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Cherry Hills Community Church: Audio
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Weekly teachings and other relevant content from Cherry Hills Community Church. For more information about Cherry Hills Community Church, visit us online at www.cherryhills.com.
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Making Amends | 1 Peter 4:1-11
2w ago00:39:28Tap to summarizePastor Gary Thomas challenges us to move beyond focusing on the ways we've been hurt and instead take responsibility for the ways we've hurt others. Drawing from Steps Eight and Nine of the recovery journey, he shows how confession, forgiveness, and making amends are essential to restoring broken relationships and reflecting the love of Christ. Through powerful Biblical teaching and practical examples, this message reveals that the opposite of addiction is not simply sobriety but genuine connection rooted in love. As we shift from a life centered on "me" to one centered on "you," we discover the freedom, healing, and joy that come from living for others.
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Surrendering Sin | Colossians 3:5
3w ago00:38:56Tap to summarizeIn Week 4 of the Everything's Fine series, Pastor Gary Thomas challenges us to honestly examine the "rocks" we've been carrying, the addictions, habits, and character flaws that keep us from experiencing the freedom Jesus offers. Through the lens of Steps Six and Seven, he explains that real transformation begins when we become fully willing to surrender the things that are holding us back instead of simply managing them. Looking to Scripture, Gary reminds us that God's desire is not just to forgive our sin, but to reshape our hearts into people marked by compassion, kindness, humility, and love. This message encourages us to count the true cost of our sin, trust God's grace, and take the courageous step of letting go of what has been weighing us down. If you've ever struggled to break free from unhealthy patterns, this sermon offers practical hope and a powerful reminder that lasting freedom begins when we're willing to drop the rock.
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From Hiding to Healing | Pastor Curt Taylor
4w ago00:33:25Tap to summarizeIn week three of the Everything's Fine series, Pastor Curt Taylor challenges us to stop hiding behind the appearance that everything is okay and instead allow God to deal with what's happening beneath the surface. Looking at the biblical foundations of steps four and five, he shows how honest self examination and confession become the pathway to healing, not shame. Through the stories of Adam and Eve and the hope found in the Gospel, we discover that hidden sin doesn't stay hidden, but God's grace is always greater than our brokenness. This message reminds us that true freedom begins when we stop covering up our struggles and bring them into the light with God and trusted people. If you've ever felt trapped by guilt, fear, or the pressure to pretend, this message offers a practical and hope filled invitation to experience the healing only Christ can bring.
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Declaration of Dependance | Pastor Harvey Carey
Jul 500:43:39Tap to summarizeGuest Speaker Pastor Harvey Carey continued the Everything’s Fine series by reminding us that healing begins when we stop pretending we are okay and admit our need for God. Using steps two and three, he invited the church to move from a declaration of independence to a declaration of dependence on the God who can restore, heal, and sustain us. Through personal stories of trauma, therapy, grief, and God’s faithfulness, Pastor Harvey showed that trusting God does not mean life has been easy, but that God has never failed him. He encouraged listeners to believe that God is the spark, surrender their will to Him, and rely on His strength to keep moving forward. This message is a powerful call to stop striving in our own strength and trust the God who brings freedom, renewal, and hope.
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Breaking Free | Pastor Gary Thomas
Jun 2800:39:04Tap to summarizeIn week one of the Everything's Fine series, Pastor Gary Thomas challenges the lies we tell ourselves about the habits, struggles, and dependencies that quietly shape our lives. Looking through the lens of Scripture and the first step toward freedom, he reminds us that lasting change doesn't begin with trying harder—it begins with admitting our need for Jesus. This message invites everyone to honestly examine the areas where they may be settling for less than God's best while discovering the hope of His transforming grace. Rather than living in denial, we can experience the freedom Christ offers when we surrender control to Him. No matter where you are in your journey, this message is an encouraging reminder that God specializes in bringing new life where we once saw only brokenness.
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Interview with Patrick Nix & Tez Johnson | Pastor Bronson Stewart
Jun 2100:41:50Tap to summarizeIn this special Father’s Day message, Pastor Bronson Stewart sits down with Patrick Nix and NFL wide receiver Tez Johnson to share a powerful story of faith, perseverance, and family. Tez reflects on a difficult childhood marked by hardship and uncertainty, while Patrick shares how a simple act of obedience to God changed the course of both of their lives. Through moments of struggle, sacrifice, and unwavering support, their story reveals how God faithfully pursues people and works through ordinary acts of love to accomplish extraordinary things. More than a story about football, this conversation highlights the transformative power of faith, community, and spiritual fatherhood. It’s an inspiring reminder that God can redeem any story and use it for His greater purpose.
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Dwelling with the Lord | Pastor Curt Taylor
Jun 1401:06:07Tap to summarizeIn the final week of the Good Shepherd series, Pastor Curt Taylor explores the powerful conclusion of Psalm 23 and the hope found in following God through every season of life. This message reminds us that God not only guides and provides for His people, but also invites them to belong at His table and rest in His presence. Even in the midst of challenges, uncertainty, and difficult circumstances, God's goodness and mercy continue to pursue us. Pastor Curt encourages us to live with an eternal perspective, trusting that our present struggles are preparing us for something greater. As the series concludes, we are reminded that our ultimate destination is not found in this world, but in dwelling with the Lord forever.
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Through the Valley | Pastor Curt Taylor
Jun 700:26:58Tap to summarizeIn Week 3 of the Good Shepherd series, Pastor Curt Taylor explores one of the most challenging promises in Psalm 23: that even when we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we are not alone. Looking at the reality of suffering, Curt reminds us that following God does not guarantee a life free from pain, but it does guarantee the presence of the Good Shepherd in every season. Through biblical insight and personal testimony, he shows how life's deepest valleys can either push us away from God or draw us closer to Him. This message offers hope to anyone facing grief, hardship, uncertainty, or loss by pointing to a Shepherd who walks beside us and comforts us. Ultimately, we are reminded that our suffering may shape part of our story, but our identity is found in Christ and His presence with us.
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Trusting the Good Shepherd | Pastor Curt Taylor
May 3100:38:00Tap to summarizePastor Curt Taylor continues the Good Shepherd series by exploring one of the most beloved passages in Scripture, Psalm 23. This message reminds us that God is a loving Shepherd who faithfully cares for His people and leads them through every season of life. As we learn to trust Him more fully, we can experience the peace, security, and confidence that come from being guided by His presence. Rather than living with constant striving and uncertainty, God invites us to rest in His care and follow His direction. Discover how a deeper relationship with the Good Shepherd can transform the way you navigate everyday life.
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Who's Leading Your Life | Pastor Curt Taylor
May 2400:36:12Tap to summarizeIn the first week of the “Good Shepherd” series at Cherry Hills Community Church, Curt Taylor encouraged the church to look at Psalm 23 with fresh eyes and rediscover the depth of a passage many people know by heart. He shared how God’s desire is not just to guide His people, but to walk closely with them through every season of life. The message explored what it means to truly trust God as our Shepherd in a world filled with distractions, fear, and competing voices. Pastor Curt reminded listeners that following Jesus requires dependence, surrender, and confidence in God’s presence even when life feels uncertain. Through it all, the message pointed back to the comfort, peace, and hope found in the Good Shepherd.
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