In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores what it means to love your immigrant neighbor in light of Pentecost, Scripture, and the global reality of immigration. From the birth of the church in Acts 2 to God’s heart for foreigners in Leviticus 19, this teaching unpacks how followers of Jesus are called to treat immigrants and refugees—not with political bias, but with biblical love, dignity, and friendship. Through stories from CCC’s ESL ministry, personal reflections, and clear biblical gui...
Jun 08, 2025•45 min
Have you ever had burning questions about God, the Bible, or faith—but weren’t sure where to ask? In this message, Minister Mark Ashton answers real, unfiltered questions texted in by the Christ Community Church congregation. From navigating tough Bible passages to understanding how faith intersects with everyday life, Mark brings biblical clarity, pastoral wisdom, and a little humor to the topics that matter most. Whether you're wrestling with doubt, seeking direction, or just curious about wha...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 15 min
In this message, Minister Jed Logue explores Isaiah 66 and challenges us to reframe how we view God, not as someone who can be contained by buildings, systems, or even our understanding, but as the Almighty Creator who longs for authentic worship from humble, contrite, and reverent hearts. This message concludes our journey through the book of Isaiah, a powerful series calling us to deeper trust, bigger faith, and a renewed vision of God’s glory and justice. If you’ve ever wrestled with dry spir...
May 25, 2025•39 min
In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores Isaiah 65 and God’s vision for the Dream City—a glimpse of what life will look like when Jesus reigns in the Millennial Kingdom. But this isn’t just a future hope. It’s a present calling. What if we lived like Omaha could become a preview of that future? Through vivid teaching and personal stories, Minister Mark unpacks six dreams from Isaiah 65—longevity, food and housing security, fair wages, generational blessing, hearing from God, and lasting pe...
May 18, 2025•35 min
In this powerful message, Minister Mark Ashton explores Isaiah 61-62 and reveals the unwavering hope we can have for the future, even in the face of today's trials. Drawing from Admiral Stockdale’s perspective of enduring suffering with faith and confronting the brutal facts of reality, Mark explains how this mindset is rooted in Scripture. Isaiah’s prophecies, though written long ago, point to a future where God's light will dispel darkness, where nations will come together, and where ultimate ...
May 11, 2025•33 min
In this message, Minister Alex Ehly explores the radical invitation of God in Isaiah 56—a divine declaration that His grace is not gated and His love is not limited. Through powerful storytelling and biblical insight, Alex challenges the “Members Only” mindset that often creeps into the Church and reminds us that God's family has always been meant for the outsider, the forgotten, and the excluded. Whether you’ve felt like you don’t belong or wrestled with being the gatekeeper of grace, this serm...
May 04, 2025•39 min
Minister Mark Ashton explores Isaiah 49 and God’s limitless vision for His people in this message. Drawing parallels between Jesus and Israel, Mark shows how Jesus fulfills God's mission to bring salvation to Israel and the entire world. Learn how God's dreams for your life are bigger than you imagine, why he never forgets you, and how Jesus' limitless love and sacrifice anchor our hope. Don't settle for small dreams when you serve a limitless God! Whether you're struggling with doubt, feeling f...
Apr 27, 2025•36 min
In this powerful Easter message, Minister Mark Ashton explores the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of Bart, a first-century follower who witnessed it all. Blending biblical prophecy, personal confession, and a moving call to faith, this sermon unpacks how Jesus fulfilled Scripture and offers to pay the full debt of our sin, past, present, and future. With storytelling, reflection, and a symbolic “Paid In Full” moment, this Easter service invites you to stop striving and start trusting the...
Apr 20, 2025•35 min
Minister Mark Ashton teaches from Isaiah 44–46 in this message, where God boldly declares: “I am God, and there is no other.” These chapters confront the illusion of man-made idols and call out the lie that all religions are the same. Minister Mark challenges the cultural drift of silence and tolerance by reminding us of God’s utter uniqueness, unmatched power, and prophetic accuracy—culminating in the historical, miraculous, and singular person of Jesus. You’ll laugh at Isaiah’s biting sarcasm,...
Apr 13, 2025•35 min
When life feels impossible—when you're trapped, overwhelmed, or walking through fire—God promises to make a way. In this powerful message, Minister Mark Ashton explores Isaiah 43, showing how God meets us in life’s most desperate moments. Just as He parted the Red Sea, stopped the Jordan River, and stood in the fiery furnace, He is with you through the waters and fire of your life. Whether you’re facing family struggles, financial hardship, a scary diagnosis, or spiritual burnout, God knows your...
Apr 06, 2025•35 min
Missions have always been at the heart of Christ Community Church and the Christian & Missionary Alliance. With over 700 international workers in 70+ countries, we are committed to bringing the hope of Jesus to those with little or no access to the gospel. In this powerful message, we explore what it means to do missions well—how we can share our faith effectively, avoid common pitfalls, and truly impact the world for Christ. Join us as we uncover God's heart for the nations and discover how...
Mar 30, 2025•27 min
In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores Isaiah 40, a pivotal chapter of the Bible that shifts from judgment to restoration. Discover how God's boundless strength renews the weary, offering comfort and hope in life's hardest moments. If you're feeling tired—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—this message is for you. Learn how to trade exhaustion for divine strength, and find lasting renewal in Christ.
Mar 23, 2025•34 min
In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores how Isaiah’s prophecies intersect with end-times theology, offering a framework to understand Isaiah’s visions of judgment, hope, and the future reign of Christ. Through prophetic foreshadowing, Isaiah speaks to both his time and ours—revealing God’s promises in the face of uncertainty. From the Messiah’s first coming to the Millennial Kingdom and the New Heavens and New Earth, discover how Isaiah’s words provide an anchor of hope in our turbulent w...
Mar 16, 2025•37 min
In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores how God is always at work—both in the obvious and the hidden. Looking at Isaiah 7 and 9, we see how God's promises to King Ahaz foreshadow the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus, the Hidden King. Just as Isaiah spoke truth to power and revealed God's unseen hand in history, we are reminded that God is moving in ways we often don't perceive.
Mar 09, 2025•29 min
In this message, Jed Logue explores the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and 27, connecting it with Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 21 and John 15. Just as a vineyard requires careful cultivation to bear good fruit, God has invested in His people with love, provision, and purpose. But what happens when His vineyard produces bad fruit? Discover how this ancient passage speaks to justice, righteousness, and the consequences of turning away from God’s design.
Mar 02, 2025•44 min
In this message, guest speaker Ann Voskamp shares an inspiring teaching on trusting God when we don’t know what to do. Looking at the story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, Ann unpacks how turning our eyes to God in times of uncertainty leads to peace, strength, and divine direction. Join us for this powerful Thrive Weekend Sunday message and be encouraged to fix your focus on the One who holds the future.
Feb 23, 2025•42 min
In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores the profound vision of God’s glory and holiness in Isaiah 6. As we launch our new series on the book of Isaiah, we dive into the prophet's transformative encounter with God and the call to a life of repentance, hope, and trust in the coming Messiah. Isaiah’s vision reveals God’s sovereignty, His holiness, and the promise of redemption—a central theme throughout this powerful book. Throughout the series, we’ll unpack the judgment and hope Isaiah proc...
Feb 16, 2025•42 min
Worship isn’t just a practice—it’s a powerful rhythm that aligns us with God’s presence, transforms our mindset, and brings deep joy and peace. In this final message of the Soul Rhythms series, Minister Mark Ashton explores how worship changes our lives by cultivating gratitude, shifting our perspective, and drawing us closer to God. We live in a world filled with distractions—constant news, endless screen time, and increasing isolation—but worship re-centers us on what truly matters. Discover t...
Feb 09, 2025•46 min
Forgiveness isn’t just a moral suggestion—it’s a necessity for spiritual and emotional health. In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores the power of forgiveness, its impact on our minds and bodies, and Jesus’ radical teaching on the subject. When we hold on to bitterness, it consumes us from the inside out. But when we forgive, we open the door to healing, freedom, and transformation. Join us as we unpack the science behind forgiveness, the biblical mandate to forgive, and practical ways t...
Feb 02, 2025•39 min
🎉 Welcome to Youth Sunday at CCC! This week, we dive into the fourth rhythm of the Soul Rhythms series: Trust. Executive Director of Next Gen Ministries, Dan McClannan, explores how building trust in God empowers us to manage anxiety and live a life of peace, faith, and resilience. Drawing from Psalm 25 and 1 Peter 5, Dan unpacks practical rhythms that help us cast anxiety on God and deepen our reliance on Him. 🧠 Discover the science behind anxiety and how habits, faith, and community can rene...
Jan 26, 2025•44 min
What if your life was free from guilt, bitterness, and anxiety? What if you lived with resilience, hope, and peace no matter the challenges? In Week 3 of the Soul Rhythms series, we explore the transformative power of confession. Pastor Mark challenges us to see confession not just as admitting wrongdoing but as agreeing with God—agreeing about who Jesus is and recognizing our need for His forgiveness. Through practical exercises, biblical truths, and even brain science, this message dives deep ...
Jan 19, 2025•42 min
In this week's Soul Rhythms message, "Examine," Minister Mark teaches about the importance of reflection in our spiritual lives. Inspired by Genesis 3, he unpacks two key questions that God asks of Adam: "Where are you?" and "Who told you?" Using these questions, Mark explains how self-examination can draw us closer to God, help us redefine our priorities, and cultivate a deeper relationship with him. Discover the six phases of the Soul Rhythm exercise—Breathe, Examine, Confess, Trust, Forgive, ...
Jan 12, 2025•38 min
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhealthy rhythms, or spiritually "gunked up"? Start the new year with us as Minister Mark dives into the first week of Soul Rhythms—a series designed to help you reconnect with God, rewire your mind, and restore your soul. This week’s message, Breathe, introduces the power of intentional breathing and its spiritual significance as a way to experience God’s presence and peace. Explore how to transition from anxiety to peace, hurry to patience, and disconnect...
Jan 05, 2025•41 min
What does it mean to follow Jesus as He truly is—not as we shape Him to fit our plans? Minister Alex Ehly explores Matthew 16:13-26 in this message, where Peter confesses Jesus as the Messiah but wrestles with surrendering fully to God's plan. Using a 3D printer as a metaphor, we examine how we can fall into the trap of "sculpting" a Savior that aligns with our preferences instead of surrendering to the real Jesus. Jesus’ call to “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me” challenges us t...
Dec 29, 2024•38 min
🎄 Celebrate Christmas Eve with us at Christ Community Church! In this powerful message, discover how the prophecy of Isaiah 11:1 connects to the hope of Jesus, the shoot from the stump of Jesse. Explore the story of God's redemption, the symbolism of Christmas trees, and the life-changing impact of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem. We’re reminded that Jesus is the light in the darkness and the ultimate gift of eternal life through ancient prophecies, timeless traditions, and a heartwarming parable. ...
Dec 24, 2024•25 min
How did the world go from the chaos of exile to the light of Christ? In this sermon, Minister Mark Ashton dives into the last words of the Old Testament, the silent years between the testaments, and the arrival of Jesus—the ultimate fulfillment of history. Discover how God orchestrated nations, languages, roads, and timing to bring the Prince of Peace at the perfect moment.
Dec 22, 2024•35 min
Discover how God’s light not only drove out darkness at the dawn of time but continues to bring clarity, hope, and order to our broken world through Jesus—the true Light of all mankind. John, the disciple who walked with Jesus, reminds us that the Word was there from the beginning, creating life and shining in the darkness, which cannot overcome it. Whether you are seeking peace in a chaotic season or longing for a glimpse of God’s presence, this sermon reveals how believing in Jesus as the Ligh...
Dec 15, 2024•29 min
This week, we conclude our epic sermon series The Chronicles of Judah by diving into the reign of Zedekiah, Judah’s last king. Discover the sobering story of a nation’s decline from excellence to exile and the incredible hope God gives for restoration. Through Zedekiah’s tragic choices, we’re reminded of the longing for a true King, High Priest, and Temple—a longing fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Explore how Jesus transforms our understanding of kingship, priesthood, and the Temple, offering hope fo...
Dec 08, 2024•42 min
This week in our Chronicles of Judah series, we dive into 2 Chronicles 35 to explore the second half of King Josiah's extraordinary legacy. King Josiah reinstated the Passover celebration, a pivotal event in Israel’s history, showcasing his devotion to God and commitment to leading his people back to their true identity. From meticulous preparations to outrageous generosity, Josiah led a festival that honored God with unparalleled worship and unity. In this message, we’ll see how Josiah’s dedica...
Dec 01, 2024•36 min
This week, we explore 2 Kings 23:25, where Josiah is praised as a king who wholeheartedly followed the Lord like no other. Learn how his fiery passion for God transformed his generation and serves as a powerful example for us today.
Nov 24, 2024•33 min
