chccsa: Recent Episodes
Castle Hills Christian Church
Recent teachings from Castle Hills Christian Church in San Antonio, TX. We believe in Changed Lives through Christ. chccs.com
Finishing 2017 by finishing Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. It’s a finish that calls us to not only listen to Jesus’s words, but to actively do what he says. Preached on December 31, 2017 by Luke Sayre.
It was definitely a holy night when Jesus was born, but how silent was it exactly? Maybe not as silent as we might think. Preached on December 24, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
It’s easy to point out flaws in the lives of others. In our own lives, it becomes much more difficult. Preached on December 17, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Worry affects more people than we may think. In a culture in which worry is prevelant, how are we to live a live without worry? Preached on December 10, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Jesus talks about money from a stance that challenges our consumeristic culture. How can we start thinking through the lens of kingdom economics? Preached on December 3, 2017 by Richard Hamilton.
We are all called to give and serve in order to further the Kingdom. Our motive behind it, though, needs to be of the right heart and mindset. Preached on November 26, 2017 by Jesus Castillo.
God is love, yet we see that the Scriptures clearly state that God hates lies. We’re all guilty of lying and we’re all called to live more truthful lives. Preached on November 12, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Unhealthy desires can ruin our spiritual life and our relationships. Cut out empty desires from your life. Preached on November 5, 2017 by Richard Hamilton.
We are not called by Jesus to manage our anger. We are called to get rid of it completely. Preached on October 22, 2017 by Clark Sayre.
We cannot do anything to deserve anything from God, but he invites us to be a participant in his kingdom anyway. Preached on October 15, 2017 by Richard Hamilton.
There is much more negative than positive that comes from the cliché “Love the Sinner; Hate the Sin.” We all sin, but that doesn’t define who we are. We are all called to love no matter what. Preached on October 8, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
God is merciful, gracious and compassionate. Whatever the situation - whether perceived self-reliability or utter helplesness - God helps people. Preached on October 1, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
One cliché that is easy to say in hard situations is “everything happens for a reason.” However, this phrase could lead to a false, unfair representation of God. Preached on September, 24, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Both the younger and older sons in Luke 15 mistreated their father, but how was the father so outlandish in his response? Preached on September 3, 2017 by Clark Sayre.
Instead of being self-absorbed like the older brother, we need to have a joyful heart and participate in the Kingdom. Preached on August 27, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
God loves and pursues each of us. Though we are broken, God celebrates when we find solace in him. Preached on August 20, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
No matter what you face in life, you already have the power to overcome it. God has transformed our inner beings. Preached on August 13, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Jesus teaches that the insiders in society will be outsiders in his kingdom. We must be self-sacrificial in order to be insiders in his kingdom. Preached on August 6, 2017 by Clark Sayre.
We do not serve a God who is just holy; we serve a God who is “holy, holy, holy!” Preached on July 30, 2017 by Richard Hamilton.
We love him because he first loved us. We also love others because of his love for us. Preached on July 23, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Despite our constant disobedience, God generously welcomes us into his kingdom. Preached on July 16, 2017 by Jesus Castillo.
God is good. It’s a simple sentence with profound meaning. Is he just a good God, or is he actually goodness itself? Preached on July 9, 2017 by Clark Sayre.
This Father’s Day we are reminded of our heavenly Father’s great love for us. Preached on June 18, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Jesus doesn’t care the about the reputation of the guests. He invites us all in as we are. We are called to engage the community likewise. Preached on May 21, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
This Mother’s Day, we look at the examples of Lois and Eunice and the influence they had on Timothy. Preached on May 14, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
In a culture where only those of the same social class ate together, Jesus invited everyone to the table as equals. No matter where you come from, he still invites you to the table as a child of God, loved dearly by him. Preached on May 7, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
To give context, this sermon was preached on the day of the CHCC picnic. It is referenced a few times throughout the sermon.
Just as God’s glory was shown in a tangible way on the face of Moses, his glory should be evident in the way we live our lives. Preached on April 30, 2017 by Richard Hamilton.
We all have golden calves in our lives. Even though we may not be too far from God, he wants to make sure we are putting him first and worshiping him alone. Preached on April 23, 3017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Easter reminds us that the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus freed us from carrying the burdens we bear and the luggage we drag around. Preached on April 16, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
The blood of Jesus speaks to us. It calls us redeemed and invites us into relationship with Christ. Preached on April 2, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Reading through the Old Testament Law can be hard. The laws seem strange sometimes. We need to focus on the voice behind the laws. Preached on March 26, 2017 by Richard Hamilton.
Instead of asking what we can be fed, we should be asking what we can serve. Preached on March 12, 2017 by Andy Rodriguez, a missionary working out of Nagoya, Japan.
Are you a worshiper who occasionally complains, or are you a complainer who occasionally worships? Preached on March 5, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Even when it feels like we have hit a dead end, God walks with us. We have nothing to fear! Preached on February 26, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
The Passover was the plague that finally broke Pharaoh. It was also a foreshadowing for the sacrificial lamb, Jesus, to die for us. Now, we take the Lord’s supper Just as the Israelites feasted at Passover. Preached on February 19, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Just as Pharaoh was set up to succeed in following the will of God, so are we. We are responsible for making the decision to either follow or stand in the way. Preached on February 12, 2017 by Richard Hamilton.
Oftentimes in our lives, we serve counterfeit gods. As Pharaoh was soon to find out, Yahweh is God alone. Preached on February 5, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Whether in the blatant arrogance of Pharaoh or the subtle arrogance of Moses and Aaron, we can learn that pride comes before a fall and goes against the will of God. Preached on January 29, 2017 by Clark Sayre.
Moses seemed to have a lot of excuses in order to avoid God’s calling. We can learn from him and rather than make excuses, we can do everything in every situation for the glory of God. Preached on January 22, 2017 by Ronnie Morgan.
Everyone loves a good story. Looking at our lives as a story, how are we going to live it out for God? Preached on January 15, 2016 by Matthew McBirth.