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Sermons preached from Christ Church in South Philadelphia. An ordinary neighborhood church trying to show off the extraordinary love of God.
Jesus wants to give us the power to be a united people in divisive times. Will we walk in what He has created for us? Join us this Sunday as we continue in our Unstoppable series in the book of Acts.
What if God wanted to use you in a powerful way? What if He had a plan that was greater than you think? Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in the book of Acts and see God use two ordinary people in extraordinary ways as they dare to be bold.Speaker: Pastor Jeff Boettcher
What if God wanted to use you in a powerful way? What if He had a plan that was greater than you think? Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in the book of Acts and see God use two ordinary people in extraordinary ways as they dare to be bold.
Have you ever felt a longing in your soul for something more? Do you sometimes experience being discontent and unsatisfied? Do you wonder if this is it or if you are missing something? Join us this Sunday as we explore Acts 3 and see how we can experience ongoing refreshment for our thirsty souls.
What is the church, really? Does that question even matter? Join us as we continue in our series in the book of Acts and see how God launched a movement, not through a person, but through a people. God has great plans for you through His church.
Who is Jesus, really? Join us this Sunday as we see one of Jesus's earliest followers give a world changing message on the true nature of who Jesus is. He's better than we think, if we dare to believe.
We are excited to have Pastor Craig Cabaniss with us this Sunday. Craig is the lead pastor of Grace Church in Frisco Texas. He has planted multiple churches, lead church planting networks, and mentored pastors for over thirty years. He is going to be bringing an impactful message on what it means to live with contentment. Hope you can join us!
What if there is something more to life that we might be missing? What if there was a power available beyond anything we could image? What if this power was a person and what if we could know this person? Join us on Sunday as we continue in our series in Acts and see what the Bible has to say about the person of the Holy Spirit.
As we go through hard things, those hard things often make it hard to see what God is doing. So what do we do when that happens? What do we do when our problems are all that we see? Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in Acts and see how God wants to meet us in our problems with the comfort of His plan.
What if God is at work in the world in ways more amazing than we think possible? And what if He wants to do His work through us? Join us as we start a new series in the book of Acts called Unstoppable. Acts pulls back the curtain of history and shows the unstoppable gospel breaking out in the world through the power of the Spirit being unleashed in people's lives. Hope to see you on the best day of the week!
What if Easter is more than a fairytale? What if there is a message that God is giving us? What if Easter is meant to change everything? Join us at Christ Church this Easter Sunday and see what God might be trying to say to you.
When is it ok to agree to disagree? How do you know when you are compromising by giving in or trying to control by being too firm? Join us this Sunday as we hear from Pastor Warren Boettcher about God's call to a deeper life of love.
What do you do when you feel worn down and worn out? What do you do when you have a fatigue that can be fixed by just more sleep? Join us this Sunday as we see how Jesus offers Rest for the Weary.
Where does evil come from in the world? That's a heavy question. But it's a question that we all can wrestle with. As we finish our series in the book of Judges this Sunday, we will see a story of tremendous evil. And yet, in that darkness, there is a depth to God's mercy that gets revealed that should captivate us with its beauty and fill us with hope. Join us on the best day of the week!
DIY (Do It Yourself) is huge in our culture. But what happens when we apply that kind of thinking to faith? What if DIY is actually the reason that we so often can feel spiritually stagnant? Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series through the book of Judges and see something better than a self made religion.
Have you ever felt like you just can't out of your own way? Have you ever wondered if God has finally given up on you? God has something powerful to say to us through the final chapter of Samson's story about Ruin and Redemption. Hope you can join us on the best day of the week!
What is hope and what difference does it make? Join us this Sunday as welcome a guest preacher, Tucker Else, who will bring a message from the book of Ruth on its beautiful story of redemption. Tucker has served as a pastor for over 12 years, and is currently the ministry director for Serving Leaders which exists to revive, restore , and resource ministry leaders and their families. He comes with a wealth of wisdom and it is a joy to have him come to Christ Church.
God has a life for us of peace, security, strength, confidence, hope, and joy. But are we willing to engage in the lifestyle that is needed to experience this life? Join us on Sunday as we continue in our series through the book of Judges on Breaking the Cycle and see the lifestyle that God calls us to pursue so that we might experience more of the life that God has created us to enjoy.
Sometimes the Bible is comforting, but sometimes it is challenging. It can be so easy to avoid the things in it that are hard, because we'd rather stay happy than pursue being holy. But what if God has more for us than the life we're settling for? This Sunday we are going to start looking at the story of Samson and in his brokenness, we will see our brokenness. And yet it is in that place of vulnerability, that we also encounter God's grace.
Grace is a familiar word, but do we really live in that good of it? If grace is amazing, then why do we so often carry guilt, angst, fear, and doubt? This Sunday we are going to see a story in Judges 13 that is all about grace, and my prayer is that we all will see a little bit more how grace can change everything.
The higher the stakes, the more important knowledge becomes. There is nothing higher stakes than our spiritual lives. So what does it look like to gain knowledge that can lead to our fullness and thriving? Join us on Sunday as we continue our series in the book of Judges and consider When Ignorance is Not Bliss.
What are there things that you want to change in 2024? What are your cycles that you want to see broken? Join us this Sunday as we pick back up in our series in Judges and consider what it says about Breaking Cycles. Can't wait to see you on the best day of the week!
What are you hoping for in 2024? Is there a God sized dream that's been birthed in your heart? Join us this Sunday as we consider the big things God wants us to prayer for and pursue in the upcoming year as we consider A Prayer for Revival.
How would your today be different if you knew what was coming tomorrow? Knowing the future would dramatically change the present, wouldn’t it? Join us this Sunday, as we see the future that God promises to us and what that means for us now.
Christmas is a wonderful time of year. Except when it isn't. Sometimes all is not calm and all is not bright. And yet, there is a promise that Christmas gives us that can ground no matter how dark life might get. Join us for Christmas Eve at Christ Church as we Behold our Victorious King.
Often our understanding of God‘s forgiveness is just enough to vaccinate us against being able to actually experience the true depths of what it means. Join us this Sunday as we behold our forgiving king, and see how his forgiveness can change us from the inside out.
It is one thing to believe in God, but another thing to actually trust God. The bumps, bruises, and painful twists of life can sometimes cause one to wonder, does God actually care about me? Part of what the story of Christmas shows us is that not only does God care about us, but He understands us because He became one of us. Join us this Sunday as we experience the comforting reality of our Sympathetic King.
What does Christmas mean to you? We can all have different experiences during the holidays. But here is what Christmas means to God; God is love. Christmas shows us that we do have a King and He has not abandoned us but has come into this world for us. Join us this holiday season at Christ Church as we Behold our King.
What if the hunger we can feel in our souls can only be satisfied by a greater fear of God? We think of fear as a bad thing, but the Bible says fear of God brings life, refreshment, and comfort to us. Maybe God means something different by fear than what we think? Join us this Sunday as we close our our Coram Deo Series and consider together what it means to live in the fear of the Lord.
We all like to experience good things in life. Yet so often our lives are filled with pain, challenges, and suffering. But what if there was a way to experience goodness even in the midst of trying times? Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series on Living before the Face of God and consider what it means to live in the goodness of God.
Our spiritual lives are not just about what we do, but how we are. Not just doing, but being. Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series Coram Deo: Living before the Face of God as we consider how God wants to invite us into a life of deeper communion with Him.
God made us for more than going through life like it is a selfie. He made us to be consumed, not with ourselves- But with Him. The opposite of a selfie life is a Godward life. The early church fathers had a phrase for living a Godward life. They called it Coram Deo, which means living before the face of God. And so over the next few Sundays, we will go through different passages of Scripture that show us what it means to live before the face of God, in everything in our lives.
What if there is something more than this world that is obsessed with self? What if there is something more than just the world of "I"? What if we were made for more? This Sunday we continue our series in Judges and will see in Judges 8-9 how God wants the gospel to break into our "selfie" lives and show us something so much more amazing- The beauty of God's love.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by life? Is it all just too much? Join us this Sunday as we continue our series in Judges and see how the all powerful God meets us in our overwhelming need.
How do you struggle with insecurity? What can make you feel anxious, alone, and afraid? Join us this Sunday as we meet a character in Judges 6 who is full of insecurities. Through this story we are going to see how God's love meets us in our most vulnerable places. I can't wait to be with you on the best day of the week!
In the struggle that can often be our lives, can't we wish that there was someone who was willing to fight for us? When we can feel like we can't keep on keeping on, don't we long for someone to love us enough to be strong for us? Join us this Sunday as we continue our series in the book of Judges and in Judges 4-5 see the hope that God fights for us.
What does it mean to hear from God and how we can learn to listen better? This Sunday we are blessed to have Pastor Brian Key bringing a message from Psalm 19 entitled "Can you hear Him now?" In addition to being a pastor, Brian Key is also a professor of urban missiology at Grimke Seminary. You won't want to miss this!
Do you sometimes feel stuck in a rut? Are there struggles in your life that just keep repeating themselves? What if there was a way to experience more freedom? Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in the book of Judges and see how We need a bigger savior.
It is one thing to know about God, but another thing entirely to actually know God. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series in the wild book of Judges and see what God has to say about how we can know Him more.
Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle that you'd love to break free from, but feel powerless to stop? Do you desire to experience more of God in your life, but you aren't sure how? Have you ever wondered if there was more to Christianity than just "doing the Christian thing?" This Sunday we are starting a new series in the book of Judges. It is a wild and in many ways disturbing book. Yet, in the midst of its chaos, God has a powerful message to share with us. We are calling this series Breaking the Cycle: Rebellious People Pursued by the Faithful God.
What causes you to worry? What can make you feel discouraged? What eats away at your joy? Into whatever is getting you down, God has this word of promise for us- Grace Wins. Join us this Sunday as we finish our series "The Story behind the Song" and see the story behind Psalm 30 and how it gives us this sweet promise- Grace wins.
In His great love for us, God wants more for us than just knowing about Him. He wants us to experience deep, meaningful, and soul satisfying communion with Him. How can we experience that? How can we experience that especially in a life that can be full of so many challenging circumstances?
What frustrates you? What brings discouragement? What can cause anger or sadness? Sometimes in the midst of those emotions life can seem like it is a mess. But this Sunday, God wants to encourage our souls. Join us as we continue our series "The Story Behind the Song" and look at Psalm 90 and Numbers 20. Good news, there is mercy in the mess.
In this uncertain life, the grip of fear and anxiety can often lay ahold of us. But God wants to lead us to a place of peace. Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series "The Story Behind the Song" and consider the story behind Psalm 23 and the peace that comes from having the Lord as our Shepherd.
Have you ever felt like, how did I get here? We can all be there at times. This Sunday we are going to see one of those moment's in David's life and how God led him back to a place of restoration. Join us as we look at From Ruin to Repentance: God's Guide for Lasting Change.
Have you ever felt inadequate? Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Have you ever been fearful, sad, or even crushed in spirit? We all can experience these things. They are part of being human. God can meet us in these vulnerable states in powerful ways. Join us this Sunday as we start a new series in the book of Psalms where we will study some of these powerful songs and look at the real-life situations that inspired them to be written. We are calling this series "The Story Behind the Song." As we hear the backstory of these powerful words, may God can meet us in powerful ways.
To be a Christian is to believe that God can do powerful things. But our struggle can be to believe that God can do powerful things through us. Join us this Sunday as we see how God wants to use ordinary people for His extraordinary purposes as we finish our series in Colossians by looking at "The Ordinary Person's Guide to Sharing Christ."
God has a great purpose for each of our lives. It is grand, and beautiful, and eternal. But it gets worked out in the everyday stuff of life. Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in Colossians and look at how there is Sacred in the Ordinary.
The church is not an institution governed by people, but a community created by God. Therefore, God gets to say who we are and how we should relate to one another. Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in Colossians and see what Jesus wants for His church and how embracing His desires for us will lead to our deeper delight in Him.
What if part of our struggles in life is that we don't realize what we have already in Christ? This Sunday Pastor Caleb will continue in our series in Colossians and bring a sermon on what it means to be raised with Christ and how that is meant to make a difference in our daily lives
One of the things that God wants to do in our lives is rescue us from the self made religion that we can follow. Join us this Sunday as we see how God has something better in store for us than going through religious motions. There is a deeper, truer, and more satisfying life in Christ if we are willing to open ourselves to Him.
One of the beautiful things about how God has revealed himself is that He has done so in relational terms. He is not only our Creator, but our Father. Few things are meant to be more life-giving on a day-to-day basis, then understanding what it means to have God as our Father. Join us this Sunday as we consider the forgotten fatherhood of God.
God wants more for us than just believing in Him. He wants us to know how to walk with Him. Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in Colossians and hear how about we can more and more learn to walk with Christ in the everyday stuff of our lives.
We can have so different many hopes and dreams for our life. But what if God has a better plan? This Sunday we will explore how God invites us to join Him in what He is doing all around the world.
There is much in this world that competes for our attention and affection, and yet nothing is more important to our spiritual health than keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus. To help fight distraction we need a renewed vision of just how great Jesus is, and a greater understanding of His preeminence over all things. I can't wait to gather this Sunday with you as we continue our series in Colossians and behold the Preeminence of Christ in Colossians 1:15-23.
We are excited to have Pastor Ian back with us this Sunday. He will be giving an update about the San Jose Church plant and preaching a sermon about God's mission and our part in it. Hope you can join us!
What God wants to do in us is not just about us. Part of how God works in our lives is through working through us in the lives of others. And there is no greater way that we can be used by God in His purposes for other people than to pray for them. So join us this Sunday as we continue our series in Colossians and look at the Power of a Praying Church.
What if there was a daily practice that could drive fear, stress, and anxiety far from us and allow us to thrive? As we continue in our series in Colossians we are going to see a perspective Paul had that allowed gave him grace and peace wherever he went. I look forward to sharing with you about what God has to say in Colossians 1:3-8 about Growing in Gratitude.
We are here today, because God loves usIn His love He welcomes us to be filled with spiritual life as we worship HimWhether it is for the first time today, or the thousandth time, we can all come to God and have our faith strengthened in Him, our joy made more full through Him, and our hearts filled by HimWe come, not because of who we are, not based on our performance, but because of who Jesus is and what He accomplished for us through his life, death, resurrection, and ascensionAnd so, in the love of God, welcome to Christ Church
As Christians, we know that God has called us to live lives of godliness and spiritual growth. Yet with all that we have going on in our busy lives, how do we do this? Where do we find the resources we need? Join us this Sunday as we see what God has to say about all this in the letter of 2 Peter.
This Sunday we will be finishing our series in the book of Jude. The final two verses are some of my favorite verses in the entire Bible. I believe God has a powerful message of encouragement for us as we explore His promise that He will hold us fast.Speaker: Pastor Jeff Boettcher
Have you ever wondered if there is something more? Have you ever thought that maybe there are bigger, spiritual questions that transcend the daily grind? Wherever you are on your journey, we would love to have you join us. We are a simple, but sincere community who believe that God is real, Jesus is alive, and he changes lives. So come however you are and maybe consider if this is an Easter where God wants to speak something to you.
In confusing times when compromise is swirling all around, what does it look like to build a faithful and thriving life for God? Join us, as we continue our series in Jude and see what God has to say.
In a world of confusion, how can you tell if faith is real and genuine or fake and counterfeit? Not in others, how can you tell that in yourself? Join us as we continue in our series in the book of Jude and see what God says about how we can protect ourselves against Counterfeit Christianity.
The judgment of God is a hard topic to think about. It can often be used in manipulative ways and weaponized against people. It can also seem contradictory to God's message of love and welcome. For these reasons, we can often want to avoid Scriptures that speak about God's judgment. But what if correctly understanding the truth about God's judgment was a path toward experiencing even more profound levels of His love? What if part of why we can live in guilt and shame is because we don't understand God's judgment and how that connects to His love? Join us as we explore these things in Jude 5-7 and see The Love of God in the Judgment of God.
(1:01) Will our pets really not be in heaven? (9:02) Will we have gender in heaven? (14:35) What does it mean to be either male or female? (25:01) What is the difference between being complementarian versus egalitarian? (27:45) Why would someone's physical gender take priority over what they feel in their minds about their gender? (37:03) Since gender reassignment surgery was not an option when the Bible was being written, how can Scripture speak to the morality of it? (41:05) Shouldn't we just keep our views about abortion private and not try to impose our sense of morality on others? (48:36) Are you suggesting that people should not be single issue voters? (56:55) What about women's rights in general? (1:04) Why are we doing this sermon series and why these topics? (1:09) What does it look like for us to bring Christ into these conversations?
(1:09) Series Recap
(4:50) Why address controversial cultural topics? Wouldn't it be better to not address these things, rather then risk turning people off?
(10:15) It seems really hard to say that someone who has homosexual desires should deny those desire. Why would a loving God want that for someone?
(15:10) Are there multiple ways we can experience intimacy?
(20:26) What does it look like to have compassion for someone without condoning their sin?
(28:11) How do we know when it is the right time to speak truth?
(35:15) Are homosexual desires sinful or just the practice of homosexuality?
(41:32) What do you do if someone says they are a Christian, but are living in a homosexual relationship?
(55:30) How can we help our youth navigate this issue?