Colossians Part 2
Pastor Ashley Ellison explores Colossians 1:3-8. In this verse-by-verse study, we learn that Epaphras took the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Colosse where they: 1) heard the Good News, 2) believed in Jesus, 3) were discipled, and 4) became faithful followers who bore good fruit. The Colossians faced many of the same cultural issues then that the church is facing today.
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- Jan 22, 2020Colossians Part 2
Colossians Part 2Pastor Ashley Ellison explores Colossians 1:3-8. In this verse-by-verse study, we learn that Epaphras took the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Colosse where they: 1) heard the Good News, 2) believed in Jesus, 3) were discipled, and 4) became faithful followers who bore good fruit. The Colossians faced many of the same cultural issues then that the church is facing today.
- Jan 19, 2020Panel: Creating a Place
Panel: Creating a PlacePastor Ashley hosts a panel discussion with four of CMC's premiere teachers...Youth Pastor Wade Ford, Teacher Deann Daniel, Children's Pastor Rachel Warren, and CMA Teacher Adam Jones. Each one gives us a specific application of this year's vision, "Creating a Place."
- Jan 15, 2020Colossians Part 1
Colossians Part 1"Colossians Part 1" by Ashley Ellison dives into some of the issues that the church of Colosse was dealing with that our culture still deals with today. Eastern philosophy and Jewish legalism, or gnoticism, was threatening the church, and Paul addresses them head-on. We can learn from Paul's teaching that God is very near to us and not a distant God.
- Jan 12, 2020Extended Hands Ministry Update
Extended Hands Ministry UpdateMissionary Alvin Anderson, brings an update about what God is doing through Extended Hands Ministry in Honduras.
- Jan 8, 2020Creating a Place
Creating a PlaceDeann Daniel uses 2 Kings 1-7 to teach us about "Creating a Place." This passage of Scripture is about the woman who was told to gather jars to fill with oil. Deann points out the fact that the oil didn't stop flowing until there was no more room for it, or until there was no longer a created place for it. God will move and flow in our lives wherever we create a place for Him to. Deann encourages us to create places in our lives for God to move.
- Jan 5, 20202020 Vision Sunday
2020 Vision SundayPastor Ashley shares the 2020 vision of Christian Ministries Church by examining the creation account in Genesis. God did not put man into the world until a proper place had been created for him. In that same way, we must create a place for God and all that He has for us.
- Dec 29, 2019Rewind Sunday
- Dec 15, 2019Indescribable
IndescribableIn this message, Pastor Ashley Ellison attempts to describe the indescribable person and character of Jesus Christ. As Christians, we all know the name, “Jesus Christ”, but the impact of His life goes far beyond our imagination!
- Dec 11, 2019Symbols
SymbolsJoin Pastor Ashley Ellison as he dives into the meaning and importance behind prominent Christmas symbols. In today's culture, there is a real need for reminding ourselves and others around us of the true reason behind the celebration of Christmas.
- Dec 9, 2019Boundaries
BoundariesAs Christians, we are to live inside the boundaries of God's Kingdom. Wade Ford gives us 4 reasons Christians move their boundaries, only one of which is a good reason. 1) To align ourselves with God. 2) Lack of endurance. 3) Temptations. 4) Desires. When we move our boundaries to align ourselves with God and live within His kingdom, we live blessed. When we move our boundaries for any other reason, it is to leave outside the boundaries of the Kingdom of God.
- Dec 4, 2019Endurance vs. Giving Up
Endurance vs. Giving UpWade Ford talks about the importance of difficult times in our lives. He shows us that James 1:3 tells us that our endurance has a chance to grow when our faith is tested, which tells us that our endurance does not have a chance to grow if our faith is not tested. If we are saved from every stressful situation, our lives are cut short and we never live out our full potential.
- Dec 1, 2019The Dividing Line Part 4
The Dividing Line Part 4In the final session of the Dividing Line Series, Pastor Ashley gives us three questions to ask when making decisions. 1) Will it produce good fruit? 2) Will it work in my culture? 3) Is the timing right? How we answer these questions will determine whether we live wisely as Ephesians 5 instructs. He also gives 10 vital points to consider in making wise decisions.
- Nov 27, 2019The Impact of Thanksgiving
The Impact of ThanksgivingChatman Laxton shares a powerful testimony of thankfulness, showing us that our gratitude is the result of a joyful heart. It is important to be thankful all the time, not just when it's easy. He shows us to look for things to be thankful for in even in the midst of trial.
- Nov 24, 2019The Dividing Line Part 3
The Dividing Line Part 3Pastor Ashley Ellison continues talking about biblical lines and wisdom lines. Some dividing lines that we make in our lives are simply based on what is wise (Ephesians 5) and not specific Scripture. He gives us 3 instances where we might feel as if we need to cross our dividing lines in order to "be somebody", but in fact, we do not. Crossing our dividing lines often results in more pain than popularity in the end.
- Nov 20, 2019Wise Thinking, Dividing Line Part 2
Wise Thinking, Dividing Line Part 2In continuance of "The Dividing Line" Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches us that sometimes we have to draw our lines in places, not because it's a sin issue, but because it simply isn't wise. He uses Ephesians 5:15 to show us that we are to "live like wise people."
- Nov 17, 2019The Dividing Line
The Dividing LineEveryone draws lines of acceptance and rejection in different places, but what do we base where we draw our lines off of? Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches us to look at what the Lord says about things, and not base our "dividing lines" off of other people.
- Nov 13, 2019Love and Justice Part 2 Because I Love You
Love and Justice Part 2 Because I Love YouAdam Jones goes deeper into the topic of compassion. He shows us that compassion cannot be present without judgement. In order to have compassion we have to be able to look at something and make a moral judgement and be moved to change it.
- Nov 10, 2019Confidence and Courage
Confidence and CourageIn our desire to produce self-confidence, we have created a culture of arrogance. We often think that we need more confidence when we really need courage. Courage is a byproduct of faith and confidence in God, not ourselves. In this sermon, Melanie Bertoglio uses a great example to show us the importance of trusting in God to overcome our "giants."
- Nov 6, 2019Love and Justice Part 1 Are You Judging Me?
Love and Justice Part 1 Are You Judging Me?"True love doesn't exist in the absence of judgment, it only exists in the presence of it." In a culture that is always touting, "don't judge," Adam Jones teaches us what the Bible really says about making judgments. He gives us 7 important questions to ask before we make a judgment.
- Nov 3, 2019Stay
StayPastor Paul Kern talks about staying where we are planted even when the easier option is to leave. Growing often occurs in places outside of our comfort zones.
- Oct 30, 2019Are You Scared? Pt.2
Are You Scared? Pt.2Pastor Ashley Ellison gives great insight on being aware of the demonic realm around us. We are often times intrigued and entertained by demonic spirits that we should be rejecting. He gives key points on recognizing the powers of darkness around us, so that we might not let them into our lives through fear and ignorance.
- Oct 27, 2019Train for Godliness
Train for GodlinessWade Ford teaches us to practice prayer and memorize Scripture in order to train ourselves for Godliness. He uses 1 Timothy 4:7 which teaches us that Godliness benefits us in every area of life and in the life to come.
- Oct 23, 2019Are You Scared?
Are You Scared?In a culture that cultivates and glorifies fear through various modes of entertainment, Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches that fret and worry are byproducts of a disabling, enslaving fear that produces only negative results. He encourages us to "choose life" in our entertainment choices and live free from worry and fret.
- Oct 20, 2019Choose Today
Choose TodayWe are beings that were created to worship something/someone. We are either serving the one true God or we are turning other things in our lives into "gods." Pastor Ashley Ellison uses Joshua 24:15 to show us that we must "Choose Today" whom we will serve.
- Oct 16, 2019Get the Blessing
Get the BlessingPastor Ashley Ellison gave 3 vital points helping us obtain the blessing that the Lord has in store for us. Using the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis, Pastor Ashley shows us the right way to "Get the Blessing" from God.
