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Christ Community Church Messages
Hosted by Mark Ashton · EN
Weekly messages from Christ Community Church in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Born Again
May 3100:41:02Tap to summarizeDo you have to be a bad person to need Jesus? What if being a "good person" isn't enough?In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores one of the most famous conversations in the Bible: Jesus' late-night encounter with Nicodemus in John 3. Nicodemus was moral, religious, respected, educated, and sincere. Yet Jesus told him something shocking: "You must be born again."This message challenges the common belief that Christianity is primarily about becoming a better person. Instead, Jesus teaches that what we need most is a spiritual transformation that only God can provide. Through the story of Nicodemus, the bronze serpent in the wilderness, and the truth of John 3:16, we discover why salvation isn't based on performance, religion, morality, or good works, but on faith in Jesus Christ.If you've ever wondered whether you're good enough for God, how to be born again, what John 3:16 really means, or how to find forgiveness and eternal life, this message is for you.At Christ Community Church, we believe no one is beyond God's grace and no one is so good that they don't need it.
Transcribe →God is Here
May 2400:37:40Tap to summarizeIn this message, Mark Ashton explores Jesus cleansing the temple in John 2, unpacking righteous anger, the corruption of worship, and the radical truth that Jesus became the new temple where heaven and earth meet. This sermon challenges us to rethink holiness, identity, and what it means for the Holy Spirit to dwell within us as the body of Christ. Through the story of Jesus overturning tables in the temple courts, we see his passion for justice, worship, and making space for all people to encounter God. Minister Mark Ashton also examines the deeper theological meaning behind Jesus’ statement, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days,” revealing how the death and resurrection of Jesus forever transformed access to God. If you’ve ever wrestled with anger, spiritual emptiness, identity, purpose, shame, or the desire to feel closer to God, this message offers a powerful invitation to “come and see” how Jesus cleanses, rebuilds, and dwells within his people.🔔 Subscribe for more faith-filled messages: @cccomaha📖 Need prayer or want to get involved? Visit https://cccomaha.org
Transcribe →New Wine
May 1700:33:23Tap to summarizeIn this message, Minister Alex Ehly teaches through John 2:1–12 and the miracle at the wedding in Cana, where Jesus turns water into wine. But this story is about far more than a miracle at a wedding feast. It’s about Jesus stepping into emptiness, shame, chaos, exhaustion, and spiritual dryness… and revealing the glory of God by making something entirely new.As the wine runs out and the celebration begins to collapse, Jesus transforms ceremonial purification water into the best wine of the feast, revealing that He did not come merely to patch up religion, but to bring a better Kingdom, deeper joy, and lasting hope. This message explores how Jesus still meets people in moments where life feels empty, uncertain, or broken — and how what looks like chaos to us becomes a canvas for His Kingdom.If you feel spiritually exhausted, emotionally drained, overwhelmed by suffering, or uncertain about what God is doing in your life, this teaching offers hope that Jesus still brings new wine out of crushing seasons.
Transcribe →Come See Jesus
May 1000:36:27Tap to summarizeIn this message, Minister Allison Dykhouse explores Jesus’ invitation to “Come and See” through John 1:35–51. As the first disciples encounter Jesus for themselves, we’re challenged to move beyond distant curiosity and into real discipleship—walking closely with Jesus, investigating who he is, and inviting others to experience him too.Through the stories of Andrew, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael, this message unpacks what it truly means to follow Jesus—not as a social media follower from a distance, but as a disciple transformed by proximity to Christ. Whether you’re skeptical, spiritually curious, a lifelong believer, or wondering what your next step with Jesus looks like, this message offers a fresh invitation to come and see for yourself.
Transcribe →God Became Flesh
May 300:37:24Tap to summarizeWhat if everything you believe about Jesus starts before the beginning?In this message, Minister Jed Logue teaches from Gospel of John 1:1–18, unpacking one of the most profound passages in all of Scripture. John’s poetic prologue reveals Jesus not just as a teacher or prophet, but as the eternal Word, the source of life, the light in the darkness, and God himself who stepped into human history.This message explores the deep truths of Jesus’ pre-existence, his role in creation, and the life-changing invitation to become children of God. Whether you’re searching for meaning, struggling with doubt, or longing for identity and purpose, this teaching points to the truth that Jesus is both the beginning of all things and the answer to our deepest needs.If you’ve ever wondered who Jesus really is, why he came, or how you can truly know God, this message invites you to “come and see.”
Transcribe →Descending Into Greatness | Rob Johnson
Apr 2600:46:01Tap to summarizeWhat if everything you’ve believed about greatness is backwards?In this powerful message, Special Guest Rob Johnson challenges us to rethink success, influence, and what it truly means to live a life that matters. Through an honest and personal testimony, we see how chasing “more” can still leave you empty—and how surrendering everything to Jesus changes everything.🔔 Subscribe for more faith-filled messages: @cccomaha📖 Need prayer or want to get involved? Visit https://cccomaha.org
Transcribe →Missions Sunday | Matt & Teri Perrotto
Apr 1900:33:48Tap to summarizeIt’s Missions Sunday at Christ Community Church—a powerful reminder that God’s work is not limited to one place, but is moving across the world. As we hear from CCC-sent International Workers and explore what it means to live on mission, this message challenges us to see our role in God’s global story and respond with faith, prayer, and action.Whether you’re feeling stuck, searching for purpose, or wondering how your life fits into something bigger, this message will help you rediscover the heart of God for all people and the invitation to be part of it. Learn how faith becomes active, how the church impacts the world, and how you can take your next step in living a mission-driven life.
Transcribe →Gospel of John Overview | Mark Ashton
Apr 1200:36:00Tap to summarizeWhat if the Gospel of John isn’t just simple… but one of the most profound, layered portraits of Jesus ever written?In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores the depth, structure, and purpose of the Gospel of John—revealing how it was intentionally written to help you truly see Jesus, believe in him, and experience real life in his name. From the powerful “I AM” statements to the signs that reveal his identity, this message invites you into a year-long journey of knowing Jesus more deeply and personally. If you’ve ever felt spiritually dry, confused about belief, or distant from God, this message will challenge you to move beyond surface-level faith and step into daily encounters with the living Christ.🔔 Subscribe for more faith-filled messages: @cccomaha📖 Need prayer or want to get involved? Visit https://cccomaha.org
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King Nebuchadnezzar
Sep 11, 2022Tap to summarizeThis week Minister Mark shares with us how pride changed the life of King Nebuchadnezzar and challenges us to pursue humility instead of pride in our own lives.
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