Christ Church

A speaker shares inspiring experiences from a middle school camp at Lake Geneva and a visit to a retirement community called Park Place, highlighting the vibrant faith and community within Christ Church.

A pastor welcomes newcomers to church on Easter, shares personal stories about his family and neighborhood, and humorously reflects on his dog's antics causing trouble with neighbors.

This episode discusses integrating the first three steps of AA into a church setting, emphasizing a breath prayer and acknowledging human imperfection as part of spiritual transformation.

This episode is a sermon from the series 'Grace in Place of Grace' focusing on John chapter 4, beginning with Jesus learning about the Pharisees' awareness of his baptizing activities.

The speaker shares a personal health scare involving fainting and low blood pressure, then transitions to discussing the conclusion of a church series on grace and the importance of embodying church values.

A speaker reflects on their non-religious childhood Easter traditions of searching for cash-filled eggs and betting at a horse track, contrasting it with their current religious perspective on the holiday.

This sermon explores what happens after Easter, focusing on Jesus' message of peace to the disciples and how believers live in a post-resurrection world.

This episode transitions from discussing a high school swimming record and NCAA tournament to exploring John chapter 13 and the Wizard of Oz as a financial allegory, focusing on the legend of Nick Chopper.

This episode continues a series exploring how the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, rooted in faith and scripture, can be applied by anyone for spiritual transformation and deeper connection with God.

A pastor leads a Bible study on John 13, focusing on Jesus washing the disciples' feet during Lent as part of a series on the final days of Jesus' life.

A teaching pastor explores how Jesus' resurrection appearances to the disciples in John 20-21 provide guidance for finding peace in today's complex world.

A pastor reflects on his family's journey and the warm welcome they received from their church community over the years.

This episode explores the story of Stumpy, a damaged cherry blossom tree in Washington D.C., contrasting social media's view of it as a symbol of perseverance with the speaker's deeper, more critical perspective.

The host shares an inspiring story about high school students from their church who started a service trip to Tijuana, Mexico, which grew into a self-sustaining leadership initiative where former participants now lead their own trips and maintain community connections.

A preacher discusses the excitement of live preaching during Mission Fest, connects it to the book of John, and shares a personal story about the Ohio State vs.

A speaker reflects on a leadership misstep involving a Mother's Day sermon about trauma, apologizes to the community, and discusses the concept of 'failing forward' as part of growth.

A pastor introduces the final sermon in a series based on John Ortberg's book 'Steps', which explores the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as a path to spiritual freedom.

This episode discusses a church's Lenten series focusing on the Gospel of John, introduces special services for Good Friday, Silent Saturday, and Easter, and explores the spiritual significance of embracing silence during difficult life transitions.

A pastor reflects on Mother's Day by sharing personal stories about her mother's love for horses and connecting it to a spiritual message of strength and faith.

A pastor announces a special Silent Saturday prayer service during Holy Week for those feeling spiritually stuck between Good Friday and Easter.

A speaker addresses sermon feedback, expresses gratitude for support during Texas floods, and shares personal connections to Camp Mystic before leading a prayer.

A personal reflection on Easter traditions, contrasting childhood experiences of betting at horse races with a current church service incident.

A church leader provides a quarterly financial update on Palm Sunday, explaining the budget and how tithes support the congregation's operations.

A therapist and trauma survivor discusses the complexities of Mother's Day and introduces her body-centered approach to healing pain.

The host reflects on a tiger named Molly at Lincoln Park Zoo walking in figure eights, drawing a parallel to how men might feel constrained or shamed on Father's Day.

This episode explores the biblical passage John 13, focusing on Jesus washing the disciples' feet during Lent as part of a series on the final days of Jesus' life.

A church leader provides a quarterly financial update during Palm Sunday, explaining the annual budget and emphasizing transparency for the congregation.

A pastor opens a sermon with prayer and then tells a story about a famous Ohio State vs.

A pastor recounts his nervous experience waiting to hear if he made the ninth grade B team basketball cut in high school.

This episode discusses the growth of church services, including a 50% attendance increase in the Classic Service and plans for a new Thursday night Contemporary Service.

A pastor delivers a sermon on the Holy Spirit, focusing on John chapter 16 as part of a series about Jesus's final days and teachings to his disciples.

The speaker shares a personal approach to preaching by acknowledging his own sinfulness and brokenness, connecting it to the second week of a step series and a prayer about surrendering to God.

This episode explores step five of the 12-step program, connecting it to Christian principles of fellowship, surrender, and spiritual growth through prayer and moral inventory.

The speaker shares a personal story about fainting due to dehydration and low blood pressure, receiving unexpected medical advice to eat more red meat and salty foods.

This episode begins a new series on the Gospel of John, focusing on John the Baptist's testimony and his role in preparing the way for Jesus.

A pastor discusses the Holy Spirit while connecting it to sports, local events, and the Wizard of Oz as a financial allegory.

A pastor discusses his love for sports, local high school events, and the Bible, while introducing the idea of the Wizard of Oz as a financial allegory.

A pastor welcomes the congregation on Easter Sunday, introduces herself, and leads a traditional Christian call-and-response celebrating Jesus' resurrection.

This sermon introduces a study on John chapter 13, focusing on Jesus washing the disciples' feet during Lent, encouraging listeners to engage their imagination with scripture.

This sermon for the first week of Lent explores John 11, focusing on the resurrection of Lazarus and the high priest Caiaphas's prophecy and plot against Jesus.

This sermon explores why Jesus died, focusing on the plot against him led by the high priest Caiaphas after the resurrection of Lazarus.

This sermon explores the life-changing love of Christ through the story of Nicodemus, who transforms from a cautious seeker to a courageous follower.

This sermon explores the life-changing love of Jesus through the story of Nicodemus, illustrating how faith transforms individuals from darkness to light.

Pastor Steve delivers a sermon on generosity, exploring the biblical principle that it is more blessed to give than to receive.

Pastor Sue Ann Canfield teaches from John 4, exploring Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.

This sermon from Christ Church continues the series 'Grace in Place of Grace' by exploring the gospel of John, emphasizing the importance of Bible reading and sharing personal stories of faith inspiration across generations.

This sermon focuses on the theme of grace and genuine community, encouraging Bible reading as an act of discipleship.

This sermon explores John the Baptist's role as a herald, using biblical text from John 1 and Isaiah 40 to teach about repentance, humility, and preparing for God's glory.

The speaker begins by thanking Dave and the congregation for attending, expressing that an empty church would have felt lonely and describing the moment as surreal, setting a tone of gratitude and community for the sermon.