May 31, 2020

A Relationship with God Part 1
Posted by Adam Jones
Pastor Ashley shows us through Revelation 4 that, in heaven, there is a culture of worship. We, too, should have a culture of worship in our lives because of our relationship with God. God doesn't need our sacrifices or our efforts. He created us for relationship with Him, first and foremost. All of our human efforts should be borne out of that relationship and never a result of obligation.
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- May 31, 2020A Relationship with God Part 1
May 31, 2020A Relationship with God Part 1Posted by Adam JonesPastor Ashley shows us through Revelation 4 that, in heaven, there is a culture of worship. We, too, should have a culture of worship in our lives because of our relationship with God. God doesn't need our sacrifices or our efforts. He created us for relationship with Him, first and foremost. All of our human efforts should be borne out of that relationship and never a result of obligation.
- May 27, 2020Colossians pt 11
May 27, 2020Colossians pt 11Posted by Adam JonesIn our continued study of Colossians, Adam focuses on what it means to cast off our former self in order to represent Christ as mature followers of God, and how important it is for us to make a daily assessment of what we are putting on for those around us.
- May 24, 2020Story Of My Life
May 24, 2020Story Of My LifePosted by Melanie BertoglioMelanie Bertoglio uses the "Story of her life" to address the importance of numbering our days, and why we always need to take advantage of our time.
- May 20, 2020Colossians Part 10
May 20, 2020Colossians Part 10Posted by Adam JonesIn the tenth part of our Colossians study, Adam Jones breaks down chapter three of Colossians while bringing about the realizations of what we can do since God has come into our lives.
- Apr 29, 2020Results Not Typical
Apr 29, 2020Results Not TypicalPosted by Ashley EllisonPastor Ashley challenges us to take a look at the life that we lead as Christians and to ask ourselves if we are doing our part to live our lives as advertised as sons and daughters of God.
- Apr 26, 2020A Cause for Hope
Apr 26, 2020A Cause for HopePosted by Ashley EllisonPastor Ashley reminds us that we can all have hope, now and for forever, because it is Jesus who has conquered this world.
- Apr 22, 2020A New Normal
Apr 22, 2020A New NormalPosted by Ashley EllisonPastor Ashley preaches about " A New Normal" and what that should look like in the life of a Christian in these times of quarantine.
- Apr 19, 2020Be A David
Apr 19, 2020Be A DavidPosted by Ashley EllisonPastor Ashley reminds us all of our vision for the year "Creating a Place", by using the relationship between Saul and David, he implores us that we would be a DAVID.
- Apr 15, 2020Colossians Part 9
Apr 15, 2020Colossians Part 9Posted by Ashley EllisonPastor Ashley continues into our study of Colossians, bringing into context what Paul was writing to the church of Colossae while in prison.
- Apr 12, 2020Empty
Apr 12, 2020EmptyPosted by Ashley EllisonAshley Ellison illustrates that the empty things that God gives us are FULL of promises. Showing us that the empty cross, the empty tomb, and the empty grave clothes are symbolic of the power that God has.
- Apr 8, 2020Colossians Part 8
Apr 8, 2020Colossians Part 8Posted by Ashley EllisonPastor Ashley continues a verse by verse study of the Book of Colossians.
- Apr 5, 2020Living on a Cause
Apr 5, 2020Living on a CausePosted by Ashley EllisonJust as He did with David, God has given each of us a cause to live on that is bigger than ourselves. Pastor Ashley teaches us how to face the giants in life through David's story and by reminding us that "when you live on a cause, you don't live on insecurity."
- Apr 1, 2020Colossians Part 7
Apr 1, 2020Colossians Part 7Posted by Ashley EllisonPastor Ashley continues to teach verse by verse from the Book of Colossians.
- Mar 29, 2020What’s In Between
Mar 29, 2020What’s In BetweenPosted by Ashley EllisonThe space separating where you were from where you are going...the in-between. Pastor Ashley uses the passage from Exodus 15 to show us that victory is coming and we have each been given a measure of something to rejoice about. Our job in the "in-between is to listen, do right, and obey.
- Mar 25, 2020Colossians Part 6
Mar 25, 2020Colossians Part 6Posted by Ashley EllisonPastor Ashley continues our study of Colossians and encourages us through the words of the Apostle Paul to continue growing in the Lord.
- Mar 15, 2020A Biblical Response to COVID-19
Mar 15, 2020A Biblical Response to COVID-19Posted by Chatman LaxtonPastor Ashley Ellison gives a Biblical response to COVID-19. He encourages us that Christ is over every sickness and disease and that it is our responsibility to lean on Joshua 1:9 during difficult times. "Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
- Mar 11, 2020The Father’s Heart
Mar 11, 2020The Father’s HeartPosted by Chatman LaxtonChatman Laxton uses the life and mistakes of Jephthah to remind us of the futility of bargaining with God for things that He has already given. Jephthah knew all of the facts, but he didn't know the Father's heart. He unnecessarily sacrificed his future to secure what was already in God's heart to do for him.
- Mar 8, 2020Position Yourself
Mar 8, 2020Position YourselfPosted by Ashley EllisonPosition matters. It is important to know your season of life and what God has made available to you in order to position yourself for blessing and favor. God's desire is to bless us, and we receive blessing and avoid physical, mental, and spiritual frustration by learning that we play a part in positioning ourselves for that blessing.
- Mar 4, 2020Colossians Part 5
Mar 4, 2020Colossians Part 5Posted by Ashley EllisonIn Part 5 of our study of Colossians, we learn that Paul did three very important things in regards to the church at Colosse. He shared the Gospel, suffered for the Gentiles, and worked hard on their behalf. These are all things that we Christians should consider when we are evaluating our personal responses to what Christ has done for us. Are we willing to do the very things that Paul did?
- Mar 1, 2020Say Yes, Part 2
Mar 1, 2020Say Yes, Part 2Posted by Ashley EllisonPastor Ashley teaches us the importance of positioning ourselves for obedience and blessing. The reason we say "no" to something is so that we can say "yes" to something else that is more important. There are 3 things in life that affect our positioning: Adamic sin nature, our work ethic, and God's supernatural blessing.
- Feb 26, 2020Colossians Part 4
Feb 26, 2020Colossians Part 4Posted by Ashley EllisonPastor Ashley continues the verse by verse study in Colossians with an important message on the preeminence that Jesus Christ should have in our life."Colossians Part 4" from CMC Podcast by Ashley Ellison. Released: 2020.
- Feb 23, 20204 Lessons in Ministering
Feb 23, 20204 Lessons in MinisteringPosted by Melanie BertoglioAdam Jones teaches us four keys to ministering that every Christian needs to know: 1) Don't stay in your comfort zone. 2) It's okay to ask for help. 3) Don't allow your mistakes to define you. 4) With God, there is power in trivial things.
- Feb 19, 2020Prepare the Dwelling Place Part 3
Feb 19, 2020Prepare the Dwelling Place Part 3Posted by Melanie BertoglioIn Part 3 of the series, "Prepare the Dwelling Place," Melanie Bertoglio teaches us that worship is our response to who God is and what He has done in our lives.Worship does not have to be music and singing; however, God created music, He enjoys it, and He responds to it. If we want to prepare the place for God to inhabit in our lives, we will sing His praises.
- Feb 16, 2020Say Yes
Feb 16, 2020Say YesPosted by Ashley EllisonWhile Jesus was on the earth, He was always teaching His disciples to be like Him. He did not live His life as a receiver, but rather as a giver and a doer. The Word says that Christians will be identified by their fruit. You are unable to "produce" if you go through life as a receiver. Pastor Ashley shows us how to move from the receiving stage of Christianity to the giving stage in order to live a transformed life. One of the ways we can do this is to "say yes." When given the opportunity to serve/give, say "yes."
- Feb 12, 2020Prepare the Dwelling Place Part 2
Feb 12, 2020Prepare the Dwelling Place Part 2Posted by Melanie BertoglioPsalm 22 states that God is enthroned upon the praises of Israel.Because we are now His people, this means that God is enthroned upon our praises. This means that His presence is made manifest when we praise Him. This presence is different that His indwelling presence or His omnipresence. God's manifest presence is experienced and brings transformation in us and/or circumstances.