Podcast appearances and mentions 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 examine what Paul meant when he wrote that love “keeps no record of wrongs” and why that verse is often simplified to mean forgetting harm, removing consequences, or restoring trust immediately. We explore the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, how Scripture handles truth-telling about wrongdoing, and why forgiveness removes guilt without requiring amnesia.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.

Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery

Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.

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 March 8, 2026. 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 "Equipped - Part 3" with Pastor Rick McNeely at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on March 8, 2026. 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: / @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

This week, we examine the rise of “therapy speak” and ask whether language meant to help us name wounds is sometimes used to avoid conflict, label others, or prioritize comfort over truth. We explore the difference between healing and hiding, boundaries and avoidance, and how the gospel invites emotional honesty without making our feelings the final authority.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.

In this profound exploration of Philippians 1:27–2:11, Tony Arsenal unpacks Paul's urgent call to gospel-centered unity in the face of both external persecution and internal division. Preaching to Christ Community Church in Plainfield, NH, Arsenal demonstrates how the Philippian church's brewing conflict between two prominent women threatened their witness and weakened their defensive posture against genuine opposition. The sermon's theological centerpiece—the Christ hymn of Philippians 2:5-11—is presented not primarily as a doctrinal treatise on the incarnation, but as the supreme pattern for Christian humility and sacrificial service. Arsenal challenges believers to assess their own conflicts, embrace sober self-esteem that esteems others higher, and embody the mind of Christ who emptied himself, becoming obedient even to death on a cross for our sake. Key Takeaways Unity is a Command, Not a Suggestion: Paul commands the Philippians to "think the same thing" and be "of one mind"—language far stronger than mere harmony or getting along. This unity encompasses doctrinal agreement, practical cooperation, and relational reconciliation, all essential for presenting a united front against opposition to the gospel. Internal Division Undermines Gospel Witness: The conflict between Euodia and Syntyche (Philippians 4:2-3) was not peripheral but central to Paul's concern. When believers are divided by petty squabbles or unresolved conflicts, they distract from the gospel message and allow the true enemies of the faith to gain ground without resistance. Humility Means Esteeming Others Higher: Biblical humility is not self-degradation or denying the gifts God has given you. Rather, it's having a sober, honest assessment of yourself while deliberately choosing to recognize and celebrate the giftings in others as more significant than your own accomplishments. Christ's Humiliation is Our Pattern: The incarnation and Christ's entire earthly life—from conception through crucifixion—constituted a sustained act of humiliation and obedient suffering. This was not merely God accommodating himself to our understanding, but the incarnate Son actually experiencing weakness, pain, persecution, and death as our example and substitute. Suffering for Christ is a Gift: Paul presents suffering for the sake of Christ not as evidence of weak faith or divine abandonment, but as a privilege granted by God. This suffering serves as a sign both of the eventual destruction of God's enemies and the certain salvation of his people. Practical Unity Requires Concrete Action: Unity is not achieved through vague commitments to "love God and love others" but through specific, agreed-upon practices—how the church handles requests for help, who makes decisions, how conflicts are resolved, and whether members are working toward the same vision. Reconciliation Cannot Wait: Jesus prioritizes reconciliation with an offended brother or sister even over worship at the altar. If you know someone has something against you—or if you're the one harboring offense—make it right this week, because coming to worship while unreconciled places you in opposition to God himself. Key Concepts The Military Metaphor of Standing Side by Side Paul's instruction to "strive side by side" (Philippians 1:27) deliberately evokes the image of ancient military formations, particularly the phalanx used by Greek and Roman soldiers. In this formation, soldiers would stand shoulder to shoulder with large shields overlapping, creating an nearly impenetrable defensive wall. The strength of the phalanx wasn't in individual prowess but in unified cohesion—when soldiers stood together, pressure from enemies actually reinforced rather than weakened their defense. Paul applies this tactical reality to the church: Christians facing opposition must present such a united front that external pressure only strengthens rather than fractures their fellowship. This requires not just agreement in principle but actual coordination of thought, spirit, and action. When believers are divided—bickering over personal preferences, nursing interpersonal grievances, or pursuing selfish ambition—they break formation, leaving gaps through which spiritual enemies can attack. The Philippian church, facing real persecution in a Roman colony, needed to grasp that their internal conflicts were tactical vulnerabilities that could prove fatal to their witness. The Incarnation as Sustained Humiliation The traditional Reformed understanding of Christ's "humiliation" encompasses his entire earthly existence from conception to burial, not merely his passion and crucifixion. Arsenal emphasizes that when Philippians 2:6-8 describes Christ "emptying himself" and "humbling himself," Paul has the whole trajectory of incarnate life in view. From the moment the eternal Son took on human nature in Mary's womb—experiencing the compression of birth, the skinned knees of childhood, the weariness of labor, the sting of rejection from family and friends, and ultimately the agony of crucifixion—every moment constituted an act of voluntary humiliation. This was not playacting; Christ genuinely experienced human weakness, limitation, suffering, and mortality. He "learned obedience through what he suffered" (Hebrews 5:8), meaning the incarnate Son actually underwent a process of human development and moral formation, though without sin. This comprehensive view of Christ's humiliation serves Paul's ethical argument: if the eternal Son of God willingly embraced such comprehensive lowliness for the sake of others, how much more should believers embrace inconvenience, discomfort, and self-sacrifice for the good of fellow Christians and the advancement of the gospel? Sober Self-Esteem vs. False Humility Arsenal challenges a common misunderstanding of Christian humility—the notion that godliness requires constant self-deprecation and denial of one's gifts and abilities. He argues that such "worm theology" actually dishonors God by refusing to acknowledge the work of the Holy Spirit in sanctification and the gifts distributed by the Spirit for the body's edification. True humility, as Paul describes it in Philippians 2:3-4, consists of having an honest, accurate assessment of yourself—recognizing your genuine gifts, calling, training, and spiritual progress—while simultaneously making the deliberate choice to recognize and celebrate others' gifts as more significant than your own. This is not a zero-sum calculation where acknowledging others requires diminishing yourself. Rather, it's an abundance mentality: "I'm genuinely good at X because God has gifted me, and I thank him for that; but when I see someone else gifted in Y, I'm even more excited about their contribution than my own." This perspective prevents both false humility (which can mask pride) and competitive jealousy (which destroys unity). It creates the conditions for genuine collaboration where believers work "side by side" without jockeying for position or recognition. Memorable Quotes "We certainly face real pressures to conform to the patterns of this world rather than to the pattern of Christ—that is the real enemy that Paul is encouraging and commanding the Philippians and therefore us to stand against. And we cannot do that if we don't have a united front." "Our salvation, both as individual Christians and also as the church as a whole, corporately, it actually brings about the destruction of our enemies. In the last day, when Christ makes all things right, he's not just taking the saints to heaven and then putting all of the wicked off in some other place. He descends with the voice of an archangel, he slaughters all of his enemies, and through that destruction of his enemies, he saves those who are his." "God is not calling us to think of ourselves as trash. He made us in his image. He's called us for his glory. He's empowered us by His Holy Spirit and we insult him when we don't acknowledge the gifts that he's given us. But what he is commanding us to do is to see the giftings in other people and to esteem those as higher than our own." Full Transcript [The complete, unedited transcript of the episode is provided above in the source material.]

Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery

Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.

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 March 1, 2026. 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 "Equipped - Part 2" with Pastor Rick McNeely at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on March 1, 2026. 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: / @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

This week, we wrestle with what spiritual warfare really is — and what it isn't — pushing past fear, clichés, and hyper-spiritual thinking to pursue grounded discernment. We explore how Scripture holds tension between real spiritual conflict and real human struggle, and how maturity looks like wisdom, humility, and asking better questions.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.

The Bible Savvy Podcast team welcomes Gabby and Guillermo Morales, Christ Community Church’s Nicaraguan ministry partners. Together, they explore the call of John 4 to share the gospel with anyone thirsting for the living water only Jesus provides. Want more context for the book of John? Check out the Bible Project videos found here: John – Part 1 | John – Part 2 Want to learn how you can join a GO Team? Check out upcoming trips at ccclife.org/go.

Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery

Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.

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 February 22, 2026. 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 "Equipped - Part 1" with Pastor Rick McNeely at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on February 22, 2026. 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: / @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

Bob Strader. John's Gospel sermon series. Feb. 15, 2026. Christ Community Church: https://www.cccfamily.org. Watch online: https://www.youtube.com/user/CCCFamilyArlingtonTX

Jeremy Walters John's Gospel sermon series. Feb. 1, 2026. Christ Community Church: https://www.cccfamily.org. Watch online: https://www.youtube.com/user/CCCFamilyArlingtonTX

Bob Strader. John's Gospel sermon series. Feb. 8, 2026. Christ Community Church: https://www.cccfamily.org. Watch online: https://www.youtube.com/user/CCCFamilyArlingtonTX

Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery

Bob Strader. John's Gospel sermon series. Jan. 18, 2026. 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.

In this message, Terry Timm explores how the early church in Acts 15 navigated deep conflict without fragmentation, modeling a non-reactive, Spirit-led way forward. Drawing on both Scripture and neurobiology, he shows how the "mind of Christ" can regulate the body of Christ, creating space for silence, listening, and healthy differentiation. Terry invites Christ Community Church to become a humble, discerning, and regulated people who can genuinely say, "It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us."

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 February 15, 2026. 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 "A Walk of Faith" with Doug and Lain Rodgers at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on February 15, 2026. 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: / @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

This week, we are joined by Dante Edwards and Anthony Edwards as we name the tension around Black History Month and ask whether our discomfort reveals division, politicization, or blind spots in our formation, pressing into unity, identity, and the fear beneath the debate with biblical clarity and pastoral honesty. We explore race, history, theology, politics, Revelation 7, 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12:15, identity in Christ, Black History Month, BLM, unity, diversity, church, culture, formation.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.

Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery

Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.

Here is our sermon "Fresh" with Pastor Rick McNeely at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on February 8, 2026. 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: / @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 February 8, 2026. 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

This week, we talk with Dr. Paul Putz about why sports gambling feels different right now and how Christians can think clearly about odds, apps, and an industry shaping our habits and loves. With history, pastoral wisdom, and no hot takes, we explore where the line is, who is most vulnerable, and how faith calls us to better formation.To learn more about Dr. Paul Putz, check out www.paulemoryputz.comDISCLAIMER: 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.

Christianity at the Super Bowl defies a Trend (WashPo) … GUEST Dr Richard Mouw ... Professor of faith & public life at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, where he served as president for 20 yrs ... He has written numerous books, incl “Adventures in Evangelical Civility,” “Uncommon Decency,” “Calvinism in the Las Vegas Airport,”“The Smell of Sawdust,” and the newest “Restless Faith: Holding evangelical beliefs in a world of Contested Labels” ”The Rest of Christ:” Matthew 11:28-30… GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Christ Community Church of the South Hills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery

This week at Christ Community Church, we open the floor for one of our most requested Sundays of the year: Q&A Sunday.In this message, Minister Mark Ashton answers real questions from real people about faith, doubt, Scripture, and the hard topics we don't always talk about in church. From honest doubts to deep theological questions, nothing is off limits. Because CCC is a safe place to ask dangerous questions.If you're exploring faith, wrestling with what you believe, or just curious about Christianity, this service is for you.

This week, we share a Soundings Seminar offered by Rev. Bill Haley to Christ Community Church of South Hills back in 2018 upon returning from a Mission Pilgrimage to Nepal in partnership with the Anglican Relief and Development Fund. He reflects on the role of pilgrimage in the Christian life, and shares some takeaways from his time hiking through the Himalayas.View Our Full Archive of Soundings SeminarsExplore Pilgrimage Opportunities Through Coracleinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the showFor the Journey is a resource of the Coracle Center of Formation for Action and is made possible through the generous support of men and women across the globe.

Here is our sermon "Time to Get Up!" with Pastor Rick McNeely at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on February 1, 2026. 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: / @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 February 1, 2026. 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

This week, we sit down with Dawn Gentry to explore why conversations about women in ministry begin not with prooftexts, but with the assumptions we bring to Scripture. We talk biblical authority, God's bigger story, leadership shaped by Jesus, and what a faithful way forward looks like for churches seeking to steward gifts without fear.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.

Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery

In this message, Minister Gavin Swanson, Director of Middle School Ministry at Christ Community Church, shares his heart for the next generation and why it is essential for the church, families, and leaders to intentionally invest in students. Gavin challenges us to see youth not as the church of tomorrow, but as a vital part of the church today. This message explores what it looks like to create space for young people to encounter God, be discipled, and be empowered to live out their faith in a complex and shifting culture.Whether you're a parent, volunteer, leader, or someone passionate about the future of the church, this message will encourage you to pray differently, serve intentionally, and believe boldly for what God wants to do in the next generation.

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 Rick Painter to explore why money is never just about numbers and how our relationship with money shapes our anxiety, identity, and sense of security. We examine what research and Scripture reveal about financial stress, trust, and contentment, and what it looks like to pursue a healthier posture toward money no matter how much you have.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.

Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery

Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.

Welcome to Christ Community Church of Wilmington NC. We are committed to teaching the Bible, transforming lives, and touching our world.

This week, we explore why generosity is one of the most uncomfortable topics in church culture and how Scripture reframes giving as a pathway of discipleship rather than pressure or fundraising. We sit down with David Whiting, Senior Vice President of GenerosityOS, to unpack the Six Levels of Giving and invite listeners to reflect on how generosity forms who God is shaping us to become.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.