“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Today is a day of gratitude! Life can often seem burdensome, frustrating, and exhausting. The day-to-day grind of life – kids, school, parenting, marriage, work, money – all of it presses on us. Days like today …
Kids Ministry Associate
Currently, we are accepting applications for a Residency in our Kids Ministry. This person will help advance the mission of Christ Community by assisting the Director of Kids Ministry in leading and caring for the children and families in our congregation. To learn more and to apply, download the job description below.
Prayer & Fasting Guide
Over and over in the Bible, whenever the people of God face pivotal moments, we find them going before the Lord in prayer and fasting. Every new year is such a moment. We have the opportunity to take the next step forward in our walk with Christ, in our families, and as a church. The Lord continues to bless our …
Six Bible Reading Plans to Help You Grow In The New Year
THE BEST RESOLUTION This year, many of us are thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. While the most common resolution is to lose weight, if you surveyed a group of Christians you might find a different #1. Many believers resolve to read their Bible more in the new year. This is a worthy resolution. The Bible is God’s revelation of …
What Does Biblical Community Look Like?
**This article originally appeared on pastors.com and was authored by Rick Warren What the public generally knows about Saddleback Church is that we have a large weekend attendance, but what the outside world doesn’t realize is that the strength of Saddleback is really in our small groups. The press reports what happens on Sunday, but they can’t see what happens all …
Core Values Bible Reading Plan
This guide was created to create a seven-week Bible reading plan through Christ Community’s mission and core values. There are six passages each week that can be read Monday through Saturday. Use the questions under the passages to daily reflect on what you read. Our Mission John 3:16-21 Matthew 28:16-20 Acts 1:6-11 Matthew 9:35-10:7 Isaiah 6:1-8 Revelation 5:9-12 How does …
Finding Peace Resource Guide
Steps to Finding Peace When you experience suffering… Pray your pain to God. This is what it means to lament. Remember that God is holy, sovereign, and a good Father. Cling to God’s promises (Psalm 32:10; Isaiah 43:1-2; Romans 8:28; Hebrews 13:5, etc.). Share your burdens with godly friends. When you struggle to forgive… Recall the mercy and grace God …
Holy Week 2022: Easter Sunday
Holy Week 2022: Easter Sunday Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. his appearance was …
Holy Week 2022: Saturday
Holy Week 2022: Saturday And when evening had come, since it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Pilate was surprised to hear …