Christ Presbyterian Church

An Exile’s Calling

Bible Text: 1 Peter 2:9–12 | Preacher: Johnathan Keenan | Series: Living as Exiles

Because God has made us a Royal Priesthood and Holy Nation, we must bear witness to him.
1 Peter 2:9–12
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. 12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

An Exile’s Worth

Bible Text: 1 Peter 1:13–21 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Living as Exiles

Because God purchased you with the blood of his Son, you must live as though your life has value.

An Exile’s Hope

Bible Text: 1 Peter 1:3–9 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Living as Exiles

Because God has secured an incomparable salvation for us, we must praise God in all circumstances.

An Exile’s Anchor

Bible Text: 1 Peter 1:1–2 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Living as Exiles

Because God sovereignly places his beloved people where he wants them, we can rest in his sovereignty.

Who am I … and What is My People?

Bible Text: 1 Chronicles 29:14 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Stewardship Sunday

Because God graciously enables us to give, we must embrace the gift of generosity.

Transfiguration

Bible Text: Mark 9:2–13 | Preacher: Paul Ranheim

Hearing God speak and what it means to listen to Jesus.

Epiphany

Bible Text: Matthew 2:1–12 | Preacher: Reed Jolley | Series: Christmas in Matthew

Because true freedom comes from serving a gracious king, we must worship Jesus.

Provision

Bible Text: Matthew 1:18-25 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Christmas in Matthew

The church father Saint Augustine famously prayed: “God command what you will, but grant what you command.” Sometimes it feels as though God’s demands are impossible. Sometimes he calls people to extraordinary service. I think this is no where more evident than in the Christmas story. But even there, we so how God provides for us in precisely the places where he calls us to go. Do you feel like God is calling you to something beyond your capacities right now? Come this week and hear about and learn to rest in his provision.

God’s Lineage

Bible Text: Matthew 1:1–17 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Christmas in Matthew

The gifts have been opened, the egg nog has been drunk, the cookies have been eaten, and the families have been visited—or at least Zoomed. But in the midst of all the festivities, did you catch the beauty and mystery of Christmas? Did you consider who that baby in the manger would be and what he would do? God’s power in the world often comes in surprising and hidden ways, but it always comes to flawed and broken people. Join us this Sunday as we worship the King who came to be with his people.

Waiting for a New Home

Bible Text: Revelation 21:1-3; 9-11 | Preacher: Joshua Burdette | Series: Advent: What Are We Waiting For?

The fault lines in the family become more obvious around the holidays. We anticipate the arguments around the table, the patterns that get reinforced, and the fights over which side of the family we are going to see. Others go home alone, dreading the insensitive questions from family. During the pandemic, we have experienced a loss of community and civil life that has lasted for almost 2 years and left many of us weary, isolated, and lonely. What does Advent have to do with our longings for home and community?