Christ Place Church

We all like the idea of receiving mercy, but it's way more difficult to hand it. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks Jesus' teaching on compassion in action. NEXT STEPS: This week, I will practice mercy by _________________________________________.

Feeling unsatisfied and like you don't measure up? What if the issues is less about being righteous and more about hungering righteousness. Join Pastor Rick as he explores ways we can grow our appetite for more of God. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will linger in God's presence and seek His righteousness. This week, I will memorize Matthew 5:6.

Join Pastor Johnathan as he unpacks the radical strength of meekness and reveals how true power lies in surrendering to God's control. NEXT STEPS: This week, I will look for ways to walk in Meekness.

Happy are you when you mourn. Join us as Pastor Rick unpacks the second beatitude from Jesus. It only makes sense when you understand the context and the promise. It's a good day to know Jesus. NEXT STEPS: I'm asking God to help me understand my sin without it being too much or too little. This week, I will share with someone I trust which group I lean towards and ask for prayer.

What's your one thing? In a world full of distractions, Jesus invites us to choose what matters most. This Mother's Day message dives into the story of Mary and Martha, exploring the tension between doing and being, and the power of choosing presence over performance. Join Laurie Hoyt as she calls us back to our first love, encouraging us to remember, repent, and repeat.

Who knew that poverty could bring happiness!? Join us as Pastor Rick explores Jesus' first and crucial promise of blessing from His Sermon on the Mount. NEXT STEPS: I will begin each day this week confessing my dependence on Christ and reflect on His mercy. I will memorize James 4:10.

Join Pastor Rick as he takes us up the Mountain to sit with Jesus and learn what happiness really is. NEXT STEPS: Today, I am asking God to help me sit and his feet and learn from Him and His kingdom. This week, I will memorize Matthew 5:3.

On that first Easter morning, it looked like defeat—but the fog lifted and the truth was revealed: Jesus defeated the enemy. Join Pastor Rick as he talks about how it's time to say goodbye to death, shame, guilt, and fear—and say hello to the risen King.

Join Pastor Kurt as he talks about how Jesus willingly drank the cup of God's wrath, illustrating the depth of His sacrifice and the gift of life He offers in return.

Join Pastor Kurt as we celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry and consider how Jesus has royal authority to bring completion to our lives. NEXT STEPS: This week, I will look for ways to expand my worship of Jesus as my justifier. This week, I will look for ways to use my influence in Gospel service to others.

Join Pastor Rick as he looks into Biblical sacrifice and the ultimate next level of Godly stewardship. NEXT STEPS: This week, I will look for ways to worship Jesus through personal sacrifice. Today I will sign up to be one of the first 100 to go thru Ramsey+.

Join Pastor Johnathan as he dives into the third week in the Entrusted series. NEXT STEPS: This week, I will take tangible steps in growing in generosity.

Obeying God with your resources is the foundation for good stewardship. Furthermore, it brings the blessings of God and fuels the mission of the Church. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at the subject of tithing. NEXT STEPS: Today, I am choosing to steward my finances by obeying the Lord. The next time Financial Peace University is offered, I will sign up and continue my growth as a steward.

Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the Parable of the Talents and explores how we can avoid being the servant who buries his head in the sand. NEXT STEPS: Today, I repent for living like an owner and am asking God to help me steward all that I have and all that I am. This week, I will reflect on my resources and skills and determine how to use them for God's kingdom work.

In our final week of Pray Like Jesus, Pastor Jeremy unpacks Jesus' call to pray for protection from temptation and deliverance from evil, reminding us to trust God's strength daily.

Is it hypocritical to ask God for forgiveness while not giving others your forgiveness? Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the power of Biblical confession. NEXT STEPS: Each day this week, I will ask God for His forgiveness and choose to give my forgiveness to others. This week, I will not be in denial regarding my capacity for evil. I will sign up for a Connect Group.

Join Pastor Rick as he explores Jesus' instructions on prayer and what it means to pray “Give us this day our daily bread.” NEXT STEPS: Each day this week, I will ask God to give us our daily bread. This week, I am asking God to help me be content and depend upon Him. I will sign up for a Connect Group.

Jesus taught His disciples how to pray and how to conduct a spiritual intervention for our broken world. Join Pastor Rick as he explores Jesus' instructions for world changing prayer. NEXT STEPS: Each day this week, I will pray for God's Kingdom and His will. This week, I will listen for His voice with the intention to obey. I will sign up for a Connect Group.

What does it look like to pray like Jesus? Join Pastor Rick as we being a new series about prayer. NEXT STEPS: Each day this week, I will start my day by praising God for who He is. This week, I will memorize The Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. Today I'm signing up for a Connect Group.

Join Pastor Johnathan as he dives into what it means to be a Vision Builder. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will commit to being a Vision Builder. I will make a Faith Commitment to Vision Builders.

Join guest speaker Pastor Parker Loy as he recounts the incredible story of how his team miraculously escaped Sudan during the war.

A false teaching does not make someone a false teacher, but what are the guidelines? Join Pastor Rick as he dives into the Apostle Paul's warning and how it applies to us. NEXT STEPS: I'm joining Pastor Rick for the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. I will not allow untested teachers into my life or home. This week, I will set up a time to meet with a pastor.

We don't want to be judged but we're usually pretty comfortable judging others. Why do non-essential issues become so important to us? Join Pastor Rick as he addresses the essential point of non-essential points. NEXT STEPS: I'm joining Pastor Rick for the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Today, I repent for judging other believers and I'm asking God to help me be a person of reconciliation. This week, I will reflect where I am weak and strong in faith.

Join Pastor Kurt as he continues in our series in the book of Romans. NEXT STEPS: This week, I will seek to spend quality time with God considering the magnitude of His greatness over my life. This week, I will take inventory of the personal choices I am making in key areas of my life.

Join Pastor Rick, two of his grandkids, and Pastor Johnathan as they share the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke.

Advent is about Advent. Yep. Join Pastor Rick as he addresses one of the four purposes of Advent. It's called the Parousia. NEXT STEPS: Each day this week, I will look to the sky and pray, "Come Lord Jesus." Each day this week, I will take stock of my time, attitudes, and resources and give them to Jesus. I will invite as many people as possible to join us for Christmas Eve.

Join Pastor Rick as he addresses the subject of God being our Father and the amazing implications. NEXT STEPS: Each day this week, I will address God as my heavenly Father who cares about me and my life. This week, I will go out of my way to invite others to join us for Christmas Eve at Christ Place.

We live in a culture where everyone is looking for a scapegoat. Join Pastor Rick as he explores Jesus' unique plan to change the world by volunteering for the job. NEXT STEPS: Today, I rejoice in Christ's victory over sin. This week, I will invite at least three people to join me in celebrating Advent at Christ Place.

We live in a world full of chaos. There is so much pain, despair, and hatred. Join Pastor Johnathan as he unpacks the song "O Holy Night" and addresses a reason to rejoice in this season. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will begin an Advent reading plan on YouVersion or Lectio 365. This week, I will focus on my victory in Christ.

Join us this week as Pastor Rick unpacks how we can rightly think of ourselves and operate in what the Apostle Paul calls gifts of grace. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will sign up for a Dream Team. Next week, I will attend Growth Track.

Join us this week as Pastor Johnathan talks with us about Miracle Offering and how we must open our eyes for the lost, forgotten, and broken.

Jesus gave a vision for His people and it's perfect for what our culture and communities are experiencing today. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks this. NEXT STEPS: This week, I will look for opportunities to be better and brighter.

God gave us a maxim that should guide our political involvement. Join us as Pastor Rick addresses the one thing we can agree on.   NEXT STEPS: This week, I will prayerfully research how I should vote this November.

What happens when Christians differ on political issues? Join us as Pastor Rick dives into this subject. NEXT STEPS: I will engage in political discussions with the intention to love my brother or sister. I will use scripture to help me develop my political ideology. I will register and vote in November.

Join us this week as Pastor Johnathan dives into the next sermon in the Servant or Savior Series. NEXT STEPS: Today, I commit to find the common ground with unbelievers in the realm of politics. Today, I commit to speak with tone that is respectful. Today, I commit to speak the truth in love.

Involving oneself in politics these days is like waking up in a foreign city intertwined with a stark contrast of skyscrapers and shanties all the while there is cacophony of discorded sounds vying for your attention. It's confusing and disturbing. Join us as Pastor Rick explores a way for us to find our way. NEXT STEPS: I will read the Holy Bible each day and follow our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Bible verses. I will fast one meal each day this week and replace that time with prayer and reading Scripture.

We live in a divided land of treacherous politics and polarizing issues. How would God have us respond and what is our responsibility? Join Pastor Rick as he wades into this tense subject. NEXT STEPS: Each day this week, I will pray for our governing authorities. I will participate in 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.

Why does the statement “It is what it is” bother Pastor Rick so much? Listen in as we dive into the Apostle Paul's appeal to change a resigned mindset and reach for more. NEXT STEPS: Each day this week, I will be a living sacrifice for Jesus. This week, I will look to align my life with God's will and not resist His grace. I will answer the call to participate in 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.

Join Pastor Jeremy as he takes us through Romans chapter 11, exploring God's plan to lead us from being blinded by sin to being blessed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Join us this week as Pastor Johnathan dives into the next sermon in the Justified Series. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will remember Salvation is for ALL PEOPLE. This week, I will invite someone to join me at Christ Place.

Join Pastor Rick as he dives into some sensitive subjects about election and the doctrine of salvation. NEXT STEPS: Today, I am releasing the following to God's merciful sovereignty:_______________. Each day this week, I will be asking God to help me grow in gratitude and flexibility.

If God's love expressed in Jesus is so amazing, why did Israel reject it? And what is our relationship with the Old Testament and Israel today? Join us as Pastor Rick wades into this subject. NEXT STEPS: Today, I'm asking God to remove my apathy and help me love the lost. Each day this week, I will pray for Israel and peace in the Middle East.

Join us as Pastor Rick shares about his separation anxiety and how God wants to eliminate it. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will take down the umbrella that keeps me from basking in God's love. Each day this week, I will ask the Holy Spirit to help me be convinced of God's love.

Join us this week as Pastor Johnathan dives into the next sermon in the Justified series. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will remember Jesus is for me. This week, I will invite someone to join me at Christ Place.

Join us as Pastor Danette continues in our “Justified” series from the book of Romans. NEXT STEPS: I will use a study Bible to read, study, and pray through Romans 8:12-18. I will identify unhealthy or unholy behaviors and seek life-giving accountability through a mentor or Connect Group. I will remind myself regularly that I am loved and adopted by God and live like it!

Join us this week as Pastor Johnathan dives into the next sermon in the Justified Series. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will look for tangible ways to live by the Spirit. This week, I will invite someone to join me at Christ Place.

Join Pastor Nathan as he discusses the difference between being a rule follower vs. being a person who believes rules are a suggestion.

Join us this week as Pastor Rick explores the affection and affirmation of our Father. NEXT STEPS: Today, I will rest in the acceptance and affection of the Father. This week, I will look for opportunities to obey the Father.

Join us this week as Pastor Rick explores the collision of two worlds. Our former world before Jesus and our new life in Jesus. What will it take to be a disciple of Jesus even when the world of politics collides with the world of the Bible? NEXT STEPS: Today, I will embrace being a learner. I will speak for truth with love.

We Christians and those who don't think of themselves as a Christian deal with temptations of many kinds. It is amazing to know that even Jesus was tempted. But He, unlike us, never sinned. Join Pastor Terry as he unveils a helpful tool Jesus used that can help us to resist giving in to temptation. NEXT STEPS: I will become more aware of times when I am tempted. I will follow the example of Jesus and use Scripture when tempted. I will create a list of scriptures to access when tempted.

Join us this week as Pastor Rick explores the three contrasts that Paul mentions in Romans 6. How can each of them help us better understand God's amazing grace? NEXT STEPS: Today, I will lean into God's grace and rest in it. This week, I will share with others about God's amazing grace.