
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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Latest episodes

Feb 22, 2023 • 28min
Stop Making Excuses // Tim Hearon
Jesus does not call us to a life of mediocrity, but of deep focus to the most important things.
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Guest Speaker, Pastor Tim Hearon, shares 3 interactions we see in Luke 9:57-62 and how we can reorient our expectations, priorities, and commitments in order to follow Jesus in the way he has called us to.
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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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Feb 16, 2023 • 34min
Deny Yo’ Self // David Clark
"Either this man was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse."
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Jesus said some shocking things! How are we to respond to his call to deny ourselves? In this message, David kicks off our series, "Oh,fr?" on what self-denial is and isn't.
ABOUT CHALLENGE
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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Feb 8, 2023 • 28min
Out with the Old/In with the New // David Clark
Do you find yourself frustrated by the tension between the salvation and faith you profess and the output of your life? How do we follow God with our lifestyle?
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David wraps up our series, "NEW" as he shares 3 action steps to living out God's original design for our lives.
ABOUT CHALLENGE
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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Feb 1, 2023 • 27min
New Day/New Problems/New Mercies // David Clark
It's a new day, with new problems...right? And with those things, God brings new mercies!
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In this message, David shares 4 provisions of God's mercies. If you're looking to know how God can give you a fresh start, this is the message for you.
ABOUT CHALLENGE
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 next 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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Jan 25, 2023 • 24min
The Tyranny of the New // David Clark
"There is refreshment and renewal in what God does for us."
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We often crave the "new" thing in life, but that excitement doesn't really last, does it? We get that new thing and our desire shifts to the next new thing. We experience the tyranny of the new. But what if that didn't have to be the case? It's about time we found true refreshment.
ABOUT CHALLENGE
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 next 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/calendar-of-events
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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Dec 7, 2022 • 24min
The Fullness of Time // David Clark
God has really good timing!
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Christmas is about God sending Jesus. Join in on this message as David explores 3 realities we experience through Christmas.
ABOUT CHALLENGE
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 next 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/calendar-of-events
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
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
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Dec 1, 2022 • 26min
Live An Honest And Open Life Before Others // Cody Bryan
Have you ever felt lonely despite being surrounded by people? Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of experiencing negative consequences?
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It's really hard, but living an open and honest life before others is one of the most beneficial things we can do for our relationships. Let's see how we can do that in our lives as we dive into this message from guest speaker, Cody Bryan.
ABOUT CHALLENGE
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 next 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/calendar-of-events
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
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
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Nov 16, 2022 • 29min
Considering Others // Cooper Payne
Do you want to increase the quality of your relationships?
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It may seem counterintuitive, but putting others before ourselves really is the best way to live and relate with others. Let's learn to consider others as we dive into this message from guest speaker, Cooper Payne.
ABOUT CHALLENGE
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 next friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a person 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/calendar-of-events
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
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
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Nov 9, 2022 • 32min
Restoring Relationships God’s Way // Matt Bustamante
Sometimes people can hurt us! And sometimes we hurt others. It's important to know why and how to restore our relationships with others.
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Clearing up our relationships with others is very important to God, so why should I do this? How can I effectively clear up relationships? It's time to look at restoring our relationships God's way.
ABOUT CHALLENGE
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/calendar-of-events
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
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
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Nov 2, 2022 • 32min
Giving & Receiving Scriptural Correction // Josh Simmons
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