Christ Community Church - Jackson, TN

This week, we begin a journey through the miracles and parables of the Gospel of Luke. Today we consider the healing of the demoniac. Join us as we consider the symbolism in this story and how it informs our discipleship.    Text: Luke 8:26-39

In this chapter of Footnotes, Connor and Pastor Chris sit down to discuss the intriguing topic of Jesus' siblings. They discuss the biblical texts and various interpretations surrounding whether Jesus had biological brothers and sisters, highlighting the different ways Christians have understood this over time. Join them for a thoughtful conversation that brings clarity to this often-debated aspect of Christ's family and its significance for faith today.

Text: Romans 5:1-5

Text: Romans 8:12-17

In this chapter of Footnotes, Connor and Nick explore the life and ministry of the Apostle Peter, diving into his writings and his transformation from an impulsive, uncertain disciple to a pivotal leader in the early church. Join us for this engaging conversation.

This Ascension Sunday, we reflect on Jesus' departure not as an ending, but as a culmination. Drawing on Old Testament echoes of Moses and Elijah, we see how Christ's ascent is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets, and how his blessing prepares the Church for her Spirit-empowered witness.    Text: Luke 24:44-53

How are we to love Jesus and what does it look like? Listen as we consider Jesus' teaching on this topic as we wind down a three week look at the nature of love.    Text: John 14:23-29

In this chapter of "Footnotes", Nick and Connor sit down to discuss the task of Evangelism. How do we do the work of evangelism in our culture today? What does faithful, authentic evangelism look like in everyday life? Join us for this first of many conversations as we explore the tensions, questions, and opportunities that come with sharing the good news.

What are we to do with the "new commandment"? Listen as we unpack Jesus' command to love one another as he has loved us.    Text: John 13:31-35

Text: John 10:22-30

As we continue our Easter celebration, this week we explore the mysterious and tender scene of Jesus meeting his disciples by the sea, cooking them breakfast, and restoring Peter with the threefold question: "Do you love me?" From darkness to light, confusion to clarity, phileo to agape, this message invites us to know Christ not just in His power, but in how we can love Him by loving one another.    Text: John 21:1-19

Pastor Chris begins teaching this week on the life, work, and influence of Church Father, Isidore Archbishop of Seville.

Dr. Walton Padelford, Elder Emeritus, fills in the preaching duties this week as we continue our Easter celebration. Listen as he unpacks the opening of Revelation.    Text: Revelation 1:1-8

Why does Jesus tell Mary to "not cling" to him after his resurrection? Listen as we explore this scene, found only in John, and what it means to rightly cling to the Resurrected Christ.    Text: John 20:1-18

In this chapter of Footnotes, Connor and Chris (elder at Christ Community) sit down and discuss the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament, its importance, and its uses for the church today. 

Text: Psalm 118

Join us this week as we return to Philippians 3 and consider what Paul means when he says that he wants to "know" the Lord Jesus Christ.    Text: Philippians 3:4b-14

On the latest chapter of Footnotes, Connor sits down with Pastor Chris to discuss the person of Melchizedek. 

This week we continue asking our epistle readings this Lent, "what are we to be doing?" Listen as we consider the action of perseverance from 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. 

In this chapter of Footnotes, Connor and Nick discuss the person and work of Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus. Who is she? Why is she held in such high regard? Does she, like other Christians, have a particular work that we can pay attention to and learn from? Listen as Connor and Nick discuss and let us know your thoughts.

Text: Philippians 3:17-4:1

Deacon and Minister of Music, Connor Johnson, begins a new study that closely considers the temptation of the Lord Jesus and what it means for us today. 

Join us as we begin the Lenten season by considering what it means to believe.    Text: Romans 10:8-13

Pastor Chris fills in again this week as we discuss the Transfiguration of the Lord from the Gospel of Luke.    Text: Luke 9:28-36