Capital Christian Center Podcast

Romans 13:1-2; 6-7 Throughout history, military forces worldwide have maintained a strict rank to keep order under the stress of battle. Even when guns are quiet, a clear-cut military hierarchy is essential to make things run efficiently, similar to the purpose of rank in businesses. The rank structure of an organized military is one of […]

Luke 6:31-38 Life is not primarily about what we attain, but about what we go through and who we become along the way. So without being fake and without disregarding the weight of anyone’s pain, how can we as Christians maintain a posture of gratitude during seasons of suffering? 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Ultimately, the one […]

In this broken world, and nation we live in, the heart of God is broken for the lost, the hurting, the confused and disenfranchised. We the church have an opportunity to be bridge builders. New to Capital? Click here: https://bit.ly/CapitalGuest Accepted Jesus’ love today? Click here: https://bit.ly/JesusisPresent Partner with us in giving. Click here: http://www.capitalonline.cc/giving […]

The Social Dilemma is a documentary/drama currently airing on Netflix that unveils the science behind social media’s design to manipulate the user for financial and social gain. The mental health dilemma: a 5,000 person study found that higher social media use correlated with self-reported declines in mental and physical health and life satisfaction. The political […]

Titus 3:1-8 The loving kindness of God our Savior appeared in the person of Jesus.  He is our example.  He showed us the way.  When we look up to God and see His beauty, and then look within and see our own shame, we are able to come to a life transforming conclusion.  The kindness […]

Numbers 11:4-6 “Now the rabble that was among them had a strong craving. And the people of Israel also wept again and said, “Oh that we had meat to eat! 5 We remember the fish we ate in Egypt that cost nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic. 6 But now our […]

Matthew 6:19-21, 24 There are treasures in heaven, as sure as there are on this earth; and those in heaven are the only true treasures, the riches and glories and pleasures that are at God’s right hand, which those who belong to Him arrive at. The heart follows the treasure. Where the treasure is there […]

Romans 12:9-21 1. Keep an Eternal Perspective Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.” Colossians 3:2 “…set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” 2. […]

Acts 17:16-34 From this passage we can glean five essentials for reaching people in our culture that don’t get Jesus: Start with a broken heart. Seek to genuinely understand. Identify common ground. Focus on Jesus. Expect different reactions.

“The greatest tragedy in life is not death but life without reason. It is dangerous to be alive and not know why you were given life.” —Dr. Myles Munroe Ephesians 1:11-14 3 Levels of Life:1. Survival Level2. Success Level3. Significance Level Success vs. Significance SUCCESS asks, “How can I add value to MYSELF?” SIGNIFICANCE asks, […]

Matthew 9:10-13 3 areas of boldness that open hearts to Jesus: Bold Love (Ephesians 5:1-2): Open our hearts to see people how Jesus does Bold Influence (Matthew 5:13-16): Open our hearts so that our character reflects the Light. Bold Servanthood (1 Corinthians 9:9-23)

Matthew 20:25-28 Here are some suggestions for how we can grow in biblical servant leadership: Humble Yourself Remind yourself daily that serving others is your goal. Be willing to be uncomfortable Slow down and be present. Surround yourself with like-minded people. Choose to sacrifice your own time, attention and resources. Follow the checks and prompts […]

Ephesians 4:1-7 Luke 6:40 Being all in means having an: Extraordinary Love for Jesus Extraordinary Love for People NEXT STEPS: Take control of the day.  Plan to include helpful disciplines in your day. Plan ways to express love to your family. Determine to build others up at all times. 

John 13:1-20 In Jesus’ day, the washing of feet was a task reserved not just for servants but for the lowest of servants. In this case the one with the towel and basin is the King of the universe. You can be sure Jesus knows the future of these feet he is washing. These 24 […]

OUR MISSION: Proclaim the good news of the Gospel Live out the Gospel with grace Respond lovingly to human needs Seek the welfare of the city (Jeremiah 29:7) Philippians 4:4-13 This Scripture passage is a beautiful description of how to live out the Gospel with grace: Stay Positive – “Rejoice in the Lord always” Be […]

When you are misunderstood – As painful as it may be, remember that you are in good company. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was misunderstood by some as being evil, sinful, proud and arrogant, even as he lived a pure life of sacrifice and love. Isaiah 53:1-3 ESV Who has believed what he has […]

1 Peter 2:9-10 OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE JESUS KNOWN Peter states our mission here: To proclaim the excellencies of the one who called us out of darkness into his marvelous light.  He is majestic.  He is full of compassion.  He is all powerful.  He is our healer.  He is our provider.  He is our […]

John 21:1-14 Several of Jesus’ disciples were fishermen. They knew what they were doing.  But this particular night it was not going well. That night they caught nothing. They were not the first fishermen to spend a night fishing without success! They illustrate the uselessness of human efforts apart from divine help, especially in the […]

I am not a liberal or a conservative.  I am accountable. Luke 4:18-19 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those […]

John 20:19-29 We celebrate the birth of our country once a year.  But we celebrate the birth of our eternal freedom every day.  Because of the resurrection of Jesus, it is safe to believe in eternal bodies. It is safe to believe in heaven as our estate. It is safe to believe in ultimate justice. […]

John 20:10-18 Mary Magdalene – “I have seen the Lord.” Mary Magdalene is the first person Jesus sees after his resurrection.  Mary Magdalene is a part of Jesus ministry team. She and other women traveled with Jesus to assist him. She is from Magdala.  A resort city on the western shore of Galilee.  It was […]

James 2:1-17 Oppression of the poor. Christianity has been an enemy of the poor at different stages of history.  The Biblical God actually chooses the poor and oppressed. 1 Corinthians 1:27-31 “But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the […]

Luke 10:25-37 To illustrate loving others, Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan. For a Jewish audience, there was an element of shock in the story. It depicts a reversal of values, a world in which a Samaritan is the hero. But it did much more than unsettle people’s values. It provided a positive […]

ACTS 2:1-18 Pentecost is about being filled.  In these times of despair, we are invited to receive the overflow of God’s goodness.  Verse 1 – “when the day of Pentecost came” – It was already a recognized day.  It meant 50 days after Passover.  It was a Harvest Feast.  A feast of the first fruits.  […]

Luke 23:1-25 Human political power is defined through coercion, force, control, self-promotion. Take credit. Puff yourself up. Build your image.  Jesus revealed a different kind of power.  He was misunderstood. He gave up his reputation.  He humbled himself and came as a servant. He refused to defend himself.  He does not hold onto what he deserves.  He makes […]

THE PATH TO VICTORY FROM THE PIT, THROUGH THE PRISON, TO THE PALACE Genesis 40-50 Our plan looks nothing like God’s plan.  Joseph had a bad decade, not a bad week.  But sometimes God’s promises don’t look the way that we expect them to. Sometimes God’s promises look like more like a pit and less […]

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Genesis 39:1-23 God often develops leaders through humility and suffering. If you have a position of leadership, realize that suffering and success both come with the job. Both build character and ability. Take heart in the examples of Joseph and Jesus, two leaders who rose above suffering to lead and to love. Accept your problems […]

Genesis 37:1-36 For all our efforts to do things right, we create our own story of dysfunction.  I so want our church to function flawlessly.  I would love for every area of our work to be attractive.  And yet so much of our time is spent attempting to fix conflicts, misunderstandings, decisions that have wounded […]

What makes this pandemic unique is the existence of technology, not the existence of plagues. We should not conclude this pandemic is the judgment of God because Scripture is clear that not all trials are punishments. It is time for us to point toward hope because God is active during this season of pandemic.  Seize the […]

The Resurrection makes it possible for each of us to live in direct companionship with the Lord of the universe. The Resurrection makes our future certain, personal, and unimaginable. Luke 24 reveals the impact of the Resurrection.   Luke 24:1-12 “But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the […]

The Church has never had anything to do with geography.It was never a building, never a fixed, physical location you visited for an hour on Sunday.That’s far too small a space to fit the vast and sprawling life it of the Spirit. In these terrifying, draining, disorienting moments, the Church is doing what it was […]

Through this week I have found myself wavering between fear and faith, despair and confidence, sadness and joy, stress and peace.  Look at what happens when I group those words: Fear, despair, sadness, stress Faith, confidence, joy, peace I am finding the pursuit of God’s presence through prayer, worship, and His Word has become all […]

INCARNATE IN THE STORM We are in an unprecedented season of trial and disruption.  In the midst of this moment, we are seeking God with all our hearts for His wisdom, provision, health and power.  Our ministry path this month has been to lead toward a fresh response for a capital campaign to raise funds […]

Audio Link God has blessed us with an amazing campus and amazing people like you to carry out His mission to prepare our children to be world changers. We gathered on Thursday, March 14 in the church Sanctuary to communicate vision for the future of our school. I provided information regarding where we are currently, […]