Christ Community Church - Shawnee Campus - SUNDAY MESSAGES

2 Peter 1:10-11 // Paul BrandesDiscover how knowing Jesus with your whole being, body and soul, is the key to true virtue. This video explores the connection between spiritual disciplines, embodied knowledge, and the Christian life. Learn practical ways to "make every effort" in your faith journey, not through striving, but through deeper intimacy with Christ.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49434512PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.05.18

2 Peter 1:5-9 // Jacob NannieDiscover how to grow in virtue and become more like Jesus. This video explores the cardinal virtues—wisdom, justice, temperance, and fortitude—through a Christian lens, contrasting them with Aristotelian philosophy. Learn practical steps for habit formation and how these virtues connect to faith and love, leading to a fruitful life. Explore the "ladder of faith" and how these virtues are not sequential steps but a continuous spiral of growth.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49431213PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.05.11

2 Peter 1:3-4 // Paul BrandesDiscover the path to true goodness by following Jesus. In a world lacking direction, Jesus offers not just salvation, but a transformative journey of becoming like Him. This video explores how beholding Jesus' beauty and moral excellence shapes us, empowering us to live a godly life now, and fulfill God's promise to make us like Him. Learn how faith, hope, and love grow as we focus on Jesus, our ultimate example of goodness.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49428221PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.05.04

2 Peter 1:1-2, 16-18 // Paul BrandesDiscover how God empowers you to become a virtuous person. This series explores humanity's search for goodness, the biblical foundation for virtue, and how Jesus makes it possible for us to change and grow. Join us as we learn how to cultivate virtue together and live a life that truly matters.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49424486PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.04.27

Colossians 1:13-23 // Paul BrandesExplore the profound message of Colossians 1:13-23 and the reality that Jesus lives. This sermon offers insights into redemption, forgiveness, and the hope we have through Christ's victory over death. Join us as we celebrate the cornerstone of our faith and its ongoing significance for our lives today.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49420551PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.04.20

Mark 8:27-38 // Jacob NannieExplore the pivotal moment in Mark's Gospel where Peter recognizes Jesus as the Messiah, yet Jesus foretells his suffering and death. Discover what true discipleship means as Jesus instructs his followers to take up their cross and deny themselves. This message highlights the cost of following Jesus and connects with the themes of Lent, emphasizing self-denial and the journey to the cross.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.04.13

Mark 8:1-26 // Paul BrandesExplore Jesus's compassion and the disciples' struggles with faith in this passage from Mark. We examine the feeding of the 4,000, the Pharisees' demand for a sign, and Jesus's warning about leaven. We also discuss the healing of a blind man at Bethsaida and how it connects to spiritual sight. Discover how these stories highlight the importance of faith in truly understanding Jesus.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49413878PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.04.06

Mark 7:1-37 // Paul BrandesThis sermon  examines Jesus's ministry, focusing on how he valued faith over tradition and social status. We'll look at his disputes with religious leaders, the parables he shared, and the powerful stories of healing that demonstrate his inclusive love. See how the faith of those considered "outsiders" often surpassed the understanding of those who claimed to be "insiders." Join us to understand the importance of faith, the nature of true purity, and the transformative power of Jesus's healing touch.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49408762PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.03.30

Mark 6:30-56 // Jacob NannieExplore how Jesus acts as the ultimate shepherd, caring for his followers' spiritual and physical needs, even when they doubt and fear. This sermon examines the feeding of the 5,000, connecting it to Psalm 23, and explores Jesus walking on water and healing the sick. Discover the themes of shepherding, compassion, faith, and the disciples' struggles.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49407047PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.03.23

Mark 6:1-29 // Jacob VangenExplore the challenging realities of following Jesus. This sermon examines Jesus' rejection in his hometown, the surprising limitations on his miracles there, and his commission of the twelve. We look at themes of rejection, mission, discipleship, and persecution, including the beheading of John the Baptist.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49403543PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.03.16