveling New York City to find his real father, and everything in between, there’s just something about Christmas movies—even ones that don’t explicitly touch the birth of Christ—that makes us feel good. These movies bring us back to the joy and hope we all long for. In this series, entitled Christmas At The Movies, we will dig into the Word of God using classic Christmas movies as visual representations of biblical principles. The stories, relationships, and tensions that unfold in each movie reflect what we all experience in our own lives and remind us of the hope of this season.Next Steps:• Identify a fear you need to lay down, and trust Jesus with it.• Meditate on Luke 2:10 this week: “The angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.”Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
December 18, 2022Colossians 3:15While plots of popular Christmas movies run the gamut from inhuman greedy creatures learning about generosity from fellow townspeople, to one of Santa’s elves traveling New York City to find his real father, and everything in between, there’s just something about Christmas movies—even ones that don’t explicitly touch the birth of Christ—that makes us feel good. These movies bring us back to the joy and hope we all long for. In this series, entitled Christmas At The Movies, we will dig into the Word of God using classic Christmas movies as visual representations of biblical principles. The stories, relationships, and tensions that unfold in each movie reflect what we all experience in our own lives and remind us of the hope of this season.Next Steps:• Take steps to resolve conflict with anyone you have conflict with this week.- I will seek peace with God this week.- I will ask ___________for forgiveness this week.- I will forgive ________ this week with no strings attached.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
December 11, 2022John 1:14 / Acts 2:42-47 / Philippians 2:4While plots of popular Christmas movies run the gamut from inhuman greedy creatures learning about generosity from fellow townspeople, to one of Santa’s elves traveling New York City to find his real father, and everything in between, there’s just something about Christmas movies—even ones that don’t explicitly touch the birth of Christ—that makes us feel good. These movies bring us back to the joy and hope we all long for. In this series, entitled Christmas At The Movies, we will dig into the Word of God using classic Christmas movies as visual representations of biblical principles. The stories, relationships, and tensions that unfold in each movie reflect what we all experience in our own lives and remind us of the hope of this season.Next Steps:• Find a Life Group to connect with this year.• Pick a Kingdom Habit to practice this week in a way to be more loving. • Spend time praying for our church as we seek to use our campus for the community and start new churches.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
December 4, 2022Luke 2:8-11While plots of popular Christmas movies run the gamut from inhuman greedy creatures learning about generosity from fellow townspeople, to one of Santa’s elves traveling New York City to find his real father, and everything in between, there’s just something about Christmas movies—even ones that don’t explicitly touch the birth of Christ—that makes us feel good. These movies bring us back to the joy and hope we all long for. In this series, entitled Christmas At The Movies, we will dig into the Word of God using classic Christmas movies as visual representations of biblical principles. The stories, relationships, and tensions that unfold in each movie reflect what we all experience in our own lives and remind us of the hope of this season.Next Steps:• Think of some ways you can choose joy this week.• Meditate on Psalm 118:24 this week.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
November 27, 2022Acts 2:42-47Something incredible happens when giving becomes our desire and not just a duty or obligation. As you make giving a lifestyle, you'll realize you're not only loving life more, but you're also creating a more generous world, a better world for all of us. In this series called The Generous Life, based on Brad Formsma’s book called "I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life," we’re going to talk about being aware of opportunities to be generous, and then taking action when these opportunities occur, realizing that our generosity can make an eternal impact. As Christians we are stewards of what God has given to us, and we must look for opportunities to bless others.Next Steps:• Spend time with God reflecting on His generosity towards you.• Make a list of some generous things you can do and try them out.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
November 20, 20222 Corinthians 9:7Something incredible happens when giving becomes our desire and not just a duty or obligation. As you make giving a lifestyle, you'll realize you're not only loving life more, but you're also creating a more generous world, a better world for all of us. In this series called The Generous Life, based on Brad Formsma’s book called "I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life," we’re going to talk about being aware of opportunities to be generous, and then taking action when these opportunities occur, realizing that our generosity can make an eternal impact. As Christians we are stewards of what God has given to us, and we must look for opportunities to bless others.Next Steps:• Examine your heart and identify if you tend to be a reluctant, obligatory or cheerful giver.• Make a list of things you want to thank God for and spend time praying through the list this week.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
November 13, 2022Luke 10:25-37Something incredible happens when giving becomes our desire and not just a duty or obligation. As you make giving a lifestyle, you'll realize you're not only loving life more, but you're also creating a more generous world, a better world for all of us. In this series called The Generous Life, based on Brad Formsma’s book called "I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life," we’re going to talk about being aware of opportunities to be generous, and then taking action when these opportunities occur, realizing that our generosity can make an eternal impact. As Christians we are stewards of what God has given to us, and we must look for opportunities to bless others.Next Steps:• Decide on one specific resource you can be generous with: Is it time? Energy? Money?• Engage in one simple act of generosity this week.Castle Hills Christian Church6209 West AveSan Antonio, Texas 78213info@chccsa.comchccsa.comchccsa.info
November 6, 2022 Mark 5:21-34
Something incredible happens when giving becomes our desire and not just a duty or obligation. As you make giving a lifestyle, you'll realize you're not only loving life more, but you're also creating a more generous world, a better world for all of us. In this series called The Generous Life, based on Brad Formsma’s book called "I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life," we’re going to talk about being aware of opportunities to be generous, and then taking action when these opportunities occur, realizing that our generosity can make an eternal impact. As Christians we are stewards of what God has given to us, and we must look for opportunities to bless others.
Next Steps: • Slow Down and ask God to help you notice the needs around you. • Pray that God will equip and encourage you to step out and be generous with your words, time, attention, and belongings.
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October 30, 2022 Luke 10:25-37
As followers of Jesus, we have accepted the role of servants. The ministry of serving others is what Jesus calls us to do all throughout the whole Bible. In John 21, Jesus challenges Peter to serve others as a result of truly loving him. In this sermon, comedian and ChildFund partner Tony Wolf challenges us to do the same and shares what this looks like in our world today.
Next Steps: • Ask yourself what am I doing for the “least of these?” • Consider sponsoring a child through ChildFund.
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October 23, 2022 Revelation 21
We know the book of Revelation can cause feelings of fear and intimidation because it is typically associated with things like the "rapture" or the "end of the world." However, in reality, the book uses bold, highly symbolic language to point people to the spiritual truths behind the social and political situations of their time. The book of Revelation was designed to help the original audience understand the day-to-day realities they were facing, but it still has something to say to us today!
Next Steps: • Identify ways you are creating or allowing division, pain, distance from God and evil to thrive. Commit to removing them. • Pray the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:9-13 every day this week.
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October 16, 2022 John 15:1-5
If you were to take a poll and ask a simple question, “Who is Jesus?” you would probably get a multitude of answers. In fact, if you asked a thousand people their opinions about Jesus, you would probably get a thousand responses. In the end, what really matters is not what other people say about Jesus, but what Jesus says about Himself. This is why we are so excited to start our series called “I Am: Jesus in His Own Words.” In this series, we’ll look at seven statements in the Gospel of John where Jesus says, “I am.” We will listen in on several different conversations in which Jesus makes very specific, far-reaching, and even outrageous “I am” statements about himself.
Next Steps: • Identify some ways that help you stay connected to God. • Engage in an after-dinner conversation about transactional love versus unconditional love. • Love someone without any strings attached.
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October 9, 2022 John 14:6
If you were to take a poll and ask a simple question, “Who is Jesus?” you would probably get a multitude of answers. In fact, if you asked a thousand people their opinions about Jesus, you would probably get a thousand responses. In the end, what really matters is not what other people say about Jesus, but what Jesus says about Himself. This is why we are so excited to start our series called “I Am: Jesus in His Own Words.” In this series, we’ll look at seven statements in the Gospel of John where Jesus says, “I am.” We will listen in on several different conversations in which Jesus makes very specific, far-reaching, and even outrageous “I am” statements about himself.
Next Steps: • Identify something that is troubling you, and give it over to Christ. Ask someone else to pray for you as well. • Identify a lie that you might be believing in your life, and let God speak truth into your life. • Examine your path: are you following your way or God’s way? Make plans to redirect if necessary.
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October 2, 2022 John 11:25
If you were to take a poll and ask a simple question, “Who is Jesus?” you would probably get a multitude of answers. In fact, if you asked a thousand people their opinions about Jesus, you would probably get a thousand responses. In the end, what really matters is not what other people say about Jesus, but what Jesus says about Himself. This is why we are so excited to start our series called “I Am: Jesus in His Own Words.” In this series, we’ll look at seven statements in the Gospel of John where Jesus says, “I am.” We will listen in on several different conversations in which Jesus makes very specific, far-reaching, and even outrageous “I am” statements about himself.
Next Steps: • Reflect on the idea that Jesus is the resurrection and life; how does this change or shape your view about death? • Pray every day this week for someone who is grieving; check in with them and encourage them.
Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info
September 25, 2022 John 10:11-14
If you were to take a poll and ask a simple question, “Who is Jesus?” you would probably get a multitude of answers. In fact, if you asked a thousand people their opinions about Jesus, you would probably get a thousand responses. In the end, what really matters is not what other people say about Jesus, but what Jesus says about Himself. This is why we are so excited to start our series called “I Am: Jesus in His Own Words.” In this series, we’ll look at seven statements in the Gospel of John where Jesus says, “I am.” We will listen in on several different conversations in which Jesus makes very specific, far-reaching, and even outrageous “I am” statements about himself.
Next Step: • Is there something God is calling you to do that you have been resisting? Trust that God knows you and cares for you. Spend time praying this week that you would have the courage to follow God, even when it is difficult or requires sacrifice.
Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info
September 18, 2022 John 10:7-9
If you were to take a poll and ask a simple question, “Who is Jesus?” you would probably get a multitude of answers. In fact, if you asked a thousand people their opinions about Jesus, you would probably get a thousand responses. In the end, what really matters is not what other people say about Jesus, but what Jesus says about Himself. This is why we are so excited to start our series called “I Am: Jesus in His Own Words.” In this series, we’ll look at seven statements in the Gospel of John where Jesus says, “I am.” We will listen in on several different conversations in which Jesus makes very specific, far-reaching, and even outrageous “I am” statements about himself.
Next Steps: • Identify enemies that are trying to steal your joy. • Reflect on a way that Jesus has been a gate that protected you from harmful thinking or behavior. • Think of a way that you have seen God walk with you through suffering.
Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info
September 11, 2022 John 8:12
If you were to take a poll and ask a simple question, “Who is Jesus?” you would probably get a multitude of answers. In fact, if you asked a thousand people their opinions about Jesus, you would probably get a thousand responses. In the end, what really matters is not what other people say about Jesus, but what Jesus says about Himself. This is why we are so excited to start our series called “I Am: Jesus in His Own Words.” In this series, we’ll look at seven statements in the Gospel of John where Jesus says, “I am.” We will listen in on several different conversations in which Jesus makes very specific, far-reaching, and even outrageous “I am” statements about himself.
Next Steps: • Think about how you are responding to the light and ask yourself, “Do I need to make any changes in my life? Am I letting Jesus lead every part of my life?” • Think of one way you can be light in your neighborhood this week.
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September 4, 2022 John 6:35
If you were to take a poll and ask a simple question, “Who is Jesus?” you would probably get a multitude of answers. In fact, if you asked a thousand people their opinions about Jesus, you would probably get a thousand responses. In the end, what really matters is not what other people say about Jesus, but what Jesus says about Himself. This is why we are so excited to start our series called “I Am: Jesus in His Own Words.” In this series, we’ll look at seven statements in the Gospel of John where Jesus says, “I am.” We will listen in on several different conversations in which Jesus makes very specific, far-reaching, and even outrageous “I am” statements about himself.
Next Steps: • What has God provided? • Be thankful and content. • What can you put at Jesus’s feet this week and then wait for Him to provide?
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August 28, 2022 1 John 5:1-5
Why is it so hard to love at times? Why has our culture gotten to a point where we lash out instead of love when we disagree about anything? What if we lived a counter-cultural life? What if we lived a life where love was illuminated? In this series, we will be going through the book of First John and learning what it really means to live as the light of God’s love. We will talk about the tension between light and darkness, belief and denial, obedience and rebellion, and ultimately, love and fear. As we go through this four-part series, we will be reminded that while it is important to recognize the lines between truth and error, this must always be done in a spirit of love.
Next Steps: • Consider areas of your life where you are typically obedient, and take some time to reflect on what is motivating you to be obedient: love or obligation? • Identify an area of your life where you are struggling to be obedient; pray that God will stir your heart in such a way that you are moved to obey as a response to your love for Him.
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August 21, 2022 1 John 2:15-17
Why is it so hard to love at times? Why has our culture gotten to a point where we lash out instead of love when we disagree about anything? What if we lived a counter-cultural life? What if we lived a life where love was illuminated? In this series, we will be going through the book of First John and learning what it really means to live as the light of God’s love. We will talk about the tension between light and darkness, belief and denial, obedience and rebellion, and ultimately, love and fear. As we go through this four-part series, we will be reminded that while it is important to recognize the lines between truth and error, this must always be done in a spirit of love.
Next Steps: • Evaluate how you view your possessions: Have they become an idol in your life? Are you consuming too much? Do you need to simplify? Are your possessions keeping you from loving God and people? • Look for ways to be generous this week.
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August 14, 2022 1 John 1:6-8/4:7-12
Why is it so hard to love at times? Why has our culture gotten to a point where we lash out instead of love when we disagree about anything? What if we lived a counter-cultural life? What if we lived a life where love was illuminated? In this series, we will be going through the book of First John and learning what it really means to live as the light of God’s love. We will talk about the tension between light and darkness, belief and denial, obedience and rebellion, and ultimately, love and fear. As we go through this four-part series, we will be reminded that while it is important to recognize the lines between truth and error, this must always be done in a spirit of love.
Next Steps: • Pay attention to whether your words and actions reflect light or darkness. • Identify someone in your life you need to demonstrate love to this week.
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August 7, 2022 1 John 1:1-5
Why is it so hard to love at times? Why has our culture gotten to a point where we lash out instead of love when we disagree about anything? What if we lived a counter-cultural life? What if we lived a life where love was illuminated? In this series, we will be going through the book of First John and learning what it really means to live as the light of God’s love. We will talk about the tension between light and darkness, belief and denial, obedience and rebellion, and ultimately, love and fear. As we go through this four-part series, we will be reminded that while it is important to recognize the lines between truth and error, this must always be done in a spirit of love.
Next Steps: • Look for ways to experience God this week. • Make it a priority to find time for solitude this week.
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July 31, 2022 John 14:26-27
What is peace? Is it simply the absence of conflict? Or does it entail more than that? In John 14, Jesus shares some words with his close followers in which He promises them peace. Join us in this mini-series as we learn how to live a life of peace through contentment and generosity.
Next Steps: • What is one thing you can sacrifice to create margin in your life? • How is God calling you to give to grow in your journey of having a more generous life?
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July 24, 2022 John 14:26-27
What is peace? Is it simply the absence of conflict? Or does it entail more than that? In John 14, Jesus shares some words with his close followers in which He promises them peace. Join us in this mini-series as we learn how to live a life of peace through contentment and generosity.
Next Step: • Identify ways you are comparing or consuming instead of being content with who you are and what you have.
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July 17, 2022 John 11
When you’re driving, you pay attention to signs. Some signs inform you to go in one direction, others order you to “turn here,” and still others tell you how fast you can go. Signs tell us important things. In the book of John we see seven signs; the other gospels call them miracles. In this sermon series called "I Wonder," John shows us signs that point us to truths about Jesus.
Next Steps: • Slow down; don't rush or make rash decisions. • Connect with God in new ways this week. Begin or renew your relationship with Him, knowing that He is the Resurrection and the life we seek.
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July 10, 2022 John 9:1-11
When you’re driving, you pay attention to signs. Some signs inform you to go in one direction, others order you to “turn here,” and still others tell you how fast you can go. Signs tell us important things. In the book of John we see seven signs; the other gospels call them miracles. In this sermon series called "I Wonder," John shows us signs that point us to truths about Jesus.
Next Steps: • What are some spiritual windows of opportunity you have missed out on? If possible, go and act on those that you still can. • How is God using your present circumstances or circumstance to draw you closer to Him? Once you identify them or it, specifically thank God for that circumstance. • Do not be afraid to trust God with blind faith or blind obedience.
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July 3, 2022 John 6:15-24
When you’re driving, you pay attention to signs. Some signs inform you to go in one direction, others order you to “turn here,” and still others tell you how fast you can go. Signs tell us important things. In the book of John we see seven signs; the other gospels call them miracles. In this sermon series called "I Wonder," John shows us signs that point us to truths about Jesus.
Next Steps: • When facing the storm, look for Jesus. • Encourage and help others as they are facing storms.
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June 26, 2022 John 6:1-15
When you’re driving, you pay attention to signs. Some signs inform you to go in one direction, others order you to “turn here,” and still others tell you how fast you can go. Signs tell us important things. In the book of John we see seven signs; the other gospels call them miracles. In this sermon series called "I Wonder," John shows us signs that point us to truths about Jesus.
Next Steps: • Look for opportunities to use your talents or something God has given you this week. • Look for ways to show compassion and be generous this week.
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June 19, 2022 John 5:1-17
When you’re driving, you pay attention to signs. Some signs inform you to go in one direction, others order you to “turn here,” and still others tell you how fast you can go. Signs tell us important things. In the book of John we see seven signs; the other gospels call them miracles. In this sermon series called "I Wonder," John shows us signs that point us to truths about Jesus.
Next Steps: • Identify an area of your life you need to turn over to God, and ask Him for help. • Have the courage to ask others for help. • Examine your heart for legalistic tendencies that might be keeping you from noticing how God is working around you.
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June 12, 2022 John 4:46-54
When you’re driving, you pay attention to signs. Some signs inform you to go in one direction, others order you to “turn here,” and still others tell you how fast you can go. Signs tell us important things. In the book of John we see seven signs; the other gospels call them miracles. In this sermon series called "I Wonder," John shows us signs that point us to truths about Jesus.
Next Steps: • Identify who or what you put your faith in; reflect on whether your actions line up with your answer. • Consider how your faith can impact others this week, and pray for opportunities to point others to God.
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June 5, 2022 John 2:1-11
When you’re driving, you pay attention to signs. Some signs inform you to go in one direction, others order you to “turn here,” and still others tell you how fast you can go. Signs tell us important things. In the book of John we see seven signs; the other gospels call them miracles. In this sermon series called "I Wonder," John shows us signs that point us to truths about Jesus.
Next Step: • Identify an area of your life where you have been living in scarcity and ask God to bring abundance to that area.
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May 29, 2022 Acts 2:42-46
In this series entitled "The Thing Beneath the Thing," we will be asking you to do some self-examination, to ask yourself some hard questions like: Why do I do what I do? Why do I lash out in certain situations? Have I dealt with past and current wounds? As we take this journey together, it may be painful at times, but it is well worth it as we let God help us understand ourselves better and heal.
Next Steps: • Commit to living out your faith in community and find a small group of Christians to connect with, if you don’t already have one. • Pick one of the five kingdom habits that is most lacking in your life and start practicing it with other Jesus followers this week.
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May 22, 2022 1 Timothy 1:12-17 / 2 Timothy 2:1
In this series entitled "The Thing Beneath the Thing," we will be asking you to do some self-examination, to ask yourself some hard questions like: Why do I do what I do? Why do I lash out in certain situations? Have I dealt with past and current wounds? As we take this journey together, it may be painful at times, but it is well worth it as we let God help us understand ourselves better and heal.
Next Steps: • Identify something you need to let go of today so that you can step into more grace and peace. • Reflect on your story of grace this week.
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May 15, 2022 1 Samuel 30 / Matthew 11:28
In this series entitled "The Thing Beneath the Thing," we will be asking you to do some self-examination, to ask yourself some hard questions like: Why do I do what I do? Why do I lash out in certain situations? Have I dealt with past and current wounds? As we take this journey together, it may be painful at times, but it is well worth it as we let God help us understand ourselves better and heal.
Next Steps: • Are you hiding or healing? Take steps toward healing today. • Identify your Brook Besor and make it part of your routine to visit there.
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May 8, 2022 Matthew 6:2,5,18 / Luke 18
In this series entitled "The Thing Beneath the Thing," we will be asking you to do some self-examination, to ask yourself some hard questions like: Why do I do what I do? Why do I lash out in certain situations? Have I dealt with past and current wounds? As we take this journey together, it may be painful at times, but it is well worth it as we let God help us understand ourselves better and heal.
Next Steps: • Find a safe place where you can take off your mask, where you can be real and vulnerable. • Ask yourself whether you have any hypocritical tendencies; if you do, confess and repent.
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May 1, 2022 Esther 3
In this series entitled "The Thing Beneath the Thing," we will be asking you to do some self-examination, to ask yourself some hard questions like: Why do I do what I do? Why do I lash out in certain situations? Have I dealt with past and current wounds? As we take this journey together, it may be painful at times, but it is well worth it as we let God help us understand ourselves better and heal.
Next Steps: • Ask yourself this week why you do what you do. Don’t sweep it under the rug; ask God to give you courage to face it. • Pray Psalm 139:23-24 this week: Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
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April 24, 2022 John 20:19-29
Our days are full of conversation. On any given day, we have dozens of interactions and conversations. In fact, one study out of Britain revealed that the average person has 27 conversations every day, lasting an average of 10 minutes each. Some of these conversations are with strangers and close friends, in coffee shops or at work, over a meal or on the phone. Some conversations are quick and light, others are long and deep. Conversations matter, and they hold the potential to change a whole day, or, in some cases, a life. In this series, called Conversations with Jesus, we will be exploring several conversations that Jesus had with people in the book of John. Each of these conversations was intentional, crucial, and life-changing. These conversations that Jesus had centuries ago can still impact us today.
Next Steps: • Identify a doubt or unanswered question you have about God. Talk openly with God about your concerns. Open up to a trusted spiritual mentor about your doubt or question. • Commit to being a good listener instead of a critic when someone expresses doubts or questions about God.
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Easter Sunday: April 17, 2022 John 20:1-18
Our days are full of conversation. On any given day, we have dozens of interactions and conversations. In fact, one study out of Britain revealed that the average person has 27 conversations every day, lasting an average of 10 minutes each. Some of these conversations are with strangers and close friends, in coffee shops or at work, over a meal or on the phone. Some conversations are quick and light, others are long and deep. Conversations matter, and they hold the potential to change a whole day, or, in some cases, a life. In this series, called Conversations with Jesus, we will be exploring several conversations that Jesus had with people in the book of John. Each of these conversations was intentional, crucial, and life-changing. These conversations that Jesus had centuries ago can still impact us today.
Next Steps: • Identify an area of your life that needs to be revived; will you let go and trust Jesus to work in it? • Think about someone right now who needs hope. Call, text or visit them this week. Let’s bring life; let’s bring hope to people’s lives.
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April 10, 2022 John 4
Our days are full of conversation. On any given day, we have dozens of interactions and conversations. In fact, one study out of Britain revealed that the average person has 27 conversations every day, lasting an average of 10 minutes each. Some of these conversations are with strangers and close friends, in coffee shops or at work, over a meal or on the phone. Some conversations are quick and light, others are long and deep. Conversations matter, and they hold the potential to change a whole day, or, in some cases, a life. In this series, called Conversations with Jesus, we will be exploring several conversations that Jesus had with people in the book of John. Each of these conversations was intentional, crucial, and life-changing. These conversations that Jesus had centuries ago can still impact us today.
Next Steps: • Intentionally have a conversation with someone you might view as an outcast or someone who is not usually ‘in your circle’; listen to and love them. • Recall your faith story. What was a transitional moment for you? When given the opportunity, share your faith story this week.
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April 3, 2022 John 3
Our days are full of conversation. On any given day, we have dozens of interactions and conversations. In fact, one study out of Britain revealed that the average person has 27 conversations every day, lasting an average of 10 minutes each. Some of these conversations are with strangers and close friends, in coffee shops or at work, over a meal or on the phone. Some conversations are quick and light, others are long and deep. Conversations matter, and they hold the potential to change a whole day, or, in some cases, a life. In this series, called Conversations with Jesus, we will be exploring several conversations that Jesus had with people in the book of John. Each of these conversations was intentional, crucial, and life-changing. These conversations that Jesus had centuries ago can still impact us today.
Next Steps: • Have a conversation with Jesus this week; ask Him to show you areas where you need transformation. • Reflect on a pivotal conversation you’ve had that helped you understand God better. • Have an intentional conversation with someone this week, and look for ways to share your faith.
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March 27, 2022 John 14:15-19
In the book of John, Jesus describes God’s Spirit as our Advocate, Helper, Comforter. In this sermon we will discuss how the Holy Spirit helps us, how we can better let it help us, and what this means for us in our everyday lives.
Next Steps: • Practice a daily spiritual habit, like praying through Scripture, as a way to deepen your connection with and dependence on God’s Spirit. • Choose one relationship with another Christian that needs improving. Take steps toward restoration and unity this week.
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March 20, 2022 Revelation 3:14-22
In the beginning of the book of Revelation, God speaks directly to seven churches throughout Asia, modern day Turkey, through seven letters addressing their strengths and weaknesses. In Dear Church, we will look at not only the strengths and weaknesses of the seven churches in Asia but also what these letters can teach the church of today.
Next Steps: • How can you be more God-reliant and less self-reliant? • What role or task do you do routinely that involves other people that you can be more relationship oriented as you perform it?
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March 13, 2022 Revelation 3:7-13
In the beginning of the book of Revelation, God speaks directly to seven churches throughout Asia, modern day Turkey, through seven letters addressing their strengths and weaknesses. In Dear Church, we will look at not only the strengths and weaknesses of the seven churches in Asia but also what these letters can teach the church of today.
Next Steps: • Ask God to reveal doors to you, and ask Him for the courage to walk through those doors. • Pray about an area of your life in which God is asking you to hold on, to remain faithful.
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March 6, 2022 Revelation 3:1-6
In the beginning of the book of Revelation, God speaks directly to seven churches throughout Asia, modern day Turkey, through seven letters addressing their strengths and weaknesses. In Dear Church, we will look at not only the strengths and weaknesses of the seven churches in Asia but also what these letters can teach the church of today.
Next Steps: • Identify an area of your life that you have grown content in, and ask God to wake you up and help you grow. • Find one way you are going to renew your passion for Christ and live on mission this week.
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February 27, 2022 Revelation 2:18-29
In the beginning of the book of Revelation, God speaks directly to seven churches throughout Asia, modern day Turkey, through seven letters addressing their strengths and weaknesses. In Dear Church, we will look at not only the strengths and weaknesses of the seven churches in Asia but also what these letters can teach the church of today.
Next Steps: • Love someone enough to have hard conversations. • Consider whether there are any areas you are too tolerant in.
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February 20, 2022 Revelation 2:12-17
In the beginning of the book of Revelation, God speaks directly to seven churches throughout Asia, modern day Turkey, through seven letters addressing their strengths and weaknesses. In Dear Church, we will look at not only the strengths and weaknesses of the seven churches in Asia but also what these letters can teach the church of today.
Next Steps: • Pray that God will open your eyes to the areas where you have allowed compromise to creep into your life. • Repent of the behaviors you are tolerating that you know God would object to.
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February 13, 2022 Revelation 2:8-11
In the beginning of the book of Revelation, God speaks directly to seven churches throughout Asia, modern day Turkey, through seven letters addressing their strengths and weaknesses. In Dear Church, we will look at not only the strengths and weaknesses of the seven churches in Asia but also what these letters can teach the church of today.
Next Steps: • Identify an area where you feel like quitting but God is telling you to persevere. • Encourage and pray for someone this week who needs to be reminded to hold on and to not give up.
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February 6, 2022 Revelation 2:1-7
In the beginning of the book of Revelation, God speaks directly to seven churches throughout Asia, modern day Turkey, through seven letters addressing their strengths and weaknesses. In Dear Church, we will look at not only the strengths and weaknesses of the seven churches in Asia but also what these letters can teach the church of today.
Next Steps: • Reflect on the letter God is writing on your conscience. Is he asking you to return to your first love? • Demonstrate love to someone who might be difficult to love this week.
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January 30, 2022 John 1:43-51; 6:15; 18:33-36; 19:1-3, Philippians 4:5-7
“Who is Jesus?” The world has answered this question in many different ways: historians say He is a historical figure; skeptics say He is a myth; and some religions believe He was simply a good prophet. In "Jesus Is" we are going to discover how Jesus is described in John chapter 1.
Next Steps: • Identify an area of your life where you are living selfishly. Submit to Jesus’s authority in this area of your life and choose to live humbly and sacrificially instead of selfishly. • Find a consistent place to volunteer and serve in our church, in your neighborhood, or around our city.
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January 23, 2022 John 1:29
“Who is Jesus?” The world has answered this question in many different ways: historians say He is a historical figure; skeptics say He is a myth; and some religions believe He was simply a good prophet. In "Jesus Is" we are going to discover how Jesus is described in John chapter 1.
Next Steps: • Reflect on the depth of love Jesus displayed by dying on the cross for us. • List some practical ways you can keep your focus on God; then follow through!
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January 16, 2022 John 1:4-9
“Who is Jesus?” The world has answered this question in many different ways: historians say He is a historical figure; skeptics say He is a myth; and some religions believe He was simply a good prophet. In "Jesus Is" we are going to discover how Jesus is described in John chapter 1.
Next Steps: • Identify an area of your life where you need God’s grace, truth, and help in choosing light over darkness. Ask someone to pray over this area this week. • Be a light to someone around you this week.
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January 9, 2022 John 1:1-3
“Who is Jesus?” The world has answered this question in many different ways: historians say He is a historical figure; skeptics say He is a myth; and some religions believe He was simply a good prophet. In "Jesus Is" we are going to discover how Jesus is described in John chapter 1.
Next Steps: • Look for Jesus in creation this week. • Read John 1 and notice how Jesus is described.
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January 2, 2022 Luke 10:38-42
Our lives are chaotic, and so many things are pulling us away from what is important in life. If we are going to pursue deeper connection with God, meaningful relationships with friends and family, and opportunities to help and serve others, we are going to have to focus. We will need to minimize distractions, quiet the noise and slow down. It is time for us to focus.
Next Steps: • Identify some ways the enemy is distracting you and think about how you can limit these. • Consider the good things in your schedule that are leaving no time for the best. What can you eliminate? • Decide what your main focus in 2022 will be.
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From his beginnings as a humble carpenter to his all-important role as the earthly father of Jesus Christ, Joseph's place in the nativity story is sometimes overlooked but contains valuable lessons for all of us. Over the next several weeks we will be looking at how Joseph may have viewed that first Christmas.
From his beginnings as a humble carpenter to his all-important role as the earthly father of Jesus Christ, Joseph's place in the nativity story is sometimes overlooked but contains valuable lessons for all of us. Over the next several weeks we will be looking at how Joseph may have viewed that first Christmas.
From his beginnings as a humble carpenter to his all-important role as the earthly father of Jesus Christ, Joseph's place in the nativity story is sometimes overlooked but contains valuable lessons for all of us. Over the next several weeks we will be looking at how Joseph may have viewed that first Christmas.
From his beginnings as a humble carpenter to his all-important role as the earthly father of Jesus Christ, Joseph's place in the nativity story is sometimes overlooked but contains valuable lessons for all of us. Over the next several weeks we will be looking at how Joseph may have viewed that first Christmas.
We will be looking at some shorter books of the Bible that are often overlooked such as Philemon, 2 John, and 3 John. These books may be small, but they have big messages.
We will be looking at some shorter books of the Bible that are often overlooked such as Philemon, 2 John, and 3 John. These books may be small, but they have big messages.
We will be looking at some shorter books of the Bible that are often overlooked such as Philemon, 2 John, and 3 John. These books may be small, but they have big messages.
How many of you like scary movies? How many of you like to decorate for Halloween? You might be surprised but there are several scary bizarre stories in the Bible. We will be looking at these over the next five weeks in a series we are calling Scary Stories.
How many of you like scary movies? How many of you like to decorate for Halloween? You might be surprised but there are several scary bizarre stories in the Bible. We will be looking at these over the next five weeks in a series we are calling Scary Stories.
How many of you like scary movies? How many of you like to decorate for Halloween? You might be surprised but there are several scary bizarre stories in the Bible. We will be looking at these over the next five weeks in a series we are calling Scary Stories.
How many of you like scary movies? How many of you like to decorate for Halloween? You might be surprised but there are several scary bizarre stories in the Bible. We will be looking at these over the next five weeks in a series we are calling Scary Stories.
How many of you like scary movies? How many of you like to decorate for Halloween? You might be surprised but there are several scary bizarre stories in the Bible. We will be looking at these over the next five weeks in a series we are calling Scary Stories.
There are several practices that many Christians are afraid to ask how to do because they are afraid they will sound unintelligent. In this series we will talk about how to fast, pray, read the Bible, and share your faith.
There are several practices that many Christians are afraid to ask how to do because they are afraid they will sound unintelligent. In this series we will talk about how to fast, pray, read the Bible, and share your faith.
There are several practices that many Christians are afraid to ask how to do because they are afraid they will sound unintelligent. In this series we will talk about how to fast, pray, read the Bible, and share your faith.
There are several practices that many Christians are afraid to ask how to do because they are afraid they will sound unintelligent. In this series we will talk about how to fast, pray, read the Bible, and share your faith.
We will be joined by Andy Rodriguez of Mustard Seed Network to share a sermon and learn about Mustard Seeds' goal of planting 12 churches in the 12 largest cities in Japan.
Have you ever thought about what influences your decisions, your views on life? Have you thought about the influence you have on others? We will talk about how the internet and social media, family and friends, books, TV, and movies influence our lives.
Have you ever thought about what influences your decisions, your views on life? Have you thought about the influence you have on others? We will talk about how the internet and social media, family and friends, books, TV, and movies influence our lives.
Have you ever thought about what influences your decisions, your views on life? Have you thought about the influence you have on others? We will talk about how the internet and social media, family and friends, books, TV, and movies influence our lives.
Leaders take the lead. Like a drum major leading a marching band or the grand marshal at a parade, leaders are out in front showing others the way. We will learn many leadership lessons from them, such as how God gives us the courage to lead, helps us learn from mistakes, and gives us leaders we can follow.
Leaders take the lead. Like a drum major leading a marching band or the grand marshal at a parade, leaders are out in front showing others the way. We will learn many leadership lessons from them, such as how God gives us the courage to lead, helps us learn from mistakes, and gives us leaders we can follow.
Leaders take the lead. Like a drum major leading a marching band or the grand marshal at a parade, leaders are out in front showing others the way. We will learn many leadership lessons from them, such as how God gives us the courage to lead, helps us learn from mistakes, and gives us leaders we can follow.
Leaders take the lead. Like a drum major leading a marching band or the grand marshal at a parade, leaders are out in front showing others the way. We will learn many leadership lessons from them, such as how God gives us the courage to lead, helps us learn from mistakes, and gives us leaders we can follow.
How many of you remember the 80’s? Some of my favorite memories include watching movies such as Back to the Future, Top Gun, Ghostbusters and Karate Kid. We will be spending four weeks talking about these movies and how they teach us about relationships.
How many of you remember the 80’s? Some of my favorite memories include watching movies such as Back to the Future, Top Gun, Ghostbusters and Karate Kid. We will be spending four weeks talking about these movies and how they teach us about relationships.
How many of you remember the 80’s? Some of my favorite memories include watching movies such as Back to the Future, Top Gun, Ghostbusters and Karate Kid. We will be spending four weeks talking about these movies and how they teach us about relationships.
How many of you remember the 80’s? Some of my favorite memories include watching movies such as Back to the Future, Top Gun, Ghostbusters and Karate Kid. We will be spending four weeks talking about these movies and how they teach us about relationships.
We will be talking about worshipping God with all of creation, how we worship to remember what God has done, how we can worship in times of grief and lament, how it is important to worship in community.
We will be talking about worshipping God with all of creation, how we worship to remember what God has done, how we can worship in times of grief and lament, how it is important to worship in community.
We will be talking about worshipping God with all of creation, how we worship to remember what God has done, how we can worship in times of grief and lament, how it is important to worship in community.
We will be talking about worshipping God with all of creation, how we worship to remember what God has done, how we can worship in times of grief and lament, how it is important to worship in community.
We will be talking about worshipping God with all of creation, how we worship to remember what God has done, how we can worship in times of grief and lament, how it is important to worship in community.
Sometimes we wait on God. There are many stories in the Bible that talk about people waiting. We will explore how the disciples waited on Jesus’ resurrection, how Paul and Silas waited in prison, how David waited to be king, how Joseph waited in slavery and in prison.
Sometimes we wait on God. There are many stories in the Bible that talk about people waiting. We will explore how the disciples waited on Jesus’ resurrection, how Paul and Silas waited in prison, how David waited to be king, how Joseph waited in slavery and in prison.
Sometimes we wait on God. There are many stories in the Bible that talk about people waiting. We will explore how the disciples waited on Jesus’ resurrection, how Paul and Silas waited in prison, how David waited to be king, how Joseph waited in slavery and in prison.
Sometimes we wait on God. There are many stories in the Bible that talk about people waiting. We will explore how the disciples waited on Jesus’ resurrection, how Paul and Silas waited in prison, how David waited to be king, how Joseph waited in slavery and in prison.
Lamentations is a memorial. It’s the largest lament in the Bible. It’s a book that demonstrates the power of turning to God, laying out our complaints and trusting God, of reaching out to be met by God in a time of loss.
Lamentations is a memorial. It’s the largest lament in the Bible. It’s a book that demonstrates the power of turning to God, laying out our complaints and trusting God, of reaching out to be met by God in a time of loss.
Lamentations is a memorial. It’s the largest lament in the Bible. It’s a book that demonstrates the power of turning to God, laying out our complaints and trusting God, of reaching out to be met by God in a time of loss.
Lamentations is a memorial. It’s the largest lament in the Bible. It’s a book that demonstrates the power of turning to God, laying out our complaints and trusting God, of reaching out to be met by God in a time of loss.
What comes to your mind when you hear the word canceled? Maybe you think about it in relation to stopping or disconnecting a subscription or a service. This term is also used to describe people we no longer want to associate with. If someone does or says something we don’t like or agree with, we simply cancel them from our lives. We disassociate from them. We let go. In many ways, we say that the person no longer offers value to us and our lives. We live in cancel culture.
In this series called "Canceled," we will talk about what it means as Christians to live in a cancel culture and explore whether cancel culture is Biblical. We will wrestle with loving people who are difficult to love in our lives. I Samuel 24:1-7, Matthew 5:38-45
Next Steps: Identify someone in your life you have hostility or anger toward. Pray for them by name each day this week. Avoid the tendency to pray for them to have a change of heart. Instead, pray that God will bless them. Look for opportunities to go above and beyond in how kind you are this week.
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What comes to your mind when you hear the word canceled? Maybe you think about it in relation to stopping or disconnecting a subscription or a service. This term is also used to describe people we no longer want to associate with. If someone does or says something we don’t like or agree with, we simply cancel them from our lives. We disassociate from them. We let go. In many ways, we say that the person no longer offers value to us and our lives. We live in cancel culture.
In this series called "Canceled," we will talk about what it means as Christians to live in a cancel culture and explore whether cancel culture is Biblical. We will wrestle with loving people who are difficult to love in our lives.
1 Samuel 18-19, Proverbs 14:30 February 21, 2021
Next Steps: • Make an “I am Thankful” List. • Compliment someone. • Serve Others.
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What comes to your mind when you hear the word cancelled? Maybe you think about it in relation to stopping or disconnecting a subscription or a service. This term is also used to describe people we no longer want to associate with. If someone does or says something we don’t like or agree with, we simply cancel them from our lives. We disassociate from them. We let go. In many ways, we say that the person no longer offers value to us and our lives. We live in cancel culture.
In this series called "Cancelled," we will talk about what it means as Christians to live in a cancel culture and explore whether cancel culture is Biblical. We will wrestle with loving people who are difficult to love in our lives.
John 4 February 7, 2021
Next Steps: • Look people in the eye this week and think about how Jesus views them. • Look for opportunities to show love to someone in need. • Donate clothes to ACTS of Hope or food to CHCC’s food pantry this week.
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What comes to your mind when you hear the word cancelled? Maybe you think about it in relation to stopping or disconnecting a subscription or a service. This term is also used to describe people we no longer want to associate with. If someone does or says something we don’t like or agree with, we simply cancel them from our lives. We disassociate from them. We let go. In many ways, we say that the person no longer offers value to us and our lives. We live in cancel culture.
In this series called "Cancelled," we will talk about what it means as Christians to live in a cancel culture and explore whether cancel culture is Biblical. We will wrestle with loving people who are difficult to love in our lives.
John 4 February 7, 2021
Next Steps: • Instead of unfriending someone you disagree with, let their posts in your feed remind you to pray for them. When you pray for them, don’t just pray that God will change their mind. Ask God how He sees them. Ask God to help you love them like He loves them. Ask God to cancel your anger so you don’t need to cancel a relationship. • Who’s your woman at the well? Have a conversation with someone you might be tempted to cancel out, listen and understand more than you talk. • Look for God in your simple tasks this week, washing the dishes, while doing laundry, while taking your garbage cans out.
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If someone or something is thriving, that means it is doing well. To thrive is to grow vigorously. Plants can thrive, businesses can thrive, people can thrive; and when they are thriving, great things are happening.
Now thrive may be the last word you are thinking about as we begin 2021. Many people are just thinking about surviving, trying to get by, living one day at time. But what if God called us to more? What if He wants you to thrive spiritually, thrive in the chaos, thrive at work and in school, thrive by giving up control?
What if we made it a goal in 2021 to thrive? I believe great things will happen in our lives, in our city, and in our faith community when we thrive.
This week we talk about how we can thrive at school.
Next Steps: • Identify an area of your life where you need to increase your wisdom. Ask God to help you become more wise in this aspect of your life. Look for someone to mentor you in this area and commit to not just gain information, but to pursue wisdom. • Find a creative way to thank someone who has modeled wisdom for you or been a mentor for you. • Be intentional about having meaningful conversations with your friends and family this week.
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If someone or something is thriving, that means it is doing well. To thrive is to grow vigorously. Plants can thrive, businesses can thrive, people can thrive; and when they are thriving, great things are happening.
Now thrive may be the last word you are thinking about as we begin 2021. Many people are just thinking about surviving, trying to get by, living one day at time. But what if God called us to more? What if He wants you to thrive spiritually, thrive in the chaos, thrive at work and in school, thrive by giving up control?
What if we made it a goal in 2021 to thrive? I believe great things will happen in our lives, in our city, and in our faith community when we thrive.
This week we talk about how we can thrive in your work.
Next Steps: • Take the attitude test and discuss it with someone. • Pray for your co-workers and boss. • How can you reflect Christ this week in your job?
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If someone or something is thriving, that means it is doing well. To thrive is to grow vigorously. Plants can thrive, businesses can thrive, people can thrive; and when they are thriving, great things are happening.
Now thrive may be the last word you are thinking about as we begin 2021. Many people are just thinking about surviving, trying to get by, living one day at time. But what if God called us to more? What if He wants you to thrive spiritually, thrive in the chaos, thrive at work and in school, thrive by giving up control?
What if we made it a goal in 2021 to thrive? I believe great things will happen in our lives, in our city, and in our faith community when we thrive.
This week we talk about how we can thrive by letting go of control.
Next Steps: • Meditate on 1 Peter 5:7: “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” • What are you trying to control that God wants you to surrender? Write this down. • Share this struggle with someone you trust and ask them to hold you accountable.
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Matthew 7:24-27 January 10, 2021
If someone or something is thriving, that means it is doing well. To thrive is to grow vigorously. Plants can thrive, businesses can thrive, people can thrive; and when they are thriving, great things are happening.
Now thrive may be the last word you are thinking about as we begin 2021. Many people are just thinking about surviving, trying to get by, living one day at time. But what if God called us to more? What if He wants you to thrive spiritually, thrive in the chaos, thrive at work and in school, thrive by giving up control?
What if we made it a goal in 2021 to thrive? I believe great things will happen in our lives, in our city, and in our faith community when we thrive.
This week we talk about how we can thrive in chaos.
Next Steps: • Meditate on Matthew 7:25: Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. • Find a spot in nature to sit with God; think about how you can thrive in the chaos. • Take some to think about whether you have any sandy areas in your foundation. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info
John 15 January 3, 2021
If someone or something is thriving, that means it is doing well. To thrive is to grow vigorously. Plants can thrive, businesses can thrive, people can thrive; and when they are thriving, great things are happening.
Now thrive may be the last word you are thinking about as we begin 2021. Many people are just thinking about surviving, trying to get by, living one day at time. But what if God called us to more? What if He wants you to thrive spiritually, thrive in the chaos, thrive at work and in school, thrive by giving up control?
What if we made it a goal in 2021 to thrive? I believe great things will happen in our lives, in our city, and in our faith community when we thrive.
Next Steps: • Meditate on John 1:4-5: Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. • What is an area you feel like God is pruning you right now? • Turn-off all electronic devices for one hour this week.
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Luke 2:25-38 Simeon, Anna
As we prepare for the Christmas season, join us for our new series called When God, in which we will do a deep dive into the Christmas story and see that God actively participates not only in the birth of Christ but also in our lives today. In this sermon we look at the examples of Simeon and Anna, and consider what to do when God makes us wait.
Next Steps: • What do you think God might be teaching you in your season of waiting? • What are some healthy habits you can develop while you are waiting? • Identify circumstances that make you impatient. • Practice patience by standing in the longest line at the store or waiting a few extra minutes before drinking the milkshake.
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This Sunday we took time to look back over 2020 and to consider where God might be taking us in 2021.
Acts 27-28
Next Steps: • Read Acts 27 and 28 this week. • What is an opportunity God is giving you to minister to someone right now? • What is one thing you have learned in the shipwreck?
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As we prepare for the Christmas season, join us for our new series called When God, in which we will do a deep dive into the Christmas story and see that God actively participates not only in the birth of Christ but also in our lives today. In this sermon we look at the examples of Mary and Joseph, and consider what to do when God turns our world upside-down.
Next Steps: • Identify what part of the story of Jesus’s birth you find most relatable. • How might you view disruptions to your life differently? Look back over the past year and consider what God might be preparing you for.
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During this series, we are going to wrestle with some of the big life questions we all have but might not have the courage to ask. This week ask the question, "How should Christians respond to scientific development and future technologies?"
Matthew 6:19-34
Next Steps: • Identify if you have a tendency to either fear or misplace your hope in scientific development and future technologies. Decide to trust God and seek God’s kingdom instead. • Unplug and spend some extra time outdoors this week. Experience God by exploring the world God created. • Make a commitment to say both humble and curious.
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During this series, we are going to wrestle with some of the big life questions we all have but might not have the courage to ask. This week ask the question, "Is God a Moral Monster?"
Next Steps: • What things in the Old Testament about God make you uncomfortable? • Why do we at times struggle to see a loving God as a God of justice also? • How do you see the justice and love of God played out at the cross? In your life?
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During this series, we are going to wrestle with some of the big life questions we all have but might not have the courage to ask. This week ask the question, "What does the Bible say about suicide?"
Genesis 1:27, 1 Peter 1:18-19
Next Steps • Add this phone number to your contact list National Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. • Check on and share hope with someone who may be lonely, isolated, or discouraged this week.
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During this series, we are going to wrestle with some of the big life questions we all have but might not have the courage to ask. This week ask the question, "What does the Bible say about Marijuana?"
Genesis 1:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13
Next Steps: • How do your upbringing and past experience impact your views on this issue and the way you interpret Scripture? • Take time to study and discuss this issue with family and friends.
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During this series, we are going to wrestle with some of the big life questions we all have but might not have the courage to ask. This week ask the question, "Is God Sexist?"
Next Steps: • Examine your heart for any sexist attitudes • Study and discuss Genesis 1:27, Luke 8:1-3, Acts 2:17-18, Romans 16:7, Galatians 3:28,1 Corinthians 14:34-36, 1 Timothy 2 :11-15, 1 Corinthians 11:5, Ephesians 5:22-24, Titus 2:3-5.
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We may never notice guardrails, but they are important barriers between us and certain danger. No one needs a guardrail…until they do. No one has ever regretted establishing a guardrail—but there are plenty of us who have felt pain because we didn’t put guardrails up around our heart, marriage and family, finances, or church. Join us for a conversation as we talk about guardrails.
This week we talk about putting guardrails around our church so we stay on mission.
Matthew 28:19-20
Next Steps: • What does making disciples look like in your life? • Pray that CHCC would stay on mission.
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We may never notice guardrails, but they are important barriers between us and certain danger. No one needs a guardrail…until they do. No one has ever regretted establishing a guardrail—but there are plenty of us who have felt pain because we didn’t put guardrails up around our heart, marriage and family, finances, or church. Join us for a conversation as we talk about guardrails.
This week we talk about putting guardrails around your finances.
Matthew 6:24
Next Steps: • What are you tempted to let own you instead of you owning it? • What is one thing you will limit your consumption on this week?
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We may never notice guardrails, but they are important barriers between us and certain danger. No one needs a guardrail…until they do. No one has ever regretted establishing a guardrail—but there are plenty of us who have felt pain because we didn’t put guardrails up around our heart, marriage and family, finances, or church. Join us for a conversation as we talk about guardrails.
This week we talk about putting guardrails around your relationships.
Next Steps • Is there a secret or lie affecting your life that you need to confess? • Identify temptations that threaten your relationship. • Discuss with your spouse or boy/girlfriend what guardrails you will put up in your relationship
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We may never notice guardrails, but they are important barriers between us and certain danger. No one needs a guardrail…until they do. No one has ever regretted establishing a guardrail—but there are plenty of us who have felt pain because we didn’t put guardrails up around our heart, marriage and family, finances, or church. Join us for a conversation as we talk about guardrails.
This week we talk about putting guardrails around your heart.
Ephesians 2:10, Micah 6:8, Acts 1:8
Our vision is Changed Lives Through Christ, and we believe this happens when we are Engaged with God, with community, and for others. This is a great series if you want to know how grow spiritually, and figure what your next step in your walk with Christ looks like.
Next steps: • Find a place to volunteer with Castle Hills Christian Church. Check out chccsa.info/volunteer. • Do something kind and unexpected for a neighbor. • Work toward righting a wrong in our community. • Pray for every day this week for Tokyo and our partnership with Mustard Seed Network as they start new churches.
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Acts 9:10-18, 26-27/1 Timothy 6:20-21
Our vision is Changed Lives Through Christ, and we believe this happens when we are Engaged with God, with community, and for others. This is a great series if you want to know how grow spiritually, and figure what your next step in your walk with Christ looks like.
Next Steps -Write a thank you note to someone who has poured into your life. -Pray that God will show you someone you can mentor. -Make cookies for someone this week.
Exodus 14: 31; 15:1-3,11
Our vision is Changed Lives Through Christ, and we believe this happens when we are Engaged with God, with community, and for others. This is a great series if you want to know how grow spiritually, and figure what your next step in your walk with Christ looks like.
Next Steps -Journal this week. -How is God moving from here to there? -Read Exodus 5-13.
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Matthew 20:1-16
Next Steps -Think about how can we show Christ in our "work"? -What should our attitude be?
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This month we will be studying Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. It is a letter about Jesus and it is a letter of joy. Join us in reading a chapter a week during this series.
This week we talked about being content.
Next steps: - Everyday this week write down three reasons why you can rejoice in the Lord. Come up with new reasons each day. - Ask God to help you find contentment. Castle Hills Christian Church San Antonio, TX 78213 chccsa.com chccsa.info
This month we will be studying Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. It is a letter about Jesus and it is a letter of joy. Join us in reading a chapter a week during this series.
This week we look at finding joy.
Next steps: -Consider how do you think shifting your perspective to the eternal will change your present? -What do you need to let go of so you can have invincible joy?
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This month we will be studying Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. It is a letter about Jesus and it is a letter of joy. Join us in reading a chapter a week during this series.
This week we look at Jesus's willingness to serve.
Next steps: -Think of a way to serve this week. -How can we show Gods attitude in our service? -What “small” impact can we make this week?
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This month we will be studying Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. It is a letter about Jesus and it is a letter of joy. Join us in reading a chapter a week during this series.
This week we look at Paul's situation as he writes to the church in Philippi and his call for them (and us) to live a life worthy of our calling.
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What do you do at midnight? Acts 16:11-40
This month we will be studying Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. It is a letter about Jesus and it is a letter of joy. Join us in reading a chapter a week during this series.
This week we looked at the background of the book and what we know about the Christians at Philippi.
Next Steps -Talk to a staff member about being baptized. Feel free to e-mail Ronnie this week. (Ronnie@chccsa.com) -How are you going to worship this week in a tough circumstance? -Read through Philippians this week.
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You never thought it could happen to you, then one day you wake up and you have become that person you never thought you would be. That person who is cynical, disconnected, prideful, burned out, and even that person who makes compromises. This week we are starting a series called Didn’t See it Coming based on a book by Carey Nieuwhof. We will wrestle with the above challenges together and see how God’s word provides encouragement and tools to help us overcome them. This series perfect for someone who is hurting and who needs a little encouragement.
This week we explored burnout.
1 Samuel 30:1-25
Ways to Prevent and Overcome Burnout: 1. Monitor your gauges 2. Rest and relax over extended period of time
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You never thought it could happen to you, then one day you wake up and you have become that person you never thought you would be. That person who is cynical, disconnected, prideful, burned out, and even that person who makes compromises. This week we are starting a series called Didn’t See it Coming based on a book by Carey Nieuwhof. We will wrestle with the above challenges together and see how God’s word provides encouragement and tools to help us overcome them.
This week we looked at the tendency to be disconnected that plagues our culture.
Proverbs 12:18-20 (NLT) “Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!”
Next Steps -Turn off social media. Take a 24, 48 or 72-hour break from social media. Delete the apps from your phone if it will help. -Set tech and media rules for yourself. (i.e. no phone or TV after 10:00 p.m. or no phones at mealtimes) -Be intentional about improving your listening and communication skills. -Find an accountability partner.
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You never thought it could happen to you, then one day you wake up and you have become that person you never thought you would be. That person who is cynical, disconnected, prideful, burned out, and even that person who makes compromises. This week we are starting a series called Didn’t See it Coming based on a book by Carey Nieuwhof. We will wrestle with the above challenges together and see how God’s word provides encouragement and tools to help us overcome them.
This week we explored compromises of our character and how they can erode our integrity.
2 Samuel 11:1-5 (NLT) Late one afternoon, after his midday rest, David got out of bed and was walking on the roof of the palace. As he looked out over the city, he noticed a woman of unusual beauty taking a bath.
He sent someone to find out who she was, and he was told, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” Then David sent messengers to get her; and when she came to the palace, he slept with her. She had just completed the purification rites after having her menstrual period. Then she returned home. Later, when Bathsheba discovered that she was pregnant, she sent David a message, saying, “I’m pregnant.”
Signs You are Drifting
- There’s a growing gap between your public life and private life
- You are hiding things
- You are not being honest
- You justify your bad actions or decisions
- Your life has become all about you
Next Steps: -In what areas and at what times is it easiest for you to compromise? -Do you have a secret that you need to confess? -Who is your Nathan? Which person in your life will call you out when you are compromising?
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You never thought it could happen to you, then one day you wake up and you have become that person you never thought you would be. That person who is cynical, disconnected, prideful, burned out, and even that person who makes compromises. This week we are starting a series called Didn’t See it Coming based on a book by Carey Nieuwhof. We will wrestle with the above challenges together and see how God’s word provides encouragement and tools to help us overcome them. This series perfect for someone who is hurting and who needs a little encouragement.
This week we explored cynicism.
Ecclesiastes 1:2-8,16-18
Next Steps -Are you prone to cynicism? Who or what has influenced your cynicism? -What is one thing mentioned today that you will do to fight cynicism? -Meditate on Philippians 4:8-9 (NLT)
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When Jesus sat down to eat and celebrate the Passover with his followers, he knew he was eating with people who would let him down and even betray him.
Next Steps
Consider which of these four Apostles do you relate to the most?
Who do you need to invite to your table?
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We often think of the feeding of the 5,000 as a story about Jesus miraculously providing food, which it is. But we also need to understand Jesus provided because his followers did not. Jesus was not inconvenienced by needy people, he welcomed them. Jesus also asks his followers to care about people in need and provide for them.
Next Steps: • Take an inventory of your resources and find a creative way to help someone in need this week. • Donate or volunteer this week at the church’s food pantry, West Avenue Compassion or the San Antonio Food Bank. • Prepare a meal for someone in need.
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Jesus was often invited to parties and social events. At one of these events, an uninvited guest showed up, a women with a bad reputation. This women proceeded to wash Jesus's feet with her tears and anoint them with oil. Jesus accepted her beautiful act of worship.
Next Steps: Think about what powerful worship experience have you had? What made it meaningful?
What are some ways you can keep your worship from being in a rut, feeling stale or being a ritual?
How can we guard against attitudes like Simon’s that judge other people’s worship?
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Almost every major event or celebration is occasioned by a big meal. This isn’t true of only our culture. People have been feasting for generations all over the world. A shared meal has great power to bind people together in shared memory and celebration.
This week we kicked off this series by looking at how Jesus treated a woman with a bad reputation who showed up uninvited at a dinner party. Jesus welcomed her, just as she was and pushed back against the religious people who judged her. Like Jesus, our tables should be open to everyone.
Every relationship is difficult and for love to endure through every circumstance, we have to practice forgiveness.
Hope is more than an idea or a dream. Hope motivates us to live differently and love relentlessly. As we love our friends and family, we must bring hope to others.
Faith is more than a set of believes. Faith is being moved to action. As followers of Jesus our love should move us to action. As Bob Goff says, "Love is never stationary."
Love requires sacrifice. We are looking at three examples as we consider what it looks like to love sacrificially: mothers, Ruth and Jesus.
Sometimes love comes very easily. But what about loving when it isn’t easy? The fact is that showing love all the time requires selflessness and intentionality.
This week we are starting a new series called Messy: Loving Others Isn’t Easy. Over the next five weeks, we will be taking a close look at 1 Corinthians 13 to discover what love really is and what it looks like to relate to others in love, even when feelings tell you otherwise.
God tends to call us to do difficult things, beyond our abilities, which stretch us. Simply follow God is itself a disruption.
Not all disruptions are bad. As we celebrate Jesus's victory over death, we experience a great disruption that brought new life and renewal.
When life is disrupted, we are flooded with emotions. Often we make the mistake of ignoring our emotions or pretending they do not exist. Jesus showed us it is important to embrace our emotions.
All of us are going through a storm of some type. It is important to remember that Jesus is with us in the midst of the storms of life.
Jesus went against his culture and baffled his closest followers by welcoming children. We want to be a church that loves and serves children.
The Old Testament contained 613 laws, some positive, others negative. Most of these were designed to keep us safe and help us live justly. Jesus was continually frustrated with our tendency to traditions into laws.
Jesus was gracious, kind and loving. Jesus was also blunt, sometimes sarcastic and passionate. One of the things that made Jesus mad was when insiders prevented others from accessing God's grace. This week we kicked off a series based on the book "What Made Jesus Mad" by Tim Harlow. Jesus challenges us to consider ways we've closed the door on people and commit ourselves to making a way for people to come to God.
As we close out our dangerous prayers series, we consider King David's sins and ask what it looks like to seek forgiveness.
We have partnered with Mustard Seed and Andy Rodriguez for 12 years. As part of our series on dangerous prayers, Andy challenged us to respond to God's sending.
Prayer is life-changing. One dangerous thing we can ask of God is to experience brokenness. God asks us to live with humility and brokenness.
Dangerous prayers are bold prayers that challenge us, make us uncomfortable, and transform us. Over the next four weeks, we are going to be challenging you to pray dangerous prayers, to engage in prayer in ways you may have never done before. Asking God to search you and reveal who you really are is a dangerous endeavor.
After we encounter Jesus in the Gospels, we are left asking, "What's next?" Many of us misunderstand and misuse the Bible as we try to live out the principles it contains.
The New Testament opens with four biographies of Jesus which challenged the social, political and religious powers of his day and still offer good news to us now.
With 39 books and filled with ancient historical events alongside wisdom, poetry, prophetic messages, the Old Testament can seem daunting. Woven through it all is the revelation of God’s character and nature through His interaction with humanity. It addition to all of that, the Old Testament ultimately point to Jesus.
The Bible has been described as many things: holy, best-seller, religious text, instruction manual, myth, love letter, scripture and a religious library to name a few. It is made up of 66 books across several genres, divided into two major sections and originally written in three languages. The Bible's significance as a historical and religious text can’t be overstated, but it is so much more than a book. To kick off this series, we start by exploring what the Bible actually is.
All throughout the Bible, God's people are describes as sheep. This image carries a lot of significance. As God's sheep, we must be lead by Jesus, the Great Shepherd.
Hebrews 11 reminds us of those who have gone before us, leaving a legacy of faith. We all need encouragement to hold fast and continue in faith.
As we wrap up 2019 and look forward to a new year, we are asking you to consider what it looks like to engage with God and the work God is already doing. We believe God is calling us to engage on our campus, in our city and around the world.
Jesus completely changed the way relate to God, changing the terms of the agreement between us and God. As a result, we have something worth holding onto.
As we continue studying through the book of Hebrews we see that Jesus completely changed the way we interact with God. Before we were kept at a distance, dependent on a system of priests to offer sacrifices over and over. Jesus is able to go directly to the Father on our behalf.
It seems absurd to have hope, especially in the face of difficulties and disappointments, but when we truly experience Jesus, not only can we have hope, but a hope that won't disappoint us.
Most High Priest were cut off and separated from the people. Jesus is a completely sympathetic High Priest, because Jesus completely understands our weakness. We finished this sermon by taking the Lord's Supper, breaking bread to remind us of Jesus body broken for us.
We all want to be in control, but following Jesus requires us to trust him to lead our lives. This sermon is part of a series on the book of Hebrews.
We all have things that pull us away from Jesus and make us want to drift. Experiencing Jesus as God's son, is better than anything else the world has to offer. This sermon is part of a series on the book of Hebrews.
This week we had the privilege of worshiping together with Crossroads Church and being challenged about the importance of Christian Unity.
Guest speaker Brian Jennings, author of "Dancing in No Man's Land," wrapped up our series talking about the importance of finding unity, balancing doctrine and relationships, and being an example to the world.
Some people excel at speaking with grace. Others are great at telling the truth. It is rare to find someone who has the willingness and ability to offer both immense grace and dependable truth. Living in No Man's Land requires us to speak and live out grace and truth.
It happens over and over again--at the first sign of conflict, we flee to a bunker with people who think like us and attack everyone else. We think these bunkers of like-minded people will provide us safety and security, but they actually lead to death. God is calling people to step out of their bunkers and engage with truth and grace.
We all have a life story. It is where God's story and our story collide that things get interesting. God is able to bring light into our stories of shame.
Randy Gariss is the Director of the Life and Ministry Preparation Center at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri. Drawing on decades of experience, Randy shares biblical wisdom for establishing and maintaining a healthy marriage. This is the second of two special podcast episodes from the marriage seminar Randy led at Castle Hills Christian Church on September 15, 2019.
Randy Gariss is the Director of the Life and Ministry Preparation Center at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri. Drawing on decades of experience, Randy shares biblical wisdom for establishing and maintaining a healthy marriage. This is the first of two special podcast episodes from the marriage seminar Randy led at Castle Hills Christian Church on September 15, 2019.
Randy Gariss is the Director of the Life and Ministry Preparation Center at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri. Drawing on decades of experience, Randy shares biblical wisdom for establishing and maintaining a healthy marriage. We will release two special podcast episodes from the marriage seminar Randy led at Castle Hills Christian Church on September 15, 2019.
We all have a life story. It is where God's story and our story collide that things get interesting. God is able to bring healing into our stories of illness.
God created us to be givers as we were created in God's image. We are at our best and fullest when we are giving.
It is paramount that you not only create spiritual habits for yourself, but that you also create spiritual habits for and with your family.
Daniel made it a priority to be a prayer warrior. He was focused on who he wanted to be rather than what he wanted to do. Who do you want to be?
Woody was called out by Andy and Bonnie and he knew to whom he belonged. We should know the same.
We kicked off our summer At the Movies series with the latest installment of the Warner Brothers MonsterVerse series, Godzilla: King of the Monsters. There is usually a fight behind the one we can see. A spiritual struggle that we tend to ignore and avoid. God is calling us to stop fighting against flesh and blood, and instead to trust Jesus's victory and stand firm against the spiritual monsters we face.
Through the story of the redemption of Nineveh, we can clearly see the importance of caring for, praying for and serving our city.
Rather than asking God to bless the plans we create, we need to prayerfully allow God's will to become the very thing that drives what our plans are.
Mike Tyson's Punch out is tough. It's a major feat to beat Mike Tyson at the end of the game! It reminds us a lot about David and Goliath.
Monopoly is a game of greed. Oftentimes, we have areas in our lives where greed takes over. We need to find our contentment in Christ.
Rather than speaking words to kill, we need to be consciously making an effort to speak words that give life.
The fear of death is real and present in many of our lives. Understanding the power of Jesus over death helps us overcome it.
Facing the uncertainty of the future and the possibility of failure can be overwhelming. We tend to fall into thinking traps and make excused rather than move forward.
We all experience fear in some way, shape or form. This week, we look at how to deal with our fears of the world.
We all fail and feel shame. The cross tells us, though, that we can find forgiveness in the Christ.
You will fail and the rooster will crow, but you are not defined by your failures. You are a child of God.
We all make mistakes. How we respond to those mistakes is tremendously important in our walks with Christ and our lives in general.
Come and see the glory of God. Invite others to come and see the glory of God. Once it is seen, it is undeniable.
Throughout the Bible there is a lot of diversity of those welcome in the Kingdom. No one is ever left out or forgotten.
Matthew was a tax collector - someone who cheated others out of money! Thomas was a pessimist and had a hard time seeing positives in life. Still, Jesus was able to use them as two of his Apostles.
James was a passionate man and passionate follower of Jesus. We can learn from his fire.
Sometimes all it takes for someone to hear the Gospel is a simple invitation. Who are you inviting to be a part of the Kingdom?
What have you carried that has prevented you from being "all in" in your walk with God? Burn that plow.
What do you need to put in your bucket? Patience? Kindness? Selflessness? Humility? Fill up your life with whatever will help you grow closer to God. Preached on January 13, 2019 by Ronnie Morgan.
In our walk with God, we are often met with distractions. Let us not allow anything... SQUIRREL!!! ... to distract us from our relationship with Yahweh. Preached on January 6, 2019 by Ronnie Morgan.
Have you learned how to see? Generations of God's people could not see the Messiah, but one man named Simeon could see. He recognized the glory of the Lord.
The nuances of the story - how many wisemen were there, where they met Jesus, how old Jesus was when they arrived - do not matter. What matters is that the wisemen came.
Despite being complete social outcasts, the shepherds were the first ones (at least, the first in Luke's account) to hear about the birth of the Savior. Jesus came as an outcast, too, and he came to welcome outcasts into the Kingdom.
Despite being hand-picked by God to give birth to the long-awaited Messiah and one of the most celebrated people of all-time, Mary was able to sit down and be humble. Can you?
After not believing he and his wife could have a son, not speaking for nine months, and communicating that his son would be named "John," Zechariah slowed down and took time to praise the one who blessed him with a son.
No matter what struggles we have in life or obstacles we must overcome, we know that Christ has overcome death and has already won our most important battle for us.
When we cautiously approach films, we can find both negative and positive lessons to be learned. In Moana, we can see the relentlessness of Paul.
Fred Rogers, more famously known as simply "Mr. Rogers," lived as though everyone was his neighbor. Jesus seemed to preach the same message.
Being single should never be a burden. Don't ever settle for someone who doesn't help you grow in your most important relationship - your relationship with God. Preached on July 8, 2018 by Andy Rodriguez. Andy Rodriguez is a missionary in Nagoya, Japan and senior minister of Mustard Seed Christian Church there. Andy and his team have recently planted three new churches in Japan and have plans for eight more church plants. Castle Hills Christian Church is honored to support Andy and his mission.
Marriages don't often spontaneously blow up. Usually, it's the little things that build up. Beware of the "foxes."
When entering into a marriage, we often overlook everything that partnership involves. Communication and resolution conflict are key.
We all go through seasons in many aspects of our lives - careers, kids, grandkids, relationships, and even marriages. Despite how difficult things may get in your marriage, though, never stop pursuing your spouse.
Kicking off a series on marriage, we look at whether or not our first priority should be our spouse. In short, our first priority should always be God.