Christ Church Stories
How Do We Hunger for Righteousness?
Discover how physical and spiritual hunger can transform your life, deepen your connection with God, and inspire a mission of love and mercy.
Divine Fairness: Exploring God's Generosity
How does God demonstrate “appalling generosity?” The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard explores divine fairness, grace, and the pitfalls of self-centered comparisons. It offers a transformative perspective on how we view mercy through the lens of Christ's teachings.
Beyond Evangelism: The Deeper Meaning of the Great Commission
The Great Commission is a proclamation to take the Gospel to the nations, but what else does Jesus explore in His final sermon? How does the central command of the Great Commission impact how we approach relationships and evangelism?
What is Repentance? And Why Does it Matter to God?
Explore the biblical concept of repentance, its significance in the eyes of God, and its transformative power through The Parable of the Two Sons. Discover how repentance differentiates between genuine followers of Jesus and those who only pay lip service to faith.
How is God’s Kingdom Moving?
Explore the profound parable of Matthew 13:33 and discover how God's Kingdom operates like yeast, impacting individuals, cultures, and history. Learn about redemption, sanctification, and the global advancement of the Kingdom in our lifetime.
How Does the Enemy Attack Us?
Through the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, Jesus warns us the Enemy is sowing deceptions in Christ’s world. In this blog, we look at nine ways the Enemy attacks and combat them with Scripture for how you can be prepared.
How Do I Find Satisfaction in God?
What can we learn from the wise men about finding our satisfaction in God? How does their heart for worship set an example for us?
How to Hear God Amid Divine Interruptions
Our relationship with God should never be transactional. From the story of Mary and Joseph, we can see the patterns of God amid divine interruptions. We can learn from their example how to posture our hearts to hear God’s will for our lives.
How to Interpret the Themes of the Sheep and the Goat
Delve into the five key elements of The Parable of the Sheep and the Goat, from the unfolding cosmic reality to the sobering truth of eternal condemnation. Understand how this scripture reveals the cosmic glory awaiting believers, the clarity in Jesus' words, the certainty of the coming separation, the gift of a grand inheritance, and the stark reality of eternal condemnation.
Are You Prepared to Meet God Right Now?
The Parable of the Ten Virgins carries a heavy message. This blog explores the critical importance of the parable from Matthew 25 about spiritual preparedness. Scripture tells us we all be held accountable, and many will profess faith, but are you prepared to meet God right now?