Sermon Podcast From Christ Community Church: Recent Episodes
Artie Farve
Sermon Podcast from Christ Community Church, Ardmore, Oklahoma. Senior Pastor Artie Farve. For more information about our church, visit ardmoreccc.com
Pastor Artie shares how true peace is found not in perfect circumstances, but in remaining connected to Christ through every storm. John 16:25–33. Christ Community Church in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Looking for a church in Ardmore OK? Join us as we explore a powerful teaching from John 14:15–24 about the promise of God’s presence through the Holy Spirit.
In this message, we unpack Jesus’ words to His disciples and what they mean for us today. When Jesus said He would not leave us as orphans, He was promising something even deeper—His presence dwelling within us through the Spirit.
Big Idea: The presence of Christ does not disappear when Jesus leaves—it deepens through the Spirit who lives in His people.
🔹 Discover what it means that God is not just with you, but in you 🔹 Learn how the Holy Spirit continues the work of Jesus in your life 🔹 Understand the difference between imitation and participation in the Christian life 🔹 Be encouraged to live daily as a person of God’s presence
This message is for anyone searching for hope, purpose, and a deeper relationship with God. Whether you're new to faith or have been walking with Christ for years, this teaching will challenge and encourage you.
Practical Takeaway: Pause throughout your day and pray: “Christ, You are here.” Let this simple truth reshape how you live.
👉 If you're searching for a welcoming church in Ardmore OK, we invite you to connect with us and be part of a community that reflects the presence of Christ.
Stay Connected: Facebook: Facebook.com/ardmoreccc YouTube: @ardmoreccc Instagram: @ardmoreccc TikTok: @ardmoreccc
ChurchInArdmoreOK #John14 #HolySpirit #ChristianLiving #ArdmoreChurch #FaithInAction #PresenceOfGod #BibleTeaching #FollowJesus
What does it look like to live a life that does not require escape? In this sermon from Ephesians 5:15–21, Artie Farve explores the contrast between numbing what overwhelms us and being filled with the Spirit. This message is not about pressure, perfection, or self-improvement. It is an invitation into wisdom, awareness, gratitude, and presence. As we step into a new year, this teaching calls us to choose fullness over escape and to live lives that are sturdy, spacious, and grounded in Christ.
Call to Action Subscribe for weekly sermons and teachings from Christ Community Church. Connect with us online: https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc https://instagram.com/ardmoreccc
Visit our website: https://ardmoreccc.com
Even when we fail Him, Jesus does not give up on us. In John 13:36-38, Peter speaks with sincere devotion but discovers the limits of his own strength. Jesus responds not with condemnation but with compassion. This message explores how God meets us in our weakness, how grace reshapes failure, and how Christ loves us before we get anything right.
Every one of us knows what it feels like to say I will never do that again or I will be different this time. We meant it, but meaning well is not the same as being whole. Jesus understands our limitations and invites us into transformation through grace, not perfection.
The rooster crow is not only the sound of failure but also the sound of awakening. It signals a new beginning. Grace turns regret into restoration and failure into formation.
If you need hope, healing, or a reminder that your story is not over, this message will encourage you deeply. Join us at 2620 Mt. Washington, Ardmore, OK every Sunday at 10 A.M. Connect with Christ Community Church Facebook https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc YouTube https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc Instagram https://instagram.com/ardmoreccc
In John 13, Jesus kneels to wash His disciples’ feet, showing that true greatness is found in humble service. This message explores what it means to move from knowing to doing, from belief to embodiment. When we follow the example of Jesus, we discover that blessing flows through participation, not just understanding.
Join Christ Community Church in Ardmore as we reflect on servant leadership, embodied love, and the peace that comes when we serve others in the rhythm of Christ.
If you’ve ever wondered how to bring your faith into everyday moments—your kitchen, your job, your classroom—this message will guide you toward the kind of love that takes on flesh and blesses others.
Scripture: John 13:12-17 Message Theme: Servant leadership, humility, embodied love, blessing through doing
Visit us online: https://ardmoreccc.com
Follow Christ Community Church: https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc https://instagram.com/ardmoreccc
ardmorechurch #churchinardmore
n John 13:6–11, Jesus kneels to wash the disciples’ feet—a moment that shows us what love really looks like. We all know Peter’s resistance: “You shall never wash my feet.” But what if letting Jesus serve us is the beginning of real healing?
In this message from Christ Community Church in Ardmore, discover:
Why grace begins with being seen, not performing
How surrender heals shame
Why control and communion can’t coexist
What it means to truly receive God’s love
This isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. Every morning, the basin still waits, and the towel still hangs over Christ’s arm.
Join us this week as we learn to rest in His love.
Call to Action
Subscribe for weekly messages from Christ Community Church. Learn more: https://ardmoreccc.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc Instagram: https://instagram.com/ardmoreccc
ardmorechurch #churchinardmore
In John 13, Jesus shows us what real love looks like. Before going to the cross, He takes up a towel and washes His disciples’ feet. This act of humility reveals the heart of God—love that doesn’t quit, power that serves, and glory that kneels.
Join Christ Community Church in Ardmore as we explore what it means to love to the very end. Learn how true strength comes from serving others and how every small act of hidden kindness reflects the character of Christ.
If you’ve ever wondered how to love when it’s costly or how to find peace through humility, this message is for you.
Christ Community Church in Ardmore is a place where we seek to be true to Christ, kind to all people, and the body of Christ in our community and beyond.
This Is Us – Week 6 Creating and Living a Rule of Life - Christ Community Church Ardmore OK
Being True to Christ | Trusting Him as Savior, Friend, and Lord | Pastor Artie | Matthew 6:9 & Romans 8:15 | Christ Community Church Ardmore Ok
Discover how the Bible is a living, God-breathed story that forms us when read in context through four powerful lenses: God’s Story, Their Story, Our Story, and My Story.
In this message from Christ Community Church Ardmore, we explore Micah 6:8 and 2 Timothy 3:16–17 to understand how Scripture is not just ink on paper but God’s Spirit working through human authors to teach, rebuke, correct, and train us for every good work.
Discover how honoring the original context of the Bible enables us to apply its timeless call to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God — both personally and as a church community.
In this sermon, AnDina Wiley, Director of Family Discipleship at Christ Community Church, shares a powerful message on how ministry is meant to be a shared calling, not a solo mission. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, Romans 12:4–6, and John 13:35, she shows how serving together reflects God’s design for His church.
Whether you're serving in youth ministry, leading a small group, or simply seeking deeper connection in your church, this message will encourage you to move from isolation to community, because the gospel is most powerful when it’s lived out together.
Key Themes:
- Ministry is a shared calling, not a solo act
- Diverse leadership strengthens connection
- Students learn faith through relationships, not just roles
- Modeling Christian community builds a lasting impact
- Every believer has a vital role to play
💬 “We don’t just build a ministry—we build a family.”
📍 Scripture References:
- Ecclesiastes 4:9–10
- Romans 12:4–6
- John 13:35
- 1 Corinthians 12
- Acts 2
🔔 Subscribe and Follow:
- Website: https://ardmoreccc.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/ardmoreccc
- Instagram: instagram.com/ardmoreccc
- YouTube: youtube.com/@ardmoreccc
What happens when love threatens the systems built on fear? In this powerful message from John 11:38–57, Jesus stands at the tomb of Lazarus and cries out, “Come out!”—not just to a dead man, but to all of us bound by shame, grief, fear, or exhaustion.
The raising of Lazarus is more than a miracle—it's a turning point that shakes religious power structures and reveals the cost of living a resurrected life.
This week at Christ Community Church, we explore how Jesus calls us from the tombs we hide in, invites us to trust again, and commissions us to help unbind others. Resurrection is not only comfort; it is disruption and invitation.
If you’ve felt stuck in the dark or long to help others find freedom, this message is for you.
What kind of God cries with us?
In this moving sermon from John 11:28–37, we explore one of the most powerful moments in Scripture: "Jesus wept." When Mary falls at Jesus' feet in grief, Jesus doesn’t offer an answer—He offers His presence. He is deeply moved, troubled, and undone by sorrow.
This message reminds us that Jesus meets us in our grief, not with quick fixes but with holy tears. God is not distant from our pain. He steps into it, sits with us in the silence, and weeps beside us.
Lament is not weakness — it is sacred. God's love doesn’t bypass sorrow — it moves through it. Before resurrection comes stillness. And Jesus meets us there.
Practice included: A guided moment of silence with Christ — a time to breathe, reflect, and be held by the God who weeps.
Whether you're struggling, grieving, or simply needing to know that you're not alone, this message is for you.
Join us Sundays in Ardmore, OK, Christ Community Church 2620 Mt. Washington Rd https://ardmoreccc.com
Subscribe for weekly encouragement: https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc
Connect with us on social: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc Instagram: https://instagram.com/ardmoreccc
Hashtags: #JesusWept #John11 #GriefAndFaith #ChristCommunityChurch #ArdmoreChurch #ChurchInArdmore
John 11:17-27, Resurrection Life Now, Living What We Believe | Christ Community Church Ardmore OK
Description:
June 15, 2025 | John 11:1–16 | Christ Community Church
📝 Description:
What do we do when love doesn’t rush in to fix it? When God delays? In this message from John 11:1–16, we walk with Jesus, Mary, Martha, and Thomas through illness, waiting, misunderstanding, and courageous faith.
Whether you're in a season of fear, silence, or unanswered prayers, this passage invites you to a deeper trust — not in outcomes, but in a God who is always present, even in the waiting.
🕊 Key Themes:
“Lord, the one you love is sick.”
God's delays are not God's absence.
Following Jesus through fear.
Faith that opens hands and waits.
🙏 Spiritual Practice: Sit with hands open — “I release my grip… and receive what You give.”
📍 Message by: Christ Community Church 📍 Location: 2620 Mt. Washington Rd. Ardmore, OK
📣 Call to Action:
✅ Subscribe for weekly teaching and encouragement: https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc
📲 Follow us on social media for updates and inspiration:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ardmoreccc
🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://ardmoreccc.com
📩 Contact us: info@ardmoreccc.com
🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and share this video with someone who may be waiting on God right now. Your faith may inspire theirs.Live stream starts at 10 a.m.
In The Grip of Grace | John 10:17–30
In The Grip of Grace | John 10:17–30 | Christ Community Church Ardmore
Jesus steps into the tension of division during the Festival of Dedication, not to restore stone temples, but to reveal Himself as the true dwelling place of God. In John 10:17–30, we witness His bold claim: “I and the Father are one.”
This message explores:
The pain of division and disbelief
What it means to be known as His sheep
The deep security we find in His grasp
A healing practice of resting in God’s love
Key Scripture: John 10:17–30 — “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me…”
If you're weary, anxious, or searching for belonging, this message is for you. Grace is not something we hold onto — it’s what holds us. No one can snatch us from His hand.
🕊️ Practice the 'Held Prayer' at the end of this video for a moment of grounding peace.
🌐 Connect With Us 📍 Christ Community Church, Ardmore, OK 📅 Join us in person or online every Sunday!
👉 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc 👉 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ardmoreccc 👉 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc 🌐 Website: https://ardmoreccc.com
🔔 Subscribe for weekly messages that help you be true to Christ, be kind to all people, and live as the Body of Christ in our community and beyond.
📌 Hashtags: #ardmorechurch #churchinardmore #grace #john10 #jesusisourhope #spiritualformation #heldbygod
Enlarging Your Vision, Enlarging Your Faith
Faith Is a Spiritual Practice
“Faith without works is dead.” — James 2:17
- Faith is active—it’s not just an internal belief but a practice lived out.
- It requires action, listening, and co-creating with God.
- Everyday life is a catalyst for practicing and growing in faith.Reflection Question:Have you ever felt prompted by God to step out—even when the next step wasn’t clear?Anchoring Our Faith in ScriptureHebrews 11:1 “Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to acquire the things we long for. It is all the evidence required to prove what is still unseen.” Hebrews 11:6 “Without faith living within us it would be impossible to please God. For we come to God in faith, knowing that He is real and that He rewards the faith of those who passionately seek Him.”These verses remind us that faith isn’t only about eternity—it’s about now. So how do we begin to live out that kind of faith in our everyday lives?Vision Precedes Faith“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” — Proverbs 29:18
- Faith begins with seeing beyond the present.
- God often gives just enough vision to invite trust—not the full map.Application:Ask yourself: What does “on earth as it is in heaven” look like in my life?The Seed: A Picture of Faith
A seed’s growth mirrors the life of faith:
Biological Process
Dormancy ends Seed coat breaks Roots emerge Shoot pushes up True leaves grow
Spiritual Parallel
God awakens purpose within us. Growth often begins in brokenness. Deep, unseen faith work happens in solitude and surrender. We reach toward the light of Christ amid resistance. We begin to live fully, bearing fruit for others.
“Believe you have received it, and it will be yours.” — Mark 11:24 Remember: Even flowers come before fruit. Growth takes time.
Barriers to Living by Faith
Over-Control
• Plans are good—but faith means holding them with an open hand. Resistance to Change
- Change is uncomfortable, but it’s necessary for transformation. Fear
- Faith and fear both ask us to believe in something we cannot see. Which one will you choose?Faith as a Daily PracticeIdentity
- Start with who you are in Christ. You are enough.
- Don’t just resist old habits—focus on the person you’re becoming. Daily Practice: Begin with scripture or affirmations about your identity in God. Surrender
• Let go of control. Surrender isn’t passive—it’s active trust. Daily Practice: Ask, what am I trying to control today? Then, release it in prayer. Authenticity
• Be who God made you to be—not a copy of someone else. Daily Practice: Look for one opportunity to act honestly and faithfully.
Faith in Community
- Carry faith for one another.
- Speak vision, truth, and encouragement into others.
- Ask: Are my words giving life and faith to those around me?Personal Reflection
• Where is God asking me to practice faith right now? o A decision?
o A relationship? • Am I living with trust or playing it safe?
Whose Voice Are You Following? | John 10:1-6 Reflection on Spiritual Discernment
Description: In John 10:1-6, Jesus contrasts the voice of the Shepherd with the voices of strangers that demand our attention. Explore the difference between hearing His call and being led astray by other voices. Learn practical ways to discern God's voice in the midst of noise, fear, and inner distractions.
Join us for worship at Christ Community Church on Sundays at 10 a.m. Location: 2620 Mt. Washington Rd, Ardmore, OK
Social Links:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/ardmoreccc
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc
Hashtags: #ardmorechurch #churchinardmore #spiritualdiscernment #John10 #shepherdsvoice #hearingGod
xplore the spiritual journey from physical sight to spiritual vision in John 9:35-41. Discover how Jesus heals the blind and offers spiritual sight to those who seek it. Learn to cultivate humility, embrace the invitation to believe, and open your eyes to God’s light.
Palm Sunday Sermon | The Peaceable Kingdom
Why did Jesus enter Jerusalem on a donkey? What kind of kingdom was He bringing?
In this Palm Sunday message, “The Peaceable Kingdom,” we explore Luke 19:28–40, Matthew 21:1–11, and Zechariah 9:9–10 to uncover how Jesus defied expectations—not with violence or political conquest, but with peace, humility, and compassion.
🕊️ Jesus came to bring peace on earth, not just peace in heaven. 🙌 The crowd shouted “Hosanna!”—a cry for rescue. But Jesus offered a greater liberation: freedom from fear, division, and spiritual bondage.
📌 Key Scriptures:
- Luke 19:28–40 — “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”
- Matthew 21:1–11 — “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
- Zechariah 9:9–10 — The prophecy of the peaceful King
🪞Reflection & Application: This week, create space for intentional solitude and practice The Daily Advocate Affirmation:
- Pause and breathe.
- Reflect on God’s love.
- Ask: “Holy Spirit, whom are You calling me to advocate for today?”
- Write your affirmation: “Today, I choose to advocate for myself by…”
- Pray for courage, kindness, and self-compassion.
- Journal and reflect.
Let Jesus transform your inner dialogue—from harsh criticism to compassionate advocacy.
🙏 Closing Prayer: “Lord Jesus, we echo the cry, ‘Hosanna—save us!’ May we surrender our small expectations and embrace Your greater peace. Make us advocates of Your love, in a world that longs for healing.”
🎧 Listen, Reflect, Share ✅ Like this video if it spoke to you. ✅ Subscribe for weekly encouragement. ✅ Share with someone longing for peace and hope.
📲 Follow Christ Community Church Facebook: https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc Instagram: https://instagram.com/ardmoreccc YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc
PalmSunday #PeaceableKingdom #Hosanna #JesusIsKing #Luke19 #Matthew21 #Zechariah9 #ChristCommunityChurch #ArdmoreChurch #ChurchInArdmore #HolyWeek #DailyAffirmation #ChristianMeditation
Event Date + Time:
Sunday,
Mar 23 ·
9:57 — 11:30am
(1 hour, 33 minutes)
Description:
Description:
Fear can keep us silent, but the cost of bearing witness is real. In John 9:18–23, we see the parents of the healed man hesitate to speak the truth out of fear of rejection. What does this mean for us today? Are we willing to stand for truth, even when it costs us something?
In this message, we explore: ✅ The power of fear in silencing truth ✅ The cost of bearing witness (Martyria) ✅ The dangers of weaponizing “truth” ✅ How truth in Christ welcomes, not excludes ✅ The courage to speak with love and wisdom
Join us as we reflect on how faith calls us to boldness and love, not fear and division.
📖 Scripture: John 9:18–23 🔔 Subscribe for more messages: @ardmoreccc 📲 Connect with us:
Facebook: facebook.com/ardmoreccc
Instagram: instagram.com/ardmoreccc
Faith #Truth #Courage #Christianity #Church #John9 #FearAndFaith #Jesus #BearingWitness #LoveAndTruth #ardmorechurch #churchinardmore
Call to Action:
If this message encouraged you, LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical insights and teaching. Drop a comment below—how has fear impacted your faith journey? 🙏Live stream starts at 10 a.m.
When Mud Opens Eyes – Reframing Suffering and Seeing Anew | John 9:1-7
Are we seeing suffering the way Jesus does? In John 9:1-7, Jesus heals a blind man—not just physically, but spiritually—challenging our assumptions about suffering, blame, and faith. What if suffering isn’t a punishment but an invitation to see differently?
🔹 Key Themes:
- The misconception that suffering is always the result of sin.
- Jesus’ radical redefinition of healing and faith.
- How suffering can transform us, deepen our empathy, and draw us closer to God.
- The symbolism of mud and spit—how God works through the ordinary.
- The call to action: What step of faith is Jesus asking us to take?
🛠 Spiritual Practice: “Go and Wash” – A guided practice for identifying our blind spots, surrendering control, and seeing anew.
📖 Key Scripture: John 9:1-7 💡 Reflection Questions: 1️⃣ Where am I still trapped in the mindset that suffering means blame? 2️⃣ How is God working through the messy, ordinary parts of my life? 3️⃣ What step of faith is Jesus calling me to take?
🙏 Closing Prayer: “Jesus, you are the Light of the World. Open our eyes to see what we have been blind to. Help us trust your presence in our suffering and take the next step of faith. Amen.”
📌 Watch, reflect, and share! Let’s seek a new way of seeing together.
🔔 Subscribe for more: https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc 📲 Follow us: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc Instagram: https://instagram.com/ardmoreccc
SeeingAnew #John9 #FaithAndHealing #ReframingSuffering #JesusHeals #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualGrowth
Channel(s):
In John 8:48-59, Jesus makes the radical declaration: "Before Abraham was, I AM." This moment is more than a theological debate—it’s a confrontation between the finite and the infinite. The Pharisees struggle to accept a Messiah who challenges their expectations, just as we wrestle with faith when God doesn’t fit into our understanding.
This message explores: 🔹 The tension between certainty and faith 🔹 How misunderstanding Jesus leads to rejection 🔹 The divine invitation to eternal life—starting now 🔹 The choice between embracing Jesus or resisting Him 🔹 A powerful practice of Sacred Silence to dwell in God’s presence
Jesus is not just an idea—He is I AM. The only question is: Will we step into His presence or pick up stones?
🌿 Reflection Questions: 💭 Where Are You Resisting the "I AM"? Are there areas in your life where you resist God because He doesn’t fit your expectations? What might it look like to surrender your assumptions and simply stand in His presence?
🪨 What “Stones” Are You Holding? What are the "stones" you hold—things that keep you from embracing God's presence? Fear? Control? Doubt? A need for certainty? How can you begin to release those stones this week?
🙏 Do You Experience Jesus as an Idea or a Presence? Is your faith mostly intellectual (concepts, beliefs, doctrines) or experiential (relationship, presence, surrender)? How might practicing Sacred Silence help you move from knowing about Jesus to encountering Him?
🔥 How Does This Change Your Life? How would your daily life look different if you truly lived as though Jesus were your constant, unshakable presence? What is one intentional change you can make this week to live in greater awareness of God’s presence?
📌 Subscribe for more biblical insights! 🔗 Follow us: 👉 Facebook: facebook.com/ardmoreccc 👉 YouTube: youtube.com/@ardmoreccc 👉 Instagram: instagram.com/ardmoreccc
Memory updated
"John 8:39-47 | The Truth Will Set You Free | Jesus' Challenge to Identity & Faith"
Imagine looking into a mirror that reflects not just your appearance but the deepest truth about who you are. Would you dare to look? Would you accept what you see or turn away in fear? Truth has the power to liberate, but first, it often unsettles.
In this sermon, we explore Jesus' words in John 8:39-47 and how truth shapes our spiritual identity:
📖 Key Topics Covered: ✅ Verses 39-41: Are we truly God's children, or are we just relying on heritage and tradition? ✅ Verses 42-43: The evidence of love as a sign of being united with God. ✅ Verses 44-47: Confronting deception and embracing the truth that sets us free. ✅ Spiritual Reflection: What false narratives have we believed, and how can God's truth transform us?
🙏 Spiritual Practice: This week, commit to reflective prayer and ask God to reveal His truth in your life.
🔔 Subscribe for More Messages of Truth & Encouragement! 📌 Follow us for biblical teaching that inspires faith and freedom in Christ.
📍 Visit Christ Community Church: 🏠 2620 Mt. Washington Rd, Ardmore, OK 🌐 Website: https://ardmoreccc.com 📱 Follow us on Social Media: 📌 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc 📌 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc 📌 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ardmoreccc
🎬 Watch Now & Share with Someone Who Needs This Message!
Tags:
John8 #TruthWillSetYouFree #JesusTeachings #FaithInChrist #BiblicalTruth #ChristianSermon #SpiritualFreedom #BibleStudy #GospelMessage #ChristCommunityChurch
Discover the transformative power of abiding in Jesus' teachings as we explore John 8:31-38. In this sermon, we delve into:
- The invitation to discipleship through holding to Christ’s word (John 8:31-32).
- True freedom that breaks the chains of sin, fear, and self-deception (John 8:33-36).
- How to align daily with God’s truth for a life of purpose and love.
Learn how Jesus offers freedom from spiritual bondage and invites us into a permanent place in the family of God. Through practical steps, reflection, and prayer, we’ll guide you to live as a beloved child of God, free from sin’s grip and grounded in His truth.
📖 Reflection Questions:
- What’s holding you back from stepping into true freedom?
- Are there lies or false beliefs shaping your life?
- How can you create space for God’s voice each day?
ABOUT CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH IN ARDMORE Welcome to Christ Community Church in Ardmore, OK! We are a family-friendly, Christ-centered community committed to helping people live their faith authentically, with kindness and purpose. Whether you're new to Christianity, exploring faith, or searching for a church home, there’s a place for you here!
OUR MISSION At Christ Community Church, we are called to:
- Be True to Christ: Build a faithful and genuine relationship with Jesus.
- Be Kind to All People: Share Christ’s love through compassion and kindness.
- Be the Body of Christ: Serve our local community and beyond with humility and purpose.
SERVICE INFORMATION 📍 Location: 2620 Mt. Washington, Ardmore, OK 73401 ⏰ Time: Sundays at 10:00 AM
💻 Online Service: Sundays at 10:00 AM
Stream live on our website or subscribe to our channel for weekly messages and faith inspiration.
CONNECT & GROW WITH US 🎥 Watch our Mission and Vision sermon to discover what drives us, or explore our Sermon Archive for past messages. 🌐 Website: ardmoreccc.com 📱 Follow us on social media: @ArdmoreCCC
JOIN US THIS SUNDAY! Experience community, grow in faith, and make a difference together. We can't wait to welcome you!
ChristCommunityChurch, #FaithInArdmore, #ChurchOnline, #Christianity, #FaithJourney
Description: Join us as we dive into John 8:21-30, where Jesus challenges His audience to move from spiritual blindness to belief. In this passage, we explore three transformative themes: 1️⃣ Blindness: Living "below" and being consumed by worldly distractions. 2️⃣ Revelation: The Cross as the ultimate turning point where grace meets our sin. 3️⃣ Transformation: Seeing Christ in our neighbors and embracing a cruciform life shaped by humility, love, and sacrifice.
Through real-life examples like Jean Valjean’s story in Les Misérables, practical steps for reflection, and prayer, we uncover how to live out Jesus' call to faith and selfless love.
Reflect with us:
- How can we reorient our hearts toward God amidst worldly distractions?
- What does it mean to embrace a life shaped by the cross in our daily actions?
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your walk with Christ and embrace His presence in your life and others. 🙏
📖 Reflection Questions and Practices: ➡️ Practice daily reflection with the Jesus Prayer. ➡️ Commit to one act of neighborly love this week. ➡️ Journal your journey as you lift your eyes to the cr
Jesus, the Light of the World | John 8:12–20 Sermon
YouTube Description:
In this powerful message, we explore John 8:12–20, where Jesus declares, “I am the light of the world.” Against the backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles, we uncover the profound truth of Jesus as the eternal light that leads us out of darkness and into life.
🔍 What You'll Learn in This Sermon:
- The significance of Jesus’ statement and its relevance today.
- How Jesus guides, reveals truth, and exposes spiritual darkness.
- Practical steps to walk in His light daily and reflect it to others.
✨ Reflection Questions:
- How has Jesus’ light revealed truth in your life?
- What darkness might you be clinging to, and how can you let it go?
- How can you reflect Jesus’ light to those around you this week?
📖 Key Scriptures:
- John 8:12 – “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”
- Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
- Matthew 5:14-16 – “You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before others.”
🌟 Practical Applications:
- Read and meditate on God’s Word.
- Practice prayer, using a breath prayer like: “Jesus, Light of the World. Shine through me.”
- Serve others in love, letting His light shine through your actions.
💬 Share your thoughts: Comment below how this message encouraged you to follow Jesus as your guiding light!
📢 Call to Action:
- Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for more uplifting content.
- Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to spread the light of Christ!
"Abide and Bear Fruit: Living a Faith that Flourishes (John 15:1-8)"
Description: Start 2025 by diving into Jesus’ powerful teaching in John 15:1-8: “I am the Vine, you are the branches.” In this sermon, we explore the life-giving connection between abiding in Christ and bearing spiritual fruit. Learn how God’s pruning prepares us for growth, why abiding in Christ is essential, and how a practice-based faith can transform your life and community.
Key takeaways include:
- What pruning means for your spiritual growth and how it brings freedom.
- Establishing daily and communal practices to stay connected to Christ.
- How bearing fruit glorifies God and impacts the world around you.
Be inspired to remain rooted in Jesus and live out His mission with purpose and vitality.
Podcast Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into Psalm 46:10 and explore the profound call to “be still and know” that God is near. Learn how to live a life grounded in Christ’s love by practicing stillness, gratitude, and trust. We discuss:
- The dangers of living in the past or future (Matthew 6:34).
- How Christ’s presence transforms the way we experience life (Matthew 28:20).
- Seeing God’s hand in the everyday miracles around us (Matthew 6:26-28).
- Practical ways to stay anchored in faith and reflect His glory.
Take a moment to be still, reflect, and embrace the peace of God’s presence in your daily life.
Description:
5:39-47 39 You pore over the Scriptures because you think you have eternal life in them, and yet they testify about me. 40 But you are not willing to come to me so that you may have life. 41 “I do not accept glory from people, 42 but I know you—that you have no love for God within you. 43 I have come in my Father’s name, and yet you don’t accept me. If someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him. 44 How can you believe, since you accept glory from one another but don’t seek the glory that comes from the only God? 45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom you have set your hope. 46 For if you believed Moses, you would believe me, because he wrote about me. 47 But if you don’t believe what he wrote, how will you believe my words?”m starts at 10 a.m.
Have you ever thought about how we grow in faith? Growing in faith requires trials that test our faith.
John 4:10-15
10 Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God, and who is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you
would ask him, and he would give you living water.”
11 “Sir,” said the woman, “you don’t even have a bucket, and the well is deep. So where do you
get this ‘living water’? 12 You aren’t greater than our father Jacob, are you? He gave us the well
and drank from it himself, as did his sons and livestock.”
13 Jesus said, “Everyone who drinks from this water will get thirsty again. 14 But whoever drinks
from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give him
will become a well of water springing up in him for eternal life.”
15 “Sir,” the woman said to him, “give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty and come here to
draw water.”
Living water (running spring vs well with percolated water)
Immorality
o When immorality fails, many run to religion for a time.
Religion
o When religion fails, many run to immorality for a time.
Jesus
14 But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, the
water I will give him will become a well of water springing up in him for eternal life.”
Do you experience life as a well of eternal life springing up from within? If not, why not?
Will you be content for life that is less than Jesus promised?
Both religion and immorality work from the outside in.
The Living Christ transforms from the inside out.
- How does the act of Jesus reclining at the table with his apostles during the Passover set the tone for the significance of the Lord’s Supper?2. What is the deeper meaning behind the terms Lord’s Supper, Communion, Eucharist, and Mass, and how do they contribute to our understanding of the ritual?3. Why is the concept of a “new covenant” crucial in the context of Hebrews 8:10-13 and Colossians 1:12-14?4. What role does the Eucharist play in reminding us of Jesus’s mission and our commission, and how does it shape our identity and purpose as believers?
Luke 15:11-24We never lose our identity as a child of God even if we wander away and He always rejoices when we repent and return
We will experience the peace of God during anxiety if we create a practical rhythm of prayer.· Anxiety is the pervasive atmosphere of contemporary America. · Without setting my intention through mindful prayer, anxiety is the atmosphere of my inner life. · If peace and anxiety are the thermometers of my heart, then mindful prayer is the thermostat. · The moment I wake up, I am immediately flooded with concerns about which I am anxious. · The first battle of my day is won or lost within seconds of waking. · What about you? What are the most common sources of your anxiety? · Paul addresses the issue of prayer and anxiety first by addressing one of the most common sources of anxiety: relational tension. He then goes on to teach that prayer can effectively cultivate an experience of peace amid anxiety. Philippians 4:2-32 I urge Euodia, and I urge Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I also ask you, true partner, to help these women who have contended for the gospel at my side, along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers whose names are in the Book of Life.• I urge Eudoia and Syntyche to agree.• I ask that you (true partner) help these women agree.Philippians 2:22 make my joy complete by thinking the same way, having the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.Philippians 4:4-74 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2;12-13 - Working Out Your Salvation in Community. Community is where we get to practice loving others different from us.
How we treat other people and relationships is about how we view our status in the Kingdom of God. We are free to serve with a whole heart.
Colossians 3:18-4:1 Christ in Your Home Preliminary principles Patriarchy is a consequence/judgment of the fall. Redemptive equality is the rule of the Kingdom of God.
Because the Colossians have died with Christ, they should let go of the lower life of sin and clothe themselves with the higher life of love.
Do you worship with expectation? Our sermonouncement about changes to the worship format. With an emphasis on expectant prayer, worship, and communion.
Colossians 1:9-14. Pastor Artie examines what it means to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord.
Relationships are the arena where the crisis of the Kingdom of God plays out. The Gospel affects the way we live and every relationship we have.
The Gospel is the good news of how God desires and has made a way to heal everything that sin has harmed.
The examen has been part of Christian discipleship for hundreds of years. Watch as Pastor Artie explains the prayer and how to incorporate it into the rhythm of life.
You can not obey Jesus without the presence of others. How you understand this impacts your discipleship.