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Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul. Alan Kraft is joining Michael on today's podcast. Alan has served as lead pastor of Christ Community Church since 1990. He is passionate about teaching, writing, and prayer to help people experience Jesus in transformative ways. He holds an MDiv degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.Alan and his wife Raylene live in Greeley, Colorado, and love hanging out with their ever-growing family. He enjoys playing golf, drinking sweet tea, watching British crime dramas with his wife, and doing ministry with the amazing staff at Christ Community. In this episode, "The Intimate God," we're exploring the transformative power of experiencing God's love and the practical ways this can reshape our lives and our congregations. We'll tackle some challenging issues facing the body of Christ, such as the gap between knowing God and genuinely experiencing His love. Alan will offer insights from his journey and his newest book, "The Intimate God," which offers a practical guide for encountering the God who delights in us.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
Church in a time of Brain Rot: Technologies that promised mutual understanding have instead fomented confusion and fraud. Christians can model a better way … GUEST Dr Jeffrey Bilbro … author, associate professor of English at Grove City College, and editor in chief at the Front Porch Republic … author of, “The Liberating Arts: Why We Need Liberal Arts Education,” and most recently “Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News” The Benefits and Dangers of Online Education and AI … GUEST Dr Barry York … Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of Faculty at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary … In 2018, he also became RPTS President. Productivity or Fruitfulness: Reflections from John 15 … GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Christ Community Church of the South Hills … christcommunitychurch.meSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Herald the Gospel, in Every Season | 2 Timothy 4:1-8 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Church in a time of Brain Rot: Technologies that promised mutual understanding have instead fomented confusion and fraud. Christians can model a better way … GUEST Dr Jeffrey Bilbro … author, associate professor of English at Grove City College, and editor in chief at the Front Porch Republic … author of, “The Liberating Arts: Why We Need Liberal Arts Education,” and most recently “Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News” The Benefits and Dangers of Online Education and AI … GUEST Dr Barry York … Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of Faculty at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary … In 2018, he also became RPTS President. Productivity or Fruitfulness: Reflections from John 15 … GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Christ Community Church of the South Hills … christcommunitychurch.meSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Tyler Grant as he delves into the transformative power of faith and formation at Christ Community Church. Explore the journey of interns who have spent the summer being shaped and molded into future leaders, guided by the teachings of the Bible and the community's support. Discover how the metaphor of the potter and clay from Jeremiah 18 is used to illustrate the ongoing process of spiritual growth and leadership development. This video captures the essence of community, mentorship, and the belief that God continually shapes us for His purpose.
Endure with the Word | 2 Timothy 3:14-17 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Here is our sermon "Persistence - Morning, Noon and Night" with Pastor Rick McNeely at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on July 27, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 10am on 473 West Harrison Road on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/@christcommunitychurch8257 Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving
Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on July 27, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving
Renewing Your Mind | Jamie Smith | Christ Community Church Ardmore
Jeremy Walters. CCC 2025 Our Purpose sermon series. June 15, 2025. Christ Community Church: https://www.cccfamily.org. Watch online: https://www.youtube.com/user/CCCFamilyArlingtonTX
Bob Strader. Sunday morning sermon. June 29, 2025. Christ Community Church: https://www.cccfamily.org. Watch online: https://www.youtube.com/user/CCCFamilyArlingtonTX
Bob Strader. CCC 2025 Our Purpose sermon series. June 8, 2025. Christ Community Church: https://www.cccfamily.org. Watch online: https://www.youtube.com/user/CCCFamilyArlingtonTX
Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.
Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery
Here is our sermon "WHEN MEN MARVEL" with Pastor Rick McNeely at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on July 20, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 10am on 473 West Harrison Road on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/@christcommunitychurch8257 Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving
Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on July 20, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving
In this sermon, AnDina Wiley, Director of Family Discipleship at Christ Community Church, shares a powerful message on how ministry is meant to be a shared calling, not a solo mission. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, Romans 12:4–6, and John 13:35, she shows how serving together reflects God's design for His church.Whether you're serving in youth ministry, leading a small group, or simply seeking deeper connection in your church, this message will encourage you to move from isolation to community, because the gospel is most powerful when it's lived out together.Key Themes:Ministry is a shared calling, not a solo actDiverse leadership strengthens connectionStudents learn faith through relationships, not just rolesModeling Christian community builds a lasting impactEvery believer has a vital role to play
Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.
Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery
Christ Community Church (formerly ECC)
Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on July 13, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving
Here is our sermon "Heart Stopping Moments" with Pastor Rick McNeely at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on July 13, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 10am on 473 West Harrison Road on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/@christcommunitychurch8257 Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving
Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.
What happens when love threatens the systems built on fear? In this powerful message from John 11:38–57, Jesus stands at the tomb of Lazarus and cries out, “Come out!”—not just to a dead man, but to all of us bound by shame, grief, fear, or exhaustion.The raising of Lazarus is more than a miracle—it's a turning point that shakes religious power structures and reveals the cost of living a resurrected life.This week at Christ Community Church, we explore how Jesus calls us from the tombs we hide in, invites us to trust again, and commissions us to help unbind others. Resurrection is not only comfort; it is disruption and invitation.If you've felt stuck in the dark or long to help others find freedom, this message is for you.
What kind of God cries with us?In this moving sermon from John 11:28–37, we explore one of the most powerful moments in Scripture: "Jesus wept." When Mary falls at Jesus' feet in grief, Jesus doesn't offer an answer—He offers His presence. He is deeply moved, troubled, and undone by sorrow.This message reminds us that Jesus meets us in our grief, not with quick fixes but with holy tears. God is not distant from our pain. He steps into it, sits with us in the silence, and weeps beside us.Lament is not weakness — it is sacred. God's love doesn't bypass sorrow — it moves through it. Before resurrection comes stillness. And Jesus meets us there.Practice included: A guided moment of silence with Christ — a time to breathe, reflect, and be held by the God who weeps.Whether you're struggling, grieving, or simply needing to know that you're not alone, this message is for you.Join us Sundays in Ardmore, OK, Christ Community Church 2620 Mt. Washington Rd https://ardmoreccc.comSubscribe for weekly encouragement: https://youtube.com/@ardmorecccConnect with us on social: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc Instagram: https://instagram.com/ardmorecccHashtags: #JesusWept #John11 #GriefAndFaith #ChristCommunityChurch #ArdmoreChurch #ChurchInArdmore
Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery
Christ Community Church (formerly ECC)
Adult and Teen Challenge International of Mid-America gave their testimonies and sang today at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on July 6, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 10am on 473 West Harrison Road on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: / @cccmurphy Our Soundcloud: / cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving
Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on July 6, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving
Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.
Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery
Here is our sermon "Moments" with special guest speaker Philip D. Cameron at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on June 29, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road! Our Website: cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: / @cccmurphy Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving We also appreciate your support for Philip D. Cameron and his ministry. If you would like to give a donation, here is also a link to their website to do so: orphanshands.org/donate/
Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on June 29, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving
In this episode of The Leader's Journey Podcast, Jim Harrington is joined by coaches Rick Rorick and Nate Pyle to unpack what culture actually means within a church or organization—and why it matters more than we think. Together, they explore why “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” how culture shapes daily experiences for staff and volunteers, and how leaders can take intentional steps to build a healthy, life-giving environment that aligns with their values. If you've felt stuck in your church or organization's culture, or if you're wondering how to lead meaningful change, this conversation will give you both clarity and courage to take your next faithful steps. Rick Rorick is a Leader's Journey coach with decades of leadership in the business world, including at Invesco and Coca-Cola, bringing a passion for helping leaders and organizations build healthy, effective cultures. Nate Pyle is the pastor of Christ Community Church in Fishers, Indiana, and the author of Man Enough and More Than You Can Handle. He coaches leaders to cultivate emotionally healthy systems within their teams and churches, helping them navigate change with integrity and clarity. Conversation Overview: The true definition of culture Navigating the gap between aspirational values and lived experiences How addressing mistakes and conflicts builds healthier culture Why building culture requires personal transformation from leaders Why culture work is hard and why coaching is essential for lasting change Resources Mentioned: Man Enough by Nate Pyle More Than You Can Handle by Nate Pyle The Leader's Journey
Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.
Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery
Strengthened to Endure | 2 Timothy 2:1-13 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Here is our sermon "Forgive and Forget" with Pastor Rick McNeely at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on June 22, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 10am on 473 West Harrison Road on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/@christcommunitychurch8257 Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving
Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on June 22, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving
Description:June 15, 2025 | John 11:1–16 | Christ Community Church
Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.
Is the law a burden, something good, or something else? Join us this morning as Hunter Wolfram brings a word that delivers grace upon grace. Former Pastoral Intern Hunter now works as the Pastor of Discipleship & Community Life at Christ Community Church. We're please to have our friend bring the word this morning!
Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on June 15, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving
Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.
This week, we sit down with a couple who share their raw, honest story of infidelity, broken trust, and the long road to healing through faith and forgiveness.DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
Have you ever had burning questions about God, the Bible, or faith—but weren't sure where to ask? In this message, Minister Mark Ashton answers real, unfiltered questions texted in by the Christ Community Church congregation. From navigating tough Bible passages to understanding how faith intersects with everyday life, Mark brings biblical clarity, pastoral wisdom, and a little humor to the topics that matter most.Whether you're wrestling with doubt, seeking direction, or just curious about what others are asking, this Q&A-style message is for you. No question is off-limits as we explore how God's truth meets real life.
Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.
In this episode, we sit down with American Ninja Warrior champion Daniel Gil to talk about more than just obstacle courses. Daniel shares how his faith in Jesus has shaped his journey as a competitor, what he's learned through the highs and setbacks of the show, and how he's using his platform to point others to God's Kingdom. From discipline and perseverance to identity and purpose, this conversation goes deeper than the buzzers and balance beams.DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.
This week, we hear Eva Brandt's story of divorce, single motherhood, co-parenting, and unexpected redemption. From grief and grit to grace and new beginnings, she reflects on how God met her in the mess and kept showing up.DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.