

Christian Challenge CSUC
Christian Challenge CSUC
Talks from our weekly large group meeting as well as conference messages and discipleship messages that we recommend.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 30min
Faith and Reason // Dr. Adam Groza
Scripture resonates with paradox, speaking in a language where opposites embrace. Death becomes the doorway to life, weakness is transfigured into strength, and the lowest seat becomes the place of honor. What seems like contradiction is, in truth, a deeper cohesion-threads of mystery woven into a single tapestry. What appears unresolved becomes a doorway, opening into the vastness of divine wisdom hidden within paradox.
In this message Dr. Adam Groza, President of Gateway Seminary, examines the paradox of faith and reason, arguing why we can and should have reasonable faith from Acts 26:24-29.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
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Oct 1, 2025 • 31min
When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong // David Clark
Scripture resonates with paradox, speaking in a language where opposites embrace. Death becomes the doorway to life, weakness is transfigured into strength, and the lowest seat becomes the place of honor. What seems like contradiction is, in truth, a deeper cohesion-threads of mystery woven into a single tapestry. What appears unresolved becomes a doorway, opening into the vastness of divine wisdom hidden within paradox.
In this message David Clark looks at one of the most well known paradoxes found within scripture. Looking at what the Apostle Paul meant in 2 Corinthians 12:6-10 as he states "For when I am weak, then I am strong." David walks us through 5 steps that we need to take in order to weaken ourselves so that God can be strengthened through us.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Oct 1, 2025 • 43min
God The Holy Spirit // Brian Hamilton
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Oct 1, 2025 • 38min
God The Son, Jesus Christ // Brian Hamilton
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Oct 1, 2025 • 41min
God The Father // Brian Hamilton
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Sep 24, 2025 • 28min
Testify // Jesse Blair
A series through the gospel of John
In this message Jesse Blair looks at examples of testifying in the gospel of John and ways we can practice this as Christians.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Sep 18, 2025 • 28min
The Results of Remaining // David Clark
A series through the gospel of John
In this message David Clark looks at John 15:1-8 and examines how as we remain attached to the vine that is Jesus, God who is the Gardner will be at work in our lives.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Sep 10, 2025 • 28min
The Truth Will Set You Free // David Clark
A series through the gospel of John
In this message David Clark looks at John 8:31-36 and examines how the presence of Jesus acts as the one and only Truth in our lives.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Sep 10, 2025 • 27min
Belonging to God's Family // David Clark
A series through the gospel of John
In this message David Clark looks at John 17:20-26 and helps us to see how God uses us as part of His family.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Apr 30, 2025 • 32min
Therefore, Let Us Run // Matt Bustamante
In a world full of competing voices, distractions, and shifting foundations, the book of Hebrews calls us to fix our eyes on Jesus—the Superior Savior. In this message series, we will dive deep into the rich truths of Hebrews, exploring how Jesus is greater than anything or anyone that came before. From the old covenant to the new, from earthly priests to the Great High Priest, from temporary sacrifices to the perfect sacrifice—Hebrews boldly proclaims that Jesus is better.
This series isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about transformation. As we study, we’ll be challenged to live by faith, to draw near to God with confidence, and to embrace the unshakable hope found in Christ.
In this message Matt Bustamante closes our series by examining Hebrew's 12:1-2 and how we can apply it to our lives. Matt provides us with several practical applications on how we can better run the race of life in a way that is pleasing to God.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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